First | Alex & Lokelani Wilson

  Рет қаралды 25,719

AMEN PODCAST

AMEN PODCAST

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 125
@spicychildofYah
@spicychildofYah 10 ай бұрын
Yesterday night I cried really hard because I’m in a financially hard situation about my university fees. It was this anxious fear over the future, not graduating, putting the burden on my single mum… I kept asking God how Does he want me to trust him? How can I put him first in this situation that feels too big to handle? It felt like I was taking a big step back or sideways from my journey with him and the peace I had felt with him suddenly felt threatened… sometimes it easy to submit to Him, but other times it’s a struggle with the flesh… because what He wants of us… His ways … they go against the flesh (and senses… seeing, hearing, touching).
@florecialive4692
@florecialive4692 10 ай бұрын
I understand how you feel because I'm am going through a similar situation with God and I'm scared that I may loose my relationship with him. It's important to me not too and I've realized yesterday that there is no point in life if I don't have him in it or allow myself to follow him fully completely. But it's hard for me I rather do the comforting things my flesh wants then the things God expects for me and its hard for me to deny them I'm working on it but the progress is slow. And I've been loosing hope.
@KaydinGrace
@KaydinGrace 10 ай бұрын
I pray for God's supernatural provision. I love you. God has you.
@xavierthomas5835
@xavierthomas5835 10 ай бұрын
As I'm going through a similar situation, I can tell you that God gave me the victory. But it starts with identifying WHY you think it's hard to trust God. And you eliminate it with prejudice, through the truth. Because it's easy to trust God. The only reason it can APPEAR hard is because we allow ourselves to listen to things other than God. We think there might be a different way. We think the answer should come quickly. But we must remember to LOVE God. To rest in him. THEN we wait for him, because we love him, because we trust him, because he is really worth it. God bless.
@mlmj1994
@mlmj1994 10 ай бұрын
It’s a beautiful thing that God provides for HOW we are going to pay for things. Keep seeking the Kingdom. The God has the HOW sorted out about your uni fees already.
@pjvillanueva-6888
@pjvillanueva-6888 10 ай бұрын
wow God bless you
@user-no3ws6zp7j
@user-no3ws6zp7j 6 ай бұрын
I love Amen❤
@ANYTHINGISPOSSIBLEAPRIL
@ANYTHINGISPOSSIBLEAPRIL 6 ай бұрын
Amen❤
@mangotheonly
@mangotheonly 5 ай бұрын
Praise Jesus 💗
@scalessnature987
@scalessnature987 6 ай бұрын
This podcast is such a blessing in helping me truly understand how to be a better christian
@joshuarumsey6111
@joshuarumsey6111 10 ай бұрын
Struggling with seeing my family choose the world over Jesus, but this was really encouraging. Always putting God first.
@xavierthomas5835
@xavierthomas5835 10 ай бұрын
Amen. Know that I and many like us are going through the same, and have been through the same. Even Jesus, dealing with his brothers doubting what he was saying. But he remained so steadfast, it didn't phase him. He knew that to stay with God was not only hope for himself, but for his TRUE family, and maybe even for the family of your flesh.
@tragikhunt1345
@tragikhunt1345 10 ай бұрын
Know that Jesus is just. And everything he does is good. Trust that and pray for your family but if they don’t go to God don’t let that take away your love from him.
@jessmr8517
@jessmr8517 6 ай бұрын
Pray for them and God will snatch them from the fire
@faizedfr
@faizedfr 10 ай бұрын
I'm 14 and I actually just through away my entire Pokemon card collection since it won't help me get closer to God. With the help of my parents I threw the whole binder and box of cards away.And my dad was talking about putting God first, and I was gonna listen to one of you guys' videos and I look at the title and I laugh inside
@thegoods799
@thegoods799 5 ай бұрын
do everything with the intent to glorify God and to show the world what his love looks like
@JenEeee.
