Habits For A Good Life #2: Look for the good

[@pamketron]

Hi Diana - I am so thankful for you. You break scripture down so all can understand it. I lost my sweet Mama this past week. I have no doubts that she is in heaven with Jesus. She was a good christian woman and loved the Lord with all her heart. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done or will ever do. She was my Number 1, always has been and always will be. It’s just my Dad and me now. I am asking all that reads this message to please keep us in your prayers and that God will continue to bless us and give us strength and comfort in the days, weeks and months ahead. Thank you Diana for all you do for us. You are so appreciated. Hugs.

[@mandybailey6206]

I will be praying for you and your dad. Sending love from Arkansas. 💙

[@pamketron]

@@mandybailey6206 Thank you Mandy. We appreciate it.

[@annshorb3737]

Diana, your message is so very powerful! As a professional Christian counselor for 30 years, I can tell you that the truth your words, God's words actually, is the key to healing and wholeness in life. It applies to everything from dealing with anxiety and depression to surviving abuse, abandonment, accidents and illnesses. It is also the way to overcome temptation and tragedy. Thank you for being God's instrument for delivering His truth to all who hear your message! May His blessings abound in your heart and your home!

[@DianaKokku]

Hi Ann, thank you so much for your thoughtful message, supportive feedback and for your ministry work! It’s greatly appreciated. Many blessings!

[@amysuehoodjrnot4426]

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[@mommyscribbles]

Amen!! This is so true! If we just ask the Lord to help us find the joy He will answer us! Recently I went through my own season of trials and I was having a hard time finding the joy and I just felt a nudging and asked the Lord to "help me find the joy because I can't find it". And a couple minutes later someone past by me and said something that helped me find the joy! God is so good and our thoughts are super important. I love that you mentioned meditation too because God says to meditate on his word night and day. I actually used to walk my kids through a meditation every night before bed that I like to call the "fruits of the spirit" but I have gotten out of the habit of it. I think this was a good reminder. Thank you. God bless you and your family!

[@allisontyrrell2560]

I stand in prayer with you that hearts will soften to hear these messages and that they will come to know a Goodness that fills their hearts and then overflows. In Jesus's Name, Amen. 🙏🏻

[@nancycerreta5629]

Thank you. This speaks to me. Pray for me and I'll pray for you.

[@pkrrkp7491]

I can tell you Diana, when first diagnosed with a chronic condition I would never have looked for the good. I was fighting the idea and having a very long pity-party over a condition that felt like a choke chain on my life. But eventually God revealed through this very disease I could find joy. I met amazingly beautiful, strong people and with prayer and trust, my life has been made sweeter, more precious and purposeful in helping others.

[@DianaKokku]

This is such a beautiful testimony... thank you for sharing! Many blessings 🥰

[@cheymc237]

I so agree with you, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and had a tough time at first but God has shown me over and over joy in my journey…

[@nadalynm.3145]

Praying for you.

[@nadalynm.3145]

@@cheymc237 praying for you.

[@cheymc237]

@@nadalynm.3145 Thank you & you, I.

[@glendaw5221]

Thank you Diana. I’m praying the hearts’ soils of members of my family will be cultivated during this joyous season.

[@carolinacueva5460]

hi diana, thanks to our Beloved God for your kind heart to share and teach us the seed of word in our Life 🌱🍃🌾🌾🏡 .💙

[@liztefft5312]

Diana, thank you so much for this teaching and encouragement. And, thank you for praying 🙏 ❤️. God bless you!

[@jonizabel1952]

WOW! The Lord has been speaking to me repeatedly about speaking LIFE over myself, my marriage, and my family, as it seems like the enemy's lies have had their way in our lives. I've left FB for a season for spiritual and mental health. Thank you for your obedience! You are such a blessing!

[@DianaKokku]

These are such good steps you’re taking... thank you for sharing! Blessings and love 🥰

[@debbiehutchison5644]

For the last 60 years, I grown up being taught to "look for the silver lining" in everything.....sometimes you see it, sometimes you don't but most times with patience you will find it. My mother still to this day reminds me to look for it. It's a lesson I've forwarded on to my children especially now that they have children of their own.

