Running into Screen Doors

As we all know, birds have a tendency to fly into windows, while dogs seem to run into screen doors. As humans, we too find ourselves running into screens, but not always the ones associated with patio doors. We tend to be stopped abruptly by choices, BIG choices. And here I will talk about one of the biggest choices: marriage.  

SO, did you know there is a beautiful screen that may hit you in the face? Yup, it's called a veil. Not only is this sheath of material a symbolic image of marriage, but it also symbolizes purity. As a woman becomes a wife, she will lift up her veil and give her whole soul to the man she weds, and in doing so, leaves behind her innocence to receive gracious love, bold and true.

A veil is also worn to "hide" the beauty of the bride until her fiance bestows his vows, allowing him to lift up the head piece and discover his wife in a new light for the first time. 

                                                     

A veil is more than just a pretty piece of tule on the wedding day, it is an amazing message of chastity and a screen that literally will hit you in the face (ladies)... so be cautious where you're walking, whether it's out onto the deck or down the aisle... 

 "She is clothed in strength and dignity" 

Proverbs 31:25

(SIDE NOTE: In the last two months 3 of my friends have been engaged and I am so, so utterly thrilled! Congratulations Drew, Chantal and Richelle!)