@JenEeee. 10 ай бұрын
If Jesus wasn't supposed to speak or scream during His crucifixion and was still able to, that speaks so deep. It tells that nothing should stop us from coming to God. If you think about it, Jesus became the sin of the world yet He was still able to cry out to His Father in Heaven, even the pain didn't stop Him. He was filthy with our stains at that moment, but He was able to still cry out with our pain. Reminds me of the times when I use to come home from a night of drinking and getting high and I'd cry to the Lord alone in my bed saying, "I don't want to live like this anymore. There has to be more than this out there." I was so lost. I know others feel the same way. That lifestyle is a front. People out there are crying and dying inside. Jesus took those desires out of my heart and out of my life and now I pursue true peace in Jesus. Christ has all the answers everyone is looking for. The truth is hard to bear, and the process is hard, but Jesus will walk you thru it all and He will heal you. And your testimony of Jesus will heal others. God bless you all. - Still Under Reconstruction *There is so much to unravel in God's Word, He's so awesome.
@msheartwoman
@msheartwoman 6 ай бұрын
Amen, Jesus is so amazing. Human words cannot describe the admiration I have for our Lord. I am a new believer and this journey has been so fulfilling spiritually but it’s definitely hard. I’ve been trying to pray to the Lord when I wake up and before I go to sleep but in secret. I fear what my family may say if they know what I’m praying to God about. Before I came to Christ I remember getting high and drinking to numb my pain but it never worked. All while hiding what I was doing and going through from family and friends. It always made things worse and opened me up for new spirits to possess me and fill me with hate, sorrow, and just more pain. I’m glad you were able to still call out to the Lord even in your sin. I was not able to because I was still trying to figure life out through my own flawed human way. But Jesus truly did make me new in Him, he took those sinful desires and gave me a new passion for Him and the word of God. He showed me that He is with me and I’m not alone, His love is unlike any I’ve ever known. I praise the Lord for radically changing me and I never want to be the same as I was before I knew Him. May the Lord continue to keep you in His grace and love. In Jesus name, amen.
@Gargosaur
@Gargosaur 10 ай бұрын
I find it so meaningful and beautiful that you showed yourselves doing seemingly mundane tasks through this podcast. It really drives home the fact that putting God first goes hand in hand with stewarding what you have well and taking care of your home and children. This is important work that the Lord has given us to do and this was a great reminder, whether this message was intentional or not. Thank you. ❤️
@xavierthomas5835
@xavierthomas5835 10 ай бұрын
Amen. A beautiful lifestyle doesn't start with great works of kindness. It starts with a heart of genuine care to all those you can reach.
@LtrishaMartina
@LtrishaMartina 9 ай бұрын
Amen
@ChiefCedricJohnson
@ChiefCedricJohnson 9 ай бұрын
Psalms 33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
@jaydee1498
@jaydee1498 6 ай бұрын
Amen brethren ! I appreciate you guys teaching and I praise God for your ministry, such vulnerability, relativeness and convictions . I appreciate the fact that you attack real thoughts and feelings and address them Biblically and practically . Please pray I surrender all of me to God and pray for your steadfastness in Him . Much love and support in Jesus name .
@jaydee1498
@jaydee1498 6 ай бұрын
Also I’m from Chicago and I’m looking for a church home any recommendations anyone ?
@thecamelliadiaries
@thecamelliadiaries 8 ай бұрын
the footage of everyday life in this vid is so beautiful!
@cagitiruse-x7203
@cagitiruse-x7203 10 ай бұрын
Living in limbo between fear and worry keeps you trap in the present and concentrated on the future.
