"The Reyes-Poon", An Inspiring Wedding

I remember how it was, 2009 when the scandalous video of Maricar Reyes spread world wide. But she kept silent despite of all, instead she proved herself that she has something to contribute into showbizness. I'm not a fan of her but I love the way she carry herself - bright and smiling face, you can see it in her eyes everytime she appears on t.v., full of confidence indeed not to mention she's not just an actress, she's a doctor by profession.

Yesterday, its trending on social network sites - its Maricar Reyes again but this time on her wedding gown with her groom Richard Poon.

If you watched the video of their vows then you'll know why I'm posted this story - its really inspiring. I found their story inspiring in so many reasons.

Inspiring on the side of Maricar, this girl went through a bitter and cruel life experience but come out strong, happy and found true love. A broken lady who was redeemed.

A very inspiring statement from her "Pwede pala. You can still set your standards high, and trust God to meet that standard." Amen to that.

Truly God knows the best for us, if we will only allow Him to control our lives. For how many times people asked me why I'm still single up to this day and I only have the same answer, "hindi pa ibinibigay ni Lord" One of my fear before is compromising my faith over a man, over a relationship. But I'm so much thankful to God it didn't happen. Some people say "sayang" but I don't see it that way, I believe that if God's will for us it will happen no matter what.

Maricar's story is a story of the strength of woman's heart and a power of God's redeeming love. Amazing! 

Here are my personal views  :-)

The Ceremony and Vows

As I watched the wedding ceremony officiated by Pastor Chinkee Tan - "when you found a wife, you found a favor from God" and of course when you found a husband you too found a favor from God. 

Finding each other is an answered prayer, according to Ricahrd friend 10 years ago when Richard decided that the next girlfriend he will have will be his wife, and from then on he fervently pray.

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).

God knows our heart - what we want, what we desire but we need to humbly come unto Him through prayer to ask for what we desire, a husband or a wife.

"You are the unexpected answer to my so many prayers" she said. God knows who's the best for us, and if God wants to give it with us, He will give it to us even in the most unexpected way and time that we know.

"And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him" I John 5:14-15

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours" - Mark 11:24

The Wedding Kiss

As revealed by a friend of Richard during the reception, the kiss on the wedding ceremony is their first kiss, I mean not literally first kiss of Maricar or Richard but first kiss ever since they became boyfriend and girlfriend. It may sound a fairy tales knowing two persons from the same industry, you know what I mean but they proved it that it can be. They are the second couple I know who did that - the first wass actress Rica Peralejo who got married to Pastor Joseph Bonifacio.

"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people." Ephesians 5:3

I know in a way they blessed many people through their wedding. For me its more than a fairy tale, its more than the wedding itself .

So to single men and women out there like me, don't loose hope to walk down the aisle as a bride or groom in your own time. Pray fervently, continue to walk with God and for sure He will give the desire of our heart - He will give the best for us, maybe in the most unexpected way and time as well.

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. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. - I Cor.13:4-7