"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 "
***
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.
--
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 really
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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