5 Ways GOD Tells a Man to Pursue a Woman (Ruth 4)

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  • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
    @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  2 роки тому +29

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    • @nd5248
      @nd5248 2 роки тому +1

      This video come at the right time
      I found the One God has for me but for now we are in a distance relationship
      Please pray for us

  • @avb20540
    @avb20540 2 роки тому +400

    I'm in pursuit mode right now, please pray for me 😀. We are just friends, and aren't dating. But I'm enjoying the process of getting to know her! Slow and steady and respecting her space, but with a light and intentional constant awareness of moving things forward. Please pray that God helps guide my decisions! I'm also ok with the rejection too :). Great video, I agree with all your points!

    • @analup3186
      @analup3186 2 роки тому +41

      And this is the way a mature and real man speaks . God bless you 🙏🏻

    • @Keralachosen
      @Keralachosen 2 роки тому +7

      😊

    • @LexTanMedia
      @LexTanMedia 2 роки тому +24

      Let’s pray for each other. I’m in the same boat, and it feels like it’s in the easier stages at the moment. However, I do know that the more I pursue, the potential for challenges will arise, and I hope to have the strength to meet those challenges.

    • @kevindavis4709
      @kevindavis4709 2 роки тому +18

      I been talking to a sweet lady everyday going on a year she’s my age. We call each other we basically know a whole lot about each other she likes too pick with me. I pick we her we cut up and have a good time and praying for each other. I’ll say this we are close to a relationship she’s the very first woman I ever talked to this long. She’s my alarm clock sometimes we call each other. She keeps up with the date we started talking and remembers everything we talked about I was like girl you have a notebook on me

    • @CDKEVO
      @CDKEVO 2 роки тому +4

      I just wanna say that everyone in this thread is having way more success than me cause i am barely making it past the dm but definitely want to become friends and grow in the Lord together

  • @PrettyIntelligent
    @PrettyIntelligent 2 роки тому +113

    "Sin happens in the dark, and believers are to walk in the light." ... LOVE this!!! ❤️

  • @iamme5863
    @iamme5863 2 роки тому +51

    5. A Godly man pursue a woman for God's legacy in mind. ❣️

  • @richardbensinger6922
    @richardbensinger6922 2 роки тому +72

    Such good counsel. I'm 62 divorced and have been working in singleness for over a year. Though I've suffered greatly from being with the wrong women. I have learn so very much about myself. And here i am by the grace of God becoming whole. Your videos have been a blessing.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  2 роки тому +6

      So glad to hear the content has been useful to you Richard!

    • @archetypealch3my290
      @archetypealch3my290 2 роки тому

      You're 62 boss I'm sorry but it's over for you, just accept it and live for God

    • @richardbensinger6922
      @richardbensinger6922 2 роки тому +11

      @@archetypealch3my290 you speak with no authority.

    • @archetypealch3my290
      @archetypealch3my290 2 роки тому

      @@richardbensinger6922 If you can't accept reality that's not my problem guy, 62 cmon will you live a fruitful love life ? You're at the end of the road pal if I were you I would dedicate my life to God what the heck are you still doing pursuing love

    • @TheBthebabe
      @TheBthebabe 2 роки тому +19

      @@archetypealch3my290 Alchemy, endeavor to use your words to speak life and not to spread discouragement.
      Richard, as long as you have breathe in your lungs, there's hope. This will be your best year yet. Your best memories and greatest joys are ahead of you! In Jesus' name. 🤗
      P.s. My dad is 62 and pursuing an educational goal he left latent for decades. The Lord decides when it's over, not noisy voices on the internet.

  • @lammilee1
    @lammilee1 2 роки тому +51

    There is so much to be said for doing things God's way. It aligns with the Godly boundaries that are meant to protect both a man and a woman. After a 31 yr. marriage (virgin bride at 18) I found myself back in the dating world. I didn't date for the 1st 5 yrs. after, just to allow God and allow myself to find healing first. When I did get out there it was like entering a "meat market"....it felt unsafe and many times I felt "slimed!" It was never my intention to make any man feel unduly rejected. I ran into alot of duality. Men (& women as well), knew "christianese" enough to make it sound like they were accountable to a Holy God. But out of church, the walk was not much different than the world. God told me that I did not have to align with any other 'version' of LOVE, than HIS! That's where I was protected and safe. Until a women feels safe, she will not fully open up. Especially when disrespectful behavior is in play. A man, truly after God's Heart, a woman after God's Heart, will get this.

    • @dawnstonerock4253
      @dawnstonerock4253 2 роки тому +3

      I'm there too. I get stronger and stronger in my conviction as time goes on. My motto: Never give up and never settle. God knows what's best for us His daughters!!

