Today we celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary.
Wow!
To be brutally honest, there are times over the past 7 years that we never thought we would make it this far. Marriage is like that.
Last year we came really close… and then we remembered that there was one other person who we had invited in our marriage from the very beginning – God.
When God is in it … all things are new.
Every 7 or so years we often go through major life changes. It’s a cycle. We go through so many changes with experiences along the way and the first 7 years are when you really get a handle on what you could possibly be stuck with- for life (after all the vows were “till death o us part”). People change. They grow in different directions. Or they may not grow in ways they would greatly benefit from. The stresses of life can overwhelm. Things can get ugly. And scary. People get hurt. We walk away when we feel ill-equipped with the resources and road map to navigate through tricky situations. Well “tricky” is the understatement of the decade. So when when it seems like its just about unfixable… you step back and remember who is really in control.
And then you step out of the way so that God can work his wonders in you and through you to each other. Making what seemed once, unsalvageable now shine even brighter than it ever did before. This is our anniversary 7 years not out
Here are some of the lyrics of a song that spoke to us:
It’s not over
It’s not over, It’s not finished.
It’s not ending,
It’s only the beginning when God is in it.
All things are new.
All things are new.I know it’s darkest just before dawn.
This might just be the hardest
Season you experience.
I know it hurts; it won’t be too long.
You’re closer than you think you are;
You’re closer than you’ve been before.
Oh look to the sky, help is on the wayIt’s not over; It’s not finished.
It’s not ending;
It’s only the beginning when God is in it.
All things are new.
All things are new.Something is moving, turning around.
Seasons are changing;
Everything is different now.
Here comes the sun piercing the clouds.
You’re closer than you think you are;
You’re closer than you’ve been before.
Look to the sky, help is on the way
Our God is faithful, faithful to say:It’s not over, It’s not finished.
It’s not ending, it’s only the beginning.
Read more: Israel & New Breed – It’s Not Over (When God Is In It) Lyrics | MetroLyrics
The song
Our anniversary 7 years not out
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Congratulations! Happy Anniversary, beautiful couple. Love these pictures bursting happiness
Thanks Minna. I love going over our wedding pictures because they captured everything we experienced on that day we vowed our lives together. I married my friend.
This was beautiful, I wish you both many more years of marital bliss, and always remember, all things are possible with God.
Thanks so much Kibret. God is absolutely everything to us and he has proven himself in our lives over and over again.
Praise be to God that’s is so beautiful!!!
And so well said I love your honest approach about marriage and can really relate to it! Really pleased I came across your website.
May God bless you with many beautiful years together in this life and the next. Ameen
Karima, thanks so much! What an absolutely lovely comment and we certainly hope you stick around 😀
Hearty congratulations to both of you! I pray and wish for many more years of togetherness. Love the last 2 pics!
Cynthia, I had to just do a check to see which photos you speak of 😀 Thanks so much for the love and prayers. Infinite blessings on your path.