United States of America
God gave me the best blessing I could ever have asked for, when I asked my wife to marry me. I had finally gotten a ring for her, and it was burning a hole in my pocket.
My original plans for proposal were ruined. I wanted to propose in Disney, but it did not happen because the ring was not finished yet.
I was upset, but I prayed and talked with my mom about it. She said not to do something crazy for my proposal. She specifically told me not to put the ring around the cat collar, but I did exactly that, and it was perfect!
Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and amazing.
United States of America
My love for travel exceeds my budget. I dreamed of tiptoeing through the tulips in the Netherlands. A sweet dream that I always had.
And then my precious husband planned a trip to Holland (Holland, Michigan), for the tulip festival!
It’s like God surprises me with the most joyous things. I gave Him the desires of my heart, and He brings them to life!
The beauty of the tulips was breathtaking, and their memory of love to me is lavish.
Kathy
United States of America
I think of our first foster child. A drug addicted newborn picked up from the hospital on his third day of life.
Ayden was in our custody for 12 1/2 months. We did not know if he would be returned to his troubled parents, adopted by a family, or if God would clearly tell us to adopt him.
The court quickly determined he would not return to his parents and that he should be adopted, but to whom? Both parents wanted a Christian couple; the court wanted an adoption through the state, most probably to a homosexual couple.
We prayed unceasingly. Friends prayed, our church prayed.
After much prayer, God changed the judge in the morning of the determination from a judge agreeing with the state, to a Christian judge who decided to choose foster parents.
Aiden is almost 40 now and was raised in a beautiful Christian home with parents who adore him and raised him in the nurturing admonition of the Lord.
Stephanie M
United States of America
My story begins with the time when I faced hopelessness, true hopelessness, for the first time in my life.
I lost a son when I was 58 years old. I did not question God because I believe in His sovereignty. But there were his children to consider. Their mother was very unstable. I was so scared for them.
Erin, my son, wasn’t with their mother, and the relationship was pretty tumultuous. I had invited him to move back home with his dad and I, to get on his feet. He desperately wanted to get custody of the children. Well, after nine months of living in Savannah, he was hit by a car. His children were adopted by their mother‘s first cousin.
I thought we had a good relationship, and I went to visit once. All was well for a few months, and then the new mom stopped speaking to me and would not let the girls speak to me anymore. I lost it. All I ever wanted to be was a mom and grandmother. I questioned God,” Why am I here? I have no purpose. No legacy.” Yes, I had other two other sons and other grandchildren, but I’ve been so invested in the girls.
My other grandchildren were well and that’s another story. I ended up in an inpatient mental hospital and 12 weeks of outpatient services. Even with the therapy, I was sad. I was lost for about two years. I retired early, hoping to heal.
There is a series of God leading me to new places, and I am now free indeed. I live in His light. No more darkness. I have a new job, I so enjoy. I’m a little tired, but I love it. I love that at age 65, I found work that I feel gives me purpose.
Amanda W.
United States of America
I always wanted to have four children, but my husband only wanted two. We had two.
Fast forward: both of our children have four children, so I now have eight grandchildren to love. Talk about the Lord, giving me more than I had ever dreamed for myself. I’m so thankful for God pouring his abundant blessings over me.
Brenda Sather.
United States of America
God has brought me through a storm. He has shown me His glory in so many ways. After 20 years of marriage, two beautiful boys, and what felt like it was a great life, I was faced with the infidelity of my husband.
My life was turned upside down. The carpet was pulled out from under me. There was no longer any sense or direction or purpose. At times I thought it didn’t even matter if I lived or died. I was hopeless. Lost.
I was blessed to be attending a church at that time where many were ready and willing to come alongside me and walk with me through the storm. They spoke about how God was working in my life and how He was going to get me through this. They told me my life would be glorious again. They were so sure of this that I had to believe them!
I came to understand they had the joy of the Lord. Gradually, as I prayed, and cried out to the Lord, I started to see and experience that Joy. Small things at first, flowers started to be beautiful again.
I was seeking Him and was showing me His goodness. He constantly put people in my path that uplifted me and helped move forward and heal.
Slowly, what was in the dark came into the light. The log was removed from my eye, and I felt transformed.
A part of my journey and healing occurred in my Divorce Care community. Now, and probably as long as I’m alive on this earth, I am able to pay forward with facilitating Divorce Care in my current church. This allows me to come alongside others in their storms, witness to others about God‘s goodness, cry with them, and give them hope that they too will have a better life ahead. God is working.
Eva Sherman
