What Does It Mean to Be Truly Human? | Jefferson Bethke

[@JonBruce-BlueDev]

This really woke me up. I have, for years, refused to let anyone know that I feel, that I have emotions, and that I can be hurt. I am realizing why I have had so many problems.

[@dianav812]

Thanking God for allowing you to be able to send these messages on KZbin to minister to others. Thank you and keep up the good work! Be blessed!

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

i totally agree with you. i do my best to be open and honest, but sometimes people who are so open and honest get ridiculed or judged, even by our christian brothers and sisters. i wish we could all be vulnerable without being judged. thats where the tension between our humanity and the holy spirit within us lies though.

[@4evaLovinJesus]

I'm in the same boat, I'm open and honest but I think its that people get jealous and scared that you can't do what you can? God knows our hearts, you're not admitting to anything that other people have not done or are not thinking!

[@Jkila25]

Same thing happened to Jesus my friend..

[@trentostrom3001]

Steven Davis I agree. I’ve been unincluded from bible studies because of my honesty, and my honesty isn’t all that bad

[@EdrichHorn]

Im glad to be judged

[@gilbertfranco5525]

I'm fully in comparison to this video every aspect of the words that you spoke of how people are so scared of being hurt that they put up a wall in order to guard themselves from the hurt & pain love can bring. I do exactly that I keep every thought that I have ever thought of or feeling & emotion bottled up deep in my heart. This video really opened me up due to the relativity of my own self being. For as long as I can remember, I've cared about nothing & never let my actual self be shown to anyone. As much as people attempted to be in my life, my heart, my soul. I respectfully refused & you my friend showed me there's another side of life that I've been missing. I've always believed in God & loved the word but was so scared of getting hurt that I never realized that love & all the ups & downs that come with it are just as important as anything. You opened up my heart to new ideas & a new journey I'm proudly excited about taking but this time I won't be taking it alone. Thank you Jeff.. your a good man. I'm positive that I'm not the only lost sheep that strayed from the herd that you helped fulfill the emptiness of not knowing if we're meant to be alone. You are a saviour for those who can't bring them selves to find the Lord. I know my words are no where near yours but I thought I would leave my own story of finding God & finally moving forward. "Never feeling pain never having any actual emotion towards anyone or myself My heart would have been believed to be made of stone, portrayed myself to be a king of a kingdom not realizing I'm alone in my throne, excepting only myself inside of these walls made of stone, is this the path that I follow or is it to stray me from home, if this is what it takes not to be broken then just let me be fragile so that this wall can be gone, cause honestly being guarded with selfish needs tends to always go wrong, but with God as my Sheppard I'll no longer be lost when I Rome, for I give you my heart & let your love be my own, I drop the wall guarding my soul & be reborn from the tomb, no I'm not comparing myself to Jesus but simply saying he didn't let me do it alone, the walls of my own personal insanity have left me making Jesus my home, he's never left a prayer Un-answered don't try to reach him by phone, you can't send a letter or an email nor a message through poem, don't pray for selfish needs just to benefit your own, he's here to help the sick & less fortunate to guide all of his children back home, so don't use him for greed he's no bank or a loan, but ask for forgiveness for what we have & haven't done wrong, & in return have hope & give faith he's been waiting for to long, the missing hardness that once surrounded my heart is proof that the word of the lord is to strong, so do you believe in his love for humanity enough to preach his glorious name in your songs, give yourself to the Lord your heart your soul & your all, he's a merciful God forgiven us repeatedly why would our faith be so small, that's why I chose him as my idol pray to his crucifix carefully placed on the wall, with rosary in my hands as they're placed in my fist that I bawl, head placed to my fist as I kneel in this hall, I must admit that yes it's a change but it's the best change of all, I've been saved from myself & now I run when then I would crawl, thank you Lord you picked me up when all I did was fall, so I ask to give my blessing to everyone all shapes & sizes no one's too big to small, the best gift to receive is being proud to give back to all "

[@klulouis]

Don't ever lose your saltiness or water down the Gospel, brother. Thanks for your vulnerability and boldness in Christ.

