mental junk food | Alex Wilson

[@KanyinsTv]

Quick reminder to everyone that, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” - Psalm 34:18 Even at your lowest God is still there for you. You’re loved and Jesus is coming back soon 🤍🤍

[@dub842]

Thanks I just feel like my heart feels hardened but now if feels pure

[@juicychicken8100]

THANK YOU, GOD BLESS 🙏🔥 🙌❤️❤️!!!!!!!

[@jadaecarr319]

Amen❤️

[@adrianamf2283]

Thank you so much sister

[@arejays6701]

Yes no matter what , you cannot earn your salvation, it's a gift , HIS love follows you into your darkest days. The Victory belongs to Jesus !

[@kadonnie]

Strongly agreed! That’s why I deleted TikTok. Too much drama and it was wasting my time with God. God bless!

[@juanswrld3976]

Amen 🙏🏽🙌🏽❤️

[@Shenell.D]

I follow alot of Christian tik tokers, but time with God was still not enough

[@katien3022]

Yeah, it’s pretty fake and I realized it just encouraged looking for attention, being dramatic, self centered, etc. I never had it but unfortunately it’s taken over all social media platforms such as KZbin and Instagram now too

[@anthonyemrazian2943]

Amen 🙏✝️ ! I did that as well and I feel better !

[@jaszmingriffin4140]

Me too

[@franciscoalmodovar3868]

I only use TikTok for Christian TikTok but I feel that it’s still a distraction. I should replace the time I spend on it, in prayer and in the word.

[@Theoryxxx]

Yes just read, tik tok is a distraction

[@JadaLynnOfChrist]

Tiktok in itself was too much for me, I've deleted all social media except KZbin, follow your convictions! God bless ❤

[@Jah-Marii]

Amen

[@dude9318]

Just be careful not to be legalistic . Not everything we watch is a waste of time just remember to read your Bible daily

[@franciscoalmodovar3868]

@@dude9318 Of course! Some brothers and sisters say very true or important things that a lot of Christians should hear. And I never forget to read the word, been on a 9 Week streak. 5 chapters daily.

[@abaneyone]

Any and all social media can be spiritual junk food. Yeah, even KZbin.

[@NelliLovesJesus]

Yess, if used in bad ways youtube can be as well

[@sarahs3988]

I've gotten rid of all the rest of my social media, but I have kept youtube, it is definitely junk food most of the time. Sermons and such excluded. But man those youtube shorts, they are so dumb but they suck you in.

[@CupcakeFairy777]

@@sarahs3988 it doss

[@indiascarlett]

I was falling into the same pattern of useless content and so I decided to start a new account and get the algorithm on my side. I started the account and immediately went to the hashtags I liked, like art, nature, photography and cooking. I interacted with a bunch of them and now I only get educational positive content on my fyp. It's actually helped me be more productive as it gives me things to do other than sit around. It can definitely suck you in if you're not careful and there is a massive amount if sinful content and trends on there though.

[@BrainRotForChrist]

Sounds like a great idea! I might try this.

[@travis6694]

I understand India, but sometimes you just gotta cut off the hand ya know.

[@Maria-xu4vd]

@@travis6694 that’s what I had to do. For me it didn’t matter what I was watching, it’s just that I was watching that instead of spending time with God. Not saying that you can’t watch educational or art videos but specially for me I was doing that all the time. And I felt God’s conviction to delete the app

[@cloverluvvv]

I love this Idea!

[@bkizzle290]

I have a Christian tik tok account, when i started to care about the numbers i immediately left beacuse my intention changed and i felt like i was living a lie because i was reading the bible but i wasnt REALLY reading the bible. Also i found myself idolizing social media and im still struggling with that still. When i went on Christian tiktok, i felt so behind in my faith and i started to doubt my salvation because so many of these tik tokers seemed so advanced in their walk. But also Christian tik tok also convicted me in alot of ways and pushed me to pursue my relationship with God more. So its a double edged sword.

[@abigailautor9928]

You are so brave to admit it, God bless you

[@sydnifrancis1503]

This is how I felt about Instagram, I was trying to use it to share God but I got way too wrapped up in followers and likes. It's so encouraging to find others who deal with this struggle too. Thank you for being open about this, it can be really hard for me to admit

[@sunshineandsoul]

“Jesus’ mind was crushed so that our’s could be transformed.” SO POWERFUL. The things we take for granted. Thank you Lord Jesus for paying the ultimate price for us while we were YET sinners. 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@philippe6898]

This summer break i will take a social media detox, please pray for me because i know it will be a great help for my mental health and also my spirituality journey.

