Does God Want You to Date That Person?

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    Does God want you to date? Does he want you to date that specific person?
    To answer these questions it helps to ask some more general questions first:
    Is God calling you to marriage?
    Is God calling you to date right now?
    Is the person you like ready for marriage and dating?
    When you can answer these questions, you can then know whether or not God might be telling you to date that person or not.
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Komentáře • 576

  • @Gilbertlouise12
    @Gilbertlouise12 Před 6 lety +960

    If you have a close enough relationship with God, not just with the Bible, but with God...you should ask God, not ask yourself. Seek God and ask him to bring you a wife or a husband. Be prepared however that although he will bring you someone if its his will...you will probs have to wait while he prepares you for the role and heals you of any past hurts. What looks like a no answer can actually be a not yet.

    • @DOOMZDAY34
      @DOOMZDAY34 Před 5 lety +23

      Gilbertlouise wise counsel my friend 👍

    • @lexie02jones25
      @lexie02jones25 Před 5 lety +35

      True! This is what’s happening to me now. Like God is working on me really good! He’s molding, fixing, uniting, repairing me very well! God is good and mighty!

    • @WCDL
      @WCDL Před 5 lety +18

      I prayed for someone to enter my life and someone actually came within a month. The time we spent together was great but she was a lesson and a test. She was with someone else and I couldn't be with her in good conscience, we were very compatible but she wasn't willing to date the right way.

    • @littlemouse91019
      @littlemouse91019 Před 5 lety +6

      Thank you 🙏🏼 this was actually really helpful.

    • @gamehour3545
      @gamehour3545 Před 5 lety +1

      What if I'm atheist

  • @buckupfam
    @buckupfam Před 5 lety +354

    "God's will matches reality." Yes yes

    • @mely260
      @mely260 Před 5 lety +2

      Oh yes

    • @llykeanazo9811
      @llykeanazo9811 Před 5 lety +4

      I am sorry...English language is not my 1st language. Can someone explain the meaning of "God's will matches reality"? ..Thank you so much in advance.God bless you..

    • @drew319
      @drew319 Před 4 lety +2

      Llyke Anazo “the will of God will match reality”

    • @hrithikam1774
      @hrithikam1774 Před 4 lety +1

      @@llykeanazo9811 listen from @9:20 ..

    • @fantasticthree3920
      @fantasticthree3920 Před 3 lety

      God bless us all and be good and pray and i will pray for everyone amen🙏

  • @janewoods8739
    @janewoods8739 Před 5 lety +162

    I'm sure I was born to be a wife. To a good, solid man,not someone who leads me down wrong roads.

    • @antonejuma5524
      @antonejuma5524 Před 5 lety +6

      Wow. Will like to be your friend

    • @fantasticthree3920
      @fantasticthree3920 Před 3 lety +5

      God bless us all and be good and pray and i will pray for everyone amen🙏

  • @adamsnodgrass9479
    @adamsnodgrass9479 Před 5 lety +93

    He placed her into your heart. He’s the only one that can place someone into your heart.

    • @fantasticthree3920
      @fantasticthree3920 Před 3 lety +5

      God bless us all and be good and pray and i will pray for everyone amen🙏

    • @TheMidnightLibrary
      @TheMidnightLibrary Před rokem +2

      But I’m falling really hard for her and she just got out of a bad relationship, I’ve been there for her and she knows I like her but she said she’s emotionally unavailable right now. I don’t know if it’s a matter of timing or if it’s just never gonna work out, period. I don’t know how to handle my crush, whether I should try to stop it or just wait for her. What if God didn’t place her into my heart? I feel like she could be the one but I could just be fooling myself again. I don’t know what to do, I really really like her.

    • @LexTanMedia
      @LexTanMedia Před rokem

      @@TheMidnightLibrary Praying for you as i have a similar situation to you. I ask for your prayers as well.

  • @nanostar7660
    @nanostar7660 Před 5 lety +166

    For my personal use:
    What I got from this video
    - It's okay to be confused and move forward. Moving forward when you are not 100% sure is not a bad thing
    - There is always going to be some risk involved because we don't know everything

  • @margerose8975
    @margerose8975 Před 5 lety +292

    Love is always a risk. You won't know everything up front. And if you like someone, take the risk. General questions: does God like dating? Marriage is Godly so dating is good. Should I date? If you're willing, preparing to marry, yes. Should I date now? Look at your life now. Ask if there's a reason not to. What about this person? Look for if they are ready and a Christian. Flaws are different than living in sin. Does the other person want a relationship with you? If so, it's a green light. (Check the Bible, Holy Spirit's impressions, and circumstances too.) It's not a sin to move forward, if you're not really sure. This can be an expression of faith. ~ Wow, what a helpful video!

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 5 lety +14

      So glad this was helpful!

