When it's hard to praise God

[@tambariw]

Through grief therapy I learned that forcing worship, forcing meditation is an act of obedience. He already knows exactly what you're going through and you're still making a decision to show up. It's okay if you don't feel like it and are feeling lost and abandoned. He already knows. Eventually your heart will heal and you'll be aware of His presence even though He's been there.

[@ie3555]

This is extremely relevant! This morning I woke up and told god that it’s hard for me to express gratitude and praise considering my life rn

[@lizzyfresh07]

When my flesh doesn’t want to get in sync with my spirit, I play worship music or I just listen to a sermon. If I feel lazy to pray especially in the early AM, I just start and I don’t feel guilty if I end up dozing off to sleep. And when I don’t know what to pray about, I just pray in my prayer language (tongues).

[@VMR8648]

I play worship music in my darkest days also, and start praying. It really helps me. I also open my gratitude journal and start writing all the things I'm grateful for, along with Bible verses that uplift me.

[@cantoine65]

I heard everything you said, but you saying FORCE it, hit me hard... thank you, I needed this ❤

[@KeanaPatterson]

Personally, I am still going through those seasons of having to choose spirit over flesh. I'm a very emotional person and when I was out in the world I live for my emotions, instant gratification, and it was just all about what Kiana wanted to do or what Kiana's depression wanted to do and that is how I allow things to dictate my life. I truly believe God has been trying to work that out of me. I'm slowly but surely learning how to choose the spirit over the flesh, unfortunately because my own disobedience like you said it's a slow process. But for the most part I still pray like, I don't go a day without letting the Lord hear me even if it's like lamenting lol. I learned that from the Psalms as well. I have learned through the seasons that God is not surprised that my frailty or my humanness or my weakness, but he's actually ever present and he wants to help me through that. So I would just say in those days when I don't want to pray and I don't want to read I make myself pray honestly? I make myself read even if it's just a few verses just to say I did it because at least it's something. But I know the day is coming where I will be able to get through these little humps and bumps of time or I can continuously choose to Read despite whatever is going on, and praising God despite how I feel. Like you said it's about teaching our souls to praise God even when they don't feel like it. Psalm 42, 43, 119 and some I think it's 36 they're all staples for me. I love Psalm 119:33 because it says God, make me obey your commandments because I know your lot is good. So to me that just means okay even when I know my flesh is kicking against the pricks I can still come to God and be like God I know your law is good Make me walk in your way because I know because you've given me the wisdom to know that is what I ought to be doing. And I think we just have to remember that we do not have to obey our flesh we've died to it. We just have to get in the habit of not obeying it.

[@ToriannaBell]

Glad I came around your page , needed to hear this! Restarting my walk with God !

[@Jssierose]

Wow this video literally came on time! I have been consistently reading my Bible since last month and lately I've been having those days where I feel like reading is like a chore and I end up not doing it. Thanks for this ❤ Also, the cat is so adorable ❤️

[@kaylajones5043]

Thank god for your channel and your video for popping up. I too have been going through a little rut but everyday I strive to do better for my relationship with god.

[@Sonja-sy2eo]

🙌🏽 I needed this! It's been a tough week for me too😢

[@mixedmango6122]

Girl this is exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. My cycle is coming and I’ve felt so all over the place emotionally. I skimmed but havent REALLY Read and had complete bible studies and devotional for a couple days now. I battled myself to read last night and disobeyed. This video was the first thing on my home page. I love listening to you while getting ready. The words you said were exactly what I needed. God is really using u as a vessel, very inspiring. I love you🫶🏼

[@NemilaW]

I had a tough day at college and I didn’t take the time to talk to God when I knew I should have. Instead, I did other things to distract and my heart just felt heavy. Later, I finally went to pray and I wrote down my prayer rather than speaking it out loud. Then I felt like I should read, but I hesitated. Then I went up and randomly remembered your video I had seen it in my feed but hadn’t watched it yet. So I watched it, and afterward, I went back a read all Psalm 40 to 49. Let me tell you, my spirit was lifted like reaaaaallllyyy it’s was like I got my joy back and funny enough now I remembered I prayed lord give me joy back ! The enemy tries to deceive us through our flesh, but it’s God is calling, “Come to me, and I will give you rest and peace for your soul.” The sad thing is, we often distance ourselves from Him when we need Him the most. Today was such a powerful lesson for me. Thank you for being faithful in what you do. God really used you to reach me today. Never stop your work is impacting lives, even if you don’t always see it. You’ve touched at least one person, and that’s more than enough.

