God Is Calling You to Pursue Marriage Rather than Singleness If . . .
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God bless you too Mark, thank you!! 😀
What is your opinion on the views of the MGTOW and Red Pill content creators who are against marriage?
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You foolish morons what kind of prosperity Gospel is this BS, indeed you all worship your own desires besides God. Take heed by a warner with clear authority, Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand.
Revelation 13:14 (NLT)
14 And with all the miracles he was allowed to perform on behalf of the first beast, *he DECEIVED all the people* who belong to this world. He ordered the people to make a *GREAT STATUE of the first BEAST, WHO WAS FATALLY WOUNDED AND THEN CAME BACK TO LIFE*
The cross is the mark of the beast, the beast that was fatally wounded and came back to life. (Died and Resurected)
They place the cross (mark of the beast) in your forehead on Ash Wednesday and they perform the cross with their right hands
The Spanish Inquisition killed you if you didn't accept the Mark of this Beast, you cannot buy or sell if you are dead.
The false prophet who is the face of Christianity, is a model after the Pope's son, Cesare Borgia.
You were warned not to worship this man as a god in these end times.
So what statue did they build of a false god that died and resurected?
What other man is being worshipped as god today?
What other god, that has died and resurrected, was made into a statue?
Leave Christianity it is a man and proven devil worshiping cult. Worship Allah (God Almighty) the Creator of Heaven and Earth Only. Indeed I am God's Messenger that gives the Truth.
This Reveals 666 The Beast of Revelation:
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Please pray for me I’m still single and all my friends are married with kids. Please pray that I will find a Godly young and beautiful wife 🙏🙏🙏🙏. I want to get married and have kids.
Married or single, a true follower of Christ must dedicate his life to obey and serve the Lord. Amen! 🙏
Amen!
Brother Please in the name of Jesus🙏🙏🙏🙏. Pray I’m still single and looking for a wife. My friends are all happily married and have kids. I’m old and still alone. I would like to have a son or daughter. Can you pray for me that I will find a good Godly beautiful wife? God has blessed you with a son but how bout me? . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@Jesusislord930 you just gotta get out there man obey the call to date and be uncomfortable and God will put it all together
SoonToBe Salad thanks 🙏
@@Jesusislord930 your welcome brother. Praying for you
It’s so difficult when you are alone but God will always make a way
Amen
Truth
Im sure Amy, that if God put on your heart the desire of marriage, He will also ACCOMPLISH! stay strong, beliving his promises
amen, in Jesus name.
I think you’ll find the one this year
You don't have to be alone... But it's probably what you want....
I've been single my whole life, I don't want to be single forever. I want to meet the Man that God has for me.
I hope you do,God Bless!!!
May Jesus grant you the desires of your heart
Hi Karen, please check out Pastor Robert Clancy here on CZcams and also Elisha Goodman prayer academy. You can contact them both about your issue. God knows how you’ve felt and will answer your heart’s desire.🙏🏽😌☺️
Maybe God has a different path for you. Or maybe you need to stop being clingy work on yourself put God first and go out there, socialise
@Anna Franc I'm not usually one to reply to comments like this, but that was really presumptuous, to assume that someone is clingy. It's normal to want to be married and become one with someone else, the Bible states that that is how God designed it from the beginning.
May I receive a Godly marriage in Jesus name.
Amen!
I hope you do,God Bless!!!
I pray i receive God will bless me with a Godly marriage one day. In Jesus Christ name Amen.
Proverbs 16:9 God please provide her with your direction and protection
Amen!
I know singles dropped everything they were doing to click on this video 😂
Amen ❤️
That’s what I did 😂
Yes we did😂
Was looking for a music video and clicked this instead 🤣
HAHAHA! Great comment!🤣
Sean Sorias Yup! 🙋🏻♀️🤣
I’m 45 years old and thought I was going to be single for the rest of my life. Wasn’t even pursuing a woman or wanting a relationship. I believed it was too much trouble and was doing just fine alone. Well a woman did come into my life. God put it in my heart to love her and care for her. We both needed each other and everything is falling into place. It is Gods will and all for His glory
Some people feel like God wants them to torture themselves with singleness - and pretend not to desire marriage, in the hope that God ‘sees their heart’ and rewards them with marriage in turn. At the same time those people criticise others for dating (pursuing marriage) and glorify themselves for pretending not to desire marriage. But the scripture outlines it clearly. Marriage is a gift from God. There is no need to pretend not to desire love. Make those desires known to God and be honest with him. He sees your heart regardless of whether you choose to express it or not. Beware of false teachers and those who want you to join them in misery. Mark is speaking from real life experience and biblical truth - That’s why I always pay attention when I watch these videos. Let the joy of the lord be your strength and stay encouraged everyone!
It's kind of a catch-22 situation to me. If you desire marriage, married couples line up to tell you that Jesus is your ultimate satisfaction and that marriage will not complete you and/or be careful what you wish for. Some will even tell you that you're better off single. However, if you tell people that you don't desire marriage, they give you the side-eye and/or get hostile. So you have to desire marriage but be perfectly fine without it. There is no pleasing some people.