    • @doyouknowthetruthaboutlife8980
      @doyouknowthetruthaboutlife8980 Před 5 lety +3

      Would God give you a woman you do not want to have?

    • @0Abraham16
      @0Abraham16 Před 4 lety

      N T If God gave you a woman that you wouldn’t want,I don’t think that would help you grow your faith,or raise children,or have a ralliable companion.

    • @BluDrop5
      @BluDrop5 Před 4 lety

      "Does this person what a relationship with you?" is an underrated. Too often, we lust over someone who is not interested in you in the same way.

    • @anamiguel1298
      @anamiguel1298 Před 4 lety +1

      @@doyouknowthetruthaboutlife8980 I need this question urgently 😭

  • @ivalinapasse2469
    @ivalinapasse2469 Před 4 lety +46

    God's Will Matches Reality. I will let God Choose my Husband and let his will be done. God is Awesome!!!

    • @zoloswaqqer
      @zoloswaqqer Před 4 lety +1

      Amen

    • @davidisrael9412
      @davidisrael9412 Před 4 lety

      yes, yet we have to be willing to reach out.. relax in Jesus and be a witness Acts 1:8 in the power of His love to the lost...in your gift...of helping people, or as He leads...as an evangelist i am a Messianic Jew...and .. feelings can lead us instead of His guidance. Let us let.the good shepherd lead. david777aqua4Jesus gmail.com. ty...Ivalina

    • @fantasticthree3920
      @fantasticthree3920 Před 3 lety

      God bless us all and be good and pray and i will pray for everyone amen🙏

    • @hemu333
      @hemu333 Před 3 lety

      Amen in JESUS mighty name.

  • @heykyu5892
    @heykyu5892 Před 5 lety +409

    How do you know when it’s a sign/feeling from God? Sometimes I feel like I’m getting an answer or sign from God but I’m also afraid that it could just be my own self cause I always overthink a lot and I don’t want to just rely on myself or be following false feelings. I am praying about it

    • @jairmartinez2246
      @jairmartinez2246 Před 5 lety +39

      I try and use the knowledge of the holy spirit. In other words, I ask my self "would gods good will be ok with this?" Or " what would God want me to do?" Hopefully it helps you.

    • @thereisnopandemic
      @thereisnopandemic Před 5 lety +22

      Jair Martinez Yourself and the Holy Spirit are two different things. Don’t claim that your thoughts are those of The Holy Spirit himself, that is taking Gods name in vain, it is a very serious offense to God.

    • @jairmartinez2246
      @jairmartinez2246 Před 5 lety +29

      @@thereisnopandemic no my brother what I'm trying to say is that the holy spirit can talk to you and tell you what to do when ever you dont know what to do.

    • @johnsong9429
      @johnsong9429 Před 5 lety +36

      @@jairmartinez2246 God will always confirm His will,so ask Him to confirm through an individual.who has no knowledge of your issue

    • @gwillis9797
      @gwillis9797 Před 5 lety +28

      Hey KYU
      The Holy Spirit would give you a sign and he would make a path to comfort you to that path. Ok, this where human are humans. God gave us also free will, emotions and a conscience. This is what gets in the way of hearing God The Holy Spirit and even the Holy Angles. When we listen to ourselves after we get the sighs and the guidance we either confuse ourselves and or make ourselves full of anxiety or more.
      I am guilty of the myself when it comes to finding someone.

  • @Christian_Girl120
    @Christian_Girl120 Před 5 lety +18

    I know enough now to ask God for his guidance. I went my own way and ended up being badly hurt. God had to break my heart to make me realize I had to rely on HIM for what I need and who I should be with. I'm 53 and have been around. I've been badly hurt and know now to be very careful. If a man I date asks for sex early in the relationship, I will drop it if the guy leaves because he didn't get what he wanted. Stick to your guns. I know God will guide me this time. Great video!

  • @travistouthang341
    @travistouthang341 Před 5 lety +1

    You are a blessing to the Christian youths today. God bless you,brother. Praying for blessings and more wisdom upon you.

  • @mik7564
    @mik7564 Před 2 lety

    I just loved "Well Welcome" with your smile it was so loving. Thanks for your message, Mark

  • @michaeloates732
    @michaeloates732 Před 4 lety +25

    Oh man this is so true. I remember clearly hearing God tell me "I'm not gonna tell you to date or not date" a specific girl. I couldn't believe it. I got my heart hurt in the relationship and obviously learned she wasn't for me, but it surprised me that he said that. Sometimes He allows us to experience pain. Also seems like he wants us to have our own experiences without always playing it so safe and thinking His will is a tight rope.

