Dear Future Wifey S3, E301: Essence of Love (Essence Atkins) 

“I will not allow myself to be distracted by a substitute!” ....... Amen! (🎤 drop)

I loved this. She knows her worth and any woman is worth the wait. The woman just has to realize her own power. A man covering you, a man who will pray with you and love you through thick and then, it’s so hard to find and so many women settle. This has definitely taught me and opened my eyes. Thank you both. Simply amazing.

I swear every episode is a therapy session for me! Thank you Jesus for reaching your daughter through this podcast 🙌🏾

Only a few min in but the testimony about the Rison Village and the 3 points on how she survived the pandemic blessed me SO much!!! I MUST obey... NOW! Lord help me not delay!

When Essence spoke about the inner man, the monologues, this thing pulled me deeper. God, you love me so much that you ensured that her sharing was what I needed. To everyone who listens there's so much in this one sit down, we can all partake from this table that God has prepared. Listen it's like Thanksgiving (the menu is elaborate), take what you can manage now and come back if you must. I need to stop here, gosh, I'm so emotional this episode is expensive and we get to draw from this alabaster box. Thank you LW & EA. May God show up and blow your minds and hearts with what he's carved out specifically for you in the partner you're waiting and praying for. As I'm also in waiting, I am keeping myself because I don't wanna wait anxious, I wanna wait well because I ain't about to repeat. *My God, I always comment prematurely when I get that mic drop moment. I heard some things here that sound like some stuff I've spoken to before, even while this is playing, then I hear the things being said and I like wait, WHAT? Then I heard in my spirit, stop thinking you aren't worthy, or capable, listen, we've had some of these conversations, why are you shocked, stop beating on yourself. I LOVE YOU. You have read my heart's words in this comment. I'm compelled to inform/remind you, that HE STILL LOVES YOU. Nothing can ever change the way God feels about us. If you ever feel doubt, remember Jesus asked for the cup to be taken away, then he said, not my will but yours. Love took him to the Cross for us. Love kept him on the cross until it was finished. Love rose him from the dead, it's all about love and we have that in him.

No pretense and no pressure. Loving This. I am not alone, just lonely and there's a difference right there.

I just love Essence. She has such a humble soul. It blessed me to hear about her relationship with God and her obedience to Him. This episode was definitely much needed.

This was such a great dialogue! I totally agreed with everything she said. “I’m waiting to see his face...!” 🤯 Great confirmation. God is so faithful mannn!

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, Dear Future Wifey Podcast, For This Session! It Was Absolutely FANTASTIC, INSPIRATIONAL+ VERY ENGAGING! PLUS... Essence Atkins Is BEYOND AMAZING!!! May God Continue To Bless Her!❤️

why am I crying like a baby? Love this, so powerful

Essence, thanks for speaking to love that God intended for his people. I totally agree with you! This is the #1 podcast!

I absolutely loved this. But I love when she speaks. Thank you for sharing. And you shined a light on what a lot of us feel.

I'm just only watching this but God woow I love her I love her articulation,her confidence in God. This has just challenged my walk with Jesus 🙏

Loved this episode. Essence, continue to be blessed and used by God.

Essence, you are a beautiful soul, and you are definitely doing God's purpose. God bless you, and God bless this podcast. Amen, and thank you!

My God, thank you for using Essence and Laterras to talk to us and really understand what we deserve, it comes better from you!!! 🤯🔥🔥🔥💯 Essence... You are a amazing woman and I love the way God continues blessing you in the woman you are becoming day by day. I'm 45 and yes, time keeps going but the more I'm by myself, the more I can see God's hand in my life. I know there are still men, who still believe in marriage at my age and I'm waiting for the man God has for me, and not just a man who wants someone just because he feels lonely. I know God has a greater purpose for both of us. I don't know how I missed this podcast but I know God is intentional and why I had to watch it today. Thanks again Laterras, you have no idea how much you are helping me to stay strong and keep working on myself.

Amennnnnnnn to the abstinence talk from both the man and the woman!!!

Absolutely amazing. Essence, thank you for speaking your truth and sharing your faith walk🤗🙏🏾

Wow wow I really enjoyed this and got so many nuggets out of this

Her comment at 54:07 reminded me of The Paradox of Purpose series from Transformation Church. That’s confirmation right there !!

This was beautiful. Thank you.

“I waited for you.... I was intentional in waiting for you”. So powerful!!!!!!!Thank you Essence for this.... this is giving my waiting such power. This gives me confirmation that there is purpose in my wait. I have clarity through the Holy Spirit to recognize distractions. No substitutes welcome!

