2:38 this is what happened to my mom. when we first moved to california, we didn't have anywhere to stay long term. my mom was struggling to make a living in california, which has a higher living cost than texas. my mom eventually decided we should move back to texas, but when she started driving, her face got swollen. the further she drove, the more her face swelled. finally, she decided it was too dangerous to keep driving, and decided to head back. but once she started heading back, her face got better; so she decided maybe to continue. but again, once she started driving again, her face got swollen again. finally, she decided to stop trying to drive back to texas, and we ended up living in california permanently; it was the best thing to happen to my mom because she got a stable well-paying job, and bought a house within 5 years; if we had moved back to texas, she would've been a waitress forever.

@Samuel_The_Disciple

2 жыл бұрын

wow thats beutiful my brother god bless you and your mom really moved me with this comment

@thelordseesus4386

2 жыл бұрын

For God so loved the world he sent his one and only son Jesus Christ to be the payment for our salvation

Please pray for me as I have been struggling to find a job...

@sarabayard9563

4 жыл бұрын

Did u find a job. Praying

@Jeri-

4 жыл бұрын

🙏 have You asked? Don't ask in fear, a prayer said in fear is blocked by satan's demons, bcz fear is the Opposite of faith, God hears you, so ask in faith, maybe that's what he's waiting for?

@izabelaswa85

4 жыл бұрын

Idk uf ull read it but ive recently heard about friar priest Wenanty Katarzyniec from Poland. He helps im money problems and everyday situations. He works immidately. There are ppl who claim he helped them getting mamy things and money and it was fast. Also im thinking about st. Joseph. He might help

@kath_the_great

3 ай бұрын

Did you get a job?

the Holy Spirit speaks through the heart. you can feel it's promptings and it feels bad if one is making a choice which grieves the Holy Spirit. only those sensitive and who walk in the Spirit can feel it and obey

@dcampbell6548

4 жыл бұрын

@@neveropenyourmoutharoundfo1903 I disagree. There is only one God. Not 3 people in one. The Holy Spirit is referred to as "it" in the bible. And the word "trinity" is not anywhere in the bible. The concept was invented after the bible was written years later by the Romans to try and convince others to come into the faith.

@dcampbell6548

4 жыл бұрын

@@WayfaringStranger1420 Yes, that is what I said. "It"

@mariahconklin4150

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you for this! I just left a toxic job too much drama and harassment so I decided to leave. My boyfriend keeps telling me that whatever job I’m at He will use me. But yes one day I just woke up and God changed my heart and I knew I couldn’t be around the toxic ness anymore

@eve3363

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. This is why now the term "empath" is becoming so popular. It's taking away the Holy Spirit. Now, someone can feel another's pain and can feel when he/ she is doing wrong simply because he/she is an empath. He/she was just born more sensitive to other's and the world.

@thelordseesus4386

2 жыл бұрын

@@mariahconklin4150 God tells us to hold on steadily in preparation for his return🌞☺️🕊️ this even applies to me but faith perseveres in the end 🤝🌞♥️

You have no idea how your videos have helped me through so many lows😞 thank you Mark. God is truly working through you. Please stay strong. You have no idea how many people you might hear from who's lives you're helping on a daily without even realising it. ❤️

Oh goodness Mark! I just had a date last night and I prayed that exact prayer before. I discovered he was not a follow of Jesus. We have a clear understanding and we are staying friends but I am not dating to save.

Hearing God through: 1. Word of God 2. Holy Spirit 3. Circumstances Acts 16: 6 - 7 Matthew 10: 11-14

I've experienced a lot of "closed doors", and it discouraged me for a long time. If this was God's guidance, then this makes me feel better and more discerning of the truth behind why things happened the way they did in my life/career

It's so easy to overcomplicate our lives and relationship with The Lord. Thank you for simplifying. Very helpful!

God bless you this is awesome. I love the ending when you were explaining how if you're not sure on exactly what God is saying to take the best case scenario and work your way down. This way you won't make extreme judgements and descisions. This is exactly what I am doing. You have wisdom. It takes wisdom to know the things you are saying in this video.

Wow “don’t ask the circumstances of your life to tell you what God feels towards you”!! 💕

I want you to pray for me I have been battling CLLLeaukemia a family troubles a problems I pray that God's will will be done in my life. My family my son a daughter will be saved a put their faith in God a I pray my life will be blessed a for me to meet a worthy Christian man to share my life with earthy. I'm a widow since 1998. God bless you 🙏😇🙏🙏🙏

I've mostly experienced God speaking through my circumstances... powerful

I love your videos. Don't get discouraged, keep them coming. God bless you

@ladennayoung2939

4 жыл бұрын

@@_Heroar Amen

@courtneykirk478

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, Ms. Debbie and Ms. Ladeena.

@eve3363

2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I have children and when they reach 18, I will begin showing them his videos.

