God Is NOT Taking Away Your Desire for Someone Because . . .
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Most people don’t understand when you pray for God’s protection if God sees red flags in a person you wanna be with. He’s gonna stop you from going any further cause God sees how that person is when you don’t see how they are when you’re not around them. People can ignore red flags warning signs God is giving them but they’ll end up hurt saying God I should’ve listened to you. I been there do that plenty of time in my past.
True!
This is so TRUE
Amen
Speaking as a red flag, I can confirm
Sometimes he doesn’t stop you though and you pay the price for your stupidity and denial of his truths. This happened to me recently and I’m bearing the indignation of the Lord. Such a hard lesson was it to learn
Yes. Someone has been on my mind and can’t get him off my mind. I truly believe and have faith that God will let it happen if it’s His perfect will for my life! He is fully in tune with the Holt Spirit and follows Him. I believe that God will open doors if it’s meant to be!
Amen
Amen
God be speaking to many people at once😩🙏🙌
God bless!
Lol . God is Incredible
Literally this was crazily spot on
@@celesteessel4500 that's what I'm sayin
Yep facts
#2 definitely applies to me bc when things seem to be stalled, I get upset & I’m like “nevermind I guess he doesn’t like me” but lately God has been telling me to calm down. He’s been showing me that I need to realize that it’s gonna be ok & not catastrophize bc it’s not going as fast as I want it to. I know I tend to do that as a way to protect myself & my heart so I won’t get too far in only to get disappointed.
Amen, all in his timing!
Same here
Very similar position with my attraction, we actually spent 1 on 1 time together and it went well but nothing seemed to come out of it, so I felt "defeated" in a way, had that similar thought of "nevermind". I think this is what I needed to hear for this situation thanks for sharing.
@@vermeilscott4791 did anything end up coming out of it?
@@nappyfries Um I don't really think so, she's hard to read, we're in a church group so usually we spend time together anyways. We did end up spending some time together playing tennis but after that we didn't make any other plans, I don't really have a cue that she's interested, but maybe it's just my emotions try to convince me otherwise.
My husband was abusive to me. I left him in November last year. Really felt God helped me to leave, I couldn’t have done it without him. It was so hard to leave and it’s even harder to stay away. I feel this is what God wants. Maybe because my husband became an idol and hurt my walk with God. I was angry and bitter a lot because of bad treatment. Since leaving I feel better in every way, not stressed, sick or tired for no reason. My health, body and mind approved. God even gave me the job I prayed for, it’s perfect. Made for me. All signs I’m on the right path. A far cry from where I was last year.. on the verge of having yet another mental breakdown 🤕 I pray this for someone else going through similar. Even if married. Marriage supposed to serve Good but can’t of one partner becomes toxic and wants everything their way all the time. God is the best ❤
You stepped out with strong faith that is what moved God to bless you like that. Well 👍. You did what was for the best even though I understand it is very hard to let go . But you have to protect you if your being abuse. God bless you! It was hard I know but you did it.
Pray for your husband’s deliverance🙏🏻
Do you have kids?
@@georgeeflash no I don’t
@@vhviki ok
this is very interesting but i feel like i’ve accepted this and have moved on mentally (not quite emotionally some days more than others lol). From what God showed me, he was a true man of God but was in need of growing still at the time (as well as i). It was all based off his actions, how well he carried himself, treated and communicated with me, and how he treated others. It’s been months though since we have spoken to one another and he graduates from our university in a few short months and no foundation has been formed. It’s hard that God allowed me to see a piece of a sincere man of God for it just to go nowhere but still His ways are far greater than mine. Sometimes they are a Godly person but they’re just not who God has for you.
God bless as you keep seeking the Lord and following him forward!
This is the exact same thing that's happening to me right now. Please keep me posted on your story. Thanks.
Same. I know all things work together for good but it feels like torture smts
@Joyce thank you so much!
@@laolualuko9417 will do!!!
I love how you broke this down. Your simply saying theses attachments are SOUL TIES! That’s why its so hard for a person to let go because they have a tenacious hold of that person. These things can only be broken by fasting and praying
I WANT THE WILL OF GOD FOR MY LIFE
Amen!
Same!!
