To Have and to Hold : Prayers, Poems, and Blessings for Newlyweds

by Cotner, June

• ISBN13: 9781931722919
• ISBN10: 1931722919
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-04-12
• Publisher: Center Street

Summary

The first years of marriage can oftenbe the most difficult and the mostrewarding for couples, as they laya foundation for a happy marriagefor decades to come. In this newcollection, June Cotner highlightsthe unique needs and desires ofnewlyweds, featuring words thatcommunicate the love, laughter,and understanding essential tobuilding a successful union. Carefullyarranged prayers, spiritualpoetry, and reflections will bringcomfort and encouragement tonewlyweds as they embark on newjourneys together. Full of the upliftinginspiration that readers havecome to expect from Cotner, newlyweds will love andcherish TO HAVE AND TO HOLD.

Author Biography

June Cotner lives in
Poulso, Washington.

Table of Contents

A Letter to Readers	p. xv
Prayers
A Newlywed's Prayer	p. 2
Prayer for Fruit	p. 3
The Dark Side of Love	p. 4
Spouses' Prayer for Each Other	p. 5
Prayer of the Military Wife	p. 6
Our Bond	p. 7
Expanding Hearts	p. 8
Living Realistically	p. 9
Generosity of Spirit	p. 10
Marriage as Prayer	p. 11
Blessings
Blessing	p. 14
A Blessing Fair	p. 15
A Blessing for the Newly Married	p. 16
Ever Growing	p. 17
The Blessing of Yes	p. 18
The Wonder of Your Being	p. 20
Seven Wedding Blessings	p. 21
Divine Wisdom, Eternal Love	p. 22
The Safe Harbor	p. 23
Hand in Hand	p. 24
Toasts
Toast to You and Me	p. 26
A Toast to Our Family and Friends	p. 27
Tender Toast	p. 28
Ingredients of a Happy Marriage	p. 29
A Newlywed's Toast	p. 30
A Toast to the Newlyweds	p. 31
Shine Always	p. 32
Daily Life
Sunrise	p. 34
Listening	p. 35
For Those Times Spent Apart	p. 36
The Excitable Gift	p. 37
Love Comes First	p. 39
When Love Is Painful	p. 40
Why Do I Love You?	p. 41
A Promise	p. 42
Your Song	p. 43
Keep Your Dwelling Strong	p. 44
Mask	p. 45
Windy Afternoon	p. 46
So Many Things	p. 47
Few Words	p. 45
Lessons	p. 49
More Than One Plus One	p. 51
Attraction	p. 52
Prayer After a Quarrel	p. 53
Recording Joy	p. 54
On the Road	p. 55
Devoted	p. 56
Romance
Starshine	p. 58
The Love Within	p. 59
Like God, Perhaps	p. 61
Commitment	p. 62
Easter Sunday	p. 63
The Terms of Love	p. 64
When the Acacia Blooms	p. 66
Carefree	p. 68
Our Hands	p. 69
Moments to Remember	p. 70
The Religion of Everyday Things	p. 71
Intimacy
I Wanted to Tell You	p. 74
Lazy Morning Love	p. 75
Pillow Talk	p. 76
This Morning	p. 78
So Much for Chores	p. 79
Journey	p. 80
The Greatest Day	p. 81
Bedground	p. 82
River	p. 83
Married...	p. 84
Yellow Linens	p. 85
Loving	p. 86
Midnight Wandering	p. 87
Dreaming Awake	p. 88
Reflections
Love	p. 90
On Marriage	p. 91
Lasting Love	p. 92
You Complete Me	p. 93
Homecoming	p. 94
Husband Song	p. 95
Kismet	p. 97
The Light at the End of the Street	p. 99
Combinations	p. 100
Do Good Things for Each Other	p. 101
Hands	p. 102
Honeymoon	p. 103
The Language of Love	p. 104
Thank You	p. 105
You Are Mine, I Am Yours	p. 106
When Death Will Come to Part Us	p. 107
Our Marriage	p. 108
A Mystery	p. 109
Our Lives	p. 110
Inspiration
Between You and Me	p. 112
Changing Directions	p. 113
Together Forever	p. 114
The Journey's Start	p. 115
Keep the Joy	p. 117
When the Future Has Come and Gone	p. 118
Immutable Star	p. 119
Beloved	p. 121
Soul Mate	p. 122
Sky Over Sea	p. 123
Made for Love	p. 124
A Promise of Love	p. 125
Husband and Wife	p. 126
Higher Purpose	p. 127
New Vision	p. 128
The Wings of Faith	p. 129
From This Day Forward	p. 130
Author Index	p. 131
About the Author	p. 133
Permissions & Acknowledgments	p. 135
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