  • @Apostylicpoet
    @Apostylicpoet Před 5 lety +1

    Again Bro. Mark, you are bringing a depth of insight that others who have spoken on this subject have not! Your last point about God sometimes revealing things as you go... I can so relate to that! Thank you for all that you’re doing for the kingdom. Blessings!

  • @susan7593
    @susan7593 Před 5 lety +10

    Mark I really appreciate your videos and that you always back up what you say with scripture ! I'm so blessed to have found you and your channel as they are bringing me into a closer relationship with God and understanding in more depth his sovereignty! I also purchased your book "The One" great stuff! Awesome book I advise everyone to grab yourself a copy ! Thank you so much for all you are doing here! Bless you and your wife and family ! Thank you for giving a better understanding of his word and of him ! You give hope!

  • @AS-zc6qz
    @AS-zc6qz Před 5 lety

    Your video is very clear to understand and hits the right points that a person looking to date a significant person should ask themselves. It gives my mind a reset on always looking to do God’s will.

  • @wisdommedia4702
    @wisdommedia4702 Před 4 lety +12

    This answered my questions. God is with you.

  • @guavaboimook824
    @guavaboimook824 Před 6 lety +96

    God tells you that’s the right person and they reject you. Maybe sometimes it’s not the right time to date that person to get married I heard pently of stories like that. What do you think?

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +34

      Ashley Maynard when we hear an inner voice that we think is God but what was said does not match reality and never does, we did not hear God's voice. When God truly speaks what he says always happens. Hope that helps answer your question, this article may help too applygodsword.com/how-to-hear-god-part-3-of-4/

    • @guavaboimook824
      @guavaboimook824 Před 6 lety +14

      ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger that’s true God does speak through circumstances and situations but God has told me things that didn’t match reality but I believe and it came to pass and I seen it with others. I’m not refuted what you saying because it’s true I’m saying if God said it and it’s really from him it got to come to pass no matter what reality is.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +18

      Ashley Maynard, yeah, I agree, like you said, sometimes it just takes time for what God said to come into reality. But if it never happens it just means God didn't say it. God bless!

    • @TheGustavo66
      @TheGustavo66 Před 6 lety +14

      Ashley Maynard Be careful that it may be your own consious trying to tell you that this person is right and not actually God saying it.

    • @paytonmiller8515
      @paytonmiller8515 Před 5 lety

      @@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger how do u know that this person is meant to be in your life and that something is going to happen between to people,I like this person we spoke for a while and stopped speaking,he's been talking to another girl & has recently started talking to me just as a friend but now he hasnt talked to me in 2 days and he's liked that girls social media photo,is he confused between me and her,is god taking us through this situation like is this meant to be or is he just trying to hurt me or is confused ,help me x

  • @Innerstanding_mind
    @Innerstanding_mind Před 4 lety +15

    My relationship ended a month ago, I see her going in a bad direction. I did mistakes, I started praying and like a flash, I saw all my sin and what I must change to get her back. Our relationship was incredibly intense, but I started neglecting her at some point, I forgot about god, my faith was weak as never before at that time. I have got the strong feeling satan has divided us. I feel like god wants me to get strong, to take her back and to have the ability to guide her back on the right path, like I did before... cause when we were together, she even said herself, that she is evolving. When she broke up with me, all her bad habits returned. I feel that I truly need to evolve in order for him to bring her back to me, I think thats what he is trying to tell me.

  • @jeanettemcclernan654
    @jeanettemcclernan654 Před 5 lety +2

    ur my new guru in relationships..😀I love how you round ur words off..amen!

  • @LeatherneckSears0341
    @LeatherneckSears0341 Před 5 lety +4

    I really appreciate your help with God's way of interaction with relationships and such ! Keep it up

  • @edenalekssandria
    @edenalekssandria Před 6 lety +2

    I love your videos! They give me so much hope and clarity! God Bless you and your family! ❤️

  • @Itsjustglo92
    @Itsjustglo92 Před 5 lety +7

    This is so clear and practical advice thank you so much literally an answer to prayer.

  • @jonathansmith2382
    @jonathansmith2382 Před 4 lety +5

    Once again, some of your points are really calling me out! THANK YOU AND HIGHTEST PRAISE TO JESUS FOR BRINGING ME HERE!!!

  • @hayrayna1314
    @hayrayna1314 Před 5 lety +21

    OK,
    c'mon God
    I'm feeling it,
    so let's do this thing!