She put it perfectly.. being single can sometimes make you feel so exposed. It’s such a blessing when a man can cover you.

I don't know why I kept bypassing this particular episode, but it revealed itself in season. I have been so immensely blessed.

Essence is literally dropping gems after gems. She is anointed and needs her own podcast, book or something.

Their is so many broken and toxic woman in this world but this woman right here is what u call a mentally and emotionally healthy woman. Only God can put u on this kind of level.

If you are viewing this video, know that it is not by coincidence. You were meant to see, hear and experience this anointing. As a strong believer in God and Jesus, this touched me in so many areas. My tears started when Essence spoke of the Holy Spirit prompting her to empty her guest house, then I shouted hallelujah when she spoke on being celibate and gaining that clarity of which most ppl don't understand.... because I too have experienced it (I've been celibate for 7 years). Even my visions are clearer and more vivid. I can go on and on because we've experienced similar happenings, however, I'm going to say this... Although I've been shacking with DFW since mid 2020😊, this video totally blessed me tonight. Essence dropped a lot of nuggets and I AM blessed to have been anointed by her spirit twice this week. 🙌🏽 Praises to God. When you follow God's instruction, the blessings will flow.😊🙌🏽

It is so refreshing to see an accomplished black woman give God all the Glory...this is soooo good

The anointing on Essence’s life is ILLUMINATING. I’m so very blessed to be a recipient of His favor through her walk. Thank you for your service to Him. #JoyfullySurrendered 🙌🏾😭

She is on a entire different level, and I thought she was just a beautiful actress but WOW ESSENCE this was wonderful and made me reevaluate my my thoughts about myself

I love her spirit!! She makes you want to be a better person!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Essence is a great example of God having representation in the entertainment industry most people think that the people that are being used by God are those in a church setting or, a pastor, or evangelist, or a preacher of some sort but God is placing his people in unexpected areas where his love is needed the most!!!!!

Essence is speaking my language. Her expression is exactly how I feel Holy Spirit and all.

This is why she’s bomb. She is literally sitting at Gods feet 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I truly appreciate Essence's vulnerability. She is not a day older than 28 years old!! I can't wait to see the wonderful man the Lord has for her. Exquisite spirit she has. Great interview once again.👌🏾❤👌🏾❗

Hands down the best interview I have ever seen on this page. Marriage God’s way is for purpose, not just simply pleasure. Having someone in your corner that has the missing pieces to your puzzle of purpose and vice versa.

This was so good and encouraging. I knew her as a beautiful actress, didn't know she was a fire filled, anointed woman of God. Everything she said ministered. She definitely has a calling on her life. Bloom where you're planted, yall. We all have a responsibility to shine the light of Christ everywhere we find ourselves.

"How I survived the Pandemic." "Obedience, Getting into the Word and Submitting." 🙏🙏❤️🙏

As a single woman, having gone through the pandemic single, it was sometimes hard to still desire marriage out loud 😭😭😭😭I'm soooo blessed and wrecked by what Essence is sharing 💛

Essence needs her own podcast. I would definitely subscribe. God is truly using her.

Needed this! Yes you just set me free confirmation! Giving myself away to someone who has not promised me anything! And I'm sitting here hurting my own feelings 🙃

There is nooo way Essence is going on 50!!!! WOW👀 that is unbelievable. She looks much younger. She is blessed!

She is so articulate! It is a joy to listen to her speak!

Wow! I’m speechless! Knew her as an actress, but didn’t know much about Her as a woman and a woman of God at that. Her ability to articulate in general and to do so of the gospel and and fully be transparent and herself is such a beautiful thing to watch. Many blessings to her ❤️

GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL..... WHEN YOUR DISCERNMENT IS ON POINT!!!!!!!!!!! IT MAKES IT SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HARD FOR ANYONE TO GET PAST YOU... I felt that!!!

