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For years, I have prayed Isaiah 61 over my family, asking the Lord to give beauty for ashes, asking Him to indeed grow these daughters of mine into oaks of righteousness, a planting for the display of His splendor. I have cried tears straight into the words “freedom for captives” as I begged this promise for a certain few of my little ladies specifically. I have rested in the promise of the oil of joy instead of mourning and I have rejoiced with the prophet Isaiah as each one has come to her own understanding that He has clothed her with garments of salvation and a robe of righteousness. My eyes stuck right there on Isaiah 61 praying in hope those words of verse 11, that the Lord would cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all nations.
Only on Saturday morning, the morning after I married the very most Christ-like man I have ever met, did my eyes wander down past verse 11, down the page to Isaiah, Chapter 62. As if, now that I was beginning this new chapter of life, maybe God would give me a new chapter to pray over my family. My breath caught in my throat as I read these words that I somehow had never read before.
“The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow. You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God. No longer will they call you Deserted, or your name Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah (my delight is in her) and your land will be Beulah (married). For the Lord will take delight in you and your land will be married. As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.”
Right there on the thin, gilded page, was his heart for me, for Benji, for each of my girls, for our family – that we would know His delight in us, the way He rejoices over us.
The last two years have been a different season. A season of quiet, of dark and sadness, of joys that felt too personal to share with anyone other than my Heavenly Father. I have tried to write many times, but I have been learning the beauty of the secret place, just Him and me. The Lord who knows my heart has been whispering to me of a new season for a long time, and my flesh has worried that this new season might take me out of my secret hiding place with Him, that somehow a physical, tangible relationship with another might take away from my relationship with my Builder, My Lover, My Life-Giver.
Little did I know that this new relationship would only enhance the other.
I became Mrs. Majors on January 2nd of this year. Benji is a discipler of men and a faithful maker of breakfast. Long before we shared a home we shared a hometown with only a few hilltops to keep our adolescent lives from ever intersecting. As the Lord would have it, we would only meet on the other side of an ocean after He had captured our hearts with a love for the Ugandan people and a desire for The Word to go forth in this place. At first I was hesitant, but while Benji was patient, God was faithfully working on my heart. I watched him teach Bible studies and disciple men and fix my kids’ bikes. We laughed over coffee and all the crazy things that are life here. He taught me more and more about the love of Jesus, in his words, and in his example. He captured my heart. And on the night he washed my feet and asked me to be his forever, the yes jumped off my lips as if it had always been waiting there just for him.
I imagined marriage would be good. Wonderful even. But I did not even begin to understand that it would be this holy. I didn’t know that I would melt under this man’s gaze that is so full of the love of the Father for me. I didn’t imagine the way his delight in me would be my daily reminder of the way my Father delights in me. My husband’s love is just another way God has chosen to pour our His extravagant love on me, another constant reminder that He rejoices over me, and over each one of our daughters.
I watch them come alive under the loving gaze of their new father, I hear the delight and the certainty in their voices as they call “Dad.” And without me even having to ask, God who knows my heart has given me my new prayer over them: that in knowing the delight of their earthly father, they would begin to grasp the delight of their Heavenly Father all the more. That they would be a crown of splendor in His hand, that they would embrace this new name: “my delight is in her.”
God gives good gifts. His delight is in me, in us, in them. May our delight be evermore in Him.
A New Name
February 10, 2015
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So happy for you Katie! Praying for you and Benji as you start this new chapter in your life!!
Praise God! He is so good!
Yay!!! Congratulations to you and your family! I am rejoicing with you on God's wonderful blessings!
What a beautiful love story. Congrats to your husband and best wishes to you. Bless you and your whole family. Wow, what a family!
Katie, We have followed along for some time, we have laughed and cried and prayed oh how we have prayed. There are just not adequate words to express just how happy we are for you and your husband. God is a giver of good gifts. The picture of the two of you smiling at each other is so wonderful and has so captured your great joy in each other. We pray for a beautiful, long, joy filled marriage! Blessings to your whole family!!
Congrats to this new family 😀 I'm deeply encouraged by your post of a new chapter in Isaiah 62. Excited to read on to what the next year brings!
Absolutely beautiful! I have been wondering why the posts have been so few and far between, but it all makes sense now, and its all so incredible. I love that prayer and I love your wisdom, and I love that you have a partner to share your life with. It is all just absolutely beautiful.
I was delighted to see a post by you, your writing stirs echoes of heaven in my heart…I was even more delighted to see God's hand at work in your love and your heart and pray blessings on your new life together…so many congratulations.
Congrats and God Bless you and your marriage and your family. What a beautiful example you are. I just had a feeling that God had one of His son's on his way to you! He is just that kind of God! What an awesome example of the awesome life God has for us if we are bold and faithful to do His will. Truly your love story with Jesus and your Benji would be a great novel to read to my daughter when she becomes a teenager! Something to think about… 😉 in your spare time… lol… Love, Your friend you haven't met and sister in Christ, Katie J.
So happy for you! We just ordered a few copies of your book to share with other young women interested in going to the mission field because your posture of surrender to God is so beautiful and your story is so inspiring. May the Lord bless you and continue to produce MUCH FRUIT through your lives!
So happy for you! Loved your description of marriage and the Father's love for us that can be seen through marriage! 🙂
– Tiffany
Congrats and God Bless you and your marriage and family! Your life has been an amazing example of how God is faithful to bless us in our obedience to walk in His will. I just knew that God had one of His son's on his way to you, he is just that kind of God :). I read your book and hope that I can share your love story with Jesus and Benji and the girls to my daughter when she is a teenager… Just something to think about ;)in your spare time lol! A true romance novel! I am convicted and inspired to repentance for not following the Lord's will for my life when I read your words. Thank you for that and for loving our father! Love and prayers,
Katie Jacobs –
a friend you haven't met and your sister in Christ
Congratulations and praise the Lord for this union. 🙂 You and your family will be in my prayer list as you start the new phase of your journey. Keep being the tool that brings glory to our heavenly Father and blessing to others…!
Congratulations and praise the Lord for this union. 🙂 You and your family will be in my prayer list as you start the new phase of your journey. Keep being the tool that brings glory to our heavenly Father and blessing to others…!
wow. congratulations! May God bless your family abundantly!
Thank you both–and all praise to God– for such a beautiful, precious example.
Congratulations! May God bless your union richly.
Congratulations to you and your dear family! I am so very happy for you. May you continue to feel God's love and blessings each day of your new life together.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story. Your comment on marriage being holy is right on. I too have a husband who has made marriage better than I ever had dreamt (and we have been married 12 yrs).
Congratulations!
You look radiant, my dear Katie. His love shows ever clearer through you and your mission. Peace be upon you all.
Congratulations!! God is good.
YAY!!
Your story is so beautiful, Katie! I love the photos! Thanks for being a huge encouragement + inspiration to me! God Bless!! <3
I read your book years ago, and it forever changed me and the way I want to live for Christ. We don't know each other at all, but am just overwhelmed with happiness for you! What a beautiful story… Beautiful bride… Beautiful reflection of Christ. All of you are blessed. Congratulations!
Hurray- congratulations- heaps of blessings and joy- so glad you found each other!! Jeani
Congratulations!!! May you be surrounded by the love you always felt on your wedding day. May HE ever bless you both!
Congratulations on your marriage! I greatly enjoyed your book and your blog posts! What a blessing you are and a inspiration! I have 7 children and have asked all my teens to read your book. Bless you and your family!
SO SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! Praying for you and Benji and your precious family and the ministry and the school every single day – from Montana!! God bless ALL of you! 😀
SO SO VERY HAPPY for you!! Sending prayers from Montana for you and Benji and your precious family and the school and the ministry every single day! God bless ALL of you!! 😀
You are such an inspiration to me. Ughhh as I am sitting here reading I am just crying. I learned the meaning on Hephzibah just yesterday and it is so crazy that I am reading it today. I am so happy that you got married. I read your book last year and It gave such an impact on my life. Ever since I read it, I don't know why, but I prayed for God to send you companionship in husband. I, being such a needy person towards my own husband, kept thinking throughout the books entirety, how incredibly strong Katie must be to have accomplished this without an earthly love to reflect with at the end of each day. I wanted for you what I (almost) counldn't live without. I can't wait for a sequel to your book. Much love and Prayer. Thank God for answered prayers.
This brought me to tears! Praise God, the Giver of all good gifts. You are (both!) such a testimony of how the delights of this world should draw us only closer to Him. I pray God will richly bless your sweet family. I hope you'll continue to share glimpses of your life. They are a treasure trove of faithfulness & are such a blessing!
Reading your book Kisses from Katie now. What a blessing! I am loving knowing more about you. Congratulations on your marriage. May God use you together for His glory!
God is so good!!!!!
God Bless you both! Gods timing is always best.
Congratulations!
I'm so happy for you!! In His time He has given a wonderful gift to you– and you will be the best of gifts to your new husband. Congratulations!!
