The speech I was supposed to give at my sisters wedding.

I felt it was fitting to write this the day of mine and my husbands 7 year anniversary. My marriage is by no means perfect but that doesn’t mean that these little nuggets of knowledge don’t hold any truth.

Before Josh and I were married we attended pre martial counseling where we received one of the best pieces of advice given to us.

Marriage isn’t about love it’s about commitment.

Commitment to an imperfect person.

An imperfect person whom you should always try to give the most grace and mercy to.

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

During one of my marriages rougher seasons I learned that it wasn’t my job to fix my husband, only God could do that but it was my job to pray to be a Godly spouse to him regardless.

Prayer is the difference between the best I can do and the best God can do.

John 15:12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.

Always try to remember that what you have right now is more than enough and to go through life looking up, not around.

No matter how perfect someone else’s marriage looks don’t make the mistake of holding their marriage on a podium. Do not compare your marriage to another because comparison is the thief of joy.

Marriage is such a delicate thing and one of the hardest things to get right. Mark 10:9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.

A personal relationship with Jesus is like a marriage. Forsaking all others and choosing to be faithful to you. You can not navigate this journey together without the guidance of God and knowing that he wants your marriage to survive even more than you may sometimes.

The most contagious thing that you’ll ever bring home to each other and your future family is your attitude. Make sure you’re spreading something in your home that Jesus doesn’t have to heal.

Easier said than done I know.

You‘ll never regret making your marriage and family your top priority. Genesis 2:23-24

23 The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” 24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.

Leave and Cleave. You are now a team and if you put all your trust and faith into each other and God of course then no enemy, friend or family member can tear you down.

I love you both so much and I pray nothing but the absolute best for your marriage!