That is what I was called yesterday. Can you believe it? The nerve of them calling me Old!! All because, and I need you to come to my defense on this, after yesterday’s post on Fireproofing Your Marriage my Blast from the Past was going to be one of two songs. I chose this one. I could not find it in its original video format with the group Firehouse singing it. I thought that would be so cool. Fireproof Your Marriage and a song by Firehouse. But I did find this format using the song. It is not my first choice but the message of the song still comes through loud and clear.
Call me sappy, sentimental, grateful for my bride, even call me a fool…but please don’t call me old! 🙂 Marriage is a covenant, a commitment made between a man and a woman, designed to last a lifetime. Sometimes circumstances come that change that and even ruins that ideal. I feel for those who, contrary to their belief and desire, find their marriage ending. I know many who have found “the love of a lifetime” the second time around. If you are reading this blog and you are one of them, please don’t feel like a second class Christian and don’t let anyone make you feel that way. And then please make every effort to cultivate and nurture your love and marriage every day.
As an aside: what a difference the lyrics to this song are from AC/DC’s “You shook me all night long.” Lifetime commitment versus one-night stand. Not a hard choice to make.
One more aside: you can check out the song performed by the group Lifehouse on YouTube. Watch it and then ask yourself: where did those guys so much hair? 🙂
Let me hear what you think…of the song, of marriage, of a lifetime together.
Thank you. I have too. You make me cry and smile at the same time. And I don't think you are sappy and certainly not old. Fireproofing your marriage is a courageous act not a sappy one. Thank you.
Bill…I could think of other words to use with "old", but I think I'll let those pass.
You are either very much in love with your wife…or you are very much in trouble with your wife!
I'll vote, without further evidence, for number 1.
You can officially stop all of this now Bill…you are making the rest of us look bad!
Or, is that the Holy Spirit convicting us…hmmm…enquiring minds want to know.
Ryan: tremendous testimony to Amanda's goodness in your life and God's grace to you. She is a good woman, and like me, you have to wonder "how in the world did I deserve this?" For a price I will tell her what you said. 🙂 Oh yeah, you manage my blog stuff. Thanks for the good words Ryan.
So great to see you (Billswife) commenting!
Bill: As we've determined numerous times before… hubby and I are younger than you and your bride. We've been married 19 years but together for 20 plus. We have known the depth of joy and of sheer pain/sorrow. We've experienced things in these years that most don't until their golden years if at all. Marriage is meant to be a triangle. God always at top! I cannot complete my husband – nor he me… for the Only One who was meant to do that is the Creator Himself. I am blessed beyond measure to have D as my husband. One thing I do caution most individuals with is this however… we must be careful not to place our spouse before God. When we do – it all gets out of sync. It's great to spend time on ones marriage… but if they are failing to get alone with God.. it's just another thing to check off a to do list. It will not be able to go as deep as God intends for it to be. The most important relationship any one can have is with God/Christ. At the end of the day – a good marriage can't save any one.
All the marriages here have just been prayed for!
Thank you love. And gang: I didn’t even have to pay her to say those things! Although….I may fixing her supper tonight since she works late.
I am glad my love of a lifetime is with you. 🙂
Be nice to Ryan…or suddenly your words may disappear!
Steve: since I just talked to my wife about 1/2 hour ago before she went to work, I can honestly say I am very much in love with her. Thanks for your vote of confidence. 🙂
Bill… I am one of those second time around guys. I’ll save the details for a later time, perhaps for a shot on one of those daytime talk shows, (just kidding of course) but I can say without a doubt that God was looking out for me when he put Amanda (my wife) into my life. I am just thankful that regardless of the past, God accepts us, assures us, and provides for us. At the time of my life when I needed it most, I needed a best friend, a partner, someone who would stand beside me through good times and bad. God provided (and still provides) that in Amanda… Looking back over the past 11 years (12 if you count our dating) We have had our struggles, but have grown from them. I just thank God for second chances and my lovely wife.
Steve: I just want to be a blessing! 🙂 Actually I am sure you love your wife deeply too. However, if it is the Holy Spirit….
Bill…You are killing me here…5 weeks until Kelly is home from overseas…this was one of two songs sang at our wedding just 17 years ago. I just listened to the words again. As silly as it sounds, God renews my love for Kelly daily. It has been hard being married to a Marine, but I couldn't imagine life with anyone but him. I have every intention of going to see Fireproof, because we are never to old to learn something to keep our marriages alive. How lucky you and Jo are to have soooooo many happy years together.
Steve: will take your words to heart. he knows so much more about computers that with one key he could cause me major heartburn!
If you are reading this Ryan you are a good guy! 🙂
Machelle: sorry for causing you so much heartache. I was praying for you all this morning and was trying to figure out how much longer. 5 weeks that will either pass quickly or like a barge. Cool about the song though. It doesn't sound silly about God renewing your love for Kelly daily. That is what sustains you and I am sure he feels the same way. Jo and I feel blessed that God has allowed us to be together this long. Thanks for stopping by.
Camey: you speak some good words. Too many put too much stock in their mate instead of the GLUE that holds it together. Marriage is a triangle and God must be at the head. I know you have had some health issues in the past and still find yourself with the one who promised himself to you in "sickness and health." You are blessed and i am sure he would say the same. Kudos to 19 years.
Bill,
You know where I am coming from. Tony & I have been together for 20+ years, married for 16 of those. Since we were high school sweethearts we grew up together but somehow we grew apart as well. Thanks to you that is no longer the case. Although we both still have some junk from our childhoods to deal with you & Jo have helped us find the love we once had for each other and we can honestly feel we have found “our love of a lifetime” in each other again.
Thank you.
Danay’e: Thanks for the nice compliment. It is good to hear how God intervened and renewed and restored the love that you two once had for each other. I pray that God will continue granting you many more years of growing and loving each other.