Gen Z is Obsessed with Manifesting Their Way to Riches and Romance

[@ppogepenne2199]

As soon as someone says manifest, affirmation, or vibration, my eyes roll to the back of my head

[@PsychicDashtonTheVampireSlayer]

ahaha SAME

[@robe4314]

And these people think God isn't real, but this nonsense is.

[@matteblak6158]

That’s how you know it’s working…like the tingling with dandruff shampoo.

[@Joycesammons]

Can’t roll my eyes hard enough

[@Mimlou]

Isn’t it the same as people praying and asking for what they want? What’s the difference between someone affirming to find wealth or a husband vs praying and asking for the same? Just the wording, right? God, Jesus, Universe, etc. Genuinely curious

[@fromthedoor22]

If you think about it all the time Speak about it all the time Desire it all the time Seek after it all the time Remind yourself of it all the time And it isn't the one true living God It is an idol.

[@veritatemdicam4585]

Boom. 💥 Exactly. Tim Keller has taken out of favor in my eyes but I sure loved 2 of his books. The Reason for God and Counterfeit Gods. The latter smacked me upside the head with the chapter talking about who/what is on the throne of your life. If it ain’t Jesus/God, it’s an idol. How do you know? What takes up all your thought time. What keeps you awake at night. Put Jesus back on the throne and you will see things change.

[@krystallos81]

Exactly!

[@JessBlake32]

Yes!🎯

[@PrayingForTruth]

Your post, OP, reminds me of what Jaguar's Chief Creative Office stated that he told his Creative team: "Create new objects of desire." Spoken like only a demon could....

[@Anabee3]

EXCELLENT POINT! 😊

[@merrygrammarian1591]

I was told by an elder in my old church that the reason I wasnt enjoying my pregnancy (I have hyperemesis gravidarum), was because I had let sin in the door. When I went to ask for prayer, I was told not to say that I was sick and sent home. He smiled as I walked away, fully believing he had given me life-changing truth. My next church walked through my second pregnancy with me: they brought me meals, took care of my firstborn, prayed for me, and checked in on me. THAT is what changes reality, friends. Be the Body.

[@hannahdeforest9148]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. I have seen things like this so often in my own life, both by people who have done this to me, and to people around me.

[@Cheezyquackers2]

Beautiful comparison.

[@CircumlunarFeasibility]

isnt that what a husband and a healthy relationship is supposed to do?

[@StThereseGivesRoses]

@@CircumlunarFeasibilityyes but just one person, a husband, can only do so much. We need a community too

[@pinkglasses52]

I'm an HG survivor myself and had a similar experience. I'm sorry you had to go through that but glad you were able to find the help you really needed.

[@BeckyMa9482]

I feel like this explains why millennial and gen z are so depressed. If you're thinking you're living your best life, in order to manifest it, without seeing actual results, that is very depressing.

[@jessicahamilton5243]

👌👌very sad ( not mocking . I mean it makes me feel sad for people ) .

[@ZackSansing]

That actually happened to me. The real Jesus rescued me recently. Now I need some help solid Christian advice on how to live like an actual Christian.

[@leslielutz6028]

@@ZackSansing Praise God Zack! Find a solid bible preaching church, read your Bible, seek out discipleship in your church but be careful when searching for churches because they are not all safe. Know your Bible and pray for God's wisdom and discernment!! I pray for you - God will guide you because you are seeking Him!

[@unripetheberrby6283]

I know right!

[@MelissaDougherty]

That's a great point.

[@ayoutubeuser25]

In my humble opinion it is just witchcraft

[@moeomoton520]

Yes! 💯% It's demonic! It is written " my people perish, for they not know!" It's a huge blessing from THE HOLY SPIRIT to give the Gift of Discernment, HIS soft whispers speak volumes!

[@edennis8578]

It's just like spell casting. I don't understand how they don't see this.

[@Rhond5]

It is, it’s a “Spell” … but people are doing this with own Mind. It is of the Occult

[@Rhond5]

I don’t understand how they don’t understand what they’re doing either. It seems so Obvious it’s Dark.. Not of Christ. CHRIST will give us what we Need, Not what we want…

[@ricksonora6656]

@@moeomoton520You don’t need the gift of discernment. You just need to follow the Master’s voice.

[@manishapudasaini2391]

The more I practiced these manifestations and new age stuff, I became more lazy and fell more into the trap of bad habits. Only God can help you to become a better person and get you disciplined to go after your vision❤

[@savannahrehr]

I was actually friends with Sarah Perl, or "hot high priestess", when I was in the new age and we would exchange readings. This was before the Lord saved me from all that. I sent her a message about my testimony, hoping it planted a seed for her to repent and come to the Lord. Let's pray that seed will soon grow!