[@kaoshi_kutie]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@yeseniatrejo2012]

This is what I’ve been going through. Scrolling hours on social media trying to suppress what was wrong. It’s been a blessing to put it down and fixate my eyes on God. I never realized how far I had let myself get far from God.

[@morevaluethanrubiesxo1175]

"it's impossible to be grateful while comparing yourself" well said 👏👏 i struggle with this a lot and sometimes if i get too deep in mental junk food, God has to remind me how blessed i truly am. Also, I learned that mental junkfood has made me selfish in a way, like my days become all about pleasing me instead of pleasing God and others. I get self-centered and i have to catch myself and immediately center my mind and focus back on Jesus. and then a scripture i love is in John where it says "He must increase, but I must decrease." This scripture has helped me so much because most of our problems are from magnifying ourselves instead of God. We are part of a bigger picture but we can't see it if we only zoom in on ourselves. Changing my mental diet has helped me become a more compassionate, loving and kind person in Christ. I'm not as vain (or into myself) and i began to do things with intention and zeal instead of boredom and haphazardness ❤️❤️

[@kaoshi_kutie]

Well said ❤️

[@JesusisComing137]

i love this i struggle with the same things and i constantly have to remind myself this life is about GOD not me and i should go and do whatever he wants of me

[@JaMagineh]

Yes so true!

[@luyando.]

True, made a decision yesterday to delete useless social media apps, and its been the best 24 hours cause I haven't been addicted to my phone for the first time in months

[@nyaradzochivandire5758]

👏👏 😊🎉🎊

[@NelliLovesJesus]

I deleted all social media almost a month ago and i dont even feel the need for them. Its a very good decision

[@sarahs3988]

Just make sur you replace it with the word. I've done that, multiple times, I would always find something to fill the time with that weren't filling. When I chose to do none of them but the word that was the most fruitful time I've ever had. I need to do that again.

[@skyhigh2016]

“It’s impossible to be grateful when you compare yourself “ this is so true and it kills all creativity and peace within and it changes you negatively when you compare yourself

[@steventudetv7870]

I agree I've eaten a lot of junk food and I do admit I do feel depressed!! But I believe the Lord will help me true this stage. God bless

[@Snoozyaloose]

PRAISE THE LORD

[@KapQueen]

I removed IG and Facebook so I could study for an exam. I passed and thought ok I could put them back on but I realized it keeps me from doing so many things. I also love the vein I am in to literally bust down my goals

[@katien3022]

I know that social media has changed me and is the cause of so many of my problems, my lack of inspiration, my laziness, and shorter attention span than before, but I still struggle to let go. That’s the hardest part. I see what it’s doing and I still grasp it tightly 😔 I’ll pray for anyone else struggling with social media addiction and the bad mental health that comes with it.

[@aricar8178]

Didn't realize mental diet was why I was getting so bored so easily. Wow

[@Domthemann17]

i feel like it’s truly time to detox mental junk food . Instagram, video games, and get more in the Word . i was already trying to do it for 3 days. but honestly i might need more then just 3 days if i want my mind to be renewed. i might go for 2 weeks or a month ! needed this video . God bless you Alex . All Glory to God !

[@benturner1721]

where you at with that right now?

[@Faithandlive492]

I haven’t read my Bible today, I’ve been turning away from God and I feel sick. Just so many things going on in my life and I just want to be left alone.

[@Kara-uf5qe]

If you ever need someone to talk to I'm here :) whatever you're going through I have no clue how you feel but I want you to know there's always someone there and that no matter what even if it seems like you cant keep going you can. I promise you people always doubt themselves but their stronger than they think. You've got this take time to heal and know you're not alone and every feeling you have is beyond valid. I hope you feel better you've got this and whatever's happening remember it won't be forever the rain stops pouring at some point much love.

