A Covenant of Sorts...

Ninety-Four Days...

2,256 hours

In 94 days I will be making a covenant in front of God and 200 people. I will be committing my life and my heart to Wiley. Whoa.

cov·e·nant

  

noun

1.

Ecclesiastical-a solemn agreement between the members of a church to act together in harmony with the precepts of the gospel.

2.

Bible
-the promises made to humanity by God, as revealed in Scripture.-the agreement between God and the ancient Israelites,in which God promised to protect them if they kept His law and were faithful to Him.

-the New Covenant is considered "a bond in blood sovereignly administered by God.

As I am in the middle of the ocean that is wedding planning I have found that it is so incredibly easy to lose sight. To lose focus of the reason of this marriage and that Jesus should be receiving all Glory rather than my center pieces or flower arrangements. But in the middle of it all, in the midst of the stress and anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed that I choose every day, He draws me in. He reminds me of my choice. He shows me the beautiful and ornate cup of grace and peace and joy that He has for me to drink from every second of every day...and in that moment I'm taken back. 

I'm brought back face to face with my Daddy, with my first Love, with my Savior...with my Covenant Maker.

And I realize that this covenant that I'm making in 94 days isn't so overwhelming or nerve racking. Yes it's a big deal and it's exciting and special and so important to be made and stand by for the rest of my life, but this isn't my first go around. Twenty-two years ago I was offered a Covenant that, while it took me a while to grasp, accept and receive it, saved me. 

So I'm taken back, I'm taken to that secret place where His Covenant is refreshed within my spirit and heart and I'm reminded...

"I vowed Myself to you beloved. I died so that you might live and live ABUNDANTLY. My blood covers you and you have all of My Love. Through My Covenant with you, I make a way for you to walk into this new covenant. I'm proud of you, I love you and I'm with you..."

THANK YOU JESUS!!! Thank You that You saved all of us and through Your sacrifice and covenant with us You have made a way for us to be in covenants with one another. I couldn't be more excited to be a wife in 94 days and am thankful that through this process am being continually reminded of my existing identity as a Daughter of the King and Bride to my Lord.

I pray that no matter what stage or season of life we are all in the original Covenant He has made with us would be refreshed and brought to life again inside of us! Love yall!

Blessings,

Danielle