[@Tracysop1]

“What beliefs am I believing?” In the therapy world they talk about cognitive distortions-thoughts you embrace that aren’t true. My Christian therapist translated that into an exercise that really taught me the value of your question. She had me make two columns: Column One (What I Think), Column Two (What God’s Word Says). The contrast between my negative thoughts and what God says was pretty stark. Now I ask myself, “Whose report will you believe?”

[@DianaKokku]

This is so good... thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@allisontyrrell2560]

God's word prunes us. I love how you said we hear the Word, retain it and persevere to cultivate it and yes, it's an intentional action on our part (daily). We have to cultivate our hearts and guard our hearts. ❤ This was such a beautiful message. Thank you for sharing this and all the awesome resources and links in your description.

[@beverlywalton53]

What a wonderful explanation of that parable! I’ve heard it over and over again, during my 70 years! Let me encourage you to continue working for the Lord! What blessings you must encounter in your daily walk with Him! (Love you girls!)

[@DianaKokku]

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement, it means so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@CLB4444]

Thank you for what you do if you don’t mind please pray for my children that we have a strong relationship to have God in our lives my children Jimmy struggling with addiction my son Peter my daughter Francine y angel Anne thank you

[@debbiecurtis3303]

Wow! Wow! Wow! You explained this parable so well!! That was such an important message for everyone to hear today. It is a DAILY practice! I'm amazed at how many time's the enemy tries to turn my thoughts away from God's truths each day. I have to really be grounded in God's promises to keep my mind from going down the wrong path. Thank you so very much for sharing your time and what you know and learn with all of us who want to know and learn! Your encouragement is priceless! I want to be the seed that produces much for the Lord. 🤗❤❤❤

[@amma7244]

I came to you through your sister’s youtube. Your way of sharing your faith and the word have been filling my cup n a tough time. Working in healthcare during a pandemic is tough but wondrous to see God at work. Add onto that an inner ear vertigo issue ( God giving me time to slow down) and a biopsy has been a journey. There is so much light if we can see it. Still waiting on biopsy results but part of the journey. Our kids and grands and strong marriage are life pleasures for sure. The blessing is being gifted with glass half full eyes that see the good. With love and thanks north of you in Canada cheering you on. Today nov. 7th we have no snow and were outside having a bonfire in sweatshirts!❤️🇨🇦

[@valdamarielegault1907]

I pray for restoration of health. Fellow Canadian here. 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦

[@michellethompson75]

I love your positivity. It is very infectious. I try to stay positive, but waver at times. But I am working at being more positive for others.

[@kimbers1238]

Ur channel is such a blessing 🙌

[@Jeannes1234]

This is such excellent advice. We tend to complain first- I know I do. But to train ourselves to look for the good in everything changes your entire outlook.

[@chroniclesofann7165]

I started following you when I saw you on your Sister's channel. I am so glad I did 😊. I listen to you and it brings me peace. You also have brought different and new ways to grow in our faith and hope for this relationship with God and those around us. Keep it up! 💯 Just thought you should know. Thank you.

[@Beepbopboop19]

Thank you for explaining why a devotional is needed! Yes studying something tough in the bible doesn't always set me up with something positive to hold on to during the day. Ive been finding myself just reading John and not going back to the hard stuff recently because of this. Time to dig back in AKD utilize a devotional.

[@tracil7493]

Oh, my goodness! I have the same Parables book that you have on the table. Thank you so much for this message! I've been needing to read it. Now I can watch your videos and read along. Thank you Diana!

[@melaniehoffman8512]

Love the change. I was thinking, originally, that adding “don’t criticize” to the “don’t complain” would be helpful. “Look for the good” covers it all.

[@nadinewilliams6501]

1 Thes 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. No matter the situation, you can be thankful. Not because of the situation, but because of what we have and who we are in Christ. We’re sons of God! Not servants like those in the OT. How much more will our Father do for us! 🤸🏼

[@nadinewilliams6501]

I should add that to be a servant in the OT was a good thing. Just that being sons is even better 💕

[@ShanniLovess]

Thanks Diana. Look for whats good. Retrain our minds pathways. Trust God. Receive with thanks. . but do not let these things replace God and His word in our lives. I enjoyed your message today.🤗💕Be encouraged to continue sharing

[@Rosa-kf6yy]

Thank you for the time you put into sharing God's Word. Be blessed.

