How We're Preparing For Christian Marriage | Melody Alisa

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Hey friends! In today's video we are answering the question what does the Bible say about marriage and sharing how we are preparing for our Christian marriage/ Godly marriage - marriage finances, financial responsibilities, mentally with christian therapy, and spiritually! This is a mix of Christian dating advice/ Christian marriage advice and our take on marriage counseling. ENJOY!!
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Hi! My name is Melody Alisa - welcome to my channel. I lived in South Korea for two years where I met God and I documented my life as an English teacher (check out my Life in Korea playlist for more on this!) Now, I call Atlanta home. On my KZbin channel, I share my Christian faith and life as a creative, a newlywed, a soon-to-be first time mama through weekly new videos!
0:00 Introduction
1:24 1. HOW WE ARE PREPARING FINANCIALLY
4:38 PREPARING MENTALLY
8:54 PREPARING SPIRITUALLY
12:31 EXPECTATIONS

[@MelodyAlisa]

Hey fam!! Sorry for the slight delay with today's video & for the way it cuts out at the end 😅battery problems lol. but I hope you enjoy! & per usual, let us know in the comments below how you are/plan to prepare for marriage!! Can't wait to read through 🤗

[@katrikameanslove]

I want to hear about the wedding night! Lol!

[@jesuslovesyouandI]

22 year old virgin waiting for marriage. Still waiting for God to bring me a relationship like you guys😍

[@nonami_066xswqoqowiwl]

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[@jesuslovesyouandI]

@Love heals thank youuu

[@koketsowanyane6615]

Best decision! I wish I had waited for marriage. God will bless you with a great life partner. Hang in there.

[@jesuslovesyouandI]

@@koketsowanyane6615 thank youuu. God bless you too xx

[@jessicaajuonuma7211]

Same here. I really do not want to jump into relationships. I want to have a Godly relationship and only God can make that happen. I'll wait until he does...

[@babelove45]

I agree! There is no need to go into debt for your wedding. A wedding is a one day event, but marriage is for life.

[@beckysantana2578]

I agree!

[@WithTheChablals]

Facts! A lot of times folks focus more on the wedding and not the marriage. Big mistake! Like you said, the wedding is one day. It doesn’t make sense going into debt for a few hours

[@harleighstringer]

facts. now going into debt for the honeymoon is a different story 😂😂😂 kidding BUT i definitely plan to spend more on the honeymoon than the wedding

[@erineastman3271]

Facts, everyone who isn’t contributing also has an opinion too about what you “should” do. 😂🙄

[@MelodyAlisa]

yep!! 100%

[@miananicholas4514]

I love the relationship/marriage content you are putting out. It is encouraging to me as a single person but also informative. I pray that God continues to bless and keep both of you ❤️

[@maricruzlopezrdh]

It’s funny that a few minutes ago before watching your video I had an idea (or should I say the Lord gave me an idea) to start saving money for my wedding! First of all, I don’t have a boyfriend or I’m not even talking to anyone 😂 I think the Lord wants to be prepared! I love Him so much❤️

[@koketsowanyane6615]

😂😂😂 Definitely! Stay prepared. I'm saving for IVF and I don't have a life partner as yet. Always be prepared!

[@anikacarter3003]

So happy to see these videos and to know that some people are still doing it God's way!

[@CristinasLife]

Yes, my husband and I are both the same way in that we are against debt! We spent 5k for a 10k wedding! A lot of our family members helped out. We didn't even have to ask which was so generous of them!

[@olajengbesiiyanuoluwa8749]

I love you guys so much. You guys are so beautiful together. Your testimony gives me strength. God bless you both

[@MelodyAlisa]

thank you so much !! God bless ❤️

[@shanaalisab2691]

My fiancé and I do marriage counseling as well and have been since August now. Communication and community we find are so so important. A good book to read as well is The Purpose and Power of Love and Marriage by Myles Munroe (a Pastor from the Bahamas). It focuses on a God centered marriage it’s so good

[@MelodyAlisa]

My friends looooves Myles Munroe! I’ve never heard of his book, def going to check this out! Ty sis!

[@coresejohn7155]

It's a must-read for married couples

[@msveeola6008]

Books and sermons by Dr Myles Munroe are the best ever.

