The Purpose of Marriage // Before I Do: - Stephanie Ike Okafor

In Part 2 we delve into the timeless wisdom of the Word of God to uncover the profound purpose of marriage. Join us as we explore the foundational pillars of companionship, oneness, crucifixion, and raising godly offspring. Discover how embracing these purposes not only enriches your marital journey but also aligns you with God's divine plan for your union.
Stay tuned for next week's continuation, where we discuss "Understanding Love in Marriage."
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[@winnienakanyika5737]

Singles ladies ain’t we blessed to have this before marriage…this is so timely…and a blessing to us ,to prepare us for Marriage….Thank you Jesus 🙏🏿🫶🏾

[@gladmuch]

Yes 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Officiallyblessedjess]

Amen

[@elleJ139]

Yall so lucky...wished I knew this before marriage

[@LysaW.]

Amen!!

[@abbiemchena1697]

Yes

[@asaregrace1538]

If you are here from Africa , hit the like button .

[@oscarmike1131]

I’m from Ghana, but in the States now.

[@Katniss796]

From South Africa

[@Olivia_W]

From Nigeria but in the States now as well.

[@misst3059]

I'm from Ghana😊

[@mrop1]

South Africa, and I have completed the mission.

[@EmanziYaKamugyene]

Dear Lord, such a blessing to be single at this season of my life. To all singles here, we will marry right, marry once and marry well❤❤❤This has really blessed me.

[@laprecearmour777]

In Jesus name! Amen 🙏🏿

[@latoyathomasuk]

Amen!

[@agathaoliveagoe9571]

Amen

[@user-xj9xp8kr1q]

Amennn

[@user-sh1dj8rb3x]

Amen

[@titialpha7977]

I’m watching this and I feel like I’m in premarital counselling. I feel so blessed to be learning this now I’m single it’s right on time. Thank you Pastor Steph 🧡

[@carolynchanner9486]

Me too😊

[@metoyou2576]

Marriage is designed to make you HOLY! Nobody has a front row seat to one’s flaws than a spouse. So your weaknesses being exposed in marriage will help you die to self because you want to become a better person so your marriage can work and last. In that process of dying to self, you become more like Christ aka Holy!

[@NicoleGVictory]

🙏🏼 amen

[@nakic3107]

Wow 😮

[@dankboys]

Hmmmmm

[@heather7119]

Well said, thank u ❤

[@sunguarmagan9535]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽✝️

[@takudzwamunyaradzi3380]

I am putting my comment just to read it later, maybe even years from now. Thank you Jesus for the work you are doing through one of your many vessels, our dear Pastor Steph

[@mnisi_sindile]

I remember the last guy that asked me out, I asked him what his vision is for his family, what kind of household does he wish to have, how would he like his children to be raised, with what values and principles, and I realized he doesn't have a clue, that also made me realize how important those questions are and the answers to those questions, it is not just a casual thing where we go with the flow and see where it leads.

[@barbarabernadin3320]

A Godly woman who is preparing the singleness for marriage while saving marriages that are on the verge of collapsing.

[@amatwum9673]

Companionship is the number one reason I desire marriage right now...God,lead and guide me Amen

[@harrietmvula]

When God allows you should write a book about marriage. 💯💍🙌

[@duanebagaas3416]

She has.

[@jaelundy5438]

As a single woman who’s been desiring marriage, this series is so timely and a blessing. I believe watching this series is planting seeds & preparing me for a kingdom marriage. Thank you for your obedience Stephanie, this will bless so many of us ♥️

[@lashonecaldwell5005]

“Oneness cannot function without agreement.” Excellent and powerful!

[@tammywilliams9733]

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING Teaching. My husband and I married when I was 20 yrs young. We have now been married 33 yrs with 2 children that are now adults. I agree 100% with everything you taught in this teaching. I am finally understanding the challenges we faced early in our marriage and from time to time now. I thank The Lord of Jesus Christ for you. Looking forward to the next teaching on marriage.

[@christellemichel7331]

At 20 years old did u know what was your assignment? What about your husband. I think some ppl learn as they abide…?

[@HephzibahFrances]

Such a teachable heart you have ma'am

[@__SeighDee]

'Lord if it is not will, please remove this desire." I got so emotional when I heard you break this down for numerous reasons. I just turned 30 a couple of days ago and had been saying this since I was a teenager. It was not because I did not have the desire, but I was afraid of admitting because I thought what a shame it would be if it never came to fruition. As I grew older, I began convincing myself to not have the desire but allow room for God to give it to me. Which sounds pretty contradictory if look at it closely. He wills this desire for my life, I "reject" it and then ask that He finds a way to grant me that desire. I did not grow up seeing marriage modeled in a way that made it desirable, and so I rejected the institution instead of the wrongs I saw happen in those marriages. I am truly grateful that I get to follow along these teachings and unlearn some things along the way. From today onwards, I will stand in the promise of God for my life, whatever His will, I will surrender to it. Ps Stephanie, may God richly bless you!

