As I looked back down at my books, I could help but grin at all that had transpired today. I couldn't get Ben's goofy grin, as he climbed into that taxi, out of my mind. I could still hear the squeals of my girlfriends as they saw my beautiful new car, and insisted we took it out to celebrate. We came to this little hole-in-the-wall coffee shop. They had since left, but I was still here studying, well attempting to study. I just couldn't seem to focus. So I pulled out my Bible and decided to spend some time studying that instead.
I ended up in Romans chapter 12, one of my favorite passages...
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer....
It was such a sweet reminder, that through all of this, I needed to remember to be in a constant state of prayer. No matter what happened, God was who I needed to rely on, and as I was reminded in another of my favorite passages: He provides a way and his plan and timing is perfect...
Ecclesiastes 3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time...
God,
Please be with Ben and I throughout this crazy ride. Your will be done Lord, and I pray that you show us clearly what that is and how we can glorify you through the circumstances. And God, please do an amazing work in Ben's life. Please bring him closer to you and into a relationship with yourself, to where he knows that he is loved and there is someone who died and gave it all, just for him...God, I am not sure how this will all work out, but if this is part of your plan to bring Ben to yourself, I pray that your will be done...whatever it is. Please give me the wisdom to understand.
Amen
And with that prayer I loaded up and headed back to my house to spend some much needed time with my family.
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My Past, Your Past, Our Future (arranged marriage)
RomanceI knew the moment he walked through that door, and into my life, everything was about to change. For better or worse, I didn't know. But one thing I do know is that I'll never forget him and all we went through. This is our story. (Christian Romance)
