Contentment | Alex & Lokelani Wilson

Matthew 5:27-32. Alex preaches on how to find contentment while Loke shares her struggle with "bouncing back" after 5 pregnancies.
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00:00 intro
02:09 Why we need contentment: Jesus knows us
11:22 Why we haven't found contentment: its costly
14:07 How to find contentment in Christ: Jesus was cut off

[@JayCatJess]

Jesus set me free from anxiety today ✨️

[@amenpodcast]

amen sis!

[@JayCatJess]

@Amen Podcast thank you I actually never thought anyone would care but thank you so much for responding it means a lot 💜

[@jaydeKohinoor]

❤

[@jeremymunyua9856]

@@JayCatJess Reading this gave me so much joy! As someone who struggles with anxiety I can only imagine the peace, relief and freedom, joy… it’s so beautiful. As your brothers and sisters in Christ we definitely care “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.” (1 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭26). It really is beautiful to see that happen in your life✨

[@markydrew7183]

Same❤❤❤❤

[@beccabecs]

God is helping me with contentment in having a broken AC in my apartment and being able to rest in the fact that God has it all figured out!! Over the past few days, i’ve been incredibly distressed and frustrated, sending out angry emails to the landlord and management about the lack of AC in the summer heat. But today, the Lord spoke to me through His word and through this podcast, to be content, because the Lord is taking care of this situation, and I can’t wait to see what the Lord will do! Even with something as silly as an AC going out, the Lord showed me His grace today in what He spoke to me. The Lord is so good. Deleting angry emails and sending kinder ones. Resting in the cool and heat, knowing that if Jesus could sleep through a storm, then so can I!

[@herbenji22]

The more I look for Jesus the more content I become. For every struggle we have something to be grateful for, although Loke is having these pains for now, she was able to give birth to 5 beautiful children that I'm sure you're so grateful for... Life is beautiful! That's part of the process of understanding and getting closer to Jesus :)

[@Christian-.]

after the amen: wow. perfect timing. as hard as it is to admit…i have an addiction to social media. im 15 years old and i have always loved creating “content”. over the past few weeks, i’ve been hearing God’s voice, telling me to delete social media and i had to - it was difficult but i couldn’t ignore His voice. i have grown my relationship with God now more than ever. i only have youtube (to watch sermons like these) but something in me always told me that in a few weeks, i would download the other apps again. this is showing me that God doesn’t want me to go back to social media, because i would be running away from Him. thank you ❤

[@anyssarobertsify]

I realize I've been really discontent with my singleness, and I think this is an area where God wants to work with me. Thanks a lot for your sermon. I hadn't looked at contentment and lust that way before. I pray God blesses you with a new vehicle!

[@khadijah3993]

Jesus delivered me today from the lies of the enemy 🤍

[@BossdomChronicals]

I found myself being discontent with parenting. My 16 year old who’s is a great kid is going through some teenage things and was in a slump with school. She is graduating early, and I was excited because I’m tired of raising another person. I love parenting and will give my life for my child, but parental fatigue kicked in on me, while grieving ( single parent lost my sister and mom within the past 3 years). Just this morning I was asking for increased grace and patience, God reminded me he assigned me to her because he equipped me to instill in her all he has for the plans assigned to her life. I was selected to be a part of this amazing purpose and this amazing human being. Be content where you are and yes it may take more time but I need you to focus on your assignment and I will give you rest for She is going to do marvelous things. Chill…

[@amenpodcast]

woah this was so good! thank you for being vulnerable. it strengthens us. we love your obedience and softness of heart to God's calling. Your child is so blessed to have you.

[@BossdomChronicals]

@@amenpodcast thank you and you both stay encouraged, by God’s grace

[@lee-vx5mh]

23:40 when Lokelani was talking about how she was trying to rush the healing process I felt that but I’m a different way. Lately i find myself trying to rush the healing process (emotional, mental and spiritual) and i feel like when that is over THEN i could be content. But i should be content IN the process as well!! Thank y’all so much

[@andrewmcmahon684]

Good word

[@amenpodcast]

mmmm that's facts!

