🙋🏾♀️ if you’re waiting for the Lord to send your Husband. We got this ladies... he’s coming. I prayed the other day for all my single sisters in Christ that’s single and waiting for their Husband in Jesus name... the Lord gave me a vision of peter walking on water, he said we MUST stay focused on him or else we’ll drown. We got this 🙌🏾💆🏾♀️💁🏾♀️💃🏾🙌🏾
What I love is when you said you felt peace when you were with him. Because that's important. Your husband is as awesome as you are. Always put God first, you will be blessed and you are.
I’m in year two of celibacy after divorcing. Now I’m newly dating a nice guy... it’s so hard not to kiss but I want him more knowing he’s patient and willing to endure to the end.
Okay this is to a higher level. We dated for 7 years no sex but kissing we did many times. I mean for 7 years, it alot to avoid kissing 🤩🤩🤩🤩. I was virgin until my wedding night.
I’m 32 and in the wait! I’m now with the love of my life and I can’t wait for our next chapter. Thanks for sharing your journey. It’s very encouraging to keep going strong!
No kissing til marriage is something I truly desire in my courting stage and I pray the men God has for me want the same thing. And thank you Mary I’ve been waiting for these encouraging videos .
When he took kissing off the table, he took the lead, and the way he looks at you is a ++. Mary, your cheekbones, and makeup are popping- just beautiful.
I dated a guy for almost a year and I refrained from physical contact until we kissed once after about 8 months, he wasn't the right guy and I'm glad I took my time to get to know him on a mental note instead of physical. I prayed if he wasn't the right guy for me he'd be removed from my life and I started seeing things that made me understand my reasoning, like him not wanting to rush into marriage but tried to talk me into having his children 4 months in. 🤦 he worried about making a life long commitment but didn't see anything wrong about being tied together through a child?🤔 🙄
@@MsNaturallyMary at first he was like let's move in together and was all about getting married, asked me to do it on his bday/parents wedding anniversary but I wanted to wait a little. As time went on and I met his family it became he wanted kids like his brother and less about getting married. Oh towards the end told me he was a truthful liar after I caught him in a few lies. 😰 Seemed he thought talking marriage would get me ready for the physical aspect. His mom thought I would keep her son away from her but his other family members liked me... especially his mother's dog loved me and she couldn't stand, it would try and stop me from leaving everytime I came to visit. Glad that's over.
In my feelings right now but I just love when you and hubby are doing these videos. One it encourages me to keep waiting on the Lord and that there is NOTHING too hard for my God if I'm willing to let Him use me!! Love you both so BIG!!❤❤❤
Sooooo, I made that decision back when I was in college ( God kinda put it on my spirit) I didn't kiss my husband until our wedding also. I believe it's all about discipline and having boundaries. I believe ( actually I prayed and asked why I couldn't kiss him) God wanted me ( us) to learn how to control my ( our) mouth and the words coming out of it.
I've been celibate for decades, which I've been told is the reason why I'm still single. Anyway, I know God that he will reward my faithfulness with a man who respects virtue. Congratulations to a wonderful couple who did it right.
I can without a doubt go without kissing in a relationship. The problem I had was with last two guys I dated, they both dishonored my desire not to, and literally stole it...took it, off guard...my face 😳🥺 after. 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️. You were blessed Mary with a man who wanted to try just to honor God. That’s special!!!
Msnaturally Mary: Yea, I had to do the same. They took pleasure in trying to get me to let my guard down. Those are not the type of men we should ever be open to as committed Christian women. We have to run 🏃♀️ Just like Joseph!!
What? How rude! I hope you 👋🏾 them. So disrespectful! That’s your personal space and NO is a complete sentence. It’s really hard as heck to find a man who will honor God and respect your body. Because these men out here.... nvrmnd... 😔
It’s supposed to be hard. That’s God’s way of eliminating the counterfeits. How can He ever send us the one he has for us if someone else is in the way?
@@ChameleonOne To be perfectly frank, it's rare to see "black love", and I daresay that most of us haven't seen "black love" or any other love. Most of what we see is lust. This couple is a rare example of love of ANY color.
@@ChameleonOne I get what you're saying, but just think if someone said white love is beautiful. Or hispanic love or asian love. It's weird to add race. It would have been better to just say love is beautiful period. But to each their own...
I had a friend in varsity who never kissed any of her boyfriends at the time of dating them. She's never kissed a guy😅. She's going to kiss her man on her wedding day
This is EXACTLY what happened with me and my fiancé. I shared with him a couple that waited to kiss and then HE initiated doing the same. The only difference is.... it’s been 4 years since we’ve kissed and we’re still waiting 😅. Trying to pick a wedding date and get established for marriage. Love how intentional you were while dating. That’s beautiful.
I love you guys!! Can’t wait to have a kingdom marriage! Single patiently waiting on my kingdom man! Yes I can wait to kiss because I am practicing the wait until my wedding night!
I admire this a lot. Truthfully i battled severe depression and suicide due to having dated a guy who manipulated me into sex despite my clearing stating my boundaries that i didnt want to do so, he didn't care. I feel now unable to date in the future because of him as this was my ultimate goal, to wait till marriage until sex and preferably also not kiss until marriage as my best friend and her husband had done that as well and it brings so much peace. It has made me lose interest in marriage. But you are a great example of godliness and clearly have a great marriage for honoring God in this way.
The great thing about God is that he gives us new mercies everyday. Don’t feel bound to the guilt and shame of that past relationship. That’s what the enemy wants you to do. God doesn’t place guilt or shame on us. After we repent we are forgiven. You can start over. God still has a purpose and plan for you. And he still has someone for you that will have the discipline to wait. Remain encouraged sis 🤗🙏🏾❤️
I like your idea, "What we wish we knew before marriage" sounds like a great topic for series of couples videos. The idea of restraining from kissing before marriage is the best way to go into a marriage. My husband & I have the same viewpoint about honoring God💒
I totally agree with this tactic, I’ve been in a relationship that i believed at the time was Christ centered (which it wasn’t) I mentioned the idea of celibacy and I was met with anger and judgement. Temptation was a bigger struggle for him than I and I found myself soon after trying to fight off some of the overpowering lustful spirits he had attached to him along with some baggage I had too. It was a hard fought battle that God led me through to get out of that toxic relationship& regain my spiritual strength. Now that I am happily in the single I realize how important your videos are and other videos like it. Keeping God at the center of your relationship matters, it saves you the heartache, and grief. Thank you both for sharing your story, it really helps a lot. God bless you both ❤️
I stumbled onto this video after watching your review of the HerGivenHair headband, but this was a God moment for sure!! God has placed this on my heart for my next relationship and specifically that the man He has for me will not only "consent" to this, but suggest it or confirm that God called him to it too. Like Gideon's fleece or Abraham's servant searching for a bride for Isaac. Hearing how your beautiful husband led that decision is confirmation of that word. Bless you both!! So happy to see a couple so committed to putting Christ at the center in such a powerful way! You made my day 🥰
Mary, i was extremely intrigued with you guys' story! I was so inspired. I have much respect & honor for you both. GOD indeed was extremely pleased that there are people STILL honoring his WORD. I am a Christian as well, I am Pentecostal. I am doing the same, obstaining from fleshly temptation. ONLY equally yoked individuals can relate & maintain this sanctified relationship. GOD indeed honored your actions by BLESSING you both to find each other. GOD knew your heart & HE Blessed you with your husband. It TOTALLY pays to follow the ways of GOD! I truly love you guys & praying for much happiness and love for you both! Beautiful story & an extraordinary example you guys set.