[@Naswillshine]

"They are looking at marraige as bondage" whewwwww. I immediately think of when non believers criticize our walk with Christ. They think we are in bondage when in fact the Holy Spirit empowers us to walk this righteous path. I can see the correlation of Christ and the church and the earthy marriage. Wow. This is so good!

[@amatwum9673]

I believe strongly our personal relationship with God is a reflection of what marriage should be...so similar...it important we build a personal relationship with God before marriage

[@Borntowrite4Jesus]

This is so true and beautiful!

[@lacolemoore6425]

I think my husband and I lost our Oneness. We are not of one mind. Lord help us 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Thank you Pastor Stephanie for these videos.

[@oscarmike1131]

As newly married man, this series is very helpful. It’s like reading a book then watching a video explaining the book in better details. God bless you Pastor Steph.

[@Dailyscriptures777]

Our relationship with God is a mirror of what a relationship with a potential spouse will be like… the Oneness is definitely important!

[@anthonette_light]

The power of discretion - not sharing everything and anything with everyone. This is so apt! Not learning discretion could give the enemy an open door into your life and God's purposes through the voices you have opened up to

[@LaKymana]

Yes ma’am eggs cooked in bacon fat is fire, but I totally understand the point you made about oneness 😂❤

[@ebierekoroye2327]

"Favour is the evidence of an assignment"

[@shannonh2164]

I love this so much! This right here is how you have a lasting marriage with God at the center of it. You're not at war against each other you're at war against the warfare on your oneness

[@NicoleGVictory]

Amen!💗

[@nielwill]

Marriage is designed to prepare your partner for the day they meet Christ and to affect the body of Christ in a fruitful way to leave such a mark that’ll last through generations to come (multiplication) gen 1:28

[@lifestyle22restoration72]

Thank you Pastor Stephanie for this teaching on the purpose of marriage. I feel blessed to have bumbed into this video today. I have never been married, I am 60 and I still believe that God will bless me with someone I can spend the rest of my life with - that companion. My elder sister died single. My other sister is also single and in her early 50s. So you can imagine how much I am excited to be a partaker of this programme. Please pray for me and my sister and nieces too.

[@duanebagaas3416]

I wonder if there may be some kind of generational curse going on? Has Holy Spirit prompted you to pray into that possibility?

[@augustaa.onyenweuwa5119]

​@@duanebagaas3416My thoughts exactly. Please kindly ask the Lord about it.

[@angiemaiapu763]

Sister ask God to examine your life, and if there is any darkness or bondage, then allow the word of God to break it and light up the darkness, then I believe you will be able to see the other side of the life.

[@thefamilyhubbyinasim]

For those of us who are family Life practitioners, we wish every marriage counsellor or practitioner understands this kind of undiluted spiritual truth. This teaching is for those who are ready to do marriage God's way. If you are not ready to die to your selfish desires and ego, marriage is not for you‼️

[@askNatasha82]

Over the past year I have seen more marital dysfunction and divorce than in previous years! I even see the fiery arrows being aimed at my marriage but the Lord is close to us and covers our marriage. I pray over my husband, my marriage, and our children. Pastor Stephanie this series is timely and is absolutely beautiful! God bless! ❤🙏🏼

[@nabulimeflavia489]

Companionship Oneness Crucifixion Godly Offspring. Thank You Holy Spirit for teaching me the purposes of marriage. ❤ Pastor Stephanie , thank you so much. God bless you and may He continue to use mightly.

[@priscillachinsembu4669]

Idolizing marriage 😅oh thats so real.....thank you ma'am.

[@Ruth_Koina]

I am married for 1 year plus and this serie is blessing me. Thank you❤

[@patriciafields1126]

I believe a Godly Offspring, can be birthing something other than a child... a Oneness can birth businesses, books, miniseries, etc... God can birth MANY things through a Godly Union.

[@leratomaselwane9454]

is there anyone else who feels so safe being here and watching this still so young🥹🫂

[@MarryOnChain]

Marriage is a beautiful union of two souls, a lifelong commitment to love, support, and cherish one another. A wedding is a celebration of this union, a joyous occasion where family and friends gather to witness and celebrate the love shared between two individuals, marking the beginning of a new chapter together.

