10/06/2025
Zeinab’s journey wasn’t easy. Her heart bore the scars of countless heartbreaks, teaching her something, yet leaving her wondering if love was really meant for her. She had given so much of herself to the wrong one, only to be left with pieces she didn’t know how to put back together. She wasn’t perfect, and she never claimed to be. Her story was marked by failures and a colourful past. But still, she hoped. Quietly, prayerfully, she waited.
And then came Ray.
Ray is not perfect either, but he was a man who understood what love really meant. He saw Zeinab not just for who she was, but for who she truly is and who she was becoming. He embraced her whole story without judgment, the brokenness, the history, the kids she brought into the world before him. He didn’t flinch. He stood firm. Because that is what love does. It stays. And Ray stayed. Not to fix her, but to walk alongside her.
Zeinab, too, had her walls. She wasn’t always the most spiritual or put-together woman at the beginning. But in Ray’s steady presence, something in her softened. He led not by force, but by faith. Through his quiet strength, he reminded her of God’s gentle pursuit. His actions spoke louder than words, showing that real love uplifts, guides, and covers, not with control, but with grace.
Ray isn't a perfect man. But in her words, "Inayos ako ni Ray", not by changing who she was, but by loving her in a way that brought out her best. His love didn’t fix her; it helped her see she was never broken beyond repair. And in turn, she became stronger, softer, and more rooted in her worth.
As a woman, wait patiently for the love that values your heart, your worth, and your journey. Don’t settle for anything less than a love that sees you fully and chooses you for who you are, flaws and all. Even if it takes time, even if others try to rush you, reminding you of timelines, your biological clock, or pushing you to settle just so you won’t be alone. Do not lose hope. You don’t need to become someone else just to be chosen. The right love will find you exactly where God intends it to, and it will come with peace, not pressure. And when it does, you’ll realize that waiting was not a waste, but wisdom. It will be one of the smartest and most life-giving decisions you’ll ever make for yourself, as God always rewards those who trust His timing over the world’s noise (you'll be receiving His bestest).
And as a man, be brave. Be willing to love a woman not just in her highs, but especially through her lows. Step up when it’s easier to walk away. Be patient when it’s tempting to fix, and choose to understand instead. Protect what is sacred. Take responsibility even when it is inconvenient. Be the kind of man who isn’t intimidated by a woman’s strength or story, but who honors it. Lead with humility, stay with courage, and love with the kind of sacrifice that mirrors God’s heart. Because in the end, real men don’t run from the weight of love, they rise to carry it (the real definition of strength). In the end, it pays off to something worth it and everlasting.
Zeinab and Ray are living proof that God can rewrite even the most broken stories into something beautiful. That a colourful past doesn’t disqualify you from a faithful future. That grace doesn’t just cover, it restores. And that when two people choose to love like Christ—patiently, boldly, and redemptively, it becomes a love story not just worth telling, but one that reflects heaven’s very heart.
Because in the end, it’s not about being the first, but being faithful to the end.
It’s not about how the story started, but how love chose to stay (intentionally decided by both individuals in the relationship) and write the rest (by surrendering it all to God and allowing Him to do his greatest work in you).
🖼️ CTTO: Zeinab Harake