So beautiful, thank you for sharing. I have said yes to God more times in the last 9 months than ever before and he has done might works in my heart. Using you as an inspiration to me, I am truly grateful. your book will be one of the first that I my children will read so they can see what true love is all about. Praying for you always.
Katie. I read your book a few years ago and have admired your love for the Lord and the way you radiate His joy. You are such an inspiration and encouragement to me. I prayed that the Lord would provide a husband for you. Little did I know, he was already preparing you to marry this man. Praise His name. I am overjoyed for you and your family. And all I can do is praise God! I know you desired to be married and He has answered your prayers!
Thank you for the way you spread the love of God to others and encourage us to follow Him and trust Him through all things.
May God continue to bless you richly.
With much love,
-Madi RdL
My most sincere, heartfelt congratulations to you Katie and Benji! You are an inspiration and a blessing to the whole world!
Jennifer Smith
Charlotte, NC
congratulations…and praise God!
Praise the Lord! I am 31, “single, satisfied, and sent” to Southeast Asia to teach and share the gospel with young people in an unreached area. And while I cannot imagine marriage making this journey any better, I rejoice in how personal the Lord is in His orchestration in our little lives. Truly, He is a GOOD Father. May His Name be as or more glorified in your union as it has been in your singlehood. Love you, my sister.
How sweet! God is ever faithful. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful! What a blessing to read this. The truth of marriage and the Gospel is revealed in your story.
God bless you!!!
Praise be to God from me, Muriel Smythe, Lisa Smythe's mother-in-law!!!!
Katie- Thank you for sharing your story…and the wonderful love God has given you….Blessings to you both!
A BIG congratulations to you, Sweet Girl! You are an inspiration to all…may you always feel this love through your husband from your Father in heaven:)
OH WONDERFUL Katie!
God's blessing on your new family!
Congratulations! 🙂
A BIG congratulations to you, Sweet Girl! You are an inspiration to all…may you always feel the Father's love through your Sweet Husband. Be BLESSED!
Your a gifted writer Katie,your post are always so inspiring. I almost cried when I read on facebook you were married. May God bless your marriage, your kids and your ministry. God is so good.
This is so beautiful, Katie. Thank you so much for sharing the beauty of what the Lord has done in your life by inviting one of His adopted sons to join the journey with you, intimately. I'm close to your age, have spent time in Africa, and also got married to a precious Jesus-loving man this past year. I'm encouraged in hearing what the Lord has been teaching you through your marriage, as I am likewise learning to keep The Lord first, with my sweet husband after Him. I love the words you chose to describe marriage: holy. So true, and I couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing. May the Lord richly bless you and Benji, and all of your dear children as you continue on this journey of love with Him authoring each page of your story. 🙂
Blessings!
Kaitlyn
Congratulations a million times over. God is good.
Congratulations Katie. Since reading your book, I read your blogs & love how God shines in them….He is good, as you know. You look beautiful as does your groom look handsome ~ so look forward to reading about your “new journey” in Uganda with your children & your man. May the Lord continue to guide, lead, bless & encourage you in all things.
Pam (Australia)
this is so beautiful. I had hoped God would provide a man who shared your love for God and the girls.
I am so happy that you found a Godly man to walk with! I just finished your book today and after sending our 2 foster children back with their family yesterday, I was really encouraged by your strength and faith. Reading your book has helped me realize that God wants us, he wants to use us- and that is a huge privilege … We just need to stay out of his way.
Thank you for all that you do, and to God be the glory!
Wow. What a beautiful story of God's faithfulness in your life! I am so happy for this new chapter in your life and that God brought you a new gift to treasure and share with in your husband. May He keep on guiding you both in wisdom, peace, and strength as you continue to your children and all of those around you!
Wow. What a beautiful story of God's faithfulness in your life! I am so happy for this new chapter in your life and that God brought you a new gift to treasure and share with in your husband. May He keep on guiding you both in wisdom, peace, and strength as you continue to your children and all of those around you!
Wow. What a beautiful story of God's faithfulness in your life! I am so happy for this new chapter in your life and that God brought you a new gift to treasure and share with in your husband. May He keep on guiding you both in wisdom, peace, and strength as you continue to your children and all of those around you!
Beautiful! Your post was a lovely reminder that He walks with us through the dark and lonely places that lead to peaceful streams and on to a new place of abundance where we arrive refreshed and renewed. Praying years of wedded bliss for the two of you as you keep company with Him, side by side!
So lovely. I'm so thankful for the love of Jesus through your words.
Beautiful. The two of you in the photos too, but God's story that you are a part of, that is even more beautiful. Thank you for sharing and I for one will be praying for this amazing part of your journey.
Congratulations Katie. I am truly in awe of what you do and reading your book has helped me understand more, the Love of God. What a beautiful union for you. Marriage can be wonderful, tough, touching and so many more things. I know God's light will continue to shine on you, your new husband and your children. God bless!
Congratulations on your wedding and marriage. I pray that your family and community will stay well and learn more about our Heavenly Father. You are such an inspiration and blessing to this world xx
Katie – we've never met, but I've been reading your blog, and following your facebook page for years. I've been financially supporting your mission for a few years, and I just want to express my happiness for you. You show once again, how important it is to be in
the Word. How blessed you are because of your faithfulness, and what an inspiration to me, and to many others.
I've been waiting and hoping you'd write something about your wedding. Beautifully written and so happy for you. Your face in these pictures speak volumes as to your joy!
That is wonderful, wonderful news. Thanks for sharing.
We are so inspired by your walk with Jesus!
God bless you and keep you.
Congratulations, Katie!
Wish you and your family all the best!
Beautiful!
I am so glad you put an update here. I think of you a lot.
And as I have a similar story about how God put two people together, I will just say to you that after 27+ years…it only becomes better. Better in different ways because you go together through shadows sometimes and the brightness shines brighter because of the shadows.
God Bless you and your whole family.
Sandy in the UK
Congratulations! May God shower you and your family with His love and blessings.
Congratulations! Isn't God so, so good? You make a beautiful couple.
Oh this brought tears of joy to my eyes. What marvelous wonderful news. I am so happy for you. Wishing you and Benji and your daughters a life filled with love and grace.
Thank you for sharing this. What a beautiful story of God's love. And your dress is gorgeous. Praying for many years of happiness for you and your husband. Thank you for what you're doing. You are such an inspiration.
God bless you Katie… and as you walk HIS way, you will always find the strengh and the certanty to say once again: thank you Lord!
Katie, I'm so happy for you and your family! God bless this new chapter with great delight in Him.
that's so exiting! so happy for you and your sweet family!
Our God is a good and faithful God. I'm so happy for you and Benji! Congratulations! Enjoyed reading more about him, too. Thanks!
Beautiful, Katie! I love seeing Christ in my everyday! And recently He has begun to open my eyes more and more to His presence…in my marriage, in my children (and the amazing privilege it is to be mommy), in my fellowship with others, in my prayers. I am so excited that you and your girls get to see Him in this wonderful new way! My heart leaps with you!!
Congratulations!! God is the giver of the very best gifts, and the gift of marriage is such a blessing and a wonderful depiction of His love for us. I am so happy for you! May the Lord bless your entire family as you serve Him together.
My deepest congratulations and God's blessings to you and your family as you continue this journey of faith. Thankful for your example to everyone you encounter…
Incredibly beautifully written. Congratulations sweet Katie! Every blessing on you and your new hubby and family. such wonderful news. Praying for you from Canada! xoxoox
Congratulations!! Such beautiful news, and shared in such a lovely way (as usual)! 🙂
Congratulations, Katie! (:
Congrats, Katie!
Congratulations!!!! So beautiful– your words, the Father's heart…all sweet grace!
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us!
Congratulations dear Katie to you and your new husband! Indeed, God has blessed you and I wish you all many years of happiness!
Thank you so much for your posts! I needed to read them today. I know God is using what you wrote to speak to my heart and I'm sure the hearts of so many others! Your journey has been truly inspiring! God bless you Katie!
That is beautiful. Thank you for speaking your heart. What a lovely testimony. May God bless this new walk, and God bless your husband, girls, and ministry.
How beautiful! What a lovely story. Thank you for sharing your heart. Also, really enjoyed your book and how you opened yourself in it. May God bless you, your husband, your girls, and your ministry.
Praise God for sending you a soulmate to love you and your children. I understand your passion because I have it as well,only for Kenya. Please continue to let God guide you and your family! You are an amazing testimony!
Great story!! God gave me the scripts from Isaiah 62 exact the same scripts you wrote here,I asked God if want me be married or stay single, for three times I asked the same question in my pray, God will give the same script. I don't know what really meaning of those script, I haven't seen the ways yet, if this answer means “Yes” from God. But, I am happy to read your happy story, God always bless you and your marriage.
Oh how precious of our Lord! Enjoy your life…..together! God is such a giver of good GIFTS!
I just finished reading your book, “Kisses from Katie.” I liked it very much. You write with such honesty. Thank you for living as Christ commands. God bless your marriage.
