The deadline to enroll in AGW University is tonight, 11/21/22 (11:59pm). Click here to learn more: agwuniversity.teachable.com/p/total-access?coupon_code=60SCHOLARSHIP God bless! -Mark
I can definitely relate to point #1. The problem with a toxic experience at church is that it's near impossible to join another community which isn't very similarly structured to the last one; accountability is often a problem with church leadership which causes the toxicity in the first place. You can end up having to go to a completely different type of denomination which may be unsuitable for cultural (including ethnic) or doctrinal reasons. These divisions shouldn't exist but they do. I think hurt people have to work on themselves with God's grace then gradually reintegrate with the Body of Christ by His direction. More church members also need to understand the importance of building consistent relationships instead of viewing people as mere ministry opportunities, especially those who are single.
Agreed. This is what I’m experiencing. I said I’d never go back to a church for years. Over the last year I’ve been getting closer to God more than ever. I’m learning to separate people and their imperfections from God and his perfect love. I was so excited to have this blossoming faith and desire to apply Gods Word as I learned it that I started going to church. Honestly, I stopped again because I just didn’t feel connected with the body for these reasons. I’m still focusing on my growing relationship with him and learning his word. Allowing him to help the seeds being planted to grow … He knows me and knows what is best for me in every way. So he will guide me to the place I need to be in all aspects of my life, Including a church home.
Shame is a lie from the enemy, and it is in fact pride. Repent today, and ask the Lord for what you need, the gift of faith. When we believe the Lord's word, we know that He is in us, and are we ashamed of Him? No right? You live for Him, not you. Don't let your feelings grieve His Holy Spirit in you. We as believers do not condemn ourselves, that is the enemy keeping you off track, unfocused, and unrepentant. I need you to forgive yourself in Jesus name, I need you to understand that those were lessons, not wasted time, and He will use ALL things together for the good of those who love and obey Him. Let go of the old, it is time for your new sis ✨️
Currently stuck with number 4 it’s really hard because I’ve never had such great chemistry with a woman before but I know she’s not the one and that she’s too involved in the world and not willing yet to come to Christ. It hurts but I know need to let her go but it’s so hard because I see her everyday at work and she makes me smile so much but I know she definitely is in my heart a lot and need to refocus back to Jesus!
The first one Agoraphobia I have 70% a lot of times I feel like it's best to stay home and I don't like to be the center of attention I know I have to stop being like. The second one I can relate a little. I have been guilty of spiritual superiority a lot of times for years I have acted that way not realizing until I saw this video. The last thing I had attachment issues too of reminiscing about an ex sometimes knowing he wasn't the one for me. Thank you for this video it has helped me to see where I went wrong and why I'm single and I can change some things about myself.🙌🕊🕊🕊💖✝
I took the AGW University course two years ago. I highly recommend this course if you are desiring to prepare for a godly spouse. The path is made clearer by The Word of God.
Hi Gaby, did AGW result in you finding a spouse? I would like to join but unfortunately for me, I don't think this would work for me. I have social/ developmental issues that needs to be addressed to overcome my relationship issues.
@@godgood2312 No I have not found a spouse as of yet. But the clarity that I found in understanding God more is priceless (His Sovereignty and His Glory). Reading Mark's books "Intertwined - Our Happiness is Tied to God's Glory" and "The One" truly has given me more peace about marriage. I recommend you read both books. You will be blessed. God knows "I want to be married!". The only thing I have in my control is my preparation. Maybe 2023😜
I have to get the books now 😉 I desire to be married as well. I am sure now that your heart is turned towards God and you have been offeredl godly, healthy relationship advice, you are off to a great start in finding the right man that will lead to marriage. I am rooting for you.
@@godgood2312 The books nor the course can guarantee marriage but it puts our heart and mind in a proper position before God. Fully submitted to Him and His plan. I will be looking for your praise report soon on this thread. Watch out for mine as well "I am getting married". Praise God!