Love this Mary! You're truly a light. My husband and I did the same. We were both on the same page about waiting. We dated for 3 years and were long distance for some of that time so it was so hard to not show love in that way with the distance. It got harder when we lived in the same city, of course, because our feelings for each other grew but we held onto our purity in our relationship till our wedding day. It was worth it!!! That hug struggle was real😂😂😂 and sitting in the car talking at night was another struggle. We had to avoid that too. And we're coming up on 2 years also! Thanks for sharing, it's encouraging to see like-minded people❤️
TheDaydreamfiend Thank you for sharing. Makes me hopeful. There are so many Christians from pulpit to the door who are not of that mindset. Refreshing to know there are some who have been successful. I’m praying & trusting God that He will bless my path to cross a man who is of that mindset at this late stage of my life(late 40’s)💕
@@dsw886 thank you! Stay hopeful, because there are men of all ages out here trying their best to obey God and upholding his standard. They are few, but they are around. Amen❤️
My husband and I didn't kiss while in our courtship as well. We courted for three years and on our wedding day was our first kiss. Actually, I wanted to kiss him prior to our wedding date but he made a vow to God and said the next woman he kisses will be at his wedding. I couldn't understand his logic but I knew if this was the guy God wanted me to have I had to respect his wishes. So now it's 15 years later after we said I do and this was the best decision I have ever made.
Definitely surround yourself with like mind people because they will help encourage you during challenging times, emotionally and mentally. True friends will support you and remind you of God's purpose.
Hello Mary, 4 years later, i am here watching this video for the first time. I have watched a number of your videos and i am so happy for you guys. I am currently single and i have been convicted to do this same thing when i met my pourpose partner someday. I am on a journey living my best life and buidling a deeper fellowship with God. I love you guys so much. Love from Ghana.
Initially I thought that I had come by your channel by accident. After watching this post I now know that this was meant to happen. I just recently ended a relationship. Now wiser from that experience. I have decided to move in a different way going forward. This post is just my confirmation. I am now a new subbie. I am so excited! I am loving your story and relationship ❤👍
I am currently in courtship with my fiancé and we both have decided to have our first kiss on our wedding day and we have been together for over a year plus. Its been interesting and God has been helping us so far.
I am a firm believer in waiting on God to send you the right person. You both did the right thing. Not to preach...but God gave his only begotten son to die for us and that’s love. Our bodies are temples for the Lord. We can wait. I love to see black couples doing the right thing to honor God. He has blessed u both and will continue to bless you both because you both decided to wait. Good things comes to those who wait. You didn’t let anyone discourage you and tell you that what you are doing is crazy. Stand on his word and continue to love each other unconditionally as God loves us.
They are the nicest people. I have never met anyone I watch in person. I was so nervous because I wanted to say hi, but wanted to be respectful. They were so welcoming. Love that they do these kind of videos and also Mary's regular content is very helpful for me on my natural hair journey.
I think that is so beautiful of you guys to want to honor God with your bodies and lives in that way. I am going to playfully call you guys the mouth family because you both have such beautiful anointed smiles. When I see you both together it makes my heart smile. And I want to do the same on my journey. I am praying for a Godly husband as well. But I do want to say, with God as my strength, that I have been celibate for 13 years. And the truth of the matter is you can't put yourself in Temptations way if you're trying to live a holy life and keep your temple free of sin, sexual sin to be specific. God bless you both! And you guys are certainly a very lovely couple. And thanks for sharing because others need to know that there are young people out there who still want to honor God in this manner.
Wow! We waited until marriage to be intimate but we definitely kissed! It wasn’t a gateway for us. I love that y’all set your intentions and were in one accord with each and God!
Idk what took me so long to subscribe, when I've been watching from crochet to wigs to the video you did with your sister. You are amazing. I really appreciate this video in particular. Thank you for being transparent allowing us into your life.🙏
Beautiful! My husband & I did not kiss or have sex until our wedding day as well! I was a virgin when we married. We had boundaries set in our relationship to honor God in our purity. Based off of Ephesians 5:3 “But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.” We dates for a year & 2 months, got engaged, & married within 7 months 😊
Your love and covenant gives me hope for my future, I definitely know kissing my weakness and courting with the future right I won’t be doing That. Lesson learnt
This is soo amazing!! I heard another woman say something similar she waited until marriage as well but she did kiss her husband prior to marrying on the cheek. She said she regretted it lol because she feels like they kinda lose a bit of respect for you when you do that. I was like wow that’s so interesting. I’m 27 waiting until marriage and now I think I’ll take kissing off the table when it comes to courting with my potential suitors. I know many of you ladies are Christian and I grew up Christian as well even I’m no longer a Christian I’m more spiritual. I would say instead of “waiting” for your husbands to find you, ladies do your due diligence to make things happen. Date multiple men at the same time while practicing abstinence or celibacy. Once one of them or a few of them propose, you pick the best one that matches your values and then you set the wedding date, remain engaged for 1 year or however long until you get married. I feel like a lot of Christian ladies tend to sit around and wait on miracles instead of doing the work to make things happen for themselves. God is always working for you but that doesn’t mean stay stagnant until further notice 😂
My favourite couple 💕👫💕 you don't even know how much you impacted my life... From your virginity story to quiting teaching, bf tag til now. I started my celibacy journey when I started following you 5 years ago lol. After becoming celibate we literally started walking a similar paths with meeting my now husband. Lol we even got married the same year lol. I just love y'all and the path you took. I have so much respect for you mama😊😊💕💕💯
That sounds really beautiful. So when the judges says "You may kiss the bride" it is special because this is the very first time you have kissed your beloved. You two really look good together. Loved the dance at the end too.
In my past relationships I fell for the person quickly and didn't have any boundaries. Well these relationships began fast and ended quickly as well. I do believe that waiting to kiss and have sex would be beneficial in getting to know my significant other better. So definitely you and Jerard inspire me to take things slow when I do decide to date again.
WOOW my husband and I have such a similar story to your's this is so encouraging! Please Continue sharing to let others know you can have a, pure and Godly relationship and not be missing out on what many think is a necessity to a relationship. what God has for you is FOR YOU PERIODT!
Mary, thank you and Hubby for being so blessed and open. I thought that couples did not date the old fashioned way anymore. I have been married twice before and i really want a relationship God's way. This gives me hope.
