When You NEED God to Open a Door, You Must . . .
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- What does the Bible say about an open door? If you need God to open a door for you, what should you do? What signs will God give you when he's sending you an open door? Here are 5 things God may be leading you to do if you need him to open a door for you in your life.
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1. Open the door of your heart to God
2. Keep His Word and dont deny His name
3. He wants you to knock on the right door
4. Ask for others to pray for you as well
5. You need to follow Jesus
Thank you but what if you do all this plus fast and pray and 6 months later still no job?
My family has been homeless living in hotels for almost 5 years and we need God to open doors for us to get out of this situation. We have done everything we can, now were leaving it in God's hands. My children are about to see God's miracle.
I hope you have a good social worker to help you. God can move through social programs too! God bless
God does hear our prayers when we belong to him. He also answers in some very peculiar ways sometimes. I'm writing this to tell u not to pass up what may seem crazy or too good to be true from a stranger. If something like that comes up, just pray about it and ull know if it's ur answer. Sounds obvious, but I almost didn't accept a miracle that he answered with, just because it seemed so unbelievable and was way too much for a stranger to want to do. The amazing man that God worked through to answer my prayer ended up being a neighbor (because he made it possible for this to be my home) and a true, lifelong friend. There were other times that he was the direct answer to prayers also. Without me sharing what I had prayed about, he would approach me with the exact information or help that I was seeking. I did my very best to be a good friend to him also, but I know I could never come close to reciprocating what he did for me. He was a blessing sent straight from God.
@@jennymeyer7186 thank you.
Praying for you. This is not right. You and your children need to be safe
@@god563616 thank you. My children love the Lord and know we are in His hands
Yesterday, before going to bed, I literally prayed for God to open a door. I finally was honest with God and prayed with my whole heart about it. I woke up, opend CZcams and the first thing I see is this video. I needed this so much!!
♡God is good♡
Wow, I'm so glad this was relevant for you!
This was so good to hear. Closed doors are difficult to accept but I remember that what God has for me is far greater than I can even imagine.
God bless Lisa!
Heavenly Father, You have promised that when we dwell in the secret place of the most High and shelter under the shadow of Your wings, You will guard and guide us, protect us and keep us, for You are our refuge and our fortress and You alone are the one in Whom we place our trust.
God is good!
I’ve got to pray to ask for things that God wants me to ask for instead of just what I want. 🤯
Amen!
I’ve recently just got back into my relationship with the Lord and man does it feel good. 🥲❤️ he never left… it was me that left him. I am now ready for the discipline and new salvation in my heart.
Stay in the word, he will train you through it!
Always good to put prayer into that perspective! A great reminder to seek knowing God and His will through prayer instead of just petitioning on what we think is best for us.
God is good!
God is so good and He's not silent 😊 Two days ago I started to pray specifically for Jesus to open, and also to close, the door that needs to be opened/closed in terms of relationship and the breakthrough I'm waiting for. It was prompted by the Holy Spirit 🔥 And now I get a confirmation and more instruction on this matter 😊 Thank you, Mark! God bless you and your ministry ❤️ It's not the first time your videos helped me understand some things, repent and move forward. Your messages are not sugar coated, they bring the Truth 🔥 God's Word is alive and is changing lives 🔥
So glad this video was helpful and you are pursuing the Lord!
Please pray for me. I didnt found a job untill now :'( . Pray for me my applicant accepted . I hope someone somewhere pray for you too guys. AAMEENN
A little while ago I was heartbroken. I got completely led on and played by multiple girls. Later on my friends stopped talking to me and all they did was think that I was weird because I now like being alone a lot. They stopped talking to me and started to talk about me behind my back. Everyone in my school always wants to make fun of for me for everything about me. The friends that did this I thought were my bestfriends. My parents barely pay attention to me anymore, I'm always tired and don't even feel like myself. I feel like I died a long time ago and now I'm just a walking corpse just waiting to shut off. I pray to god everyday, so god please help me and open a door, a door that can help me save myself from getting worse.
Give yourself to Lord God Almighty. He is your Our Father, bestfriend and all. Enemy will try their best to win. Win them with gentleness, love, kindness, happy heart and smile. Remember the battle is not yours but of God. Pray for them that Our Father will open their hearts and soul for Him. Claim it that whatever the devil do will not prosper. Claim it that you are already saved by Christ Jesus. Claim it that no harm comes to anyone because peace comes within when you are with God.