I know I've said it before, but I'm so grateful for this video ministry. This unique series is like a light in a dark world, especially for a demographic that falls by the wayside. I've gained a lot of wisdom, and I'm grateful. I need some wisdom- from anyone, really. I know that you can either accept circumstances that engender unhappiness, or try to change it, but how do you know when it's time to accept that a dream will never come true? For example, hypothetically speaking, say your dream is to marry the person God meant for you, or to become a veterinarian, but you fear that it's too late because you're too old or you chose the "wrong" profession, or you fear that you and your one true love can never be together because that person is absent from your life? Things weren't always this way, but I'm in a season of life where I'm deeply dissatisfied with my life, and I know I'm not where I'm meant to be, and the prospect of being imprisoned in this season forever fills me with sadness. Thank you for honest answers. I can accept an honest answer even if it's not the one I hope for.
the only thing we should fear is god, know that where you are is where you’re meant to be. look at it as something you’re going to overcome. Do not be afraid but believe in God. Also do not just wait because God let us have freedom of choice.. You have to do something to get there and have god by your side.
I had never heard of spiritual agoraphobia, but I do feel anxiety in a church setting. I am afraid to commit to a church and get myself trapped in something. I didn't know it happened to anyone else.
One thing I want any of my single brothers and sisters to remember is that you may be ready for marriage, but your future spouse isn't. My husband had a great desire to be married starting from when he was 18. And we didn't meet until he was 28. So he waited 10 years for me. But what he didn't know is that when he was 18, I was only 12 😂. He was literally waiting for me to grow up. We met the day before his 28th birthday, and I was only 21. So always remember there may be a very good reason that you haven't met your spouse that has nothing to do with you, but everything to do with them ❤❤❤
The clarity that I found in understanding God more is priceless (His Sovereignty and His Glory). Reading Mark's books "Intertwined - Our Happiness is Tied to God's Glory" and "The One" truly has given me more peace about marriage. I recommend both books. You will be blessed. God knows "I want to be married!". The only thing I have in my control is my preparation and application.
I subscribed to AGW University. I am about half way through the studies because I am in school. It definitely helped me focused on myself and heal. But it also challenged how I viewed marriage. I highly recommend his courses even though I have not completed them all.
Honestly, I've barely gotten past 3 minutes of listening to this. Because in the first part, you say that you can fear to return to a church or to closer Christian relationships. I mean, it's super courageous for you to say that and it's true. I don't know if I would describe the churches I attended as "cults," but I'm wary and uninspired about returning. That bothers me. Thank you for just not pretending that there is a growing problem of abuse in church. I think grace is important, but I also think we should be vigilant.
Please pray for me! My boyfriend and I love each other very much, but we have a problem with fornication. We want to get married one day. I’m scared that God wants us to break up, and I don’t want to lose him. I pray that my bf has a change of heart and turns away from sin with me😭✝️ Edit: Thank you to those who have replied and given advice. I will not break up with him, and I have told him about what’s been on my mind. He was completely supportive of stopping fornication for the sake of our relationship! Thank you God✝️❤️
You need to lead here. Simply stop fornication because through Christ you can. Fornication is no joke to God, and if you want Him to bless your relationship, stop. If you cannot stop, if you cannot let God be enthroned in your heart above all else, if you cannot love God more than your boyfriend, you're not ready for a relationship, and it will be a lose lose situation. Repent today, and stop today. Enough is enough ❤️
When you put God first, you're doing the best thing for everyone you love. It doesn't mean you have to break up. Just do what you know to be pleasing to God.
You dont "love each other very much",.........you lust each other very much. Put God before your fleshly desires. I cannot see that God would want you to continue in this relationship or enter into another one unless it is non-physical courtship for the possibility of getting married. In order to stop sinning against God, you need to leave this relationship. You love your flesh more than God. Kissing, masturbating, and fondling each other are all sin. You need to get saved.
