What I Didn't Know I Should Pray For...
Earlier this week, an acquaintance posted a provoking quote on Facebook that I'd never considered. It resonated with me so much. It hit on those memories of praying for so many years for a godly husband with whom to share my life. But it also made me realize that there were SO many things I didn't even pray for during that time. Because I just didn't even know I needed to! Obviously, marriage is hard. Transforming two souls into one flesh is beautiful, but at times it's raw and painful too. I think it's harder the longer you wait, the older you are too... primarily because independence (read: stubbornness) and autonomy have to give way to mutual submission as brother and sister in Christ. I distinctly remember the night (or really early A.M.) of January 13, 2018. I had been to a hockey game with one of my gal pals, and we'd had such an amazing night! I knew my *date* was the next day after morning worship service, and I was nervous! I had been on a