Tis the season my friends. And I'm not talking about Christmas trees, peppermint hot chocolate, and caroling. I'm talking about the underlying season that creeps up on your social media feeds, its the beginning of ring season. (Insert the dun dun duhhhh noise here). I go on my Instagram explore page and there is literally rings everywhere. And let's be honest, like really down to the bone honest it will always sting a little bit until its you. Until you have been promised to be loved till the day you die and someone has made that proclamation for the whole world to see. Until you feel worthy enough, or loved enough there will be a sting at each ring post.

But here's the thing, I've already made a bigger promise. I've sealed my fate and said "I do" to my first love. It was a much bigger statement then bling on my finger. It is a much greater joy to be celebrating daily. Saying I do to Christ is the first, and foremost important choice in life. Because that I do sets in motion everything that will come after it: lifestyles, careers, relationships, marriage, kids, families, literally everything. So, rather than giving in to the green eyed monster this "I do" season, I am remembering to bask in the joy that is my first love, my initial I do to Jesus.

Do you, [insert name], accept Christ as your Lord and Savior for all your days? Do you promise to love him, find comfort in His promises, honor Him in all you do, praise Him whatever circumstances may come, in your seasons of joy and sorrow, forsaking your own life for New Life, and trust Him faithfully for as long as you live?

I looked to Him and saw all I needed. My future was carved out and even though I couldn't see the details I trusted He had made it just for me. My heart was transformed because I knew I stood in the presence of love. He asked me to drop it all, let it go, forget this world and look to things above. He asked me to surrender and give Him my life and I said,

"I Do"