Lovely, if you know you both want to get married. Get married as soon as possible (like a few weeks) and repent and hold yourselves until your wedding day. Once married it's no longer a sin.
@@laurapatricio2377 You don't fix fornication by getting married. You fix it by ending the fornicating relationship and turning your life over to God. He then will give wisdom in the area of marriage as well as all other areas of life.
Hello there ! I don't know you but I need that you do me a little favor please ! English is our second language here and I started making videos in English language, I need you to take a look on my three videos and tell me if the language and the meaning are clear please?
God told me to let go of the past. It doesn’t serve you any good. And it is the reason why you cannot move forward. To meet someone who is on the God Level. Your kingdom Husband/wife.
Hi Mark, you have good insight on spiritual and relationship matters. There are so so many reasons that can block relationships, yes. Being a Christian in this wicked world makes it so much worse. It's like fishing in a polluted pond 😆
Hi Mark, I still have trouble understanding the term 'spiritual', could you take a minute to explain what exactly is its meaning in this context? Thanks!!
I have accepted the reality that I could possibly be single the rest of my life, that is unless God moves a mountain and it is his absolute will for my life that I marry. I say this because I am 40 something years old, never married, no children. Let us all be real with ourselves, not too many men over the age of 40 who have never married, is living a godly life and wants a godly wife. The bible states I cannot marry a divorced man. Majority of men who are worth marriage are already taken. So what is a woman to do...sigh.
Your faith is lacking, repent and refocus on the the Lord. It's Him shining through you that will attract your husband. This attitude isn't exactly Godly, I'm being real with you. I understand, but you're letting your feelings make you lose hope, faith, AND your husband. Repent and get back on track and on fire for the Lord. Wait and see, just stop speaking this death over yourself, today
It sounds like you are living from a personal experience that was painful and projecting your hurt onto an entire group of people you don't personally know. I would encourage you to accept some people are ready and some people are not. God would not stop all marriages from happening. There's always a faithful few in God's community of people. Just something to pray about :)
Fortune favors the bold. I might not be quoting Scripture, but I believe this aligns with Scripture. Sadly, millions of people all over the world are laying on their death bed, reflecting on their lives, and how many of them wish they had settled more often, had accepted mediocrity? Yes this is a rhetorical question. I know this might sound harsh, but I don't mean to. God wants to bless people, practice hearing His voice. What you see other Millennials doing on social media or in popular culture isn't representative of real humans out there. If things were always easy, then there wouldn't be a chance for faith to come walking in.
But if there is a future spouse for me why do I or should I have to meet other people before I meet her why can't I meet her first and then other people later
that could happen. but God works through wisdom, not magic. It's more practical to meet someone in a group than it would be to meet one person and then a group.
Yeah but that means me still having to be lonely longer than I want to be and only one woman for me could ever make me feel different meet other people other than just an option for me could never make me feel any different and after my daughter was raped by a friend friends are useless and the only thing that could ever come of making friends is my daughter being raped again because every man on the planet that's not me is either a rapist or a child molester
The deadline to enroll in AGW University is tonight, 11/21/22 (11:59pm). Click here to learn more: agwuniversity.teachable.com/p/total-access?coupon_code=60SCHOLARSHIP
God bless!
-Mark
How?
Am here in Dubai is it still available the promo
Would have loved to enroll but can't afford it🤦🏾...will do some day
Spiritual superiority really hit home because a lot of us Christian women do this, whether we’re aware of it or not.
Me its both the superiority and inferiority
Very true 😬😬😬
I learned that you have to let God set your standard and give you what you need. That keeps you out of inferiority and superiority.
Lord cleanse me in your blood and restore the joy of my salvation in Jesus name. Amen.
I can definitely relate to point #1. The problem with a toxic experience at church is that it's near impossible to join another community which isn't very similarly structured to the last one; accountability is often a problem with church leadership which causes the toxicity in the first place. You can end up having to go to a completely different type of denomination which may be unsuitable for cultural (including ethnic) or doctrinal reasons. These divisions shouldn't exist but they do.
