Are Christians Missing Out? | Living for Ourselves

[@KellyCaroliniB]

Luck 9:23 ♥ Denying ourselves and taking up our cross every day reminds me of Andy Mineo's words, "I've got two choices, both require pain. One's the pain of change, or the pain of staying the same. One of them leads to joy, other one leads to shame. One of them leads to freedom, the other one keeps me in chains". Great video, boo!!! Ya did it again!

[@86knighten]

you speak the truth. there is nothing in this world that will satisfy me more than living for god.

[@solapowsj25]

Praise the Lord Alleluia.

[@CezzyHaag]

Could you do a 'Are christians missing out on pop-culture?' I know this was the end of the series, but maybe you can start again if you have new topics...

[@anna6712]

These videos are great. I'm a really tiny new baby Christian and they've been so helpful to me. Bless :*

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww I'm so glad to hear that!! Thank you!!

[@An19941]

This is so true! Without God, there is no purpose to life

[@An19941]

ps: Yay, 1000 gold stars! :D

[@Daniel-ne5io]

Powerful, and encouraging message! You are so inspirational! Have a Jesus filled day!

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww thank you!! All credit to God :)

[@LorieBrumfield]

Luke 9:23 is one of my favorite verses. Not because it's easy but because it reminds me every single day that to follow Jesus I must deny myself and take up my own cross...whatever that means for that day. It changes! :)

[@FarAwayDistance]

True that!! :)

[@truefairytales77]

Becca, I just have to tell you. God has built a big part of my faith through you. Besides always making me smile, your videos never fail to give me exactly what I need to hear exactly at the same time. You are one of the most wonderful people I know and one of my biggest inspirations, and I love the way God is using you. Blessings!💜💜💜

[@FarAwayDistance]

You are SO sweet!!! Thank you so much for this. I love reading comments like this, glory to God for reaaaaal. So thankful for you taking the time to write me this! You're amazing. God bless you x

[@ArielleDatnoff]

This series has been great. :) Your advice is awesome for Christians. You deserve so many more subscribers, and it makes me happy to see your channel growing bigger and bigger every day. 10,000 followers is a big deal, and I know it's far away, but I feel like it's coming soon. You make religion so worth it, you know? I don't know exactly what I'm trying to say. Like, you're pushing younger generations to step away from distractions and into their religion. You're really helping people find peace and purpose in their lives, like me. Even though I'm not a Christian, you just inspire me to practice my own religion and to not waste my time. And btw, I was looking it up, and Michael Phelps has a christian background (maybe his parents are christian) and he said he "believes" in God, but he's not religious. (I personally don't like to use the phrase '"believes in God"' because I just feel like it's irrelevant to how much religion has changed over years. Like, people could believe that there is a God, but I think some people confuse it with finding relevance in him. I'd also like to know anyone else's opinion on this if you're reading.) =)

[@SamOwenI]

the problem though is that the bible is very specific on what is right and wrong. There was this specific man called Jesus. The bible claims that the right thing to do is to believe in him, in order to have our sins forgiven. The bible teaches against just following a religion, and specifically claims that Jesus is the only name by which man can be saved. Jesus said, "whoever is not with me is against me". Moral of the story: it's important to see that the bible claims exclusivity, and specifically condemns all other paths. I hope that wasn't too harsh - I'm just pointing out the important difference between what you've said and what Jesus taught.

[@ArielleDatnoff]

SamOwenI Thanks for clarifying :)

[@awsomegirlx4504]

Arielle Datnoff I can't believe that atheists think Christianity is bad. I just made a comment on a video about how we should kill animal and someone commented. if you think we are worthy of this you should try it on yourself. ha ha he proved my point further.

[@krizylsaguibal3105]

You are my favorite Christian KZbinr and you bless me with all of your videos :)

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww 🙈❤️You're so sweet. God bless you!!

[@mattthornton8504]

This video is going to be the steak that I put in the ground that says I am done living for myself and start pursuing God! I have been struggling with going to Facebook all the time to fill the void in my heart. I need to realize that I cannot fill that void it and less I pursuing God. Reading his word more often. Thanks for the great encouragement.

[@someoneinthecrowd1401]

yay!

[@cathygoodall8589]

ive been living very selfishly for a long time , but recently ive felt God pulling on my heart to speak for him and ive been saying no so much due to fear but i finally did what God asked me to and ill never go back to being selfish again it gave me a powerful purpose and feeling that i never want to loose and thos video just helped put it all into perspective even more on the purpose God has for me thank you!

[@naomiporteous3171]

could you please make a video about being a Christian in today's society, it would be really useful thanks and god bless you xx

[@darbyoconnor9780]

yes please!