[@jeanettethiessen2476]

Thank-for sharing truth Dianna! Just what I needed to hear today...truths I know but don’t always live out...

[@mebeno6]

My big takeaways from this...guarding our hearts from the massive amount of info that's bombarding us daily, and being mindful of allowing pleasures to take over what could be directed towards God. Simple living totally helps for sure. I often have problems with the second takeaway, so really trying to work on that. Thank you for your insight once again 💗

[@KarisGoogle]

Yes!!

[@melissacassey7225]

So encouraging. Thank you Diana.❤

[@jbellbird9050]

The parable of the sower is such a strong message and I loved the way you explained it in a clear way. We can apply these principles to our lives as we're all learning and growing, aiming to be nourished in the rich and fertile soil of God's Word. Thanks and blessings to you Diana!

[@rebeccarendon2412]

Thank you- that was great! You put God's Truth so simply! Thank you for the encouragement!!! God Bless You!:)

[@Ggmaquilts]

I love listening to you! You have amazing insight! Always find a great thought! Thank you so very much!

[@julietangney6355]

Wow, just wow Diana! Thank you so much for these words of encouragement! Blessings!

[@anniecando]

Bless you Diana. You are a gift and exactly what I needed at this time

[@cathrino]

Thanks so much! What an encouragement! We need this!

[@Rosemary-gc4gk]

You are an inspiration and I thank you. I am overwhelmed with worries about my adult daughter and all her problems and feel like I’m suffocating. I try to trust God and be patient for answers but struggle so much with trying to fix her problems. Obviously I am a control freak, at least as it concerns some of her life. Please pray for me to let go and let God. I’m to the point that maybe I need anxiety medication. Sometimes I’m just so disappointed in God.

[@marshalikesit]

Beautiful word Diana! Thank you!

[@joseerollet8071]

Thank you so much for your simple yet deeply meaningful explanations and ideas, things l haven’t fully understood before, you are a blessing.

[@yvettewalshe9130]

Amen and amen

[@lisalife7994]

Thank you. I so needed this message today.

[@kailinngillen1182]

Great video. Very inspiring. Prayers and blessings for all ❤❤🙏🙏 Thank you for sharing this ❤🥰

[@pamelajohnson4989]

Thank you Diana 😊 Good reminder and just what I needed to hear this morning. Blessings to you!

[@shantal4163]

Always love your videos Diana, thank you for your encouragement and wonderful positive attitude and tips to help us all be our best 🙏

[@Go4thIn2023]

Lovely message! Thank you.

[@arlenecrespo-reyes6472]

Thank you for allowing God to use you. I really needed this ♥

[@sandywilliams848]

Looking for a gratitude in all things… Last week was thankful the scammers cheated me out of money vs someone more needy. The sad part? The mosquito nets I had ordered were for a pastor to take to Haiti. I had just learned to lesson for looking for gratitude the day before I learned the truth about the scammer. All ended well. Praise God! ❤️

[@cheymc237]

I so needed to hear this, I am so glad you started your channel! I look forward to you and your sisters post! As these are the two big things I need encouragement in my life over… organizing my home and studying the Bible with intent & love the ideas for different devotionals!! You have know idea how you touch lives!!! Thank you, from West Texas!!!

[@jeanettekvinlaug2772]

I love your channel. It made me conect with Jesus daily again, not only on sundays. But will you please explain what words like "devotional books" are when you use them? English is not my language, and when you recomended them with your sister, I always thought it was thick, dificult text books with advanced language and content. Unusual words may be smart to explain. (Words not used all the time, everywhere.)

