You might be asking your self "You guys have only been dating 7 months!? Are you even ready for that next step?!"

Brooklynn & I have been working together in the same building serving the families of Hampton for 5 years. While we never got to know each other outside of a work relationship, it has helped us skip the small talk & pleasantries. 

We have also had a very dense & direct relationship with each other. Talking non stop that entire 7 months. Seen each other practically every day at work, after school, at church, Bible study group, etc. She has a very good head on her shoulders and knows what she wants out of life. As do I. We both laid it all out on the table. 

We've prayed on this. (A LOT). 

We share the same politics.

We share the same faith.

We share similar secular interest.

We are both at the same spiritual maturity point. (being equally yoked)

We've even had premarriage counseling.

We've discussed A LOT of the nitty gritty parts of a possible life together.

We've considered good & bad things, finances, health, in-laws, family trauma etc with realistic expectations. 

We both share the same biblical understanding of marriage.

We've discussed family planning, parenting styles, & children. 

While my religious origin may be rooted in Judaism, I have been messianic most of my life. (that's similar to the converted Jews of Jesus's time. The first christians.) My walk in faith has led me to a similar place where Brooklynn resides in her faith journey.

We both have similar faith values.

We are both Saved. 

We were baptized together. 

We are both members of the same church & serve together.

We have done premarriage counseling with Brandon and plan to finish his 6 week course. 

We share devotionals every day. 

We read and apply the Word of God together everyday. 

We have brought many kids to the Lord and want to continue that ministry.