    • @lammilee1
      @lammilee1 2 роки тому +2

      @@dawnstonerock4253 Absolutely! After being treated badly in a 31 yr. marriage, and not wanting to blame all men, I spent however long it took to work on myself with God. It was healing of my heart, yes, but also being honest and owning my part. God gives discernment...lots of it....if we ask for it. He will lead us, give us 'red flags', grow us past the pain and the mistakes, and enable us to see the treasure He sees when He looks at us. Not settling, is a protection for both parties, and teaches us to lean into the wisdom of God. Respect is earned. Love is a privilege. When either the man or the woman chooses not to 'settle', there are usually issues that equal a 'red flag' that would threaten the success of that relationship. I don't have the heart to use or hurt someone, but to me, it is kinder to cut it off than to proceed, after you've seen the red flags, and talked it out with no resolution...can't move forward. It all requires accountability to BE that good person that you yourself are looking for. Too much work for most, sadly.

    • @nickt.7305
      @nickt.7305 Рік тому +1

      Well said. My experiences have been similar.

  • @ashleyrandall6494
    @ashleyrandall6494 2 роки тому +35

    Working on fully becoming the woman God wants me to be, so I can attract a Godly man I want to be pursued by a Godly man seeking a Kingdom marriage.🙏🏾❤️

    • @kmydesire12
      @kmydesire12 Рік тому +3

      Yes same!❤ I’m shopping revamping for modest clothing

    • @ashleyrandall6494
      @ashleyrandall6494 Рік тому

      @@kmydesire12 That was something I did this past year I started to dress more modest. 7 months later still no man has pursued me lol I need to Ester fast !

    • @mlady8137
      @mlady8137 Рік тому

      I love you two. Bless you sisters x ❤

  • @merlinsvdd
    @merlinsvdd 2 роки тому +11

    Good to know this. Now, i know the difference between worldly men & godly men. Thank you for noting the difference between the 2.

  • @Shukke1992
    @Shukke1992 2 роки тому +32

    I was speaking to my Indian collegue today...I was asking him about percentage of divorces in India and he told me that percentage of divorces is 3%.
    Keep in mind that there is 1 billion of Indians.He also told me that they dont practice sex before marriage,and also that dot on women forhead that they wear means that she is married.
    I was very impressed by it,some would say thats conservative or whatever,but I respect them for it so much.😁They really respect marriage,I was wooooooow.

    • @kevilhoukhonuomezhunyu5978
      @kevilhoukhonuomezhunyu5978 2 роки тому +4

      True indeed...for us Marriage is scared and don't keep divorce as option 😀

    • @Shukke1992
      @Shukke1992 2 роки тому +1

      @@kevilhoukhonuomezhunyu5978

    • @alchemyofcolorandstyle
      @alchemyofcolorandstyle 2 роки тому +8

      uhm child, you must be aware that domestic violence is huge in Indian marriages and the reason they "last" is because many women are trapped by poverty or fear of being shunned by a community. Let's not praise marriages based on how long they last, that's a really immature metric, blind to many gruesome realities (whether in India or elsewhere).

    • @Shukke1992
      @Shukke1992 2 роки тому +1

      @@alchemyofcolorandstyle child?Indian lady in the comments told you how serious they take marriage in India,are you an Indian so you know better than she does?

    • @alchemyofcolorandstyle
      @alchemyofcolorandstyle 2 роки тому

      @@Shukke1992 is that all you got? lol just say you don't care about abused women across the world, it's faster!

  • @lucyr1822
    @lucyr1822 2 роки тому +25

    Loving this Ruth series… I’ve always wanted a break down of this book. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @iamme5863
    @iamme5863 2 роки тому +8

    4. Seeks glory to God through pursuit of a woman.

  • @HTB.5784
    @HTB.5784 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for spending time to explain the heart of men. Some of us had neglectful fathers and they didn't impart any understanding. The reveal of if a man does all things in private he is only interested in sex explained a lot. An old boy friend now married, spends alot of time with women in text, on the phone after his wife is asleep, online, or even in person without her knowledge or consent. He kept wanting Pictures, which I never sent. I said, you know how i look.: I finally stopped all conversation. it felt unclean

  • @Hennaxnina
    @Hennaxnina Рік тому +1

    The way you use scriptures to back you up is just fab 🎉

  • @Pearlferrell
    @Pearlferrell 2 роки тому +15

    Thank you for sharing and glorifying Jesus. This is very helpful and a blessing to the body of Christ.

  • @jujujewel2172
    @jujujewel2172 2 роки тому +3

    Oh man, so much relatable TRUTH & wisdom spoken here!
    No he's not/was not walking with God, it did not work, was not ever going to.
    No giving in to pressure!! Amen, sisters !!?
    A Godly man with moral decency and respect, with the good ethics is worth waiting for, to be pursued by, than someone who just wants to use you for their dirty boy needs

  • @andylee6949
    @andylee6949 2 роки тому +6

    Mark, you've a really great voice😊

  • @Itzayanae
    @Itzayanae Рік тому +10

    I’m currently getting pursued but I feel afraid it might be too much for me too soon. Please pray for me.

    • @jeanag3279
      @jeanag3279 Рік тому +1

      I am feeling the same way, but it's only been two weeks. Since your post was three months ago, I am curious how things are going for you . . . if you don't mind sharing. Thank you.