[@annamariakocevova9016]

I wanted to say that I really appreciate your videos and you are an inspiration to me.Thank you Becky:)

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww you're so sweet Annie! Thank you so much. :) PS you can call me Becca haha x

[@annamariakocevova9016]

+FarAwayDistance ok Becca😊❤️

[@musicdiva76]

Oh my goodness, I love this video!! You did a fantastic job of breaking things down and keeping it simple. I'm so excited to watch more of your videos and learn! Dying to self is SO hard, I battle every single day.

[@audreym.4641]

Can you make a video about maintaining your faith throughout your college years? I am a college freshman and I would really like some advice. Love your videos!

[@Txrijxy24]

Thank you so much for this video, it was such a blessing to find it in my subscription box this morning. I have loved this entire series. You make such important points in this video. I love how you add at the end that no one on their death bed would be like oh I wished i hadn't been so kind to people. The illustrations that you give just show how much purpose that we have when we live selflessly and we deny the old self. I also watched the Francis Chan video and that was so powerful. Thank you for the hard work that you do. God Bless. xx :)

[@FarAwayDistance]

This was literally SO sweet!! Thank you soo much for taking the time to write such a long sweet comment!! I appreciate it more than you know! You're truly a sweetheart and a beautiful person!! xx

[@oviecrosby1152]

I'm trying to reach out to my friend because of this video, something I've been praying for the courage to do. I hope it works out!

[@ForeverFashionGirl21]

Your videos are so encouraging!! Keep it up! I can see God using you in magnificient ways!

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww wow thank you so much!!

[@vivianthibodeaux3325]

So beautiful, God bless you more and more. I thank God to give us people like you, help us with encouragement :D

[@Oliviacatriona]

Bless you. You are a light to all Christian teenagers and young people because it's easy for us to find out who we want to become in life, but you are an example that we can live life to the full and dedicate our lives to Christ now. Keeping you in my prayers xx

[@FarAwayDistance]

You are soo so sweet!! Thank you Olivia!!

[@BibleMunch]

You can't tell who, or what is a priority in your life by examining where your money and time go. We'll said. That is so accurate. This was a great series! I'm hoping you'll do another series like this soon!

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@christydimon3793]

There was so much goofiness in this video WHILE also being encouraging and convicting! Love it!

[@joel4christ]

Great video. The Luke 9:23 verse the perfect verse to use because we cannot live for Christ without denying ourselves first. i like this series

[@golnarbeikzadeh7797]

I wish I could be like you.. I was born in a christian family and became a christian when I was kid but I never could be so inspiring like you and I can see your love for God in your eyes..

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww oh my gosh!! Please don't be discouraged comparing yourself to me! The enemy LOVES to use comparison to discourage us in our walks with God. At many many points in my life, I have felt discouraged & that I wasn't good enough or especially smart enough compared to other people in my life. It robbed me of SO much joy! Over time I have learned that God gave me the brain He gave me for a reason - and one of my gifts is teaching others (I'm studying to be a teacher in college) so I try to practice that gift often through these videos! You have SO many gifts and talents! They're unique to you - and God wants to use them to bring Him glory!! I encourage you to find out what your spiritual gifts are, and think about the other earthly things you're good at too! You're talented, & God wired you the way you are today for a reason. I made a video about "not feeling good enough" last summer too - m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGWueHyqjLdjl7s Praying these words help you stomp the enemy's lies!!

[@Aboutabook.podcast]

i love your channel, your videos always encourage me and thanks for linking your spotify, i'm always looking for new tunes. keep it up!

[@solapowsj25]

We don't miss on the Presence of God, even when alone (in a mission in MP, IN). God is in our experiences from when memories develop and will be present even on the day I leave the world.

[@Emmanuel-ig1eb]

You are such a beautiful person and I'm not just saying it in a physical way, I've recently started watching some of your videos and thank God people like you exist that are willing to spread the love that He gives us and that encourages other to do the same, keep it up cause you are changing lifes that you don't event know exist. Thank you, God bless and give you strength to continue on his steps always.

[@advent870]

I was so blessed by this video

[@aprilpadilla3885]

Omg thank God for you! You are so inspiring. :)

[@EleniWiebeMentalWellness]

amen yall take up your cross💗💗💛 he made us new so we die to old self live for him and love others 💗💗💛😘

[@nathandbass]

Thank you!!! What an awesome word!!! God Bless You!!!

[@jennanolten4188]

whew that part of: even if he isn't real, was really good. I am a new christian and I have been doubting and fearing the changes in my life a bit, but just like you said: would you regret the differences? Meh no!

