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on_holy_groundDarius sat at his desk, looking across at the young couple sitting nervously before him. It was obvious to him from their answers to his questions that they had deep feelings for each other. They believed with all their hearts that they were ready for the next step in their relationship. Perhaps they even were ready, despite all that life would throw into their paths.
Life, Darius knew, had a way of changing relationships. He had seen so many young couples just like this one that had let life get in the way of love and respect. He had watched as relationships had fallen to pieces, claiming lives in a way that was just as destructive as any war in it’s own way. People all too often had a way of forgetting how things had started,and the little things that had meant so much. It was this forgetful nature that so often led to the death of such beautiful beginnings.
“If you remember just one thing from our talk this afternoon, then I hope that it will be these words. There is no such thing as a small moment. Every moment of our lives is one that could change everything. The little things that don’t seem that important can mean the difference between a marriage that lasts, and one that crumbles. Right now you are at the beginning of a journey that should span the rest of your lives. You do things for each other to show how you feel, and while they may not seem like much, they mean everything. Don’t stop doing the little things, and cherish every single moment that you have together. When the hard times come, as they do in everyone’s life, then it will be those things and those moments that help you to weather the storm.”
They smiled, nodding and giving each other those looks that spoke more deeply than any words of how committed they were to each other. Darius smiled as he gave them his blessing, shaking the young man’s hand as they left the room. He watched them walk down the hall towards the chapel and he felt the sense of hope that he always did on these occasions.
Just a small moment that meant the world.
Life, Darius knew, had a way of changing relationships. He had seen so many young couples just like this one that had let life get in the way of love and respect. He had watched as relationships had fallen to pieces, claiming lives in a way that was just as destructive as any war in it’s own way. People all too often had a way of forgetting how things had started,and the little things that had meant so much. It was this forgetful nature that so often led to the death of such beautiful beginnings.
“If you remember just one thing from our talk this afternoon, then I hope that it will be these words. There is no such thing as a small moment. Every moment of our lives is one that could change everything. The little things that don’t seem that important can mean the difference between a marriage that lasts, and one that crumbles. Right now you are at the beginning of a journey that should span the rest of your lives. You do things for each other to show how you feel, and while they may not seem like much, they mean everything. Don’t stop doing the little things, and cherish every single moment that you have together. When the hard times come, as they do in everyone’s life, then it will be those things and those moments that help you to weather the storm.”
They smiled, nodding and giving each other those looks that spoke more deeply than any words of how committed they were to each other. Darius smiled as he gave them his blessing, shaking the young man’s hand as they left the room. He watched them walk down the hall towards the chapel and he felt the sense of hope that he always did on these occasions.
Just a small moment that meant the world.
