Worth The Wait
Revolution Launch Party

"On the behalf of the Worth The Wait Revolution, Inc., I would like to thank all who supported the Launch Party. I have received excellent reviews and life-changing testimonies from the attendees. I was truly honored to see such a phenomenal turn- out. We look forward to serving you, in excellence for our future events. Thank you for your support, encouragement and prayers, as we endeavor to take the message of sexual purity to the nations."

In His service,

Lindsay S. Marsh, MD
President
Worth The Wait
Revolution, Inc.

 

 

Why Are You Worth The Wait?



Men and Women:


 Tell us in 100 words or less, why you are worth the wait, or how Worth The Wait Revolution has inspired YOU to wait!  Personal testimonies are welcome.  We will post your comments on the website for others to read.  Feel free to leave your name, city and state at the end of your statement.

For example:
I stopped having sex with my boyfriend, because I realized that my body is truly God's temple.  I have been abstinent for 2 years.  To God be the glory!

Dena J.
Any City, State

 

Send your statements / comments/testimonies to president@iamworththewait.com

Testimonies

"I was getting to know a guy just a few weeks ago. I liked him a lot but he did not
respect my boundaries and wanted to go as far as he could. I had to let him go. It's a testimony because I am worth the wait."

                                                                                                                     Taiwo

"Girl, this is such an awesome site and so encouraging, especially now that I am "re-singled". . . .I am forwarding the site to my pastor down here and letting him see. I am very proud of you and support you wholeheartedly! I AM WORTH THE WAIT TWICE!!!"

                                                                                                                   Shannon
                                                                                Holly Springs, North Carolina

 

" My first time,...the night of prom. Not sure why...there was no real pressure, I just made the decision to. However, the kid has changed, my mind has been renewed and purged with the precious blood of Jesus, about the significance and importance of waiting for my wife. Until then, I am waiting..."

                                                                                                                     Trenton
                                                                                                 Ft. Washington, MD

 
   I am 32 years old..  have been married for 11 years now in July... and we waited until we were married, It was hard but we did it!!! I Love Him More and More Each Day!!!!!!  Tell you ladies.. wait for your husband...
He's worth it and so are you
!!!!!!!!!!!!

P. in Upper Marlboro

It is by the grace and mercy of God that I am a virgin today. By this I mean, poor choices in past relationships undoubtedly led me into compromising/ "close call" situations. Nevertheless, I thank God for his love, forgiveness and restoration. Today, I stand a young woman confident and free from the emotional and physical bondage of poor choices, renewed and excited about the revelation that
" I AM WORTH THE WAIT".


                                                                                                                          
Elice

(10) My lover said to me, "Rise up, my beloved, my fair one, and come away. (11) For the winter is past, and the rain is over and gone. (12) The flowers are springing up, and the time of singing birds has come.
(13) The fig trees are budding, and the grapevines are in blossom. How delicious they smell! Yes, spring is here! Arise, my beloved, my fair one, and come away..."
According to Song of Solomon 2:10-13...I AM WORTH THE WAIT!

                                                                                                 Word of God, Bible                    

22, virgin, FINE, waiting, content...
                                                                                                                    Erica, NJ

Worth the wait?  You bet, not kissing, hugging or holding hands with my wife and being able to focus solely on her beliefs, habits, and tendencies allowed me to know exactly what kind of person I would be spending the rest of my life with.  By basing my decision for marriage on the true individual that my wife is on the inside has allowed our marriage to flow in an awesome manner solely because we chose to do it God' s way.  So without a doubt a companion sent from above is definitely
Worth The Wait.

                                                                                                                Thomas, D.C.

God has commanded us to uphold a standard and I considered it an honor and attainable goal to wait until I was married to my husband to have sex. My husband and I reap the benefits of obedience. Because of our decision to wait, we honored one another by entering into our marriage baggage-free and with a pure heart. Those positive attributes in our marriage has aided in manifesting God' s best blessings for our lives as one. It was worth the wait!

                                                                                                                      Angela P.

I am a 33 yr. single woman and I am a virgin! Glory to God for the ministry He is doing in your life and the fruit of love you express. I have a heart to see young and old alike empowered to handle their sexuality properly and wait until the climate is right (covenant marriage)!

                                                                                                                Deborah, NJ

College grad, 22 years old, virgin...are a few words that you don't hear to often in the same sentence.  Only through and by the grace of God am I able to say those words about myself.  That's my testimony!! I realized that God is faithful to what He's promised over every other area of my life, so I know I can depend on Him to be faithful in my life as I wait to be married.  I am worth the wait because honoring God with my abstinence is worth the reward that He has for me! 

                                                                                                           Iris L. S.
                                                                                                         Washington, DC

I believe and know for a fact that HOLINESS is real, a 36 year old female, my lifestyle was sex, but now to GOD TO BE ALL THE GLORY, HE has kept me, because I desire to be kept, now my ordained mate from the Lord has arrived, and we're still waiting. It's challenging, I won't lie but I'm worth the wait and I know  he is too, YES, LORD.

                                                                                                                          Hanna

I have been in relationships where the girl wanted to have sex but I never could bring myself to do it. I finally realized that it is because I love God more than any woman. I have found it easier to be in relationships where my girl and I agree to live holy. Amos 3:3 says "Can two walk together except they be agreed?" so I only date girls that agree to save themselves. Plus, I'm doing them a favor any ways because no guy wants to marry a hoe. SO REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE WORTH THE WAIT ;~)  

                                                                                                            HERB (((D.C.)))

I am WORTH the wait… No sex in middle school, high school, college, and not before I'm married. Has it been easy?? Well, because I carried myself with respect, I only attracted boys that were "respectful." I made Playas WANT to live right. Now, I look back at past relationships that I learned a lot from, am proud of, have no regrets, and can keep it moving! I MAKE it easy for myself by not entertaining guys who aren't on my level. Young ladies, we are Queens!! We are worth the wait and KINGS will wait! SO…Stop wasting time with that bamma… your King is waiting for you ;)

~Rita, Washington DC

When I was a teenager, I thought of myself as a "good girl". "Good" because I only had sex with one guy, where as so many teens around me had multiple partners. When I went to college and met Lindsay Marsh and got born again, I discovered that my "good girl" routine was a lie from the pit of hell. I embraced the Word of truth regarding sexual purity, seeing Lindsay as an example of a beautiful, smart, popular woman who practiced a lifestyle of abstinence and holiness before God. I became a "born-again virgin" and vowed to not have sex until marriage.

"ANONYMOUS"


Four years later I met a man of God who was also living a lifestyle of holiness. After seeking the Lord, we decided to pursue marriage, choosing to govern our relationship under strict guidelines. A year and a half later, during our weddding we had our first kiss. And our honeymoon was a beautiful thing!

Now I am living out God's purpose for my life as successful family physician and teen minister at my church, New Light Christian Center Church. After 5 years of marriage, we just had a healthy, handsome son who is a testament to God's faithfulness to His Word and His promises.

                                                                                                    Kelley Carroll, MD,
                                                                                                              Houston, TX

Why is it worth the wait? I slept with this guy, but decided after several times, that I was worth better than this and I loved God too much to keep having sex with him. So I cut it off, told him not to talk to me or even look my direction. Now, four years later, that same guy I found out was sleeping with a whole bunch of other girls (I knew), plus got my friend pregnant. That could have been me pregnant, but I made a decision to do it the right way. Why….because I'm worth the wait.

I' m 21 and by the grace of God am still a virgin. One way to win this battle is by avoiding the setting(s) and activities that could potentially lead up to sex-period. Next is to changes our thoughts towards sex outside of marriage it does not bring glory to God and almost always leads to a road of destruction. I want all I do to glorify the King, so if that means waiting then I will because I know
I' m worth the wait.

                                                                                                                   -Tricia-

"Growing up I watched as friends compromised their integrity and virginity. I watched as they suffered the consequences of their choices (i.e. STD' s, unwanted pregnancies, failed relationships and unhealthy emotional ties). I made the decision a long time ago to keep my virginity until I' m married. Looking back I thank God that I did not compromise in  my relationship with him. I' m overwhelmed when I think about the joy I' ll feel on my wedding day knowing that I loved my husband before I ever knew him, because I saved myself for him".

                                                                                  -Lisa Manley, MSW, LGSW
                                                                                                      Bowie, Maryland

When I was in high School, I decided to wait until I was 18 to have sex. I figured by then, I would be an adult and could make mature decisions. I had the guy AND the venue all picked out. But as I was scheming, God had some plans of His own. By the time I turned 18, I became a Born-Again Christian, Met Dr. Marsh, and decided that if she could wait, well then, BLESS GOD, SO COULD I! I am here to tell you that WAITING is not a life sentence. Do, I want to have Sex? FO'
SHIZZLE! On my wedding night, will it be da ABSOLUTE JUMP OFF? NO DIGGA NO DOUBT! But in the mean time, I' m gonna to hold it down, STAY FLY, and REP GOD TO THE FULLEST!!! HOLLA!

Yvonne O.
Laurel, MD. Brooklyn, NY. Nigeria, West Africa. BIGGUUP!!!
(Worth the Wait goes INTERNATIONAL! HOLLA!)

Well when I was in high school, I began to engage in homosexual relationships. Although I was attracted to men, I was surrounded by people who engaged in that lifestyle on a regular basis. After awhile, I began to assimilate with my environment thus acting on my curiosity. This led to 7 years of me engaging on and off in the homosexual lifestyle....
In 2004, I rededicated my life to Christ, and became filled with the Holy Spirit. It was then, things began to change. I began to discover for the first time my purpose as a woman and developed a hunger and a thirst to please God more than my fleshly desires. By renewing my mind with the word of God, changing my environment, and walking in faith, the same-sex attraction disappeared and was replaced with natural desires.  Today I can say that I am excited about the possibility of being married and having a family, which is not a dream that seems far fetched. I know that I will receive God' s best as it relates to my husband and I am excited about that. On the other hand, I will never compromise my holiness and purity while waiting for the manifestation.

Jennifer, 24


Worth the wait??? Fo sure.... 28 year old male with no kids, real estate investor, entreprenegro, good 9 to 5, basically doing pretty good as a single. (To God be the glory) Played sports throughout middle school, high school and college. Growing up in the "Nation's Capital." The pressures and the opportunities to have sex have been around for sometime. Once the seed was planted and the decision to abstain from having sex was made, it seemed as if the pressures and the opportunities increased 100 fold. I used to think to myself, where were all these girls prior to making the decision to abstain. I realized it was just the "enemy" trying to steal the seed planted in me. As I began to grow in the "Word" and gain understanding on the importance of abstaining from sex until marriage and the role your environment plays in living Holy, I found myself not hanging around the same group of friends whom didn't share my same views on abstaining from sex. "Hang around those who have your answers and not those who have your problems." A quote that hit home for me. As I hung around those set on abstaining, the challenges and pressures have greatly diminished. Life is far better when you are in God's will. Definitely worth the wait.........

L. Washington, DC


It is refreshing to see a young lady with high moral standards for sexual purity, has a personal relationship with Christ and is successful in a career of service as a physician.  Girl, you are so blessed.  May God continue to bless your ministry.  I am a college student seeking to remain pure and you're ministry is heart warming and gives me even more encouragement NOT to conform to the ways of the world.  I am going to let other know about your work and pray only for the best for you.  My DC Church family will be in attendance at your Worth the Wait Party.  Keep on being blessed.

Shanelle, 19
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
Recreational Therapy Major

 

"I' m thankful for your website and I support you 1000%!!! I used to be the #1 spokesperson in my church and community about being a virgin at
21 years old. Everyone knew that I was. I was very proud of it. My church family and friends ranted and raved about it and were very proud as well. I made the decision at a young age without any real authority telling me I had to that I was going to wait because I knew I was worth it, but one day, I let my guards down. I got out of the will of God and I fell. I got myself caught up in a situation that only led to sin. I was in the wrong state of mind and instead of getting away from the relationship the moment it started, I got out of the will of God and I played in the enemy' s camp. I dismissed God, as He was warning and talking, I was ignoring. I didn' t think about the consequences. I didn' t think about how I was about to lose my greatest testimony or how it would affect those that I had ministered to and told to wait. I was selfish, but now I have to forgive myself and tell of a new testimony. God has forgiven me, but I' m still working on forgiving myself. I did it once and I vowed that I will never do it again until marriage…IT' S NOT WORTH IT!!! I not only lost my virginity, I lost so much more, and even lost him shortly after although he was never mine
to begin with. I' ve learned so much about myself since this happened, and also learning to love myself more than my desire to be loveda book is coming soon. I am now back on the right road of saving myself for my husband and although I let someone else enter into his camp, I know that he will forgive me and love me because I respected myself and him enough to place it on lock, bolts and all J and allow no more invaders. I am worth it because God said that I am created in His image and I will represent that. I desire to be kept and although temptations come, I am girded up in the truth of His Word that only what I do for Christ wil l last."

Abigail, 22, Woodbridge, VA


"Worth the Wait? NO DOUBT ABOUT IT! I am in too deep in fulfilling the purpose that God has for my life to even entertain the thought of not waiting. I understand that wrapped up in the assignment that God has given me is the Mighty Man of Valor (MMV) I am believing God for. At the appointed time (when I am married), I will have "The Best Sex of My Life".
Until that time, "Clink, Clink", I'm on lock down and loving it. No ties, no lies and no alibies."

Beverly, Washington, D.C.

There is something powerful when a covenant is cut between two people, but especially between a man and a woman. The woman sheds blood on the man similar to the blood that was shed when God came down and cut a covenant with his man Abraham. From the moment that covenant was established it meant that what God has belongs to Abraham and what Abraham has belongs to God. They are tied to each other in every aspect of life. God intended for sex between a man and a woman to do the same thing?to unite them, combine their physical and spiritual resources and make them 10x stronger as a spiritual force to takeover this world! However, that?s not what we see around us everyday. But it is that knowledge that has kept me and inspired me to maintain my virginity and remain pure even at 24 years of age.

Kristina

I greet you in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. I give honor to God who is the head of my life. I am a firm believer in abstinence until marriage. I am choosing to remain a virgin until God almighty shall bless me with the queen of my life, and we can share our whole selves with each other, in God-ordained purity and love. I charge those who look upon these words to never give up, and to hold on until your queen or king shall be give to you, it is very well possible, "For with God, nothing shall be impossible"
Luke 1:37 My beautiful sisters in Christ, I urge you to wait for your King HE'S WORTH IT!! Brothers be strong hold out for the QUEEN SHE'S WORTH IT!! Let He who created every inch of your body, Guide your actions with it. Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Anthony


I lost my virginity because I gave into the pressure from a woman.
Because of this, I learned that the only way to protect myself continually is to make up my own mind continually. Because of this daily decision, daily I know that I am worth the wait!

Justin

18 years old, male, 6'2", and a VIRGIN, Bless God. The Lord has been my keeper and his word has been my greatest motivation to abstinence. The temptaions always have come and will continue to, but every day I have to live with the mind set that as a soldier for Christ I am always at war and being attacked by satan and I cannot allow him to steal my prize. I destined in my mind to wait for my wife  so that I do not lose the best that God has for me just for some quick decietful pleasure. Don't be fooled we are always fighting and sex out of marriage is just another trick that leads to hell. Remember, though, Romans 8:37 "...We are more than conquerors through Him that loved us."

Leon
Atl, GA
(Brooklyn Bred,Georgia Fed)

"Whether you're a virgin, abstinate, or confused about the importance of waiting or the covenant that's created through sexual experiences, this message aids in educating and pointing the masses in the right direction spiritually. You have my FULL support...because I am worth the wait too!"

Holly Jones - Alexandria, VA


"i'm a 16 year old and i just would like to say how much you have really had an impact on my life when i first heard about your program it was at SOFCC's Xtreme teen conference,i'm a partner at that church.
Because of you and how much love i have for GOD, i'm going to keep my innocence until i'm married. Keep doing what you doing. MUCH LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!Now i know I AM WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Shenera, Maryland


"God bless you in your endeavor to spread the message of sexual purity. I love the concept, its precepts and the direction in which you seem to be moving. My prayer for you is that your ministry will be blessed both spiritually and financially, and that every man, woman, boy and girl who hears your message will be moved to conviction and find strength and support. We live in a super-sex-saturated society and it times for Christians to take a stand against the enemy.
Continue to fight the good fight my sister!!!"

Antoinette, North Carolina

I am 33 years old and have been practicing celibacy for a number of years.  I know that I am "worth the wait" and I trust God to send me a husband who can love me like Christ loves the church, sanctify and cleanse me with the word, and present me at the altar without spot, wrinkle, or any other blemish.  Ephesians 5:25-27

LaShawn
Cheverly, MD

GOD is my Source, my Confidant, my Friend and most of all, My Daddy!
There are many things that people work toward in life...my assignment, is to please God. So many times we as people, humans or just plain individuals feel we have to conform to society's standards. Please understand that you are more than just a standard. You were brought with a price and that is not to be taken lightly!

Keeping it Holy....til Matrimony!
Sheray W. (God's Favorite)


I just wanted to send my congrats to you for the wonderful job you did on your fashion show. You are truly an inspiration in my life. You encourage me and my boyfriend to live right no matter what other people are doing, and we are waiting until marriage. The fashion show was excellent, and the clothes are great.... I was really suprised at how the formal gown was put together, I would actually were that...I don't mind being different to make an "IMPORTANT"
statement.....Well.... You are a wonderful role model in the lives of many, many teens, even adults, and you have definitly been a role model in mine. Futhermore, I just want to say that I really believe that, the Worth The Wait Revolution is more than just a title, but an actual revolution, that will impact many people's lives, young and
old, beyond the stretches of your imagination.

-Najma

"Min. Lindsay, I really enjoyed the Launch Party for your clothing line. Your testimony encouraged me to remain a virgin and I experienced the same thing you experienced when you were 16. I see you as my inspiration and role model. I have a summer job and I am sowing my two weeks pay into your clothing line because I see it as being good ground. Thank you for showing me that it is possible to remain a virgin until I'm married because I know, I AM WORTH THE WAIT!"

Destinee


This seems to be a good group of people on the move and I admire that the most about what I have seen on this website. I am 23 and no I didnt wait until I was married to initially have sex but I am waiting now that I have establish a relationship with God. I am looking forward to being apart of your up and coming events.

L.M., Maryland

 

Well my testimony is a little different. I am a 26 yr old, single mother
of two kids. Like most women out here I see-- I had everything
"together" in all areas of my life except when it came to dealing with men.
I didnt know the Lord or have anyone to teach me about sexual purity. With
time came maturiy, but I still was living like the world when it came to sex and dating. In the
process I had both my children. Now I am more mature in Lord, and after experiencing all the drama, heartbreak, health issues, & premartial pregancies that come with having sex before
marriage-I am now celibate and thankful for God's grace and mercy. I
don't regret my children but I regret the manner in which they were
conceived. They both have to deal w/being shuffled between two
households and are missing out on the joys of having two parents who love
and honor the Lord under one roof who were willed together by God.

So to all my "re-virgins" - I say God's grace is sufficient- dont let
anyone make you feel bad for your past, even if you have constant reminders of it. Watch
what you take into your spirit (i.e TV, music, books) because that can be
the first step to a fall. Dont play with the devil (spending the night,
fondling, kissing, laying on the couch, etc. leads to sex!!) Most
importantly, hold out and dont settle. God will is the best thing for you.

We are worth the wait!!

Gerri
Baltimore, MD


I am a 26 year old who has only had sex once, about three years ago.
The question that I always get asked when I share that with the youth at my church is: Why did you do it when you were 23, after you had been holding out for so long? Answer: Because I did not feel that I WAS WORTH THE WAIT anymore. This allowed me to fall for the traps of the enemy. For all of 20 minutes, I broke my convenant with God because my mind was not focused on the fact that God had better for me and that I am WORTH THE WAIT. If there was something that I could tell the young ladies and young men that visit your site I would tell them:
Watch out for the things that you entertain like music, T.V..
friendships, and finally dating. Don't play in the devil's playground!
For the devil is playing for keeps and he wants you. Know that you are called and destined for the greatness of God and that no matter of the past YOU ARE WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!

To all my fellow soldiers in this fight that have fallen: Know that God can restore you to be a virgin again in every sense of the word, just as he has done for me. I believe that when God sends my Isaac, it will be WORTH THE WAIT for the both us and that we will be a great testimony about the grace and mercy of God. He can restore all that has been broken.

Tresniece
Temple Hills, MD


For much of my teen years, my virginity was probably maintained simply 'cause I couldn't find a girlfriend' But thankfully, I've become strongly convicted after learning about the Messiah. Sure, it's hard to maintain your virginity (mine is still being held onto TIGHT!) but we know the reward God has in store for those who try their hardest to obey Him. Missing out on sex for a few years is NOTHING compared to missing out on an eternity with God! 18 years old, and still looking for the wifey who 'deflowers' me. I'm worth the wait 'cause GOD LOVES ME!!

Keneil Thomas,
Portmore,
Jamaica, West Indies

My testimony is rough. I was sexually harassed when I was 11 and I always thought that I would never have sex.  I was afraid of it. Then I was reading about sex in the bible and I saw that it was a good thing.   I also saw that you should wait 2 have sex until u were married.  I live in an environment where people make it seem like sex is everything, especially in songs. Songs r what people my age (13), really pay attention to.  We think that if it's in a song, it's the right thing 2 do. But, that's not true. However, when someone like Lyfe comes along, (he's a singer), and makes a song called S.E.X., that is telling u that u need 2 wait, they won't listen 2 that.  The radio stations won't play it as often.  However, I live in a home that does not condone premarital sex, and that is all that I go by.   I know so many kids that look up 2 me and follow me, that I can't  imagine  myself  telling  them  not  2 have  premarital sex, and then do it (myself).  I am one to practice what I preach. Another thing, I look up to so many people... you being one of them.  I couldn't let them down, if I tried. This is why I want 2 model for you so I can be an influence on children my age. Kids for some reason only listen to television, radio and other kids. I love you and I thank you for allowing me the opportunity and the chance to model for you.

Daraje Bray

"I just wanted to tell you that your launch party was amazing. I don't know if you remember me but I was the girl that came to the front crying with a "I Am Worth The Wait" shirt on, that you hugged twice.
Your program really touched me and helped me to see things that I didn't realize were going on with me. Two members of my church and two of my friends came to the launch party with me and were touched also.
I wanted to thank you..."

Shayna B-P

" I know by personal experience how tempting having sex is. I've had soooooo many close calls and opportunites to lose the fight against my flesh, and the flesh is a very TOUGH competitor....but by relying on GOD's word and the teachings of my pastors and parents, my flesh can't handle me...I'm not only fighting the battle for myself, to keep this G.Q. temple straight, but I'm also fighting for the love of my life....I AM WORTH THE WAIT."

  Andrew H., 20
"The BODY is only as strong as the MIND"
     
                           



Hello, Dr. Lindsay, my name Nicole and I praise God for you and the vision He has given you! First of all let me tell you I went to the fashion show and I must testify it was a life changing experience. I brought with me 7 young ladies from my church. They were all moved by this experience and vowed to stay under God's covenant. One being a 15yr lesbian, came up to the front to give her life!!!!! God is great!
So, thank you for being obedient to the Spirit of God!

Nicole


While in college at the age of 21 I conceived my daughter who is now 10 y.o.  I don't regret having her but I do regret the circumstance & situation in which she was conceived.  I have not only short changed her but I have also short changed myself because I didn't proceed in indulging in the Father's way.  Ladies & fellas be strong & deny your flesh.  For in your flesh dwells no good thing.  I'm praising God now for the trials & tribulations that accompany being a single parent, but at one point in my life I was literally in a state of depression.   Please hear my heart on this: life is choice driven, we all live & die by the choices that we make.  For God has called us out of darkness into his marvelous light!

M. Thomas, Arlington, Virginia
Thank you Minister Lindsay!

                    Hey Dr. Lindsay.. I really like your book and i think that it iz very good. I try 2 get my friends into reading your book! Your book has made me think about alot,and things that you have said in this book are true facts! So thank you for writing a book that has a great impact on young teenage girls life! Well i will see you at S.W.A.T and Church, and I will be wearing your shirt cause I Am Worth the Wait!

Ly-anh M.
 Baltimore County, Maryland  


I' ve been a church-girl my whole life. I can' t remember a time when I didn' t have knowledge of God. Even so, I chose to do my own thing and explore life my own ways. The tricky thing about committing sin with knowledge that it is wrong is that it is difficult to enjoy it. In 1999, I made a promise to God to love what He loves and hate what He hates. Because of that promise, holiness, righteousness and purity are the standards by which I live. As a result, I' m living out the promises that God made to me even as he continues to tailor-make me for my husband (and vice-versa). I' m a bona fide, card-carrying, sold-out, shirt-wearing member of the Worth the Wait Revolution! How about you?

Madeline B. Baltimore, MD


Hi! My name is Jasmine Billingsley. I am 16 years of age and I am a partner with All Things Are Possible Ministries, Pastor Yolanda D. Mason. I believe that I am worth the wait because nothing or no one can fill the void in my life like Christ :not sex, girl, boy, or even materialistic things such as clothing or money. I believe that I am worth the wait because the Bible tells me that I am worth far more then rubies. I am worth the wait because if you love me so much, then why do you so desperately want (what's between my legs), my body. I am worth the wait because God loves me oh so dearly. He gave His only begotten Son to die on a cross for my sins, because He created me with a purpose. Anything that interferes with that purpose, like pre-martial sex, is not God's will for my life. I am worth the wait because, I love myself more than anything, and My Father says that I am precious and I was created with love. For me to just turn and give myself to someone who has not given me their life, soul, heart (marriage). I am worth the wait because God says I am, and I refuse to disobey My Father, the One Who gives me eveything that I can even imagine. I am worth the wait because I know that if I continue to do God's will for my life, then I don't have to want for anything in life. (Not even sex) The God that I serve promises me a mate that I can cherish forever in Christ. I am worth the wait because I love myself, my God and His plan for my life. This is why I am worth the wait!