[@Lareed112]

God has blessed you with the gracefulness to make people see things that stand blind to them on a daily basis. Your words are empowering, liberating, and breathtaking. I am a very closed off 18 year old due to the fact that i was born and suffer with mild cerebral palsy in my right side. Always concerned with looks of other eyes, I hide within books and behind walls. This video made me want to stop being so isolated, and to not any longer want to suffer from my aliments..but rather embrace them. God bless you are your life.

[@Kpower]

i'm not Christian i'm Muslim but i love this video. i'm shy and i do hind myself from other people. i get this video, i have to be myself to be loved and to love. and i have to be vulnerable to be myself. it's deep and it's meaningful. i will open up. it's going to be a long journey for me because i am shy but i'll get there in time with my own dedication and a little blessing from god :)

[@avabaker5233]

Thank you for This! Really needed it right now. Isolation has been the story of my life for the past 4 to 5 years and sometimes it does feel like I am alone in the world completely, like no one else is awake or responsive. I have more conversations with myself in my mind than I talk with people anymore, my phone hasn't rang in over a month.

[@lmicky5361]

Being honest and opening up to someone i loved eventually back fired. Blinded by love and someone i trusted and thought was kind. He took all my weaknesses and experiences and used them against me. And in turn the realtionship became emotionally abusive. He knew what my weak points where. Knew how to manipulate me. Pressed the right buttons. Blamed me. thought he knew me more than myself or family. (he didnt). He gained power over me for me being honest. Be careful what u share. :'(

[@marcusgabourel6923]

I'm sorry you had to experience those things. They are quite painful and though I have experienced something quite similar with someone in my life that I love I do sympathize with you. Just hang in there some people hurt others unintentionally some deliberately do it to cause harm and more than a few just haven't found themselves but in the end what makes us gentle individuals strong is the ability to get up dust yourself off and try again and learn from it. Just don't make someone make you cold and emotionless. They already do a good job of it themselves.

[@summerreed3688]

Dear Lara michelle, It truly breaks my heart to read about your experience with emotional abuse and opening up your heart to someone who seemed trustworthy. I am so sorry it happened. While I don't know the details of your relationship, please know you do not have to stay in that relationship. Honestly, I had a best friend who knew all my weaknesses, even my school crushes, then used them against me. I don't know why she did it, but God took me out of that harmful situation. My parents later switched me out of school, but for years, I let that experience scar my life and hinder my relationship with others. But you don't have to let the abuse continue. You said you love him, but it doesn't sound like he loves you back. God created us to give love and receive love from Him and from each other. You are worth so much more to Jesus, the Lover of our soul, who died on the cross to cleanse you from sin, rescue you from eternal punishment, and bring you back to the Father who is totally, and deeply in love with you. Keeping you in prayer sis, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

[@haileyvella6674]

What I can tell you is this: people may reject us if we are up front, but God won't.

[@MissBuggable]

L Micky hence why I'm afraid of being vulnerable because I have been emotionally abused before an I was too young to fully understand it and sadly it was first ever 'relationship'. I guess it fragmented my view and whilst I'm mature in probably alot of other areas romantic relationships sadly don't progress. We just have to maintain building God centred relationships that way he will intervene and direct us according to his plan and purposes for us.

[@christianarnold5799]

When I first started walking with Jesus I tried to go it alone, and it did not go well. I've since then pushed past comfort zones, and have grown quite a bit. Especially for someone like me, that was an introvert, it was hard at first, stepping out and becoming part of the "program" so to speak, but God is faithful, and it's pretty incredible how He can set up each day for us to grow! The old ways die away, less self, more love, more joy, more spirit.

[@bellaroses91]

I'm blessed to have found you on KZbin. :) to have the word spoken to me so I can understand it.

[@Indiantrombone90]

You have single handedly opened my heart to the idea of spirituality. And you have no idea how freeing that is. Thank you Jeff. You are truly a guardian angel.

[@madisonjobe6865]

Wow dude. This really touched me. Thank you for making this. Keep it up. Love you and your videos :) God bless

[@MiZMoNiKa]

Spoken word is just beautiful. There's something about it that no other art form creates. Thank you for your light, and thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Gab-il6rn]

Wow. Absolutely blown away, amazing video!

