it was and is absolutely perfect.
i've been trying to write this post for a while now but i always end up speechless. the Spirit of God rests on their covenant. He's all over it, in it, around it, and speaking through it. it melted my heart to a place where i stood humbled before the Lord because He loves to give us exactly what He knows will change the world through us. this marriage will do it. He will move mountains through it. He will bless nations through it. He will redeem, encourage, and sustain through it. He will speak and be known through it. it is His, and for His Name and His glory alone.
their wedding day was on december 29 in fredericksburg, texas. it was a tiny little wedding with only their closest family and friends. which were also some of my closest family and friends. it was the most precious and intimate experience with people that know, bless, and have walked the journey with these precious souls. it was an outside wedding and the weather was 70 degrees. 70 degrees on december 29.. for real?! the hand of God. the birds were singing, the sun was shining, and the joy was overflowing.
we had the perfect day. getting ready together, laughing, and feeling the greatest joy i have known to date. the dress was perfect, her hair was beautiful, and she was so ready to marry hunter. they decided to do a first look where they see each other before the ceremony to take intimate, sweet pictures together before the chaos. as i was walking with kelsey and our spiritual mom to the chapel where kelsey was going to walk down the aisle to hunter, i was overwhelmed with joy. i was so proud of my God. so proud of how well he loved my precious friend in the journey. He held her through it all and brought her peace, comfort, and joy. we got to the door of the chapel and prayed over her before she walked in.
in that moment the Lord spoke to me and said "she's about to get it. she's about to understand a part of my heart that you don't just yet. in the next few seconds, she's going to feel and know, on a small scale, the way I feel when you approach Me. the way I feel, as the Bridegroom when you choose Me and commit to covenant with my heart."
and she did. she got it. and it was written all over her face.
when i think i begin to understand the love He has for us, i always am undone. i am overwhelmed, challenged, and wrecked to the point where i am back to where i once was, with greater gratitude than before. His love is too much- and everything i need. oh how desperately i long to know Him!
hunter said in his vows: 'in our covenant, i am called and determined to fight for you and your heart in loving-kindness. i will protect and serve your whole well-being- just as the Father has done for me.'
thank you, gracious One, for doing the same for me.
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