The Purpose of Marriage // Before I Do: - Stephanie Ike Okafor
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In Part 2 we delve into the timeless wisdom of the Word of God to uncover the profound purpose of marriage. Join us as we explore the foundational pillars of companionship, oneness, crucifixion, and raising godly offspring. Discover how embracing these purposes not only enriches your marital journey but also aligns you with God's divine plan for your union.
Stay tuned for next week's continuation, where we discuss "Understanding Love in Marriage."
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Singles ladies ain’t we blessed to have this before marriage…this is so timely…and a blessing to us ,to prepare us for Marriage….Thank you Jesus 🙏🏿🫶🏾
Yes 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Amen
Yall so lucky...wished I knew this before marriage
Amen!!
Yes
If you are here from Africa , hit the like button .
I’m from Ghana, but in the States now.
From South Africa
From Nigeria but in the States now as well.
I'm from Ghana😊
South Africa, and I have completed the mission.
Dear Lord, such a blessing to be single at this season of my life. To all singles here, we will marry right, marry once and marry well❤❤❤This has really blessed me.
In Jesus name! Amen 🙏🏿
Amen!
Amen
Amennn
Amen
I’m watching this and I feel like I’m in premarital counselling. I feel so blessed to be learning this now I’m single it’s right on time. Thank you Pastor Steph 🧡
Me too😊
Marriage is designed to make you HOLY! Nobody has a front row seat to one’s flaws than a spouse. So your weaknesses being exposed in marriage will help you die to self because you want to become a better person so your marriage can work and last. In that process of dying to self, you become more like Christ aka Holy!
🙏🏼 amen
Wow 😮
Hmmmmm
Well said, thank u ❤
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽✝️
I remember the last guy that asked me out, I asked him what his vision is for his family, what kind of household does he wish to have, how would he like his children to be raised, with what values and principles, and I realized he doesn't have a clue, that also made me realize how important those questions are and the answers to those questions, it is not just a casual thing where we go with the flow and see where it leads.
Spot on!
I am putting my comment just to read it later, maybe even years from now. Thank you Jesus for the work you are doing through one of your many vessels, our dear Pastor Steph
A Godly woman who is preparing the singleness for marriage while saving marriages that are on the verge of collapsing.
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING Teaching. My husband and I married when I was 20 yrs young. We have now been married 33 yrs with 2 children that are now adults. I agree 100% with everything you taught in this teaching. I am finally understanding the challenges we faced early in our marriage and from time to time now. I thank The Lord of Jesus Christ for you. Looking forward to the next teaching on marriage.
At 20 years old did u know what was your assignment? What about your husband. I think some ppl learn as they abide…?
Such a teachable heart you have ma'am
As a single woman who’s been desiring marriage, this series is so timely and a blessing. I believe watching this series is planting seeds & preparing me for a kingdom marriage. Thank you for your obedience Stephanie, this will bless so many of us ♥️
When God allows you should write a book about marriage. 💯💍🙌
She has.
@@duanebagaas3416where can I find it?
Companionship is the number one reason I desire marriage right now...God,lead and guide me Amen
"They are looking at marraige as bondage" whewwwww. I immediately think of when non believers criticize our walk with Christ. They think we are in bondage when in fact the Holy Spirit empowers us to walk this righteous path. I can see the correlation of Christ and the church and the earthy marriage. Wow. This is so good!
“Oneness cannot function without agreement.” Excellent and powerful!
The purpose of marriage;
Companionship
Oneness
Crucifixion
Godly offsprings
'Lord if it is not will, please remove this desire." I got so emotional when I heard you break this down for numerous reasons. I just turned 30 a couple of days ago and had been saying this since I was a teenager. It was not because I did not have the desire, but I was afraid of admitting because I thought what a shame it would be if it never came to fruition.
As I grew older, I began convincing myself to not have the desire but allow room for God to give it to me. Which sounds pretty contradictory if look at it closely. He wills this desire for my life, I "reject" it and then ask that He finds a way to grant me that desire. I did not grow up seeing marriage modeled in a way that made it desirable, and so I rejected the institution instead of the wrongs I saw happen in those marriages.
I am truly grateful that I get to follow along these teachings and unlearn some things along the way. From today onwards, I will stand in the promise of God for my life, whatever His will, I will surrender to it. Ps Stephanie, may God richly bless you!
