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The Covenant of Jesus’ Love In Our Marriage!

Moments from October 04, 2025 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were unable to celebrate our wedding anniversary on May 30, 2025. Nevertheless, we didn't give up on the spirit of celebrating, being grateful, and being intentional about remembering God’s gift of covenant love. 

Psalms 91:11-12

The Message Bible 

He (Jesus) ordered His angels
    to guard you wherever you go.

If you stumble, they’ll catch you —
their job is to keep you from falling.

You’ll walk unharmed among lions and snakes,
    and kick young lions and serpents from the path.

Amplified Bible

For He (Jesus) will command His angels in regard to you,
to protect and defend and guard you in all your ways
    [of obedience and service].

They will lift you up in their hands,
so that you do not [even] strike your foot against a stone.

“The Covenant of Jesus’ Love”

Before the stars were named or known,
Before the dawn first broke its tone,
You spoke a vow that time won’t fade —
A covenant of love You made.

Not written ink on stone or scroll,
But sealed within the human soul,
Your promise carved by nail and thorn,
Love everlasting, mercy born.

You bound Yourself with crimson thread,
Through every tear the Savior bled,
And in that blood, so pure, divine,
You wrote forever next to mine.

When I am faithless, still You stay,
Your steadfast heart won’t turn away,
For every failure, grace runs deep —
Your covenant my soul will keep.

No grave can break, no night can move,
This endless vow of holy love,
The cross, the tomb, the risen King —
My heart rests safe beneath Your wing.

So let the heavens pass away,
And time itself forget the day —
Still one truth stands, still one song proves,
I live because my Jesus loves.

We remain in this covenant of marriage because JESUS

You have woven our hearts with threads of grace,
Two souls now bound in love’s embrace;
Not by mere vow or fleeting breath,
But sealed in life, and love, and death.

As You, O Christ, the Church adore,
We’re called to love forevermore;
Through joy and trial, loss and gain,
Your covenant love will still remain.

Make us one heart, one hope, one flame,
Refined and pure in Jesus’ name;
For in this union, we will see —
Your holy love, our destiny.

A little side note: Ram gifted 20 gifts for the 20th wedding Anniversary 

Alchemy of Love

"Love is the only gold." – Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Becket. 

Rightly quoted!  Gold, to be gold, goes through fire to purge all impurities and only then comes out as gold. 

I thank God that in the making process of Gold, we don't die even though it feels like death, but Jesus is faithful in seeing His image in us and putting his signet ring (signet ring: a sign of embrace and authority as a child of God) in helping us BE what he has called us to Be. 

Christ in us the hope of Glory - Colossians 1:27

Uncertainty outside

Christ in us, the hope of Glory 

Bad report

Christ in us, the hope of Glory 

Facing a weakness 

Christ in us, the hope of Glory 

Facing a trial

Christ in us, the hope of Glory 

Facing hopelessness 

Christ in us, the hope of Glory 

Bitterness, resentment, disappointment, betrayal 

Christ in us, the hope of Glory 

Troubles, torments, trials, persecutions, accusations outside 

Christ in us, the hope of Glory 

Death, famine, brokenness 

Christ in us, the hope of Glory 

Self-induced troubles, laziness, backbiting, gossip, bad choices, 

There is redemption

There is hope

Christ in us, the hope of glory

Mother's Day Thoughts!

There is no closer thing to a representation of a cross than a mother who loves her kids so much, only to be stoned by her own Kids

I genuinely believe motherhood understands crucifixion better than anyone.

May your love stand tall amid misunderstandings, accusations, and persecutions.

May ungratefulness, entitlement, bitterness, disappointments, or heartaches be turned into unconditional love.

May bitter water turn into sweet water every time.

May God’s glory shine in and through you.

Happy Mother's Day!!

Divine Design

As I was getting ready for the day, I suddenly saw a graphic image of our physical anatomy and bodies and how they are interconnected and support each other to function.

God created our bodies to be interdependent and interconnected with each other.

I look at nature, and they are coexisting peacefully with each other in their space.

Our bodies and nature all echo that we thrive in healthy interdependence.