[@Msephany1]

Thank you Jeff, I believe you are a true example of how we should share the word until the whole world hears...... Be blessed

[@puseletsomalike2377]

To love is to be vulnerable..

[@fl856gg]

yes it is

[@Aaron56133414]

Jeff, I’m going through a bad breakup/space moment with my girlfriend. After she broke up with me I finally realized that all along my kept in secrets about previous relationship that hurt me affected ours. I came clean, but by then she thought they were just excuses and try to win her back. To be honest, after watching your videos for the past hour and thinking about everything you and Alyssa have said, I believe my faith and my openness now has maybe ruined my future with her but also set me free so I never have to put anyone or HER through this ever again because now I feel free and weight on my shoulders is gone. You explain it better than I did to her but now I have the strength to fully proceed or take those steps in my life to build the “one” rather than “look for the one”. Thanks so much, man.

[@ambrabambra5167]

Thank you. I needed this. Your videos are so inspiring.

[@catlover12195]

This really spoke to me, I've been hiding away in my room the past several days because my friends have been excluding me, but I know I need to be with people no matter how much I'd rather be alone right now

[@saudiman90]

I am Muslim and I approve this message to all humans .Great Channel with Greater Message . Keep up the good work . Salam

[@MrDxrfgthdfable]

Doing a Jeff Bethke spree. do this about once a month to 2 a month. love it, great words and it reminds me of what it means to be christian and to live a Godly lifestyle... still waiting for the day where i can go and learn from this man.

[@JeffersonBethkepage]

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[@kiara14able]

Where can i find a hard copy ?!?!?

[@peytontaylor184]

I love you! God bless you:)

[@shadowclawone1405]

Hey I whant to ask u something every 1 tells me animalz wil nog go to hevin and I sed why whould God make thes animald you can love I mean I have birds I raized crom the egg and I love them so what will hppen will I see them in hevin can you plz reply to me plz I dont know any more

[@shadowclawone1405]

Sorry for my bad spelling

[@peytontaylor184]

ShadowClawOne I haven't read all of the Bible yet. But It says that God gave us authority over the animals here on earth. and I'm I your position... I don't think it's right if there's not a place for animals.. animals feel just like We do and love like We do. I believe animals have souls and have a place in Heaven. Plus in Revelation it states that Jesus had a White horse. I think that's right.. just pray that animals go to Heaven

[@baileyt5360]

I literally cried watching this particular one. Letting others see I am human has always been one of my greatest struggles, so this video kinda struck home with me.....

[@rebeccalang1900]

Hi Jeff (and other you tubers!) I have a question about this. I'm a christian and I totally understand how important it is to be open with one another (as sins thrive in darkness and we need others to keep us accountable). Obviously that's the ideal- a transparent community. I DON'T disagree with you at all. But sometimes I have difficulty in my everyday life knowing how to apply this when also considering other verses in the bible about protecting ourselves and being selective in our choice of friends. (Proverbs 12:26) Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all else guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life." or GOD'S WORD® Translation goes like this: "Guard your heart more than anything else, because the source of your life flows from it." As I said, I don't disagree with you. I'm just curious as this has been an area I've always wondered about... How does the idea of "guarding our hearts" coalesce with being open and transparent with one another? There seems to be the ideal of complete honesty and openness but at the same time so much of Proverbs is about wisdom concerned with choosing our friends carefully (and I suppose what comes along with that is selectively choosing those people we reveal parts of ourselves to) and who we share the innermost parts of our "humanness" with. (or even Matthew 7:6). I know christians are meant to be supportive of each other but because of the broken state of our world there are christians that have hurt me by breaking my trust and using knowledge of my "weaknesses" as a method of having power over me. Whilst I have forgiven them, I imagine I should still apply my discernment and wisdom which is encouraged throughout the bible and choose to "guard my heart" by allowing my trust in them to build up slowly again- not just chucking my heart out there to be trampled again. (just as it said in Matt 7:6). I'm just not sure about the "balance", I suppose, of protecting our "wellspring of life" (our hearts) and being in total, open community. This is honestly just a query (not an attempt to discredit anything that you said!) and I'd appreciate anyone's feedback as it's been an area I've wrestled with for a while. Thanks heaps. And thanks heaps for your videos, Jeff, I always find them encouraging and challenging.