[@becca295]

May God bless you for sharing your testimony with her, friend ❤

[@pancanidae4758]

So as a major spiritual danger of manifestation; if you are not allowed to speak or think negatively about yourself, then how can you repent? And if you can't repent, then how can you find salvation.

[@letstalkwithlashonathomas]

exactly! i use to do this and i would panic and have a lot of anxiety when i had a bad thought bc i was convinced any negative or bad thought i had would impact my higher self and what i want … very exhausting, thank you Jesus! for getting me out of that

[@IloveJesusway2God]

Im totally against manifesting and all things occult, I used to be deep in it. I recommend "Johnny Chang" youtube channel he actually talks about how the ultimate confession is that we are complete sinners with no good in us at all. And we shouldn't confess daily as it undermines what Jesus did on the cross. Not only that it makes us focus inward rather than outward (service, evangelism, discipleship)

[@mpp2498]

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2nd Corinthians 10:5

[@jeremybrooks7415]

I NEVER thought in a million years I would ever agree with Joel Osteen, but I indeed AM in shape. Round is a shape. Thank you, Joel.

[@megb6820]

😂

[@tamiausten873]

🤣🤣🤣 OMG, what an angle. I love this twist, yes there are different types of shapes 😅

[@chaunceyarnold5501]

😂

[@jeremybrooks7415]

@@tamiausten873 I suppose it would suck to be a trapezoid.

[@JoannaD4210]

yes it is!

[@jamesg3808]

I went to medical school and became a doctor because I worked for it, not because I "manifested" anything into existence.

[@terrypaul7706]

You said I AM a doctor… that’s Gods name ( I AM).. therefore it was 😂 but you worship the creation and don’t know the creator 👌🏻

[@jamesg3808]

@@terrypaul7706 What are you talking about??

[@bruhman963]

@@jamesg3808Eye Am/I am/Source/God/Mind/Prime Creator, all names are interchangeable. In the occult and esoteric, Eye Am refers to the intelligent energy that makes up everything and nothing, subatomic particles to the entirety of the universe itself. All is Eye Am.

[@bruhman963]

@@jamesg3808I’m trying to reply but KZbin deleted my comment many times so I have to reword it. I will explain to the best of my ability

[@bruhman963]

@@jamesg3808you+ũb€ d€|€ted my comment three times so I have to reword it, hold up

[@nancywest1926]

Before Jesus rescued me, i thought control was what I wanted. As a young teen, I heard a voice in my spirit that said Love is what you lack, youre not wanting power. Months later, I came to Jesus and am so glad I dont have to control everything. Yes, get yer butt up and do what you can, but no longer needing full control.

[@JesusIsComing1111]

Amen

[@ZackSansing]

That actually happened to me. The real Jesus rescued me recently. Now I need some help solid Christian advice on how to live like an actual Christian.

[@nancywest1926]

@ZackSansing Maybe it's not acting like a real Christian, it's just being one. Are you different now? Not that I was sinless, but my spirit and mind were so different after asking Jesus to save me, instantly.

[@KP-hx5jo]

Amen!

[@tanfc]

People who fall for this, as I did once, do not realise they start becoming OBSESSED with manifesting, repeating and not living the present cos their minds are always in the future. It becomes a mental health problem.

[@deehampton8331]

True. All we have is the present. The Lord holds the future.

[@AlabamaWhitman]

That’s you, not a universal experience.

[@MaryamofShomal]

“Jesus is enough” AMEN AMEN AMEN 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 God bless you sister 🙏🏽✝️🙏🏽

[@ChrysalisMedicalCoding]

There is nothing wrong with setting goals, and even visualizing yourself attaining those goals with maintaining a healthy dose of positivity, however, the problem with this type of new thought idealogy is that it sends the message that we have total control over our lives and can create whatever our heart desires. There is one HUGE flaw in this line of thinking - people get sick, accidents happen, other people interfere into others' lives, etc. So many of the new thought "leaders" cannot answer those types of questions other than to blame the person for not being positive enough - that is victim shaming in the most blatant form. My heart goes out to all these people who are searching for something more beyond themselves. Many don't realize that what they are actually seeking is God and nothing or no one can fill that void but God. And for those within the prosperity gospel movement that advocate for "name it and claim it" practices...again, my heart goes out to them. Many do not know what they are doing and just blindly follow someone calling themselves a pastor, preacher, minister, etc.

