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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Are you waiting on God for a Christian spouse? Is God telling you to just keep waiting for him to bless you with a godly marriage? What does the Bible say about waiting on God for a godly spouse? Here are 4 blessings God will give you if you faithfully wait for your future marriage.
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Komentáře • 678

  • @DroneMaverick
    @DroneMaverick Před 4 lety +128

    Yeah, I jumped into a marriage when God put every red flag in front of me and said WAIT. I did it anyway, and paid for it with stress, anxiety, depression and regret. But God also brought me through the healing process of a divorce. Let's put it this way, I am the prophet sent to WARN you, obey God, and WAIT on His Perfect timing!

  • @danielwestjr
    @danielwestjr Před 4 lety +375

    1. You will avoid the pain that always comes when you take matters into your own hands
    2. Embrace your season of waiting.
    3. You will feel freer to take a step of faith because you will know you are also truly willing to keep waiting if that is what God wants
    4. You will have the peace of knowing you are submitting to God's will for your life no matter what happens next
    God bless you Pastor Mark!! needed this!

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +11

      God bless!

    • @asantewaa84
      @asantewaa84 Před 4 lety +1

      Please help! A woman i counsel came to me and said she failed terribly! In her sadness in waiting and waiting since she was 29, she got in a relationship with a man who slept with her after she was celebate for years. She is very distraught and sees her mistake but feels she can't be forgiven since she was saved after the same type of sin years ago after having a termination.
      What do I say? I'm also.thinking she's right and that she may have angered God. I need to be careful but i don't know what to say to her.

    • @alyssadk1645
      @alyssadk1645 Před 4 lety +5

      asantewaa84 God’s forgiveness is always greater than any of our actions. God can restore things for your friend and still help things to work out for her.

    • @asantewaa84
      @asantewaa84 Před 4 lety +1

      @@alyssadk1645 Thank you but what then should I say to her? I think i acted poorly in not actually saying anything

    • @janicetribby7853
      @janicetribby7853 Před 3 lety +2

      @@asantewaa84 what Alyssa DK said. We all sin repeatedly. It may not be fornication like the lady you are counselling, but for some of us it is white lies, others it may be coveting other people, being prideful etc. If God has been gracious to all of us despite our mistakes, why would it be any different for her? I highly encourage you to encourage her to seek professional christian counselling. I also encourage you to spend more time studying the topic of God's Grace.
      God bless ~

  • @karenstephenson6668
    @karenstephenson6668 Před 4 lety +316

    Waiting on GOD for a Godly spouse is worth the wait, when you put GOD first.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +3

      Amen Karen!

    • @ashleynicole2963
      @ashleynicole2963 Před 4 lety +5

      Amen! Ive tried online dating. And no one seems right for me. So ill just wait on God and put Him first. Then ill be content in my life whether I am married or single.

    • @d.marieandrews8007
      @d.marieandrews8007 Před 4 lety +1

      WAITING GOD!!!!🤗💞🙏💏👣
      WAITING ON YOU LORD, GOD!!!!😍👣💞💏🙏💞WAITING🤣GOD😍💞🙏💏👣SHALOM/PEACE*FULLY👣💏🙏💞A-MAN/A-MEN👣💏💞🙏🙌A-MAN/A-MEN🙌🙏👣💏

    • @gmatinky3965
      @gmatinky3965 Před 4 lety

      🙏🙌🙏💫✨

    • @leaenongene2499
      @leaenongene2499 Před 4 lety

      Amen

  • @jazzy9282
    @jazzy9282 Před 4 lety +213

    I want a kingdom spouse that will HELP me draw closer to God.

  • @joellejese1747
    @joellejese1747 Před 4 lety +36

    I waited 29 years and I still made a bad choice in a spouse because although I was a Christian I was not reading God's word at the time or seeking an answer from God if I should have married him or not. My advise is to not only wait on God but have on the whole armor of God while waiting, and seek his answer when you do meet someone. Don't ignore red flags just because you are in love.

    • @heladds
      @heladds Před 5 měsíci +1

      how do u read God's guidance?

  • @ashleynicole2963
    @ashleynicole2963 Před 4 lety +130

    Its never too late to be joyful and to rejoice in the Lord. Whether you remain single or get married one day, you always have God who supports you in any circumstance. This is what God has put on my heart tonight.

  • @lalalalaaAa123
    @lalalalaaAa123 Před 4 lety +50

    When I first started watching your videos, my singleness did feel like a season of "waiting". I felt impatient and eager to find my Godly spouse. Now, after prayerfully asking God for guidance, I can't imagine finding my husband any time soon. And I don't want to! I have way too many ways to serve God in my purpose before I'm ready to pay attention to a dating season! I still have the desire to be married one day, but it no longer feels like I'm "waiting". I'm in a season of SERVING! ♥

  • @Strive1324L
    @Strive1324L Před 4 lety +115

    When i look back at all the mistakes i made and people who i thought may be the one and weren't, i now see that i was trying to make something happen outside of God's will. When He wants you to meet someone, you will and if he doesn't you won't. Great video, one of my favorites.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +6

      So glad you enjoyed it!

    • @gmatinky3965
      @gmatinky3965 Před 4 lety +3

      I totally agree with you very good point 🙏

    • @forward_ever_ever2595
      @forward_ever_ever2595 Před 4 lety +1

      "When he wants you to... when he doesn't..." Truth be spoken indeed

    • @bradandrews777
      @bradandrews777 Před 2 lety

      How do you know they weren't the one?
      Too many today decide that they know what isn't right, but let proper ones pass by.
      Also keep in mind that even the right one will require a lot of things that are uncomfortable. Many think that should not happen if you have "God's choice". Life is full of struggles, we have to overcome them.