[@leahbarajas7478]

This video has helped me so much in understanding the depths of what you're trying to communicate to all of us. I've honestly included some phrases and driven some inspiration from your videos to write some of my essays. This is such a beautiful word and if I'm being completely honest.. I refer back to this video to remind me that my lack of vulnerability is what keeps me away from finding true fulfillment in Christ as well as sacrificing the joy of being known by others. While it's hard for me to express personality at times, my hope is in Christ. Thank you for this spoken word and encouraging me to just let go!

[@tshimundu]

your doing a great job in the lords kingdom keep it up god has blessed yoou dont let any person tell u diffrent

[@vampiresinger6]

Every week you hit me with your words or should I say God's words and teach me something new and make me take a step back, look at myself, and say "am I on God's path" or "what do I need to do to become closer to Him". Thanks Jeff, you make thursday my day to look forward too always :)

[@AthenaNKnight]

Introverts are just as healthy in the mind as extroverts.

[@throwaway102]

but this isn't about going out there and talking to everyone. I feel I am an introvert, I have only a couple friends that I enjoy talking to from time to time. But what makes them a friend is that I can trust them with a lot of stuff. This video isn't telling us to be social butterflies, it's telling us to be honest with people close to us, because though you may be happy in your room reading a book. After about a week I start getting lonely, but I can't talk to someone I can't trust.

[@sheenaheuer8351]

But is he truly only talking just about introverts and extroverts? I don't think so, what he is saying is, in order to have a healthy faith is to be open to community in the church and with others who are in Christ.

[@MrSUP3Rb]

Its crazy because yesterday I studied the entire night on this topic and I was given the privilege to start church service today and this is what I shared with the congregation. Being connected to the church (other believers). We are not alone and we have something to offer to one another. I'm glad you posted this video, such a blessing.

[@jadalove6749]

i have a problem with being insecure :( but God is god

[@breonamb33]

I wasn't going to watch this video at first but I'm EXTREMELY glad I did. It's exactly what I needed to hear, and I'm grateful you became vulnerable and shared it with us! Thank you!

[@ljis5321]

Wow!! Amen!!!

[@annamendoza7484]

You have the gift of discernment. Imagine that this came out of you six years ago and yet it is SO appropriate for this current pandemic. I truly enjoy hearing the Holy Spirit through you. Keep doing what God has anointed you for.

[@GoodluckSNaton]

I Love Jesus Christ.

[@boarding15]

Love this video. I think it really outlines a lot of the struggles that we face with our advancements in social media and communicating. It's funny, I know that the masks of things such as Facebook don't allow me to be truly personable with others but I use it anyways. And we all know what negative effects that these networks have on our community but we continue to use them. For me it becomes justifiable when I find a video like this one. It makes me realize that without things like Facebook and KZbin, I might not be able to find inspiration like this, and therefore there needs to be a good balance.

[@ChuvaChienes85]

It is simply amazing! "Sometimes the person on the other side will reject us, they will hurt us, or make us wanna crawl back to our isolated cave but, joy is at stake and it only happens when we let the guard down." - - AMEN!!!!

[@amorepoet7]

Jefferson, brotha. This. Was. Amazing!! I have found the freedom that comes from confessing your struggles with sin to someone who can pray for (and with) you to help overcome your temptations and fights with the strongholds that seek to hold you in sin and this just takes that a step further! Love your videos brotha, keep up the good work for the glory of the King of kings! :)

[@ItsTiera]

I not only LOVE Jeff's talent and gift from God, but you cant help but recognize the talent that this camera man has....and i'm guessing he's the one that edits these videos too....everything about this videos are sharp and so full of talent!

[@MissLauraLizzie]

this video really struck a cord with me... i love my church but as a young person i feel that i dont always understand what the preachers or ministers are saying. You make it easier for me to understand things, and i have showed your videos to many at my church, thank you :) x

[@TheOnlyRebeccaLHall]

You are amazing... I cant believe how you translate ..I mean you genuinely ground it. I didn't grow up in a Church i could count one one hand while growing up. I have been always been one try try to go to other churchs and see how they "worked". It always confused me . i never had read the bible and this is the first time I've opened it . Im 26 . i have read threw Mark and now im in Luke. It captivates me . I appreciate Your knowledge . Your sermons. are the realist iv heard. Your. Amazing teacher and translator. You Ground it in a way The Levels at which one should hold . I Cant believe how beautiful and How Extraordinarily Powerful you are With translating the" Word" . ✨🙏🏽 May God Continue to Bless you .

