Navigating Singleness and Finding "The One"

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  • In this video we discuss singleness and what the Bible says about it. We also share a little bit of our personal testimonies of our time in singleness before meeting.

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  • @tonymattei5866
    @tonymattei5866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    This video was a blessing to me. Used to live a sexual sinful life of promiscuity and I fully repented two years ago. Have been completely single since not having any intimacy with anyone. The lord is sanctifying me and preparing me for my future bride!

  • @camilalima9575
    @camilalima9575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Over a year ago I told God, “I don’t want a relationship right now because I don’t want it to take over my mind and change my relationship to You.”
    And God answered me, “Who said it HAS to change anything about us? As long as you always make time to make OUR personal relationship grow, you’ll be just fine.”

    • @jdany222
      @jdany222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Camila Lima girl this just blessed me so much. Thank you! ❤️

    • @genevievesarcon6405
      @genevievesarcon6405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Blessed me so much! Thanks a lot God bless you.. I have the same fear

    • @scn1454
      @scn1454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow...thanks Camila! God answered me through your comment here.

    • @NoaNoir
      @NoaNoir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dios te bendiga, hermoso mensaje.

    • @dandylion2837
      @dandylion2837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow beautiful

  • @mjalphonse
    @mjalphonse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    SO good! I have been single for 25 years- never dated anyone before. Sometimes I go through seasons where I feel like “What am I doing wrong???” or “There’s something wrong with ME that I’m still single” (obviously the enemy), and other seasons where I’m super thankful for being single. I definitely need to deepen my quiet time with the Lord and just continue to trust Him and seek Him in this area of my life!

    • @_ami95
      @_ami95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Marissa Alphonse me too, you're not alone, never dated anyone before and i'm 24! thank you for sharing ❤️

    • @samhoover284
      @samhoover284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You are not alone! 25, too

    • @nataliaguerreo6706
      @nataliaguerreo6706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Marissa let keep trusting he will bless us I’m 27 and never ever dated someone I will be faithful and wait for the right time

    • @kylewhite3190
      @kylewhite3190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You're definitely not alone! I'm 26. Waiting. ❤️

    • @WilliamCantSingAtAll
      @WilliamCantSingAtAll ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s something weird and unjustifiably boastful about you qualifying yourself as having been single for 25 years when the truth is that you’re 25 years old and….

  • @kjalphaomegasports7335
    @kjalphaomegasports7335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I always don't do this to people on TH-cam but God told me to tell you. That your life and TH-cam channel will grow bigger than you imagine. Don't get discouraged, because you are changing lives.

    • @meociagolston9292
      @meociagolston9292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok I just subscribe and plan on sharing😎

    • @CNM2326
      @CNM2326 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @dandylion2837
      @dandylion2837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What God said to him while they hugged already changed my life. It encourages me to wait. I noted it down. My favourite Bible verse also has to do with waiting Isaiah 40:31 „But those who wait for the Lord will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.“

  • @miaserenavega
    @miaserenavega 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    If y’all had a podcast, I’d totally listen to it!!

    • @Runner8617
      @Runner8617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! Please!!

    • @asukamurase
      @asukamurase 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes please podcast 💕

  • @liiilliees
    @liiilliees 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I needed to hear this , celibate and single for three years now and still trusting God's timing for His delay isnt His denial 😍😍😍

    • @Iamhakeemomari
      @Iamhakeemomari 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/D4jk6zNW7m8/w-d-xo.html for u

  • @TheNewLifeOfFienie
    @TheNewLifeOfFienie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I LOOOOVE YOU TWO!! ❤❤ 19:25 I am 40 years old! 😭 But in this season of singleness God really is enough for me! 🙌🏽 I got baptized on the 22nd of September and I truly have faith THE BEST IS YET TO COME! 🌸

    • @Arcanon10
      @Arcanon10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are right indeed that the best is yet to come. Regardless of what happens on earth out ultimate joy and fulfillment will be realized in heaven and in His presence. That is our inheritance and His promise to us. This is not our best life :)

