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A wedding, there's no better symbol of love

than two people joining together in holy matrimony

before God, before their family and friends.

For the bride it means the perfect dress, the perfect cake,

the perfect day, and of course, the perfect groom.

It's everything she's prayed for for her entire life.

But how do we know if God hears our prayers?

Does he even care?

On this day a bride-to-be finds out what true faith is,

and that sometimes we don't see the answers to our prayers,

even though they're right in front of our eyes.

Wow, you look amazing.

Thank you.

I'm so glad that Dennis popped the question

and made an honest woman out of you.

There.

Well, um.

Look at you.

He didn't, I did.

Oh, you never told me that.

It's not something that I brag about.

Well, maybe he just needed some time

to make sure it was the right thing.

It is the right thing, right?

Of course it is.

We get to finally do married couples stuff together.

You know, game nights,

couples prayer group,

kids in preschool .

Dennis won't be doing prayer group any time soon.

He'll come around once you guys start having kids.

And he doesn't wanna rush the kids thing.

Why not?

Are you pregnant?

Yeah.

What, you are?

I wanted to wait until after your big day to tell you.

I'm so excited for you.

For us, so hurry up,

so we can raise our kids together, okay?

Okay.

I'll be out there.

All right, see you soon.

Oh, wait, wait, wait.

Yeah.

One more thing.

When you got married,

did you know you were making the right decision?

Lil, it's too late to bail now, okay?

Yeah, you're right.

All right.

Okay.

Knock it off, Dennis.

Honey, I have bad news about Dennis.

I just don't know what to say, honey.

Don't worry, Lil, I'm hunting Dennis down.

I should've seen this coming.

I just wanted you to be happy.

She'll be happy.

I'll make her happy.

He's not answering.

Maybe it's just cold feet.

Oh wait, I got his voicemail.

Dennis, what's going on?

You can't just take off like that, you coward.

You get back here this minute and you make things right.

I don't know if that helped.

Anyone hungry?

Remember, all things come together for good.

How is this good, Mom?

Lily, keep your head up.

He's gonna call.

I just need a minute.

Have faith that God's in control.

He'll call and we'll get this wedding back on track.

Just give it a few weeks.

You'll feel better.

Everything's gonna be great.

He'll come to his senses.

Stop, please, don't tell me to have faith.

I have waited and prayed for a husband my entire life.

Don't tell me to be okay.

Did you chase Dennis away?

Don't be ridiculous, you're father--

Did you?

He left on his own.

Honey, just be patient.

I'm sure this is just one big misunderstanding.

He can't possibly--

Don't worry about it.

We'll get him back, you'll see,

and then we'll get on with everything, it'll be--

Everybody out.

Now, everybody out!

Lily, we're just trying to help.

You can't, not with this.

But, Lily.

What kind of catering refund do you think we can get?

It's locked.

Just leave her alone.

There's one more door down the hall, come on.

Lil, come on, this is silly.

We'll get through this.

Lil, come on.

I lost 20 pounds for what?

You promised, you pinky promised

that you would never leave me.

How could you do this?

How could you do this to me

in front of all my family and friends,

in this dress?

I have never been so humiliated.

Who's gonna marry me now?

God, how could you let this happen?

Throwing your own party?

How did you get in here?

I kicked everyone out.

I never left.

Well, in case you didn't hear,

the wedding's over, you can go.

I didn't come just for the wedding.

I came for you.

You seem familiar.

I've known you since before you were born.

Hmm, a friend of the family?

You could say that, yeah.

I've seen all the ups and downs.

Well, you're a witness to the worst day of my life.

Or perhaps the best.

Lily.

Stop knocking, you're giving me a headache.

I'm not giving up on our daughter.

Give her some space.

She'll be out any minute.

She's not answering.

Dennis seemed like such a nice man.

He was trouble.

Well, then why didn't you say something?

I wanted her to be happy just like you did.

Your shirt's a mess.

That'll never come out.

Lily.

Well, it looks like my future's

not the only thing I wrecked.

How was the cake?

I don't even know what I was thinking.

I never deserved this wedding.

You deserve an abundant, joyful life.

That's what everyone says.