  • @annlevy9332
    @annlevy9332 Před 4 lety +166

    I know there is a godly husband out there for me

  • @ashleynicole2963
    @ashleynicole2963 Před 4 lety +66

    I just simply pray to be happy every day. That is what I desire most. Everything will come along in its perfect timing. I want to wait, and BE HAPPY. True contentment is found in God. He is my Husband first!

  • @Onlythenarrowroad
    @Onlythenarrowroad Před 4 lety +28

    The quicker single Christians realize what is required and practice obedience, the quicker the blessings arrive and prayers are answered.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +4

      Oftentimes this is true :)

    • @nymphohalo
      @nymphohalo Před 4 lety +3

      Do you know what is required? I’d love to know so I can receive my blessings and have my prayers answered quicker rather than bumping my head into the same old wall!

    • @Onlythenarrowroad
      @Onlythenarrowroad Před 4 lety +3

      kai cuul that’s between you and God. Everyone’s journey is different. God shows us areas that we need to work on, accept responsibility for, ask forgiveness for, receive forgiveness, etc.
      Don’t overthink or over complicate the process. If God is showing you an area that needs to be addressed, then address it. It’s actually quite simple. Humans tend to look for some existential emotional supernatural experience and most of the time, it’s staring us in the face. There’s a saying in the South: “if it was a snake, it would have been me”.
      The “ah-ha” moment makes its appearance rather quietly. And then we smack our forehead and ask ourselves why didn’t we see it sooner.

    • @nymphohalo
      @nymphohalo Před 4 lety +1

      Aviva Listyg oh my your so right! It’s probably my patience I need to work on, it’s horrible. You have no idea how much I appreciate you! Thank you so much!

    • @d.marieandrews8007
      @d.marieandrews8007 Před 4 lety

      "WAITING" GOD; FOR MY SPOUSE, GODLY ONE, SPIRITUAL LEADER, AND THE HELP-ER MATE, THAT YOU CHOSE!!!!🤗💞🙌🙏💏👣
      A-MAN/A-MEN 😍👣💏🙏🙌💞😇

  • @Nolaperu
    @Nolaperu Před 4 lety +27

    Guys this is dead on. I stayed in a toxic relationship for 3 years, almost got married hoping that marriage would make things better! No, it magnifies everything.
    I called off our wedding less than a month not regretting any of it. And we are both Christians but we had very big differences in beliefs as she believed in the prosperity gospel, I don't.
    Anyway, fast forward 5 years later, and one more bad but short relationship. I'm happily married to a godly woman who puts God FIRST! I adore my wife as she is precious to me. And displays the same to me.
    God brought my beautiful wife that EXCEEDED my wants and desires.
    Trust God, put Him first, and let Him lead you. He blessed me with my wife when I was truly content with just having Him.
    Oh we both got married in our mid 40's 😉

    • @godsown4683
      @godsown4683 Před 3 lety +2

      Glory to God. I'm getting married next year too.
      My future husband believes in the present truth message, that is the grace message just like I do. Because the Bible says that the law was brought by Moses but Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Grace is the person of Jesus Christ but people reject it because it seems too good to be true. It was so important that my spouse had the same beliefs. I didn't want to be in a relationship with a legal guy.
      So dear, you were right if your beliefs are different, it can't work out.
      I thank God for your marriage.

  • @AyaEgbuho
    @AyaEgbuho Před 4 lety +118

    I am actually already married but this channel is such a great resource for Christian singles! Blessings! 😊💜💚💙😁

  • @kevinestrada977
    @kevinestrada977 Před 4 lety +54

    "Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."- Psalms 27:14
    I am 29 years old and never had a girlfriend. God hath revealed me to me in church, youth retreats, dreams with Bible verses, etc who is my future wife. I am waiting for God to bring her to me.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +5

      God bless Kevin!

    • @doragarcia6125
      @doragarcia6125 Před 4 lety +2

      Kevin Estrada that’s awesome!

    • @trizawangu8752
      @trizawangu8752 Před 4 lety

      Am here

    • @keithhunt6300
      @keithhunt6300 Před 4 lety

      I got you beat.51 years old and I think My life is supposed to be single.

    • @NathanSmutz
      @NathanSmutz Před 4 lety +1

      Are you building a solid life to bring a woman into?
      "Prepare your work outside and make it ready for yourself in the field. Afterward, then build your house."

  • @gunjanchhetri1618
    @gunjanchhetri1618 Před 4 lety +11

    1.Embrace your season of waiting with the Lord.
    2.Step into faith with the Lord.
    3.Move in the timing of the Lord.
    4.Submit to God's will...❤❤❤❤
    Love Love Love...God bless!

  • @Paradox4152
    @Paradox4152 Před 4 lety +61

    I really like how you explained if we are, “Waiting on God” or “Waiting to be blessed.” It was convicting! Made me double check my motives behind a lot of things, I am waiting on- not just marriage!

  • @angiekoles
    @angiekoles Před 4 lety +23

    I was just praying an hour ago that God if it’s your will for me to be with this guy then it will happen and I’m learning to trust in Gods timing and wait patiently in this season of waiting, this video is just what I needed!

