This Is Our Story: Mike & Jenny (Part II)

She a widow at age 39, He a bachelor who had vowed never to touch another woman's lips til they touched his wife's...they finally did at age 45.

Mike and Jenny worked side by side for many years . But the prayers of the saints reached the throne-room.

They prayed…..
Send Jenny a man who will cherish her.
Send Mike a woman of God
We pray that what God has in mind would be accomplished in Mike and Jenny’s life.

Like the sounds of birds rising with a spring morning, the Holy Spirit began to sow the seeds of possibilities among those surrounding Mike and Jenny.

One by one, unspoken words began to rise in people’s spirits. “What about Mike & Jenny?” “Nah,” some retorted to themselves. “They’re like brother and sister!?.”

Then….. The Holy Spirit whispered to Mike. “What about Jenny?”
and Mike thought, “Jenny? She’s my sister….. She’s my friend.”
The Spirit’s voice grew louder and louder. “What about Jenny?”

Then his eyes were opened to the possibility…… and he began to see her differently. With all the patience he had gained in his 12-year wait, he waited again as Jenny walked in her mourning and sought the Lord.

Then! Lattes….. Notes….. Fresh flowers…... And chocolates began to adorn Jenny’s office desk. The courtship was on. Their friendship deepened. Trust grew. And one day, the same Holy Spirit breathed into Jenny’s heart. “Awaken. …… it’s time.” And the twinkle in her eye said “Not yet…. Is no more.” And, the embers quickly became a flame.

This is our story. It’s the story of what God has done for us.

Mike and Jenny were wed in November 2007 and are expecting their first child.

Tomorrow, learn from Martin's and Debbie's journey of service and healing.