The Wait: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

This is our testimony of the struggles we went through while waiting on God for that special someone. It wasn't an easy journey, but by the grace of God we made it through. By waiting, I don't mean only in the race to remain pure throughout our abstinence, but also in purity in our mind, body and spirit. There were temptations lurking about every corner, but God pulled us through. This is simply a short snippet of what we went through before and after God brought us together. I pray our testimony blesses you in every single way.



Forgiveness
Patience
Understanding
Temptations
Transparency
Open Communication

On our uphill climb, there were temptations that we both encountered during the "waiting period."

One major point of contention was our communication skills. One minute things would be smooth sailing, then the next -provoking factors that put a dent in our relationship.

Q & A : Let the People Speak; you asked the questions and we answered!

At The Heart Worship

I need you Jesus, to come to my rescue. Where else can I go? There's no other name by which I am saved. Capture me with grace--- I will follow you.

I came across a denomination of spirit filled youth with what feels like a mere few years ago. It was there I found my heart was truly cultivated for a heart of worship where I spent every Wednesday night with my like minded peers.

It was upon listening to 'Rescue' by Eddie James tonight that I found myself dwelling upon the thought tonight as I lay in bed "Where would I be?" if it were not for a friend introducing me to God and seeking His face until I found a heart change.

True Love Waits...

I can't believe the day has finally arrived! I'm ENGAGED!!! Words can't begin to express how I feel inside. I am going to marry the man of my dreams (literally) in a couple of months! God knew exactly every detail of what I needed in a man to compliment me in my walk and our future ministry together. He is my best friend, my other half, everything that I asked the Lord for, and SO much more! I just want to be open to let someone out there reading this one day know that True Love Waits.

As strange as it sounds, I felt a burden at a young age to start praying and interceding for my future spouse in the 5th grade, particularly regarding his character and for us to go through our "for worse" moments before God brought us together. It was around the same time I began praying for him the Lord revealed to me his calling for the first time. That was over 13 years ago. I have a lot of love and respect for this man because I waited 15 years to meet him. Even though I had several opportunities to date, I choose not to knowing that God ultimately has the right man for me in mind one day!

Growing up, I used to feel embarrassed that I was not like other girls. I had no desire to go the places that they went or partake in some of the things they did because God set me apart...to be different. When we strive to live a life set apart for God there will be several obstacles that get in the way. Some people probably won't believe me when I tell them that I waited 31 years before I "officially" began dating. During my season of waiting upon the Lord, I learned to put Him first above all things. I felt that if I had begun dating at a younger age, it would have been a distraction for me. Just like any human being, I've had moments where I was tempted to compromise my desires, convictions, and settle- but I knew I served a big God who is always on time!

God has answered my prayers from the smallest details I desired such as his smile to greater matters such as his heart for God. I waited 24 years for God to heal my heart from a lot of things and restore my confidence in Him. I'm so glad He kept me through it all! There were always guys in my life and the opportunity was always there, but I am glad that I waited and did not compromise.

I am now marrying a guy who I can say is truly a man after God's own heart. A guy who respects me, honors me, challenges me, and makes me feel like I'm the ONLY girl in the world for him! Sometimes I think to myself- "what did I ever do to deserve an amazing man like this?" It's funny to say I am one of those girls who knew certain attributes about the man I would marry one day before I ever met him.

I'm here to encourage young girls to wait on the Lord, not to compromise their convictions for carnality or shortcut yourselves because God has the right man in mind for you if you wait for His timing!

It's A New Season...It's A New Day

I have been praying and longing for change for quite some time now and change has finally arrived at my front door! I'm engaged and pregnant by my long-term boyfriend. This news couldn't have come at a better timing. Back in 2011, we suffered a miscarriage due to doctor negligence. I didn't even know I was pregnant officially until the day came when the chunky tissue expelled out of me! 

I feel like I have been ready for change a while now...in scenery, location, career path, and open doors in general and it's finally happening.

Almost as if things are falling into place. There's nothing better than knowing you are pursuing or in the will of God. 

I feel like I finally get to live out some of my dreams and pursue some things I have been passionate about.

"Comfort zones don't keep us safe. Staying in God's will does." -Gateway Worship

As one friend of mine stated "be the best me for God that I can be..."

I can recall several wrong turns I've made along the way, but GOD turned me around in the right direction!

Ready For Change? Transition Time!

I am here to encourage anyone that has been praying, waiting for God to answer...He's an on time God!

I've had times in my walk where I was praying and it kept feeling like I was hitting a wall of either resistance, or just not breaking through. Sometimes sin in one's life or a lack of daily sincere repentance will hinder your prayers and you progressing forward.

If I have anything to boast in, Let me boast in the Lord for all He has done and will do! 

I have learned that Perfect Love casts out all fear. For what do we have to fear if we are walking in the light with Him?

I remember when I first came across this video below a few years ago, I thought it was funny because I used to be Jack. By the Grace of God, I no longer care to to comfortable or complacent in where I'm at, but I want to continually strive to seek Him on a deeper level and not set a limits on what He can and will do if I remain open and obedient to Him. As one mentor of mine used to say: "if you are faithful in the little things, God will entrust you with more."

"Life lived inside the comfort zone is life lived outside of God's will" - The Skit Guys