Arrows

There was significant opposition to our marriage. I felt trapped. I felt that I knew my path, but the risk was great and I longed for confirmation.

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As soon as I stood up next to her in the choir lines I knew she has something to tell me. It was unnerving because I knew it was coming, but I didn't know if it was going to be good. Half way through worship, she turned to me and said, "I keep seeing a vision of you as an arrow that is flying swiftly to the place God has for you... He is taking you there very soon... right now you have a few bends in your arrow, but God is going to straighten them out... and when He does you will fly swiftly to your destination. So God is telling you, 'Do not be afraid. Do not doubt.''

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That seemed to be amazing confirmation for me. After worship, while the choir was walking off the risers and around the side of the sanctuary, I thanked her for being an obedient messenger. She stopped me. "There's more... I keep seeing a vision of a second arrow coming up next to you--but it doesn't come beside you, it pierces you right down the middle... coming from behind and going the same direction, it splits you right down the center and becomes one with you. The two arrows become one stronger arrow going to the same destination... And that's your husband."

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Just like that my hesitancy was dispelled, and without a doubt I knew @kennethwclark was my husband. No more doubt, no more fear. I had broken free. Together, we would fly with intention and purpose. Together we would do exponentially more. 

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That was 2002. Now it's 2017 and I'm 39 years old today. I drew this image of two arrows flying together to celebrate the strength, beauty, and intention of my life so far. Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, I hope you're thriving in a life of strength, beauty, and intention also. You can never truly be trapped. You are free. Fly with purpose. Bless you!!

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