As she delights herself in the Lord God, may HE give her the desires of her heart ❤️..... I’m thankful to see this side of her .... Amen ... SET FREE

She should call her ministry R.E.V.E.L.A.T.I.O.N because that is what she is and that is what she has delivered 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I'm 27 minutes into this episode and she has articulated everything I've been trying to put words to.🙌🙌

Wheewwww 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. This is literally the BEST podcast I ever listen to.. I been skipping over this video for awhile now, and finally The Holy Spirit led me to watch it today. I share so much in common with Essence, she helped me free myself from myself. She spoke EVERYTHING I’m currently working on. I LOVE IT💕. Very powerful & fulfilling

I saw a clip of this video on Instagram and I just HAD TO search for it on RU-vid. This is no coincidence God wanted me to listen to this! The anointing in this video is so profound

I met Essence last year on zoom when we invited her to speak to a group of our students at Chicago Virtual Charter School. But, this Essence, on this podcast right here, spoke to the RECESSES of my soul! I think I've found my new soul sister in the wait! I appreciate the realness of the journey of the wait. She gave words to my journey of waiting, the heightened sensitivity, the heightened discernment, and lastly, the POTENCY!!!! My future husband will get the FULL 10 years of my potency in Jesus name, Amen!!!😆

Speechless 🤭I just don’t have words to express how much this episode has blessed me. The evolution from season one to three is like fine wine, it keeps getting better and better. Thank you Lord for using these vessels to bless your people.

She preached. She prophesyed. She blessed our souls. Thank you, Essence!! God bless you!!

When Essence said, "I'm CULTIVATING JOY." I felt that! I literally do this daily. I focus on being solid across the board and locking in on what truly brings me JOY!

Oh man.... This was a whole sermon, and I have to rekindle my relationship with Christ. Right now.

Essence is glowing in her purpose which is why she was able to flow so well with the topic of the podcast. Quarantine opened her mind to new heights and I can tell she was excited to share her walk with God, and the many emotions that comes with being a believer in a world full of turmoil. No pressure, but I think she should be brought back - it’s apparent she spoke to everyone in these comments. Good job (again) Laterras- and the wifey letter at the end is amazing.

The womb isn’t just about where I give birth to babies, the womb is about where I give birth to purpose!👏🏾👏🏾

Omg I have made the decision to wait until marriage, my friends talked about and made jokes about me but I have already in the past given myself to someone that God didn't create me for. Dear future hubby I'm sorry for not waiting on you like I should have but I won't make that mistake again. This is confirmation, I felt so alone on this journey, thank you for this, im almost in tears. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

She said “we are all special, and that’s what makes us (not) cause WE ALL ARE!” That resonated with me! Thank you for this beautiful message!!🙏🏾💕🙏🏾

"Until I'm claimed, I'm single."

Essence is a joy to behold. This session blessed me so much. She is graceful, humbled, relatable, and she has a beautiful personality🙏🏽💯👏🏽

I'm watching this again sis! Thank you for pouring into a 59 -year -old, single, never been married black woman. This episode endorses my relationship with Christ and I have zero regrets.

So full of wisdom. There’s a level of wisdom that comes with having a personal relationship with God. ❤️Her

Hello I desire to be married to the man God has for me 🙏💜

"I was intentional because I waited for you." I won't allow myself to be distracted by anything less than my purpose driven covenant partnership...🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏

We're all special, and that's what makes us all not, because we all are!! She articulated that so beautifully! Her words are quick and powerful! She is an anointed vessel of the Most High God. I pray her ministry continues to heal those who hear what the spirit is saying through her. What a mighty woman of God.💕🫶🏾🔥

I just gained a new respect for Essence... People don't understand the importance of Obedience with God, but to be obedient you MUST be able to hear Him, you MUST know when He speak or when He shows up, you HAVE to know His voice. This BLESSED my whole spirit. Thank you Essence for your obedience and transparenc and love for HIM.

So many say I'm waiting on God but God says, "I'm waiting on you!" Great episode, very inspiring!

I love the way he allows her to finish a complete thought without interrupting.

This is my kind of Christian entertainer. She will actually lead you to look for Christ with her life not just with her mouth. Excellent Essence👌🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤

Man she literally articulated exactly how I feel about being with someone but the downside to not being in commitment

Laterrias is falling in love as he listens to Essence.....all in his eyes ;)

Who is this. Oh my goodness, I am so blessed by this because I am a woman of God who was married for 13 years, divorced for 10. I have been celibate for over 10 years because of my Fear of God, my Love for God and the respect for marriage. In addition, I have a 16 year old son and I want to show him the purity of waiting and the respect I have for myself as a woman. I have been in terrible relationships where I was told no one will wait for me and that is a lie. I am waiting because I honor God and have too much respect. Way to go Essence, bless you woman of God for your honesty.

Why did Essence just give me a whole sermon! Yes! Ministry is in your footpath. I am so full just listening to you. Follow his still small voice to guide you! I will listen to you preach any day! Amen!