[@faithnjogu8024]

Love the relationship content I am far from relationships age wise but its great to see that God still has Godly partners for his children(us)

[@taelorr761]

Same and i agree!

[@kerryfitting6070]

I don't know if anyone recommended this book but the "5 Love Languages" was a helpful book as well.

[@msveeola6008]

The book is full of Knowledge

[@karenkingrey6142]

I am wondering how many young people/couples you have influenced in such a lovely positive Christian way! ❤️

[@obakeng_k]

The both of you are very sweet, simple and authentic. Wishing you a beautiful wedding and a Christ-centered marriage! Bless this!

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you so much!

[@kentonreality2028]

I just want such a relationship...God hope you are hearing this prayer.... You guys are so perfect for each other

[@taniyahrobinson5156]

I just found your channel last night and all I want to say is your amazing!! God knew what he needed to do and he has put you on an amazing path!! Hope you and your fiancé enjoy that path that God has made for you!! Can’t wait to continue to watch you❤️ God Bless!!

[@harleighstringer]

i think this was a sign to read sacred marriage haha. i JUST FINISHED the bible plan for it on the bible app last night and was thinking about ordering it

[@TerriClassyAnna]

At 10:54, yes surrounded by "CHRISTIAN" mindset married couples. Take it from me personally not every married couple are a great example.

[@jonathanleidsman6451]

Love is not a feeling, it's a decision! - Dr Myles Munroe Y'all are blessed tho!🎉❤

[@Vena08]

Man oneness has been SO difficult for me ! I met my Bf at 30 and we both know we are getting married. I’ve never been in a serious relationship, so knowing that we will be married one day we have also been doing things to help prepare us for marriage. Oneness has been a big hurdle! Thank you for sharing !! Ps I’m a new subscriber and I am really glad I came across your channel!

[@BeyondCommittedwithAyanna]

Going into debt for your wedding is definitely a no-no!

[@veronicao2958]

Please do a Asana video, I would love that!

[@frakie]

Thank you for your video and I enjoyed it. Right now I'm reading and studying this book called Proverbs 31Man and it's really opening up my understanding and awareness towards my personal relationship with God and how I'm suppose to lead my future wife and children through life. I understand that married is a work and it's the greatest honor from God to man. Because God produce women to be a piece of heaven or hell based on how a man leads through God's unconditional love, patience, kindness, joy for each other, and through the rich timee and poor times. I will keep you both in my prayers Peace and Blessings y'all from Austin Texas.

[@MelodyAlisa]

That sounds like an awesome devo. I’ve only heard of proverbs 31 in relation to women!

[@susy1098]

You guys complement each other so well, God bless your union 🥰

[@jujumarylyn6468]

Regarding a credit card. Since you guys are financially disciplined. I would suggest using a reward credit card for all the wedding expenses. That way you can earn points/cash to pay for your honeymoon. The card is at no expense to you becuase you have the money saved to pay off the balance. Rewards card are ONLY beneficial for the financially disciplined, which you guys are. This is how my husband and I pay for our trips. Congratulations and thank you for sharing you faith!

[@nicoleomega1113]

Love this! So helpful. Congrats!

[@sparkly2633]

the way he looks at you makes my heart happy

[@LateshaRenee]

I am not religious but I've been binge watching Christian marriage videos all morning because Christian's seem to know wayyyy more about sacred marriage them any of the people I've listened too. I feel like my soul mate is coming so I want to know as much as possible about marriage 🥰

[@vslifeofcycles5415]

Wow! This video is spectacular. Thank you so much!

[@Fashion_With_Tamyia]

Very honest & transparent, love it!

[@juniemarz1902]

This was great! Super helpful! Thank you!

[@ndiacarter6386]

You two are AMAZING and super WISE!!! Such GREAT tips!! Thank you!!

[@morgan.a.mcneill]

so timely! I've been searching for videos like this + then came across yours after having discovered your channel a few months ago. thank you for creating this video ✨🙏🏽.

[@MilgrisLiz]

Shared this with my family members preparing to get married. Great tips!

[@wandeabisoye]

I love the synergy between both of you. It's so refreshing to see. Its obvious you are best of friends.

