In a matter of days my life will be changing dramatically.
Ten months ago I left America to go to a country God called me to, in order to teach and grow me and prepare me for what was ahead. I left America and found it extremely difficult for one reason: Jacob Cornell.
I remember my flight to Ireland, and as I saw and held a book, and listened to an album given to me by this man, I wondered how I could spend three months away from him. This moment en route to my destination, was one of my most difficult moments.
Six months ago, just days after I'd returned, Jacob told me that we were going to move forward in our relationship.Yes- told me. There wasn't any question, I believe, because of the confidence God had given him, and even me, that this was his will for our lives. Jacob displayed his love for me during these months in a way that I know has changed me.
Three months ago, on a very good Friday, Jacob got on one knee and asked me if I would marry him. I said yes twice. And Jacob's been asking me ever since. (I'm serious. It isn't abnormal for him to stop in the middle of a parking lot or shopping center, and get on one knee to propose. It's quite the panic on my part, I assure you).
Now, in just a couple days, I will stand with him and make a covenant before God. Jacob will be my husband and I will be his wife.
I spent a lot of my time giving God some ideas for my love story, and a lot of time attempting to do things myself. But, golly, am I thankful that God did not allow me to have my way. I thought my ideas were pretty good, but He had something far better than I could have ever hoped or imagined.
What I am trying to get at with you, ladies in waiting, is this message: wait well. Do not attempt to take things into your own hands, but surrender up your desires to the Lord. He cares for you and sees the desires of your heart. Don't let the monster inside that we call 'waiting' steal your joy for today.
I thank God for the work He did in bringing me and Jacob together. The good news is that it is evident that God was the one working. It is mine and Jacob's prayer that now, and throughout the entirety of our marriage, God will continue to be the one building.
"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it," (Psalm 127:1).