[@ninjataco88]

The church I attend has community groups all around the county every night of the week. Basically a few couples meet at someone's house and we discuss the sermon and just have community with one another. I really loved how this poem speaks the need of community to everyone.

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

***** thank you for seeing the good in the faith, even if u dont agree with its beliefs.

[@Skyyypie]

I love and think it's crazy how every time he puts a video up, it relates to something in my life. God is an amazing God.

[@faviolasantamaria8355]

I love it. I love how open you are because I know I am not the only one who has fears and sometimes scared to express them. I am happy there are people who can understand how humans are.

[@ItsKina42]

Your videos are such an inspiration thank you! this is exactly what I needed because I tend to hide myself hoping to prevent myself from getting hurt by others is just something I've always done because rejection and loneliness is my biggest fear

[@19MillerTime83]

I'm not a Christian (Deist) but love your messages, keep it up. I'm encouraged by your views and hope you can enlighten other Christians. Thanks.

[@pancakelover46]

You're so right. Thank you. I have had a feeling that I should stop covering up all my weakness and failures recently. But it seems like I am not brave enough to truly be open.

[@tondog48]

I just want to thank you for what your doing. You truly do inspire. I know that when i see what you do it gets me fired up. I use a lot of your material when i teach the youth. You have an amazing way of talking about hot topics that they deal with. I pray that God will continue to pour out in your life. Thanks Jeff.

[@MsMarmolade]

You minister to me & everyone I share these videos with. Please never stop.

[@MusicPoetryTherapy]

Wooooow I literally starting tearing I always hide from the world cuz it's easier than being vulnerable but evn this week I haven't left my house unless its to the gym cuz I was afraid of failure but this video opened my heart man, god chose u to spread the love and positivity thanks soooo much Needed This :') god bless

[@blessedisshegroup]

Being open is a risk. Especially in a world where everyone is so hateful & judgemental. But now I see its a lot better than being in an unpenetrable casket. Great mssg. Thanks!

[@markmarkin8478]

First I want to Thank God for leading me to this channel! True blessing and encouragement! God bless this channel and God bless Jefferson Bethke and his family! Amen

[@PriEverythingChannel]

Wow. I have been struggling with being transparent and vulnerable with others. My entire life I've lived with my guard up and now trying to take It down seems impossible. Your words trult spoke to me and made me open my eyes and made me realize I can't keep living with my guard so high up if I want not to feel alone, I have pushed my self from God because I have been hiding behind beneath this image I portray where everything is good. Thank you so much for your words ♥

[@jamhard1253]

How's it been now after 9 years 😅😃

[@partyro23]

Wow. That hit me really hard. I wasn't expecting this message to be so... Powerful. This was incredible, and I needed to hear it. Thank you for sharing this much-needed message with us all, and may God continue to bless you!

[@vella8650]

This is one of those spoken words I always go back to. It changes ones life.

[@FeathersHeather]

I found your videos yesterday, but you have helped me so much. I was really struggling with a lot of things and your videos inspire me and make me so happy

[@zabuzarx07]

The way you opened this was perfect. You are a godsend.

[@katelyncheng2301]

I love that you're sooo Humble. God's light shines through you Jeff. I love that you're able to just tell us, and be "OPEN," with this community, meaning KZbin. A place where Billions spend there time. I thank God for your sermons, and your encouraging videos. You show us that you're not PERFECT, because nobody is perfect, and that you're not boastful, and you don't take the credit, because the credit belongs to God.

[@MissBuggable]

The Holy Spirit actually spoke this to my heart today. HE SAID - "You need to be vulnerable". Thing is I don't know how to be... hence why I'm single. Maybe this should be my prayer.

[@SR3272]

He take s my beliefs and makes them make sense. He takes what I think and feel and puts the words together in a way others understand. Thank you.