[@Botshelo_Nkoana]

God is teaching me to appreciate the little things, like having water to drink, having air in my lungs having to smile, being loved by him, being chosen

[@xHDwarrior11]

Been listening to Amen Podcast for a couple of years now. I am so grateful that I came across you all. I’ve been so encouraged in my walk, and each time I get to listen to an episode, I feel super refueled afterwards!!

[@amenpodcast]

this!!! amen fam! this is why we do this. thank you for sharing

[@dejadexter6299]

Jesus is helping me be content in my finances, I used to fluctuate my mood or joy with how much money I had , I was in a accident and had to pay a large amount I’m not used to and it threw everything off , but through this I have learn how to not let anything still my joy because it is my strength, lack is not my portion and if I manage the little he will make me ruler of many , I trust him with a new assurance I didn’t have before, not in my own strength but truly trusting him , I am content.

[@bennetsmith4686]

“Now there’s some kids here” haha I will stay and watch every second!

[@katieyanez8326]

Jesus is helping me to be content by constantly reminding me that he is the living water which as I drink from I never thirst. Each time I feel my body longing for sin he puts it on my heart that I must eagerly turn toward him and those desires with fade away. Instead they are replaced with the good news of the gospel and an complete satisfaction in the Lord.

[@dawgithanisgood5447]

Amen Lord Jesus Amen man!!

[@isaacj8175]

Let's all pray for Lokes back

[@syncc1407]

Jesus is guiding me and he lets me see his wonderfull works. For example, today at chuch we have at the end of our church service prayer time, in which people with prayer needs can come to the front, so other people can pray for them. One Guy came to the front and was greeted by one of the oldest in church. They prayed, everybody prayed and after 5 minutes he took the microphone and said welcome our new brother into our family, he just accepted Jesus. Praise the Lord !!!

[@loganfrantz143]

Thank you guys so much for this message! I often struggle with being content because of my school and work I get so caught up in all of the negative parts in them that it’s hard for me to be joyful. A drastic measure I want to take is to give up social media and use that time for Jesus. If you could just pray that I have the strength and ability to not rely on this world to make me happy but to rely on Jesus

[@amenpodcast]

same! thank you for sharing! glad this helped. praying!

[@BossdomChronicals]

Keep your cup full AMEN ALEX

[@katsumi9759]

He’s helping me with contentment in my struggle with Social Media and Entertainment. It’s held me back physically, mentally, and most of all spiritually. This came at such a perfect time.

[@amenpodcast]

exactly fam. same!

[@thankyoujesuschannels]

In my life Jesus is helping me with contentment and being OK and content with myself even if I don’t get accolades win basketball games get followers get likes - and just being content with the way God made me living this life to glorify him even if I don’t get man approval. And some drastic measures that I can take to keep my eyes on Jesus are reading the Bible more, scrolling less on social media and seeing posts that I don’t need to look at, also praying more, and also watching more videos like this and also memorizing more scripture 📖

[@miles7542]

I’m applying to universities and the stress that comes with seems unbearable but 17:57, Jesus took the discontentment + stress on so we could be content in Him. Thank you guys.

[@ryandwayneneely]

This is by far the best message on contentment I have heard! Praise God and thank you both Pastors. 🙏🏽 Please keep sharing these types of messages 🤝🏾👌🏽💯

[@zandiekhumalo6540]

Jesus is helping me to be content in a lot of areas! 1. To be content being single and not dating 2. He is helping me to be at peace with what I have in my life 😌 3. And He is helping me to be content in whatever future plans He has for me...( college, work, relationships,etc.) Drastic measures I should rake: 1. Read His word more and keep off of worldly things around me....to seek His Kingsom first and righteousness 2. Count my blessings and praise God for them and what's to come continually! And even my Salvation 3. Stay off of college websites and constant researching about a course or career and just relax and just trust God's plan God bless you and your beautiful family ❤🙏🏼🙏🏼Amazing and well needed message guys. Jesus loves you incredibly much !🙏🏼

[@lee-vx5mh]

This episode was right on time. It came right when I needed it and the Holy Spirit was really speaking to me through it. All glory be to God ❤❤

[@amenpodcast]

yes lee!!!

