This post unfortunately doubles as Chris's and my official announcement that we are getting married, and a plea for prayer.
First of all -- YAY! -- We're getting married! Here's our wedding website for more information on how he proposed, and future info on our plans for our nuptials :
www.theknot.com/ourwedding/chrisyoung&alexandranelson
Second of all, Chris and I are trying very hard with what little wisdom we have to plan this wedding and start our marriage off on a good foot. Though our intention was never to hurt anybody, or leave anybody out, that seems to be what is happening. It is an unfortunate consequence of our attempts to glorify the Lord. I want so desperately for every person I love to be at my wedding. I just am not sure if that will be possible. Chris and I are still working out the logistics. We're not sure how to include everybody and still plan based on our conviction from the Spirit, and the biblical Truths we have about weddings and marriage. We can't afford to pay for a wedding, and that seems to be what is going to happen as well. Chris and I hardly have time to see each other, with him working and in school all day, and me working two jobs and overnight. This is a time of very much stress, and emotions are taking the toll. But the last thing we want to happen is for our relationship with the Lord, our families, and our spiritual families to take the brunt of it.
So in turn, I plead for you to pray. Chris and I need wisdom desperately. It is so important to me to base my decisions on the Lord first, and go out from there. It seems backwards to do it any other way. Chris and I want to be able to reap the blessings the Lord has in store for us. We want to glorify him, and to share a clear testimony of him at our wedding, then also continuously through our marriage. So please pray for clarity of mind. Both for Chris and I, and for our families and friends that are hurting. Please pray for the Spirit to move in those who haven't come to know the fullness of God's grace. I desire with my whole heart to see the Lord work in this situation, and to use it to fully glorify Him. I have no doubt in my mind that He will use it for good. We just need peace until we reach the day of understanding.
Thank you so much for being there for me through this time, and for lifting this situation to Him in prayer.
2 comments:
We are continually lifting up all of this to Him.
We are so proud of you and Chris, for your unwavering reliance on Him. We have no doubt that the Lord will show Himself to you both and make the way clear. And our prayer is that it will come *soon* and it will be a sweet time of resolution, restoration, peace and joy restored.
I have been enjoying this verse today:
The LORD your God is with you,
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with his love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
We love you both dearly!
Praying for you, my friend! It's always, always, always right to start with what you know God wants you to do and move outward from there. I, too, am proud of you both for your maturity and commitment to follow our Lord. If there's anything Magen or I can do to help, please let us know...
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