The bride was awake at 6, ready to beautify herself, radiating with joy and having a glow of "I'm getting married TODAY!" around her! I, on the other hand, painted a different picture: Scurrying around getting the gazebo up, moving the chairs and then....it started drizzling... Uhm, we had plan B, but we REALLY want this wedding outside, under the trees, with the Chinese Lanterns hanging from the branches and the red carpet as the aisle... I did started praying, nearly making deals with the Lord, if He could just PLEASE hold off on the rain :)
But the day ended in a beautiful half sunny day!
But the story is more than this.
When we met Tammy & Konrad, our concern was their living together. And we didn't how to address the issue without either creating hurt or offense or worst case: disunity amongst the youth (we hardly knew them that time and didn't know how they would take the news).
But God (in His awesomeness) starting working in their hearts and in the end, they were more than just all ears, they were willing to take the step of faith.
This was all three months ago.
What did God do in the time being?
- God provided Tammy with a dress (FOR FREE!!!!!)
- The family provided snacks, so they didn't have to pay for catering
- The venue was free (Oom Louis and Tannie Rina said we could use their garden)
- Their rings' cost was minimal
- Someone sponsored their honeymoon
And the lists goes on!
Jurie's message the best I have yet heard (and I'm not being biased). He shared Ephesians 5 and gave such a clear, simple message what the different roles of husbands and wives are. And then ended with what it means to submit: It's not so much the "bowing down" of yourself, but lifting up the other person.
But we'd rather have Tammy and Konrad share their hearts with you maybe next month!
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