@LtrishaMartina
@LtrishaMartina 9 ай бұрын
I cried at the end of you guys explaining Jesus death! You have to feel what Jesus death is to understand it . And then we still won’t understand , beautiful ❤
@kmg09
@kmg09 10 ай бұрын
a blessing as always!! Thank you for following God and putting Him first. Your service to God has been a blessing to me:)
@amenpodcast
@amenpodcast 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@JESUSISMYEVERYTHING2
@JESUSISMYEVERYTHING2 10 ай бұрын
Please someone pray for my mum as she's really not well her body is aching very bad and I can't see my mum in pain , my dad is unemployed currently it's been months even I am in a hunt for my first job it's really hard to get a job I was just so worried seeing others doing well unlike my situation thank you
@Nay0633
@Nay0633 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this , as this is a very long season I'm walking in , as far as division in my home because I choose live for Christ .
@lazarusmokgawa4598
@lazarusmokgawa4598 10 ай бұрын
Am about to go through that
@1ysav
@1ysav 10 ай бұрын
wow, this was such an amazing message. i loved every single bit of it. something that i am putting first before God is validation from other people and the media. i tend to worry and think about what others would think of me if i do a certain thing, post a certain thing, and how i would look. but i need to put God first in EVERYTHING i do.
@John_15.19
@John_15.19 9 ай бұрын
Word, if social media is a trigger for sin or push u away from God, delete it! Sacrifices are worth it been there ❤️ stop worrying about what people gotta say about u God loves you for u!
@JessicaenIngles
@JessicaenIngles 10 ай бұрын
Please make a video about people pleasing. Many of us struggle with that and its really hard to stop doing it. Thank you for everything you create, God bless you guys and bless your family.
@cornelius3166
@cornelius3166 10 ай бұрын
It's soo hard not to fit in, it's not easy being the "odd one out" many times. To reject the norms of culture. It's easy to say yes to a lot of things than it is to say no. Even with your closes friends. It just goes back to what he said about Jesus vs family. It's easier to see something when it's in front of you than it is when it's invisible(I think we can all agree to that statement 😂). In the same way that it is much easier to please the physical(self, material, and other people) than it is to please the Spiritual (God, your spirit man). In the book of Luke, Jesus states, "do not fear the one who kills the body and after can do nothing else. I'll tell you who to fear, fear The One who can kill the body and destroy the soul(different translations use different wording)." I struggle with this same thing. I reallook to please God, but when I don't apply myself in God's word, and take to heart the fear(reverence) of the Lord, I will look more to man than to God. And even self pleasing can get in the way. Proverbs3:5-6 says to lean not on our own understanding, but to acknowledge God in all our ways, and He will direct our paths. But we can't see that, so we go to please ourselves by our own knowledge and supply for ourselves, fend for ourselves, and even gratifying our own being(spirit, soul, and body) in ways we think are good, I might even say better. But we know it's not. Man has a way which seems right(in there own eyes), but the end of it is his own destruction. In order to tackle this issue we must ask ourselves, "Is the fear of God in our hearts?" Am I looking at what God thinks or says, or what my peers think and say? When Joseph was tempted by potipher's wife, Joseph wasn't concerned by what Potipher thought or was gonna do. But instead he said "...how can I do this against God?" He saw God instead of man, he had more respect for what God would do if he pleased Him. The Word is our best way of getting out of pleasing others. Because the word brings reality to our eyes, shining on the Truth(Jesus). And it's also full of God's thoughts, and will. We then develop that referential honor towards God when we focus on Him.
@amenpodcast
@amenpodcast 9 ай бұрын
i did!! on my channel -alex
@Mindsetolympics
@Mindsetolympics 10 ай бұрын
This is VERY TIMELY for the body of Christ I can tell. I've heard multiple times thru ppl around me about family and wanting them to be saved so bad and to be approved of by them at the same time. Good word. a solid word. thank you!
