When a person gets married many things change. A new family is formed. A new relationship is established. Often a new name is given. A new home is made for those in this new relationship. The relationship is designed to grow and mature over time. It may even grow in number as children come.
Romans 9:25 says, “Those who were not my people I will call ‘my people,’ and her who was not beloved I will call ‘beloved.'” When we gave our lives to believe in Jesus Christ, our whole nature changed. We have become God’s people and His beloved, having been adopted into His family. We become His beloved even though we were formerly not among His children and people. We are now called to be like Him and do things consistent with His family name.
Reluctant Retiree 