Blog Challenge - Day 4
This post of part of a 13 day "half marathon" blog challenge" in which I am chronicling our marriage, the best advice we have received thus far, as well as lessons learned over the past 9 years.
This post of part of a 13 day "half marathon" blog challenge" in which I am chronicling our marriage, the best advice we have received thus far, as well as lessons learned over the past 9 years.
Catch up on how we met and how we got engaged.
Here are my vows:
I, Elizabeth, take you David, to be my wedded husband, to love and to cherish, to honor and to forgive, to obey and respect. I vow to be your helper and friend in all situations and to bring you joy, comfort, and support whenever they are needed. I vow to create a peaceful home for you and our children. I vow to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. All this do I vow till death do us part, according to God's Holy Word.
I may or may not have laughed at loud during the ceremony when I read the part about "to obey". And I may or may not have turned around to the audience and said, "No, I'm serious! I really mean it!"
Here are Dave's vows:
I, David, take you Elizabeth, to be my wedding wife, to love and to cherish, to honor and to forgive, and to fulfill my role as a righteous man and husband. I vow never to forsake you and to passionately care as Christ cares for us. I vow to lead our home as my father has done and by grace and mercy, make our household a sanctuary for you and those we love. I vow to demonstrate patience through financial blessing and financial struggle and to work diligently for our relationship that God has give through Christ. All this do I vow till death do us part, according to God's Holy Word.
And unlike me, Dave didn't laugh through any of it.
Several years ago, I typed them up and framed them to hang in our bedroom. I would recommend that all married couples put their vows somewhere they can see them (or at least find them) so that you never forget what you promised.
Sharing with: Rediscovering Domesticity, Thought Provoking Thursday, Thoughtful Thursday, Hearts for Home Thursday, Beautiful Thursday, NOBH
How many of you wrote your own vows? Do you remember what you promised?
Sharing with: Rediscovering Domesticity, Thought Provoking Thursday, Thoughtful Thursday, Hearts for Home Thursday, Beautiful Thursday, NOBH
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ReplyDeleteGreat Job! #marriageworks. So adore the idea on Married Vows being posted somewhere in our homes, I think that just like our children's pictures or artwork on the refrigerator we need a "special place" for these to help us be reminded how important these are to our Lives and our Marriages. BTW, wouldn't it be great to have the kids come by and read it and ask questions about it, talking about some great dialogue! I truly appreciate this post. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI said my vows, the traditional ones, and I can remember when I said "forsaking all others...". Then, as soon as the ceremony was over, I didn't give another thought to my wedding vows until 12 1/2 years later. After I had broken them. They are vitally important! Thank God for second chances. I think posting the vows where you can see them is an excellent idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!! Love it:)
ReplyDeleteI actually remember you laughing. Kind of funny. Anyway I like your idea about the vows. I framed them for our 1st or 2nd wedding anniversary & I enjoy reading throw them periodically. :) just a good reminder
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic! I think we'd have to watch our wedding video to get ours again. We did not write our own. Thanks for the inspiration! Thanks for linking up at Thrive @ Home.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! And what a fantastic idea to print them out and have them where you can see them daily. Like the scriptures, if they are out, they are hard to ignore! Thank you for sharing on NOBH!
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