by AG
Chelsey and I had a splendid time celebrating the union of Josh and Emily last weekend. It was chilly in Denver, but it's never too cold to stare at Mountain Peaks. Our sleep schedules were crazy, and I very well might have gained 5 pounds from the sugar & caffeine in-take, but it's all well!
I learned a lot this weekend, about both myself & Christ, that I wanted to share, but first a bit about the wedding.
Saturday was not about Josh and Emily. That was clear. There wedding provided a picture of the union between God & His People (the church). The ceremony was so spirit-led; from worship to the pronunciation of husband & wife, I felt like this was one of the more clearly presented pictures of the gospel than in weddings I've seen in the past. That's a testimony to the hearts of Josh and Emily, but also the others involved -- Jason & Phil Wing included. I pray that those present who don't have a relationship with Christ will remember it well.
But as I spoke about in the previous post, I was hoping this weekend could be a little vacation for Chelsey and I as well -- which I felt like we received (hopefully she feels the same).
There are two things that I felt God has laid on my heart as a result of this trip:
- Community is Key - The groomsmen spent the night up in a cabin near Beckenridge. It was beautiful up there, as the snow had already began to cover the roads, and there air was bitter. We had fun, guys being guys. There was plenty of jokes, flatulence, and junk food. But there was also this sweet since of community among us, and to be honest, it was uncomfortable for me. I realized that for a variety of reason, I haven't had good guy-time community in my life, and I need more it. I need to be able to share struggles, but also carry others as well. I need time to joke-around, like only boys can, but also talk in-depth about the same things too. I was refueled and challenged by the community we had.
- Serving our Spouse - A deeper book-report is coming out shortly, but I have been reading the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. It has been a tough read, as it really challenges us that marriage is not simply about our pleasure, but God's Glory. On our flight between Indy and Denver on Wednesday, I read the chapter entitled "Make Me a Servant." Wow, did it knock me over. I spent the weekend pondering the thoughts witch it planted, and how I need to be asking myself the tough questions about my role as servant, especially to my wife, more often. It is so easy for me to forget that the best way to lead is to serve. We, Chelsey and I, have had some good conversations about this since the weekend already. I want God to continue to mold me in this area, and help me learn how to die to self daily.
Last but not least, some photos to share:
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