If your feeling like a corpse and just want to shut down you may need to see a doctor,you need to do all you can to stay alive,medicines can be a life line from God.
I might not be the best person to reply.... but I feel for ur situation so I think I will anyways. 🤣 I don't recall exact scripture very well, cause I have a sketchy memory. I was stubborn to God for 32 years, but u already seem to know the truth. That's GREAT!!! I think it says in the bible that it's kinda like a compliment when we have troubles and persecution because of believing in Jesus. It's just a "guess"..... but maybe believing is what makes u seem different to some of ur class mates? In other words, wouldn't it be a compliment if they make fun of u? As crazy as it sounds, the concept is in the bible. Maybe u could find a church, or a bible study group that would surround u with people that r like minded? As for ur parents.... I don't know them so I can't have an opinion about why u feel the way u do. But, parents aren't perfect, I know I'm not the perfect mom and sometimes the struggles of life keep us distracted more than we should be. We also don't pick who we're born to. "If" there is actual neglect ur dealing with, u won't be young forever, ull be able to spread ur wings eventually. (of course if it's dangerous then get help from police) If it's not neglect, try to connect with them when possible and give them the benefit of doubt. (try not to assume it's about u or them not wantingto pay attentionto u, they r human also and everyone has their own trials to go thru) And so u know, weird is not bad, but try to think of it as UNIQUE. 😊 Unique is a very good way to be, it's genuine
Just got done praying for doors, and this popped up
Perfect timing as always
God bless!
Well said!! If we follow Jesus, we will never be lost!! Thank you for sharing, Mark!! God bless you 🙏🏻🌌😊
Amen! Jesus leads, we follow!
@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger Indeed!! Thank you for always guiding us, Mark 😀🙏🏻🌌
So I met the woman of my dreams. Weird things added up for me getting her number(I was to scared to ask for it) she ended up giving me her number for work. I truly believe God brought her into my life to be my wife. It started out great, I have never met a woman that has so much income, interest & beliefs on things. She meets 9/10 requirements I look for in a woman. (I look for atleast 6) only thing she is missing is she isn’t Catholic/ Christian but she has a Christian up bringing. She’s a single mother & I fell super hard for her. Like I said I’m sure that God brought her into my life for a reason. She’s told me she likes me & some other interesting stuff about her feelings for me. Then all of a sudden she started to pull back, I had a few drinks at my mothers birthday & told her my feels & I feel like I drove her away. She told me she was going through some heavy stuff & I told her I was there for her. She ended up giving me a soft end of us. I don’t know if I should let her go?? I need some wisdom & prayers from people. I believe it’s just not time for us but I am not sure. She’s the woman of my dreams. The Christian thing doesn’t bother me because I wanna save atleast one other persons soul than mine. The stars allied for all my dreams & desires of a woman but like I said I am scared to lose her. Please pray for her to comeback of our Heavenly Father wills it
Mark you hit the nail on the head!! Hallelujah and a very big help in my struggle with the flesh.
So glad it was helpful John!
Thank you for this message! Please pray for me as I am seeking guidance and direction in my life regarding my career and financial freedom. I want to do work that will bring God the greatest glory and will be fulfilling and helpful and serve others. ❤🙏🏾. Thank you! God is mighty💕
Hey Mark. That James verse is James 5:16-18 lol. I was following along and I caught it. Thank you for this video though it helps me understand how God opens doors for us if we follow him and he's strong enough to move things around to fulfill his desires for us.
The Words of the Holy One!!! Amen. He is faithful.
Amen, God is faithful!
'' before god will open a door for you , you first need to open the door to him '' Bro you are genius . please tell me you tweet this because i will . And btw i have been here since you started this whole thing love you man . bless
Thanks for this moral blessings Mark. God bless
So glad you enjoyed this!
Speak to me Lord! I will listen...
Praise the Lord!
Amen, God is good!
I need God to open a door and most of this I am doing. Thank you for reminding me of the areas I need to work on. I receive this message!
God bless!
Yes God knows best ! he has a plan for each of us! No matter how badly we may want something , if it’s in Gods will it will happen Amen 🙏🏾God Bless ♥️
Hallelujah… thank you Lord, for opening a new door to a new job..
