x-bit gaming You are amazing! This lifts my heart to hear! I am about to marry an amazing man who is saving himself for me, and I for him. We couldn't be happier! when you get married you will have a quality woman who respects herself and therefore will respect you. It is worth it :-) ❤
Alex LG thanks. I'm glad that you found someone special, I hope to meet someone as well but with the way my life works I'll probably die alone lol, I'll be happy if I just get A true friend at this point.
I'm a guy entering college next year and have chosen to save myself for marriage. I know the pressures are going to be at an all time high next year but this video gave me reassurance that others are doing the same. Thank you!
what emily share about the conecttion woman do is so real. I met the love of my life @ my 30's and we have been toguether for a long time, I never thought this would happened to me, I regret having so little faith and selfsteem. Being a man is a unique gift given by God/the creator, don't probe something you already are, same here for woman! Wait will save from a lot of trouble. I totally agree with that thruth Emily share, even with all the dreams and needs as a couple that are covered for this man, i still feel conected to a guy who lives in other hemisphere even thou I don't want to
You're wise. Sex has the ability to create life, but it also has the ability to destroy life. Not an exaggeration and people will not ever say the latter. Virgin until I meet the one.
As a Catholic teenager, I do not see alot of women talking about this subject. I really respect how you do not blame or condemn those who have taken another path than you. You really show how important it is to have a servants heart and share the gospel. Thank you for being such a great role model for me!
Mack I absolutely agree!!! I feel like many people have this misconception that Catholics are judgmental people that dislike others who don't follow the gospel which is really sad! Thank you Emily for this video! It is so unbelievable refreshing to have someone on the internet/UA-cam that speaks of these things! Love you ❤️
Mack i think it should be a topic for women and men, not only women! many people who want to wait highly put value in womens virginity and not in mens. that's a shame i think. women and men should have the same choice. mostly women shouldn't be shamed at all for having sex and men for not having. i know the other way arround is also happening but way less
Also, the people who are calling people “stupid”, “dumb”, saying “you’re going to be awkward” or “you need to try before you buy” are coming from a place of pain. Oftentimes the enemy wants to destroy and he is the Father of lies, and wants people to believe that God’s way isn’t best. Don’t listen to the people who are negative and shaming you because you choose to wait, oftentimes “Hurt People.....hurt people”.
i honestly get a lot of crap from guys when they hear i'm saving myself. doesn't change my mind though because if they're going to pressure me then they don't belong in my life. love this video
Rauhltastic Frandom hahaha! yeah I get a lot of guys making fun of me about how awkward it'll be when I first do it. they try to get me to use them as "practice"....
This is what me and my husband did. We started dating when we were 15 and dated all throughout highschool and college. We got married when we were 23 an were together for 8 and a half years before we were married. We waited for marriage, and honestly it wasnt easy, but we did it! There was so much pressure from our friends to just do it already. Waiting was honestly the best decision we have made, and I dont regret it for a second.
I am a 20 year old college sorority girl and I am still waiting till marriage! I mention that I am in a sorority because so many times sorority girls have a bad reputation. But I have waited and plan to wait until I am married. My friends who have not waited are always telling me that they think it is so awesome that I have been able to do that so it is really awesome to have a good support group. I love this video and I am so glad there are people out there who still believe in waiting till marriage :)
Thank you, being a senior in high school, I sometimes question my own choices to wait. It's things like this that keep me strong and remind me that I can wait and I will. You're such an inspiration Emily!
Alexandrea Derrer Hi :) yes, stay encouraged. I am married to my greatest friend, my sweet hearted husband. I just wanted to tell you, our first kiss was on our wedding day! We dated almost three years :) We waites for marriage of course! God has tremendously blessed us for our love and obedience of Him. God is so worth our love and dedication. It was every bit worth it. My husband respectes me even before we were married. This truly is a gift.
As someone who is on the other side of this, waiting is the most important thing to do, and especially finding someone who has waited for you. I can only tell you with words how horrible it is to deal with this stabbing heartache in my heart almost on a daily basis, but if you could understand and feel the pain firsthand, it's something you would never even consider in a million years. It tears you down, it eats at you, it cuts you to your core randomly in the middle of your day, it's the thought that never goes away and never gets easier, it is the only unhappiness in my life and it is the only thing stopping me from being able to say "yes" to a man I love. Seriously, wait. You won't ever truly understand the meaning of it until you're with the one you love. It has meaning, unlike a lot of people say, and it can cause damage to someone you will end up loving the most later in life. I am glad you made the decision to wait
I wanted to save myself for marriage from the very first moment I've heard about that as a 8 or 9-year-old girl because I found the idea beautiful. I'm 20 now and still haven't changed my mind. :)
I didn't save myself for marriage, but I have so much respect for girls and guys who do. It's extremely difficult to not give into that, especially with what society says teens should be doing. I'm not going to say that I regret my decision but saving yourself for marriage is a wonderful and beautiful thing to do.
I'v started dating a virgin recently and she was embarrassed to tell me, she had been made to feel that it was a negative thing and was very self conscious about it. I found that really mind boggling but it made me so happy and grateful to know she's still a virgin! I hope I can keep her!
I love this honest raw video. ❤️ I'm a 28yr old Christian that has heard such hurtful things as well about me waiting till marriage. BUT IM SO happy that I am still waiting and will continue to wait until I meet the one that God has prepared for me. :)
Tanya M Your husband will be so thankful. Trust me. It speaks volumes about a girl's character and self respect when I know this about her. It's the type of inner beauty that's like, "Wow! she could raise my future daughters to be such cool godly women! Not mention, mom and dad would love her if i showed with her on my arm!" Corny i know but true. Us guys have stupid random thoughts too.
My husband and I waited and he waited 34 years and i completely agree it wasn't awkward, maybe funny because we were getting to know each other in a new way, but it's something I can look back on and laugh. it was absolutely beautiful and guilt free. I know if I hadn't waited I would have felt guilty and wouldn't have enjoyed it. Our wedding night is something I will always have great memories of. I wish young girls could know exactly how wonderful it is to wait and that it is worth it.
As a father of a young daughter. Thank you for posting this video. My daughter is almost 13 and this will be an issue she will need to deal with. My wife and I have already talked with her but I think this video will really help it hit home coming from another person outside of the family.
One of my closest, Christ-loving friends and I had a disagreement a month or two ago about waiting for marriage. She said that if a couple is in a relationship for a long time there's an almost impossible chance that they'll save sex for marriage. Personally I have trust issues which God is helping me work through so I'd said I wouldn't rush in to marriage with any guy. She told me it's nearly impossible to save yourself and if I was already friends with the guy then there's no reason to push the wedding back. I'm still single, growing in my relationship with Christ and this topic is so close to my heart because I want that guy I can just trust more than anyone else and give my everything to completely. I know you and Daniel were in a long distance relationship for a long time and I can't imagine what the temptation must have been like when you'd visit each other. Hearing your story and knowing it's possible is probably one of the most important things I've heard since that conversation. Thank you Emily
Andi McDove Yes :) Keep trusting God Andi! The words of God are far greater than the words of your "friend". God has a plan for your life! You are His daughter! Of course God has a Godly man for you!! I asure you! :) I am 24 years old. I was married at 23. I dates 3 years with the man God gave me. Our very VERY first kiss was on our wedding day! Our first time together intimately was on our wedding night! God is beautiful, He gave me a man with a Godly heart. My husband waited nearly 3 years for me. He respected me. Waiting for marriage is more than possible because God is on your side, and all things are possible through Christ Jesus 💓
Andi McDove Just as some encouragement, my sister has been in a relationship for 6 years, and hasn't had sex. Needless to say, plenty of people thought her and her, now fiancé, were crazy, and they marveled at how such a thing could be. My sister and I both agreed that remaining abstinent isn't as ridiculous as it's made out to be. As for me, I'm 24 and still a virgin; I just make sure to be in relationships only with guys that respect my decision to save sex for marriage (that helps a lot).
There's a reason why God asks you to wait for marriage. There are so many transference of spirits that goes on by having an intimate relation with the wrong person. If a person really loves you, that person will wait till marriage to be intimate with you. And God promises it will be so much better to wait and be united as one in marriage to be intimate. Thank you for making this video to bring awareness and really make someone think twice before giving their body away before marriage.
I'm turning 20 and I've never dated ever but I'm waiting in God for the that Life long partner. Lovely testimony and that's something I always include in my prayers.
