The Beautiful Struggle

celebrating 9 years of marriage

Thankful for 9 years of marriage. We've had some wonderful times together. God has sustained us through some tough times, too. The pandemic, the loss of our fathers, multiple falls and recoveries (thanks for always picking me up, & washing off the blood and dirt), hospital trips for both of us (and long nights in the ER), and through it all, we've learned more and more about His beautiful Hesed.

We have grown as we've allowed God to empower us to live out His steadfast covenant love. Thankful for all that God teaches us about the depths of His love, and the power of His grace.

I often call marriage “the Beautiful Struggle” because as my friend so wisely said to me a few weeks after our wedding, “Marriage is a wonderful chance to learn to die to yourself.” Indeed.

We belong to Him, and there's great joy in serving Him together. I love the verse that says, I have called you by name and you are Mine.