This reminds me of my husband! Dated ALL through college … we were that HBCU couple on our campus. Everyone was rooting for us… but we were known as us as a couple; not us as individuals. We were very codependent and it was unhealthy in some ways. We LOVED each other , but needed to grow separately… Broke up 3 days after graduation…. went our own ways for about 6 months Now we are married… We really needed that time apart to discover who we were because we were so ENGULFED in each-other. Also spending time with other people for less than 7 months showed us we didn’t want anyone but each other. It took time. We hurt each other in the process. Therapy, prayer and FORGIVENESS played a major part. But now, we are better than ever. God is amazing. What He brings together, no man can tear apart. If it’s God ordained, it’ll happen. Thank y’all for sharing!
Y’all really encouraged me. I broke up with my gf a few months back because I wasn’t in a healthy place where I could give her the best version of me anymore. The thing is God showed me that she was my wife before we even met (crazy right?) and I don’t see a future for myself with anyone but her. We went through ups, downs, had some issues (some similar to your situation and a few different) but I still believe we’re God ordained. There’s days I wonder if I am wrong about it but this was confirmation to just keep trusting God and let things continue to play out. Thanks for this video. God bless.
“God idk why you took her away from me but to your name be the glory” has me crying😂😂😂 but now look it IS all his glory🥰🙏🏾 y’all are a true testimony of Gods divine timing & purpose!!
This reminds me so much of my relationship with my husband!!! We were best friends in high school and broke up a million times but in the end after 7 hard years God brought us together! Now we’ve been married for 10 years, have 2 amazing kids and we’re still best friends! This is so beautiful! It made me smile soooo much!! Wishing you the best and many beautiful years and memories! Keep God in your marriage and you will not only make it but thrive! 💕
Tapping into this anointing, I’m praying God will repair & restore my friendship/relationship after multiple breaks/breakups. This is beautiful to hear and it gives me such hope!
"God, you said something & you're not giving it to me!" Omg when I tell you that line hit home today!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺😭 But as we know, God's rejection is our protection!!!! & now you're here❤🙌🏾👑😭🥰
Yep 11:00 that was me and my now hubby. Looonnggg story short: Met in 2000. Best friends for 3 years. Went separate ways for 7 years...7 years of a hot mess, but in that time we grew into the mates we needed to be for one another...ran back into each other 2009. Married 2010 been together ever since. To God be the glory ❤
I’ve been married for 22 years and y’all story will bless someone. It bless me because I also went through the break up and God worked on me and my husband to realize I am his rib. Marriage and relationships take working through feelings and emotions. You all is on the right path . God bless you
I absolutely understand why Jonathan is the one, his discernment is amazing! Everyone young and old(me) needs to hear this story there is a take away for us all. You guys are so good together wishing you all the peace, blessings & love one can have💜💜
thanks for being so transparent and honest... relationships can be so messy and difficult, even when (or especially when) you're seeking to honor God with it... CONGRATULATIONS to you guys!!!!
I'm currently going through my wilderness season. I hope my story ends in the same way yours did. This gives me hope. Thank you. You guys have such a beautiful relationship. Relationships built from hardships are often the strongest. Congratulations to the both of you. God is good❤
This Young man is very wise beyond his years. I wish the both of you God's continued blessings as I celebrate my 19th anniversary today. I wish the same blessings for the both of you
Awww i love yall lol. The throwback picture thooo😂😂😂 and the thumbnail .. ma'ammm! You literally dont be tryna be funny but you are hilarious😂. Anwyways lemme get into this video
Your story isn't at all weird. You guys waited for each other as well as grew with each other and on your own time. Girl your and him are blessed with each other. Your marriage is going to prosper and after today your age or how you meet doesn't even matter you owe nobody an explanation. I'm excited to see you both grow
I love this, this really shows that relationships aren't perfect and the process of it can be messy sometimes. I've heard from so many christians that you know its the right one when the relationship is right. It's comforting to know that I am not the only one who has gone through this.
Aww y’all are such a beautiful couple! Love the story. One thing that I have noticed about a lot of God ordained relationships is that there’s almost always some sort of break up (long or short) that God uses for development or any sort of heart work (healing) & to bring each individual closer to Him. God is so good. Can’t wait to see you all’s story unfold 🥰❤️
He’s definitely perfect for you. You got a solid man Jess, congratulations! Marriage is beautiful, can’t wait until you both experience the blessing of union ❤️
me too boo!!! Whatever God has for us is going to be GREAT! Whatever that looks like, whether the same person that we feel is our soulmate, just at a better time and when they are a better version of themselves or someone even BETTER. But either way, it's going to be better.
Same, so w fought and I blocked him, unblocked him, apologized, he seems different now, like he hates me or something, don’t want to be need, so I’ll just let God do his thing
Love your story. Awesome to hear a young man knowing he needed to see a therapist. That is huge!! Because a man's pride can get in his way. My God continue to bless your relationship and future marriage.
Beautiful love story, you guys worked through a lot to be together. I pray for a glorious marriage and family. I'm older than my husband by 11 years. We met when I was 41 & he was 30. I was so nervous about the age difference, but God has blessed our relationship so well. We have been happily together for 3 years and by the grace of God we will be celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary 12/12/21.
This is amazing. It’s so hard for me to meet men my age because they always think I’m 10 years younger than I am. Sometimes it feels like I’ll always have trouble finding someone because only younger guys approach me, if at all.
I seriously so happy for you guys !!! I cannot wait for y’alls marriage and I pray for y’all because I feel like God really did develop you both to come to this moment where your engaged (: it’s all about waiting on the Lord ❤️
I loved this. I’m going through a breakup right now and I’m just hoping that if we are meant to be then something will bring us back together. Our relationship was beautiful but it got rough and something was off. We talked about marriage, he has the ring and we were going to buy a home but things just blew up. But I have peace about this because if he’s meant to be mine, he will be mine when the time is right. We also have an age difference. I’m older by 4 years. Thank you for this video❤️❤️
Hey babes! Let me just say you absolutely have the right mindset right now. I’m also really sorry about the break up because I know it hurts really bad. Just keep seeking the Lord and he will surely give you clarity. It’s important that he’s doing the same as well. I hope it works out for you guys but if not just know that God has a better plan for you! I know no one wants to hear that but it’s the truth lol stay prayed up queen 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@kimberlymawi we got back together about a month ago and everything was going great but I don’t think it’s gonna workout honestly. We had a fight on Tuesday and it escalated Into a breakup. In order to make things work you have to actually try and I just wasn’t really seeing him put in the work for the relationship. He says he was and maybe he was giving it his all but it still wasn’t enough I guess. I think he just has things he needs to deal with before being in a relationship. Some healing. He’s not really able to give me love right now because he needs to give that to himself first. Fill up his cup before anything else and that type of thing. I love him with my whole heart and I hope we can work it out.