  • @Arcanon10
    @Arcanon10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    As Christians, we are called to grow in the likeness and spirit of Christ. Whether single or married, this is our ultimate goal and purpose because it brings glory to God. Spiritual growth is not a means to an end, a quest for a reward, or a trade for what you desire. Rather, it is the living sacrifice of love, obedience, and thankfulness to our Lord for His amazing grace. This is why I am often wary of the assertion that earthly blessings are necessarily attached to spiritual maturity.
    Singles often hear the assertion that if they simply focus on their relationship with God and grow in righteousness, a spouse will suddenly appear. I have heard this on more than one occasion and it always rings hollow. This is not because growing in grace and truth is unsound advice, but rather because it is unscriptural to assert that realizing our earthly desires necessarily hinges on spiritual maturity. As stated above, the point of spiritual growth is to become more like Christ, not to get what we want on earth.
    Now, of course it is true that living in obedience and righteousness and conforming ourselves to the image of Christ can and will bring about blessings. Psalm 1 demonstrates this principle. Correspondingly, a life of sinfulness and disobedience will not bring about the blessings and peace found in a life renewed and regenerated by the redemptive work of Christ. However, there is no guarantee that we will be given what we desire while on earth even if we are walking in faith and truth. Spiritual maturity will not guarantee a spouse or health or earthly happiness. I know spiritually mature Christians who have remained unmarried for years upon years (despite longing and praying for a spouse) while other, less mature, carnally-minded Christians already have spouses and are enjoying all the benefits of such a relationship.
    Often, people will point to Christ's words in Matthew 6 as evidence that if a person seeks the kingdom of heaven and God's righteousness, all things will be "added to them." However, many Christians starve to death, many are murdered for their faith, and many will live earthly lives that are utterly lacking in certain pleasures, enjoyments, and blessings that are showered upon others who seem to be living more unfaithful lives. Does this mean that God is unfaithful? Was Christ being misleading? Not at all! Rather, it demonstrates that the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises are not found on earth, but rather in heaven. Spiritual growth and maturity do not guarantee earthly happiness. They do, however, store up a treasure of eternal joy and union with Christ in heaven. 1st John 2:25 says, "this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life." Until we fully realize this promise in His presence, we must learn to follow Christ's examples and pray "not my will, but Yours be done," no matter how painful or confusing God's will appears to be at the time.
    C.S. Lewis wrote, "I didn't go to religion to make me happy. I always knew a bottle of port would do that. If you want religion to make you feel really comfortable, I certainly don't recommend Christianity." This may sound like an indictment of Christ and God, but it is not. What Lewis is saying is that we are Christians not because it always makes us happy in an earthly, physical sense, but rather because it is the Truth. There are plenty of wider, "happier" roads to travel and gates to pass through that lead to destruction. God may never bring a spouse to many who desire one. Such pain must never shake our love for or trust in God. In the words of Job, "though He slay me, still I will trust in Him."

    • @aliciasandy2042
      @aliciasandy2042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well written... we shouldn't trust God because of what He can do for us but because of who He is..

    • @Arcanon10
      @Arcanon10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aliciasandy2042 Exactly so and well said. It can be a seemingly obvious yet often ignored truth because it takes the proverbial training-wheels off the Christian life. Yes, good things come to those who wait on the Lord. Yet, a person who meditates on the Word is like a tree planted by living waters. Yes, our Lord gives good gifts. Yes, all things work together for all those who love God. Nothing about these promises, however, suggest they will necessarily be fulfilled on earth. But every one of these promises can assuredly be fulfilled in heaven, in His presence.
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    • @Arcanon10
      @Arcanon10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@screbbels Thank you for reading! :)

    • @Arcanon10
      @Arcanon10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @A. Lisa I am thankful you found it encouraging :)

    • @NguyenVo2011
      @NguyenVo2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Arcanon10 Wow. Such biblical words of wisdom on this issue is rare. True but hard to swallow. I think I know this truth but once in a while I forget and chase after God’s hands rather than His heart. Thanks so much for this precious reminder. Be blessed 🙏

  • @Marie_Garwood
    @Marie_Garwood 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I literally have a video about being single for 24 years. 😂 I KNOW this struggle, and I devour this kind of content!
    Thank you so much for not only your honesty, but also for being firm, for lack of a better word, about truths surrounding this topic. Your dual perspectives are amazing, and it’s awesome to hear this discussed from both sides!

  • @joyj754
    @joyj754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Watch God's perfect timing unfold." Yes!