I think hurt people have to work on themselves with God's grace then gradually reintegrate with the Body of Christ by His direction. More church members also need to understand the importance of building consistent relationships instead of viewing people as mere ministry opportunities, especially those who are single.
Whow very well said
Yes well said
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Very well said! Sadly so true! Church can be a magnet for toxic people and narcissists who lord their “spiritual” authority over unsuspecting people.😢
Agreed. This is what I’m experiencing. I said I’d never go back to a church for years. Over the last year I’ve been getting closer to God more than ever. I’m learning to separate people and their imperfections from God and his perfect love. I was so excited to have this blossoming faith and desire to apply Gods Word as I learned it that I started going to church. Honestly, I stopped again because I just didn’t feel connected with the body for these reasons. I’m still focusing on my growing relationship with him and learning his word. Allowing him to help the seeds being planted to grow … He knows me and knows what is best for me in every way. So he will guide me to the place I need to be in all aspects of my life, Including a church home.
😢 number 2 really hits hard. I struggle with the shame of my past relationship decisions.
His grace is sufficient!
Shame is a lie from the enemy, and it is in fact pride. Repent today, and ask the Lord for what you need, the gift of faith. When we believe the Lord's word, we know that He is in us, and are we ashamed of Him? No right? You live for Him, not you. Don't let your feelings grieve His Holy Spirit in you. We as believers do not condemn ourselves, that is the enemy keeping you off track, unfocused, and unrepentant. I need you to forgive yourself in Jesus name, I need you to understand that those were lessons, not wasted time, and He will use ALL things together for the good of those who love and obey Him. Let go of the old, it is time for your new sis ✨️
@@theremnantrising Thank you so much for this message! 💜
@@kimbae11 ❤️
I really needed to read this. Thank you
Currently stuck with number 4 it’s really hard because I’ve never had such great chemistry with a woman before but I know she’s not the one and that she’s too involved in the world and not willing yet to come to Christ. It hurts but I know need to let her go but it’s so hard because I see her everyday at work and she makes me smile so much but I know she definitely is in my heart a lot and need to refocus back to Jesus!
The first one Agoraphobia I have 70% a lot of times I feel like it's best to stay home and I don't like to be the center of attention I know I have to stop being like. The second one I can relate a little. I have been guilty of spiritual superiority a lot of times for years I have acted that way not realizing until I saw this video. The last thing I had attachment issues too of reminiscing about an ex sometimes knowing he wasn't the one for me. Thank you for this video it has helped me to see where I went wrong and why I'm single and I can change some things about myself.🙌🕊🕊🕊💖✝
I took the AGW University course two years ago. I highly recommend this course if you are desiring to prepare for a godly spouse. The path is made clearer by The Word of God.
Thank you so much for sharing this GabyDee! God bless!
Hi Gaby, did AGW result in you finding a spouse? I would like to join but unfortunately for me, I don't think this would work for me. I have social/ developmental issues that needs to be addressed to overcome my relationship issues.
@@godgood2312 No I have not found a spouse as of yet. But the clarity that I found in understanding God more is priceless (His Sovereignty and His Glory). Reading Mark's books "Intertwined - Our Happiness is Tied to God's Glory" and "The One" truly has given me more peace about marriage. I recommend you read both books. You will be blessed. God knows "I want to be married!". The only thing I have in my control is my preparation. Maybe 2023😜
I have to get the books now 😉 I desire to be married as well. I am sure now that your heart is turned towards God and you have been offeredl godly, healthy relationship advice, you are off to a great start in finding the right man that will lead to marriage. I am rooting for you.
@@godgood2312 The books nor the course can guarantee marriage but it puts our heart and mind in a proper position before God. Fully submitted to Him and His plan. I will be looking for your praise report soon on this thread. Watch out for mine as well "I am getting married". Praise God!
