Fanfare to Loving Care

Did he not make them one, with flesh and spirit? —Malachi 2:15 NAB

Together at the beginning with fanfare.

Together at the end with loving care.

Today we see two deeply meaningful “marriage markers,” but the latter has more depth — after sixty years together. Every day, we make small decisions to grow towards our spouse or move further away. Moving towards often means putting the other person first, which means placing ourselves second.

My husband and I recently had our marriage blessed at church in celebration of our “ruby” anniversary. It was a beautiful and satisfying moment.

Prayer

Lord, whether we are married or single, keep us steadfast in faith and friendship.

Quote

It is not your love that sustains the marriage, but from now on, the marriage that sustains your love. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Letters and Papers from Prison, 27-28

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Dear Olive Tree friends,

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Summer blessings to you and yours!

Lisa

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