Are you a Christian single woman who would like to be pursued by a godly man? If so, you may really benefit from my new book, Invite Him: 16 Rules from Ruth to Help Your Future Husband Find You: amzn.to/4eL0pjw God bless! -Mark
I believe this also. While I don't know if this'll happen to me or not, I can see that many people are having couples, some of them are getting married, in fact.
1. Fully surrender to God 2. Look for opportunities to increase your social activity - don't be passive 3. Ask others to help you identify blind spots that may be hindering you from getting into a relationship - honest feedback from trustworthy people 4. Ask God and be specific with your request to him
@@domcruise274 The 4 steps above are really solid, especially #2. Most just sit around and wait for the person to fall into their lap and aren't intentional. "Fully trust God" sounds great, but for most, they won't lift a finger
I rather trust God. The modern dating scene is a nightmare now. God will give us the beautiful relationship and marriage that is not of today's world. Keep believing ladies ❤
Your kingdom spouse has arrived 😎. I'm joking please don't roast me! The Holy Spirit told me to pray for you when I was reading through comments so I figured why not throw a joke in there too 😅
@@Martin.093 Haha 😆 I'm praying for all of us who desire marriage to meet our lifer partner soon. Let's do our part and let God take care of the rest 😇
I believe God gets both ready for each other. Sometimes, this takes time if both are not spiritually mature enough to be able to serve the Lord with gladness together for His glory.
It’s possible been single for 5 years and God has allowed me to find a good man of faith ! Perfection doesn’t exist but having a God foundation in relationship is a unique experience
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
Abraham is the father of faith and that's how the Bible chose to characterize his faith. But read Abraham's story and he was not some perfect super hero that had to do A for God to give him B. He was just a normal human being like the rest of us who have moments and times of crises and try to figure life out. First God called him and he didn't go, instead his father moved with him. Then his father had to die before he finally decided to leave and he was supposed to leave alone with his wife, but decided to take Lot. He was so full of faith, yet lied that Sarah was his sister to avoid danger and also succumbed to act against God's will with attempting to get a child in his own way. Abraham was the father of faith, not because of the mythical and holy way we paint him, but because he stumbled his way through life and still held on to God no matter what whether through success, failure, obedience or disobedience etc.
You're doing good girl. You did not settle for someone when the world is pressuring you to be in a relationship to have a sense of worth. For that he is going to bless you with a beautiful marriage. Believe! Amen ❤
I had shared several times about this lovely brother who is 'smitten' with me. He has deep 4 me & I do too. Keep praying, Mark. I think I've met the ONE!
Thank you so much for your videos based on the Bible, it’s a huge blessing for me. I have been watching almost all of them for several last years. I’m 45 and I’m still single, it’s not easy, but you help me to move forward and to trust God. May God bless you abundantly 🙏
thank you so much brother! I really need to hear those words. Last year, I have this girl that I thought would be my future wife. But then, she said she's waiting for God's best (despite of we've been dating and waiting) so I was heartbroken. I am now healed from that past trauma and ready to face this year with that HOPE that God will give me the ONE this 2025.
@mattmallecoccio8378 I've always found the IRL social activities kinda hard because I'm somewhat introverted, and I have to mentally prepare myself to actually go out. Lol. In church, it's married older men and way younger men!
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
"I will need to do something and God will take that effort to produce what HE WANTS OUT OF THAT". I have to be active living my life to the glory of God, because He knows how to pair me with the person He has for me who will also be seeking to glorify Him.
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
Your video answered my question that I had yesterday when reading Johh! There were a couple of verses that say something like, "my Father will give you whatever you asked in my name." but I was afraid, what if my prayer for Godly relationship doesn't align with God's will, (if He wants me single) and all my prayers are meaningless. But now I know that bringing my requests to God is pleasing Him, I can keep praying about it with more confidence.
@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger Thank you Mark for your ministry! Can't appreciate enough how much it helps me in my season with struggles! God bless you too! :)
I've been single for quite a few years. This year, I'm ready to start courting. The godly way, of course. I love love! Lol A relationship with God in the center is all that matters to me. Thank you for these videos. They help me put things into perspective. Happy and blessed new year to all!❤
Dating, per say is worldly and damaging usually ending with sexual entanglement. You start as friends. Brother & sister in Christ. Pray and COURT to marriage. You get Godly counsel as well.
@@danilaroche1156 I don't know why it would be 'worldly per say'. If you want to date with the intention of marriage and make your norms and values clear from the start, why would that be wrong?
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
At times I feel doubt for a second chance at marriage, I choose to put doubt away and believe God is still good. Working behind the scenes, on my behalf instead. Lovingly. Devoteingly. Absence of a physical husband, is no indication of my spiritual one. It's a challenge sometimes, but requires faith.