    • @nymphohalo
      @nymphohalo Před 4 lety +1

      I pray he shows you what u need and deserve

  • @kylestringham5438
    @kylestringham5438 Před 4 lety +126

    i literally just asked god why he wasn’t saying anything and then this popped up

    • @ashleynicole2963
      @ashleynicole2963 Před 4 lety +10

      I feel ya. I'm tired of online dating

    • @preachingpoet
      @preachingpoet Před 4 lety +26

      Sometimes we cant hear God bc our actions block out the sound of His voice. Gods voice is loudest in our silence and solidarity.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +6

      God bless Kyle! So glad this was timely!

    • @rosecoleman9090
      @rosecoleman9090 Před 4 lety +2

      PoetonPurpose AAAMEN 🙏

    • @dhanferwao6072
      @dhanferwao6072 Před 4 lety +2

      God will really reminds us in times when we have a lots of uncertainties in life.

  • @nelodypond9282
    @nelodypond9282 Před 4 lety +13

    Amen! I needed this correction. It is important to remain faithful and obedient to God in your waiting, NOT acting out in frustration, loneliness or boredom because that can lead you to sin and self-inflicted misery. Trust me, don’t take matters in your own hands. Wait on the Lord and remain faithful to his word. He will provide, always.

  • @txwarriorbride5112
    @txwarriorbride5112 Před 4 lety +16

    Wow. Yet again. The LORD had to teach me that it is better to wait for the ONE HE has for me, than to "settle" for anything less, I am patient. And HE has blessed me beyond belief in this period of waiting! Thank you for confirmation of this, it is greatly appreciated!🤗🙏🎶💕💃

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety

      All glory to God!

    • @rustywallace9928
      @rustywallace9928 Před 4 lety

      My ex girlfriend and I recently broke up and she said something similar along the lines of not settling for less, but to be patient and wait for the man that God has for her. It just makes me feel kinda down that I'm not good enough to settle with, like I'm less than - is this what you mean when you say "don't settle for less".

    • @txwarriorbride5112
      @txwarriorbride5112 Před 3 lety

      @@rustywallace9928 No, what I mean is to not settle for just any 'spouse' to be married, but to wait for the one the GOD wants you with. I made that mistake. I married a man that GOD tried in every way to stop me from marrying...but I did it anyway. Within a week I knew I had made a terrible mistake...HUGE. HE pretended to be a believer, but actually was not and deceived me in every other way as well. It was MY mistake for not listening to what the LORD was trying to tell me. The good thing is that the LORD actually arranged it for me to be able to annul the marriage completely. It is as it never happened. Except my bank account took several years to recover! 😂😂
      Not that you are like that, but I was willing to "settle" for someone who GOD did not want for me, in order to be "married". I have learned that lesson. Your ex may feel that you were just not the one that GOD wanted her to marry, but she chose a rather unfortunate word in "settle". I doubt she meant that as anything against you, more as a way to recognize that the relationship was not what she wanted.😊

  • @sleepyhead3109
    @sleepyhead3109 Před 4 lety +8

    To my man, wherever you are, I pray that God will protect you and lead you to me. I've been praying for you. Love God above all things so that when we meet we can serve the Lord together. I will be blessed to meet you soon. Amen

  • @Holly5794
    @Holly5794 Před 4 lety +71

    I am turning 36 this month and I'm still single. It's hard to wait. It's painful to wait.

    • @rachelrichardson4486
      @rachelrichardson4486 Před 4 lety +11

      In Gods timing. It may seem late for you but God knows everything. Have you considered asking God about your desire for your marriage? What He is calling you to do in this season of your life?

    • @momentmade6525
      @momentmade6525 Před 4 lety +12

      “ Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength “

    • @ritakapoor1
      @ritakapoor1 Před 4 lety +2

      @@momentmade6525 "like an eagle"

    • @DarleenSmith
      @DarleenSmith Před 4 lety +13

      It is hard and painful. But you’re not alone, I’m 40. I have asked God to give me eyes for the one he has chosen for me only. Till then I expect to be single 😩Again, it is hard, it is painful but have patience with God.

    • @dcampbell6548
      @dcampbell6548 Před 4 lety +17

      I am 47. It is very painful.

  • @sibusisomdlongwa2424
    @sibusisomdlongwa2424 Před 4 lety +6

    Any people in South Africa watching this video? I would like to create some friends. The loneliness is killing me😔

  • @jacobochieng7621
    @jacobochieng7621 Před 4 lety +6

    On point. Be blessed pastor Mark..this reminds me of when Saul grew impatient of waiting for Samuel and went ahead and offered the sacrifice against the will of God. Samuel angrily answered him: You have done foolishly in so doing...to obey is better than sacrifices.

  • @PrettyIntelligent
    @PrettyIntelligent Před rokem +2

    Brother Mark... I don't think you understand how God has truly anointed you to make the Word sooo plain and easy for us. May He continue to bless and keep you, your family and ministry!!!

  • @krissyhall2838
    @krissyhall2838 Před 4 lety +20

    This video was for me I was going to settle for this one guy who we literally have nothing in common with and wasn’t what my husband list looked like since I was a little girl lol.I was being impatient tbh.I have no peace talking to him and he’s super self absorbed .God kept telling me he’s not the one and I kept ignoring the sickly gut conviction I was having lol.I want God to write my love story!Thanks mark for your video! 😌🙏🏽

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +1

      So glad this was timely for you Krissy!

    • @nymphohalo
      @nymphohalo Před 4 lety

      I’m doing the same thing now and settling for someone who mistreated me then and does now and doesn’t want me and lives recklessly because I feel I can’t find better and god is taking too long. I pray it’ll be worth it
      Please share your story with me!