Yet we are deceived into desiring independence and assume that we are most alive when we are independent. Yet, God humbles us by showing us we come alive when we celebrate people in our lives and take joy in giving and receiving love.

The most precious gift God gave was and still is Jesus - God becoming flesh and dwelling amongst us.

Emmanuel - God with us!!

The best gift in life is to have love with us and within us!!

Love, the more we give, the more we get; we never lack when giving and living in love.

John 7:38
He who believes in Me [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me], as the Scripture has said, ‘From his innermost being will flow continually rivers of living water.’”

Continuous flow - Never drying up!

Restless Until We Discover Rest(Jesus)!!

When I lie down to rest in bed, I am confident due to my knowledge of the mechanics and physics of bed and its capabilities to hold a certain weight. I can relax assuredly due to my knowledge and understanding of the bed. 

When I look at my pet baby Raphael, aka Raphy, I see that none of the knowledge of the bed matters to him. All he needs is my presence. When I come back from any outstation trip, I can see the energy in his body, his excitement, his bubbliness, his joy, and all the spurt of energy that zoomies(sudden burst of hyperactivity)  that comes out of nowhere, all that energy just seeing me home, and having my presence. I can see his heart fully at rest(content). 

For Raphy, rest isn’t about getting a good night’s sleep. His heart is at rest if he knows or sees I am around him. My presence brings him to rest. 

I look at Raphy and wonder about God’s invitation to rest for us, His beloved child(ren)! 

What does this invitation feel like?

How can we experience the joy of rest?

If Raphy, my pet, can judge me as a good person who is loving and worthy of trust to care for him because he experiences my love and care for him.

How much more does The Heavenly Father love us unconditionally, relentlessly pursuing us, never forsaking or giving up on us? Every day, Jesus extends an invitation to receive his love and experience his loving kindness. Every day, Jesus invites us to his banquet of love, to feast on his love, and to fellowship with him.

Matthew 11:28-29
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me, and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me, and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”


What a loving invitation from Jesus!

Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you, Jesus!

Many Plans of Jesus!!

As a frequent traveler, I've come to appreciate the abundance of flight options available. The airway travel sector is robust, with numerous airline companies offering their services, ensuring a wide range of choices for travelers.

I began thinking that the airway is just one of the many ways we travel. There are railways and roadways, and again, on roadways, we get to choose from a variety of vehicles.

Each mode of travel we choose has a different timeline, but nevertheless, we reach our destination.

In our limited human capacity, we still have many options to reach a destination.

If we finite human beings can have so many options to help us reach our destination, I can’t fathom the infinite God, who can’t be contained in time and space, has innumerable ways to help us reach our destiny.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

I know the plans and thoughts, says the Lord. I love how it is not a singular plan but "plans" that imply many plans. Jesus has many plans and thoughts for us, not against us, plans for peace and well-being, and intends to give us a future and hope.

Thank you, Jesus, for your many plans and thoughts for us, not against us. 

Friend’s kids - Renee & Kashvi

Blessed to witness friend’s kids passionately growing up loving what they do 😍❤️

My dear friend Pam’s daughter Renee's debut fashion show where another dear friend Rashmi’s daughter Kashvi was modeling ❤️

Kashvi and Renee, I am blessing you with this Bible verse. May you shine as divine light, bringing glory to Jesus in everything you endeavor.

Isaiah 42:6
“I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness;
I will take you by the hand and keep you;
I will give you as a covenant for the people,
a light for the nations,


God bless you, dear ones; Jesus is with and within you as a beacon of love guiding and leading you to soar high.

Wedding Anniversary Reflections!!

I am reflecting on some thoughts on our wedding anniversary as I look back at life and its experiences.


I wanted to reflect on the plight of suffering and its myths this wedding anniversary.

In Christian life, I have heard people glorifying suffering. Yet, many times, there is self-inflicted suffering. Self-inflicted suffering doesn't bring glory to God.

1 Peter 2:20
But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.

Of all the deceptions - self-deception is the worst.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-11 (The Message)
evil sleight of hand that plays to the gallery of those who hate the truth that could save them. And since they’re so obsessed with evil, God rubs their noses in it—gives them what they want. Since they refuse to trust truth, they’re banished to their chosen world of lies and illusions.