UNLEARNING is very important....I wish you the best with your heart's desires sister.Allow room for God to do his will.❤
@@telmaagbortabi4052 you are too kind. Thank you so much for your words. I will continue to trust Him!
I believe strongly our personal relationship with God is a reflection of what marriage should be...so similar...it important we build a personal relationship with God before marriage
This is so true and beautiful!
HalleluYAH 🙏🏼🙏🏼😘
As newly married man, this series is very helpful. It’s like reading a book then watching a video explaining the book in better details. God bless you Pastor Steph.
Marriage is a beautiful union of two souls, a lifelong commitment to love, support, and cherish one another. A wedding is a celebration of this union, a joyous occasion where family and friends gather to witness and celebrate the love shared between two individuals, marking the beginning of a new chapter together.
I think my husband and I lost our Oneness. We are not of one mind. Lord help us 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Thank you Pastor Stephanie for these videos.
Thank you Pastor Stephanie for this teaching on the purpose of marriage. I feel blessed to have bumbed into this video today. I have never been married, I am 60 and I still believe that God will bless me with someone I can spend the rest of my life with - that companion. My elder sister died single. My other sister is also single and in her early 50s. So you can imagine how much I am excited to be a partaker of this programme. Please pray for me and my sister and nieces too.
I wonder if there may be some kind of generational curse going on? Has Holy Spirit prompted you to pray into that possibility?
@@duanebagaas3416My thoughts exactly. Please kindly ask the Lord about it.
Sister ask God to examine your life, and if there is any darkness or bondage, then allow the word of God to break it and light up the darkness, then I believe you will be able to see the other side of the life.
is there anyone else who feels so safe being here and watching this still so young🥹🫂
I love this so much! This right here is how you have a lasting marriage with God at the center of it. You're not at war against each other you're at war against the warfare on your oneness
Amen!💗
Our relationship with God is a mirror of what a relationship with a potential spouse will be like… the Oneness is definitely important!
For those of us who are family Life practitioners, we wish every marriage counsellor or practitioner understands this kind of undiluted spiritual truth.
This teaching is for those who are ready to do marriage God's way. If you are not ready to die to your selfish desires and ego, marriage is not for you‼️
Marriage is designed to prepare your partner for the day they meet Christ and to affect the body of Christ in a fruitful way to leave such a mark that’ll last through generations to come (multiplication) gen 1:28
The power of discretion - not sharing everything and anything with everyone. This is so apt! Not learning discretion could give the enemy an open door into your life and God's purposes through the voices you have opened up to
“Where is the room for ONENESS?!!” You’re shouting at my selfishness 😭 so grateful for this correction whilst I’m in courtship
Companionship
Oneness
Crucifixion
Godly Offspring.
Thank You Holy Spirit for teaching me the purposes of marriage. ❤ Pastor Stephanie , thank you so much. God bless you and may He continue to use mightly.
That’s so right! Keep your mouth 🤫 shut! Marriage is purpose and it’s between you and your spouse
facts.
I believe a Godly Offspring, can be birthing something other than a child... a Oneness can birth businesses, books, miniseries, etc... God can birth MANY things through a Godly Union.
“When the enemy seeks societal decay he attacks families” this is so real right now!!! Trying to take away parental rights and have the government raise them. Having it be easier to get health insurance as a single parent…there’s so much in America happening to break up families. And it’s great you touched on the single parent household due to the corrupt privatized jails/prisons. It’s an abomination.
I’m one of the people who have prayed for God to take the desire of marriage away from me what you said about God desiring marriage for me really bless me today and have me hope! thank you!
"Favour is the evidence of an assignment"
Over the past year I have seen more marital dysfunction and divorce than in previous years! I even see the fiery arrows being aimed at my marriage but the Lord is close to us and covers our marriage. I pray over my husband, my marriage, and our children. Pastor Stephanie this series is timely and is absolutely beautiful! God bless! ❤🙏🏼
Yes ma’am eggs cooked in bacon fat is fire, but I totally understand the point you made about oneness 😂❤
I really needed this🥺. I always find it so hard to accommodate another person in my life, it feels like I'm losing my individuality, my independence🤧...You just brought it to my understanding with so much wisdom. Crucifixion is key and I will work on that. Thank you mamie❤
Pastor Steph you are such a blessing and so is this series, for me as a single Lady whose believe God for a Godly spouse and for our union to bring glory to him.May God bless you and continue using you ❤️❤️🇿🇲
This is why we shudn't be unequally yoked
I prayed before this series was released asking God to teach me more about marriage. 😮 Thank you for being obedient to God! ❤
Idolizing marriage 😅oh thats so real.....thank you ma'am.