    • @krissyhall2838
      @krissyhall2838 Před 4 lety

      kai cuul Yess don’t settle cause God has that perfect person out there for the each of us.It might not come when we want it but somehow God is always right on time.Take this time to work on your relationship with God and other areas of your life .Then when you least expect it he will bring a guy on your path if it’s his will.He’s done that with me many times with circumstances I can only say that Gods hand was all over it and I can tell you it’s the best feeling because you know deep down you couldn’t have done it by yourself and he was looking out for you.You deserve so much more so don’t settle for anything less!God Bless 😌😊

    • @krissyhall2838
      @krissyhall2838 Před 4 lety

      Sun Flower Exactly we were not in a serious relationship we literally just were talking well barely even talking if that much.Settling as knowing that’s not the relationship that God wanted me to be in .

  • @missweenieboys2
    @missweenieboys2 Před 4 lety +22

    I believe there is a difference between waiting and waiting well. God has me waiting, because I need to be refined. I have trouble wanting to let go of my past and being refined. I also know I am avoiding a lot of problems by not trying to force a premature relationship. I need to be working on me while I wait. I forget that a lot when I see couples and my crush. I know some people are just in relationships to not be alone. I don't want that. I was just thinking about contentment earlier.

  • @tacksgmvs2070
    @tacksgmvs2070 Před 4 lety +7

    When I woke up this morning I prayed and told God that I’m not a handsome man, and that it would be a miracle if I actually met someone who thinks I am. But God can do miracles. I’ll just keep waiting and praying to Him, and maybe someday God will surprise me.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +5

      Being a godly man is more important than our physical appearances :)

    • @Girlintheewild
      @Girlintheewild Před 4 lety +6

      He thought you were the most handsome when He created you. ♥️ please don’t let society standards tell you what’s beautiful or not. When God created His children, He thought us all to be good with our various features, hair, and skin tones.

    • @mckenziefutch8286
      @mckenziefutch8286 Před 4 lety +5

      YOU are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God! You are handsome as a matter of fact because God made you in His image

  • @preachingpoet
    @preachingpoet Před 4 lety +5

    I had to come back and listen again. I am houseless and living in a hotel an yes I am reminded that I fall asleep alone. But bc of this video I am reminded that I am not alone. My heart hurts but maybe HE is my spouse right now. HE has be teaching me so much! Teaching me always, except now I am listening

  • @feleciapowell5792
    @feleciapowell5792 Před 4 lety +12

    This truly tickled me .. Its like when your parent whoops u & then tries to explain that they love us afterwards
    💕 Once has God spoke it.. Twice have I heard it” I enjoyed every key point in this video. God bless 💛

  • @scottcollins9446
    @scottcollins9446 Před 3 lety +3

    I’ve got a lot of friends that have been waiting for a long time, looks like it’s not gonna happen. And these are Godly men.

    • @JB-pd3ir
      @JB-pd3ir Před 2 lety

      That is probably an honest assessment. I don't think that some have to wait because they are not Godly enough or need to be refined further (it may just be the luck of the draw or the cards you were dealt).

    • @JillCee
      @JillCee Před měsícem

      There are a lot of worldly women out there, even in the churches. Feels like the same with worldly men. But I would rather wait than end up in a nightmare relationship.

  • @sadgilouis2092
    @sadgilouis2092 Před 4 lety +11

    I’ve really been feeling like Mark hides in my closet cuz at this point... 👁👄👁 the ACURACY. I have been so content lately with Jesus, and I didn’t know what was wrong with me, I’m just really happy with God tho!

    • @txwarriorbride5112
      @txwarriorbride5112 Před 4 lety

      Hiding in the closet? 😂😂😂😂
      I thought that as well!🤗

  • @Mailifeisasong
    @Mailifeisasong Před 4 lety +3

    Oh my goodness, you mentioned something that kept me silent about my feelings.....,"wanting to be married doesn't mean you are discontent with Christ." 💯💯💯💯

  • @TS-fj2lo
    @TS-fj2lo Před 4 lety +10

    The Lord is using you so mightily Mark. Thank you this is probably the clearest explanation and admonishment I have received this far. Thank you Lord! That steps of faith needed. Glory.

  • @xo_fattie
    @xo_fattie Před 4 lety +5

    What kills me the most about married people they always discouraging you when in fact they been married one or even twice but giving single people bad advice about wanting to be married! Saying things like "Marriage is not for you" etc Smh. I'm just at the point in my life where I want to be with someone and I just been asking God to give me confirmation if he has Marriage for my because I really do want to do life alone I want a companion.

  • @nymphohalo
    @nymphohalo Před 4 lety +25

    It’s so hard to leave toxic relationships cause I feel like it can’t get better. I feel pain when waiting and taking matters into my own hands.
    I never realized I needed this.
    He finally gave me a sign
    I’ll stop inflicting pain on myself by being disobedient
    Mark can you make a video on how to faithfully wait vs waiting around for a blessing?

  • @Ascension1004
    @Ascension1004 Před 4 lety +2

    A lot of women will take this advice only to reach their late 20s and 30s and still be "waiting". I took that approach and my spouse never came. Once I decided that I would carefully and intentionally open myself to dating with the purpose of finding a husband, I met him. Many women are encouraged to believe that prayer is enough, but that's false. We have to seek to educate ourselves about love, marriage, womanhood, and servitude. Once we've taken time to understand those roles, we'll be led to our husbands. I'd encourage women to get out into the real world and talk to people. Get to know the opposite sex. Pray for discernment and take risks. Waiting around will keep you single.

  • @jean-marckouassi7207
    @jean-marckouassi7207 Před 4 lety +4

    you are talking tonight lol #3 is so true, because sometimes after being comfortable in the lord and having fully embraced patience, it's often hard to want to get out and date because the lord becomes enough for you.

