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Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have more in common that youth, fame and pretty blonde looks.
The pop star, 24, and the model, 21, also share a devotion to God, with the celebrity-friendly Hillsong Church in Los Angeles, headed by charismatic pastor Carl Lentz, serving as one of their favorite spots for date nights during their whirlwind romance, according to People.
"Justin has a really deep faith, and he truly loves God," a source told People in 2017. That year, Beiber turned to the church after canceling the remainder of his Purpose world tour during what was described a personal and spiritual crisis.
"He has found a church family that accepts him and loves him for who he is, not for his fame or money," the source said.
Bieber's love of God certainly was present in his Instagram post Monday, confirming that he became engaged to Baldwin over the weekend during a vacation getaway in the Bahamas. Indeed, he wrote as if his love for Baldwin and their engagement was the work of divine intervention.
Bieber gushed at length about how Baldwin is the love of his life. He also explained how committed he is to leading "our family with honor and integrity, letting Jesus through his Holy Spirit guide us in everything we do and every decision we make."
"I am soooo in love with everything about you!" Bieber wrote. "My heart is COMPLETELY and FULLY YOURS and I will ALWAYS put you first! You are the love of my life Hailey Baldwin and I wouldn't want to spend it with anybody else."
Bieber also wrote as if God had guided him on when to propose. That may mean that God had a hand in Bieber's decision to pop the question in front of other diners at a restaurant at their Bahamas resort. According to TMZ, Bieber's security team asked other diners to put their phones away before he got down on one knee to ask Baldwin to marry him.
"Gods timing really is literally perfect," Bieber said in his post. "We got engaged on the seventh day of the seventh month, the number seven is the number of spiritual perfection, it's true GOOGLE IT!"
Bieber then cited a biblical passage, Proverbs 18:22, which is interpreted as explaining how God created marriage and believes that marriage is important for the individual and for society. Bieber wrote: "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains FAVOR from the Lord!"
Bieber then ended his post: "This is the year of favor!!!!"
A few minutes after Bieber's posting, Baldwin tweeted back, affirming her love for him and her belief that they have God to thank for their union. She wrote, "Not sure what I did in life to deserve such happiness but I am so utterly grateful to God for giving me such an incredible person to share my life with! No words could ever express my gratitude."
Not sure what I did in life to deserve such happiness but I am so utterly grateful to God for giving me such an incredible person to share my life with! No words could ever express my gratitude. ❤️
— Hailey Baldwin (@haileybaldwin) July 9, 2018
Bieber and Baldwin first dated for a time in 2016, in between his two romantic stints with Selena Gomez and other pretty young women, celebrity or otherwise, including model Baskin Champion in late March. Starting in early June, Bieber and Baldwin sparked rumors that they were dating again after they were seen out together for a weekend in Miami, according to Harpers Bazaar. In the following weeks, the two were photographed getting affectionate in New York City and hitting the beach in the Hamptons over the July 4 holiday.
Bieber's affiliation with the Christian Hillsong Church goes back several years, People reported. Lentz, Hillsong's "rock star pastor," brought the church from Australia to New York City in 2010.
The congregation skews young, with services laced with pop music selections. The services also don't take place in an established brick-and-mortal chapel or sanctuary but in large music venues rented out in various cities.
Over the past few years, Hillsong has become known as the megachurch of "choice" for hot young celebrities like Bieber and Baldwin, as well as for Kendall Jenner, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, according to a 2015 GQ story. People reported that Selena Gomez also was a regular while dating Bieber this fall, and Vanessa Hudgens, Bono, Chris Pratt and new girlfriend Katherine Schwarzenegger have been known to stop by.
Lentz performed Bieber's impromptu baptism in 2014, using a bathtub borrowed from his NBA player friend Tyson Chandler, People said. Indeed, Lentz is friendly with many entertainers and athletes, according to his Instagram feed, which shows him sharing selfies with everyone from Jay-Z to Durant, People added.
Bieber turned to Lentz after canceling his tour in 2017. In an open letter to fans, Bieber explained that he let his "broken relationships" dictate the way he let "bitterness, jealousy and fear" run his life, People reported at the time. He expressed gratitude to people who were helping him "build my character back up" and remind him of "who I am and what I want to be."
"I don't think people understand how exhausted Justin has been, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally," an insider told People in 2017. "At some point, burnout happens. But he's getting better now; this time off has helped ground him and center him, and he's finally surrounding himself with people who have his best interests at heart."
Now Bieber has finally found love with Baldwin and says that everything "seems to make sense."
HIs future father-in-law, actor Stephen Baldwin, is among those who gave the couple his blessing, including to Bieber in person several weeks ago, according to TMZ. Stephen Baldwin also is a minister in New York who appreciates Bieber's devotion to Christian values.
In a tweet he posted but deleted before Bieber and his daughter officially confirmed their engagement, Stephen Baldwin agreed that God's timing was at work in bringing the two together.
"Sweet smile on my face! me&wife (Kennya) Always pray 4 Gods will !! He is moving in the hearts of JB&HB Let's all pray for His will to be done Love you 2 so much !!! #Godstiming #bestisyettocome Congrats @JeremyBieber @pattiemallette #PraiseJesus."
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