I’ve been
pondering a bit on weddings. Now, I was
married 30 years ago, and it just seems to me that it is the ceremony and all the hoopla that is
the focus.
As a bride,
there are many things to do to get ready for our bridegroom. All the details
for getting ready for that “Big Day” when the two will become one.
Typically,
we do a lot of planning for the reception: the venue, the food, flowers, the
band, and who to invite. We also spend a lot of time planning and shopping for the
dress, shoes, veil, colors for the dresses for the attendants, registering at
one or more stores at their Bridal registry for the items you would like to
receive as gifts for your home together.
A lot of
time and energy is spent in getting ready for the day of the wedding, which is
probably the biggest party you’ll ever put on.
It can be a very stressful day for some, but others, it is a true day of
celebration with family and friends. This can be the main day for the whole family to get together.
However, one way of
preparation, that is quite often missed, is counseling and mentoring the bride
and groom. I personally believe, that
this is the most important piece of getting ready for the wedding. It prepares
the bride and groom for after the wedding.
How to live with each other as a loving community for the rest of their lives. There are some couples who even continue with a mentor after
marriage, to get check-ups, so to speak. If there are issues that have sprung
up, having a mentor to listen and provide some wisdom is wonderful.
I’m going
to ask you a question. Think on this for a bit. Then answer.
How should the Body of Christ (the Bride) be
preparing for our wedding with the Bridegroom?
What
is it that the Bridegroom requires of us?
What
kind of character should be fostered in the Bride?
The words
to “Song of the Beautiful Bride” by Paul Wilbur hit me with full force.
This is
really what I want to be…. His Beautiful Bride.
There Is A
Noise,
There Is A
Sound
There Is A
Cry From The Depths Of Our Hearts,
Heaven
Come Down
Will Not
Be Silenced,
Cant Be
Contained
The Cry Of
A People,
A
Priesthood, A Nation,
Called By
Your Name
Out Of The
Darkness,
Redeemed
From The Night,
Bathed In
His Glory,
Reflecting
His Light
Oh What A
Beautiful Bride
From Every
Nation,
From Every
Tribe,
Clothed
With His Righteousness,
Fully
Alive
Hear The
Song Of The Beautiful Bride
Oh What A
Mystery,
How Great
The Love
Goes To
The Broken,
The Orphan,
The Chosen
Making Us
One
And Under
His Hand,
United We
Stand
Bearing
The Goodness,
The
Beautiful Mercy,
Of Great I
AM
Out Of The
Darkness,
Redeemed
From The Night,
Bathed In
His Glory,
Reflecting
His Light
Oh What A
Beautiful Bride
From Every
Nation,
From Every
Tribe,
Clothed
With His Righteousness,
Fully
Alive
Hear The
Song Of The Beautiful Bride
Singing,
How Great
And Marvelous Are All Your Deeds
Nations
Will Come
And Bow
Down At Your Feet
Glory To
You Lord Of All
King Of
All Kings, We Sing
How Great
And Marvelous Are All Your Deeds
Nations
Will Come
And Bow
Down At Your Feet
Glory To
You Lord Of All
King Of
All Kings
Out Of The
Darkness,
Redeemed
From The Night,
Bathed In
His Glory,
Reflecting
His Light
Oh What A
Beautiful Bride
From Every
Nation,
From Every
Tribe,
Clothed
With His Righteousness,
Fully
Alive
Hear The
Song Of The Beautiful Bride
Hear The
Song Of Your Bride
Song Of
The Bride
Dance With
Me
Hear The
Song Of Your Bride
Lover Of
My Soul
Lover Of
My Soul
Hear The
Song Of Your Bride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLgIAgiS_LE
