5 Signs You Are in the Right Christian Relationship

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  • How will God reveal that you are in the right Christian relationship? What signs will be present if you have a future with the person you are dating or interested in?
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Komentáře • 269

  • @makeupdarling6171
    @makeupdarling6171 Před 5 lety +28

    Asking God about this person BEFORE entering into a relationship. Not every Christian person is suited to be with you. The Lord knows best and taking it up in prayer is definitely the best choice.

    • @danilaroche1156
      @danilaroche1156 Před 5 měsíci

      I wholeheartedly agree. Whenever I didn't pray I ended up in horrific relationships. Abusive & demonic liasons.

  • @Itslalajamera
    @Itslalajamera Před 5 lety +503

    The signs
    1.If the relationship is helping and hurting your relationship with God
    2. If you feel closer to God when you're with that person. Basically When you're with someone god bless you to be with !
    3.when you feel free to be yourself and not pressure to be someone you're not!
    4.if the relationship is stretching you in healthy ways
    5.if you can see a healthy future /ministry with that person

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 5 lety +29

      Nice summary!

    • @Wakeem.Creations
      @Wakeem.Creations Před 5 lety +2

      if you don't see that should you end it?

    • @Itslalajamera
      @Itslalajamera Před 5 lety +31

      Codelingo hey I saw your question I don't know if I'm qualified to answer this question but when I was in a relationship which was year ago! I dated this guy for 8 months but there were a lot of things that weren't working even though we tried and we kept having red flags but we decided to move forward. Which was not good! But with this video these are good sign to know if you're in a good path relational wise. The last sign (#5) is vital because what God plans to do between you and your future spouse is important. You want to equally yoked to do Gods work together! This amazing guy I met say something very important to me is that God will is what he wants for his life. God will speak to you and show you his will for your life! Even if that means ending that relationship!
      Side note the day before that relationship ended I ask god if he didn't want us to be together to end it. The next day the guy ended it !
      Remember it may hurt but God heals and restore I know I'm someone future wife But have to keep growing and planting myself in Gods word! You must have patiences
      If he care for the birds and flowers he'll care for you ! So don't worry!
      My favorite saying/verse
      The best is yet to come 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

    • @bianca5353
      @bianca5353 Před 5 lety +3

      Thank you..... And thank you @applygodsword as well all this info helps me at this moment 😁

    • @thinkforyourselfjohn3163
      @thinkforyourselfjohn3163 Před 5 lety +3

      👍

  • @sherahbrown1411
    @sherahbrown1411 Před 6 lety +92

    LOL Everytime I watch I'm like "CONFIRMATION"!!!

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +8

      Amen Queen SAAvY, so glad the Lord is speaking to you through this channel :)

    • @rosa629
      @rosa629 Před 6 lety +2

      me too

    • @lienkss
      @lienkss Před 4 lety

      Same here!! Even though we aren't together yet but I know we will be

  • @unpopularopinions7127
    @unpopularopinions7127 Před 5 lety +128

    Feel like these signs can also apply to Christian friendships

  • @successorcortes82
    @successorcortes82 Před rokem +2

    YT family. I have found a Godly women who checks all of these boxes. Please pray for us to keep doing Gods work and keep building a love built on Christ! Her name is Gabriella and my name is Stephen. Love you all!!!

  • @maryswenson5357
    @maryswenson5357 Před 6 lety +144

    Deep joy and deep peace in a relationship that i can openly talk about my love for jesus is what i pray i hope i find. Good tips

  • @danielletripkoff4199
    @danielletripkoff4199 Před 5 lety +33

    Believers should be equally yoked with believers!! Not non-believers!!

  • @zammerman9424
    @zammerman9424 Před 2 lety +15

    Both my girlfriend and I got 5/5 on this! Wow moment! That being said we will still continue to trust God's leading in our relationship. I believe this is really good advice though! Blessed by your channel!

