Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV – Two are better than one, because they – Bible Gateway https://share.google/yLlH0qgHr6MyAWcLX

This week’s devotional is a rather special and touching one to me.  It is going to be given in honor of my parents, Michael and Elizabeth Honeycutt.  Today, September 21st, marks 57 years of marriage! It hasn’t been an easy road; but, they have been shining examples amidst financial and health struggles.  My Dad has been a rock for my Mom as she has battled schizophrenia,  a cancer diagnosis, dementia, and diabetes. My Mom has always been an encouragement for Dad and the Honeycutt Family;  she reminded us to  give everything over to God in prayer.

Their marriage has been proof of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.  In marriage, not only is there safety and strength in two, but there is the unification given by God.  He is there to hold the couple together. He makes up the three-fold cord talked about in these verses.

Not only is God there to hold a couple together, like my parents; but, He is the one who blesses the family. I always loved reading the Priestly Blessing that was given in Numbers 6:24-26.  The song, The Blessing by Kari and Cody Carnes, has always brought me to tears. The tears are of joy in remembering who is the author of all blessings… God is so faithful!

Let us all remember that here on the Earth, God has given us relationships and family to represent what is goung on in the heavenly scene. Let us pray that His will would be done here on Earth as it is in Heaven ( Matthew 6:9-13)!