Janet Anderson, Hutchinson, MN
Oh Katie. I have prayed with you and for you for many years now and I am rejoicing in His good gift to you and your daughters….and in God's good and precious gift to Benji. Thank you for allowing us to see and delight in His faithfulness once again.
Congratulations!! So happy for you!!
This just made my day. Love, love. Best wishes in everything. May God bless you and your family beyond all comprehension!
Oh Katie… So unbelievably happy for you. Rejoicing with you because God fulfills his promises. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Thank you for sharing!!! Your life greatly encourages me!!!! God bless your marriage & the journey ahead!!!!
Congratulations! You look radiant and so very lovely! I hope the best for you and your children!!
I am thinking of Matthew 6:33…”But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Congratulations Katie! I wish you much joy and love in Christ Jesus together in your marriage. What an inspiration you have been…not so much by what you have done…but by how greatly Our Lord has been magnified through you. Keep on doing what you are doing…seeking Him first…and I just know more and more will be added unto you. Our God is just waiting for those who are willing and available to say “Yes, Lord.”, “No matter what, Yes Lord.” There is no fear in His perfect love. Thank you for being brave enough and obedient enough to say “Yes, Lord.” Thank you for being a beautiful example of what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus….for showing me what it looks like to enter a dark, scary, place.. and then for Jesus to show up…for His light to make ALL the difference…to see beauty for ashes. Praying God's greatest on your family as you continue to seek first the kingdom of God.
Much love through Him who strengthens us, Jennifer
What a joy to begin to touch the shoreless ocean of His Love for us. And the moment we do, we simply come undone as it crashes over us and into us and through us.
So glad for you Mrs. Katie. Time to feast and celebrate. Be well.
Congratulations!
Beautiful! You've been such an inspiration to me and so many. Hugs from this side of the ocean.
Congratulations sweet Katie!!
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Thank you for sharing your joy – we rejoice with you over God's many blessings in this new season of your life. Blessings!
So beautiful, may God continue to bless your marriage.
Katie, you made a gorgeous bride in every way!!!!!! So deserving…So happy for you!
Katie, you make a beautiful bride in every way! So happy for you!!!
Congratulations Katie. I'm so happy for you – that God gave you and your girls a man that can lead your household and cherish you as the gifts you are. I love reading your stories as you have time to write them. You are an inspiration and the true hands & feet of Jesus. Many blessings to you.
Blessings. You are a beautiful couple.
Congratulations! God will watch over both of you and give you “all you ask and imagine”
Beautiful words! And beautiful couple!
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added.” Matthew 6:33 … As it is written in Psalm 37.4: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will satisfy the desires of your heart.” Again the good and faithful Lord has used his life to fulfill His Word! May the Lord Jesus bless home to you, the beautiful, great and blessed family, and fill, more and more, the life of each of you 15 Love I Corinthians 13 and the Holy Spirit of God! Very happy with this blessing the Lord for you!
Ívina – Brazil
Hello Katie! Thank you so much for sharing your heart! You are a true blessing and encourage me everyday! Ever since I was 14…I was sure I was moving to Africa. So when I heard about an 18 year old in Africa and I was reading your blog I felt like sisters. Now I'm 18 and haven't been to Africa physically but pray for your family everyday. God has taught me to lean on him and his timing rather than my own…hard lesson but important. He is teaching me to love really love all 8 of my siblings. Thanks again for your encouragement! Love ya
Congratulations. This makes me so happy for you!! I can't wait to tell my daughter in the morning when she wakes up. I read your book first and then read it aloud to my 8 year old daughter. I pray that even a little of your passion would soak into her from reading those pages.
Katie! Congratulations!!! I have been waiting for this blogpost ever since I saw the news pop up in my newsfeed! I am so so happy for you. You are such an inspirational woman, the way that you see Jesus in absolutely everything is so beautiful. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you and your family. Thank you so much for sharing these big, wonderful parts of your life with us!
Ireally look up to you Katie, and the life you are living has what I have always wanted. To be living in a third world country, serving Jesus and serving the people is exactly what I feel Jesus is calling me to do. I'm sixteen and super excited to see what God is going to do in my life! Your book and your blog inspire me so much! So thank you.
Love Hannah xox
P.S your dress… is absolutely stunning. You are SO BEAUTIFUL!
Beautiful! May your marriage be a glorious example of Christ and the church, as it is already. May our Lord Jesus bless you abundantly as you walk in His love.
Wow. Such a God we serve! Widowed for nearly nine years now, I have read your writing and prayed for you since I discovered it when I typed in 'Auntie Katie', looking for my own daughter Katie's blog. May your prayer be answered for your daughters even as He has blessed you in bringing you to be a helper suitable for your beloved husband. Guard well your time alone with Him! and with him.
He gives us such incredible imagery in His word that helps us understand His love for us! He is so good. Congratulations, Katie!!
Congratulations Katie! God is truly blessing you in every aspect. I read your book and can so relate in many ways. The only difference is I go to Haiti! May God continue to bless you in this new beginning of your life!
Beautiful!!! May your marriage be a glorious picture of Christ and his church as it already is. May our Lord Jesus be glorified; and may your girls and many others learn more about God's character and His heart and love for them. May you both continue to be in that secret place with Jesus, alone and together. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings upon blessings…Katie… You shine pure radiant Joy… What a glorious story… The beauty of His amazing love for us!!!!
Congratulations! Our family has been following your work, and we are constantly inspired by you and your faith. Best wishes on your new marriage!
Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Majors! 🙂 Thrilled that God has brought you together! Truly, He writes the best love stories :)So happy for the 2 of you!
The look on your face as you gaze up at your new husband, while you walk hand and hand down the aisle,is positively radiant! Praying God's blessings on you, your husband, your children, your marriage, your life. Thank you for sharing your 'love story' and your photos.
Made me tear up, so happy for your family!!
Katie, I am so HAPPY FOR YOU!!! Wow! Your words on this blog were just beautiful. God bless you dear one and Benji, and your darling daughters. Hope I meet you one day.
Oh Katie– THANK YOU, for your words, your prayers, your delight in the Lord and your life through Christ!!! You have inspired, convicted and drawn me closer to our sweet Jesus in more ways than I can count.
Thank you for following Jesus, and for sharing so honestly what that looks like for you.
Eternally grateful.
Been watching your story from a distance for a little while and SO happy for you! Rejoicing that the Father has been faithful to you in this wonderful way! Your story is SUCH an encouragement. Keep up the good work!
I am so so so thrilled to hear… 🙂
So very precious. Thank you for sharing this… So precious. God is so very good… Like with Ruth, as if He hasn't done enough, He throws handfuls on purpose along the way… Such beautiful grace. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Congrats and all God's blessings.
This is incredible. What a joy to read and a thrill to hear :')
May your delight be continually in Him…
Thank you so much for sharing this!!! So precious… so beautiful… Like with Ruth, as if God has not been so very good already, He drops handfuls on purpose. Glory!
Congrats and God's Blessings… Richest blessings.
OH, Praise Jesus!!! SUCH HAPPY NEWS!!! Marriage is a HOLY adventure and one of God's greatest gifts after salvation! We've been united in marriage for 37 years now and are STILL very much in LOVE with Jesus and one another. We read your blog and give to support your ministry. May God continue to bless the work you and Benji have been called to in Uganda. 🙂
So eloquently written, Katie…you most certainly have met your God chosen partner. I just love that only after it came to be, did you see God's affirmation in the next line of scripture. I am honored to be a contributing partner in your ministry and can't wait to see what the Lord will do through you and your family next.
Beautiful beyond words. Thank you for sharing. God bless you both and your family. x
What a delight to read this! 🙂 I am filled with happiness for both of you and for your big family. May the Lord continue to teach you all of His wonderful ways, and may all of your children be healed and whole in Jesus and a blessing to many, that many will learn of the Lord's great love.
Warmly,
Nanette
So beautiful, Katie. My husband and I married when I least expected it. I too was hesitant that an earthly relationship may take away from the relationship I had with the Father, but wow! How it fulfilled it and multiplied it instead! Thank you for posting. You're all in my prayers.
Congratulations, Katie and Benji! From our family to yours, we pray for God's blessings on your new life together. We love following your story as you share your heart and your journey. My 12 year old daughter LOVED your book! She was so excited to find out you got married. I am so happy that she has such a God-honouring role model in you. I had the opportunity to share about you and your book with the students of the Christian School where I teach. They were greatly impacted by your testimony. You are making a difference around the world. Thank you for having a heart so in tune with our Heavenly Father. It speaks to my heart.
Praising the Lord with all of you for God's goodness, love and blessing! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your heart!
You're absolutely stunning!! You're love for each other radiates from your countenance 🙂 God will surely greatly bless you both and will awe you with how mightily He'll move in two people so dedicated to Him. Congratulations!!
Congratulations Katie!!!! We couldn't be happier for you both. No doubt God is showing you a whole new dimension of His perfect love.
Your faith is such an inspiration! God has richly blessed you!