@amenpodcast
@amenpodcast 10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@faithandworksasmr8130
@faithandworksasmr8130 10 ай бұрын
I’m struggling with fear and trust, I don’t ever want a breaking heart again so I find myself not going to God with certain things and just avoiding it as deep down I think I’m scared. I hate it because I don’t want to be. Gotta keep working on trusting him with my vulnerable parts
@ghelkagrimaldo-schumann597
@ghelkagrimaldo-schumann597 9 ай бұрын
Amazing . I’m so great full to have come across this podcast 🔥🔥 There has been so much noise on preaching the gospel on social media platforms (by noise I mean bashing and doctrines of demons etc )….. and your podcast has helped me focus more ,the break down is simple ,easy to understand , and for sure I feel the Holy Spirit on your ministry ….. Thank you for putting in your time and sharing the gospel ! Amen❤
@Jazzy07300
@Jazzy07300 10 ай бұрын
22:07 reminder
@uncannywisp
@uncannywisp 10 ай бұрын
Amen!
@inaminkosi1958
@inaminkosi1958 10 ай бұрын
What am putting first before God is validation,being accepted and people pleasing from others.I also tend to wooey alot very much and my distrust un God and letting go of the "easy" way and entertainment and follow Him cimpletely and surrender to Him and my insecurities,how i act,sound,look and how orhers view me ,thanks for this video may God help me put Him first everyday,amd fear
@SanelisiweSoni
@SanelisiweSoni 10 ай бұрын
I'm letting go,letting God lead me in a new path.❤
@ChiefCedricJohnson
@ChiefCedricJohnson 6 ай бұрын
John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
@alexvalenty
@alexvalenty 10 ай бұрын
Every week for the past 4 weeks your message is EXACTLY what I’m thinking about/ going through. LIKE exactly. I feel so blessed by y’all. Thanks for talking about the tougher things. Be blessed!!! ❤
@amenpodcast
@amenpodcast 10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@phantasiawhite937
@phantasiawhite937 10 ай бұрын
This was really good! I feel like right now in my walk I definitely struggle with putting my family before God and being afraid of losing a relationship with my mom because I choose to put Jesus first. My mother is a Catholic, I was raised Catholic but am now a born again Christian and it’s been hard. I bump heads with her a lot bc her faith in Catholicism is so strong. I also struggle with being a people pleaser too and trying to just keep the peace. Your whole sermon convicted me in a good way and definitely motivated me to let the fighter in me out. Thank you guys again!
@Dispensationalism
@Dispensationalism 10 ай бұрын
Hey listen Always remember jesus already talked about exact this situation of yours. It is not going to be easy. Don't surrender to the catholic belefs and traditions. Other than that. It is good to keep peace. You don't have to fight with people about what is right and wrong. Have a good relationshio with Jesus. Try to stay obedient. And humble. And not to get lost in the secular. If you feel others are getting to heated. And you feel like it is getting no where or they are getting almost violent, then end that topic or if necessary the conversation and walk away if you have too. Be strong in your own faith in Jesus Christ. Let him work through you. God bless you.
@GoBlairGo
@GoBlairGo 10 ай бұрын
I think I have been putting pleasure, pride ,and other things above god. Just don’t make time for him like I should
@inaminkosi1958
@inaminkosi1958 10 ай бұрын
Same
@marcuswarren4821
@marcuswarren4821 10 ай бұрын
Very encouraging! Always put GOD first
@cprangan
@cprangan 10 ай бұрын
After the Amen Q. What am I putting before God? A. I believe that I am putting worldly pleasures before God and not fully placing my burdens and worries on the death on the cross of Jesus. As someone coming back to my faith recently and has been consistent for almost a month, God has ignited this fire in me to draw near to him when temptation arises or when I overthink about certain. Feeling a sense of uncertainty is a common thing with me and overthinking about the future does come to mind before God, but I’m slowly, but surely, getting better at really trusting the Lord with all my heart and mind and soul that I may not worry whether or not a certain thing may or may not occur.
@MichaelHendrix7
@MichaelHendrix7 9 ай бұрын
I think letting go of some vices from my past. Cigarettes have been the hardest. I don’t drink or use drugs. The other is making sure I am following the right Doctrine from what was taught and practiced by the first church.
