THE WEDDING GIFT

   Several years ago, I was visiting my grandparents. My grandfather had to work and would be leaving at 6 a. m. in the morning. For some reason, I awoke early. I got up, went downstairs to use the "little girl's room," and paused at the family room when I heard my grandfather's voice. He was praying. I tiptoed by and glanced in, not wanting to disturb him, when I stopped dead in my tracks. There in the family room were my grandparents kneeling by their recliners, praying for their marriage, for their day, for their family, for God's blessings. They never knew I was watching them, but that made an enormous impression on me. They've been married close to 60 years. I'd bet the farm those prayers are the reason.

   My grandparents gave me a tremendous wedding gift that day. My husband, Scott, and I have made a commitment to pray every morning. Before we get out of bed, teh first thing we do is thank God for the day, pray for the day's events, for our family, and for our marriage. If your hubby doesn't want to pray with you, don't let that stop you from praying. God will still hear and respond to your faithfulness.

Ginger Kolbaba, Today's Christian Woman