lasting love

Friday, June 19, 2015 ( 5:45 a.m.)

Blessed Father,

Thank You. Today is a wedding anniversary. ORIGIN Middle English: from Latin anniversarius 'returning yearly,' from annus 'year' + versus 'turning.'

Father, over 38 years ago I believe it was Your Holy Spirit who planted the importance of us not only acknowledging, but truly celebrating the day of our uniting together in marriage. Thank You that this husband immediately embraced the idea and has never disappointed.

Thank You too that it is that example which is being replicated today. Our children have taken to heart the standard that has been unintentionally set for them through the years. And as a result their children are already being exposed to the importance of celebrating and working hard at creating a lasting love.

Yes. Lasting love. Father, You are the Master at teaching us the value of lasting love. Your love for each of us is not based on our own goodness, but on all You are and do. Father, thank You!

A Fruitful Life calendar sums it up beautifully. “You shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household.” DEUTERONOMY 26:11 NIV

Today is truly a day of celebration. Let us use it well. Embodying Your lasting love for others to readily identify and desire as their own.

We love You Father. And we thank You. Amen.

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