05/15/2026
Good morning dear sisters in Christ!
What a lovely morning!
Today I will be sharing the most wonderful answer to prayer, that the Lord ever gave me!
Pray with me as we consider the goodness of the Lord~
Lord we thank You! You always hear us when we cry out to You, in faith, believing that You hear us. In times of trouble You help us, and we know You are always with us. We long for the day when we will see You in Your kingdom, and reign in righteousness. Until that day, we cling to You, our Rock and our salvation! In Jesus name we pray, Amen~
From the first day as a Christian, I began praying for a husband. I felt it was what I needed most. As a girl who had such a bad reputation, I was concerned about how to find a good man. In the meantime, I was working hard full-time on the night shift at the “Ye Olde Donut Shoppe.” That meant I slept during the day. How on earth could I find a husband with that schedule?! I was walking to and from work without a car, but I finally saved enough to buy a used car, that my daddy found for me, a 1970 Datsun 510. Even then, I didn’t have time to socialize. I did attend a few Bible studies, as well as going to church every week. But it seemed I was in a bubble, unnoticed, and alone. I couldn’t understand why the Lord was isolating me! At church, in fellowship, I seemed alone and invisible! It was almost a year after I accepted Christ, when I was working the early morning shift, that I suddenly woke up with a realization! “I don’t NEED a husband! I am complete in Christ!” (Colossians 2:9-10) The Lord had given me His Word! I was elated! I dressed quickly for work, singing praises to God, feeling so joyful and rejoicing that the burden I had carried had been lifted from my shoulders! I was singing all the way to work, and ready to meet the very busy morning rush! I joyfully greeted every customer, deftly handling coffee and donut orders with precision and smiles! When, in the midst of the busiest rush, Dennis walked in.
Now Dennis was a guy who worked at the Fedmart next door in the shopping center. He had been coming in every day for almost a year, to get a donut, and to sit through his lunch break, watching me. I knew he had a crush on me, but I dismissed him as just too passive and nice. A “Momma’s Boy,” in my mind. I liked rough and tough guys! He had asked me out many times, and I had always refused him, and even kicked him out of the shop a few times! My momma asked me why I didn’t want to go out with him, because he seemed like a nice guy. But I refused. And so, as I looked at him, I was spoken to! A loud command, clear as a bell, rang in my ears! “Here is your husband.” I knew it was a voice that only I heard, and it seemed as if time had stopped, muffling out the busy noise of the donut shop, as I froze, with a cup of coffee in one hand and a donut in the other! I almost dropped them both! And then, time began again, as the sounds of the donut shop came back slowly, and I knew the Lord, through His Holy Spirit, had revealed the man I was to marry! He not only spoke in my ears, but in my heart, and I knew it to be true, and it was from Him!
I smiled at Dennis, knowing he was my husband, and he was shocked! I ignored the other customers, letting my workmate cover as I gave Dennis my full attention. He was amazed, shy, and finally worked up the courage to ask me out; and I quickly responded, “Yes!” His eyes widened as he said, “Did you just say ‘Yes!’” And I said “Of course!” Smiling from ear to ear! I was looking at the man that the Lord had chosen for me! The man that the Lord had sent into the donut shop daily ever since I first started praying for a husband! But I never even considered him!
My mom told me that I would probably marry the guy I least expected. So I had made a list of all the guys I didn’t like, and Dennis never made the list, because I wouldn’t even consider him! I am such a stubborn mule!
But the Lord in His mercy, was teaching me throughout that year, that all I needed was Him! I didn’t NEED a husband! All I needed was Jesus! He is the only One we really need! And it took a year before I finally learned that, before the Lord would answer my prayer, and give me my husband!
God knows us, and He knew the heart of my husband, that he would give his life to Christ. I knew Dennis was not a Christian, but I also knew God knew what He was doing! I tried to help God by witnessing to him, but it was in God’s timing. One night after work, I asked him to go to the Big Tent at Calvary Chapel with me, and to my joy he agreed; and Dennis accepted Christ as his Savior that night. Afterwards he drove me to the small park near the donut shop, and we were swinging on the swings (I LOVE to swing!); and He proposed to me! I was scared at first, when I could tell he was about to ask me. And I prayed, “Lord! What do I do?” I didn’t feel fireworks with him, the way I did when I was in love before. So I hesitated. But the Lord was saying, “Say yes!” Duh, Denise! So I said, “Sure!” Really Denise?! He was shocked, and said, “Can I fall out of the swing now?”
We moved the date up three times, so eager to begin our life together! That would be 54 years ago this October.
We had trials and troubles like anyone else, but we knew where to go when they happened! And the Lord has carried us, and nurtured us, and instructed us through it all!
We have learned that only the Lord can guide us through this life, and that being “One in Christ” is much more important than anything else we will ever do!
Remember Who it was who called you into His bosom as His daughter! You have been chosen, you are treasured, and you are loved!
In His love, Denise~