@chunggahoo97
@chunggahoo97 10 ай бұрын
Great Episode. I think that the energy that is created and felt throughout the atmosphere of your podcast is powerful and amazing. Praise God. FEEL - When you preached about us not wanting to feel certain emotions for Christ, I knew that I could relate to that truth. I'm as tired as anyone of repentance. And I'm not tired because I don't think God deserves it. I'm tired, because in those times where I fall short of who God wants me to be, Im forced to look down upon myself for minute; Before I go to God for forgiveness and feel thankful of His grace.
@AlAl-tq6jv
@AlAl-tq6jv 7 ай бұрын
Listening to your podcast message, I felt enveloped in the presence of fear. It just seems so scary and hard work. I did not feel enlightened but sadness that I have lost the battle before even starting a new commitment with Christ Jesus in 2024. It has definitely made me have more awareness of your message. And I’m questioning myself to how can I lightly make changes to place God first. Thank you. God bless you both in your ministry. In Jesus name, Amen 🙏
@ineswilcox5385
@ineswilcox5385 10 ай бұрын
Learning everyday to put God first and today I stop seeing shopping ideas and go to my room and watch things about God and listening to my Lord music and things of Him who love me
@theomoilwa4052
@theomoilwa4052 9 ай бұрын
wow i needed this!♥♥
@lpslove8015
@lpslove8015 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the blessings y'all have been by sharing the scriptures ❤
@amenpodcast
@amenpodcast 10 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@garmissena654
@garmissena654 6 ай бұрын
"God called us to be a sword" that really struck me. Thank you
@cornelius3166
@cornelius3166 10 ай бұрын
I struggle with taking focus off of myself, or removing that "1st priority" off of me and on to Jesus, on God's word. I try hard to stop. But it's really easy to look at myself than to see Jesus. Pleasure is another one that takes away Jesus' "First" spot. Whether it's self gratification, or pleasure in hobbies and activities, it's a thing I have a hard time breaking away from. I'm a music producer, and I could think of a catchy beat any time of the day, and determine that "once I get home, I'm gonna work on this beat". And it's a sin for me because I know my main priority, I know that I should be focusing on the "needful thing" instead of my wants and desires. Proverbs 28:13 "He who conceals his transgressions will perish, but the one who confesses and turns away from his sin will be shown mercy(compassion)."
@erikahope8928
@erikahope8928 10 ай бұрын
This was great and I never thought about how Jesus screaming out after all the suffocation He endured was such a miracle showing He was/is the Son of God. Just awesome! The thing I have put first lately especially is my hearts desire to see my husband saved and our marriage restored. It's on my heart and mind every moment. The waiting is extremely hard and painful to know he left me and is with someone else but God is telling me to hold on and He is working it all out. In the waiting I need to focus on Jesus and keep Him first. Thank you for this sermon.
@ChiefCedricJohnson
@ChiefCedricJohnson 10 ай бұрын
Mark 13:6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
@bodawg4life
@bodawg4life 9 ай бұрын
I would say I’m putting knowledge and pride before God, how can we live with less pride?
@FallenAngelFallenAngel
@FallenAngelFallenAngel 10 ай бұрын
So happy I found you two. Thank you
@amenpodcast
@amenpodcast 10 ай бұрын
Us too!
@gracieborchard3397
@gracieborchard3397 10 ай бұрын
Such a great message, guys. Thank you 🩷
@ginocasagrande2991
@ginocasagrande2991 9 ай бұрын
I’m terrified I’m so weak
@zandra335
@zandra335 9 ай бұрын
WOW!! That was an amazing episode. You both gave it to us straight just like Jesus would. Thank you for making disciples by calling us to obey and follow our crucified king
@varkoog
@varkoog 9 ай бұрын
I do love Him, but I put "learning of Him" before " being with Him" Thanks for helping me realize that, love you guys.
@Blessed_Sound
@Blessed_Sound 10 ай бұрын
This is what I needed to hear. Godbless this family.
