5 Trials God Can Use to Unite You with Someone

How will God bring you and someone else together? Sometimes God actually uses trials to accomplish a union of two hearts. Here are 5 types of trials that God often uses to bring two people together.
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[@worthyinchrist3014]

1. If a trial has caused you or someone to receive the gospel, this is a trial God can use to unite you two in Christ. 2. If this trial was needed to help you two overcome past issues. This is a good sign God is using this trial to being you two together. 3. Through forgiveness and reconcilation. God often unites divided people with a stronger bond that they had before the rift took place. 4. If God is teaching you both how to pray and prepare for what. You hope for even when you are unsure if it will happen, this is a good sign God could be preparing to bring you two together. 5. If two people are learning to depend on God's grace through a trial, this is good sign God will use this to unite them. Thank you Lord for this wisdom and a great message 😇🌅🙏 Thanks Mark for sharing!

[@dirtcop11]

I was reminded of the reunion between Jacob and Esau. When Jacob left, Esau was plotting to kill him, but when they were reunited, Esau received him with kindness. In the time that they were separated God was working to heal the wound between them.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

great point!

[@sambuchmann6961]

As a young Christian, your videos have helped me tremendously on my walk with Christ. God bless you!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad to hear that! All glory to God!

[@kingdomoflightministries5702]

Wow This Is So Relevant And Timely To My Story I Too Am Seperated From The Love Of My Life My Bestfriend I Miss Him So Much But I Have To Stay Strong For God Shall Complete The Work That He Has Started In Us In Jesus Name Amen I Do Believe In The Fullness Of My Heart That The Lord Will Reunite Us Back Together Again In His Timing Which Is Perfect I Receive This Word By Faith In The Mighty Powerful Name Of Jesus Christ Of Nazareth Amen Amen And Amen It Is So And So Shall It Be Unto Me And My Love Hallelujah Hallelujah 🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad this was timely! All glory to God!

[@sandramartinez8105]

Same here. 😩😩

[@tayretro780]

I'm with you, in the same situation. Though I was not as hopeful until this video and your comment. Prayers to you Sister

[@paryschanel4640]

Amen yes I agree it's timely for me as well

[@rb232]

Dear Heavenly Father please remove the blinders off my wife Gabrielle’s eyes. She must be saved and covered by your blood 🩸. She’s deceived by the powers of darkness. Father God please break the strongholds put upon Gabrielle by the Devil. 🙏 please bring our family back together and destroy this divorce from occurring. Show your mercy and bless my family with a holiday miracle. In Jesus Holy name Amen 🙏 ✝️

[@oliviarose3513]

🙏

[@Tru485]

Amen

[@MapleBar777]

Amen! 🙏

[@oliviarose3513]

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[@preachingpoet]

Pain definitely PAINTS relationship a brighter more intense color… 🌸🌸🌸

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@GreenGo731]

Thank you for helping so many troubled hearts and to bring us the word in the midst of our current storms

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

it's my pleasure!

[@preachingpoet]

Draw me nearer… Nearer blessed Lord. Sometimes I think God draws us nearer to the one as well while we are looking to draw close to HIM… (Matt 6:33)

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen

[@daughterofthemosthighking656]

Geez..Now that song is stuck in my head.. “draw me nearer nearer nearer Precious Lord”. Ok. You do have away of reminding me of the Lord.. thanks for that. And thank you Mark for the videos

[@chanovimakarios363]

Sending my love from Jakarta, Indonesia 🇮🇩...So this morning, I pray, give me signs that he is the one. Currently, he's in Virginia now. He was work in Jakarta for a year, and we met by HIS grace. I love him and never fell like these before, I knew I love him before I met him. For the very first time, I pray a lot and keep asking GOD. But when the Company sent his back to the State, it's breathtaking because I don't know is it the answer of my pray or what...But I kept pray and pray also keep asking HIM. Every single time I'm praying, GOD use kind of videos:reels:TikTok to answer my prayer but once again, "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." 1 Thessalonians 5:21...Keep the Faith and keep praying, Sisters and Brothers in Christ! God blessed 🔥🙌🏻👏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@Nightwave-if1hy]

I am going through an experience right now where I gave *everything* for the person I loved most in the world and now I feel so emotionally distant from them. This video helped bring me peace. Ultimately, God is the love of my life and I will trust His will no matter where it leads. To whoever reads this, God knows the plans He has for us! Keep praying and trusting Him!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God is good!