@@aracelyalvarez5914 wow I see. I always remind myself and others do not awaken love until it’s timing. I wish you two the best and I am learning how to have hope in the Lord, instead of the person to come back. Our God is a God of so many chances so if this man is truly for you, He will come back! What God ordained, He will protect and let no man separate! 😊
@@kimberlymawi thank you. I’m hoping for the best and just giving him time to kind of think things through. Even if we don’t workout I wish him well even if it’s not with me. I’m wishing you well too. Every story is different. I’m still counting on that love to bring us back together and whatever is meant to be will be.
All in God’s time is the perfect time. Seek ye first the kingdom…you two are a perfect example of all the wonderful blessings Father has in store for us when we put Him first in our lives. God bless you both and thank you for sharing ♥️♥️♥️
you gotta allow God to take the lead in your relationship.... he had to show you that you gotta learn to love Him first to love and accept you before you can give the love she requires. happy to see you both have made it... keep God first and allow Him to lead you first and I pray the happiest life for you both going forward. blessed love to you both
It’s rare to see this level of balance in a couple. Your authentic hearts show. Thank God you figured yourselves out before committing. Congratulations, on choosing your path together.
For someone with no relationship experience, this sounds like a whole lotta whole lotta lol BUT it was also so beautiful to hear at the same time. What an amazing journey
Love can be a whole lot...especially when you're under 30 trying to figure it out while also figuring out yourself as an individual....but in a lot of cases it's worth it. It's about knowing if you're genuinely ready, and then learning how to mix with another person. It's work sometimes, but it's worth it when you find the right person.
My husband and I have a 10 year age gap between us (I’m older). Like you Jess I too was hesitant to give him a chance because I was concerned about what other people would think. I still gave him a chance and let go of my concerns. Best decision ever!! We’ve been together for 3 years now and recently got married in August. As long as God is in it FOR REAL then can’t nothing separate it.
@@cytinachavis9157it’s not creepy. They didn’t date until he was of age. And why does it matter now. They’re married, she’s 31 he’s in his mid to late 20s who cares?
Truly blessed union.. I’m 34 with two children so I felt like it’s kind over for me although two different situations this gave me some hope that whatever God ordains can not be stopped no matter what! Maybes there’s still hope for me. 😊
Hey Jess, I know it's been a year since you posted this, but I just wanted to say that your testimony, along with other similar marriage testimonies, have been used by God to help me gain closure over a relationship that didn't work out. There were quite a few similarities between your story, the other testimonies, and mine, and I resonated with many points you made. Though I'm not taking this all as a sign that it'll work out the same with this person and I (that feels impossible), I do feel like God used these stories to tell me, "Yes, I CAN do the impossible. But when I choose not to, it is for a good reason that you cannot see right now." So many doubts about whether God could or would even want do in my life had been cleared up with a "yes, He could" with your story, along with the others. I have faith now, that if God really wanted to, He could bring me and that person back together. But I also rejoice knowing that His plans are good, whether that happens or not. Thank you for sharing your story. It's crazy how opening up can impact others.
Love y’all’s story! It’s all about ministry, ministry in the marriage to one another, and ministry to everyone outside of the marriage, like us ❤️ loving the content and I pray many many more blessings on you guys and your future together! My husband is 12 years older than me, we started dating when I turned 18 and have enjoyed the highs of our marriage, and prayed and struggled through the lows of it. Age matters, but it can be worked through, stay encouraged, and continue to stay in God!
This is the sweetest thing.. You two are the cutest for each other and I pray nothing but happiness, love and joy continue to thrive in y’all’s relationship
This is an awesome story. Because God wanted you both to make sure and know that you have to depend on him to make it work not on each other. And that is the reason why he had to separate you both so that you both can go to him to strengthen your relationship with him individually and so you know that he will remain the center of your relationship with each other. So it's what he was putting in you that is going to make your relationship together, last. To God be the glory.
Loved hearing your love story and how God brought you guys together. I’m learning to be content in my singleness and I love hearing the same helped bring you guys together.
Wow. Thank you guys. This is so helpful for where I am right now!!! Truly a walking testimony of "what's meant for you won't pass you" and "if it's meant to be it'll be". This story resinates so heavily with me and I just pray that God works it all out for my good!! I am so happy for you both and I pray God continues to bless your marriage!! It's the "are you crying" and him saying "no I'm not at all" that has me weak ctfu. She knew he wasn't crying.
Yoooo!! I enjoyed this !! Had me smiling right through!!! Jess you have a beauuttifullll smile !!!! My mom and I watched this and she said that you guys are compatible and sweet! God bless your union in Jesus name ❤️
Jonathan's big kid energy is so adorable!🙃I'm SO PROUD of you two and how far yall have come, and it has encouraged me with the little bumpy spots that have happened in my own relationship. My man is literally the most precious person in the world, but I know that I can be a handful as well. Yall pray for us!🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼😌🤎
I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your testimony, and allowing God to use your story to provide clarity and insight concerning dating, setting boundaries, and trusting God in the selection of a mate. It came through right on time. To God be the glory! Amen!
Ive prayed and held onto faith and hope for 5 years God has allowed him to come back and forth into my life two or three times now praying for a final breakthrough.
Stoop being concern about what people say or think. You are a child of God and you have him in your life; and you talk with him about your problems and you listen to him. so what does it matter what others think or say! You guy are awesome and I love yall.