[@JesusIsComing1111]

I think that is often true however I have a friend who knows the truth about Jesus and how to know God and yet she turns to manifesting instead. She calls herself a manifesting gen…whatever that is 🤷🏻‍♀️ She is not looking for God she is trying to get rich and please her desires. It’s not about knowing God on His terms but rather going your own rebellious way. She gets angry if you try to tell her any truth. Anyway just to add to what you said cos it’s not always so clear cut

[@JerseyLynne]

It hurt me. I thought God doesn't care about me.

[@leslielutz6028]

@@JesusIsComing1111 The fact that she gets angry tells the truth. Pray for her finding the real Truth -

[@KJ-nv9uz]

Curious if she means Djinn- whichnis a " genie" ​@JesusIsComing1111

[@rebidelphi2111]

​@@JerseyLynne No babez, he cares deeply about you. Trust him and let him be your priority. Look at jeremiah 29: 11 in the bible.❤

[@wormgirl7798]

I actually found Christ through Neville Goddard. I was obsessed with manifesting and considered him the best. A podcast I listened to that taught his teachings recommended we read the Bible along with Godard’s books. I realized his teachings do not actually align with the Bible. I started going to church and I have since been sanctified of any new age beliefs I once held :) hallelujah

[@deehampton8331]

Sounds like you were a seeker and God claimed you

[@bellaolum9768]

People are obsessed with taking shortcuts, they don't want to put in the work. Whenever someone starts with this manifesting talk, i just tune out!😮

[@tinymorris8005]

Self gratification while being lazy is the MAGA motto while idolizing their "king"of greed&sloth

[@absoluteknifeofhyperstabby9233]

Instead of trying to manifest cash, maybe they should manifest a Bible that they might read it

[@RhondaPoston]

Best comment ever. Pure Truth!

[@deedlebug6548]

Lol. right!!!

[@jamesg3808]

Yes, and they should also earn cash by actually putting their butts to work

[@JoannaD4210]

@@jamesg3808 yep, that would actually work and yeld results!

[@twainalex996]

But the Bible say as a man thinks so is he that is actual manifestation 😂

[@terrimaverick7235]

This is the exact reason I stopped pursuing leadership in the MLM I was involved in. The ‘new thought’ version of Christianity was so prevalent, I couldn’t stay involved and keep my faith. Thank you for sharing.

[@ZackSansing]

That actually happened to me. The real Jesus rescued me recently. Now I need some help solid Christian advice on how to live like an actual Christian.

[@Chrissy-ot2hi]

I thought of that. We were told to put pictures up of what we desired but I could never do it.

[@kaykay9458]

Time definitely doesn’t help tell all. My mother is 72 and still spouts this stuff. And she’s beside herself that I walk with Christ. Maybe before it’s too late she will answer the call. I pray constantly He doesn’t give her up yet.

[@liahlove8297]

Same as my mom. I literally cannot say things like, I'm sick or broke etc. Because somehow magically it will become my reality even tho i can't say I'm rich and healthy and be fixed and wealthy the next day. I pray for her too. She despises Jesus sigh.

[@deehampton8331]

Keep praying for your mum and loving her, even if she makes it difficult! No-one is too far gone that Jesus can't reach out his arm to catch them. Who would have thought that Anthony Hopkins and Denzel Washington would come to the Lord?

[@colehamilton5917]

I once knew a self-proclaimed witch who loved listening to Joel Osteen because of the positivity in his sermons. She said that she easily blocked out the "Jesus-y" parts of his sermons. That kind of tells me all I need to know about this prosperity gospel movement.

[@happyclappy1805]

And there it is😢Joel aka Pastor Feelgood

[@tamaramorrical5546]

Well, there wasn't much to block out if it was Joel Osteen... I doubt he even owns a Bible! 😂

[@DS-zo8xs]

The "I Am" thing is so crazy. That is a new one to me.

[@nancywest1926]

Wow, when I hear some calling it The Decree, decree this over yourself, it's casting a spell with a flavor of spiritual psychology thrown in.

[@Euphoricbryanna]

It’s demonic, honestly.

[@DS-zo8xs]

@nancywest1926 I just made that connect too. Decree/declare, manifesting, I Am, they're one in the same.

[@krystallos81]

I agree. It's actually highly disrespectful because we are not God. Jesus said "I am" to show people that he was not just a man when he was on earth. We should never claim I am as a way to manifest. That's crazy.

[@nancywest1926]

@krystallos81 if I were to say I Am, it's I am a sinner and I am in need of Jesus our Savior.

