We got off to a rough start somehow . . . We had not reached week 5 of our relationship before I found myself sitting on the opposite side of the couch from Luke. I watched his mouth say the words. It did not register though. "I am going to leave - I came over to talk to your dad. But I promise to come back for you. You may have to wait a while. But know that I care . . . I will come back."
I willed myself not to cry.
It seemed that every soul we knew was opposed to our relationship. It was not your typical relationship. He was too old. I was too young. We were raised too differently . . .
It was people that we respected too; and it got to the point where people's opinions made us doubt if we were truly in God's will. Things got ugly.
The one thing that Luke did not tell me is that he had prayed while driving the hour to my house, that if God did not want him to end the relationship then he needed to see a rainbow before he talked to my dad. He arrived at our house. No rainbow. So he said those tough words to me.
My dad was taking a Sunday afternoon nap though. (Pretty rare for my dad to be napping). So Luke and I walked outside to go for a walk and wait for the dreaded conversation. We walked out . . . to see a rainbow.
It was still rough going for a while. Luke told me one day, "I've been listening to that hymn 'Day by Day.' It really helps me. Listen to it." Since then it has seemed to be the "theme" of what God is doing in my life. I don't have a five year plan. Some challenges seem discouraging. Impossible. But day by day we are walking with our Savior in His will. There is so much joy.
July 26, 2008 came. Our wedding day. Amidst the busy preparations I stole away to a back bedroom. I wanted a sweet time with God on that day. I laughed with Him, talked with Him, cried with Him. I came out of the bedroom and looked through a large window. There was a rainbow. A little girl ran up to me . . . "Luke wanted me to make sure that you saw the beautiful rainbow." I smiled. Yeah, I saw it. And it had not rained that day . . .
In our shower the water always reflects off of the faucet and makes colored rays on the wall of the shower. My little rainbow. It is my daily reminder of God's goodness and faithfulness.
I willed myself not to cry.
It seemed that every soul we knew was opposed to our relationship. It was not your typical relationship. He was too old. I was too young. We were raised too differently . . .
It was people that we respected too; and it got to the point where people's opinions made us doubt if we were truly in God's will. Things got ugly.
The one thing that Luke did not tell me is that he had prayed while driving the hour to my house, that if God did not want him to end the relationship then he needed to see a rainbow before he talked to my dad. He arrived at our house. No rainbow. So he said those tough words to me.
My dad was taking a Sunday afternoon nap though. (Pretty rare for my dad to be napping). So Luke and I walked outside to go for a walk and wait for the dreaded conversation. We walked out . . . to see a rainbow.
It was still rough going for a while. Luke told me one day, "I've been listening to that hymn 'Day by Day.' It really helps me. Listen to it." Since then it has seemed to be the "theme" of what God is doing in my life. I don't have a five year plan. Some challenges seem discouraging. Impossible. But day by day we are walking with our Savior in His will. There is so much joy.
July 26, 2008 came. Our wedding day. Amidst the busy preparations I stole away to a back bedroom. I wanted a sweet time with God on that day. I laughed with Him, talked with Him, cried with Him. I came out of the bedroom and looked through a large window. There was a rainbow. A little girl ran up to me . . . "Luke wanted me to make sure that you saw the beautiful rainbow." I smiled. Yeah, I saw it. And it had not rained that day . . .
In our shower the water always reflects off of the faucet and makes colored rays on the wall of the shower. My little rainbow. It is my daily reminder of God's goodness and faithfulness.
"Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
I've no cause for worry or for fear.
He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
Gives unto each day what He deems best,
Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Help me then, in every tribulation,
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith's sweet consolation,
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E'er to take, as from a father's hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till I reach the promised land."
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
I've no cause for worry or for fear.
He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
Gives unto each day what He deems best,
Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Help me then, in every tribulation,
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith's sweet consolation,
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E'er to take, as from a father's hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till I reach the promised land."
4 comments:
Nice layout. . .
I don't really consider myself a "little girl". . . I am after all 19 year old! ; )
My little girl makes her daddy proud. May the Lord continue to Bless you and Luke. The Lords timing is never wrong or rushed. Just perfect.
Thank you for trusting the Lord in everything.
I love you both!
You and Luke are such an example to me. Always going to God's word and talking to Him in prayer. Sorry those were rough days for you, but without rough days the rainbows wouldn't be near as bright.
The second "Mark" comment was from Jacob's Mom :)
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