Christian Dating Advice for Women

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
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    Christian dating advice for women starts with applying the Bible. Here are 6 tips for Christian women in the dating scene.
    1. Don’t Date Someone You Know You Won’t Marry
    2. Never Settle, But Make Sure Your Standards Are Realistic
    3. Don’t Trust a Guy Who Seems Too Perfect
    4. Listen to Your Friends and Family
    5. Don’t Just Think About Now. Think About Your Future
    6. Look for Character, Not Talent
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  • @mlester3001
    @mlester3001 5 лет назад +110

    My best advice for anyone dating is to know your own values VERY well, and to put God as your number one value. Then seek a partner who also who puts God first, knows their own values very well, and whose values in other areas are as aligned with your own as much as possible

    • @stuartsmith4723
      @stuartsmith4723 5 лет назад +1

      Cheers for this, I've been looking for "dating tips for women by men" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - HootDating.xyz ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my neighbour got great results with it.

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад +3

      @@stuartsmith4723 that dating site doesnt sound good but worldly.

    • @mariahconklin4150
      @mariahconklin4150 2 года назад

      Exactly!

  • @millarpillar4875
    @millarpillar4875 5 лет назад +148

    So true...my husband seemed perfect when we dated. There would be weeks when I wouldn't see him and he wouldn't show up to church, so I only ever saw him at his best.
    When married (after dating 3 years) He ended up abusing me physically, emotionally and mentally.
    Neglecting me etc. The point is God has the best for you so make sure that any red flags know- that God has someone better.
    Pray for your spouse don't just wishfully think he's the one.
    My ex husband was selfish. He seemed godly but an awful husband.
    Be careful. Hope this blesses someone

    • @sarahvandendolder2970
      @sarahvandendolder2970 4 года назад +3

      Sorry you went through that but yes prey for your partner

    • @lilliancrowley7542
      @lilliancrowley7542 4 года назад +2

      Thank for your truth; and it has truly blessed me. It's not by happen stance; but my divine intervention. Your truth is divine confirmation that the man I'm dating is not sent by God; nor the husband that I've been praying for- only a wolf in sheep's clothing! Father, bless my sister for having the courage to share her story; and for protecting me from all dangers seen and unseen. In JESUS 🙏 name, AMEN!🙌

    • @conchitaboren260
      @conchitaboren260 4 года назад +4

      Thank you for sharing your story

    • @Chydova
      @Chydova 4 года назад +3

      I am so sorry that you went through this. But could you share how you dated because 3 years sounds a lot to get to know the person what are some mistakes you made that blinded you from seeing his true character, thank you and God bless you!

    • @millarpillar4875
      @millarpillar4875 4 года назад +4

      Chydova we were worship leaders and would see each other 1 on 1. When we were together (he was my first long term boyfriend) we made out a lot and hardly discussed things that were serious. When we did it would end up being him shouting at me and telling me things that I didn’t realise at the time were abusive or showing his insecurities, so we kept dating. I tried to end it with him because I had feelings for another guy...I didn’t realise this was because I wasn’t satisfied with my boyfriend...yet he said “why does this happen to me?” So I thought at the time he wasn’t giving up on me, when in reality he didn’t want to be alone again so tried to make us work. I had family in Scotland and he was in England so I had no support from physical family members and I didn’t share anything with them so they assumed he was a good Christian guy. Which he was, on the surface. But we weren’t good together and he didn’t let me go at the time or through our marriage even though he treated me every day like he didn’t want to be with me.

  • @90out10
    @90out10 6 лет назад +111

    My parents have been married for over 40 years. My dad pursued my mom in high school and she courted him. Yes, in that order. My mom describes my dad as a man of God and one who knows how to woo her. She describes him as a man of integrity who stands for what's right even when it's not popular. He's a man of wisdom and strength.
    I find it comical when she talks about when they first met. She told him to his face he was the ugliest man she had ever met. LoL

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад +14

      😂

    • @90out10
      @90out10 6 лет назад +11

      Peter Nygren
      So...
      Jacob should not have pursued Rachael? Adam should not have pursued/ "taken" Eve as "bone of my bone"?
      A wise man should not "find a virtuous woman"? In order to find, one must seek.

    • @90out10
      @90out10 6 лет назад +15

      Who said anything about going out of his way?
      I think you're misunderstanding the word "pursuit" in this case.
      A man does not pursue a woman has a lion pursues a gazelle.
      A man pursues a woman as his wife by showing her value and respect. Giving her attention and affection. Taking time for her.
      If a husband does not do these things, she will be left wanting and he will find himself without a wife before long.
      The man is to pursue his wife as Jesus pursues the church.
      Jesus gave his life for his church. Notice, he did not give his death for his church, but his life.
      A Godly Man will follow Jesus's example I giving his life to his wife. Yes, he will lead her into righteousness. The two will become one. But if he ever neglects her or mistreats her, she will seek another.