@mosesmuriithi7689
@mosesmuriithi7689 10 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@chrisrico3619
@chrisrico3619 10 ай бұрын
So so good🙌🏼
@janebalie5743
@janebalie5743 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Alex Wilson for always teaching us the word of God this truly spoke to me 🙏🙌❤️
@ch0wers
@ch0wers 10 ай бұрын
you both help me so much to stay encouraged with being young and following Jesus. Thank you both so much
@emelucalebdavid3454
@emelucalebdavid3454 10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 🙏
@preppermint
@preppermint 10 ай бұрын
I have a blog I started once I came back to Christ in 2019 and I literally just deleted all the posts and was going to delete the entire site tomorrow and then you said the thing about the pen and the shovel... and and then you said the thing about wanting knowledge more then Him...the Lord is speaking through you guys tonight... WOW.... and now the land thing... well well well... and the people pleasing... sorry, I'm writing this as you're talking... and the thing about tension and division...and looking like a sword... what the what! This message was for me. You guys just don't know
@MP16298
@MP16298 9 ай бұрын
feedback: its nice listening to your sermons and seeing shots from your day to day lives at the same time : ) thanks for this helpful sermon, really useful and challenging
@lisar2135
@lisar2135 10 ай бұрын
Amen, this was such a great and NEEDED podcast episode, truly blessed me. Also, enjoyed the day to day clips of you both and your family just doing normal things, it relly flowed well with the theme. Thank you Jesus 🙌🏾❤️
@tirastrickland2697
@tirastrickland2697 10 ай бұрын
Similar to Lokelani, I've been putting fear and anxiety 1st before God. This fear and anxiety has caused me to not share the gospel as much if nota at all with people. To put God first means that I should care about the souls he wants to save, over my fear and anxiety of how a conversation about the Gospel will go.
@holyexperience1976
@holyexperience1976 10 ай бұрын
Peace be with you! I love this podcast! On the 26th will be the first anniversary of my Daddy' passing. He lost his life to COPD. Last Thanksgiving, I saw him on video chat, and learned that he was dying and I saw him on a ventilator. Unfortunately, there was no hope. The day after the 6th week anniversary, I lost my bonus mom, who was just simply, Mom. After my Daddy's passing, I had slipped up and not keep up with praying, quiet time, and personal Bible Study as much as I should. I prayed every day after spending the first two or three days angry with the Lord, but the quality was not as much. Early last month I began a journey on getting better with that. Still a very much work in progress. Normally I am strong with deaths. Yes, I may grieve a short moment with some, but in some short days I would move on. Well, the one with my parents, I did not so easily. That is still a work in progress, especially because my only child is now grown, is in school and working, so do not get to spend much time with him. Him and his girlfriend, when I get to see them, it takes away all feelings of grief. I wish I can spend at least two times out of the month where it is for hours and not just a few minutes. A few days ago, I was wondering if the Lord is using this time of grief to break me to see if I will be faithful to Him and to get right with Him. Bless your very spirit in reading this.
@MarvinLoterte-qk3zu
@MarvinLoterte-qk3zu 10 ай бұрын
Thank u alex, this is really helpful in growing my faith for Christ and my walk with Him as i began to prioritize and reminisce how God is much more important than in my academic life and relationship w/ other people. Godbless alex and ur families❤
@kwanelemtshali499
@kwanelemtshali499 10 ай бұрын
I love when your wife speaks
@Mikey-hm4ie
@Mikey-hm4ie 10 ай бұрын
Great Episode!
@jacobbenivamondez4460
@jacobbenivamondez4460 10 ай бұрын
What do I put before God at times ? I would say I worry at times in my life.
@mlmj1994
@mlmj1994 10 ай бұрын
🙋🏾‍♀️ I have searched “how to care less” on YT once.