[@angelinaramos4302]

Wow. I love hearing you. I do have a suggestion as for some reason I have missed some of your videos. Might you name them Diana Kokku Video # 1 “plus the title”, Diana Kokku Video # 2 “ and the title” etc. This way we can easily keep track which videos we have seen or missed hearing. Anyway, your content is always great. Thanks

[@thecozycottage6555]

This was beautiful. Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@annyg1757]

I really enjoyed hearing you explain this parable. Makes one think.😘🙏🏻❤️

[@ubwaterman]

This message is so great!! thank you

[@zinarisley5228]

Thank you for sharing a beautiful message from our Lord.

[@crystalm9733]

Amen! Thank you for this teaching!

[@marshamengel1769]

Diana, you are a blessing! Thank you!

[@natashyas4149]

Diana, can you include the first book (devotionals) on your comments section too (in addition to the John MacArthur book) that you mentioned? Thanks so much. Your channel is helping me redirect my heart to God.

[@suzym26]

What a wonderful reminder this is for me and put in such a way that makes it personal and understandable. I needed this today. Thank you Diana. You are a blessing. 🙏

[@mariaturpin8827]

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed to hear today. The Lord is speaking to me through you. Xxxx

[@janemichael9433]

Really good for me to hear tonight. Thank you. God bless you. ♥️

[@stacyritter9261]

I struggle to let go of the stress.. thank you

[@angiewalker1948]

So encouraging. Thank you.

[@marlenemiera3292]

I needed that encouragement from God’s word in this season. Thank-you Diana.

[@nancycosgrove4005]

Excellent!💕

[@addiekeen7219]

Thank you for this message. God Bless you and yours 💕🙏

[@Mrs.DeeAnnNance]

Thank you! ❤️ Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@carolineclark6102]

Beautiful explanation of the parable and the principles we can learn from it. I love how you relate it to our thoughts. I've been thinking about this today because I tend to be critical...and I don't want to be, it's a terrible habit. Thanks Diana.

[@sandykoenig1666]

Wow and wow. This really hit home for me. God Bless you and your family.

[@kelseygreene8807]

Wow, this is exactly what I needed to hear at this moment in life! Thank you!

[@wendybeltran8510]

I really appreciate your messages. Thank you 💗

[@karenball331]

Thank you for your channel,such a blessing.

[@debraschroyer1878]

You are a true blessing. Thanks. And God bless.

[@ericksonsails]

So interesting what you shared about meditation and the brain. I hope to follow through with your encouragement to meditate!

[@lindavido7245]

Thank you I really needed this this morning.

[@Ilovegg3isabel]

I love your channel. Praying that you will start a bible study. I have learned so much from you

[@rebekahquinley8093]

Good word

[@kimr4005]

I have had to do this 100 fold recently

[@teresasmith2161]

Thank you! 😊

[@liliamrodriguez3020]

Great video

[@SBpray]

IN JESUS NAME AMEN 🙏🙏🙏

[@christinehoffman1825]

Thank you 😊

[@plattnerkm]

Thank you

[@blessedeb]

Great job!♡♡♡

[@ice-mp5dx]

Any suggestions for book to read re Christian service within our local communities?

[@ForeverYoked]

Diana, genuine question... you explained the soils very well, but the parable you read is about evangelism and salvation. How did you make the leap to thinking better thoughts? I hear all the time that context is king when studying the Bible and it seems you took this parable out of context to make your point (a good life principle, but still...).

[@safepethaven]

What's it like to have a vacation? I am now 70 and have never been on any vacation or time off.

[@kylaobrien371]

What was the devotional you had in your hand throughout this video ? TIA

[@DianaKokku]

Lisa Harper "Life" 100 day devotional. I think she's funny but also biblically deep. You can find it here: amzn.to/3qGfVrq ❤️

[@phylissbrassey8431]

Is it possible to speak with you personally?

[@lgregory3131]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lorismills8869]

what was #1?

[@DianaKokku]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fajId4iHj7ODjNU Here you go!!

[@lorismills8869]

@@DianaKokku Thank you! I enjoyed that one but forgot it started the list 🙂

[@MikeyDonna]

Something tells me you’re pregnant…..????? Donna

[@lizziemcdougall2767]

Thank you!

[@amyzweber1406]

Thank you!