I am 25 and still a virgin. I am proud to be so. I know that people who give me a hard time, are the people who never understood what sex really means, what it is supposed to represent. I am glad you decided to wait and God is, too. I can't wait for God to bring the right man into my life, because I know it will make him that much more attracted to me if he knows I waited for him. For ONLY him. It will make the first experience that much more fulfilling.
So glad that God led me to this video! I've felt in my heart that sex is 100% meant for marriage, but for some reason I couldn't find a reason other than for morality. Thank You so much for this video! God Bless!!!
18! that's young! i wish i would have waited. i'm not going to say it ruined my life but it definitely made me stumble. i'll just wait for it now i though...i'll try.
I'm not religious, but I love this video. I've seen so many Christians on the internet so quick to criticize and judge, but I get completely opposite vibes from this girl. She's strong and clear about her own opinion, but completely open and respectful of girls who have chosen otherwise. Definitely watch the whole thing.
cutoffsandconverse pay no attention to the ones that criticize and judge they are going against Scripture by doing that. The Bible tells us clearly not to judge anybody, and it pains me to see how many people have been pushed away by Christians because of their judgemental attitude. Stay blessed
Thank you from the deepest part of my heart for speaking truth out of love. I can't tell you how many times I've remembered your testimony and example when facing a decision of my own. Thank you for not condemning but instead reaching out in love and reminding us of the value of our being!
Emilly, waiting for me has been kind of hard. How beautiful to marry a man who has not only treated other women with respect, but most importantly, has waited for you. Thank you, thank you for sharing!
I'm 23 and a virgin until the day I walk down the aisle. The Lord has blessed me greatly because every person I've told has only "praised" me for waiting. I haven't received criticism and I take pride in the fact that I'm waiting. I want to encourage others (as I read through some of the comments) NEVER be ashamed or embarrassed about waiting. I try to be as open and honest with anyone who asks me, and the people I tell have been nothing shy of respectful for my decision. My body is a temple of God, and my faith is my own. No one can control me and my decisions. I'm so thankful for this video and your perspective on this Emily. Thank you.
I'm 21, I made the decision at 14, God is so hard to love sometimes, and temptation is so unavoidable. But I have a feeling God needed me to watch this, because I've been needing a whole lot of strength, thank you so much. God bless you for sharing! It's such a sensitive subject, and I'm so glad you opened up about it! I cannot thank you enough.
this is video is amazing thanks for sharing as a man whom has taking the vow to save himself for marriage I also have being mocked and being the punch line of many many jokes because I am a virgin. I want to able to say to my future wife yes you are the only woman I have been with. I also had relationships breakdown because I would not sleep with her. but after this video I know that I will find the one whom loves me and will understand. thank you so much
It's stupid how other guys get mocked for being a virgin. TBH not that big of a deal. Most guys who lose their virginity young end up having sex with multiple women but never finding a genuine relationship until later, including myself. I see my mates going on tinder just to have a one--night-stand and can't help thinking "What is the purpose of that?" Sure, it's pleasurable but it just lacks depth after a while and seems more and more bland, and as a result you try and find better and better relationships but none cut it. I'm taking a solid year or so break from any relationships to just think my life over. Probably not a bad idea for you either.
Declan Faughey if she broke up with you because you didnt have sex that means she's being used by the devil, they devil is trying to get you addicted to you will be walking around restlesslg day and night trying to fine someone to sleep with, the cycle never stop dont put yourself through that bondege, its a waist of time and you dont want affection demons in your life to make it hard you to love cause your heart was tread to thin, Fined the right one and enjoy life for it should be (peacefull), and pray for your marriage
Thank you for this video. As a Muslim girl growing up in a western environment, I definitely craved a relationship that included intimacy because that's what all my friends had, it's what I saw in movies etc. I tried to go after it a little when I left home but only now, a year after that I realise that it took me on such an emotional rollercoaster, where my self worth was put in the hands of people I barely knew. I redently made the decision to wait for marriage for every form of physical intimacy (including kissing) and everyone thinks I'm crazy, and that's really hard. But I know that ultimately, by doing things the way that God wants, it will bless any marriage I have 10 fold. Thanks for the supporting message affirming my choice isn't crazy.
Although I'm not Christian, I'm Muslim but I'm going through exactly what you are. A lot of people judge me but I don't care. I'm in college and there's temptation everywhere but it's just Satan. I appreciate you so much ❤️ Subscribed
I agree, you're strong girl ❤️ and through the temporary temptation at the end you're winning you're getting the permanent relationship, you and your future partner are going to be so in love with each other! 💖💖 wish u the best of luck
thank you for being an example and for empowering young girls and young women like myself to keep strong with saving ourselves before marriage. praying for you always, you're a precious person. God bless you Emily💕
I wasn't pressured into losing my virginity, I did it with someone i care about but for some reason it just didn't feel right, and now i'm considering that maybe waiting until marriage before I do it again might be the right path for me, so this video was really helpful to me. Thank you xx
I'm 14 almost 15 and in my freshman religion class, we had a whole semester to talk about theology of the body and why we are sacred and why we should wait to connect with our spouse. This video really helped show the aftermath of waiting and how good it can be. 💕
Thank you so much for sharing! I'm a psychology major and whether you are religious or not, there are chemicals in your brain that bond you to a person when you have sex in a way that no other thing can. And those bonds are very powerful and strengthening, which is good if you are committed, and very very painful if you separate. Ive heard similar stories from girls who have sex before marriage, and it can be much harder on us women I believe. It warmed my heart to hear this- if you decide to save your virginity till marriage, there are sooo many sources telling you that you are naive, unattractive, inexperienced, or old fashioned, and I don't think I've ever come across something like this that tells you otherwise. Thank you for being brave and sharing your thoughts and love. I agree that God loves you the same no matter your choice.
Emily, I pray you are a role model to every Christian girl. That is not 2 cents but God's Law so may you & your dear husband in Christ be blessed always. If only very parent, Priest & Catholic educator had this little courage to tell the truth like this young lady. If only.
I am crying watching this. Thank you! I have chosen to wait and I just went through a very hard break up because of this choice and this video was so helpful and comforting to me. Thank you for helping remind me why this decision is so important♥️
Thank you so much for this..I am 19 and gave everything up when I was 18. I had a purity ring and I had a plan to wait until marriage. I let myself listen to everyone else and I let myself fall for the wrong man who ended up leaving the next day. And I haven't heard from him since. That in itself has torn my heart to pieces. I worked so hard for something so beautiful and I gave it up to someone who didn't even care. And I hate to see other girls doing the same. The heartbreak I went through eventually led me to do the same thing but with an already taken man. And he's still my friend and I see him almost everyday. Going through that with him has made it so difficult to let go of him because he led me to believe that he would take care of me. Which wasn't the truth. I regret every single day that I didn't wait until marriage. I wish I could go back and change everything and take it all back. Because now I'm starting to realize how much better my life would be without it. Thank you for this video. Thank you for speaking truth about waiting until marriage. I have vowed that I am waiting until marriage even though I have had sex before marriage. My relationship with God means so much more.
Join me on Instagram @emwilss. Thank you for all the love I've received on this video. Wherever you are in your life - know that you are loved. Keep your hearts up
Emily Wilson could you maybe talk about the reaction of the boys you dated? i mean we live in a society in which sex is the most normal thing for everyone. did anyone react weirdly as soon as you told them about it?
Emily Wilson You know what I did not decide to do the same thing you did but I found your video amazing as you focus on love and do not shame anyone God bless you for spreading such a positive message
Almost 23 and waiting for marriage!! It's hard but I know it's gonna be so worth it. God created marriage and sex so I definitely believe He knows exactly what He's talking about lol. Awesome video! ❤️
I'm 22, Chirstian woman, saving myself. Never had a boyfriend before. Genuine friendship first. The right person will come when God wants him to. Someone who will respect my decisions and Love God. I trust God's plan for me and I will save myself.
As a guy, I find it refreshing to see a thing like this; the media makes it seem like everyone doesn't wait for marriage but I appreciate you for making this video and letting your veiwers see that morality is still around. God bless you and your family!
My soon to be husband waited... I had not. It has brought me a lot of feelings of regret, and I feel a since of shame. Many feelings about this topic. The craziest part to my story is that I was in many physical relationships between 18-20 and I met my soon to be husband at 21 if I had just waited four more years.. and I love that you said it's not to late to change! Please if your young and are watching this and feel so empty trust me you can do it. Just wait. Pray! I prayed and asked for forgiveness of all these sins and not long after I met the most wonderful man.