@Mindsetolympics
@Mindsetolympics 10 ай бұрын
major side note. haha y'all gotta be rap fans fr I hear the instrumentals lol. but Glory to God!!!! But I really respect the tastefulness of the instrumental! Cause I do that with my videos as well. Worldly music has so much beauty in it when you take out the sinful lyrics and make it an instrumental. just wanna encourage.:)
@KailaParnell
@KailaParnell 10 ай бұрын
Loved the message as always. Also, really enjoyed the format of this episode. Loved seeing the kiddos, and your beautiful home! God bless y’all🤍
@justinstewart5507
@justinstewart5507 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this message it helped
@amenpodcast
@amenpodcast 10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@marseillenel899
@marseillenel899 10 ай бұрын
This is awesome!
@seb_conscious
@seb_conscious 10 ай бұрын
I love the candid shots of you doing the stuff at home 😂 super cool touch bro ! Loved this episode ❤
@amenpodcast
@amenpodcast 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@kendrickm2200
@kendrickm2200 10 ай бұрын
I have been struggling to go to a church lately and its been so so long since Ive been to one.
@123person31
@123person31 10 ай бұрын
I went through a similar struggle for a couple of years. The church where I was a member did not feel like home. I struggled with prayer too but slowly started to make it a practice. God took me thousands of miles from my home to another state where I had to completely restart on my own. I bounced around maybe 10 churches feeling I'll never find a God fearing church, that preaches the gospel and loves mightily. God moved me into an apartment across the street from a church whose denomination I stayed away from. Certain circumstances led me to visit this church and on that Sunday I heard the word of God preached about God's providence, I was welcomed with loving arms that none of the other churches did. I instantly felt in my heart that this is where God wanted me to be. Since becoming a member there I've seen God do wonderful things in many people's lives and my own. He's put mentors into my life and good Christian friends. I'm 27 so that was huge for me. Church is a back bone for our faith. Yes it's community but it's so much more. We help each other grow in faith, and the family should be there for one another in the best times and the hardest. I want to encourage you that if going to church feels like hearing the same thing over and over again, or maybe you just don't feel the love you think should be there. Pray about it. Pray mightily. Listen to God's voice in the stillness. He will lead you where you need to go. Not sure if any of this made sense but I hope maybe it encourages you to try church again. I was tired of it, but God continued to knock and I'm sure he will for you too.
@user-pg3vy2ko9e
@user-pg3vy2ko9e 10 ай бұрын
Me too
@RevDavidReyes
@RevDavidReyes 9 ай бұрын
Amen. I would clarify that “God” does not mean “ministry” or “church”. AKA “God First” does not mean “Ministry First” or “Church First”. It means personal relationship with God over other things, it means submitting to His will, it means a biblical worldview over a modern worldview, etc. As Pastors it’s very important to not make this mistake. Putting Ministry or Church over Family can be very hurtful to your family. God bless! God First, Family Second, Ministry Third.
@chaiiwi
@chaiiwi 10 ай бұрын
Listening To This Video On the 9th, I read this passage on the 8th same day... God is good! Took a screen shot, if you're curious.
@josephlewis1912
@josephlewis1912 10 ай бұрын
A lot of the time, I wonder if God is worth it. I believe in God, I believe Jesus came and died for my sins, and I know Jesus is our only hope of destroying the devil and fighting evil. It's difficult for however to put Jesus first when he seems to put me last. It's difficult to look at God as perfect and good and loving when there is so much hate in the world. It's difficult to fight yourself, fight the world, fight your friends, fight your family. There are days I wake up and just want it all to end. I hate fighting, I hate that this is so hard, and I hate that God makes us put so much effort into hearing and pursuing him. It's just not how a father son relationship works. And often times it seems God takes and expects so much, and gives so little only saying it will pay off later. I don't know how I am gonna keep going, I am alone, I am in heavy doubt and weariness, and I just want all of this to end. I want the pain of this walk to end. I won't ever depart from God and the faith, because if I do, I have nothing to go back to. But I am at a loss for how to deal with all this anger in me towards God, myself, and life in general, and all I get from the Bible is "suck it up and die".