Been on a loop for the past few months and actually getting to know that his plans are greater, that he sees the whole picture... I pray God makes me whole and happy and the women he wants me to be ... It's been hard to daily let go but also I've been blessed by his presence. Blessings to you ✨
Sameeee
It's been 5 years since I've been connected to a narcissistic abuse. A trauma bond that is like a cocaine addiction
Prayers had been my best weapon
I admit there's still moments I think of him, but I thank God for his guidance, peace and protection
I guess he hasn't taken away my desires for him cause he wants me to fully heal and to learn my lessons😊
May God continue to bless you. I am PTSD too, like you. What happened is not your fault. You are the victim so don’t blame yourself - and you will grow from this, so don’t resist the desires you still feel towards this person but welcome the desires, observe them, even welcome them: then let them go because those desires do not serve you anymore - those desires for him (her) are simply attachments that will not make you complete and whole - you are in my prayers
I understand exactly how you feel. I too, have been through the same thing and it was 5 years ago as well. I still think about him and the devil puts false beliefs in my mind, thinking things can still change. I have to take those thoughts captive into the obedience of Christ and I know that it's not God that brings confusion, it's Satan. Satan comes dressed as an angel of light and he tries to make this past relationship, seem like it was something of God and it wasn't. I pray that we continue to detach from these men and that God heals the places in us so He can make us whole and prepare us for whoever He has for us in due time. In Jesus name and I'm proud of you for breaking away from that relationship because I know how hard it is... it's harder to stay away but we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. Phillipians 4:13. Thank you Lord Jesus for having our best interests at heart and for being so faithful and sovereign, never changing. We pray for solid christian friends in our lives and thank you in advance for the breakthroughs ahead of us in Jesus name. Amen
It's one of the hardest things and along with being cheated by them. It was the hardest thing of my life. But five years later I am free. I would pray and ask God to help me to let go of him.
I was given a dream: In my dream my ex had his right arm wrapped around my mid back and I was holding his hand on my side with both of my hands. He wouldn't hold my hand back, and I turned to ask him why he didn't want to hold my hand and as I turned his arm went limp and no one was behind me. It was just his cold dead arm from the shoulder to his hand. It scared me so bad in my dream I threw it as far and fast as I could. And I woke up in cold sweat. When I woke up the Spirit told me that I was holding onto something that was dead. I was finding comfort in something that wasn't real. When things die we have to bury them. Divorce is probably more painful than death, but along with that no matter how much I love someone who passes I have to bury them. I loved my ex, but I learned how to bury the relationship forever. Since then I have been free from my past pain. I have also freed my heart to be ready to love the right one with all my heart. Someone who will reciprocate and protect that relationship and love.
I'm saying this "prophetically" just to put it out there. Like a self-fulfilling prophecy...
I'm going to have one of the most fulfilling and edifying relationships of all time, with the one I've prayed for.
We are going to get the most blessed situation between us that's even possible; To the point that
she will even sometimes think it's a dream.
This is just the desire of my heart.. That my Spouse and I completely mesh and meld together perfectly, in every good way.
As a woman reading this from my point of view and from my own desires, I love ❤ this!! I pray that whoever that woman ends up being for you, just know you will exceed her own expectations, God always surprises with more than we could dream of 😊
Blessings!!
@@beckerm81 Thanks for the kind words!
Whoever you are, you just spoke exactly what I wanted to to say out but had no such perfect words. In Jesus Name that will happen for me.
@@fredotlogetswe3047
Yes...
Just don't be too shocked at how fast this will happen, lol... Once He sees authentic Faith, He doesn't waste any time.
The Lord can re-arrange circumstances regarding the entire universe, just to make your hearts desire reality; And He will do that for you if the prayers we pray are accepted.
If you're a Born-again believer in Jesus, I have love for you as a brother... I pray that The Lord shall literally alter your life circumstances, as if it were a rigged circus game where you just cant lose.
And I really pray that the realized answer to that desire in your heart will arrive at your doorstep very fast.
Ephesians 3:20
...Take in Ephesians 3:20
Amen. I asked the LORD for a husband (a godly Christian husband) almost 20 years ago. I found a letter I wrote to Him last September from 2009 asking again. I have had my relationship ups and downs but I am living with integrity and honoring the LORD and delighting myself in him daily. I am praying, believing, asking and expecting Him to fulfill my request this year.✝️ 🙏 Amen 🙏 ✝️
To master one’s emotions! 🔥What a godly golden counsel at the right season! Than you so much Mark! ❤🙏
God bless Luba!
This point also applies to my situation
I just don't understand because I can not see the whole picture yet
These have been my thoughts exactly the past couple of weeks. Thanks Mark for being faithful to the Lord! God bless!
I'm so glad this was useful! God is good!