  • @louisedavid6231
    @louisedavid6231 Před 5 lety +29

    I love God more than any man. Then if a guy likes me, I just treat them as a friend and follow the flow. I didn't give my heart to them. Because I don't trust any man, but I only trust God alone. I just let God decide who He wants me to be with. And the more I get closer to God, I realised all the unrighteous guys are dissappearing from my life. A Muslim guy is liking me, but I am just letting God do His job. That Muslim guy said to me if Christian is true, he is willing to be a Christian. I just kept quiet, because I don't know what to do. That guy just suddenly said that to me. 🙄

    • @icecandyblues9883
      @icecandyblues9883 Před 4 lety

      May I know how did the Muslim guy liking go? A Muslim guy likes me too. On our first date, I was happy he initiated talks about God and his relationship with Him. I only have two, say criteria for a guy I would date. For him to be a Christian, and same race as mine (I will not mention any race, my point only is that somehow I want to have deeper connection, and that sharing of same values will be easier). I had the last criteria for the longest time. I think it's negotiable now. But the first one, I really won't and can't. However, been reading (cause yeah, I'm beginning to like this guy, I hardly fall that easily, but he has very outstanding qualities) that Moslem and Christian relationship can work. Don't you think?

    • @Eirorian1
      @Eirorian1 Před 4 lety +1

      @@icecandyblues9883 I am in the same situation :! I have a muslim guy as my best friend and it's seem like we like a lot each other but i just cant understand that should married with christian only and i am confused because I wanna to follow God and surrender to his will but i feel he is more christian than any christian guy I met in my life by his surender to God ! Any idea ?

    • @estherb9023
      @estherb9023 Před 4 lety +3

      Most of the time it won’t work. I’m myself a Christian married to a Muslim, and it’s not working, especially now that there’s a child involved. I’d say walk away as a previous commenter said, or if he likes you that much then he converts to Christianity, then and only then consider. If I could go back in time, I would have never got involved with my husband. Marriage is hard in itself, don’t complicate it. Besides, Islam and Christianity are just not compatible.

    • @Eirorian1
      @Eirorian1 Před 4 lety +1

      ​@@estherb9023 Finally God shows me that that guy is not the man that I should marry. So Im walking away . You know I was praying and asked God If this is the man and He pointed me out some signs that he is not but I did not listen to the sign God showed me ! And after I was hurt by my fault for not listening but fortunately it's not a big deal I still have my purity ! Now Im walking away and decided to only marry a guy that shares the same faith than me ! My advice WALK AWAY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE ! Im sorry for my previous comment but I let it because I was mistaken !

    • @estherb9023
      @estherb9023 Před 4 lety +1

      Eirorian1 that’s amazing. I’m so happy for you sister. I’m glad God showed you the way and you did obey His will. Truly, God is awesome. God bless you always dear.

  • @dr.leonardhofstadtersavage6413

    I love the sincere advice that you give, it answers a lot of my questions.

  • @debih2938
    @debih2938 Před 5 lety +53

    I appreciate your view but there are situations where you have to walk by faith and not by sight. I am best friends with a Godly man and God has told me he is my beloved.
    It does not look like that at all. I think it is because of the Lords timing. Every time I try to turn away from this man, God very prominently makes it clear I am to wait on this gentleman. So I think every situation is different. Give it to Jesus and wait upon His Will.

    • @mariaglover4202
      @mariaglover4202 Před 4 lety +4

      If I subscribe to your channel ...can you promise to make a video when it happens!?!! It will litterally be the testimony that I need right now lolol how did Ruthe do it man... HOW!! This field is HOTTT!!

  • @hollyharte7831
    @hollyharte7831 Před rokem

    You are lovely Mark. Authentic and good hearted. Really value your wisdom in this area ✨️ 🙏 🙌

  • @jai5531
    @jai5531 Před 5 lety +24

    You have the gift of teaching. I have felt the anointing through your videos.
    The wisdom from God flows from your lips. Wonderful teachings brother.
    God Bless you all! ♡

  • @priestmorrison6564
    @priestmorrison6564 Před 5 lety +2

    Prolly mah FAVORITE sermon!!!

  • @geradessielsimon6000
    @geradessielsimon6000 Před 6 lety +8

    PERFECT PEACE!
    Engagement & being "gifted"to be single is written in The Holy Scriptures! Truly, LOVE is sacrifice-risk! As GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS ONLY.....
    Grateful for your sharing!
    My LOVE be with you all in CHRIST!

  • @kimbellas6874
    @kimbellas6874 Před 5 lety +5

    This was so practical THANKYOU !

  • @angelarose7221
    @angelarose7221 Před 6 lety +2

    Great info. Thanks again Mark....always a blessing!

  • @janetbrown5146
    @janetbrown5146 Před 5 lety +16

    Alright, I’m done fighting it, SUBSCRIBER ✅

  • @jeremiahgrant4399
    @jeremiahgrant4399 Před 4 lety +6

    just prayed and i know God spoke to me through mark

  • @louisedavid6231
    @louisedavid6231 Před 5 lety +43

    Simple. Just pray. If that person stop talking to you or stop seeing you for no reason, means God is saying "No!"