    • @90out10
      @90out10 6 лет назад +8

      Peter Nygren
      Okay, now I think I see where you're misunderstanding me. I view betrothal, courtship, and marriage all in the same light. I don't buy into the casual dating concept. There is nothing biblical about the casual dating idea or practice.
      If a man is courting a woman, he has marriage in mind. That is the purpose of the courtship. Is this woman wife potential? As soon as the answer becomes no, the relationship ceases. As long as that answer is yes, the relationship progresses. However, if the man does not show attraction for the woman, how can courtship take place? If a man doesn't show any affection or attention for the woman before they are married, he probably won't after they're married.
      Keep in mind, attention and affection do not refer to sex or sexual contact of any kind. Sexual contact of any kind is fornication and adultery when conducted outside of marriage.

    • @brightyjohnraj6129
      @brightyjohnraj6129 5 лет назад +5

      interesting to read.Jesus bless u.

  • @timmartin6091
    @timmartin6091 3 года назад +16

    almost 3 years ago, at almost 22 years old i almost took my own life. I was abused as a kid, broken, depressed, anorexic, bulimic, suicidal. I went in & out of psych units like it was a game of tic-tac-toe. Suicide watch. I was on enough Antidepressants to kill a horse. I hated myself. I wanted out. I wanted the pain to stop. The gaslighting* to end. *(when a psycho makes a sane person question their own sanity, and thus think they themselves are the insane one).
    I wanted power. I got into witchcraft. I thought it would give me the identity i wanted, to be set apart from people who hurt me. It only made me sicker. Sicker. Thats what it did to me.
    The doctor said id never get well. That i would suffer severe Chronic Manic depression, and never be well, that id be stuck on antidepressants all of my life.
    I would plot suicide on a daily basis, binging and purging my food as often as opening and closing a door. The pain was too real. People choked me. Assaulted me. Told me i was ugly, i felt worthless. Nothing ever got better. Then my mother died. The (1) & only soul who ever loved /emotionally supported me was removed from the earth. I was stuck living with people who broke me, ruined my identity, thus causing me to hate God. I thought God hated me, that he was just like the ones who tortured me, a family of abusers, who cover up all their actions with the mask of religion. I didnt know that God is on my side. I didnt know that Jesus would Love and Defend me, and fight for me and that He later would heal me, rescue me from Family. The ones who caused me pain. The ones who choked me for wearing a necklace.
    I moved out after family threatened to throw all my belongings on the front yard, and have me permanently institutionalized in an insane asylum, when they were the ones who caused my mental illness via abuse.
    They blamed me for the abuse they did to me.
    To take my life in an insane asylum when they were the ones who made me suicidal.
    Next morning i spoke with my dead moms parents who let me live with them.
    I stayed on the antidepressants, prescribed. But they only made me sicker. I got deeper and deeper into witchcraft, thinking it was a solution. But it made me even more suicidal. Self hatred was inescapable.
    I decided i was going to kill myself. I was going to take all my pills.
    But then Jesus stepped in. I didnt die. I surrendered my life to Jesus to make me well and heal me.
    The deity i blamed for me being abused wanted to heal me. He Was fighting for me and Loved me all along.
    He wanted to love me. He wanted to give me His Heart.
    😭 HE LOVES ME. JESUS. LOVES. ME .
    Jesus miraculously healed me - i am off all drugs and dont need them and i dont have any mental illnesses. I work a job and am totally healed , full of joy.
    I’m now a born again Christian, who wants the entire world to know that ❤️JESUS WANTS TO HEAL YOU
    HE. LOVES. YOU.
    Nuff said. ❤️

  • @spreadthegospel6667
    @spreadthegospel6667 3 года назад +5

    Yes... I went to lunch with a worship leader. I mentioned how i was waiting for marriage to be intimate. He told me guys were going to run then! I told him, let the wrong ones run then!

  • @symphoniccrown3757
    @symphoniccrown3757 6 лет назад +80

    One of the best channels I've ever come across. Every video is life changing. Please keep up the great work and I pray God keeps blessing you and enriches you with his wisdom

  • @Suz562
    @Suz562 6 лет назад +58

    I agree 100% 1) Date with a purpose to find your spouse. 2) Yes, realistic standards and don't settle. 3) too many fraudulent men so be aware 4)yes, friends and family see things that you don't see. They care about you. 5) Their past dictates their future most likely. 6) look for character not talent. So true! Great advice bro! I love this video. I wish I would have seen this video when I was 21. I'm older and wiser now and this is sound advice for younger single christian women

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад +4

      Suz great summary here and glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for the encouragement :)

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад +1

      @@greenfrog5814 oh, so you just want to date?
      If you are a real Christian, its always gonna be a marriage goaL.