You are, and always will be in good company. :) Revelation 12 KJV - It is an astronomical sign in the heavens the will occur SEP 23 2017. The scripture teaches us that God gives us signs of the end times. It is worth it to wait for heaven is our home :)
Thank you SO much for this. In a society like today, we girls who want to save ourselves are labeled as outcasts, and it's incredibly hurtful. Thank you for showing us that our decisions are valid, and that we're not alone.
I have never ever heard someone say this better! This was beautifully put! It is a hard decision and most guys actually aren't accepting of it. I've had one boyfriend break up with me over it. My last boyfriend tried to pressure me by asking if I was gay. Or asking why I wasn't physically attracted to him. But you what? They both didn't work out and I'm so happy I didn't do anything with them! Totally worth the wait! Wonderful wonderful video!
Great video. I'm in my 40s and have been waiting since I got saved 21 years ago. And believe it or not, I STILL get persecuted. But 'woe to those who call good evil and evil good'. I see the sadness and desperation of the 'sport sex' lifestyle, and I wouldn't want to get into that for anything. By God's grace I avoided disease, but still have scars from broken hearts. It's so worth it just to do it God's way. My mind and heart are so much lighter. It can be lonely, but God is always there, and I know there's a man out there somewhere who feels the same way I do.
Priyagold7 well those that persecute you have low esteem. its none of their business and there not friends. they'll pick any reason to want to bash some one.
I'm appalled and offended that anyone thinks that your personal sex life is their business. No one should be asking anyone what their sexual habits are or lack thereof. I hope you find yourself and better company and refuse to answer those that pry.
Respect. I personally do not believe this and don't see life this way, but I truly respect you and everyone who does this. I've never seen 'waiting until marriage' this way, I never knew people saw it in this light and I am so glad I'm leaving this video just that bit more knowledgable about the world, thank you xx
Im 25 years old 26 on November and I'm still virgin... I've never been ashamed of that!! That's my decision to only give it to the guy I'll marry and that's the best decision I've ever made.. I'll never regret it..
I'm 29 and still a virgin dont feel bad darling, my partner is younger then me and he's a virgin as well he's the love of my life and will soon be my husband and I feel like it is so much more amazing that I can experience that with him
I just want to say thank you for this. When I gave my virginity away I felt so empty, just as you said, and I cried for days because I felt like I had given up all respect for my body. Thank you for telling me it's not too late to change my life, I needed to know that to reassure me that I'm not any less of a person. You are a lovely person.
😭😭😭😭😭😭your videos are like therapy for me! I will not go back on my promise to wait, no matter how much I'm teased for being weird or being "a lil Christian girl"❤ God bless you Emily!😍
Amazing courage and absolute truth! As a 55-year old woman, you wouldn't think I could pick up something new from someone so much younger, however the part where you shared about women not being able to leave someone was really on point. Sex creates a bonding. Certainly there are those in society who treat it casually, but you cannot escape that fact. Once you have been with someone sexually, you have given a portion of your innermost self that never returns.
100% agree with you, and i am so glad God put this subject on your heart, I am 15 and I have tried to explain to my friends why I want to save myself for my future husband, but I never have the right words to get them to understand. I have a specific friend who is a Christian but is becoming very influenced by worldly things and recently has told me she doesnt think she will have the self control to wait when she gets into college. I really think God gave you the right words and I think it would be more powerful for her to hear this from someone who is married. I think she would be open minded enough right now to watch this video and it could really affect her life. Thank you so much for being so ready and bold to speak out.❤
Unfortunately, women base their decisions on what their friends think or feel when it comes to choosing a mate. In this day and age, God and character do not matter and women forget that they are the ones who create the mating standards so if all women around world decided to save themselves for marriage, the men will follow and will be tamed. What a wonderful message and keep it up. God bless you.
solomon sesay I could not agree more! It is crazy how much people can talk in our ears and try and convince us to behave in a certain way. I feel like I have never been encouraged to wait. It's so sad.
I'm so glad to see you speaking about this! You're so real about it! I got married at 19 and saved myself until my wedding day. We have been married 6 years and have four kids! I do not ever regret waiting. However, my husband deeply regrets NOT waiting.
This is a difficult video to watch and hard to express in public for me only because I made the opposite decision and I regret it with every inch of my soul. I am a Christian and I agree with your thoughts on this. I have been told by a couple of men that I was closest with and with longest relationships that they wish both of us had waited until marriage. It is a hard thing to hear but it is 100% true. Your husband/wife will only love you that much more and you two will have an even closer bond if you wait. If I could turn back time, I would've done it completely differently. I just hope now I can help other young girls with making a better decision than I did. God bless
I didn't wait, after I was raped, I tried to erase a memory with other guys. But, although my hubby wasn't a virgin either, we both made the commitment to wait till we got married. It was super difficult, but when we got married, we were so thankful we did wait! It's worth the wait and even though some of you have already done it, you can find forgiveness in Christ and your future husband. If you want to wait and your man doesn't, then he is NOT the right man for you. Don't give in to the hook up culture and having friends with benefits. It's just not worth it! I stayed a virgin through high school and it was difficult and I was persecuted a lot, and later found out that the guys on the football team had a bet going on who would be the first to take away my virginity. Thankful I was under a lot of prayer and I saw what it had done to my friends. Stand strong!
I loved this message. I am 23yrs old and I'm saving myself till marriage and everyone that I tell that to they ether look at me funny or ask why? And once I tell them why they just say that I'm crazy that I'm missing out on amazing sex with this guy or that guy but the thing is that I don't want that guy or that other guy I want the godly man that God has saved for me as well
I watched this video a while ago while I was in a relationship where I felt that my own desires were more important than what God wanted for me. I sort of laughed because though I was a Christian, I felt that sex wasn't as important as it really is. He and I had been friends for a while and then started dating. We were both virgins and only after about a month we had sex. Looking back it was a very physical relationship and was not God-focused at all. It was not growing me and the lust was so intense that we took the plunge without thinking about it first. We did not honor each other. I knew the first moment of guilt was when I asked him when he thought he would have sex and he said when got married. He didn't seem to mind, though. I think the physicality of the relationship blinded us both from the true purpose of a relationship, which is to create a committed covenant. We broke up after three months because he cheated on me with one of our mutual friends. As far as breakups go, it was about as bad as it could have been. I feel partially responsible for maybe planting that lustful seed in him but I also think that maybe I just took what already existed and made it worse. In the healing process I've learned more about sex (in relation to what God wants for us) and now I know that sex truly is for the covenant of marriage. It bonds you to someone and that bond is meant to strengthen your marriage. Sex is a gift from God to bring you closer to your lifelong partner. I feel so convicted about my decision to have sex with someone before marriage. We aren't even together anymore. Granted, it was a blessing to now know what I do and be removed from a relationship that would bring no honor to God, but I won't deny that it was a HARD lesson to learn. The searing pain of losing someone I had let myself be so vulnerable with was undeniably torturous. But now I have risen to a better place than I was even during our relationship. My relationship with God is growing incredibly and I'm so proud to say that he is my savior. I am heartbroken that I cannot tell my future husband that I am a virgin, but I know the Lord forgives and I will not have sex again until marriage. Watching this video now that I am in this place, I now appreciate what message you are sending to believers and non-believers alike. I'm glad you have a platform to share the true pain that this can bring and how damaging it can be for your spirit and future relationships. Thank you for planting this in my head even when I scoffed at it, because I am closer to God now because of it. If anyone read this and received encouragement that would be incredible! Please do not make the mistake I did and give yourself to someone whom you do not belong to.
Thank you for making a video on this subject. But at the same time I just hope to find a girl who will do the same because this generation both men and female think sex is a necessity at a young age. I want to save myself for the right girl and hope she does the same for me. God got me forever and I know He has a girl for me. 🙏🏽❤️
Kudos to you! I agree completely and have saved the link to this to show my daughter in a couple years when she's a teen. I'm getting divorced due to an abusive marriage... I was faithful to him for 16 years and now want to save myself for my next husband for the same reasons you state here. Your testimony has firmed my resolve. Thank you and God Bless!!!
You are a beautiful person. I am so glad i stumbled across this video! I too have decided since a very young age to wait until marriage. Before i was even a serious Christian, it was one promise to myself that i was determined not to break. And it just encourages me so much to hear people like you share your heart about this topic. Temptation has not been easy but i've stayed strong and am trying to be patient. I have to admit sometimes it feels like it's getting a little tougher now that i'm 23 and want to have that experience young. But i trust God's timing and plan... hopefully not too long hehe.
