I quote the title of the song of Jaya, a local singer. It was Beng who mentioned those words because they are the same ones that the guys gave when asked about how did they know that they found the women they would marry.
Some may ask why men were being asked these questions. But for a few hours last night, a few single men and women received the best gift they could receive at this sensitive time of the year. A dinner gathering. The best part? They were from unlikely sources : the couples.
Yup, a few couples decided to affirm and support a few singles by inviting them to an open discussion about love, courtship, and marriage. Divided into two (males and females), questions abounded on both sides. The joint discussion was interesting. The testimonies of the husbands and wives were eye-openers. There real life experiences about trusting and letting God work in and through their lives were an encouragement to us.
Just like the title, some of the men gave a few more quotes that seemed mushy yet when analyzed, they were true. I just remember two (ah, my poor memory!) : (1) fall in love like it won't hurt and (2) don't choose the person you can live with, choose the person you can't live without.
It is not common for the couples to remember the singles. At least in my limited experience. But that gesture of the Couples group of Makati Influencers International was indeed grand. Yes, the dinner was delicious but we left not just with filled stomachs. We got more. Snippets of wisdoms about relationships, commitment, and the important role of God.
God is love.
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Days after our meeting, I found myself singing the Jaya song! It's refreshing for me to hear the point of views from the other side of the fence. Here's me, trusting God with you for the time when we will just know. :)
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