I want to follow God's will. I have a serious question about marriage.?

[Nata_fine]

I recently have gotten married. It was a simple 'I do' kind of nuptials in a church with a pastor. The problem is this, my seven year old son was trying to help me clean up the house and ended up throwing away my marriage license and all the filing papers for the marriage. I am very upset. I want to do God's will. Am I right by saying that we are married in God's eyes being that we said our vows in front Him. Our marriage is just not recognized by the state though. Is it alright to go on like this or should I legalize my marriage? After all, no papers were filed when people were married in the biblical days. I mean, should I follow the ways of the men that govern this country? Should I legalize it? I love my Lord so much, I want to make him proud of me.By the way, the marriage license and filing materials are already expired.LOL. I am his wife. I am a woman. He is my husband. He is the father of all of my children.

[fenneljay3633]

I'm sure God understands your problem. He will not judge you badly for it.You must refile papers with the government, however. if you aren't legally married, your wife won't be able to visit you if you are in the hospital, or inherit your property, or be a legal guardian to your son.The legal part is really important here.

[peterg]

You ARE married in the eyes of God but not in the eyes of the state if you havent filed the papers. I think you should get the legal side sorted out as well as the spiritual side.

[lilith2699]

Maybe the minster can help you.Legalized marrige gives you a benefit in your taxes.

[mattrangel]

Even though you got married you should still have all the paper work so the state can recognize your marriage. Either way you are already married in Gods eyes, so just to make your life eaiser in the long run get the paper work taken care of.

[Puppet0]

Its a piece of paper and a state, humanly things, but do what makes you happy that's the real thing to do. God just wants you to be happy.

[GATHEIST]

yeah. my marriage isn't recognized by the state either. i'm gay.my love and commitment to my partner is very real, and so is the state. its god that doesn't exist, yet the people who believe in him keep causing real problems for me.

[KrissyLou6677]

Oh man! I am so sorry. This has to be some tuff stuff! But I believe that God recognizes your marriage. You stood before Him and exchanged vows, pledging to take care of one another. You have made God proud, no question. So don't worry about that. But on the legal side of things, you do need to refile your paperwork. If she is to take care of you like she promised, she is going to need to be legally recognized as your wife...you know, incase you were in the hospital, or in some kind of legal trouble. I'm sure after you get the papers, you can get the Pastor and witnesses to sign off on it without going throught the ceremony again. And if not, what the heck...go to the courthouse, or justice of the peace and get it done again. I loved my wedding day, I sure wouldn't mind doing it again. God bless you for wanting to make our Lord proud. I do believe He is very proud of you!

[SamirRoych]

I feel marriage is just to have a life partner to end not only the physical problems but so many problems. You've got a worthy son by the grace of GOD. Your worldly live is centering him. To protect yourself marriage can be legalized. You may have the copy of the lost papers from your marriage place. You can try to have it. Opportunist may take the advantage of the lost paper.

[MyMarriageRocks8391]

I'm no expert or anything. But I too am a Christian and want to follow Gods will. My nuptials was a quick "I do" also. And I used to agree with you about there were no papers filed in the Biblical days. But society has changed a lot since then and seeings how your marriage isn't reconized by the state makes it tricky. My advice is this....If you are unsure whether you are doing or not doing Gods will by not legalizing your marriage. Then you should be safe and go ahead and file the paper work and get it legal. That way you will not have to worry or doubt yourself. Also being reconized by the state has it's benefits. Just do what you feel you are led to do. Maybe you are concerned about this because the Holy Spirit is telling you it isn't right. Good Luck