Recently i wrote a post saying that i was thinking about getting married before my wedding date. what i didn't say was that things were going so badly that i just wanted to give up. my "wedding planner/caterer" would not and has not retured my calls in the last two weeks. and what's worse, she has my wedding dress, because her husband is a seamstress and was doing the alterations for me. Also, my FH is our sole source of income right now while i am finnishing nursing school, and while he makes a very good salary, our wedding budget is very, very limited.
But we have been so blessed over the last week or so, sometimes it is so hard to believe how good GOD really is!! Thanks to my mother's connections at her church, we are having a beautiful wedding in a brand new sanctuary, and a reception in their reception hall that is already decorated...IN OUR COLORS... and the cost? absolutely free!! My mother paid for our wedding cake as well. and since my wedding planner/caterer is MIA, my maid of honor took it upon herself to find me an absolutely wonderful caterer, and yall, if i told you the price, you would not even believe it, it's practically free as well. All of my bridesmaids are going to help decorate and my friend from work is going to direct the program at the wedding. On top of that, my FH and i wanted to treat ourselves to a nice dinner at red lobster this past weekend. We really could not afford it, but we just needed some time to connect, you know, keep the sparks flying. Well, thanks to the manager, we ended up getting our meals (and a relaxing beverage) absolutely free!
I feel like GOD is holding my hand, telling me not to give up and that HIS blessing is on this marriage (which is why satan is trying to tear it apart). My joy is back, my peace is back, and i thank GOD for his perfect wisdom and for his guidance when the way seems dark. I know i am supposed to share my story, to whoever else is on here and feeling like giving up, just know that you are not alone, GOD is always with us, even when we are trying to lead instead of being led, he still loves us and wants the desires of our hearts to be a reality.
Recently i wrote a post saying that i was thinking about getting married before my wedding date. what i didn't say was that things were going so badly that i just wanted to give up. my "wedding planner/caterer" would not and has not retured my calls in the last two weeks. and what's worse, she has my wedding dress, because her husband is a seamstress and was doing the alterations for me. Also, my FH is our sole source of income right now while i am finnishing nursing school, and while he makes a very good salary, our wedding budget is very, very limited.
But we have been so blessed over the last week or so, sometimes it is so hard to believe how good GOD really is!! Thanks to my mother's connections at her church, we are having a beautiful wedding in a brand new sanctuary, and a reception in their reception hall that is already decorated...IN OUR COLORS... and the cost? absolutely free!! My mother paid for our wedding cake as well. and since my wedding planner/caterer is MIA, my maid of honor took it upon herself to find me an absolutely wonderful caterer, and yall, if i told you the price, you would not even believe it, it's practically free as well. All of my bridesmaids are going to help decorate and my friend from work is going to direct the program at the wedding. On top of that, my FH and i wanted to treat ourselves to a nice dinner at red lobster this past weekend. We really could not afford it, but we just needed some time to connect, you know, keep the sparks flying. Well, thanks to the manager, we ended up getting our meals (and a relaxing beverage) absolutely free!
I feel like GOD is holding my hand, telling me not to give up and that HIS blessing is on this marriage (which is why satan is trying to tear it apart). My joy is back, my peace is back, and i thank GOD for his perfect wisdom and for his guidance when the way seems dark. I know i am supposed to share my story, to whoever else is on here and feeling like giving up, just know that you are not alone, GOD is always with us, even when we are trying to lead instead of being led, he still loves us and wants the desires of our hearts to be a reality.
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That is absolutely wonderful sweetnlow! We are all so very blessed. I am so happy for you, everything has worked out the way God intended!!
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Praise God! That's great news. I'm so happy for you!
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[quote="sweetnlow74"] My joy is back, my peace is back, and i thank GOD for his perfect wisdom and for his guidance when the way seems dark. I know i am supposed to share my story, to whoever else is on here and feeling like giving up, just know that you are not alone, GOD is always with us, even when we are trying to lead instead of being led, he still loves us and wants the desires of our hearts to be a reality.