Jasmine B., Maryland

Your message and your example are so powerful.  Your candidness is refreshing.  I was never tempted by sexual sin for most of my life, even into adulthood.  I had a false confidence that if I was tempted I could handle it.  What I found out was that my commitment was based more on what I felt others expected and what I had mentally accepted as what I was supposed to do.  It never really penetrated my heart.  The approval I felt I needed from a man drew me to someone I knew was not as committed to purity as I was.  Wanting the acceptance of this man caused me to loose sight of what I knew God intended for me.  I realized that if I didn't learn to love myself I'd keep making the same poor choices.  I decided that God's Word would be the standard for how I live and anything that didn't agree with His word would be unacceptable.  I decided to believe Him when He says that I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  There is nobody on planet earth like me and there never will be.  God created me exactly how He wanted me to be and I am definitely WORTH THE WAIT.


T. in Texas

 


I am 27, saved, attractive, intelligent and saving myself until marriage. I am a virgin. I have had a few close calls with counterfeits who appeared as though they were waiting as well, but by the grace of GOD, His Son Jesus and the presence of Holy Spirit... I have not fallen subject to the enemy's tricks. YOU have to know your worth. You even have to watch out for some of these Christian folks nowadays (FOR REAL!)

God has such a wonderful journey and plan for me. I have been able to accomplish so much that a lot of people my age have not been able to do just yet. I am fortunate in that I have not had to worry about whether or not I got my girlfriend pregnant, whether I might have AIDS (or "them AIDS" as my grandma would call it), or an STD (and who wants that?!? Yikes!). I praise God that these issues have been the furthest from my mind. He has given me an obsession of rest (an undying peace) about my body and what I should/should not do with it. Having sex at this time and engaging in any sexual acts (in my single state) would be counterproductive to His will for my life.

I am so glad to be worth the wait. I have a revelation about my worth, my value, my place in this earth realm and where God needs me to be. My God is wonderful and I want to please Him with my whole heart, mind and body. God really wants our generation to be pure vessels for Him. How can He effectively use us if we are still bound up with mess? Join the revolution! BE WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!!!

Donnell
Washington, DC

When I was 12 years old I signed a commitment card with 4 other girls in a youth group that I was in that pledged that I would remain a virgin until I was married. The youth leader said we should always honor this commitment and that these cards along with those of other teens around the nation would be sent to the White House. For many years my commitment was tried and challenged but because of my belief in keeping a promise I remained a virgin with many close calls. According to statistics I was in the company of 40% or less of those who have signed the same cards. It wasn' t until I came into full realization of God' s love for me, for my creation as a woman, and the supreme power of sexual intercourse that I begin to commit to my pledge for myself and my husband, not because of the green pledge card that I signed when I was 12 years old. For many years I felt that I didn' t have a testimony of why I was a virgin, I knew I would never want to disappoint my parents,
become pregnant, or experience any one of the numerous STD' s. I can truly say today that I am a virgin because I have an intimate relationship with Christ and he has destined that I share the special gift of intercourse with the person that he is preparing for me to spend the rest of my life with. I know that Jesus died for me so that I may have freedom from the guilt of past sins, of close calls, and false promises. I am excited to say that 12 years later I am still a virgin, not anxiously waiting for the day, but patiently in bloom like a garden blooming into full beauty.

Brandy K.

Last year, I was in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship with my daughter's father. We were "shacking up", and I had been living in sin for a long time... After enduring abuse throughout my pregancy satan hit me with another blow: I lost my job and I was in jeopardy of losing my daughter to state custody...

In June of 2005, I got so fed up with my life..I grew up in the church. I knew the life of sin that I was living was my Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is DEATH..." Everything in my life had died...my finances, my relationship, my ability to be a mother... Finally, I told God that if he would change my life and restore me, I gave my solemn word to worship him with my body, mind, and spirit....and to leave the relationship that was so unholy in His sight.

From that day, God blessed me with a job, a new apt, and a dismissal by the District Attorney of all charges against me! From July to September, God did a mighty work in my life because of my commitment to him to BE HOLY.

Now, I've been celebant for 1 year, 2 months and 11 days. My daughter is home and well. My home is full of joy and fullness of life. I've gotten hooked up with my church ministry and have been leading others to Christ in my job and family....I Corinthians 6:20 has been my foundation, for I recognize that I was bought with a price and that my body, life, soul, and spirit is not my own, but Christ's.

It wasn't drugs, alcohol, or a foul mouth that was destroying my life. It was my choice to lay down with a man who wasn't my husband. Sexual sin nearly destroyed my life... Thank God I chose "life, and life more abundantly!"...

Alisha L.
www.myspace.com/godsfavoritelady
"Dig deep for the truth, its usually @ the bottom..."


"As far as sexual purity goes: The only regret that I have in my whole life is that I did not keep my virginity until I was married. Not because sex does not feel good, but because I (unwittingly) aroused an appetite that I could not properly satisfy without being married. Man, is God smart!!!!"

Min. Aaron
The King



Fornication has ALWAYS been a big issue for me but GOD is able to deliver! I am a 32 year old single mom who had my son out of wedlock.  When I finally started to embrace my relationship with the Lord I realized that it is His will  that I become a conquer in all areas, including fornication.  As we all know, being sexually pure is not an easy task.  I pray daily for God to give me strength and help me to continue to always know THAT I AM WORTH THE WAIT!!!

Tracy in Cali

 

"Lindsay, Thanks for passing on your book. I hope that God uses your efforts to influence this generation!"    God bless,

Joshua Harris

 

"I was surprised and thankful for your bold presence at Duke Ellington's fall festival on 9/30/06. I pray that the HOLY SPIRIT will continue to guide your ministry and that the LORD will draw people (especially youth ) to Him through you. Remain humble, thankful and obedient.THE LORD JESUS CHRIST SHOULD ALWAYS GET THE GLORY.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR MINISTRY"

B.W.


"I just wanted to say thank you. This week I've been saying the scriptures in the morning and this week I've found myself with more confidence. I feel like I was holding my breath for years and finally started breathing. I've been more relaxed this week and not letting those family members get to me. These scriptures remind me that the GOD I serve is a mighty one and it doesn't matter what anybody says, even if it is a loved one. I thank God for sending you to this campus.  It was like God sent you here just for me. I will keep in touch. Thank you again!"

V at Slippery Rock


"This site is great. WTW needs to be televised, so this can be world wide. I know, because I live with someone with AIDS. Watching them with that diease is 'wild'. That person was my mother. So, seeing that always had my mind set to wait until marriage.
Keep up the good work, WTW team."

L.H.

"I love your website and your purpose. I am a SOFCC member!! I am also a
single mom of 3 and my testimony is for the young girls!!! I'm a witness of
the many trials and tribulations that 'not waiting' on God, will lead you
through. Even though I know that all children are blessings, I know NOW that
it's a blessing that you need to WAIT on!!! Thank you so much for you
positive influences!!!"
L.S.

 

On the behalf of Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity and Sorority, Incorporated, I
would like to thank you for participating in yesterday's Gospel Happy Hour!
Without your participation the event would not have been successful. We
praise God for all of your talent, hard work, dedication, and mainly your
love for God. Thanks again for all of your help and GOD BLESS! We hope to be
in contact with you again soon!

Amber Celeste Varlack


"I am 32 years old and I have never been married/touched, I am awaiting BOAZ!! GOD HAS KEPT ME, I THANK GOD BECAUSE IT WAS THE HOLY GHOST"

M.F. in Indianapolis


Losing my virginity by force caused me to lose the value of my body and my worth. Glory be to God, Who reeducated me, I am now back on track and I have realized my worth. God has showed me that what He gave me is for one special man who will appreciate my worth and I should not be offering it up to any and everybody, no matter what happened in my past. But for real, why would someone 'buy' the software when it can be downloaded for free? Think about it. Peace and Blessings!

Jackie, Forestville, MD


I lost my virginity when I was a Sophomore in college. I always wanted to wait until I was married, but I became so curious because the friends I hung around with were constantly talking about sex. And the next morning after it happened, I felt sooooooooo bad. See, when you are saved and you really love God, and you try to do what everyone is doing, you don't even get to enjoy it like others do. So I repented and I told God I would wait till I got married. Thank God He is faithful when we are not, because a few years later I fell in love with a young man that I just 'knew' was my husband. However, our relationship was rocky, and during a rocky time when we should have just broke up, I went back on my promise to God and had sex. Long story short, I got pregnant. Then all of a sudden, it finally hit me like a ton of bricks: all this time I thought God was trying to constrain me, and He was only trying to protect me. If He says not to do something, it is always for our
good and our protection. I have since learned that I am worth the wait? I choose to wait now because I've experienced for myself that the blessings of God FAR outweigh the momentary distractions that lust/sex/fornication provide. God rewards obedience, and His rewards are as big as we can dream!!!
F.N.


"I work in a public school district, 45 yrs old, divorced and have been celibate for almost 5 yrs. I teach younger students, adults and others how to live a pure life for God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
This will help give me vision for the styles of our youth today. God bless! This seems like a beautiful idea!We all need to learn "I AM WORTH THE WAIT!" I wish they had this sort of movement when I was a teenager. Waiting would have saved me and my children, heartache!"

W.G., Delaware

Yes, Yes, I am Worth the Wait! It took me a while to realize what a valuable gift a woman's virginity is. I kept myself undefiled of sexual intercourse until age 18, however I did it because it was the "Christian thing to do" (saving myself for my husband).I now realize Virginity is a gift first given to me, from my Father God. I now celebrate 4 years of celibacy.* Praise Him* Just a tip- If you plan on waiting dismiss company of those who aren't and surround yourself with those who will encourage you to. It makes waiting much easier. Until God blesses me with the precious gift of marriage, I promise to give all my tender love & affection to Elohay Tehilati - God Of My Praise: (Psalm 109:1). To all my singles:Keep that mind wise and those emotions healthy,
Only choose within the kingdom One LUV--BABYRUTH

"SERVING THE WHOLE MAN, BODY & SPIRIT"


It's great to see there are so many that are choosing the way God would have us to go. He's kept me thus far, 50 yrs.
DA -- Largo, MD


"I know you already know this, but this "i am worth the wait" concept is so very ANOINTED. I've had to cast some thoughts down by saying it loud, and its like taking a spiritual protein shake or something, I don't know how to explain it except to say it works.... Its going to be such a blessing to all the people (young and old) who hear it."

I was so inspired and encouraged by your testimony on Saturday at the Life Center. You can not begin to imagine how much you made an impact on my life, and God's call for me to live a holy and pure life. I have been trying to live a holy and commited life for Christ, but have not always been successful. However, I was encouraged and challenged to be holy and pure, and I have purposed to do so. Thanks, for the "how to info."

T.Q.

"I heard you speak at the Life Center in Clinton, MD. I was extremely convicted. My boyfriend and I both were in attendance. We are taking our relationship in a more holy direction until we are married. We are going to follow your steps in Chapt 4. I am going to purchase 2 of your books. "

M.W.

"I am 25 years old and am loving God everyday of my life even when its hard to hold on to Him during trial time. I live in a world when they say its impossible for young ladies not to abstain for some reason. Basically because of bad economy, traditional beliefs, etc... like " a man needs to know if his wife is able to bear him children", stuff like that.
Some times I feel like having sex but because of the convenant I have with God the Father , Son and the Holy Ghost, the three in one... They have been able to keep me for themselves until the right man for me shows up. It pays to be sexually purified, really."

Faith Anao Abuja, Nigeria.




It is absolutely exciting to see that there are people out here in this world
who are still standing for God and what is right!!! I am a 17-Year old girl who
has also made the decision of staying pure until marriage..I have never kissed a
guy before, had a boyfriend...or done anything of that nature.I love the message
this website conveys and I pray that God keeps using You all!!!

J.M.


This is a wonderful site. I am a still a virgin not only because " I Am Worth the Wait" but also because my parents have put the fear in me and I dont want to let God down. I will remain a virgin until I am married. I've realized that if a guy can't respect that then he does'nt respect me and he can keep it movin (to the left, to the left).

Tiarra S.



"I am a brother who has learned that I have wasted time with sexual immorality. I gave it up over a year ago and GOD has blessed my with 3 thriving businesses and a whole group of new friends and associates..
TO GOD BE THE GLORY! And may all that choose obedience be abundantly BLESSED!"

J.M., Maryland

During my junior year of high school I created a vision for my husband, modeling from my sister Lindsay, and basically forgot about it. I understood who I was in Christ, and I knew there was no point in friviously dating someone I couldn't see myself with for the rest of my life. When I first went away to college I was still a virgin. There were lots of parties, with a lot of alcohol and drug use. I held fast to the Lord and choose not to be apart of the croud. I really wanted to make friends , but not at the cost of compromising my moral values. I didn't want to be associated with that surrounding. When you choose the highway of holiness, on a college campus, you may have to spend some evenings alone with just you and Holy Spirit, as I did. During those times, I remember going back to my room and praiseing God along with my Fred Hammond CD. It was pretty obvious among the small African American community that I was a Christian. An upperclassman actual told me that by the e nd of the year, I would be "turned out". The devil is a liar!- I rebuked it. I established a bible study on campus in obedience to the Holy Spirit. It was in this setting two years later, that God introduced me to my 'would be' husband. He later revealed that he was attracted to the Christ like nature in me. When God revealed him to me, we had been friends for two years, but I always maintained accountability when I was around him. I didn't trust my flesh. I always had another girl friend with me. We recently celebrated 7 years of marriage, and we have two beautiful kids- but folks, this was a result of my being obedient to the Lord while in college. I honored God with my body while in school, and He honored me by giving me a husband that lined up to a "tee", to my vision. God to wants to bring you your man of God too! My husband.... "He was worth the wait!"

Whitney Tarver
Brandywine, MD


I am a 19 year old black female; who finds validation in the words that God speaks rather than every young man that trys to "spit" weak game. I am holding on for one and only ONE! I made a vow before God, My Parents, and to Myself that I would keep myself until marriage and I thank God, because He is a keeper! NO SOUL TIES-HOLDIN ON 4 ONE-AND UPHOLDING THE STANDARD OF HOLINESS LIVING!

Tiffany E. Berry (Love ya auntie P. Mad. Berry)
Raleigh, NC KEEPING GOD


"Thanks so much for being obedient to God. It's because of your obedience that I have decided to re-develop my relationship with God and renew my committment to "Wait!" Words can't express how greatful I am! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!"

R.H.

F
I want to tell you from the bottom of my heart how I am so thankful to God with what you are doing! As I'm sure you know I have a 7 month old daughter. It took me years to break free of sexual sin, and now I am a born-again virgin. I had lost so much due to my sexual lifestyle, but God has restored me whole and I live for Him and am more in love with Him than any man. I
look at your website and it brings such tears to my eyes to witness this message being sent to so many. I want to thank you as a sister in Christ for walking the walk and talking the talk. I admire you and praise God for you. You and your ministry are in my prayers. Agape.

J.E.

"I just want to say I enjoyed you on Saturday at Urban Change Ministries. You really touched my heart, because you were just allowing the Holy Spirit to use you, and by that you were being you. You were real, and open, and I like that. My name is Celena Pillow, and I'm 24 years of age and a proud Virgin!!
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!! It has been a struggle, and I've done some things that I know God was not proud of; but what a forgiving and understanding God we serve :) I can't compromise myself. I was close a couple of times. I mean at one point in my life I was ready to give it up, I mean I was getting tired of waiting, and I just didn't care. My mind was telling me to go ahead and do it; but my heart was telling me to hold on, and I was scared out of my mind. The day was getting closer to the day, I was going to give my virginity away to this guy I liked; the closer it got, I was getting nervous; I really didn't want to do it, so the day of, I knew it was the Holy spirit because my dad was home, and my brother was home, and I missed the man's phone call. I was relieved. I was like, thank you, God. Each experience like that for me, where I thought I was ready, the Holy spirit was clear to me,.... you have sex, you will get pregnant. I've done some other things that I'm not proud of, and allowed the enemy to play with my mind.
I'm like, no more will you use what I've done against me. I know what I did, and God has forgiven me, now back up devil!! That is what you have to do sometimes is say: back up devil!! You're not in control. I love this site, and this ministry "I am worth the wait". Continue to seek God in this ministry, and He will take it to the next level...lol I AM WORTH THE WAIT..LOL"

Celena, Suitland


You have really encouraged me and others to wait! Of course before i knew i should wait until I was much older! I mean i'm only in my young teens! To many young girls and boys in my grade and even in the upper grades are just doing 'it' like it's a fashion statement! Most boys go out with you just to do 'it' and get u pregnant! It's really messed up! Its is very scary for my generation because when I grow up I want to find a nice, spritual, (good looking,lol) young man! What's going to happen with our young generation? I mean, i got a couple of years to go until college and i'ts already hard for a young man and woman to find someone! So how do you think it will be when i get out of college?! ?Especially with all the STDS and such! But I pray to GOD each day that me and my generation will find SOMEONE out there! But I do want to thank you for coming to the NORTH PHILLY CHURCH Dec.2,06! It was really inspiring! Got me thinking! And you were real and you made the discussion comf ortable and funny! Hope you keep doin wut u doin! And be successful with this whole 'I AM WORTH THE WAIT' thang! You go girl! (and the rest of the crew) hope this is not 2 long!

P.S. hope u get that special man you've always wanted! Good luck! LOL!
I'M WORTH THE WAIT. ALLDAY. ERRDAY!!!!

BRIE:)


I attended Dr. Lindsay's seminar last night at the North Philadelphia S.D.A. church. I am 24 years old and I am a virgin and the funny thing is I had already committed myself to the sexual purity lifestyle before I knew it was called that. I kept myself out of certain situations because my mind set was why even put yourself in compromising positions if you don't plan on going all the way. When I was younger most people respected my choice, but I have found that since I have been older people have began criticizing me saying "Being a virgin isn't cute anymore", as if my choice was something I did as a trend. It was refreshing to hear Dr. Lindsay speak last night. It felt good to know that there are other people out there who are attractive and could easily have sex if they wanted to but are choosing to reserve sex for what it was meant for and that is marriage.

A. G., Philly


I have just seen Dr. Lindsay in action. She is an awesome Women of God!!

-Mercedes, Philly

I was 37 years old when I got married for the first time and I was a virgin. I had vowed from my youth after giving my life to the Lord in my
teen years to reserve sex until I was married. I've been in some meaningful relationships that had to come to a end when the brothers I
was dealing with wanted to get involved with me sexually. I can tell anyone from personal experience that God is a keeper if you decide
you want to be kept. Saving myself sexually until marriage was truly worth the wait.

Stay Blessed
S.P.
Philly


Your book served as the perfect reminder that I am definitely Worth The Wait!
JM, Alexandria

Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I write today as a babe in Christ. I was dead in sin but now I am recently saved and newly converted to walk with Christ in my life. I have decided with guidance and providence of the Holy Spirit to keep myself for my anointed husband. With HIM all things are new. I did not arrive at this place on my own and it took alot of trial and tribulation to reach the point where I decided again with God's guidance and grace that I did not need to look externally thru my flesh and to those who did not care for me for validation. I also realized that I only allowed those who did not care for me to use me for my flesh because I did not care nor love myself. I did not know that I was a child of God and that I had His grace, His mercy and His love. Now that I am sealed by God I know I will continue to walk with Him until the end of my earthly days to reach my everlasting reward in heaven. I know my name is in the Book of Life and that a pink and gold mansion await me because I will keep h is covenant and await my God chosen husband.

In God's grace,
Roxana

Throughout my life, I have tried to put myself in situations where I could lose my virginity by way of vaginal sex. However, I never could!!! Even today, I can't even think of losing my virginity to a girl because I am scared and because I don't want to let my future wife down. Even though everything else has been done, I thank God that He never allowed me to enter a woman's vagina. And because He cares that much about me to prevent things from happening ever since before I truly committed my heart to Him, I now with a whole heart commit my life to a life of purity and abstinence. It is a struggle, but God's grace is sufficient for me. Praise God!!!!

C.B.


"Thank you so much for coming and ministering at the North Philly SDA Church on Saturday, December 2, 2006. I was most convicted of the importance of holiness and sexual purity. I decided that God is calling me to become pure and holy in every area of my existence - it's not only about
abstaining from sex! My prayers are with you and your team as you
continue to bring His light to a dark world."

C.J.


I decided to have sex about 2 years ago and since then my life has been full of emptiness. After learning more about God and building a relationship with him, I have decided to stop. It's not always easy, but through God's strength, I have embraced the fact that I am worth the wait and I don't even put myself in situations where I will be tempted to compromise!! I have made a vow to the Lord and I will not take it back! I AM WORTH THE WAIT!!

~S~


I am a 27 year old God-fearing, attractive virgin woman. For many years I have felt alone in being the only one in my social circle that didn't give in to the pressures of having sex. It wasn't until about a month ago that all of that almost changed. I had a close call for the very first time, but the Lord kept me. I thank Him for that and appreciate a site such as this one. I no longer feel alone on this journey. I am now in a relationship and am blessed to have a man that respects my decision to wait until marriage. I pray that the Lord will continue to cover me and I want to thank you for encouraging young people or old for that matter to hold on. Our bodies are temples and it's very important that we save ourselves for our spouses. That's a gift that is more precious than any diamond or pearl.

Melanie F.
Dallas, Texas


I gave it up at age 21, thinking it was right. But now I feel stupid for polluting my body which is the temple of our lord.But I must say I am 24 now and I am making up my mind to abstain from sex till I am married cos I believe waiting is worth it.No guy is worth displeasing God for, so i am waiting.

Temi. MD


This website was sent to me by a friend of mine. I have been celibate for going on eight years now. I'm a 38 year old single mom. I have one child, who is now a freshmen in college. I'm very proud of him, however, it was a struggle raising him alone. I think this website is great. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only practicing celibant around. I do want to get married one day. I've dated, but once they find out that I'm celibant, things change. They don't call anymore. I figure, they are not the man that God would have for me, because if they were, then they would be understanding. There have been times where I felt like giving in thinking that this was the only way to get a man, especially because I'm a full figured woman, but thank God, I didn't and don't plan to until marriage. It's not easy at all and I thank God for you and what you are doing. Thanks and God Bless.

C.W.

Minister Lindsey,

Oh my Lord!! I just finished reading your book!! It's amazing!! I bought it for some of my friends, but I thought I would read it first. So, on the way to work I read it. I really was touched and changed. Why was I crying on the metro reading the book? The book was so timely in my situation. It's really funny because a whole lot of the things you were saying in the book is what my mother and godmom where saying to me. I am putting the word out about your ministry, so continue to walk in your calling!!

S.C.


I am 34 years old and I have been celibate for 13 years. The first three years were by circumstance—because I didn’t have a man at the time. During that three-year period, I was tempted by the enemy on several different occasions to give in to the lust of the flesh. I resisted by silently praying (in the midst of temptation) and asking God to direct my desires somewhere else. He provided a way of escape (I Cor. 10:13), and I came out victorious. By the grace of God, I have been celibate by choice for the past ten years. I am worth the wait because when I have children, I want them to be born into a relationship based on purity between me and my future husband.

Cynthia
Cleveland, OH

My name is Rhema Wigglesworth and I was there when you talked to Jay Cameron's church. Its called the Life Center. I really enjoyed your discussion you had and I'm only fifteen. I'm not sexually active or anything like that but I still enjoyed it because it gave me some more reasons and ideas about why I should wait, from a grown woman virgin's point of view.

I really admire your work and your desire to get the message about being a virgin out to teens my age. I may be young in the type of world it is today, I have seen girls who have been through drama because they started too young. Its not worth it at all. I believe that my body is special and should not be given to just any old person. Especially not being married either. People look at me today and say that I'm corny or cheesy because I choose to wait. Personally, I really don't care because I know that there is someone out there for me. I shouldn't be pressed to look, when.... if God wants it to happen, it will some day.

Rhema Joy


Dr. Lindsay: Thank you so much for your testimony, time and your book. I read the book, took notes and most imprtantly- applied it to my life. I finally have a resource to go to and know what choices to make. I feel confident being single, (considering I have a while to go- being 19), smart and lead by the Spirit! Thanks again.

T. Jordan, Maryland

My testimony was that I was celibate for two years straight, i didn't date or wasn't involved in any sexual immorality, but I had recently fallen about 3 months ago. I'm back on track and i have regained my focus on the things of the Lord. My testimony is, believe it or not, that when I fell, I thought about you and your slogan "I am worth the wait". So you see, it was your life as well as what i have learned from Pastor Mike and Dee-Dee and my desire to please the Lord, help me to get up and continue to live out my life victoriously. Thank you so much for taking a stand.

V.