[@DJsNeverEndingStory]

It’ll be awesome if the Holy Spirit convicts her and all of a sudden she’s proclaiming the Gospel to her audience. Happened to me on my platform. 😅

[@deehampton8331]

I think we need to hear that story!

[@JoannaD4210]

might happen! a lot of people become Christians by the route of new age

[@happyappy19931]

“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9

[@Robb-n1t]

I'm going to "manifest" a good cup of coffee ! ☕ ... It will require me getting up and putting coffee grounds and water in the pot, and pushing the "on" button ! 😮😅

[@MadelineBuckner]

Reminds me of “I need to manifest some coffee” from Bruce Almighty

[@GyllenkroksAve]

👍☕️😉

[@_sonicfive]

Why is my bank statement manifesting a different reality than my declarations? 🤔

[@liahlove8297]

😂😂😂

[@megb6820]

😂🎯💯😂

[@deehampton8331]

Don't worry, once you manifest a job, it'll turn around(!)

[@eugenehovekamp6038]

You too? 😂

[@shelleymeyers3740]

Try “speaking forth that which isn’t as though it were”! 😂

[@FallingMoonXofficial]

Honestly every time I hear someone talk about how their “manifesting” something it gives me such a major ick, and as someone who is Gen z, I hear it quite a bit.

[@deehampton8331]

Add 'empowering' to that and 'find your voice'. Bleh!

[@terraloft]

There's a thin line between controlling and manipulating others and accepting circumstances as from God in which one can serve and support

[@sleepyeepy]

Oh goodness. I tried this. 😒 One of the creators featured I actually used to follow, and bought a manifesting book from a while ago (since thrown away). Thank you Melissa. I strive to be as knowledgeable as you. God bless.

[@GyllenkroksAve]

Happy for You 🙏

[@leslielutz6028]

Praise God!

[@onlyonethingisneedful]

That part about leaving the occult to become a more humble Christian, as opposed to trying to become a more powerful one by 'manifesting'

[@befreementally-h5m]

Spot on truth!

[@amyrietveld3017]

"Hot High Priestess" is my age. She is ultimately trying to fill a hole in her life with things that won't last. Never heard about her until this video, but I pray that she will come to a saving relationsip with Jesus and repent of all of her new thought/new age beliefs and practices.

[@CCrescence]

As a Gen Z, a relative made me watch "The Secret" at fourteen and got me a The Secret calendar, but I threw it away. In the explanatory video, a "pastor" talked about "forces attracting our reality." This really bust up what intentions to of materializing works for Christians. I disagreed with it. She also believes that I need to spend every dollar handed to me. These relatives are in debt. That checks. Remember, if you want money, work. God provides what you need also when you work, and without it, you only "manifest" poverty.

[@deehampton8331]

Very true. The Lord wants us to be good stewards of our money. Any left over at the end of the month should be for buying groceries for the food bank, or give to a homeless charity. You might like to read something by John Wesley. He nailed it.

[@CCrescence]

@@deehampton8331 True. A lot of people my age and with a similar personality have trouble relating to the church, and don't feel obliged to give back. Shamefully, I don't tithe, but I have provided help for the church on occasion, and attend when I can.

[@befreementally-h5m]

Truth!

[@JoannaD4210]

actually, that should be plain old common sense

[@CCrescence]

@@JoannaD4210 I agree with you as I do with Voltaire when he said, "Common sense is not so common," but what he said besides, I don't find pertinent.

[@beberae2217]

As someone that was into new age and new thought and the law of attraction after Mormonism and before Jesus, hearing these voices makes me feel like throwing up.

[@TheEnglish1976]

Same here . Nauseating

[@deehampton8331]

Hi Melissa, 'glut' is a derivative of 'glutton', eg: During that spell of hot weather, we got such a glut of tomatoes. Only discovered you recently. You have a wonderful, much-needed ministry. I wrongly believed you were a teen until you mentioned you had been married for 17 years. I must get my varifocals adjusted. God bless and sustain you, Sister.

[@CallHerDayli]

As a Christian I feel the only thing we have control over is if we choose to internalize things negatively or positively. But ultimately we have to allow God to let things fall into place! God is my I AM!🫶🏽

[@emahpurple]

Honestly, if humans actually had the power to turn their thoughts into reality, it would be more terrifying than any Black Mirror episode. It would literally be a nightmare. Surprise, the heart of man is full of deceit and wickedness. Incredibly corrupt. Thank God that man is man and God is God and we don't have that kind of power. I also thank God that I get to submit to a good God who actually has the power to conjure anything from reality and who has the righteousness to manage that kind of power. This manifestation thing is more mainstream in the Church than people think. I work for a lady associated with Bethel who was teaching people about "the prophetic" and she mentioned something called foretelling and forth telling. And she said forth telling was when you gave a "prophetic word" and the speaking of that word was what activated that thing to come to pass. And I was like, where in the Bible does it say that. And also, isn't that strangely similar to manifestation?