    • @Itzayanae
      @Itzayanae Рік тому

      @@jeanag3279 wellll, I am currently dating him. He is my bf but I’m still so unsure? Everything happened to fast. I’m afraid it’s not correct :( he lived far but he’s living closer to me . He moved .. but still something seems wrong. Long distance relationship early on? Doesn’t seem right you know? What’s about you?

    • @mlady8137
      @mlady8137 Рік тому +1

      It's the past experiences sometimes or we just get scared.

  • @PraiseWorshipMusic
    @PraiseWorshipMusic 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you Jesus for this message I am so impatient women I want everything yesterday 🙏 lord have your way with me thank you my lord 🙏

  • @ChellZelda
    @ChellZelda 2 роки тому +11

    Really love your new style approach for your videos. I can see more of your personality through them...very helpful video 🙏🏾.

  • @Israeli_Prince
    @Israeli_Prince 2 роки тому +12

    I'm pretty introverted, and I was thinking of writing her a note asking if Jesus is her savior.

    • @_n_a-ez5pc
      @_n_a-ez5pc Рік тому

      I hope you went for it

    • @Byondlifee
      @Byondlifee Рік тому +2

      😂

    • @danilaroche1156
      @danilaroche1156 3 місяці тому

      Did you do it?

    • @emen6080
      @emen6080 2 місяці тому

      It should be obvious but you can test the spirit or wear a Godly t-shirt and watch her reaction 😂

    • @kathymiller4385
      @kathymiller4385 23 дні тому

      I know right.​@@danilaroche1156

  • @Lazarusrizing
    @Lazarusrizing 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for saying @ 4:33 that the women are sleeping around too. There is a real influence of hate and disapproval in the church toward men. I don't see in scripture that women are not accountable to Jesus for their words or actions. I don't find chauvinism or feminism supported in scripture.

  • @elizabethgush4637
    @elizabethgush4637 2 роки тому +2

    This makes a lot of sense to me and it was direct, to the point and easy enough to remember. There is a lot of wisdom in here-thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @jdmarx28
    @jdmarx28 Рік тому

    I've been on this single road going on a decade. Before my last relationship I was married that led to divorce. God continues His work in me. I'm not who I was. God, Your Will be done.

  • @hollyharte7831
    @hollyharte7831 2 роки тому +6

    Good timing.

  • @forerunness
    @forerunness 2 роки тому +4

    Very well outlined principles and thank you so much for highlighting the details as they are. This is very helpful and clear.. and above all is a godly counsel ❤️🙏🔥

  • @kevindavis4709
    @kevindavis4709 2 роки тому +26

    I believe some men are scared to pursue a woman in fear of rejection. A man can be rejected by many things but for some reason when it’s a rejection from a woman it can destroy a man if he don’t watch it.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  2 роки тому +55

      Yes, it really comes down to identity. If you try to find your identity in a woman, you will fear them because you will know they might invalidate you, so you just stay away in fear. But when you know you are secure in Christ, you are able to risk rejection and still be okay if it happens because you know you are a man because God made you a man, not because you need a woman to make you feel like a man

    • @paulag6199
      @paulag6199 2 роки тому +19

      As a woman, my reply is to keep pursuing. It can be a gentle, friendly approach like how’s your day going?… Rejection is inevitable however, the right single woman will respond. Just be prepared when she does and don’t cower away. The Ruth’s are waiting to ask you how your day is going also… don’t give up, God bless 🙏🏽.

    • @paulag6199
      @paulag6199 2 роки тому +13

      @@RevanKnight56 there is somebody for everybody. If there is something you can work on in your appearance, then do that however no one is “ugly in the sight of God” I would not give up…. God bless 🙏🏽

    • @wansangoh4951
      @wansangoh4951 2 роки тому +16

      If a man doesn’t even have the courage to pursue his girl, how can he lead the family?

    • @wansangoh4951
      @wansangoh4951 2 роки тому +3

      @Paula, it is easy to work on external beauty.

  • @Tony-DWK-56
    @Tony-DWK-56 2 роки тому +6

    Wonderful! I'm also glad you included the short "private" season a man needs before he goes public about his new relationship. Thank you for this fabulous Ruth series!

  • @nomvulavmoloko6255
    @nomvulavmoloko6255 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you, Mark, for this series. It's been such an eye-opener.

  • @alchemyofcolorandstyle
    @alchemyofcolorandstyle 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Mark! This video is so simple yet so uplifting! I always watch for the biblical references, even if Im in a season of singleness :)

  • @iamme5863
    @iamme5863 2 роки тому +5

    3. Commits in Marriage .

  • @simontemplar6128
    @simontemplar6128 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the insight in studying the book of Ruth
    All those points are in my heart to do in giving glory to God , to honour the lord and in turn honour the woman he would have for me
    I pray for courage and wisdom in pursuing A Godly woman who loves the lord .❤

  • @dinomra7771
    @dinomra7771 2 роки тому +3

    Great solid Godly advice!

