prayer for the bride-to-be

My youngest dear daughter, Sara, is getting married soon. Her sister, who is a photographer, took these these pretty pictures and I wrote this prayer.

Dear God,

This young man is the one we prayed for all these years. He showed up and captured her heart.

IMG_4805-2As they walk out these next few months, please ready their hearts one for the other.

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Give them singular focus.

IMG_4843Remind them that the best relationship starts with always remembering You. 

IMG_4855Dear God, give them one heart to know You and love You.

IMG_4771Help them stay humble.

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Ever grateful that all good things come from Your hand. 

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Let them find comfort in one another.

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And give them wisdom to know godliness with contentment itself is great gain.

IMG_4407Give her a heart to follow his leadership.

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Always loving and encouraging and supporting him.

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Give him a heart to follow Your leadership.

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Always loving and protecting and cherishing her.

IMG_4478As they start their life together … help them love You with all their energy, all their life. 

And out of that overflow … help them to love others too.

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God, let them have a ton of fun with each other.

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Forever.

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Amen.

All photos Emily Boone Photography