Hi Min. Lindsay!..
It's Natasha. I am so excited to email you that I can't type fast enough; just to tell you what God has done through your ministry. And O what joy that has sprung up inside of me as a result..I'll back up. If you recall telling me last Sunday that you shipped off the 2 Worth the Wait t-shirts that I ordered for my sisters in GA for Christmas? When we spoke, I was telling you how important this was to me, to get this message, your message, to them.
The Holy Spirit had directed me that this was the Christmas gift that I was required to get them if anything. Wow-- I am copying and pasting the email my 20 yr old sister sent me this morning to you (Below):

"Hey Tash~


After I spoke to you on the phone that night, I read the testimonies on the i am worth the wait website and they were really empowering. There must of been over 200 stories from random people all over the country who posted their own experiences on how they are committed to being celibate or waiting till marriage for sex and even more so I feel grateful that I still have my virginity and that you have introduced me to this. Before I didnt realize the extent of saving myself for god and I thank him for this prize. I should cherish it till marriage. I spoke to my guy friend afterwards and I told him about the missionary and he was very moved by it and we both had a thorough conversation about it. He even wants to know when they come through new york so he and his friends can participate in the modelling show. Im telling you..he's looking forward to this! lol. Anyways, just wanted to let you know. I love you Tash! ~K "


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Min. Lindsey, Thank You for being such a great Role - Model and for your obedience to God because you are touching and "changing" lives. I can't express to you how what you've ministered to my sister more than any word I could say means to me. I can only praise and worship God for His miracle and His work through you. I love you soo very much with the love of the Lord.
Always supporting Worth the Wait.
Natasha

Dr. Marsh came to my church (The North Philadelphia Seventh-Day Adventist Church) in December 2006 and spoke with all of us about living a pure life. Her testimonies made us realize that she went through the same things that we go through, but she turned it around and is living a sexually pure life at the age of 30! I have always been an advocate for abstinence, and it was just even more empowering and encouraging to hear her speak on this. Living pure and holy is a big part of being a Christian, and I'm glad that Dr. Marsh and her team is reaching out to all young people! God bless you all, and keep allowing God to use you!


I had the pleasure of hearing Dr, Marsh speak at my church back in November (The Life Center, Clinton, Md) I bought the book and decided to pick it up and read it. I was truly blessed by it. I am a 39 year old female, I am not a virgin, but I am proud to say that I am going on 2 years of being sexually pure. Prior to this 2 years I was celebrating 7 years. Because I chose to make a bad decision it cost me. The 10 tips to help me remain pure is truly God sent. I was inspired to read the chapter on restoration and as a result, I am commiting to write down my vision for my mate and ministry, something I never did before. I plan on attending some of conferences in 2007 Beginning with the one scheduled for February 2, 2007. I would also love to come to the fashion shows. If someone will keep me informed of future events I will definitely plan on attending. Thanks Dr. Marsh for encouraging me and although, I failed, it is never too late, to receive...

C.B.

You are so right, once I write the vision, it will help me stay focused. I am real careful now about what I watch, you truly help me understand the scripture on guarding your heart. My ex-boyfriend recently called, and I entertained his foolishness for 3 days, after that I came to the conclusion, I won't live in the past, and I am worth the wait, he is my past and I am pressing towards my future. You have truly helped me get focused. My prayer for you is that God will continue to use you and give you the desires of your heart. I pray that you will travel around the world and inspire women to hold on an pursue sexual purity and to tell them even if they messed up it is not to late to be restored. I love you and thanks for changing my life and my perspective. As you wrote in the front of my book "Cynthia always remember You are worth the Wait" and you know what Dr. Marsh, I believe and now I know that I am, because God is... Love you Girl.

Cynthia


Wow! This is great! It's been about 10 years since I decided that I was worth the wait and I began to live a life of celabacy. I wish I could say that I waited but that is not my story. I realized that I was looking for love in all the wrong places, I really wanted the men to love me, but it was pure physical attraction for them and an emotional roller coaster for me. I just wanted the romance that I saw on TV, read about in books, and believed that most of my girlfriends had with their boyfriends. But my story did not end like that. Instead I ended up with countless broken hearts, scares of STD and unwanted pregnacy. Once I surrendered my life to Christ on New Years Eve in 2007 and participated in the "Electric Slide" with the rest of the congregation as a symbol of a new year and new commitment to God and myself, I was certain that my old habbits were going to fall away immediately, but they didn't. Sad to say two weeks later I still partied with my friends and got drunk, but something was different. I was getting sick more and I would make the poor choice of going to bed with the guy but couldn't go through with having sex with him. Several men got really frustrated with me in 1997, but it all seems so insignificant now because God had a plan for me. I began to realize that this lifestyle was headed no where but death. I got more serious about my new committment to God and I soon learned that, " I was worth waiting for, because someone was waiting to see if it could be done.............and I am not talking about in spurts, 2 years on, 1 year off, 1 year on, 4 months off. I'd decided that I had to stand for all the young girls out there who needed a hero. Someone with credibility. I am raising my baby sister and I have been for 14 years "Praise God!" and today she stands a virgin, not because I want her to "And I do!" but, because she wants to and she too see's that she is worth waiting for. She will be 16 this year and I will be throwing her a purity party for all of her friends to celebrate her life and hopefully the new start of thier lives as well. We are a clear examples of both ends of the spectrum. I know that every day that I look at her she's watching my life and my choices and I am showing her how to carry herself with virtue and integrity. And this is why I believe that I am worth the wait. Oh! Yeah did I mention that as a result of waiting so long, I aint messin with the counterfiet kat. He has to have focus, integrity, clarity of vision for his life, a strong foundation in Christ, good stewardship, and respect. Just to name a few core values.

Much Love,

Noel


I stumbbled upon your site as i woke up from my sleep
at 1:30 in the morning and I know that God woke me up to get inspired. I too
am a
women in my 20s who is still a virgin and have went to far, but by the
grace of God,
He once again saved me...i refuse to fall once again and I thank
God for you and for you sharing your story. May God continue to use and bless you.

Shannon


I learned of your site through Magen the young lady in Cleveland,Ohio. I just wanted to personally commend you on what you are doing and promoting for the Lord. Your site and everything looks well established and just all and all awesome!
I appreciate your vision and I too am saved, young, attractive, successful and YET saving myself for my husband still at the age of 26 years of old, and enjoying every minute of it. I am worth the wait and those men whom I come into contact with seeking a relationship they know this not per say all the times by my words, but by my actions and how I present and carry myself before them. Because I know that I AM WORTH THE WAIT and MY HUSBAND WILL BE WORTH THE WAIT!
Kingdom Blessings to you and all your endeavors woman of GOD. Keep promoting the Kingdom Agenda....You haven't seen nothing YET!

Evg. Cynthia A. Diamond



I love the site... After a baby and dealing with the same old guys that only wanted me for a 'feeling', I decided that i'm worth waiting for. At first it sounded crazy, and I thought that I was useless and drained out from guys. But God is the one that would take the one that is used and abused and make them whole. I thank God for my second and a second and a second chance(lol). This time i'll make it right...I always wanted to break out of my shell and be a motivational speaker about values and respect. I guess you beat me to the punch lol..God Bless you.

Nakia, Baltimore


Dismissed


Mind, body, heart, and soul
One unit
Inseparable.

My body intrigued you,
My mind believed you
I neglected my soul
For a moment of your hold

You satisfied your appetite
You left in the mid of night

My heart ached
My soul cried
My mind realized
Your body had lied

Tiffany


I attended "Unplugged" at your church
with a friend/co-worker, Patrice Lee, and absolutely loved what this group is about. I was excited to see others my age, outsite of my church, waiting like I am. I brought the book and love it so far. I would love to do an 'Unplugged' at my church; telling the truth, and getting through to individuals younger or the same age as I. Keep pushing forward, speaking the truth, trusting God, and I know He will take this far. I would love to really connect with this ministry. God Bless.

Casi

"ONLY by the grace of God am I still a virgin at 18 yrs old. Recently I compromised and had a "very close call!" I was always hard on myself and realized that i was being self-righteous when for sure i was forgiven by the Lord but I still couldn't forgive my own self. Through prayer, God reminded me that i needed to love myself as much as He loves me unconditionally and that he'd never leave nor forsake me. AND standing on his Word of 1 John 1:9 i know for a fact that because i confessed and acknowledged my sins, i was forgiven and cleansed of ALL unrighteusness. Praise God for his Holy Holy name and amazing grace! Things could've been worse but they didn't get to that point! So i can now recommit myself to purity in mind, body and soul. question: How can a young [wo]man keep [her] way pure?... answer: by LIVING ACCORDING TO YOUR WORD! =) I am by far and without a doubt worth the wait! and i deserve no less than God's best for me!! AMEN AMEN! praaaaaaaaaise God ^_^ (and thank God for other awesome and encouraging testimonies on this website).

-- Mae, SATX


Thanks for the response and Thanks to God again for tonight! Dr. Marsh, you set it on FIRE!!!! (I'm still burning!) lol

A.A.

Hey Dr. Lindsay! I can't thank you enough for your words of wisdom and encouragement this weekend at the DCC#1 Single Women's Conference. I was TRULY blessed and restored. I am 26 and far from a virgin, but I have been celibate for nearly 6 months now. Through your testimony, I'm am committed more than ever to living a life of true virtue, to fully experiencing all God has in store for me during this Season of Singleness, to waiting for God's Best in His Perfect timing and to more actively pursuing a deep and personal relationship with my Lord and Savior. I know that through this commitment to God, I will not only be ready to receive God's best as my husband, but I will also be worthy of my husband because I will be fully restored, undamaged and molded into God's best as his wife! I am still SOOO excited by having met you and having been touched by your faith. Last night I found myself unable to put your book down! Thank you for allow ing God to use you in my life!
Yours in Christ and definitly WORTH THE WAIT,

Denitresse B.

This is awesome! I have been celibate for 7 years now, and it's not easy. I love God and I plan on waiting for whom He has for me, but I'm missing the piece on interaction with men. I'm hoping God will give it to me through this book. I look forward to events with other singles who have the same mindset.... 'to save yourself for marriage'.

Tamara H.

Hey Dr. Marsh, I am a 23 yr old single mom. I heard about u when u came to my church (The Life Center) I am sorry I couldn’t make it. I have just decided not too long ago that I was “worth the wait” I was wondering how could I be a part of this miraculous Life Changing organization. I am trying to surround myself with people who have similar interests. You are definitely a role model. With Love and Blessings,

Crystal

I am a 25 year old renewed virgin. The last time I had any type of sexual encounter was in 2004 - the year I dedicated my life and body to Christ. I was a 22 year old woman (or so I thought) sharing my body with two dudes and drugs. I lived in my one bedroom apartment with my drug dealer boyfriend, but when he was out of town or just not around, I would have my other "shorty" visit. There were even times when I went home to New York and I will spend the evening with one dude - but spend the night with another dude. My life was spiriling down in destruction quick. It came to an abrupt halt when I found out I was pregant. I knew the father was my part-time, live-in boyfriend - but becuase I knew the father it didn't stop the question (I never thought I would here) "How do you know its mine"? I decided that the best outcome for me was to get an abortion. So one week before my 22nd birthday I was in an abortion clinic (somewhere I never thought I would be) with a man that wasn't even the father. After this incident I felt lost becuase I knew the life that I was living wasn't the life I was suppose to be living, but I didn't know what to do. One day I woke up and knew I had to go to church and it had to be Spirit of Faith. It was Mother's Day 2004 and I dedicated my life to Christ and never looked back. I can now say with joy, great joy that I have been a renewed virgin for 3 and half years and I too am saving myself until I get married!

A.P.

I redicated my life to Christ two years ago. I am a mother of two and I was living with their father. When I got saved I made the decision to stop having sex and we did, he was supportive. Then we stop sleeping in the same bed. For him that was taking it to far!! It was only by the grace of God that I was able to keep my promise to Him. When sex is all you know, then the Lord comes in and changes things.............Thank God that His grace is sufficant.

T.Pittman, Philly


You have been such a wonderful blessing!! I Love the positive message you are offering our youth and personally express gratitude for the love and guidance you mentor to my child. In so many ways this allows her to stay spiritually grounded and realize that she can "Be Fly" yet remain virtuous.
You are a true woman of God, keep doing what you do.

A Proud Parent
Monicke , Upper Marlboro


I found this website sometime last year and it is awesome. I'm 23 but will be 24 this year and I plan to enter medical school to become a pathologist after I finish graduating from school first. This website has encouraged me so much even when I felt down. It's just good to know that there are other people out there that are taking a stand to represent holiness and honor God with their body, heart, mind, and soul totally.

L.D.

My name is Karrie and you overnighted your book and a couple of shirts to me in Oregon on Thursday. I just wanted to say thank you to you. We had an awesome purity night pajama party. We baptized 8 girls and 16 made the purity commitment from your book. 2 girls won your shirts i bought. However I need to order 2 new sizes because the girls names I drew, were larger. Had I known that my nephew had your number we would have called and left a message for you. It was a great night. I just wanted you to know that it was a blessing and eye opening. Your book went farther in depth than any other book I wrote. We had many awesome discussions and great bonding. Keep up the work you are doing. If you are ever on the west coast, please let us know. May God bless you and keep you.

Karrie Kay
Church on the Rock


Dr. Lindsay,

I am so Godly proud of you and all of your efforts to reinforce sexual purity. I have been celibate for over ten years and it has of course been extremely challenging at times. Your ministry continues to be a blessing. Seeing and hearing you speak reminds me that it is cool to live for Christ and I know that sexual purity is the only way to be.

CJB
Baltimore, Maryland


I am no longer a virgin but that does not mean I don’t abstain. I have met so many people that use the first act of sex as a free pass to keep on going, as if to say ‘I’ve already crossed the barrier what am I hanging on too’ or ‘abstinence is such a hard thing to do’, but its not. Abstinence is easy when you truly love yourself. Often when people have sex with multiple partners they’re really searching for validation, affection, love. You can’t get that from someone else. In only comes from self-confidence which breeds integrity, it allows you to draw a line in the sand and stand by it, and that’s not just in terms of sex but in all things.
When you value yourself and truly hold yourself as worthy you know that your body, children and legacy are so important, it has to be protected. I can only speak for myself in saying, I stand by each decision I have made in my past and present and I know that I don’t want to be a quiz or practice for some man… I want to be viewed as the final, the thesis, the thing that has been striven for, for years. Because I am worth it.

Denise
Miami, FL

I am what I like to call a born again virgin. I've been celibate for 12 years. I don't remember losing my virginity as I was molested through the majority of my childhood and placed no value on my body until my mid-twenties. It was after the last relationship that I had that I realized that I am worth more than the headache relationship I was in. At that moment I made a vow to God to never share my body with another man unless it was my husband. For the most part it was smooth sailing but this year (yes, 2007) has been a magnificent struggle.

I thank God right now for your site as I look to find it a place of power and additiional source of strength as I continue to keep myself holy and sanctified unto Him until He blesses me.

Thank you,
J. Bobo

Hi, Ms. Marsh
I've just heard of you by myspace and haven't been able to view your whole website. However,I just want to say that your ministries and life is truly inspiring and a blessing to me. I am also a virgin and I am about to be 25. I love the lord so all that God has enabled you to do is truly inspiring to me. Keep on obeying God
God bless you!

Sis. Shanee


Well I decided when I was a little girl to wait I made a promise to God I would wait for my husband. I made the promise to God that I would abstain from it all.I want My husband to have the precious gift that God has given me to give to him. And I know I am a child of the King and well worth waiting for.


My testimony:

I thank God because it is only by HIS grace that I am still a virgin today. I have had friends and others in the world tell me that "It's just because you have not found the right person....it's impossible to remain a virgin until your married..." Well, God is proving them wrong through ME!!!! I AM WORTH THE WAIT and WILL WAIT. I have had some weary moments and have acknowledge had "close calls" , but God is more than able! I trust in Him without leaning to my own understanding and make sure to acknowledge Him in all my ways and He has definitely been directing my paths. Just coming to George Wasington Univ. was definitely an act of God! He set me up around WORD UP! Bible Study, SOFCC, Min. Lindsay, and tons of other people that are Representing Him to the fullest. What a "holy hook-up" ...as Min. Lindsay would say!!!!

I thank God for you Min. Lindsay and Worth the Wait! You have been such an outstanding blessing to me. Your such an encouragement to me and I just love you!!!!! I honestly cannot think of how to explain what you have deposited into my life since I came to college. I have gained so much knowledge from your ministry and I know that God will honor you for your sacrifice, love, and obedience. I know that WORTH THE WAIT is going PLACES....I mean...BLOWING UP!!!

I am excited to be WORTH THE WAIT and I DEFINITELY look forward to the day I will meet the husband that God prepared for me. Until then, I know my worth and I will continue to help others realize that they too are WORTH THE WAIT!!

Abisola Okanlawon
Bowie, MD / Washington, D.C. (by way of Nigeria)

I am currently a Freshman Music Education major at Hampton University. I learned about this ministry through myspace, and it really encouraged me to be proud of my choice to wait until marriage. I am in a relatonship right now, and i know temptations will rise, but i also know that God will make a way for escape. I am so excited about being a part of this movement, and I can't wait to see what God has instore.


S.H., I just wanted to say "WOW" never knew that they had a site like this. If it was not for me going to my pastor's web site (al jennings) I would have never seen anything like this..Thank God for this site because this is something for all young women of God need to see.. I am a single mother of 1 and went through some challenging things in my life in the area of sex. I was the type that could not say "NO" and felt bad when i did say no,... but i went along with the game anyway.

But thank God I am now back into Church like i should have been a long time ago..
I give God the glory for you and this site.

J.S.
Hampton U.

I have decided to stay a virgin until I get married because i understand that my body is a temple and it is very valuable. Abstinence is a great thing because i can live my teenage years without all the extra baggage on it such as getting preganent, abortions, and baby daddies....so i choose to stay abstinent until i get married!!!

Shayna Turner, 15
Fort Wayne, IN


WHEN I WAS GROWIN UP...I WAS MOLESTED BY MY STEP-FATHER...SO WHEN I GRADUATED AND GOT OUT OF DA HOUSE...I BECAME EXTREMELY PREMISCIOUS WIT MEN AND WOMEN...I FELT LIKE I WAS NO GOOD..AND DA ONLY THING I WAS GOOD FOR WAS LYIN ON MY BACK...ITS ONLY NOW AFTER 3 KIDS AND FINDIN GOD AT 25 YRS OLD DAT IVE COME TO REALIZE...I REALLY AM WORTH THE WAIT...AND DIS WEBSITE IS AN INSPIRATION FOR ME AS WELL...I DONT REGRET MY PAST...BUT I DO WISH I HAD KNOWN ALONG TIME AGO...DAT MY BODY IS A TEMPLE AND IM WORTH WAITIN FOR...GOD BLESS U...

TONESHA FROM DALLAS, TX


"My people are destroyed for lack of kI am a 34 yr old female who once lived a very promiscuous lifestyle. I was looking for love in all the wrong places thinking I could buy love with my body. This couldn't have been any further from the truth. This is a trick of the enemy. Once I turned my life over to God and realized how precious my body is and that it is the temple where the Holy Ghost dwells, I no longer allow the enemy into thinking that way. I am not a virgin but I am celibate and will remain so until I marry. Young and older ladies-don't be tricked by the enemy. If he loves you-he WILL wait! If he can't wait, then he is NOT the one! God is more important than any man.

In His service, CW. Sacramento,CA.


Here is my testimony of why I am worth the wait. I am a 26 year old virgin. I attribute me staying a virgin to God as I am now in a culture that does not value virginity. I have only been in the US fairly recently. I made the decision to wait to have sex until marraige when I was 12. That was the first time I had an opinion about pre-marital sex. I had heard in church not to engage in pre-marital sex and when I was in school around 8 we had a talk about AIDS. I was not a Christian until I was 12 but it made sense to me to wait.

However being a Christian has given me te courage to wait. It is hard at times especially when it seems that I am the only one who is waiting or that it only matters to God that I am waiting. However the bible says that His divine power has given us everything that we need for life and Godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us, and that ff we keep hold of what we have learned that we will never fall.

"ANONYMOUS"


I am a 34 yr old female who once lived a very promiscuous lifestyle. I was looking for love in all the wrong places thinking I could buy love with my body. This couldn't have been any further from the truth. This is a trick of the enemy. Once I turned my life over to God and realized how precious my body is and that it is the temple where the Holy Ghost dwells, I no longer allow the enemy into thinking that way. I am not a virgin but I am celibate and will remain so until I marry. Young and older ladies-don't be tricked by the enemy. If he loves you-he WILL wait! If he can't wait, then he is NOT the one! God is more important than any man.

In His service, CW.
Sacramento,CA.


WHEN I WAS GROWIN UP...I WAS MOLESTED BY MY STEP-FATHER...SO WHEN I GRADUATED AND GOT OUT OF DA HOUSE...I BECAME EXTREMELY PREMISCIOUS WIT MEN AND WOMEN...I FELT LIKE I WAS NO GOOD..AND DA ONLY THING I WAS GOOD FOR WAS LYIN ON MY BACK...ITS ONLY NOW AFTER 3 KIDS AND FINDIN GOD AT 25 YRS OLD DAT IVE COME TO REALIZE...I REALLY AM WORTH THE WAIT...AND DIS WEBSITE IS AN INSPIRATION FOR ME AS WELL...I DONT REGRET MY PAST...BUT I DO WISH I HAD KNOWN ALONG TIME AGO...DAT MY BODY IS A TEMPLE AND IM WORTH WAITIN FOR...GOD BLESS U...

TONESHA
DALLAS, TX


I have decided to stay a virgin until I get married because i understand that my body is a temple and it is very valuable. Abstinence is a great thing because i can live my teenage years without all the extra baggage such as getting preganent, abortions, and baby daddies....so i choose to stay abstinent until i get married!!!

Shayna
Fort Wayne, IN


I am a 20 year old college student and I am in the process of walking in the path that God has chosen for my life. I am a volunteer for a safe home near my college. I have been a victim of domestic violence and I must say that the effects of domestic violence is devastating. I have always loved the Lord and I began my ministry at the age of 17. I am a Youth Minister and I truly love spreading the Word of God. I also love to sing and I am a percussionist. After my ministry began, I experienced so much trouble in my life. My family became distant to each other and I found that I was often alone. I grew up in the church and I was always taught that you can find peace and comfort when you are around other believers; but I also found that other believers can be after their own agendas and not after pleasing God. When I was 19, I went into a deep depression. I would not talk to anyone. I separated myself from all of my friends (the few that I had) and the guys that I saw were only there to comfort me so that they would know my weakness and could use that to fulfill the pleasures of the flesh. I remember being almost raped. I was bitten, held down, and suffocated at one point. It is by the Grace of God that I am here. I was manipulated and they used my depression as an opportunity to make me dependent on them versus being dependent on God.

I was a virgin until I was 19. I was with a guy that was abusive. I was always told that I was nothing and that I was not beautiful. I was told that I would not amount to anything. When we were together, he even told me that I was not worth anything besides having babies. At that time I wanted to rely on my faith but the Christians that surrounded could have cared less about my situation and I felt alone and abandoned. One day, after listening to his deceitful tactics, I gave in. I felt so dirty afterward. I became depressed again and attempted suicide. I was hospitalized that day.

Besides relationship issues, I was diagnosed with kidney problems and I spent my first years of college studying and staying in bed because I was always in constant pain.

Dr. Marsh, I am not perfect. In fact, I believe that the times I fell God showed me that I couldn't walk this road alone. I had to rely on him. I was at a point in my life where I couldnt rely on anyone else and I had to cry myself to sleep every night. But now as I look back on my situation, I remember the story of the footprints in the sand and I remember that all the times my ex threatened to kill me and when I was held down by the man who claimed to love me, that God had carried me through that. I am only 20 but I am working for several safe homes and organizations to help inner city youth in Baltimore. I wanted to kill myself and run away after I gave up my virginity. But as I was getting ready to run, God spoke to my Spirit and I remembered crying my heart out. I spend alot of time advocating on behalf of victims of domestic violence. Each year I try to attend conferences, marches, and events held at DC.

Anonymous,
Baltimore, MD


I am a 21 year old female who is just starting to realize God's touch. I have always been going to church, but only to go, not to actually receive the word. I would go and listen quietly but never let myself go to show how the Lord has touched me-shyness. I listened to you today on WKYS and it felt like the Lord was calling me to be a part of the outreach. I am a Methodist and at this time were celebrating Lent season. The one thing that I've changed to make myself pure for the Lord is to become abstinent. It was hard starting off, but I believe I will pull through. One way of doing that is by reading "my Bible" which isn't really a Bible, but a book that I brought from Wal-mart for no more than five dollars, called God's Promises for Everyday. It's categorized by scriptures to read when your depressed, angry, unsure about God, etc. - It really gives me that extra strength. I was thinking about maybe continuing my abstinence.

Ashley,
Calvert County


My testimony is similiar in that I too am a virgin at age 28 (and an accomplished woman in the field of Early Childhood Education). I say "Glory be to God" for stregthening me in my singleness. I have experienced the "close calls" and have decided that this year there will be NONE! I will have total control over my flesh/natural desires. I see more clearly the benefit and purpose of waiting on God's blessing by having sex through a covenant relationship.

Gina,
Durham,NC


Hello, My name is Chantel and I am a second chance Worth the wait. In my teen days I went through some things and thought the only way to solve my issues was through sexual activities. Now that I am a youth leader and a big sister of many sorts I realize that my word has to be my bond. I can not tell my little girls or little boys not do be someone's random and then go out and do the opposite of what I tell them. It has been 4 years for me. It is not a easy road but the more that I fall in love with Jesus the more he makes it clear to me that whoever needs to be with me can realize that "I AM WORTH THE WAIT". May the Lord continue to bless and keep you.