I claim this today. Thank you Heavenly Father. God has been moving is a big way in my life over the past nine months, continually reaffirming each step. So grateful we have a God that loves us and wants what is best for us and the Holy Spirit who doesn’t mind smacking me upside the head when I’m not paying attention.
Pls pray for me Bro. Mark, my spirit is crushed😔
Stay in the word! The book of Psalm is helpful!
I’m in the book of job feeling the sorrow he did.. what is man that God should hunt him out every morning chastising him to be perfect? What is man that God wakes by him in the morning giving him firey trials? Pray 🤲🏾 for us this battle is tough but I’m undoubtedly gonna win. God bless
Stay in the word! God bless!
I just read job the other day too. I just left it open to the lord to tell me what to read. I read job 15
I’ve encountered how God really speaks to me through your videos!
So glad they have been helpful, all glory to God!
I need to be out of this house by March 1st because I haven't been able to pay rent. I've applied and called so many programs, I've done everything I can do to get help. Honestly none of the doors are opening. I have 3 kids single mom without a car. Idk where we are going to end up but I know God will make a way. He always does. I was in a situation like this back in August. I was going to be homeless but God moved me out of a 2 bedroom apartment to a 4 bedroom house with just the security deposit. Nothing qualified me for this house but he made a way. I haven't paid rent since I've been here. My lease is 6 months they are selling the house so I have to be out by March 1st. I know God will make a way I believe and trust in you Lord. Please pray for me. Thank you in advance.
I god a door that no man can shut but you in bring a blessing nobody can curse in bless those who bless me in bring a blessing that will shut the mouth of the naysayer in jesus mighty name Amen 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Ear plugs and ignoring is actually working. Staying alone works best too. They use to laugh and think it is funny but God will repay what has been done.
Hi everyone! Shalom! Priceless INFORMATION.
I'm sure God speaks to us through dreams , signs and wonders . Psalms 32:8 the steps of the righteous man are ordered by God 💯:
God bless!
Open The Eyes Of My Heart Lord I Want To See You!! Behold I Stand Before This Door And Knock And It Was Opened Up Unto Me!! I Thank You Lord For You Have Made A Way For Me Upon A Plan Path!! For You Have Ordered My Steps!!😇🙏🙌🤲
Amen, God is the great Way Maker!
Praise the Lord...yes jesus gives us happiness accordingly to Him...Coz He know what we need...aamen
This is right on time !!! I’m waiting on a promise of promotion and it’s been a tiring season !!! I need Him to open this door soon 😓 but I know it’s HIS timing ⏱ GOD truly uses you brother thank you for being obedient, it’s making a HUGE difference in many of our lives !!! GOD bless you 🙏🏽
God bless Briana!
Hallelujah, Mark,there is someone posing as you ,posting on our comment sections
Thanks, the spammers are relentless
Praise the Lord.. Amen 🙏🙏
Amen, God is good!
Thanks for this video Mark. I really needed this information, i feel like i have been stuck in a hallway waiting for God to open and lead me to the right Door. But I will continue to pray and keep my faith. 🙏
Yes, keep seeking the Lord!
God Bless all you do!
Thank you! May the Lord bless you too!
This message has blessed my life. Thank you Mark 🙏❤️
I'm so glad it was helpful Luba!
Amen thank you Jesus for another beautiful day 🙏 thank you for my blessings lord 🙏 💝 I love you Jesus christ your my savor lord Hallelujah 🙏 🙌❤
God bless!
Here 8 seconds after it was posted... This must be a sign!!
Nice :)
Oh praise the Lord… Thank you Mark, God bless you
So glad it was helpful!
May we seek God's help to distinguish between the doors that He has opened and instill the boldness in us needed to walk through them. Likewise, we should also embrace that if a door seems to have suddenly closed or the resistance has mounted, perhaps God closed that door or never opened it, to begin with. I can attest to the fact that some of God's closed doors have been just as much or even superior blessings to the ones He has opened in my life. The closed doors also offer us perspective and often lead us in the direction where He is truly leading us.
God bless you, Mark. Stay focused on serving God. I am confident He sees you as a blessing to His Kingdom.