[@ebonyavi]

Totally agree! Welcome sister :))

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww I'm so glad to hear that!!!!☺️

[@caitlinjanelle9967]

I just recently found your channel! I'm honestly so happy that you're making videos for people who are Christians, or not. They are really inspiring and they are helpful for everyday situations. Thank you so much for making videos, and keep up the good work! :)

[@andysdestination8671]

this is so Awesome. this is very good message. im getting ready to start Vlogging with my own show. and i will send the same message about living for Christ. And Living for JESUS. GOD bless you and have fun out there. Love ya

[@sinndylovex]

Yay thanks for linking the Spotify playlist I've been looking for some new Christian music

[@FarAwayDistance]

You're welcome :) x

[@FarAwayDistance]

You're welcome :) x

[@michaelfisk5285]

I really enjoy your videos. Your videos help me see how much God loves me. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these.

[@darbyoconnor9780]

omg I just discovered your channel right now and I'm so happy that I did. I've been looking for someone like you to watch and learn from bc I really want to start a youtube channel where I can also talk about Jesus. I'm just super nervous about it bc I guess I'm scared about all the hate that could come from it. but your videos (I've just watched a ton right now) really inspired me, so thank you so much and you just got a new subscriber!💞

[@zachreynolds8592]

Excellent value! So glad i found your videos today!

[@joywhit8703]

Thanks so much!!! This video helped a lot, u don't even know!!!Keep up the great work!!!❤😘

[@DesGardius-me7gf]

I would rather face reality with all its unfairness and disappointments than waste my life away worrying about the empty promise of “salvation” in a subsequent alternate realm of existence.

[@karljohantorvik5263]

Thank you :) This was very god, very inspering and biblical :) Keep making movies because this videos help people and is a blessing for christian. Best regard from Norway :)

[@JacobMKeeneAKADrPepperKing]

As a guy who hasn't been as dedicated of a Christian as I should be, I definitely needed to hear this. Usually one of my first instincts to do when I wake up is to check my internet notifications and things of the like, and I haven't been studying my Bible as much as I used to (or as much as I should), but I want to.

[@rickmeunier9291]

Jacob, my brother! Consider a shift in how you are "viewing" Jesus and your life. God has invited us into HIS realm (domain or kingdom) for HIS purposes. His ultimate purpose is that Jesus would be the Centerpiece of all things (see Colossians 1). As children of God, our purpose is summed up nicely in Paul's entire letter to the Ephesians (check out 3:9-11). God's Eternal Purpose is that Jesus' Church would prepare herself to be his BRIDE! As God's Church, we were designed to EXPRESS Jesus as the Centerpiece he truly is -- in ALL things. So.....I urge you to wake up each morning not to "study" your Bible. Wake up and spend some time being LOVED BY JESUS and LOVING JESUS. We are here to live WITH him and relate to him much like we relate to people. Open your heart to him and learn to ENJOY simply being with him in the first minutes you are awake. Certainly utilize the Bible as a vehicle to guide you into being with Jesus. Remember that KNOWING Jesus doesn't equate to how much you learn about him (see John 5:39,40). Be easy on yourself as this can take a while to develop in your life (it can take years and years). By starting off your day quietly being WITH Jesus, loving him, and allowing him to LOVE YOU, you will find that the course of the rest of the day will have an amazing foundation to it. Let me know how you're doing with this after you've had some time to implement it. I'd be blest to pass on some pointers and some of the specific things that I've done during my morning times with Jesus; I've been at this for 40 years -- literally!! Oh, and don't be surprised if your sinful nature and all of the arsenal of the dark side comes against you attempting to put this into practice. Evil knows that time invested quietly WITH JESUS in fellowship will yield increasing joy, freedom, blessing, love for others, dying to self through his cross, and God's kingdom being built. May God's tender love for you be experienced increasingly.

[@JacobMKeeneAKADrPepperKing]

Rick Meunier Thanks for all of that.

[@FarAwayDistance]

Wow that was a fantastic answer!! Thanks Rick! I definitely find it SO important to dig into the Word every morning - I used to check all of my social medias too first thing, and it didn't make me feel better at all. I now LOVE starting each day reading the Bible. Glad you're wanting to do that too!! :)

[@JacobMKeeneAKADrPepperKing]

***** Ah, so you could relate!

[@linnea.g]

Hi! I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this video, it came right when I needed it

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww thank you! :) I love hearing that!! It's all God!