Thank you for sharing your story. it is encouraging to see someone get married God's way in our culture when very few are.
May the Lord continue his good work in your marriage. Laugh often. Fight little. Forgive much. Congratulations! Danielle-laryn
Congratulations. So happy for all of you. Praying for Gods continued blessings on you all.
You look so happy! Congratulations!
I am absolutely overwhelmingly thrilled for you! Oh how our Father loves you! So happy!! Congratulations!
Congratulations on your marriage! I have been wondering about you and your family…. This post warms my heart. ~Yuki.Katti
Congratulations!
Beautiful as always. Congratulations!
Beautiful and I couldn't be happier for you. Praying always for all your family and what you do.
I am thrilled for you all. Many, many blessings…
Yes!!!!!!
Congratulations Katie!! May God Bless you and Benji as you grow together in Him. May your girls continue to grow in Grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ their Lord. May He meet all your needs. And may He someday let me come and minister with you and your husband as a Grandma figure to your children.
Congratulations Katie!! May God Bless you and Benji as you grow together in Him. May your girls continue to grow in Grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ their Lord. May He meet all your needs. And may He someday let me come and minister with you and your husband as a Grandma figure to your children.
Congratulations Katie!! May God Bless you and Benji as you grow together in Him. May your girls continue to grow in Grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ their Lord. May He meet all your needs. And may He someday let me come and minister with you and your husband as a Grandma figure to your children.
Congratulations Katie!! May God Bless you and Benji as you grow together in Him. May your girls continue to grow in Grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ their Lord. May He meet all your needs. And may He someday let me come and minister with you and your husband as a Grandma figure to your children.
Congratulations Katie!! May God Bless you and Benji as you grow together in Him. May your girls continue to grow in Grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ their Lord. May He meet all your needs. And may He someday let me come and minister with you and your husband as a Grandma figure to your children.
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Overjoyed for you!! Praying for you and your sweet family
Congratulations Sweet Girl! And may God's blessings pour over you, your husband and your daughters. I'm so happy that God sets the lonely in families!
Congratulations! I am so, so very happy for you and for your girls 🙂
Beautiful!!!
What a beautifully crafted account of a marriage literally made in heaven and what a privilege to read. A 3 stranded cord is not easily broken. Father God's abundant love for you is undoubtedly the 3rd cord in your marriage Katie and Benji. Congratulations. 🙂
joyful joyful congratulations.]
God bless you and your husband!
Blessings to you and your family!
Blessings to you and your family!
Congratulations Katie! Marriage is such a beautiful blessing and what a joy to begin your new journey. God is so faithful and loving. I wish you all the best in your marriage.
You are such an inspiration.
What a beautiful example of God's extravagant love poured out! Congratulations and may your marriage ever be a picture of Christ and His bride, the Church…as your ministry is enhanced with this godly man at your side.
Oh my goodness! Chills! Tears! Congrats!!!! I am so happy for all of you!!
Congratulations, Katie and Benji! This is so beautifully written. I am so so incredibly happy for you. What a great gift your words and your story have been to me over the years. Praying you enjoy this new gift of marriage. What joy!
I am happy for y'all.
So happy for you and your girls. You were a beautiful bride, y'all look good together!
What a beautiful love story, God's love story for all of us illustrated by you. Congratulations! I'm so happy for you.
Dear Katie and Benji,
We are rejoicing with you in God's greatness and how gracious He is! What a delight to hear of this new chapter He has given you both. A few years ago we met a Hephzibah and she loved to share the meaning of her name. Our prayers for you are expanded to include Benji. We pray for His richest blessings in your lives as you continue to serve the only One worthy of honor and glory and blessing.
With Great Joy,
Debbie and Cliff
Dear Katie and Benji,
We are rejoicing with you in God's greatness and how gracious He is! What a delight to hear of this new chapter He has given you both. A few years ago we met a Hephzibah and she loved to share the meaning of her name. Our prayers for you are expanded to include Benji. We pray for His richest blessings in your lives as you continue to serve the only One worthy of honor and glory and blessing.
With Great Joy,
Debbie and Cliff
Simply, wonderful. Rejoicing with you. Thank you for reminding me how holy marriage truly is. Richest blessings on your new family that He has been writing in His perfect timing and loving will.
Congratulations Katie!!! What a beautiful testimony of God's goodness, faithfulness and care for us!
What a beautiful picture of God, our father, who delights in giving good gifts to His children. May God continue to grow you both. And through your marriage may people see a picture of the gospel displayed. Congratulations!
What a beautiful picture of God, our father, who delights in giving good gifts to His children. May God continue to grow you both. And through your marriage may people see a picture of the gospel displayed. Congratulations!
Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing. Very thankful for God giving you the gift of marriage. I especially loved reading your testimony about God bringing your gaze down to Isaiah 62 and speaking His truth to you in that. Really beautiful and encouraging.
congratulations Mrs. Majors!!!!
Beautiful! God is so very good!!
This is so beautiful and the picture of a holy and christ-centered pairing.you are so inspiring Congratulations and blessings on your new adventure!
This is so beautiful and the picture of a holy and christ-centered pairing.you are so inspiring Congratulations and blessings on your new adventure!
Amazing post, Katie! May God richly bless you, Benji and your girls now and forever! Maybe I'll run onto you in Uganda one day!
Oh! Congratulations on your marriage! I would love to say something profound and encouraging, but words simply aren't working for me right now… I will say that this has been the secret prayer of my heart for you for a long, long time. 🙂 May God bless you abundantly as you enter this new season, you, your girls, and your husband!
Congratulations, Katie! I started crying reading your words in this post out of pure joy for and alongside you. I have admired you and your faith for a few years now (ever since reading your book) and this just feels like the “cherry on top” for you and your girls in Uganda. Praying for your growing family, this new adventure, and with you that you all would experience our Father's love even more intimately in this season.
I saw this and squealed and called to my mom, “Katie Davis is married!” At first she said, “Katie who?” and then she remembered. We smiled and cheered for you this morning. So glad for you and your family!
Congratulations Katie!!
You don't know me, but I have been praying for you and your daughters since I read your book in 2012.
Praise God! and may He richly bless the Majors family. Isaiah 62:)
Your story is an encouragement to me as a single young woman seeking to serve my Lord and Father.
thank you!
Congratulations Katie!!
You don't know me, but I have been praying for you and your daughters since I read your book in 2012.
Praise God! and may He richly bless the Majors family. Isaiah 62:)
Your story is an encouragement to me as a single young woman seeking to serve my Lord and Father.
thank you!
Congratulations Katie!!
You don't know me, but I have been praying for you and your daughters since I read your book in 2012.
Praise God! and may He richly bless the Majors family. Isaiah 62:)
Your story is an encouragement to me as a single young woman seeking to serve my Lord and Father.
thank you!
oh Katie, I have been watching and praying for you and your girls for years. Thank God for this wonderful gift!!! I used to wonder about you carrying so much on your tiny frame and marveled at your faith. god is so good. I am so grateful and so touched by your joy. God can do even greater things in a team of two so how exciting!!!!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you both!I declare Grace upon grace, favor upon favor, Blessing upon blessing and Gift heaped upon gift for your family.
Congratulations!!! May The Lord bless you and keep you all the days of your life!!! So happy for you all!!! <3 <3 <3
This is beautiful! Thank you, Katie, for letting your life of LOVE become an example worth following!
Congratulations, Katie! God, I pray that you strengthen and unify Katie & Benji. May their hearts burn for you brightly and strongly. Entwine them together and catch the little foxes that want to ruin their togetherness. Would you use them to be your light in the darkness, and to show each of them your love for them. Blessings!
We are rejoicing with you and your husband from the other side of the world, Katie… We Praise God for what He has done!!
Congratulations! What a sweet, sweet love. I wish you many, many years of happiness.
Congrats on your marriage and that God is the center of it!
Stopped over from Southern Gal's blog!
It is so beautiful to see Gods love on display in your life. May you love the journey forever. I can't wait to see what else is in store for you.
Ben and Katie, we are SO thankful. Our Heavenly Father is such a wonderful Matchmaker, delighting in bringing his kids together and then delighting in their delight! We praise Him with you.
Katie, we are so glad we could meet you and your young(er) ladies a couple of years ago. A big Hello to them!
Steve and Julie Anderson (Luke's dad and mom … and now Ishael's too!) 🙂
Hi Katie, you don't know me, but I wanted to tell you what an answer to prayer this is for me. When I read your book years ago, I thought about how good it would be for you to have a husband to share this ministry. I had many of the same concerns (like no longer loving Jesus fully because your time is divided. Totally I Cor. 7!) when I wed 15+ years ago. But I've also learned how God shows His love and support through a Godly husband. I also knew for you, it'd have to be a very specific type of man, one who loved God greatly and Uganda. It's been years since I've prayed for that for you, but it's so encouraging to see God give you such a man. And for your girls to have a father in their lives! What a blessing! Thank you for sharing! Much love, Angie in San Antonio TX USA
You are radiantly beautiful!! May God's richest blessing continue to pour out over you in this new page of your journey called life.