Hi
This is exactly what I’ve been struggling with and I often get so frustrated with GOD sometimes because I see that person and than I get this trigger and the feeling of anxiety in my body which I can’t explain. This video came on a good time and while I’m currently on a Daniel Fast, I’m going to ask God to give me clarity on why this keeps happening because I’m starting to get really tired of having this feeling and emotion of a certain individual when in have not a clue where it is taken me. 🙏🏾
I’m married but separated. Toxic husband. Amazing at the beginning, a nightmare at the end. I was abused badly. This is the result of ignoring red flags at the beginning and marrying someone you have no business marrying. It’s the worst thing I’ve been through, wouldn’t wish it on anyone. The grief is horrible. The treatment was terrible. I looked sick and aged ten years in two. My family was worried and told me to leave or I’d die. God told me to leave too. I stayed way longer than I should have
What are some of the red flags you would teach someone who is looking for a spouse?
@@mazeltorv3977 A feeling of confusion, not knowing whether this person wants you, them leading you on, that kind of thing. Also, raging out at you. It's never a good thing if a person starts telling you about all the other girls/guys that are after them. So many things, but there's a few..
@@vhviki Hi, thanks for the reply, I appreciate. If you don't mind me asking, you said confusion about whether someone wants you or not. Before you got married did you try to find out if you were on the same page romantically. I know it's a very personal question but would appreciate if you help a young guy out. Because I feel like I'm in the same as situation as you were. Only that I am a guy😄
@@mazeltorv3977 I think I did. This guy asked all about me and my plans for the future, if I wanted to get married and have a family. We decided to get married after about 10 months as a couple, I didn’t feel confused anymore after that and assumed everything would be good from then on. What I didn’t count on was that the red flags from the beginning would still be there after marriage and only got worse. I know this because in my confused state, I started to keep a journal, I wrote in it everyday to try figure this guy out and to help me deal with all the thoughts. I read it now and realise nothing has changed, still has the same thoughts and feelings after two years of marriage. The first year was good, second got steadily worse and the feeling of confusion came back about whether to stay or go. It’s fading now, but still sometimes I long for him and want to go back..
God has truly given you the gift of insight. You are spot-on to the feelings I've been experiencing with a recent breakup. I need to sort out the things that are hindering my walk with God and focus on healing and progress. Thank you!!
So glad this was helpful, all glory to God!
YOUR TIMING LORD / TEACH ME TO WAIT ON YOU LORD ...
God is good!
Amen sista!
God bless you, I saw this earlier today on my lunch break, and i was annoyed because God was confronting me, I even stopped watching but then watched again. Something “triggered” me and I felt overwhelmed and something broke off me! God opened my eyes and I saw that the person I was trying to be with”friend” card; 🔥🔥 I ended the situation and was able to let go in Jesus name! Ty!!!God bless!!!
#2 is my problem rn.
It was a colleague which isn't sensible... I know. And he wanted to be friends with all the benefits of a relationship, I liked him, so I said ok sure. But I ended up noticing that he wasn't even treating me like a friend, so I had to remove myself from the picture I'd imagined and embrace being single again (I can honestly say God helped me through it. It took a good 5 months to do it but I let him take me along with him. So I was ok...
However, I felt rage, jealousy, bitterness, etc when I realised he'd slept with someone (bearing in mind he is not my Man, and we're obviously just colleagues now... It still hurt). Then I had to get over that, but it never took as long, which was beautiful to acknowledge.
And now 8 months in after the rollercoaster of emotions experienced, I had secretly, subconsciously been wishing that it'd change and I feel that he misses me, because he now wants to talk to me without me having to initiate contact, but I know it won't be a good idea to let him back in... God knows I want to let him back in but sparking that fire that I know isn't fully doused yet is a BAAAAD IDEA!!!
🙏🏾HOLY SPIRIT deposit in me a desire that yearns for/seeks not only a healthy relationship that leads ontto marriage, but also a deep and connected relationship with my spiritual life, my prayer life, myself. Help me to see that what Christ's plans are, can only exceed the plans I've had in mind for myself. Give me the wisdom to acknowledge your ways and to follow them, not just now but for all the days of my life. Etch your Word on my heart so it cannot be forgotten or misplaced, when these feelings arise again and may it light my path towards the life you need me to live. In Jesus Name, Amen 🙏🏾
I so needed this today. I've been struggling with feelings for a person who is clearly not good for me. Bc of this video, I've realized I've attached hopes and dreams to him that should not be. Also, struggled with controlling desires for him that aren't from God. Thank you for this Mark. This video was such a blessing and a bit painful to watch but necessary. God bless.