  • @edenalekssandria
    @edenalekssandria 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I needed this. I’ve been struggling in my relationship with God and my singleness as well. I’ve been distracted and have felt like I’m living without purpose. God brought me here and know I understand why. Be blessed and thank you for making these videos. ✨

  • @amyschuhmann1814
    @amyschuhmann1814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YES! 'Consider singleness as a time set apart for God.' What a game changer!

  • @tanyadixon7980
    @tanyadixon7980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So on point. I appreciate the Christ-Centered nature of your channel. So balanced. Always referring to the Bible as source, and Christ as foundation for all we do. Hallelujah. Yes, I am a older single, and this post is EVERYTHING. God sent.❤️✝

  • @WhitneyLu
    @WhitneyLu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    More topics! I am so glad that as a married couple you are being REAL about the importance of singleness. This topic does not get enough shine. Everything thing you two said confirms everything God has been teaching me.

  • @rachelday3663
    @rachelday3663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Excited to see this ministry grow !

  • @mothermoon226
    @mothermoon226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel I just subscribed, I'm struggling with loneliness I lost my husband of 24 years to covid in 2021 and I told the Lord I will wait on you when it is your will and your timing you will put a man in my life I trust you Lord with everything I have in Jesus name amen

  • @janayamak7913
    @janayamak7913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The first thing you said was
    💯 that type of pressure to find a mate doesn’t come from God, friends and family mocking means nothing, I get it all the time. human beings are programmed to obsessively look for a mate when single, I get it, it’s sad the church co-signs this mindset, oh well Being married is not the main goal of life seeking Christ is 😊

  • @Runner8617
    @Runner8617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow! This came at the most PERFECT time for me! Wow, God is even answering my cries through TH-cam! I'm just blown away at how He works. THIS has got to be the best lecture/sermon on singleness I have ever heard, even among the elders of churches. I think you two would make great teachers on this topic to so many Christians!

  • @kasangel2339
    @kasangel2339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hi guys...great perspective! I'm single and have definitely gone through the "learning curve" (both emotionally and spiritually) of my singleness journey. It's taken me a while...lol...but I can honestly say that it's as if my desire has been reversed and I want to hold on to my "alone-time" with God for as long as possible until He says... Baby girl....it's time!😊 . I cherish my "spiritual freedom" as I can wake up in the morning and decide to fast as I'm led even though it wasn't planned, and I don't have a husband to consider. 🤭 #journalsofthesinglechristian lol. So even though marriage is something I still desire (OF COURSE) ...I truly understand how precious singleness is...and I'm just committed to being consumed by God until my season changes. Love and blessings guys! 🤗🤗

  • @nicab77
    @nicab77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    halfway through your video and truly feeling the Lord speaking through your faith and marriage and directly to my heart. so beyond thankful for your obedience to start a youtube channel and speak of His Truth to the world. ❤️

  • @cvye_
    @cvye_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    God bless you both, genuine leaders and followers of Christ! I know this channel is going to reach a lot of people, I see it not only touching the hearts of unbelievers but even bring an uprising of those who may be luke warm, for a unity within the body ! Seeing you both and hearing each testimony really encouraged me in many ways, thank you for being so transparent. 🙌🌻🥰

  • @lieslweber6912
    @lieslweber6912 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi guys 😁
    Love the topic thank you for sharing.. I've been single for awhile and everyone around me is pointing it out especially the Pastors 😕 which is starting to get to me.. Jesus is my first love..

    • @TheMendrygals
      @TheMendrygals  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We are so sorry to hear that about pastors pointing it out. Praying for you! Singleness is a gift and the Lords timing is not our timing! Sometimes people speak without thinking, this is a sensitive topic for a lot of people. Jesus will guide you through! ♥️

  • @lizmargaret
    @lizmargaret 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Wow, this was so good. Thank you so much for sharing your stories. It's amazing how God is so faithful and how obedience can protect us and help us follow God's path. Love everything you all do on this channel!! Your wisdom is incredibly insightful and encouraging 💛

  • @knightlight347
    @knightlight347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was so good. It made me look at myself from a sobering third person perspective. This was a blessing, thank you so much. Love what your doing and keep up the great work.