This is good teaching.👍🏼 And I appreciate that you use several bible verses.📖 I especially think these to points are useful to me: From nr. 2. You will need to do something From nr. 3. Ask mature christians to help you identify any blind spots, that may hindering you from getting into a relationship. Greetings from Norway
I got an instruction from the Holy spirit to pray for a man .... meanwhile as I was searching for knowledge about the instruction I found myself on this channel and I believe this is my year of being pursued by my husband who's of the kingdom of God God bless you all
After missing out on an amazing guy with qualities of "the one" that God specifically highlighted to me in the past, I trust that He will bring me the one He wants me to meet, date and marry, and that He will make it work for us for real this time.
@@musicforthesoul1790 Would you mind sharing how you missed someone God has highlighted to you? I'd like to learn from it. No problem if you don't want to. :) I pray that God will bring you the one in His perfect timing!
Sure. God let me experience a soul connection with a guy (someone I really admired at that time). Though we did not date, I felt peace and joy during our interactions. However, due to my fear (his talents and accomplishments intimated me), pride and sins, I chose to avoid him though he Spirit did caution me against this. I thought that he would be my future husband no matter what I did. It wasn’t until one time when I refused to attend one gathering that he attended, that I realised that God cut our soul connection forever. We will never be together.
@@musicforthesoul1790 thank you for sharing. I don't know what your beliefs are on the one. I think we are meant for one person and so not sure what happens when you miss that. I am in your shoes but in slightly different circumstances. We didn't get to date either and it seems the opportunity has also been strained/ taken away so not sure what happens now
These are very good points, Mark. However, I find it challenging to interact with other people since I'm an introvert. I enjoy being alone though I also long for a companion that God will give me someday. 🙏 Any advice for us introverts? 😅
Join a ”MeetUp” for introverts. There are many types of MeetUps. Example: Speaking Italian, Dinner for 8, Grief, Divorce, Tennis, Travel, Pickle Ball, Hiking, Photography and much more! Also, I advise to occasionally try being an extrovert. You’re losing out on a lot of fun and life is short! Just say’in🤗
I’m a 35-year-old male and I have been single my whole life. I would like to get married, but I don’t have any friends and I need a significant other. The problem is I need to work on myself by accomplishing all my goals first. One thing I always tell myself is that God will find the right person for me to date and marry if I let Him. This will take some time, but I know it can somehow happen. Let God bring the right person for marriage into my life after I put in some effort and everything else will follow. Thanks for the video.
"FATHER GOD"..... "LORD JESUS CHRIST".... "I" THANK YOU FOR THIS "MESSAGE" DELIVERED TO "ME" THROUGH "YOUR SERVANT".... "IN THE LORD"!! "AMEN"!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sorry for any mistake in spellings. İt's is what it is right now . I pray for an imrovement later . It was not my wish tobe this way . I pray for God Almighty for a betterment . Amen !!!!!!!
I like how you keep pointing to God. "If it God's will" "Submit yourself to God." Because only God knows and He wants us focus to be Him, and that being His will, it will come to pass.
You have got to be extremely careful about online dating. Some ppl who claim to be “Christian “ on a dating app are psycho. Now a days you can’t trust anything anymore. Sometimes online dating are more for the thirsty and desperate
Wow!! Thank you for still showing up to film this video, despite the slight cough. May the Good Lord perfect your healing in Jesus name. Amen @@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
That part that said we mustnt be "passive".... im divorced, i was married to a wicked man. Praise God for delivering me. My pastor prayed for me and said "you will not look for a man. Just like Isaac, he will look for you, his Rebekkah". Technically, I've been instructed to be passive? I mean... I would gladly put myself out there....
Rebekah was at the well though when the servant found her for Isaac. So you do need to be living life and in places to be seen. She was also asked if she wanted to go before even seeing Isaac, so again, you will need to make decisions. Lastly, I would not give your pastor the power to predict the future. He's not God. Only God knows the future
Get busy with God's business. As women we don't look for a husband but we can be seen. He should show interest and you respond. Oftentimes a smile and kind word can open doors!
Passive may not be a bad thing. If you're so actively looking for a man, you could end up in the wrong relationship that set you years back from being in the right one. Pray everyday and believe that God will put the right people on your path. Let God surprise you. Also a lot of people have found their spouses when they were not actively looking but focused on God himself.
I know this may not be the place to say this, but I am scheduled for surgery a week from today. I know this has nothing to do with this subject but I just had to say it.
Heavenly Father I pray to you right now that JesseOaks will be protected by your Holy Spirit during their surgery. I pray this to you in Jesus mighty name, amen!