They want me to be happy.

I didn't say happy.

Is there a difference?

Oh yeah, I've seen a lot of weddings in my day.

Most of them joyful, but ah, sadly, not all.

Tell me about Dennis.

Maybe I can help you sort things out.

I'm a good listener.

You mean the man who abandoned me,

shattered my heart, and destroyed my future?

What originally led you to him?

Nice smile, hair, straight teeth.

Was he a gentleman?

We got along.

Hmm, and then what?

It got harder the longer we dated,

but I just chalked it up to growing pains.

And you were afraid of losing him.

All my life, all I've ever wanted was a good guy.

I thought that this was my last chance.

Do you know what it's like to be the single one at my age?

Actually, I do.

It seems like every time I meet a new guy,

I work really hard, you know, to make it work,

and my dad, he'll never understand.

Maybe your dad is just a protective father

who wants what's best for you.

He has a funny way of showing it.

And what about your mother.

Why'd you shut her out?

I just couldn't take everyone at once.

It was, it was just a bit much.

That's fair, but you know, there's value in good counsel.

I'm sure they mean well.

I just wish they would try to understand

what I'm going through.

I have an idea.

Bring your parents and Sally in one at a time.

Let's hear what they have to say about Dennis.

What kind of advice, what kind of comfort.

It'll just get out of hand.

No, no, I'll be the arbiter.

It'll be fine.

Why are you doing this.

Because they know you.

Like I said, yes, this could be the worst day of your life,

but it can also be the best.

It all depends on what you do with it.

I guess it's better than venting

to someone I hardly know, no offense,

None taken.

When are you expecting?

Five and a half months.

I guess I'll have to wait longer to be a grandmother.

Oh, don't give up on Dennis yet.

Did you know him well?

He seemed stable.

Well, maybe you could convince him that--

What?

That he made a mistake.

By leaving, seems like he's

the only one with a clear head.

Don't talk like that.

Your little girl's in there crying her eyes out.

You're her father for goodness sake.

I am her father and I only want what's best for her.

Dennis wasn't good for her.

We all know it.

Why am I the only one saying it out loud?

He didn't want kids.

He didn't want God.

He didn't even wanna get married.

Lily did the proposing for crying out loud.

And worst of all, he didn't want your meatloaf.

Well, that was just because of his religious beliefs.

Veganism is not a religion.

Lily.

Your dress.

Just you.

You get used to it.

Was that the deejay?

Hello, I'm Lily's mom.

Don't I know you from somewhere?

I'm the deejay, friend of the family.

Do you have something you wanna ask your mother?

I'm getting to it.

This wallowing in self-pity stuff is new for me.

Well, I wouldn't say that.

Mom.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be mean.

It's just I've known you longer than anyone.

Do you have any idea why Dennis left?

Honey, I know it hurts to hear it,

but maybe Dennis wasn't the one,

but God still has a plan.

A plan to torture and embarrass me.

We can't blame god for everything.

Oh, I know, Dad deserves some of the blame too.

[Lily's Mom} Oh, come on, Your Father--

Don't defend him.

He's never been supportive of anyone I've ever dated.

Well, a lot of those relationships weren't good,

and you didn't always make the best decisions.

All I'm saying is sometimes God

takes those relationships away from us,

because we're not living for him.

He only punishes those he loves.

So, God is punishing me.

Well, I wouldn't necessarily say punishing

as more correcting those he loves.

What do you think mister deejay?

Do you think Dennis was good for Lily.

She changed for him.

How so?

She started missing church, and missing Sunday dinners,

and sometimes I'd see her car parked

in front of his house in the early morning.

You were spying on me?

What, I can't drive where I wanna drive?

Off of Steltzer Road?

I took the long way.

I worry, you're our little girl.

Mom, it , it's not always easy

being your perfect little girl.

God, I'm always afraid I can't live up to some standard

that you expect of me.

Don't be silly.

We just want you to love Jesus,

and you met him at an early age.

We just want you to be thankful for that.

Your father and I, we didn't become Christians

until after we were married.

See, maybe I could've gotten

Dennis to church after we married.

Oh, I wouldn't encourage that.

