when i was little i dreamed about being a bride. i would dress up and imagine every little detail. into my older years i was obsessed with watching Say Yes to the Dress or Who's Wedding is it Anyways? i imagined that someday it would be my turn to wear the beautiful dress. have a huge party all for me. it would be my turn to be valued and adored, known and loved, treasured and beautiful.
it's crazy to think that right now i am planning that day. however, that day looks much different in real life than it does in my little girl fairytale. dont get me wrong it will be a fairytale day for me, but it will not be because i am wearing a white dress or having a huge party that is all about me. it is because i get to stand up next to my best friend. the man that my parents have been praying for, the man i had dreamed of meeting. i get to stand next to him and say "I DO." not just "I DO" to taking care of K, respecting him, loving him, serving him (these are all important, dont get me wrong!)... but i get to say "I DO" to partnering with him for the rest of my life in sharing the Gospel. the one thing that has guided our relationship and will continue to guide our marriage. i can't put into words how much excitement and joy it brings me to think about where the Lord will lead us together for Him in the future!
i love to think about how the Lord has placed this dream of a wedding on my heart. he has drawn me into him and shown me more of how he loves me through my engagement and relationship with K. my Lord knows me intimately, he knew that he would be able to reach me through my little girl dream. show me that HE is enough. that HE adores me, values me, celebrates me, treasures me, knows me, and loves me.
...on that note, only 98 more days until i get to stand next to my best friend and say
I DO. We'll GO. Lord send US, together for your KINGDOM.
love this. and you. one of the most memorable moments surrounding a wedding for me was when we prayed over a bride in my small group...we prayed that the day wouldn't be all about her (though we knew she'd be beautiful) but that it would be all about the Lord! CAN'T wait for your special day...and watching you and K shine for the Lord.
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