In marriage we need to reflect each other . Oneness and sacrifice . Hit deep
I am first building my relationship with God before I get married I think that’s more important ❤️Thank you Pastor Stephanie
As an engaged woman this is a wonderful series! Thank you so much! Praise God for this teaching
I am married for 1 year plus and this serie is blessing me.
Thank you❤
Wish I could give this video "1000" likes. Preach Pastor!
As a single woman, God never put it on my heart to bear children, I believe in volunteering and community building in other ways. I know God’s partner for me is a unicorn in that sense as well and I can’t wait to meet him and our marriage to be blessed knowing I’ve refined my mind with these videos. 💙💙💙
God bless you Stephanie! I believe the Holy Spirit has officially enrolled me for a pre-marital counselling through you.
Wow…this message on marriage is crazy ON TIME…thank you for opening my eyes pastor Stephanie
Pastor Stephanie God bless you immensely.I am about to make a big Decision and i woke up this morning at about 5am wondering to myself if im on track...I remembered your series "Before i do" part 1...i had listened to it so i rushed to check for part 2....Im so settled and blessed after listening to you....i understand cruxifiction and ONENESS in marriage...Agreement. i will be back to testify❤❤❤❤
Jesus!!! She ain't lying.
Thank you pastor Stephanie for this Live. It's such a blessing to a single woman here. God bless you. ❤
Amen
Dying To Self. God has been speaking to me about this, for about 2 weeks. This is so helpful. Thanks Pastor Steph❤
it’s crazy how this is free! AHHH THANK GOD FOR YOU
Happy Mother’s Day Stephanie and to all the moms ♥️ this was another powerful message!
Say it like it is Pastor Steph...dont compromise set ur face like a flint never compromise....bcause compromise kills....
GOD bless u , its honest to be honest as u even speak about ur marriage also....thk u for ur honesty....l dont mind listenin an doin as u say to marriage couples....l will continue to crucify wat i hav to so dat i come to the place of oneness wit my spouse....❤
Well said,truly holy spirit inspired. I am in my early twenties, but have been in a relationship for almost 5 years now. Choosing to build your relationship on God's principles, is the only way to go. He made relationships, he made your partner so trust that he knows best nomatter what age you are.
Hallelujah!!! Praising God, in Christ Jesus, for the confidence to make this declaration!!! I receive this blessed teaching Father God sent through Pastor Stephanie.🌷 I am in agreement with the companion Father God has for me, in Christ Jesus, though I don't know who he is. I agree with him by faith, in Christ Jesus. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for showing me how to make space in my heart for the him You have for me. Amen.🦋 Thank You, Lord Jesus, for also confirming the truth that the places You have for me to go, I am NOT meant to go solo.💞
Amen🙏🔥
I love this part where Pastor Stephanie said: what you see me and what her husband knows about her can be different. Thank you sharing the powerful testimony.
Powerfullllllll😅😅😅 I was called out by the God Almighty that is in you Mrs Stephanie😢”Many people are missing their spouses because they are looking for the person that fits their picture…and you don’t even know if that picture came from the Lord”🔥🔥
Beautiful teaching. So grateful that Pastor Stephanie listened to the voice of God concerning this series. I'll be using this to prepare for my future marriage in Jesus' name.
Thank you for the wisdom shared throughout this series. It has been a huge blessing for my future Husband and I. I will marry once and I will marry right in the name of Jesus ❤❤
I am SO blessed to be watching this before I am married, and I am so grateful to be able to share this with my loved ones so that we all can have a deeper understanding of Gods holy covenant. Thank you so much Stephanie, the Holy Spirit is truly working wonders through you and it is so apparent. Our Lord & Savior is SOOOOO good! 🤍
Jesus!!! "And boom, the weapon formed prospered!" Sheesh! Crucify me Lord!
Love this truly believe that in marriage certain doors will open for you. They would not have opened without being marriage 😊. I had a dream about this very thing!
May God Almighty continue to bless you all 🤍😊🙏🏾
Amen
Girl you are so to the point!!! I am so glad I came here. The conviction, the correction the admonition the teaching, I am blessed. Excited for the rest of the series. I have a lot of alive places that have been called to crucifixion just listening. Asante, and God bless you and yours.