Well, I can't wait for a good man forever.

You don't seem to realize that.

You've got your women's group,

your choir practice, your water aerobics.

What do I have?

I have an empty apartment and a cat.

I'm sorry, just know I love you.

Just leave me alone.

Should I bring your father in?

No, I don't wanna see him.

She used to be such a sweet tempered little girl.

She still is.

She's just hurting.

I still can't get ahold of Dennis.

That daughter of ours,

she's definitely got your stubbornness.

That's what I'm afraid of.

Sally, she's ready for you.

Okay, deejay man.

How's it going, Lil?

How do you think?

Wow, you really trashed this place.

So, did my gift survive your rampage?

Did you hear anything from Dennis?

No, not yet, um, I will though, I will.

Sorry I kicked you guys all outside.

I just needed a minute to compose myself.

Yeah, I can see that.

So um, what'd your mom have to say?

We love you, blah, blah, blah.

God has a plan, blah, blah, blah.

He's punishing you.

You know, all the same stuff you and I grew up with.

Here it is.

You can take that back for a refund.

I know, just open it.

Thanks, this is nice.

It would've looked perfectly in the place

Dennis and I were moving into.

You know, it's gonna look perfect in your place now.

So, how honest do you want me to be?

Don't hold back.

Okay, so, just like the towel says.

Like the Bible says.

Yeah, the Bible.

Love is patient.

I know, I've heard it all before, but I'm in my 30s,

and I am tired of waiting.

I'm tired of God not hearing my prayers.

No, that's not what I mean.

You need to be more patient with Dennis.

What?

Lil, you focus on your own wants and needs so much.

I mean it's only natural.

You've been single for so long.

You're kind of set in your ways,

but you need to think about what Dennis wants.

Set in my ways?

What're you talking about?

First off, you insist on having

Sunday lunch with your family.

So?

So, maybe just let Dennis sit home and watch football.

You know, and then you kept hounding him

about going to church.

You know, maybe just ease up a bit on that.

Same thing with the kids.

And once Dennis freaked out,

you know, maybe just chill out a little.

So, this is my fault?

No, that's not what I'm saying.

It takes two people to make a marriage.

But me and Vanessa, and Rachel, we were talking,

and we don't wanna see you single at 40.

That would be tragic.

Are you trying to cheer me up?

Maybe God gave you singleness to teach you something.

You know, so just hurry up and learn it,

so that you can get pass this point.

You can move on.

What am I suppose to learn?

Call Dennis, tell him that you're sorry,

and that you'll change.

Change ?

Yeah, you know, to be more like me and Vanessa and Rachel.

We weren't so uptight about everything,

and we're all married now,

and you're still waiting.

Yeah, do you hear yourself?

You're telling me to change everything about myself

if I wanna get married, if I want Dennis back.

You make it sound so negative.

Get out, just get outta here.

What, why?

You're supposed to be my best friend.

I am, I just want what's best for you and you know that.

Are you sure about that,

or do you just want what's best for you?

What is that supposed to mean?

You're married, pregnant,

and it would be a lot more convenient

if I was just like you, right?

That's what your saying.

Baby play dates.

No.

Couples Sunday school, family game nights.

Lil, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound like that.

I just, I thought that's what you wanted.

Yeah, well, I thought so too.

Now I'm not so sure.

Lil.

I just couldn't seem to say the right thing.

I'm sure you did your best.

I'm gonna keep trying Dennis.

Where do you think you're going?

Apparently, God is punishing me,

and I'm single because I haven't learned my lesson yet.

Where are the meatballs?

They really do have your best interest at heart.

Even though it doesn't seem that way sometimes.

I don't know what to believe.

Those meatballs are great.

Your mother will have to get the recipe.

I don't remember inviting you in.

I paid for this spread.

I don't remember needing to be asked.

Meatballs?

Please.

Glad to meet you.

Do we know each other?

Yes, we go way back.

Tennessee, you at the last

family reunion over in Morristown?

Actually, I think Lily needs your insight into something.

There isn't even anything to talk about, okay.

You never liked Dennis.

What makes you say that?

Come on, Dad, you hated him from the moment you met him.