This made me cry. I felt like I was talking to a big sister. Thank you for having the courage to talk about this. God has truly used you to speak to thousands of women including me. May God bless you and your marriage even more. Subscribed to you, btw!! I wanna be able to get more of God's grace through you. 😊💛
I don't personally know anyone else who has made a vow to themselves (and God) that they are waiting till marriage. Thank you for helping me feel reaffirmed in my decision. Even though I'm a very outgoing, fun person, I can feel people's perception of me change when I share my decision. I feel as though they now think I'm some boring square.Thank you for making this video
Wow, you speak so genuine, clearly and loving on such a hard topic! Thanks for sharing your heart! Our world totally needs to hear this, girls out there need to hear this and know there's another choice rather than what society and the media is telling them! Book marking this for my daughter to watch (and my sons!) when they are old enough!
I'm a teenager and I've already seen so many of my friends hurting because they had sex with their boyfriends and became extremely attached to toxic relationships. I don't think people realise how much vulnerability and commitment goes into sex so thank you for this video and it served as a reminder to myself also
Thank you for speaking about this. We need more of this kind of videos for girls to watch. What you said is a 100% true. my husband is my first and last and it's the best decision I ever made in my life. We have been married 10 years now and it's only getting stronger every day. I am not his first but I am his last and that's what matters to me. God bless ❤
This is my favorite video about this topic. I have chosen to save sex until I get married but I was never able to explain too well why I chose it. I knew why I was doing it but I just couldn't put it into words. This explains it perfectly and I am so grateful I found this video. Also, thank you for saying that there are still men out there who will wait for you, because I had started to doubt that. So thank you
Just found your channel about 30 or so minutes ago, the modesty video brought me to you; spot on! Spot on! Anyway, this video is so on-time for me. I am 28 and have been spiritual struggling with doubt on my decision to wait as I watch my friends and other young ladies that made the opposite decision get engaged and get married around me. Its like "God... am I forgotten? Am I doing something wrong? Is there something wrong with me?" this video is very encouraging. Thank you for your testimony.
I didn't wait, I knew I wanted to and grew up wanting to, but temptation and coercion led me astray, coming back to Christ with a broken heart and contrite spirit, I gave my sins and pain away to him through the atonement. I wish I saw this during highschool, perhaps it would've been that one last voice to testify of truth and righteousness, preventing my decision. I'm going to wait for my husband, and do so excitedly. Thank you for standing agasint the current of the world to show the light of God.
Thank you for being brave to talk about this! I've been saving myself and I can say that I'm getting married in November to someone who taught me what love is. I'm so grateful God was there to whisper in my ear before I lost that part of me. It is hard, though, to marry someone who didn't wait. But I do know that the love we will share is going to different than anything he experienced because in marriage, this will be true love. Thanks again!
Thank you Emily for your kind words. Since I was a teenager I made a promise to save myself for marriage, but I broke that promise. It was only one time and I ended it with the guy I was with right then and there, but I felt so empty because I knew that what I did was wrong. I struggled with my self-worth and learning to forgive myself. 😞 I really needed to hear this Emily-that even though I gave my virginity away, it does not make me any less valuable or worthy and that my body is still sacred. I doubted whether it really mattered anymore, but this video helped so so much. I’m so grateful that I stumbled upon your videos. God bless you and your husband and your marriage ❤️
You can! 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that: if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. If Jesus is your savior and you ask him to come into your heart, by his GRACE and power he can RESTORE your heart, heal any brokenness that you have, and make you a NEW creature from this day forward. That is why Jesus came so we do not have to stay slaves to our sin. You are valuable and in Christ there is opportunity to start over. You just have to decide to take it. :)
Hale Pie Poet you can :) God is able to restore and to make everything new! Even to restore your virginity. He forgives and that enables you to forgive yourself also. Much blessings! :)
This is exactly how I feel. Even though I'm marrying the man I lost my virginity to I wish I had waited. He lost his way younger than I did and I wish he would've waited too because of the pain in knowing I'm bonded to him in a way he could never be bonded to me. If you haven't had sex yet please wait. You will never regret waiting but there is a huge chance you will regret having sex.
Thank you for speaking about this! This subject, to this extend, is a very seldom mentioned. The choice deserves to be lauded but it's struggles are a hush in public. Love deserves the best of us.
Thank you. This is beautiful. I have promised to save myself for marriage as I am a 23 year old. I still am waiting to meet the man God has in store, and this video has touched me dearly. It reassures me in the midst of this confusing world, that I have made the right decision. Thank you, BLESSINGS TO YOU.
I felt like an odd person out because I was still a virgin in college so I ended up having sex, but after that one time I decided to wait again and nobody can change my mind! I wish I’d seen more videos like this before I made my decision!
Whenever I have doubts thinking "why am I waiting, this is dumb" I watch this video and then I ALWAYS feel confident to wait until marriage. I'm 16 and a very new Christian , this video has helped me SO MUCH❤️
Thank you for your testimony. The world needs strong, Christian women like yourself. Glad you and your husband waited for one another. Your wedding night must have been truly blessed. : )
Thank you so much for sharing this. This was so incredibly helpful for me. Everyone around me isn't waiting until marriage and it seems so "old fashion" but I have always wanted to wait until marriage because I'm a Christian and that's what I grew up learning. Thank you so much for this video!❤️
Thank you so much for making this video. EVERY girl needs to hear this! I couldn't agree with you more. It's so hard for me to explain to people why I'm waiting for marriage. I think a lot of people bash Christians because of this belief, but in reality, it doesn't matter what you believe. The fact is sex does affect you on such a deep and personal level.
I'm 23 and I have no issue with being a virgin...it's everybody else that finds it "odd"
I'm a 20 year old guy and saving me self for marriage
x-bit gaming You are amazing! This lifts my heart to hear! I am about to marry an amazing man who is saving himself for me, and I for him. We couldn't be happier! when you get married you will have a quality woman who respects herself and therefore will respect you. It is worth it :-) ❤
x-bit gaming awesome. We need more guys willing to do that
Alex LG thanks. I'm glad that you found someone special, I hope to meet someone as well but with the way my life works I'll probably die alone lol, I'll be happy if I just get A true friend at this point.
x-bit gaming It can be so hard to find righteous men like you in this realm. Stay strong ❤️
Catholic Girl it can be hard to find us but we're out there :)
I'm a guy entering college next year and have chosen to save myself for marriage. I know the pressures are going to be at an all time high next year but this video gave me reassurance that others are doing the same. Thank you!
You are so welcome Grant!
what emily share about the conecttion woman do is so real. I met the love of my life @ my 30's and we have been toguether for a long time, I never thought this would happened to me, I regret having so little faith and selfsteem. Being a man is a unique gift given by God/the creator, don't probe something you already are, same here for woman! Wait will save from a lot of trouble. I totally agree with that thruth Emily share, even with all the dreams and needs as a couple that are covered for this man, i still feel conected to a guy who lives in other hemisphere even thou I don't want to
You're wise. Sex has the ability to create life, but it also has the ability to destroy life. Not an exaggeration and people will not ever say the latter. Virgin until I meet the one.
Peyton Happy to have read this! Gives me some hope back from this sex crazed society...
Peyton AGREED!! Especially with abortion.
Peyton What do you mean it has the ability to destroy life? Do you mean because hearts can be broken and it can leave people emotionally scarred?
Peyton Very quotable
Wow I love the way you said this!!
"Daniel and I share something that we have never shared with anyone else and that is a beautiful thing as well"
That's wonderful!!
As a Catholic teenager, I do not see alot of women talking about this subject. I really respect how you do not blame or condemn those who have taken another path than you. You really show how important it is to have a servants heart and share the gospel. Thank you for being such a great role model for me!
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You are so very welcome, Mack. Jesus calls us to love - to never condemn - and I try to live that out every day. Thanks for watching!
Mack I absolutely agree!!! I feel like many people have this misconception that Catholics are judgmental people that dislike others who don't follow the gospel which is really sad! Thank you Emily for this video! It is so unbelievable refreshing to have someone on the internet/UA-cam that speaks of these things! Love you ❤️
Mack i think it should be a topic for women and men, not only women! many people who want to wait highly put value in womens virginity and not in mens. that's a shame i think. women and men should have the same choice. mostly women shouldn't be shamed at all for having sex and men for not having. i know the other way arround is also happening but way less
Emily Wilson I wished more people realised that
Also, the people who are calling people “stupid”, “dumb”, saying “you’re going to be awkward” or “you need to try before you buy” are coming from a place of pain. Oftentimes the enemy wants to destroy and he is the Father of lies, and wants people to believe that God’s way isn’t best. Don’t listen to the people who are negative and shaming you because you choose to wait, oftentimes “Hurt People.....hurt people”.