[@reidp646]

Thank you guys, always look forward to these throughout my week! Also that shirt is cool Alex

[@amenpodcast]

thank you Reid! us too!. they are so fun and challenging.

[@1ysav]

this was an amazing message!! thank you so much. Jesus is helping me with contentment because he taught me that being discontent is actually leading us to be cut off from God, which is the opposite of what i want to do. a drastic measure i would take is do the opposite of what the world feeds into. for example, lust and greediness are two of the main things u struggle with.

[@amenpodcast]

wow sav! amen! thank you. love that application

[@justinstewart5507]

That's awesome that Jesus loves us that much that made a lot of since the way the Sand

[@AliceInWonderlandWasHigh2020]

Glory be to God!

[@SajoMt]

I'm locked in for this word

[@adwoa1aankamah205]

I’ve been feeling discontent in many areas of my life lately. So I guess Jesus is working in all of them

[@jeunewidekelly8211]

Thank you guys so much ❤❤❤❤Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@GrayMattr]

I love you Holy Spirit. 🛐💟✝️

[@nmil89]

Loved it. Very relevant and applicable message to me. Probably all believers really. Amen

[@Guadaxc4]

You are worthy of the wages!! You are proclaiming the word of God!! “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”” ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@dthomas112993]

Wonderful message guys thank you for it! Where I can work to have more contentment is with parenting my 5 yr old. He is an awesome kid that I’m grateful for, but when he has times of poor listening and throwing tantrums it can really make me feel discontent. So I will work on that to appreciate Him for where’s He. brought me, and continue to learn to be a better flexible parent that’s able to adjust to all scenarios.

[@jeffabiera123]

Praying for you to receive the PERFECT vehicle for you and your family! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 TESTIMONY TIME that I hope encourages everyone- There was a time when our roof started leaking and we prayed for a miracle because we couldn’t afford to fix it and our insurance wouldn’t help. A week or so later, there was a small hailstorm and our insurance said that new damage had occurred and that they would pay for a new $18k roof!

[@chong1747]

Love your shirt Alex😆, anyway Thank you for the msg, God bless your family!

[@amenpodcast]

thank you fam! youre so welcome🖤🤙🏾

[@SethOndrea]

God is setting me free from my addictions and temptations. Instead of giving into my temptation, I pray it away in God's name.

[@matthewzuleta4066]

Thank you

[@beautyforashes23]

Loved this episode! Thinking about Jesus and how much he loves me makes me the most content.

[@temnit03]

I find contentment in the word and in prayer. Today, the Lord reminded me of a prophetic word video that was saying that I am going to be a millionaire. The first time I heard it I was moved to tears because I was instantly thinking about money, prosperity and prestige and the fact that I could spoil my parents, siblings and other people financially in a God-favored way. After coming across the video again today, I prayed to God and asked him if this message was directed to me and if he could give me a sign if I should take it seriously. But when Lokelani read 1.Timothy 6, 6-7, I really understood that contentment in Christ is the real fortune God is enabling me to experience in my life. I ALREADY AM RICH IN CHRIST ❤ And I instantly smiled, looked to the sky and thanked God for this powerful, cheerful and joyful word. Thanks guys for doing Gods Will in other peoples lives and this podcast 🎉

[@IsacFigueroa12]

Jesus, thank you for your precious blood which cleanses us everyday that you give us Amen! ✨

[@dawgithanisgood5447]

Amen guys!! Thanks again!! You help more than you know. thank you. Continue in Lord Jesus and He will give you all you need. In His name, that we love and pray that all this would happen in Jesus Holy and righteous name that we love and pray that you guys and everyone else would be perfected in the Lord Jesus Christ, in His Holy name that we love and give thanks to and pray, Amen Almighty Father God, Amen Lord Jesus, AMEN FATHER GOD AMEN AMEN!!!!!❤😊❤😊❤

[@isaactalks4769]

Thanks!

