To whom much is given, much more is required. Luke 12:48

Who knew that being obedient to God would change our lives so much or that the vision that I labored over for a year would affect so many people the way that it has.

My desire was only to express my deepest love for the woman who had blessed my life in such a miraculous way. In asking for her hand in marriage I was essentially securing God’s greatest gift to me. Through her I have realized the truest definition of agape love.

It was not our intention for so many people to witness such an intimate moment in the transition of our relationship.

The public reaction to our proposal amazed us because it mirrored the same emotions that we experienced privately. It seems as though all around the world we are connected by the same desires. We hope for joy, peace and true love. Our ultimate joy was manifested through our obedience to God and our submission to His will for our lives.

As a result of the expansive circulation of the slide show, we began to pray more than ever about the new direction our lives were taking. We knew that we had to stay firmly rooted in our faith if we wanted God to be able to be glorified throughout this process.

We also prayed for discernment so that we could hear his voice more clearly while our relationship was being placed in the spotlight.

While many people have expressed that God has used our slide show as an instrument to encourage and inspire them, we have honestly been equally encouraged and inspired by the responses that we have received. Our lives aren’t perfect, we are still pressing toward a higher calling. But for this season, at this time, we are truly grateful that God has used your love and appreciation as confirmation that he does honor those who are obedient to Him.

We thank everyone for sharing in our joy. We pray that the same spirit that united us through our love for God will guide you into your most perfect existence. You deserve more happiness than you can ever imagine for yourself and God promises that for your life if you choose to seek Him first.