I am single and I am not miserable. Lots of people want to be married for wrong reasons. I hope everyone gets to see these videos because Mark addresses these issues well. I agree marriage is a wonderful and beautiful God given institution but singleness is also beautiful.
Yesss you spoke a whole word!!! Thank you for this transparency. I personally desire marriage for different reasons and I want a kingdom marriage. I find myself trying to tell myself that I don’t have a strong desire so God can “see my heart” and bless me with one cause i “toned the desire down”. I’m actively trying to work on that. I want a marriage that’ll help others and do work for the kingdom. That’s one of my greatest desires.
@@misspriss2482 wow l love your reasoning and that's what some people tell others but deep down we know that God is the one who created us for each other, one can be married and still worship God but now a problem comes in when one doesn't balance correctly between being a wife and going to church
THANK YOU. I hear people say things like "Learn to be fully happy with God" which is good, but I can also be fully happy with him in a marriage... at the end of the day, "It is not good for the man to be alone." I, for one, can honestly say am 100% done being a single and lonely, I don't want to lead a wild (even if morally sound) single life, I've learnt to be happy by myself ages ago and don't want a man just because I can't be alone.
I don't want a man to be a "dessert", I want him to be the main course of my life, or at least a part of it. I kind of WANT to be a but dependent of my husband. I want him to be my all (apart from God) and be his everything. Why the - - - would I want to be single?? No thanks, I've had enough of it.
Im single and want to me married but also content and happy where im at. This makes me wonder if i could be single for the rest of life. But as long as I have Jesus ill be happy : )
Yeah I kinda feel the same way. I took a fast from dating until December to see if God gives me clarity on what I should do to best follow His will.
It is what God desires that we are content and happy always, when we're single and when we're married. Just because we're content with our current life as a single person, it doesn't mean that we'll be single forever. It's good to be happy and content regardless of our relationship status. People who are happy and content before dating and relationships and marriage are much more ready because their happiness is in Christ and not in the person they're in a relationship with. If you're not happy and content as a single person, it won't change or be better when you're in a relationship. You will be married one day, because someone will be attracted to the fact that you are already happy and content because of the love of Jesus Christ in your heart.
scottbaino Good way to put it!!🙌
@scottbaino mmmmm cake
@@christaclament great way of explaining! Thank u: )
Lovely word. Whoever is reading this i destroy every demonic items, charms, evil altar, bad dreams, curses and close every door that the enemy has been using to access your life.
God bless!
Hey I saw u on A call for an uprisings channel too
In Jesus Name
Getting rid of gates Satan uses is hard sometimes, but important to do so as much as possible. The spiritual attacks always ramp up before the holy days.
Grace Morgan speaks CZcams Channel amen
Oh yes lastly it is best not to make decisions in life based on, 1.) Fear, 2.) Lust, 3.) Anger, 4.) Self-doubt, {i.e. the need for self-validation} 5.) Self-loathing {i,e, self-hate} 6.) Because everyone else is doing it. 7.) The need to be in control or 8.) For the love of money.
😂😂😂 Just this morning I was talking with my Lord saying, "Jesus, maybe I'm better off being single." And then this video shows up 😅
Mee to.. 😢
Zarai Murillo this happened to me 😂
LOL same here!!
Remember God knows the desires of your heart because he put them there. I found this video extremely helpful for this situation czcams.com/video/sJutjZ5mm9E/video.html
Two is better than one
I just came out of a 4 month relationship & prior to that I was single for 4-5 years. I really had my hopes up & had many plans, but she didnt know what she wanted, was confused & felt incomplete. I know I want a marriage that will lead to a family & will receive it with thanksgiving. Its important to find fulfillment in God 1st before moving into a relationship feeling incomplete.
340 comments, 340 christian singles, guys and girls, desiring to get married... 🤔 Why don't we make a singleness club 😂 and lets meet each other!!
It’s ok. Im praying that you find Gods best in this season for you
I’m down. At the very least, we’ll meet some more brothers and sisters in Christ ❤️
Yes! I was thinking the same thing, hopefully Apply God's word can start a chat room or message board where we could meet each other, single minded Christians with the same goal in life and who knows, there actually might be good solid relationships coming out of this.
I'm in!
I’d be down for a Chatroom to meet more Christian brothers/sisters.
God wants me to marry as He recommended this to me.
Lol. #TheHolySpiritofCZcams
Lol. No. The CZcams algorithm did😂😂😂
Yes dear, marriage was ordained by God
God is everywhere so yes u r right
If we pursue God in either being married or being single, that is what our true desire should be. But if deep down u know u r called to be married, come together and glorify him, if u don't have that longing then enjoy being in his presence.
God is good!
Come together and glorify him?
@@Itsatz0 Worship God
@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger Only an idiot or a liar says the Christian god is good.
@@semharb6733 Worship god by coming together? Sounds kinky to me.