Brother i used to pray for a biblical person who would love Jesus more than me, who would help God's people who are poor, who would have good knowledge of God's word and who would be hard working person and God cancelled ❌ so many Christian persons with whom they wanted me to get marry and finally God showd me a guy who is according to my prayer and he really is the person who wins the souls for God's kingdom and I'm in relationship with him for more than 3years and my family was ready for me to get marry with that person. That person visited me my home and he helped me in all kind of ways like spiritually and financially also. And now my family don't want me to get marry with that person cuz of Casteism and I'm living in non Christian family 😢😢😢 . Now i want to get court marriage with that godly person.
Dear Mr. Ballenger how I pray that I could send you letters through post mail though I really feel alone yet I am not ready for a simple marriage because my youngest brother is still finishing his studies I will just trust in God's perfect timing. Thank you for reading this. May God Bless your family richly
Thank you but we all know , when it comes to relationship wise in this platform it is not something serious but a game . Meaning it is parts of the game . And that is why time to time I acted accordingly . I believe every mature person in this formum is truly occupied , so if it's part of it's we have to play it that way . Some people might not understand me better when it's comes to this . Just to prove a point for you . For example do you remember Nightingale ? if you know him and you where in this from the starting point of this whole game , then you will know what I meant . By then I didn't even tripped for Nightingale talkless of wind . I am a lady that respected herself highly when it's comes to romantic love life . I have the conciseness that mən hər the ones that should chase woman not me chasing mən . In this twenty fourth century they dosent worth it to chase them (men) Only if you are already in the relationship and the person concerns values you the wonan / lady . Thank you and I will make sure that I watch your video later on . I hate to go but I have to go because my body is telling me to rest . Night , night .
I have been with my partner for 10 years with no commitment in regards to marriage. I continuously seek Gods guidance in this situation as I really want to be married. Please pray for my situation to change for the better 🙏🏾
It doesn’t take that long to decide if you want to marry the person you’re with. If it’s been 10 years & no commitment, you’re wasting your youth on this person. Walk away
Things of God bear life. When you reflect upon your relationship is there life and hope or just the spoken promises from someone who has been "unsure" about you for TEN years. We have to be careful about idolizing relationships. The outcome will be tragic.
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
@AGW My problem is severe OCD which makes me live for almost 5 years now in isolation. Amongst it is a fear of UV radiation which I haven't found protection for (it's a long story). I crave a godly marriage. But I dare only go out in the dark which limits of course many possibilities. I want to beat this OCD to a level where a 'normal' life would be possible again but it's very hard. I crave intimacy and I want to be a loving spouse. I think I can be, with God's help of course..I really want to be free of this OCD. Could you do a video for christians who struggle with disabilitating mental problems who want to be in a marriage? I know it's possible, there are many examples. I do pray about it.
I am looking for a husband, but I still desire to be with this man. I do want to acknowledge God’s will for my life. I realize the time is not right for me to be with this man. I will trust His timing when it comes to finding the one.
@@danilaroche1156 not all men are bold enough to pursue though. I am not saying to chase him down but I think if women are to wait around and not be intentional, they will be waiting for a long time
I am single and I am available for The Lord's Will, and I pray that includes a Godly Woman to share this life with me :-). I'm in your University, it's been a huge blessing, I suggest anyone wanting to hone in thier Godly perspective towards dating and marriage take Mark's AGW University :-)
Is it possible that a divorced woman was not married to “The One”… and could there be a second chance for her to find the person God intended for her to be with?
Its been years i want her as awife...i could not approach her due to some personal problm or becoz of the situation..ofcourse we are still young to be a husband wife..but my heart longs for her & I'm feared of losing her...should i propose her.?or should i still wait for it to happen naturally..or ..like miracle to happen..?..i mentions her in my prayr as she is already my wife😅.. Felt shy to pray like this to God but I can't help..
I am 29 years old. It would take one of God's miracles to help me at this point. It's not like I'm ugly (quite the contrary) or am not trying. It sucks to be viewed as merely a sexual object though. I'm having to sift through ALOT of that. I keep praying and giving it to God but it's not changing. I'm really lonely all the time, but I still won't pick these jezebels and Delilahs. Honestly though, I'm no good for any of his other children. So I guess it works out 😂
@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger wouldn't really say it's a new identity per se. I mean I guess you're constantly growing and changing so you could look at it that way. But you're right, I do need to read more scripture. One can never get too close to God. I guess as Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 says, there's a season for everything. Including sadness 😂 Thank you. God bless.
I hate this for you & I hope you find the woman of God that He has for you but in a way, it’s kind of validating/comforting that it’s not just women that get treated like sexual objects. I think a lot of times we forget that men can be treated like that as Christians too.