  • @kellymorrell3508
    @kellymorrell3508 2 роки тому +3

    I am so happy to find this just now!! I’ll be enrolling this time!! (At payday) lol

  • @kinnajppe_140
    @kinnajppe_140 2 роки тому +3

    I met a woman recently, and didn't act like I should have. I really like her and wanted to get to know her as fast as possible. So I asked her out when I saw her the next time. I kind off caught her off guard and it really surprised her. She basically said, she has to say now for now, because she doesn't know me really. Which shes of course right about. But she also said that its not a no never. And she thinks we'll get to better know each other in the next months anyways, but can't say yes right now. Well, and she complimented my looks😅.
    So what I'm trying to say is that I know now that I really went about it the wrong way, thinking about it now.
    I really want to keep pursuing her, or start it in a way that god likes now, since I do have a good feeling about her and the fact that and how she said no definitely taught me some things about her and also about me.
    I want to add that I really have the desire in general to be the best possible husband I can be and to really stay pure. Especially since I met her. But i want to take that motivation and turn it in a way that I don't do it for her but for god. I've had a pornographie problem, and i don't want to bring it into a relationship again. I have been free for a month now, pushing any bad thought away and it wasn't even difficult honestly. I really feel free even though i know that is not a long time. Anyways I just wanna go about this in a godly way now, that is respecting her space and honoring god. Whether it'll work out as I like or not.

    • @EA-ol5hl
      @EA-ol5hl Рік тому +1

      Yow I'm currently doing this. Praying and hoping we will win at the end😁

    • @TeeAhhhna
      @TeeAhhhna Рік тому +3

      How’s it been going 🙏🏾✝️

    • @twicenatural
      @twicenatural 6 місяців тому

      So are you guys married now? 😊

  • @rosemarybrewington8250
    @rosemarybrewington8250 2 роки тому +1

    Amen but I is experiencing this but I trust God this answer my question

  • @afriendofjesusafriendofmin1168
    @afriendofjesusafriendofmin1168 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this post!

  • @misskaykayRSA
    @misskaykayRSA 2 роки тому

    These are some really good points ❤

  • @shellbellplayz1711
    @shellbellplayz1711 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful message as always

  • @anneyoung2310
    @anneyoung2310 Рік тому +2

    pursue in public. so true.

  • @CKALLY
    @CKALLY 2 роки тому +9

    Hi, I am a woman and I like this guy I used to work with. Lately I’ve been having a very intense feeling, almost like a tugging in my heart to tell him how I feel, but my understanding is that the man should pursue and that is what is scaring me. What should I do?

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  2 роки тому +15

      I would be a little more inviting towards him. Perhaps talk to him more or invite him to an event. But if he doesn't pursue you after that I would assume he's not interested. I would not just tell him how you feel directly as that will make your workplace awkward and possibly emasculate him as the man as he should pursue

    • @Tony-DWK-56
      @Tony-DWK-56 2 роки тому +3

      encourage him to pursue you

    • @dawnstonerock4253
      @dawnstonerock4253 2 роки тому +1

      Pray Wait Trust

    • @CKALLY
      @CKALLY 2 роки тому

      @@dawnstonerock4253 Thank you, he wasn’t the one it was the jezebel spirit in me wanting him to be 🙏🏾 God bless

    • @danilaroche1156
      @danilaroche1156 3 місяці тому

      It's foolish to tell a man how you feel about him. Let him do it first. Be warm and friendly towards him. That's it or invite him to a group event or something casually.

  • @kg7439
    @kg7439 2 роки тому +1

    Legacy... Godly Legacy. 💯

  • @jeremycarpenter5550
    @jeremycarpenter5550 6 місяців тому

    Please pray for me God will send me my ruth.

  • @kangaafua4988
    @kangaafua4988 2 роки тому

    Word! God bless you!

  • @GodChangeMeBetter4HisKingdom

    Thank you so much for this..❤❤❤

  • @iamme5863
    @iamme5863 2 роки тому +5

    1. Pursue a woman without violating the scripture.

  • @M_Sebastian97
    @M_Sebastian97 2 роки тому +6

    Principle 2 hits me differently because the woman I am seeing wants to keep it private due to insecurities she has. What should I do in this situation? I want to make it public others who I am seeing.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  2 роки тому +6

      Give it a little time, but eventually she needs to go public. Do what's reasonable with her situation. If you feel she is being unreasonable after awhile of waiting too long, I would move on. Just my opinion :)

    • @paigepichon7380
      @paigepichon7380 2 роки тому +8

      Express to her your concern and how you feel without imposing any immediate change and seek to understand what it is she’s insecure about exactly … have compassion for her wounds and ask her is there is any way that you can help her overcome her insecurities .. pray for her or with her that she may overcome those insecurities.. if she’s not open to helping her wounds heal then things can turn very one sided (you’ll figure this out over time) .. sometimes people can idolize the way they protect themselves because of their insecurities.. try not to take it personal … as a woman who has been hurt and wounded a lot I have insecurities that I’m still learning to deal with and just speaking from that stand point .. If someone did that for me when I expressed my insecurities, it would really mean a lot to me .