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад

      @@Sacrifice-Paid yeah but this video is for women lol

  • @imarydiogo1524
    @imarydiogo1524 5 лет назад +13

    I wish my sister could watch this video when she was blindly in love with and non-christian, because she's now married, suffering and still believing that the Lord has revealed to her to marry this guy. I feel so sorry for her choice!

  • @aradhanakhillo895
    @aradhanakhillo895 4 года назад +8

    Aww... I m ur little sister.. That's so sweet of u, brother...

  • @Monika-tv8np
    @Monika-tv8np 6 лет назад +36

    You just described my ex : perfect at first, devoted Christian, and then controlling, cocky, blaming me for everything, never says sorry, never called me my name etc

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад +7

      Monika Golianek yikes, glad he is you ex now, sounds like a bad experience for sure

    • @margyiphillips4931
      @margyiphillips4931 6 лет назад

      You said that he never called you by your name....how did he call you? I am genuinely curious.

    • @Monika-tv8np
      @Monika-tv8np 6 лет назад +5

      Peter Nygren and you sound like you have no idea how my relationship was. If I explained to you that he was aggressive and abusive when things didn’t go his plan, would that make me less “ modern” you don’t know me nor my relationship so u shouldn’t point at things u don’t get

    • @Monika-tv8np
      @Monika-tv8np 6 лет назад +5

      Peter Nygren and let me guess, u are one of those men who just feed of a woman and when she finds a better man then it’s all her fault. Sorry but “ modern” women are smart, and Christian women listen to God’s voice and trust him in making decisions

    • @Monika-tv8np
      @Monika-tv8np 6 лет назад +2

      Margy I Phillips pussycat lol, I thought it was fun at first but at the end I asked him if he knew my name. I was with him 2 years only because he introduced me to a Christian church and I thought that was his way but then I put all pieces together and left him. And when I asked him about my name he never answered

  • @ludmilahayati3008
    @ludmilahayati3008 6 лет назад +9

    I just love your words they are so truthful. This gave me more strength to continue being single, I'm not looking for a perfect man but a good man.

  • @cindyygusquiza0701
    @cindyygusquiza0701 6 лет назад +30

    I love to watch all your videos, your Bible study and Christian dating tips/advice. You always seem to make the videos that I need the most. Thank you for sharing and keep uploading more videos.
    God bless always! 😊

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад

      Cindy Ygusquiza wow, thanks so much for that encouragement, so glad the videos have been helpful to you! God bless :)

  • @Clauds71
    @Clauds71 6 лет назад +15

    This is so wise and sweet, thank you 😊

  • @hamiltonrowan5027
    @hamiltonrowan5027 5 лет назад +8

    "Now concerning the questions you wrote about. It is good for a man not to touch a woman!" 1 Corinthians 7:1. That's good enough advice for me!

  • @stephcrown9183
    @stephcrown9183 2 года назад +3

    1. Don't date someone you know you are not going to marry. Date with a purpose and not just for fun. It saves you from heartache.
    2. Never settle for less but make sure your standards are realistic.
    3. Be careful of the guy who seems so perfect. Because he's probably hiding something.
    4. Listen to your friends and family. If many people have a tract record of saying same thing about one person, listen to them.
    5. Don't only focus on now. Think about the future. Check their priorities and visions and level of hardwork. See forward how he can develop into a better man.
    6. Look for character and not only talent. Don't only see the physical attributes. Look for people who will do the right thing even in your absence.

  • @matthewgarcia2712
    @matthewgarcia2712 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you so much for your knowledge brother . Plz pray for me I will pray for you all. God save us all. Let's do this.

  • @kerenmulesa2514
    @kerenmulesa2514 4 года назад +2

    May God bless you brother Mark... wise tips!!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @claudyvigour7260
    @claudyvigour7260 6 лет назад +24

    What a great, inspiring and motivated video.. I wish all the women would see and listen to this video, which is so true biblically.. Please keep on going😇😇👍

  • @shirleymckenney-hornyak7117
    @shirleymckenney-hornyak7117 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the advice. I appreciate your insight.. May God bless you and your family.. Keep up the great work.

  • @rosem.3533
    @rosem.3533 6 лет назад +8

    Awesome reality check! Great advise! God bless!