[@jozefnixmusic]

I mean look around. It is lol 😂

[@ricksonora6656]

Forth-telling means preaching God’s Word. Her problem is, she’s adding her imaginings and desires to God’s words… which has been the heresy of Pentecostalism since its beginning.

[@ricksonora6656]

Like, you know, totally, never say, “I was like….”

[@emahpurple]

@@ricksonora6656 There's only like, one like in my comments. I don't know why you're like being uncool like about it.

[@ricksonora6656]

@ I’m cool with being not like.

[@Hope_is_Love]

We attract what we currently are, not what we want to be. You can't fake it till you make it in the spiritual world

[@Peaceful02024]

I feel so blessed as a longtime Christian who went on a “Spiritual journey” to have gotten out of new age/new thought. Praise God!

[@latinoloco28]

The world will try anything but God.

[@Ruthiegirl7]

" He is perfect. He is the only one..." So well said my friend. Brought tears to my eyes. Let's just say that the rise of these practices and the rise of narcissism and narcissistic behaviors simultaneously is not a coincidence.

[@deehampton8331]

You are so right. This sense of entitlement attitude is the nursery of narcissism. It says "I want, give me, I deserve". What happened to 'if your brother is cold, give him your spare coat'?

[@Blablassis]

This is opposite to our spiritual growth and health

[@ShanniceMwale]

With every new video, I am more & more grateful I discovered your channel. Thank you for your work

[@Ilana_bornagaininChrist]

100% agree Melissa with your video. I'm an ex New ager, now turned to Jesus. And I can tell you, that I was on a hamster wheel for 20 years ...even taught Yoga for a living. Leaving yoga was the hardest part of my transition to Christinianity.

[@MichaelMMiddleton098]

Great video, but I wish you'd mentioned more of the "Christian" face of this with mega-church, name it and claim it preachers... I know you briefly mentioned this with a couple of scenes, but this is SO prevalent that I think it deserved much more emphasis.

[@scout06171]

I think this is a progression of Norman Peal’s book and teachings “The Power of Positive Thinking“. He was the first mega-Church Pastor of the Chrystal Palace in California back in the 1980’s. Similarly T D Jakes formed his prosperity religion soon after in Chicago, which is similar in that one manifests prosperity by “fake it until you make it” and giving to Jakes in order to get from God. I was mesmerized by their teachings after reading their ungodly books. Thanks be to God that I was delivered from them.

[@ricksonora6656]

Peale started decades earlier than that, and it’s Crystal Cathedral, not palace. But it didn’t start there, it started in Pentecostalism decades before Peale. Peale just brought it into the Progressive churches.

[@sharonpoitra193]

A very popular book in the 70s, "Wishcraft". It spawned workshops so we attendees could make everything we wanted, happen.

[@deehampton8331]

N V Peal was a freemason. Christianity and freemasonry don't mix

[@PeaceOfGrace]

“ i get paid to exist, wealth is my birthright, my eyelashes are really 2 inches long…🤦🏽‍♀

[@GyllenkroksAve]

Most people in the world come to the realisation when they grow up….that they don’t (!) get paid to exist……

[@adriennedecerce3479]

😅😅😅😅

[@davidjarvie9546]

Thanks Melissa, your breakdown of the new thought teachings contaminating platforms is excellent and fascinating. Learned so much from you,your teaching style is humourous with a touch of sarcasm, but factual and truthful. 🇬🇧🙏🙏🙏

[@Del-ej4qq]

I left a church a few years ago. The reason was that the pastor and a few others were getting involved in the Law of Attraction. I didn't feel comfortable staying. I think it was the Holy Spirit warning me about this belief.

[@ZackSansing]

That actually happened to me. The real Jesus rescued me recently. Now I need some help solid Christian advice on how to live like an actual Christian.

[@rosamaundallen1035]

@@ZackSansingStart off by reading the Bible and learn God’s nature and what it means to be a follower of Christ. Just study the Bible for Christian doctrine. Then find a good church that teaches the gospel of Jesus Christ and uphold Christian doctrine. You want to stay away from churches that are not right.