Most of us are called to marriage. Few to single life, life with the church becoming priests/nuns etc. If you have the desire to be married it is your calling. Otherwise you wouldn’t get that desire. Just remember focus on becoming better and working on yourself and your time will come. Blessings to all
I just got out of a relationship and am watching a bunch of these videos to make myself feel better. 😅 😂🙏🏼
Same
The realist comment ever 😂
So often we think we know what would make us happy, fulfilled, content. We are "leaning upon our own understanding in so doing (Proverbs 3:5) I trust that when God says no to marriage for me, He knows the responsibilities and situations I would not want to shoulder and I find those needs being met in my relationship with Him. "Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all of these things will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33) If you need to be married, He will make it happen, His time, His way!
I’ve been Single for awhile!
I wanna get married one day but rn, my focus is on Sharing the gospel and warning people of Jesus Return!! God been showing me so many dreams pertaining to what’s coming. I have a Strong Thirst to draw closer to God rn and to try to warn as many People as possible to Turn to Christ. So rn, marriage for me will probably come later on. Maybe..... Though being single ain’t too bad!
Curious to know what you mean on dreams pertaining to what's coming. Sincerely curious
Jason Grey I feel the same way about that. I’m enjoying where I am. I never thought I’d get to this place but now that I’m here I’m content! There’s more to Life than marriage!
So true❤
@Raymond Well to sum up what I mean by what’s coming, I’ll just tell you some of the dreams God has been showing me. Though imma summarize them.
In one Dream, I was in Hell! Though this hell was like Hell on Earth! There was Chaos and Demons running wild. And all I could do is run. And While I was running, I heard God say, Judgment is Coming.
@ Raymond In Another Dream, war broke out! It started small but eventually the war got bigger and Nuclear Weapons was used! All over the planet, bombs was being dropped and there was no escape. The Flames engulfed me!! But I didn’t die! But as I was in the Flames, my view Got clearer and I saw some words that said, *The World is Dying*
In another Dream, The World was Ending!! There was Meteorites coming out the sky!! I was trying to warn people that it was gonna happen but it was too late. They started raining down and everything was getting destroyed! And it was also like the demons was attacking people! But within all of that, there was one area that was safe. But only certain people could get in. I made it in but, many others didn’t. And I tried to leave the safe area to help others but, I heard God say, It’s too late!! Come back. And from there, I woke up.
Amen. Thank you. For the past year and a half or so, God has led me to closely study Ephesians 5:22-33. I have always had a desire for marriage and when God put this passage on my heart and led me to study it closely, I believe that He has called me to marriage one day. Also, I don’t want to get married for selfish reasons. I want my future marriage to honor and glorify God.
Amen!
Jasmine Walters Amen me too 😀
All the single ladies...and gentlemen..😁 Have a nice day everyone. Stay safe. And thank you Mark for the video. Good reminder for me.
My first desire of my heart is peace with God and contentment with what God gives me. I need that most of all.
Well, I was "pursuing" it, and got stopped in my tracks!🤣 But that is ok. Taking this time to "know" my Savior more anyway and to better prepare for the one GOD has for me!And ABBA's timing is always right, even when we think it is not!😘🧔
I pray one day i will be married❤God knows That day💕
God bless!
I desire marriage but I don’t want it right now I like being single it feels good here!!! Finding yourself is the best thing ever! Just you and GOD!!!
I've been so concerned about marriage but this made me realize I feel I can serve God better alone. It makes me feel that I can focus on God's purpose for my life and the people I can touch. I want to get closer to God because I realize now that he is the one I want to make room for.
I will get married someday.. When the time is right and when the chosen man of God came along.
I feel the same way. God has to do it all for me. He did it all for me when He first saved me so I expect Him to change the landscape of my life in this area as well. That's the only way I'll know I will have no regrets with the man I will someday marry.
I received the gift of marriage and I am grateful to God almighty for this great grace from God thanks so much for sharing.
Am still waiting on GOD, am 26 now and never had sexual connection or relationship with on man, God must be honor in my life every day, that's my standard.
The thing about 1 Corinthians 7 is that in verse 26 Paul mentions "present crisis." His advice/preference to stay single was for those people in that time because of the persecutions and such. It would be better to not be attached and possibly become a widow in the midst of all that chaos and unrest.
A B we are literally going into the same time, except our time will be worst.
to tell you the truth, im not particularly happy being single. i dont have a girlfriend(future wife) yet, but i still want. i one know being married and having a family isnt easy, but in the end, it is my hearts desire. i dont know why, but it is. great videos like always. i really enjoyed this one!
God will provide the perfect partner when it is time. God's timing is always the best
I’m just waiting patiently for God. 🥰
God bless!