  • @magdalenadandu7242
    @magdalenadandu7242 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Mark!😊 You are such a good "Big Brother!" 🤗🤗

  • @nathalyalvizures7339
    @nathalyalvizures7339 4 года назад +15

    I was married to the worship leader of the church of where I actually got saved. Same guy will beat me up pregnant. He would always compared me to the pastor’s daughter and made me feel unwanted and worthless We had two children together and thank God I was able to get away. When I went to the pastor and his wife for help, they blamed me for everything. Moving forward to today, he’s now married to the pastor’s daughter. It took me a long time to go back to church because I was really young when all of this happened and I didn’t have the maturity to understand that all the pain they caused me wasn’t God’s fault. 18 years have past and I’m finally going back to church.

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад +1

      That is so sad. You should have sued him for domestic violence.
      The parents cleared wanted him for tgeir daugther.
      And maybe it is her whos suffering right now like u did.

    • @GroBom78
      @GroBom78 3 года назад +3

      I am sorry a believer did that to you but I am glad you have chosen to go back to church and not let past experiences of the church hinder you from reaching God. God and the church are two different things. God loves you and wants to bless you and I pray you will continue to choose God and I am believing one day you will say ‘it was all worth it’

  • @trishg8852
    @trishg8852 6 лет назад +7

    I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm enjoying info on relationships, dating and marriage. Keep up the good work! Thank you! :-)

  • @katie12rose
    @katie12rose 6 лет назад +6

    This video was amazing!! Thank you! Also, your other videos are great, too, I’ve watched a ton of them! God bless 😊

  • @michellegrovner746
    @michellegrovner746 4 года назад +2

    God bless you for these videos. Thank you for helping your sister in Christ get ready for marriage.

  • @iamURHO
    @iamURHO 6 лет назад +17

    Hey, I've always wanted to be someone's little sister! Yay! And thank you foe these advice. My prayer to God is simple, to marry someone closest to Jesus' traits but I think that's the highest standard ever. Well, that's my dream. I pray to be Christlike too. :)

  • @angievalful
    @angievalful 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you 💖this video has been really helpful👍🏻

  • @betsydejesus7473
    @betsydejesus7473 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you big bother !!!! ❤️❤️

  • @isosoriharrison9556
    @isosoriharrison9556 2 года назад +1

    It’s trueee. 😄 I mean I can do worship but only if no one else can. I’m also extremely quiet and private but doesn’t mean I can’t be expressive in certain ways. But I do agree on giving the guy a chance part, one of my biggest issues is my girls aren’t doing that because I’m a quiet person and girls don’t typically want to take risks on things they can’t see. I can’t help the personality that God has given me. 😅

  • @destineesiseho8774
    @destineesiseho8774 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for the confirmation

  • @jacquelynlanghein8439
    @jacquelynlanghein8439 5 лет назад +6

    Very informative thanks Mark.

  • @meimeidelcastillo8819
    @meimeidelcastillo8819 Год назад

    Little sister advice taken!! Thanks, Pastor Mark! :)

  • @Lisa-xp5qj
    @Lisa-xp5qj 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for you insight I greatly appreciate it and I will take me with me in this crazy dating world

  • @tohonour
    @tohonour 6 лет назад +1

    God bless you!

  • @Monika-tv8np
    @Monika-tv8np 6 лет назад +11

    Thanks you for this common sense summary

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад +3

      Monika Golianek my pleasure:)

    • @Monika-tv8np
      @Monika-tv8np 6 лет назад +1

      ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger women are being deceived by the look and sweet talk forgetting the good guys wandering around. Thank you again . God bless you

  • @dezibevineau9782
    @dezibevineau9782 3 года назад +2

    My terms and conditions list is designed to fit only one person and that’s the guy who God has for me.

    • @siskristie2113
      @siskristie2113 2 года назад +1

      Excellent! Too many women are picking out their own husbands and only then to realize that wasn't what I wanted. It's sad but some women pray after that fact. Well, it's too late! Had you prayed before hand, God would have shown you he was not good! You will save yourself a lot of heart ache if women would pray before they leap. I think one major reason they don't pray is because they don't want to hear the answer! It's sad!!!

  • @GroBom78
    @GroBom78 3 года назад +3

    Hahaha that is so true - the worship leader giving you eye contact and then thinking they are interested in you 😂😂😂

  • @nancyreed5379
    @nancyreed5379 5 лет назад +2

    Amen 🙏🏼
    So true

  • @aprilsitumorang3565
    @aprilsitumorang3565 5 лет назад +4

    The point is God is a good n whatever u do just believe God have a beautiful plan for me n u 😇😇😇

  • @puppetmaster3911
    @puppetmaster3911 6 лет назад +5

    Great advice. The video you made for men is excellent as well. Too high of a list of standards will scare people off.