God bless you too :)
So blessed☺👼 I am from Hindu religion and i found these information and perspective so relevant for me❤
God bless, I hope you get a chance to examine Jesus Christ more :)
Good video, Mark. I like that it was broad dealing with more than just romantic relationships but also some life principles. The background music is good too as it provides some atmosphere to your friendly voice.
I'm wondering if you've ever done a video about pastoral ministry and how you pray for and restore members of your congregation who have fallen into sin or have gone away from the Lord.
glad you liked the video. No, i've never done a video like that. God bless!
Another great video Mark! Always blessed to receive these types of messages. Thank you for the time you put into them.
You are very welcome! So glad you enjoyed this!
I pray that we all find the person God chose for us. Amen
God bless!
Thank you for this series of videos. Very helpful and needed. God bless!
You are so welcome!
This video is just in time. Thank Jesus
So glad it was timely!
Hi Mark! May God bless you and your family🙏 This video is timely and I’ll have you know about the same time you posted; right afterwards I saw a rainbow in the sky 🙏.
In Queens, New York it was raining and God reminded me of His promise in that beautiful moment 🌈🙂
Thank you Mark!
May God bless you all Brothers and Sisters in Christ 🙏
God bless Jennifer!
Rainbow 🌈 here in Charlotte too
@@ShelleyG1014 Wow that’s wonderful! Thank you for sharing 🙏🙂
God is so great🌈🙏
Beautifully presented brother
So glad it was helpful!
Number 1 definitely was applying to me today. I was telling god to go away because I was mad and I even said I don’t need help and this video comes up lol. Great video as always mark! God Bless!
So glad it was helpful!
I so appreciate the truth that you share with us! You are being used to encourage us in our walk!!! We are to grow and not shrink back in where God is taking us!!! God bless you and your family!!!
God bless you for this. I really enjoyed it. It's very scripturally educative.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Tables are about to turn and I was given an open door
God bless Amanda!
Please pray for me🙏
God bless!
Thank you for this message🥰. I have the honor of allowing the Lord's voice to play in My head on always, on auto replay.. It is what I live to, it is what I pray to, it is what "I'd Love To" I LOVE YOU STEPHEN PATRICK FRANCIS MORRISSEY, MY KINGIE🙏💚👑😸😺😻👑💗🌻😘😘😘!!!
God bless as you study the Bible :)
I have been waiting for God to open the doors for me. I lost everything i had and now am feeling helpless please pray for me.
I humbly appreciate your ministry Bro Mark can you do a topic on why a girl ask a guy if he has a girlfriend I want some clarity on it
She's probably interested. :)
Great Teaching.!
Thank you! All glory to God!
Lord, have Mercy!!!
Amen!
Great message!!
So glad you enjoyed it! All glory to God!
Blessings! ❤️
Thank you for sharing. Always on time!🙏🏿❤
You are so welcome!
Thanks for taking the times so that we can understand his word, God bless you.
So glad this content has been helpful to you Carlos!
Everything I go through at a certain appointed time in my life you always post the right video to give me discernment and the right answers to keep persevering thank you so much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😢
Thank you so much for sharing! Abundant Blessings
You are so welcome! All glory to God!
thank you!
This is great 👌
Thank you for sharing this
You are so welcome!
I have no one in my life, to ask to pray with me, only one person.
Amen
Psalm 23
King James Version
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
God bless!
I commented this on the last video but I need prayers and clarity about a certain situationship I’m going through with a guy that I like who is an atheist and I want to get over him but I keep clinging on to this tiny hope that maybe this time things will be different and I just want it to stop, I’m so sad about this :(
This video may help: czcams.com/video/jv9c6mdsyrQ/video.html
The most effective way to get rid of a desire we don’t want but have is to recognize that it’s there, admit it to and submit it to Jesus in prayer, everytime it happens. Prayer to God is the summoning of divine assistance to produce new desires and affections in our hearts. We can do this because:
Galatians 5:1 - “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”
Being bought by Christ, you are not a slave to your desires anymore, or to anything but Christ. His blood has unleashed in us a power and desire for holiness. He didn’t die to help us satisfy desires we already had before we were saved, but so that he becomes the main one. When we are his, we naturally begin to desire what he likes, what is good, holy, acceptable and perfect. And naturally begin to reject that which we know is wrong. Guard your heart!