So happy for you. I have recommended your book to many. When I read it the first time I never guessed that God would call our family to serve Him in Uganda. Now we are living here and love working with these dear people that you first introduced to me. Thank you Katie. God's blessings on your marriage, and ministry.
You have inspired me. From the time I was a lonely soldier in the Barnes and Noble bookstore of the town I live in called Loveland, Colorado. Searching, searching for something different, housed in that big box store full of even smaller, more personal, intimate reading digests. But being the avid reader that I have always been, I walked around searching for something thicker and deeper to quench my thirst when I happened and stumbled upon the new release shelf and sitting down was the hardback cover of your book with your girls, and the colors, and the smiles, oh yes, I found what I was looking for. And then I went home and digested and devoured it all up and got on board with Facebook, the blog, etc etc, I have even ordered a bracelet, a spiral one with lots of red and green colors that I have accidentally lost, but I am reinspired again by all of the beautiful beauty of the magical colors of the rainbow in the new earrings that I want to save for. You see, my name is Amber Tilton and I am 37 years old and I am a single mother of a 12 year old girl, Aislinn, which means a vision of beauty or a dream. And so I think everything that I am doing or have done has led me to this one moment and whilst wanting to be discouraged a few weeks ago about the news on Facebook that you had been married, I myself found myself, hurt, jealous, a bit angry and sad. Not because of you but because of me. I read this blog just now and yes, yes again you have inspired me and I thank you. A beautiful life story you own. Thanks be to God. Mine too is comin around the mountain when he comes, I'm really scared, and really excited, its everything I think I want and everything, too, I don't know yet. I Love you. Keep going Katie. 🙂
Hallelujah!
Congratulations! Enjoy this very special time. May He bless you richly.
I'm so happy for you!!! You are a blessing to so many!
Thank you for all you do.
Crystal
Ohmygoodness! This is exactly what I needed to hear today. This happy ending or beginning, whichever way you tend to look at it, has made my day richer. I have only recently found your blog and your book, which I am still reading but have quickly been fascinated with your life and how God has used you. I was complaining just yesterday how you haven't posted in awhile. To a high school senior, your life sounds amazing and like you truly live with meaning and are a steward of God which is my deepest desire for my life. When looking at your blog as I have been doing for the past few weeks at lunch, to my friends enjoyment I barely contained my excitement, as I noticed that you posted a new one. I want to take a gap year after I graduate from high school in May and do a mission trip, much like you did. My story is different but many points are the same. My plans are pretty much at a standstill at this point since the organization I am going through have no openings and it's frustrating. I have gotten so much out of your story and it gives me hope (and patience) for my future and whatever God's plans are for me. Thank you so much for being such a great role model for me!
Katie, I am so so happy for you and your new husband. Your story has blessed me more than you will ever know. God has used your obedience to Him and your complete trust in Him to help me more than word can describe. Thank you for sharing your journey, the good and the bad, with everyone. I'm praying for you and your family, and the work Amazima Ministries is doing to further His kingdom. God bless!
Absolutely Beautiful! Congratulations!
Congratulations! We share the same anniversary, well almost, my wedding day was January 2, 1993!! My 3 girls, Melia was is 11 and Sabrina and Ryanne, who are 10 are currently reading your book and being inspired by the way the Lord is working thru you. Praying for you, for Benji and all your lovely ladies. Cija
Beautiful Katie! My family and I have been praying God will bring a godly husband in your and your girl's life. I have tears of joy that our sweet God answered. Congrats! I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Happy for you:) We have been praying for you and the work God has given you for a few years now.We believe God will multiply your efforts and the fruit of the ministry there. Thanks for the great example of loving obedience to our Lord. God Bless — the Ollas
Absolutely amazing! How wonderful! Rejoicing in the Lord with you! My daughters and I have each read your book. Thank you for sharing your life love story! Beautiful, just beautiful! 🙂
I have been waiting for your story and what a story it is. I am so thrilled for your whole little family. May God continue to pour his blessings on you!
Beautiful…reading through tears…and praising God with you! I pray the same for all of my daughters as well!
Amy, Mom of many in Texas
Your story is just so amazing! I could read for days and days. I have not been to your blog in sometime simply because I know you do not post often as you are busy doing His work…which I commend you for…and the one day I pull your blog up, you posted!!! And you got married! Congrats!! You are beautiful inside and out!!! – Katie, Atlanta, GA
Rejoicing with you from New Zealand Katie and Benji….God is faithful and GOOD and He has seen that as 2 become one, the ministry blessings will be multiplied as in once can put a thousand to flight, but 2, 10,000.
May grace mercy and peace be multiplied to you both in this new season, and thank you for sharing your joy with your readers and followers.
Love,
Mary,
Rejoicing with you and your precious family! Glory to God!
Bless you, sweet Katie. I am so grateful for your beautiful words here. They touch my heart and remind me of God's amazing love. He is so amazing. May God continue to bless you with His tender, quiet love–both you and your dear husband.
Congrats to find a Godly man that loves the people of Uganda as you have for years. You are both an inspirations. May the love you have for each grown more and more each day as you give of yourselves so freely for others. May the Lord bless each of you and your daughters! o happy for you..Daw jut a person who has followed what you have been doing…
What a beautiful bride! What a handsome groom! Congratulations to you both. I couldn't wait to show your pics to my 3rd grade students at Legacy Christian Academy. The way God writes our story is just as beautiful as the heavens declaring His Glory. Katie your life story is “shouting” His Glory. I can't wait to see the next chapter unfold for you and your family. Dancing for joy for you all!
This is truly one of the most beautiful descriptions of love that I have ever seen. I absolutely needed to read this today! Thank you for pursuing Jesus each day and for inspiring everyone who reads anything you write to seek the same Secret Place you have found. Your words of love are riveting, piercing and life-changing! You truly inspire me to follow Jesus wherever he leads. Thank you for living like a woman “after God's own heart”. You are a fantastic role model to 20 year-olds like me. Thank you for sharing parts of your sweet, crazy, God-filled life with those of us that need to be inspired to live for Jesus alone!
This is truly one of the most beautiful descriptions of love that I have ever seen. I absolutely needed to read this today! Thank you for pursuing Jesus each day and for inspiring everyone who reads anything you write to seek the same Secret Place you have found. Your words of love are riveting, piercing and life-changing! You truly inspire me to follow Jesus wherever he leads. Thank you for living like a woman “after God's own heart”. You are a fantastic role model to 20 year-olds like me. Thank you for sharing parts of your sweet, crazy, God-filled life with those of us that need to be inspired to live for Jesus alone!
This is truly one of the most beautiful descriptions of love that I have ever seen. I absolutely needed to read this today! Thank you for pursuing Jesus each day and for inspiring everyone who reads anything you write to seek the same Secret Place you have found. Your words of love are riveting, piercing and life-changing! You truly inspire me to follow Jesus wherever he leads. Thank you for living like a woman “after God's own heart”. You are a fantastic role model to 20 year-olds like me. Thank you for sharing parts of your sweet, crazy, God-filled life with those of us that need to be inspired to live for Jesus alone!
This is truly one of the most beautiful descriptions of love that I have ever seen. I absolutely needed to read this today! Thank you for pursuing Jesus each day and for inspiring everyone who reads anything you write to seek the same Secret Place you have found. Your words of love are riveting, piercing and life-changing! You truly inspire me to follow Jesus wherever he leads. Thank you for living like a woman “after God's own heart”. You are a fantastic role model to 20 year-olds like me. Thank you for sharing parts of your sweet, crazy, God-filled life with those of us that need to be inspired to live for Jesus alone!
This is truly one of the most beautiful descriptions of love that I have ever seen. I absolutely needed to read this today! Thank you for pursuing Jesus each day and for inspiring everyone who reads anything you write to seek the same Secret Place you have found. Your words of love are riveting, piercing and life-changing! You truly inspire me to follow Jesus wherever he leads. Thank you for living like a woman “after God's own heart”. You are a fantastic role model to 20 year-olds like me. Thank you for sharing parts of your sweet, crazy, God-filled life with those of us that need to be inspired to live for Jesus alone!
Such a beautiful bride you are Katie! Richest blessings on your marriage! xx
Congratulations, Katie! With best wishes for many years of happiness with your husband and children! God bless the work of your hands.
I kid you not, this EXACT same verse was one of my favorites when the Lord placed His promises in my heart. The morning after my wedding day, I too returned to them, and the morning after my wedding day, the Lord too highlighted this verse that I had never noticed before!!! Your words continually speak to my heart. I feel that although I've never met you, the Lord uses your story to continually encourage my life!!! May He guide you both on into the infinitely more that He has for your lives. To CHRIST be ALL THE GLORY!!!
He makes all things beautiful in his time. Congratulations!
This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Katie!
Katie Congratulations on you and your husband celebrating the Sacrament of Holy matrimony. My confirmation sponsor shared you're book with me years ago, and this blog post with me yesterday. Ever since I read your book, I have been inspired to go to Uganda one day. I would love for you to check out my blog too! It's called Classy Mermaid Danika. You may like it!