  • @setfreetm5821
    @setfreetm5821 4 года назад +1

    Thanks..Wish more guys could have heard and commented on this.

  • @nancyreed5379
    @nancyreed5379 5 лет назад +2

    Wish I heard your video before 🙏🏼

  • @tanesihaherisejohnson6288
    @tanesihaherisejohnson6288 5 лет назад +1

    We all grow from what we do and say but something's are not caught when taught, thanks for sharing but I'm keeping busy with the things of the Lord and do desire marriage but it has to be according to the Lord leading that man thanks for your breakdown. 1Cor.7:8-9, 32

  • @beanie_bae
    @beanie_bae 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your videos and your channel! Also it just happens to be that my specific person is more on the artistic side. 😜 I just watched your short on this then found the elongated version, and this is so great because we dive into great detail! My standards are qualities to look for in a guy, like kindness, genuine, honor, humor, putting God first, etc. The only one that I am iffy on is if he is too "perfect." I know him but not that well so from what I've seen he sounds like a godly person, but I don't know what goes on in his home life. I'm sure that God wouldn't let me start feelings / a crush / (or love? It has been over 4 months) and gave me signs / told me that he wasn't right if that was the truth. Also sorry for the overwhelm of comments from me, I've recently discovered your channel and I've been watching sometimes a few videos a day to know and put into action before I start dating so I can have a healthy, whole realtionship. God bless for all that you do! One day I'd love to enroll in your college classes but I'm 15 right now and single! 😅

    • @ericac6843
      @ericac6843 11 месяцев назад

      Wow, you're so young but I am so glad you have wisdom. I pray that may God guide you, protect you, and lead you to the man deserving of your heart.

  • @anointedprophet7053
    @anointedprophet7053 6 лет назад +10

    This is my testimony concerning dating or courting: I didn't date my wife nor did I court her. I asked God to pick my wife for me and He did. I met her online, even before all those dating websites came to be. I talked to her the first time on April 1st and I asked her to marry me on April 5th. We were married for almost 18 years and she died before our 18th anniversary. We met each other in person, two days before we got married. I would never recommend anyone to do that, unless you know that it is the will of God and God has told or shown you that is the person.

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад

      So 5weeks is already to be talking with someone online?

    • @siskristie2113
      @siskristie2113 2 года назад

      Oh my goodness!!! That is awesome! And crazy beautiful!! Love it!! 😄 sorry she has transitioned but I had to write this! What an amazing testimony! Blessings to you!!

  • @emilyanne7027
    @emilyanne7027 5 лет назад +3

    i had a really negative experience with a Christian man and I don’t mean that to be disrespectful at all because I’m a Christian myself! Thank you for your advice! Because I really want into a negative spot and strayed away from God after knowing him. Thank you for taking the time to speak something real and not just full of it...

    • @bean7496
      @bean7496 3 года назад

      How are you now?

  • @EveWilliamsMusic
    @EveWilliamsMusic 5 лет назад +17

    This misses out the biggest challenge Christian women face. None of this advice can be put into place unless you actually find a Christian single male and the Church is 66% female. Most single Christian women, especially those older than student age, don't even get to the point where hearing any of this would be relevant.

    • @AprilDawnKJV
      @AprilDawnKJV 4 года назад +3

      @@broco6608 He has a video where he explains where they are. Good Godly men aren't just in church, but out there serving, like where Mark met his wife (on a mission). He mentioned that it is an awesome idea to go out and serve, and that does raise the opportunity to be found!!

    • @twostepz4982
      @twostepz4982 4 года назад +3

      I’m a Christian guy and 34. We’re out there even if 36% of the males at church.

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад

      Maybe youve already given up.

    • @EveWilliamsMusic
      @EveWilliamsMusic 4 года назад +1

      @@mightyobserver12 No. But just now, today, I'm quite happy with my life. But I draw your attention to the statistics: the Church is two thirds female. That is obviously a logistical challenge. Advice that doesn't address this isn't much use. I haven't had a great experience of searching in obvious places such as church and Christian sites. I keep being approached by geezers older than my Dad. As for finding a mate via service, that is a wonderful principal but as only a third of Christians are male, the numbers are still the same. At my age, most of the men I meet on my area of service are married and people judge you for looking for a mate in that arena, like your heart isn't in it just to be of service.

    • @EveWilliamsMusic
      @EveWilliamsMusic 4 года назад

      @@AprilDawnKJV Tried that. Didn't work. The numbers issue was the same... there are way more women than men and the men are married in the area if service to which I can contribute. I enjoy contributing, but it's definitely not likely to bring me in contact with eligible bachelors.

