Grace and Josué’s love story isn’t one of love at first sight—but rather one of patience, faith, and divine timing. For years, their lives ran parallel, never intersecting, completely unaware of what God had planned. The first time Josué laid eyes on Grace was in 2007 at Shekinah Tabernacle in Congo. She was just a young girl in the children’s choir, full of energy and singing her heart out, while he stood watch as part of the church’s security team during a special service. But to him, she was just a kid, nothing more. Life moved on. Josué eventually left Congo in search of better opportunities, and Grace, completely oblivious to his existence, later left for the U.S. to pursue her education. Years passed. In 2017, Grace’s name was brought up to Josué as a potential match. Curious, he looked up some of her church performances and YouTube videos. His reaction? Meh. She could sing, sure, but he wasn’t exactly smitten. Meanwhile, his family was starting to worry—his quest for a wife was taking longer than expected, and they were not-so-subtly reminding him that it was time to settle down. By 2022, Josué had moved to the U.S., just a year after Grace relocated to Canada. Still, their paths remained separate. Both were praying and searching, but every potential match seemed to fall flat. Funny enough, Josué kept hearing Grace’s name—again and again—but the thought of pursuing someone in another country seemed too complicated. On Grace’s side, friends had stopped praying for her to "find the one"—at this point, they were asking for divine intervention! Yet through it all, she had peace, trusting that God would orchestrate things in His perfect time. Then, in 2023, everything changed. For the first time, Grace heard Josué’s name. Someone mentioned that he had taken an interest in her, but when they showed her his picture, her response was… blank. No recognition whatsoever. Meanwhile, Josué had made a bold decision—he was going to pursue Grace, no matter what. He had heard incredible things about her, and this time, he was serious. In fact, those same church performances he once overlooked? They became his daily playlist. One can only imagine the heartbreak when, after all that, Grace never responded to his request. Discouraged, Josué considered moving on. But in early 2024, a mutual friend encouraged him to be patient. Around the same time, Grace heard his name again, and after some thought, she decided—fine, she would at least hear him out. After doing a little background investigation (as any reasonable person would), she received glowing reports about him. She prayed and felt at peace, so she agreed to start talking. And then… something unexpected happened. By the second day of their conversations, something clicked. They had both been through failed pursuits of "the one" and found comfort in each other's experiences. They had opposite personalities—Josué, quiet and reserved, and Grace, outgoing and full of energy—but somehow, it just worked. Within weeks, what started as cautious curiosity turned into something deeper. By the end of the month, Grace realized that she wanted to know him more. The more they talked, the more it felt like home. For her, she had always prayed that when she met the right person, she would feel a deep, unshakable peace. And that’s exactly what she felt with him. For Josué, in all his previous pursuits, something had always been missing—he often felt like he was giving more than receiving. But with Grace, everything felt mutual. Effortless. Right. Now, as they prepare to walk down the aisle, they do so with full hearts, knowing that their love is built on the strongest foundation—Christ. The road ahead may be unknown, but one thing is certain: their love story is only just beginning.