God’s watch

The summer seems to be flying by, which means it will soon be fall.  I remember when everyone was saying, “wow! Your wedding is a long way off.” I knew it would go by quickly!  Today John’s parents, John and I went looking at places for the rehearsal dinner and hotels for out-of-town guests.  Even though those are minor details in the scheme of things, I still savored every moment because it won’t happen again.

Last week my feelings were hurt because I was referred to as an “OLD BRIDE.”  Yes, it stung.  I will be close to 40 before I say my vows. I watched everyone in college get married in their 20s or early 30s.  I will be 37.   I’m well aware of that, but it’s all comes down to God’s planning and timing. I did not meet John on my watch — I met him on God’s watch. God wanted me to find where I needed to be career-wise and most importantly to be an independent woman who could make choices and do things without the aid of a man. Just because you get married and have a husband, doesn’t mean you have security and it doesn’t mean that you should not be equipped to handle things yourself. I’m proud of the fact that I know how to do things like mow the lawn (even though it’s painstaking), fix a clogged sink, plant a garden,  unplug a stopped toilet, move furniture and clean carpets with a heavy duty vacuum cleaner! And not to mention, establish an EXCELLENT credit rating so I don’t ever have trouble obtaining loans.  Because I have waited, I’ve observed what NOT to do in a marriage by watching those around me and their relationships fall apart.

And what’s more … even though I’m older, I’m blessed to have both my parents and both my future in-laws alive to celebrate it with me.  I know this is a huge blessing.

We may not always agree with God’s timing, but He holds us in the palm of His hand and always knows what’s best for us.