No matter how far the distance
between a man and a w0man is, as long as they love each other, it (distance)
does not matter. Distance, especially physical distance, is oftentimes
considered a problem in a relationship. But for a man and woman who love each
other, they know there are also good things that come with distance. One of the
good things distance can do to two people who are in love is to show their commitment
to their relationship.
Dawn and Jina, now that you are
here in front of the altar of the Lord to take each other as husband and wife, whether
near or far, be committed to each other. You learn from your experience what it
takes to commit oneself for the good of your relationship. Dawn, you work here
in the province, while Gina, you are in the Big City. You both know that what
makes a relationship difficult is not just about being separated by distance
but being separated yet you keep assuring each other how your love does not
change. Your long distance relationship has not prospered if you have not been
committed to each other.
Dawn and Jina, commitment means
to be consistent in showing the love you used to share with each other. Even
when everything seems to be difficult, you overcome all the obstacles in your
relationship. It is a consistent choice to remind yourself how blessed you are
to have someone who loves you and your only option is to love him or her in
return.
Dawn and Jina, there are many
relationships that end due to distance. They cannot sustain or maintain the
love they have for each other. It is difficult for them to remain committed in their
relationships. They find their excuse by saying that they are only human. Being
human, they have their limitations and imperfections. Their limitations or
imperfections affect their expression of love. Their limitations or
imperfections affect also their commitment. If there is love, and there is commitment too, what is still lacking why their relationships failed to work? Well, let us go back to the Bible, particularly in 1 John 4: 16-17
that says, “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This
is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the
day of judgment.”
Dawn and Jina, the secret of a
lasting relationship is your love of God. If you truly love each other, then
you present each other before God not only on this day of your wedding but at
least every Sunday. If this can’t be possible because you are separated by
distance, then you can agree to pray together at the same time though both of
you are at different places. No matter how far away you are from each other in
distance, when you go to the church to pray, you can both find the same God who
binds you today in your wedding. When you go to the church to pray, both of you
can pray for your beautiful daughter whom God has blessed you. There is no
substitute for prayer. It is the Bible that says God is love. So, if you really
love each other, you must have a place for God in your relationship. When you
stop praying together, you also put an end to your commitment. When you put an end
to your commitment, then there is no reason to expect for love anymore.
Dawn and Jina, may your love be
strong enough to stand with your commitment to take each other as husband and
wife before God today. Amen.
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