    • @danilaroche1156
      @danilaroche1156 3 місяці тому

      What kind of insecurities? You want to marry a confident woman.

  • @cosminbryant1243
    @cosminbryant1243 Рік тому

    Iam a runner so this would be like trying to run a very long run like a marathon without training or eating healthy to prepare for it but just instead you run of course it would not go well in a marathon like run because no training is involved just like the biblical relationships they to require training in god’s word as Jesus helps us to get ready for them

  • @renatajoseph6399
    @renatajoseph6399 2 роки тому +8

    Modern men want the woman to chase them now.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  2 роки тому +8

      That can be true, but modern women also want to be pursued and to lead and struggle to follow. They often want the benefits of both roles. So both genders have their issues :)

    • @Dj.D25
      @Dj.D25 2 роки тому +1

      It honestly feels safer this way with many men and I can't really blame them, which is how MGTOW and the Red Pill movement has been growing a lot lately. I have questioned if waiting around for a woman to be interested in you easily shows lack of faith in God.

    • @kangaafua4988
      @kangaafua4988 2 роки тому +1

      Hmmm

    • @_n_a-ez5pc
      @_n_a-ez5pc Рік тому

      @@Dj.D25 Hmm, could you explain this further? I'd like to thoughtfully respond, but I only partially understand your question.

    • @danilaroche1156
      @danilaroche1156 3 місяці тому

      'Modern' men can kick rocks. We deal with Godly men.

  • @BecamePneuma
    @BecamePneuma 11 місяців тому

    Good channel Brother. God Bless

  • @PauloFoster-yf2oh
    @PauloFoster-yf2oh 3 місяці тому

    I actually have a vision about a place, i felt good to visit that place like im visiting my "gf", later i saw a girl in fb shis a Christian actually a bible student,
    2nd sighn my youth pastor told as to read the book of ruth,end i did red it but This guy use the book of ruth to explain a content that im searching and i don't know maybe its a sighn

  • @olgakronstrom
    @olgakronstrom 2 роки тому

    Please pray for me i ask God to seend the rigth men to mig /😃

  • @digittydog
    @digittydog 2 роки тому +3

    There is too much hyper vigilance around motives. Yes, God is to be honored above all earthly relationships, but this extreme and constant self analysis seems over the top. I also see no evidence in scripture to support “the one God has for me”. In a sense it subverts personal responsibility and the idea that love is a choice long term. We are free to choose wisely and marry another believer. No matter how great they are or aren’t…. They become “the one” once you choose. Even the best choice will involve struggle.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  2 роки тому

      God has a sovereign will and man is free. You are only highlighting man’s free will. Plus, “the God has for me” is not a perfect person but the person you marry. Your debating from an Arminian perspective, I’m more Calvinist so it’s obvious we will disagree about this

    • @daliab124
      @daliab124 2 роки тому

      Thank you for always bringing us to the word of God. Let's glorify God in our relationship 🙏🏽 praying for all the singles in preparation for marriage 💞

  • @te7406
    @te7406 6 місяців тому +1

    Instead of a season of singleness what if it is a lifetime of singleness and I'm 53?

    • @danilaroche1156
      @danilaroche1156 3 місяці тому +1

      53 is not that old. God can do anything.

    • @te7406
      @te7406 3 місяці тому

      ​@@danilaroche1156Thank you.

  • @tracyoguntokun4284
    @tracyoguntokun4284 2 роки тому +3

    Amen 🙏✝️🙏🕊️

  • @lauraollila5491
    @lauraollila5491 2 роки тому +4

    I'm a Christian woman and I have had many hardships in my life. Because of my health reasons I probably want to stay childless. Is it okay for me to look for a spouse even though I don't want children?

  • @connorallgood0922
    @connorallgood0922 4 місяці тому

    How do we know who God want us to pursue though?

  • @amyj.4992
    @amyj.4992 Рік тому

    Yep, my ex kept me private and fought me on it and made me the problem for wanting public acclimation with her. So I learned

    • @amyj.4992
      @amyj.4992 Рік тому

      My artist love interest, posted my comments and replies to him. He posted my tag name, and he even mentioned enjoying conversation with me