[@murtadathiam9302]

Amen

[@lesielimanupule]

Love you guys! Thank you Jesus for this message!❤

[@blakethomas1013]

I really needed this recently. I've been struggling with being alone, and I know I need to abide in Christ alone! God Bless and Thank You!

[@shottahood928]

thank you so much guys, hi from ecuador🇪🇨 please keep it up💯

[@anthonyagins7872]

To be more content, I just need to put more things away in my life and fill that with more time with Him, more time in prayer, more time doing things for the kingdom. If any of the brethren see this please pray for me. It’s hard, I’ve been in a season of just feeling like what I do doesn’t matter. It all just seems like a waste of time, my job, focusing on all these things that don’t matter in the long run yet I have to think on these things because working, money, future, all that stuff; is a part of living everyday life. Idk how to explain it, it’s just weird. Anyway, thank you for the message and God bless you and the children!

[@jayflo_]

I enjoyed and received a lot from this message. I have recently found your podcast and enjoy learning through your KZbin videos. Thank you for doing these.

[@antoniorobinson2793]

Just getting to understand I'm where I'm at for a reason I see everyone else doin other things and reaching great heights at my age I'm 17 and there like 17 to 18 and I feel like I'm not enough or need to do more or workout more and I wanted to rush and try to get to that level but I'm learning that I am suppose to be where I'm at and that I'm not everyone else so this fr helped me even to get back on track and off my spiritual laziness thank you sm for this amazing podcast 🙌🏾❤

[@clim_bow6755]

I want to climb that tree behind them. It looks like an awesome climbing tree. Very great messenge though. My friends and myself love to listen to you guys.

[@rebekah6087]

I’ve struggled with anxiety for the last 6 years of my life..I gave it to Christ and believed that he had healed me from it then things keep happening to cause me to have anxiety again:/ I don’t know how to fully give it to him and to fully allow him to heal me. I just want to be able to live for Christ but with anxiety like this I can’t so I don’t know what to do

[@SamFleetTv]

Love your podcasts they have been guidance for me for months! thank you so much

[@user-jv1jj7kk4q]

These videos always come at a perfect time! Praying for your back healing and car needs! Condiment I’m waiting and not know what’s wrong with my stomach, inflammatory bowel disease of some sort. There’s a lot of physical pain and months of waiting in the unknown. But it has brought me closer to my family and starting to walk closer with God. Blessings to you!

[@vusikhumalo7804]

Love you guys❤ l am so revived with your services, God bless you

[@yallcrazy302]

In my relationships I’ve even discontent for years. Had a big disappointment last year that still affects me. I just have to look to Jesus and know He’s protecting me.

[@STW_YW]

Amen father God thank you for everything

[@itrustintheKingofkings]

Amennnn Love you all

[@marleciahorton1477]

Thank you I needed this in this moment right now, Bless y’all!

[@dawgithanisgood5447]

Same here!! The Lord is so so great!! In His name that we love and pray and give thanks to, Amen Almighty Father God Lord Jesus, AMEN!!❤😊❤😊❤

[@isaacj8175]

Instagram is not built for you to discontent, that's just a heart issue, that's ego, kill that and pray about it and see it for what it is. That is a platform to share, don't worry about followers, do your thang and God will send ppl to your page or he won't.

[@jadajayyx7371]

Love you guys so much! God bless you and your humility❤️‍🔥

[@troycocita4900]

Love this you guys! Praise the Lord Jesus eternal

[@mykingyeshua]

Loved this

[@connorryan4149]

God bless your family ❤❤

[@Yami-po6kl]

God bless you and your family

[@FireIn8]

Thank you, and greetings from N. Tx. Thanks for kind encouragement

[@JayCatJess]

Also thank you, guys, guys soo much for making these videos and podcasts they are really helpful 😊

[@niailalio1112]

you guys are awesome! thank you for the message Amen podcast 🙌🏽💜

[@ryanredding4046]

I purchased 2 of your shirts and they are awesome!!! The quality of then are really good

[@isaacj8175]

The shirts are nice

[@cristiansoto7417]

Wow amen this podcast has been so helpful.