I remember watching your Journey with your husband,and y’all made it look easy! I had so much respect for that, i feel that’s why your marriage is so blessed! Because you two put him first and made him the Center of your relationship and trust me you can never go wrong with that ! Amen! Lol 🥰
Because God has truly spared me from the WRONG relationships, I have yet to have a boyfriend and I actually have not EVER kissed. Please do not make a mistake, lust has been very present in my life and I am in no way an angel (the Lord is working on me). The Lord began impressing on my heart years ago not to kiss until my wedding day, and I have seriously fought and gone back and forth on that because sis did not have any standards (and the way God works with me, He wasn’t allowing a relationship to pop off in a no-standard zone). So I am so happy to share that my first kiss ever will be on my wedding day to the love of my life and I’m so excited about it! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😘😘😘💕💕💕
This was good! I am planning to wait until marriage to kiss. In Jesus Name. My ex and I started out kissing and I definitely could NOT handle it. So we stopped. Thankfully he respected my boundaries and it was also easier to discern he wasn’t the one for me because we stopped physical contact. Those things will definitely cloud your judgement and have red flags looking like green lights to go. Thanks for sharing your story. Keep it up because we need the encouragement
A believe a small percentage of people finds that genuine, unconditional, pure, romantic , once in a lifetime kinda love. The kind that’s so rare, so true, so heartfelt, so in love with each other, so respectful , so considerate, so honorable kinda love. ... I think u guys are in that small percentage of that blessed kinda love, that’s so inspiring, that as a person looking on, u can’t help but admire. Beautiful couple🙏🙏🙏👍💝
I definitely applaud anything done God's way because it equals His results! We often want His extraordinary benefits but unwilling to discipline ourselves and sacrifice for His sake. I do think it is possible, would like a man of God willing not to kiss until marriage. I have done it wrong but want a blessed covenant if/when God blesses me. I trust His will for my life. I believe the things that comes from that commitment is often more important than the act itself. Also, keeping the flesh down in a relationship until marriage helps you see reality not potential ultimately staying connected to God and getting His approval on the relationship. I applaud you all's journey to marriage and your wisdom now to give but not too much as God strengthen your union. LOVE Dr. RA Vernon! Blessings to you both! Thanks for sharing!
I can not believe y'all have been married that long! I have been watching you since before y'all got together and have had the pleasure of watching this journey all the way through. It's beautiful to see and I thank y'all for sharing.
I’ve always been taught, “if you can’t take the heat in the kitchen, don’t strike the match.” Kissing can be the match that starts the fire burning. 🔥🔥. With that being said, I didn’t do neither-kissing or anything else. A clear mind and spirit is imperative to me. And when I really love someone, I do what it takes to shun the very presence of evil. Once that thang get to going, it’s gone. 🔥🔥 Lord help!
When I was 15 or so I remember watching the Duggars, and on a particular episode they were talking about how they don't kiss or anything until marriage. Back then I honestly thought it was crazy. Saving sex until marriage I understood... But no kissing??!... It's been about 11 years since then, and at this point is definitely something I want to try when I get in a relationship. I'm a bit sad that my future husband won't be my first kiss (this guy kissed me a few years ago without permission 😭), but hopefully it'll still be a special moment for us.
Hey girly :) I just wanted to say that I don’t think that kiss counts because it was stolen from you. I hope you don’t feel bad about it because that kiss is still yours.
You two are so adorable!!! That's some strong willpower you both shared. But that's when you know a man truly loves you. He put God first and led the way! Kudos to the love you share💞. Your almost 2 years of marriage makes my 26 look like child's play. May God continue to bless you and your marriage!
That is AWESOME SAUCE!! Thanks for sharing! Yes, it does also help to have people around you who are supporting you in a Godly way. All the best to you two!
I really love this union! I know we’re not supposed to idolize, but you two are truly the best representation that we have! In my head, you’re my aunt & uncle....or sister & brother cause I think we’re close in age lol
I really really RESPECT you and your husband, SIS!!!😭😭😍❤you both have gained my respect!!!😭❤when I say people shouldn't kiss before marriage my friends try to "chew" me😢😰 It's so hard to come across a couple like this these days😍😢 GOD continue to RICHLY BLESS your marriage, sis🙌🙏❤ Your marriage just gained one strong FAN!!!!💪😭❤
I need advice I need help I personally have never been religious. I know nothing about Christianity tbh. I know nothing about Mother Mary. I've NEVER dreamed about them, until a few nights ago. I dreamed that the world was ending, people were dissapearing, and the sky opened up and there stood a giant woman made of gold and her infant son who was also made of gold. They were so beautiful there was no words to describe it. In the dream Mary was trying to comfot her crying child as she took the last of the souls to heaven. I was left behind, and she looked down at the rest of us heartbroken. This is very emotional for me to think of. I've never had a dream of her before in my entire life. The topic of her hasnt come up in my everyday life either. The day before this dream happened I broke down and I was talking to my boyfriend about how I wanted to change. How I wanted to be more organized, get over my fears, and improve myself. Then I had this dream. What does it mean????
Hey, what you were saying reminded me a little of Revelations 12 in the Bible, especially verses 1-5. When you read that, does that seem like your dream?
You too are too adorable and made for one another I just can’t 🥰 congratulations on finding one another because finding someone as equally yoked is very difficult. Being older and wiser, i wished I had the mentorship and foresight to wait until I was married to do a lot of things when i was younger. Although I grew up in a Christian home and I wasn’t eager to be physical with men, the way I was taught to view my body came more from fear of getting pregnant and getting ridiculed for being ‘fast’ and not ‘your body and spirit are precious and it’s a gift from God’ type thing. Make sense? The latter would’ve made ALL the difference in the world! Although my experiences have made me the woman I am now approaching my 40s, I would’ve used my younger years to really dig into myself spiritually and emotionally first and (literally lol) worry about men later. I am married and my husband is an amazing caring man and I’m in complete gratitude for his presence in my life. However, knowing what I know now, a lot of things would’ve been different. Anywho Bless you both! (BTW my hubby and I are coming up on our two year anniversary next week 💕)
Hello, first time watching, so inspiring. I am single and desiring to be married and also made a decision to not kiss, or be intimate. I went to see Pastor RA Vernon and first lady on tour and heard that testimony as well which even inspired me all the more. This was so Blessed to watch, so thank you for sharing.
I would never thought that God would put people together through Instagram but I know God does his own things. I love that your marriage is still filled with lots of love and joy. 🙏🏽
I haven’t been able to find a guy who feels like this as well. But honestly I’m tired of doing sexual acts before marriage. Even though not having actual sex, I’m no longer interested in doing heavy foreplay and sexual things before marriage. To me it ruins the build up and sanctity of the marriage. I would love to find a guy who feels the same way. I will keep this as my standard. A TRUE man of God will LEAD and agree with me in this regard. Thank you for this video ❤️❤️❤️I am greatly encouraged that my standards are NOT too high and men of this caliber indeed exist ☺️🙏🏽❤️👌🏾🙌🏾
I love your testimonies.. I share a lot of these too on my channel, just to inspire our young lady and save them from brainwashings going about... God's way is perfect... I pray they all learn from this... Love you xo ❤️
Awesome!! I absolutely love the two of you! You both individually and together are great examples for God’s kingdom. I’ve watched your vids since the proposal! Very encouraging! I’ve share your vids with many young women and men that are believers, to encourage them that although it may be challenging, it’s possible to have what the two of you both have in relationship and are currently building, in today’s society. It would be great to have the two of you some time in the near future come and share your story with our “young followers” at my church The Word” church in Cleveland! Shout out to Jerad for representing Cleveland men well!! God bless🙏🏾 (sorry if I misspelled your name)
I could if I was in a long distance relationship because it would be easier when you are limited to when you can see each other. LOL. But if I'd see my boyfriend all of the time I probably would have a difficult time not wanting to kiss before marriage. However, as a practicing Christian, who is practicing celibacy, if I did kiss my boyfriend it would be very limited. I would hope that I could find someone that would have the same convictions.
