Proverbs 19

"Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord." (verse 14) In other places in Proverbs, it compares worldly gains to spiritual gains and makes the point that no amount of stuff can substitute for spiritual riches. My parents have blessed me in many ways, but I know that the material things that have come as blessings are not what will shape me and remain with me. Likewise in Susan, her parents have planted in her, a different deposit of spiritual blessings. This is all the Lord's work. All the things that have made me who I am and all the things that have made Susan who she is, contribute to her spiritual make-up at this juncture in life. I believe that the Lord has worked divinely in me and in Susan, before we ever met each other, to prepare us for each other. My parents have fed, clothed, and educated me, and although they were the Lord's instruments, it was He who retained the plan for how I will be a husband for Susan. Again, Likewise, the lord has worked in Susan's life to bring her to this stage in life, a person who will be a wife fitting for me. God watches out for us in so many small ways. I find myself thanking God, when there is a near traffic miss, when I just barely make the bus, or when a random act of grace comes my way. Now, I gt to thank the Lord for His divine plan of bringing Susan and I together. It is not by chance or fortunate timing. All of this is exactly as He intended it to be; in circumstance and in time. Praise God for His perfect plan. -Bob

Proverbs 18

"He who finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the Lord." (verse 22). I think that it is God's plan that we marry. I trust that God knows more about my needs than I do, and so I trust Him knowing that He says that it is good to find a wife. Although there are still some things that I'm still apprehensive about, I know that I'm on the path that God has planned for me. I think deep down we all need companionship and to find purpose in a family. I think this is part of how we are wired. I could have chosen to stay single for much longer, but I think back to the time when I had felt that way and I can certainly recall feeling that the paths I were on were very much singular. Everything I did was solo. I used to think that solo was the best way to be, but I've changed my mind. I realize that there is more to gain in life when I'm sharing it with another person. I'm looking forward to spending my life with Susan. I know that God has brought her to me in a divine way and that the two of us getting married will fulfill His purpose. And because of that, I know that my life will feel good because it is in line with His. -Bob