Imagine……
That was me only all those years ago. White gown. A veil. Young.
And here I was. Now.
I never would have been able to imagine where life would take me. It certainly has taken me down roads that were included in my imaginations. But many that I could not have imagined. Yet one thing I am certain of – I had prayed many times for this very moment.
I had prayed for the spouses of my children since they were each born. My oldest already married and with children. My youngest soon to be married. Each time I had uttered a prayer, there truly was no way of knowing just how God would answer. I had no way of knowing when He would answer. And just who would He send into the life of each of my children.
And now, here she was. In front of me. Trying on her wedding gown for the day that was now less than a month away. She was stunning – inside & out.
She was not what I could have imagined the day that I gave birth to my son. Not a single part of who she is was ever in my mind then. She stood there, a soon to be radiant bride. Full of hopes & dreams of her wedding day & the days to follow. I already know that she cannot imagine the days ahead much the same way in which I could not. And yet this is what I do know:
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
(Ephesians 3:20 MSG)
And so, sweet girl – let Him work deeply & gently within you.
Then it will surely be better than you could ever imagine!
I linked with Five Minute Friday and Fellowship Fridays and Womanhood With Purpose and Saturday Sharefest .
Beautifu! Yes, it’s hard to imagine where the road will lead. I love looking back like this and seeing where God has taken us. I’ve always loved that verse in Ephesians. He can do anything!
Looking back builds our faith in looking forward 🙂
Hi Joanne
What a great blessing and answer to prayer this is when our Pappa picks the right spouse for our children. I can see you are just a great mother-in-law! I also pray for our Lord to send the right wives for my sons.
Happy FMF.
Mia
Thank you, Mia. Believe me, I have prayed for myself regarding being a good mother-in-law just as much as I have prayed for my children’s spouses. You keep praying & God will bring not only the right wives for your boys but the right daughters for you 🙂
Blessings,
Joanne
Oh, it is hard to imagine. I love this post. It is truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Stopping by from 5 minute Friday.
Thank you for stopping by. I love the way FMF brings so many of us together that would not have “met” otherwise!
Beautiful! Love the way you have written this.
Thank you. It was easy to write as it was just last night’s experience 🙂 It was fresh on my heart. So glad you visited.
This is a beautiful post. I pray for my son’s future wives too, this is encouraging to keep on praying. Happy 5MinuteFriday!
Wow, four wives to pray for! May He supply your needs! Thank you for visiting.
This is a lovely post. I love to look back and see the fingerprints of God all over my life. His plans for us are above all we could ask or think.
Jennifer –
Looking back always brings hope for what is yet to come 🙂 Thank you for stopping & leaving a comment.
Blessings,
Joanne
I knew when I clicked on this on Sharefest that I’d get teary eyed…. What I didn’t expect was that the post was going to be about your own children and their wedding day ahead.
Beautiful. So beautiful.
Thank you for stopping by! Yes, it is a most moving experience to see your own children marry & realize the faithfulness of God.
Have a great Saturday!
Joanne
Oh my Gosh, so beautiful! Stopping by from SITS Sharefest. So glad I did…as this was perfect to read today! :)-Ashley
Thank you for the visit 🙂 Always nice to meet someone new!
Have a great Saturday!
Joanne
Sigh. My kids are 14-22 now. I have prayed that they find good spouses so many times. Thank you for the lovely thoughts about your children marrying. I imagine it’s not too far off for me. I hope I’m ready by then.
Happy Sharefest. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Thank you for stopping by. It comes faster than we can ever realize. Truly. Somehow you will be ready for the very One who provides the right spouses prepares us 🙂
Enjoy the day!
Joanne