My ex hurt me in ways I never thought a human being could. I don’t hate anyone but she’s as close to that as anyone has gotten. And for some reason, I can’t get over her. The world keeps throwing her back into my face without me seeking her out. I know that she’s living a better life now that I’m gone but for once I wish God would help me in this field. Because this is the one place He seems to actively leave me alone to the devices of the Enemy and of the world. I’ve done everything I can to help myself according to His Will, I don’t see anything getting better any time soon 😓
This is so true and so well said.
I could relate to every single word you said. It took me to mobilise the whole my sanity to overcome those desire for him. We were absolutely crazy in love and very passionate about each other, but on so different paths in lifes that ir became so painful to hold on it... I cried out my eyes but we were reasonable enough to cut the contact before we started really to hurt and hate each other. Taking power over my desires and destructive emotions was one of the greatest achievement in my life. I feel like I overcome my own weaknesses. Thank you God. I am completely assured that this all was for better. Tons of love ❤️
Thanks for this testimony! It's a pain in the ass when you get too close to someone who goes to the same small church only to hear a no when you already grew to love them. It's like every week when you see them you have to start the process all over again and it's not like you can take a long break from church. Sigh
I have fully detached from this toxic person but i do reflect what i went through with him. And tell myself, never to go back. That is always a reminder everytime.
Sometimes people hold on to a relationship that's over because they feel that there won't be anyone else. This often happens when they have had many disappointments in relationships. Loneliness makes people do things that normally a person wouldn't do. And even except relationships that are toxic. A toxic relationship is better than years of Loneliness.
A toxic relationship is not better then loneliness
@@annabelle1471 do some research on isolation, solitary confinement and loneliness and the effects on the mind. I guess you are not that lonely yet.
@@Linda-bj3bb a toxic relationship is very bad for all Christians. Jesus can fulfill your loneliness with his Holy Spirit.
@@kat-75 I'm not referring to myself. I'm working with patients. Not all are Christians.
@@Linda-bj3bbI’ve been in toxic friendships and relationships most of my life. I was accepting this due to loneliness as well. Then I started learning about why I was so accommodating to nasty people. When we start to heal from what damaged us, or a dysfunctional childhood we can recognize and avoid toxic people. Although I agree that being alone, especially long term, can have negative effects, there’s also damage done in abusive relationships. At least when alone you have free will to work on your self as opposed to being hurt by the actions of someone who should be loving and supportive. These are my thoughts as to why people accept abuse over loneliness
The power and knowledge to learn ourselves through God! 🙌🏾
I’m lonesome for a her I will never meet, and I’m homesick for a place I will never be.
I am able to let her go now. This video is about 4 months too late😅 but it does reconfirm that I made the right decision and choices to let her go. Thank you.
God is good!
I met my so called soul mate but God told me he not ready & who am I to say he's not my man...I'm getting me 2gether...houses, bldgs, my business & day-to-day keeping me busy...so God working w/him & I ain't stressed...he said he missed me last month on valentine day still no contact & I ain't holding my breath...do u..!
I'm struggling with that too Lord Jesus Christ help me, Iam born again Christian ✅✅✅
Simple answer: because that's not the way it works. God doesn't rewrite your brain just because you have the sadz. Your emotions and your feelings are yours to work through, not His.
Thank you For guiding through the Father almighty and Jesus Christ our Lord so its actually time for me to move on and let go certain desires that I have all those unhealthy attachments are of no use
Why is this so accurate 😩 thank you Mark! God bless!
So glad it was timely! God bless Victoria!
Yup, this speaks to me. I have a desire for someone, a girl I never even dated and met online, but she doesn't feel the same towards me, doesn't like me much. I am very strong so I am able to suffer through it and ignore it and work towards moving on, respecting her desires and never speaking of it again, but I'm not a robot either, it still hurts. I have prayed for the Lord to take it away, but He hasn't done it. I don't know why, but I trust in Him.
The Spouse that I've desired, and have been asking for will come.
There was someone in my life for many years that I honestly couldn’t let go of feeling-wise, even though I could clearly see he was not good for me. One, he enjoyed stoking my feelings for his ego. Two, it literally hit me all at once one evening while I was praying I was trying to use gaining his approval as a way to heal a deep wound caused elsewhere. Once I realized that, the attraction was gone and I quickly blocked him. I have never struggled with my thoughts about him again. I do pray for him and his walk with God though. Why did it take so long? Idk, but I did go through some emotional healing that year before my eyes were opened. I did go through specifically forgiving people individually and was making a lot of choices to break some cycles in my life. I was definitely seeking God above all else at that point.