[@AisheeyVerano]

I love how you guys talked about expectations. It’s so important to be in sync! I enjoyed watching you both. I wish you a blissful marriage ❤️

[@SimplyLaceFace]

I happened to come across your page last night while researching the Daniel fast. I love your testimony! I subscribed immediately. Love the energy and getting insight from a couple walking truly in faith. It’s so refreshing.

[@iamallsmiles247]

Have you guys already found a church home? Will you guys be going to his church or yours? I know you guys were long distance.

[@Its-sarahj]

God bless you both! So inspiring

[@erinowens1265]

I can't wait to see your faith based family content! But, will totally enjoy all the parts of the journey until then ❤️

[@kenyadenay7570]

You guys got engaged on my Birthday! God bless the both of you🙌🏾♥️ Glad I’m watching this video right now.

[@angelaaaron9253]

Doing it God's way is always the best way! Congratulations to you both, beautiful couple!

[@aridunlap2]

This was encouraging, thank you 😊

[@WithTheChablals]

This is an amazing video! These are things that every couple should talk about before getting married. We started saving way before we got married and it helped so much!Beautiful couple 🥰

[@pskaylz]

You guys are awesome!!

[@omotolaoladapo333]

Since I started watching you videos, have learnt alot. I stumbled on your channel when I needed it most. God bless you both.

[@ED-ie3et]

This reminded me that 2021 is around the corner and before you know it the target year of 2022 for my marriage. I need to seek out couples counseling.

[@priscillajones1560]

I grew up with teaching like this and you just don't see this kind of thinking now. So refreshing and encouraging to see this... couples taking marriage serious.💯 your on a great path...stick with the older couples experience is the best teacher!

[@malaikakirby242]

Congratulations Queen 👑, man oneness is so amazing. Any advice for being happy with self before entering into the relationship season.

[@ashalewis6284]

I find his views and feedback so great👏

[@Alladathings]

Love this video. May God bless your union abundantly. I loved the expectations part yess so many we already have in our minds from past experiences, media and personal desires, some we don’t even know exist. Coming together with another person who has their own set of expectations requires compromise, love, much prayer and true guidance from the Holy Spirit. Whenever I meet that special someone I look forward to having all these conversations. Thank you for the encouragement to continue waiting.

[@dasianah2001]

Love this love!

[@kylestringham5438]

you can literally see the connection between yall

[@dianagqoli7184]

Thank you for this guys. It was very informative. Very helpful too.

[@MelodyAlisa]

Yay I’m glad!

[@silentlymindless]

I'm not in a relationship now but i'm putting this video in my favorite because i know i'll need it when the time comes ! Thanks a lot guys

[@MelodyAlisa]

You’re so welcome!! Thank you for watching :)

[@_clarisse_manishimwe]

Wow, thanks Mel for this. I’ve learned a lot ❤️ God bless you and may He help you guys build a beautiful godly marriage

[@_clarisse_manishimwe]

I will definitely take the savings part very seriously.

[@brystamcneal8736]

I absolutely enjoy your videos. ❤❤❤

[@TheAfricansara]

I love you guys!! I learn so much. It’s really sad but I actually don’t have goals... I have some long term goals...sometimes I don’t know what I want and it’s sad to me. I think I need to start from there and find what my focus is before entering a relationship. Please pray for me guys 🥺

[@nanaomane5267]

Nana here from Ghana, very informative and timely for myself and my fiancee as we trust God to begin this journey...God bless you guys

[@refreshingexpressionspeaks]

Congratulations you guys my God continue to bless you💞

[@destinytianna]

Very insightful thank you 🙏

[@tarshishjordan9512]

Both of you are beautiful and very inspiring. I’ve been praying for you guys. ❣️ 💒👰🏽‍♀️🤵🏾‍♂️

[@ClanNamedHipNotic]

Amazing video!! Definitely using this for my bond with my blessed girlfriend/wife to be! 🏆🙏🏾

[@RenewedbyHim]

This was really good. Will for sure take these tips and go with it

[@MelodyAlisa]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@nepsisyianni33]

You two are so cute together! I wish you a happy and blessed new life together and in Christ.

[@lavenderflowers1075]

You're such a lovely couple. I pray that all your plans will come to fulfillment. God's got you.

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you!

[@Ayimifaithful]

I know coming in contact with your channel is not a mistake. Thanks for all your contents. I am more confident and hopeful that having a Christian home now in this generation is achievable. God bless your home.