21 year old girl who waited. I'm getting married in 3 DAYS to a wonderful, godly man (who also waited!)
Sydney Counts I'm so happy for you!
Chinenye Kalu thank you!!!
Sydney Counts congrats! !
where do you find guys like this?!?
Congratulations honey❤
i honestly get a lot of crap from guys when they hear i'm saving myself. doesn't change my mind though because if they're going to pressure me then they don't belong in my life. love this video
Rauhltastic Frandom hahaha! yeah I get a lot of guys making fun of me about how awkward it'll be when I first do it. they try to get me to use them as "practice"....
Rauhltastic Frandom amen sister
This is what me and my husband did. We started dating when we were 15 and dated all throughout highschool and college. We got married when we were 23 an were together for 8 and a half years before we were married. We waited for marriage, and honestly it wasnt easy, but we did it! There was so much pressure from our friends to just do it already. Waiting was honestly the best decision we have made, and I dont regret it for a second.
I am a 20 year old college sorority girl and I am still waiting till marriage! I mention that I am in a sorority because so many times sorority girls have a bad reputation. But I have waited and plan to wait until I am married. My friends who have not waited are always telling me that they think it is so awesome that I have been able to do that so it is really awesome to have a good support group. I love this video and I am so glad there are people out there who still believe in waiting till marriage :)
Thank you, being a senior in high school, I sometimes question my own choices to wait. It's things like this that keep me strong and remind me that I can wait and I will. You're such an inspiration Emily!
Thank you Alexandrea :)
Alexandrea Derrer in the same spot! 100% agree w you
exactly me too! It gets hard sometimes haha
Alexandrea Derrer
Hi :) yes, stay encouraged. I am married to my greatest friend, my sweet hearted husband. I just wanted to tell you, our first kiss was on our wedding day! We dated almost three years :) We waites for marriage of course!
God has tremendously blessed us for our love and obedience of Him. God is so worth our love and dedication. It was every bit worth it. My husband respectes me even before we were married. This truly is a gift.
As someone who is on the other side of this, waiting is the most important thing to do, and especially finding someone who has waited for you. I can only tell you with words how horrible it is to deal with this stabbing heartache in my heart almost on a daily basis, but if you could understand and feel the pain firsthand, it's something you would never even consider in a million years. It tears you down, it eats at you, it cuts you to your core randomly in the middle of your day, it's the thought that never goes away and never gets easier, it is the only unhappiness in my life and it is the only thing stopping me from being able to say "yes" to a man I love. Seriously, wait. You won't ever truly understand the meaning of it until you're with the one you love. It has meaning, unlike a lot of people say, and it can cause damage to someone you will end up loving the most later in life. I am glad you made the decision to wait
I wanted to save myself for marriage from the very first moment I've heard about that as a 8 or 9-year-old girl because I found the idea beautiful. I'm 20 now and still haven't changed my mind. :)
kazumy I'm so happy to have read this!
Same, sister :)
I didn't save myself for marriage, but I have so much respect for girls and guys who do. It's extremely difficult to not give into that, especially with what society says teens should be doing. I'm not going to say that I regret my decision but saving yourself for marriage is a wonderful and beautiful thing to do.
rachael t well said!!
I know, I didn't save myself either.I kinda wish I did.
It takes courage to regret.
what a courage to say that while not having waited. That takes strong character.. much love
rachael t Thanks for sharing. ☺
going to be married in 3 months and saving myself. :) don't regret it at all. It has made me feel so unbelievably loved and vice versa.
Truelady2Anna Ahhh! congrats girl!
So glad to hear this. Hope your upcoming wedding is as beautiful as you hope it will be :)
I'v started dating a virgin recently and she was embarrassed to tell me, she had been made to feel that it was a negative thing and was very self conscious about it. I found that really mind boggling but it made me so happy and grateful to know she's still a virgin! I hope I can keep her!
I love this honest raw video. ❤️
I'm a 28yr old Christian that has heard such hurtful things as well about me waiting till marriage. BUT IM SO happy that I am still waiting and will continue to wait until I meet the one that God has prepared for me. :)
Tanya M
Your husband will be so thankful. Trust me.
It speaks volumes about a girl's character and self respect when I know this about her. It's the type of inner beauty that's like, "Wow! she could raise my future daughters to be such cool godly women! Not mention, mom and dad would love her if i showed with her on my arm!" Corny i know but true. Us guys have stupid random thoughts too.
My husband and I waited and he waited 34 years and i completely agree it wasn't awkward, maybe funny because we were getting to know each other in a new way, but it's something I can look back on and laugh. it was absolutely beautiful and guilt free. I know if I hadn't waited I would have felt guilty and wouldn't have enjoyed it. Our wedding night is something I will always have great memories of. I wish young girls could know exactly how wonderful it is to wait and that it is worth it.
As a father of a young daughter. Thank you for posting this video. My daughter is almost 13 and this will be an issue she will need to deal with. My wife and I have already talked with her but I think this video will really help it hit home coming from another person outside of the family.
One of my closest, Christ-loving friends and I had a disagreement a month or two ago about waiting for marriage. She said that if a couple is in a relationship for a long time there's an almost impossible chance that they'll save sex for marriage. Personally I have trust issues which God is helping me work through so I'd said I wouldn't rush in to marriage with any guy. She told me it's nearly impossible to save yourself and if I was already friends with the guy then there's no reason to push the wedding back.
I'm still single, growing in my relationship with Christ and this topic is so close to my heart because I want that guy I can just trust more than anyone else and give my everything to completely. I know you and Daniel were in a long distance relationship for a long time and I can't imagine what the temptation must have been like when you'd visit each other. Hearing your story and knowing it's possible is probably one of the most important things I've heard since that conversation. Thank you Emily
You are so very welcome Andi. So glad I could offer another perspective - and one that is the truth!
Andi McDove
Yes :) Keep trusting God Andi!
The words of God are far greater than the words of your "friend".
God has a plan for your life! You are His daughter! Of course God has a Godly man for you!! I asure you! :)
I am 24 years old. I was married at 23. I dates 3 years with the man God gave me. Our very VERY first kiss was on our wedding day! Our first time together intimately was on our wedding night! God is beautiful, He gave me a man with a Godly heart. My husband waited nearly 3 years for me. He respected me.
Waiting for marriage is more than possible because God is on your side, and all things are possible through Christ Jesus 💓
Andi McDove Just as some encouragement, my sister has been in a relationship for 6 years, and hasn't had sex. Needless to say, plenty of people thought her and her, now fiancé, were crazy, and they marveled at how such a thing could be. My sister and I both agreed that remaining abstinent isn't as ridiculous as it's made out to be. As for me, I'm 24 and still a virgin; I just make sure to be in relationships only with guys that respect my decision to save sex for marriage (that helps a lot).
There's a reason why God asks you to wait for marriage. There are so many transference of spirits that goes on by having an intimate relation with the wrong person. If a person really loves you, that person will wait till marriage to be intimate with you. And God promises it will be so much better to wait and be united as one in marriage to be intimate. Thank you for making this video to bring awareness and really make someone think twice before giving their body away before marriage.
So true!
I'm turning 20 and I've never dated ever but I'm waiting in God for the that Life long partner. Lovely testimony and that's something I always include in my prayers.
I am 25 and still a virgin. I am proud to be so. I know that people who give me a hard time, are the people who never understood what sex really means, what it is supposed to represent. I am glad you decided to wait and God is, too. I can't wait for God to bring the right man into my life, because I know it will make him that much more attracted to me if he knows I waited for him. For ONLY him. It will make the first experience that much more fulfilling.
So glad that God led me to this video! I've felt in my heart that sex is 100% meant for marriage, but for some reason I couldn't find a reason other than for morality. Thank You so much for this video! God Bless!!!
the biggest reason should be obedience to God , following and trusting him that he knows whats best for our life
thank you, i really needed to hear this. IM 18 and waiting and everyone on my dorm floor has had sex. but I know I'm making the right decision
18! that's young! i wish i would have waited. i'm not going to say it ruined my life but it definitely made me stumble. i'll just wait for it now i though...i'll try.
wait, beloved... that's the way of wisdom!