Chantel
USA

This is all so inspiring! I would like to stay pure until I'm married but there is so much pressure from my friends, always talking about their sexual realtionships and telling me that I will give in and have sex. I am 19 and I have never had a boyfriend. I'm scared that he will expect thisngs from me that I can't deliver. I know, I know, people always tell me,"DUMP HIM THEN!" It's hard though, because I've never had a relationship and I don't want to ward off everyone I meet. I pray that I will meet the right guy; the one who will respect me for what I believe is right. I am worth the wait!

Carly
Bowie, Maryland

I am what I like to call a born again virgin. I've been celibate for 12 years. I don't remember losing my virginity as I was molested through the majority of my childhood and placed no value on my body until my mid-twenties. It was after the last relationship that I had that I realized that I am worth more than the headache relationship I was in. At that moment I made a vow to God to never share my body with another man unless it was my husband. For the most part it was smooth sailing but this year (yes, 2007) has been a magnificent struggle.

I thank God right now for your site as I look to find it a place of power and additiional source of strength as I continue to keep myself holy and sanctified unto Him until He blesses me.

Thank you,
J. Bobo
Lansing, MI


I am no longer a virgin but that does not mean I don’t abstain. I have met so many people that use the first act of sex as a free pass to keep on going, as if to say ‘I’ve already crossed the barrier what am I hanging on too’ or ‘abstinence is such a hard thing to do’, but its not. Abstinence is easy when you truly love yourself. Often when people have sex with multiple partners they’re really searching for validation, affection, love. You can’t get that from someone else. In only comes from self-confidence which breeds integrity, it allows you to draw a line in the sand and stand by it, and that’s not just in terms of sex but in all things.

When you value yourself and truly hold yourself as worthy you know that your body, children and legacy are so important, it has to be protected. I can only speak for myself in saying, I stand by each decision I have made in my past and present and I know that I don’t want to be a quiz or practice for some man… I want to be viewed as the final, the thesis, the thing that has been striven for, for years. Because I am worth it.

Denise
Miami, FL

I find myself chuckling as I type this. Of all the things in the world to have to abstain from. I used to drink and smoke weed before I got saved also. I didnt have a problem giving those 2 up. Went cold turkey, if I was going to do this 'salvation' thing then I was going to do it right. No nothing. And then reality kicked in. Nothing is automatic, it's always a process. I have been saved now for 3 years this month and it has been a real mental journey. I used to think that I was addicted to sex. It was my outlet. To me it was my identity. I wanted to be loved, I wanted to be desired, I wanted to be noticed. I wanted to matter. My history is so complex, including numerous rapes and molestations, maternal betrayal, an absent father, drug (marijuanna) usage, and low-self esteem, . You would think that with all of this that I would be turned off by sex, but I wasn't. I wanted to be loved. By somebody, and at times by anybody so I can feel that I existed. I was held mentally captive and in bondage for so long that I couldn't seperate love and sex. You see, I didnt know WHOSE I was and what PURPOSE I had. No one telling me about abstinence, STD's, or pregnancy. Everyone was doing it. Until I decided that I didnt want to live like that anymore. I sat in church feeling dirty and out of place. I remember thinking, Can Jesus love me after everything that I did? No way am I saying that the desires and thoughts aren't there. But Glory to God I know WHOSE I am now! I have Purpose and I want my Life to bring Him PRAISE! I am the King's Daughter! It was enough. It is enough. Enough of displeasing God and allowing my body to be used by someone whom wasn't mine, didnt want me long term, and I didnt want either. Meditation, watching my environment, knowing my limits, and having someone hold me accountable keeps me on the right track. Pleasing God is worth more to me than giving in to my own selfish desires. When I find myself entertaining the thought, I count the cost. I very loudly tell myself the reality of the situation: That I the King's daughter am about to be selfish and immature by laying down with so and so. It is what it is and I knowingly am settling for less. Ususally when I am in this ' mood' I am craving attention, affection, intimacy and not so much as sexual act. That only means I haven't been spending as much time with 'Daddy' like I should. It's His affection, His attention, His intimacy that I crave and can only be given to me through Him.

This scripture keeps me:1 Peter 4:2-3 2 So that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living by his human appetites and desires, but he LIVES fo what God wills 3-For the time that has past already suffices for doing what the Gentiles like to do-living as you have done in shameless, insolent wantonness, in lustful desires, drunkenness, reveling drinking bouts and abominable, lawless idolatries.

I thank God because it is only by HIS grace that I am still a virgin today. I have had friends and others in the world tell me that "It's just because you have not found the right person....it's impossible to remain a virgin until your married..." Well, God is proving them wrong through ME!!!! I AM WORTH THE WAIT and WILL WAIT. I have had some weary moments and have acknowledge had "close calls" , but God is more than able! I trust in Him without leaning to my own understanding and make sure to acknowledge Him in all my ways and He has definitely been directing my paths. Just coming to George Wasington Univ. was definitely an act of God! He set me up around WORD UP! Bible Study, SOFCC, Min. Lindsay, and tons of other people that are Representing Him to the fullest. What a "holy hook-up" ...as Min. Lindsay would say!!!!


I am excited to be WORTH THE WAIT and I DEFINITELY look forward to the day I will meet the husband that God prepared for me. Until then, I know my worth and I will continue to help others realize that they too are WORTH THE WAIT!!

Abisola
Bowie, MD / Washington, D.C. (by way of Nigeria)


I have chosen to be this way after learning the ways of the world. In the begining I held out until I found the right one, but then curiosity of her took the best of me. I now have 2 kids and they are 7 and 8. I got married after the first one, I didn't want her to get pregnant but when your 21 you don't really think well. When Monica was born I got married a couple months later. Then came Alexus right after because I didn't want to be old and try to raise kids. After the marriage failed, I felt I failed by the Lord. I went through a phase where I would date women randomly to get my self esteem back again. When I caught something that was a disease, I thanked GOD that it was curable. I stopped what I was doing, took a look at myself, and said That is enough. Ever since then it's been 3 years and 3 months. Wierd, 3 is the number of GOD. I guess that is what brought me to you guys through Pam on myspace.com. Am I too late of joining? In other words, the point is to wait till you get married and I didn't, so am I not welcome here? Thanks for your time and your cause, I try to preach it to those that will listen. A shut mouth is a voice not heard. Peace, Steven Banka, Intheeyeofthestormbook.com If I can survive Katrina then I am here for a reason.

Steven
San Diego, CA


For a long time, I thought my family was cursed. Divorce, murder, suicide, adultery; my family has been through all of this. Satan has been trying to destroy my family for generations, but I didn't understand this before I became a servant of my Master Jesus Christ. I grew up in the church, but I always thought of it as "my Mom's thing." By the time my senior year of high school rolled around, I had become so arrogant that I nearly stopped believing in God all together. I had to learn the hard way that God is everything, and that before Him, I am nothing. My high school girlfriend was killed in a car accident not long after our senior year began, and I felt like dying too. She was a true servant of Jesus Christ, and at first, I wanted to honor her memory by learning as much as I could about what she believed in. But the more I sought God for myself , the closer He drew me towards Him. I have never had sex, and I am waiting for God to reveal to me the Queen that He has made for me. Until He leads me to her, I want to serve God with all of my mind, heart, and soul. I'm not perfect, but I am a child of God, and His Love, Mercy, Grace, and Strength are the only things that keep me going. I'm not going to let Satan destroy my family. I'm going to do better than my father, and his father before him. I am Worth the Wait, and I will not be satisfied with just any girl. I am waiting for the woman that God has chosen for me. A woman who I can call "flesh of my flesh, bone of my bones." A woman who carries herself like a lady, and has God in her heart. I am waiting for my wife.

Samuel
USA


I met Ms. Lindsay Marsh today when she came and spoke at my school, Jericho Christian Academy. It was inspiring to hear that I am not the only one living that lifestyle, as well. Alot of the kids that attend my school, mainly in my class, are not virgins, nor are they ashamed about it. I am proud, and I truly feel that even through one day, I have a new role model.

Meghan S.

I am a 31 year old, male youth pastor, speaker and guidance counselor in Tallahassee,Florida and you don'tknow how happy it makes me to see a site like this. You wouldn't believe the things I hear on a daily basis with regards to young kids and their sex lives. I am truly in support of this revolution and will do whatever I can to help support and promote. Let me know. Thanks for fufillng Gods call and purpose on your life. And by the way I'm a virgin too and proud of it.

Roshad T., Florida

I just finished reading your book today and I tell you: Before I purchased your book a few weeks ago. It has always been in my heart to serve the Lord even though I didn't know Bible scripts and what to do, in earlier years. I tell you with little knowlege the holy spirit will still convict you and tell you, your doing something wrong. No, I'm not a virgin I have a 5 year old daughter and her father and I still have relationship. But, I am born again, filled with the holy ghost and I am practicing sexual purity (I tell you being sexually pure feels so good, doing the right thing until your married). So then I guess I would be a virgin again :) Dr. Lindsay, I was searching for somethings to keeps my spirits up 1st and foremost to give God the honor and praise at all times, read the bible, attend church etc, but I was searching for some things I could read as well. I tell you when I found your book it gave me nothing but more confirmation that I'm on the right track and I can d o all things through Christ who strengthens me. I keep your book on me at all times and from this day forward I will keep the 10 choices and bible scripts to remember and live out through my daily life and even if my daughter's father and I don't work out, I wont limit what God has in store for my life. I've already started my focus and am walking towards my vision for my career. I really don't know what my calling for ministry is yet, but I know that it will be revealed to me at the right time. I said all this to say, thanks for writing your book and through God it has been a great inspiration to my life.

Ms. Shay


This is a powerful message that is not spread enough in the minority communities. Even when it is spread it is not done so with the backing and foundation of the Word. Thank you for starting this revolution.

Eryn,
Iraq


I am a 22 year old virgin. This website was truly a blessing to me because it helps me to stay motivated maintain my virginity until God sends my husband. I mentor young girls and this network means so much to many of them.
Karmen,

Memphis, TN

 

I can't express how excited I was to 1) stumble across this site and 2) find SOOO many people who realize that they are worth the wait! I am 24 and decided in elementary school that I AM Worth the Wait! Along the way I have seen friends get emotionally caught up, pregnant and "in love" and this was only in the 6th grade! I have felt that this road has been a long and often times lonely one. However I am a young 24 year old with two degrees, well traveled, tons of friends and moved from NC to DC to LA! When I tell young girls that IT IS okay to be a virgin they might laugh but when I tell them that I am a virgin they listen and respect my advice. Often times being a role model to them is motivation but it is GREAT to see some other people my age holding on! Thank you for the encouragment!

~Tae


My name is Lydia and I'm from MD. I was with my boyfriend for two years and we were sexually active up until this past March when I decided that I needed to be one with God and protect the temple He has given me. Needless to say, we are not together anymore as a result of what he calls, "my decision," but I believe that if he really loved me like he said he did then he would realize that I too.... am worth the wait! Thank you for confirming this in my spirit!

Lydia
Suitland MD
20 years old

Incredible! I am impressed, touched, blessed...all at once! I am all for Worth the Wait and what it stands for and I pray that more young bothers and sisters of all ethnic backgrounds will discover this site and utilize it abundantly. It only takes one person to care, to pass it on, and so on and so on...some things are so simple, but WE make things hard for ourselves. I've counseled a lot of young ladies about sex, life, and the most of the time, the things that I found prevelant in alot of these girls situations was lack of POSITIVE male attention! If the men would stand up and beside the young ladies and embrace their decisions to hold out until marriage, imagine how SWEET that would be. If more young women would talk to one another and love one another without all the envy and betrayel then maybe WE (WOMEN IN GENERAL) won't have to dress sexy OR act a certain way to keep a man's attention! Not to mention, ruining relationships just to be with a man. It's sad, because we are all responsible for each other...it's the Godly way ;-)

Together we can make a change and I'm trying my best to get myself together and encourage a few brothers and sisters along the way as well... God Bless

With love.
-Gia
Lake Charles

I was so encouraged and excited to run across your page. I'm worth the wait, and so is my coming spouse. As of Friday, May 4th, I'll be 31 and a virgin. Waiting is a challenge, and I have had close calls and compromises also. By the grace and mercy of God, I'm yet preserved and I'm excited! As time moves on, I get stronger, not weaker - I'm out to shatter this false notion that the devil has planted in the world about it being "sooooooo hard to wait." God's yoke is easy and His burden is light. In His strength, I could wait another 31, with joy and spunk if such was the case. Whether married or unmarried - I win either way! Blessings to you, Sis, and feel free to visit my site(s). I'm an author and also own a publishing and graphic design firm. Grace and peace!

John,
USA

It's a blessing to see others standing up for their beliefs in sexual purity thru Christ while waiting until God blesses you and your significant other with marriage. I thought I had to keep what I stand for to my self because some of my supposed friends believe I'm about to lead a boring life but If I cared what they think I would not be on the path im on today and God's in charge of my steps any way so I can't go wrong.

Love God Totally!

Renelda
Houston, TX

On Sunday April 29, 2007 I made a promise to God, with my family, my pastor and the whole church congregation as a witness, to remain sexually pure until the day I give myself as a wedding gift to my spouse. I am so glad to see that there are so many men and women out there who truly believe that they are worth the wait also.

Keshia
Charlottesville, NC

First off, I'm so delighted to know that this ministry specifically promotes and encourages abstinence until marriage. That is truly encouraging to someone like me who continues to remain a virgin at the age of 25. I've made a promise to the Lord and to myself to wait for the husband God that will realize that I AM worth the wait. God knows that I've been faced with many temptations in the past and even today. I know that without Him, I wouldn't be able to stand strong. But truly, He is a keeper!

Courtney
USA


I have been abstinent for 5 years and believe strongly in holiness. I am very excited about your program. I am also striving to become a physician so I am encouraged by your testimony in more ways than one.

Marqua,
Tulsa, OK


I am a second time around waiter. I married an abusive spouse and later left him but not before having my daughter Rylee. I commited to God that I will wait until my right spouse comes along.

Katie
Huntsville, AR


I am a 22 year old male virgin. I've been holding on since birth. I thank God for the grace and the call He has on my life to also encourage young people everywhere to stay pure. I wrote a song that will deal with the problems young people face when they don't wait for marriage, and the benefits for waiting untill marriage for sex. God has blessed me with the talent to sing so I've been singing this song wherever I get a chance, and I'd like to know if I could sing it for you. Thank you and God bless you. You can hear a snippet on myspace.com/tochilazarus.

Tochi,
Irving, TX

I just made a promise to God that I wont sleep with another man, until I am happily married. God is so wonderful (tears), I asked him to restore me and make me strong and he is leading me in all the right directions. He brought me to your sight I was just browsing through a friends page and so-on-so- on, Your screen name caught my attention immediately. let me tell you a little about me, I'm legally separated from my husband and I have 2 small boys. Since our seperation I have slept with over 10 men, so I had to ask GOD to deliver me from the flesh controlling me. Anyway sorry to bumbard you with all this at once. Just wanted to let you know that you have really inspired me to be strong and not forget that " I am worth the wait".

J

'm 23 and I have decided to wait until marriage. It's great to see that there are others who are willing to take a stand and stay pure in a world that laughs at purity. Thank you and God bless you.

Fanell,
Fort Worth, Texas

I was just sitting here reading the article on msn.com regarding celibacy! I thought this was the most amazing article that I've ever read. I just want to say WOW! You are truly awesome. I know your gifts truly come from God. It is so much that I want to say to you as well as ask.

The first thing I want to say is that I am 32 years old. I was married for a long time (over 10 years) and now I am divorced. I have been truly saved and sold out for Christ for a little over a year now. The enemy has really been attacking my loneliness!!! My flesh has been saying go out and find a boyfriend so you can cuddle but my spirit is saying don't compromise. I have been completely celibate for about 4 months now and I know that's not very long. Well it is long to me considering I've been used to having someone around to take care of my "physical" needs. Now that I am truly celibate, I am really enjoying not having to worry about the after effects of having sex. It is the most refreshing and challenging thing I've ever done.

I want to become a "new" virgin again. I want to wait for my preordained priest to come along. Is this possible? I mean, how do you become whole again after being in a marital relationship for so long? The enemy has even sent "assignments" my way, trying to take me out of position. Trying to get me to compromise my salvation. I've come close a few times but now I know it's just not worth it. And besides, who wants to start all over again. Can you please give me any advice on how to "keep" myself? I tell God all the time to keep me. I think what you are doing is heavenly. God is going to send you the perfect Godly man. You are beautiful, wise and above all VIRTUOUS! You really provoke me to step my game up. Please give me any advice on how to handle myself regarding my celibacy. I also want to become a Godly entrepreneur so any advice on this too would be greatly received and appreciated.

Keep allowing God, to do what He is doing in your life and I respect you for who you are and what you are doing. I also will be purchasing your book and telling the woman in my church about it so they too can celebrate their celibacy. Be blessed today and everyday.

Warmest regards,

Yevette,
USA


Thank you soo much, Lindsay. You don't know how much I appreciate your book just existing. My like first love from college and I have been talking for a while and I mean this dude back in the day could get it, but we just never went there. I loved this brother! He's been overseas and will be back this summer(in like a week or two) and my best friend was like, "Girl, you don't even need to seem him." and a friend of mine was like, "You should just stay away." And I started getting scared and terrified, because who wants to fall into sin? I know I don't. So all these thoughts started flooding my head, even though my conversation with the guy is innocent. So I was like Lord, Jesus, I am feel scared, I am having fear to even see him or reply to his emails. And so this morning I was like going to block him from all my accounts, all types of nonsense because of fear of falling. BTW, I know people who have fallen into sin and hearing their stories doesn't help. Anyway, I came to myself and I was like I decide what I will and will not do and I choose to walk holy like I've been doing, I choose not to place myself in uncompromising situations and I was like I need some literature to read to help me stand even stronger and I thought about your book and I was so grateful that you even thought to write it, even thought to start the Worth the Wait t-shirts I mean I felt safe when I thought about it, like yes, there are people who are standing strong in this area and I can stand strong too, even with like "the love of my life" back then. I am not going to lie, I love to support people, but I was like I am not wearing the t-shirt, not because I didn't believe it or walk in it, but because I was like I don't want to wear a christian t-shirt. Now, I'm getting the t-shirt and the book! Forget what people think! I understand that it's not about the t-shirt, anybody can wear one, it's about the commitment, it's abo ut what I stand for and that is living holy and keeping myself to myself until I am married. So thank you for doing what you do, you have created a way that a person can maintain their sexual purity and still be cute. And you have truly helped a sister out! Thanks!

Sincerely,

A definite supporter
MaryAnne


Thank u soooo much for ur ministry. I am 16 years old and sexual purity has been a real struggle for me, but by God's grace he has delivered me and he is walking with me through the process of remaining pure day by day.

Justina
Hyattsville, MD


I'm a 31 y/o SBF. I work with children but I don't have any of my own. I am no longer a virgin; however, I have engaged in celibacy for quite some time. I am so thankful to learn that I am not alone. I have truly been blessed by the courage of strangers as noted on the WTW website. I rennounce fornication, accepting the reality that as to whether I get married or not, I know GOD has a perfect plan for me.


I am staying pure not just for my younger brothers and sister but for other children around me who I have noticed i influenced by my actions. I want to also show my children i will have within the sanctity of marriage that I did wait and you can too! I stay pure also because i love God and dont want to sin against Him and because i love fellowshipping with Him.

Iesha
New Bern, NC
USA

God is Good! First of all I'd like 2 say that it is truly an honor to gain the knowledge that there are a lot of people, especially teens, who are actually still virgins and is not ashamed to tell everyone that they are waiting. I guess that I'll start off by saying that I am an 18 year old female who is also a virgin. Truly there are times where as though I feel blessed that I am still able to proclaim the fact that I am pure however the temptation is still there and it will always be there. My story is that I was raised under a very spiritual mother as well as the fear and reverence of God. So that goes to show that I lived in a home where my mother would constantly lecture,”stay pure! Stay holy for God and for your husband to come" or she'd say,” Books BEFORE Boys!!!!” Well, I can honestly say that my mother and my love and fear for God is what kept me pure. However, I still kind of felt bad and left out because it just seemed like everyone was "doing it", especially during my teen years. Sometimes being a teen makes you want to follow the crowd. My temptation was that the company I held was engaging in sex and of all people they would always come to me with the details that happen on "last night ". Those telling me of their experience weren’t helping me at ALL! When they would tell me their story I'd always find myself feeling a lot more and even worse to be a virgin. It wasn't until I turned 18 that I realized how blessed I was to be pure. To me it was such a coincidence that God reminded me that my name is Egyptian for the term pure. I also came to the realization that I want to please God when I do engage in having sex. That way I won’t have any reason for being ashamed or convicted. Also I want to save myself as a gift for my husband. Until he comes, I am SHO’ NUFF WORTH THE WAIT !!! God bless!


Tyhera blessed in b-more


Your ministry has been a tremendous blessing to me. I am married but have many single friends. I have been mentioning your testimony to many of my friends. I read your book and listened to your cd. I was a little grieved because I wished I had those instructions before I got married. I have been married for 8 wonderful years but dating my husband could have been more pure. No one instructed me. Even Christian movies present kissing, touching and hugging. I sort of used that as a guideine. I repented to God for not knowing. I thank God for you. You and your ministry and future husband are in my prayers.

God Bless,
Lydia


This is my first time giving my testimony.....I am 36 years old, soon to be 37. I was molested from the age of 5 to the age of 12 by two different men in two different age groups. I was promiscuous from then on. At the age of 16 to the age of 22 I was in a Very Violent Abusive Relationship and finally broke free. It was at the age of 26 while in a relationship that I knew was no good for me that I cried out to God remove this person from my life and he did on that DAY!! I then started going to Spirit of Faith and learned sooo much about myself as a "Woman of Worth" and relationships in general. To do this day God has been a constant in my life. I'm not saying that I hadn't slipped up sexually (I am human and that flesh is NO JOKE), but I can happily say that I have been celibate for almost 3 years now (October 23 Anniversary!!!). It is the most satisfying journey, learning more about myself and whose I am is a journey that I suggest and pray that a lot of our young people take. I love God! I love your website, it is truly a Blessing and I thank you for this wonderful opportunity to testify to just how AWESOME God IS!!!

T. C.

God is SO good! I prayed to God last night and asked him to make me a virgin again. I have been involved in two sexual realtionships over the past 5 years and have struggled with the consequences of my decisions for awhile. The Holy Spirit spoke to me and told me to just ask God to make me whole again. I did just that, and by faith I can say that I am a whole woman today. I am a work in progress, but God is replacing the pieces of my heart that I gave away every time I was intimate with my boyfriend with His unfailing love. Thank God for being a God of 2nd, 3rd, and 20th chances! To top everything off, I ran acrss this website while reading an article about celebrating celibacy. God is so awesome! God bless you and your ministry.

Tiffany

No doubt, I'm worth the wait! Since Jesus deemed me worthy enough to buy off the slave block of sin, I am showing my gratitude through my obedience to abstain from sex and wait to share and celebrate that amazing union in a marriage covenant with my husband. I've been abstinent by God's grace for almost nine years, and the Lord will continue to be my guide and my strength.

Ms. T

LyAna has been awaiting this moment since August 4th. She is extremely excited about becoming a part of the ministry and growing in confidence in Christ. I will pass this email on to her this evening and I'm sure she'll be calling you tomorrow. I thank you all for seeing her potential. She is a great girl and a great work in progress. I also take full advantage of this opportunity to commend Dr. Marsh and the ministry for the spirit of excellence I saw at the model call. I saw a bunch of people walking together in one vision. Everyone was kind, encouraging, and most of all submitted to authority! I was
overwhelmed! I pray that this same spirit will overtake every young person that this ministry interacts with and that they will ignite the same flame in the lives of others.

Michelle M.

A good sistahfriend of mine recently forwarded me the link to your site and I think it's awesome! I will be ordering the book and recommending it to all my girlfriends and youth I work with. I am a 27-year-old woman that recently made the committement to an abstinate lifestyle. I know it will be a challenge b/c I made that committment before and fell after a year, but I know if I could exercise will that long at one point before I can most certainly do it again. I've experienced sex ruining many potentially good relationships and friendships and refuse to make those same mistakes at this stage in my life. It's a new day! Thanks so much for stepping out with this mission. I hope the tour makes it to Chicago in the very near future.

S.W.

I am a 29 year women, with two kids and a long time relationship.. When I decided to stay, you know what things in my life were happening, because I was allowing him to have it because we are together. I am a Pastor's Kid! I have been celibate for 3 years now and i am not stressed out anymore. I hear from God even more. things are making more sense being that I am looking through my spiritual eyes and not natural. I am just glad that I made this decision. it is great. so now, I am going around to tell the young ladies and men to try it for themselves and i just might have to purchase the book for the young adults at my church... But i can tell you this: I AM WORTH THE WAIT.

 

Dr. Lindsay,
Hi! This is Sam's sister Brittany. I am writing you to thank you for providing such an awesome example for young women today. I have read your book several times, and each time I read it I learn something new. I am a 20 year old single Christian woman, and I am proud to say that I am worth the wait! I am a Junior in college, and as such, I live in an environment that is overflowing with temptation and sin. Everyday I am reminded of how the values of some of my peers conflict with the word of God. I was recently referred to as "immature" when I stated that I would never go into an adult sex store! (What?!) I have made a promise to God to remain sexually pure, and although some may knock me for it, I know that I am living my life the right way. I want to thank you for writing such an honest and candid book on the reality of staying sexually pure while living in such a sexually-charged era. I look to you as a true example of what it means to be a respectable, intelligent, CHRISTIAN woman. Thank you!

