UNION
Two becoming one form a union:Before You Say ‘I Do’
What does it mean to be married? Is it rings and things, or is it Holy ground? Is it flowers on the altar or fire in the soul? Is it just vows repeated, or a covenant profound? What are the rules? Are there lines in the sand or love written in stone? Is it “mine and yours” or “we are one flesh, bone of bone”? Are we allowed two beds, two doors, two hearts drifting alone? Let’s go back to the beginning, In Eden, under Heaven’s glow. God formed man, breathed life, and then Said, “It’s not good for him to be alone.” HE didn’t give Adam a roommate, HE gave him a helper, a heart of his own. Bone of his bone, flesh of his flesh, A Divine design perfectly sewn. Marriage, then, is not a contract. It’s not convenience, it’s covenant. Not made in courtrooms or casual talk, But before the throne of the Omnipotent. Two become one, Not in spirit alone, but in purpose, place, and plan. You don’t just share a bed. You share a life, A mission written by God’s hand. So, are you allowed to sleep apart? You can. But the better question is: Should you? Because the marriage bed isn’t just a mattress, It’s a metaphor for “me and you.” Are you allowed to have two homes? Scripture says, “Leave and cleave.” Leave the past, cleave to each other, Not in part-time partnership, but in full belief. And what of alliances, To people, passions, or pursuits, That pull you away from the sacred vow You spoke in a suit or a flowing white blouse? “No other gods before ME,” And that includes the idol of self. If your heart is split between your spouse And your pride, it’s spiritual stealth. Marriage is not convenience. It’s Christ and the Church, walking hand in hand. It’s sacrifice. It’s servanthood. It’s the call to love, obey, and understand. So before you say “I do,” Ask yourself: Can I lay down my life like Jesus did? Can I forgive like the cross commands? Can I weather storms without an exit plan? Will I choose covenant when culture says “cancel it”? Will I choose unity when the world chooses separation? Marriage is ministry. It’s mission. It’s miracle. It’s mercy. Not always easy. Not always fair. But always Holy When God is there. Selah