  • @goodenoughgirl8102
    @goodenoughgirl8102 2 роки тому +5

    Idk if I just am giving up or burnt out on so much unwanted physical objectifying me as a woman or what. I guess I’m in long term deep thought mode about the whole idea of sexual desire being such a base thing. How it so often just makes nothing but trouble and making life so extra complicated. I mean right? Where is the line with me being seen for my many internal virtues and talents etc as a whole human being vs someone just always wanting me for my physical looks. How does a “pretty” woman even get any respect unless she’s decided to become a nun or something. Lol. I’ve gotten to where I’m just happy to skip any and all of it to do with romance until God shows me otherwise. Like I didn’t do anything but exist and breathe the air and I just feel like I’m only constantly being pawed at. And to me that’s just so gross. I don’t think I’m a prude but I’m so mega tired of it. Ugh.
    Some days I just want to be ugly gross and undesirable or just hibernate just so this doesn’t happen so much. Like sure. Maybe I just want to go run my errands and take myself out to eat just once without being harassed or looked up and down lustfully or hit on or being asked how is it that I’m still single? And I don’t dress provocatively or anything at all. Yet here we go again every time I leave the house. 🙄🙄 Well you know. Me thinks it’s Bcuz I’m up to my neck with disgust with about 98% of it. I sometimes feel like the paparazzi is just always after me. And truly I don’t think I’m even all that “pretty” but I still get this stuff far too much. Like why should I give up my body and free will to someone even for marriage? I’d rather just keep my respect. People really need to get a handle on their own lustful desires acting like that’s all there is to life on earth. They’re gonna find someone to meet their needs I guess. Just glad it doesn’t have to be me. Trying so hard to not be so cynical about it anymore but oh well. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s like for every ONE good guy out there, there’s 100 more lust crazed cretins. Odds are just so slim. It’s about as bad as the low supply housing market. Like good luck finding a great house that you didn’t have to overpay to get. Sigh. My attitude is pretty much like “I’m not gonna pay a lot for this muffler.”

    • @_n_a-ez5pc
      @_n_a-ez5pc Рік тому +2

      Don't let the past hinder you from your future. God understands your feelings and annoyance at the disrespect these so called men are giving you. Sexual desire is not a baseless thing. It was made by God and we must respect what God made. However, lust and unwanted objectification is not God approved. Seems like you're attracting people with a spirit of lust behind them, and in the Name of Jesus I bind every agent sent against you to flee in the name of Jesus. May the enemy not hinder the plans God has for your life in Jesus name, Amen. And just going you and God till He sends the right person is a ok. You never know. They may come when you least expect it..

    • @goodenoughgirl8102
      @goodenoughgirl8102 Рік тому +2

      @@_n_a-ez5pc Thanks. Yah. I guess idc really anymore. Lol. It feels good to me to not have any pressure on me or such like that. Dating. The dating world. Finding a man. Etc. What is common. What is expected these days. Etc. Like single hood is often considered “less than” when really it’s not at all. Doesn’t have to be. I don’t feel deprived at all and I feel really free not having to think about all that stuff. Just was a little frustrated for awhile there. They come in waves sometimes all at once. At those times it’s easier to start to think that’s all that’s around.
      As the old folks used to say. “Beat them off with a stick.” Lol. Well idk. Might have to. Lots of folks want good things and the good stuff, but it’s like honey attracts flies also. Gold attracts thieves and so on. The good stuff needs protecting and good security or it will be stolen and pillaged. And even if you’ve got a great Fort Knox setup, it won’t stop some fools from trying regardless. 🙄🙄 We are just truly in such an oversexed society tho. Pretty much all I think I need is to get stronger with boundaries. But there are some out there ya know. You might have to actually clock them to get them to comprehend that no means no. Or whatever it is such as I’m not interested dude. Leave me alone. And so on. I’m kinda at the point where it’s a non interest to me really. All that drama. No thanks. Just seems like nobody else in this town got the memo tho. 😅😅
      Yah. Could also just be menopause. 😅😅 Idc tho. Just really seems like my life is so much easier without all that these days.

    • @Mal0ree
      @Mal0ree Рік тому +1

      I don’t think I’ve ever related more to a comment

  • @alchemyofcolorandstyle
    @alchemyofcolorandstyle 2 роки тому +1

    7:05 that happens when people confuse God with Santa Claus. If you're glorifying God, you're already getting what you want.

  • @JoannA-sweetly
    @JoannA-sweetly Рік тому +3

    Many women of all ages, play themselves by having sex/living with a potential husband for hope of marriage…😢

  • @cindysutton1091
    @cindysutton1091 2 роки тому

    even tho i haven't started dating since last 18 year relationship

    • @dinomra7771
      @dinomra7771 2 роки тому

      My last one was 15 and I'm 22 now lol.

    • @vivaeuropa
      @vivaeuropa 2 роки тому

      @@dinomra7771 I'm 23 and never even dated I always avoided girls who liked me and just chased travelling but now that I'm saved I actually want a relationship. I know spiritually I need to get stronger first as I've only been born again for 4 months after 10 years of lukewarmness.

  • @augustii215
    @augustii215 Рік тому +1

    I'm dating a girl who had a baby before and now the baby is dead which I didn't know anything about her having a baby but now she have told me the truth, and am confused but I loved her, so I need help should I go on with her??? Please help me

    • @rebeccajohnson5658
      @rebeccajohnson5658 Рік тому +1

      Wow I got pregnant once but had a miscarriage. I told the guy who possibly got me pregnant about it. He was so surprised though. I can relate to

  • @KAyLA_K
    @KAyLA_K 2 роки тому +2

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @LumiereDivine11
    @LumiereDivine11 Рік тому

    Saint Michael Be careful, on October 31st, She Will Come to Visit Your Home. Open all the doors and welcome her in.