This was so real. Thank you for the encouragement. Ppl are always saying I'm too picky because I won't let guys treat me any sorta way anymore. But I believe that God has someone out there for me who won't lie and mislead me. I need to work on making my relationship with Him better and more solid. Congrats again and may God continue to bless you both as you continue to wait on Him🥰🥰🥰
I am wonderfully happy that you guys are honest about how you become honest with people about being Christian's. Thanks for being models for young kids/people showing how keeping Christ first.
Thank you so much for sharing. As you guys are many years in your marriage, please remember your journey. A lot of married ppl forget that the dating/courtship part had struggles and tell single ppl to leave their relationships because it’s not an easy journey. This will bless a lot of ppl.
This is so beautiful 😭 the encouragement at the end is so awesome 🥹❤️ thank you guys. Seriously. Going through a rough break up but God will continue to provide good things 😭 and take care of us …
You seem so happy together. Keep laughing. As long as you keep a smile on each others face and make each other laugh you wii be fine. Congrats on engagement. Wish you longevity and happiness in your marriage.
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future... I love you guys. Remember a delay is not a denial. We have to learn to trust his process.
You guys are so cute together! It's obvious you were friends first and took time to build a strong foundation. And kudos to you guys for having the strength to leave when you knew it wasn't right. This is an awesome story with life lessons that you can tell your kids one day. Thanks for sharing!💕
Jonathan looks so much like my nephew Stephan I'm amazed. My take away from this video is the importance of honest, open communication in a relationship. He didn't just tell you what you wanted to hear Jess. In return you didn't just sit silently hoping for the best. You let him know how you felt and you acted accordingly. Taking the time for him to sort out what he wanted and how he felt about you was key. By not acting ugly out of anger, Jess you left the door open for him to come back to you with a certainty that wasn't there before. The lesson: be friends first. Date to get to know the person. Put the time in. Communicate openly and honestly. And don't take no crap, lol. Be willing to walk away and let go without attacking the other person. Well done you guys. TFS.
Yes same here! Open HONEST communication, is something most couples struggle with. I know I have. Telling lies to spare your partner’s feelings. This video definitely gave me the courage to me more honest and open with my partner, also to understand the importance of just trusting in God.
The feeling guilty part and negative loop is so true I wish ppl talked about more instead of talking down on it. This video is great because it speaks on a lot of different levels of relationship.
Thank you for sharing😭 there is such a huge message within this story and all points towards GOD. How he will never leave you. And he wants you to love him more than the one he sent to you. He is so amazing may God be the Glory. I love the honesty with you both it really helps those of us fighting a similar battle. The battle is not with flesh and blood but spiritual. ❤🙏🏽
Wow I just love your love and testimony. I’m 5 years older than my husband. I was engaged to another guy (a Pastor son) I had a dream 6 month before my wedding that I married another guy. I was like I’m marrying the wrong guy!!! Everyone thought I was crazy but I gave back to ring and called off the wedding. I was 25. A year and a half later I met my husband!!! I was so in shock this guy in my dream was 5 years younger than me. Well 30 years later and 3 adult children now I am so very thankful to Adonai for showing me His Divine Will for my life. May God Bless you guys always and you are such a beautiful couple! Therapy is good I got it to forgive myself for hurting that guy but he is happy now and life is soooo good🙌🏼
You guys are a very attractive couple, first off he’s so adorable 🥰🥰, you just want to pinch his little cheeks! And JESS! You are beautiful 😍😍😍, I mean like absolutely gorgeous. I’m so happy for you both, it’s nothing like waiting on God to come through, and then being able to give Him all the glory in the end 🙌🏾🙌🏾. Good luck with everything, and may God continue to bless this union. ❤️❤️
This was so good! The ebs and flows of building a relationship AND growing up at the same time! Love and transparency all the way through! And the way you both speak of God's presence in it all *chef's kiss* thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
Listening to this feels like I'm reading a romantic novel. Love y'alls love. Edit: "God is still gonna take care of you even if this relationship is over" A WORD!! PERIOD. Are there many Jonathan's like this God?
Yesss I agree, Jonathan is right about God letting us have something that he knows is not going to work out sometimes to help us as well get prepared for what is really in store. I'm experiencing that right now. So glad that I am blessed to be on your Channel today.... talk about Divine appointment and to think I wasn't going to watch this video. Glad I did.
This was the most genuine Christian love story I’ve ever watched. Like. This is real life! Thank you both so much for sharing. Praying God grants you years and years of love together.
Jess! When i tell you i have been avoiding this video from the day you uploaded it (i was afraid of this happening to me). And then last night my boyfriend of 2 years and 7 months. And it the reasons for our break up is almost identical to yours. And he said the exact same thing that Jonathan said to you about not being sure about marrying you! Right down to me also asking him if he can see himself marrying me and he said he did not know and us both breaking down. I have been a sobbing mess since. And i kept getting the strong feeling to watch this video, again i was dodging the feeling like neo is the shooting scene of the metrics lol. I will say its made me laugh but more importantly its encouraged me and blessed me. I don't know if we will get back together, but I'm trusting God to see us through regardless. Thank you so much for sharing.❤
Totally awesome!!! God said if you can give it up, you can have it all! The Lord wanted you to seek him first and all else will be added. Thx for your testimony ❤️🙏🏽🙌🏾
This was thee best love story ever! So real, so raw, so authentic. Thank you for sharing your hearts with us. May God continue to bless this union. It's up from here🖤
I love y’all’s story! To God be the glory! My bf and I have basically been in the same boat. We’ve known each other for 8 years and a lot of back and forth but its going really well now and I do believe God is working it out for us. God bless y’all and congratulations! ❤️
Thank you for giving hope. I feel like God show me he is the right person, my husband and father of my children to be. I believe in God's promise. I trust His path. I believe there is a future for me and him. I believe he will come back and can try with God. And He will bless us. Bless you two for sharing this. This gave me hope. I trust God he will give me a husband who wont give up on me and us, and a family and stability. Thank you Lord
Thank you soooo much for sharing your story/testimony. I am literally in the same situation where confusion is taking a toll on me. But, as you said, trust the Lord for He knows what's best. I just subscribed to your channel. May God bless your couple ❤😍
First of all, I love you Jess and you’re my real life bff and you can’t tell me anything different… mmkay?! Second, I appreciate y’all for keeping it real. You hear so many people talking about God and relationships… but not being transparent. It has really helped me know that we can make it through the difficult moments. Y’all have such a sweet story and I’m glad that you have both grown while you were apart… so you can grow together.