God bless you beautiful girl!
Congratulations Katie!! What a beautiful verse & season you are in. Praying more blessings over you & yours
Katie, your gift at writing brings God's truth alive for me in today's world. Thank you for your faithfulness. God bless you in marriage.
God gives good gifts…
Amen!!
I am so delighted in the joy God has brought to you and Benji and your girls! This joy is spreading to many near and far! May you continue to be blessed in the amazing love of our God!
Pamela
This is such lovely news. You both Sparkle with Joy. Congratulations. I check back often and was so pleasantly surprised to see you had updated!
Blessings to you both (to ALL of you!)
Tanya (mom to 8)
Oh my goodness… you are just GLOWING! Beautiful blog. SO happy for you two, and your girls! Praise Him!
Katie,
Congratulations!!! This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this intimate part of your journey. Benji must be one amazing man to have won your heart!
I've been following your blog and praying regularly for you and the girls since I read “Kisses from Katie” a couple of years ago. Now I'll be adding Benji to the prayers! Your love for the Ugandan people and your story of sacrifice, mercy and extravagant love is such a picture of Jesus and such an inspiration to me and so many others. His Light shines brightly through you and it's a beautiful thing to behold. Standing in faith with you for the secondary school! This is exciting!!
God's richest blessings to you & Benji and your girls!
Jana Schmitt
Celina, TX
Congrats katie! Married life is so wonderful and fun!
Beautiful. Katie, I'm so grateful to God for this blessing in your life; He is the giver of all good gifts. Thank you so much for sharing, and congratulations!
p.s. it was good to hear from you again on your blog.
Praise our heavenly Father for the gift of marriage! Rejoicing with you sister!
Dear Katie,
I rejoice with you sister in Christ! What an answer to prayer. I had prayed that God would send you your husband and He did….so faithful. I believe he was hand picked by God himself. Thanks for sharing your beautiful words that always pull on my heart strings. I come away with such encouragement each time I read. In a world so filled with chaos and tragedy, this made me smile.
Oh blessings on you and your new life!
See you round the throne,
Sharon LeBeau
May The Lord Bless you as you serve him together. Lovely story, amazing God, He has lavished such blessing over you both! Excited to hear all that He has planned for you!
Congratulations on your marriage! May God bless your lives. I am reading your book , and I am enjoying hearing about your experiences in Uganda. Your book will continue to bring awareness and connect needs with those who can meet them. Thank you for your bold unselfish nature. I pray that The Lord will keep you and your family safe and well.
Kate N. McNeel
Congratulations on your new life together! What a wonderful blessing, and a story in time for Valentine's Day to refresh my hope that a Christ-like man with a servant heart might be in my future as well. Thank you, Katie
Katie! You're married! Oh my goodness. You guys are a stunning pair, and you made such a beautiful bride.
I've followed your journey for a long time now, and Kisses From Katie has been one of the best books I've ever read.
I hope you find complete and utter JOY in being married, and in this new, exciting journey God has planned for you. You are a role model to many people, and a good example of what love should look like. Thank you.
Blessings to you in your marriage! I love the truth you shared.
Blessings to you both in your marriage! I love the truth you shared.
Katie….oh what a beautiful provision from the Lord for you and your girls! God always knows best and you are a wonderful example to all young girls to do the Lords work and the Looking to the left and to the right as to who is working along side you in your ministry and that is who the Lord has for you! So excited for you…what a wonderful blessing!
Praying for your family, your ministry and your walk with God'
Just beautiful!
What a beautiful testimony of God's love and grace. Thank you for sharing and may God continue to richly bless your love and your lives for His glory.
How very wonderful! I have been checking back faithfully every week or so, and I had no idea the Lord had this for you in your life. I too have learned so much of the love of God through my marriage (me who grew up without a daddy). I pray your home will literally overflow with love and your girls will be crowned with God's glory.
How beautiful! I'm super happy for both of you and the new chapter in your life.
Kate, congratulations!I'm so happy for you and your family be more complete now. You deserve and God has given you one more time. I pray for you and all Uganda. One day I hope to visit and help the Amazima project with my hands. Kisses from Dani
May God's love keep and protect your family on this godly journey.
Wow! I am crying tears of joy for you right now. He who has promised is faithful. I am so very happy that you found a God fearing, Christ worshiping, lover of Jesus walk beside you and share all of lifes ups and downs. Your girls will be even more blessed than they already are. They get to see what the love of a real man looks like. Oh goodness, the tears. Rejoicing with you both.
Katie,
we have been waiting to hear from you…so hoping to hear of updates on the little ones…(we like pics 🙂 )
It is wonderful and so exciting to see your smile and share in your moments of joy as well as be reminded of the beauty of marriage.
So much to do in this world of Ebola, poverty, war and moral deterioration…glad you and your Amazima team are doing well.
Watching from afar…trying to do my part to help with our fellow man here in little Memphis TN.
Forever touched…
An a
Oh, Katie, this post brought such joy to my heart! I am so excited for you & Benji and inspired by your servant's hearts. Many blessings to your dear family! <3
Katie, this is so incredible! How wonderful to have a God-given companion to love alongside you and your girls.
Katie, I can't express the way God has used you and your story in my life. I long to follow Him to the inth degree… but I'm scared. I hope you'll find time to respond, but could you help me through advice? At what point did you know God had called you to Uganda? I'm in college and part of me longs to give everything away and give my entire being to Christ, but then I don't know if that's the wisest thing to do… I don't even have a particular place I'm feeling led. If there is any advice you have for me, please tell me. I do so want to follow in Christ's steps, but I lack the courage and confidence to know if He's telling me to drop everything right now.
Thank you so much, Katie. You've given me a model of what following Christ looks like, and for that I'll always be grateful. To God be the glory.
Sienna
So incredibly beautiful, Katie!!! SO very happy for you!! Praise God for His faithfulness to you both! After I read your story this summer I prayed God would bring a Husband to be your support and a Father to your girls- love how he provides!! He grew you and had you wait awhile- and then, what a surprise!!! Congrats to you both!!
With Love,
Amanda from St. Louis
(My husband & I were in Uganda 8 years ago with eMi! I read your book after talking to Jeff Austin this summer and hearing how God partnered eMi with you all! Love how God is at work!!!!)
Congratulations katie!!! This is such a wonderful God story. Continually prayer for you and your ever expanding family <3
May God bless you and Benji and you girls and your entire community with His greatest intentions, may God greatest desires be fulfilled in and through your lives. Thank you so much for being faithful to the call our Lord a Jesus has on you. It is an example to our family.
Katie,
Thank you so much for sharing! I am touched by your blog for a number of reasons… What you wrote about your husband and the way he looks at you made my heart ache for my husband. We were married for only 3 1/2 years and he went to Heaven to be with Jesus a year ago, but he had a gaze for me that could melt my heart, as you said, and I miss that so much. That's a beautiful gift. Enjoy it. The Isaiah 61 verses you pray for your girls are some verses that God led me to after my husband's death and I pray them often too. I will be going to Masese in June with H.E.L.P. Uganda and hope to help in an orphanage while I'm there. God has had orphans on my heart for at least ten years and I am excited to go and see what He has for me as I walk out this new life. Thank you again for sharing!
So happy for you and Benji and your girls, our love and prayers from NC!
I am so very happy for you Katie! I have been reading your blog for several years now and have so often been encouraged by your words of wisdom and encouragement from God's word. Felt led to look at your blog this afternoon for a little encouragement. How very excited I was to see this post! I will be praying for you and Benji. What a wonderful way God has shown you His love for you. I will continue my prayers for you as you begin this new season of life with Benji by your side. From another friend you've never met! Thanks for being a good friend from afar.
I am overly rejoicing on how God reward is the best thing in the world. I am very happy for you. The best is yet to come. The Lord gives only good gifts. Your faith life story inspires me a lot. You have touched millions around the world, more than you may think. I keep thinking about your courage and obedience and I get inspired. Truly, the love of God radiate through you.
Oh Katie, you are indeed a beautiful, beaming bride! So so happy for you and your beloved in this next chapter. This grants hope to a weary, hurting world. Many thanks for sharing your beautiful story. Yes, marriage does bring you closer, and it brings a new understanding of the intimacy God desires. More wedding pictures, please.
Congratulations!!! So wonderful 🙂
Sending love from New Zealand.
Congratulations! You both look so happy. I'm glad God sent you to each other.
God indeed writes fairytale stories–better than fairytales–the real thing. I keep hoping you'll post a whole album of pictures, but I'm trying to be content with this one new one. 🙂 I couldn't be happier for you my sweet friend. The lows have been lower than anyone thought possible, but who knew the highs could be this high? His blessing poured out on you is absolutely delightful. <3
Wow, congrats!!! Katie, you must delight with Benji and your family. Many blessings and thank you for your lovely update.
Thank you Katie for your beautiful updated story. Many blessings in your new chapter of life with Benji.
