What a whole lot the Lord has done in our lives and for us in just one year. We are so grateful for ALL the ups and downs, the joys, the hardships... He has truly blessed us throughout.
Here is what I wrote last year in my journal:
"My Lord and Savior,
This is my wedding day... already! O Lord, how excellent Thou art in all the earth. How I praise Thee for Thy wonderful works to the children of men, for Thy mercy that fadeth not away.
This relationship that turned into an engagement, that is now about to become a beautiful marriage is *just* for YOUR GLORY. Stephen and I live and breathe to shine the Light to others that may be watching. Lord, we just want to honor and reverence You. In Jesus' Name.
Stephen and I applied and got the license yesterday in Madill [Oklahoma]. :-) I signed my name as Christina Rene' Grubb Knotts. :-) Thank You, Lord, for all that You have provided.
Last night, we sang and Stephen played banjo for "When We All Get to Heaven" and "I'll Fly Away." Everyone loved it! Then, as the invitation hymn, Pastor E. chose "Take My Life and Let It Be" - the very song I have chosen to walk down to! Stephen immediately looked at me and said, "That's not a coincidence, is it?!" My man is so in love with You, Lord. I heard him whisper prayers for wisdom and direction for him and I.
"Unto Thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if Thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto Thee, when I lift up my hands toward Thy holy oracle." (Psalm 28:1, 2)
Bless this THY day. Guide and direct us both, to Your glory."
This is my wedding day... already! O Lord, how excellent Thou art in all the earth. How I praise Thee for Thy wonderful works to the children of men, for Thy mercy that fadeth not away.
This relationship that turned into an engagement, that is now about to become a beautiful marriage is *just* for YOUR GLORY. Stephen and I live and breathe to shine the Light to others that may be watching. Lord, we just want to honor and reverence You. In Jesus' Name.
Stephen and I applied and got the license yesterday in Madill [Oklahoma]. :-) I signed my name as Christina Rene' Grubb Knotts. :-) Thank You, Lord, for all that You have provided.
Last night, we sang and Stephen played banjo for "When We All Get to Heaven" and "I'll Fly Away." Everyone loved it! Then, as the invitation hymn, Pastor E. chose "Take My Life and Let It Be" - the very song I have chosen to walk down to! Stephen immediately looked at me and said, "That's not a coincidence, is it?!" My man is so in love with You, Lord. I heard him whisper prayers for wisdom and direction for him and I.
"Unto Thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if Thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto Thee, when I lift up my hands toward Thy holy oracle." (Psalm 28:1, 2)
Bless this THY day. Guide and direct us both, to Your glory."
Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Christina! The first year doesn't have to be the only year of bliss ~ after 7 years we say it gets better and better! :) May you both also experience that joy!
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