In the journey of life, love is never a random occurrence. It isn't a burst of cosmic luck or a coincidence from outer space; love is intentional. It is a gift that flows directly from the heart of Christ, who called us first to love one another. As it is written:
"If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing... Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth."
— 1 Corinthians 13:1–6
This journey of finding a life partner truly began when both Jose and Freshdew fully surrendered their lives to Christ. Though they had known each other years prior in school, the timing wasn't yet right. The Lord, in His infinite wisdom, knew there were things that needed to be adjusted and grown within them individually before He could bring them together as one.
In a season where Jose felt ready to find his partner, he sought the Lord's guidance. God answered through a simple invitation. A friend named Lauryn invited Jose to a Young Adult Night at Victory Church, and it was there that the "rest of history" began.
Jose ran into his old friend, Freshdew. What started as a greeting turned into an hour of the most intentional conversation either had ever experienced. It was guided by the Holy Spirit, feeling so "right" that a first date was the only natural next step.
From those first intentional steps, their bond flourished into a beautiful tapestry of milestones: from the sweetness of first hugs and first kisses to the depth of handwritten love letters and shared Bible studies. They have surrounded themselves with a loving community that reflects the heart of the Gospel.
They move forward now, not just as a couple, but as a reflection of Christ's love for His people, living out the call found in Ephesians 5:1–2, 21:
"Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God... Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ."
— Ephesians 5:1–2, 21
Where Christ is, love is also. Jose and Freshdew are living proof that when you surrender your heart to the Creator, He writes a love story more beautiful than anything we could imagine on our own.