  • @mariahconklin4150
    @mariahconklin4150 Před 2 lety +3

    I’m 36 yet I feel so disappointed in myself. 😞 I’m just starting to walk with Jesus and I feel like I’m here walking alone. I am talking to someone online that seems to be a follower of Jesus but because of a lot of bad relationships I feel like I have to hide a lot about myself when I really just want to tell the person this is who I am, this is what I want and I want to include Jesus in every conversation. I spent 6 years in a relationship and it made it so much harder to connect with God. I’ve also let God know that I want to get married, have kids, be a missionary, help out my community, join a church, etc.

    • @mahtavaupea1445
      @mahtavaupea1445 Před 2 lety

      Mariah, don't ever feel disappointed in yourself for anything. This walk with Christ is never easy but one thing that devil will make you feel is that you're alone and you're not. Please don't be afraid that you had bad relationships in the past you feel you have to hide yourself. Never limit yourself because of those bad experiences, and Im sorry you went through them. Talk to the person you're talking to about what you would like to share because you should be free to tell them who you are because you are Very unique and valuable. God knows the desires of your heart and work with him and he will grant them to you in his perfect timing. I wont hold much more of your time but tell you there's going to be someone who will love you and appreciate you for you. If this person isn't the one, just know Jesus has better for you sis. God bless you sis. Stay strong and encouraged in Jesus :)

  • @Christian_Girl120
    @Christian_Girl120 Před 5 lety +7

    Being older I am very cautious. I have been alone for a long time. I am independent and I have no problem with a potential partner being the same. I refuse to be controlled and manipulated. Everyone including Christians need to watch out for this. Don't want anyone to go through what I did.

  • @thenumerousfew1205
    @thenumerousfew1205 Před 6 lety +81

    Nice job!!!
    Iam 18. Never been in a relationship. (Mostly becouse i knew i wasnt ready for this) But God has called me to be an overseas missionary. So I wonder if i will ever get married due to the difficulty of my calling. But i keep what you say in my heart just in case. Thanks

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +5

      Amen Silvanus, i met my wife on the mission field :) I talk about that experience here czcams.com/video/rGq_7IfO42s/video.html

    • @sweetholyjustice7923
      @sweetholyjustice7923 Před 6 lety +1

      Silvanus Rempel I commend your fight for God. Keep up the good work man! I know God is going to take you far !!!

    • @LoveBeyondTheSea
      @LoveBeyondTheSea Před 6 lety +1

      Silvanus Rempel Depending on the ministry, some agencies would prefer married missionaries. That is because it is believed their focus would be better and they would be less likely to commit sexual sin.
      Just something to think about.

    • @thenumerousfew1205
      @thenumerousfew1205 Před 6 lety +1

      Laphaithe King
      Thanks

    • @thenumerousfew1205
      @thenumerousfew1205 Před 6 lety +1

      Love Beyond The Sea
      Thanks i will keep that in mind

  • @melaniesoriaknudsen
    @melaniesoriaknudsen Před 6 lety +14

    Really wise words! Your videos have been helping me especially now that I’m getting to closer to my good friend from church, and our friendship is leading up to be more than just a friendship, like you said in this video I feel a great peace when I pray about him to God.☺️ And through your videos I have come to understand what it is to be in a Christian relationship and putting God first above all else. So thank you for talking about these subjects! Please continue to make more!

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +1

      Amen, you want to be at peace about relationships when they are from the Lord. So glad to hear that God has been using this channel to bless you. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @kevinle9249
    @kevinle9249 Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you brother, I've felt the Holy Spirit spoke to me thru you. God bless you.

  • @blessing-vq1ol
    @blessing-vq1ol Před 4 lety

    I receive this message! OMG #4&5 yes !🙌🏾

  • @hamrynite
    @hamrynite Před 5 lety +6

    Amen to point 5... The most amazing thing that a person seek a partner supporting a full time ministry ... Cause at the end of the day it's the great commission of Matthew 28 we are to keep.. :)

  • @danielgutierrez4832
    @danielgutierrez4832 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good! Glory to God!

  • @thetoughgroup
    @thetoughgroup Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for the confirmation. I really enjoyed this.

  • @rosem.3533
    @rosem.3533 Před 6 lety +3

    Excellent guide to follow, whether you are wanting to meet someone or are already getting to know that person.