[@yallcrazy302]

Love you guys and your work. Praying for you and hope you’re able to get the new car.

[@petrasizer2966]

This is a great episode… thank you! My husband and I have 4 kids and we would love more God willing. My mum is one of 11 kids but we get many comments recently that 4 is a lot. Have you guys ever done an episode on children, the blessing of children or how Jesus viewed and treated children. Many cultures (not all people) seem to view children in a burdensome way. Thanks again!

[@dawgithanisgood5447]

So good. The Lord is so good and will do anything to help you and make you perfect completely in His sight. He knows you between than you do. Because He loves you more than you will ever know. He will do anything to make you perfect in His Holy and righteous and perfect sight that we love. The Lord loves you very very much and will do anything to help you and make you perfect. Even if it means putting you through troubles that are even very bad. Because He loves you. Be confident in the Lord that He will bring you through and that He will deliver you in all because He is in all. God is good. God is great. Trust in Him with your heart COMPLETELY and you will become exactly who God has designed you to be. You are loved, so so much, by the Heavenly Father God Almighty, more than you will ever know. You are loved. Don’t forget that. You are loved by God through everything that you do. Good and bad. God sees you and understands you through every single thing. Even more than you do. Follow God, because He knows what’s best for you, not you. Humble yourself to God, let God guide you, and He will take you exactly where you are supposed to be. Because He loves you. More than you will ever get to know. In Jesus name that we love and pray, Amen Almighty Father God, Amen Lord Jesus Amen Amen!!!!!❤😊❤😊❤

[@yajujmajuj1739]

Nice family evangelism, well done

[@sydneyislove]

I'm usually a silent viewer, but for your pain, please consider trying acupuncture. I encourage you to give it a shot! ♡ Thank you both for sharing this word.

[@dlk2188]

Thank you soooo much Alex & Lokelani. You guys always explain things so well and in a way that just clicks for me and helps me understand the deeper and bigger picture and I get it. Love you both. Thank you for always being so calming, gentle, and yet pushing me to do better u know. All the best and lots of love to the kiddos -from their big sister in Christ❤❤❤

[@Brandonreisinger]

I really liked how scripture heavy this episode was 🙏🏻

[@jedricktagarino]

struggling to be content in the home and at school; for example, it’s been hard to spend time with God at my house. but i need to take extreme measures to get alone and not ignore the Word, and even being bold for Christ when around my fam.

[@jeprodigalson792]

My Fellow Subaru STI Owner!!

[@yasmintaylor2345]

Jesus is helping me with contentment by giving me peace when I pray and when I indulge more in His word.. and by reminding me of who He is and what He did for me. some drastic measures I will be taking is Praying more frequently even when im tired and full of hopelessness, and by trudging my focus to Him when I do want to turn to lust or entertainment putting Him first.

[@rakinszn5609]

I finding contentment when it comes to dating,I can go without rush into sex and lustful behavior,and it helps me to value her for who she is as a person and a daughter of Christ and I can really admire her beauty in a pure way with boundaries.

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

[@justinstewart5507]

Being able to be happy doing nothing being content not smoking anymore

[@joshuarothenberg7781]

Jesus helps me be content in my singleness and not comparing to my friends who are dating godly

[@thyLordsbeloved]

hello alex and lokelani! are you posting weekly on sundays ? what times do you post live ? i would love to attend as soon as you two are on so i am not late to the service! thank you very much for all of the efforts you two share 🙌🏼✝️

[@burntzach]

Hey where’d you get those glasses? I love them

[@malliaepps271]

👏🏾👏🏾

[@julianj_7]

I need to be content in Jesus Christ I don’t need the big fancy stuff those things are temporary Christ is everlasting all I need is him ❤

[@bennetsmith4686]

Wait that Subaru shirt is sick

[@dlk2188]

Please pray for me, I’m addicted to my phone

[@Samanthasupernovaa]

I wish this title would have said it was about lust

[@majormcpherson599]

Thanks!