If you're a brand new reader of this blog, I recommend you reading "Part 1" to be completely in the loop. As I mentioned, in the previous post, I had the pleasure of meeting Shannessy in Southern California while she was still single. Little did I know, that just a few years later, God would surprise her with the ultimate romance story!
My questions to Shannessy are in bold, while Shannessy's beautifully honest answers are in italics.
Without further ado, I present to you "Part 2" in our series:
"The Wait Is Worth It".
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Did you feel pressure from family or society, to marry earlier in your life? If so, how did you deal with the pressure?
UGH- YES!!!! ALL THE FRIGGING TIME! You know, grace is what got me through. And a whole lotta FAITH. Although I had those moments where I definitely cried and wondered and was a bit mad with God. ;) I dealt with the pressure through prayer, Scripture – and – well, occasionally fasting/praying for my husband. Yes, a bit performance-based – but God gave me the grace to do it. There was a group of us that fasted/prayed for one week for the Lord to bring us our husbands in May 2008. All but 1 of us are now married… ;)
UGH- YES!!!! ALL THE FRIGGING TIME! You know, grace is what got me through. And a whole lotta FAITH. Although I had those moments where I definitely cried and wondered and was a bit mad with God. ;) I dealt with the pressure through prayer, Scripture – and – well, occasionally fasting/praying for my husband. Yes, a bit performance-based – but God gave me the grace to do it. There was a group of us that fasted/prayed for one week for the Lord to bring us our husbands in May 2008. All but 1 of us are now married… ;)
Have you always had the desire to get married? Why or Why not?
Yes – and no. Before Christ I was SCARED SCARED SCARED of getting married. It seemed like a huge commitment; I saw it as a piece of paper and expensive party. After becoming a Christian and going through healing, I came to see how BEAUTIFUL marriage is. Seriously, I can’t believe how great it is. The devil sure had me fooled for a LONG time. When you wait for God’s best it is just – PERFECT – with all its imperfections :) I married a man with a servant’s heart and because he submits to God and purposes in his heart to love me the way Christ loves the church, even the challenging times are good ;)
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Don't you just love Shannessy's realness! I feel a second wind of inspiration as I wait for my own God appointed romance story.
Part 3 will be coming soon! So far, we've talked about the wonderful details of God's romance story with Shannessy. Next we will hear from Shannessy about her wedding season. We will learn how to keep our wits about us, while trying to plan a wedding and at the same time enjoying the season of love that we inherit.
Until the next time. Your future romance story will be in our prayers!
