A Love Letter

by Crystal Paine

I have the following letter tucked into my Bible and I ran across it a few days ago and was, once again, so touched by it. My husband gave me permission to share it with you.

(This was written a few days after Jesse graduated from college.)

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My Dearest Crystal,

I wanted to take the opportunity of my graduation from college to tell you thank you for all that you have done for me and the encouragement that you have been to me throughout my college career. My love, of all the regalia I wore on Saturday, the piece that I most treasured and was most proud of was my wedding band signifying your love and committment to me-- something I never dreamed I would be wearing at my college graduation.

Just think, we were two infatuated kids at my high school graduation, now we are married-- who knows where we will be at my law school graduation!

I love you! Thank you for being the wonderful wife that you are! God has blessed me so much in you! I love you with all my heart!

Only and forever yours,
Jesse

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I share this with you, not to lift up our marriage, but because I want you to catch a glimpse of the gloriousness which can come from a God-ordained, God-blessed marriage. It is the most wonderful thing in this whole world. Nothing can transcend the beauty of such a marriage.

For those of you who are not yet married, pray that the Lord would give you a spouse who desires to honor the Lord with their heart, soul, mind, and strength. And don't settle for anything less than God's best for you!

Crystal Paine is a 24-year-old homeschool graduate from Topeka, Kansas. She is the blessed wife of Jesse and joyful mother of Kathrynne. Visit her site, Biblical Womanhood, for books, articles, encouragement, and inspiration!

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