My 'passion' for weddings is nothing new.
Interning as an event planner this summer only added fuel to the fire. Movies like '27 Dresses' and shows like 'Say Yes to the Dress' or 'Whose Wedding is it Anyway' help me get my fix on a weekly, if not daily, basis.
"Many of our most selfish desires are hidden behind the white-laced veil of marriage."
This is a quote from what Greg Pinkner shared at Crossroad last night, to say that it struck a cord with me would be an understatement.
Last night was a night that God had ordained to be the night for me to begin a journey of really getting to the core of my beliefs and expectations of marriage. No longer would we (God or I) be okay with allowing this idol (to be completely honest) that I had created for myself to exist in my life.
The process of 'idol removing' began by studying the Word of God as recorded by Paul in Ephesians 5:22-33. It's hard to miss the constant comparison between husbands and wives with that of Christ and the church. In a way, it's more than just a comparison- wives and husbands are because of Christ and the church.
My view of marriage is skewed. My view of marriage is selfish. My desire for marriage is for my benefit. And up until last night, I hadn't quite come to terms with that.
Now is the point where, after the initial impact that that statement had on me, I must allow God to move me on from that point.
"Many of our most selfish desires are hidden behind the white-laced veil of marriage."
It's time for me to get real with myself.
Here's to continuing on the journey.
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