  • @blessedsir5644
    @blessedsir5644 Před 3 lety +3

    God bless you Mark 🙏

  • @thinkforyourselfjohn3163
    @thinkforyourselfjohn3163 Před 5 lety +1

    Wise words. and teaching. Thank you Brother Mark..💒

  • @christinembithi
    @christinembithi Před 5 lety +7

    I enjoy your practical application of God's word. You have a gifting in translating God's word/concepts in the bible in a relatable way that makes it easy to practice.

  • @ladennayoung2939
    @ladennayoung2939 Před 3 lety

    Mmmmm that was a real good point you made. When you said sometimes we feel that it will be easy when it is God.

  • @brandonmcquaig3376
    @brandonmcquaig3376 Před 5 lety +10

    This video was really helpful. Thank you!

  • @KingdomFocusedRM
    @KingdomFocusedRM Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing how on point these videos are! Holy Spirit inspired! Bless you, Mark!

  • @missqjulie
    @missqjulie Před 6 lety +3

    Such a blessing to hear this message. Thank you.

  • @caramelrose3625
    @caramelrose3625 Před 5 lety +1

    Extremely helpful and clear.

  • @occhiatariservata2320
    @occhiatariservata2320 Před 3 lety +1

    you know when is the right person, becouse every pain every hurting.. disappear with that person..
    (it May be the same person who has hurt you the most in the past)
    THAT'S THE ONE FOR YOU
    (the more the devil want to. separate the more he attacks, temptation.. humiliation.. just name them)
    THE MORE HE ATTACKS THE MORE YOUR DESIRE FOR THIS PERSON!!
    (the more you hate your enemy.. the more you crazy love him🔥)

  • @aliciakiarie372
    @aliciakiarie372 Před 4 lety

    Wow! So true....God bless you Mark

  • @samesaw
    @samesaw Před 3 lety +1

    Always good advice. Thank you.

  • @holybiblelover4412
    @holybiblelover4412 Před 6 lety +3

    This was a really good and helpful video! Thank you for making these kinds of videos - your channel is really encouraging, and I am blessed to have found this on CZcams. God bless you!

  • @marylean7311
    @marylean7311 Před 5 lety

    Wow.. awesome video. Thank you for sharing

  • @joshthomas1781
    @joshthomas1781 Před 5 lety +9

    I see some good signs about This girl I’m dating right now! I know me and her are 19 so we have a lot of time and I already see good things we want to start dating this January possibly but not taking it to far having Boundaries set in place me and her love the lord and this could be a door opening moment

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
    • @ianmcdonald8648
      @ianmcdonald8648 Před 5 lety +1

      Josh T
      make sure you base your relationship on Jesus in very practical ways, such as - - 1. being in some way accountable to an older couple in the Lord who have a good and stable walk with Jesus, asking them to pray for you, and giving them permission to ask you both how things are going.
      2. spend time before you date on committing your ways and activities to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
      3. spend time in God's word together and take time to discuss it when travelling here or there. Make Jesus the centrepiece for every date, not just on sundays.
      4. ask each other how their own walk with the Lord is going, and pray earnestly for one another daily.
      If you build yoru relationship firmly in this way, then you will have a good start if the Lord leads you into marriage.
      Build up your spirits in the faith of Jesus so that you are better equipped to rule over the lusts of eye and flesh and all that is in the world - 1 John 2:14-19; Genesis 4:7.

  • @agnieszkapioro5524
    @agnieszkapioro5524 Před 6 lety

    Awesome!!! thank You so much

  • @ljtbabe
    @ljtbabe Před 6 lety +2

    Amen!!!!!! So true..u wud want to be wd someone who wud challenge you

  • @janicewebber3180
    @janicewebber3180 Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks a lot very good. Blessing to you and your family.

  • @ekongkar3057
    @ekongkar3057 Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant video Mark. You always have a more spiritual insight into the ACTUAL scripture as opposed to dogmatic literal interpretation. Amazing stuff. Like all your videos.