  • @xxpositivexxful
    @xxpositivexxful 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just came across your channel and what you said from 9.03 to 10.11 makes so much sense. Love your videos! be rooted in god and you will never look for someone or anything to validate who you are

  • @koraruiz8069
    @koraruiz8069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so so much for this video. I appreciate the honesty both of you had, and Brittani, I can’t begin to explain how much your story means to me. I feel like I have been going through very similar challenges in my life, and I pray every day for the Lord to give me peace and the ability to focus on Him. I love your guys’ videos so much and I can’t wait to see more!!

  • @ronaldwang4625
    @ronaldwang4625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so grateful and blessed to have chanced upon you guys! I started watching yesterday from the video about your love story and I just got hooked as I moved on to your videos talking about your testimonies, conflicts and Dave's struggle with pornography, and now this one. The amount of authenticity, selflessness and intimacy in your relationship is clearly evident in all your videos and is really a testimony of God's glory and grace and His work in both of your lives! The best part is, I can clearly see how those qualities in your relationship is a reflection of both of your relationships with Jesus, and that has really inspired me to live out this season of singleness (possibly several years because I've just started university) solidifying my relationship with Jesus, spending time with Him every day and learning to long for only Him.
    God bless you two and your channel to continue impacting more lives around the world!

  • @trinitykimberlain3178
    @trinitykimberlain3178 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was so inspiring to me and provided me with such wisdom that I have been longing for! For months I have been living half hearted and making time for god when it was convenient for me and when I felt like it and that was such a damaging mind set to have. This video has given me the reassurance I needed to start living wholeheartedly again thank you so much!!

  • @gladis_anthony
    @gladis_anthony 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks a lot for sharing. I am thirty years old, never being in a serious relationship with anyone or had sex either; hearing your story really strengthens my hope and trust in God for His will and perfect timing. My family members on the other hand are already thinking that there is something wrong with me.

    • @hollandbroadus7172
      @hollandbroadus7172 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so sorry to hear that 😢. Please don't be discouraged, though. I'm just about in the same boat, but I'm 27.

    • @gladis_anthony
      @gladis_anthony 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hollandbroadus7172 Thanks for the encouragement ☺️

    • @hollandbroadus7172
      @hollandbroadus7172 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gladis_anthony there's nothing wrong with you! Please be strong! Only we and God know th details of our hearts and lives so, we have a better understanding of why we may still be single. For me, there are some things I need to get right within my heart first. That may not be the case for you, but please remember that like Brit said, there's a reason. We don't know all of the details because we only see a small portion. However, when your Boaz comes and you two share your testimonies, you may understand a bit better why it took so long.

  • @taynacarvalho6471
    @taynacarvalho6471 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found your channel guys and wow! This video couldn't have come at a better time, thank you. The Lord is calling me for a season of singleness and I've been struggling so hard with it, but that's bc I'm trying to write my own story and I just needed to hear everything you just said. Thank you SO much! Sending so much love from Brazil 🙌🏻💙

  • @juliannamarie1959
    @juliannamarie1959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loved the video! You both had a lot of “meat” to share! It’s so refreshing to hear from people close to my age who are actually mature in Christ!! I meet too many people who are weak in Christ and aren’t desiring to grow up in Christ.

  • @malisehargrove8971
    @malisehargrove8971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This has been one of my prayers and has been on my heart. My goal for this new year is to draw nearer to the Lord. I started to really feel that and feel self love on another level the last couple of months of 2019 after I started to attend a bible study and go back to church. This has brought such comfort to my heart. 2020 is going to be a good year. I can feel it. I pray everyone is growing nearer to the Lord and is realizing their worth in Him.
    Just a random side note, please read all- When I first found your channel and I was not a fan. I only realize now that it was because you were challenging my thinking that society has drilled in my mind. I found this video through one of your Q&As where you talked about intimacy. You guys have brought a refreshed perspective to my life and for that I am grateful. Thank you and God bless.

  • @claudiaolivero570
    @claudiaolivero570 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this was a blessing to watch. I’m in a season of waiting and I’ve been struggling emotionally with it. But what y’all said really touched my heart. Thank you both!