This is so true, but it is a painful process I feel like this will be a good experience, so man I thought I had power over my emotions until the relationship failed/person marrying someone else and sky is falling. Didn't realize how overly dramatic I was.
She broke up with me, but I'm hoping that God wants me to grow more in faith using my pain so that I'm able to deal with her Anxious Avoidance issues and help her heal and grow closer to God and be a Godly example to her kids.
3 and 4 hit home for me! Praying to God for my healing
Mark, I don't know what to do. It turns out my ex lied to me all this time about truly wanting to be with me and she wants another guy. After all we've been through and the lies that were told I broke down mentally out of anger and some jealous not intentional jealous but more so broken down. I said that I wished I never met her or her sisters with every bone in my body. They said they wished that too. I completely forgot to be a better example. I've always said just because someone does wrong to you, it doesn't mean you should do wrong back. Because then it causes more hate and hate and problems. Rather we are called to love one another and not sin even when we're angry. I feel deeply remorse for how I reacted. I just pray that the Lord will forgive me as I struggle to forgive myself
This was greatly helpful and appreciated!!! As someone that’s had feelings for a friend of mine for a year and a few months i really needed this.
Great video Mark! Thank you 🙏
Needed to hear these points for my current experience.
Dear lord
Thank you for answering my question fairly quick.
I have to cut off my desires and instead
Follow your blessing that you put in my life.
Amen
I've been struggling with this all week . I can't believe I came across this video today . Thank You !!
Its so bizarre to me that we cant control who we crush on or like. It does not make sense to me, especially when I actually try to date around to forget someone. Its hard to force that feeling on someone new, and it does work for a while. I just find it bizarre how strong a feeling can be without any effort put into it, like someone is just naturally going to attract you regardless of your strength.
Thank for the video! This helps me 'cuz I can't stop thinking about my friend that is just only a friend that I'm attracted to... Can't seem to get her out of my mind and she knows the Lord but she's been distant and only texting and calling are our only communication... I miss her company and I really need prayers for me... God Bless You!🎼💕🙏💕
Very timely Mark! Great video. Thank you for your Godly work.
So glad it was timely Emily!
Thank You , those REALITIES I chose not to accept 😅
Matthew 6:33 always comes to mind. Plus proverbs 4:23.
Amen, powerful verses there!
Thanks for all you do Mark! I already read christ-centered dating and i’m excited for the bonuses!
So glad to hear that!
I need to get over it. Please for the love of god let me let go of it!
Praise God for ur videos , Mark. They have been such help in my life. And the timing of this one I neeeeeded God answering prayers 😮😆 God bless!!!
I'm so glad they have been useful!
ask and you shall recieve
Great teaching, now time to apply it 😊
Amen, God bless as you seek the Lord's grace to apply it!
Anyone else in their 30s or older never been married/no kids and every time (not that it’s some idol in my life) but every time you kinda think “what’s out there” you sorta look around and are like well single it is still!… sigh (I’ve been legit single for 11 years straight with multiple delays and other things outside of my control) I feel/have felt this way for years on and off)
I know I can’t be the only guy over 30 that looks around and is like well no one stands out (that I’m into and is into me) or that is like well now I’m way to old to date younger 20 somethings so (there isn’t much of anything out there) not in my small town anyways.
Move.
@@joshuablair252 I plan to when I get my career (I just finished a second go at college) started soon/get a job in a different area.
Thankyou God i think I got the answer of my questions that i asked you.... thank you so much Jesus. ❤️
Thank you for showing is where God's word says things that are for us today as well.
God bless!
I may not be able to buy the book now but I'll definitely add it to my future list , your videos have really shaped my perspective on biblical dating
Thank you Mark
So glad the videos have been helpful! God bless Jane!
Gods plans are better , than mine and I tryst him amen Hallelujah
May God keep Blessings U Brother Mark ❤️
Always keep GOD First ☝🏽in ur Life‼️
🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️‼️‼️‼️
Thank you Diana and may the Lord bless you too!
Oh God remember me oh Lord search my heart father if it's lust remove her from the eyes of my heart mind and spirit
Thanks Mark
Being in the will GOD is best. Love the video.
Amen, God's will is best! All glory to God!
You are right I needed this words
All glory to God!
You have no idea how much i needed to hear this!