  • @fernandoortiz8875
    @fernandoortiz8875 Před 4 lety +5

    I always taught and sometimes do that having a wife/girlfriend would cure my loneliness and have someone to share my feelings with but now I know whether single, married I will always have god with me

  • @GlennRiccobono
    @GlennRiccobono Před 4 lety +2

    Am divorced after a 14 year marriage and haven't really dated in a number of years. It's hard to go back to dating (and waiting) again, but I needed this.

  • @simonesalmon842
    @simonesalmon842 Před 4 lety +3

    I believe and agree that no matter how long l have been waiting for my future spouse it will worth it.

  • @e_v_a.m_e_n_d_e_z
    @e_v_a.m_e_n_d_e_z Před 4 lety +7

    Pray for me to sit still and be patient in the Lord!

  • @BlankCanvas88
    @BlankCanvas88 Před 3 lety +1

    Some people think I'm crazy for waiting this long for marriage (in my 30's). But I haven't been sitting idly by. I've been serving God, believing as Jesus said that if I seek first His kingdom, all these things (earthly things I need, such as a spouse/family) will be added to me. I've had to wait longer than some, but as the Bible says, singleness has had its own wonderful blessings. It is NOT a curse! But in the last 1-2 years, I've been feeling so much more desperate for a spouse that I believe it's a sign God is preparing one for me b/c otherwise I think I'd regret not being single too much. So God is working all things together for good in my life, and I see Him doing that in the lives of so many others as well. At the end of the day, ALL glory belongs to God and God alone!

  • @dianagentile7636
    @dianagentile7636 Před 4 lety +13

    GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER MARK‼️ I JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER CONFIRMATION FROM GOD ‼️
    THANK YOU 🙏🏽 BROTHER MARK 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️‼️‼️‼️

  • @cassidypittman8320
    @cassidypittman8320 Před 4 lety +10

    I needed this video! Thank you so much, I'm in my season of waiting and some days are hard and this helped.

    • @C_odysseus
      @C_odysseus Před 3 lety

      Hang in there sister. I have to read Proverbs when I’m sitting in my season of waiting and that has helped a lot.

    • @Roger-wi2wk
      @Roger-wi2wk Před 2 lety

      I look forward to hear when God gives you the one👍🏾

  • @dehsa38
    @dehsa38 Před 2 lety +1

    The timing of your video headlines is absolutely "scary "! And I know you're right.

  • @nicky1682
    @nicky1682 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm glad to see this... I've been waiting and purposefully preparing.. Yet, I've had this time to work on myself and to do kingdom building.. 🙏🏻 God is the Greatest.. Im sure there is a season for future husbands and wives to come together.. Enjoy your singleness, being single can be a good thing, yet marriage is a commitment, and takes much more time to grow together.. 🙏🏻

  • @denisetalam8971
    @denisetalam8971 Před 4 lety +4

    I will faithfully wait for the Lord...may His Will be done in my life,
    I felt so blessed having to knew this CZcams channel..

  • @kimberlyjredeemed6113
    @kimberlyjredeemed6113 Před 4 lety +4

    Good timing I know my kingdom marriage is coming but it’s so hard to wait but I know it’ll be worth it when he comes 💯i pray the lord helps me to wait on his perfect timing 😫🙈🙏🏾

  • @priyashalini7377
    @priyashalini7377 Před 4 lety +4

    Help me Jesus to obey u and to be faithful and to be patience help me Jesus to do all these in ur waiting

  • @patrickstewart9937
    @patrickstewart9937 Před 4 lety +3

    I will wait on the Lord for a Godly marriage. He knows me deeper than I can ever know myself.

  • @joashtunison351
    @joashtunison351 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you. This video is great affirmation. The last two years the Lord has been gracious to teach me about true submission to Him. Through His gracious instruction I have arrived at the attitude of patiently waiting. All the points in this video He has taught me directly, praise God! You hit the nail on the head in this video.

  • @jennifermorgan5846
    @jennifermorgan5846 Před 4 lety +3

    Yes, I agree with all this! That is why I stopped dating! I’m happy alone! I’m joyful in waiting! I’m also alright if He wants me to be alone. I honestly am at peace and at joy with just My Jesus! I’m very content! It took me years to realize that! Right now, My God is my husband until He wants someone for me or not! Either way I’m joyful and a peace with it!

  • @michaelmosquera4709
    @michaelmosquera4709 Před 4 lety +37

    I am 23 and I've been single my whole life. I am waiting patiently and living for God daily, and some factors include servings and using my gifts/talents to follow His plan and will for me. I have heard that it is good to seek someone that has the same or similar calling in this life apart from being fairly similar overall by having some things in common. The only thing is I don't have a close friendship with anyone that I would like to get to know more. Apart from continuing to wait patiently while being active in my walk with Jesus, what can I do?

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +1

      This video may help: czcams.com/video/mT1U5JwTEys/video.html

    • @t-squared6406
      @t-squared6406 Před 4 lety +3

      Pursue your life purpose,get established,I am way older and been single all my life,at this point 23 is nothing,grow,learn,like I said,find your develop your purpose in life,God Bless You!!!

    • @tonycole5209
      @tonycole5209 Před 4 lety +1

      @@sleepyhead3109 l'm 43 years old and already given up. It's not worth it anymore and let it go. God doesn't want me to have anyone and will never bless me with anyone.