Maybe God is waiting on you... to make some moves
@lori calloway
Yes wait patiently BUT don't be like the capsized man who waited for God to rescue him and declined to be rescued by the next boat/ship and helicopter that God sent ALL because the rescue didn't entail 'a heavenly dramatisation!' It will happen so don't miss the boat. God bless🙏🏾
Mark makes great points in this video. One trouble spot I see in MANY single Christians who want to get married is that instead of being honest with themselves and Godly friends and mentors who could help them find someone suitable to marry, they overspiritualize things with statements like, "I'm alone, but well, not really alone", "I'm lonely, but not alone", "God takes care of all my needs, I don't need a man or woman". STOP LYING😸 There's NOTHING wrong with wanting the love and companionship that marriage provides. Too many people act like God will strike them down dead for admitting they desire to get married. This is one of the reasons why we have such a high percentage of single Christians in the mid 30s+ age group and older who have never married. Women are told to be patient and trust God. They can't meet a potential suitor via osmosis. Men, especially men involved in Christian leadership, are often required to get a wife, or that their church or missions organization won't let them hold a leadership position without being married first. Sadly, many of these men rush into marriages with women they barely know, who are not complimentary to them in terms of vision, goals, and unfortunately, sometimes even in salvation itself(religious acting but never been born again).
Yes, the church has added a lot of "extra" steps to marriage which is unhealthy. It's gotten too complicated. Thankfully the Bible helps simplify things for us
To the head of the class!
Could not agree more. You just told things as if you took them out of my mind 😁
It's a modern philosophy, I feel, that we shouldn't base our joy upon anyone else (like a partner, even when we need to or should), and of course, the modern church has followed in that direction... And a consequence: a lot of sexually frustrated christian singles in their 30's, as you pointed out. I guess I'll be one of them soon...
SO MANY FACTS!
I'd add that some singles (men and women, alike) don't do the pre-requisite work to be a healthy person in a marriage. I've literally experienced rude, disrespectful, insecure, self-destructive, and even poorly hygienic Christians.
You won't be compatible with most people if you don't present the best version of yourself - and hopefully what God intended - first.
So, those proclamations of "I'm waiting on God" are usually "I don't want to go to therapy".
It’s my heart desire to be married, so I believe God will provide a husband to me & he’ll find me 👌🏽
You mean you'll find each other. God does not make Mr Right knock on your door. You have to do your part too and put yourself out there. Never hurts for a woman to flirt first like Ruth did.
Well, since I’m still watching videos like this, and since I do want to be married, I’m going to go ahead and say I need to keep pursuing marriage... Just gotta wait on the Lord Jesus Christ 🤔🙏🏾
I love the Lord and our relationship together, I just want that special someone to join in with us 😓
I have been mostly single for my whole life. But I have decided to leave it up to God.
I feel so much less stress or depression now.
Single Godly man right here... I truly wish to marry and have kids someday, God is great 🔥🙏🙏🙏💯💯 #Godschild
I am 19 year old girl and i have been single eversince i was born so i want an honest man if man is not honest i Reather like to die by being single but im not gonna give my life to wrong hands. God bless u all.💕👍🙏😍
You’ll find us somewhere😅😅...it’s better to be single than get married to someone who takes you away from God
@@nicholaschuma6304 thanks
It is better to see you in brighter surroundings such as this versus in a dark, morose library, sir.😉 I thank God for your videos and I pray good things for you, sir. Thank you. I hope we, singles who wanna get married someday, will soon meet God's approved one. ♥️
I think that he was in the attic.
Thank you for the clarifications in these videos. Praying for my husband and to stay focused on God.
Amen, God first is always the path :)
Proverbs 16:9 God please provide Araminta with your direction and protection
@@marcelwilliams1736 awe thanks
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (KJV)
9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.
11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?
12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
I believe that God wants us to be married and have a family, but yet there are those who never get married or have children because of various reasons unique to them... whether it was by choice or out of their control. And I believe, at least for me, that God can and will bring two people together in natural ways if we stay patient and not force anything, and just live our lives. I admit that it's difficult for me to not be obsessed about meeting someone who will be my lifetime partner. I pray, and live the Word, and serve God, and patiently trust Him to bring a godly man into my life. People around me are praying and believing with me. They say that I am spiritually ready and that any man would be beyond happy to have me as their companion. One thing I can say by experience and wisdom is that ONLINE DATING is a waste of time... in so many ways and for so many reasons. Been there done that, for many months. And after dating many guys, I do not recommend online dating. There are success stories, and I thought I'd be one, but even if you end up married, it doesn't mean that it'll continue to be successful. I haven't heard of a marriage from online dating lasting for more than a few years, after the honeymoon stage is over.
I have to agree Christa however don't you think that the Parousia is imminent? Should we focus on marriage during the end of days or focus on our calling? Blessings from Glasgow Scotland.
Rev Gary Rockin Preacher you need to seek God for yourself and not ask a person who doesn’t know your life steps like God does. Pray about it and God will let you know if you seek his guidance on your life because everyone’s experience is different and can only speak for themselves. I understand your concern but only God knows the answer to your life, and knowing it’s the end of days you should by now be actively seek out hearing Gods voice and ask the Father where your focus should be
I agree with you that online dating is a waste of time. True, there has been some success - but at what cost?
