I DO

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Two little words with awesome implications. In a wedding ceremony, the words "I do" represent a man and woman's willingness to enter into a special relationship and to promise their love and devotion to each other-- for a lifetime. It's not a relationship to be taken lightly or to be entered into hastily. The man and the woman need to be convinced that they are spiritually compatible, right and good for each other, and ready for the challenges of married life.

Before a person says "I do," however, another wedding should have already taken place--one that's even more important. No, I'm not advocating bigamy, nor am I encouraging divorce and remarriage. The marriage I'm referring to is a spiritual one--the joining of our hearts with God's.

Have you ever said "I do" to the Lord? Have you recognized that God has offered you a proposal of forgiveness of sin and the enjoyment of life with Him for now and eternity? The conditions of this marriage are quite simple. Just say "I do" to God--tell Him that you admit your need of forgiveness (Rom. 3:23), and accept the free gift of eternal life that Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again to buy for you.