Yay! So happy for you! Praying for you in your new chapter in life.
So happy for you! Praying for you in your new chapter in life!
Congratulations and God's blessings Katie. I gave my 15yo daughter Lydia your book/devotional 3 years ago, shortly after she lost her earthly father. I was a widow at age 49 with 3 teenagers, two boys in wheelchairs with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. God was so gracious to bring a godly man into my life. He was volunteering at a Joni Family Retreat and I was there with my 3 kiddos. We are now married and I am so grateful. Lydia and I will be coming to Uganda on a Wheels for the World Missions trip to bring wheelchairs. We will be partnering with Father's Heart Mobility Ministry. May God use us there and change us forever. God Bless your holy union with Benji and your precious family!
Katie, this is awesome. I love reading through your words. I can really feel how real God is through these passages. Thank you Katie and so happy for what's coming up to you.
Katie, through your words I can really much feel how God is so real. Thank you Katie!
what a beautiful new chapter in your story…so exciting!!!
Congratulations!! Jesus shines through you so richly. I am thankful you were obedient to the gospel, it has encouraged and pushed me out of my comfort zone. Great is your reward in heaven. God bless you and keep you, shine his face on you and give you peace.
PRAISE GOD! Your book and this post has not only inspired, but encouraged and uplifted my spirit time and time again. Your story of God's perfect plan is evident more and more. I really do hope that you can one day (if not already) publish your love story with Benji for others to be encouraged that God's plan is perfect even when we are not. That his plan for us is to prosper us and not harm us. I am so happy for you that God has given you a man after His heart and someone that you can build the kingdom with together, helping each other. What a blessing! Man, this is so incredible. God bless you and your family. I hope and pray that I and my future family could serve and love the way you and your family do together for the Lord.
PRAISE GOD! Your book and this post has not only inspired, but encouraged and uplifted my spirit time and time again. Your story of God's perfect plan is evident more and more. I really do hope that you can one day (if not already) publish your love story with Benji for others to be encouraged that God's plan is perfect even when we are not. That his plan for us is to prosper us and not harm us. I am so happy for you that God has given you a man after His heart and someone that you can build the kingdom with together, helping each other. What a blessing! Man, this is so incredible. God bless you and your family. I hope and pray that I and my future family could serve and love the way you and your family do together for the Lord.
Just so precious! Incredible!
Veda from Guyana
That's our Jesus…while He is MORE THAN ENOUGH, he does the MORE THAN WE CAN THINK OR IMAGINE.
Enjoy the gift!
~Katie,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
I am sooooo happy for you!!!!!!!
You are such an adorable couple!!!!!!!
You and your family are in my prayers!!!!!!!
Love you guys!!!!!!!
~God Bless,
Brooklyn
So very very happy for you.
Thank you for sharing your heart. I treasure your insight when you said: your husband's love is just another way for God to pour out His extravagant love over you.
He loves us SO much.
Thanks for sharing Katie! God has given you and Benji such an amazing love story and it is so encouraging to me, as one who also has been called to missions. I know that God doesn't give the gift of marriage to everyone, but it's so great to be reminded of His loving Father's heart and that His plans for us are best. It's so awesome to see how you have sacrificed in leaving your home and the possibility of marriage in the US and He has blessed you for it!
I am just finishing Kisses From Katie & so pleased to know you've found your Forever and are happy in God's blessing of a husband!
I wish you many more years of togetherness and love.
Peace Be With You,
Manya Vartdal
Florida
First, congratulations! May your marriage be a glimpse of heaven for you and for everyone who encounters you and your husband!
Second, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you sharing your life through this blog. For me it's very real. I can't even find words to describe it. I feel like I really see God through your words and experience, and it's more real than most what I hear elsewhere. It gives me hope to not give up on Him and keep searching Him.
Thank you, from all my heart.
Katie, I have recently prayed, laughed and cried my way through your book. Thank you for all you do for the least of these in Uganda and for adopting all those precious little girls, what a beautiful family! God is so glorified through you, praying for stength, wisdom and a heart for you to hear God in all he calls you and your new husbnad Benji to do. Many hugs and Many prayers, Sandy from Canada
So happy for you. Congratulations! May God continue to bless you as you seek to serve the people of Uganda together. God knew your heart.
I loved your book and have read many, many of your blog posts. I am in awe of every thing you have done!
I am 17 and graduate in 3 months. You life is an inspiration and very much what I feel called to do! I going to go to college for Early education so that I can teach but I really want to care for children who do not have someone to care for them! I have no idea how to get in that situation but I am sure God will open the door when I get to that point
My heart is overwhelmed with joy as I read your blogs and look at the pictures!!
-cj.dogs@yahoo.com
Katie,
I rejoice for you and Benji. You do not know me but I have followed you as your life has parralleled my daughter's Mary-Kate Martin. She has a similar story to yours as she serves the young girls/women in Swaziland, Africa. Her non profit is called Hosea's Heart. Her blog spot is africa-katesheart.blogspot.com
Praise God for his continued flooding of blessings on your life.
Peg martin
Congratulations Katie! What a beautiful love story!! A friend told me I had to ready your book, so I just started and very excited to see you are blogging! Please keep that going so we can continue to be a part of what you are doing. Thank you for letting the world know how we can be a part of your ministry in Uganda with a donation! God Bless you, Benji and your family!!
Congratulations Katie! I am so happy for you! I prayed for this to happen someday after reading your book! 🙂
Wow! I am so excited for you and the girls and all that the Lord has brought you through Benji.
I closed my old blog 15 months ago, and have not looked at a blog in all that time. As with you, it has been a deep, hard, dark season for me . . . but as with you, the Lord has brought me through and I look forward to all that He has for me in this new season.
Many blessings and prayers to you!
Laurel (aka: Mama D. or Mama of 13)
Hi Katie! If you could pretty please email me asap at ducttapedickerson@hotmail.com that would be amazing!!!
Oh my goodness! *tears* you all are so beautiful! God is good! Thank you for being faithful ♡
You, and your faithful, serving love for Christ inspire and bless me in immeasurable ways! This post brings tears of joy as you share so eloquently how the Father has worked in your life to bring you your precious life partner. God bless you both as you carry on Kingdom work in the most beautiful fashion!!
So happy for you! And your children! It's beautiful how God speaks to us through the scriptures.
Hi Katie, I was so surprised and overjoyed to read on your blog of your marriage to Benji! I started crying because I was just so happy for you both. God is so good! Your book has inspired me so much-it is Jesus working in you and how you allow Him to do so that just blows me away and makes me want that same relationship-though as you said, the joys also come with sufferings/loss as you open your heart to others. Your story points people to Jesus, not to yourself, and I love that. Benji is a blessed man! And you are a blessed wife, because he must be pretty awesome to have snagged you for his bride! God bless you both and your huge beautiful family, and Amazima and the people you serve. -Heidi (a sister in Christ, though we've never met. See you in heaven one day!)
Thanks be to God! He loves you so, and provides for all your needs so lovingly! Wishing you all happiness as you serve in Uganda.
That really encouraged me Katie, I have been feeling a call to go to the mission field and have a fear that I will be giving up that precious gift from The Lord, I am only a junior in high school, your story really inspires me to follow The Lord even when it means giving up a nice home and a great relationship, God has blessed you for you faithfulness and I hope to follow that example!! Thanks you for your encouragement and congratulations!
Oh my goodness. First of all, I've been following your blog for several years now, so impressed and amazed at how you've followed the Lord's calling on your life and how well you love others. I felt like I knew you (even though I don't) since we share a hometown and probably several friends and connections because of that. My mom sent me a link a while back that you got married and I thought, “That's awesome! he must be an amazing man of God.” And then today I read this and I got chills when I read the name Benji and my eyes scrolled down and I saw the last name — Majors. God is amazing. I've known Benji since he was in jr high and I was a few years older in college. I was one of his youth leaders and he was always one of my favorites. A servant even as a teenager, a love for other and with an amazing sense of humor as well. SO SO COOL! I love that you are now a couple. I love seeing how God brings people together who fit so well and can further His kingdom with His gifts and talents. Please give your new hubby a hug and tell his that Alexis (Goodman) Ward says hello. 🙂
So beautiful! A big congratulations and His blessings upon your marriage and sweet family! And thank you for sharing your heart and your story. Your book touched my heart immensely. To God be the glory! Amen
I'm just beginning to read your blog. I first heard of you through Jennie Allen's book “Anything” and her messages speaking about your blog's impact on her life. After reading only two blogs, I have 2 words that come to mind about you: “Pure heart.” Thank you, Katie.
This is a beautiful story Katie! God bless you and Benji and you family!
Congratulations! Your story and the sharing of your faith is so inspiring!
His ways are always far better than we could've ever imagined. May your marriage be blessed.
Oh wow, so happy for you! And so happy for your example of what Godly marriage is supposed to be like!