  • @annabelle7123
    @annabelle7123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Part 2, yes please. I just stumbled upon this as I have been watching many similar videos and yet I learned so much.
    At first it was a bit hard to concentrate as you two have different ways of speaking.
    I realize that in many parts of my dating life I have been wrong and still am doing wrong... but first I need to be obedient to my Lord. And just be satisfied in Him. Thank you. You two are such a beautiful couple and yet you talk about being selfless. Wishing you blessings and wisdom for the upcoming bigger family as well :)

  • @sf5823
    @sf5823 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you support each other, I've noticed how well you both listen to each other and encourage each other with supportive words of encouragement. It's absolutely wonderful to see! It's really quite beautiful! 😊

  • @heidyperales3088
    @heidyperales3088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Everything shares here has TRULY been a blessing! 🙏🏼❤️ i love this! Thank you soooo much for sharing!! Please keep sharing your advice! 😭❤️

  • @hannahchaney3630
    @hannahchaney3630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was so good and so timely

  • @porshedavis
    @porshedavis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I so love y’all .. I was married outside of
    God’s will for my life...& this is so true Obedience is better than sacrifice

  • @keysham8494
    @keysham8494 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so glad God led me to your channel! It has been such a blessing! God bless you both 🙏🏽

  • @sabreena8139
    @sabreena8139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    amen!! also it could be beneficial to focus on building and stewarding the relationships (family/friends) that you do have in your life in the time of singleness. One perspective of singleness in the world's view is so self-focused and all about what you can gain from it until you get into a relationship, and then once you get into a relationship youre expected to suddenly learn how to be selfless and be there for your significant other. and to no surprise ppl struggle with the giving part of their relationship because they spent all their time in singleness taking. so something that has been helping me is learning how to cherish and work on the relationships i have now to prepare myself for a romantic relationship. it also helps to take the focus off of that ONE thing we dont have and look at aaall that we have currently, because there is so much!! God gave Adam and Eve the WHOLE garden to eat from excluding ONE which he advised them not to eat bc it would kill them. Take a look around! He's not just keeping you from a romantic relationship, he's 1) looking out for your best interest and 2) he has given you so much good right now!! :)

  • @briannaschatz2960
    @briannaschatz2960 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best advice video I’ve seen from you guys so far. It was such a blessing to watch and see a strong couple with hearts completely and utterly focused on the Lord instead of simply how they are seen by each other.
    That last comment that David said was given to him by the Holy Spirit about wallowing in self pity after being given the “family vision” was exactly what I needed. I now know that I need to prioritize Him much greater in my personal life than I have been lately and to continue in the obedience that He has called me to. I need to be satisfied with the possibility of not having a family in the future and be made complete instead by Jesus Christ in serving others and volunteering my time, not expecting anything in return. Man, I have been struggling with this selfishness for so long. Thank you both so much for your obedience and willingness and love for God and for spending the time it took you to create this video.

  • @saniaeve5297
    @saniaeve5297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love love this video and definitely I have been waiting for it.😊 One tip I would give though is maybe putting the scripture you guys talk about or mention in the description box. It would help when people would want to go back and refer or study those scriptures for themselves.😌 I would also love a Part Two to this.

  • @jada8830
    @jada8830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this video has SO blessed me. I will have to watch it again. Thank you God bless you!❤️🙏🏾

  • @yolisabeauchamp1088
    @yolisabeauchamp1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing video, yes to a part two. I felt a lot of conviction from the holy spirit while watching this, especially the part about idolatry and stepping outside of yourself. I'm itching to pray as I'm typing this. Thanks guys and may God continually bless each of you

  • @kirstabezenek9456
    @kirstabezenek9456 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm really encouraged by this video, guys! Thanks so much for relaying such great truth from God! I often need perspective-shifts in the area of singleness and just being reminded that God isn't holding back just for fun, but that there's so much purpose in this period of singleness and He knows the perfect timing for myself and for my future spouse to come together to bring His kingdom the most glory. Thanks again and God bless!

  • @dcharmed2
    @dcharmed2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the most beautiful video on singleness I have ever watched. God bless you more. :)

  • @user-pv9uz3cg8n
    @user-pv9uz3cg8n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What you guys said about how God can redeem any situation but we should not use that as an excuse to walk in disobedience reminds me of Romans 5:20-21; 6:1-2. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ashsainv
    @ashsainv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this was so sound and I am so grateful and blessed by God placing this vid in my view. The Holy Spirit was speaking to me and I took a lot from this and will place it into fruition with Gods hand.