    • @sleepyhead3109
      @sleepyhead3109 Před 4 lety +1

      @@tonycole5209 I am sorry to hear that. I have an aunt. She's already 60+ and she never get married. But she is happy with her life serving the Lord. If some human are meant to be single then be it, all of us were born single and having a partner is just a bonus in life. Self-love is important. God bless you

    • @forward_ever_ever2595
      @forward_ever_ever2595 Před 4 lety

      @@tonycole5209 no no Tony. Seek God dilligently. its in your heart to find someone, just ask God to bless you with a Godly wife & that he molds you to be a Godly husband & to obey his commandments. Let it go, in the sense that you dont assume that he is not going to give you someone. Live life & ask Him to grant & teach you Wisdom in secret...live life honoring Him. Dont give satan pleasure by not believing, for he is "the great deceiver". Live life, pray consistently & with deep sincereity. Satan has a main objective-to destroy God's best creation: Us. He seeks to mash up the family & prevent good unions from occuring. U mash up the family what happens? Dysfunctional individuals are now the product i.e individuals with a host of problems. They now go & get into relationships with their issues thereby forming & creating individuals with more problems. Just hold on buddy, but do so with faith, try not to think about it & ENJOY life...uplift yourself, deepen your relationship wt God. He will take care if the rest. Also pray for the wisdom to understand the things you cannot.

  • @ostynpartida7163
    @ostynpartida7163 Před 3 lety +2

    This is an awesome video brother, really everything I needed to hear right now. I really liked what you said about God’s rules, the world does see them as restrictive and kill joys, but like you said, they lead to the most, and lasting joy, they’re actually protective and lead to blessing. Thank you for everything you covered brother, I really appreciate this teaching. God bless you

  • @vanessap7209
    @vanessap7209 Před 4 lety +3

    Mark!!! This is such a timely video for me😭Thank you for this incredible content. I was just crying and praying a few hours ago to Abba and thanking Him and trusting Him as I wait in a place of praise❤️
    Blessings to you, your family and ministry🙏🏿
    #confirmation

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety

      I'm so glad this was helpful Vanessa!

    • @vanessap7209
      @vanessap7209 Před 4 lety

      @@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger thank you SO much! Every morning I'm back from work I binge watch your channel for guidance in praying effectively and specifically. Thank you!!!

    • @hurstjames6196
      @hurstjames6196 Před 3 lety

      @@vanessap7209 Hello how're you doing?

    • @vanessap7209
      @vanessap7209 Před 3 lety

      @@hurstjames6196 blessed and doing well, thank you. Married to the one God set aside for me. 2020 was the BEST year for me as it drew me closer to Him by reading my Bible like never before. Discerning the times through His Word and not from man. Putting aside social media accounts by deleting them and removing TV from before my eyes. Listening to faithful men of God who preach the Truth of God's Word. Led and submitted to my husband, who is led and also submitted to Christ Jesus. Daily reading the Word together as we start our day, praying faithfully and looking unto Jesus for our lives.
      How are you?

  • @LoverofJesus724
    @LoverofJesus724 Před 4 lety +2

    This video is so encouraging for those people like myself who have been waiting on God for many years for a godly spouse. Thanks so much, Mark & God continue to bless you!

  • @unknown9392
    @unknown9392 Před 4 lety +3

    Im still waiting for my future husband, He must be a christian 🙏🏻💖🕊️🧗🏼‍♀️Jesus is silent about this question! I accept His will in my life! 💃🏼🏆

  • @marlyce
    @marlyce Před 2 lety +1

    Every time I get lonely and want to get married, I think of Isaiah 62:4. It is worth looking up.
    God himself will be your husband.

  • @greatpharoh0303
    @greatpharoh0303 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful! This idea that waiting on His for blessing rather than waiting by faith is exactly what I needed to hear. God will for not be clear until you stop being content in your general waiting of blessing. God wants you to take part in an unquestionable clear calling, service, establishment, marriage, or goal!

  • @joekruse1913
    @joekruse1913 Před rokem +1

    I liked everything up until “most people will get married but some won’t” everyone has a spouse designed by God for them

  • @CowboyMaxa
    @CowboyMaxa Před 4 lety +10

    This one dose relate to me I keep having dreams of meeting someone I'd like to date an when I wake up im mad cuz it was a dream and in real life I feel the way world is today I'll never meet anyone for me it sucks then I think maybe one day when I'm dead and in heaven God will give me my Soul mate but I don't wanna wait till I'm dead so to be honest I'm really down about finding someone I'd like and that's godly. An with the covid 19 no-one wants to date because their scared to get the virus so the daring world now days I feel is dead so how can I meet my soulmate? That's something only God would know! An I been asking him and praying. 🙏

  • @Queen-rx3tj
    @Queen-rx3tj Před 4 lety +3

    I have been waiting on God for a spouse for a long time. I'm almost 41 . No children my heart is in so much pain, because I've been wanting to get married and have a husband since I was a kid.

    • @Queen-rx3tj
      @Queen-rx3tj Před 4 lety

      @Sun Flower I been saved all my life praying and waiting. Trying to be holy, but I'm just about ready to give up living right it's not getting me any were.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety

      God bless as you pray about what steps of faith to take!

  • @annabelle7123
    @annabelle7123 Před 4 lety +1

    I've had enough self-inflicted misery by taking things on my own hands... had enough and now need to wait on God.

  • @krystalwirth9646
    @krystalwirth9646 Před 2 lety +1

    I realized the past 4.5 years I put my desire for a relationship above my relationship with GOD. I've since reversed that. I'm on the path of sobriety too so my desire has changed for a sober godly loving man.