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Yes God is indeed good. We ought to praise him when things are going good and when things are bad cause when they are bad, they are not as bad as they could be. Thanks for sharing your testimony with us.
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Touching testimony! God deserves ALL the glory!! you just don't know how bad I needed to read this today! continue to be faithful to him and obedient to his word! God has truly annointed your upcoming marriage so give him all the praise! the part about Satan trying to tear things down is so true-and the devil IS a liar! I can truly feel you on wanting to give up because of the problems because I am feeling the same way, it seems noone is cooperating and things just don't seem to be falling into place and due to the stress of the planning etc it seems that me & FH are ALWAYS disagreeing on some issue or another, I know every obstacle is a test of my faith-and I know God has got my back! :)
Your testimony is right on time and I completely feel where you were at. God is so good and so right on time!
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AMEN AMEN AND AMEN!!! We as humans are so funny! When we think God is not doing a good enough job, or doing it quick enough we want to step in and try to solve the problem ourselves. But I THANK GOD for his grace, mercy and PATIENCE with us! Sometimes He's got to allow some crazy stuff to happen in our lives that NO ONE else can fix so he can prove to us (YET AGAIN) that He will provide, He will protect, He will give peace, He will heal, He will fix it! You're right this testimony will help alot of women going through this stressful time of wedding preparation, help others remember what that day is really about and those of us that's already gone through it of how good HE is!! I love it!
That is a wonderful testimony sweetnlow!
Did you get your dress back also?
i did not get my dress back, i'm still trying. but if i don't i'm not even worrying about it. GOD has blessed me so much already, and i know that a wedding dress is not a problem for HIM. HE may even have something better in mind for me!
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I can truly feel you on wanting to give up because of the problems because I am feeling the same way, it seems noone is cooperating and things just don't seem to be falling into place and due to the stress of the planning etc it seems that me & FH are ALWAYS disagreeing on some issue or another, I know every obstacle is a test of my faith-and I know God has got my back! :)
FH and i have been having this same problem, minor bickering that makes you not even want to talk to each other sometimes. but i remember reading something that said picking out another person's faults is very easy. when i stopped to think about why i love him so much, i had to ask for forgiveness for taking him for granted and remember that we are doing this because we love each other and want to be man and wife, and the rest is just details.
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Wow sweetnlow girl thank you for sharing such testimony. I've been dealing with a lot on my plate as well personally, but to hear what you went through and how God saw you through, gave me comfort.
Be happy and enjoy your special day. Continue to give God all the glory.
Thank you for sharing. I always thank God for all that He has done for me; but too often I forget to thank Him for all that He does for others. Again, Thank you.
Love lights even the darkest of paths.
What Fire doesn't destroy, only makes stronger.
Even when you don't know; God knows. I will be still and let Him do His thing.
Alone in the world; but always in the company of the Lord.
[quote="sweetnlow74"]i did not get my dress back, i'm still trying. but if i don't i'm not even worrying about it. GOD has blessed me so much already, and i know that a wedding dress is not a problem for HIM. HE may even have something better in mind for me!
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As far as getting your dress back....you may want to consider making a house visit or a visit to the place your dress is located. If it gets bad in the next week or so, I would show up with police at the door. Enough is enough, your wedding is soon, and you paid for it. so give him a little while longer, then go get your dress, cause if things still need to be done to it, you'll have time.
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[quote="sweetnlow74"]i did not get my dress back, i'm still trying. but if i don't i'm not even worrying about it. GOD has blessed me so much already, and i know that a wedding dress is not a problem for HIM. HE may even have something better in mind for me!
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Man you have been BLESSED!
Remember that you are blessed to be in love and planning your wedding. It's normal to stress out about the wedding and take it out on your future spouse. Find someone else to talk about the wedding with or have a no talk about the wedding after 6pm rule if you live together. No guy wants to hear about ribbon colors and dove releases... especially if he has to help pay for it!