I'm not religious, but I love this video. I've seen so many Christians on the internet so quick to criticize and judge, but I get completely opposite vibes from this girl. She's strong and clear about her own opinion, but completely open and respectful of girls who have chosen otherwise. Definitely watch the whole thing.
cutoffsandconverse pay no attention to the ones that criticize and judge they are going against Scripture by doing that. The Bible tells us clearly not to judge anybody, and it pains me to see how many people have been pushed away by Christians because of their judgemental attitude. Stay blessed
Thank you from the deepest part of my heart for speaking truth out of love. I can't tell you how many times I've remembered your testimony and example when facing a decision of my own. Thank you for not condemning but instead reaching out in love and reminding us of the value of our being!
All love here, Kierstin! All love - always, no other way to live. Keep your heart up!
Emilly, waiting for me has been kind of hard. How beautiful to marry a man who has not only treated other women with respect, but most importantly, has waited for you. Thank you, thank you for sharing!
I'm 23 and a virgin until the day I walk down the aisle. The Lord has blessed me greatly because every person I've told has only "praised" me for waiting. I haven't received criticism and I take pride in the fact that I'm waiting. I want to encourage others (as I read through some of the comments) NEVER be ashamed or embarrassed about waiting. I try to be as open and honest with anyone who asks me, and the people I tell have been nothing shy of respectful for my decision. My body is a temple of God, and my faith is my own. No one can control me and my decisions. I'm so thankful for this video and your perspective on this Emily. Thank you.
Gives me hope that there's a girl waiting for me just as I am her.
I'm 21, I made the decision at 14, God is so hard to love sometimes, and temptation is so unavoidable. But I have a feeling God needed me to watch this, because I've been needing a whole lot of strength, thank you so much. God bless you for sharing! It's such a sensitive subject, and I'm so glad you opened up about it! I cannot thank you enough.
this is video is amazing thanks for sharing as a man whom has taking the vow to save himself for marriage I also have being mocked and being the punch line of many many jokes because I am a virgin. I want to able to say to my future wife yes you are the only woman I have been with. I also had relationships breakdown because I would not sleep with her. but after this video I know that I will find the one whom loves me and will understand. thank you so much
It's stupid how other guys get mocked for being a virgin. TBH not that big of a deal. Most guys who lose their virginity young end up having sex with multiple women but never finding a genuine relationship until later, including myself. I see my mates going on tinder just to have a one--night-stand and can't help thinking "What is the purpose of that?" Sure, it's pleasurable but it just lacks depth after a while and seems more and more bland, and as a result you try and find better and better relationships but none cut it.
I'm taking a solid year or so break from any relationships to just think my life over. Probably not a bad idea for you either.
Declan Faughey if she broke up with you because you didnt have sex that means she's being used by the devil, they devil is trying to get you addicted to you will be walking around restlesslg day and night trying to fine someone to sleep with, the cycle never stop dont put yourself through that bondege, its a waist of time and you dont want affection demons in your life to make it hard you to love cause your heart was tread to thin, Fined the right one and enjoy life for it should be (peacefull), and pray for your marriage
Thank you for this video. As a Muslim girl growing up in a western environment, I definitely craved a relationship that included intimacy because that's what all my friends had, it's what I saw in movies etc. I tried to go after it a little when I left home but only now, a year after that I realise that it took me on such an emotional rollercoaster, where my self worth was put in the hands of people I barely knew. I redently made the decision to wait for marriage for every form of physical intimacy (including kissing) and everyone thinks I'm crazy, and that's really hard. But I know that ultimately, by doing things the way that God wants, it will bless any marriage I have 10 fold. Thanks for the supporting message affirming my choice isn't crazy.
Although I'm not Christian, I'm Muslim but I'm going through exactly what you are. A lot of people judge me but I don't care. I'm in college and there's temptation everywhere but it's just Satan. I appreciate you so much ❤️ Subscribed
I agree, you're strong girl ❤️ and through the temporary temptation at the end you're winning you're getting the permanent relationship, you and your future partner are going to be so in love with each other! 💖💖 wish u the best of luck
thank you for being an example and for empowering young girls and young women like myself to keep strong with saving ourselves before marriage. praying for you always, you're a precious person. God bless you Emily💕
Thank you Hannah
I wasn't pressured into losing my virginity, I did it with someone i care about but for some reason it just didn't feel right, and now i'm considering that maybe waiting until marriage before I do it again might be the right path for me, so this video was really helpful to me. Thank you xx
I'm 14 almost 15 and in my freshman religion class, we had a whole semester to talk about theology of the body and why we are sacred and why we should wait to connect with our spouse. This video really helped show the aftermath of waiting and how good it can be. 💕
Thank you so much for sharing! I'm a psychology major and whether you are religious or not, there are chemicals in your brain that bond you to a person when you have sex in a way that no other thing can. And those bonds are very powerful and strengthening, which is good if you are committed, and very very painful if you separate. Ive heard similar stories from girls who have sex before marriage, and it can be much harder on us women I believe. It warmed my heart to hear this- if you decide to save your virginity till marriage, there are sooo many sources telling you that you are naive, unattractive, inexperienced, or old fashioned, and I don't think I've ever come across something like this that tells you otherwise. Thank you for being brave and sharing your thoughts and love. I agree that God loves you the same no matter your choice.
Emily, I pray you are a role model to every Christian girl. That is not 2 cents but God's Law so may you & your dear husband in Christ be blessed always. If only very parent, Priest & Catholic educator had this little courage to tell the truth like this young lady. If only.
I am crying watching this. Thank you! I have chosen to wait and I just went through a very hard break up because of this choice and this video was so helpful and comforting to me. Thank you for helping remind me why this decision is so important♥️
Im 17 and still waiting, I hope this gives courage to anyone else! God Bless!
Thank you so much for this..I am 19 and gave everything up when I was 18. I had a purity ring and I had a plan to wait until marriage. I let myself listen to everyone else and I let myself fall for the wrong man who ended up leaving the next day. And I haven't heard from him since. That in itself has torn my heart to pieces. I worked so hard for something so beautiful and I gave it up to someone who didn't even care. And I hate to see other girls doing the same. The heartbreak I went through eventually led me to do the same thing but with an already taken man. And he's still my friend and I see him almost everyday. Going through that with him has made it so difficult to let go of him because he led me to believe that he would take care of me. Which wasn't the truth. I regret every single day that I didn't wait until marriage. I wish I could go back and change everything and take it all back. Because now I'm starting to realize how much better my life would be without it. Thank you for this video. Thank you for speaking truth about waiting until marriage. I have vowed that I am waiting until marriage even though I have had sex before marriage. My relationship with God means so much more.
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Thank you for all the love I've received on this video. Wherever you are in your life - know that you are loved. Keep your hearts up
Girl I agree 100% Do it God's way!
Emily Wilson could you maybe talk about the reaction of the boys you dated? i mean we live in a society in which sex is the most normal thing for everyone. did anyone react weirdly as soon as you told them about it?
Emily Wilson You know what I did not decide to do the same thing you did but I found your video amazing as you focus on love and do not shame anyone God bless you for spreading such a positive message
thank you
Emily Wilson true. Saving myself aswell👍
Almost 23 and waiting for marriage!! It's hard but I know it's gonna be so worth it. God created marriage and sex so I definitely believe He knows exactly what He's talking about lol. Awesome video! ❤️
I'm 22, Chirstian woman, saving myself. Never had a boyfriend before. Genuine friendship first. The right person will come when God wants him to. Someone who will respect my decisions and Love God. I trust God's plan for me and I will save myself.
Thank you for spreading this message to those who really need to hear it. God bless you
Awesome, me too but in the 30s.... more power to us :)
i thought totally different about most western women..but ..i was wrong....!
As a guy, I find it refreshing to see a thing like this; the media makes it seem like everyone doesn't wait for marriage but I appreciate you for making this video and letting your veiwers see that morality is still around. God bless you and your family!
My soon to be husband waited... I had not. It has brought me a lot of feelings of regret, and I feel a since of shame. Many feelings about this topic. The craziest part to my story is that I was in many physical relationships between 18-20 and I met my soon to be husband at 21 if I had just waited four more years.. and I love that you said it's not to late to change! Please if your young and are watching this and feel so empty trust me you can do it. Just wait. Pray! I prayed and asked for forgiveness of all these sins and not long after I met the most wonderful man.