[@user-yq4qf2dr5e]

Why was I looking for your page to watch an encouraging video & you just posted this & this exactly what I needed to hear 😭 Thank You Jesus!!!

[@user-yq4qf2dr5e]

I have never even read this chapter before but I am now, thank you

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was timely for you!

[@cateyes2103]

Somehow I had never heard of the book of Philemon. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

My pleasure!

[@elindigeno1215]

I am divorced, and a whole year I was fighting depression. I don't want to be alone anymore 😭

[@Pharmalade]

Go back to your husband

[@ILLRICARDO]

The trial I am going through, just highlighted to me that the girl I was in love in has a better chemistry with another man, so much so that she forgets that I am there, it hurts a lot to see it 😔....there is a rift, that I am not sure can be fixed, I have forgiven her and still care for her, don't think she even cares about how hurt I am.... I am just moving forward and trying to let go, I am seeking the word of God to help me move forward and let go ... Holding on to her hurts more than letting go.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

John 15:5!

[@jamiebunnell8150]

I saw this 15 minutes after you posted it. Right on point and on key to what the Lord is showing me in my dragon of waiting send situation. Just wow! Mind blown... Took me 30+ minutes to respond. Thank you for your wisdom and obedience Mark!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@paulpaiz5190]

Heavenly Father I pray that all my bothers n sisters are blessed with their hearts desires guide them through there journeys in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God is good!

[@danherrmann8755]

Keep the word of God coming. The little short stories keep me coming back for more. The Opioid pandemic has taken her from our relationship. I can not see her coming back to the relationship. Just because her mother gets the drug from a doctor does not mean it is ok to take you mother’s medicine. God wants me to stay away. She needs help and God does not want. Me to be around. Just keep praying. That is my only communication link to someone’s heart. She was so sweet until the opioid drug took over her DNA in her brain. God speed. Later.

[@robindear5043]

So sorry to hear about your ex becoming addicted to opioids. I know you care, but you have to put her in God's hands and leave her there. Intervening to try to help her may cause you to fall into addiction or some other less than ideal situation. God has someone more suitable for you. Before your ex's opioid addiction became apparent, there may have been other signs that she was not God's choice for you, but maybe you didn't see it at the time. Blessings to you🙏

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless Dan!

[@josh_mpoyi]

All these principles, just from one book, Philemon, wow!!! (This is really a place we apply God's Word to our lives). I am just amazed and pray that God bless and inspire you more, dear Mark. You are such a blessing to me and many... Shalom! ❤️

[@Seanboogiefilms]

This always blesses me. Thank you Lord for understanding.

[@joshgreen4521]

The fourth sign is literally where I am right now. I have been led to pray for the fulfillment of a prophecy I received months ago and its fulfillment should be within the end of this year. The prophecy is what I am pretty sure is about my future wife and there is someone I am indeed hoping for (and have hoped for a long time) being united with, but as the circumstances are right now there is no telling if that will happen, but again I will keep praying and hoping that it will happen and see what will happen. Thanks for the great encouragement and God bless! :)

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

If it doesn't happen, it wasn't God who said it because God always does what he says :) God bless!

[@richardzhou5496]

Actually, the second verse is the perfect interpretation of a twin flame relationship

[@tiffmyaaw]

It popped up just when I needed it...and all of the signs really shows how we are right now, I hope that God will do miracle for us to be able to be together

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@dianagentile7636]

Thank You 🙏🏽 Brother Mark!!! This Spiritual Journey has been so Painful & without Sacrifice!!! I guess I’ve been Independent 2 long…staying single JUST ME & MY HEAVENLY ALMIGHTY FATHER‼️‼️‼️ Still Obeying His Commandments‼️ Stay Blessed Always Everyone‼️‼️‼️ 🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️‼️‼️‼️

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless you too Diana!

[@dianagentile7636]

@Lauren clay SPIRIT IS MY HEALER‼️ His WILL IS MY WILL‼️‼️‼️ I’m not FORCING anyone ☝🏽 2 Love ❤️ Me‼️

[@drmidhunj.n4571]

It came as a huge surprise. I always told her about Book of Philemon and Onesimus when speaking of our relation. And she asks what is revelance of it. I said it contains hidden meanings of deep love, foregiveness, chivalry beyond all worldly manifestations, quite similar to our relationship. Now I see it as a Godly promise.❤❤

[@kathyscott557]

Hello Mark!! Thanks so much for another great teaching. I am waiting on the Lord to meet that person he has for me but it can be hard at times. I am living with hope and expectancy. You are truly a blessing to many. May God bless your union with your wife and bless your family. Thanks again!!!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad the channel has been helpful to you! May the Lord bless you too!

