Lasts and Firsts

Marriage . . . It takes a guy by storm and makes him have all kinds of emotions. The biggest reality check for me is lasts. Last Christmas was my last as "just me." Never again will a season or a week go by without a ring on my finger. I can't be called a bachelor and people give me lots of food because they have pity on my. Life is in a bit of a crisis.

This hasn't been all that bad though. It has caused me to value life in everything that its offering. Looking at life in a view of lasts is usually only what a dying man can attain. But maybe that's what marriage and dying have in common. It sounds funny but its very true in many ways. We die to our former way of life only to find ourselves in a new one. One that is foreign and potentially a bit awkward.

DOESN'T THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?? In thinking of this I am reminded of the Christian walk. When we follow Christ we abandon everything we once were to take on a new life! We are made new in Christ. In marriage we are made into a new creation too. We become one with our spouse. Wow. The mystery of godliness is great.

I wonder what will happen when I am married? Will I start thinking of firsts? That's my hope. I get to start life new. Fresh. a la commence. What a rare and sacred opportunity. One that we must not take lightly. Do we like who we will become in this new life. I know I do!