[@katrodriguez8794]

I just discovered your channel and I LOOOVE IIIIT! God bless the GREAT work you are doing with it by sharing His word 💜

[@johanna-7817]

thank you soo much for your videos! ! they are encouraging! god bless you

[@thairypaola9714]

Love your videos they are really encouraging but specially well based and honest about the word of God keep up the work girl

[@kilrqween]

I loved this series! Thanks for making it

[@FarAwayDistance]

Thank you so much! :)

[@jeremiahgriffin1]

you are a very very blessed young woman. i can see the fire of Jesus in your eyes and i can see how much you love him. I think its true that you love jesus with everything that you have and I will pray for you to have a boldness to minister to people out in public. this video was just what I needed to get back on track.👍👍 thanks and Jesus bless you.

[@FarAwayDistance]

Wow thank you so much!! I really appreciate it!!

[@BandA9698]

Thank you for making this video. You are so inspiring!

[@FarAwayDistance]

Thanks so much! :) It's all God through me! x

[@OliviaDouglasRobertson]

thank you for these playlists xxx

[@raymeryam]

I want to be a Christian! I like your videos

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww that would be so great!! Please email me if you have any questions!! FarAwayDistance24(at)yahoo.com :) Remove the (at) with the @ sign!! :)

[@awsomegirlx4504]

that is amazing I don't know how all those atheist live by saying that religion is like a trap. heck how did they think anything they're saying is right they don't even know the difference between Christianity and religion. I'm glad you've joined Christianity. honestly I think those atheist to make fun of us are the weak ones. they never have to go through all the suffering that we do. just remember if you join Christianity you will be persecuted. as the Bible says we are sheeps Among Wolves. but if you stick with it you will find a purpose in life. and we all have a purpose. and I'm glad that you've chosen to make the first step and become a Christian.😃😄😇

[@maddyy1640]

Awsomegirl X4 You’ll find that some Christians call atheist, evil and demons, that’s not fair, I went to a Christian school and was bullied because I wasn’t what everyone wanted me to be and questioned god and how real he was. Just saying that atheists aren’t evil or ignorant we just have a different belief. I think religion is bullshit because I want to live in a world where people can be who they want without someone judging them.

[@Ash_Queen16]

If that's your reason to stay away from religion you are greatly mistaken. Being judgmental doesn't disprove Christianity you can find non religious people who are just as judgmental. For example China is a secular nation yet LGBT discrimination is common.

[@deborahdulworth191]

Praying you are staying close to the Lord and His Word. Find a church where they will love you as Christ does. blessings.

[@channelchanel123]

I like your channel😊 Thank u for making a difference in KZbin. Is there any youtuber u endorse or maybe an online lecture on the Bible u indicate?

[@SamOwenI]

This is a good topic. You are very encouraging and non-judgemental, which truly is a gift. One I wish I had. One thing I would point out is that you mustn't imply the Pascal's Wager as a viable reason to live for Christ. Pascal's wager basically says you might as well believe, because if it's all true, you stand to benefit so much, but if it's not true, it's of no cost to you. The bible goes on and on about how God knows our hearts. We can't deceive him with fake faith. We live the life Christ calls us to live because we realise that it's the right thing to do, not to feel better about ourselves because we cover all bases and we do good deeds that give us that warm fuzzy feeling inside! The whole point of the gospel is that mankind is sinful, and so God has revealed himself, so that some would see the light and be transformed, and others would see and turn away, because they are in darkness. This is all about us seeing truth through the spectacles of God, and leaving our self-deception and destructive lifestyles.

[@Jesslivelifeoriginal]

This is a very good point!

[@Chloe-xc1sq]

Thank you so much! God bless you :)

[@yuyuventures7172]

So true

[@melaniexoxo]

I love your channel! I am not a teen, but am subbing in support (plus you give great advice :)) God bless you

[@wakingtoglory4388]

What are treasure you are! I love how you are taking time to encourage people and share God's light, love, and truth. I love the heart you have to bless others. I agree with so much of what you shared. I would love to encourage you further with some thoughts to ponder that really helped me live in even greater levels of freedom in Christ. The whole amazing "good news" of what Jesus did for us was to take the old, sinful, dead life and exchange it for a new, whole, perfect life that has complete access to God's goodness here and now. What Jesus asks us to give up is the former dead end life, not the new life. As new creation sons and daughters we aren't asked to diminish or become less, but to give God our all, to believe He has made us good, perfected, fully equipped, and filled with everything He is and live that out to the fullest measure in Christ. What if he doesn't want less, but He wants all? What if part of giving Him our all is believing He gave us His mind and heart to live this life well in Him? When John said he needed to become less he wasn't talking about his personhood or gifting, but he recognized that his calling was to prepare the way for the Messiah. That job was now ending because Jesus, the Messiah was here. His ministry was giving way to Jesus', that was the decrease he speaks of in John 3:30. When Jesus asks us to deny ourselves and follow Him, He asks us to deny the "old man", the life Adam's seed corrupted, and that "old nature" that craved after things that led to death. The new creation self Jesus provides us doesn't need denied at all, but fully embraced to live abundantly the good of God, empowered by His Spirit to love, and bring heaven to earth. I guess it is a perspective shift. I think as Christians too much time is spent on focusing on negatives of what we are denying or shouldn't do, but I think God's heart and what Jesus modeled was looking to the permissions of God. There is an exciting life of adventure awaiting us when we look to God to breath His spirit in us and live the life He planned for us from the foundations of the earth to the fullest measure. I know this was pretty long, so thanks for reading : ) I bless you, your journey, and this channel to remain saturated in the love of the Father. You have His heart and He is so proud of you! Blessings, Jennette P.S. I so appreciate Francis Chan and his ministry too. His book Forgotten God was an amazing gift in an important season of my life.