I was intrigued to look for the word “Save” in Hebrew and Greek context.

The word ישועה (yeshu'ah, Strong's #3444) is a noun derived from the verbal root ישע (Y. Sh. Ah, Strong's #3467) which means "relief" in the sense of being rescued from an enemy, trouble or illness. The King James Version translates this word as help, deliverance, health, and welfare, but most frequently as salvation.

Relief - in the sense of being rescued from an enemy, trouble, or illness.

The Greek verb “sozo” means saved, made whole, restored, healed, delivered, preserved. The word salvation in Greek is “soteria” and derived from 'sozo' and 'soter' which means “saviour.”

John 3:19-21
This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-11
New International Version
They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.

Truth saves us!!

I prayerfully sign off that God gives us the grace, strength, courage, and boldness to love truth and walk in truth, thereby getting saved from disasters, troubles, and perils.

Invisible But Tangible

On one of my travels, I got the backmost seat on the flight. I casually asked to change my seat, hoping to get another seat just a little ahead, not very far from where I got my initial seat. 

To my surprise, the air hostess gave me the first seat on the flight. I got two seats to myself as the seat next to me was vacant 😍. I was shocked.

We can go around our day casually or be aware of God’s love surrounding us, his favor covering us like a blanket.

Psalms 5:12

Lord, how wonderfully you bless the righteous. Your favor wraps around each one and covers them under your canopy of kindness and joy.

Different Bible Translation of Psalms 5:12, especially the second verse 

Your love protects them like a shield.

You will cover them all around with Your favor.

You surround them with your shield of love.

Psalm 5:12

But let all who take refuge in You rejoice!
Let them always shout for joy!
You will shelter them, and they exult—those who love Your Name.

I wanted to search for the meaning of exulting, and I came across this definition:

EXULT is to be extremely joyful: rejoice.

to be joyful or jubilant, especially because of triumph or success

to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy;

When we become aware Jesus covers, shelters, and protects us, we will exult, i.e., have irresistible, triumphant joy that defies human reasoning and logic.

Take Off Under God’s Wings!

During one of my travels, as I was getting off the flight. I had an opportunity to see a plane take off in my sight as it was sunset time. At some take-off point, I saw how the plane flew above the sun. For a moment, my heart was captivated by that sight. I looked in awe at how man overcame nature and could supersede and take off against the earth's gravity.

I wondered how it must have been for The Wright brothers, Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright. When no one imagined flying in the sky, these brothers dared to think unconventionally. They dared to imagine something that didn’t exist in mankind. They dared to dream. Because they dared unconventionally, today, it’s the norm of conventional travel.

My thoughts went back to Bible times, people in the Bible, how when they had to follow God on an unconventional path, many were blessed. Many generations were blessed because of one man’s leap of an unconventional act.

God speaking to Abraham: Abram’s call

Genesis 12:2

And I will make you a great nation,
And I will bless you [abundantly],
And make your name great (exalted, distinguished);
And you shall be a blessing [a source of great good to others];

God chose and blessed Abraham to be a blessing to many.

When God wanted to tangibly love people and show the heavenly father’s heart to man, he chose Mary. God chose Mary's womb when he wanted to love the world in the flesh.

Yes, Mary, the mother of Jesus, is highly favored, and God blessed her womb to bless the world.  

Every one of us has a call to answer. Jesus is calling us today to say “Yes” to him, to dream with him, to participate in His dreams for us, to rise above and reach our God-given potential, to walk in our authority with authenticity, to become all that God has called us to be, to live life to the fullest, to experience joy, peace and walk in blessings so we can be blessing to our loved ones and the world.  

Jeremiah 29:11 

For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 

Let us rest in God’s love for us that God’s got us! We can lie down peacefully in God’s arms, knowing that if we say “Yes” to God and surrender to His love for us, our lives will take off just like people sitting on a flight; they will reach their destination.

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Thank you, Bro Anoop, for sharing with us and encouraging us! We are so blessed to hear that it blessed your heart.

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