Being long distance definitely helped us! God knows what he was doing 😅 I absolutely get it! But, yes, having a partner who is on the same page is so important 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I am waiting on the Lord to bless me with my husband. I have been waiting for 5 years now, and I don't mind!! I was in a abusive marriage that almost took my life over 5 years ago! I know that wasn't who God wanted me to be with because the lord wants you to have peace in love in a marriage, not hurt and pain! And our relationship was based on lust! Now I have no problem with waiting and whoever will be my soul mate I know he will be a man of God and will respect my wishes of waiting un till marriage! God bless you and your husband's union💕🙏💕
Whew I’ve heard of Pastor Heather and Cornelius doing the same thing. I am not sure if I could do it. Yet here Iam in my season of singleness being celibate as God called me to be and trusting him in this area. Some times I think will I come across a guy who will be down with having no sex until our wedding day. But then that would be saying My God is incapable . Devil is a lie ! these videos from you and other Christians are encouraging. Look forward to more.
You guys are awesome! I love to kiss. So, I don’t know I could. I would definitely have to be and stay prayed up. Being single and celibate is very different from having an actual person in your life that you can look at, touch and talk to. I know that with God, it's possible (you guys are proof of that), but I believe it would be difficult. I love the way you all approached it and saw it through and that motivates and encourages me to want to try. So thanks so much for sharing. Love you guys❤❤❤
Interesting and very useful to know about. I have been married to my husband for 26 years and was a virgin when we met but kissing before marriage endangered that. So, I agree with the reasons not to kiss or anything else that will lead to guilt feelings.
My Mom been telling me "When you know, you know" but how will I know if I'll know if I never have known. I have no experience when it comes to "knowing" because I've never been in a relationship so now it's like I am roaming around like a deer in headlights. Sometimes sound very unrealistic and I try to tap into my intuition because a topic like "Knowing" that i've prayed about for awhile, I still do not know. Besides that, Lovely video ! lool
A "simple" way to know is prayer & fasting, asking God for divine confirmation and/or the willingness from both parties to commit to eachother. When I met my boyfriend, it wasn't a whirlwind love at first sight romance, I learnt to love him gradually and for me that meant dying to self and choosing love instead of division every day. Basically, you don't have to know right away :)
@@ughnotuagainughnotuagain4275 Ahh.. okay. "You don't have to know right away." That takes the pressure off of everything for me because at first I thought I had to know the moment I see that person. Have you ever experienced a lot of different interests from guys and there's those who obviously doesn't have any good intentions but then there's the others that may look at you, spark up a conversation, and their actions are continuous.. you know that there's some type of interest. I don't like to get carried away because I know what a guy does with me he more than likely is doing with many women he come across. On the other hand, How would I be able to tell from all those people that "The One" God has for me is one of them ? I feel like it'll be hard for me to tell ? I sometimes become fearful because I don't want to go through the process of me even liking someone if that's not what God planned, then pick the wrong one. I like to keep my options open but I definitely have my guard up. "This one.. or this one. Maybe that one ?"
@@je39981I understand what you mean perfectly but speaking from my experience, I wasn't really looking for the one. I was newly saved and very much content with God when I met my boyfriend. What eased my mind was the fact that he didn't back/freak out when I told him marriage was the goal of whatever we were going to build in the early days and my parents acceptance. I did and still continue to pray to God for confirmations and I have gotten an answer because this is forever we're talking about. One important thing that I noticed was that it really doesn't matter what your situation is as long as you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. He is able to shift and work all things together for our good after all. He says: Behold, I am the Lord of all flesh, is there anything too hard for me? I mean what are the odds of meeting your lifelong partner on Instagram like these two did? Trust that God wants the best for you at all times, in everything and relax, rest in His love and His transcendental understanding. If he's not the one, trust that God is faithful to reveal this to you, you have to ask him ofcourse. Always seek His face in all things :)
🙋🏾♀️ if you’re waiting for the Lord to send your Husband. We got this ladies... he’s coming. I prayed the other day for all my single sisters in Christ that’s single and waiting for their Husband in Jesus name... the Lord gave me a vision of peter walking on water, he said we MUST stay focused on him or else we’ll drown. We got this 🙌🏾💆🏾♀️💁🏾♀️💃🏾🙌🏾
Soooo good!! Gods got ya 🤗🙏🏾❤️
Faithful Sinner Thank you for that encouragement and your prayers. 💕
DSW Anytime Sis, we must stick together on this... are Assignments are riding on it. Keep watching testimonials, there’s Hope in them.
Faithful Sinner I will💕
He is coming!! Mine came to me last year...I was 27! It was a beautiful surprise 😃
What I love is when you said you felt peace when you were with him. Because that's important. Your husband is as awesome as you are. Always put God first, you will be blessed and you are.
Absolutely!! And thanks so much! 🤗🙏🏾❤️
I totally agree kiss definitely leads to a lot of other things and as Christian we have to know how far we can go. That's why we fall into temptation
No it doesn't have to.
@daisy benton True
Mary is so beautiful, her bone structure and skin tone is amazing. I'm looking at her look at him. Beautiful couple.
You’re so sweet! Thanks so much 🤗
Yessss!!
I’m in year two of celibacy after divorcing. Now I’m newly dating a nice guy... it’s so hard not to kiss but I want him more knowing he’s patient and willing to endure to the end.
Man! Them passion twists popping😍
For sure!👍
Okay this is to a higher level. We dated for 7 years no sex but kissing we did many times. I mean for 7 years, it alot to avoid kissing 🤩🤩🤩🤩. I was virgin until my wedding night.
GS Tina’s Tube It definitely took A LOOOT or will power! I love to kiss 🤣🤣🤣 And that’s so amazing!!Many blessings to you 🤗🙏🏾❤️
wow thats amazing. I'm a virgin too.
Glowing!!
Cool, if u don't mind me asking, how old are you
Ronda S am 32 now. I married at age 26
I’m 32 and in the wait! I’m now with the love of my life and I can’t wait for our next chapter. Thanks for sharing your journey. It’s very encouraging to keep going strong!
Thanks guys for doing it GOD’S way.
We are so grateful God helped us through this stage! It was nobody but him 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤗🙏🏾❤️
@@MsNaturallyMary remember to capitalize🙏🏽❤️
@@mariahhart1087 ???
No kissing til marriage is something I truly desire in my courting stage and I pray the men God has for me want the same thing. And thank you Mary I’ve been waiting for these encouraging videos .
When he took kissing off the table, he took the lead, and the way he looks at you is a ++. Mary, your cheekbones, and makeup are popping- just beautiful.
