How has cutting out all things romance been going for you?  Has it been difficult?  Have you felt a void in your life?  Well, whether it’s been a struggle for you or not, continue to stick to your fast from all things on earthly love, and focus your heart on your position as Christ’s chosen Bride. 
 
Meanwhile, we’re going to get started by setting the stage for the epic, life-changing story of a God who became like His creation in order to romance the heart of His wayward people.  So like in every good story, we’re going to set the stage by introducing the characters and giving some background, history, and a taste of what’s going to happen…

​Every girl loves a good romance story.  We know it; the world knows it; everyone knows it.  Which is why there is an entire industry devoted to producing books, movies, music, and TV shows to fulfill this demand among female consumers.  However, before we can fully get into the message of Engaged to a Heavenly Bridegroom, we must first focus solely on the greatest romance story ever and throw out everything else—all the things the world has to tell us, whatever we’ve seen in others’ lives or read about on their personal blogs.  Everything.