@imjadelauren
@imjadelauren 10 ай бұрын
Don’t give up u got this!! I’ve had similar feelings and it will all be worth it in the end you should check out Unraveled by Deanna Lorea for an encouraging read
@devin1769
@devin1769 10 ай бұрын
Hey Joseph. I just wanted to say that you are seen, you are heard, and you are loved. You are not in this battle alone, but are surrounded by fellow believers, many of whom are going through very similar trials in their own lives. Thank you for sharing how you feel and the struggles you are going though at this moment. You have opened the doors for fellow believers to pray for you and encourage you along the way. I hope you have a great rest of the week and see God's love in every aspect of your life.
@theonlykay644
@theonlykay644 10 ай бұрын
You’re being lied to by the enemy. Yes it’s true there will be far greater rewards in the END. But God have is gifts in the present. Your breath, your ability to walk and talk. The little things are his glory and the world makes them look like bread crumbs. The enemy tells you “I am distressed.” While there may be truth in that there are lies tied to it. You need to renew your mind and know that God says “I am blessed.”
@theonlykay644
@theonlykay644 10 ай бұрын
Yes this walk is hard, but it’s harder to stand in front of a car and not moving. Choose to take the trip with God rather that get hit by a car on the way to the destination because you followed man.
@theonlykay644
@theonlykay644 10 ай бұрын
I am sorry that you feel this way. But God says lean not on your OWN understanding. He says that his way are higher than our ways. Please know this suffering is not for nothing he adds up all man says is little and makes it greater. He is providing present blessings and now rewards, you just have to look in the right place. And when you think he has left you when you have been chasing, just know he’s in it with you. He’s not against you. He’s moving you to another level to not have to depend on the feeling that he’s there but the knowledge and belief that he is with you because he 100% will always be.
@jacquelyngreen4210
@jacquelyngreen4210 9 ай бұрын
This is a good and needed episode but I want to mention that Jesus isn’t talking in Romans 8. Is it still a promise from God.
@mackymusic673
@mackymusic673 10 ай бұрын
I notice I get really tired, it's not a health issue. My mind just wants to check out when I'm praying or reading scripture. I just want to sleep? Anyone have any tips.
@justinstewart5507
@justinstewart5507 10 ай бұрын
Smoking, other ppl approval watching videos.
Security | Alex & Lokelani Wilson
36:47
AMEN PODCAST
Рет қаралды 14 М.
Un-confused | Alex & Lokelani Wilson
31:05
AMEN PODCAST
Рет қаралды 15 М.
Cute kitty gadgets 💛
00:24
TheSoul Music Family
Рет қаралды 22 МЛН
Пришёл к другу на ночёвку 😂
01:00
Cadrol&Fatich
Рет қаралды 5 МЛН
WILL IT BURST?
00:31
Natan por Aí
Рет қаралды 44 МЛН
Meaning | Alex Wilson
29:30
AMEN PODCAST
Рет қаралды 4 М.
Order | Alex & Lokelani Wilson
29:26
AMEN PODCAST
Рет қаралды 20 М.
How to Let Go of Hard Things | Alex Wilson
9:14
Alex Wilson
Рет қаралды 34 М.
Gatekeeper | Alex & Lokelani Wilson
29:19
AMEN PODCAST
Рет қаралды 7 М.
How to Follow Jesus
32:03
AMEN PODCAST
Рет қаралды 13 М.
Escaping Dissatisfaction in the Christian Life | Alex Wilson
10:38
"How Do I Get Truth from My Head to My Heart?" (SEASON FINALE) |  Season 5 - Ep. 9
32:01
Taken | Alex & Lokelani Wilson
21:16
AMEN PODCAST
Рет қаралды 7 М.
SIN | Alex & Lokelani Wilson
26:26
AMEN PODCAST
Рет қаралды 20 М.
Cute kitty gadgets 💛
00:24
TheSoul Music Family
Рет қаралды 22 МЛН