Oreoluwa & Evelyn

My not-so-first encounter with Oreoluwa was in November at the church car park, but I wouldn't exactly say I 'noticed' him. It wasn't until our December youth camp that I became more aware of his presence. A few weeks later, in January 2022, he sent me a message about a scholarship opportunity related to my field. It was thoughtful and kind, and our friendship began to grow from there. Our conversations were always meaningful about life, purpose, and walking closely with God...

My not-so-first encounter with Oreoluwa was in November at the church car park, but I wouldn't exactly say I 'noticed' him. It wasn't until our December youth camp that I became more aware of his presence. A few weeks later, in January 2022, he sent me a message about a scholarship opportunity related to my field. It was thoughtful and kind, and our friendship began to grow from there. Our conversations were always meaningful about life, purpose, and walking closely with God. I appreciated his sincerity, his calmness, and his depth. As we chatted, our conversations flowed effortlessly, and we discovered shared values and passions. We became fast friends, supporting each other's growth and development. Our friendship blossomed into a beautiful accountability partnership, where we encouraged each other spiritually, mentally, and even in our reading habits(He even bought me books to encourage me😃).

By March that year, he had started mentoring me in some areas of personal development, and I could see that he genuinely cared about my progress. His consistency, humility, and godly mindset stood out. In early 2023, when he asked to meet and expressed his intentions, I wasn't surprised but I knew I had to be sure it was God's will. I took time to pray and seek confirmation, because marriage, to me, is not just about love ,it's about destiny and purpose. When I finally got the assurance I needed, I said yes peacefully and joyfully. Our relationship has been a truly enriching experience. Oreoluwa is not just my partner; he's my best friend. He's thoughtful, disciplined, and kind. He makes me feel supported and valued, and I thank God for making our paths cross in such a divine way. Truly, God's timing and design are perfect and I'm grateful to be walking this journey of faith and love with him.

I am truly favored to have Evelyn as my fiancée. I've always believed that God is intentional about every detail of my life including choosing the right partner just as He gave me breath before I ever asked for it. I first saw Evelyn one Sunday afternoon in late 2021 at our church in Ilorin, where I was conducting fieldwork for my Master's research. Our first real conversation came a few weeks later during the Annual Youth Camp Meeting in December, where she served as the Vice President of the Young Adults Fellowship. It was just a brief chat, no spark, no expectations but something about her stood out...

I am truly favored to have Evelyn as my fiancée. I've always believed that God is intentional about every detail of my life including choosing the right partner just as He gave me breath before I ever asked for it. I first saw Evelyn one Sunday afternoon in late 2021 at our church in Ilorin, where I was conducting fieldwork for my Master's research. Our first real conversation came a few weeks later during the Annual Youth Camp Meeting in December, where she served as the Vice President of the Young Adults Fellowship. It was just a brief chat, no spark, no expectations but something about her stood out. In 2022, while she was in her final undergraduate year, I came across a research scholarship that I thought could benefit her. I found her contact in our fellowship WhatsApp group and sent it to her and a few others. That simple gesture began a friendship that grew naturally. From our very first chat, I had a quiet feeling that we'd become close though I didn't know how close.

We often talked about life, purpose, and building a Christ-centered future. By March, our conversations had evolved into a mentor-mentee relationship. She would share her progress on personal development, and our communication became deeper and more consistent. The bond grew gently and genuinely. By August 2022, I began to sense the Holy Spirit leading me to see her as more than a friend. I prayed, reasoned, and sought God's guidance — and soon realized she could be the woman He had prepared for me. I liked her, admired her, and saw a beautiful mix of purpose, grace, and humility. That same month, work took me away from Ilorin for several months. Yet even from a distance, I kept praying. Our friendship continued, and I began to sense she might also feel the same way though I waited for clarity. When I returned to Ilorin in January 2023, I knew it was time.

I invited her for a friendly meetup and, after some laughter and catching up, I told her my intentions. She appreciated my honesty but asked for more time to pray. She later shared that she had also been praying about us but wanted further confirmation. By March 2023, she returned with peace in her heart and that's how our courtship began, in the Lord's name. Since then, it's been a journey of love, faith, laughter, and growth. Every step has revealed more reasons to thank God for bringing Evelyn into my life. She's more than I prayed for, truly a gift of grace. All I needed to do was trust God and wait patiently, and He wrote our story perfectly.