Today marks the 6th year of being married to my beautiful wife. I keep hearing that this anniversary is called the “iron” year, which seems fitting enough being that we keep each other sharp.

I love how we busted through that 5th year “wall” that many said we’d hit and really struggle through..ha! While there are times of tension, we don’t allow that to define our relationship in any way. We’ve been through pain of larger proportions than we could ever hope to have prepared for, yet the comfort of Christ is what keeps us. Not only do we relish in His comfort but also His correction, especially in moments we each want to have our own way.

That’s another thing about it too, no matter what I constantly see my wife 45 years from now. Tomorrow’s not promised, true, but the hope of a thousand tomorrows will always have her in them. I’ve heard and seen others formulate excuses for stepping outside of their marriage or ending it all together, and I constantly find myself refusing to relent.

My thought is that if I hold tight to 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7, then no matter how feelings ebb and flow…the true love we’re rooted in will keep us. None of me demanding things because I am the head of the house. None of me forgetting that Christ Himself decided to be humble enough to serve the very humans He gave breath to, even to the point of death. None of me believing that this marriage is ever about just what I want. I stay prayerful that the main thing I keep in mind is the word “serve”.

So six years of serving…hmmm..I like that. It will only get better from here, because she will only get better. I am here to make sure of that, just as she will make me better. Of course, the ultimate reasoning behind that is our desire to reflect Jesus, and how great of a marriage plan is that! 

I love you Kennisha…year six is still only the beginning and I love that our haul will be long!