Prompt: A tangible item that holds intangible value
After just recently moving, I probably touched every tangible thing I own, and I came to the conclusion that I own a lot of junk. Sure, my stuff holds value and I'm not thinking about getting rid of all of it, but if I lost any of it, I wouldn't be devastated. What came to mind that I can't place emotional value on are my wedding and engagement rings.
(Side note: if you want to watch the video of how I got said engagement ring, here you go: http://youtu.be/Bzcc4hkXtOI)
My rings hold the most value to me because of what they symbolize.
The promise Justin and I made to always choose to love and to always pray for each other.
The promise I made to be his support and helper in ministry, and to respect him as the leader of our family.
The promise he made to love and lead me the way Christ loves the church.
Have we failed? Probably at times. But when I look at my rings I'm reminded to try and not to give up. We were watching an episode of Parks & Rec last night where Ann and Chris can't decide if they want to get married or not. Mind you, she's already pregnant, but that was planned and a completely different story. Their main predicament took place in a jewelry store while looking at rings. They went back and forth purchasing and returning a ring, and their final decision was made when Chris said, "Why do we need to buy something just to show what we already have?" That made me ask myself the same thing. Is it because that's just something we're supposed to do? After all, no ring has magical powers that hold us together no matter what. So what's the point? At least for me, here's the point: If we never wore our rings, we would still be married. But we are human, and need a physical reminder and symbol of the promises we made to each other and to God. It doesn't hurt that it's a pretty, sparkly reminder :)
Thanks for reading! Have a good rest of the week!
Kristen
I followed over from the link-up. Love your post and I totally agree - my rings are invaluable to me because of what they represent. They came from Walmart, on clearance, and are worth very little...but if something were to happen to my rings, I would be devastated!
ReplyDeleteI followed up from the link up too. It's amazing how so many people did wedding rings, and although I'm not married, I can still feel the emotion behind them, and I can't wait to have my own someday.
ReplyDeleteYes, Kristen, I agree. My engagement and wedding rings came from a pawn shop, but they are the most important material possession I have because of the sentimental value. Those rings represent 24 years of marriage to my best friend. It is my biggest accomplishment in life. A long happy marriage is such a beautiful sight.
ReplyDeleteYou're right that we don't need our rings to be married but they are such a good reminder of the promises that we made and are a reminder to other people as well! Thanks for linking up again! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that story from Parks & Rec! So cool. But in the end, I agree with you. As much as we'd still be married without them, they are a symbol and a daily reminder of that love AND commitment!!
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