My beautiful friend, Trish, had spent many years in an abusive marriage. How anyone could ever take advantage of such a warrior, I’ll never know, but nonetheless it happened. She’d been out of the marriage for a while, healing well and holding on to Christ for her hope. I think deep down she had a desire to find a husband who would serve the Lord and love her well, but she was learning to be content whether or not that happened.
Seeking the Lord for His will for her life, she heard that promise: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us …” That was the promise she needed to hear to know God wasn’t finished in her life just yet.
But last month I watched her walk down the aisle in an Ephesians 3:20 wedding. It was beautiful.
I’m writing about the three most powerful words that will change your relationships and your life over at Single Matters Magazine today. Be sure and check out the rest and leave a comment.