Ep.01: You're Not Lost (You're Just Not Listening)

As believers, it's common to feel lost at times. From my own journey, I've learned that this feeling often arises when we aren't tuned in to God's desires. Our interpretations, habits, and distractions can cloud our ability to hear Him clearly and steer us away from His path of righteousness.
Staying connected to God is key. We need to yield to His Spirit and discern the season we're in. Are you in a phase where God is actively shaping your purpose, or perhaps in a period of preparation before He sends you out? Understanding this is vital as we walk with Christ especially because our own desires can lead us astray.
If you're feeling lost right now, it might be because you haven't tuned in to God's voice. Take a moment to enter God's presence. Hear what His Spirit is saying, just like the sheep that Jesus lovingly guides. By listening to His Spirit, you'll find clarity and direction, just like the sheep Jesus lovingly tends to.
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[@lafleur8938]

Not even sure how my algorithm lead me to this video. But it’s spoke to me a lot, I find myself focusing on my dreams and goals when God is literally calling me to focus on him and the rest will follow. It’s more important for us to be pleasing to God in the role he calls to be than what society/ourselves expect.

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

Period algorithm!! And yes yes!! Egggactly 🫶🏽. Refocusing and putting our minds and thoughts on Him will take us further.

[@lashelleluxe6918]

This was a blessing. I’ve felt the urge to step away from my job because I feel lost and I’m around a lot of negativity. God blessed me with so many talents I neglect because I’m trying to work. I needed this word. Thank you ❤

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@lashelleluxe6918 I love this! Praise God 💕

[@analea6531]

Every road I take to establish a career just gets randomly blocked, but the lord has always provided for me, not once have I ever slept hungry so maybe I should leave the traditional career path and seat with the lord to really listen to what he wants for me. To God be the glory anything the lord has to offer is better than what the world has for us 🙏🏾❤

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

Yes, I encourage you to get to the root of why you’re getting blocked as you sit with the Lord! Roots run deep but they can be cut off. The Lord has all the answers. We praise God in advance for revelation!

[@LifeinChrist_Bea]

This is me rn

[@camillemaya]

Joanna, thank you so much for sharing your journey. God is just so good and the timing of your message is right on point. God bless you!! 💞

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@camillemaya Thank you! And yes he is! God is so good frfr 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@DesertBaddie]

This was so good & confirmed some things for me so thank you sis!

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

So glad that it did 🫶🏽!! God is too good.

[@tiazr2743]

how do you get in the presence of God?

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@tiazr2743 I’m going to do a video on this soon! I hope it will help you understand better!

[@tiazr2743]

@@JoannaJanelJohnson thank you

[@OhsheLili]

Thank you this video has blessed me sister! I needed this so badly ❤️I have been lost and struggling to understand the concentration process the lord has placed me in. I am in school and I took on so many roles and I feel like i need to step back and fully accept that thats not what he is telling me to do. You have gave me the courage to realize that I need to stay still and get more in his presence ❤️thank you again

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@OhsheLili So good and brave of you being honest with yourself and where He wants to take you. He’s going to direct your steps. It just takes more intention 💕. Can’t wait to hear how’s he working in your life 🫶🏽 and how you’re being still.

[@sincerelysavannahrae]

God, help me to quiet my mind and allow me to have an open heart.

[@nyny9598]

I didnt want to hear this today, but i know i needed to.

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

Yessss, this is how we grow!!

[@steffniyokafor178]

This just confirmed a lot to me, I have been feeling lost and have been going through rough times, but God gave me a verse:isaiah 43 some days ago, yet I still didn’t trust God enough,now I know why I have been feeling this way, I have not been listening to God. I thank God for bringing me to your channel.

[@uniquebrathwaite9668]

GREAT WORD! Your channel just appeared on my feed and I was so blessed by you. This episode was truly an on time word for me!!! Thank you woman of G-d! ❤

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

Praise God, you’re welcome!

[@gala-zx1sn]

I've been feeling lost lately, it felt like my spirit is sinking. It has been feeling lonely(not that am alone) but a desire to be away. I felt broken not in a way to shutter me but to refine, correct me. I was extremely tired. The word that the Lord has spoken through is a reminder to me , what I must do. God bless you sister.

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@gala-zx1sn Praise God 😭😭❤️!! God bless you. The Lord is merciful.

[@somethingwithsina]

Thank you for this video❤

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

No Problem!

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The way I feel lost😂😂not to me the fact that I lost 80% of my stuff🥴Thank you for this video my lady❤️🙏

[@bellsm5350]

Wow! This hit deep❤

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

I'm glad it helped! It blessed me too!

[@michelledove-kc7kt]

He put you here today to give me a beautiful message.

[@barieoriginal]

I really needed this message today, thank you ❤

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

Amen, I’m so glad it reached you!

[@Thandolwenkosi853]

Thank you . It's a difficult season for me but I have found christ and I'm at peace this Is what I needed.

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@Thandolwenkosi853 AMEN!

[@Jaammiieee]

🙏🏻

[@Elisssa.k]

Thank you for this

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

I love doing this and so grateful God used it 🫶🏽

[@DeborahgraceNDUWAYESU]

so good. Thank you for this message and the vulnerability that you shown in the podcast.

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

So grateful God is using this 🥹 Stay tuned for more!

[@angiewhy9288]

Praise God for this message!!! 🙏🏾❤

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

AMEN!

[@maskforever1]

I was literally thinking I feel lost. Having an emotional time. Then I saw this video. I'm like God are you trying to tell me something? Let's see. Yes I have been talking to God about spending more time with him. It's sometimes a challenge with being a mom and also living with my mom. I have responsibilities and everyone wants my time. So listening to you was confirmation that God is leading me to this quiet space with him. It's something I crave. Looking forward to spending more time with God. I actually planned a little staycation to get alone time with God. A time to be refreshed.

[@OtisTheRealtor]

This was so good and helpful

[@dlo-i8l]

perfect timing, in my pruning season

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@dlo-i8l yes!!

[@dlo-i8l]

@@JoannaJanelJohnson All Glory, Also God bless your two loving kids. Smiles throughout the video my cheek bones are sore haha. Blessings thank you for the strength in this video.

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@dlo-i8l Thank you so much! God bless you as well!

[@Ruby.Com7610]

WOW!!!

[@Covenant_living]

Wow! Its insane how quickly the ministry has grown, never stop!💕

[@sandradlamini1376]

Thank you for sharing Sis, May the Lord bless you. Please share how you managed discipline in seeking the Lord with children and a husband sometimes I feel overwhelmed like I am failing God all the time

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@sandradlamini1376 I want you to know you are not a failure, every season looks different for everyone especially for us mothers. Here’s some ideas to put into practice quickly: Either wake up before the kids & husband, create a family study time where you (or your husband) are teaching the story to the kids extracting lessons and take aways you can apply to your own life as well, play audio bible aloud.And also, don’t pressure yourself for not having the same grace you may have had in previous seasons some days it will be 1 hr with the Lord other days 30 min and that’s okay too 💕!

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[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@SuzanneMichaud-ns2mj of course!

[@theservinggirl]

This is so on time because why am I looking for jobs, trying to figure it out 😭

[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@theservinggirl lol 😆 , praise God!!

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[@JoannaJanelJohnson]

@@demyahunique Thank You!