The days slip by so quickly, and sometimes we find ourselves caught up in the temporary things—our to-do lists, our worries, our frustrations.

Sometimes life feels busy and full of responsibilities, but even in the middle of it all, You’ve given us little moments meant to be treasured.

We trust You to fight for us, Lord, and we choose today to stand strong together, knowing that victory belongs to You.

There are people we love who are no longer here—family, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ—whose absence we feel in quiet moments.

Help us to embrace the new chapters You bring, even when they stretch us.

You’ve given us this marriage not only for our joy and growth, but also to be a light to others…

To look into each other’s eyes and remember the story we’re still writing—one filled with hope, forgiveness, and grace.

We don’t want to settle for a love that looks like the world. We want a love that looks like the cross.

To find wonder in the ordinary. Because joy, like love, is a gift from You—and we don’t want to miss it.