[@ruthafework9230]

Hey hey becca i am so inspired by this video may God bless you a lot and it has been one year now since i have started watching your channel and just keep doing this and i know that God is doing an amazing work in you and he will always be with you love you so much.

[@FarAwayDistance]

Aww haha this was SO sweet!!! :) Thanks so much for watching!! x

[@finalkingdom]

thanks for the video, and reminder!

[@joyjoyforever]

Great video! Great advice! 👍👍👍👍

[@ReginaFortune]

Loved this series!! 💕

[@FarAwayDistance]

You're so sweet thank you so much!!

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Proverbs 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

[@BeardedMinistry]

great message!

[@JulieRenae]

Love this video, just like all of them!:))

[@FarAwayDistance]

You're so sweet thank you:)

[@shirousa00]

can you make one on personal comvictions? I have a problem and I'm struggling with it

[@leelegend5555]

How would I deny myself?

[@elliethegreat1815]

Thank you!

[@millionminimagicmice]

Just FYI, Ray Lewis gave Michael Phelps that book.

[@FarAwayDistance]

Ahh gotcha! Thanks! x

[@aprilbotten8060]

I liked the video but I think the wording could b a little better, I get the living ur life 4 Christ and putting him first but that doesn't necessarily mean not living 4 urself anymore, u can still a lot of things in life that u want 2 do while still honoring god, that's how we can honor him by showing people that u can live a happy life where u do want u want 2 do while still being Christian and showing other people that christians still do what they want as long as god would b happy with it and showing that christians r a lot of people, scientists, singers, travelers, philosophers, and u talk about how u don't think people on their death bed regret putting people first but one of the top 5 regrets old people on their death bed say one of their regrets is would b living their life the way other people wanted them 2, not how they wanted 2, I hope I don't sound harsh, i just wanted 2 address my thoughts on that cause after all the more knowledge and perspectives we understand the better

[@melaniexoxo]

Even the world adopts Christian principles to find meaning, but its not satisfying because they are missing The Key

[@jenbroccoli861]

lambchopxoxo Agree!

[@bethel389]

can you please do a video about college life.. like parties,.....

[@FarAwayDistance]

My first video for this series was on drinking and partying! :) Here is the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ-YloqtZ8lmrLs

[@Jessylovesu12]

Thank you for helping me fimd my purpose

[@rmb6864]

True true true!

[@alexbullion4950]

Is that a purity ring ?♥️ if so where did you get to ?

[@FarAwayDistance]

Yep :) I got it at a Christian bookstore 5 years ago! I'm sure you can find them online though!! x

[@daviditlas4377]

how can i find a christian girlfriend?

[@daviditlas4377]

+Betsy Cuevas ok, thank you

[@julianna2382]

Remember that it's all in his timing, and you can't rush that. I'll be praying for you. God bless.

[@daviditlas4377]

+bSTRONGbCOURAGEOUS alr, thx

[@emmareynolds9541]

Become a great christian guy

[@geraldinempakantoya2618]

Hello Becca i really love your videos i have send you an email because i have a private question to ask if you have the time to check i will be glad thank you.

[@emilyc.7041]

Too bad you can only like a video and subscribe once :( XD

[@GraceYocum]

Can you do a video on LGBTQ+?

[@jasmynnbanks5208]

first to comment 🤗🤗🤗

[@channelchanel123]

I like your channel😊 Thank u for making a difference in KZbin. Is there any youtuber u endorse or maybe an online lecture on the Bible u indicate?

[@FarAwayDistance]

If you go to my channel, I have a bunch of my favorite channels that I like to watch that you should go check out! And any online sermons by Timothy Keller or Francis Chan are AMAZING!