Some of you may already know that Colin and I got engaged on Friday(March 30th).

He surprised me by proposing to me in the middle of the Central Park, when we were on the way to his father’s Birthday dinner at Tavern on the Green. (And of course, later on I realized that there was no Birthday dinner, it was just a plot that Colin had set up).

What I want to share with you though, is about the ring.

This past Sunday, I wanted to pick up something in Bed Bath & Beyond. As usual, I put up my cozy jeans and clogs. But right before I stepped out of the door, I glimpsed the ring on my finger, and hesitated. The ring looks so bright and shiny, and obviously does not match my outfit. I started to wondering what would people think if they see a sloppy girl with such a ring…

Who is the guy that is going to marry this girl? What is he thinking? Doesn’t that ring look too good on her ?…

Feeling that Colin would be unfairly “judged” based on my look, I quickly went back to my room, and put on a nice skirt and sandals. And as I was laughing at myself for trying to look “suitable” to wear this ring, the Holy Spirit gently reminded me..

“You know that when you received the love from Jesus, He not only gives you the ring, He also put a beautiful crown on your head with glory and honor. And yes, because you are His royal bride, people will judge Him based on you…”

With a silent sigh, I prayed: My beloved Jesus, I will try as hard to live a life suitable for the ring and the crown that you gave me, so that all the glory, honor, and praise that you deserved will be given back to you…

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