I learned something really cool today. I learned that getting married is very similar to Christmas. It is funny how a special occasion can turn disastrous if there is focus on the wrong things.
This week has been one of storms and rains and thunders. SO many things have been so many thing working against us. On thursday I was getting tired of the pressure and the stress, we went to the temple and I received the most reassuring and peaceful feeling about our marriage and our life. The Lord blessed us with good news on Friday afternoon and we were able to clear out our stresses. I am so grateful for the Lord and I know he is watching over us.
Back to the lesson I learned. In the Christmas devotional, the Prophet talked about the reason for the season is Christ and the Love that he has for us. Malia said the same thing in Relief Society. It is in our ability to love and be loved that we find the greatest joy. When we focus on the bright lights, jingly tunes, store bought sweaters, snow-men decorations and endless baking it only takes a few things to ruin the season. Just one light needs to go out or the cookies burn or the sweater don't fit, just one thing to ruin Christmas. But when we draw ourselves nearer to Christ and focus on the meaning behind the celebration we can find the greatest joy and be happy.
Just like weddings, it is easy to be lost in the commercializing attractions. The dress, the reception, the honey-moon, the tux, the rings, the doves, the cake; all the worldly must haves. But none really necessary to the actual ordinance and eternal factor of the marriage. It is in the temple, within those sacred walls where Michael and I wil be sealed by one authorized by God, for time and all eternity; sanctioned by heaven and God to be a family and bring children to earth. Nothing, not the spoiled cake, or the injured doves can affect that. And it is in the true meaning of marriage that we find the greatest joys. It is where I am finding my greatest joy. I love Michael and I am excited and ready to be his eternally. I am grateful that Heavenly Father is watchful over me and I love Him.
Oh life is great and it is such a beautiful gift from God.
Love,
Mabel
