I’ve had a lot of people tell me that my relationship is an inspiration to them. That it shows that there’s a good man left in the world and that there’s a good relationship that gives them something to hope for. I’m glad that people can grab that from my relationship, but that’s not my goal at all. That’s not in the least bit. I don’t want the focus on me. My relationship is nothing without Jesus Christ.
I want people to understand that mine and Staci’s relationship is nothing without the power of Christ. Our focus is on Christ and I want people to understand that we wouldn’t be together if it weren’t for Him. His redemptive and healing power over both of our lives and we want people to see His glory in our relationship and our honoring of Him; we don’t want you to look at our relationship and think that you want that. The story of our relationship doesn’t begin when we got together, but when we submitted to Him. While some of you have heard that story or are going to hear the story in the coming months please remember that it all begins and ends with Christ’s resurrection and teachings.
There are things that God has us focus on individually and together. One of the first things that we both talked about was our intentionality with our relationship. God has given us an amazing testimony that takes the focus off of what we have done and what He has done. Yes, I know that four months seems to be a little short when it comes to normal standards, but I know more about this woman than any other woman by the time He has allowed us to spend together in reading, praying, and worshipping. The things we do together for Christ are the things that have allowed us to become so close and so quick. Our minds are filled with what the Holy Spirit has in store for us and what the Father has done for us and what they will do for us. The reason I was even attracted to her was because of her heart for Christ and doing His work. So as we get closer and closer to the wedding please remember that in everything we have done together has been for His glory.
Romans 15:17
Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.