I “think” I want marriage, but I’m not sure. I’m so comfortable with my easy life alone. Would I think I was lonely if I didn’t hear so many messages telling me I was or could be? I’m a wealthy divorcée, retired at 47 with a young adult son. The thought of me building an interdependence on someone only for me to have to readapt to possibly living without them again at a much older age seems much harder than being used to being independent now and older. God has really spoiled me and I feel as if I make a lot of men angry by being in the position that I’m in now.
If you're happy to be single, that is great. However, I would avoid thinking you know how many men think about you. Most men aren't angry at you for anything, particularly since it's illogical to assume most men even know the details of your life that intimately to judge you on these things. I feel that's a projection based upon a cultural narrative about the war between the sexes. A good test for you would be to stop watching content about relationships and then see if you still desire a man. that will help you navigate what feelings are yours
By the peace and sense of life you feel. I know with my ex, I had no peace. I had fear but mistook fear for excitement. He was abusive. God warned me! I dodged a grenade!!
Maybe, just maybe, when this guy has another 20 to 30 years life experience on him, then I might listen to his advice. This guy is maybe in his 30s. He doesn’t understand what he doesn’t understand. He’s sincere, I’ll give him that.
Of course it's not in the Bible. That doesn't mean the relationship can't be meant to be. And how do you know if that isn't how God wants people to connect?
I am ready to be married in December. I'm serious. ☝🏻When the LORD told Peter to fishing, I bet you Peter had a bottle of ketchup in his pocket! 😂 BELIEVE.
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
Hi @markballenger! Thank you so much for these videos. They have really helped me submit to the Lord and strengthen my walk in Christ. I also just finished “Invite Him” which was really encouraging and helpful.
Are you a Christian single woman who would like to be pursued by a godly man? If so, you may really benefit from my new book, Invite Him: 16 Rules from Ruth to Help Your Future Husband Find You: amzn.to/4eL0pjw
God bless!
-Mark
I believe a lot of us is gonna meet our spouses this year ❤
Amen!
Amen
Amen, I claim this!
I believe this also. While I don't know if this'll happen to me or not, I can see that many people are having couples, some of them are getting married, in fact.
Amen. I claim this in Jesus' name.
1. Fully surrender to God
2. Look for opportunities to increase your social activity - don't be passive
3. Ask others to help you identify blind spots that may be hindering you from getting into a relationship - honest feedback from trustworthy people
4. Ask God and be specific with your request to him
Oh just fully trust God easy peasy… just don’t sin and you’ll find your wife!
@@domcruise274 The 4 steps above are really solid, especially #2. Most just sit around and wait for the person to fall into their lap and aren't intentional. "Fully trust God" sounds great, but for most, they won't lift a finger
I rather trust God. The modern dating scene is a nightmare now. God will give us the beautiful relationship and marriage that is not of today's world. Keep believing ladies ❤
Great points! I’m leaving it to God. Letting it go and Letting God do the impossible 🙏🏻 Praying for Kingdom Marriages this year 🤍
God is good!
Your kingdom spouse has arrived 😎. I'm joking please don't roast me! The Holy Spirit told me to pray for you when I was reading through comments so I figured why not throw a joke in there too 😅
@@Martin.093
Haha 😆
I'm praying for all of us who desire marriage to meet our lifer partner soon.
Let's do our part and let God take care of the rest 😇
Praying for a wife according to Proverbs 31: 10-31 and a blessed Family according to Psalm 128
@@bandifrank1850
May the Lord grant all your requests 🙏🏻😌
A Godly marriage where Christ is the center of it is all I want
It's a great desire. Keep glorifying the Lord right where you are and he will guide you forward into his will!
Amen 🙏👍
Me too
Same here
I believe God gets both ready for each other. Sometimes, this takes time if both are not spiritually mature enough to be able to serve the Lord with gladness together for His glory.
God bless!
🙏🏼🙌🏼✝️💓
It’s possible been single for 5 years and God has allowed me to find a good man of faith ! Perfection doesn’t exist but having a God foundation in relationship is a unique experience
Prob felt like forever… I’m on 4 years. First time I’ve ever looked for a God centered relationship
Abram went to the land God promised him even though Abram didn't know where he was going, but he submitted to God in faith.
God bless!
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
Abraham is the father of faith and that's how the Bible chose to characterize his faith.
But read Abraham's story and he was not some perfect super hero that had to do A for God to give him B. He was just a normal human being like the rest of us who have moments and times of crises and try to figure life out.
First God called him and he didn't go, instead his father moved with him. Then his father had to die before he finally decided to leave and he was supposed to leave alone with his wife, but decided to take Lot. He was so full of faith, yet lied that Sarah was his sister to avoid danger and also succumbed to act against God's will with attempting to get a child in his own way.
