June holds a special place in my heart. I am grateful to be celebrating two incredible blessings this month.
Many years ago, I sat in a church service in need of salvation. I sensed the prodding of the Holy Spirit to yield my life to Jesus Christ. But I could not make my legs stand and walk to the front of the church for prayer.
After a week of wrestling with the Holy Spirit’s conviction, I made the trek to the front and knelt, as was the custom in this church. Choosing that path was the best decision I have ever made, and I have not had a single moment of regret. But looking back, I wish I had accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior sooner. His grace and salvation brought about a remarkable change in my life. This month, I celebrate fifty years of walking with the Lord. I am grateful for His constant presence.
June brings another important date—an anniversary celebration for my husband and me. I met Kenn at the church where I found the Lord around the same time as my coming to Christ. We both visited the same revival, continued to attend that church, and got baptized on the same evening in October. I believe the Lord meant for us to get together! We had our first date in November. We got married the following June. This year marks our forty-ninth anniversary.
On Facebook, Kenn came across a touching post about a couple who celebrated in a fun way. In anticipation of their fiftieth anniversary, they planned to make the entire year, leading up to their big day, a series of smaller but special occasions. We plan to commemorate our fiftieth in the same way.
Each month leading up to our golden wedding anniversary, we hope to create lasting memories. Whether we take a spontaneous day trip, an extended vacation, or have a cozy meal at a fancy restaurant, we will rejoice in God’s goodness and blessings upon our marriage. We would not have made it without the Lord. He deserves all the credit.
A romantic dinner at our favorite steakhouse will mark our forty-ninth anniversary. From there, we have a few trips planned, along with new experiences. Kenn has traveled to every state in the US. I still have a few to add. Our goal is to get to those over this next year too. And a cruise may be the ideal way to celebrate our fiftieth anniversary next year!
Do you have any recommendations for a monthly celebration leading up to our golden anniversary? Please share in the comments below.
And you shall rejoice in all the good that the Lord your God
has given to you and to your house . . .
Deuteronomy 26:11a (ESV)
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