“For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done”
The observant reader may notice that this is the first post I have ever made to our family blog. I have elected to start now because something has come about that is so important to me that I simply can’t contain it.
The Lord has been clearly leading me by His Word, His Spirit, and the guidance and counsel of parents which I value tremendously, to the point where I could, in all confidence, approach Mr Taylor to ask for something inestimably valuable – his permission to court his daughter, Samantha Marie Taylor. It is with tremendous joy that I can say that both of Samantha’s parents, as well as my own, have accorded their full blessing on this relationship. To my intense delight, Samantha herself has wholeheartedly agreed to court me – an honour for which I can scarcely count myself worthy. I am brought to my knees in gratefulness to God that He would bring such a rich blessing from Heaven down upon me, due to no merit of my own.
A thousand words would not suffice for me to describe this joy of mine over this turn of events! However, since a picture is worth a thousand words, I will let you in on a bit of it. 🙂
And this is my favourite of the bunch 🙂
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I thank God for you, Samantha, every day. May this relationship bring glory to God and cause us to be drawn closer to Him!
I am thrilled for the two of you! I keep you in my prayers as you walk this new stage of your journey.
[i]"Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved." (Philippians 4:1)[/i]
I feel exceedingly overwhelmed in what the Lord has brought about in my life – by giving me this immensely valuable relationship with Nathanael! It is truly amazing to see what God has done in our lives to bring us both to this new twist in the road.
God`s grace is immeasurable and His mercy beyond limit! I thank God for you, Nathanael, every day!
"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him." (Psalm 103:11)
Congratulations Samantha and Nathanael!!!
May the Lord bless you both richly with His abundant grace as you seek His will for the future. 🙂
I am so happy for the two of you!!! I am praying that the Lord would continue to guide you, Nathanael and you, my precious sister, as you begin this new relationship together. Remember that the Lord will always be there for you, no matter what you are going through.
Samantha, as unique and different as we are from each other, we do agree on at least one thing, right? 🙂 – That this family is very special!!! I think this is so neat and I also think that God really does have a sense of humour! 🙂
I am so happy for you both! I am glad that you wanted to take this route after seeing us go through it. 🙂 May the Lord strengthen you to walk worthy of Him unto all pleasing, and make you fruitful in every good work.
We are happy for you both, and may God be with you during this exciting time in your lives.
Love, the Garfat Family