    • @teddyteodosio4991
      @teddyteodosio4991 Před 4 lety

      😭 that is happening to me right now. Actually I am in love with two people at the same time but I can't decide who am i going to date. And you know what, one of my crushes unftiended me on facebook after all she gave me friendliness and kindness to me.

    • @lancemassey3484
      @lancemassey3484 Před 4 lety

      @@teddyteodosio4991 then perhaps God has given you His answer already. Maybe it is the one that remains. Pray on it more

    • @drummonkeystuffuk1875
      @drummonkeystuffuk1875 Před 4 lety

      I getthis "No" feeling from every woman I come across! - If this is the case, then it clearly means I'm right when I say I don't deserve to be with anyone.

  • @louiselove8212
    @louiselove8212 Před 6 lety +69

    New subscriber here. Greetings from London England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and I am thankful to God to have found your channel. You are a man of God with good intentions and your work definitely has a purpose in the body of Christ.
    Loving greetings to you, your wife and family. xx 😘

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +2

      Louise John so great to meet you as well. Welcome! I look forward to studying and applying the word of God with you :)

    • @REvlinAaron21
      @REvlinAaron21 Před 6 lety

      ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ball .
      Mr.mark, marrying a girl who is 2years elder then boy but the boy is much spiritual matured then girl can thy be gud

    • @kevinbrislawn5918
      @kevinbrislawn5918 Před 4 lety

      @@REvlinAaron21 sure if she's a Christian and is mature in thoughts

    • @beverlyokothcreations8408
      @beverlyokothcreations8408 Před 3 lety

      Hey, subscribe to mine kindly

  • @CDFFdating
    @CDFFdating Před 6 lety +70

    great advice in a clear message, easy to understand :) we particularly liked that sign of maturity- working on yourself- which is a good indicator that you are in the right season to start dating.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +2

      Christian Dating For Free - CDFF amen

    • @queilabrito23
      @queilabrito23 Před 5 lety +1

      Is that okay for a christian to look for someone online?

    • @matarada1510
      @matarada1510 Před 4 lety +1

      @@queilabrito23 not sure.. Dating apps are so bad honestly

    • @jezzijiang
      @jezzijiang Před 3 lety +1

      @@queilabrito23 need discernment, online dating works, but not for everyone

  • @janecallender7472
    @janecallender7472 Před 6 lety +8

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👊. It was very helpful.. keep it up 🇹🇹

  • @gloriabukachi1
    @gloriabukachi1 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you, the "moving forward" did touch me...

  • @Sev777en
    @Sev777en Před 5 lety +5

    Excellent video Mr. Mark!

  • @marnilynns3105
    @marnilynns3105 Před 5 lety +6

    Good points, question clearly answered, overall, very well said!

  • @yuliyalyube
    @yuliyalyube Před 6 lety +2

    Really good advice! Thanks!

  • @gloryjoker4206
    @gloryjoker4206 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much 👍🏻 nearly 2 years were really hard but I grew
    Thanks a lot 👍🏻 God bless you and all of us👍🏻

  • @margretsmith9567
    @margretsmith9567 Před 6 lety +8

    As a child of God, .
    I believe and know that both people need have to have faith in the Lord ...for a long term relationship....

  • @taiyeokharobo7550
    @taiyeokharobo7550 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for sharing,your videos always ministers to me, God Bless you

  • @patriciaowens3479
    @patriciaowens3479 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you so much for your beautiful information on Christian dating and marriage. I have people in my life one is a daughter, who's not married, so I'm always looking for answers to give to her, and to some others who are probably searching.... so thanks a lot. God bless I love you and yours. 😊

  • @The4Tifier
    @The4Tifier Před 6 lety +9

    Again a well-made video! Thank you very much!

  • @eroprincesschannel6302
    @eroprincesschannel6302 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for dis beautiful video 💌

  • @jacquibaxter1880
    @jacquibaxter1880 Před 6 lety +19

    This hits hard...but its so true 😇

  • @kaylaleininger2495
    @kaylaleininger2495 Před 5 lety +9

    Dude, I would hug you right now if I could! Thank you for this video 😀

  • @GroBom78
    @GroBom78 Před 4 lety +12

    Thank you, this was helpful. Even though I have a crush on someone, I realise I do still want that time to just be single and enjoy me and God. (Writing this for accountability lol)

  • @SoulfulNaomi
    @SoulfulNaomi Před 5 lety +2

    Practical yet powerful 💕

  • @mariadasouza1954
    @mariadasouza1954 Před 6 lety +3

    Thanks so much very good relationship advice wish I had heed some of these red flags before I got married

  • @HimmelriketRNr
    @HimmelriketRNr Před 3 lety

    Thank you God, thank you God, I love you so much, finally direct answer to all my questions and prayers ♥️🙏.

