It’s in becoming one,
Where we will learn to willingly surrender,
That which God will one day require of us.
It’s in becoming one,
We learn that submission and selflessness,
Are far superior to selfishness that the world inspires.
It’s in becoming one,
That we learn the eternal immeasurable value,
Of people and relationships over things.
It’s in becoming one,
We learn transparency and loving communication,
Choosing vulnerability and risking wounds from a faithful friend.
Oh Lord, may we realize,
That in avoiding selfless surrender,
We will only delay...even increase pain inherent in the inevitable.
Lord, may You bless and reward,
The fruits of our labor to become one,
Enable and strengthen us as we draw close to You!
By Susan Bunts
June 30, 2008
Dedicated to my love...Chris Wachtel...whom I will become one with on October 4th, 2008.
As we prepare ourselves to wed...we are not only amazed at how much work it is to get married but are becoming aware of just how painful that “becoming one” can be. Goodness knows that the sacrifices are many but the rewards are well worth it.
We contemplate the painful parting with things we once treasured and now find ourselves moving beyond our former lives. Forging ahead into “us” instead of “me”.
While at times it’s really hard...a reflection on the losses that so many people have experienced in recent days and weeks with the flooding in the Midwest serves as a timely reminder that which we may attempt to hold onto God may one day require of us. Will He have to pry it out of our tightly closed hands? How much better to come to Him with open hands and willingly surrender that which He has entrusted to us for a season.
In doing so...it is our prayer that God will reward and bless our willingly surrender to Him and His plan for our lives.