I can relate to everything she is saying!!!!!!! My life, as well as relationships kept having the same ending UNTIL I let GOD in 🙏 I started loving myself for the first time. So many things and people were removed in this process! After only 30 something years, I finally had peace in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to cause self destruction and was my biggest enemy. Now I feel so unstoppable 🙏 🙏 please never give up guys. And never second guess the power you have!

I’m divorcing my husband during the pandemic, It’s really been life altering! COVID-19 saved my life and restored my mind and spirit. Wow words can’t describe the joy I have everyday. Ive been so unhappy for so long and was not even aware! Thank you EA for your transparency.

Essence has spoken to me in a way that only God knows what I needed to hear. Thank you for allowing the Holy Ghost to speak truth.

One of the BEST podcasts I’ve ever listened to. You made me realise (without being too comparative) that I have a lonnnng way to go. I have to focus on God so he can change me from the inside out.

OMG! Essence is preaching a whole sermon! I have always loved her as an actress but I love her even more now. Thank you Lateras for starting Season Three with a BIG BANG!❤

Her message is powerful. She definitely needs to be in ministry. I know anointing when I see and hear it. This is one of my favorite podcast episodes now.

Essence, beautiful spirit shining through her God fearing words of wisdom.

I'm not shacking up. I made a commitment and subscribed only after listening to one episode. I only discovered you randomly through a pop up after listening to a message from TD Jakes. I started my journey looking at episodes, saw Essence and just considered listening to it. This podcast I absolutely love. I'm so happy I found it or more like it found me. Inspiring messages, amazing content. I can't stop listening as I'm now binge watching. I just wanted to say thank you. Before learning of your podcast I would write letters to my future husband, wrote my vows and would think to myself I've absolutely gone crazy. I just said I'm manifesting those things which weren't as they were. When I saw you doing it I was like ok I'm not totally crazy because you're doing it to. Lol. I've discovered that's how believers roll. It's the substance of what we hope for. I believe in you and you're amazing. Keep doing what you do. It has blessed me. I look forward to every episode. This episode, I have no words. God bless you dear brother.

I feel the HOLY SPIRIT as she speaks. Keep the mic Essence. DON'T DROP THE MIC!!!!

Essence is a friend I wish I had! I just love her spirit! Such a beautiful person!

Go ahead and "take the offering". Essence you got this, it's definitely going to the next level beautifully, fearlessly. Believe your unbelief will be beautifully undone

It's in her name....Essence. She gave 45 minutes of truth.

The fact that she freely expresses being led by the Holy Spirit is fire!! 🔥 I love hearing from fellow believers who have that wonderful spirit living in them. Further, I'm in the same boat as her and can tell my partner "I was intentional about waiting to love you". Then I'll sit back and await his reaction... 21:31. She nailed that ENTIRE part!! ❤

I'll go ahead and confess: of the 29k views, 20k are mine as well as all of the 2.4k likes. This. Episode. Was. Everything. The Holy Spirit filled that room and the anointing flowed. Thank you, Essence. Thank you, Laterras. Most importantly, thank You, God. Your people needed to hear this Word. 😭🙌🏾

Whew.... When I say she sounds PERFECT for LATERRAS!!!! My God!!!! I have chills!

Essence is *already* living in her ministry. Such a blessing, honest, human,... God bless

ughhh ma'am you are fooling NO ONE 🙄🗣️ YOU ARE A PREACHER!!!! 😂 So very eloquent 👏👏

In Nigeria we say this lady “finish work” Praise God.

I think you had found your future wifey!!! He clearly adores ALL of Essence! Thank you both for your transparency and simply allowing God to use you both. Even as a married women there were so many gems that I have taken away from this episode. Thank you

Essence is a breath of fresh air. Love her realness, transparency & the gems she is dropping... This has to be one of my fave episodes... Love this❤

Amen! Girl, I went through that same journey talking to God about holiness when I turned 40. Still single and no Kids. I became weary in my faith. I stepped out and stepped back in. Thank God for Grace!

She made me cry when she said the new name of her school. Bless them who are all involved with her and her new school . Just beautiful.

I was just speaking with my dad about how much I have appreciated him covering me spiritually. I thank God for him. Once you are married, your husband steps into that role as God is covering you both. ❤️

Lord God continue to bless the mind, heart, spirit, and soul of Essence Atkins. She out here doing that KINGDOM work putting up numbers!

This was such a phenomenal podcast with Essence. Please have her on again. I learned so much.

This was AMAZING!!! Essence spoke from a FREE, LIBERATED, & SPIRITUAL place!! Season 3 is off to a GREAT START!