[@JournalingWJay]

it’s crazy how this is free! AHHH THANK GOD FOR YOU

[@kathychisha3426]

Pastor Steph you are such a blessing and so is this series, for me as a single Lady whose believe God for a Godly spouse and for our union to bring glory to him.May God bless you and continue using you ❤️❤️🇿🇲

[@GodsGift1996]

Wow…this message on marriage is crazy ON TIME…thank you for opening my eyes pastor Stephanie

[@susanfidelis6399]

God bless you Stephanie! I believe the Holy Spirit has officially enrolled me for a pre-marital counselling through you.

[@bthechurch7877]

Jesus!!! She ain't lying.

[@Its-sarahj]

Wish I could give this video "1000" likes. Preach Pastor!

[@ndifanjinamacha1778]

In marriage we need to reflect each other . Oneness and sacrifice . Hit deep

[@KionaMercedes]

Happy Mother’s Day Stephanie and to all the moms ♥️ this was another powerful message!

[@ifey]

I’m one of the people who have prayed for God to take the desire of marriage away from me what you said about God desiring marriage for me really bless me today and have me hope! thank you!

[@ecobb4344]

Single, but will definitely share with my married friends and family 🔥❤️🙏🏽

[@susan8576]

Thank you pastor Stephanie for this Live. It's such a blessing to a single woman here. God bless you. ❤

[@NicoleGVictory]

Amen

[@Dumanomonde]

Dying To Self. God has been speaking to me about this, for about 2 weeks. This is so helpful. Thanks Pastor Steph❤

[@jessthecreativeee]

As a single woman, God never put it on my heart to bear children, I believe in volunteering and community building in other ways. I know God’s partner for me is a unicorn in that sense as well and I can’t wait to meet him and our marriage to be blessed knowing I’ve refined my mind with these videos. 💙💙💙

[@sophiacadet9472]

As an engaged woman this is a wonderful series! Thank you so much! Praise God for this teaching

[@evambeyu2044]

I am writing this with tears God taught me on this and I even went through the attacks you said. Wow. This is confirmation and answered prayer for me. God bless you, Pastor

[@godislove1602]

I prayed before this series was released asking God to teach me more about marriage. 😮 Thank you for being obedient to God! ❤

[@Imani..]

This video got me all the way together. As an engaged woman, I needed this.

[@vcthestylist8653]

That’s so right! Keep your mouth 🤫 shut! Marriage is purpose and it’s between you and your spouse

[@leratomaselwane9454]

facts.

[@ayyygina9836]

I am SO blessed to be watching this before I am married, and I am so grateful to be able to share this with my loved ones so that we all can have a deeper understanding of Gods holy covenant. Thank you so much Stephanie, the Holy Spirit is truly working wonders through you and it is so apparent. Our Lord & Savior is SOOOOO good! 🤍

[@angiemaiapu763]

I love this part where Pastor Stephanie said: what you see me and what her husband knows about her can be different. Thank you sharing the powerful testimony.

[@Sekhere]

Powerfullllllll😅😅😅 I was called out by the God Almighty that is in you Mrs Stephanie😢”Many people are missing their spouses because they are looking for the person that fits their picture…and you don’t even know if that picture came from the Lord”🔥🔥

[@alondracardenas9171]

im zero seconds in and i already know it’s going to be a good Holy Spirit filled teaching!!! Thank you Stephanie Ike for your full surrender to the Lord that has led Him to use you in mighty ways 🙏🏼✝️💗

[@kwamaina]

Girl you are so to the point!!! I am so glad I came here. The conviction, the correction the admonition the teaching, I am blessed. Excited for the rest of the series. I have a lot of alive places that have been called to crucifixion just listening. Asante, and God bless you and yours.

[@floydkenosis4382]

Because of my tight schedule I watched this on 1.5x speed and still worked. ❤

[@destinbenning8207]

You Are Not Against Each Other But Against The watergate on Your Marriage

[@justineandreas1233]

Wow I am on time thank you Jesus 🙏🏾❤️

[@autumnfayee]

“When the enemy seeks societal decay he attacks families” this is so real right now!!! Trying to take away parental rights and have the government raise them. Having it be easier to get health insurance as a single parent…there’s so much in America happening to break up families. And it’s great you touched on the single parent household due to the corrupt privatized jails/prisons. It’s an abomination.

[@Ruth_Matsebula]

Such a Timely Series.

[@hannahbytheholyspirit]

“Even though that is fire” had me dying. Had to play it back. Thank you beautiful Stephanie for this teaching. I love you Jesus 🔥🤍

[@jus.zayzay]

May God Almighty continue to bless you all 🤍😊🙏🏾

[@NicoleGVictory]

Amen

[@UnveiledVillage]

This series is much needed. And right on time!!!!

