A Promise She Made to Herself
In July 2018, Sadie Robertson Huff had just ended a long-distance relationship. She was tired. Not just emotionally — spiritually. She made a promise: no dating for at least six months. She would focus entirely on Jesus.
Less than twenty-four hours later, God introduced her to Christian Huff.
Eyes Captivated by God
Sadie didn't notice Christian's looks first. She noticed his worship. "I saw the way his eyes were so captivated by God who is love," she said. That's what caught her attention — a man whose gaze was fixed on something bigger than himself.
Their relationship developed with intentionality. Bible study together. Honest conversations about faith and future. No games. No ambiguity. They dated with marriage as the explicit goal.
From Surrender to "I Do"
Fourteen months after that unexpected first meeting, Sadie and Christian married in November 2019. She was twenty-two. He was twenty-one. They now have two daughters.
In a speech titled "The Search is Over," Sadie told her audience that finding the right person had nothing to do with searching — and everything to do with surrendering.
What This Means for You
The timeline matters here. Less than twenty-four hours between "I'm done looking" and "there he is." God didn't need months to answer Sadie's surrender. He needed her to let go.
If you're gripping your love life with white knuckles, Sadie's story is a gentle invitation: open your hands. You might be surprised how quickly God fills them.