29 July 2013

Wholeness Means Wellness

Wholeness Means Wellness
In celebration of Paul and David’s Wedding
 
Wholeness often requires moments of celebration.
Years of faithful partnership culminate in a champagne toast.
Culture rights wrong conclusions after contemplation.
Love rises up in truth’s presence, humbly stated not in boast.
 
Often marriage begins, “In the presence of God and these witnesses…”
Then again, love summons two people well before the service.
Delighting in each other, these men endure countless stresses.
 Kind hearted servants par excellence, willing to make liars nervous.
 
Creator uses magnificence to go about the daily chore.
Spirit constantly summons all living to engage their skills.
Word Become Flesh never hesitated to open wide love’s door.
Trinity requires humble presence, belief, submission of wills.
 
This official beginning pronounces our infantile state.
Two individuals become one, happens only with God’s math.
Church, culture, society, inclusiveness becomes a trait.
None who would be true followers can deny sin’s wrath.
 
Wellness reminds all that life finds this moment true.
Fractured lives do not bring joy, health shows its’ glow.
Community gathers to keep these powerful men in view.
All faithful partners rejoice in seeds of joy they sow.
 
Be assured, God pervades all, embraces all, is the center.
Any choices we make, directions we take, victories we win,
Must account for the One who brings truth as our Mentor;
When all meet with their Maker, we cast out sin.
 
Today sets a foundational stone in life’s solid floor.
No stubbly crevice or toe-catching lift, ‘tis servant smooth.
Because Word Become Flesh leads these men who adore,
We can walk alongside, work for justice, God’s truth.
 
May the future bring joy, wholeness complete.
May our celebrations build on this one, now done.
May Creator be praised who knows no defeat.
May we constantly find joy, the victory’s won.
 
The Rev. Ronald Allen Melver, M.Div.


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