[@Rachel-nb2vn]

Come to Me all who are weary

[@trahadbad]

i feel u! i am such a horrible christian. no matter what i try and do to get back to my faith, i always end up failing. it’s getting bad

[@J-Has-All]

@@trahadbad there is no such thing as horrible christian, for we are all horrible human beings. However, we have been resurrected to freedom of hope through Jesus Christ. Therefore, remember the glory that is set before you & how God has given you peace and continue in the faith of the Lord Jesus, according to His grace. Deny your faithless deeds no matter how hard it is and pick up your cross ✝️. Prayers will be sent 🙏🏾

[@trahadbad]

@@J-Has-All thank you! how do i “pick up my cross” though?

[@bigcheden]

Yep mental health is no joke Fr

[@tomasclayton3155]

Dude I love it when you post

[@discipleteo3763]

That Kendrick Lamar “Amen” will NEVER get old!

[@reshawnlofters]

God bless!

[@nyukechen]

Wow this might be one of the best videos you’ve ever done. Well explained. Thank you.

[@JennyC-nv2br]

i definitely get sucked in by social media pretty much every day. although i'm aware of it i cant help but countiously feed myslef with this content. although reading the bible is hard, after reading it, talking about it, and digesting it i feel closer to God, and inspired to walk on this path with God more.n

[@tylergodfrey8538]

This is why I deleted Tiktok and Instagram. Following Jesus isn’t about gaining a following or watching christian tiktoks to make me feel like a Christian. We have to start being involved in our own communities and BE the Church. We don’t need any more tele-evangelists we need missionaries in our communities who love and give grace and represent and preach the GOSPEL.I was compairng my faith to others instead of living it out for myself. We are dimnishing and exploiting our relationship with Jesus for content. (I am so guilty of this) We need to be the hands and feet of Jesus where we are not just on social media. This is something I think about so much because I was so trapped in this because I was just comparing myself instead of living out the image of God that He has placed in me and you. THIS IS healthy food because its REAL. So Good Alex Great Video. Thank you Alex.

[@wenilynpastolero]

Thank you for this. I'm having relapse with social media addiction that affects my studying and now I know that I'm not the only one struggling. Thank you for your humble journey, God bless you more. Glad to discover this channel. Love from the Philippines🤍🇵🇭

[@acehobojoe]

Hey alex, thanks for doing these. You have a podcast listener for sure.

[@aber1649]

this has kind of made me realize something. Right now a friend from my church invited me and many others to do a bible in a year plan. So far, i’m not doing so hot and I wasn’t reading the bible daily anymore and on the days I did it would only be one chapter. When Alex mentioned how the gospel transforms us it made me want to start reading the gospel (matthew, mark, Luke, john) section again. I realized that it’s better for me to read the parts of the bible that God puts in my heart then just the bible in a year plan. I have nothing against the bible in a year, but for those who need motivation to read the bible, start with something that interesting you or you want to learn more about, like proverbs or exodus. Just my opinion i’m not sure if i’m right but i’m going to try this out

[@camilbutler1031]

yess this is why i put a two hour limit on each social media!!!!!

[@Isaac-lb6oz]

God strengthen you sir!!

[@kufresunday8212]

Question: what are some things I can fill my empty time with if I get off my phone more ?

[@amenalex]

reading, hobbies, sports, exercise, podcasts, friends, prayer, skateboarding

[@jennifercrews3175]

Cooking, writing, learning a new skill. Gardening!

[@pwillmadu04]

How did you do the 30 day detox from screens...im interested in doing so aswell and im not sure how to start.

[@sarahs3988]

I did a 40 day one last year. I just cut evrything out, even books and sermons, and just read/ listened to sermons and hymns. It was amazing. I read the whole bible starting then and ending at 100 days, and I have such a fuller understanding of the word.

[@XxpitbulxX009]

With all the COVID deaths and all the negativity on socials I deleted all of them and started communicating by text. I downloaded Snapchat again after 4 months and then I realized why I deleted in the first place. So much junk food

[@ItsDurag]

Alex I just wanted to say thanks. You’ve helped me a lot through my journey of drawing closer to Jesus. I pray one day, if God gives me influence I use it to glorify him, just like you do👍

[@JesusisComing137]

you can glorify God right now in all that you do!! you don’t have to wait to become an influencer, you already are! we are christ ambassadors (2 corinthians 5:20) share your faith wherever you go and pray that people will see the light of the a Lord in you!

[@mrmcgowan]

This is why content like yours is needed on TikTok

[@julietteferrars3097]

Thank you for sharing this video! 💙 I’ve realized I overindulge in anxiety and worry as a way to feel aware and in control of my life. I need to trust God and believe that only He is completely in control and watching over me.