For me I feel like it is the heart still belonging to someone you can't have. I've been praying and I know the Lord is going to help me to let him go
I know I've said it before, but I'm so grateful for this video ministry. This unique series is like a light in a dark world, especially for a demographic that falls by the wayside. I've gained a lot of wisdom, and I'm grateful. I need some wisdom- from anyone, really. I know that you can either accept circumstances that engender unhappiness, or try to change it, but how do you know when it's time to accept that a dream will never come true? For example, hypothetically speaking, say your dream is to marry the person God meant for you, or to become a veterinarian, but you fear that it's too late because you're too old or you chose the "wrong" profession, or you fear that you and your one true love can never be together because that person is absent from your life? Things weren't always this way, but I'm in a season of life where I'm deeply dissatisfied with my life, and I know I'm not where I'm meant to be, and the prospect of being imprisoned in this season forever fills me with sadness. Thank you for honest answers. I can accept an honest answer even if it's not the one I hope for.
I think that you'll make it through. It's going to take more time and it will wear you down, and that's where you'll find the progress.
the only thing we should fear is god, know that where you are is where you’re meant to be. look at it as something you’re going to overcome. Do not be afraid but believe in God. Also do not just wait because God let us have freedom of choice.. You have to do something to get there and have god by your side.
I had never heard of spiritual agoraphobia, but I do feel anxiety in a church setting. I am afraid to commit to a church and get myself trapped in something. I didn't know it happened to anyone else.
One thing I want any of my single brothers and sisters to remember is that you may be ready for marriage, but your future spouse isn't. My husband had a great desire to be married starting from when he was 18. And we didn't meet until he was 28. So he waited 10 years for me. But what he didn't know is that when he was 18, I was only 12 😂. He was literally waiting for me to grow up. We met the day before his 28th birthday, and I was only 21. So always remember there may be a very good reason that you haven't met your spouse that has nothing to do with you, but everything to do with them ❤❤❤
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The clarity that I found in understanding God more is priceless (His Sovereignty and His Glory). Reading Mark's books "Intertwined - Our Happiness is Tied to God's Glory" and "The One" truly has given me more peace about marriage. I recommend both books. You will be blessed. God knows "I want to be married!". The only thing I have in my control is my preparation and application.
I subscribed to AGW University. I am about half way through the studies because I am in school. It definitely helped me focused on myself and heal. But it also challenged how I viewed marriage. I highly recommend his courses even though I have not completed them all.
Wow 😮 excellent video!
Wow. Thank you for sharing this. Glory to God.
Honestly, I've barely gotten past 3 minutes of listening to this. Because in the first part, you say that you can fear to return to a church or to closer Christian relationships. I mean, it's super courageous for you to say that and it's true. I don't know if I would describe the churches I attended as "cults," but I'm wary and uninspired about returning. That bothers me. Thank you for just not pretending that there is a growing problem of abuse in church. I think grace is important, but I also think we should be vigilant.
Please pray for me! My boyfriend and I love each other very much, but we have a problem with fornication. We want to get married one day. I’m scared that God wants us to break up, and I don’t want to lose him. I pray that my bf has a change of heart and turns away from sin with me😭✝️
Edit: Thank you to those who have replied and given advice. I will not break up with him, and I have told him about what’s been on my mind. He was completely supportive of stopping fornication for the sake of our relationship! Thank you God✝️❤️
You need to lead here. Simply stop fornication because through Christ you can. Fornication is no joke to God, and if you want Him to bless your relationship, stop. If you cannot stop, if you cannot let God be enthroned in your heart above all else, if you cannot love God more than your boyfriend, you're not ready for a relationship, and it will be a lose lose situation. Repent today, and stop today. Enough is enough ❤️
When you put God first, you're doing the best thing for everyone you love. It doesn't mean you have to break up. Just do what you know to be pleasing to God.
You dont "love each other very much",.........you lust each other very much.
Put God before your fleshly desires. I cannot see that God would want you to continue in this relationship or enter into another one unless it is non-physical courtship for the possibility of getting married. In order to stop sinning against God, you need to leave this relationship.