  • @brendajones9941
    @brendajones9941 Před 4 lety +1

    Dear Brother, this is a very beautiful Biblical truths, please continue to be used for His Glory to we all see Jesus Christ

  • @noahbrewer2476
    @noahbrewer2476 Před 4 lety +2

    Though marriage has been something I’ve been badly wanting for the past 21 years of my life, what I honestly want more is peace. With every video I watch that covers the topic of this season of kingdom marriages, I constantly feel like that I’ll be left out. I have been asking God if this is the season for me to marry let alone court anyone but I’ve gotten no answer. For now I’m trying to forget about all this in the effort to focus on preparing for enlisting in the U.S Air Force.

    • @rhaisacavalcante7882
      @rhaisacavalcante7882 Před 4 lety

      I Will pray for you

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety

      When you don't know what to do, focus more on what you do know what to do. We always know something God wants us to do. Focus on the parts God has revealed to you thus far and he will reveal the rest when it's time :)

    • @ashleynicole2963
      @ashleynicole2963 Před 4 lety

      Yeah I dont blame you. I've been there. Im in my single season and navigating my life. But first I'm trying to seek God and His joyfulness. Because what I want more than anything is a strong relationship with God.

  • @emmapsalms2878
    @emmapsalms2878 Před 4 lety +2

    I come in agreement with this and yes I will wait faithfully on a Godly spouse.

  • @yveherbert7494
    @yveherbert7494 Před 3 lety +1

    Waiting remains a journey of faith, resilience and obedience! I press on!

  • @danishhald
    @danishhald Před 4 lety +1

    This is so hard! I’m missing the mark in waiting. I am not content enough in being single.

  • @talesfromtheroad9530
    @talesfromtheroad9530 Před 4 měsíci

    Adam was in Eden walking in perfect unity with God....and God STILL called him 'alone' and said it wasn't good. We were made for human companionship and even if we have a deep connection to God, we are just like Adam when we are longing for a human mate and human love ❤ It's okay to feel the pain and sadness too....hugs to all singles out there!

  • @walterfechter8080
    @walterfechter8080 Před 3 lety +1

    In 1977, I lost my fiancé to a drunk driver. In 2010, I lost my wife (of 2 years) to cancer. I've had Christian gals leave me because I didn't make enough money (they attended a "name-it-claim-it" church. That's life. I need to quit feeling sorry for myself and get busier by spreading the Gospel. Time is running out for this world. Remember that.

  • @venividiamavi2023
    @venividiamavi2023 Před 3 lety +1

    One thing I learned from Andy Stanley... am I the person that the person that I am looking for is looking for

  • @graces1475
    @graces1475 Před 4 lety +1

    This video heals me a lot . Soon by faith I'm telling I will marry a godly spouse and a blessing for all . Praise to God in faith

  • @LuanaLopesBR
    @LuanaLopesBR Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! God asked me to be still as I've done a move already and it's been hard this waiting season, but your video just brought me what I needed to hear. Thank you, God bless you! 🙌🏽🤗

  • @boiperfection4797
    @boiperfection4797 Před 4 lety +1

    It’s quite difficult to meet Godly men in my community. But, like everything else in my life I place my future partner in my fathers hands. I don’t want anything or anyone that He does not want for me. I’m excited for the person who will get to share this human experience with me.

  • @jayproz5409
    @jayproz5409 Před 4 lety +3

    The key is being Patient and faithful

  • @Really_Roby
    @Really_Roby Před 4 lety +1

    Still waiting for the manna before I eat it. Until then, it's time to worship, bless God and bless others. 🙏

  • @glenharrison2117
    @glenharrison2117 Před 4 lety +3

    I did learn something new, from your videos I always do, God bless you my brother in Christ

  • @Russian_Polya
    @Russian_Polya Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you, Mark! It’s such a good video and some kind of reply to me. I understood that my waiting could be more faithful and I had to work with this because it was better. Now something disturbs me and I feel sad oftener. Need to change my mindset and rely on God as He opened me something a few months ago. The problem is that still nothing happens in real life so I don’t know how to react to what I received. I have been asking for some proof one more time but nothing. But before was a series of signs and replies. I guess time to believe

  • @betty5449
    @betty5449 Před 4 lety +1

    Amen!! This was so encouraging and uplifting for us who are waiting for a Godly spouse..God bless you all!!

  • @Christian_Girl120
    @Christian_Girl120 Před 3 lety +1

    I've been waiting 55 years for a spouse. But now that I look back, I deserve to wait. I messed up badly in my life that way, all in the name of trying to find "the right one". I told God I wanted to wait on him this time. I took matters in my own hands too many times. You are right. It only causes pain and heartbreak. It's better to be single for a time than to make another mistake. Please pray for me that I may eventually find someone. He has blessed me otherwise in my life, and I want to focus on his kingdom first and foremost.

    • @sarahlove9830
      @sarahlove9830 Před 3 lety +1

      I understand how you feel,i will recommend to a powerful man(prophet) who delivered and restored my daughter after 8 years of delay in marriage and settlement...after contacting this powerful man, few days later,thy lord located my daughter with a faithful husband and bless with a kid...he can help you too

    • @sarahlove9830
      @sarahlove9830 Před 3 lety

      Whatsapp prophet number

    • @sarahlove9830
      @sarahlove9830 Před 3 lety

      +2348144358180

  • @notofthisworld2977
    @notofthisworld2977 Před 4 lety +3

    Amen! Praise God, this video is so biblically sound, like all the videos on this channel :). Wait patiently for the Lord. Taking things into your own hands causes so much unnecessary pain. The Lord knows.....let him be in charge.