  • @lisatheis3380
    @lisatheis3380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So excited for a new video from you guys! Greetings from Germany! :)
    Maybe you can pray for me? I really want Jesus as my one and only, I`m really seeking him but I´m afraid that I do it wrong and I´m not getting to his plans for my life. I just want his Kingdom to grow….! And I don´t wanna be in the way. I would really appreciate your prayer for my life and also for my family´s life!!
    Thank you so much for your videos! Keep on going with preaching the truth! :)

  • @mylesjones7307
    @mylesjones7307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved the energy you two brought to the video. Love that the videos are rooted and founded on the Word. I encourage you both to continue making your videos and have a successful marriage. May the Lord bless you both.Amen

  • @juliannamarie1959
    @juliannamarie1959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This came back up on my suggested 4 years later watching again. Much needed. In a whole different season. Fresh eyes. Thank you!!❤

  • @iamdevyne
    @iamdevyne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a word for me. Thank you both for letting God speak through you. It truly reached my heart in this season of my life. New subbie💕

  • @TamaraWang
    @TamaraWang 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciate y'all being so honest and transparent about your stories. Also, I had SUCH a similar experience to Brittani's - disobedience, then finally realigning myself with the Lord, and then Him promptly bringing my future husband into my life.

  • @mejiakei27
    @mejiakei27 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have no idea how much this video helped me! Thank you being obedient to God in posting and making this kind of videos.

  • @iancovicilarisa2185
    @iancovicilarisa2185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I didn t even realise how these 31 minutes went by! Thank you sooo much for this! I wasn t really being aware that my focus was shifting from God. I will definitely look at singleness differently. It was also very refreshing hearing you guys have such a perspective on this. Be blessed ❤

  • @juliehopkins5924
    @juliehopkins5924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guys this was really good! Thanks for speaking to this on a video! I have recently entered a period where I am seeking God and my purpose and his call to me to take action. Everything on this really hit me hard, it was like a motivational video. 🙈 Thank you so much!

  • @hidden_inchrist
    @hidden_inchrist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow you guys are so full of wisdom, honestly brought me to tears a little bit because it reminded me even though I'm waiting that it's only because God loves me and my future husband enough to only bring us together when He knows we're ready. If you really accept it as that, it's actually beautiful and something to be grateful for. 🙏🏽🙌🏼

  • @QuezWorld_
    @QuezWorld_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where I’m with my journey with God right now.. I know he lead me to this video. I truly needed this message 🙏🏾🙌🏾.. thank God and God for the spirit of obedience in you both to do his will with this video. God bless you both!

  • @Yen486
    @Yen486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you guys, every single thing has a reason! For His good and that would become our good !

  • @sconemountain
    @sconemountain 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    All of this is so on point. I agree with every single thing that was said. Thank you for sharing!

  • @placeformomma
    @placeformomma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just wow! 🙌 The pure truth spoken. God bless you both 🙏🙏

  • @ICWFO
    @ICWFO 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow.... Mrs Mendrygal your intro was super powerful and it spoke to me LITERALLY!

  • @vonnie2184
    @vonnie2184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's 1 am in the morning and I randomly came upon your videos. This video is such a blessing to me because it was a confirmation of what the Lord has been telling me for the past couple of months. He wants me to truly look for him without idolizing the idea of being in a relationship just so I can be married by a certain age. May God continue to bless your marriage.

  • @cynthiadyck5173
    @cynthiadyck5173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was engaged and we broke up and all for God’s glory, God has perfectly designed relationships and marriage when it’s fulfilled according to His will. It’s been difficult to know if i will ever will find a godly man after God’s own heart and that this relationship wouldn’t hinder my relationship with God because the last one did. Everyday I’m intentional to pray and to ask God to teach me about trusting Him that one day if it’s His will for me to be married he will do it loud and clear. Like you guys said in this singleness God is creating my foundation stronger and stronger and that is a blessing.

  • @DIGSLIFE
    @DIGSLIFE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this video! It gives me more encouragement to wait patiently upon the Lord until the day comes when He will say "Here is he, the one that I've been preparing for you." 😭😭😭 I've failed with my first relationship (because I thought that I could change him to follow God and relied on my own abilities) and though I knew that he was an unbeliever, I still pursued the relationship. I ended our 4 years plus relationship 2 years ago, the pain is still there and regrets too but I believe that God is healing the wounds and I don't desire to get into the same situation again.