Not true, although I'm not a big fan of his right now.

Back then he seemed like a nice enough boy.

Besides, if you loved him, then I guess--

Be honest.

Okay, I'll be honest.

Dennis is trouble.

I knew it from the beginning.

He just didn't seem like a man who could take care of you.

You know, not having a real job and all that.

He's an entrepreneur.

Not a very ambitious one.

It's not easy to start your own business.

True, takes awhile,

but you gotta have some skin in the game.

Meaning?

You just can't run away when things go bad.

He wasn't gonna run away from his business, Dad.

So he ran away from you instead.

Hate to say this, princess,

but you're lucky he ran away now.

I'd rather pay for a messy reception,

then get tangled up in a messy divorce.

But more importantly,

he doesn't share your faith or go to church.

You're unequally yoked, pure and simple.

If you want a blessed marriage, you need to give it to God.

Is that why you met Dennis last week,

to convince him to call off the wedding?

I did no such thing.

Then why did you meet him?

Just to talk.

About what?

The wedding, his future plans.

I wanted to make sure he loved you as much as I do,

and I wanted him to know exactly how much that is.

Well, were you satisfied with his answer?

Tell you the truth, princess,

I don't even think he understood the question.

I see.

I'm as sorry about this as can be.

I wanted this to work as much as you did,

and certainly way more than he did.

Dad, I'm gonna be alone.

Lily, you'll never be alone.

Well, can't you talk to Dennis and ask him to come back?

I, I don't think that's for the best.

Oh no, what did you do?

She said she wanted honesty.

I gave her honesty.

Now, why would you go and do a thing like that?

That was a bust.

There's one more thing I'd like to show you.

I'm done, I wish this day was over.

Just one more thing.

You got five minutes before I either skip town,

or binge watch a hundred hours of Gilmore Girls.

Is that the slideshow from the reception?

The last thing I wanna see right now is my depressing life.

There are some things you probably never noticed before.

Your favorite outfit.

Do you remember saying someday you'd marry

a handsome prince and become a princess?

How do you know that?

I know your life better than you think.

And this, what happened that day?

That was the day that I accepted Jesus into my heart.

Do you remember why?

Because I knew how much he loved me.

At least I thought he did.

And now?

Now, not so much.

Who was there to catch you

every time, your parents.

I feel like you're trying to manipulate me.

God loves you even more than your earthly parents.

Then why does he wanna hurt me?

Why won't he let me be happy?

Is that what you think is happening?

Whether it's God or my dad,

they both seem to make my life miserable.

I don't think you believe that.

I don't know who you are or how you know so much about me,

but I do know this.

Today, my dad ruined my life, and God ignored my prayers,

and if that's their idea of a wedding gift,

I don't wanna have anything to do with either of them.

You've asked your heavenly father for a good husband.

What if he protected you today?

How's that?

If you ask you father for a fish,

will he give you a snake?

If you want an egg, will he give you a scorpion?

If your dad here on earth gives you good gifts,

think how much more your heavenly father wants to give you.

Remember, every good and perfect gift comes from above.

Your husband then is a good gift worth waiting for,

and so are you.

How are you doing that?

I think you know.

Please, Lily, give me a chance.

Do you recognize this place?

Is that Camp Joy?

Your father waited all day across the lake

just in case you needed him.

He did that?

Your prom night.

Okay, I, I get it.

You were a sophomore, and you had a fever of 101.

Sally stayed up all night beside your bed.

I never knew that.

No wonder she got sick too.

Your mother's prayer journal.

She's prayed for you everyday since the day you were born.

Everyday?

Mm hmm, everyday.

Do you think her prayers for you weren't heard?

The people in your life, they care much more than you think.

They love you as God does.

God gave them to you.

He's heard your prayers.

Even my prayer about getting married?

Especially that prayer.

Oh, that's Haiti.

We were building orphanages.

I loved that trip.

Late night brainstorming.

We were planning something.

I um, I'm not exactly quite sure.

Looks like you were having a good time.

I loved those times.

Being single is not a curse.

You're at a time in your life with more freedom

than you'll probably ever have again.

Paul even talked about the virtues of being single.

