Okay so Jacob,
you're going to completely close your eyes
and I'm going to lead you out this way.
Okay.
Okay, because she's literally
right outside the door.
Okay.
Are you ready?
I'm, yes.
Okay, you're good.
Come forward, just a little step down.
One more little step down.
Turn this way.
There you go.
Can I reach back?
Oh my gosh.
How are you?
I'm good.
How are you?
Better now.
How you feeling?
Good, I'm excited.
Can you believe it?
No .
We prayed so long.
It's finally here.
Micah, Jacob, you guys made it.
You're here.
The day has arrived.
Seven years of dating,
growing closer to each other,
and Jesus along the way.
Today, you're surrounded by your friends and family,
watching you two become one.
It's the day you've look forward to.
Love is on display today.
And it's a love that points to our savior,
Jesus Christ.
I remember the first time you guys
were talking about each other
and it was just such a blessing to see you guys so happy.
I can't see stuff about your marriage
without my heart just leaping out of my chest
for you both.
You've waited for this day for so long.
These people are some of the most beautiful
people I've ever met in my life.
You've changed my life
because of how kind you are,
because of how you pursue other people.
Micah, you're such a blessing in Jacob's life.
I've only known you two together,
and I see you guys grow every day.
You both have continuously kept Christ
in the center of your relationship
and ran towards Him together,
holding hands.
You truly are a match made in heaven.
You guys have been together for a long, long time.
Tomorrow, three strands become one,
and we love you guys.
There is no one on Earth that I would trust
with Micah's heart, more than you Jacob.
I can't wait to watch you guys on this journey
because what you've done thus far is incredible.
They encourage everyone to love each other,
and to truly love God.
I've always looked up to you Micah, in every way.
I pray that you know how loved you are.
I don't know how to say Jacob without
following it up with Micah.
You guys are meant to be together.
It's been over seven years since we started dating.
So it's just,
its just wild, it's so cool.
Micah and I met our eighth grade year of junior high.
We were in the same youth group together.
It was just really cool, really sweet time.
He played guitar, I sang-
Who texted first?
I texted Jacob first.
She came, sat down next to me,
and we started talking.
Instantly hit it off.
And Micah goes,
"Hey, so I hear it you're in the worship team too.
"You think I could like, we should exchange numbers
"so that we can talk about worship, right?"
I was like, hey, I really, you know
I need to update you on the worship slides.
Like, could I get your number?
I know right?
I said, "Oh yeah, totally.
"I was actually about to do that."
And if you ask him, he'll be like,
"Oh, I was going to ask."
And I was like, oh, whatever I did it first.
Junior high drama, through the worship band,
through everything you have been right beside him.
There's a pillow in his room that I think
Micah made for him that is a collage
of all the different pictures you can see
like, pre-puberty and then puberty.
We got to see you guys grow.
Not only grow with each other, but with God.
And it's just been a true blessing watching you
guys grow together.
♪ When the silence is too much to bear ♪
♪ When it seems you've disappeared ♪
My sweet best friend, how cool is this?
You have no idea the impact you've made in my life.
I would not be the man I am today
without your sweet love, kindness and strength.
The way that God has moved in our lives is beyond words.
He has shaped you to the woman of God
I've always prayed for.
Clothed with strength and dignity, captivating and beloved.
♪ Shining through, faint but clear ♪
♪ I feel your fire burn again ♪
I knew I loved you when everything
in the world was spinning but you.
You showed me what a constant love looked like.
You were a heaven song that blesses every life it touches.
You are a testament to how caring, gracious and kind God is.
When I look at you, I see a man humbly
on his knees in front of the cross,
and I'm so thankful that is where I can always find you.
♪ All you ever did was love ♪
♪ All you did was give yourself to make a place for me ♪
♪ All you ever wanted was my heart ♪
♪ My heart, my heart ♪
♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
You can tell a lot about a couple
how they treat each other,
talk to each other, and even how they argue.
And I'll never forget the first time I watched you two argue
because I've never seen a more sweet, compassionate,
loving, kind argument.
♪ Coming from behind ♪
Thank you for reminding me the little simple
truths that I would forget,
for always pointing me back to the cross.
Thank you for loving me despite my flaws
and imperfections, for seeing my heart and who I am.
Thank you for dealing with my sports fandoms
and always laughing at my pickup line and corny jokes,
even if I'm the only one laughing.
I knew from the instant that Jacob told me
that he was going to propose, this day was going to
be the most God honoring day.
And it didn't matter what it looked like,
and it didn't matter what was said,
but it would be God honoring
because we had two people that loved God and loved others.
♪ Heaven's flame strengthens me ♪
Micah you are lovely in every way.
You're so genuine.
You found a man that knows that, cherishes that,
and he's going to treasure that for the rest of his life.
♪ All you ever did was love ♪
♪ All you did was give yourself to make a place for me ♪
♪ All you ever wanted was my heart ♪
♪ My heart, my heart ♪
♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
She has always been such a truthful person,
such a kind person,
and just so full of joy.
To watch you find a person who mirrors that
is just the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
I promise to encourage you,
and remind you God's simple truths,
Micah you are strong, brave,
safe, loved,
beautiful, and enough.
♪ Just like the sun can't cease to shine ♪
♪ Love can't diminish over time ♪
I promise to be bold and courageous,
even if you made the first two moves back in middle school.
I promise to always push you to the cross,
to keep running to Jesus together,
to pray with you and for you.
I promise to be your forever coffee date,
adventure buddy, and road trip partner.
I promise to pursue you, fight for you, provide for you,
and love you with all my heart.
I promise to cherish you in every moment
of every day of my life.
I promise to cheer for you and mourn with you,
to be goofy with you and laugh until our sides hurt.
I promise to stay your best friend.
For I found the one that my soul loves,
and he cherishes it well.
Micah, the last seven years have been amazing,
but I truly believe the best is yet to come.
♪ What if love outweighed the sea? ♪
I can't wait until tomorrow to finally change your name
in my phone from Jacob's Micah, to sister-in-law.
My very first sister in law, I cannot wait,
and congratulations.
We're here, we're here.
♪ You surround me and lift me ♪
Ladies and gentlemen,
I present to you for the first time,
Mr. and Mrs. Micah and Jacob Thorley!
♪ All you ever did was love ♪
♪ All you did was give yourself to make a place for me ♪
♪ All you ever wanted was my heart ♪
♪ My heart, my heart ♪
♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
Micah you are the woman of my dreams,
and the wife that I've always prayed for.
I love you.
Forever?
And always.
Always?
Forever.