[@liahlove8297]

​@ZackSansing my advise would be to listen to the few biblical sound reformed teachers on KZbin like voddie baucham, paul washer, justin peters, john piper and john McArthur. There's Others but if you are truly interested in learning the bible, these men are your best way to get a better understanding and stay in christ. If you want the touchy feely Christian teachers, look at the popular folks. Lol

[@charlestonscnative9083]

​@@ZackSansingFighting for the Faith with Pastor Chris Rosebrough is a good channel; BezelT3; and New Age to New Heart are also good. God graciously saved me out of new age and new thought ideas. Thank you Jesus! ✝️

[@JeffreyBlessedYT]

@@ZackSansingI understand. look into Eastern Orthodoxy

[@diriazi]

Good work Melissa. Thank you for the clarity. This helps the body of Christ tremendously. May you be blessed

[@genepsullivan]

Yes and "woe" to the one that disturbs THE FORCE right? Jesus help the one who messes with the great IAM in the self exalted soul. "I am wretched, naked, blind, poor and miserable without you, and I'm going to buy gold tried in the fire". Rev. 3

[@Zilivat]

24:23 you hit the nail on the head about people who are controlling being attracted to this worldview/theology, I've never made that connection before, but it makes complete sense and I'm surprised the dots took this long to connect in my brain 😅

[@alanhagreen9458]

Thank you Jesus for my dear sister in Christ, Melissa. Thank you heavenly father for what your doing through her. Draw people back to your son, Jesus & dismantle & destroy ALL the powers of darkness & deliver them from ALL occultism, SELF, and flesh, sin in the mighty name of Jesus amen

[@chriskerrjewelry]

Wayne Dyer! Oh my, before God pulled me away from Dyer’s teachings, I was all in. It is embarrassing now, but it helps me understand this mistaken mind set. Thank you Jesus!

[@5solas5points]

Manifesting/LOA seems to be the most blatant rebellion against the providence of God happening today. Thanks for always shedding light on the dangers of new thought/new age. Your content really helped me coming out of the charismatic movement that was stuffed with new thought teachings disguised with Christian labels.

[@ricksonora6656]

LOA?

[@Euphoricbryanna]

@@ricksonora6656law of attraction-LOA

[@5solas5points]

@ricksonora6656 law of attraction

[@charlestonscnative9083]

​@@ricksonora6656 law of attraction

[@5solas5points]

​@@ricksonora6656 law of attraction

[@Grandwigg]

I knew sometime back in around 2005 who had a lot of this kind of "advice". He told me to fix my back problems by starting every day saying, "I feel happy, I feel healthy, I feel terrific." He was constantly reading all the big self help books of his time to help fix his life. Hill and Goddard included. From what I saw, it led not to success, happiness and accolades, but bitterness and depression. Anyone who disagreed became an enemy. The Best things by far to think on is God's word. (Not the happy thoughts as Philippians 4:8 is often misquoted to support). Daily Bible study, through the whole Bible, not just favorite passages.

[@EiriniKaranika]

Thank you for placing this here. God’s rejection is protection some people cannot accept that the plan He has to have a “ No” or access denied. Because a perfect parent is not permissive. He corrects us because He does all things to help us dodge bullets not part of His plan. What’s so weird is that The ultimate law is that we are mortal, somehow there’s no secret to manifest staying alive. So either way they don’t even realize that God always calls the shots.

[@patrickadams2864]

You are making an important observation This is taught in the word of faith movement I once believed this and taught this myself I sincerely tried to practice this message a lot However Over years of failure I began to rethink my beliefs I do not possess creative power God alone possesses creative power I can trust God to fulfill His promises exactly as He gave me them in the way and timing that will glorify Him the most Your addressing this message is very important

[@houghwhite411]

I think some would quote Philipians 4:8 But my intepretation, that's not how it works. But it's a message from Paul for the people who read the message, to think and contemplate on good teachings, truth noble and all that stuff. Though miracles exists, people relied on it too much. I want to Be like Daniel's friend who said (paraphrased): if we enter the fire, God will protect us, but if we die, we will not give up God That's golden example of faith.

[@cafe_con_Abby]

Chica! This is so on point! I think this is so important for us to shine a light on! Like a big "Wiggidy Wack" parade type of light 😂 Love it! Those chain messages are the worst 😮

[@MelissaDougherty]

Oh my word, you said Chica! That is definitely part of the Spanglish language out here in New Mexico lol

[@megb6820]

@@MelissaDoughertylol! Indeed! Of course, I was usually called “wedda” (apparently it’s actually Güero in Spanish, but what I heard was what I put in quotes), or “gringa”. 😂😅Have you ever heard of Ghost Ranch (between Española and Chama on 84)? Also, I’m very grateful for your channel. I grew up knowing Jesus as Savior, but denied him as LORD from late teens through my early 40s. Got heavily into the “Law of Attraction” and Wicca, and a whole mixed bag of New Age and New Thought. I am still working to make sure that I have untangled my theology from it all. I am very curious what you think of “Follow The Healer” by Stephen Seamands. The basic teaching is that Jesus still heals, and sometimes calls us to participate, but it is always him that does the healing. Sometimes the way he heals is through either sufficient grace, or even victorious dying (he talks of “5 ways Jesus heals today”. Anyway, thank you for your ministry.