    • @ashleynicole2963
      @ashleynicole2963 Před 4 lety +2

      True! I have tried online dating and forcing things to happen. But it never works. Right now I'm just focused on my happiness in God and His sovereignty.

    • @notofthisworld2977
      @notofthisworld2977 Před 4 lety

      Ashley Moss Amen! That is what he wants of us. Trust and obey. It’s all about obedience. May God bless you :)

    • @ashleynicole2963
      @ashleynicole2963 Před 4 lety +1

      I prayed to God that I am willing to give up all my desires for my future marriage and career. Then I prayed again and realized that my Bible study was leading me to Genesis Ch. 22. And the Lord said He will bless me! What an answer to prayer!

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety

      God is worthy to be trusted!

    • @notofthisworld2977
      @notofthisworld2977 Před 4 lety

      Ashley Moss he will bless your obedience :)

  • @dunamis333
    @dunamis333 Před 4 lety +4

    Passively waiting for a spouse is not wise teaching. Men and women must use their own faith to actively seek for their spouse if they want to be happily married. Back in the 80s as a teenager. I had a list of qualities I wanted my wife to have. I prayed and fasted diligently for my wife BEFORE eventually meeting her. And guess what? She had all the qualities on my list. We've been happily married now for more than 25 Years. Spouses are appointed by the Lord. And He's not going to bless anyone with a spouse if they're not prepared to put in the spiritual work that's required.

  • @ajohonly3721
    @ajohonly3721 Před 4 lety +2

    I waited on him and he did not disappoint me lord is the greatest .

  • @chikaokolo4929
    @chikaokolo4929 Před 2 lety

    Nothing to say but awesome biblical interpretation of seeking godly relationships. Thanks 4 this

  • @workingken4268
    @workingken4268 Před 4 lety +2

    He spoke to me thru you in this message i been waiting for four years till i learned to actually wait on Jesus and praise him regardless

  • @laynefivecoat9984
    @laynefivecoat9984 Před 4 lety +1

    This is such an awesome message! Thank you Lord for your future and your provision in me, God will bring me my spouse!

  • @jasminewalters1937
    @jasminewalters1937 Před 4 lety +1

    Amen. Remain faithful and never stop praying. 🙏🏽❤️

  • @shimontamar2043
    @shimontamar2043 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant Mark , God bless you

  • @jameslandrum555
    @jameslandrum555 Před 4 lety +3

    Great video Mark! I’m in that waiting season & this is so encouraging.

  • @preachingpoet
    @preachingpoet Před 4 lety +4

    You literally post Pastor Mark and speak in Gods language to all of us. Wait.,. Wait... Wait on the Lord and be of good courage and HE shall strengthen thine heart. Wait I say on the Lord. Psalm 27:14
    I’m not good at waiting plus I’m bipolar with impulse issues. I’m tired of not lining up with Gods word. I had surgery on my eyes last Wednesday and had to move into a hotel Friday.
    Shouldn’t our Father be enough.
    My identity and my love, my TRUE LOVE is in Christ!

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  Před 4 lety +1

      God bless as you continue to follow the Lord!

    • @preachingpoet
      @preachingpoet Před 4 lety

      December Lotus Thank you for your comment. I have a medical diagnosis found in the DSM 5 book and I take medicine for it it. Was no one in the Bible sick???? Good then thank you I pray Pastor Mark doesn’t mind my reaching out to God for deliverance instead of waiting for someone to “push me into the proverbial pool”
      Jesus said we would deal with illness. Wisdom and the word will help you with that!

    • @preachingpoet
      @preachingpoet Před 4 lety

      December Lotus and bipolar is not a label.

  • @rosa629
    @rosa629 Před 4 lety +2

    Oo Lord please help me, get what you planned for me, show me your plan

  • @albertbizumuremyi3736
    @albertbizumuremyi3736 Před 4 lety +1

    I really like this video, it’s Godly and it makes sense from a spiritual and biblical point.

  • @graces1475
    @graces1475 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank God for this Video . Right time I saw this video as I was undergoing stress by my family . Always I'm waiting for my god's will for my marriage . During waiting even our family speak heart broking words .

  • @jrp6695
    @jrp6695 Před rokem

    I grew up in a dysfunctional home and got married via shotgun. The marriage did not last long and I was a single parent with my son. Later my daughter. Over the years I have taken time to be healed and know who I am in Christ. And it's only been in the past few years that I desire a godly partner. I think it's easier to wait when you're younger. But now I am 72 yet I am young for my age and very active. For me she has to be godly. A worshiper and a prayer warrior. I can't have less. I also know that as Christians we are a minority in the world. Yes I can find someone in the world but it would be costly. God does complete me on his own but that desire is there.

  • @Jessica_BR
    @Jessica_BR Před 4 lety

    The God's time is perfect!
    I have stopped to do the things on my own way.
    Everything that God has for us is much better than our limited minds could expect.
    I'm trusting and following His plan. I am sure that it won't bring pain. No more wounds 🙏💖

  • @rosecoleman9090
    @rosecoleman9090 Před 4 lety +3

    AAAMEN 🙏 AND AAAMEN 🙏I WILL CONTINUE TO WAIT ON THE LORD!!!

  • @florflory9325
    @florflory9325 Před 4 lety +1

    This is it the answer from God for me..😊🙏thank YOU LORD GOD JESUS,thank YOU Heavenly Father..By faith,Godly spouse is coming soon😊

  • @lawandacole6547
    @lawandacole6547 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm waiting on God and main Goals is PUT God first in my life for the month of June ❤🙏🏾❤️