With online dating, it may be unlikely but it doesn't mean it won't work or not for long, I know someone who unmarried and then remarried to someone else the she met from online dating, they have been together for nearly 5 years now and still going strong. I guess the reality is that God I know uses different ways of working in different people's lives so if something isn't working for you, it is most likely that God has a better plan suited for you that you will love more than someone else would, God moves in mysterious ways, and he is never limited to or from any particular way
@@angelchampagnechildofGod20 yes that's what I already believe and teach others. Your final sentence is particularly important especially the word "focus" that's what I preach and teach to my congregations here in Scotland. My questions to Christa were rhetorical.
Blessings.
I desire to marry but later in the future. I'm content in my singleness and desiring to get closer to God and let Him have His way with me. When God thinks I'm ready to get married He will prepare me and show me ☺️
Hope not too long. Because you do have a biological clock as well. And it takes no prisoners.
Getting married would be so much better for me in oh-so-many ways. Because my life is a mess and having a teammate, a cheerleader/champion, a prayer warrior, a sounding board, to help me, is absolutely going to be the fastest way to help me be able to get things together, right? And battling loneliness would not be making the problems worse. And once I did all that I would have a lot to give. Getting married would be such a help...
But all of that is the wrong reason to get married. And it would deprive me of being able to grow enough to be able to fix my own problems (with prayer), at least some of them. But the place I am in right now is so excruciating. It is sharply painful every day; every day I feel that I cannot take any more difficulties by myself without a friend/companion to help me. Which is not the right reason to get married.
Also, I'm 35 and I want a baby. So there's that. Separating the call from the flesh is a hard one here. So I think the answer is that marriage is for me but I have some other things to attend to first. But then some other part starts screaming "yes, but... baby, baby, baby! You're not 25 anymore! You don't have time! Baby, baby, now!" So... it's all a mess.
However, I am convinced that there is still a God in Heaven. Who still loves us, including me. And He's not finished with me yet. So one day I could get to someplace worth going, I suppose. It's a frustrating and tearful journey, but worth it, for God is surely good. Amen.
Marriage was indeed ordained by God to keep man from sinning against Him in the flesh (i.e. sexual sin e.g. whoremongering, or fornicating). Marriage allows certain persons to concentrate on whatever God's will is for their life without distraction (i.e. sexual distractions).
However, there are some of a deeper understanding who realize the difference between the will of the spirit versus the will (i.e. needs and/or desires) of the flesh, and only concentrate on the will of the spirit and pleasing God in the spirit, as a vessel unto God as opposed to the will of the flesh and the cares of this world regarding pleasing his or her spouse.
I totally understand the two sides of the spiritual dichotomy, and have a deep understanding of it.
God is awesome because he knows us better than we know ourselves, and has made provisions for us to glorify Him in our lives in a Godly way whether being concerned about the cares of this world and how to please one's spouse being married, or being only concerned about the will of the spirit and how to exclusively please God through the will of the spirit.
God is amazing! He made provisions for both sides, both single or married so that we may not sin against Him and live according to His will without distraction.
He's brilliant. He thought of everything and has made provisions for it so that we as humans might not sin against Him.
When I think of a God like that I'm in awe of Him and it makes me want to learn more of Him and delight myself in Him.
People have issues, God does not. Therefore, I focus on Him (God).
This is so trueee. Everyday I fall in love with God more. His plans are perfect, he know what we need and will provide at the best time for us. I know at his perfect timing he will provide my husband for me.
He's so awesome
Beautiful answer!🤗
I desire to get married one day but I’m honestly so tired of the hearing about this topic 🤦♀️
While I prefer the videos on carrer and ministry choises, counseling about the prospect of marriage is his calling. If you don't like it don't watch.
Shannon Wiedmann that isn’t what I said
Why say that?
I understand what u trying to say... I feel u.
@@vickvique3859 well there's the desire to get married but another desire to want to keep God as the focus and not idolize what is meant to serve you and be a blessing. Since I am not married at the moment nor in any relationship it's almost tormenting with this topic of marriage because it seems it's everywhere in sight especially when you desire it. So when I see videos on Godly marriage its hard to scroll past because on one end you wanna hear from God on the topic then on the other end you don't wanna get your hopes up in a season you are meant to be waiting or pursuing kingdom work or more importantly idolize Marriage.
Please pray for me I’m still single and all my friends are married with kids. Please pray that I will find a Godly young and beautiful wife 🙏🙏🙏🙏. I want to get married and have kids.
Sending up prayers!
Mines too,but im hopeful,sending positive prayers your way.
Yep I am in the same boat as you.
Here I am 😀
@@gentlesoft2186 what’s your email?
I'm not single, but I love how you broke this down with scripture. ❤️
You should have a way for the single people who enroll in your courses to see what other single people are out there who are like minded and enrolling in your courses as well. Like a check box when they enroll, and a question if they'd like to meet other like minded singles.
While we're pursuing Godly interests, if it's our desire to marry, then do so if not, remain single and still serve, minister and worship.