  • @nancyreed5379
    @nancyreed5379 Před 5 lety +3

    I’m
    So bless in this video 🙏🏼

  • @ribbit1964
    @ribbit1964 Před rokem +3

    Thank you - God is putting us through something. The best I can figure is it’s our time of discernment. May God continue to bless you and your ministry

  • @margiehernandez866
    @margiehernandez866 Před 6 lety +2

    Excellent and helpfully video.May God continue blessings you in different ways.

  • @indianajosephine4881
    @indianajosephine4881 Před 6 lety +31

    Hehe I bought the book 👌🏾 Literally waited to finish all my assignments for the year (finish today) so I can read. Thanks Mark, GOD bless you!

  • @Sev777en
    @Sev777en Před 5 lety +3

    Mark, I Love your Channel and you are doing an Amazing work!

  • @KingdomMade101
    @KingdomMade101 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for this teaching!

  • @ectharmony6
    @ectharmony6 Před 4 lety +1

    Another amazing vid, Mark. Thank you.

  • @JB-lk5nq
    @JB-lk5nq Před 4 lety +1

    Very good brother, your a wise young man!
    Unfortunately I got 5 crosses plus many more, I made a very big mistake marriaging my wife, I was a young Christian and believed God was steering me towards her, now after 7+ year of praying and trying to make it work.... I can now look back and see that God was trying to steer me away!
    Moved way to fast if only I was more patient and mature in my walk and waited I would have seen she wasn’t for me!
    Move slowly take your time let God show you!
    Lesson learnt thank you Jesus.... forgive me ☺️
    Blessings!😊

  • @blessedjoe777
    @blessedjoe777 Před 4 lety

    Blessed Guy indeed keep up God bless you

  • @cheisalakkimsangma2163
    @cheisalakkimsangma2163 Před 5 lety +1

    Your videos are great.. countless blessings Im on it. Thank you

  • @teesmankhoya9638
    @teesmankhoya9638 Před 6 lety

    Good video, God bless you more.

  • @queendevi2492
    @queendevi2492 Před 6 lety +3

    Another great video thank you so much 😇

  • @virginiathornton8480
    @virginiathornton8480 Před 5 lety

    Amén. I praise the LORD 🙏.

  • @PrasannaKumar-qg7me
    @PrasannaKumar-qg7me Před 6 lety +26

    He speaks truth , amazing God Bless...

  • @leah3795
    @leah3795 Před 5 lety

    Enjoyed this thank you

  • @prissyprisca8787
    @prissyprisca8787 Před 4 lety +1

    Hello Mark I would love to thank you for this video according to Christian teaching we are taught to pray for partners n been praying for a partner n the qualities I want in my future husband. And here comes a guy he z interested in me n wants marriage so I tell him u know the Christian ways to pray to God to give us confirmations or signs to prove whether we r meant for each other or it's God's will for us to be together. We have been having prayer and fasting about us but God is not speaking anything to both of us. So the time I was interacting with him I liked him and fell in love with him so we are in a relationship n courtship the time I have been with him he has all the qualities I wanted in my future husband I feel at peace and comfortable with or around him. Infact Wat u said in your video I see them too cause he loves God we pray together he encourages me spiritually he rebukes he supports ministries within me I feel it that he is the right man for me my instincts tells me he is my husband but the problem he wants God to speak to me or him whether in a dream vision or hear his voice he wants us to do God's will but not our own will. So Wat advice do u give me I need a counseling about this cause he truely loves me and I love him too but God hasn't spoken to us yet please need help
    Thanks God bless you as you help me

  • @katiadaza941
    @katiadaza941 Před 6 lety +3

    You're awesome!!!

  • @monicagross2230
    @monicagross2230 Před 5 lety +13

    My relationship is bad I'm sad because I feel like I can't serve God for him I mean he is not helping me come closer to God 🙏 I feel like he is a hindering spirit and a blocking spirit

    • @stephanyaleshire9252
      @stephanyaleshire9252 Před 4 lety +2

      Flee!!!!! Don’t look back....

    • @lewis76ad
      @lewis76ad Před 3 lety

      @@stephanyaleshire9252 are you involved in witchcrafts, because you mentioned a lot of spirits .