 

Dr. Marsh,

I have been inspired by your website and will be purchasing your book soon. I am a 32yr old single female on a journey. In the past I have made some really bad choices that were compounded by more bad choices. I never felt that I was "worth the wait" because I was molested as a young child and raped as a college freshman. So, sex to me was an opportunity, not something to be experienced in the proper circumstances. Over the years, I have maintained that attitude and carried all that baggage. I'm finally tired and ready to move on. I see GOD's favor over my life, but in the past I just didn't appreciate what that really meant. Instead of yielding myself to GOD's will, I've been too afraid of what others may think and I have missed out on time that I could have spent having a stronger relationship with GOD. I have recently began my journey of abstinence and it is very difficult. I am also trying to revive my faith and rebuild my relationship with GOD. I have a long way to go, but I feel opening my email, which led me to your website, is a step in the right direction. For so long, I have not felt that I was worth the wait and that's how I conducted myself. Now it's really time for a change.

I really don't understand why I'm sharing this with you, but I was just so overwhelmed by my feelings once I began to read the testimonies. Thank you for reminding us that we are worth the wait. Thank you for allowing GOD to use you as a vessel. Thank you for sharing your blessing.

CB

I am a 45 yr old grandma, and I AM WORTH THE WAIT, TIMES INFINITY!!!! Over the course of my life, I had to come the realization that Jesus is the true husbandmand that all women crave. After making some of the same mistakes, over and over again, I can truly say that I am free! He is everything that we need. Through a right relationship in Christ, walking in holiness, and allowing God's Word to purify me, I have overcome many obstacles, including the spirit of lust. Yes, I said it! This is taboo, so many times, especially in Christian society. But we, the Body Of Christ are equipped with all the weapons we need to defeat this demon and all of satan's devices. So I live a celibate lifestyle, with the assurance in knowing that I am worth the wait....

Jacqui C Barber

 

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteous and all things will be added unto you. HE IS FAITHFUL and is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Don’t give up! He never promised that it would be easy (I can testify!) but He did say that He would never leave you. I greet you in the joy of Jesus and am so excited that this website exists! I praise God for Dr. Marsh and her obedience to help guide and encourage others and for giving us all the opportunities to testify and encourage each other as well. I give all honor, glory and praise to God for abstaining me for the last 7 years. I AM worth the wait…and so are you. Stay strong!

TCB, 34

 

This is so awesome. After making comprises I've discovered that I am a treasure and that God is all i've been looking for all this time. I can't believe that through my disobedience God was with me. But now there is no turning back the devil is a liar and the truth must be preached. God Bless you woman of God. We need more people that aren't afraid to speak about real life issues. The world does not need another hero but people that are down to earth ready to minister and love people because that is what breaks the yoke.

SN

 

Hi, I am Chastity B of Oxford, Mississippi. I am a 16 year old in the 11th grade. I lost my virginity at the age of 14. I have a 6 month old baby. I received the gift of the holy ghost at the age 10. My mother is now my pastor, and I have repented and decided to give my life back to God. I was one of the few to be bless, cause while I was messing around at a young age I could have got some kind of STD'S or just got aids. But I thank God each and every day cause he kept me. I was doing things that I shouldn't have. Even as a child of God I did what I was not suppose to do. But I thank God for having a change of heart. Cause i could still be out there having sex. But i praise go for forgiving me of my sins. Now today i strive to be a better mother a better student in school, and to live a better life for christ.

Chastity B, Oxford, Mississippi

 

I am a 14 year brother in Christ,trying to find sense in what I am feeling. My mother is a prayer warrior and is explaining what I am going through.I have so many questions and thougts.My daddy is a much, much older man, he tells me how he was taught I respect my dad's words of wisdom. Peer presure is God's way of allowing me to know there is a time for me stand on my own, learning how to make my own decisions and think for myself through Christ.Also to know I am growing into a young man. Please pray for me and my family. If you are giving an event in the greater New Orleans area, please please let me know. I want to attend. It is something that is needed, especially after what we have been through.Katrina has been a wake-up call for many, but for others, they just DON'T GET IT! Thanks to my mother for helping me collect my thoughts and put them into this e-mail.

Alex

 


Actually i was moved when i saw you on God's channel. Seeing youths who are beautiful keeping themself really for God. I thank God for that and pray He gives you all the Grace to propergate his word so we all make heaven our home on that day.
I am a Cameroonian schooling in Dubai, middle East, Asia. I always pot on TV to hear the gospel.I am a hard core believer,realy love God and for the past have been preaching the word especially on Holiness which is my strong hold,and realy helps me to stand the test of time.I believe so much on living a life of purity so God can use me for his Glory.That is why i was moved seeing that there can be youths in the US who are striving for Holiness, i love that.
I realy wish to keep contact and to know you better as time and chance happeneth to it all.
Remember,Without holiness no man can see God.I love you ,Gods Grace as i read from you.


The Just Shall Live By Faith
In God I Trust
Emmanuel, Dubai, Middle East, Asia


I am a 42 year Old Single parent with 2 teenagers in high School. I am currently an Operations Manager Of a Home Care Agency at day and attending classes at night to obtain my CNA certifications. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to finally see a site that promotes purity and abstinance in singles. This site was referred to me by a married Evangelist at our church who cares about the well bieng of us singles. I thought this was just awesome to see. This site proves you can be happy and successful while you wait. This site will encourge singles everywhere to know they are worth the wait. May God continue to pour out his blessings upon you and this website....while sending out the message to the world that it is a privelege to serve the lord with gladness and purness of heart, mind, body and soul. I am glad to know "I AM WORTH THE WAIT"


C.V. Newport, NC


Dr. Marsh,

I just wanted to say thank you so much for letting God use you to speak to others. I am a 25 year old saved young lady who is also a virgin. Lately, I have been very discouraged about waiting to have sex until I am married. I have been meeting guys, and once I tell them that I am a virgin and will remain that way until I am married, they have the most ignorant reaction. I have been called gay among other things. I was beginning to feel like something was wrong with me. I was telling one of my friends about how I felt ,and he gave me the url to your website. I was truly touched and inspired. I forwarded the link to some of my friends who were inspired also. Your book has even made me want to write a fictional/inspirational book to let girls know that their bodies are temples, and that they are not alone in the journey (but we are still praying about that). I just wanted to say again thank you for taking a stand against this sex driven world. If you are ever in Charlotte, NC, I would love to model for this movement (I am 6'0). God bless you soror and may He keep you in His care!

Penny, N.C.


Well done for those on this committee in a society like this, where sex is not given the respect as it should have. I am definately one of those young girls WORTH THE WAIT. May God bless you all and i pray that this ministry will go above and beyond all. Should require any assistane from the UK side please do not hesitate to contact me. Once more Well Done...God Bless


Keren, U.K.


Hello Lindsay,

It's great to see someone who knows God and has made the decision to keep themselves until God causes their mate to manifest. I myself had intended to do just that and finally gave in and had this two night stand shortly after my 30th birthday. I wished had never let the enemy in like that telling me not to care anymore and go ahead and do whatever. That was two years ago and I have returned to abstinence. I wish now I had kept my virginity. I mean to wait 30 years and then just kick that to the curb... I pray you are still on your path of righteousness until God causes your husband to find you (if he has not already). I visited your website and may you be blessed and prosper.

God Bless You,

Valerie

 

I just want to say that I read the book and I think that everyone should read it. I'm changing my life one day at a time and I know that God will bless me. I just wish this book could reach our youth because I wasn't taught that my body was God's temple.

Rasheedah, N.J.


I absolutely enjoyed myself at the event tonight. I really didnt know what to expect because I had never heard of this before. My sorors (Alpha Nu Omega Sorority, Inc.) invited me and I came back home with a sense of dedication and committment to the Lord about sexual purity. I know now, more than ever that my body is a temple and it will be this way now, and forever. I was looking for something this very night and found it there at the show. Im thankful for this Revolution and I am so looking forward to whats going to happen next!
Peace and Blessings...

Tierra

 

Dr. Marsh
I just wanted to congratulate you on a job well done.. I was in attendance for the fashion show on saturday and I really enjoyed myself. I was really blessed by the program and what you guys stand for.. How can I be involved (monitarily or voluntarily) in any way please let me know. I will be moving into that area soon and would like sow into this ministry in any way that I can!!


-Von

 

To God be the GLORY Dr. Marsh!!

I just would like to introduce myself. My name is Shantay Washington, and I live in Harlem, NYC and attend First Corinthian Baptist Church. And I am SO "Worth The Wait". Your website is amazing, inspiring, and motivating. I am grateful to the Lord, Our God for trusting you enough to utilize you in this powerful way. I am currently experiencing some transition going on in my life, and unfortunately, because it's not what I expected and I was so comfortable, I am having difficulty just completely letting go, and letting God handle it ( I know He already has). I want to let you know that by just spending about 5-7 minutes on your site, it gave me the motivation and courage I need to let go of the foolishness in my life ( meaning I have to let go of some of myself as well, I know that it will replaced with some FABulous qualities that God truly wants me to possess), so that I can really truly inherit the spirit and authority of Christ in my heart and my being. Sister I thank you for what you have given me.

Peace & Blessing
Shantay (~_~)!

 

I am a 31 year old African American Male. I have recieved the baptism of the HolySpirit at the age of 13. Since that day I have dedicated my body to Christ. I am a virgin and is waiting on that Godly Woman that God has for me. I am very pleased to find that there is a group that share my beliefs. Peace and God Bless.

Dion
St. Louis, MO

 

I just read an article about "Worth the Wait" in the Vine a Christian community based nespaper. Sexual purity and abstaining from sex before marriage was something that I knew I was always CALLED to do! Even when my friends around me were having sex and getting pregnant, I have always felt that I was set apart and different. And the biggest thing of all it seem like every male I came into contact with knew I had to respected. It's not that some didn't try but God even blocked them so that they would not be used to distract the call and purpose on my life. Until recently, I have always been afraid to say that I was a virgin because of how people would view me. With the exception of my family and closest friends, no one really knows that about me. I am now proud to call myself a 29 year old virgin and am patiently waiting on the Lord for whatever his will in my life may be. Reading about Worth the Wait also allowed me to realize there are mor e people out

With love in Christ,

Stacy W, Arlington

 

Your vision is awesome and powerful. I have been abstaining for two years now and it is a very good feeling...I know that I am definately worth the wait. My recent job is working with first time parents. Most of my clients were teenagers, the youngest being 13 years old. Somebody has got to rise up and set some standards. God bless you!


Crystal A.

 

Dr. Marsh,
I salute you and would thank you for what you are doing. I am trying to enstill in my daughter these same values.

Alona, GA

 

I'm glad i'm not alone. I'm 26 and still a virgin and proud to know as well when i'm ready to say i do, i have more than just my heart to give.

T. Edwards, Florida

 

I really know that God works in so many mysterious ways. I work at 3pm-12am shift at work. Well Saturday night/Sunday morning I actually stayed up till around 2am. I really couldnt sleep all night. I would go to sleep but wake up a couple of hours later. Well I woke up and turned the channel to BET and I saw the interview with Dr. Marsh. It was so meant for me to hear her story and her book. I have been a Virgin for 26 years and lately I noticed it had gotten harder and harder. I feel so blessed that God literally woke me up to hear this message of peace and hope for me. I know he wants me to succeed in the war. Thank You


S. Ford, TN

 

It is about time someone speaks up on this issue. Thank you GOD now, I can feel as if I am not the only one. Thanks DR. Marsh.

Prisilla, Tallahassee


I feel that it is more important to build my relationship with God. I decided to stop having sex because I was tired of empty feelings and nothing to show for it. I knew it was wrong, but I finally decided that what God thinks of me is more important that what a man thinks of me. My last relationship is when I decided, which was earlier this year. When I told him, he said, "Why do you want to start that now when you get with me?" I was floored. I told him it was not about him but about my relationship with God. Instead of encouragement, he threw anger at me. He continued to pursue sexual relations with me, and I kept asking him, "Did you not think I was serious?" The last straw was one morning when he called and said he was coming over. I said, "I hope you are coming over to go to sleep because I told you I'm practicing abstinence." He said, "Oh you were serious about that?" At that point, I said, uh uh he has got to go. I am growing in my walk with God and praying for strength against temptation. I too, like Dr. Marsh, am working on keeping myself from around certain things that could bring up those feelings. I pray when those thoughts enter my mine because I have a vision of my husband. I don't want to do anything to block those blessings. Thank you Lindsay for this movement. You are truly a God send. Be Blessed.

JeFreda, MS

 


I also feel very passionate about this area. I strongly believe that our young men and women need not just to be told to wait and abstain but to understand the reasoning behind the waiting. God intends sex to be for marriage, not to deny us but to protect us. What greater gift can a wife give her husband or vis versa than the gift of purity for her husband. Also, with all the sexual diseases and emotional baggage that comes with the sexual act, it's so much safer and less stressful to just WAIT. God is working out something for us more larger and impressive than we can imagine but its all in his timing not OURS.

God Bless!

Keisha, Barbados

Dr. Lindsay Marsh, Praise the Lord,
God bless you forthe ministry that he has placed in side of you to share to the world. I am also a virgin (28 years old) and I thank God every day for that gift. I would love to hear more from you concerning your ministry. God bless you and Be Blessed.

Ja'cobie , TN

 

I can identify with you I am a twenty six year old virgin and it has been very difficult for me. But I am going to wait on God to bless me with the man he has for me.

Jocelyn

 

I think this website is wonderful it really did give me a second thought about having sex before marriage...........

Ciara

 

This site rocks!!!a really great way to appeal to young ppl how important it is to be obedient to God and to save urself till the appointed time. love it! God bless!!

Eddelia, Antigua

 

I am 18 years old and I'm committed to remaining a virgin until I marry. As a college freshman the pressure is intense but God will never fail me and He is my center.

I've longed to model for the past 2 years but due to height requirements I have been locked out of the runway calls. However, I believe that all things are possible - I am 5'2 and I weigh 98 pounds, I hope to one day do print ads and have some doors open in the Southern California area that will allow me to model on a runway for petite sized models.Thanks for your inspiration!

Prayerfully yours, DeJour~~~ Calif.

 

What a blessings! Keep up the good work and fight the fight. I will buy this book and incorporate it into my daughters lives.
Thank you,

Carla

 

I didn't know anything about this movement until one Sunday I came home early from church and I saw Dr. Lindsey on Lift Every Voice with Bro. Gerrard. Just knowing what you stood for made me want to be a part of this remnant of young believers of Jesus Christ are standing on HIS WORD and are getting the message out to every young person across the world about remaining sexually pure until God unites them as one with their soul mate. I want to help you guys decree to the world that WE ARE WORTH THE WAIT!!

Thanks!

Aundrya, Florida

 

I am a 23 year old African-American female who is in medical school and I love the Lord. I just saw your interview with Gerard on "Lift Every Voice" and it gave me much needed confirmation about my current situation. I met this guy and he seemed great (loved the Lord, etc.) but he started to hint about sex a lot, even after I told him that I am abstinate and a virgin. Eventually he kept getting bolder and bolder and I had to put me foot down. He said he was cool with it and then he stood me up for the date we had planned the next day and I haven't heard from him since. I was hurt and confused and I started thinking maybe I was too harsh, but seeing your interview was confirmation for me that I am worth the wait and if he can't handle it, his problem, because I know God will send me a man who can. Keep doing what God has called you to do, its changing lives.

Be Blessed,
Eberenne

 

This site is WONDERFUL. As a 27 year old virgin, this is another sources of hope, strength and encouragement.

R. Fowler, TN

 

I SAW YOU ON LIFT EVERY VOICE THIS MORNING and i was really touched my you, cause this is something that i have been dealling with lately, but i thank God i can say i am still a virgin at age 22 which is not common these days and i just want to thank you all for doing what your doing. i live in cali and we dont have stuff like that i wish you all could at least come to LA or somethin. much love and God Bless.

LaKline

 

Dr. Marsh,, I'm a 42 yr. old beautiful black woman and Im was in a relationship with this man. I found out he was cheating on and even in the mist of that madness I was still trying to hold on to him. We was agruing on the phone about him spending the night over another woman's house just last night as I got off the phone I turn the channel to Lift Every Voice and there you were talking about your book and your journey.I felt like you was talking to me and only me. It was a blessing!! something fell on me. I dont need this mess Satan can have it. I'm Worth The Wait!! Satan is a liar! I can do all things through Christ. Im ordering your book and I'm going to represent with the T shirts. I'm going to tell my pastors and other people about you and your ministry. Thank You!! I wish I could be a model for you but I'm 42, but I can model to the country and tell them the Good News!
God Bless...

D.G.

 

I wasn't a virgin when I got married and I wish I was. I had sex when I was in college and I wish someone could have told me I was worth the wait. My parents did their best to shield us and were strict on us but it did not help when I went to school. Keep up the good work and I wish more people will wait until they say I do.

W Peters
Fort Lauderdale, Fl

 

I just saw your segment on "Lift every voice" and I just want you to know that i really enjoyed wathing it. I too waited until my husband "found" me. I was a very hard road, and I didn't always follow GOD's insructions, but in the end we win! I am a minister also, who tries to encourage my sisters to "wait" on GOD to SEND the man who He has designed to be apart of their worlds. Thank you so much for all that you do...maybe I'll be one of your models for next year! Be blessed in the LORD!

Regards, Rev. Yolanda

 

I WANT TO EMPOWER MY 12-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 9-YEAR OLD SON TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS. I SAW THE AUTHOR ON B.E.T. THIS MORNING AND WAS INSPIRED. AS A PARENT, ACCEPTING THE REALITY THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE MATURING AND BECOMING SEXUALLY-AWARE YOUNG ADULTS IS CHALLENGING. I WANT TO EMPOWER MYSELF TO BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY TEACH MY CHILDREN MORE THAN "JUST SAY NO". I'M ORDERING YOUR BOOK. IN THE INTERVIEW, YOUR MENTIONED THAT YOU PRACTICE 10 'PRINCIPLES' TO MAINTAIN A LIFE OF PURITY. I LOOK FORWARD TO LEARNING MORE AND SHARING MORE.
CONTINUED SUCCESS...

GEILIA

 

Wow. I wasn't supposed to be at work today. A friend was to take my military duty and I would be flying clients and preparing for a charity flight from Alabama to Florida. When the initial flight cancelled, I decided that I would work and stand the duty for which I was scheduled. I flew my airplane from Atlanta to Albany after a business meeting and struggled to get into the office. Where's the best place to be on Sunday? Not being in church was the reason for the struggle. But, I found myself watching BET and "Lift Every Voice." I had little sleep the night before and found myself "resting my eyes" for a few minutes. I woke up to the WTW spot and was taken back by the movement that I have been personally dealing with for nearly two years. Dr. Marsh impressed me with the message and sincerity to be pure before God. I realized that there was reason for the chain of events. I know everyone has stories, so I will save the rest. I look forward to learn.....

Michael, GA



I am the grandmother of 3 girls. I saw you on BET and I am was truly
blessed by you. It is encouraging to see a young, beautiful,black woman who strives to be a christian role model for others. I am sicerely interested in your ministry and I will be ordering a copy of your book. Keep up the good work.


Respectfully Yours,
Stephanie D. Green

 

My sister. I enjoyed the testimony and I pray your continued success. Being a product of the city (BX NYC), I've seen my trials and tribulations and to hear you on BET, I see God moving in the lives of others. I lived a double life, one side was the nice young boy, military sergeant, single parent from apartment 4-E. On the other side was the hoe, thug, drug user and so on. God spared my life to see his glory in 1997. Now I'm a school teacher, mentor, soon to be counselor and teaching the children in SC the truth or beginning of Hip-Hop and how to use this genre to God's glory. Success to you my sister and I will purchase your book and tell these young sister down here to wait upon the Lord, He shall renew thy strength. Take care and your desires of your heart will be filled.

Steven D., S.C


Thank you for your inspiration on BET this morning... I am going through the same battle right now and not winning... but getting closer!!!! I have made those statements necessary to understand what I really want. I know God will bless me with an empowered, blessed husband and I'm 33 almost 34. Anyway, thank you I look forward to the blessings that will come from being connected to this information,

Jeri, Houston


Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! I just learned about this enterprise via Lift Every Voice on BET! I am so happy that God has placed this ministry in your heart to encourage, uplift and share God's Word with others. I love modeling and was apart of a troupe before I started college. I moved away from my hometown and now live in Florida. The modeling industries that I looked into here were not glorifying God in anyway, so I've just been doormant. I'm sorry that your company is so far away from me because I would have certainly auditioned. However, I just wanted to send words of encouragement to you and to let you know that I will be emailing everyone the link to your site.

Sincerely,

Letitia

 

This is a much needed site. And I support what your doing. I have two sons that I hope will hold on to what they are being taught about sex and respecting women by waiting til they are married to engage in sexual activity. Much love.

Shannit R

 

Lindsay ,

I just came across you and your ministry and want to say thank you. We need this in our day and age. I just wanted to encourage you to keep being obedient to the Lord and letting him use you.This is something that believers and non-beleivers can benefit from and draw closer to God. Thank you for being the example and encouraging singles around the world to live a life pure before God


B.J. Fort Lauderdale ,FL

Just like my pastor takes it to the cross every Sunday, he also enforces it plain and simple "No Contract No Contact." You are held accountable for what you know is right from wrong. Therefore when you have been "Born Again" your spirit will and shall convict you when you are getting ready to do something you know you don't suppose to be doing. I'm the president of the Young Adult Ministry at my church and I will be sharing this website at our "Single, Saved and Celibate" conference.
Thank you for your encouragement! May God continue to bless.


Netoya , 22
Orlando, FL



I saw something on BET with you on it talking about your move to why you are still a virgin and waiting to give that gift to the man you marry one day and I wanted to say you are AWESOME. I used to be the same way but i was weak...however with the power of GOD i have been made stronger and I am very interested in your movement and would like to be updated on all that goes on. Too often I only see my fellow African Americans advertising sex as if it were nothing of importance anymore but with hearing your voice to those crowds, there could be an alternative establishment into the young minds of these youngsters that there is quality in saving your purity and its not the only way to get a mans respect either. As a psychology student at the university of Michigan I have the up most respect for you and your movement and if there is any way in which i can be of assistance to your revolutionary move to having people respect their bodies and minds I AM IN!!! GOD BLESS

~ Tiffani ~


HI MY NAME IS NIKKI AND I AM 29. I MADE THE CHOICE AT A YOUNG AGE TO WAIT UNTIL I WAS MARRIED. DURING MY HIGH SCHOOL AND COLEGE YEARS I WAS A SHAME OF THE CHOICE THAT I MADE. UNTIL I MET MY PASTOR APOSTLE KENNETH D. HAGLER SR.. HE HELPED ME TO LEARN THAT THE CHOICE THAT I MADE WAS NOT A BAD ONE AND THAT I SHOULD NOT BE A SHAME FOR KEEPING MY BODY UNTIL I WAS MARRIED. ONE THING I WANT TO SAY IT IS NOT A EASY ROAD BUT, YES IT CAN BE DONE. I WANT TO ENCOURAGE ANYONE WHO HAS MADE THE CHOICE TO WAIT TO HOLD ON AND GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE POWER TO STAND.

NIKKI

SUITLAND, MARYLAND

 

I think this is awesome, I am so happy that i'm not in this thing alone. I lost my virginity in the 10 grade and i've been with the same guy for 6 yrs. Well i decided that i didnt want to live in sin knowing that i was sinning, even preparing to sin. I told him that i wanted to stop having sex until WE married, well it went good for a little while but eventually started back, i felt so convicted by it every time, so i said no more, he knew i meant it that time because i told him we couldn't live together until we were married. Well i knew we were not ready for marriage, but i married him anyway because i like having sex. Well now i'm divorced, and no matter what i'm waiting on marriage the right way... This is so encouraging because i have beat myself up over this for so long, but now i'm ready for the wait. I'm armed and dangerous with God's word. The wait is on!

"ANONYMOUS"


I'm 15 and its good to kno im not the only one tring to live right. Thank you for setting up this progam it inspires me to stay focus on my goals and lifelong aspirations than momentary satisfaction, in a world full of distractions. God Bless You!


Brenna, MA

 

I am 29 years old. I have been abstinent for the last 2 years until I am married. I am a single mother with one daughter. My reason to strive for purity is to gain the respect and love for myself and the Creator. Since I have taken this avenue my soul is renewed. I am more confident about my purpose; who and whose I am. My daughter is 7 years old. I rather not have men run in and out of her life. Her dad has married and moved on with another family. My decision was made after experiencing a heartbreaking relationship. My relationships with men was not healthy, so to say. I was good enough to play house with. I am not an UGLY woman. However if I choose not to follow the righteous man my child will be mislead by my actions. I have taken the responsibility for my past life. Now God is using me and renewing me every breath I take. You feel me! God spoke to my spirit and told me to have a relationship with him and he will bless me with righteous love. Girl it has been a challenge to surrender before I let God control all of me. I confessed with my own mouth that the devil has no place in my womb, body, & spirit! I say to every young woman in the world, WE HAVE POWER TO SAVE, CREATE and DESTROY! AS A WOMAN WE ARE GIVEN THE GIFT OF BIRTH! BIRTH IS CREATING, RENEWING, BEGINNING...I can preach on and on!