[@murandayvonne]

Love it 😊

[@Jordanalexnder]

Really I am just keeping the faith that the Lord will bring my husband into my life, and that he is actually a real person! Lol. I pray for him daily and pray that I will be the woman that he needs me to be as well!

[@WithTheChablals]

Sis, keep praying. I really believe that God has someone for everyone 🙏🏾. I literally cried and poured myself out to God to bless me with my husband and he did but in his timing! Check out this book “the sacred search” while you wait ❤️

[@sabrinabecckford2025]

Try fasting

[@trinitytv7_]

I would love to see a video on asana!! I would also love to see more of you guys!!

[@WordsPictures997]

This was super helpful! Yes please to an ASANA dedicated video 🙂

[@shaniceaaliyahtah2594]

God bless you👏💕

[@ndidichimah6403]

Would love to see an Asana vid for future project management!

[@remuspierre8965]

I'm praying about it right now

[@judigabriellawambui9835]

We want a proposal story 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@hopeofglory1600]

Be blessed 🙏

[@micheledecoteau4517]

Amazing video...thx u

[@AdesolaLeah]

Yes please to the Asana video ☺️

[@serakelz]

Wow melody you just seem like such a sweet and beautiful soul. May you have a blessed marriage❤️

[@MelodyAlisa]

Thank you so much!

[@annikaminina7670]

I don’t know why but I love your couple so much. God bless you both you’re the best 🌺🌺🌺 (Please do more vlogs)

[@MelodyAlisa]

New vlog just went up :)

[@mariahjones6339]

I would love the ASANA video please!❤️

[@mbuagbawchioma8682]

Me too

[@janesejones4372]

This video is so clutch

[@remuspierre8965]

Brilliant

[@carolaspinall1965]

I would love to know more about Asana please! 😀🥰

[@lilypearls-emefd3755]

I love his mindset about money , that is even the Biblical way of spend money( proverb 21:5 and Luke 14:28) actually that is a divine gift there, appreciate that gift in him and thank God for it so that he can give him more grace in that aspect of you very long life ahead together,( alot of millions to have ahead) I think God answered your prayer beyond what you asked for in a husband ( lol .... God bless your home

[@esmeralda9767]

Congrats 🎊 salute

[@aheshafaithmyers6047]

Please do the ASANA video. Thank you guys.

[@jessekafoxx]

I love how y'all used Asana to plan your wedding.

[@theseuntaler1914]

Anti-debt... I like how that drives home the point differently.

[@billiejoe7016]

Y'all are beautiful

[@loveafrica97]

Another good book by John Piper “Momentary Marriage”

[@CrippledThoughts]

The most important thing to remember is that you can really prepare for marriage; the only thing you can do is prepare to become one with someone. There are trials and tribulations that you will encounter in a marriage that you're not even thinking about when you're single. The most important thing to remember is that a man and a woman join together, not work together. There is a difference between working and joining together to build something.

[@shaniceaaliyahtah2594]

You 2 are beautiful😘

[@wisdomproverb9196]

"THEY KNOW ME" 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭, HILARIOUSSSSSSS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shanannwilliston250]

Asana please!

[@ashleycavin]

Such a beautiful couple black love ❤

[@victoriannnne]

Hi Melody! Do you by chance have information about the couple’s retreat you all did with the couples of various ages? I’ve been searching for faith-based couples counseling/counseling experiences for a while and haven’t had any luck. Thanks!

[@cortney4760]

I’m all for sort of splurging on a wedding; especially if our union is from God. Yea it’s only one day but it will be Hands down the Biggest day of your life. I come from a huge family and I want my husband to come from one as well. I want to invite everyone whose been supportive during our lives, at least 200 people. I guess I’m all for saving (hardcore) for a wedding but I wouldn’t hesitate to take out a small loan if we paid it off in a year or less. Your fiancé is very smart wise though. He exudes wisdom and strength. May the Lord continue to bless your union 💕

[@rosejohnson5974]

Wonderful God is good. when we put him first all other things will be added. This is an example for Christians to follow. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your videos. Blessings.

[@nancyasante3465]

What is your budget for your wedding ?

[@UncompromisedLife]

FIRST!