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Man you have been BLESSED!
Remember that you are blessed to be in love and planning your wedding. It's normal to stress out about the wedding and take it out on your future spouse. Find someone else to talk about the wedding with or have a no talk about the wedding after 6pm rule if you live together. No guy wants to hear about ribbon colors and dove releases... especially if he has to help pay for it!
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Even though you weren't directing that advice to me; I will follow it.
Love lights even the darkest of paths.
What Fire doesn't destroy, only makes stronger.
Even when you don't know; God knows. I will be still and let Him do His thing.
Alone in the world; but always in the company of the Lord.
TO God be the Glory!!!! thank you so much for sharing. God alloes thing s to happen to us just so we learn that we HAVE to trust and depend on him. He will make away when there is no way. How would we know what a wonderful God we serve if he didn't show us...
All things worked together for my good...
an hour and half ago, i've done on the discussion with my fiance and i've told him "i can't and i dont want to marry you"... i've called my parents and told them that there would be no any marriage.. ive contacted my bestfriends who share the duties on managing my wedding stuffs and said that i wanna cancel the marriage.. i was really ready to let everything go, to drop it down and just forget about everything.. because everything seems dark and i felt i were walking in the fog.. until i read your testimonial.. and i dont know what else to say...... all i can say now is.. thank you so much... because now i have a reason not to give up. thank you... God bless you..
Either I will Find a way, or I will MAKE a way!!!
Nothing in life is easy. There will always be obsticals in life and sometimes you will want to just give up. However there are times when you have to put your fears aside and fight for what you want. You have to just remember at the end of the tunnel there is always light. You will go through things and there will be hardship, but trust me GOD will always get you through.
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Now call those people back and tell them that you was just having a moment, and that you are focussed now. And dont be so quick to give up on your man. You will eventually start making him have second thoughts.
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i agree with all the other ladies! if you both really love each other, then you can conquer this storm! if you are having doubts, pray and ask God if this is the man he has chosen for you or the man YOU have chosen for you-and if you are sincere in your heart about truly wanting the answer God will give it to you-it is up to YOU what you do with it...in the mean time just let go and let God...
[quote="housewife147"]Now call those people back and tell them that you was just having a moment, and that you are focussed now. And dont be so quick to give up on your man. You will eventually start making him have second thoughts.
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I agree. I know you're frustrated sometimes but you can't make hasty decisions like this. Did you apologize to your FH?
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well,.. i havent say anything about "please forgive me" to my fh.. but im thinking to do it now. yeah, it was a hars decision, but i was totally mad.. the problem,.. if its not discussed, then it will hamper in the future, but if its being discussed, it will be worse because his point of view about the issue is 180 degree different with mine.. he goes north and i go south.. but yeah, i got the line now. im back on the track.. i will do the please forgive me stuff and will start calling on my peoples... gee.. that wont be easy coz they all gonna give me good scold,,,... but then, i guess i deserve it, ey?
Either I will Find a way, or I will MAKE a way!!!
Aresthea - I know you have been going through a hard time and at least now you are back on track with your plans for the wedding. I hope talks with your FH went well and he accepted your apology.
I suggest taking some time out for yourself right now - there's obviously a lot going on in your head and it's causing everything to get on top of you. FH will understand. Even if it's just a day to go to the spa, or hang out with your girlfriends - just no wedding talk for a day!! Trust me - you'll come back to it refreshed and excited to deal with the wedding again!!
God is good, I know and there is no doubt about it, not a single tiny one. But right now, I do need His kindness at most,... because now I really am walking in the fog. Perhaps.. there wont be any wedding for me related to the facet that my FH's ex-girlfriend still haunts my life and probably my future as well. Therefore, for all of you my beloved sisters, please pray for me.... so that I can get through all of this with the best decision led by God....Thank you..
Either I will Find a way, or I will MAKE a way!!!