Cerise


It was destiny that I landed on this webpage. I have been filled with a certain void for sometime but was not quite sure what it was and how to fill it. I am an individual that is truly blessed and will be for the future to come. I believe that God has been working through me diligently but at the same time the devil tries to lure himself in. As I get older, my relationship with GOD only becomes stronger but not as strong as it should be. I am destined today, Tuesday, October 09, 2007, to reactive my life in the manner that GOD has alotted for us. I have always known and felt that I was worth the wait but I know can declare sucessfully that, I AM WORTH THE WAIT!!! Thank you for the opportunity to make this revelation. TO GOD ALL THE GLORY!!

Congrats to all your major accomplishments!! Thank you for being a wonderful example; we need many of those in today's society. Thanks again!!

Bernadette


OMG i am so happy. i am in high school. i have really big temptations and boys asking me to have sex. Of course i turned them down and they went on about why i told them i am waiting till i get married. cause i want my first time to be the best. then i told them sex is not on my mind. i have further more important things on my mind, like school, succeeding in my goals, and i told them it takes one chance for something to happen. so i am doing good in high school. every temptation that comes my way i have been fighting. it sometimes is hard but i always win by the grace of God.

Krissy

I am so glad that I found this site! Dr. Marsh has become one of my biggest role models/inspirations. I am a 20 year old college student (Pre-Dental student) and I decided around the age of 15 to save my virginity for marriage...it was one of the best decisions I've ever made! My morals are extremely important to me and I know that I am worth the wait!

Deiondria L.
Mississippi



I am beyond words. Minister Lindsey is definitely a true inspiration to me. I plan to be in touch. Between watching the SOFCC broadcast and viewing this website, my personal vision has been expanded. One of the most touching moments I have had was to sit in the food court at GW and have one of the most wonderful leaders and beautiful spiritual role models come to me to embrace me as a sister and let me know that she had not seen me at church for a while. With thousands that she may see weekly between the hospital, church and other ministry work (and it had been a few years)--it was a blessing to know that a leader remembered me. I know Dr. Dee Dee told us to expand and grow and go take it to the next level, but I did not know what women to look to as mentors. So, I do not have to speak to Minister Lindsey or even see her on a regular basis, but I now know that she is one of my mentors and sisters who will motivate me to take myself to the next level.
Ginger

Hi Dr Marsh,
I just wanted to send you a quick note of thanks. I recently found out about your organization through the CNN web article that was forwarded to me by my pastor. I am a 29 year 'young' woman who has been bringing the message of sexual integrity to schools, churches, and youth organizations in Toronto, ON, Canada for the last 4 years. God recently opened us some new doors and we have now trained a team of young adults who have been going into local schools to bring the message that real love waits for marriage. We to are a multicultural group grounded in the Word of God. Today has been a tough one of wondering if all the stress is 'worth it'. Reading about you and your organization has been a God-ordained remainer that it definetely is. I pray that the Lord continues to give you wisdom and favour as you bring His truth of being 'worth the wait'.
His,

Kelly Cameron
Director of Operations - Ajax
Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham

 

After much struggle with this issue, I am finally ready to trust in God to help me wait until marriage. I've made plenty of mistakes, but I believe God can make me new and pure. Thanks for this organization. This message is needed in a world where the value of sex has been so diminished. Sex should be a beautiful gift from God to be enjoyed in marriage.

--Ronnie



I am a wife and mother, and remaining a virgin until I was married was the best thing I ever did! More power to you!

Crystal , Arizona


I am very pleased as well as overjoyed to have discovered this website. I am a 36 year old profesional who has made it his purpose to remain a virgin until marriage. It hasnt been without its struggles, close calls and hardships. But God is faithful to His word and I give Him ALL the glory because it's only by His strength that I've made it this far and will continue on until I get married.I would definitely like to have some info about this movement to pass on to others who are taking and making a stand for purity.

Harold, Virginia

Greetings all. First I'm glad to hear brothers and sisters out there holding it down for God.
I'm originally from Kansas City and have now moved to New York. Back home for numerous years I was involved in assisting in youth ministries. As I got older in my mid twenties and another sister where asked to teach abstinence. The subject wasn't easy at first because at the time I was about 25 and a virgin. Now most of the time we men don't hold our head up high about that. The Lord dealt with my heart because I realized how could I help young brothers or anyone if I was going to be ashamed about it.
My friend back home told me to write a book and each time I share this testimony I feel more strength. I'm now 30 years old and still a virgin. I appreciate this website and encourage brothers to continue to hold it down.
God bless,

Leon
Brooklyn, NY


I am 17, a virgin, and proud of it.

Caitlin


I am so proud of the people who created this and make it strong. For my whole life, i am 22, i have felt ashamed of waiting until marriage. Even my family would make me feel like a "loser". I often felt waves of depression because deep inside, i wanted to wait until i met the love of my life. I have found her, and she too has chosen to wait. We are getting married next May, and I thank GOD that i chose to wait and that i met my soul mate. I am proud of myself for staying true to myself and my beliefs, and even though it was very hard at times, my faith kept me going. Thank you again, this is such a great organization.

Stephen R., Florida


I'm a 16 years old guy living in a sex-saturated culture but STILL a virgin! And it's soley because of the grace of a GOOD GOD! It's tough sometimes as a man, but God has blessed me with strong convictions and loves me enough to never allow the enemy to overwhelm me with temptation. Isn't God GOOD!?!? I've come this far, and I know in my heart that with the power of Christ living inside of me, I can reach the altar a pure man of God!!!!

Jeremy
Detroit, MI


First of all, this organization is sooo hot, and soo needed. It's crazy, cause I always thought that having an ad campaign or something showing young, attractive, hip people representing virginity and abstinence would be hot. As for me, I'm a 27-year-old virgin by God's grace of course. Like others, I've had "close calls" .... very close if you know what I'm saying, in wrong relationships. But I know my worth, and know a woman's worth, and esteem them too highly to compromise. God knows best, despite what the world believes or saturates us with. Waiting is radical, revolutionary and it's right. So I'm worth the wait, my future wife is, and so is everyone, they just haven't realized it yet, or they've been lied to.

Kevin, 27, male, N.J.

 

Hey there,

just saw your interview on CNN and couldnt help but send you a
thank you letter !! You guys r EXACTLY what society needs!

My mother is also doing this sorta movement of keeping ur
virginity which is CRUCIAL when trying to raise a happy family.
She's published a book regarding the Jews on this.
Many of the divorces that occur happen because people
fail to keep themselves pure before God and with each other.
If you look at how the Jewish community lives, they ABSOLUTELY
keep their virginity before marriage and NEVER divorce.
Wow, and look at us "Christians" these days who say we have
been freed by God's grace =(

I am currently 26 and i too have found the importance of keeping
my purity, which is indeed difficult without knowing Christ.
I think young people look to the things of this wolrd to gratify
their own desires and the media feeds that craving.

If you guys ever have the chance to come here and perform
that would rock!!


Daniel
Korea

First of all, this organization is sooo hot, and soo needed. It's crazy, cause I always thought that having an ad campaign or something showing young, attractive, hip people representing virginity and abstinence would be hot. As for me, I'm a 27-year-old virgin by God's grace of course. Like others, I've had "close calls" .... very close if you know what I'm saying, in wrong relationships. But I know my worth, and know a woman's worth, and esteem them too highly to compromise. God knows best, despite what the world believes or saturates us with. Waiting is radical, revolutionary and it's right. So I'm worth the wait, my future wife is, and so is everyone, they just haven't realized it yet, or they've been lied to.

Kevin, 27, male, N.J.




I found your website from a link on CNN's site and I can't tell you how proud I am of you and what you're doing.

I'm a 30 year old Computer Engineer living in Nigeria. Like you, I serve as an assistant pastor in my church. I'm single and I'm a virgin. Unlike many of the testimonies on your site, though, I'm a guy. I think I made the decision for abstinence at 14 or 15; and here I am. Virgins are so few these days that, though we preach it in our church, I hardly talk about my own experience. Sometimes I doubt if most people would even believe me. I have an MBA and a good job. I'm not exactly ugly (though I'm no Tom Cruise; but you get the idea).

Not to bore you; keep up the good work.

You're a rare breed. We all are. We're a dying, endangered species; virgins. Abstinence, continence, self-control, purity, virginity, chastity are all lost words, lost values and "old-fashioned".

I pray that God bless you, your ministry and your life. I hope you find someone who will truly love you and share a great life with you.

Femi
Victoria Island, Lagos


This is Kevin, missionary to Manila college students. Just wanted to say that I love the website! I do a lot of sexual purity seminars here in Manila.

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Kevin
Manila, Philippines

PRAISE THE LORD FOR WTW. I AM A 48 YEAR OLD WOMAN, HAVING BEEN MARRIED AND WITH A 10 YEAR OLD SON WHO WAS BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK, BUT WHEN I CAME TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LORD AND HIS WORD AND HIS HAVING LOVED ME ENOUGH TO SACRIFICE HIS SON JESUS CHRIST, I COULDN'T IN GOOD CONSCIENCE ENGAGE SEXUALLY WITH MY SON'S FATHER. HIS ATTITUDE WAS , WE ALREADY HAVE A BABY. I SAID, TODAY I KNOW AND UNDERSTAND SOMETHING I DIDN'T YESTERDAY AND I CAN'T GO BACKWARDS I HAVE TO MOVE FORWARDS INTO THE LORD., THERE WILL BE NO MORE SEX BETWEEN US. I HAVE BEEN CELIBATE FOR THER LAST 5 YEARS.

June,
Houston, TX


Greetings all. First I'm glad to hear brothers and sisters out there holding it down for God.

I'm originally from Kansas City and have now moved to New York. Back home for numerous years I was involved in assisting in youth ministries. When I got older, hittin' my mid twenties another sister and I were asked to teach abstinence. The subject wasn't easy at first because at the time I was about 25 and a virgin. Now most of the time we men don't hold our head up high about that-I didn't. The Lord dealt with my heart because I realized how could I help young brothers or anyone if I was going to be ashamed about it.

My friend back home told me to write a book and each time I share this testimony I feel more strength. I'm now 30 years old and still a virgin. I appreciate this website and encourage brothers to continue to hold it down.

God bless,

Leon
Brooklyn, NY



Peace and Blessings to you all!!!
I stumbled across the Worth the Wait Organization while reading a CNN article about Empowered Young People. Today is my 28th birthday and I am proud to say that I have been waiting for a year now since God put it in my spirit to purify myself. I must say that this is something that I NEVER thought I would be able to do. Please let me explain why…
At the very young age of 18, I lost my first husband in a tragic car accident after only being married 5 months. I was devastated as I am sure you can imagine. I was active duty Army at the time, so instead of taking the time to properly heal, I dove right into the rigorous schedule that Army life became. But I was missing my husband like crazy, so foolishly, I thought that finding a “replacement” was the way to go. Now I am a single mother of two beautiful children ages 8 and 4, I never married either of their fathers because I knew I didn’t love them while I was in the relationships, but I was feeling an emptiness that I thought only another man could heal.
Two years ago, my relationship with God became more important to me than any man I had met, and the Lord nudged my thoughts towards celibacy. I thought this was a ridiculous idea so I brushed it off. I thought, I already have two kids, what do I look like trying to be celibate now, I’m already tarnished goods, God will look at me and laugh. But the stronger my walk became, the more evident God’s voice was to me to do this. But in our society, this is almost unheard of, so I starting to feel the pressure and the loneliness of celibacy.
I had made myself a promise to let any man that was interested in me know up front that there would be no sex in our relationship so if he couldn’t handle that then we need not proceed any further. Well, every man that I have met thus far has said, thanks, but no thanks.I was starting to get depressed and think about giving up, but then I remembered that God wouldn’t put on me anything that I couldn’t bear and if the only thing that the men I was meeting wanted was sex, then I didn’t need them anyway!!
I say all this to say, Thank You!! Your desire and determination to live holy and righteous encourages me and other people like me. Through learning more about this company and praying and mediating on God’s word, my journey has become easier and I am empowered to know that WE are a chosen people and royal priesthood, one that will take a stand and be holy and acceptable unto God, not just in words, but in actions and deeds…

Be Blessed!! J
Raniesa
Charleston, SC
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I am waiting because I have 5 other brothers and sisters; all my siblings have children except one. By the way I am a 23 year old, and still a virgin. You don’t here that to much anymore. Your book was helpful, but I have to really let God help me because I was at the point of giving up. Thanks its good to know that I am not alone. NOW I KNOW I AM WORTH THE WAIT. I can hang in there.

Danielle
Memphis, TN

Hi, Ms President.
Just saw the CNN clip and wanted to tell you what a great thing you’re doing (you already know it, but it’s always nice to be told again and again).
As a religious (Orthodox) Jewish young man (actually, not too young, I’ll be 40 next week) I practiced abstinence until I was married and my wife and I, as well as our whole community, raise our children with this mindset. Our schools are all separate boys and girls, and we even go a step further – Jewish religious law prohibits even touching between the sexes, or being secluded in a locked room together. This does a lot to prevent possible desire from becoming reality. So, it’s good to hear about other people doing their part to help sanctify the institution of marriage and all the good that engenders.
Keep up the good work, and may G-d bless you all with success in your own journeys and success in helping to inspire others to do the same!

Rafi, Israel

I praise God and give him all the glory for this ministry. Before I gave my life to Christ, I was not living a "holy" life. The girlfriends I had, I had sexual relations with. Now I'm forever changed by the blood of Christ, what I have left of my sexual purity is going to be given to my wife. "The only way that I can find my wife is to seek the HEART OF CHRIST"
God Bless you in JESUS NAME!

Carlos "los" C.
San Antonio, Texas
Cornerstone Church


I decided from an early age to save myself. I want my future wife and I's honeymoon to be the most special event ever. I want to be able to look deep into her eyes and say "i saved myself for u, for this night. To make this the most special and meaningful night ever. I have been trying to make u the happiest woman ever before i ever meant u. Thats how much u mean to me". Thats 1 of many reasons God told us to wait. To make it meaningful. Most people have lost the abilitly to appericate sex. Those who wait truely understand.

Mark
Kingsport, TN

 

I believe that I am definitely worth the wait! I also believe that with God's strength and guidiance you can do anything. True love will wait on the promises of God, there is no other path for me! My virginity is a gift, and I will not abuse or throw it a way. I realize that the man God has made especially for me will embrace my decision with open arms and travel that path with me!

Melanie, TX

 

I am a young saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost young lady that is 26 and a virgin. God has kept
Me throughout all adversities. I have a BS in biology and am currently pursuing a BS in Nursing. God has done
So much for me for being obedient to Him and staying pure. I believe that by staying pure that greatness is destined
To me. God made me as a jewel and to be handcrafted by the master means nothing but treasures for the future. I love
God and believe the bible to be true; therefore, I am definitely worth the wait.

Melody D. Sipp, MO


Let me say what an awesome job God has done by inspiring you to revolutionize this generation. It almost brought me to tears looking at this website. I love that it is urban and yet tasteful and represents holiness, which without no man can see God (holiness) that is. I most intrigued I want to be apart of this movement. Thank you for being obedient to the call and allowing others to follow down the right path with you. You shall know them by their fruit.

Tricia, MD



This website and the its whole concept is great. Atlas, believers standing for Christ. It is without question that God is a Keeper. It seems like the church can believe God for everything else but 'that.' At the age of nine when I gave my life to the Lord, I didn't know how to pray yet but I asked Him, "Lord, let me not have sex till I'm married." I wouldn't dear say that it was easy, but God's been true to His word. Why? Because I wanted to be kept...even in the times I thought I no longer did. He still kept me. I give Him all the glory. In 2004, I met my now fiance who believes in the word of God as it pertains to abstience and sustaining. We have been together for about 4 years now and that with 'no sex.' How in the world did we do it (him being so fine and all). We went before God and asked Him to show us how to have a relationship "according to Him" and not by what we were already familiar with or were use to. If we wanted the Lord to bless this union,

My fiance and I learned to be content with just being around each other without even kissing. Seems weird, but as a result, our love for one another was given the chance throughout the years to grow purely and without condition. We are a very good looking couple and people just can't believe that 'sex' is not on the agenda of our relationship. Unfortunately, not everyone 'in the church' (sad to say) is receptive to this truth and way of living according to God's Holy Writ. But we still share our testimony to those who will hear, and hopes that they would be encouraged to believe God for His Keeping Power.

I listened in on your broadcast this morning on WLIB in New York and you really sparked inspiration in me. Thanks.

Desiree

Lindsay I heard your comments this early morning on 1190am NY on my way to class and you have touched my heart to continue on with my journey. I'am a 27 yr old woman who have made a choice to live sex free. though i've engaged in sexual activities in the past i've always known God was frowning at me. This commitment is hard, when you are trying to find a mate. I long to be married and have children one day, but finding a man who is willing to be with me is hard right now. And i thank you for your words of Wisdom.

Fengie

I will be 27 in a couple of days and I am yet holding on. A Sanctified Virgin and proud...waiting on God...he'll do what others say is impossible...

Artavi


Dear Lindsay,

Thank you for your positive message. As a young married woman who waited until marriage to have sex, I cannot agree more with the decision to practice abstinence before marriage, and fidelity afterwards. Life is complicated enough. The world would be a much better place if people made sexual purity a priority in their lives.

Keep it up,

Lauren


I am worth the wait because i am a jewel, and not just anybody can behold me. They're not worth it unless they will be in my life forever

Olanrewaju, TX


God bless you and thank you for this awesome ministry (I heard about it through CNN.com).

I am a 25 year old attractive African-American male (who happens to be an Abstinence Educator in a suburb of Chicago and talks to over 10,000 students every year) and last year I married the woman of my dreams who was the FIRST WOMAN I HAD EVER HAD SEX WITH!

No, I'm not gay! No, I'm not a punk! I'm a MAN OF GOD, and that's why I waited. No, it's not easy BUT IT'S WORTH IT!

I've had plenty of opputrunities to have sex...plenty of "Dormroom Episodes"...plenty of "Close Calls"... BUT I MADE IT AND AGAIN, IT WAS WORTH IT!

Thanks "I'm Worth the Wait" for raising the bar!

-Wendell Martin
Joliet, IL

I'm so glad to see there is an organization like this out there for african americans! I'm a 31 year old saved, single mother of a 2 year old daughter. I've made up my mind that I'm worth the wait and I needed some encouragement like this to keep me going. I wish I had discovered this sooner, but God had His own plans. I will share this web-site with my brothers and sisters in Christ and those that don't know the Lord. May God Bless You All!

Charmion, VA


I have been abstaning for 5 years now. It is great. Whenever someone approaches trying to spit game I let them know up front what and who I am about. If I can say so I am a born again virgin. I am saved and souled out for Jesus and believe that I am truly worth the wait. Proverbs 31:10... far above rubies.

Kaneel, FL



I am only 17 but I know firsthand purity is very difficult to hold onto these days, in every part of life. But a leader was recently telling me how when she and her husband were dating, they didn’t do anything, and he told her later that he’d get goosebumps just from bumping elbows because he loved her so much. I want a love like that, and I know he’s not gonna get excited about bumping elbows if he’s already done more. It ain’t easy stayin pure, but my Lord says IT’S WORTH THE WAIT and I trust Him.

Jennifer K. , S.C.

 

Whew !! I have found an e-mail from a 45 year old ; so, I am going to up that by mmmmmmmm five years . I have a thirty year old daughter in Texas . I am not part of a youth ministry but continually go forward in right and rightousness and I love what you are telling the younger crowd and the rest of us . I have never been married (engaged twice --- should have been smart and kept the first one) and absolutely single . My daughter is single and like me have not been in church all of our lives . Right now, I speak from this viewpoint . Younger singles , if you are reasonably free from being cold , hungry , and/or not destitute in every day needs you have no excuse at all to not wait . Not being saved all my adult life and not waiting is wrong , unrighteous and flat out sin . If your daily needs are compromised , keep believing don't ever compromise yourself .
Love In Christ,

James Goldsboro, N.C.


I am keeping myself pure for my future husband. I'm not even kissing until my wedding day. Just think about how special that life-changing kiss will be!
I AM WORTH THE WAIT!

Victoria
Alberta, Canada


You go girl!! This is an Awesome site and this is the season to minister to Singles everywhere because the enemy is trying to take US OUT!! They/singles don't realize that God has CHOSEN them to "go therefore and make disciples of men" and being single allows you to do just that. Abstaining from sex is strictly for our protection, God is not trying to keep us from "fun"; and having a good time, he only wants good for us.

God laid a book on my heart to complete in 2007, the book is now complete and I give God ALL the glory for this book: "Complete in your singleness" the book speak to singles about being pure and holy in Jesus. I divorced 14yrs ago and I thank God for keeping me for the past 13years and there is NO MAN that can get me to go back on Jesus He gives me all the joy, peace and happiness I need! He is Awesome and I can not, will not "cheat" on Him, HE's too faithful to me!!

Sharon West Rogers


God bless you and the work this group is doing! I also grew planning to wait for my wife, even being someone who would try to convince others, and was strong and committed in high school. In college, though, I made the mistake of pushing Him away from the center of my life, and fell to making that irreversible blunder multiple times; I would take it back in a heartbeat, and wish I had that gift to give to my fiance on our wedding night! (We both now know that we are worth the wait, and are committed to keeping our relationship in Christ!) Its a long road to forgiving yourself for that, and we all know how many fewer people would have to go through that if there were more courageous people out there like those in this group! God bless, you will be in my prayers,

In Christ,
James, 23, Chicago, IL

May God's blessings continue to shine upon you. I caught the tail end of your comments one evening while I was driving home on 103.9's praise station here in Philadelphia. I am married with 3 children (6, 3, and 1.5) and can look back on those years that you are fighting so hard to preserve and just wish that I was as strong as you were back then. I wish that I would have had a better/stronger relationship and understanding of God. I can't change the past, but I have grown quite a bit and know now that I must educate and pass on my life lessons to my young children so that hopefully they will experience the success and spiritual strength that you posess. I plan to get at least 1 copy of your book for now (when my $'s not so "funny")and read it when I get a moment (hard to come by these days with my busy house). Once I check it out, I hope that I will be able to give copies to young girls I know. Stay strong and keep fighting this is important.

Melanie, PA



This is my testimony. I am now 31 years old and have been chaste for the past six(6) years. I Lost my virginity to a man who told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry me. During our relationship I preached purity to him, I told him I wanted to wait and he acted like he supported the decision. Well all he did was waited for the opportunity to get what he wanted. He convinced me that I needed to trust him. I gave in despite my convictions, and realized at that moment that true love waits. I heard the holy spirit whisper that in my ear and it broke me. It was a downward spiral from there, I kept on engaging and giving myself to this man, once you give in, you feel like its too late, so you keep going. God finally had enough and caused this man to turn against me, he became my biggest enemy. We all know that sex is a form of worship this man became my God. Anyway to make a long story short, God allowed me to go through a series of events that changed my life forever. It is only by his grace and mercy that I am keeping myself for this long. It makes no sense but then grace does not make sense. I have vowed that I will remain chaste until by bridegroom comes.

Good for you! I'm married and a Christian woman. I waited before marriage and have been married now for 21 years to a wonderful Christian man. Thanks for your stand on virginity!!

Sally Shaw


I heard Dr. Marsh on NPR today on radio statio WEAA 88.9 FM Baltimore (Morgan State Univ). I am encouraged by her testimony and work. I am 32 and a virgin and was feeling bad until I heard her interview. Way to go and keep me posted.

Erika, Baltimore


I would like to thank you again for coming to speak at my lock in. All through out school people were talking about you and the words you brought fourth. Thanks so much.

Lakeda



My husband and I got married November 10, 2007 and we were both virgins. Even though we had been together sevn years, we were both really happy we waited. Thank you for promoting this message among people who feel like you have to have sex to be a grown-up.   :)


ok, so i definitely feel what this group is about. real talk. there's been so many times when i almost, like coulda woulda if i really wanted to but I didn't. and i'm so glad that your speaking out about saving yourself God's way, not our way. Because it's no joke. i'm 19 going on 20 and I've decided to save my virginity for my soul mate because iamworththewait....point-blank

*DeAnna*


I attended Psalms 117 this evening with a friend. I had no idea that I would learn what I learned tonight. I have a totally different outlook on life now. And I believe i have found what I have been looking for in your group .I would love for you to mentor my 13 yr old daughter. she needs someone other than myself to teach her the Right Way.I had to raise my hand and come up for prayer this evening.And now I feel relieved . I'm a 32 yr old single Mother of two daughters 13 & 26 7 yrs old from NYC we live her alone in Md . And I do need and want a church home for myself and my children. I always pray to God to send someone into my life who can minster to me. I'm ready to make this change in my life. I realize there is nothing else going on out there.

N. Grant

Greetings. I stumbled onto your website and I got blessed. There aren't many people who "walk the talk!" You are to be commended for your accomplishments, your success, but, most of all, your obedience. I have a 16 year old daughter and she has been struggling in the area of sexual purity. I talk with her about how precious her body is and how her body is a temple. But, having not "walked it" myself, in the past, I have to remind myself that old things have past away and now I'm new, in God's sight and I don't have to feel like a hypocrite when I'm speaking into her life. I plan to give your book to her as "a gift from dad." As a father, it's not easy to talk to your daughter about sex, but, if nothing else, this is one of many things that keep me in God's presence. Had I understood the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven, and had a true relationship with my King, as a youth,.......I don't even know how to end that statement. Well, keep up t he great work, stay strong, obedient and in His presence. 2008 "It's a new season!" Get ready!