  • @richardkaup3649
    @richardkaup3649 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @meanasturdivant6916
    @meanasturdivant6916 Před 6 lety +3

    This video was very helpful!! Thank you!!

  • @jonathancarrion0809XXI
    @jonathancarrion0809XXI Před 4 lety +7

    See, love is made strong when there is sacrifice, because when a person knows that there is no guarantee that everything will work out, choosing still to go ahead, it becomes unconditional and, thus, love works the way justice works. The reason this happens is because it’s not about things working out outside, that which is in and of the world, but that which is inside, the big things made little in The Lord. To love is to give, to extend that gift is to love more, and to extend it not being successful all the time, is to love unconditionally.

  • @kristilaing
    @kristilaing Před 5 lety +2

    God bless.. great advice

  • @zayasnaturalhairhaven3451

    this is very helpful, thank you

  • @MsDimples48
    @MsDimples48 Před 6 lety +2

    Awesome. On point. Thanks

  • @christyportia7707
    @christyportia7707 Před 4 měsíci

    That's a lot of wisdom thank you very much. Blessed from India

  • @belief7994
    @belief7994 Před 6 lety +96

    Thx dude this video just answered my prayer 💯💯

  • @mikekovach7057
    @mikekovach7057 Před 5 lety

    What I did is made a general list of the things I want in a wife, and allowed one to three things on that list to not be on there, it’s really helped me narrow down who I will chose to pursue in the future

  • @euniceminayo7547
    @euniceminayo7547 Před 6 lety +13

    God's will matches reality very insightful.Thank Yöu be blessed

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +3

      Eunice Minayo yes, that truth has helped me very much too

    • @llykeanazo9811
      @llykeanazo9811 Před 5 lety

      I have a question...what if, someday, like maybe after a year being friend, and the guy you have once asked finally confessed that he started to have feelings towards you? Do you guys think, maybe God sees that during the question asked, both of the girl and guy is not ready for relationship? So that is why the guy didnt give positive respond?

  • @ladennayoung2939
    @ladennayoung2939 Před 4 lety +6

    I just realized you were named after one of the disciples. Lol. Have a blessed day.

  • @suroman9046
    @suroman9046 Před 5 lety

    Very nice talk. God please help us to know u more and more Amen

  • @TribeofIsrael28
    @TribeofIsrael28 Před 6 lety +6

    New subscriber lol I just want to say that I need this video because I feel everything you saying is true about me and I started to let God show me who I need to be with. I pray that he gives me someone I want to marry in the future.and I believe he came

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety +1

      Candace Jackson welcome! Amen, God will lead and guide us when we are listening and following. God bless :)

    • @TribeofIsrael28
      @TribeofIsrael28 Před 6 lety +1

      ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger amen! You are right all we have to do is give our lives to him and him guide us in the future thank you so much. Of all the times I use CZcams I never seen your videos God lead me to see this video for a reason because I started to give up on finding true love and all of a sudden you showed up and it open my eyes. It tells me don't give up and keep pushing and God will send someone who is worth your time. Thank you and be safe and God bless you

  • @kbkb7436
    @kbkb7436 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you my brother. God bless you.

  • @andydulson3870
    @andydulson3870 Před 5 lety +5

    i think watching this video shows that you want to learn to be a godly husband/wife and learn from gods teaching and could be preparing for others things

  • @reinadouglas8605
    @reinadouglas8605 Před 3 lety +1

    What God put together no man set asunder.... This verse says it all. God matches people and he does so based on compatibility to the person he sees as your soul mate.

  • @jonconnell2613
    @jonconnell2613 Před 4 lety +4

    I love this channel! ❤️

  • @Yoditah
    @Yoditah Před 4 lety

    Great video, thanks for posting.

  • @darlenelane392
    @darlenelane392 Před 4 lety +2

    Really good info- thanks again -God bless)

  • @sanitatousanny3051
    @sanitatousanny3051 Před 5 lety +5

    I love him a lot because of God, even we had fighting many times. Still i cant leave him or hate him.

  • @wmmv2019
    @wmmv2019 Před 4 lety +6

    Thank you for all your videos. They helped me a lot during relationship tribulations 😄🙏 New subscriber!

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +1

      Amen! I'm so glad this content has been helpful to you :)

    • @wmmv2019
      @wmmv2019 Před 4 lety

      @@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger Jesus bless you and your family! Thanks again

  • @maimakeupartistry3145
    @maimakeupartistry3145 Před 5 lety +2

    This is awesome ! Thank you so much !

  • @beautifulbeginningslove7671

    First build your self then repair credit lol

  • @judygraessle1442
    @judygraessle1442 Před 2 lety

    Solid practical advice.

  • @ladennayoung2939
    @ladennayoung2939 Před 4 lety +4

    That is true. Love is always a risk.