Man at 34:00 when he explains how he loved her, but there was a blockage that he couldn’t explain…and 38:20 and 38:40 is speaking to me. I feel so hopeless right now. But this video reassures me that its normal for couples to have their times of separation, because Im freaking out a bit. Finally…42:48 is important. Sometimes the breakup is necessary.
Look at cuzzo Jonathan becoming a UA-camr…Y’all were always so cute. When I met Jess at your house I was like this girl too cute to be single. Welcome to the fam Jess
You're right just because you serve God no one's perfect God knows we're still humans and we still make mistakes but we have to be mindful and don't keep making the same mistakes amen. Love you too jess we love your smile and keep up the good work. And also I love that your fiance is very respectful when he talks about how he let you go to start your relationship, he had respect for you and your partner you were with. That's a true and respectful man and that's how it should be.
And throughout the rest of your guys relationship never forget that this was built on friendship. At the end of the day where there is no choice, there is no love.....you both will always, ALWAYS have to choose each other [this is for when you guys come up on other rough times in your marriage of course. Forget all the feelings, it will always come down to both your choices]. Lovely video Jess......#Jessathon #Jonica 😂 waaii....a joke.
My husband & I have been married for 5 years. We dated 2 years long distance (he lived pompano Beach Fl, & I lived in atlanta) before getting married. We broke up TWICE while dating but God kept us!. I love this because this is so real & needed for Christian singles to know that even though you both may love Jesus, your relationship won’t be perfect! God bless your union! 💖
Thankful I came across this video & now a new Subbie. Got is soooooo good and he is ABLE! Just a confirmation for me that What is for you or who is for you WILL ALWAYS be for you no matter what!
I honestly love watching your videos because I relate on so many levels and this video here really spoke to me on so many levels! So happy for you both Jess! Continue to put God first!
God deals with the heart. That's the confirmation ... follow your heart. Get out of your head when it comes to love The heart wants who the heart wants.
This video is very encouraging and I'm so happy for you both. I am 48 and it can get really hard, but I kno God got something better for me at my age!! And if not, he Still knows what's best for me more than I ever will!! Again congrats y'all!!!!!
Y’all honesty is so refreshing even with your frustrations about God not answering when y’all wanted him to answer Enjoyed the video!!! And congratulations!!
Awww, I love y'all love story!!! ❤❤❤🥰 That was very mature of you both when you decided to be alone and work on yourselves before y'all came back together. Jonathan, you had to quiet the noise, that was the best thing. Love the quote at the end. I pray your love lasts always and forever! God's blessings to you both. Tfs 😘
I enjoyed every second of this video 😊🥰 God is surely the best story writer. He will take take of his children 🙏🏾 thank you for sharing this Jess. Wishing you guys the very best ❤💕
Left a relationship of 12 years this. We have three kids together & never married. For years I’ve been wanting to find my purpose. Follow God the way I always wanted to. Feels to good to not give myself away to someone who doesn’t follow God like I am trying to. Plus, an immense of cheating was involved & I know God wouldn’t want me with him after the amount of disrespect that has happened. Such a great story you guys have. 🤍 so young & full of life. Refreshing truly.
This reminds me of my husband!
Dated ALL through college … we were that HBCU couple on our campus. Everyone was rooting for us… but we were known as us as a couple; not us as individuals. We were very codependent and it was unhealthy in some ways. We LOVED each other , but needed to grow separately…
Broke up 3 days after graduation…. went our own ways for about 6 months
Now we are married…
We really needed that time apart to discover who we were because we were so ENGULFED in each-other.
Also spending time with other people for less than 7 months showed us we didn’t want anyone but each other. It took time. We hurt each other in the process. Therapy, prayer and FORGIVENESS played a major part. But now, we are better than ever.
God is amazing. What He brings together, no man can tear apart. If it’s God ordained, it’ll happen. Thank y’all for sharing!
What a beautiful story, I wish you both the best in life!
@@hannahrexrode4192 thank you!
Waooh this is beautiful ❤️ may God do the same thing for me 🙏
God blessings on you both
beautiful story
Y’all really encouraged me. I broke up with my gf a few months back because I wasn’t in a healthy place where I could give her the best version of me anymore. The thing is God showed me that she was my wife before we even met (crazy right?) and I don’t see a future for myself with anyone but her. We went through ups, downs, had some issues (some similar to your situation and a few different) but I still believe we’re God ordained. There’s days I wonder if I am wrong about it but this was confirmation to just keep trusting God and let things continue to play out. Thanks for this video. God bless.
Updates ? Alex
Alex you are not wrong, and it is God-ordained and it will reveal itself, not many days hence, God Bless!!!!
Just checking in to see how things are going Alex
Alex it is God ordained
Awww
Jess' smile is just so beautiful 🥰
And that Glow is brighter than the sun. Really is a blessing
So is her finances 😁😁
Yes!
I thought I was the only one that saw that she looks so happy
The glow hits different when God is involved 🥳🎉😘
Facts! 🎯
That part!!!
@@dvnwifey222 exactly boo.
Peace, peace, peace, peace, glad, glad, glad, glad, self-control, self-control, self-control, self-control !!!!!!!!!!!!
For real though!!! i though I was imagining it haha
Great story. I broke off a 6 year relationship, it was hard, then I met my husband to be. We are getting married in May 2022.
omg we're getting married in May too!! congrats!!
Getting married to a new guy?
@@daddada2984 lmao
Congratulations how was the wedding
Wow 😭
“God idk why you took her away from me but to your name be the glory” has me crying😂😂😂 but now look it IS all his glory🥰🙏🏾 y’all are a true testimony of Gods divine timing & purpose!!
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AMEN that’s powerful. That’s what it’s really all about! Great testimony!
Also - Jonathan reminds me of Tony Evans’ son, Anthony lol.