Under His Authority,
Eugene


Being a virgin has been a lifestyle and a journey: sometimes you're emotional, tried, and at peace. At times I've wondered if being a virgin is so crucial, but it is especially if I have to question it. Virginity is something that God has given me; so, who am I to devalue it? Understanding that my virginty is a valuable gift that I will proudly give my husband is one of the many motivations for me to stay pure. The Virgin alone is not the only one that benefits from virginity, and people need to know what viginity looks like; it's a lifestyle and a journey.

Cat, Memphis, TN

I have had sex in the past. I even had a beautiful son from it but the Holy Spirit helped me to realize that enough is enough. I am tired of giving God's temple away freely. I am not loose like that, I am a picky person but even with the men I had, I just got tired. I am dating a guy now and told him that he is worth the wait, so we are really making the effort to do what is right and see how God leads our relationship. It is not about us. It is about HIM! Ever since I ran into Dr. Lindsay's website, it has etched in my mind the words "I am worth the wait." I am worth it because JESUS died and was resurrected for me! I have no other purpose in life but to glorify and worship him through my lifestyle.

Michelle, Laurel, MD


I love this whole idea!!! I am also saving myself for marriage. God is so good and He has blessed me with the courage and the will to wait...afterall, I'm worth it!!!!!! :)

LaToyia, Ft. Wayne


Hello. I found this site through a Black Gospel Promo email. I must admit one of the things that I sometimes struggle with is the decision that I made to give myself sexually to someone. I sometimes don't like to see websites like these or hear women say how they are waiting until they get married because it makes me feel bad that I wasn't strong enough to wait. Pray that I don't allow my past to dictate my present nor my future. I must say that I have been waiting(after the initial encounter) for almost seven years. I am currently waiting until I get married. God Bless!!!

Moneka


I met Dr. Marsh at the Women to Women Conference at Howard University. Dr. Marsh, you are blessed with a great gift, the ability to not only get your point across but to challenge the average teenager to think again about their lifestyles. I would like to thank you for your message and to tell you that you have helped solve a major problem in my life. I have a boyfriend and I haven't been tempted yet but I have a feeling its not far off. Although my boyfriend knows how I feel about sex before marriage, I wonder if i should be more worried about him or myself. I had previously decided not to become sexually active but I did have a reason that is easy to explain or even make sense of. I have always told my friends that I could not be sexually for two reasons. One was that it is not what i desire for myself or what God desires for me to put myself in a place that can comprimise my relationship with him. Another was that I can tell you that once I become an active participant I can not promise that I have the self-control or the desire to stop. I would like to thank you for being open to listen to my concerns and to care enough to spread the message. Thank you

Alena, 14 yrs old


I really like the sight and i was at the women's confrence at Howard on Feb.6,2008 and your talk really affected me and made me want to change my habits. I really do appreciate it, Thank You!

Asha, DC

hello, i am 17 years old, i met dr. lindsay at a womens conference at howard university and she really enspired me. she is a mentor of one of my close friends dashea williams and i have seen her change since middle school, a good and dramatic change.i would really like for her to email me. and i sometimes attend her church the spirit of faith. and i will be attending the youth meetings whenever i am available. i just wanted to say that and i look forward to an email.

Lisa


IT IS SUCH AN HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH AN INSPIRING AND UPLIFTING FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION. I AM A VIRGIN AND LOOKING FOR SOME MOTIVATION TO KEEP ME FOCUSED ON EDUCATION, GOD AND GOOD WHOLESOME MORAL VALUES. SO, THANK YOU FOR STARTING SOMETHING THAT WILL AID ME IN THE PROCESS OF ABSTAINING MY SEXUAL PURITY.

SUMMER, FL




Dr. Marsh,

Thank you so very much. I took my teenage daughter, Jah with me. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. June will mark 20 years of abstinence for me (unless God does a quick work :0), and she has retained her purity. I was happy to be able to take her to such a classy event, where she could be surrounded by like-minded people. It helped to strengthen her resolve. It was good for her to see that she is not the "only one". CSI: NY is one of our favorite shows, so it was an extra blessing to see Hill and to hear what he had to say. We were also equally impressed by CoCo Brother, Pastor Cameron and Pastor Lee. The music was amazing, the food delicious and the fellowship great. Keep doing what you're doing. The evening exceeded my expectations. Thank you again.


God Bless
Regina

This is amazing!
All my life i've felt the need to lie about my virginity, only discussing it with my so-called Christian friends. However, thanks to God, every day i feel more empowered to say, "I'M A VIRGIN AND OH SO HAPPY!!!" I thank you so much for what you are doing. You are saving my generation and those who will follow.
I am a teenage virgin and it is nice to know i am not alone. Seeing your website makes me happy to be who i am, a 16 yr old Virgin! Thank you! You will never understand how much you have blessed me.

Christina, MD


Worth the wait? Heck yeah! I'm a 27 year old male - never been kissed - besides the one kiss that matters... from Jesus! His kiss was not on my mouth, but on my soul. I did not decide to become celibate until college. I did not have any opportunities in high school, so I did not break any rules. I did not go to prom, and felt like I was a "loser". However, I realized after finding Jesus I was actually the winner! It was ME that won the game - for not pursuing hedonist activity, I proved my dedication to Jesus, and I'm certain he will reward me when the time is right. Those other kids who thought they were "all that and a bag of potato chips" because they were "chasing tail", but I believe in my heart that they will not be as happy in the future. It may feel good at the time, but the guilt you feel lasts a lifetime - AND BEYOND. I'm so glad this site exists to reassure me that there are strong people are there who love the LORD long time. I also firmly believe that impure thoughts can lead to impure actions. I have a funny little slogan: In order for Jesus to touch you, you can't touch you!

Don't hate, we're worth the wait!

Shelley,
Washington, D.C.

I am inspired about worth the wait because of the purity it represents. Purity brings forth purpose and power.This power only comes from our Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. I had to personally work my way to this point of purity. At first I didnt think this could possible be done but after the past year, I see that with God all things are possible. Simple wanting Gods Best for my life, Someone that is a worshiper and have relationship with the Lord. Loves him with all their my heart, and soul. want and Spiritual Isaac not Ishmael.

Elijah, Tx.

On December 26th, I joined SOFCC – it saved my life. I am a 26 year old Female with a 2 year old BEAUTIFUL little girl. EVERYTHING that the young and even some old are going through – I know of the struggle it can be. However as a former full time college student (GO BUCKS), wild child, exotic dancer and a luster of the flesh – Glory be to God for filling me with the holy spirit that gives me the knowledge to know the DEVIL MUST FLEE IN ALL DIRECTIONS if I call on the name of Jesus and discern what I know to be righteous by the word of God. Temptation is TOTALLY TRIVIAL if you keep yourself filled with his spirit. Bless Dr. Lindsay for her ministry that shows me there are others like me who have made the conscious choice to do what is right in order to magnify his name. Bless SOFCC and all their wonderful ministry and staff that do not teach the popular way by sugar coating messages to a dying nation. To other single mothers out there contemplating doing what is right I pray that you will receive the wisdom and sprit that God is just waiting to pour unto you so your beautiful little girls and your strong little boys do not reap the iniquities of what you h ave sown in your past. BE STRONG and make the difference.

Peace and Blessings,Tranice,MD

Hey there,
I just wanted to say thanks so much for providing me with an invaluable opportunity to give of my gift at the GALA. I enjoyed myself and really benefited from the entire event. I obtained some nuggets that were helpful...and it was awesome to hear a male's point of view. I appreicate it greatly:) and I love the work that you are doing and I want you to know that since I was in high school and going to your dorm room ...i have always watched you. Thanks for being a great example. I appreciate you and the gift that God has instilled in you so much. Thanks again for being free and for most of all being you.

Tekeah


during my pre-teen to teenagers years I thought that sex was all that life had to offer. Sex was the idol of my life because I was using it to fulfill my every desire and void that I had. At the age of eighteen I heard the voice of God calling me at a young adult retreat and since this event where the lord moved miraculously my life has never been the same. As my life had begun to make a tremendous transition the lord has given me the desire and the grace to pursue a life of sexual purity. Even with my various sexual experiences, through this walk which is a walk of holiness and faith the Lord has made me whole again.
All honour and Glory Due to God who is the alter of my life!
Sis: Annairis 21yrs.

Brokklyn, NY- Member of Hope Christian Fellowship Church


I am a young minister who resides in Indianapolis, IN. I’m 33, soulful, full of laughter and I Love the Lord. I am also entering my 9th year of abstaining from sex. Not only is my body a Temple for the Holy Spirit, but my heart is a home for love and my mind has been renewed by God’s wisdom. It get’s hard sometimes, but through it all I’m very happy to be waiting for the ONE God has ordained to Love me whole heartedly.

At the age of 24 I felt a conviction to stop using sex as a coping mechanism, when life got hard I would have more sex. When money was low, debt was high I would have more sex. But, now I deal with life, life doesn’t get to deal/dish out anything to me anymore.

Beverly
Indianapolis, IN

i am 18 yrs old and i love the lord. i am waiting because i know that my body is God's temple and only the man that he chooses is worthy to have me will have me. i am one of the only virgins among my friends, however, i have shown them that they are worth soo much more than just an "i love you". they have re-comitted themselves and i am soo glad that i had a huge influence on them in a positive way. i thank God for the strenth to holdfast and stay pure in him.

Gabrielle


Wow! What a blessing you are in my life! I have been reading your book (currently on page 60 and I have been talking about it to others) and its definitely a page turner:0) I didn't think I would have come across another young woman that has experienced some of the same things like me as a virgin. I truly appreciate your honesty and "you just being yourself." You have allowed me to see what I need to do and have helped me "see the light"....I have been wanting to do and/or change a lot of things in my life such as engage in a bible study group (I attend church consistently, however, i know i do not know the bible as well as i would like to, because i i find myself engulfed in work---i need to be more consistent with my bible and I want that change NOW), focus more on God, not feel like a need a boyfriend to feel "special" (even though I want to share my time with a guy who truly appreciates my time) and the like and reading your book has assisted me a lot. I'm not yet finished, but I truly look at your book as a guide and I'm glad that I am a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority because if it were not for my Soror, I would not have met you!!! Thank you for being who you are, and I hope that I can keep in touch with you...because you have planted a new seed of hope in my life.

S., WDC



I am a young minister who resides in Indianapolis, IN. I’m 33, soulful, full of laughter and I Love the Lord. I am also entering my 9th year of abstaining from sex. Not only is my body a Temple for the Holy Spirit, but my heart is a home for love and my mind has been renewed by God’s wisdom. It get’s hard sometimes, but through it all I’m very happy to be waiting for the ONE God has ordained to Love me whole heartedly.
At the age of 24 I felt a conviction to stop using sex as a coping mechanism, when life got hard I would have more sex. When money was low, debt was high I would have more sex. But, now I deal with life, life doesn’t get to deal/dish out anything to me anymore.

Beverly
Indianapolis, IN

Worth The Wait? Of course I'am! I'm very excited to have found this website because it’s wonderful to know that there are people out there who practice sexual purity! It is simply the right thing to do, and you have inspired me to keep my virginity until marriage. I'm a 26 year old Christian single attending The University of Maryland {I'll be a senior in 2009}, and I gave my life to Christ in 2002. I've never had a girlfriend or sexual encounter before in my entire life, and I thought something was always wrong with me! That was the case until God stepped in and His word spoke life to me and this network just makes me stronger because no matter what is never becomes easier! I look forward to participating with 'Worth the Wait' and to Ms. Lindsay S. Marsh I'm very pound of you because you're a true inspiration. To all my brothas & sistas out there it’s tough, but you're 'Worth the Wait!'

J. Holmes, MD


I'am ‘Worth The Wait!’ I'm thankful to have found this website! I'm a 26 year old attending The University of Maryland, and I gave my life to Christ in 2002. I've never had a girlfriend or sexual encounter before in my entire life, and I thought something was always wrong with me; until God stepped in, and gave me a new meaning of life. Lindsay S. Marsh I'm very pound of you because you're a true inspiration. To all my brothas & sistas out there it’s tough, but you're 'Worth the Wait!'

Jason
Upper Marlboro, MD

I am very happy to find a group of individuals who have a similer goal as me. It make the journey that much more easier when you have a friend to hold you up or carry you on during tought times. I am a virgin, I made a decision to wait untill marriage, however I have had other sexual sins that I am not particualary proud off but I feel those were wake up calls. I have come so close but yet I have not done it, there has to be a force beyond me and this world that gave me strength to hang on. That force is the man up stairs, who famously known as Jesus! I thank him for that and for so many more. Once again thank you for this site !

Hossana, CA

I am 18 and I have chosen to remain abstinent until marriage. Ms. Marsh you are truly a inspiration. I know that with God help I will keep the promise I made to myself and to God to remain abstinent.

Stephanie

Good day Dr. Lindsay Marsh,

I am Abisola's father and she gave me your email info. I read your book this past week and wanted to let you know that it was a blessing to me. I learned things and received information that was beneficial to me (perhaps not the intended audience) and will be making sure Abisola's younger sibling's read it also. It was excellent to say the least.

I thank God for your life and where He is taking you and this ministry! THE BEST IS YET TO COME ! Remain faithful and in due season you WILL reap if you faint not.

Prior to meeting you, I knew you were an awesome woman of God because Abisola is always- "Dr. Lindsay this...Etc. ! Thank you for assisting in assuring that she stayed on the right track in college. It is wonderful to know that I am at rest because my daughter is living for God while she is in college. I attribute her steadfastness to things such as Word Up!, Spirit of Faith Christian Center (Pastors' Mike and DeeDee), Worth the Wait, and YOU !

We definitely need to have you at our church (The Redeemed Christian Church of God- Mt.Zion) to speak with the teenagers this summer ! Once again I appreciate your heart. God bless you.

Pastor Koye Okanlawon


I believe sex before marriage is wrong! I am 31. I have been celibent for 2 and half years, now. Praise God! I have always desired to be celiebent until marriage, but, I didn't have a plan of action, on how I was going to accomplish the goal. I am very careful of what I listen to and watch on tv, and who I am around. If God commands us to not do something, then know that he has made provision for us, to be obedient. It is to protect us. I believe he wouldn’t request something of us, if we could not do it. He commanded us to live holy, before him, our bodies is the temple of the Holy Spirit! We are made in his image; therefore we have the strength do everything he requires of us

Never Rest Until Your Good is Better and Your Better is Best!


ALL I CAN SAY IS GLORY TO GOD!! I THINK THIS IS AWESOME MINISTRY AND I PRAY THAT GOD TO CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR VISION. I AM A 33 YEAR OLD FEMALE WHO BELIEVES THAT I AM DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT. IT WILL BE 5 YEARS THIS SEPT AND I GIVE ALL PRAISE AND HONOR TO MY HEAVENLY FATHER FOR HIS KEEPING POWER! I AM PUTTING THE FORMER THINGS OF THE PAST BEHIND ME(THE 1ST MARRIAGE, ) AND PRESSING FOR THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE ME. I KNOW THAT MY BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST AND IT IS HE THAT LEAD AND GUIDE ME INTO ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS SO I BELIEVE THAT IF I HOLD OUT AND WAIT FOR MY CHANGE TO COME IT WILL BE WELL WORTH IT......THERES A BLESSING IN WAITING I FEEL THAT SO HEAVILY BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN TOO MUCH HAPPEN IN MY OWN LIFE AND LIVES OF THOSE CLOSE TO ME (WRONG CHOICES) TO TAKE ANY OTHER ROUTE. SO CONTINUE TO PRAY MY STRENGTH IN THE LORD AND THAT AFTER HAVING DONE ALL TO STAND ......LET ME CONTINUE TO .STAND!! BLESS YOU.


What you guys are doing is awesome. I'm a 28 year old middle school teacher and I am waiting and encouraging my students to do so as well. This is an awesome resource!! Continue to allow Christ to use you guys!!

Y. Terry, Maryland


Hi Dr. Lindsay,

I just want to let you know that I am happy that i met you because i always wanted to meet a group of youg people that will stand up for sexual purity. I am will be 21 next week and i am so happy that I am still living a life to please God which is through sexual purity (Being a Virgin). My past year was a trying one but God has kept me through it all, Thanks Be to his name. I love the lord dearly and I really don't want to let him down, so living a life of sexual purity is a way to make him proud of me. I also put your website on mi HI5 page, so that my friends can check WTW web site out. Thank You Dr. Lindsay so much for you encouragement.

Ongel


Good Afternoon!

I emailed you about my life of purity until marriage a few months ago & I just wanted to give you an update & hopefully this will encourage someone to continue to protect the gift of purity. I just got married on April 19, 2008 to my best friend-who I took to her high school prom. I am 37 years old & VERY proud to say that I was a virgin when I got married! It was SOOOOO worth the wait! To know that I could give her more than just a ring; but a gift that was preserved just for her, my wife.

I grew up in the city of Richmond & I KNOW the temptations & tests that we as men have to encounter. But if you TRULY trust God & commit your life, including you heart, mind & body, then He CAN & WILL give you the strength to stand. Trust me, brothers, waiting doesnt make you a punk, it makes you a priest that's preparing to walk into a blessing so big that you wont have room to receive it.

Thank you for listening & caring for this generation.


Good Evening Minister Lindsay,
I just had to say thanks one more time. I thank God and I thank you for your obedience to His voice. The tea party was a success, and most importantly you were able to touch and impact lives which I know is your main goal and purpose. The ladies really didn't expect what they got today, but I know everyone enjoyed it. People were saying how much they loved you and asking where I got you from and all sorts of things. It was great to do what you do today even in a public school. I know that the Holy Spirit was able to guide you through and was able to speak through you because I thought that everything was perfect. It is not that you had to deny who your were or betray your God or anything, but you used wisdom and at the end of the day God worked His plan the way he wanted to and that is why we let Him have control. My Principal loved you and so did the president and our sponsor. I feel so special to be able to know you through my sister. I am proud to say that we have some kind of connection, lol! But, I really do appreciate everything. I hope everything worked out after you left Bowie. I know God had a plan, though. I hope to see you again really soon and I know I will!! Stay blessed and stay in His will.
Much much Love

Tobi Okanlawon


I was really inspirfed when worth the wait came to talk to our organization and I really hope that I can be part of this revolution. Ecspecially because of kids that are my age , I hope to be a leader and an example that you can be a teenager and sexually pure!

Maya

I believe sex before marriage is wrong! I am 31. I have been celibent for 2 and half years, now. Praise God! I have always desired to be celiebent until marriage, but, I didn't have a plan of action, on how I was going to accomplish the goal. I am very careful of what I listen to and watch on tv, and who I am around. If God commands us to not do something, then know that he has made provision for us, to be obedient. It is to protect us. I believe he wouldn't’t request something of us, if we could not do it. He commanded us to live holy, before him, our bodies is the temple of the Holy Spirit! We are made in his image; therefore we have the strength do everything he requires of us.

Romans 8v11
11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live

Deborah


I love what you are about and everything that you stand for. I have made a commitment to stay pure until marriage, not only with my body but with my mind! At least, thats what I am shooting for. Its only with God's mercy and grace that I will be able to make it, but it makes it harder when no one around you understands or wants to help. I love what you guys are about and I support it %100

Devan H., WA


Dr. Lindsay thank you setting your heart towards Gods people concerning this area. My family was truly blessed by your book. Thanks for sowing into our daughter, you are a great inspiration to her. We are honored to have her lookup to you!

The Cook Family

Hi. I am a 13 year old girl named Shawnice Morgan and I am so happy the you are doing this. Me and my friends have been talking about this for a while and I just want to thank you for encouraging young teens and adults to stay abstinent. We appreciate everything you're doing . Thanks for everything.

 

"Umm, I was not sure if I should write, but I believe in the movement to promote sexual purity. I hesitated because in past I have made the wrong choice in engaging in premarital sex and I now I am single mother of a wonderful daughter. After my relationship ended I had time to reflect and I realized the damage that premarital sex caused not only in my life but now my daughter's life. After realizing this I made the unyeilding choice to abstain from sex and by the grace of God, I have been going strong for 3 1/2 years, I now pray and live so that that curse is broken over my house!

Thank you for creating this website! It is refreshing!"
V. Jennings, MS

I just wanted to become an affiliate, I was at the Gala held at the George Washington Univ. earlier this year. I was very impressed and enlightened on some issues. I am currently a minister working with youth department in my church Holy Trinity Worship Center Int'l. I believe we can benefit from the information that you present. I am a 26 year old male currently launching my path in motivational speaking. You can keep me in mind in case you need some young brothers to represent "The Wait".
Aaron T, Maryland


I really enjoyed visiting your web site. I had never heard of you until i was on the page of the youth pastor at my church which i attend sometimes upper room c.o.g.i.c. but it just really touched me all the things you had to say, jus so much i could say but u r really doing a GREAT THING. just lets me know church and getting my life back with christ is something i need to do, and stopping waiting. but thanx and i hope u cont. to be blessed!....lovelivelife

Zelda, North Carolina

Dear Dr. Marsh,
Thank You for coming to Umoja to give us a lesson on purity! I learned alot that i didnt know before and I thank You for taking your time to teach us about purity.

Thank You & Have A Blessed Day,
- Olivia

This is unique and the God factor in it makes a huge difference, i will like to be a part of the vision.

Olabode, Nigeria


Hi I just wanted to say I love your website and thank you for providing encouragement and support for young people through your ministry. It really is greatly appreciated because there is comfort in knowing that there are still people out there that want to make good and positive choices regrading to sex and relationships.God Bless!

Thank You
Keandra August


I support you. I waited until I got married and its an awesome thing. Hold on because its truly worth the wait.
May God Continue To Bless You

Chinyere S.

 

I am a 17 year old female who is realizing that i am worth the wait. I am about to start my college experience and i know it will be difficult to stay a virgin but i know with God all things are possible. I am very excited because i just find out about this great website and it has me very motivated. So thank you and God bless.

 

This organization is truly an inspiration to me. I lost my virginity via date rape at the age of 16 years old, but I have pledged my life to celibacy and rededicated myself to the Lord, then and continuously. I am now living an abstinent life and have chosen to abstain from dating relationships until I feel that the Lord is leading me otherwise. I am currently applying to medical schools and it is great encouragement to see a testimony of God's faithfulness. I am a mentor to many young people in my community and my aim is to touch as many lives as possible through medicine and spiritual encouragement and to gain that crown of righteousness. I will definitely share news of this network with my Christian friends.

-M. M.

 

I came across this website while our browsing Cece Winans myspace website and it is awesome. I am amazed at how young, blessed and highly favoured Dr. Lindsay is. Her ministry is annointed and very encouraging and I hope that she would make plans of coming to Kenya to preach her message of sexual purity. You are an amazing woman of God and I am blessed to have found your website.
I am 25 years who has chosen to remain celibate until marriage. You have increased my zeal and given me more reasons for celebrating my celibacy. Please send me the titles the books you have written, I would reall
y love to buy and read them. If I do not get them here in my country I can see how we can make arrangements for me to get them.
God bless you so much and please continue preaching the gospel of sexual purity.

Your sister-in-Christ,
Stephanie Wacu Kang'ethe Nairobi, Kenya


I have been blessed by the ministry of Dr. Lindsay Marsh and look forward to witnessing, even the more, the manifestation of God's glory upon her life through the WTW movement. Be Blessed

Ronetta J

 

My name is Kendra Clinkscales. You have really inspired me and we have a lot in common. I am a future doctor and love the Lord. I am 33 years old and am recently divorced. I have been abstinent since he left me in 2005 and do not regret my decision one bit....and it hasn't killed me either! LOL! I wrote this blog on myspace before I had even heard of your book, then today I heard an archive of the radio broadcast that you did on 'that's what's up' and that's how I learned of your book. God is raising up a generation of role models who stand for purity; holiness. So we must continue to let God use us. I will be praying that God keep you strong.

 

I just wanted to say that I loved reading your book, "The Best Sex of my LIfe", it has really help me put myself back on track with my sexuality and keeping myself pure until the day I am married.

W. Bing


I am 26 years old, and I have been a virgin for all years lived. I am about to get married to the most wonderful man I have ever known. I understand that I would not have made it to marriage as a virgin if it wasn't for God and His grace and mercy. I thank God for the times that I almost slipped up and He kept me and forgave me. Society tries to make sex out as something that you need to experience in order to know if the person you are with is the one for you. I have come to let you know that God was the one who revealed to me who was "the one". I didn't have to give of myself like society tries to tell you. So to everyone keep yourself to find yourself, and let God be the one until He sends you "the one". God bless!

Lynette


Dear Dr. Marsh,
Thank you so much for coming to Umoja and talking to us about purity. You are a great role model and a perfect example of how to live a sexually pure life. Your book “The Best Sex of my life: a guide to purity” has personally helped me out a lot with my walk to remain pure. Your guidelines for maintaining a sexually pure life has really influenced me to start hanging with the right people and praying to God to help strengthen me when I am tempted to act in an unGodly manner. It’s not always easy to be a light in a dark world and to turn away so many temptations that are in the world today. Having sex is a struggle that not only girls go through but boys as well, and having someone like you to stand up and say it’s alright to stay pure, you can be a virgin and still have fun and go out with friends but with the right people and in the right places. So from all of us at Umoja we would just like to thank you for giving us some of your time for coming and talking to us.