Abraham was the father of faith, not because of the mythical and holy way we paint him, but because he stumbled his way through life and still held on to God no matter what whether through success, failure, obedience or disobedience etc.
May the Lord bless us with our future spouse/husband. I’ve never been in any relationships before, I’m 24 btw :)
God bless!
24 is young. It’s okay not to have been in one. I waited with intention til I was in my mid 30s. No regrets! No emotional baggage!
Her youth is not relevant.
You're doing good girl. You did not settle for someone when the world is pressuring you to be in a relationship to have a sense of worth. For that he is going to bless you with a beautiful marriage. Believe! Amen ❤
I'n also 24, single ànd available. I'm trusting God more and surrendering all my fears over to him.
I had shared several times about this lovely brother who is 'smitten' with me. He has deep 4 me & I do too. Keep praying, Mark. I think I've met the ONE!
He has deep feelings for me.
God bless as you seek the Lord's leading!
This is my prayer for this year! I’m working on these 4 steps. May the Lord’s will be done!
Thank you God for the continued confirmations. Internal, external, and biblical. ❤❤❤❤
So glad the content has been useful! All glory to God!
All glory be to God the Almighty.
Thank you, Mark
It really helps.
Happy New Year from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩
Happy new year! God bless!
Thank you so much for your videos based on the Bible, it’s a huge blessing for me. I have been watching almost all of them for several last years. I’m 45 and I’m still single, it’s not easy, but you help me to move forward and to trust God. May God bless you abundantly 🙏
I'm so glad the content has been helpful!
thank you so much brother! I really need to hear those words. Last year, I have this girl that I thought would be my future wife. But then, she said she's waiting for God's best (despite of we've been dating and waiting) so I was heartbroken. I am now healed from that past trauma and ready to face this year with that HOPE that God will give me the ONE this 2025.
So glad this was helpful!
Happy New Year Everyone! ❤❤
Happy new years everyone God bless.
Happy New Year and God bless!
Happy and blessed New Year ❤🎉@@mattruth8763
Thanks!!!! Likewise to you!!!🎉🎉🎉🔥🙏❤️
@@jasminealexia beautiful lady
I'm leaning towards IRL (in real life) social activities.
Nice! Keep following the Lord and he will guide you forward!
@mattmallecoccio8378 I've always found the IRL social activities kinda hard because I'm somewhat introverted, and I have to mentally prepare myself to actually go out. Lol.
In church, it's married older men and way younger men!
@@ali_t.Not gonna lie, but I'm the same way. I have been getting better at social activities though. It's not hopeless for introverted people.
@@mattmallecoccio8378 not hopeless at all!
I'm cheering you on!😁
Amen I pray I meet the one you have for me this year lord! Thank you Mark for this video Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and God bless!
Happy New Year 🎊🎇✨⭐❤
Happy new year! God bless!
I’m 23 and waiting for the one! Hard to find girls that are on fire for Jesus.
God bless as you follow the Lord forward!
23 is young. It’s okay and take your time. I waited with intention til I was in my mid 30s. No regrets! No emotional baggage!
@@danilaroche1156 Feel free to introduce me.😁 Guess I could hit up that comment section more.
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
Thank you Mark. Psalms 86: 11-13a. Happy New Year.
My pleasure and God bless!
"I will need to do something and God will take that effort to produce what HE WANTS OUT OF THAT".
I have to be active living my life to the glory of God, because He knows how to pair me with the person He has for me who will also be seeking to glorify Him.
Praying for a kingdom spouse this year .
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
I have been going through your UA-cam videos for awhile, it encourages me so much whenever I feel down, Happy New year from Uganda.
Thanks!
Your video answered my question that I had yesterday when reading Johh! There were a couple of verses that say something like, "my Father will give you whatever you asked in my name." but I was afraid, what if my prayer for Godly relationship doesn't align with God's will, (if He wants me single) and all my prayers are meaningless. But now I know that bringing my requests to God is pleasing Him, I can keep praying about it with more confidence.
Amen! Pray your desires and through the prayers he will sanctify you and lead you into his will! God bless :)
@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger Thank you Mark for your ministry! Can't appreciate enough how much it helps me in my season with struggles! God bless you too! :)
If you desire a Godly marriage be confident God placed this longing in your heart.
I've been single for quite a few years. This year, I'm ready to start courting. The godly way, of course.
I love love! Lol
A relationship with God in the center is all that matters to me.
Thank you for these videos. They help me put things into perspective.