It is interesting how your videos are recommended right as we are going through something lol
How do you do it lol, you always have an on time video. I desire marriage because I want to please God and glorify Him. God told me weeks ago to begin preparing for my wedding that's to come soon. I have been preparing, but I'm single and not quite sure who my husband is.
God bless as you seek the Lord!
Proverbs 16:9 God please provide Dee with your direction and protection
God is the one I am supposed to marry. He loves me, he is mine, and I am his. I would marry him in a heartbeat. That time is near, and I would feel whole being married to the lover of all my lives. Thank you Mark for bringing me that message. Amen Beloved.
Throughout my life I always planned that I would be married with a family like most people do, I always dreamed of it but from your videos it shows my life would be better in singleness, which I am single at 29 years old. I guess I still have time to wait for God's blessings for me if I don't miss it or block it. Within the first minute of the video, I felt like singleness was better for me. That way I can put God first in my life by seeking him first and a lot of times all I need is God in my life. However I do dream of having children and being a dad and husband but feels like singleness is still better for me, for reasons you have mentioned in your videos.
I’m afraid I won’t get married. I don’t want to do this life alone without another human. 😢
Me too bro 😢
Right now I pray God helps me with self control My old self temptations keep coming back lust I want Integrity and respect a women and want God to show me I honestly not very Good on taking risk at times I want Gods will and not my own.
In before this comment thread turns into a dating section ✌️🤣
lol
That's funny!
ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger Love the video, great as always! 🙌✨
Libra Girl 😂 yup. Might be funny but might be true too 😅
Joseph James omgosh right
All because you want something as a mature adult doesnt mean you are unhappy or depressed with where you are at. I may want 1 million dollars in my bank account. That doesnt mean i am unhappy and depressed with my current income or job, and I want to quit everything. I may want to get married, but that doesnt mean im feeling bad or not content with my life. A lot of christians and american people in general get this confused and think all sorts of stereotypes when someone says "i want to get married". All of a sudden society says there must be something wrong with an individual that wants marriage.
Great content Mark👍👍👏To be sincere no body desires to be single unless if u have a serious problem. But what make us step aside are disappointments we really get when we land onto wrong people. The truth is with the right person we all not ought to be singles, there is no happiness rather full of passion. May God guide us bless u all.
I really thought God wanted me to persue marriage,but now so much time has passed,I have been ready for years,I really put myself out there,really trued,but God has chosen not to bless that area of my life!!!
I have no one atm but I'm already burning with passion
Proverbs 16:9 God please provide her with your direction and protection
Have patience and wait on the Lord, for the confirmation about if is marrying or singleness 💜🙏🏼thanks
Amen
so...how is the "gift of singleness" explained? is it life long? are there modern-day people who actually a posses this gift, and if so can you interview them?
EPIC TEL I would love to see this interview too. Would be really helpful and interesting to watch.
The way I understand it, if you're single, you've been given the gift of singleness. You can't make marriage happen. You can make it much more likely by putting yourself out there, meeting people, and letting people you know introduce you to other singles. However, none of that guarantees that you will meet anybody or that God will ever give you the go-ahead to date or marry anybody. If it's God's will that you be single, you will be single. Your desires don't necessarily enter into it. So until you are married, congratulations! You possess the gift of singleness. I'm probably going to get some naysayers on this answer because there are people who are going to disagree and say that if you have a strong sex drive, you weren't meant to be single. However, as believers, we are called to exercise self-control whether married or single. Marriage isn't a solution for a lack of self-control; adultery is proof of that.
That's a good question. I believe you can have the temporary gift of singleness and also a lifelong gift of singleness. I have a friend who has the lifelong gift of singleness! 😊 She's very encouraging and living her life completely for the Lord. That's what we should be doing whether or not we marry.
I would definitely love to meet a real-life Paul (or Pauletta).
I was just thinking about my future marriage and then this video shows up!🙏😊 May God connect me to the one that he has for me!
Id love to be a husband.God gave me a wonderful daughter and being a single dad was the hardest yet most rewarding experience of my life.It really gave me a true sense of meaning in my life.
God is good
Yes, they say that once you have a child, your heart will forever live outside your body!😀
Your daughter is blessed to have a godly father in her life! She will have an example of what to look for in her future husband.🌷
@@txwarriorbride5112 EXACTLY! the baton of God must be passed from generation to generation to deafeat the enemys plan.I did not become a believer till halfway thru my daughter's life but it was all part of God using brokeness to bring me to Him.
I want to be a wife but I am not suppose to find a husband he’s suppose to find me and since covid19 is hating I am not sure what my fate is gonna be 😩
Stop saying that dear, Gods time is the best and covid will end too so stop worrying about your life and let God do that
Lol @ COVID-19 hating...
Sis. What😂? Find your husband, make the first move. Be brave and bold!!! Thinking like that keeps you still. God only helps those who help themselves.
God does not make Mr Right knock on your door. You have to do your part as well. Never hurts for a lady to flirt first like Ruth did.
AbeVsTheWorld thank you 😊
I have the desire for marriage but when there is a lack of men let alone Christian Godly men, the Lord will really have to provide a miracle.