  • @sabrina8540
    @sabrina8540 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loove how you really let each other talk so patiently
    Also I love your videos thank you so much for sharing I have a new desire for obedience towards God and am so thankful to have come across your videos. I broke up with my bf of 5 years recently and we're trying to give everything under Gods control. Love from Germany.

  • @auroramatson2205
    @auroramatson2205 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, this is so good. I love your passion for the Lord. I praise the Lord that He raised you guys to do this beautiful work for the kingdom. I was single for a long time. I got married at 46. when I felt complete. I did not expected it anymore. But now, I cannot believe it that I am married to my sweet husband for 20 years. He is all and more than I thought I want in a husband. God is good and knows us better than we know ourselves.

  • @natanne
    @natanne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dave is preaching!!!! Great vid.

  • @treasure_in_a_field2629
    @treasure_in_a_field2629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou Lord for this video! 🙌 Great job guys the Lord speaks through you ❤️

  • @melikaz.8929
    @melikaz.8929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You guys spoke right to me so many times. You covered so many topics that I struggle with and you explained it all so beautifully. God has been telling me all of this, but I have had a hard time putting it into practice. I’m probably going to listen to this a couple of more times and ruminate on it. Thank you and God bless.

  • @Taylor2Grace
    @Taylor2Grace 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful, thank you! The Holy Spirit used you both to speak to me about my personal time with the Lord.

  • @ViolaLova
    @ViolaLova 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    David was on this video straight preaching! Very nice video!

  • @Derriann9705
    @Derriann9705 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So powerful! This deeply encouraged me. Thank you so much for sharing. May Go continue to bless you both.

  • @rebekahthomas5685
    @rebekahthomas5685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this video was perfect timing for me today. The Lord is faithful!!!

  • @sofiagarrahan4170
    @sofiagarrahan4170 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want to do a part two, i would be so happy and grateful! I loooved this video! So many healthy postures in the different aspects of this topic! Thank you for the video

  • @JennyLynnMinistries
    @JennyLynnMinistries 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AMEN, you two are so awesome, and May The Lord Bless you richly!! This video was really good. We need to keep our eyes on the Lord, and seek him for our spouse. He knows the end from the beginning so tap into His will and His heart for you. I am in a 6 year stretch of singleness and its been off and on very difficult. But I wouldnt have changed it for the world. I needed to make Jesus my first love before he could provide me with my love(husband). The Lord is faithful and will bring my husband at the right time and place. Truly believing and so excited for my kingdom marriage, may it bring him Glory all the days of my life. Love you babe- wherever you are :) hehehe

  • @MariTube408
    @MariTube408 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Thank you both so much for this video because I'm struggling with singleness and I was just praying today about everything you two were talking about and I found your channel today! 😁 I know its a blessing! God Bless and its nice to know I'm not the only person going through or been through these struggles. 😊 Also would love a part two! if you don't already have one. lol

  • @cultureddave1649
    @cultureddave1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave. Youre on fire brother! God bless you! 🙏

  • @zofia7462
    @zofia7462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you guys xD The moment you Britt said about dating an unbeliever and the verse appeared (with the sound, I laughed

  • @lamis5348
    @lamis5348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, brother over here has a prophetic anointing upon his life. And Brittani you have such a warm spirit. I pray you will both increase in the spiritual giftings the Lord has individually endowed you with. Those things you know of and those things untapped. I’m new to your channel but I must say, you don’t just come here and share a heart warming story. You exhort, you encourage, you build up! (1cor 14:3-4) I’ve taken half the day watching to pause and listen to What God is telling me. Definitely subscribed and please, don’t lose your closeness to God because you are being used more powerfully than you can imagine! (Your how we met video has gone viral in my church all the way here in England) God bless you both!!!

    • @TheMendrygals
      @TheMendrygals  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      God bless you Lami! Thank you so much for you encouraging words!