@@noble604 ; 3rd
This reminds me so much of my relationship with my husband!!! We were best friends in high school and broke up a million times but in the end after 7 hard years God brought us together! Now we’ve been married for 10 years, have 2 amazing kids and we’re still best friends! This is so beautiful! It made me smile soooo much!! Wishing you the best and many beautiful years and memories! Keep God in your marriage and you will not only make it but thrive! 💕
How did you know that he was the one ?
Tapping into this anointing, I’m praying God will repair & restore my friendship/relationship after multiple breaks/breakups. This is beautiful to hear and it gives me such hope!
@@Kmonaefierce ❤️ same
Ladies let's pray together 🙏🥰
super encouraging
"God, you said something & you're not giving it to me!"
Omg when I tell you that line hit home today!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺😭
But as we know, God's rejection is our protection!!!! & now you're here❤🙌🏾👑😭🥰
Amen sistaaa 🙏🏾
Yep 11:00 that was me and my now hubby. Looonnggg story short: Met in 2000. Best friends for 3 years. Went separate ways for 7 years...7 years of a hot mess, but in that time we grew into the mates we needed to be for one another...ran back into each other 2009. Married 2010 been together ever since. To God be the glory ❤
this was the most real Christian couple storytime I have ever seen. thank you for being real
I’ll 2nd that
I’ve been married for 22 years and y’all story will bless someone. It bless me because I also went through the break up and God worked on me and my husband to realize I am his rib. Marriage and relationships take working through feelings and emotions. You all is on the right path . God bless you
How did you know your husband was the one during your break up?
We can't bypass how powerful Johnathan's statement was🥺 "I prefer the yes but I'll accept the no". He be preaching!!!
I definitely felt it too. It was so deep
Yes to the Lord no to my desires amen! 🙌🏾
I absolutely understand why Jonathan is the one, his discernment is amazing! Everyone young and old(me) needs to hear this story there is a take away for us all. You guys are so good together wishing you all the peace, blessings & love one can have💜💜
Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️
Wow I was saying that myself and I too am one of the old ones 🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️☺️
thanks for being so transparent and honest... relationships can be so messy and difficult, even when (or especially when) you're seeking to honor God with it... CONGRATULATIONS to you guys!!!!
Ah thanks Akemi!!! 🥰🥰
I'm currently going through my wilderness season. I hope my story ends in the same way yours did. This gives me hope. Thank you. You guys have such a beautiful relationship. Relationships built from hardships are often the strongest. Congratulations to the both of you. God is good❤
thank you so much!
Did it end the same way theirs did ?
This Young man is very wise beyond his years. I wish the both of you God's continued blessings as I celebrate my 19th anniversary today. I wish the same blessings for the both of you
That was sweet. Happy Anniversary!!! 🎊🎉🍾❤
Awww i love yall lol. The throwback picture thooo😂😂😂 and the thumbnail .. ma'ammm! You literally dont be tryna be funny but you are hilarious😂. Anwyways lemme get into this video
My other favvvv!!!🤗💖
LOLLLLL thank you Atiyaaaaa! 😂❤️❤️
This is literally one of the most real, relatable, and honest videos by a Christian couple I’ve seen. Thank you for this!
"That same God is going to bring good things to you" you better say that WORD, Jonathan!!!!!
Your story isn't at all weird. You guys waited for each other as well as grew with each other and on your own time. Girl your and him are blessed with each other.
Your marriage is going to prosper and after today your age or how you meet doesn't even matter you owe nobody an explanation.
I'm excited to see you both grow
That part he said about God putting you in the wrong relationships to teach you a lesson (me paraphrasing)... Was definitely a #message
I love this, this really shows that relationships aren't perfect and the process of it can be messy sometimes. I've heard from so many christians that you know its the right one when the relationship is right. It's comforting to know that I am not the only one who has gone through this.
Yeah sometimes 2 people meet each other at the wrong times .
Aww y’all are such a beautiful couple! Love the story. One thing that I have noticed about a lot of God ordained relationships is that there’s almost always some sort of break up (long or short) that God uses for development or any sort of heart work (healing) & to bring each individual closer to Him. God is so good. Can’t wait to see you all’s story unfold 🥰❤️
Thank you for this...
wow this really helps me for my current situation, thank you God
He’s definitely perfect for you. You got a solid man Jess, congratulations! Marriage is beautiful, can’t wait until you both experience the blessing of union ❤️
I NEEDED this, I feel so strongly in my heart he’s the one for me. I’m praying god brings us back together.
Same! May you please tell your story a little bit x
Keep praying!
me too boo!!! Whatever God has for us is going to be GREAT! Whatever that looks like, whether the same person that we feel is our soulmate, just at a better time and when they are a better version of themselves or someone even BETTER. But either way, it's going to be better.
Same, so w fought and I blocked him, unblocked him, apologized, he seems different now, like he hates me or something, don’t want to be need, so I’ll just let God do his thing
The same with me
Love your story. Awesome to hear a young man knowing he needed to see a therapist. That is huge!! Because a man's pride can get in his way. My God continue to bless your relationship and future marriage.
Beautiful love story, you guys worked through a lot to be together. I pray for a glorious marriage and family. I'm older than my husband by 11 years. We met when I was 41 & he was 30. I was so nervous about the age difference, but God has blessed our relationship so well. We have been happily together for 3 years and by the grace of God we will be celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary 12/12/21.
This is amazing. It’s so hard for me to meet men my age because they always think I’m 10 years younger than I am. Sometimes it feels like I’ll always have trouble finding someone because only younger guys approach me, if at all.
I seriously so happy for you guys !!! I cannot wait for y’alls marriage and I pray for y’all because I feel like God really did develop you both to come to this moment where your engaged (: it’s all about waiting on the Lord ❤️
Thank you so much!! Gods plans and timing is truly so much better than ours! ✨❤️
Really you guys.
TRUTH IS GOD'S WAY.
@@lgsecretes1292 WHAT!?