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾I’m so grateful 🤗🙏🏾❤️
I dated a guy for almost a year and I refrained from physical contact until we kissed once after about 8 months, he wasn't the right guy and I'm glad I took my time to get to know him on a mental note instead of physical. I prayed if he wasn't the right guy for me he'd be removed from my life and I started seeing things that made me understand my reasoning, like him not wanting to rush into marriage but tried to talk me into having his children 4 months in. 🤦 he worried about making a life long commitment but didn't see anything wrong about being tied together through a child?🤔 🙄
Moonie That’s amazing! And oh wow! I’m glad you realized that you all aren’t meant to be before marriage ❤️
@@MsNaturallyMary at first he was like let's move in together and was all about getting married, asked me to do it on his bday/parents wedding anniversary but I wanted to wait a little. As time went on and I met his family it became he wanted kids like his brother and less about getting married. Oh towards the end told me he was a truthful liar after I caught him in a few lies. 😰 Seemed he thought talking marriage would get me ready for the physical aspect. His mom thought I would keep her son away from her but his other family members liked me... especially his mother's dog loved me and she couldn't stand, it would try and stop me from leaving everytime I came to visit. Glad that's over.
In my feelings right now but I just love when you and hubby are doing these videos. One it encourages me to keep waiting on the Lord and that there is NOTHING too hard for my God if I'm willing to let Him use me!! Love you both so BIG!!❤❤❤
Thanks so much! And you are so right! NOTHING, Absolutely NOTHING is too hard for God! I pray he blows your mind 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤗🙏🏾❤️
Sooooo, I made that decision back when I was in college ( God kinda put it on my spirit) I didn't kiss my husband until our wedding also. I believe it's all about discipline and having boundaries. I believe ( actually I prayed and asked why I couldn't kiss him) God wanted me ( us) to learn how to control my ( our) mouth and the words coming out of it.
Diane Mboyo I love that
I've been celibate for decades, which I've been told is the reason why I'm still single. Anyway, I know God that he will reward my faithfulness with a man who respects virtue.
Congratulations to a wonderful couple who did it right.
I can without a doubt go without kissing in a relationship. The problem I had was with last two guys I dated, they both dishonored my desire not to, and literally stole it...took it, off guard...my face 😳🥺 after. 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️. You were blessed Mary with a man who wanted to try just to honor God. That’s special!!!
I absolutely understand! The guy I dated before my husband constantly tried to tempt me. I had to go😅🤣🤣
Msnaturally Mary: Yea, I had to do the same. They took pleasure in trying to get me to let my guard down. Those are not the type of men we should ever be open to as committed Christian women. We have to run 🏃♀️ Just like Joseph!!
What? How rude! I hope you 👋🏾 them. So disrespectful! That’s your personal space and NO is a complete sentence. It’s really hard as heck to find a man who will honor God and respect your body. Because these men out here.... nvrmnd... 😔
Faith: I know 😔
It’s supposed to be hard. That’s God’s way of eliminating the counterfeits. How can He ever send us the one he has for us if someone else is in the way?
Black love is beautiful!
Love is Love.😊
@@user-zx5xw4yw2e , yeah it is but WE talking about BLACK LOVE right now!
@@ChameleonOne To be perfectly frank, it's rare to see "black love", and I daresay that most of us haven't seen "black love" or any other love. Most of what we see is lust.
This couple is a rare example of love of ANY color.
@@ChameleonOne I get what you're saying, but just think if someone said white love is beautiful. Or hispanic love or asian love. It's weird to add race. It would have been better to just say love is beautiful period. But to each their own...
@@Psalm_27.4 I beg the differ.
I had a friend in varsity who never kissed any of her boyfriends at the time of dating them. She's never kissed a guy😅. She's going to kiss her man on her wedding day
Wow! That’s amazing! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️
My best friend never had a boyfriend. Her first boyfriend became her husband and the first man she’s had any romantic relationship with!
That really is a great testimony. 😊
Love your beautiful love story !😍
I’m 29 and waiting for my husband. Truly inspires me to continue to wait for my honeymoon.
Thanks so much! And that’s so awesome! Keep the faith 🤗🙏🏾❤️
I've kissed enough frogs, so withholding that for my King God has prepared for me.
Yeeesss🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Lol. My first kiss was a horrible and I regret it. I did not like it at all.
KINGDOM Behavior 👑❤👑🙏🏿
mssid708 It was ALL God 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤗🙏🏾❤️
@@MsNaturallyMary Awesome advice!!!
Perfect example of a queen💕
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This is EXACTLY what happened with me and my fiancé. I shared with him a couple that waited to kiss and then HE initiated doing the same. The only difference is.... it’s been 4 years since we’ve kissed and we’re still waiting 😅. Trying to pick a wedding date and get established for marriage. Love how intentional you were while dating. That’s beautiful.
I remember those forehead kissing days! Great to see you guys still in it and the way he still looks at you! Get it girl! #Maryall2020
I love you guys!! Can’t wait to have a kingdom marriage! Single patiently waiting on my kingdom man! Yes I can wait to kiss because I am practicing the wait until my wedding night!
I admire this a lot. Truthfully i battled severe depression and suicide due to having dated a guy who manipulated me into sex despite my clearing stating my boundaries that i didnt want to do so, he didn't care. I feel now unable to date in the future because of him as this was my ultimate goal, to wait till marriage until sex and preferably also not kiss until marriage as my best friend and her husband had done that as well and it brings so much peace. It has made me lose interest in marriage. But you are a great example of godliness and clearly have a great marriage for honoring God in this way.
The great thing about God is that he gives us new mercies everyday. Don’t feel bound to the guilt and shame of that past relationship. That’s what the enemy wants you to do. God doesn’t place guilt or shame on us. After we repent we are forgiven. You can start over. God still has a purpose and plan for you. And he still has someone for you that will have the discipline to wait. Remain encouraged sis 🤗🙏🏾❤️
I like your idea, "What we wish we knew before marriage" sounds like a great topic for series of couples videos. The idea of restraining from kissing before marriage is the best way to go into a marriage. My husband & I have the same viewpoint about honoring God💒
We’re excited about sharing insight on that topic next week. 🤗 And that’s amazing! Many blessings to you in marriage 🤗🙏🏾❤️
I totally agree with this tactic, I’ve been in a relationship that i believed at the time was Christ centered (which it wasn’t) I mentioned the idea of celibacy and I was met with anger and judgement. Temptation was a bigger struggle for him than I and I found myself soon after trying to fight off some of the overpowering lustful spirits he had attached to him along with some baggage I had too. It was a hard fought battle that God led me through to get out of that toxic relationship& regain my spiritual strength. Now that I am happily in the single I realize how important your videos are and other videos like it. Keeping God at the center of your relationship matters, it saves you the heartache, and grief. Thank you both for sharing your story, it really helps a lot. God bless you both ❤️
I stumbled onto this video after watching your review of the HerGivenHair headband, but this was a God moment for sure!! God has placed this on my heart for my next relationship and specifically that the man He has for me will not only "consent" to this, but suggest it or confirm that God called him to it too. Like Gideon's fleece or Abraham's servant searching for a bride for Isaac. Hearing how your beautiful husband led that decision is confirmation of that word. Bless you both!! So happy to see a couple so committed to putting Christ at the center in such a powerful way! You made my day 🥰
Mary, i was extremely intrigued with you guys' story! I was so inspired. I have much respect & honor for you both. GOD indeed was extremely pleased that there are people STILL honoring his WORD. I am a Christian as well, I am Pentecostal. I am doing the same, obstaining from fleshly temptation. ONLY equally yoked individuals can relate & maintain this sanctified relationship. GOD indeed honored your actions by BLESSING you both to find each other. GOD knew your heart & HE Blessed you with your husband. It TOTALLY pays to follow the ways of GOD! I truly love you guys & praying for much happiness and love for you both! Beautiful story & an extraordinary example you guys set.