Happy and blessed new year to all!❤
Dating, per say is worldly and damaging usually ending with sexual entanglement. You start as friends. Brother & sister in Christ. Pray and COURT to marriage. You get Godly counsel as well.
@danilaroche1156 it's kinda hard in the world we live in now.
What you describe is what I'd love to pursue. The godly way is always the right way.
@@danilaroche1156 I don't know why it would be 'worldly per say'. If you want to date with the intention of marriage and make your norms and values clear from the start, why would that be wrong?
Ecclesiasticus 25:13
“Give me any plague, but the plague of the heart: and any wickedness, but the wickedness of a woman:”
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
I love your videos. May The Lord guide you and bless you always. Happy 2025 🎉
I want to marry this year i believe will get my spouse soon ❤ praying to cover my feelings who gonna understand it and again come to new taughts
I just love Mark. He's so wise.
At times I feel doubt for a second chance at marriage, I choose to put doubt away and believe God is still good. Working behind the scenes, on my behalf instead. Lovingly. Devoteingly. Absence of a physical husband, is no indication of my spiritual one. It's a challenge sometimes, but requires faith.
This is good teaching.👍🏼 And I appreciate that you use several bible verses.📖 I especially think these to points are useful to me:
From nr. 2. You will need to do something
From nr. 3. Ask mature christians to help you identify any blind spots, that may hindering you from getting into a relationship.
Greetings from Norway
I got an instruction from the Holy spirit to pray for a man .... meanwhile as I was searching for knowledge about the instruction I found myself on this channel and I believe this is my year of being pursued by my husband who's of the kingdom of God
God bless you all
After missing out on an amazing guy with qualities of "the one" that God specifically highlighted to me in the past, I trust that He will bring me the one He wants me to meet, date and marry, and that He will make it work for us for real this time.
God bless as you keep following Jesus forward!
@@musicforthesoul1790 Would you mind sharing how you missed someone God has highlighted to you? I'd like to learn from it. No problem if you don't want to. :) I pray that God will bring you the one in His perfect timing!
Waiting to hear too@@yumeippai529
Sure. God let me experience a soul connection with a guy (someone I really admired at that time). Though we did not date, I felt peace and joy during our interactions. However, due to my fear (his talents and accomplishments intimated me), pride and sins, I chose to avoid him though he Spirit did caution me against this. I thought that he would be my future husband no matter what I did. It wasn’t until one time when I refused to attend one gathering that he attended, that I realised that God cut our soul connection forever. We will never be together.
@@musicforthesoul1790 thank you for sharing. I don't know what your beliefs are on the one. I think we are meant for one person and so not sure what happens when you miss that. I am in your shoes but in slightly different circumstances. We didn't get to date either and it seems the opportunity has also been strained/ taken away so not sure what happens now
These are very good points, Mark. However, I find it challenging to interact with other people since I'm an introvert. I enjoy being alone though I also long for a companion that God will give me someday. 🙏 Any advice for us introverts? 😅
Join a ”MeetUp” for introverts. There are many types of MeetUps. Example: Speaking Italian, Dinner for 8, Grief, Divorce, Tennis, Travel, Pickle Ball, Hiking, Photography and much more! Also, I advise to occasionally try being an extrovert. You’re losing out on a lot of fun and life is short! Just say’in🤗
Thank u jesus timing is everything
I’m a 35-year-old male and I have been single my whole life. I would like to get married, but I don’t have any friends and I need a significant other. The problem is I need to work on myself by accomplishing all my goals first. One thing I always tell myself is that God will find the right person for me to date and marry if I let Him. This will take some time, but I know it can somehow happen. Let God bring the right person for marriage into my life after I put in some effort and everything else will follow. Thanks for the video.
God know best me is build solid friendships then marriage in the future .
"FATHER GOD"..... "LORD JESUS CHRIST".... "I" THANK YOU FOR THIS "MESSAGE" DELIVERED TO "ME" THROUGH "YOUR SERVANT".... "IN THE LORD"!! "AMEN"!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
God bless!
I was waiting on my soulmate when i was 18. Now I'm 46 and it haven't came . So sometimes you just got to forget and move on with your life.
Sorry for any mistake in spellings. İt's is what it is right now . I pray for an imrovement later . It was not my wish tobe this way . I pray for God Almighty for a betterment . Amen !!!!!!!
I like how you keep pointing to God. "If it God's will" "Submit yourself to God."
Because only God knows and He wants us focus to be Him, and that being His will, it will come to pass.
You have got to be extremely careful about online dating. Some ppl who claim to be “Christian “ on a dating app are psycho. Now a days you can’t trust anything anymore. Sometimes online dating are more for the thirsty and desperate
Your voice sounds a little under the weather. I hope you feel better soon. And thanks for the video.🎉
Thanks! I do have a slight cough and had to hold it in when filming this week, lol. God bless!