@@OnlyOneJess Excuse me please Queen, I do ask God for forgiveness for making foolish comment for real
I loved this. I’m going through a breakup right now and I’m just hoping that if we are meant to be then something will bring us back together. Our relationship was beautiful but it got rough and something was off. We talked about marriage, he has the ring and we were going to buy a home but things just blew up. But I have peace about this because if he’s meant to be mine, he will be mine when the time is right. We also have an age difference. I’m older by 4 years. Thank you for this video❤️❤️
Hey babes! Let me just say you absolutely have the right mindset right now. I’m also really sorry about the break up because I know it hurts really bad. Just keep seeking the Lord and he will surely give you clarity. It’s important that he’s doing the same as well. I hope it works out for you guys but if not just know that God has a better plan for you! I know no one wants to hear that but it’s the truth lol stay prayed up queen 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi! Any updates sis? I’m going thru similar and hoping too, but I’m trying to hope in the Lord overall
@@kimberlymawi we got back together about a month ago and everything was going great but I don’t think it’s gonna workout honestly. We had a fight on Tuesday and it escalated Into a breakup. In order to make things work you have to actually try and I just wasn’t really seeing him put in the work for the relationship. He says he was and maybe he was giving it his all but it still wasn’t enough I guess. I think he just has things he needs to deal with before being in a relationship. Some healing. He’s not really able to give me love right now because he needs to give that to himself first. Fill up his cup before anything else and that type of thing. I love him with my whole heart and I hope we can work it out.
@@aracelyalvarez5914 wow I see. I always remind myself and others do not awaken love until it’s timing. I wish you two the best and I am learning how to have hope in the Lord, instead of the person to come back. Our God is a God of so many chances so if this man is truly for you, He will come back! What God ordained, He will protect and let no man separate! 😊
@@kimberlymawi thank you. I’m hoping for the best and just giving him time to kind of think things through. Even if we don’t workout I wish him well even if it’s not with me. I’m wishing you well too. Every story is different. I’m still counting on that love to bring us back together and whatever is meant to be will be.
Your smiles are so contagious!!! Both of you have that smile where your whole face smiles, I love it!! Blessings to you both!!
"God's gonna take care of her"
I love that!!!!!!❤😭👑
All in God’s time is the perfect time. Seek ye first the kingdom…you two are a perfect example of all the wonderful blessings Father has in store for us when we put Him first in our lives. God bless you both and thank you for sharing ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much!!
you gotta allow God to take the lead in your relationship.... he had to show you that you gotta learn to love Him first to love and accept you before you can give the love she requires. happy to see you both have made it... keep God first and allow Him to lead you first and I pray the happiest life for you both going forward. blessed love to you both
God is up there smiling, saying "i knew the plan i had for you both"
It’s rare to see this level of balance in a couple. Your authentic hearts show. Thank God you figured yourselves out before committing. Congratulations, on choosing your path together.
For someone with no relationship experience, this sounds like a whole lotta whole lotta lol BUT it was also so beautiful to hear at the same time. What an amazing journey
Love can be a whole lot...especially when you're under 30 trying to figure it out while also figuring out yourself as an individual....but in a lot of cases it's worth it. It's about knowing if you're genuinely ready, and then learning how to mix with another person. It's work sometimes, but it's worth it when you find the right person.
I applaud you both 4 stepping back and allowing God to lead you. Best wishes to you both. I look forward to seeing the wedding pictures.
My husband and I have a 10 year age gap between us (I’m older). Like you Jess I too was hesitant to give him a chance because I was concerned about what other people would think. I still gave him a chance and let go of my concerns. Best decision ever!! We’ve been together for 3 years now and recently got married in August. As long as God is in it FOR REAL then can’t nothing separate it.
Was he already an adult age when y'all met though? That would make a MAJOR difference. I think this video story is creepy.
@@cytinachavis9157probably not
@@cytinachavis9157it’s not creepy. They didn’t date until he was of age. And why does it matter now. They’re married, she’s 31 he’s in his mid to late 20s who cares?
Praise the Lord! “When God is in it…” Congratulations, continue shining for Jesus in your personal lives in your beautiful relationship!!!
Truly blessed union.. I’m 34 with two children so I felt like it’s kind over for me although two different situations this gave me some hope that whatever God ordains can not be stopped no matter what! Maybes there’s still hope for me. 😊
Hey Jess, I know it's been a year since you posted this, but I just wanted to say that your testimony, along with other similar marriage testimonies, have been used by God to help me gain closure over a relationship that didn't work out. There were quite a few similarities between your story, the other testimonies, and mine, and I resonated with many points you made.
Though I'm not taking this all as a sign that it'll work out the same with this person and I (that feels impossible), I do feel like God used these stories to tell me, "Yes, I CAN do the impossible. But when I choose not to, it is for a good reason that you cannot see right now."
So many doubts about whether God could or would even want do in my life had been cleared up with a "yes, He could" with your story, along with the others.
I have faith now, that if God really wanted to, He could bring me and that person back together. But I also rejoice knowing that His plans are good, whether that happens or not.
Thank you for sharing your story. It's crazy how opening up can impact others.
Update??
Love y’all’s story! It’s all about ministry, ministry in the marriage to one another, and ministry to everyone outside of the marriage, like us ❤️ loving the content and I pray many many more blessings on you guys and your future together! My husband is 12 years older than me, we started dating when I turned 18 and have enjoyed the highs of our marriage, and prayed and struggled through the lows of it. Age matters, but it can be worked through, stay encouraged, and continue to stay in God!
This is the sweetest thing.. You two are the cutest for each other and I pray nothing but happiness, love and joy continue to thrive in y’all’s relationship
This is an awesome story. Because God wanted you both to make sure and know that you have to depend on him to make it work not on each other. And that is the reason why he had to separate you both so that you both can go to him to strengthen your relationship with him individually and so you know that he will remain the center of your relationship with each other. So it's what he was putting in you that is going to make your relationship together, last. To God be the glory.
Loved hearing your love story and how God brought you guys together. I’m learning to be content in my singleness and I love hearing the same helped bring you guys together.
Listennnnn.. I just KNOW in my heart of hearts this is IT for you two. This is pure genuine love. I am so genuinely happy for you two. 💓
Thank you so much!!! 🥺🥰🥰
Wow. Thank you guys. This is so helpful for where I am right now!!! Truly a walking testimony of "what's meant for you won't pass you" and "if it's meant to be it'll be". This story resinates so heavily with me and I just pray that God works it all out for my good!! I am so happy for you both and I pray God continues to bless your marriage!!
