Edsa Shangri-la Hotel
December 28, 2009, 6:00 a.m.
A snapshot of my sons Worshiper and First Bornat the Bacolod Silay Airport
a few minutes before boarding our flight to Manila
December 23, 2009
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
- Proverbs 18:21
Today is Worshiper's wedding day....And those who love it will eat its fruit.
- Proverbs 18:21
In a while the hairdresser and the photographer will be arriving, and then the rest of the events of this day will unfold.
I do thank you, my dear Father, for how You have orchestrated every single detail of my son's wedding. Although I have not sought You for everything, I thank You that in Your graciousness You have chosen to overlook my shortcomings and my lack of wisdom in many areas.
Now my heart is at peace and resting in Your perfect plans as the events of this day slowly unfold, according to Your beautiful purposes.
Somehow I feel so serene inside, no turmoil, no striving. I leave the concerns about my future in Your hands.
For today, I will enjoy my son's wedding day, and appreciate all the efforts that have been put into it, and the love of friends and loved ones who have gone out of their way to make this day a special one for me and my family.
Above all, I want to enjoy You my Father as I realize that You want each day to be Your special gift for me, and this day is going to be an extra special gift -- filled with the unexpected, the wonderful, the simple elegance that my heart so delights in.
I revel in these words:
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly
above all that we ask or think
according to the power that works in us,
to Him be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus
to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
- Ephesians 3:20
These are the words of blessing I release to my son on his wedding day:
My dear son,
I bless you today on your wedding day.
Your father and I have prayed for the woman that God has chosen for you - and I have no doubt that today, the answer to our prayers is being fulfilled.
You have been a good son, and you have the promise of being a good husband and future father.
God has given you many lovely qualities, but today I want to point out three important ones, namely:
main ingredients, I believe, to being great in God's kingdom.
And as I release you today, my heart has no regrets, only hope and thanksgiving.
I now bless you and release you to be your own person.
Continue to walk in the path of the eternal destiny that God has prepared for you.
I love you and I am very proud of you.
And to your bride, Chosen One, I say, "I welcome you into my heart and our family. I do not consider you as a daughter-in-law, but as a daughter. I have loved you from the day I knew that my son was going to marry you someday."
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above all that we ask or think
according to the power that works in us,
to Him be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus
to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
- Ephesians 3:20
These are the words of blessing I release to my son on his wedding day:
My dear son,
I bless you today on your wedding day.
Your father and I have prayed for the woman that God has chosen for you - and I have no doubt that today, the answer to our prayers is being fulfilled.
You have been a good son, and you have the promise of being a good husband and future father.
God has given you many lovely qualities, but today I want to point out three important ones, namely:
- your humility
- your servant spirit
- your worshipful heart
main ingredients, I believe, to being great in God's kingdom.
And as I release you today, my heart has no regrets, only hope and thanksgiving.
I now bless you and release you to be your own person.
Continue to walk in the path of the eternal destiny that God has prepared for you.
I love you and I am very proud of you.
And to your bride, Chosen One, I say, "I welcome you into my heart and our family. I do not consider you as a daughter-in-law, but as a daughter. I have loved you from the day I knew that my son was going to marry you someday."
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One of the lovely floral arrangements at Worshiper's wedding
15 comments:
What a wonderful letter to your son! And a loving welcome to your daughter in law. I know this day was blessed.
So beautiful! I pray the day was blessed and amazing. God's blessings on your family.
Leah
Dear Lidj,
How many different feelings and tasks you have to deal with, simultaneously.
It's almost inhumane.
You still are midst in emotions of loss and sorrow. You have managed to store your own feelings in a sacred room and this day warmly let your son establish his own family and fill that particular day with joy and hopes for the future.
I know you are walking close to God. You simply have to, to deliver such a heartwarming speech as you did for your Worshiper and his Chosen One.
May God bless then, now and always.
From Felisol
Beautiful sentiments, Lidj, thank you for sharing this.
I especially loved what you said about your son ~
Humility, Servant Spirit, Worshipful Heart ~
all Heavenly Gifts and something I am striving for.
I'm sure that you and your husband have instilled those attributes, those wonderful God Gifts in your son.
Love to you,
Eileen
Thank you for sharing this. It is special to see the pages of a journal that is so much like mine...prayers and just a record of where I'm at with God.
I wonder how many records of God's goodness exist in the world? How many pages in many different languages are filled with His goodness and love? How many pouring forth of hearts that long for Him? It's an amazing thought!
Lidj, You have a couple of very handsome sons! Thank you so much for sharing this piece of you with your heart and your thoughts on such a life altering day for you and your whole family. I loved reading it. You are a very blessed woman!! :)
Love, Christy
What beautiful gift you had given to your son and his bride! Thank you for sharing with us a special day blessed by the Lord also! God bless you sister Lidj and have a great weekend.
SO beautiful, my friend!
I pray you are having a lovely visit!
Thanks for your visit to my blog. You blessed my day!
First, thank you so much for stopping by my site today and thank you also for leaving a comment. Making new blogging friends is always welcomed!
Secondly, congratulations on your son's wedding today. You have so beautifully shared your thoughts and feelings regarding this special day. Your new daughter is lucky to be marrying into such a loving family!
Take care and hope to talk with you soon!
Linda
What an incredibly sweet blessing for your son!!
I have FOUR. Aren't they a joy?
Dear Lidj...what handsome sons you have! I absolutely love the flower arrangement at Worshiper's Wedding.
Don't forget to pick up the beautiful blogger award and post it here.
Love yo you Dear Sister!
What a day that must have been and how wonderful the presence of the Lord was, undoubtedly, as the day took shape. You are proud of your family and rightfully so. You and your husband allowed the Lord to direct your lives as you raised your children. Thank you for sharing the special day with us.
Oh, how I love weddings! Two people, joined as one heart. And God's blessing over all of it. What a beautiful scrapbook God is putting together, and singing over you!
I'm so encouraged by this. Encouraged to trust Him as my children enter adulthood. Encouraged to live in peace. Encouraged to embrace the ones He brings into our family. Encouraged to celebrate.
Wow. What a blessing. May the Lord make their marriage beautiful and glorious in every way. You are a blessed mum
Love,
Gladwell
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