At 32 years old, on July 29, 2023, I tied the knot with the man I had fervently prayed for. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing. In fact, I spent over a decade living the single life, from 2009 until 2021. Of course, there were prospects along the way, but none of them turned into lasting connections. Sometimes, it felt as if my dreams of finding true love were slipping through my fingers.
During those challenging 12 years, I experienced moments of tears, loneliness, and self-doubt. I wondered if there was a neon sign on my forehead signaling men to ‘buzz off.’ At times, I even questioned whether my standards were too high. But in the depths of my heart, I had made a resolute decision to live my life for God with unwavering dedication. Although I stumbled along the way and made mistakes, I sought forgiveness and aimed to honor Him in all I did.
Living by my convictions wasn’t always easy, though. I faced ridicule from others who saw my beliefs as ‘old-fashioned,’ ‘boring,’ or ‘weird.’ These hurtful comments cut deep, but they also strengthened my resolve to seek God’s presence even more. I immersed myself in His word, found healing, and continued to trust in His plan for me.
Then, on July 4th weekend in 2021, my life took an unexpected turn. My husband, a stranger from the same social media group I was in, posted something that touched my heart profoundly. I couldn’t ignore the strong feeling that I had to thank him for his words. Little did I know that this simple message of gratitude would blossom into a beautiful one year and four months of dating.
As the days turned into months, our love grew, and on January 22, 2023, he proposed. Tears streamed down my face, not only because of the joyous moment but I realized that God had been silently orchestrating this divine connection all along. I was in awe of His faithfulness.
I share my journey with Christian Singles out there, both young and older, to remind you that God is always writing your story. Your heartfelt prayers are not in vain; they don’t fall on deaf ears. God hears each one of them. I know how challenging it can be to wait for years, hoping and praying for the right person. But I want to encourage you to trust in God’s timing.
You see, I’m now living in the reality of what I once prayed for, and it’s beyond what I could have ever imagined. My husband’s heartfelt vows said that I am the embodiment of what he had prayed for too. Wow. My 12-year wait was worth it all.
So keep your faith alive, and embrace the journey with hope in your heart. God’s plan is unfolding, and in the perfect timing, you’ll witness the fulfillment of your prayers. Trust in Him, for He is faithful. Your story is being written by the greatest Author of all.
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Written by Daria White Osah
You can find Daria Here:
Devotional https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Younger-Me-Devotional-Personal-ebook/dp/B09QRKBRGB/
Her podcast Single Plus https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/singleplus
& on Instagram @mysingleplus