I’m really planning on presenting this to my future husband. I believe that it would make the wedding date that much more beautiful.
Just a reminder for you of your conviction!
Love this Mary! You're truly a light. My husband and I did the same. We were both on the same page about waiting. We dated for 3 years and were long distance for some of that time so it was so hard to not show love in that way with the distance. It got harder when we lived in the same city, of course, because our feelings for each other grew but we held onto our purity in our relationship till our wedding day. It was worth it!!! That hug struggle was real😂😂😂 and sitting in the car talking at night was another struggle. We had to avoid that too. And we're coming up on 2 years also! Thanks for sharing, it's encouraging to see like-minded people❤️
Beautiful ❤️❤️
TheDaydreamfiend Thank you for sharing. Makes me hopeful. There are so many Christians from pulpit to the door who are not of that mindset. Refreshing to know there are some who have been successful. I’m praying & trusting God that He will bless my path to cross a man who is of that mindset at this late stage of my life(late 40’s)💕
@@dsw886 thank you! Stay hopeful, because there are men of all ages out here trying their best to obey God and upholding his standard. They are few, but they are around. Amen❤️
@@dsw886update?
My husband and I didn't kiss while in our courtship as well. We courted for three years and on our wedding day was our first kiss. Actually, I wanted to kiss him prior to our wedding date but he made a vow to God and said the next woman he kisses will be at his wedding. I couldn't understand his logic but I knew if this was the guy God wanted me to have I had to respect his wishes. So now it's 15 years later after we said I do and this was the best decision I have ever made.
Definitely surround yourself with like mind people because they will help encourage you during challenging times, emotionally and mentally. True friends will support you and remind you of God's purpose.
Hello Mary, 4 years later, i am here watching this video for the first time. I have watched a number of your videos and i am so happy for you guys. I am currently single and i have been convicted to do this same thing when i met my pourpose partner someday. I am on a journey living my best life and buidling a deeper fellowship with God. I love you guys so much.
Love from Ghana.
Initially I thought that I had come by your channel by accident. After watching this post I now know that this was meant to happen. I just recently ended a relationship. Now wiser from that experience. I have decided to move in a different way going forward. This post is just my confirmation. I am now a new subbie. I am so excited! I am loving your story and relationship ❤👍
Sasha 17 Me toooo I thought I found this by accident but really God was showing me something
@@priscillaxsafi Girl yes.. He always come through even before we recognize it. 😊
I am currently in courtship with my fiancé and we both have decided to have our first kiss on our wedding day and we have been together for over a year plus. Its been interesting and God has been helping us so far.
I am a firm believer in waiting on God to send you the right person. You both did the right thing. Not to preach...but God gave his only begotten son to die for us and that’s love. Our bodies are temples for the Lord. We can wait. I love to see black couples doing the right thing to honor God. He has blessed u both and will continue to bless you both because you both decided to wait. Good things comes to those who wait. You didn’t let anyone discourage you and tell you that what you are doing is crazy. Stand on his word and continue to love each other unconditionally as God loves us.
They are the nicest people. I have never met anyone I watch in person. I was so nervous because I wanted to say hi, but wanted to be respectful. They were so welcoming. Love that they do these kind of videos and also Mary's regular content is very helpful for me on my natural hair journey.
I think that is so beautiful of you guys to want to honor God with your bodies and lives in that way. I am going to playfully call you guys the mouth family because you both have such beautiful anointed smiles. When I see you both together it makes my heart smile. And I want to do the same on my journey. I am praying for a Godly husband as well. But I do want to say, with God as my strength, that I have been celibate for 13 years. And the truth of the matter is you can't put yourself in Temptations way if you're trying to live a holy life and keep your temple free of sin, sexual sin to be specific. God bless you both! And you guys are certainly a very lovely couple. And thanks for sharing because others need to know that there are young people out there who still want to honor God in this manner.
Aww.. Thanks so much! God will give you the desires of your heart! Keep trusting and waiting on him! It will happen 🤗🙏🏾❤️
Wow! We waited until marriage to be intimate but we definitely kissed! It wasn’t a gateway for us. I love that y’all set your intentions and were in one accord with each and God!
Idk what took me so long to subscribe, when I've been watching from crochet to wigs to the video you did with your sister. You are amazing. I really appreciate this video in particular. Thank you for being transparent allowing us into your life.🙏
Beautiful! My husband & I did not kiss or have sex until our wedding day as well! I was a virgin when we married. We had boundaries set in our relationship to honor God in our purity. Based off of Ephesians 5:3 “But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.” We dates for a year & 2 months, got engaged, & married within 7 months 😊
Hello, You both did "that" with the Grace and Power of God! We love how your relationship gives others a chance to see your honor to God. Amen!
I just love the two of you together on camera. Thank you for sharing in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Thanks so much 🤗🙏🏾❤️
MsnaturallyMarySquad!!!💜🙋🏾♀️ Yesss I'm here for this Loving Story time. 😍😘🥰🤗
Your love and covenant gives me hope for my future, I definitely know kissing my weakness and courting with the future right I won’t be doing That. Lesson learnt
I am in a courtship right now, and this is one of the boundaries that we have. We do not kiss for the same reasons.
These braids on you!!
This is soo amazing!! I heard another woman say something similar she waited until marriage as well but she did kiss her husband prior to marrying on the cheek. She said she regretted it lol because she feels like they kinda lose a bit of respect for you when you do that. I was like wow that’s so interesting. I’m 27 waiting until marriage and now I think I’ll take kissing off the table when it comes to courting with my potential suitors. I know many of you ladies are Christian and I grew up Christian as well even I’m no longer a Christian I’m more spiritual. I would say instead of “waiting” for your husbands to find you, ladies do your due diligence to make things happen. Date multiple men at the same time while practicing abstinence or celibacy. Once one of them or a few of them propose, you pick the best one that matches your values and then you set the wedding date, remain engaged for 1 year or however long until you get married. I feel like a lot of Christian ladies tend to sit around and wait on miracles instead of doing the work to make things happen for themselves. God is always working for you but that doesn’t mean stay stagnant until further notice 😂
My favourite couple 💕👫💕 you don't even know how much you impacted my life... From your virginity story to quiting teaching, bf tag til now. I started my celibacy journey when I started following you 5 years ago lol. After becoming celibate we literally started walking a similar paths with meeting my now husband. Lol we even got married the same year lol. I just love y'all and the path you took. I have so much respect for you mama😊😊💕💕💯
La Teish Aww.. Your testimony is amazing! Many blessings to you both 🤗🙏🏾❤️
@@MsNaturallyMary 😊💕
Such a sweet couple, love you guys
Thanks so much ❤️
Thats very commendable!😊Man, if we could all go back in time. We would undo a lot of things and the outcome would've turned out a lot better.
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Mrs. Kitty Larou 👏 👏 👏
Godly, Beautiful, Impressive couple. Congratulations!
Thanks so much 🤗😘
So inspiring!!! The glow in both your faces show that following God's intructions lead to good results.
