Have you seen the movie, Jerry McGuire? There is a famous line that was repeated over and over by couples everywhere. It's when the character Tom Cruise portrays says to Renée Zellweger's movie role, "You complete me." It's the warm fuzzy feeling you hope for when you watch a romantic comedy. It's sort of the Disney fairy-tale ending that you grew up watching.
On March 17, 2001, I married the love of my life. When I dated my husband, I knew he was my fairy-tale ending. He was my prince charming that I was waiting my whole life for. I was overjoyed for the man God brought into my life, the man my family and I prayed for. The man who would complete my heart and fill any holes that might exist.
We celebrate our 20th anniversary today (written today, March 17th)! (Pop the champagne bottle.) Our 20 years of marriage has not been a fairy-tale story but more adequately described as an adventure with ups and downs that come with a thriving relationship. To encounter the mountain top is to experience the valley also. We have so many awesome memories as keepsakes that we display and share with anyone willing to listen.
In my 20 years of marriage, I have learned that it's not about my spouse completing me. It's not about him being my savior from loneliness. It's not about my husband making me happy and satisfied. It's not about him being perfect and without any flaws. If anything, marriage taught me more about how God is the one who completes me. God is the one who saves me from loneliness. God is the only one who can satisfy me. God is the perfect one and without flaws because I am the one imperfect and with flaws.
Thankfully, my husband and I don't complete each other and can celebrate one another just as we are. Two imperfect people that one Perfect God completes. Here's to 50 plus more years together! Happy Anniversary, my Love!
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