[@MrsJohanna33]

God has you used to speak words of confirmation for our family. God bless you brother in Christ.

[@STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

Dear God. Thank you that your yoke is easy and your burden is light. Thank you that you care for us. Thank you that the peace of your loving and strong presence guards and protects our hearts and minds in you. Thank you that we do not have to walk in fear or live in overwhelmed cycles of worry and stress. Thank you for your voice that breaks through the greatest wind and storm swirling around us, and whispers “Peace, be still.” Thank you that you sent your One and Only Son to set us free.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Jesus reigns!

[@serg.i0]

This video could not have had better timing God is Great I am currently going through these It started with both of us slowly walking away from God’s salvation and once we met I’m not going to say who but someone really did not like the other person around them because they had issues with trusting people and then out of nowhere we both started talking about God and in that moment it all started to change forgiveness was given and then we realized that the past cannot be changed so it is better to forgive and to forget, ever since our relationship has been growing for about more then a year now and I have never been happier since I have a feeling they are the one

[@MCharlerySmith]

Hey, Mark. 😁 Was this video intentionally made to take into consideration the various types of important relationships such as ministry partnerships and friendships that don't have a romantic element? Seems so, and if so, good choice. Maybe we too often forget that in relationships there must be certain fundamentals regardless of whether or not there's romantic potential. Important to remember in this Christmas and New year season. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I usually have romance in mind but I also keep the principles general enough to be used by others for other relationships. But I have narrow niche on this channel as I don't feel the need to be balanced like a church should be since I am a specific ministry and not a general pastor preaching to a church :) It's a big internet so I don't feel called to try to help all people, other ministries are out there too. I typically focus on Christian singles and relationships :) Hope that makes sense :)

[@sirenamontreala.k.aelibatt4699]

Thank you so much for this video 🙏❤️God bless 🙏♥️

[@davidm.6128]

God bless you brother as always

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless you too David!

[@rucheng8435]

Hoping I can find out someone to love that he loves God , too.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless as you walk withe Lord!

[@donnagotcher743]

Awesome and thank you so much for sharing

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

You are so welcome!

[@mr.magnetic8884]

I broke up with my ex last year and Im actually happy that shes gone. I actually pray to God that im grateful shes gone and that I want to be single permanently. Will this help me stay single forever?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

if you want to stay single forever you can just choose that :) No one can make you get married :)

[@MapleBar777]

Sounds like you might've gotten a little jaded. Don't let a hard heart and fear keep you from God's blessings.

[@mr.magnetic8884]

@@MapleBar777 its not fear. Im actually really happy single. And I don’t inted to stop praying and getting close to him everyday through prayer.

[@gersonemmanuelsantosfernan9237]

Point number three does it apply to someone's rejection? In my case, my best friend, four months have passed, she forgot my birthday, it hurt. I understand that not everyone returns nor should I expect that or keep any kind of hope, I just want to go hand in hand with the Lord and move on with Him.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Forgive and seek reconciliation if possible. If she doesn't want to reconcile, just forgive and keep moving forward with the Lord. Pray about it. If you sense God leading you to reach out, do so. If not, it's okay to move on as not all friendships are meant to last forever . . .

[@dianagentile7636]

Gerson ‘Em…It’s ok 👍🏽 I feel U‼️ No one ☝🏽 remembered mine either; or any cards 🃏 4 Valentines Day‼️ A person shows who they R by their ACTIONS‼️‼️ Be Strong 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 & keep moving forward on ur Spiritual Journey‼️‼️ We R all one ☝🏽 I’m praying 🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏽 4 U Stay Blessed Always 🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️‼️‼️‼️

[@bgirlvrock]

Your words are amazing! I've been praying to God to remove my fiance out of my life if it is His will or to continue to let us be together to maybe be married one day. And lately we have been arguing. Yesterday we have talked it out and say that to let God help us with it. My mom told me that I shouldn't be with him because we argue. We don't argue all the time but lately it's been like that and it's making me confused if this is God's will or not. I've been praying and seeking, but I just do not want to make the wrong decision without God's confirmation. Our insecurities get in the way at times fearing of what happened in our past will happen again. I still struggle with this and fear... We do have love for each other but I think it's bout past that makes us think and become scared. Please help.. :(

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

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[@myracrosby1186]

Keep God first. All relationships go through obstacles. Arguments can make the relationship stronger and you learn how to forgive. I wouldn’t take advice on leaving someone from a family member or friend. Everyone has their opinions. Pray and ask God for discernment. Satan always tries to destroy Godly relationships!