[@madileneK]

In my opinion, this is your best video yet! I think we can all connect and relate to this idea in some way. Thanks for all your encouraging words, please keep the videos coming!

[@DeCyphetry]

It's like every time I am struggling with an issue, he makes a video about that issue!! It's crazy but beneficial thank you god for helping me find him and his wise words

[@christianarnold5799]

Sorry for the second response - but here's stuff that's helped me to slowly get past my fears and get stronger - talking to God (praying) daily, reading the bible, listening to Christian music, spending time with other believers, singing (singing can be VERY cool, with others and alone), seeking opportunities to help others whether in a church or with friends and family, giving praise to God, which can be very spiritually uplifting.

[@TattysMind]

This makes my heart smile and my soul fill up with hope. 'To love is to be vulnerable.' Amen!

[@megansherraden1405]

Thanks Jefferson Bethke you inspire me. You're an amazing person.You help me in many ways with my personal struggles. Thank you for doing this, you're amazing.

[@xSuperdogx]

Don't you just LOVE those videos where every line is one to remember & geared towards, your life?

[@blitzen66]

Very encouraging. Your honesty and realness always comes through man...Thanks for all you do.

[@TheClearwarning]

Its like when you are down and you need an explaination you open the bible to a random page and start reading. Your video gave me clarity and an explaination in detail to a very complicated issue in my life. Thank you! A thousand times! I was in a relationship with someone in the hell you spoke of who reached out to me with the last vestiges of humanity he had left but it wasnt meant to pull him out , rather it was meant to pull me in. But I saw it and didnt stay, he wouldnt leave it.

[@jaokiichan]

When I am honest with God and with others my heart feels so much better, like aq burden was lifted. Instead of holding in your struggles its so much better to say the truth to God and others, so don't the devil doesn't use your sins, insecurities, etc against you when you isolate yourself and put a front that nothing is wrong. God heals.

[@N2147B]

Thank you, you don’t know how much I needed this. God answered my prayers. Always.

[@sunglass17]

"To be truly human is to be truly known" these words penetrated my heart.

[@2nica2]

Letting people in and being a part of things is something I struggle with so thank you for making this video and ill be sure to check out the book

[@starjoy247]

I always pray for a person I can be open with. Right now its just me, myself and I... and my God of course! Having an actual person would be nice too. Till then, i'll patiently wait for their arrival.

[@TinyShaman]

A very humane and intelligent video about the very real need for community and vulnerability. However it has God sticking out here and there, without any consistency or necessity.

[@Chaseandben2]

I always check to see if there's a new video because I get some kind of message from every single one of them. It's a gift that this young man has and it's great he shares it with the world.

[@kearaallbee5644]

Thankyou so much for showing the end clips. I just had my first attempt at recording one of my poems and I've always thought for some reason that you must have it all memorized and perfectly speak your poems and I honestly felt like you didn't even trip up once just one take and done. So I really mean the thankyou about showing your retake. Maybe one day you'll know my name and enjoy my poetry. Stay blessed and I love your poetry and how it gets to the point and speaks truths and God's beingness you represent Him well.

[@WilliamBrownGuitar]

Bonhoeffer’s “Life Together” is one of the finest expositions of these themes I have read. Much of what Jefferson said is brought out so well in that book. BTW, Bonhoeffer’s closest friend and most intimate confessor was another Bethge, Eberhardt Bethge.

[@rachaelwilliamson5014]

I love these videos! You address topics that are so on track with today's culture. I love C.S. Lewis. But that doesn't matter what matters is I struggle with letting God in. I'm saved and I tried to immediately purge myself of every "unholy thing" because that's what I thought would make Jesus happy...I was dumb...but I still feel like I do not make Him happy. But, I'm tired of the BS surrounding the church community. I go to a "Christian School". I'm a senior so it's almost over, thank God. I have learned a lot from this school don't get me wrong but I cannot be open with my "Christian Friends" because I know that they would judge me for me. As a result of this happening I have reverted back to some habits or "secret sins" that I have said I was sorry for over and over again till I just gave up. Could you talk about forgiveness after being saved? Because I find I struggle with connecting w/God because when I was at my weakest the church used me and screwed me up.

