When I think of the month of June several thoughts come to mind. ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ is among the top 5 on the list. I could totally analyze how I adore this musical from the buttery, sweet voice of the oldest brother to the angelic voice of his bride; but I won’t go that far.
The song, June Bride, always takes me to my Grandma Rosie and Grandpa Freddy. They were married in the middle of this month and Grandma was in fact a June Bride. This musical was a favorite for our family to watch throughout the years. Maybe because this film debuted in 1954 the year before my grandparents, made the trip to the Justice of the Peace in June of 1955.
This month is known to be the month for engaged couples to finally tie the knot in matrimony. I believe that is exactly the reason this month has been targeted to send a message to those who respect the traditional marriage from the words of Christ Himself in scripture.
During the past week I have heard this comment reverberated as well as from the past few years. Pricing the pride of Motherhood and Fatherhood so low and in opposition to the forcing of an entire month of views not held by any majority of the American people in the domestic landscape of this country. This slim-faceted group is challenging every good point of the nuclear family and what it has stood for in this country. Another phrase comes to mind, ‘if you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.’
My childhood was pretty amazing, because I had two fiercely, loving families that kept me rooted in our biblical standards; the truth. I thank God for having this as my example, where knowledge was power. So many younger generations don’t know bible stories; like why they should find it offensive this small community has latched on to the rainbow. I say this with righteous anger; the rainbow does not belong to anyone singularly. The promise was made to all of mankind.
Do all of mankind know this promise, this covenant exists for them? Even the devil knows scripture verbatim!
The devil knows what he is doing. Twisting truth into something as perverted as making a beautiful promise into nothing more than a clown show for those who would fall for this nonsense. The rainbow was God’s sign to us He would never again flood the earth. The beautiful sentiment given to us, possibly to show us a glimpse of the amazing colors we can see in Heaven. Nevertheless it was a promise that is still very much holding for our generations right now.
What other God makes a covenant or a promise with his people? Especially as moving as this was to really enjoy for centuries without fail. I find this promise to be amazing. God wooing His people to Him through His generosity and gracious spirit.
Seriously what other god or goddess does this?
The bible is clear about marriage and what is sin. Love is a commandment, but God says in 2nd Corinthians 7 love is important, but actually abstaining from marriage is holier in order to put God and His work first in our lives.
God set guidelines down for marriage and we are supposed to love and care for everyone; even our enemies. Especially our enemies. So again, why do our parents only get one national holiday, one day for each, when a group of people who only stand against the traditional marriage get an entire month?
How does loving this community, who seems to know no humbleness of the idea of loving your neighbor? They are in your face bluntly enforcing everyone to applaud them, when they blatantly ridicule our God given rights to religious freedom in this country. They also have these rights, we just don’t condone the behaviors they want us to. They are not marginalized, simply because they no longer want to be quiet about their motives; they are brash, crass and want to flaunt their brazen ways. It is specific, because they now want confrontation.
How do we keep this month pure for our kids who don’t need their ways to take away the wholesome love between a man and a woman that God has brought together. He wants families to be created healthy, loving, supportive families. In 2 Corinthians 7 God says marriage is a blessing. He warns of adultery before or after marriage, that being in a marriage is sacred and no others should be in the marriage including parents. He says the man and woman will leave their parents to be together as one.
Somehow that last statement doesn’t always happen. I’m fairly certain Grandma Mattie and Grandma Mary were still very much involved with my grandparents after their marriage. In fact, Great-Grandma Mattie lived in the house my family lives in, pretty much next door to Papaw and Mamaw’s house. I think God has a sense of humor in those cases. Having generations of family living around each other truly is a blessing.
Jewells of Thought 
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