Springtime means one thing for many couples… It's time to plan a wedding. What happens if all the details don't fall into place? What if the pieces don't fall into place where you want them to? Maybe Plan B was God's original intention. I want to share with you how God works all things together for good. One of my best friends (also named Jonathan) was getting married to his fiancée, Nikki. Jonathan was a roommate in college. I wish I kept a book of quotes because every word out of his mouth has the power to drive away boredom and the blues. I've never laughed so hard as I did with Jonathan. We continually discover that Nikki is a great catch for Jonathan. She is well rounded, very talented, and can do almost anything. It's wonderful when you can celebrate the spouse your friend marries.

Jonathan had asked me to be a groomsman in his wedding. I was honored but, unfortunately, I had to decline. Our friends had been planning a conference for many months that we had committed to. It was scheduled right in the middle of the wedding. I was conflicted and didn't want to hurt my friend.

Months passed and the conference was cancelled. Thankfully, we were able to attend the wedding but I was not going to be a groomsman. Jonathan had found a replacement but I was happy to be able to celebrate with them as they were wed.

Over a year after Jonathan and Nikki had been married, we met up with them. They were telling us about their two friends who were getting married. One was a bridesmaid in their wedding. The other was a groomsman…The same groomsman who filled my space! They met at the wedding, fell in love, and tied the knot a few months later!

Had I been a groomsman, they may have never met. For months, I had felt bad for declining the invitation to be in the wedding party. That is, until I found how Jesus turned it around for the benefit of a man who met his wife. Sometimes, Plan B was actually Plan A all along.

If you're planning a wedding, my encouragement to you: Don't sweat the details. Don't lose sleep. Press in and pray. God works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). That means you!

Jonathan Fawcett

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