January 4, 2016
W.O.W. Hard to believe that it was 21 years ago today that I became Mrs. Thad Robert Arms. When we got married, I knew that we were married for life no matter what happened … I just didn’t know we would be so challenged by our own sin and selfishness. The fact that we are still married proves beyond a shadow of a doubt the goodness, greatness, grace and mercy of God. It was not always easy – in fact seasons actually felt impossible. Today, I am grateful to still be Mrs. Thad Robert Arms. It is one of the best parts of becoming Lisa. Thank you Thad for helping me become who it is God wants me to be …. I love you!
Tim Keller describes it best in his book The Meaning of Marriage:
someday [you] are going to be standing not before the minister but before the Lord. And they will turn to each other without spot or blemish. As [you] hope to hear God say, “well done, good and faithful servants. Over the years you have lifted one another up to me. You sacrificed for one another. You held one another up with prayer and thanksgiving. You confronted each other. you rebuked each other. You hugged and you loved each other and continually pushed each other toward me. And now look at you. You’re radiant.”