  • @holyoutcast2723
    @holyoutcast2723 Před 4 lety +3

    Love this channel so much help and facts ❤️

  • @annanicholson5309
    @annanicholson5309 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for this

  • @ebonyjones4143
    @ebonyjones4143 Před 5 lety

    Aaaaaaaamen, Love this video❤❤

  • @angelasmithgiardina9121

    God Bless

  • @jestinmwilson6385
    @jestinmwilson6385 Před 3 lety

    This helps alot thanks for this ❤️

  • @geraldfranklin6049
    @geraldfranklin6049 Před rokem

    Thoroughly enjoyed this.I video as it reflects my current relationship. Point by point.

  • @alphamegaradio
    @alphamegaradio Před 6 lety +6

    Another great one, brother. By no means an all-inclusive "litmus test" (is there such a thing? lol), but it does stress 5 of the most important, Biblically-sound, and practical connection points and fruit indicators! If these 5 are there, it's very likely the other things will be falling into place as the Lord leads and the two people grow together. Likewise, if these aren't present, the other things won't make much difference in living out a relationship that truly honors God and is to be: spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically healthy for both people involved. God Bless!

  • @maritimesteak8540
    @maritimesteak8540 Před 4 lety +2

    recently i met a woman that was christian and u believe in god and I'm not religous necessarily but i have christian values of course raised that way and she is almost 27 I'm 19 I'm a virgin i never looked for love but then one day i just met her she wasn't what i expected i have become a better person we tried to be just friends I'm an ambivert and she is an introvert and i tried texting her that was a first asking her if she had feelings cause she definitely was she showed it but she said she found me funny and interesting and she said she was seeing someone and i said good to know she asked if i want to be friends i said i try to be friends with everybody we both have a bad past and what pushed us away was the fear that we were being manipulated i told her I'm scared she was manipulating me and she showed her fear that i was manipulating her we are still nice to each other but this experience i told her to keep her distance and we both need time this experience has helped me grow me and her are so alike yet so distant because we were both scared of love i am more honest and straightforward but I'm not as physically loving as i used to be this feeling of love truly wanting to be with her she said you can't force a conversation and i said you can't resist it either i told her I'm not leaving you you will have to push me away and we tore down walls that we both had she was more physically loving and compassionate i believe as in she is more willing of intimacy in the physical sense while i am more open to intimacy in the physical sense i found myself continuing to ask where is this going are we friends she is hinting at dates etc. but when we stopped and blocked each other we said no hard feelings but i did confess my feelings for her she never did exactly confess her feelings she didn't want to open up we were using each other's lingo finishing each other's sentences when we just met it was a few days and I can't help but ever since i met this female she is the most beautiful girl ever to me when before that would not have been the case ever since she choose to sit close to me and be so nice too me i even said she was to nice she brought out this lovey dovey side in me this love side in me again she didn't want to talk about her past i usually speak what's on my mind i try to be be grateful for challenges in life but i know this is no coincidence that we met we met to tear down each other's walls that were guarding our hearts i have come closer to god and in this season of waiting i am at peace i will do my best i know the next opportunity i get to make up and say hey we both were pretty insecure and just let it go from there the devil was keeping us from love scaring us away i believe i told her I'm not in your league i will make you in my leage she understood but then i backpedaled and said i can live without you i don't plan to pursue these feelings it just happened but we got into arguments over the dumbest things we have let our fear consume us but in two weeks at least i will see her again if god wants it to be so that moment i will know my move

  • @yeolebutton4233
    @yeolebutton4233 Před 6 lety +1

    thank you

  • @danielreed3718
    @danielreed3718 Před 5 lety +2

    I’m 17 and have been dating the same girl for the past three -ish- years. It can be difficult at times to know just how serious to take our relationship. We’re both working on finding work, I’m working on getting my license, and we’re still only 17. But at the same time, we’ve known each other for practically our entire lives, we go on mission trips with each other (and our youth group) every summer, we both love God, and we can definitely see an awesome future together. She’s expressed that she’s eager to support me in whatever God’s called me to do, I plan on going into Deaf ministry, becoming a licensed interpreter, and getting teaching credentials. She’s strong in her faith and has a amazing love for the Lord.
    My worry is that I’m still uncertain if this is what I need to be doing or that I’m just worrying too much.
    Your video about making sure your intimacy levels are the same as your comment levels raised quite a few questions for me. Namely, what’s a good way to know how committed you are to a person? What’s a good way to tell?