I made this mistake for years. Praise the Lord, HE showed me my error and helped me to change and come to HIM rightly.

I’ve been praying this way for a very long time. Asking for yes or no. The Holy Spirit will truly guide you.

There is a lot of wisdom in these videos. Thank you for this, it is a much needed ministry for those of us in our 20s and 30s. God bless you, I hope you keep doing these.

@stephaniesanders830

4 жыл бұрын

Amen

Where have you been hiding all my life Bro???...... Amazing!!!!....Such a deep and Balanced Ministry!!!!!....

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear AGW has been helpful to you! Thanks for the encouraging words :)

@delight8888

5 жыл бұрын

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger I am getting to Blessed.... Also the timing of the Discovery is Prophetic... I’m coming to that time in my life... Your Teachings are this being used to wake me up to this coming junction and to prepare me. Thank You Thank You & God Bless... and you’re trained too. God has sure wrought a Mighty Work in thee and may you go on (Both Of You) from Glory To Glory In Jesus Mighty Name. God Bless.

So earlier this year I got this feeling that came over me as I was walking and then this conviction that this certain thing was going to happen. It was like thought popped into my head, but it was so loud it was practically audible. So I prayed and asked God more about it, asking for confirmation. Even asked him if this is going to happen, let this happen; if it's not going to happen, make this other thing happen. Neither one happened. LOL.

I like your realness!

My problem with basing answers from circumstances is that there's not many people around making decisions based on God's will, or are doing things in Christ. Most people are influenced by the world through the media, playing into their flesh. I don't want to be tossed around by circumstances anymore, so I ask God instead. Sometimes I hear no answer because the answer is obvious, or that the answer is already present. But I still pray. Ask God for wisdom, and do not live in doubt. I guess the best solution is to know more about the problem you are facing, exhaust every angle, and find out which path to take that is both leading to what is good, preserves your peace, and are based on the principles of living in the Spirit of God. Also, it is important to examine ourselves where these "needs" and desires come from. If they come from the flesh, then it's best to be careful, and maybe pray for God to correct you of internal errors first. In anything, we should realize the basic things God wants for His children. First that they have joy, peace, and be in a communion of love. Next, He doesn't want us to focus too much on acquiring anything beyond what we need. Though we can surely do so, by serving others and more people, we shouldn't be focused on any form of greed, and so on, etc. The point is, to find first the priorities and desires of God for His children, and have that as an anchor. To seek higher things, than the lowly things of the world, so we can be spared from the constant pressure the world places on people, crushing them in the process.

@chinmayeechinnu3575

4 жыл бұрын

God bless

You just seem so friendly. I just wanna give you a high five dude.

This man is a true Godly blessing.

This is the PRACTICAL advice I’ve been needing for so long! I always ask my community (friends, mentors,etc.) but how do you actually go about discerning what is God’s will in something aside from prayer and the Holy Spirit. And boop! Here it is in my feed. Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏻

Well explained. Thank you

I needed this. Thank you.

I will heed your advice from the highest expectations to the lowest.

This was very helpful! Thank you for sharing your gift. :)

Love your videos pastor Mark, thank you 💕💕

This video truly blessed me God bless you Mark! I pray your ministry will continue to flourish!

This God given channel is helping me a lot, thank you for this....

Thanks for the great message. I always watch your video even though I'm at work. God bless you more.

Thank you Mark. This video was very helpful !

Amen! This video is still on time for me! Even though it was posted over a year ago.

Keep up the excellent work, Mr. Mark. People are listening.

This is very practical and wise advise brother. Thank you ❤️

So much wisdom here, this is really great advice. Love this channel.

Great advice!! Going to try this with my search for a job right now. Thanks so much!!!

Makes sense. Well explained & succinct. I never looked at that point of view. Thank you for an informative video. GOD bless you & yours.💝

Trust God no matter what.

Appreciate the knowledge

Just read the entire article...this was written for me! Thank God... after years of not understanding why certain situations have played out the way they have, this definitely helps put things in perspective.

Wow amazing. I kept wondering why my circumstances kept going the same way with nothing working out until it did perfectly with where I'm staying and had just felt in my spirit it was God leading me and this put it into perspective and confirmed for me. Thank you and God bless.

Thank you so much for this video on this subject...

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I love the fact of using the Holy Bible to read scripture to us instead of a mobile device, keep up the faith Brother

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

4 жыл бұрын

God bless!

Thank you so much Mark😊God bless you!

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure and God bless you too!

Good information. Thank you! I will apply what you have shared.

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

Robin Boone 👍

Thank you! This video was so helpful 😊❤️

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure :)

Always blessed by your advice!

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful :)

I’m so Bless with this video , God bless you so much

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful :)

Wooooow great message!! You are a wonderful teacher! THANKS for your obedience to The Lord Jesus!!!