[@isaacperez2541]

I’m grateful I found this channel.. thank you 🙏🏽

[@constancelumiere878]

God Bless and Loves you all 🥰 you’ll never regret living for him 🤍

[@godsgirl9497]

I think I’ve been consuming too much mental junk food lately and I am starving for some real food

[@isaacnk8336]

The truth in this, AMEN

[@smurfettereadss]

I agree honestly! I wasn’t entertaining myself. I saw myself many times be bored of my fyp but I continue scrolling because i wanted more. Such a greedy mindset :/. I’m so grateful to God that He gave me the strength to drop it and choose Him first

[@christinetabucol5827]

Thank you Alex! God bless.

[@freakhaha1564]

I wanna come back to God but I just feel like what am I gonna do the whole day. How do I make Christian friends. No one around me believes what I believe, and I don’t wanna be dependent on having people in my life besides God to make my day fuller but how am I supposed to have fun with God? I’m asking a question not stating, I know I can have fun with God I just don’t know how. If anybody has any suggestions please let me know. Thank you! God bless!

[@ReHEZ]

What I did and still do is ride my bike down the park listening to Christian music or sometimes I read a couple of verses and go outside and think about what I just read and talk to God to help me understand more. Overtime that gave me the courage to make more friends online or even join group chats in social media. But the best thing you can do is pray and honestly seek God to put more friends into your life that will share their faith with you.

[@Rachel-nb2vn]

when you go about your chores and even mundane tasks, do it all for Him. talk to Him and worship Him Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

[@sophial8690]

I also used to feel this way and really wrestled with this question before I fully committed my life to God. I felt as if being a Christian meant absolutely no fun and being miserable all alone all day. I soon realized that sometimes you need to be alone to fixate your eyes one what’s important- God isolated me so I could really know what it meant to be a true follower of Him. Now I’ve joined a new church and made some Christian friends that God has provided me with. I know it’s really hard at first but I promise He’s got us. :))

[@Cookie1336]

Thank you for your message and insight. The world needs His love and you share it!!

[@lukeabbott5349]

Thank you God amen

[@ShanBeBlessed]

Thank you so so much. I could say more but....just thank you, thank you for your transparency, your honesty, and truthfulness. May God bless you.

[@Thegritmom]

I thank God for giving you such a relevant message for a time such as this!!! You dared to bring consciousness too so many topics for THIS generation. 🙏🏽

[@bkizzle290]

WOO this hit home!! Thank you Alex. I needed to hear this

[@zekethep1umber]

i just watched 3 of your videos in a row and they were all exactly what i needed to hear at this very moment. there are no coincidences

[@chicatjakkes3121]

Amen!!! Ooh yeah so well said. Thankyou for sharing this clear message Alex 🙏 Lets let our minds and lives be transformed by the glory of Jesus ❤️

[@darkgrasshopper7635]

love the videos Alex, has helped me answer many questions I had myself. Keep doing what you're doing🗯

[@teriquebouw1274]

Praying you and the fam get well soon❤

[@notrelevant4540]

please pray for me im on day 5 nofap

[@dennisopoku1378]

Yessir God will help you!

[@littlemouse91019]

This is why I think it is wise to turn off post notifications on most social media apps so that way I don't feel the need to go straight to it. However with Snapchat and sometimes Instagram I've learned I don't need to see a new notification right away, its okay to wait.

[@cordellboateng]

Amazing word and analogy👏🏾👏🏾 Hope your family gets well. I will be praying for you guys.

[@Julia-ot8sn]

This is a really great message. Thank you Alex!

[@wingslikeeagles9851]

The "give to God what is God's" bit was really good! I have read that verse so many times and have never fully taken in what it means, so thank you. Keep doing what you're doing, God bless.

[@christinevuongg]

i like how there are no cuts! :)

[@ValOrthodoxia]

Amen Alex, always with the solid Godly content. Appreciate men of God like you!

[@jilesvlogs]

Thank you Alex for the vid even while not feeling well 🙏🏾

[@bethanyriddle7039]

This was exactly what I needed to hear, thank you!

[@gavins.5409]

I appreciate all of these talks and the messages that you give us. Thank you Alex ❤️

[@MichelMello01]

I love you back, my brother. It's the second time I watch a video of yours. I has been immensely helpful and I feel I should let you know. May He continue guiding you in your every step.