That sounds really beautiful. So when the judges says "You may kiss the bride" it is special because this is the very first time you have kissed your beloved. You two really look good together. Loved the dance at the end too.
In my past relationships I fell for the person quickly and didn't have any boundaries. Well these relationships began fast and ended quickly as well. I do believe that waiting to kiss and have sex would be beneficial in getting to know my significant other better. So definitely you and Jerard inspire me to take things slow when I do decide to date again.
WOOW my husband and I have such a similar story to your's this is so encouraging! Please Continue sharing to let others know you can have a, pure and Godly relationship and not be missing out on what many think is a necessity to a relationship. what God has for you is FOR YOU PERIODT!
Mary you are so beautiful 😍
Maria Simwanda Thanks so much🤗
Yes, she is!☺
Mary, thank you and Hubby for being so blessed and open. I thought that couples did not date the old fashioned way anymore. I have been married twice before and i really want a relationship God's way. This gives me hope.
Your testimony is amazing and I always enjoy hearing it!
I remember watching your Journey with your husband,and y’all made it look easy! I had so much respect for that, i feel that’s why your marriage is so blessed! Because you two put him first and made him the Center of your relationship and trust me you can never go wrong with that ! Amen! Lol 🥰
Amen!
Because God has truly spared me from the WRONG relationships, I have yet to have a boyfriend and I actually have not EVER kissed. Please do not make a mistake, lust has been very present in my life and I am in no way an angel (the Lord is working on me). The Lord began impressing on my heart years ago not to kiss until my wedding day, and I have seriously fought and gone back and forth on that because sis did not have any standards (and the way God works with me, He wasn’t allowing a relationship to pop off in a no-standard zone). So I am so happy to share that my first kiss ever will be on my wedding day to the love of my life and I’m so excited about it! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😘😘😘💕💕💕
Ms. Naturally Mary I miss y’all!! 💕 looking GORG as always!
melissa richards 🤗🤗🤗Thanks so much ❤️❤️🤗
We need relationship goals series❤ you are so perfect
We are totally not perfect. 😅But, perhaps we will do a marriage series in the future 🤗🙏🏾❤️
This was good! I am planning to wait until marriage to kiss. In Jesus Name. My ex and I started out kissing and I definitely could NOT handle it. So we stopped. Thankfully he respected my boundaries and it was also easier to discern he wasn’t the one for me because we stopped physical contact. Those things will definitely cloud your judgement and have red flags looking like green lights to go. Thanks for sharing your story. Keep it up because we need the encouragement
A believe a small percentage of people finds that genuine, unconditional, pure, romantic , once in a lifetime kinda love. The kind that’s so rare, so true, so heartfelt, so in love with each other, so respectful , so considerate, so honorable kinda love. ... I think u guys are in that small percentage of that blessed kinda love, that’s so inspiring, that as a person looking on, u can’t help but admire. Beautiful couple🙏🙏🙏👍💝
I definitely applaud anything done God's way because it equals His results! We often want His extraordinary benefits but unwilling to discipline ourselves and sacrifice for His sake. I do think it is possible, would like a man of God willing not to kiss until marriage. I have done it wrong but want a blessed covenant if/when God blesses me. I trust His will for my life. I believe the things that comes from that commitment is often more important than the act itself. Also, keeping the flesh down in a relationship until marriage helps you see reality not potential ultimately staying connected to God and getting His approval on the relationship. I applaud you all's journey to marriage and your wisdom now to give but not too much as God strengthen your union. LOVE Dr. RA Vernon! Blessings to you both! Thanks for sharing!
Love this personal interview 💜💜💜
Thank you 🤗
@@MsNaturallyMary your welcome 💜
I can not believe y'all have been married that long! I have been watching you since before y'all got together and have had the pleasure of watching this journey all the way through. It's beautiful to see and I thank y'all for sharing.
I’ve always been taught, “if you can’t take the heat in the kitchen, don’t strike the match.” Kissing can be the match that starts the fire burning. 🔥🔥. With that being said, I didn’t do neither-kissing or anything else. A clear mind and spirit is imperative to me. And when I really love someone, I do what it takes to shun the very presence of evil. Once that thang get to going, it’s gone. 🔥🔥 Lord help!
When I was 15 or so I remember watching the Duggars, and on a particular episode they were talking about how they don't kiss or anything until marriage. Back then I honestly thought it was crazy. Saving sex until marriage I understood... But no kissing??!... It's been about 11 years since then, and at this point is definitely something I want to try when I get in a relationship. I'm a bit sad that my future husband won't be my first kiss (this guy kissed me a few years ago without permission 😭), but hopefully it'll still be a special moment for us.
Hey girly :) I just wanted to say that I don’t think that kiss counts because it was stolen from you. I hope you don’t feel bad about it because that kiss is still yours.
You two are so adorable!!! That's some strong willpower you both shared. But that's when you know a man truly loves you. He put God first and led the way! Kudos to the love you share💞. Your almost 2 years of marriage makes my 26 look like child's play. May God continue to bless you and your marriage!
I just love u guys together.....u guys r such an inspiration to many of us ♥️♥️🥰🥰
It’s All God! Thanks so much 🤗🙏🏾❤️
That is AWESOME SAUCE!! Thanks for sharing! Yes, it does also help to have people around you who are supporting you in a Godly way. All the best to you two!
I really love this union! I know we’re not supposed to idolize, but you two are truly the best representation that we have! In my head, you’re my aunt & uncle....or sister & brother cause I think we’re close in age lol
God bless your union! Thanks for the transparency! 🙌🏽
I really really RESPECT you and your husband, SIS!!!😭😭😍❤you both have gained my respect!!!😭❤when I say people shouldn't kiss before marriage my friends try to "chew" me😢😰
It's so hard to come across a couple like this these days😍😢
GOD continue to RICHLY BLESS your marriage, sis🙌🙏❤
Your marriage just gained one strong FAN!!!!💪😭❤
I need advice I need help
I personally have never been religious. I know nothing about Christianity tbh. I know nothing about Mother Mary. I've NEVER dreamed about them, until a few nights ago. I dreamed that the world was ending, people were dissapearing, and the sky opened up and there stood a giant woman made of gold and her infant son who was also made of gold. They were so beautiful there was no words to describe it. In the dream Mary was trying to comfot her crying child as she took the last of the souls to heaven. I was left behind, and she looked down at the rest of us heartbroken. This is very emotional for me to think of. I've never had a dream of her before in my entire life. The topic of her hasnt come up in my everyday life either. The day before this dream happened I broke down and I was talking to my boyfriend about how I wanted to change. How I wanted to be more organized, get over my fears, and improve myself. Then I had this dream.
What does it mean????
Hey, what you were saying reminded me a little of Revelations 12 in the Bible, especially verses 1-5. When you read that, does that seem like your dream?