Because, let's face it, families are pretty time consuming.

In the best way though.

There's a story about a group of treasure hunters

that went out West and hired a guide

to take them to find gold.

Early one morning they suited up

with their backpacks, their bags,

followed the guide up into the mountains,

and into a river where they sunk up

over their knees with mud and muck

till they started asking,

when are you gonna take us to dig for gold?

And he just kept going,

and then circled back around,

and eventually they came back to the camp

covered in mud, soaked in water.

And there's anger with the group and they demanded,

when are you gonna take us

to the gold they so desperately sought.

The guide just smiled and he said reach into your pockets.

And guess what they found?

Lots of dead fish?

Gold, once they rinsed away all the mud and sand,

they found their pockets and their shoes

were filled with gold.

All the time they were complaining about the mud,

but they were standing in gold.

They didn't even know it.

Are you saying that I'm standing in gold?

You have a blessed life.

Use it to glorify God.

Live your life abundantly and with joy.

One day you'll look back on these days, very fondly.

You'll miss them.

Is my marriage important to God?

Yes, it's crucial.

Husbands are commanded to love theirs wives

as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her.

That he might sanctify her having cleansed her

by the washing of water with the word.

Yes, marriage is beautiful.

Let your parents and Sally in.

I hate that they've seen me like this.

Like what?

Ashamed, silly, dumb, a mess.

That's not how your heavenly father sees you.

I prayed for a good man,

but I didn't think that I was worthy,

and I didn't wanna wait for him.

I messed up.

I settled for less.

You were made in the image of your heavenly father.

Before you were born he knew every day of your life.

He finds joy in you.

The hard times were not wasted,

but opportunities for you to grow.

Use them to make you the beautiful,

kindhearted, caring person that you are.

You are his perfect creation.

Absolutely loved beyond any love on this earth.

Your sins are washed away, white as snow.

You're holy and without blemish,

without spot, without wrinkle.

And that's how your heavenly father sees you.

You're .

I'm so sorry for my doubt, my lack of faith.

You heard my prayers.

Everyone, and I've never left nor forsaken you.

So, you're not out to punish me for all I've done wrong?

Of course not.

I took all the punishment away at the cross.

Will I see you again.

Yes, I'm always here, always ready to hear your prayers.

Even it it doesn't seem that way sometimes.

You prayed for a good man in your life.

Your prayers have been answered, trust me.

Lily.

I'm so sorry for everything.

Honey, we love you no matter what.

Even if Dennis doesn't come back,

I know you'll find someone.

It won't be Dennis.

By the way, he finally texted me,

and he said he was sorry.

Well, that was thoughtful of him.

You can tell him I said, I'm not sorry.

Actually, I already deleted him.

Something I should've done a long time ago.

I guess our kids won't be together any time soon.

That's okay, I just want you to be happy, Lil.

Actually, I am.

It'll happen for me when it happens,

but as of right now, I'm happy, joyful.

I'm glad to hear that,

because who else could be Godmother to this little baby?

Me, are you serious?

You still hungry, Dad?

Of course.

Let's eat.

That deejay still here?

I still gotta pay him.

I don't think he's gonna take your money, Dad.

You sure about that?

I'm pretty sure.

Is this the same dress?

I don't remember it looking this amazing.

I love you, Daddy.

I love you too.

I'm sorry this turned out to be the worst day.

Actually, Dad, it's the best day.

It's hard to always see the big picture.

If we think our wishes and prayers go unanswered,

we may miss the blessings of the journey

and the love of the people traveling with us.

But there's joy in knowing that each day has purpose,

every person has value,

and our prayers never fall on deaf ears.

♪ Something happened on the way ♪

♪ When I was going to the place to make amends ♪

♪ I couldn't make it out between ♪

♪ The black and white and gray ♪

♪ Even though I needed a friend ♪

♪ Tick tock beat like four on the floor ♪

♪ I tickle your ears 'cause I am afraid ♪

♪ The stars tipped over the sky ♪

♪ Came closer your words like fire, sharp like lightning ♪

♪ Chemicals captured in flight ♪

♪ Dissolved in the night ♪

♪ When the stars tipped over ♪