You love your flesh more than God. Kissing, masturbating, and fondling each other are all sin. You need to get saved.
Lovely, if you know you both want to get married. Get married as soon as possible (like a few weeks) and repent and hold yourselves until your wedding day. Once married it's no longer a sin.
@@laurapatricio2377 You don't fix fornication by getting married. You fix it by ending the fornicating relationship and turning your life over to God. He then will give wisdom in the area of marriage as well as all other areas of life.
Amen 🙏✝️🙏🕊️
Awwww, Markkk. This is the video I asked forrrr 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰. Thank youuu.
Hello there ! I don't know you but I need that you do me a little favor please ! English is our second language here and I started making videos in English language, I need you to take a look on my three videos and tell me if the language and the meaning are clear please?
I NEED DIVINE WISDOM /OPEN MY HEART FOR MY HUSBAND
Thanks Mark
Thanks God bless
God told me to let go of the past. It doesn’t serve you any good. And it is the reason why you cannot move forward. To meet someone who is on the God Level. Your kingdom Husband/wife.
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God bless!
Hi Mark, you have good insight on spiritual and relationship matters. There are so so many reasons that can block relationships, yes. Being a Christian in this wicked world makes it so much worse. It's like fishing in a polluted pond 😆
All things are possible with God :) God bless!
Amen ❤️❤️❤️🙏
Hi Mark, I still have trouble understanding the term 'spiritual', could you take a minute to explain what exactly is its meaning in this context? Thanks!!
Spirit refers to the immaterial parts of a person. Those parts of your life that relate to your heart's condition
I have accepted the reality that I could possibly be single the rest of my life, that is unless God moves a mountain and it is his absolute will for my life that I marry. I say this because I am 40 something years old, never married, no children. Let us all be real with ourselves, not too many men over the age of 40 who have never married, is living a godly life and wants a godly wife. The bible states I cannot marry a divorced man. Majority of men who are worth marriage are already taken. So what is a woman to do...sigh.
Your faith is lacking, repent and refocus on the the Lord. It's Him shining through you that will attract your husband. This attitude isn't exactly Godly, I'm being real with you. I understand, but you're letting your feelings make you lose hope, faith, AND your husband. Repent and get back on track and on fire for the Lord. Wait and see, just stop speaking this death over yourself, today
Thank you Kelly 🙂
@@godgood2312 Glory to God, God bless you my beautiful sister ❤️
@@theremnantrising Excellent response.
Could a possibility be that you are still in love with the ex you thought was who God wanted you to marry? 😢
You're better off finding a decent paying job then finding this so called "godly spouse ". Dating is dead in this current generation.
It sounds like you are living from a personal experience that was painful and projecting your hurt onto an entire group of people you don't personally know. I would encourage you to accept some people are ready and some people are not. God would not stop all marriages from happening. There's always a faithful few in God's community of people. Just something to pray about :)
Fortune favors the bold. I might not be quoting Scripture, but I believe this aligns with Scripture. Sadly, millions of people all over the world are laying on their death bed, reflecting on their lives, and how many of them wish they had settled more often, had accepted mediocrity? Yes this is a rhetorical question. I know this might sound harsh, but I don't mean to. God wants to bless people, practice hearing His voice. What you see other Millennials doing on social media or in popular culture isn't representative of real humans out there. If things were always easy, then there wouldn't be a chance for faith to come walking in.
But if there is a future spouse for me why do I or should I have to meet other people before I meet her why can't I meet her first and then other people later
that could happen. but God works through wisdom, not magic. It's more practical to meet someone in a group than it would be to meet one person and then a group.
Yeah but that means me still having to be lonely longer than I want to be and only one woman for me could ever make me feel different meet other people other than just an option for me could never make me feel any different and after my daughter was raped by a friend friends are useless and the only thing that could ever come of making friends is my daughter being raped again because every man on the planet that's not me is either a rapist or a child molester