Nine years ago, my heart cracked open.
My daughter—the youngest part of my joy —
found someone who became more important than me.
And I didn’t know what to think.
She didn’t either.
If not for the gentle scheming of friends,
and the loving nudge of her big sister,
would there ever have been a first date?
But God had a plan.
And you said yes.
Scott, I’m glad you never gave up.
Jennifer, I’m glad you leaned in.
Together, you’ve built something strong.
Through ups and downs,
through laughter and tears,
love has been your shelter,
your strength,
your tie.
From that love came a wonder of a child—
a living, breathing joy.
A gift wrapped in grace.
Scripture says,
“Authority was given you by the Lord…”
Marriage and parenthood are sacred trusts.
You’ve been entrusted with each other’s hearts,
and with the soul of your child.
Not by chance.
By divine design.
“He shall probe your works and scrutinize your counsels…”
God sees how you speak,
how you forgive,
how you lead and follow.
He sees the quiet sacrifices,
the whispered prayers,
the choices made in love.
“Desire therefore my words…”
The longevity of love
is not built on romance alone,
but on a shared longing for wisdom.
Keep seeking God together.
Keep growing in holiness together.
And in all circumstances—
joy or struggle—
“give thanks.”
Gratitude softens the hard days,
magnifies the good ones.
It’s the heartbeat of grace.
Like the healed leper who returned to Jesus,
may you always return—
to each other,
to God,
to gratitude.
“Your faith has saved you.”
Faith in marriage is not just belief—
it’s trust,
perseverance,
and the courage to keep walking together.
So today, I thank God for your love.
I thank Him for your child.
I thank Him for the way you’ve grown,
the way you’ve endured,
the way you’ve loved.
And I thank Him for the man
who became more important than me—
because he became the one
who walks beside my daughter,
hand in hand,
heart to heart,
in the sacred journey of love.
Happy Anniversary.
With all my love.
- Mom and Dad
💒 A Prayer in Praise of Marriage
Lord of love,
You who bind hearts in holy covenant,
We thank You for the gift of marriage—
for the grace of two becoming one,
for the strength found in shared burdens,
and the joy born of shared delight.
Bless all who walk this path together.
Teach them to forgive freely,
to speak gently,
to love deeply.
May their union reflect Your faithfulness—
a shelter in storm,
a light in darkness,
a song of hope in the quiet.
Let their love be radiant and weathered,
rooted in You,
renewed each day
by grace.
Amen.
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