This Friday my wife and I jumped in our Tundra like good Texans and headed close to the Oklahoma border for Pilot Point, nestled on the shores of Lake Ray Roberts. We scoped things out early in the afternoon so that we would know where to go for the evening wedding rehearsal.
The rehearsal dinner was in Denton and then we headed for the fairy tale setting.
My wife is a skilled administrator. So she took the lead in instructing two families who were just beginning to get to know each other and friends of the groom and friends of the bride on the intricacies of escorting grandparents, parents, and then finally pulling off an orderly procession to set the stage for the bride and her dad.
The next evening at 7:00 with the sun setting over the lake the bride and groom stood together under the cupola and repeated before God "I do promise and covenant before God and these witnesses to be your loving and faithful husband (wife) in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live."
I know that more than fifty percent of American marriages end in divorce, but as I challenged this brand new husband and wife to remember that these promises could only be kept by relying completely upon the forgiveness of the Savior who died for them and who can fuel their promise keeping with His resurrection power, I thanked the Lord again for the incredible privilege of being a pastor and having Him use me to challenge another couple to build their home on amazing grace. Please rememember to pray for Aaron and Melanie and the young couples you have the responsibility to support because you witnessed their sacred vows.
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