[@mattye5609]

This video summed up what I have been feeling this week. Very well said. Thank you!

[@Moise_Mpala]

Thank you for your message ‼️ and prayers go out to your family

[@princessbabyboo]

thank you alex🤍 so so good

[@KeKe4Christ]

Definitely needed this! I keep battling the Spirit of Laziness and Sloth and being unproductive and it’s definitely been brought to my attention by way of the Holy Spirit, that I’ve been mindlessly scrolling Instagram and Tik Tok instead of reading/studying my Bible. I need to detox from my phone and food and welcome God into my life in a whole new way

[@lesgolamola]

I just want to thank God for bringing Alex into our lives and may God bless you Alex❤.

[@GiGi71998]

I love watching these videos before I go to bed they make me feel so good and calm 💖🦋💕😇

[@Exty_Z]

Amen, this really helps!

[@loganberry3286]

Thank you sir!❤️ God Bless you all!!

[@jeoffreytoledo1262]

thank u for being an echo to the voice of our Lord

[@kvassbo]

Thanks for sharing Alex!

[@estefaniamitchell7654]

SO GOOD!!! I have been off of Instagram for almost a month (I had to delete the app because I didn’t even have self control to not opening it) it has been such a beautiful time of growth. Trying to be more and more minimal in the mental journal of my family, it’s hard but SO worthy!!

[@jacewinkert1640]

Thank you for making your videos very personal and they are really relatable for me. Just thank you

[@jacewinkert1640]

Don’t stress yourself out about making videos

[@MichaelWite19]

This is so true! I keep watching KZbin and being on my phone but I feel more depressed. It is hard to stop!

[@teenagepatriot7061]

AMEN brother u agree I’m thinking about fasting social media because I realized is destroying people

[@joshishi2]

Dear Alex, can I just say: Your videos are so refreshing! So real. So relatable. Human. Yet Jesus-centered and not willing to settle. May we grow together as our minds are renewed and sanctified. Much love from Rwanda♥️

[@beatricestreit1470]

Thank you so much! You put word to a pattern I’ve fallen into and gave me hope:) I’m not alone and can change things! So thanks again

[@sloanfamily8412]

God bless you I feel all of this so true

[@BreadOfChrist]

amen!

[@Ifeomaaaa.a]

This was really good, brother Alex!! Thank you for continuing to spread such wisdom that God has given you, to help those who need it! Hope you feel better! God bless you! ❤️❤️

[@travis6694]

Snapchat has been terribly toxic for a long time now. Finally got rid of it after catching my now ex adding a bunch of guys on there.

[@dillonmeyer79]

💯💥Comparison is the THIEF of joy💥💯

[@Shenell.D]

Tik tok is addictive. I honestly appreciate the honesty & transparency!

[@ethanarriola4548]

Bro God sent me here Wow I needed this! Thank you for pushing through and posting this even though you had to do it a few times ❤️ God bless and take care!

[@angellasineus6329]

can you do a video on spiritual spouses/succubus/incubus spirits? struggling with one.. it's literally so annoying and invading

[@strangertony1108]

God bless you Alex and your family

[@generalmoon8588]

Hey man God bless you, can you make a video about doubts and unbelief

[@nachowaffle5303]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Amen

[@yohanademisse5580]

Thank u so much, God bless you!!

[@stiqbissyt6052]

Brilliant video brother!! Great message and I love those chirping birds in the background. ❤

[@thearkangel9029]

Thanks for being a blessing in my life!

[@brij6582]

TikTok is a mental junk food for me also. It brings me unhealthy thoughts, sexual thoughts, secular songs etc. you definitely help me realize and understand mental junk food though this perspective.

[@sydnifrancis1503]

I used Christian tiktok as a substitute for the Bible and at the time I didn't realize that's what I was doing but God convicted me to just walk away from tiktok completely because it was becoming an idol and I feel so thankful that He did that. This video was really helpful and thoughtful and im gonna keep this in mind for every area of my life that isn't bringing me closer to God

[@theimpure1055]

Thank you for sharing brother xx

[@raiderfrankdatank]

I physically and mentally eat so much junk food. I mess up in so many ways

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

Stay strong brother.

[@dillonhalfacre3431]

AMEN!