It's the "are you crying" and him saying "no I'm not at all" that has me weak ctfu. She knew he wasn't crying.
Yoooo!! I enjoyed this !! Had me smiling right through!!! Jess you have a beauuttifullll smile !!!! My mom and I watched this and she said that you guys are compatible and sweet! God bless your union in Jesus name ❤️
Aw thank you so so much!! 🥰🥰
You two were made for each other. So cute.
Jonathan's big kid energy is so adorable!🙃I'm SO PROUD of you two and how far yall have come, and it has encouraged me with the little bumpy spots that have happened in my own relationship. My man is literally the most precious person in the world, but I know that I can be a handful as well. Yall pray for us!🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼😌🤎
I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your testimony, and allowing God to use your story to provide clarity and insight concerning dating, setting boundaries, and trusting God in the selection of a mate. It came through right on time. To God be the glory! Amen!
Ive prayed and held onto faith and hope for 5 years God has allowed him to come back and forth into my life two or three times now praying for a final breakthrough.
Stoop being concern about what people say or think. You are a child of God and you have him in your life; and you talk with him about your problems and you listen to him. so what does it matter what others think or say! You guy are awesome and I love yall.
This was so real. Thank you for the encouragement. Ppl are always saying I'm too picky because I won't let guys treat me any sorta way anymore. But I believe that God has someone out there for me who won't lie and mislead me. I need to work on making my relationship with Him better and more solid. Congrats again and may God continue to bless you both as you continue to wait on Him🥰🥰🥰
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Mustard looks good on you, happy for you both.
Ah thank you!! 🥰🥰
I am wonderfully happy that you guys are honest about how you become honest with people about being Christian's. Thanks for being models for young kids/people showing how keeping Christ first.
Thank you so much for sharing. As you guys are many years in your marriage, please remember your journey. A lot of married ppl forget that the dating/courtship part had struggles and tell single ppl to leave their relationships because it’s not an easy journey. This will bless a lot of ppl.
This is so beautiful 😭 the encouragement at the end is so awesome 🥹❤️ thank you guys. Seriously. Going through a rough break up but God will continue to provide good things 😭 and take care of us …
You seem so happy together. Keep laughing. As long as you keep a smile on each others face and make each other laugh you wii be fine. Congrats on engagement. Wish you longevity and happiness in your marriage.
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future... I love you guys. Remember a delay is not a denial. We have to learn to trust his process.
When God is in the midst🙏🏾 such an inspiration!
You guys are so cute together! It's obvious you were friends first and took time to build a strong foundation. And kudos to you guys for having the strength to leave when you knew it wasn't right. This is an awesome story with life lessons that you can tell your kids one day. Thanks for sharing!💕
Jonathan looks so much like my nephew Stephan I'm amazed. My take away from this video is the importance of honest, open communication in a relationship. He didn't just tell you what you wanted to hear Jess. In return you didn't just sit silently hoping for the best. You let him know how you felt and you acted accordingly. Taking the time for him to sort out what he wanted and how he felt about you was key. By not acting ugly out of anger, Jess you left the door open for him to come back to you with a certainty that wasn't there before. The lesson: be friends first. Date to get to know the person. Put the time in. Communicate openly and honestly. And don't take no crap, lol. Be willing to walk away and let go without attacking the other person. Well done you guys. TFS.
Yes same here! Open HONEST communication, is something most couples struggle with. I know I have. Telling lies to spare your partner’s feelings. This video definitely gave me the courage to me more honest and open with my partner, also to understand the importance of just trusting in God.
The feeling guilty part and negative loop is so true I wish ppl talked about more instead of talking down on it. This video is great because it speaks on a lot of different levels of relationship.
Thank you for sharing😭 there is such a huge message within this story and all points towards GOD. How he will never leave you. And he wants you to love him more than the one he sent to you. He is so amazing may God be the Glory. I love the honesty with you both it really helps those of us fighting a similar battle. The battle is not with flesh and blood but spiritual. ❤🙏🏽
Wow I just love your love and testimony. I’m 5 years older than my husband. I was engaged to another guy (a Pastor son) I had a dream 6 month before my wedding that I married another guy. I was like I’m marrying the wrong guy!!! Everyone thought I was crazy but I gave back to ring and called off the wedding. I was 25. A year and a half later I met my husband!!! I was so in shock this guy in my dream was 5 years younger than me. Well 30 years later and 3 adult children now I am so very thankful to Adonai for showing me His Divine Will for my life. May God Bless you guys always and you are such a beautiful couple! Therapy is good I got it to forgive myself for hurting that guy but he is happy now and life is soooo good🙌🏼
I smiled while watching this, it amazes me how God writes everyone's love story differently. And yes cancelling a date after a dream is sooooo real.
You guys are a very attractive couple, first off he’s so adorable 🥰🥰, you just want to pinch his little cheeks! And JESS! You are beautiful 😍😍😍, I mean like absolutely gorgeous. I’m so happy for you both, it’s nothing like waiting on God to come through, and then being able to give Him all the glory in the end 🙌🏾🙌🏾. Good luck with everything, and may God continue to bless this union. ❤️❤️
Wow thank you so so much!!! 🥰🥰
This was so good! The ebs and flows of building a relationship AND growing up at the same time! Love and transparency all the way through! And the way you both speak of God's presence in it all *chef's kiss* thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
Listening to this feels like I'm reading a romantic novel. Love y'alls love. Edit: "God is still gonna take care of you even if this relationship is over" A WORD!! PERIOD. Are there many Jonathan's like this God?
Yesss I agree, Jonathan is right about God letting us have something that he knows is not going to work out sometimes to help us as well get prepared for what is really in store. I'm experiencing that right now. So glad that I am blessed to be on your Channel today.... talk about Divine appointment and to think I wasn't going to watch this video. Glad I did.
This was the most genuine Christian love story I’ve ever watched. Like. This is real life! Thank you both so much for sharing. Praying God grants you years and years of love together.