Thank you for this video, Mark! The timing is impeccable, I was thinking about this last night and this morning. Points 3/4 hit hard for me! But, how do you know if it will or will not work out? Are there signs to tell? Because I'm stuck. Any of those 4 could be for me, although right now because of certain circumstances I'm in the #3 zone. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
While this is practical and true scripturally...This doesn't fold true for everyone...some people just get the relationship they desire....God has a different plan for everyone...and His ways are not our own...
I want the Lord to take this woman out of my mind and He will not. Frustrated, sure can use prayers
Thank you Mark...everything you said really makes sense.
Good one mark. Love the feeding the fire analogy.
I can relate to this video. There is this man that I like. I met him online. I have texted, called, and FaceTimed him. He has shown interest in me, but I am not sure where it will go. I do desire marriage one day. Especially to this man. I haven’t felt a connection with any man that I have felt with him. What do you advise me to do?
Pray and take it slow ❤
Friend card, "dating relationship OR marriage " ?
Would you clarify what you mean by desire?
I don't have a desire to be "married" one day, to "some" person.
The Lord illuminates a bond between 2 people.
A desire to engage with and celebrate the beauty of someone's heart and spirit that you love and and appreciate is a blessing to both people and those around them.
In the areas of romantic and sexual desire, it is important to be specific with your words.
To throw the term "dating relationship" out there, you are walking a fine line around fornication.
At the same time, i would mention to people to pray and to look for God's illumination between you and another person.
That way, one does not enter into a relationship or worldly marriage based on ones needs and desires , in terms of physical security and sexual desires, with a person to be fulfilled, even though they may be a wonderful person.
Thanks I needed this bro.
Timely video. Thank you Mark. God is good!
God bless you all and praise the Lord amen 🙏🏻 ❤
This video is everything I needed. Thank you.
Wow love this video! On point God is so good!
Really great video. Completely addresses the questions I was having. 😊
It does seem like you are making a big leap also , speaking for the Lord, supposing whether he wants you to be with or not.
It also enters the arena many people face which is to be confused when a situation is more difficult or doesn't "run smoothly ", which many people see as a reason to tell themselves that something isn't for them.
It's awfully vague, as is most "dating advice".
Also, it is important to focus on ones role as a servant in a relationship, and not be focused on one's desires.
In this case, many blessings, joy, and fulfillment abound.
In that way, one can have a beautiful relationship with many people, and one won't be "skating" around the desire for sex in general.
But since that is a real and potent human desire, it's important to discuss specifically by name and definition, instead of it being a silent and assumed aspect of "dating".
It's very important and dangerous ground.
I would be very careful in giving this advice.
I really needed to hear this, thank you so much.
I am glad that I got across to this video. Thank you, God.
I can only be his friend because of his addictions and because he isn't a Christian. Though now it's harder dealing with him because he outright lies making me question why God wants me to suffer more (he ended the relationship by cheating, I felt God telling me to just be his friend (not dissappear) 😢
Very true. Thank you for this.
God would never send a desire for someone who may be better for you, than your current adulterous husband? Right? 😪
Thank you I really needed this
This is powerful!
Thank You Lord Jesus ❤🙏🏼
Amen, God is good!
God isn't taking away your desire because it is *your desire*. The entire premise is stupid.
All good i gave up on the desire for a mate problem solved im 29 never had a gf done with games and life loops
What a non-coincidental message 🙏🏻
Some Bible quotes and The Gospel - How to Get Saved
KJV
Romans 5:12 - Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
Romans 3:10,23-24
3:10- As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one
3:23-24 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
-(How that Christ died - he shed his blood)
Romans 3:25
Whom God hath sent forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remissions of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God.
Hebrews 9:22
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Hebrews 10:10
By the which we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all
Once Saved Always Saved
Ephesians 1:13
In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise.
John 10:27-28
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Thank you.
My pleasure, God bless!
Amen 🙏😇🙏✝️❤️
God bless Tracy!
Is court marriage secretly without telling parents biblical?
Thank you bless you in Jesus name
Please make a vedio. Would you marry someone if you have doubt why there doubt in the relationship
Ghana for speaking 🔊 to me Mark!
God bless!
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Is it bad if I go on a few dates with different women to get to know them? I always feel guilty if I did do that.
that's a part of modern dating. If both people are aware that there is no commitment yet, it should be assumed both are free to go on dates with others. I would not act committed to a woman if you two have not committed to each other. Once you become official, then you stop dating other women :)
Whyyyyyyy GOD!!!????? 😂😂😂😭
Relate much