@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger Ha. You're welcome 😊 I listen to you so much I could immediately tell when I heard your voice.
Wow!! Thank you for still showing up to film this video, despite the slight cough. May the Good Lord perfect your healing in Jesus name. Amen @@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
That part that said we mustnt be "passive".... im divorced, i was married to a wicked man. Praise God for delivering me. My pastor prayed for me and said "you will not look for a man. Just like Isaac, he will look for you, his Rebekkah". Technically, I've been instructed to be passive? I mean... I would gladly put myself out there....
Rebekah was at the well though when the servant found her for Isaac. So you do need to be living life and in places to be seen. She was also asked if she wanted to go before even seeing Isaac, so again, you will need to make decisions. Lastly, I would not give your pastor the power to predict the future. He's not God. Only God knows the future
Get busy with God's business. As women we don't look for a husband but we can be seen. He should show interest and you respond. Oftentimes a smile and kind word can open doors!
Passive may not be a bad thing. If you're so actively looking for a man, you could end up in the wrong relationship that set you years back from being in the right one. Pray everyday and believe that God will put the right people on your path. Let God surprise you. Also a lot of people have found their spouses when they were not actively looking but focused on God himself.
Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Thank You Lord
I know this may not be the place to say this, but I am scheduled for surgery a week from today. I know this has nothing to do with this subject but I just had to say it.
I've prayed for you. Your surgery will be a success in Jesus name.
Heavenly Father I pray to you right now that JesseOaks will be protected by your Holy Spirit during their surgery. I pray this to you in Jesus mighty name, amen!
Brother i used to pray for a biblical person who would love Jesus more than me, who would help God's people who are poor, who would have good knowledge of God's word and who would be hard working person and God cancelled ❌ so many Christian persons with whom they wanted me to get marry and finally God showd me a guy who is according to my prayer and he really is the person who wins the souls for God's kingdom and I'm in relationship with him for more than 3years and my family was ready for me to get marry with that person. That person visited me my home and he helped me in all kind of ways like spiritually and financially also. And now my family don't want me to get marry with that person cuz of Casteism and I'm living in non Christian family 😢😢😢 . Now i want to get court marriage with that godly person.
Dear Mr. Ballenger how I pray that I could send you letters through post mail though I really feel alone yet I am not ready for a simple marriage because my youngest brother is still finishing his studies I will just trust in God's perfect timing. Thank you for reading this. May God Bless your family richly
Thank you but we all know , when it comes to relationship wise in this platform it is not something serious but a game . Meaning it is parts of the game . And that is why time to time I acted accordingly . I believe every mature person in this formum is truly occupied , so if it's part of it's we have to play it that way . Some people might not understand me better when it's comes to this . Just to prove a point for you . For example do you remember Nightingale ? if you know him and you where in this from the starting point of this whole game , then you will know what I meant . By then I didn't even tripped for Nightingale talkless of wind . I am a lady that respected herself highly when it's comes to romantic love life . I have the conciseness that mən hər the ones that should chase woman not me chasing mən . In this twenty fourth century they dosent worth it to chase them (men) Only if you are already in the relationship and the person concerns values you the wonan / lady .
Thank you and I will make sure that I watch your video later on .
I hate to go but I have to go because my body is telling me to rest . Night , night .
I have been with my partner for 10 years with no commitment in regards to marriage. I continuously seek Gods guidance in this situation as I really want to be married. Please pray for my situation to change for the better 🙏🏾
It doesn’t take that long to decide if you want to marry the person you’re with. If it’s been 10 years & no commitment, you’re wasting your youth on this person. Walk away
Things of God bear life. When you reflect upon your relationship is there life and hope or just the spoken promises from someone who has been "unsure" about you for TEN years. We have to be careful about idolizing relationships. The outcome will be tragic.
I'm a lady in waiting ❤
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
@AGW My problem is severe OCD which makes me live for almost 5 years now in isolation. Amongst it is a fear of UV radiation which I haven't found protection for (it's a long story). I crave a godly marriage. But I dare only go out in the dark which limits of course many possibilities. I want to beat this OCD to a level where a 'normal' life would be possible again but it's very hard. I crave intimacy and I want to be a loving spouse. I think I can be, with God's help of course..I really want to be free of this OCD. Could you do a video for christians who struggle with disabilitating mental problems who want to be in a marriage? I know it's possible, there are many examples. I do pray about it.
I am looking for a husband, but I still desire to be with this man. I do want to acknowledge God’s will for my life. I realize the time is not right for me to be with this man. I will trust His timing when it comes to finding the one.
God bless as you seek the Lord's leading!