[@LyricShanez]

This is GOOD word! 💗

[@mondealwaysjesus7415]

I've been struggling a lot, too😢. I got a fresh conviction from this video. Thank you, sister✝️🙌🏽✝️🕊❤️🇿🇦

[@audreyhestick4433]

When you don't feel like praying you ask the Holy spirit for help 🙏

[@ChildofGod98765]

🔥JESUS grant me courage to overcome every battle I face as a single mom raising two sons with special needs is overwhelming. They need so much from me. Lord were I lack give me abundance. Please Lord give me courage as I struggle to provide clothing, groceries and rent for my sons grant me strength in your name amen.🙏🏾❤️

[@itsgodfortay]

This is the best! Being honest about your own experience of being human and then sharing HOW to push through in the spirit. Scripture references on point! Thanks for sharing and being honest 🩵

[@nadiasundal8230]

This was right on time for me❤

[@Yonesfak]

I'm so glad my algorithm brought you to me. I constantly feel lazy to show up for my relationship with God so I just express my gratitude instead and convince myself that's enough (because ''the Lord knows my heart' is a great cop out). I show up how I can but you have put so much into perspective. Building a relationship means showing up constantly and consistently and that's it. There's no two ways about it. Thank you so much for this! ✨

[@tamarabell5876]

This is sooo good! I prayed about this this morning. Asked God to deepen my relationship him so I Don’t feel like prayer each day is an obligation or a job. I’ve been struggling with this week.

[@lexmel2117]

wow this is right on time! i def have been feeling like this - it’s spiritual warfare i believe bc the devil doesn’t want us doing these. but for me, I just force myself to pray and read my bible anyway and that helps me to get back into the rhythm of wanting to do it again

[@Forkjoy88]

This is good ❤❤ thank you for this video

[@Lafashionista862]

I just found your page tonight, Thank you beautiful.

[@tabithaakanji7062]

🙏🏾✨💯 thank you

[@PeaceDestiny7]

On such days dear girl, i allow the wisdom of others to pour into my soul. That's how i came across your channel a few days ago. I tune in and allow very Spirit filled information to flow into me and surely before i know it, my cup gets filled.

[@jenisewilliams2939]

Amen so much you impacted this segment. Bless your ❤️ and may God continue to cover you in all that you do.

[@Arriana21]

I just lay there and watch something funny….I rarely read the Bible but I do have one and I do pray and talk to God daily. A routine can get draining no matter what it is….that’s why God is AMAZING HE DOESNT JUDGE YOU OR EXPECT you to be perfect…

[@Roadtoslim150]

Thank you for this video

[@vondae00]

Thank You! This was very much needed. Thank you for being so open and sharing this struggle. I've dealt with this for the last 2 weeks. I needed this message being a babe in Christ myself.

[@kauvirikizakazeiko5214]

Thank you for this video 🙏🙏

[@kumikidzaichirovi7927]

I needed this thank you. training myself to godliness

[@Seasonedwsalt]

This was sooooo good

[@dianemason6193]

This message was ment for me and i appreciate you ❤❤❤❤

[@jeneebarnes3349]

Great Video, Thanks!

[@sarahteresa524]

I recently came by your channel, I love your videos!!

[@ettieee-p2t]

hey mani, i believe that the fact that we have that fear of the Lord giving us over to our sins, probably wont even happen because if we are cautious enough to fear that then we will fight( with the power of the holy spirit) to live accordingly. hope that makes sense. love you

[@S.Marie90]

I’m happy to know it’s not just me….this was me this week

[@sarahdrayton2571]

You better talk about it! Force it! Cuz Jesus SHOLE didn’t feel like dying on the cross for me, the least I can do is live for Him even when I don’t feel like it. Like my momma would say when I didn’t feel like cleaning my room “Feelings aren’t a requirement to do what I tell you to do”

[@luchiken168]

I put worship prayer songs 😢and before you know it I will start praying

[@Forkjoy88]

Pray listen to worship music press though

[@Berzerk-d4c]

You’re beautiful 😍

[@swishreturn523]

Kind of pointless, but first