  • @ragnarok67
    @ragnarok67 4 місяці тому

    I completely disagree with going public with pursuit. Countless times I have pursued a woman in public and someone else, usually another woman, gets jealous. And that woman will do whatever she can to prevent anything from happening between me and the woman I'm pursuing, usually by spreading lies about me.

    • @danilaroche1156
      @danilaroche1156 3 місяці тому

      I think Mark means no dark rooms or net flix & chillin. Your pastor should know, too. If someone is jealous..well it happens. Your lady should be astute or wise enough to know this happens. Even after your married!

  • @ruanim509
    @ruanim509 2 роки тому

    wow... 💗🌟

  • @SamcoSimiyu
    @SamcoSimiyu 9 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @jasonbuben2653
    @jasonbuben2653 8 місяців тому

    So I had a gf and we had premarital sex and is just wasn’t very godly. We broke up but I still love her dearly and gods been working on my heart and changing me. But she still has me blocked. I feel like this woman is my future wife. What do I do?

    • @danilaroche1156
      @danilaroche1156 3 місяці тому

      Find a way to reach out. If she doesn't reply..move on. Hopefully y'all reconcile.

  • @epbal106
    @epbal106 2 роки тому

    Blessings to you Bro
    I prayed to God that I would have a partner in life and the man to be my husband may he love GOD more than me.
    He would also have a ministry in the Church as a Pastor. whoever you are I pray to God to Bless you😊🙏❤️

  • @jacktorr1507
    @jacktorr1507 2 роки тому

    Sometimes God uses the Pastor to tell you to marry.

  • @archetypealch3my290
    @archetypealch3my290 2 роки тому +3

    You're going against scripture, " seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and all other things shall follow " you're saying its more valuable to the eyes of God to seek a woman thru him than seek him first ??? Nahh I don't accept any of this you're saying boss.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  2 роки тому +6

      Your hearing what you want to hear. I never said what you claim. Your gaslighting yourself probably as an excuse to avoid doing something hard you sense God leading you to do. I’m not your problem, you have issues your are projecting here in my opinion

    • @KAyLA_K
      @KAyLA_K 2 роки тому +2

      The video was about how to pursue a woman, so that’s simply why he talked about pursuing a woman.😊 Maybe it came across the wrong way sense the main focus was on what the title said, yet with some common sense and thinking about it you can see this was not his intention ❤️
      Also he never said “The Bible says it’s more important to seek a woman, then God.” So you shouldn’t be putting words in his mouth.
      I can see you’ve been going through a rough time and looking to put it out on someone, so is there a way I can pray for you?❤️

    • @archetypealch3my290
      @archetypealch3my290 2 роки тому

      @@KAyLA_K this man's attitude is detestable as is yours, he already deleted my replies but here I go again. Notice how out of nowhere he says I'm gaslighting myself to avoid doing what ??? All I'm saying is I choose to put God first, this man is selling an online course for God's sake this man is not to be trusted he's just making random assumptions because I called him out. And who are you to say you see I've been going thru a rough time, you dont see anything woman you know nothing pray for yourself.

  • @Mary-gr3mr
    @Mary-gr3mr 2 роки тому

    😍😍😍

  • @jamesdavidson676
    @jamesdavidson676 Рік тому

    Most women back in the old days were approachable at that time since they were very old fashioned and real ladies, which made love at that time very easy to find. What in the world happened to these very psycho women today? Feminism and narcissism in women today is at an all time high now.

  • @noneyabiz8225
    @noneyabiz8225 2 роки тому +1

    Its not pre-marital sex if one does not get married. Tell me, does one just go a buy a new car without test driving it?

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  2 роки тому +18

      The consumeristic mindset is your issue. Your viewing a wife like a car. If you marry a woman and the sex is not what you thought, be a man and deal with it. When a man is complete in Christ, he will love his wife through sex and not love her bc of sex

    • @dawnstonerock4253
      @dawnstonerock4253 2 роки тому +6

      That's a terrible analogy. People are not cars. There is so much more deeply involved on many levels concerning sex before marriage. God sets his standards to protect us.

    • @Kostas_Dikefalaios
      @Kostas_Dikefalaios Рік тому

      Why are you here? Serious question. You obviously dont hold the Christian position so why bother commenting this nonsense here?
      Oh but btw, virgins going into marriage means that the marriage will last and that both will be happier on average. This has been statistically proven. With each premarital additional sexual partner the divorce rates increase rapidly. God created us for one partner to bond with and to do it not in shame but in glory under postmarital circumstances. You dont need a "test drive" as if you could be sexual incompatible. This is ridiculous.

