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I love to share stories about people-of-excellence and today's post.....is a tribute to a very special young couple! The world would never believe that it is possible to stay sexually pure until marriage, especially if you are in your mid-to-late 20's!
Newlyweds Dave & Jackie DeVries would say, "It is possible....if God is the center of your life and your relationships!"
David has been special to our family for many years, we love him like a son! We have watched him grow into such a Godly Leader.....sharing his passion for the Lord, in many arenas! We were blessed to attend his wedding this past Saturday! Every part of that event, was dedicated to the Lord.
Even more memorable.....is the "Life-Long Commitment" he and Jackie have to the Lord! They took each letter from their last name (DeVries) and created a Mission Statement for their lives!
Mission Statement
~ Dave & Jackie DeVries ~
Dreamers ~ We always keep our eyes on what is most important in our lives. We know that God has placed no limits on what we can accomplish and for that reason we will always DREAM BIG!
Evangelize ~ We evangelize to others in all that we do…sometimes we have to use words.
Virgins ~ We remained sexually pure before marriage. During our marriage we will be faithful to each other through our actions, what we watch, listen to, and what comes from our mouths.
Rights ~ We always strive to do what is right. We don’t do things to be popular, but we do what is right according to God’s word.
Integrity ~ We are people of integrity. What we say and do in public is what we do in private.
Encouragers ~ We always speak positive words to each other and to those around us. We understand that words can lift others up or tear them down. We strive to always speak positive words of affirmation to everyone so that we may show Christ’s love through what we speak.
Spiritually Strong ~ We spend time daily with God seeking His wisdom. We spend time in prayer daily, taking our requests to Him and understanding that ALL of our strength comes from God.
Dreamers ~ We always keep our eyes on what is most important in our lives. We know that God has placed no limits on what we can accomplish and for that reason we will always DREAM BIG!
Evangelize ~ We evangelize to others in all that we do…sometimes we have to use words.
Virgins ~ We remained sexually pure before marriage. During our marriage we will be faithful to each other through our actions, what we watch, listen to, and what comes from our mouths.
Rights ~ We always strive to do what is right. We don’t do things to be popular, but we do what is right according to God’s word.
Integrity ~ We are people of integrity. What we say and do in public is what we do in private.
Encouragers ~ We always speak positive words to each other and to those around us. We understand that words can lift others up or tear them down. We strive to always speak positive words of affirmation to everyone so that we may show Christ’s love through what we speak.
Spiritually Strong ~ We spend time daily with God seeking His wisdom. We spend time in prayer daily, taking our requests to Him and understanding that ALL of our strength comes from God.
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Today’s Prayer-Dear God,
Please take care of Dave & Jackie as their paths now join in marriage. Bless their every step! May angels surround them, and may they find their way. May your love for them be as a light that surrounds them, for all their living days. Amen |
5 comments:
Hi, it's a very great blog!
I could tell how much efforts you've taken on it.
Keep doing!
Not many are sexually pure anymore in today's society. Good for them!
So beautiful Mom! Thank you for sharing their mission statement... Oh how awesome to see Jesus glorified through their marriage and testimony!!!
Pam thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures. So great to see a young couple so committed to the Lord and living that life. Will continue to pray for them. AC
What a happy event. Thanks for sharing this. Congrats to Dave and Jackie and Reed and Cindy. What great inlaws they will be! Elaine
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