I am almost 36 and I am still a virgin :)
Psalm 23 Same here!
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Psalm 23 34 and counting - glad I'm not the only one, sometimes I wonder if I've made the right choice. It's good to know I'm in good company :)
You are, and always will be in good company. :) Revelation 12 KJV - It is an astronomical sign in the heavens the will occur SEP 23 2017. The scripture teaches us that God gives us signs of the end times. It is worth it to wait for heaven is our home :)
Psalm 23 31 here 😊
I saved my save till marriage and it was one of the best decisions i made. it saved me from a lot of heartaches
19 & a virgin whoop WOOP ❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨✨✨
ayyee 21 whoop whoop
Keke Young yes, 21 and still a virgin, waiting for marriage
Keke Young same!
Oh same age and everything
Keke Young 💕💕💕💕
Thank you SO much for this. In a society like today, we girls who want to save ourselves are labeled as outcasts, and it's incredibly hurtful. Thank you for showing us that our decisions are valid, and that we're not alone.
I have never ever heard someone say this better! This was beautifully put! It is a hard decision and most guys actually aren't accepting of it. I've had one boyfriend break up with me over it. My last boyfriend tried to pressure me by asking if I was gay. Or asking why I wasn't physically attracted to him. But you what? They both didn't work out and I'm so happy I didn't do anything with them! Totally worth the wait! Wonderful wonderful video!
Those guys are idiots, plain and simple. They are not Godly or Christian men at all. Ignore them and find someone who respects you.
Great video. I'm in my 40s and have been waiting since I got saved 21 years ago. And believe it or not, I STILL get persecuted. But 'woe to those who call good evil and evil good'. I see the sadness and desperation of the 'sport sex' lifestyle, and I wouldn't want to get into that for anything. By God's grace I avoided disease, but still have scars from broken hearts. It's so worth it just to do it God's way. My mind and heart are so much lighter. It can be lonely, but God is always there, and I know there's a man out there somewhere who feels the same way I do.
Priyagold7 well those that persecute you have low esteem. its none of their business and there not friends. they'll pick any reason to want to bash some one.
Priyagold7 That is absolutely beautiful.
Priyagold7 I'm in my 40s too and did not wait. I got saved at 24. And have been waiting ever since I got saved absolute best choice I've ever made.
I'm appalled and offended that anyone thinks that your personal sex life is their business. No one should be asking anyone what their sexual habits are or lack thereof. I hope you find yourself and better company and refuse to answer those that pry.
Respect. I personally do not believe this and don't see life this way, but I truly respect you and everyone who does this. I've never seen 'waiting until marriage' this way, I never knew people saw it in this light and I am so glad I'm leaving this video just that bit more knowledgable about the world, thank you xx
Im 25 years old 26 on November and I'm still virgin... I've never been ashamed of that!! That's my decision to only give it to the guy I'll marry and that's the best decision I've ever made.. I'll never regret it..
I'm 29 and still a virgin dont feel bad darling, my partner is younger then me and he's a virgin as well he's the love of my life and will soon be my husband and I feel like it is so much more amazing that I can experience that with him
I just want to say thank you for this. When I gave my virginity away I felt so empty, just as you said, and I cried for days because I felt like I had given up all respect for my body. Thank you for telling me it's not too late to change my life, I needed to know that to reassure me that I'm not any less of a person. You are a lovely person.
Darise Rodriguez 👏🏼❤️
It's never late with God. ❤❤
My husband and I waited until our wedding night, best decision ever! Thank you for speaking about this!
😭😭😭😭😭😭your videos are like therapy for me! I will not go back on my promise to wait, no matter how much I'm teased for being weird or being "a lil Christian girl"❤
God bless you Emily!😍
Amazing courage and absolute truth! As a 55-year old woman, you wouldn't think I could pick up something new from someone so much younger, however the part where you shared about women not being able to leave someone was really on point. Sex creates a bonding. Certainly there are those in society who treat it casually, but you cannot escape that fact. Once you have been with someone sexually, you have given a portion of your innermost self that never returns.
100% agree with you, and i am so glad God put this subject on your heart, I am 15 and I have tried to explain to my friends why I want to save myself for my future husband, but I never have the right words to get them to understand. I have a specific friend who is a Christian but is becoming very influenced by worldly things and recently has told me she doesnt think she will have the self control to wait when she gets into college. I really think God gave you the right words and I think it would be more powerful for her to hear this from someone who is married. I think she would be open minded enough right now to watch this video and it could really affect her life. Thank you so much for being so ready and bold to speak out.❤
Unfortunately, women base their decisions on what their friends think or feel when it comes to choosing a mate. In this day and age, God and character do not matter and women forget that they are the ones who create the mating standards so if all women around world decided to save themselves for marriage, the men will follow and will be tamed. What a wonderful message and keep it up. God bless you.
solomon sesay I could not agree more! It is crazy how much people can talk in our ears and try and convince us to behave in a certain way. I feel like I have never been encouraged to wait. It's so sad.
I'm so glad to see you speaking about this! You're so real about it!
I got married at 19 and saved myself until my wedding day. We have been married 6 years and have four kids! I do not ever regret waiting. However, my husband deeply regrets NOT waiting.
This is a difficult video to watch and hard to express in public for me only because I made the opposite decision and I regret it with every inch of my soul. I am a Christian and I agree with your thoughts on this. I have been told by a couple of men that I was closest with and with longest relationships that they wish both of us had waited until marriage. It is a hard thing to hear but it is 100% true. Your husband/wife will only love you that much more and you two will have an even closer bond if you wait. If I could turn back time, I would've done it completely differently. I just hope now I can help other young girls with making a better decision than I did. God bless
I didn't wait, after I was raped, I tried to erase a memory with other guys. But, although my hubby wasn't a virgin either, we both made the commitment to wait till we got married. It was super difficult, but when we got married, we were so thankful we did wait! It's worth the wait and even though some of you have already done it, you can find forgiveness in Christ and your future husband. If you want to wait and your man doesn't, then he is NOT the right man for you. Don't give in to the hook up culture and having friends with benefits. It's just not worth it! I stayed a virgin through high school and it was difficult and I was persecuted a lot, and later found out that the guys on the football team had a bet going on who would be the first to take away my virginity. Thankful I was under a lot of prayer and I saw what it had done to my friends. Stand strong!
I loved this message. I am 23yrs old and I'm saving myself till marriage and everyone that I tell that to they ether look at me funny or ask why? And once I tell them why they just say that I'm crazy that I'm missing out on amazing sex with this guy or that guy but the thing is that I don't want that guy or that other guy I want the godly man that God has saved for me as well
Noemi Jaime Amen.
I watched this video a while ago while I was in a relationship where I felt that my own desires were more important than what God wanted for me. I sort of laughed because though I was a Christian, I felt that sex wasn't as important as it really is. He and I had been friends for a while and then started dating. We were both virgins and only after about a month we had sex. Looking back it was a very physical relationship and was not God-focused at all. It was not growing me and the lust was so intense that we took the plunge without thinking about it first. We did not honor each other. I knew the first moment of guilt was when I asked him when he thought he would have sex and he said when got married. He didn't seem to mind, though. I think the physicality of the relationship blinded us both from the true purpose of a relationship, which is to create a committed covenant. We broke up after three months because he cheated on me with one of our mutual friends. As far as breakups go, it was about as bad as it could have been. I feel partially responsible for maybe planting that lustful seed in him but I also think that maybe I just took what already existed and made it worse. In the healing process I've learned more about sex (in relation to what God wants for us) and now I know that sex truly is for the covenant of marriage. It bonds you to someone and that bond is meant to strengthen your marriage. Sex is a gift from God to bring you closer to your lifelong partner. I feel so convicted about my decision to have sex with someone before marriage. We aren't even together anymore. Granted, it was a blessing to now know what I do and be removed from a relationship that would bring no honor to God, but I won't deny that it was a HARD lesson to learn. The searing pain of losing someone I had let myself be so vulnerable with was undeniably torturous. But now I have risen to a better place than I was even during our relationship. My relationship with God is growing incredibly and I'm so proud to say that he is my savior. I am heartbroken that I cannot tell my future husband that I am a virgin, but I know the Lord forgives and I will not have sex again until marriage. Watching this video now that I am in this place, I now appreciate what message you are sending to believers and non-believers alike. I'm glad you have a platform to share the true pain that this can bring and how damaging it can be for your spirit and future relationships. Thank you for planting this in my head even when I scoffed at it, because I am closer to God now because of it.