[@sharriettefinley467]

Hallelujah!!! Praising God, in Christ Jesus, for the confidence to make this declaration!!! I receive this blessed teaching Father God sent through Pastor Stephanie.🌷 I am in agreement with the companion Father God has for me, in Christ Jesus, though I don't know who he is. I agree with him by faith, in Christ Jesus. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for showing me how to make space in my heart for the him You have for me. Amen.🦋 Thank You, Lord Jesus, for also confirming the truth that the places You have for me to go, I am NOT meant to go solo.💞

[@Highly_Favoured99]

Amen🙏🔥

[@ashauwamahoro3555]

Amen, Thank you. Blessings to you always

[@_divinelyguided_highlyfavoured]

I really needed this🥺. I always find it so hard to accommodate another person in my life, it feels like I'm losing my individuality, my independence🤧...You just brought it to my understanding with so much wisdom. Crucifixion is key and I will work on that. Thank you mamie❤

[@MKaty.88]

Stephanie!!! My favorite woman! Love you so much. ❤

[@xxmamaxxable]

So SO GOOD!! Thank you Pastor Stephanie ❤

[@nadineellis7372]

I have been waiting since part 1

[@christiancoachingbydavina]

So blessed to catch this live.

[@CathyFlo]

I am blessed with this. I know many people are getting blessed.

[@NicoleGVictory]

Glory to God.✨Yes, hallelujah! Blessings🙏🏼

[@knicolz3967]

You are truly a vessel being used by God. I appreciate you Stephanie for delivering the word of God. It’s right on time.❤

[@mosidicharmainethokoane9972]

Thank you for another amazing episode on marriage.

[@nataliegracebelle]

Wow, thank you for these videos Stephanie. It just makes me truly overwhelmed with Gods grace over my life. I came from a very good family, two loving parents, but not a godly one. I was very of the world. I didn't open my first bible until 24, when I met my husband. I know it was gods grace that brought us together and no accident, he brought me a catholic man. Now we laugh how my faith and devotion to god is more than anyone he knows. But truly, god is good and merciful and HE led me to a husband who sees me how god sees me. ❤ God bless you and your teachings.

[@theoracle888]

Oh my goodness.....this series is so on time ❤❤❤

[@nicoletteimbert]

Beautiful teaching. So grateful that Pastor Stephanie listened to the voice of God concerning this series. I'll be using this to prepare for my future marriage in Jesus' name.

[@StephanieBrown077]

Im blessed by this teaching🙏🏾

[@holidayadventures2670]

Love this truly believe that in marriage certain doors will open for you. They would not have opened without being marriage 😊. I had a dream about this very thing!

[@peacelight7858]

Thank you for helping us to understand what is marriage 🙏🏿✨

[@belovedsoniathewriter]

This series is so timely and helpful.

[@Chevonne8]

I remember praying about companionship back in 2022. I'm happy to know that God desires marriage for me. I definitely have a lot to work on because I do need to deal with being selfish. I loved this video.

[@effiongrosemary1919]

Love you Pastor Stephanie. God bless you ma

[@josephinebadji7872]

God my father spoke to me through you. I like your simplicity. blessings

[@Khumo_fit]

I am first building my relationship with God before I get married I think that’s more important ❤️Thank you Pastor Stephanie

[@alisabee3]

The ending prayer was so beautiful. Thank you

[@XtraOrdinaire134]

What an eye opener! Thank you so much Pastor Steph

[@egbenosazuwa1100]

“Protect your oneness” 💕

[@olaidebalogun9256]

This series has been a real eye opener. Thank you 🤭🙏

[@frimpyy._]

I love you Stephanie! Your messages always speak to my heart

[@austineflora9179]

Truly blessed❤..Thank God for helping me see the truth

[@EoleChanel]

This is so insightful, thank you Pastor Stephanie!

[@user-ht7br8qh3h]

Thank you Pastor Steph. This blessed me

[@priscillachinsembu4669]

I love listening to you and your message❤❤❤❤❤ especially your perspective on marriage❤❤❤your obedience is amazing.

[@Sunshine-lr6mg]

Talk of RIGHT timing!!!. I stumbled on the first episode the same day it was posted and knew right away that it could only be God.❤❤❤

[@divinekitiibwa8831]

I have been blessed by this!

[@chinyewadibia8403]

Powerful and timely message

[@Dior3llaxoxo]

I know I’m called to singleness for the rest of my life. But this is great for those who desire marriage and who God had called to that ministry.

[@ayandanyathi1331]

Thanks Ps Steph, my stubbornness and attitude of “my way or the highway “ has been rebuked.