How do you interpret (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
ellekatrina That is the counsel given to married couples, God being the center of the union. God is good!! His timing is perfect!! May you continue expressing your desire to Him to serve Him and minister Him with a companion by your side. 🙏😊
I know God is calling me to Marriage cause being single and alone is literally unbearable for me lol
Depends on why its unbearable i think
@@somethinggood9267 that's true
Why do you see it that way?
@@vickvique3859 well I realized what I actually meant to say was it has been unbearable for me to completely shut out love and dating.
I know as much that the Lord is calling me to be open to it and quit pretending like its something I dont need or want.
@@drakeclifton5625 I get you now but we should trust Him, marriage is a good thing and hope you find the best partner in Jesus Name
My parents just prayed for me about this and suddenly this video pop up😂🥰🥰🥰
Nice!
Great teachings !! Mark is such a handsome and caring person !!! God Bless you and your family and friends !!
i desire to get married someday but STILL WAITING FOR GOD TO GIVE ME A GOD FEARING MAN,sincere and faithful.
I want to get married but I'm not anxious in being single. I'm more anxious at the thought of being married even though I want to be married.
Maybe that's because you're worried about what this person might be like. But if it's the right one you'll work it out. ♡
@@BB.halo_heir woah , I had forgotten I even commented here lol and you were and still right 😅
@@rogercolon619 trust God ♡♡
I’ve been single for over 11 years. I’ve thought that I was being called to singleness for awhile because one day I visited a new gym and I mentioned I was single. Someone who trains there who is married and has kids told me to stay single as long as I can. A few months later I found out what the Bible says about singleness. I thought that may be my calling. Idk though because I’ve had thoughts about being in a relationship one day and I would like to be with the right one. However whenever I meet someone I have interest in, something bad happens. I honestly don’t know if God is calling me to singleness or marriage, but trying to understand that God may be making me wait until I’m ready and wanting me to continue my chapter in singleness for now and I don’t know how much longer, or if he wants me to remain single he will keep me single.
I will receive a saved husband and a Godly marriage in the name of Jesus🙏🏾 Amen
I haven't found "the one" because I always dated when my life wasn't fully stable. I think even if my life was stable, I probably might not want to get married still 👍
Yes, getting right with God is most important
But why?
@@vickvique3859 It's important because it brings peace, love, stability, and joy. Putting God first is the foundation of being a Christian and only God can fill that void that every person experiences at some point in their lives. I hope this clarifies your confusion. Take care, and God bless you 💖
@@vangothengirl I hope you are honest with yourself about this. Because once you hit the wall, it is going to get harder to find a mate. And even if you do, it is going to be next to impossible to have kids. So be sure you are certain about this.
@@AbeVsTheWorld I don't want kids, I never did. And I'm completely okay with not finding anyone. The fact that what other people and society puts on others is they have to do this or have to do that, when really, you don't. I also don't know who you are or why you feel the need to tell a complete stranger what they should or shouldn't do. I know you are trying to voice your opinion, but please mind your own business, thank you. 👍
The only struggle I’m suffering is being happily single while people criticize my decision and say I must marry as if it is just that way😂
How does a godly female pursue marriage? A man should pursue a woman. It is hard to understand how to meet a godly man in this season. Many are challenged by porn or just don't know how to pursue a woman in a godly way.
Great vlog Mark!!! This truly blessed me.
How to know when I will be content? There are many days when I am content being single. I currently live with my friends and their family and I am seeing how 1 Corinthians 7 ties in with a married couple being here. Yet being single and content I know I spend WAY more time reading The Word, praying, praise, worship and such. I’m not stating that they don’t. Priorities are different. I really have developed a deeper relationship with The LORD in this unique season we’re all facing. I am not sure I want to share that. Then again if he’s on🔥for The LORD as I am perhaps it will be a match that only God can make☺️🙏🏿
Whichever the case, serving God and soul winning is paramount to every child of God and above all putting on the full armor of God.
The timing of this! God is so so good!!
Amen!
Married a narcissistic jerk. Yes I divorce bad me he was abusive alcoholic and a cheat. I will remain single the rest of my life. Much happier.
Dear lovely Kimberly 🙂 new life and amazing thing is on your way after you pray God to help you forgive him and love him unconditionally althougt he kill your heart . And problem come from evil destroy your love life as well .May the blood of jesus redeem you FREE from broken heart and deep root of emotional pain and sorrow❤🙏 You are beautiful
mindset Queen I’m sorry for what he has done to my children and to myself I will never forgive him. No child deserves what he did to them.
I'm sorry that you had to experience this, but I'm glad that you left that unhealthy experience.
I pray for your complete healing and understanding of what lead you/attracted you to that person.
Kimberly Keefner So sorry in what you went through. You have to forgive him, ask the Lord to help you. Unforgiveness hurts you more than him.
Jesus Is Lord why do you holy rollers think I have to forgive him? I am perfectly happy. One does not give forgiveness after what he has done to his own children and wife. Oh no . God will deal with him. I will continue to be a good person.