[@bgirlvrock]

@@myracrosby1186 Thank you! I've been praying and I guess I'm slow. Last time I chose and I have failed. All I want is what God wants because his plans are perfect..

[@myracrosby1186]

@@bgirlvrock God will direct your path in everything once he’s #1. Everyone makes mistakes. If this person is God’s will for your life, you’ll know in your heart. Don’t let your past rob your future. Remember Satan hates seeing Godly relationships. If this man your with believes in the Lord pray for him. God Bless you.

[@Akopalips]

Thank you ❤

[@htte7020]

Hey I was wondering if you can pray for me I’ve been getting real sick lately I’ve had a headache for almost a week theirs just a lot going on I just need a miracle and I want to grow with Jesus I wanna get to know him better but me being sick makes it hard to do things so I was wondering if you can pray for a healing physically,mentally abs spiritually please

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

I have a question I want to email to you, Mark. God bless. 🌟

[@thangamNiviniran]

Thank you brother

[@rainahmabika7929]

Thank you for this im currently not knowing what to do cz the person i love just blocked me on his phone .but im hoping for God to reconcile us if He still wants us to date again😢😢😢

[@amlco3942]

How do you reconcile with a family member who's supposed to be a Christian but not only hasn't repented, but is actually covertly creating stress and division..?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Perhaps you shouldn't reconcile with them. You must forgive everyone but reconciliation can only happen when possible. This may help: applygodsword.com/what-does-the-bible-say-about-forgiveness-and-reconciliation/

[@preachingpoet]

How can 2 walk together except the agree?

[@amlco3942]

Thank you for your response- I am trying to continue walking in Christian love so that I don't become bitter or unforgiving, but I think you're right- I may need some distance......

[@BeginnersN2WinnersThruJesus]

Hey Mark, what’s the easiest most efficient way to get ahold of you. I just have a couple of questions about how you start AGW University and things you wished you would’ve done better or things of that sort. I have an idea for something but it isn’t dealing with relationships like yours is!

[@blgost1458]

I received it in Jesus name🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏

[@sarahs7253]

Forever??

[@BC-zv5sk]

Forever, my sister💯🙏🏾✝️🙂

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Like it says in Philemon 1:15 :)

[@sambamnoham9946]

ThankS

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

My pleasure!

[@logice350]

I have been broken up with my ex girlfriend for a year now . I have a child with her and I haven’t been allowed to see my child in 7 months . We are going to court and it’s a total mess .God has allowed this circumstance in my life for a reason . I know that this was a sinful relationship because I wasn’t married , but I don’t know if I’m suppose to pray for God to restore our relationship or if I’m suppose to move on . I want to fix things but at the same time maybe God is protecting me from a relationship that will never work . Please pray for clarity in my circumstances.

[@gloriaogunfowokan8344]

Continue to pray for clarity and restoration of you and God's relationship

[@Mary-gr3mr]

I'm talking to a guy , but he's taking care of his immigrant mother he just brought in. I thought we were destined to b together until realizing his mother may come first... Such a frustrating time. My frustration is growing. I feel that I deserve better than this ? I don't know what to think lol

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Philippians 2 is always helpful :)

[@elenna3055]

Jesus loves you💕

[@niabass4426]

He said Philemon wrong but I love his videos

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Lol, as soon as I read your comment I just realized I totally was saying it wrong it the right sounds came back to me lol, it should be like “Fi - leemun”. O well, next time :)

[@MapleBar777]

Amen!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless Matt!

[@thedream4890]

i love u

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Jesus is Lord

[@rainahmabika7929]

Should i try to communicate with him or i should not(Mr Mark please help me)

[@eliasg4070]

👍

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

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Don't look what bible says about business you can get your reasonable profits

[@tabithamunzara]

Amen!🙏🏾