[@joltjolt5060]

Denial of reality is insanity.

[@jessicapampy9321]

I ordered your book and am excitedly awaiting its release. 😊

[@linak7155]

What is the book titled? TY!

[@jessicapampy9321]

@linak7155 Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World.

[@linak7155]

@@jessicapampy9321 thank you!

[@pambarton9279]

Good job, Melissa. You’re a blessing to many ❤

[@vbiosfera]

I was blessed to desire wisdom over wealth and health and romance.. but still i was thoroughly deceived dabbling in this, believing i wanted what they were telling me i could have

[@lglass9804]

16:19 " for gen z, the divide between the divine and the digital can be razor thin" 🙌🏾

[@Lore.marrie]

This is so serious and goes far beyond the religious issue. This comes from this modern philosophy that places the individual man as the center of the universe. The only thing that exists is me and everything else is just an object. The worst part is when this is linked to relationships. These people don't care about the other people around them. Be it their spouse, their friend, etc., they are just objects that they use to be part of the theater that they have put on for their lives. And when the other person shows their own will and breaks the spell of this theater, they start saying "hell is other people." They see God as a means to achieve something and not the ultimate end. Since they have taken the place of God as the creator of reality. I even feel sorry for them, because all of this is complete nonsense, and in the end they will end up frustrated and alone. And I particularly want to distance themselves from those who consume self-help content. They tend to become narcissistic and manipulative people over time.

[@tabithamichaud2591]

This is why we need the Bible. Feelings, emotions and thoughts can be so subjective and easily influenced. It Is too easy to be deceived. Humans can delude themselves. We need objective Truth.

[@meganfoster8838]

15:49 "Glut" is definitely a word. It's familiar to anyone who grows their own zucchini. If you've had a neighbour who insists on giving you produce, they have a glut (i.e., more than necessary).

[@taraingersoll8691]

Zucchini…possibly the bane of every gardener!

[@rugerawanjara4302]

This opened my eyes. Thank you Melissa

[@robinfaure6430]

Just read that Acts chapter yesterday, just awesome!

[@thestagingagent]

I had a lady once tell me that she put the bible under her pillow at night so it could be spiritually soaked into her mind. I asked her if she took her real estate course that way too 🤦‍♀️ Unbelievable what people think!

[@bren4681]

Excellent devotion. One for me that is soooo timely, I will re-read with my Bible open and pray. Thank you Dutch!

[@deehampton8331]

Why do you call Melissa 'Dutch'?

[@bren4681]

My bad. My apologies Melissa

[@JillCee]

Scrapbooking back in the day were personalized photo albums. Need a lot of trips to places like Michael’s of course lol!

[@khloecarver1246]

I got a tarot ad on this video and keep getting them all over my Facebook. I KEEP hitting not interested😭Leave me alone with this witchcraft! I don’t even interact with that content. They force it down your throat. All my coworkers and many friends are in New Age; yet, they always come to me for advice because I seem to have “all the answers,” and “wisdom.” Like sis, I am learning from Christ! The principles I live by are biblical and if you just tried it you would see that JESUS has what you are looking for😭

[@elenabogarin]

Same!!!! I keep getting the same ads and I click not interested. It’s the only AD I get when I never watch any of it!!!

[@alyssafreson9610]

Melissa, thank you so much for the videos you put out. You communicate so effectively and with clear, biblical discernment and also with clear respect and compassion for those who may be in those practices. You both crack me up and make me tear up as well! Keep up the Kingdom good work! Thank you sister!!

[@rigelandreoli3617]

My boss has gotten more and more into this in the last few years, she is even trying to push it on us, her employees. Some of us are believers and are standing firm against but its all done with such genuine well intention, its incredibly insidious.

[@JonPaulTovio]

2 Timothy 3:1-5 - But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.

[@deehampton8331]

When our children choose to do foolish things, it makes us sad. Imagine the heart of God at such a time as this

[@cookshackcuisinista]

I enjoy your videos very much and I'm glad you are addressing all of this as someone who understands the trends in the worlds of Christianity and other religions! Preach the faith Melissa!