Thanks for such great videos and advice brother. Your Awesome👍
God bless you and your Wife by the way ...
Thank you and God bless you too!
I want to get married.. but I'm pretty sure I'm going to die alone.. I'm too damaged for any Man on this Earth to love..
God shown me her. Nd the powerful force we will be. It's my kidnergarten to 6th grade best friend and been separated for 10 years all the while I been fighting a battle I wanted her far from. Through dreams and signs and just the way my unconditional love and vision of who she has always been to me. But idk how to open up . I know she will love who I am today . I did it all for her . Nd I need her to be an extraordinary force . To break away from drugs nd this low life shit and to just be finally loved. And to give all my love to one nd the world.
God is saying you can have a better relationship with him if your love for him is exclusive❤
He is also saying that you can consider him but, you will consider your husband first❤
Either way you can have a Wonderful relationship with God, even though God must share you with the husband who has found his wife❤
WE CAN ALL BE HAPPY TOGETHER...NOW & FOREVER💬❤
keep spreading the word of GOD thank you for this God bless you
I'm glad Mark clarified that not everyone who wants to be married, will ever get married. In pursuit of marriage, I think Single Christians (like myself) should keep this in mind, and be prepared to accept this fact, too.
Wow, some of you all are really heartless. Thanks for sharing this video AGW. Really nice of you to care about our loneliness.
Very informative video! Definitely have to wait on the timing of God and it will be better than we can personally imagine. It sure is a Journey......
God bless!
Well I guess God isn't calling me for marriage, which is fine. I really like being alone. I am at my best and more confident when i am single.
Interesting 🤔 how are you at your best and more confident single? Could you explain that? Details please.
Amen!
@@missctra When I am single, I sometimes think that I am the shit, sexy, smart, I like the way that I smell when I don't shower, have confidence in things that I do, don't pay attention to my flaws and am at peace with myself. When I start talking to guy, i grow nervous, less confidence, more unsure of myself, feel unattractive, and not good enough or able to make him happy. I'm more stressed and am always in my head. I hate how I feel. Then they always show their true colors.
Men have contributed to this with their inconsistency, indecisiveness, lies and bs.
Right now I am single, happy and at peace. I love myself.
@@MsBadBody Oh ok, I understand. If its true that you are called to be single and you want to remain single all your days, then may God bless that for you fully!! Thanks for replying.
@@missctra Thanks
Someone asked me if I missed my car. I told the individual I missed having a relationship.
Interesting when you stated "A person should pursue a life of singleness or marriage if it equips a person better to serve God." I suppose an individual's context of circumstances may substantiate this. However, truthfully the way a person cognitively perceives their circumstances, hence governing their lives according to their perception of what they think their circumstances are is still a reflection of their own cognitive thought processes from their own perspective of understanding and therefore is not necessarily attributable to the will of God because the flesh is at enmity with the will of the spirit constantly. Therefore, it is best just to go to the Lord in prayer and simply ask the Lord "Lord God what is your will for my life?" And then let it be done.
Hence, "Not my will God, but thy will be done." The product of the aforesaid decision to submit your will to God's will brings peace. Why? Because if you trust God and you know God loves you and has your best interest at heart, whatever His will is for your life married or not married you know it's all GOOD.
I love the Lord because I trust and believe whatever God's will is in my life it's going to be a win-win situation. 👍 Therefore I don't think about wanting to be married or wanting to be single. I just simply live and state "God whatever your will and purpose is for my life I'm at peace with it and let it be done." Why? Because I trust Him and I trust His everlasting wisdom and undying love for me.
Therefore I have peace. No worries. 🤗 ♥️
Wow what a sermon my prayer that I would get married one daywith the things that is going in the world I'm not sure what I want to do
God is trustworthy no matter what happens
Hi Mark!
Hi Everyone!!
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God bless
Mark I would pray that you have a revelation from the Lord that your wisdom would deepen and deepen considerably. Since you have a platform I would have you give the meat of the word rather than just the milk. For that you would need to receive the meat your self. Please pray this prayer so that you may serve us with something deeper than saying the obvious!!!
This message has comforted me. I needed to hear this. Thank you brother for the message. 😀
Waiting for God to send the one
God bless
I feel like I can't follow God at all without a woman... I feel so lost and lonely on my own! I want a woman to love and be loved by!
May God Jesus bless you with the perfect sister in HIM, AMEN!
P.s. Come LORD Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow that's lovely then you should start dating but find a woman who has the same values as you, that will lead to Godly union
maybe that's part of why you haven't yet found her? You need to learn to follow and love God on your own, develop your own relationship with Him, then He will bless you with a wife whom you will also be able to lead (as the man is to be the spiritual leader of the home 1 Corinthians 11:3 - you have to be close to God to lead others to Him) and worship God together. work on yourself in the meantime until she comes along! Praying the Lord brings you together soon!
Good vid mark! Youre a blessing!
This is really surprising because I saw this video in recommendations when I was thinking not to marry and wanna be single.
I don't know what it is