  • @josephwhigham3490
    @josephwhigham3490 Před 3 lety

    He's telling me not to move I've been feeling that. He's being telling me "LOVE IS PATIENCE."

  • @gabyduarte8774
    @gabyduarte8774 Před 6 lety +3

    I love this channel!

  • @shanevassallo
    @shanevassallo Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you sir, this was very helpful to me, as I'm in a situation at the moment whether to move forward or not.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety

      ShaneVassallo you are welcome:)

    • @shanevassallo
      @shanevassallo Před 6 lety +1

      Hey, so I have an update as of today. I saw this girl that I'm interested in at an event last night, and I got her number and we talked for a bit about the relationship. And then she texted me today and said she's not interested in dating each other. So praise God for a total answer to prayer.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 6 lety

      ShaneVassallo amen, God made his will clear through those circumstances. Great perspective!

  • @michellemichelle9513
    @michellemichelle9513 Před 5 lety +6

    God bless you always, I was praying for this answer, and God gave me the answer through you. Thanks to you now I know my boyfriend is the man God wants me to marry ❤️🙏✝️

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 5 lety +1

      I'm so glad this video was helpful!

    • @michellemichelle9513
      @michellemichelle9513 Před 5 lety

      I searched on the internet for this answer, and when I wasn’t looking for another video, I found your video when I open my phone with this beautiful surprise, god bless you with this nice video you made 😄✝️

    • @davidisrael9412
      @davidisrael9412 Před 4 lety

      unless he knows it...you are wasting your time....only to find out one day. relax in Jesus and be a witness Acts 1:8 in the power of His love to the lost...in your gift...of helping people, or as He leads...as an evangelist i am a Messianic Jew...and .. feelings can lead us instead of His guidance. Let us let.the good shepherd lead. david777aqua4Jesus gmail.com. ty ..praying for you Michelle x2

  • @lalayatem3758
    @lalayatem3758 Před 4 lety +1

    God Bless you truly, thank you

  • @SUNSHINE-ji7lj
    @SUNSHINE-ji7lj Před 4 lety

    Great job Mark

    • @davidisrael9412
      @davidisrael9412 Před 4 lety

      ikr hit it on the button relax in Jesus and be a witness Acts 1:8 in the power of His love to the lost...in your gift...of helping people, or as He leads...as an evangelist i am a Messianic Jew...and .. feelings can lead us instead of His guidance. Let us let.the good shepherd lead. david777aqua4Jesus gmail.com. ty SUNSHINE

  • @heykyu5892
    @heykyu5892 Před 5 lety

    I haven’t had a close rls with God this year... and I know that I am not ready to be in a rls if my rls w God is not good. But I have been liking this guy for a Long time and I was interested/infatuated with him before I even rlly knew him. Only recently (after talking almost Everyday) I found out he is a Christian as well and he is a really a God-fearing God-loving man which really made me reflect on myself not in the way that I have to be like him to be with him but made me reflect on my own rls with God and after talking consecutively for a few days I told him about my situation and he said he would pray for me... last night I just got emotional and prayed to God ( haven’t had a serious/private prayer in a Long time) about how I felt and how I wanted to pursue God and stop being lukewarm. I wanted to change. But I don’t want it to because of the guy I like but really because I want to be the woman God wants me to be and idk if he placed this guy in my life for a reason or to be a potential partner but I still want to pray about it and I know that even if he isn’t, God has someone better in mind for me

  • @TreatedTemple
    @TreatedTemple Před 4 lety

    Very helpful! Thank you Mark! Equipped & anointed 🙏🏽💯

  • @bookastar4
    @bookastar4 Před 2 lety

    this is so helpful!

  • @richbray9037
    @richbray9037 Před 5 lety +3

    Brother u are awsome thanks

  • @toufekeskaf3849
    @toufekeskaf3849 Před 5 lety +3

    when you know Him you will be sure pray more
    be blessed

  • @pineappledonut5011
    @pineappledonut5011 Před 5 lety

    I have been praying and taking time to ask God that very question, "Does God want me to date that person". like I have been pursuing this Christian girl and I believe he is saying yes but, not right now. I have asked my parents and my youth pastor about my situation with the military and her and they said I should wait until after my A school. so I want to say, thank you for this video!

  • @kevinbrislawn5918
    @kevinbrislawn5918 Před 4 lety +4

    I'm 67 and I'm a man.. I'd like to think I could be married again but I'm scared due to my divorce and losing so much.

  • @pinoy122793
    @pinoy122793 Před 4 lety

    Move forward and let God do his work.