  • @fightwithbiomechanix663
    @fightwithbiomechanix663 Před 5 lety +1

    I like that you offer reasonable advice as well as you have a clear understanding of the entire Bible. Impressive

  • @deborahgloria3867
    @deborahgloria3867 Před měsícem

    It’s helping
    Feel peaceful

  • @jakeblessed9766
    @jakeblessed9766 Před 5 lety

    Thank you sir for this video, it reminds me a lot!

  • @reneefries1894
    @reneefries1894 Před 6 lety +39

    I know you talked briefly about how difficult times in a relationship does not always mean that it's the wrong relationship. Can you maybe make a video that goes more in depth about this topic and about your personal experiences? What were the challenges that you had to go through and how you and Bethany overcame them? I know a big issue for me is that at the first sight of a problem/conflict, my immediate reaction/response is to run and not work through it because it's too hard. I base it a lot off of feelings and not logic. Meaning, I believe I'm in the wrong relationship because it's not easy at all times. I would like to hear and understand how to better cope with this, if possible. Thank you!

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +1

      I discuss some of the struggles we experienced in dating in this video. czcams.com/video/rGq_7IfO42s/video.html
      But hopefully we can do a video on this together some day. Great suggestion!

    • @safiramakene1926
      @safiramakene1926 Před 5 lety

      Yes I really want to hear that too, I was about to say the same thing I think we’re on the same page Renee .
      My boyfriend quarrels over simple things and most of the time we don’t finish our conversations without quarrying. I don’t know if he is the right one for me or maybe things will change . Mark what do you suggest?

    • @eunicebatchy8008
      @eunicebatchy8008 Před 5 lety +2

      Hi it's the same way with me as well... It's sometimes so hard that we don't know sometime whever God is with us of not... You use to always argue every time and this is becoming so unpeaceful...
      But when i remembered the dream i had about us about what God shown me I'm like should i continu to trust or just give up

    • @ianmcdonald8648
      @ianmcdonald8648 Před 5 lety +5

      Renee Fries
      I used to be a person who would easily run from difficulties; this is what both of my parents did in their own way. So I had that as an example
      For many years in my marriage of 41 years (wife has now gone to be with Jesus), I was very insecure, and self centred even though I wanted to be Christ-centered and earnestly desreid to be like Him.
      I was very backward to develope any brotherly relationships with godly men, so as to pray together and help each other in life's journey.
      This was all born out of fear, fear of losing something precious; fear of failing; fear of losing face, and so on. This kind of attitude flowed out into the broader family of God, and it did cause some problems.
      But back in my early years of marriage I was made aware of the need to ask the Lord to 'Change ME!' - not change my wife so much as I had been earnestly praying.
      Today I still pray on that line - which is very scriptural.
      Slowly I began to see changes as the years passed by. I had so much to learn and still have.
      Now I am more willing to talk things through on many levels, and less willing to run.
      I would recommend that you put the suggestion out to your man 'could we pray together about this?' and then pray that he will join in prayer for the matter/s at hand, and include reading Scripture together... on the knees can help.
      Then commend your man for taking the lead in the matter, and ask if 'can we do it again'?
      Also, human love does and will fail no matter how noble and virtuous it is. But God's love will not fail - there is never a drought or famine of the supply of God's love. Ask God to fill you with His love for your man.
      If you are no married and simply dating, and if he is not willing to pray and read Scripture with you, then perhaps you need to re evaluate your relationship.
      If you are married, pray and pray and pray till God gives you 'both' a breakthrough, and pray to maintain it - pray without ceasing, with many thanksgivings.

    • @samsonokuto7160
      @samsonokuto7160 Před rokem

      ​@@eunicebatchy8008 I've seen that the Lord spoke to you upfront concerning your future marriage (dream). Did everything unfold as you expected?
      I dreamt about us too, 5 months ago. It was unique and spontaneous but leading. After sensing that it was likely a sign for us I began to pray and give little shots ( which I'm still doing) but it's rough, really rough. We haven't made it to the first date yet but we are in touch, chatting!
      How are rhe state of things now

  • @sabineroberts6448
    @sabineroberts6448 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for your Video. It helped me a lot.

