Amidst all the nerves and butterflies,
the anxious flutterings
of your mind and heart,
there is one truth that surrounds you
like the atmosphere.
Like the earth,
let yourself be embraced by it,
the truth that you are
utterly and totally loved—
as you are today,
as you will be tomorrow—
now and forever.
You were blessed into existence
by the dream of our Father God’s heart.
He foresaw you all swaddled
in white and lace at your baptism,
and he sees you already,
tomorrow,
swathed in white beauty once again,
as you enter his house as a bride—
not to love perfectly,
despite your human brokenness,
but to rejoice in being beloved
and to share that joy forever
by delighting in your new spouse.
Now and forever—
as you will be tomorrow,
as you are today—
let the truth that you are
utterly and totally loved
embrace you
like the earth.
Like the atmosphere,
may that one truth surround you,
amidst the anxious flutterings
of your mind and heart,
calming all the nerves and butterflies,
so you can rest gently in joyful hope.
Just East Of Crazy Land 
What a beautiful gift for our daughter on her wedding day this poem will be cherished forever! 💖
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Oh, thank you so much, Alan! I am so grateful for Lisa’s friendship, and so happy she’s found a heart big enough to hold her own!
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I have only just met you, and I am already in love with your work, especially this poem. It touched my heart and reminded me again that the Lord loves me constantly and without noticing my foibles and weaknesses. My son is getting married in Italy next year, and with your permission, I will share this with them. (and I’m not even a poetry guy)
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I am so touched!! Of course you absolutely may!! You’ve just made my day, David! Many best wishes to your son and future bride!
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