So happy for you both:)
God is so good and as we do His will He delights to give us good things. Finding such a wonderful husband and father for your girls is a great thing! I cried when I read about his love for you and for your girls. I am so happy for you! You are in my prayers. My son Matt and his wife Jessica visited Uganda last year and stopped by your place as well. This year they had our first grandchild and he still went back by himself for 10 days to dig a well for an orphanage. Thanks for all you are doing for His kingdom! We live in China but hope to visit Uganda someday. Sue Brown
Congratulations on your marriage! My husband and I are listening to “Kisses From Katie” on cd as we drive to a Bible conference. We're so enjoying listening to your journey in grace. Thank you for sharing and God be praised. It's a blessing to see Him bless you so. God be glorified! -Josh and Erica White
So happy for you, Katie!! Blessings to you and you husband. You were a beautiful bride. *smiles*
Congratulations on your marriage!
I hope to write shortly, but I just wanted you to know that you are a blessing to me. Your marriage, also, came as a relief to me too. I've been reading your book and just completed it today, although I've had it for almost a year. I put off reading because I cried every time I turned the pages. There's so much your book has taught me about Jesus, and especially because God has called me to be a missionary in the Philippines in the future, although I want to go now :D. I have only visited an orphanage there once, but I hope to go back when God says it's time. The reason your marriage was a relief to me is because I thought you would end up single, and in ways, I thought I would too. I am 19 and have never had a bf. I've waited and waited for God to send The One, but it has not been time yet. In your book when I read that God has asked you to break up with your bf, I was honestly devastated. How can I expect to have a future husband one day when someone like Katie doesn't. But oh does God love to bring surprises. I'm so happy for your marriage, and I hope to marry someone one day that shows me deeper the love of the Father, so I can show love to others as well. I hope all of your kids are doing well! Btw I loved at the end of book about the interview, and the interviewer asked what you did during droughts. Your answer was perfect… there are no droughts when we drink from the well that never runs dries. Such a great statement and reminder of Jesus who gives us life and love daily. God bless!
LLOVEEEELLYYY TO HAVE A TRUE AND REAL GENUINE GODLY MAN…JOY IN TRUTH & SHALOM.
While reading your book recently I cried at your breakup with your boyfriend, but knew that God would have another. I rejoice in God finding the perfect match for your work. Being married and having a husband I was a missionary with is a true blessing from God.
Katie! My names is Kaitlyn and the story of what the Lord did in your life changed my life forever. I am 18 years old and I have a heart for missions, but I am also a young girl who wants to be in love. I have to constantly remind myself to wait on the Lord's timing and you waiting has been such an encouragement. Thank you for being such a devoted follower of Christ and showing me what it looks like to have a deep relationship with the Lord!! So happy for you!!
Hi Katie! The story of what the Lord did in your life changed my heart and life forever. After reading your book and following your blog, the Lord has given me a heart for missions. I am 18 years old and eager to see what the Lord will do in my heart and life! I am also a young girl who wants to fall in love. You waiting and letting the Lord write your love story is such an encouragement! I can't thank you enough for being a devoted follower of Christ because it has taught me a lot. I am praying for you, Benjii and your girls!
Congratulations! Praising God with you for His gracious and overwhelming goodness!
Praise God. Congrats
I just finished reading your book. Thank you for writing about Uganda but most of all for your including the scriptures and lessons God taught you. They are so in line with what God has been speaking to me. Really is awe of God's incredible love.i was praying g throughout the book God would bring you a special husband, so glad to see these pictures of your wedding. Thank you for sharing your life.
I just finished reading your book. Thank you for writing about Uganda but most of all for your including the scriptures and lessons God taught you. They are so in line with what God has been speaking to me. Really is awe of God's incredible love.i was praying g throughout the book God would bring you a special husband, so glad to see these pictures of your wedding. Thank you for sharing your life.
Hi my name is Mya Briggs. I'm 13 and I have 35 brothers and sisters. I love all the posts you put up. I also love your dress:) Happy for you. God bless you and your family.
ohh Katie, am so happy that you are now married, it has been a long time without reading your blog and today i opened it and i was to jump of joy but just know that you inspire me. all the best in this new chapter of your life with Benji. i love you much
Congratulations, Katie! Thank you so much for teaching me that I need to seek God first, and he will care for me and guide me after. This is amazing!
Congratulations, Katie and Benji!! I had been praying for Katie to find a husband but I guess God had already answered my pray! lol God bless you and keep you as you as you serve Him together.
Congratulations, Katie and Benji!! I had been praying for Katie to find a husband but I guess God had already answered my pray! lol God bless you and keep you as you as you serve Him together.
Congratulations! Your story is inspirational! You are absolutely beautiful inside and out!
Hi Katie, I wanted to let you know that about 50 women from my church just read your book together for a small group study. We met last night and we are all so challenged. Thank you for writing, “Kisses from Katie.” I searched out your blog to see if you ever got married and I see you did! When I shared this with the ladies they squealed with delight! I would love another book written by you to hear how your ministry exploded and how more lives are being changed! We are all challenged to walk in greater intimacy and obedience with the Lord. Thank you for sharing your life.
Love-
Life Church Fergus Falls, MN ladies
Danielle Elliott
Danielle_elliott27@yahoo.com
Congrats! I am so happy for your family! Excited for all the ways God will continue using each of you for His glory! Thank you for your steadfast example of faithfulness.
I just finished your book last night and had been praying that you would have a helpmate over the last few weeks, not knowing this great news from earlier in the year! He hears our prayers outside of time and space. He is our Eternal Father. I am awaiting my helpmate and I am so ecouraged by the faithfulness of our Father both here and in His Kingdom to come-constantly being reminded that my great Helpmate has already come.
This is literally the most amazing encouraging beautiful romantic godly thing I have heard in a long time. This is beautiful. It just is. I'm jealous with a godly jealous. This is all I want to do in my life, literally. This is beautiful!!!!
Katie, you crossed my mind tonight and I looked for you and Amazima on Instagram, didn't find you there. But I'm happy to have seen pins of you on Pinterest and found out about this beautiful day of yours! Though late, I'd like to congratulate you, your husband, and your girls! I was delighted to read the great news. God bless. PS: I'm now following Amazima on Pinterest. Glad to have found you there. 🙂
Congrats!!!!!! Im so happy for you!!!!! I just started reading your book. i love it so much!!!!!!!! My name is Amelia. Im 13 and currently living in the middle east for 4 months away from my home (america), my father, and my 2 older, recently married, sisters. I miss them so much!!!!!! My mom is here helping out at a women's sewing center where they share about THE SON and about OUR FATHER. Please pr@y for me that I would be bold, not stressed out, that i will learn the language,i will lean on the FATHER and not on myself, and i won't miss my friends and family to badly.
With Love,
Amelia
How fun to “stumble” on this post of yours on the very day that my husband and I are celebrating our “26th Anniversary of Meeting.” He had to ask me to marry him 3 times before I said yes (even though I KNEW he was the man God had for me) and we had a long, two-year engagement before we officially said “I do.” Reading your post today has brought such a sweet smile to my face and reminded me of things I needed to remember. Thank you for your words and the life you and your family live as one in Him!
So late to read this – September now. The Lord's mercies are (indeed) new every morning. His gifts are always perfect – in time and substance. Just thrilled for you!
Katie…I just finished reading “Kisses from Katie” and have been so inspired and touched by your book. I came to the website and saw that God had brought a special young man into your heart and life. I CAN'T WAIT to see what God has in store for you both and wish you all of God's blessing as you minister in Uganda. Thank you for opening up your life to the world. I am a Children's Director and recently had 2 of my 6th grade girls express that they feel God wants them to be missionaries. So I purchased 2 of your books for them to read. I know they will be educated as well as inspired by your book.
Hi, congratulation Katie! I've read your book;KISSES FROM KATIE
It was quite impressive and very radical.
I mean, you are really the person who do God's work.
I read your book with glory.
God bless you and congratulation your wedding.
I think your fiance looks the person who do the same work you are doing in Uganda.
Take care!
Congratulations! May God's blessings shower down upon you and give you joy and peace both on this earth and in the world to come.
Katie- I read your book several years ago and was inspired by your story. You and I are near the same so it was just amazing to read about someone so young so passionate for Christ. For some reason, after reading your book I felt very strongly that I was to pray the Lord would bring you a husband. To be honest, I haven't read your blog or kept up with your doing's since that time, though occasionally I would still pray. Today is the first time I have visited your site since I read your book, and what wonderful news, you are married! I will not take sole credit for that 🙂 but how wonderful is the body of Christ that Jesus can move the hearts of His people to move to Africa or pray for someone they have never met. I wish you a long and blessed life together!
So glad two beautiful people have found each other & gotten together. Congratulations!!!
How wonderful! Congratulations on your marriage and your pregnancy! Wishing you many happy years together. <3
I just finished reading your first book kisses from Katie and I hope to read your second book you are right about the distractions that keep yo from growing in the LORD I live in ky and what I thought was hard was nothing compared to what you have been through I have so many questions about your ministry and want to give to it on a regular basis and maybe someday visit UGANDA