1 Corinthians 13:5 - “(Love) does not insist on its own way…”
If you’re on a trajectory to engage in a relationship that goes against Gods commands for us (Do not be unequally yoked with non believers for example), that love is insistent on its own way that is contrary to Gods way, and is sin. Not love as God designed it to be. It’s an insult to his design and himself. He won’t always give us what we want, but instead give us what we need. He knows what we need, he made us after all! And I trust that.
2 Corinthians 5:16 - “From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh…”
Which means, we are to know everyone from Gods perspective. It’s more difficult to fantasize about someone meeting your desires if you think about the eternal torment that person might shortly suffer in hell due to their unbelief. We pray for them, graciously engage with them, but we dont contradict Gods word by humoring a forbidden relationship with them. It will neither benefit them nor you, especially if God had a better plan for of you or him that would now be disrupted by disobedience.
1 Corinthians 10:31 - “And wether you eat or drink, do all unto the glory of God.”
After considering the above, will being with this person maximally glorify God? Will it contribute to my belief and show others around me that God is most valuable in my life and that He is worth valuing? Even if they were a believer, “Lord, if not being with that person would glorify you more, protect me from committing myself to something you know isn’t best for me or that person.”
Jeremiah 23:21&32 - “I did not send the prophets, yet they ran; I did not speak to them, yet they prophesied… (therefore), they do not profit this people at all…”
Personally, I see marriage as a ministry that God calls us to. Would he bless something you ask him to if he didn’t call you to it? Especially something that contradicts his word? Is pursuing this desire from faith?
I know it’s tough. I had a similar situation, twice.. and the Lord helped me through these scripture among others. And I guess that’s why Timothy said “FIGHT the good fight of faith.” Not simply to continue believing in God, but to keep BELIEVING God. To trust him. To trust His promises and trust that his ways are better. Keep your nose in His book, fill your head with his promises. I can’t promise He will take away your affliction, but I know he at least will sustain you through it if you give this to him.
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11)
I wanted to say something to u Maria, because I understand how u feel. I was in a similar difficult situation. After reading what James said though, I don't feel I could say ANYTHING that would add more insight. So..... "exactly what he said". Every word is true, and just keep reminding urself there r good reasons God gives such specific guidance about being with believers. Please carefully read his response, it's very good advice and the exact scripture that will help u.
My favorite.!
so glad it was helpful!
Thank you :)
You're welcome!
Amen!
God bless!
Thanks
God bless Olga!
Come LORD JESUS MESSIAH YESHUA CHRISTO Come Thank You Amen 🙏.
Really torn about a 6 year relationship that has ended 3 months ago. I have prayed that God can restore our relationship . Once a door closes will the Spirit of God open it back up?
It's impossible to say God always or never does something specific like that. If it was sinful though God doesn't want you in that relationship. God bless
God, I'm still confused. Help me.
Knock knock..
Who's there?
It's jesus, let me in...
Why?
I have to save you
From what?
From what I'm gonna do to you if you don't let me in!!!!
Trying to find the meaning of this but:
Recently I felt led to ask out my friend who seemed to show interest in me in that way and many family members around us have pointed out to connection and even were convinced that we would get married one day, yet when I finally asked her she gave an adamant no and said she has never had feelings for me. This really confused me, and I still have not received any answers of why this all happened.
This is common with opposite sex friendships. Friendship between the sexes usually leads to a relationship or mixed signals because God made the romance element. One person is thinking friendship only and the other is often feeling more. This playlist may help: czcams.com/video/eQRcTAuFiss/video.html
If this says "wait" I'm gonna vomit
Can god open a door then close it?
Can he change his mind ?
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Gping as My volume is not wirking
The most important thing that I have learned is never give advice about God. You ask God for advice, why would I need a human to tell me about God? It will always be imperfect, and any advice I take from a human will lead me a stray. “Don’t eat from the tree of knowledge” that’s human ideas. Like these, your spreading false hoods.
Galatians 6:1-6
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@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger Many saying the Jab is the Mark, but it can't be as *not yet* tied to a payment system, but certain it's a precursor... Also many have been deceived into taking the Jab, whereas I cannot imagine The Most High allowing that with the Mark, surely it must be a conscious choice made with full knowledge?
Bullshit!
Thank you🙏🙏
God bless!
Amen
God bless!