Xiang Junfeng says her wedding day was the happiest day of her life and she never wanted it to end. So to keep it going, she decided she would wear her wedding dress every day of her married life. As of this writing, Xiang has been married for 10 years!
Called “Sister Wedding Gown” by her neighbors and friends, Xiang actually has several wedding gowns which she rotates in and out of her wardrobe, even wearing them when she works in the field. She believes they represent how happy and fortunate she feels to have found her husband.
Bridal Guide reports:
Junfeng’s wedding day was especially meaningful because it wasn’t just a celebration of love – it was a celebration of her freedom. Originally from Jimo, China, she was kidnapped at the age of 18, sold as a slave, and forced to marry an elderly man in Linyi. It took 15 years until she could escape to Liujiazhuang village, where she was helped by a local woman. When she later met the woman’s brother, the two immediately hit it off. “I had only ever known a violent and abusive man, and I avoided men until I met my new partner, who brought me truly out of my shell and treated me so differently … I couldn’t believe it when he asked me to marry him,” she said. “We felt comfortable with each other, so we have been together since then. I am very happy now, as my husband is very good to me.”
What a beautiful way for a bride to express her gratitude and deep love for her groom. As the Bride of Christ, we should feel no less wonder and appreciation for having found our Bridegroom — Jesus Himself. We once lived in bondage, but have been rescued and redeemed to live in the freedom of His love. May we wear the joy that we have found in Him everyday, for the whole world to see.
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine” (Song of Solomon 6:3)…”He has brought me to his banquet hall, and his banner over me is love” (Song of Solomon 2:4).
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