  • @niriaantonio9097
    @niriaantonio9097 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this video ❤️❤️🙏🏾 is a real blessing. Thanks the Lord for blessing this couple with wisdom. Make us wait on You Lord. The right way. 🙌🏾❤️

  • @cailarice6511
    @cailarice6511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just struggling with this exact thing. God brought this video to my attention and used these words to encourage my heart and challenge my walk with him in this long season of singleness!! He has a purpose and plan for the waiting ♥️ choose to trust him as his story is always the best ♥️
    Thank y’all for being led by the Holy Spirit and used by the Father!
    Blessings

  • @sibahlezulu6109
    @sibahlezulu6109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Powerful words, you are so mature in the Lord. Thank you so much. God bless your union

  • @lexip396able
    @lexip396able 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brother and sister, you are such a blessing to me. Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @Talimer0218
    @Talimer0218 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you guys for doing what you do. You encourage me a lot and inspiring words of God. I am single and 44 now, I’m still waiting, but rather than wait now, I will devote my time in the house of the Lord.

  • @sanctifiedbaddie
    @sanctifiedbaddie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you guys so much! Thanks for this video. It’s such a blessing to me ❤️

  • @shareenkeren6240
    @shareenkeren6240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you both . Thank you. indeed God is working through the videos you make . God clearly spoke to me through the words you both delivered .. Love you . Good days are ahead .

  • @kmoses8191
    @kmoses8191 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yaaaaaasssss! So much truth and beauty in this word! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

  • @tpham7632
    @tpham7632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really really needed this wake up call. Thanks so much. I've been in a mess 😭 thank you

  • @willowt4000
    @willowt4000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    😭😭😭 I just want to say that your relationship with the Lord and everything you say is spot on. I've never thanked the Lord for my singleness. I always thought I would be married and have kids by 25 and I'm 32, single, never been married and no children. It is so hard because of society and the body of Christ. So much focus and pressure is spent on who is "the one" within the church body, and matching singles up that we forget the singleness journey and how beautiful it really is. I've come to resent my time as being single because it's been drilled into my head as a negative thing and that something is wrong with me.
    I know I'm going to be married and that it IS the Lord's will for my life just not right now and it's hard for me to accept that I'm still single when everyone in my life is either dating or married. Thank you. Ill probably refer back to this for encouragement and now I get to work on areas in my life that I've been trying to fill with other numbing vices to push away my longing and desire to be married.

  • @kirkfrandsen6502
    @kirkfrandsen6502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You two are on a mission. God bless your nest.

  • @rachelmay5568
    @rachelmay5568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you guys for blessing me with such great wise words from God. loving it !

  • @doredo329
    @doredo329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I'm desperate to make you complete but you have to come to Me, you have to spend time with Me..." (says the Lord) Thank you both for this Holy Spirit filled advice! SO needed 🙌🏾 Stories like yours are ultra encouraging for single disciples of Christ! You two are simply inspiring, thanks again for giving back and sharing 🙏🏾🤗💕

  • @preetilall7689
    @preetilall7689 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks David and Brit! What a great point that I never thought of before of putting anything above God is idolatry
    Love your videos

  • @skinnylilbill2399
    @skinnylilbill2399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    15:50
    I’ve been in a relationship where starting off I believed in God but did not know or follow or obey God. About half way through the relationship I started to feel the Holy Ghost and started my path to salvation and my walk with God.I feel like I was mistreated in the relationship and it was my very first serious relationship. I feel like God put me in that relationship on purpose to help me realize that I should be finding the love and happiness and satisfaction and peace and approval from the Lord as apposed to finding it in any human. Probably within the same week where me and the girl had our relationship broken apart I realized that I needed to be doing way better for the Lord and realized I had been doing bad by letting that person be my source of happiness and satisfaction and approval and peace and love. I don’t think it’s bad to be getting those things from other people it’s probably heavily promoted because us humans are very social creatures but I realized that I was only treating God as an almighty being instead of acknowledging that he really is my Heavenly Father and that he should be the one I go to for everything before I go to anyone or anything. I realized I shouldn’t be letting a human decide if I’m enough and that I should be more than satisfied in the Lord.

  • @SuperRiya16
    @SuperRiya16 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are such a blessing! ❤ you both! Wish to meet you guys someday in God’s divine timing !

  • @lillianalwood777
    @lillianalwood777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this was great! So uplifting for me! It was honestly all I needed to hear!

  • @SSanto22
    @SSanto22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YAH be praised for those blessed words. Thank you guys!

  • @kylewilliams8051
    @kylewilliams8051 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your guys' videos have helped me so much! God bless!

  • @saiyote8669
    @saiyote8669 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video 😭😭😭🙌🏻🙏🏻 I’ll use this season to know more God deeper 🙏🏻😊