  • @laurenp.184
    @laurenp.184 6 лет назад +3

    So many awesome points in this! Thank you for posting!

  • @tjaspire
    @tjaspire 2 года назад +1

    Wow Mark. This is a very good one. How we search for perfection because ultimately we are looking for Jesus. And how we shouldn't even waste time dating someone we know we're not going to marry. Good advice!

  • @augustayarteh7524
    @augustayarteh7524 5 лет назад

    is very true. I will do not do it, for sure especially for somebody who I am not going to married to i will never think about that to go out with them. this is a bright great advice Of course. i refuse to rush to any Relationship Some of those men always judge people wrongly but their is a God Who has final says. Is true my dear I am always thinking of my future especially of how. I am doing things now.wow great sound advice sir.

  • @countrystix
    @countrystix 5 лет назад +6

    At 53, I am a twice divorced female. Both of my ex-husbands were Christian when we married. Sadly, there are narcissists and back-sliders in the world. Now, where are any Christian men who would want to even consider a twice-divorced woman? Yeah, Im staying single with pets!

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад +6

      Be happy!
      We are not defined by having a man.

  • @Matcha.Mochie
    @Matcha.Mochie 4 года назад +1

    @5:18 , @6:02 🙏 Amen!

  • @jacquelynnorona2683
    @jacquelynnorona2683 3 года назад

    You rock

  • @Brianna-yh7iy
    @Brianna-yh7iy 5 лет назад +1

    Such good advice!!!! WOW

  • @anastasiyarakova8517
    @anastasiyarakova8517 4 года назад +3

    What would you say about this situation: I have a guy in my life who is Godly, he pursues me, he loves me deeply, he has a big heart and is fun to be around.. but he's 15 years older than me (27 and 42) and has a serious eating disorder (a form of very picky eating so he eats mostly carbs). Those two things prevent me from dating him and seeing a future despite the fact that we are really great otherwise. Once the rose colored glasses were replaced by logic I backed off and he is heartbroken.

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад

      Nothing wrong with age.
      And you may help him with his eating disorder.

    • @theirishhammer9108
      @theirishhammer9108 4 года назад

      He needs to get counseling for his eating disorder. There usually is a reason behind issues like that. God gives us wisdom through his Holy Spirit. You are already hearing gun talk to you. Warning signs are for a reason.

  • @mercymangrobang6033
    @mercymangrobang6033 6 лет назад +3

    Good day!
    Thank God for sharing this video,it's a big help those who are Christian...Amen!for me I want only spiritual partner,im sister mercy Mangrobang from Philippines,God bless and have a wonderful weekend❤🙏🌹😇

  • @alk315
    @alk315 2 года назад +1

    God says don't be unequally yoked. In other words do not marry a unbeliever or non-Christian. God also talks about long courtship times with the family involved, as overseeing the courtship. See the old testament on more on dating and whom to marry and roles of each in marriage.

  • @BonnieBost
    @BonnieBost 6 лет назад +8

    What standards are too high? Are these standards to high: mature Christian, wants to serve the Lord, sexual purity - virgin, and has a job that provides. I am older and even I still get crazy guys who can't do these standards. Plus I think you need to tell the guys to give a girl a chance. They don't see physical beauty, they just walk away with put trying to get to know me either.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад

      Hi Bonnie Bost, good question, here's a video that may help ruclips.net/video/zKLpUfLtaKk/видео.html

    • @garlicgirl3149
      @garlicgirl3149 5 лет назад

      You should see some women's list I know....unreasonable. They do not even fit the bill so how will someone else?

  • @_xxkittiixx_
    @_xxkittiixx_ 4 года назад +2

    Hello from 2020 lol. Anyways, i thought i had the perfect guy. He was physically beautiful, extremely sweet, and caring to everyone, and he loved me. What was wrong with him? He didnt have a relationship with God. He got baptised, and he loved God, but he had no direction in life, and ultimately went down a horrible, Godless path, because he didnt have God in his life ultimately. He gave himself up to drugs and women, and he regrets it, but this is because he had the least direction in life that i have ever seen. He had 0 life other than being a childish teenager at 20. The most important quality i find in a man is direction and goals in his life, and being able to take his own life in his hands alongside God. Then, you can both have a Godly direction in your lives and relationship, and you can both build each other's relationships in God up. Thats what i didnt get with my ex, and im glad hes gone now, because now i can focus on my relationship with God and focus on finding a Godly man, and you should do that to. Keep God in the picture always.