[@iindigofirefly]

The truth is such a balm . I have added your voice to the truth speakers whose voices are clear . John Lennox , Sproule and wise disciple are among the voices I hear . I am grateful for your teachings in this upside down world. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@deehampton8331]

Upside down is right. 'They will call good evil and evil good'. The Lord foresaw all this. The Word of God is the only yardstick to live by

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿 Prayers going out for them 🕊️ His grace and mercy be upon you and your loved ones 🕊️🥛🍯

[@deserienelson1842]

I appreciate you taking your time to explain in detail!! Sometimes I'm a little slow at learning so I definitely appreciate this! Lol

[@dananema2074]

Great video Melissa. Connect the dots with so much of the stuff that is going on in the church. By the way, I'm going to borrow that term "wiggity wacked" I love it!

[@mayweatherk7478]

That's so lit how Melissa put the afterthought on the thumbnail after we read the title of the video

[@becca295]

Didn't notice that haha!

[@lisette1976]

I am so glad that I was delivered from occultism. 3 years ago, I was still a "Christian", but I would subscribe to astrology and prophetic words in attempts to gain insight on my future. It wasn't insight, it was deception. God is good and it is so freeing to truly lean on Him for my future, not the occult. All thanks to God in the name of Jesus🥰

[@melissablazo]

When you were talking about the “love scrapbook” it sounded like a v accurate definition of the word delusion 😅

[@antonwisbiski]

Great work Melissa! I love your distinctions here within New Thought.

[@jaeguardo8337]

Thank you for this video. I had this doctrine come into my life a few times. The first time was through an MLM company, which led me to do self hypnosis through a book. I think one point you missed is the hypnotic aspect. I think this part is greatly underestimated. God bless

[@sirjoelofforde]

Why does "love scrapbooking" sound so much like STALKING?!

[@ricksonora6656]

At least it isn’t covering a wall. A scrapbook is easy to scrap. 🤣

[@GyllenkroksAve]

Sounds to me to be similar to the danger of reading to many romance novels….

[@Wentletrap213]

I preordered your book. I can’t wait to get it!

[@emmanueldedmon6690]

Great video glade you make this

[@k.b.edwards7071]

Thank very much Melissa, God bless im praying for you.

[@Mike-wd9je]

A case in point. “The Feminine Path to Wholeness-Becoming a Conscious Queen” By Colleen Russell “Getting Paid To Be You”. By Randy Russell - Her husband.

[@lilacfrogg]

38:54 I also felt like I had to try harder to manifest. I dabbled in new age and new thought, so I was doing using crystals, reading tarot, casting spells, while believing in manifestation. I was being prayed over for years by my aunt and uncle.

[@deehampton8331]

God bless you aunt and uncle. Prayer warriors

[@pinksmoke234]

The original meaning of the word ‘manifest’ in the yoga sutras was actually to ‘want what God wants’ aka accepting whatever comes our way with peace and faith

[@lillyhyden3125]

This was such a well-balanced video. You did a wonderful job mentioning all the tid bits and nuances that have really bled themselves into the "Practical Christian Beliefs" of today. It is definitely a very deciving practice that I myself had no idea that my entire Christian belief system was centered around my entire life. Coming out of this has been life changing in the way I view God and myself. Living in this cycle caused so much condemnation towards myself but at the same time so much selfishness....I am so thankful 🙏 that people like you are lighting the way to people who need freedom from this ❤️

[@Gerald-said]

It's the same in my part of the world. Where there is more emphasis on " if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can tell this mountain move and plant yourself in the sea and it will", and not enough on " thy Will be done" from the lords prayer, not jesus' prayer at Gethsemane. " ....not my will father but thy will be done". Many churches it seems preach idolatry (self worship), and not the gospel.

[@dawnrobertson5525]

The whole "love scrapbooking" thing sounds like a great way to end up on Dateline...

[@MadelineBuckner]

As soon as you said “Chat GPT” I groaned

[@NotMyWillButThineBeDone]

Amen sister, thank you for your diligence in doing the Lord’s work.

[@latinoloco28]

This is demonic…

[@journalof_ourjourney]

I'm so glad you're talking about these things. What I see is taking the attributes of God and reassigning those to ourselves, making us the creator and therefore the ones worthy of glory- none of this is supported in the Bible. These ideas are so deceptive

[@linak7155]

Such clarity, TY!! Glut. Surely you have heard the expression. 'I'm a glut for punishment'

[@vickiabbott1466]

That is "I'm a GLUTTON for punishment. A "glut" is a germ meaning "a lot at once"