A Childhood Marked by Violence
Devin was three years old when his mother shot and killed his father in New Orleans. That kind of beginning leaves scars that run deep — anger that leaks into everything. For years, Devin lived in the wreckage of that violence.
At twenty-one, he surrendered his life to Jesus. And then he did something radical: he committed to celibacy. Not for a season — for nine years.
A Woman Walking Away from Who She'd Been
Jasmine had spent eight years identifying as a lesbian. It was how she understood herself. But something was unravelling — anxiety that wouldn't quit, a dissatisfaction she couldn't name. She returned to church and began to pray for a godly partner, trusting that God knew what she needed better than she did.
The Dinner That Changed Everything
Jasmine's sister invited Devin and his twin brother to dinner. When Jasmine heard about Devin's faith and his nine years of celibacy, she heard God speak clearly: this man would be her husband.
At the same time, Devin had received a prophetic word about meeting a woman called to him by God.
Two separate words. Two people who had no business being at the same dinner table. One God who orchestrates with precision.
What This Means for You
Devin and Jasmine's story breaks every mould. His past was violent. Hers was complicated. And God brought them together not despite their stories — but through them.
If your past feels like a disqualifier, let this testimony say otherwise. God doesn't need a clean slate to write a love story. He just needs your yes.