[@piecebypiece312]

Another inspiring video. Another quote I like with C.S. Lewis that I like so, "You do not have a soul. You are a soul." Thank you Jefferson for this message, and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

[@goreliz23]

The setting of this video is breathtaking. Love it

[@sierradreamsphoto]

There's more here every time I watch this. I couldn't agree more with the idea that social media doesn't make us social our place us in the kind of community God desires.

[@ynfcast]

i'm becoming extra guarded because my vulnerability and honesty is constantly rejected. this gave me hope. perfect timing.

[@LawNickAble]

You are sooo freakin' right. I feel smashed by the heaviness of your powerfull arguments.

[@HananyaNaftali]

God knows you and loves you with your problem. Stay strong!

[@meagandx]

This video wow... it explains a lot about my soon to be ex husband. No honesty, the guard never came down and I was not allowed in. Everything about him was hidden behind a fake profile of himself. Thank you for making this video ❤️

[@RacialRainbow]

This made me cry you just ... I can't even explain what you just did for me! Thank yu!!

[@blessthe344]

I have such a calling to do what u do. I've been given the same wonderful gift to be able to touch people with words. God's words. U are an inspiration. I hope to one day be able to touch as many as I have. Ty

[@EntitySteel]

I find it very healthy to not be ashamed of indulgence. I think people SHOULD do things that make them feel good, as long as anyone that is affected by those things are consenting to it.

[@3lizabethrose]

Thanks Jeff! I just moved and haven't found local community yet but this video was a great encouragement to me! God bless!

[@JoeHicks]

Thanks so much for this video/spoken word Jeff. God really spoke to me through this video specifically!

[@afrodizzysnack]

I look forward to your videos every week, you always have extremely encouraging and motivating words. Bless you! And the people you work with. Way to be used by God!!

[@shannonk2728]

Thank you Jeff, I really needed this :') I'm going to try and pursue this. God bless you and your lovely fam

[@leetongcoachingservices30]

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[@carmenfineout2662]

Wow my heart goes out to you my wayward friend. If you believe that God doesn't exist then you don't believe the devil does either. Everything has a positive and a negative,up and down back and forth.. The real cowards are the ones who who believe the hype,don't have a purpose,aimless in this life because they have no back up,no truth,no power . Iwill pray for your soul that God will put people in your life to show you His awsomeness. I am a living witness that God IsReal if not for the grace of

[@archdawest]

Powerful, just wished video like this was played on tv instead of pointless commercials. Keep the video comes. Love watching and thank you.

[@LOVEtheLOST1011]

Thank you for being a continuous inspiration & an idol, really. One day I hope to meet you & thank you personally. 'Till then continue to do the good works! This video struck my heart on so many different levels. Being open is probably one of my biggest struggles. Always feeling as I had to clean myself up 'till i could "properly" present myself as a Christian. But that's all wrong, my fear is what is keeping me caged up. Thank you for the conviction. Thank you Lord.

[@beYOUtiful220]

Amazing word for a generation that keeps to themselves instead if getting up and talking to people face to face!

[@taejean9061]

I'm 16 years old, and Im a very guarded person who often is suffocating in my anxiety and fear of not being good enough. I struggle alot with showing people how I feel about them, especially my parents and friends. I've been praying alot lately about it. I want to be vulnerable around someone and have them reciprocate wholeheartedly. I pray that God shows me how to be more vulnerable and to trust more people because it is honestly so so lonely to keep all of my love for someone to myself for fear of being rejected. I just want to show people how I feel , I want to show them who I am

[@courtneycollins496]

I just came across this video. Your creativity is amazing! I needed to hear this today. Thanks

[@xaliceeeee]

youre truly are amazing every time you post a video, at night I would reflect upon myself and today I am doing it again, thank you. God bless

[@ericajackson93]

I have a tendency to be shy, so doing this can be hard for me at times. But in August I'm supposed to be going to the College of Charleston in South Carolina. It's about 30 min. away from my home. I've been debating on whether or not I should live in the dorms (outside my comfort zone) or just commute. I think God might be using your video to give me my answer. I think it might be best if I live on campus. Thanks so much for your videos and God bless:]