I am not going to pretend to be all macho and manly — my wife and some of my closest friends know that I am a softie and some things do make me buckets, but I suppress and hold it back rather well most times, especially in public. And, perhaps like most men, I’d (try to) crack a lame joke to cover the tracks.
Oops, I am digressing…
When I read what my good brother, S.J. Walker, wrote for his marriage vow, it blew me away. It’s beautiful, Biblical and yes, it made my eyes moist. That’s the essence of a Christian marriage as God intends it to be — being a mirror of Jesus’ love for His Bride, the Church!
Thank you for sharing it, brother, and giving me the permission to share it with others as well. Much love and blessings to you and Beth!
My Vows
Given to My Bride at Our Wedding
Copyright 2006: S.J. Walker; All Rights Reserved
As God is my witness,
I promise, that I will love you my whole life,
you and no other.
I promise, that only God will come before you.
As we become one flesh, I promise
that I will love you as my own body,
“For no man ever hated his own flesh
but nourishes and carefully protects
and cherishes it, as Christ does the Church”.
I promise, that I will protect you–
even give my very life for you.
Read the rest of the vow at S.J’s blog.
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6 Comments
Isaiah. Thanks brother, I so appreciate your kind words.
I think one thing that we all can take from things like this, whether married or not, is that upon Salvation Christ has revealed an even greater commitment to His bride, the Church. Now THAT, brings tears to my eyes!
This is very sweet and touching
Godbless you S.J Walker and Isaiah,
You’re most welcome, S.J., and a big AMEN to what you said!
Glad you like it too, CoH.
I agree - This is a special one! Just beautiful in more ways than I can count…
@Childlife -
I thought you might like it too, Mic.