My wife and I recently got married. The marriage was arranged by our parents. The bride price was set at $20,000 USD, which means that my family had to pay this amount to my wife’s family. In order for us to go through with the wedding, this money had to be paid. As a couple we didn’t receive any of this money ourselves. My mother-in-law said that she worked for over twenty years to raise my wife, so this is money that she has earned.

Culturally, it is expected that I have to provide a new house and a new car for my wife. I purchased these things to fulfill these expectations. Now, we are in an immense amount of debt. Almost all of the money I make each month goes towards paying off these debts. It has put much strain on our new marriage. Although it seems from the outside that we have nice things, we are struggling to make it financially.

Prayer Request

• Pray God will work in the hearts of young Hui couples and open their eyes to the hope found in Jesus.

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