  • @laurie329808
    @laurie329808 Před 5 lety +4

    The funniest thing about this is, I feel like I've known my boyfriend (& soon to be fiancé, he's planning on officially "putting a ring on it" soon) since before we even met (on Facebook, we've yet to meet in person due to being long distance), but I told him that I had had a dream (about my future wedding) in 2010 (didn't meet him until 2014, & we became Facebook friends in January 2015, & finally got together (as a couple) 6 months ago, on August 7, 2018.
    While I'm a Protestant Christian, he's an (inactive) LDS Mormon, but even religion aside, he & I have so much in common that I feel like it was meant to be. I even have told him that after I initially saw his Facebook profile that I just knew. There was (& still is) something about him, that I just love (about him), & it's not necessarily just ONE specific thing either, which is why it's so tough for me to pinpoint (when he asks) what it is (about him) that I love so much & why I fell for him, as it's not just his looks (although he IS very easy on the eyes) or his personality, I just don't know EXACTLY what it is. I just see him as the total package. Somehow, my "dream man" is mine...FOREVER & for that I'm eternally grateful...and it's also a plus that we both were born with Hydrocephalus (& also have Epilepsy) & other medical conditions & so we understand each other (on that level) as well, and can still look past each other's OTHER disabilities & limitations, & love each other regardless, & we match up (from an astrological standpoint) as well. 😁
    I had always said (since having the dream about my future wedding) that I felt (as an Aries woman) that I'd marry a Leo man...and my boyfriend IS that Leo (August 13th birthday), I was shocked by that (when I found out his birthday), and we also match up from a Chinese zodiac standpoint as well.
    While I'm a Boar/Pig personality (born in March 1983), my boyfriend is a Goat/Sheep personality (1979), which (as a Boar/Pig personality), the Goat/Sheep is one of my allies. My other ally is people born in the Year of the Rabbit (like one of my cousins is). 😁

    • @davidisrael9412
      @davidisrael9412 Před 4 lety

      stay pure....till marriage dont reject Jesus for anyone. relax in Jesus and be a witness Acts 1:8 in the power of His love to the lost...in your gift...of helping people, or as He leads...as an evangelist i am a Messianic Jew...and .. feelings can lead us instead of His guidance. Let us let.the good shepherd lead. david777aqua4Jesus gmail.com. ty... Laurie

  • @elzwherebekind247
    @elzwherebekind247 Před 3 lety +2

    I certainly agree if it is a NO" God will say NO all over again in every attempt you dare to date with the wrong one. 😁

  • @roseberrybushasmr1299
    @roseberrybushasmr1299 Před 4 lety +15

    My crush goes to my church!!! ✨👏🏻✨
    🕊 🥖 🍷

    • @davidisrael9412
      @davidisrael9412 Před 4 lety

      praying the best for you relax in Jesus and be a witness Acts 1:8 in the power of His love to the lost...in your gift...of helping people, or as He leads...as an evangelist i am a Messianic Jew...and .. feelings can lead us instead of His guidance. Let us let.the good shepherd lead. david777aqua4Jesus gmail.com. ty ok RoseBerry

  • @bearifiablepau2095
    @bearifiablepau2095 Před 3 lety

    Thank you ApplyGodsWord.!

  • @matarada1510
    @matarada1510 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow thank you❤️

  • @db4419
    @db4419 Před 6 lety +26

    Thank you for this video and message. I'm in my mid-30s and I'm embarrassed to say that I violated what you talked about at @
    8:10. You talk about God likely NOT wanting us to date someone, and clearly telling us so, when she (in my case) rejects invitations to go out or anything like that, *multiple times*. Just beginning to get over a 4-year "crush" (which sounds so juvenile at this stage), where I had a long-standing interest in and attraction for a particular female. We have been friends, but she only ever went out with me ONCE in all the times I have asked her - and that was actually after knowing her for a year and half! I can't even count that as a "date" in retrospect, though it "felt" like one....
    We've never gone out again since then, but I had continued to harbor "hope against hope" that this was "God's Will", that she was the one He had for me, and that one day God would "touch her" and she would turn around and see me in a "different light". Lol!
    I laugh but it's embarrassing at this stage of life. And perhaps somewhat "unhealthy" which makes me realize I may have some work to do.
    Also realize how much time I wasted by not looking into other prospects, not growing myself as a person, etc. So your point really is well-taken. I encourage all not to make that mistake like I did ; ) Pray for me :)

    • @db4419
      @db4419 Před 6 lety

      Also I really love what you say about God opening or NOT opening doors as a sign of God's Will. Applies to more than relationships I realize, even as I consider things in my career, etc. So thanks again man.

    • @acharich
      @acharich Před 5 lety

      😅🙏🏾

    • @kidindie6
      @kidindie6 Před 5 lety

      8:29 I will pray for you to be content in Him

    • @pinkymaxine
      @pinkymaxine Před 4 lety +1

      It's been a year, how are you now ? Were you able to close that file and find someone new who reciprocates your feelings?