  • @googleuser1876
    @googleuser1876 Před 5 lety

    Amen Amen!

  • @iamanovercomer3253
    @iamanovercomer3253 Před 5 lety

    lol @ my age I'm not looking just to date. #5 is the key one for me.
    My last 2 realtionship , 1 from church definitely bought me closer to God - I was on my knees more. But I knew in my heart that how is this You God? Now I am going forward what God has called me to do not look for her. When God is ready He will send her into my life

  • @asinsasina7935
    @asinsasina7935 Před 5 lety

    Thanks GOD am in right Christian relationship

  • @davidthomspson9771
    @davidthomspson9771 Před 5 lety

    Yes i can see the signs

  • @li.745
    @li.745 Před 6 dny

    I started dating my bf about two years ago. We have had many hard times and he exposed my unhealed wounds challenging me to face them head on. Hope it’s a good sign for us.💗🌸💞🦋

  • @brentongandy658
    @brentongandy658 Před 5 lety +3

    Watch and listen for their desire for God. Are they really seeking God? Do they love Jesus? Do they want to live a godly life? Do they have a relationship with Jesus Christ?

  • @omegadivinelyprotectedchos3883

    God I pray you reveal who you want me to marry in who is going to be that man that's I"m meant to be with 🙏🏼💛

  • @andreaadams1531
    @andreaadams1531 Před 5 lety

    CONFORMATION!!!!!

  • @claribelcenteno5358
    @claribelcenteno5358 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow sounds like me and my friend we argue like a married couple wow 😯 this is really interesting...

  • @rolaine733
    @rolaine733 Před 5 lety +2

    And here goes Mark on time!

  • @shaffellefergerson6252
    @shaffellefergerson6252 Před 4 lety +4

    I know now and I agree with all of the signs i know the man i want in my life and I can choose him based off what kinds of things will he do that helps me grow or is stretching me in Healthy ways

  • @octaviousmckenzie2362
    @octaviousmckenzie2362 Před 5 lety

    I really like you said with #5 and still like to grow in this issue and since I'm 40 years old and I still need help with this what should I do as a Christian man like myself with a disability

  • @yarlinherrera5766
    @yarlinherrera5766 Před 4 lety +3

    So, im getting to know someone, he is christian and we've been talking/ getting to know each other for like 3 months and for many reasons i feel like he is "the one" God has for me (but im not sure), but he has some insecurities about not been succesful and not been able to provide like a good future for us if this gets any farther, cause he isnt studying at college and at his work he doesnt win enough, so he thinks he is a failure, and now those insecurities are getting to me as well, of having a future, a family, being able to provide to them and all those things... and i dont even know what to do😪

    • @sekyiama5930
      @sekyiama5930 Před 4 lety +1

      I think with his finances with time u guys can pray for a better earning job...

    • @yarlinherrera5766
      @yarlinherrera5766 Před 4 lety

      @@sekyiama5930 thank you so much❤ i really needed to hear an advice

    • @sekyiama5930
      @sekyiama5930 Před 4 lety +1

      Yarlin Herrera..... Most great men start small... Pls keep encouraging him with time things would change for the better..... Thank u too

  • @goodenoughgirl8102
    @goodenoughgirl8102 Před 5 lety +2

    Lol. Def a LOT of growing pains. We shall see. So far so good-but def the pains of growth. 🤔

  • @jesuschristsaves392
    @jesuschristsaves392 Před 3 lety +3

    🙏“Padre, sé que he violado tus leyes y mis pecados me han separado de ti. Realmente lo siento, y ahora quiero alejarme de mi vida pecaminosa pasada hacia ti. Perdóname y ayúdame a evitar volver a pecar. Creo que su hijo, Jesucristo, murió por mis pecados, resucitó de entre los muertos, está vivo y escucha mi oración. Invito a Jesús a convertirse en el Señor de mi vida, a gobernar y reinar en mi corazón desde este día en adelante. Por favor envía tu Espíritu Santo para ayudarme a obedecerte y hacer tu voluntad por el resto de mi vida. En el nombre de Jesús oro, Amén "