You too are too adorable and made for one another I just can’t 🥰 congratulations on finding one another because finding someone as equally yoked is very difficult. Being older and wiser, i wished I had the mentorship and foresight to wait until I was married to do a lot of things when i was younger. Although I grew up in a Christian home and I wasn’t eager to be physical with men, the way I was taught to view my body came more from fear of getting pregnant and getting ridiculed for being ‘fast’ and not ‘your body and spirit are precious and it’s a gift from God’ type thing. Make sense? The latter would’ve made ALL the difference in the world! Although my experiences have made me the woman I am now approaching my 40s, I would’ve used my younger years to really dig into myself spiritually and emotionally first and (literally lol) worry about men later. I am married and my husband is an amazing caring man and I’m in complete gratitude for his presence in my life. However, knowing what I know now, a lot of things would’ve been different. Anywho Bless you both! (BTW my hubby and I are coming up on our two year anniversary next week 💕)
Hello, first time watching, so inspiring. I am single and desiring to be married and also made a decision to not kiss, or be intimate. I went to see Pastor RA Vernon and first lady on tour and heard that testimony as well which even inspired me all the more. This was so Blessed to watch, so thank you for sharing.
I would never thought that God would put people together through Instagram but I know God does his own things. I love that your marriage is still filled with lots of love and joy. 🙏🏽
Bible Girl Me either! I never thought my story would include social media. But, God is so creative 😅 Thanks so much 🤗🙏🏾❤️
Cute couple! Beautiful story of waiting with God in mind! I Love it!
Renee Love Thanks so much 🤗
I haven’t been able to find a guy who feels like this as well. But honestly I’m tired of doing sexual acts before marriage. Even though not having actual sex, I’m no longer interested in doing heavy foreplay and sexual things before marriage. To me it ruins the build up and sanctity of the marriage. I would love to find a guy who feels the same way. I will keep this as my standard. A TRUE man of God will LEAD and agree with me in this regard. Thank you for this video ❤️❤️❤️I am greatly encouraged that my standards are NOT too high and men of this caliber indeed exist ☺️🙏🏽❤️👌🏾🙌🏾
Beautiful love story..I totally agree you have to surround yourself with like minded people...God's way is always the best way
I love your testimonies.. I share a lot of these too on my channel, just to inspire our young lady and save them from brainwashings going about... God's way is perfect... I pray they all learn from this... Love you xo ❤️
I actually will love this. I pray God strengthens me in my next relationship. The past should remain in the past.
Mary, I think you’re an amazing example!!✝️❤️
Man, you both have the most beautiful smiles I have ever seen !! haha
Awesome!! I absolutely love the two of you! You both individually and together are great examples for God’s kingdom. I’ve watched your vids since the proposal! Very encouraging! I’ve share your vids with many young women and men that are believers, to encourage them that although it may be challenging, it’s possible to have what the two of you both have in relationship and are currently building, in today’s society. It would be great to have the two of you some time in the near future come and share your story with our “young followers” at my church The Word” church in Cleveland! Shout out to Jerad for representing Cleveland men well!! God bless🙏🏾 (sorry if I misspelled your name)
I could if I was in a long distance relationship because it would be easier when you are limited to when you can see each other. LOL. But if I'd see my boyfriend all of the time I probably would have a difficult time not wanting to kiss before marriage. However, as a practicing Christian, who is practicing celibacy, if I did kiss my boyfriend it would be very limited. I would hope that I could find someone that would have the same convictions.
Being long distance definitely helped us! God knows what he was doing 😅 I absolutely get it! But, yes, having a partner who is on the same page is so important 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I am waiting on the Lord to bless me with my husband. I have been waiting for 5 years now, and I don't mind!! I was in a abusive marriage that almost took my life over 5 years ago! I know that wasn't who God wanted me to be with because the lord wants you to have peace in love in a marriage, not hurt and pain! And our relationship was based on lust! Now I have no problem with waiting and whoever will be my soul mate I know he will be a man of God and will respect my wishes of waiting un till marriage! God bless you and your husband's union💕🙏💕
Whew I’ve heard of Pastor Heather and Cornelius doing the same thing. I am not sure if I could do it. Yet here Iam in my season of singleness being celibate as God called me to be and trusting him in this area. Some times I think will I come across a guy who will be down with having no sex until our wedding day. But then that would be saying My God is incapable . Devil is a lie ! these videos from you and other Christians are encouraging. Look forward to more.
You guys are awesome! I love to kiss. So, I don’t know I could. I would definitely have to be and stay prayed up. Being single and celibate is very different from having an actual person in your life that you can look at, touch and talk to. I know that with God, it's possible (you guys are proof of that), but I believe it would be difficult. I love the way you all approached it and saw it through and that motivates and encourages me to want to try. So thanks so much for sharing. Love you guys❤❤❤
AHHhh!!!! That is my Pastor!!!!!! Pastor RA Vernon, wow!! That is so awesome!
I’ve been waiting for y’all to post another video together! ❤️
Interesting and very useful to know about. I have been married to my husband for 26 years and was a virgin when we met but kissing before marriage endangered that. So, I agree with the reasons not to kiss or anything else that will lead to guilt feelings.
If i had to wait to kiss my husband i may get married sooner than expected... thats just me
I understand 😅
And why not?? Doing the opposite prolly stretches out pre-marriage longer than it should.
That intro tho🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 love it💕💕💕
Thanks so much 🤗
My Mom been telling me "When you know, you know" but how will I know if I'll know if I never have known. I have no experience when it comes to "knowing" because I've never been in a relationship so now it's like I am roaming around like a deer in headlights. Sometimes sound very unrealistic and I try to tap into my intuition because a topic like "Knowing" that i've prayed about for awhile, I still do not know.
Besides that, Lovely video ! lool
A "simple" way to know is prayer & fasting, asking God for divine confirmation and/or the willingness from both parties to commit to eachother. When I met my boyfriend, it wasn't a whirlwind love at first sight romance, I learnt to love him gradually and for me that meant dying to self and choosing love instead of division every day. Basically, you don't have to know right away :)
@@ughnotuagainughnotuagain4275 Ahh.. okay. "You don't have to know right away." That takes the pressure off of everything for me because at first I thought I had to know the moment I see that person.
Have you ever experienced a lot of different interests from guys and there's those who obviously doesn't have any good intentions but then there's the others that may look at you, spark up a conversation, and their actions are continuous.. you know that there's some type of interest. I don't like to get carried away because I know what a guy does with me he more than likely is doing with many women he come across. On the other hand, How would I be able to tell from all those people that "The One" God has for me is one of them ? I feel like it'll be hard for me to tell ?
I sometimes become fearful because I don't want to go through the process of me even liking someone if that's not what God planned, then pick the wrong one. I like to keep my options open but I definitely have my guard up.
"This one.. or this one. Maybe that one ?"
@@je39981I understand what you mean perfectly but speaking from my experience, I wasn't really looking for the one. I was newly saved and very much content with God when I met my boyfriend. What eased my mind was the fact that he didn't back/freak out when I told him marriage was the goal of whatever we were going to build in the early days and my parents acceptance. I did and still continue to pray to God for confirmations and I have gotten an answer because this is forever we're talking about. One important thing that I noticed was that it really doesn't matter what your situation is as long as you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. He is able to shift and work all things together for our good after all. He says: Behold, I am the Lord of all flesh, is there anything too hard for me? I mean what are the odds of meeting your lifelong partner on Instagram like these two did? Trust that God wants the best for you at all times, in everything and relax, rest in His love and His transcendental understanding. If he's not the one, trust that God is faithful to reveal this to you, you have to ask him ofcourse. Always seek His face in all things :)