This video got me all the way together. As an engaged woman, I needed this.
Oh, this series is a blessing, Pastor Steph🥹🙏🏼 It's so timely to what the Lord has been ministering in my heart🥹.
By the way, I love your sense of humor😅❤ ! God bless you abundantly so🙌🏽♥️
As someone who was once married, and is now divorced, this series has blessed me tremendously.
Thank you, Stephanie!
Wow I am on time thank you Jesus 🙏🏾❤️
The last words on happiness is so important. Thank you for this spirit filled message.
When I say God loves me,He truly does! As a single lady in waiting for marriage,He's brought to light a lot of things I never considered about marriage. Anytime I'd pray about marriage its always about me and what I wanted😢. Now,my prayer is gonna change! Marriage is to make me Holy and not only Happy. I'm excited for the upcoming series😊..God bless you Pastor Stephanie,you always shift my focus to back God with the powerful messages you share. More grace🙏🔥
Super excited about this series!! Thanks Stephanie for your yes!! This wisdom is much needed 💗🙏🏽 I have a question: Can you talk about what healthy submission looks like for a wife spiritually and practically? Like what are some examples of a wife submitting to her husband in a healthy and biblical way?
Hi Pastor Stephanie. Thank you for this series :)) I just wanted to point out the numbers in the verses you have highlighted. Genesis 2:18, and Proverbs 18:22 - I have not finished watching the whole video yet. I just paused to comment. And how Jesus sent His disciples 2 by 2. I love how the Lord speaks in and with everything in the word. Everything is related and linked. 😊
Thank you 😊
Inspiring and full of wisdom. This will have a great impact on my marriage in the future and how to pray for my marriage. I'm blessed with it. I will come back soon when I'm married😊😊.. Thanks for the words of wisdom. You are blessed ma. Thank you Jesus for bringing this my way.
“You are full of you”. So, so eye opening
“Even though that is fire” had me dying. Had to play it back. Thank you beautiful Stephanie for this teaching. I love you Jesus 🔥🤍
I will keep watching this series over and over😢 it is rich
Wow, thank you for these videos Stephanie. It just makes me truly overwhelmed with Gods grace over my life. I came from a very good family, two loving parents, but not a godly one. I was very of the world. I didn't open my first bible until 24, when I met my husband. I know it was gods grace that brought us together and no accident, he brought me a catholic man. Now we laugh how my faith and devotion to god is more than anyone he knows. But truly, god is good and merciful and HE led me to a husband who sees me how god sees me. ❤ God bless you and your teachings.
Thank you for another amazing episode on marriage.
You are truly a vessel being used by God. I appreciate you Stephanie for delivering the word of God. It’s right on time.❤
Thank you for helping us to understand what is marriage 🙏🏿✨
You Are Not Against Each Other But Against The watergate on Your Marriage
I know I’m called to singleness for the rest of my life. But this is great for those who desire marriage and who God had called to that ministry.
So timely, I thank Almighty for such a teaching before marriage 🙏🙌
Thank you Stephanie. It’s been so educational and helpful. So much conformation in this word. So grateful for receiving this help before I walk in
Single, but will definitely share with my married friends and family 🔥❤️🙏🏽
I am so blessed by this message pastor Stephanie. I am believing God for a Godly, healthy and happy marriage.
I feel like I have been growing together with you. becoming a mother has made you so much mature wise and rooted, I praise you
☆☆She explains everything so well so watch everything even the ads♡☆☆
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Thank you so much for this word!!! I know the Lord is speaking to us rite now, to be leaned in to embrace Love, the crucifixion of self. To submit to my husband and stand firm in one body with him. Thank you JESUS!
I remember praying about companionship back in 2022. I'm happy to know that God desires marriage for me. I definitely have a lot to work on because I do need to deal with being selfish. I loved this video.
As always this was a good timely word from the Lord, Pastor Stephanie. Everything said is noted. Thank you! Happy Mother's Day!
I am blessed with this. I know many people are getting blessed.
Such amazing insight. Happy Mother's Day as well Pastor Stephanie♥
How can I like this 1000000 times. Watching this with my future husband is so encouraging and refreshing. Feels like we’re in premarital counseling 🔥🔥🔥🔥
this is answered prayer.... thank you so much ❣
Im blessed by this teaching🙏🏾
I have been waiting since part 1