I relate 😢😢😢
@@danilaroche1156 not all men are bold enough to pursue though. I am not saying to chase him down but I think if women are to wait around and not be intentional, they will be waiting for a long time
@@lynnd.5135I can so relate too!
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keep faith
👋🏽 Hello Lord, is this my year for marriage?
Go to a mega church with lots of ladies, Bible study, volunteer works through church that’s what I’d do and should do to meet a godly woman
I met someone on online dating we will getting engaged leading to marriage met in June 2024
Which app did you use please?
Amen 🙏🏽
I am single and I am available for The Lord's Will, and I pray that includes a Godly Woman to share this life with me :-).
I'm in your University, it's been a huge blessing, I suggest anyone wanting to hone in thier Godly perspective towards dating and marriage take Mark's AGW University :-)
I am doing all those things but my friend tells me I need to stop looking when I only just started after 4 years being celibate.
Is it possible that a divorced woman was not married to “The One”… and could there be a second chance for her to find the person God intended for her to be with?
Its been years i want her as awife...i could not approach her due to some personal problm or becoz of the situation..ofcourse we are still young to be a husband wife..but my heart longs for her & I'm feared of losing her...should i propose her.?or should i still wait for it to happen naturally..or ..like miracle to happen..?..i mentions her in my prayr as she is already my wife😅..
Felt shy to pray like this to God but I can't help..
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God bless!
I am 29 years old. It would take one of God's miracles to help me at this point. It's not like I'm ugly (quite the contrary) or am not trying. It sucks to be viewed as merely a sexual object though. I'm having to sift through ALOT of that. I keep praying and giving it to God but it's not changing. I'm really lonely all the time, but I still won't pick these jezebels and Delilahs. Honestly though, I'm no good for any of his other children. So I guess it works out 😂
I'll pray that things work out for you. God bless you brother
I encourage you to study your new identity in Christ according to Scripture. God bless!
@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger wouldn't really say it's a new identity per se. I mean I guess you're constantly growing and changing so you could look at it that way. But you're right, I do need to read more scripture. One can never get too close to God. I guess as Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 says, there's a season for everything. Including sadness 😂 Thank you. God bless.
2 Corinthians 5:17 brother
I hate this for you & I hope you find the woman of God that He has for you but in a way, it’s kind of validating/comforting that it’s not just women that get treated like sexual objects. I think a lot of times we forget that men can be treated like that as Christians too.
I “think” I want marriage, but I’m not sure. I’m so comfortable with my easy life alone. Would I think I was lonely if I didn’t hear so many messages telling me I was or could be? I’m a wealthy divorcée, retired at 47 with a young adult son. The thought of me building an interdependence on someone only for me to have to readapt to possibly living without them again at a much older age seems much harder than being used to being independent now and older. God has really spoiled me and I feel as if I make a lot of men angry by being in the position that I’m in now.
If you're happy to be single, that is great. However, I would avoid thinking you know how many men think about you. Most men aren't angry at you for anything, particularly since it's illogical to assume most men even know the details of your life that intimately to judge you on these things. I feel that's a projection based upon a cultural narrative about the war between the sexes. A good test for you would be to stop watching content about relationships and then see if you still desire a man. that will help you navigate what feelings are yours
How do we know if we sense a yes?
By the peace and sense of life you feel. I know with my ex, I had no peace. I had fear but mistook fear for excitement. He was abusive. God warned me! I dodged a grenade!!
It's Proverbs 16:3, not Psalm 16:3
Maybe, just maybe, when this guy has another 20 to 30 years life experience on him, then I might listen to his advice. This guy is maybe in his 30s. He doesn’t understand what he doesn’t understand. He’s sincere, I’ll give him that.
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Amen 🙏 🙏
God bless!
ONLINE DATING IS NOT IN THE BIBLE!
Of course it's not in the Bible. That doesn't mean the relationship can't be meant to be. And how do you know if that isn't how God wants people to connect?
@ Genesis 2:18
I am ready to be married in December. I'm serious.
☝🏻When the LORD told Peter to fishing, I bet you Peter had a bottle of ketchup in his pocket! 😂 BELIEVE.
Abraham, he sent his servant to get a wire for Isaac (Rebekah). Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Jacob was sent to get a wife to Padan-Aram (Syria). Passport bros was even back then.
Hi @markballenger! Thank you so much for these videos. They have really helped me submit to the Lord and strengthen my walk in Christ. I also just finished “Invite Him” which was really encouraging and helpful.
@team headjosh there out there pray and ask he will lead and guide u
Let's make this a chain!! Everyone write your name,age,current country and insta/snap & gender obv
It will connect us to like minded people!
Are you sure?😂