This testimony is written by Glenni Lorick.

The Lord gave me a Scripture when I was just a college freshman, Ecclesiastes 4:9. Because I came from a broken home and didn’t trust my own heart I promised Him that I would wait until He gave my prospective husband that verse to make a lifelong commitment. I also promised Him I would never say “No” to a first date with a young man who was a growing believer, and I would never say “Yes” to a first date with one who was not.

Fast-forward about six years, and I was taking summer classes towards my masters’ degree at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. The first day of class HE walked in and took a seat. His hair was standing straight up on the top of his head, where he was growing it a little too long to cover his already balding pate. I immediately said in my heart, “Oh Lord, NO, not him! You wouldn’t dare!” That’s the wrong thing to say to the Almighty! Right after class, this young man made a beeline to talk to me. I spent the next two weeks trying to avoid his constant presence. He waited for me for lunch. He waited for me to sit together in chapel. Finally, he gathered up the nerve to ask me on a date. I only said yes, because of that promise I had made to the Lord. I dreaded the date all week long. Finally, on Friday before our Saturday date, I told the Lord, “Fine, I’ll have a good attitude. It’s just one date. I’m not gonna marry the guy.” To my immense surprise, we had a wonderful time together. My heart softened, and I began to really like him. I saw his passion for Jesus, and was so impressed with his fervor to serve the Lord. Within three weeks, he had told me he loved me. I responded, “My mind and my will are there, but I just don’t have those feelings.” His gentle reply as he kissed me said it all, “Don’t worry; you will!” That evening, I prayed fervently about our relationship and about him. I knew the Lord was calling me to put him ahead of the other two young men who were in my life at that point. That meant canceling a trip to Arizona to see a former college boyfriend. It also meant telling my college male best friend who was moving to Memphis in two days time I was seriously involved with someone else. As soon as I made the commitment to do those two things, God filled my heart with a supernatural love that I’ve never experienced before or since!

I couldn’t wait to tell Keith that I did love him. Then the Lord reminded me of the verse. After dinner, the following evening we sat together in the parlor. I began, “I Want to tell you that I love you, but I just can’t yet.” “Why not?” he asked. “Well, There is this verse that God gave me….” Immediately he asked, “Is it in the Old Testament?” Then he spoke the words I had been waiting to hear for six years, “Is it Ecclesiastes 4:9?” Just that morning, he had prayed with his prayer partner about our relationship. And his partner had prayed that verse. God had placed it at the forefront of his mind for just the right moment. We’ve been married for 40 years, have four children and four grandchildren with another on the way. I can honestly say I love him more than I ever have. I’m so thankful for that prayer I prayed Asking God to be my heavenly matchmaker!

Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one because they have a more satisfying return for their labor;

The below portion is written by Nichole Henson.

This is a beautiful God filled love story! When we totally surrender to God it is amazing the things He will do in our lives!

Blessings,

Nichole Henson

Fullness of Joy Ministry