  • @JYO2023
    @JYO2023 4 года назад +1

    I can tell you Mark there’s no way a woman should want to be with someone who chooses to be with someone else. He’s doing a woman a favor by letting her know. God has given me a new lease on life. I messed it up royally marrying a man who was the pit of hell for my life. If you’d choose not to believe me ask my daughter. I did not one day of it have any happiness, none, and when I say none, I mean not one day. I prayed God would take me or do something and he took my husband with pancreatic cancer. I took care of him at home until he died. Before he died he said I never knew how wonderful you are. So if a So called William wants and is with someone else life goes on. A woman cannot make a man like or love her. I want the soulmate God truly has for me. I was never unfaithful to my husband or boyfriends. I never want to experience hell on earth again. If I say I love someone, I‘ll say it because I do. There’s so much more to my story but that’s it for now.

  • @BibleNerd22
    @BibleNerd22 6 лет назад

    ...... #3 #3 #3!

  • @laurentheheiress98
    @laurentheheiress98 5 лет назад

    What about evangelizing?

  • @siskristie2113
    @siskristie2113 2 года назад

    Before women say "I do" it would be wise to run that idea by God since he knows each person's heart and intentions. Roses have thorns. We must use wisdom! We would save ourselves so much unnecessary heartache. God did mean for you all to be abused and mistreated. When we don't do things God's way, you are pretty much on your own unless He grants you Mercy.

  • @monikaballah931
    @monikaballah931 4 года назад

    i am awkward . i have standards . not looking for perfection .

  • @Irlandadc
    @Irlandadc 4 года назад +3

    And What happens if I’m 40 and still does not arrive “The One”?

    • @rebeccasainte8491
      @rebeccasainte8491 4 года назад +4

      IRLANDA D the grace of God is not measured by time. God will give you the one if it is his plan for you. All u need to do is to walk in faith 😊

    • @Irlandadc
      @Irlandadc 4 года назад +1

      Rebecca Sainte 🙂🙌🏼🙏🏼 Thanks!

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад +1

      Theres someone here in YT who married at 45. Some 50s.
      Well,we shouldnt be defined of haVing a Man.

    • @siskristie2113
      @siskristie2113 2 года назад

      48 heading north but still believing

  • @matshadi1999
    @matshadi1999 Год назад

    I'm not looking for someone perfect that would be stupid of me because I'm not perfect so I'm not going to live up to that.

  • @guesswhomartin9249
    @guesswhomartin9249 6 лет назад +13

    Ok... there are many problems I found with your first statement. Date to marry. Your idea will chase anyone away, talking about marriage already ? This will scare anyone away.
    2nd thing wrong: Is this the one God has for you ? God doesn't have anyone for you. That would violate His Word, God has given us a free will, we choose, we decide, NOT God. That's why He tells us, Be Not Unequally Yoked Together With A Unbeliever.
    Now we can pray and ask God, help me find a good Christian man/woman. We can pray for guidance and direction. But we're the ones who decide.

    • @ocinidolegna
      @ocinidolegna 5 лет назад +4

      There are plenty of people looking yo date for marriage. You just have to find them. I see no problem with it. A lot of people want to end up married anyhow.

    • @Arela1164
      @Arela1164 4 года назад

      GuessWho Martin With the first statement, who says you have to discuss it with them? Just spend time with who you’re interested in, get to know them and their character, they’ll reveal whether they are marriage material or if they’re marriage minded, or if you’re waisting you’re time.

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад +8

      CHRISTIANS DATE FOR MARRIAGE GOALS. NOT TO FOOL AROUND!
      IF A MAN GETS SCARED THEN BYE!

  • @guesswhomartin9249
    @guesswhomartin9249 6 лет назад

    MMMMM your 2nd thing you mention is on target, but your 1 thing you mention goes in contradiction to the 2nd thing you mention. The 2nd thing is right on target.

  • @angievalful
    @angievalful 5 лет назад +1

    PLEASEE could you make a video related to christian/nonc christian dating???? I mean, should a christian date a non-christian?why??

    • @GuidetteExpert
      @GuidetteExpert 4 года назад

      Angela Wolfe Puente the values and goals in life is not the same or done to serve god.

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 4 года назад

      I thinku already know the answer for that.

  • @zaphnathpaaneah3108
    @zaphnathpaaneah3108 3 года назад

    Let's see what the bible says about "dating"

  • @laurad2446
    @laurad2446 5 лет назад +2

    You’re adorable do you have an older brother just like you for me? 😊

  • @user-yv1fh3fc8y
    @user-yv1fh3fc8y 2 года назад

    Ladies, men can be romantically obtuse;
    you may need to be gently obvious in your interest in him.