She is so cute. I've been saying this for years but I mean it. You have the most beautiful personality. ❤️
He is lucky.. You don't find women this amazing inside and out. He better act right cause she is PERFECT 🏆🏆🏆🏆 IN EVERY WAY
Ima send this to him in case he forgets! Lol but honestly thank you so so much!! 🥺❤️❤️❤️
Perioddd 🔥🔥
Jess! When i tell you i have been avoiding this video from the day you uploaded it (i was afraid of this happening to me). And then last night my boyfriend of 2 years and 7 months. And it the reasons for our break up is almost identical to yours. And he said the exact same thing that Jonathan said to you about not being sure about marrying you! Right down to me also asking him if he can see himself marrying me and he said he did not know and us both breaking down. I have been a sobbing mess since. And i kept getting the strong feeling to watch this video, again i was dodging the feeling like neo is the shooting scene of the metrics lol. I will say its made me laugh but more importantly its encouraged me and blessed me.
I don't know if we will get back together, but I'm trusting God to see us through regardless.
Thank you so much for sharing.❤
Y’all kids going to have beautiful teeth and smile 🤌🏾
Great Video and very informative/learning about y’all relationship. GodBless
Same thing I said
Totally awesome!!! God said if you can give it up, you can have it all! The Lord wanted you to seek him first and all else will be added. Thx for your testimony ❤️🙏🏽🙌🏾
You all are so well matched. Thank God for this union. Do things for God.
This was thee best love story ever! So real, so raw, so authentic. Thank you for sharing your hearts with us. May God continue to bless this union. It's up from here🖤
I love y’all’s story! To God be the glory! My bf and I have basically been in the same boat. We’ve known each other for 8 years and a lot of back and forth but its going really well now and I do believe God is working it out for us. God bless y’all and congratulations! ❤️
Thank you for giving hope. I feel like God show me he is the right person, my husband and father of my children to be. I believe in God's promise. I trust His path. I believe there is a future for me and him. I believe he will come back and can try with God. And He will bless us. Bless you two for sharing this. This gave me hope. I trust God he will give me a husband who wont give up on me and us, and a family and stability. Thank you Lord
Thank you soooo much for sharing your story/testimony. I am literally in the same situation where confusion is taking a toll on me. But, as you said, trust the Lord for He knows what's best. I just subscribed to your channel. May God bless your couple ❤😍
“The person was amazing…is amazing.”
Wow he has great Word! Jess you're so Bless. Congratulations to you two .
First of all, I love you Jess and you’re my real life bff and you can’t tell me anything different… mmkay?!
Second, I appreciate y’all for keeping it real. You hear so many people talking about God and relationships… but not being transparent. It has really helped me know that we can make it through the difficult moments. Y’all have such a sweet story and I’m glad that you have both grown while you were apart… so you can grow together.
Aw hey bestieeee! And thank you so much! 🥰
Man at 34:00 when he explains how he loved her, but there was a blockage that he couldn’t explain…and 38:20 and 38:40 is speaking to me. I feel so hopeless right now. But this video reassures me that its normal for couples to have their times of separation, because Im freaking out a bit. Finally…42:48 is important. Sometimes the breakup is necessary.
Look at cuzzo Jonathan becoming a UA-camr…Y’all were always so cute. When I met Jess at your house I was like this girl too cute to be single. Welcome to the fam Jess
You're right just because you serve God no one's perfect God knows we're still humans and we still make mistakes but we have to be mindful and don't keep making the same mistakes amen. Love you too jess we love your smile and keep up the good work. And also I love that your fiance is very respectful when he talks about how he let you go to start your relationship, he had respect for you and your partner you were with. That's a true and respectful man and that's how it should be.
Watched the entire 43:49 and loved ever minute of it❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾 Our community needs a couple like you.
And throughout the rest of your guys relationship never forget that this was built on friendship. At the end of the day where there is no choice, there is no love.....you both will always, ALWAYS have to choose each other [this is for when you guys come up on other rough times in your marriage of course. Forget all the feelings, it will always come down to both your choices]. Lovely video Jess......#Jessathon #Jonica 😂 waaii....a joke.
“Is that what best friends do?!?” Woooh thats the one right there! LITTERALLY this testimony is my exact life in real time
My husband & I have been married for 5 years. We dated 2 years long distance (he lived pompano Beach Fl, & I lived in atlanta) before getting married. We broke up TWICE while dating but God kept us!. I love this because this is so real & needed for Christian singles to know that even though you both may love Jesus, your relationship won’t be perfect! God bless your union! 💖
Can you share a bit more of the breakups? Why, how long, who reached out to who? 😮
Thankful I came across this video & now a new Subbie. Got is soooooo good and he is ABLE! Just a confirmation for me that What is for you or who is for you WILL ALWAYS be for you no matter what!
I honestly love watching your videos because I relate on so many levels and this video here really spoke to me on so many levels! So happy for you both Jess! Continue to put God first!
God deals with the heart. That's the confirmation ... follow your heart. Get out of your head when it comes to love The heart wants who the heart wants.
This video is very encouraging and I'm so happy for you both. I am 48 and it can get really hard, but I kno God got something better for me at my age!! And if not, he Still knows what's best for me more than I ever will!! Again congrats y'all!!!!!
Y’all honesty is so refreshing even with your frustrations about God not answering when y’all wanted him to answer
Enjoyed the video!!! And congratulations!!
Thank you so much! 💕💕
Awww, I love y'all love story!!! ❤❤❤🥰 That was very mature of you both when you decided to be alone and work on yourselves before y'all came back together. Jonathan, you had to quiet the noise, that was the best thing. Love the quote at the end. I pray your love lasts always and forever! God's blessings to you both. Tfs 😘
I enjoyed every second of this video 😊🥰 God is surely the best story writer. He will take take of his children 🙏🏾 thank you for sharing this Jess. Wishing you guys the very best ❤💕
Left a relationship of 12 years this. We have three kids together & never married. For years I’ve been wanting to find my purpose. Follow God the way I always wanted to. Feels to good to not give myself away to someone who doesn’t follow God like I am trying to. Plus, an immense of cheating was involved & I know God wouldn’t want me with him after the amount of disrespect that has happened. Such a great story you guys have. 🤍 so young & full of life. Refreshing truly.