This month I had the privilege of finishing up a song that had been stealthily recorded and worked on by one of my clients of several years. He had written a special song for his wife to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary, and it was to be a total surprise. It seems that feat was pulled off and the gift was well received. So they can have this be a special time and song for the two of them I’ll not put his name in here, but this husband was expressing his praise and appreciation for his wife’s inner beauty that he has observed in ever-greater clarity with the passing years. Not to downplay her outer beauty, he’s finding overwhelming admiration for the qualities of her entire person that can far outshine and endure.

It brings to mind when Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment and he replied “To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind” – in other words with your whole being. How fitting this song celebrating 5 years of marriage reflects what God had in mind when He created marriage as the expression of His desired relationship with each of us.