Sincerely,
Tori Chambers

I am a 26 year old young lady who has made the promise to the the Lord, myself and my mate to abstain for marriage. I recently ended a 4 year relationship with my college boyfriend due to difference in our morals,values and indifferences in life. Not realizing the strong impact he had on my spiritual and physical life, I decided to end the on and off rollercoaster relationship. I thought I could help him become a better Christian and have a closer relationship with the Lord. I kept telling myself that he was the one and we were meant to be together as husband and wife. With the counsel of my family and positive advice from my youth ministers and positive friends, I understood that it wasnt my job to help him. He had to help himself. I now understand the meaning of the scripture of keeping your temple clean and pure because it doesn't belong to me it belongs to the Lord. My parents have instilled in me that I am a child of the king.

Leah



Dr. Lindsay,

I am truly blessed to be a part of WTW!! Each event I attend is more awesome than the last. I try to spread the word to all of my friends each time I learn something new. The information shared is always powerful and very important. I loved the speakers you chose! I really hope you enjoyed your birthday!!! Two of my friends walked up at the end and want to live sexually pure lives now. I had been praying for it but I didn't think it would happen so soon. Throughout the week they were going back and forth about whether they were coming. Look at God!!! The ministry God has given you is blessing sooo many people and this is just the beginning!!

Stay encouraged Dr. Lindsay, God is going to continue to take care of you and give you all the desires of your heart!!!!

I love the new shirts. I got the orange one:)

Love You,
Johnetta


I came across this website late one night and started to read the testimonies page and literally stayed up all night reading and crying. It was amazing to read my personal struggle within the stories of so many others. I am currently on the road of transformation and restoration by seeking God's knowledge and wisdom and I have finally realized that not by my sheer will can I defeat sin…..but by the spirit of God that lives within me. So I am worth it b/c God dwells in me and it's no longer about what I want but what he needs! Amen!

Jena


I believe that it was God, who allowed me to stumble across this website. I was not only inspired by the testimonies, but the clothing and the woman who is the creator. I am a 25 year old virgin who made a commitment to save myself for marriage. Recently, I almost lost the gift that God has given me, but by his intervention on behalf of his power and that of my mother. I was able to walk away from the relationship with my virginity. I am inspired even more when I see that I am not alone on this journey of wanting to remain a virgin until marriage. I just wish that there were more men doing the same as us women. I just wish that there were more men willing to stand up for purity, virginity, and what's right according to God's word. I am going to buy the book and read it and grow from it. Thanks Dr.Lindsay S. Marsh you are an inspiration to me and many others.

Tiffany, Baltimore


I think this revolution is a great one, and I feel that all males and females should realize that they are worth the wait. Sexual purity is taken lightly in today's generation, however the word of God remains the same. I believe that if I can keep hold of my virginity, it will be worth it. I know that there is a reward for obeying God's word, and I plan to find out what that reward will be!!!
I know it will be hard, but good things come to those who wait and if you work hard to stay pure, when the time is right it will be much better and feel even more special because I know that he [my husband] is truly a special person and deserves my virginity!

Tiara, Maryland

 

I, thank GOD that there is a person I can relate to. I was so pleased to see the article and front page of the District Chronicles paper. I, too, am determined to maintain sexual purtiy until marriage, being 30 yrs old, as you know, is no small feat. But by the grace of God, He has kept me. I want to be able to say to my husband on the glorious night, this has not been sampled by anyone. Isn't that so much better than having to go down a laundry list of sex partners. Isn't it wonderful to be able to go to the doctor and know, I'm not HIV positive and there are no unwanted pregnancy scares. Seeing that article was empowering, it let me see that there are people, in the city with the highest HIV/Aids epidemic in the US, truly walking with the LORD with no compromise and that I am not alone. Be blessed and May God continue to Reign/Rain in your life!

Marcella, DC

 

I am a 26 year old virgin. I have placed myself in many compromising situations because of fear of not being wanted and a lack of self control, but praise God I never gave up my virginity. Now I would like to connect with other's trying to remain pure and connected to Christ. I want God to be pleased with my life, every aspect of it. I look forward to finding out more about this revolution and possibly becoming a part of it.

God bless you,
Kyla Simone H.



I have to tell you, and I am sure that I am not the first, but your message has even changed my life. Drastically. In just the couple of days since I saw you and your website I have decided that I too am worth the wait.
What is so funny about that is that I am the newly single mom of 3, I was married for 10+years, and with my ex-husband for 15. And I am also 6 months pregnant.
The pregnancy was part of my mid life crisis. It wasn't conceived from any type of long term relationship or anything of that sort. Simply my desire to be a mom again.
So there is no "guy" involved, except for the initial "donation".
But I have been the type where since being divorced ( 2 years now), 30 days was the max.
I have met a great platonic friend, who although his bod is to just kick over for, practices abstinence.
Well, even he every now and then has his "fire" moments where we can't really talk and surely not be in each other's presence as "experienced" grown folks.
But last Sunday, not this past Sunday, my pastor, had taught a message that incorporated the phrase, " I love what God loves and I hate what God hates." Between the two of you I have come up with my own affirmation that goes, " I love what God loves and I hate what God hates, and I Am
Worth the Wait." And with 3 daughters; the oldest who is 15 (16 November) just got her first boyfriend about 3 weeks ago, it is surely not too late for me to adapt this principle into my life.
So Dr. Lindsay, I just wanted you to know that you have touched my life tremendously, and I love how your message is not just for women, but for purity for everyone.
I can't wait to see/hear you in person. And possibly meet.
Be continually blessed.

C.

Dr. Marsh,

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for that blessed word last night. You've inspired our youth as well as singles (no matter what age). I truly thank God for your willingness to be used by him and sell out for God. Thank you for being an awesome example to our youth and youth around the world. There aren't a lot of examples in the area of saving yourself for marriage--at least I haven't seen it. I'm glad God has given me the power to wait. I didn't think there were many other 31 year olds that were still virgins, but thanks to your ministry, I realize there are so many more people waiting on their mate prior to sex and there will be many more. God is blessing your ministry and I pray that he continues to prosper your life. I support your ministry 100%! "THANK YOU".

K. Tyler, DC


I am a 22 year old virgin in graduate school that has never had a boyfriend (well, I did when I was like 8, but that doesn't count, lol). I am a true testimony that God will keep you, even when you don't feel like being kept. I know that God has a perfect match for me and I refuse to settle for a counterfeit or even someone in the permissible will of God. I want and deserve the BEST! Right now I am falling in love with the Lord and allowing Him to write my love story. It gets rough sometimes, but I'm going to wait because I'm worth waiting for!

April Cox
Baltimore, MD


It has been 5 days for me! One day at a time. Sex for me is the same as any addiction. I really don't mind if it's to early to share my testimony, but this is what's real...I turned 34 five days ago and have the opportunity to be alive and get another chance to try it again. Yes, I was celibate from '96-'99. Got outside Christ's will & I'm sure you know the rest. Wish I could've stopped then, however this is now, Please lift me up. This is a first share. I promote www.iamworththewait.com daily. Because you and I have come in contact a few times, I was extra INSPIRED! So glad my daughter communicates with a partner, and I check her associations~~One led me to you...How GRATEFUL am I~Praise be to Jesus. Thanks.

Janeice Nicholson
Claiming "CELIBATE"

 

I am loving this idea! I came across it on Christianhangsuite.com and wanted to learn more about it. I'm 26 and I am a virgin and it's so encouraging to see others wanting to do things God's way! The world has a way of making you think everyone is doing it or that you're missing out on something. But the people having sex outside of marriage are the ones missing out on the best sexual experience. It took a while for me to come to that realization, trust! Has it been tough? Most definitely! I've had some close calls! But now I'm more focused on growing in the faith and being an example to the teens that I work with at the church I attend. I want to be able to tell them they are worth the wait! I know that God will continue to bless this ministry and I know now, that I'm definitely worth the wait, too!

Taye B.
Texas




I am a 33 year old virgin and I support the revolution. I saw your interview in the Gospel Today magazine by Mr. Joseph Hopkins, Jr. I was so inspired and needed this renewal.

-Yasmin-



Let me congratulate you on what you the message that you sending to young people. As a saved sister has worked with people living with HIV for almost 30 years your site is a blessing. I have been celibate for more than ten years and though it is hard sometimes. I realize I am worth the wait. I am going to see if anyone in the Philadelphia area is interested in partnering with you.

Blessings,

Noelle

I am loving this idea! I came across it on Christianhangsuite.com and wanted to learn more about it. I'm 26 and I am a virgin and it's so encouraging to see others wanting to do things God's way! Has it been tough? Most definitely! I've had some close calls! But now I'm more focused on growing in the faith and being an example to the teens that I work with at church. I know that God will continue to bless this ministry and I'm definitely worth the wait!

Shontaye

 

This site is truely an inspiration. I know the consequences of not waiting,so this ministry is a blessing from God !!!! Make it happen for the Kingdom.

Candace, Detroit

 

I am 34 years old i read the comments and insipiring words from your website. To tell the truth i was inspired. I would like to have a copy of your book. I am writing from Africa Zambia. Kindly let me know where i can access your book from in Africa.

Meanwhile still single and Worth the waiting

regards

N. M , Zambia



Dr. Lindsay,

Thank you for inviting "T" to your model call.I have read your book and I think that you are doing a AWESOME work for an AWESOME GOD.I thank you for the work that you are doing and the honesty of the entire Worth The Wait organization.Tiaira is in the process of reading your book and it has provoked a great conversation among us as well as her peers.Tiaira wore the T-shirt to a outing over the weekend and received many inquiries as to what it meant which is great."T" is looking forward to the next model call and hopefully she will be 13 by then,as she will be 12 on Thanksgiving day.We wish you a very safe & Happy Thanksgiving.


S. H.

 

I love your faithfulness, the site and the concept, its time to stand up for who God has called us to be and set the example in the earth that we will live for Him and obey!!! I am excited about the Revolution :)

Anika, Illinois


Hi Dr. Marsh, I just wanted to share with you that 2/01/09 marks a full year of celibacy for me:-) This is a huge achievement after years of heartbreak & low self-esteem, only the grace of God brought me through something I didn't think I could do. God allowed me to face my biggest fear of being alone & it turns out I actually like the woman he created me to be.

Thanks so much for being a beautiful woman of God and somebody who us young ladies can look up to when times got tough. If it wasn't for me hearing about your ministry through the Takeover Live I don't know what I would've done. I know God will continue to bless your ministry. (I wish I could make it to this gala, hopefully next yr!) God bless!!!!!

~Noelle


Ms. Lindsay, I am so inspired by your organization and your stand. I had been celibate for about 5 or 6 years, but then allowed a man to make me lose my focus. I have made a recent decision, that I am going back to purity. If my boyfriend will stand with me that would be great, but if not, I am prepared to stand on my own. Seeing your website reminds me that I am not the only one who is striving to be a living sacrifice for Christ. Thank you for the work you are doing.

-S.N.


I am a 26 year old young woman trying to live my life right, the way Christ intended me to. I am a born again virgin. This is a constant struggle for me to live right. My goal is to live the life God wants me to live. I would like to get married and have kids. I seem to be unable to meet men on the same path. I also deal with self-esteem issues that may stem from a previous boyfriend who was constantly unfaithful. I saw you while watching 106 and Park Generation Gospel one Sunday morning and was inspired. I immediately came to check out your website and am so glad to see there are so many like me out there. Also glad to see people struggle just like me. I am just interested in living right and being all that God calls me to be.

Desiree


I am a Christian and a single 34 year-old virgin. I truly love the Lord and have a desire to wait until marriage until having sex. I am so thrilled that you have begun this movement and pray that God will continue to bless this ministry.

Sherry, Atlanta


I am too worth the wait as a young black 22yrs old woman. I so glad to see someone else is say its oh ok to wait until marriage.
Thank you so much Dr. Lindsay S. Marsh and God Bless You!!!!!!

Fatoria



I am worth the wait because my body is a temple and no man or boy is good enough
for my body until i am ready and married and it is the right person for me
and i thank you for the presentation you did at my school
Walker Mill

MeZarae
Capital Heights, Maryland


I am a 16 year old teen and i would like to be apart of your movement because so many teens today (many friends of mine) have or are having babies at such young ages. so i would like to be the voice for some of my other friends that we are worth the wait. i truly appreciate what you are doing.
God Bless.

Icecee



I love what you are doing and God has also put a desire in my heart to speak out against premarital sex. I plan on getting my juices flowing and reaching people through the arts. Good luck with your project and continue to press on even through adversary! It will be well worth it. We're on a mission! To God be the Glory! God Bless

Courtney, Atlanta

 

i went to a delta gems event today and i enjoyed dr.marsh she really had a word that i needed to hear and i believe that i am worth the wait.

p. mosley

 

I am happy to say that Iam 13 years old and still a virgin. As a middle school student i have faced many temptations and i thought that i could never wait until i got married to have the best sex of my life. But after reading the book and listening to Lindsay Marsh i realized i could wait because my body is a temple and i want to please God. This has made me realize jsut how precious my ruby is and that im really worth the wait.

Destiny, VA

 

Hi Dr. Lindsay S. Marsh,

Thank you for your divine vision. You are truly an anointed woman of GOD.  My daughter and I were immensely blessed by attending the Worth the Wait Revolution Gala 2009.  This event changed my mind about how I was handling my personal life and made me more accountable for my actions as well as opened up a new line of communication for my daughter and me to discuss sexual purity.  We are forever grateful for your ministry.

Thank you

Life Coach/Speaker/Author
www.seedsoflifellc.com



TO GOD BE THE GLORY..I AM 21 YEARS OLD AND STILL A VIRGIN. AND I COULDNT HAVE MADE IT THROUGH WITHOUT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. THIS FOR ALL YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE IN THE SAME POSITION AS ME IF YOU HAVE JESUS YOU ARE WORTH THE WAIT NO MATTER WHAT YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU...YOU HAVE THE POWER TO SAY NO AND PROTECT YOUR BODY.GOD BLESS

Leticia, Vallejo


Dr. Marsh, from the bottom of my heart words cannot express how much of a blessing you were to the girls (and the adults).  I've been collecting feedback for the Lock-in, and everyone (those who attended the session and those who heard about the session) thought your session was such a remarkable experience.  Two of the adult volunteers (one who was parent to one of the girls in your session) have suggested we need to find a way to bring you back.  It is my heart's desire to bring the "ministry" back to youth ministry instead of the "fellowship" it has become.  And as I watch our youth grow -- and maybe because I was once a young girl -- I find myself more watchful over the ladies and trying to impart something to them.  The work you do is so important and it meant everything in the world to me to have you there.  Based on the early feedback, "bringing you back" shall remain on my to-do list.  But in the meantime, I just want to sincerely thank you for your ministry.  Though I only spent a short time in your session, at 31 years old I'm still inspired to be a better woman of God.

Sisterly yours,
-Kimberly


 I have read Dr. Lindsay Marsh's book and I have to say that I am truly inspired by her story, and  her references from the Holy word. I want to make that commitment now to abstain from sex until marriage. I kind of always felt like this is the right way, but no one ever explained it to me like this and society doesn't make it the norm. So, I'd like to say thanks Lindsday for all you are doing and I would be interested in learning more information about support groups, social events, discussion forums, the clothing line, etc. Thanks Again.

-Dianne



I AM WELL WORTH THE WAIT! I will wait because my body is a temple of the Holy Ghost. I was a virgin when I married the 1st time, and when my husband died, I am waiting again and will save myself for the GOD CHASING MAN that the Lord will allow me to marry.Sex was ordained by God for those of us who are not ashamed to 'keep it holy til matrimony'. Is it easy? NO WAY! but God will help you to control yourself if you let Him-I'm a living witness. Believe the hype-you will never regret waiting until your wedding night, and God will honor your committment.
Andrea B. Roberts - "The Joy of the Lord is My Strength"

Greetings Dr. Marsh:
I am sure that I submitted a testimony when your website was just starting out, yet I do not see my testimony. I have been celibate for 5 years now.
Sincerely,

Tonya J.
Upper Marlboro, MD

 

Hola Lindsay!!! Estoy muy feliz. I read all the page of Worth the Wait!!, its so great what you are doIng , I feel so thankful with God that He let me meet you and Rhonda.
Well so now. "I AM WORTH THE WAIT":)
Elideth, Acapulco, Mexico


"I am a 24 year old single parent of two beautiful children. I decided to give my life to God about 3 years ago but I truly didn't commit all of me to God. I was trying to give him everything but my body. One day God spoke to me and said "If you give me all of you, you know I will take care of you." After I heard that from God I truly gave him my all. I'm proud to say that I'm a born again virgin and have 7 months in already. The great thing is that all the desires I use to have I don't have anymore. It wasn't easy at first but I kept praying on it. God heard my cries and everyday it becomes easier to practice abstinence. I never thought that I would get to a point in my life where I could give up sex! I realized that God is more important than myself and if I continue to trust HIM he will give me all my heart desires and more. I don't date and it's the best decision I ever made. Every chance I get I use my life to explain to anyone that will listen, God is a loving and forgiving God no matter what you have done! I will continue to wait for God to send me the man that he has for me. Thank you so much for this website Lindsay, it gives me so much inspiration. I AM WORTH THE WAIT! "


Hadiyah
Cary, North Carolina

I am a member of Mt. Gilead FGIM in Richmond, VA. I am a 16 year old junior in high school I currrently hold a 5.0 GPA. I know that "I AM WORTH THE WAIT" I really enjoyed the conference/ fashion show you put on at MT. Gilead. You are a wonderful role model. Thanking you in Advance for what you are doing to make a difference in the life of others!!!!! Faith is belief without proof, and trust without reservation. What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you...;0)

Dare'ra , Chesterfield, VA


I am a 27 year old virgin. This has been a trying and frustrating experience for me, because relationships have been superficial or almost non-existent for me. At this age, it is difficult to meet a guy who is strong enough to pursue a relationship with someone that they can't have pre-martial sex with. Of course they value my decision and think I am an awesome woman, but just not for them. This gets tiring, but I try to encourage myself by saying that God will reward me for my faithfulness and obedience. Just recently a relationship that was very dear to me ended. We had several close moments, but once again Thank God he gave me strength and good judgement even in those heated moments. I was heartbroken at the lose of this relationship. I went through the stages that many women go through thinking of everything I gave this person (time, money, energy, love, etc.) I wanted it all back. Then the thought came to me, Thank God I didn't give myself to this individual was wasn't worth it. I can work and go make more money, God is giving me more time every day when I wake up, I can buy more material things to replace all I gave him. But my VIRGINITY...there is no getting that back! Even in the midst of my frustration, lonely and confusion...I am WORTH THE WAIT!

Danny, INDY

Hello Dr. Lindsay

I would like to say this organization is truly wonderful. I appreciate what you do. Being a partner of Spirit of Faith has caused me to be in touch with so many wonderful people. July 09 will make 2 years since I have been abstaining from sex. I like not having to worry about alot of things that come along with relationships outside of marriage. Nothing can compare to Living for Christ. I know that the Lord is pleased with my efforts. Besides, on that special day I would like to also be able to look my wife in the eyes and let her know that I also waited for her.


Michael H.- Maryland
Spirit of Faith Christian Center

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just saw your site and am blessed to know about you and the ministry! Please keep me posted! I want to support your efforts! This is wonderful I am telling my Pastor and church about you right after I finish this email! This ministry God gave you is so right on! Thank God for an vital and effective and anointed ministry to our urban youth! They have another place to go. Thank you so much!

Min Diane, VA


Hey Lindsay,

My name is Murielle Georges. I am 19 years old. I just wanted to ecourage you to continue with the Worth the Wait ministry that the Lord gave to you. I was so excited when I found out about it because I also desire that all youth and adults keep themselves pure before the Lord. I also desire that they wait on the Lord for the mate that He wants for them before they have sex. I have never dated in my life, and I don't plan to until God sends me my mate. In the mean time, it's me and the Lord, and I am loving it! I also love to see when other young people are hungry for the Lord and desire more of Him in their lives. I am so proud of you, and mostly the Lord, because He has kept you your whole life, and that you have kept your focus on Him. I wished that I was near the D.C. area, but I live in Massachusetts. But, Lord willing one day I would love to attend one of the Worth the Wait Conferences. In the mean time, continue to stay encouraged and continue set the example for the young and old.

God Bless You and Continue to Keep You,
Murielle

 

I would just like to start by saying that Dr. Marsh is an amazing woman and i admire her book, her ministry,and her as a person. You're amazing Dr. Marsh!! =] I started in this journey of staying pure and holy until god sent me a man, and we were married over a year ago. I don't really think i knew what i was getting myself into, but i knew that staying a virgin was important to me. In more ways then one Dr. Marsh and i are alike, at the time i didn't know why i wanted to save myself, nor did i have any word to go on other then my mother telling me "wait till you're married, it's the right thing to do." I heard what she said and that's about it. Although i still have my virginity, Like Dr. Marsh said at the Daughters of purpose conference in Winston-Salem this past week, i too learned how to receive "satisfaction without penetration". Even going through all of this i wanted to do better and i wanted a change i just needed to hear the right words spoken into my life. Dr. Marsh has done that for me. In the short time that she spoke i knew that she was sent to speak just to me. It has only been a short while now since the conference but i am reading her book, and i have changed because i have truly realized now that I AM WORTH THE WAIT. So i thank you from the bottom of my heart Dr. Marsh, your word did not fall upon deaf ears.

Matrisha Stafford
Winston-Salem, North Carolina


Wow, it is so crazy how I even came across your site. I've never heard about you guys, but as soon as I came onto this site. I could feel your compassion. You are greatly in need, for the times that we are entering into. I'm a mother of 1, lost my virginity to the father of my child. It's nothing to some to see a 13 year old girl pregnant. God has placed it in my heart to tell them, that it's not ok to do these things. That it should be done the right way. Marriage. It wasn't just placed in his word, because he wanted to just hurry up & fulfill his book. He said it because he knew the burdens etc.. that comes along with it. He was gracious enough to warn us, and direct us in the way we should go. Its sad that I just wasnt able to understand it like I should have, until I was placed here. But everything happens for a reason. God is sooooo awesome. It really feels me with joy to see that someone is making a PURITY move in the KINGDOM. Keep it going.
GOD BLESS ---- Sister Cee

Akron, Ohio

I have had your book for about a few years now and it has been a tremendous blessing to me.I am 21 and still a virgin, and it has only been through God's grace that I have remained in this state for this long.Thank you, Dr.Marsh for being an inspiration to me and to other young men and women.

Ziandrea, Houston

I so want to join the Network because I'm also worth the wait and want to represent God's word in South Africa!!! Please count me in..Much Love and God bless you family..lots of love from,

Thando Kubheka (South Africa)

I am 33 years old and words can not express what I would have given 15 years ago to have had a network such as this to rely on to be a sounding board to "SHOW" me a better way. Awesome vision the Lord has entrusted you with. To God be the Glory for all the lives you have touched, are touching, and will touch. Thanks for touching mine and letting me know that the decision I made only a year ago was not too late and the best is yet to come.

S. Jones, Richmond

 

Dr. Marsh,
The girls, my youth pastor and I had a great time last night. Thank you for inspiring our youth. I know that it's a lot of work, time and commitment to instill sexual purity into them. I talked with them while taking them home about your message and how it affects them and they all agree on waiting until marriage before engaging in any sexual encounters. It was the perfect plan to bring it up with them after seeing your show. They know that they don't have to be a square to be Christians, but you can be cool and still have fun.I will continue to pray for you and support your World Renown Revolution to changing our youth one at a time. I am excited at what God is doing through your ministry. I'll be in touch!
God Bless,

K Tyler


I attended the event tonight and was really blown away! I am 31 years-old and made the choice to be celibate for the past 6 months and determined with God's continued grace to save myself until marriage. It is very hard because none of my immediate and close friends have the same views. I am realizing how important it is to be aligned with people who are on the same track with you for support. I am very interested in joining this movement!

L. G.

I know that I Am Worth The Wait, I am 21 yrs. old and me and my sisters are virigns. Our parents are Pastors, and Co-Pastors. In the beginning it was hard admitting to our peers that we were pure virgins and not second-hand virgins because they looked at u like we were outcasts. I'm glad that we're waiting for the men that God want us to have. Your website is extremely inspiring to us and it helped us stand proudly at a youth event when they asked out of curiosity for all virgins to stand, they giggled because they expected none and when they saw that it was still four youthful virgins they applauded. Thank you for helping us be proud and confident of who we are. We would like to be part of the Worth the Wait Model Call 2009. Can't wait to get more information, until then stay encouraged and God-Bless!!!
Q. G., Balitmore

 

Hello, I am a 26 year old virgin. I am writing to encourage others and myself to stay strong. I believe that God wants the best for me and others who are waiting, because we are WORTH THE WAIT. I use this website often to stay positive about the decision that I have made to wait. I refer back on the website and book when I feel alone or attacked, so that I know that I am not alone and others are striving for the best as well. It seems like so many people around me are choosing to not wait, but I will say that I am strong and not weak. God cares and is faithful to His word and that's what I believe. I applaud you Dr. Lindsay Marsh for boldly addressing this matter which has made it easier for myself and others to be proactive about waiting for God's best for our lives. God bless you!

Ms. Kaye
Baton Rouge, LA.

 

Hello, Dr. Marsh,
My motto is "Humans can do almost, but God can do Utmost." That is exactly what I'm experiencing from this ministry, and the Runaway Model event is proof of that! I really enjoyed it to the utmost, and I pray that God delivers everything you need to continue spreading the message of Sexual Purity. As a 27-year old male virgin abstaining from sexual immortality is so challenging, but it is great believers like you that give me encouragement to the utmost.

God Bless,
Jason D. Holmes

 


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