Our story began quietly on Instagram long before either of us knew what God was preparing. Kent noticed Raissa online and was immediately captivated. Still, he didn’t rush. Instead of sending a message, he prayed. He asked God for timing, for wisdom, and for favor believing that love, when led by God, should never be forced. And so, he waited. Meanwhile, Raissa was watching from afar. Through Kent’s Instagram stories, she saw more than moments and meals she saw faith. She noticed a man who loved Jesus openly and lived with intention. When her sister’s birthday brought plans for a trip to Houston, Raissa felt a gentle nudge. She sent Kent a direct message, simply asking for recommendations places to eat, things to do, moments to enjoy. But God had far more in mind. That message led to a conversation that lasted deep into the night a night that happened to be Kent’s birthday. What felt like a coincidence soon revealed itself as a gift. From that moment on, their connection grew effortlessly. Friendship blossomed into love, and love deepened with prayer, honesty, and shared faith. As months passed, Kent and Raissa sought God together, asking Him to confirm what their hearts already knew. They trusted Him with their future, believing that if this love was from Him, it would endure. And it did. When Kent asked Raissa to marry him, she said yes surrounded by peace, joy, and certainty. With the blessing of her parents and gratitude for God’s guidance, they stepped forward into the next chapter. This is a love story written by faith one shaped by patience, obedience, and trust in God’s timing. A story that began with a prayer: “Lord, let the next person I love be my wife.” And by His grace, that prayer was beautifully answered. Together, Kent and Raissa are committed to building a life centered on purpose, love, and service walking hand in hand, wherever God leads.