The Journey to becoming Mrs. Jenkins was a faith journey with GOD.
A year prior to entering into a courtship with Aaron, I attended a New Years' revival service where TD Jakes preached that your blessing would be found in your obedience. I was moved by the spirit to start preparing myself for marriage. I even went out and bought my wedding dress, three years prior to getting engaged and married. There was NO relationship or possibilities on the horizon, yet I went with three of my girlfriend in search of my dress. I know they thought I was crazy...but joined me in faith!
We went to one store and less than an hour later, I walked out with my dress. It was the same dress that I had seen several years prior when I went dress shopping with one of my sister-friends for her wedding. At the time the dress was $3K in NJ but when I found in VA, it had been marked down by 90%. I took it as a sign. On my worst days, when my faith would waiver about marriage & my relationship status, I'd wear my dress & always feel a peace that surpasses all understanding.
One of the details that I loved about the dress was the feathers that remind me of Psalm 91:4 GOD will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield. Amen
I could've never imagined that a global pandemic would limit a bride’s ability to find a dress for their big day! I’m so grateful that not only did I find the dress of my dreams but I had the privilege of having my girls with me, something that may not have been an option had I not been obedient in faith three years ago.
I got the dress upgraded for the covenants ceremony! As I sashayed down the aisled & hotel, I celebrated with each step in the dress that GOD gave me.
Wearing my dress to the covenant ceremony was a personal affirmation that GOD keeps his promises #JoyfullyJenkins2020
Photo Credit: Derrell Todd