  • @glendajohnson3580
    @glendajohnson3580 5 лет назад

    No l think go straight to the point why going around the bush it like playing game we are human been you make it feel like rules that my opinion.

  • @susannaleesings
    @susannaleesings 3 года назад +1

    But don’t marry potential see the fruit in his life now.

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  • @nobody46820
    @nobody46820 5 лет назад +1

    #NoHymenNoDiamond

    • @jennyapon
      @jennyapon 4 года назад +2

      nobody46820 what does that have to do with anything, really? God’s love redeems, renews and restores. You as a human have no right to judge anyone women or man. Many men who have that standard are shallow especially if they live a impure life and aren’t virgins themselves.

  • @Treeoflife139
    @Treeoflife139 6 лет назад +6

    When there's a famine of men in the church, who do you date. Christian women should date none Christian men, he may come into the kingdom because of her, x2 provisos - keep Godly boundaries - set a time limit. Keep praying, be accountable to friends.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад +13

      Be The Change It is a very real problem. I too believe there are more Christian women ready for marriage than there are Christian men. I also respect your belief that it's okay to date nonbelievers, but I do respectfully disagree that it's a good idea. I say this in love, but you are playing with fire. I encourage you to read this article I wrote about missionary dating. If you read it and have any more follow up questions, I'd be happy to give you my thoughts, God bless! applygodsword.com/is-it-wrong-for-christians-to-missionary-date-unbelievers/

    • @Treeoflife139
      @Treeoflife139 6 лет назад

      Don't confuse dating with marriage. Dating should be about getting to know another person and getting to know yourself in the context of a relationship especially if one is young. Remember marriage is not just for young people it's applicable to people who are in their 30's to 90's.
      2 Corinthians 6:14,15 When did you last hear this preached in the context of a business relationship?
      The term 'missionary dating' is used in such a derogatory manner here. Do you ever use it in a derogatory way when applied to 'missionary business'??
      I've known a number of 'Christian marriages' where the couple have not been 'equally yoked' and surprise to no one they are now divorced.
      If you're going to preach the limitation (which I don't believe is of the Lord) then you must also preach the solution otherwise it's just religion and Jesus saved his severest criticism for the religious people of his day.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад +12

      Be The Change I understand that's your opinion, but I disagree that is a wise purpose for dating. Dating should not just be about getting to know yourself and another person. I believe that can be done through friendship. Dating is a step further than friendship, a step I believe that should be used towards gauging marriage possibilities. Companionship and learning can be received through healthy friendships with the opposite sex.

    • @Treeoflife139
      @Treeoflife139 6 лет назад

      You're beginning to sound defensive! But tell me, no disrespect intended but you look old enough to be a husband and father by now so what's stopped you? I've noticed some 'popular' men in the church are quite happy with the status quo - lot's of women, ego satisfied, take your time, easy to blame the women and say you've just not found the right one!! Easy when there are no male 'competitors' (not saying this is you)
      How many 'brothers' have you brought into the church or are you content to preach the limitation to the women and not give the solution?
      Fundamentally while we're busy preaching/doing our small little 'church' and not the more Godly great commission of 'making disciples of all nations' the church will be ghettoised, the holy spirit redundant and the need to post vids such as this will increase. I'm not saying it's bad advise, it's suitable for young teens starting out on dating.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад +5

      Be The Change thanks for the complement :) I've been married 10 years and we do have children. I pray you find the answers you are looking for, have a good one :)

  • @ipaintstuff4884
    @ipaintstuff4884 3 года назад

    Are you really 31 in this video tho?

  • @georgepenton6023
    @georgepenton6023 6 лет назад +9

    Most women, Christian or non-Christian, do not like humble men.

    • @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger
      @ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger  6 лет назад +36

      George Penton In my opinion women like confident men but dislike cocky or prideful men. You can be confident and humble, which I believe most women (and men) find much more attractive

    • @nanyummyify
      @nanyummyify 6 лет назад +1

      Completley agree!

    • @Monika-tv8np
      @Monika-tv8np 6 лет назад +4

      ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger that was my case. I dated a Christian man but he was so cocky and controlling. Plus whatever I did he would bring bible verses to judge my actions. We didn't last

    • @reviennejoseph4977
      @reviennejoseph4977 6 лет назад

      But if your family never likes anybody for at all?? What to do?

    • @JohnDoe-pt7ru
      @JohnDoe-pt7ru 6 лет назад +1

      Most women can't tell the difference though and society doesn't help. To be cocky IS confidence and anything less is to be a "beta", a weakling.

  • @subconcioussongsvid
    @subconcioussongsvid 5 лет назад

    Quite a load of bullshit.