Great video Mark - thank you.

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Joseph :)

Awesome information thank you Mark 🙏

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure :)

I love this kind of wisdom. Be blessed man of God

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

God bless you too!

Mark your video's are mostly spot on, I appreciate you sharing

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful Shawn!

Thanks so much for this explanation of knowing God's will thru circumstances, Mark. Much appreciated.

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure :)

Just wonderful!

Praise God this was GREAT advice

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful :)

THANK YOU!

This was a great teaching! Thank you for this guidance Mark-God used you to confirm a lot for me with this video! Many blessings!

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful Rose :)

This helped me a lot, thanks Mark 🙏😊

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure :)

Please pray for me...I'm a senior and my rent was just increased...it took my increase and more....Im having a hard time dealing with this situation cuz I have no control in it..I really want my own home and not have to go threw this each year anymore but I have no choice in the matter...I've been praying ...even if I look for another place I'm afraid they will do the same...my heart wants my own place...I can use all the prayer I could get..I put the on this channel cuz I need other christens to pray for me...thank you..

Wow I glorify God for how he uses you.

We have to surrender our will to God. Our judgment is flawed so it is crucial to release the outcome to God. Great messages as usual Mark 😘

Ok, now I'm locked in. I listen to John Piper avidly and have read a few of his books. Over the past several years, he has opened up the Scriptures, and taught many different things about living as a Christian. I also agree with practically everything you say, because it's backed up by the Word, it mutually agrees with my own knowledge and understanding, and it makes sense. I'm very interested to hear your knowledge and thoughts on the fear of the Lord. This is something I studied heavily a few years ago, and have concluded that many people don't know much about it.

This is really good and great for my life right now. I haven’t been able to see this.

Good video something to learn and ponder.

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful :)

The first tip was amazing

Well presented. Thank you. For those not receiving answers, perhaps a prayer straight from the Word may help: "Thus said YaHuWaH, your Redeemer, the set-apart One of Yisrael, I am YaHuWaH your Elohim, teaching you what is best, leading you by the way you should go." (Isaiah 48:17)

I'm always waiting for your videos and I get excited when I see a notification, because I know it will be another great video in which you will go straight to the key points, be coherent and sensible throughout, and I will truly learn and understand things more and more. I'm so grateful! God bless you and your lovely family

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

So glad the channel is enjoyable and helpful to you :)

@heliaalves9062

5 жыл бұрын

@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger you have really great videos and truly amazing subs. Thank you

Mark thank you so much I was at a Crossroads on thinking if I should stay in this city or Leave This City and I'm going to leave and go with my family God was talking to you for me thank you so much you help everything become so clear cuz I asked God what should I do I'm not wanted in the city I'm definitely wiping off the dust off my feet I'm washing the bottom of my shoes thank you so much you have a beautiful blessed day and God bless your life

I want to persue my passion of becoming a singer , but all my family members are everyday making me cry by always refusing,rejecting and not allowing me to practice, discouraging because they want me to become a doctor , they don't value my dream...but still I don't know why but I've a certain peace , courage and faith in my heart even despite being in these arguments...I'm 13 yrs old , and I really changed a lot and started to believe in god , and be holy as much as possible despite being a person from different religion after finding my passion in singing and dancing , out of a blue , and all of a sudden...and to my family, money is all that matters to them , but to me money isn't everything but the thing I like the most because for earning money alone in an easy way I can't resist in a job I don't have an interst in..many challenges are coming my way everyday , do you think that god wants me to become a singer or what my family wants ?? I still have a strong faith in him , and also peace in my heart , which I always think is that my intuition is saying I should do that...but I'm also willing to give up my dream , if god thinks its not best for me becuase I always want to follow what god wants for me cuz I know he knows whats best for me , rather everyone , and knows us better than we know ourselves...so I belive in him and his decision...Plz reply...Amen.

@lizettepecina997

2 жыл бұрын

Someone I know is going through almost the exact thing! She wants to go to Bible College but she can't because of her physical health. She decided then to try to do it online. She said that God has spoken to her in the past and even still in the present that's its His will for her to do it. But her dad won't let her. He insists she finish her college studies then work in her career and maybe later on she can do it. Everytime she asks God if it's His will to do Bible College he says yes but her dad won't let her. So she wonders should she obey her dad since she still lives at home or should she disobey him and do Bible college?

Love your videos.. ❤️

Use what you are passionate about to create your own business. Passion is an interest that you develop. Then you will find your purpose. God bless you.

You have really touched my life. I wish I heard these before I was married. My man was not working when he came to marry me, foolish me.. we were believing God to give him a job, so I pray " Lord if this union is your will, give my man a job before we marry. I don't know if I prayed amidst because the job did not show yet we got married. 3 years down the line was when he got something doing. But as I became born again inside the marriage, I begin to feel I don't have a future with him. Any advice please

Thank you -- this is God's way of confirming. :p

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

Amen!

