My husband and I were married on April 27, 2013, in a beautiful ceremony with friends and family after meeting in church and courting for a year. Prior to our union, I didn’t know when or who I would marry, but I trusted God and left the decision to Him. I remember praying and asking God to take charge of my life by leading me to the right person. When He did, it felt right, and I was at total peace and have been since our wedding. My husband is indeed my perfect fit and exactly what I needed. God knew that and led me to him.
In my limited knowledge, the person I thought was the one for me wasn’t who God intended for me. If I hadn’t let go of the reins of my life and allowed God to take over, I don’t know what would have happened; I might even still be single. As the Bible says in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” God does have great plans for us, and though it might not seem like it based on our current situation, trust Him and wait patiently, and He will surely do it.
Our wedding was simple and within a budget we could afford since we didn’t have any financial help. Almost 12 years and 3 children later, we have achieved so much more together than we could have individually. We believe God brought us together to fulfill a purpose, and we constantly pray for this purpose to be realized.
Life and marriage are journeys that begin with a single step. Fear can cause delays, but trusting God and taking leaps of faith with your partner can lead to unimaginable heights. Every decision involves a risk of failure, but if we trust God to guide us, He will light our path and lead us to His expected end.
Marriage is full of ups and downs, whether it’s financial challenges, raising children, or focusing on marriage to ensure constant growth. We constantly face decisions that need to be made to fulfill our purpose and goals. Whether you are deciding who to spend your life with or struggling to move a relationship forward, take it to prayer. It is the proven way to ease our burdens and ask God to intervene. When He does, the results will be for your good.
I am sharing this story to motivate those who believe they can’t find love and a good marriage. There is someone God is preparing for you. If you let go of all your personal requirements and preferences and allow God to lead you to the right person, you will succeed in finding the right person made just for you. It doesn’t mean it will be perfect—there will be some hiccups along the way—but if we focus on the Lord and take steps to work on our marriage, it will flourish, and the lessons learned along the way will be used to teach and encourage others.