  • @redsky3696
    @redsky3696 Před 5 lety

    This is a very good advice esp fr introverted like me. Tell us how to find the one for an introvert person too who is strong in his relationship with God./ a good christian. Esp like in my circle..a christian guy quite hard to make move on us although we have some the chemistry. When both people are too scared to make move it hurts and sometimes we just ignored it. And one im too confused also they keep asking God whether are /thatperson is the chosen one God choose for him or her. Thats what i feel is happening in my churchcircle including among the young adults😧

  • @michaelquintana678
    @michaelquintana678 Před 5 lety +1

    very good Mark! i need to checkout ur book the one. i think i need a wife that wants to be ready for the end times with me.

    • @battleaxesam6042
      @battleaxesam6042 Před 5 lety +1

      That's exactly what's on my mind as well. Definitely do not want to be with someone who compromises easily and without remorse.

    • @michaelquintana678
      @michaelquintana678 Před 5 lety

      right battleaxe Sam. same here. God knows.

  • @emilyjohnstone408
    @emilyjohnstone408 Před 3 lety +1

    All of the things said here apply to the one that I love. Thank God & please forgive me, I’m sorry it took me a while to get it 🙏🙏🙏

  • @beyonkaissac7113
    @beyonkaissac7113 Před 6 lety

    How to get the book? I love this by the way

  • @monicagross2230
    @monicagross2230 Před 5 lety +3

    I feel so happy when I'm alone and not around him he is do toxic and crazy

  • @2WheeledRakyat
    @2WheeledRakyat Před 5 lety

    What should we do if the relationship is all opposite of what you mentioned?

  • @alopez4564
    @alopez4564 Před 2 lety +1

    If you’re a practicing of prayer, reading of the Bible and a fasting Christian you’re sensitive to the Holy Spirit and can sense when GOD is speaking to you otherwise you’ll be confused by the lukewarm fleshy Christians and. Ant see the blessing HE has for you as dating/marrying your future other half!!!!!!!

  • @violetmusic4145
    @violetmusic4145 Před 5 lety

    There’s one person who fits all of these to a T but he hasn’t actually pursued me yet

  • @teenurose4731
    @teenurose4731 Před 5 lety +1

    When watching some of ur videos I feel am in right relationship..but this one am confused ..whether to think of immediate future or not ..bcz in immediate future we will be seperated by distance in terms of our job..hope we could immensely love our Jesus with each other ...thanks for ur guidance

  • @ashishthomas5129
    @ashishthomas5129 Před 5 lety +1

    Praise the lord brother!!
    Is it not healthy relationship if she wants to be a missionary and I am still studying hospitality but I told where you go I will go and support you and I will always support you no matter what the situation is!!
    But she does not really want to continue this relationship because she has a calling to be a missionary and I am not!!

  • @adriandelapena9563
    @adriandelapena9563 Před 3 lety

    Thank you always for the work you put into the ministry God has called you to do.
    What if she believes that women can preach and lead over men and I disagree with her on that? I dont wanna start an argument on wether or not a woman should preach and lead in church. Rather that we have that essential disagreement even if I am wrong and she is right about it. The question is, is it God's will even with this type of disagreement? is the yoke truly equal? thanks God Bless

  • @dalehogan6759
    @dalehogan6759 Před 5 lety

    Please pray for me I feel I'm not sure I'm in the right relationship

  • @monicagross2230
    @monicagross2230 Před 5 lety

    I don't need someone to help me get closer to God but sometimes I get tired and need help but he is talking me away from good I'm do mad at myself he is the 😈

  • @agape4317
    @agape4317 Před 5 lety +2

    How do you deal with cultural differences when the person God has for you comes from a different culture than yours????

  • @repentandbesaved150
    @repentandbesaved150 Před 3 lety

    Please brother Mark , can you give me the link to get this book.
    Thank you

  • @JustKate43
    @JustKate43 Před 5 lety

    Thank you Mark. 💕