My circumstance: 99% female population in my college class. The breakdown: 1. God wants me to wait. (Maybe until I graduate) 2. God is telling me to be a nun. 😱 3. God is allowing me to explore, join college clubs, social groups, and get more involved in the community. (?)

@jerrylisby5376

4 жыл бұрын

God is not telling you to become a nun. Roman Catholicism is modern paganism. Get a King James Bible. Believe the true gospel to be saved and be born again (spiritually). It is that Jesus paid the price of our sins against God when he suffered and died on the cross. After that he was buried and he revived. Jesus said no man can come to the Father but by me.

Hi Mark! It's been a while... Great tips, as always.

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

Hey L. Patrick! So glad you enjoyed it :)

Mark, I love these video! Thank you! I have noticed that you often use the hypothetical situation of the person you are interested in also showing interest. Do you have other examples that could have the same message?

Great video

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it :)

I know this was 3 years ago but hearing about The Spirit of Jesus not allowing the disciples to go through a land reminds me of some instances recently in my life where I was redirected only to find out later that The Lord was protecting me. Praise God 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

SO TRUE!😯🙂 WOW!

Very wise!

You really help me

thank you.

God bless you brother in Jesus name amen

Lol I’m glad we’re not alone in pronouncing names! Some of them are really hard. I know that’s not the point but I had to comment on that lol

💖 thank you

Amazing

HIS Ways are Higher than Our Ways and HIS Thoughts are Higher than Our Thoughts.. So TRUST and Walk by FAITH, Put JESUS FIRST and HE WILL Show you HIS Will for your life!!!!

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

3 жыл бұрын

God is good!

Life is what YOU MAKE IT...;)

thank you lord

@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

4 жыл бұрын

Amen, God is good!

Im serious sick, years now, Im so asking God what is the purpose to staying only home... resting resting resting.. Im not able to do anything.

@danielchiappe

5 жыл бұрын

Have fellowship with God by praying to Him and reading His word Luke 10:38-42

@misskim2058

4 жыл бұрын

You’re given the chance to study the Bible and build your relationship with God. Same for me. That’s the way I look at it.

It's so hard. I made the mistake of having premarital sex, but I told him (or maybe it was God speaking through me, not sure) that I would not have sex again until I was married. 10 years later, and he's still the only one I've been intimate with. We had a horrible falling out. I finally confessed that I loved him and I wanted us to try and eventually get married. He wasn't 100% against it but he still has so much anger and he still kept cursing me out. One day his heart would be softened then the next day, he was full of hatred. I pray to God about this situation and what will happen next between me and this person. I ask if he'll apologize as I already have, and if we'll ever get back together. God has yet to tell me yes or no. He told me not to worry about it. That's all He says about it so i must accept it. At first, I used to prevent myself from thinking about him. I used to tell myself that I had no expectations for him whatsoever and to accept that we'd never be together (I was repeating to myself what he said to me out of anger). But after all those harsh words, I still couldn't get him out of my heart and mind. So I prayed to God and asked if it's ok that I still think about him and still wonder about the "what ifs ": what if he did visit me? What if we did reconcile? God said it was ok but to not get obsessive about the situation and lose control and sight of Him as I had last time. In regards to love in general, God told me to keep reading my Bible, praying to Him, building my relationship with Him, and still going on dates and being open to meeting different males. So 5 months later, that is what I'm doing. I still think about my ex but I make sure to have that thought and just keep it moving. I also remind myself that, "Hey. This relationship could end on a bad note. We may never see each other again. He may never apologize ". It still kind of hurts being in this time of confusion but that's ok. I'll keep praying for guidance. Since I still think of this man, now I am praying to God to ask why did we meet. Was it all just a learning lesson or something bigger.

Amen Amen Amen

My problem is if it is a problem. I am a Jamaican but since May of this year i have been living and working in the Bahamas. I have physical space and quiteness that i used to ask God for and i give Him thank for it. I have more time for the reading of the word getting revelations about the word, praying and fasting more, but what i need more is to hear the Holy Spirit speaking to me about what He wants to do through me. Am i wrong in wanting to hear from the Holy Spirit in such a way. I read a lot about the timers such Rees Howells, John G. Lake etc and see how the Holy Spirit directed their lifes and i am saying God why won't You talk to me like that. I get frustrated sometimes because of my preceived lack of not hearing from God in such a clear way. Any good response will be appreciated. Thanks.

God bless

Domenic was my dear father's name!

This is all so true, what he had said it’s true. 👍

I'm realizing it

Can you do one on knowing Gods will for your life but not about marriage kinda was hoping that one was im not looking for any related to romantic dating marriage etc. I got to many other issues to deal with before i will even be ready to think about all that.