“Let us not stop meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see that the Day is drawing near.“
This is a favorite passage of mine taken from Hebrews 10:25. Honestly, while it seems to others really a waste of time or, more especially, a waste of money to celebrate, I find it absorbing, in a way that amuses and entertains me. So how and why should we always find a way to celebrate being together?
It was only a year and a half ago when I started celebrating anniversaries and months, pretty depressing, right? But it was then that I realized what a significant offer it offers in our lives. Although these celebrations are celebrated at different times and places and can have various implications for each of us, there is still a common intention that drives us to do such things: the idea of being remembered.
Today we live in a fast-paced society where everyone tends to be in full motion. Not to be left behind, most of our days are spent doing our jobs and fulfilling our duties and responsibilities. We tend to forget the small details of our lives and many times we refuse to appreciate the wonderful things that the world has brought us. We even forget to thank the Lord for granting us another chapter in our lives and budgeting for the reality of spending it for a living. We often overlook the small but important things our loved ones do for us, like cooking breakfast or simply making a cup of their favorite coffee. We ignore these people and tend to show that they took care of a hectic schedule and that it seemed that just showing a smile was too much.
Those were actually the reasons why in any circumstance they should find a way to meet, especially during their anniversary. Anniversaries are only celebrated once a year, which makes it even more special. It is during this day that you can thank your partner, show him more love and affection and ask for the necessary forgiveness for the hurtful feelings that you showed or had given unconsciously. Marriage is a great gift from God so one should treasure it and give it importance. You always have to appreciate it and thank it. If work and other responsibilities require three hundred and sixty-four days of your time, at least give this day, your anniversary, to your partner. Leave the stress of life behind, spend and do the things you both love, share the pleasurable feelings you both have, and remember the goals and purposes you’ve wanted. It is through this that you will be able to build a stronger, closer and more satisfying relationship. Despite the difficulties and trials they have faced, they are still together and that would be a reason enough to be thankful, a reason to celebrate. Continue the burning love of your happy marriage, thank God, appreciate, celebrate and feel the thrill of being remembered.