    • @jeanag3279
      @jeanag3279 Рік тому +3

      God didn't give us any commandments about buying a car. Therefore, it is not a sin to drive a car before buying it. However, God did give us commandments about having sex outside of marriage, so it is a sin to violate those commandments.
      Since you like car analogies, I thought you might be interested in the following one. God created us so He knows far more about what we need than we will ever know. To give us direction about how to live our lives, He gave us The Bible which is kind of like the owner's manual a car manufacturer provides. People who want to take good care of their cars recognize the car manufacturer knows far more about that car and what it needs to run well (oil type, tire size, etc.) than they will ever know. So, if the car purchaser is wise, they will read the owner's manual and follow the instructions. If it is wise for a person to follow the car manufacturer's instructions . . . how much more important and wise is it for us to read the "owner's manual" from our creator so our lives will run well???

  • @jasminemoore7251
    @jasminemoore7251 Рік тому

    godmommy and jasmine harris moore

  • @princeoludareakintola5758
    @princeoludareakintola5758 Рік тому

    Brother, you totally got your content and topic mixed up.
    You are supposed to talk about "pursuing" but what you are talking about is "dating and courtship".
    Pursuing is more synonymous with "unrequited love" where one party is trying to get the other party to reciprocate their love.
    On the other hand, dating and courtship is a step taken based on mutual agreement by both parties to see if marriage is advisable.
    While the example of Boaz and Ruth is suitable for people in courtship, it's unapplicable to a guy or girl trying to decide if he/she should chase after/pursue a love interest. A more appropriate example would be Solomon and the Shulamite maiden, where Solomon pursues the lady with gifts, with romantic poetic songs etc but his love was not reciprocated.

    • @mlady8137
      @mlady8137 Рік тому

      I see your point. I also noticed that. In some places

  • @Manglor824
    @Manglor824 Рік тому

    Boaz isn't alive anymore. You girls are gonna have to settle for Eric, John, Ralph and Ted. Just saying.

  • @iamme5863
    @iamme5863 2 роки тому +6

    2. Pursues woman in Public.

  • @glynnmitchell9253
    @glynnmitchell9253 9 місяців тому

    You should buy a bible. Ruth gained advice from Naomi. Then Ruth went to Boaz and laid down at his feet while he was sleeping. Ruth was “pursuing “ Boaz. I’m hoping you don’t have a bible, otherwise I have to consider that you intentionally twist the scriptures to sell this “men should pursue women “ narrative. The Bible makes no mention of the nonsense you are teaching. This leads women to think that their husband should be in a never ending pursuit of them. And because that is not happening, they are dissatisfied with their marriage. You are causing harm with this bad advice. You should ditch this whole “pursuing doctrine “.

    • @karmathephoenix2474
      @karmathephoenix2474 8 місяців тому +1

      Ruth put herself in a position to be pursued by Boaz. Ruth laid at his feet after Boaz protected her and told her the men in the town are aware she is a godly woman because she is not pursuing other men. Boaz told her of her works of taking care of Naomi, reaping the fields, and Ruth's pursuit in a foreign land. She allowed herself to be noticed because of her humble spirit that caused her to listen to the advice and teachings of her mother-in-law. Women are dissatisfied in their marriages because they gave too much too soon and are no longer a mystery to their husbands.

  • @archetypealch3my290
    @archetypealch3my290 2 роки тому +1

    These days such pursuit does not exist either do what you have to do or accept your fate and live alone forever. Give your life to God because women these days are all the same, no such thing as a godly woman, happiness comes from God boys if he shall give you a wife it's going to happen regardless of how you pursue. This is too much honestly I'd rather invest all this energy to God

    • @dawnstonerock4253
      @dawnstonerock4253 2 роки тому +3

      We Godly women resent that. Prolly best you do stay single

    • @KAyLA_K
      @KAyLA_K 2 роки тому +1

      There are still ladies out there seeking God, yet with that being said don’t put your value in a relationship!! Although it may be good for you to be single now, don’t give up, because you feel like there’s no one out there with your values. It’s not the easiest to find, but with patients, prayer and God’s timing you’ll find people who seek God❤️
      Also sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone into a new area to meet those people. Don’t be surprised if you’re staying in the same spot, going to the same places and still surprised you’re seeing the same people. Not the easiest, but possibly step out of your comfort zone and try a new church or a new environment to help find new people who might met what you are looking for ❤️

    • @archetypealch3my290
      @archetypealch3my290 2 роки тому +1

      @@dawnstonerock4253 godly woman, please you don't even believe that yourself you are all the same to me.

    • @archetypealch3my290
      @archetypealch3my290 2 роки тому

      @@dawnstonerock4253 " prolly" lol that alone tells me everything I need to know about you. Probably hun

    • @dawnstonerock4253
      @dawnstonerock4253 2 роки тому +3

      @@archetypealch3my290 it's texting slang. You know nothing about me. We'll just keep it that way.

  • @cindysutton1091
    @cindysutton1091 2 роки тому

    Amen, Good Counsel