If anyone read this and received encouragement that would be incredible! Please do not make the mistake I did and give yourself to someone whom you do not belong to.
It feels so good to know you are not alone.
im muslim and i agree ^.^ kudos to you emily!
hi! does Islam believe in waiting until marriage as well? just curious
M ako awesome!!!
It's so refreshing to see an outspoken Christian woman on UA-cam. Thank you for sharing these stories
Thank you for making a video on this subject. But at the same time I just hope to find a girl who will do the same because this generation both men and female think sex is a necessity at a young age. I want to save myself for the right girl and hope she does the same for me. God got me forever and I know He has a girl for me. 🙏🏽❤️
Kudos to you! I agree completely and have saved the link to this to show my daughter in a couple years when she's a teen. I'm getting divorced due to an abusive marriage... I was faithful to him for 16 years and now want to save myself for my next husband for the same reasons you state here. Your testimony has firmed my resolve. Thank you and God Bless!!!
You are a beautiful person. I am so glad i stumbled across this video! I too have decided since a very young age to wait until marriage. Before i was even a serious Christian, it was one promise to myself that i was determined not to break. And it just encourages me so much to hear people like you share your heart about this topic. Temptation has not been easy but i've stayed strong and am trying to be patient. I have to admit sometimes it feels like it's getting a little tougher now that i'm 23 and want to have that experience young. But i trust God's timing and plan... hopefully not too long hehe.
Thank you for being here Amy!
''you will be inexperienced on your wedding night if you wait'' What kind of depraved, petty person would say this?
This made me cry. I felt like I was talking to a big sister. Thank you for having the courage to talk about this. God has truly used you to speak to thousands of women including me. May God bless you and your marriage even more. Subscribed to you, btw!! I wanna be able to get more of God's grace through you. 😊💛
Loved it! 💕💕 I'm 20, in the same path, waiting for the moment to get married with my christian boyfriend. IN GOD'S TIME🙌🏼
I don't personally know anyone else who has made a vow to themselves (and God) that they are waiting till marriage. Thank you for helping me feel reaffirmed in my decision. Even though I'm a very outgoing, fun person, I can feel people's perception of me change when I share my decision. I feel as though they now think I'm some boring square.Thank you for making this video
I needed this video 20 years ago, I hope some girl will change her mind after watching this video.
Wow, you speak so genuine, clearly and loving on such a hard topic! Thanks for sharing your heart! Our world totally needs to hear this, girls out there need to hear this and know there's another choice rather than what society and the media is telling them! Book marking this for my daughter to watch (and my sons!) when they are old enough!
-Katelyn
Thank you :)
I'm a teenager and I've already seen so many of my friends hurting because they had sex with their boyfriends and became extremely attached to toxic relationships. I don't think people realise how much vulnerability and commitment goes into sex so thank you for this video and it served as a reminder to myself also
Thank you for speaking about this. We need more of this kind of videos for girls to watch. What you said is a 100% true. my husband is my first and last and it's the best decision I ever made in my life. We have been married 10 years now and it's only getting stronger every day. I am not his first but I am his last and that's what matters to me. God bless ❤
thank you for making this. being a girl in college and being judged for waiting can be hard, but this helped me.
This is my favorite video about this topic. I have chosen to save sex until I get married but I was never able to explain too well why I chose it. I knew why I was doing it but I just couldn't put it into words. This explains it perfectly and I am so grateful I found this video. Also, thank you for saying that there are still men out there who will wait for you, because I had started to doubt that. So thank you
Just found your channel about 30 or so minutes ago, the modesty video brought me to you; spot on! Spot on! Anyway, this video is so on-time for me. I am 28 and have been spiritual struggling with doubt on my decision to wait as I watch my friends and other young ladies that made the opposite decision get engaged and get married around me. Its like "God... am I forgotten? Am I doing something wrong? Is there something wrong with me?" this video is very encouraging. Thank you for your testimony.
This is a beautiful video. Thank you for standing up for this. I would double heart this video instead of just liking it if I could.
:) Thank you Ruth.
This video is so encouraging! Thank you for sharing. I am 26 and I am waiting😊
I am so glad, Lourdes! Thanks for being here!
I didn't wait, I knew I wanted to and grew up wanting to, but temptation and coercion led me astray, coming back to Christ with a broken heart and contrite spirit, I gave my sins and pain away to him through the atonement. I wish I saw this during highschool, perhaps it would've been that one last voice to testify of truth and righteousness, preventing my decision. I'm going to wait for my husband, and do so excitedly.
Thank you for standing agasint the current of the world to show the light of God.
Thank you for being brave to talk about this! I've been saving myself and I can say that I'm getting married in November to someone who taught me what love is. I'm so grateful God was there to whisper in my ear before I lost that part of me. It is hard, though, to marry someone who didn't wait. But I do know that the love we will share is going to different than anything he experienced because in marriage, this will be true love. Thanks again!
Thank you Emily for your kind words. Since I was a teenager I made a promise to save myself for marriage, but I broke that promise. It was only one time and I ended it with the guy I was with right then and there, but I felt so empty because I knew that what I did was wrong. I struggled with my self-worth and learning to forgive myself. 😞 I really needed to hear this Emily-that even though I gave my virginity away, it does not make me any less valuable or worthy and that my body is still sacred. I doubted whether it really mattered anymore, but this video helped so so much. I’m so grateful that I stumbled upon your videos. God bless you and your husband and your marriage ❤️
I wish I could start my life over and make the same decision as you.
You can! 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that: if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
If Jesus is your savior and you ask him to come into your heart, by his GRACE and power he can RESTORE your heart, heal any brokenness that you have, and make you a NEW creature from this day forward. That is why Jesus came so we do not have to stay slaves to our sin. You are valuable and in Christ there is opportunity to start over. You just have to decide to take it. :)
Hale Pie Poet God is forgiving. And he always gives second chances. He can help you restart and wait for the right person.
Hale Pie Poet you can always start new ❤
Hale Pie Poet you can :) God is able to restore and to make everything new! Even to restore your virginity. He forgives and that enables you to forgive yourself also. Much blessings! :)
Hale Pie Poet You can always start over, it's never too late and it is totally worth it!
This is exactly how I feel. Even though I'm marrying the man I lost my virginity to I wish I had waited. He lost his way younger than I did and I wish he would've waited too because of the pain in knowing I'm bonded to him in a way he could never be bonded to me. If you haven't had sex yet please wait. You will never regret waiting but there is a huge chance you will regret having sex.
Thank you for speaking about this! This subject, to this extend, is a very seldom mentioned. The choice deserves to be lauded but it's struggles are a hush in public. Love deserves the best of us.
Thank you Emily for speaking truth into the very murky waters that is 21st century dating. Keep it up and may God bless you!
Thanks Victoria!
Thank you. This is beautiful. I have promised to save myself for marriage as I am a 23 year old. I still am waiting to meet the man God has in store, and this video has touched me dearly. It reassures me in the midst of this confusing world, that I have made the right decision. Thank you, BLESSINGS TO YOU.
I felt like an odd person out because I was still a virgin in college so I ended up having sex, but after that one time I decided to wait again and nobody can change my mind! I wish I’d seen more videos like this before I made my decision!
Whenever I have doubts thinking "why am I waiting, this is dumb" I watch this video and then I ALWAYS feel confident to wait until marriage. I'm 16 and a very new Christian , this video has helped me SO MUCH❤️
Thank you for your testimony. The world needs strong, Christian women like yourself. Glad you and your husband waited for one another. Your wedding night must have been truly blessed. : )
It's such a blessing to know that there are women in this world like you who I can look up to!
Thank you so much for sharing this. This was so incredibly helpful for me. Everyone around me isn't waiting until marriage and it seems so "old fashion" but I have always wanted to wait until marriage because I'm a Christian and that's what I grew up learning. Thank you so much for this video!❤️
Thank you so much for making this video. EVERY girl needs to hear this! I couldn't agree with you more. It's so hard for me to explain to people why I'm waiting for marriage. I think a lot of people bash Christians because of this belief, but in reality, it doesn't matter what you believe. The fact is sex does affect you on such a deep and personal level.
Such a good video!!! Sharing this!
Thanks Jeanine! I am grateful for however many young hearts this message can reach.
Jeanine Amapola I remember the time you cried about losing it. But I respect you
Jeanine Amapola Wowwww Ilysm Jeanine