I had been reading from Psalms to precious bride, Dianne, nearly every day during her decline in health. On the day that she passed into the arms of her heavenly Prince I was reading Psalm 45 to her.
The verses that really jumped out at me as I read were verses 10-15 (especially 13-15):
In context I believe the writer is likely speaking of Israel; but the church as well may be in view.
Psalm 45:10-15 (NLT)
10 Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.
[Nothing in this world compares to what you shall see] *
honor him, for he is your lord.
12 The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts.
The wealthy will beg your favor.
11 For your royal husband delights in your beauty;
13 The bride, a princess, looks glorious
in her golden gown.
14 In her beautiful robes, she is led to the [Prince of Peace],
accompanied by her bridesmaids.
15 What a joyful and enthusiastic procession
as they enter the king’s palace!
Oh, how she is lavishly received by the king. How he delights in her beauty. The bride, glorious in her golden gown, is led to the king. There is a joyful procession as she enters in.
I could not have known at the moment I read those verses that this would be Dianne’s day of exaltation. As I read it, I wept. For I had visions of my beloved being escorted into the King’s glorious palace so bright, just as the church collectively, Christ’s beautiful bride, will certainly arrive one day. It absolutely took my breathe away.
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* My interpretation of “Forget your people and your family far away.” It is as Jesus said in Matthew 19:29, “And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.”
The Prayer Sentry 
How very beautiful
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Beautifully written and well deserved. Thank you, Roger, for this beautiful tribute. She is in the place where “He will wipe away every tear from their eye, and death will be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” In the meantime, we have the promise, “You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?” Kept for the day he will wipe them away forever.
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Yessir!
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Precious Memories, Unseen angels, sent from Heaven from above.
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what a beautiful sight to behold!! Overwhelmed by the thought of His great love and how He receives us to Himself. Thank you for sharing!
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I love your words nothing in this world compares to what we will see in Heaven.
Great words Roger. She was blessed by you for 53 years and yiur love to to the last second of life on earth. Love you man.
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No greater tribute to your bride and no greater tribute could be made than to honor her by presenting her to the Lord in all her beauty, with no spot or wrinkle. The Lord is doing the rest by giving her the inheritance He promised (to us all), which she so richly deserves!!
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Yessir!
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A wonderful tribute to your life long partner, a contagious smile that has brought joy to many. Love you brother
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God’s word is perfect. Beautiful passage. Thank you Lord for preparing an eternity in your presence for Dianne and all who believe.
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Amen Paul.
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This is such a tender and heartfelt tribute to her. Truly she will rest in heavenly peace.
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