overthinking | Alex & Lokelani Wilson

To stop overthinking we must think of ourselves less and think of others more. Matthew 8;28-34.
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[@Kayson.]

the timing of God is so precious.

[@AndrewCOGWright]

Amen!

[@xavierthomas5835]

Amen and amen

[@del3492]

Very

[@GRXM-qs5zu]

Always capitalize the G in God when talking about Elohim (simply our God YWHW)

[@xavierthomas5835]

@@GRXM-qs5zu I would say that as long as we all know whom we speak of, how we type his name on a KZbin comment doesn't matter. God will know who we're speaking about.

[@Hej344]

I’m a thinking introvert and for me the pain of overthinking is real. It doesn’t matter whether I’m resting or doing a task, my brain shows more activity, and sometimes being an introvert is quite exhausting. For this reason, I prefer to spend most of my time alone in solitude just to observe things. I felt like my brain was busy every day and often I couldn’t handle or even stop it. The more information I get, the more I will overthink things. Until I get the best out of it, I won’t stop thinking. This overthinking leads me from the wildest imagination to stupid situations and vice versa. I guess it’s a part of human behavior to worry about the unknown. I'm just like Lokelani, overthinking too much. Instead of focusing on what God wants to say, my brain just goes somewhere trying to figure things out which I think it's a waste of time. The Bible said “do not lean on your own understanding” but it's pretty much like my introverted mind doesn’t work like that. My brain links everything to everything else. So the reason why I think too much is that I want to make sure and don’t miss anything I’ve considered all the possibilities. In my opinion, what I’ve learned about overthinking throughout my life is the feeling that comes from not having control over the situation or the fear of not knowing what’s going to happen. Now, I try to surrender everything to God about my future for He knows better than me. Especially, I always told God that I wanted Him to help me deal with my overthinking. Thank you Amen Podcast, God bless you all

[@andrewusher1033]

Amen, brother. I've been there time and time again and am going through it right now. His is lasting and "leaning not on your own understanding" is something I'm working on as well. Testimonies are wonderful cause I felt like you just read my soul, lol.

[@Hej344]

@nurses_rock I have never been tested for ADHD. But ADHD is hard to concentrate or not organized, isn’t it? I'm a perfectionist lol. I like something neat and tidy, I love cleaning, everything should be put in order, and the craziest thing and what I hate about perfectionists is that they are more likely to set themselves very rigid goals with an all-or-nothing mindset. But I have to understand that chasing perfection is going to be a tiring journey. Instead of pursuing this perfection, why am I not trying to live a real life that is actually more enjoyable? That's what I'm doing right now, but still trying. Also, this perfectionism is kind of like pushing me away from my goal. God bless you too

[@christina8866]

as an introvert i can definitely relate to this. i love people and i wanna spend time with them but i just get too scared and overthink everything so opt to stay by myself to avoid my fear of the unknown. but that is no way to live and I was not made with a spirit of fear so I have been trying to work on that. it's been really tough starting a new job where i don't really fit in but it is in situations like these that it's the best time to learn. the most helpful thing i can do is just stop thinking about myself altogether and focus on the other people around me and how i can meet their needs and help them to feel more comfortable. because that way even if i'm feeling uncomfortable, my focus isn't on myself anymore and it all kinda fades away. it's so tough to learn when you're a naturally anxious person but it's definitely something i'm slowly learning!

[@SupremeSotiwong]

I also can relate with this. As an introvert growing up in a strict, militant, stoic, and Asian household, all those cultural and environmental factors has shaped my introversion. It has taken a lot of conscious effort to catch myself and reprogram myself to behave and respond differently than I am used to. I used ignore and overthink my gut feelings, and I am most of the time wrong about interpreting it when I overthink it. Now that I have associated my gut feelings with God's direction, I act upon it more immediately. I also had my DNA tested and I have the val/met "warrior" genotype where my body dumps dopamine faster than normal. So I am calm and collected most of the time, it takes much more stimuli to get me to react.

[@josiah3820]

Me. All this is me. It's also trauma response. For me it's fear of the unknown because this person or this place ruined me and I am a believer I am supposed to love my enemies and for some I made peace but some lie and you can see them lying and it everyone believes them and not me. So it's difficult because I don't want to hurt.

[@ewa_mbu]

amen, I am no longer an overthinker, I am now an understander, In Jesus' almighty name, amen! God bless you both and your children!

[@thepiercepearsonexperience]

Remember to pray for those going back to school!

[@itrustintheKingofkings]

All honor and glory to my God

[@aaronharthun3602]

Good morning

[@jdsmusic5587]

Amen!!!

[@yvette3636]

The Queen of overthinking here. Yes leads to anxiety and fear. Shared this with my daughter and prayed for God to help. I over thought myself out of speaking to someone that God wanted me to. Missed opportunity

[@mutelarsorhougbe4606]

But nothing is wasted. Even ‘missed opportunities’, for God works ALL things out for our good. So don’t be sad about it, God always makes another opportunity, thank God that the last opportunity reminds you and filled you with fire for the next one!👏🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽

[@BosseInTheGarden]

I believe most people sadly do this. I know I have. Sometimes, speed is our friend. Other times, haste is waste.

[@bjoneswhite306]

I have always been a over thinker. Especially in relationships with friends and “boyfriends” and that’s because I suffer from rejection. As I grew with Christ I learned that is a demonic spirit of rejection which brings in low self-esteem which comes negative thoughts. But now I know who I am in JESUS! Yet this week God told me my overthinking will be my downfall because he’s been working on me and my lack of confidence when he speaks too me. I say “God that’s not you telling me that” He’s like “Yes it is have confidence”. Reason is it sound to good to be true.

[@ebuchanan1]

Same!!!!!!!

[@GavinJBerry-kq1jq]

For me, overthinking stems from a lack of activity and a lack of stress. This will weaken your strength and confidence, so get out of your phone/bedroom and go outside, meet people.

[@kpoppy9635]

Lack of stress? Overthinking gives me stress! I hate overthinking and I would love to stop.

[@oliviaemade]

This is so true, lack of being busy is a dangerous thing

[@TommyMartin-t8u]

"We have to stop overthinking and understand our mission"

[@biancacrawford8791]

I’ve battled anxiety and overthinking for years and I just now know that I overthink because I’m selfish. This message was directed to me and I give God thanks for the conviction and comfort of the Holy Spirit. Overthinking has had a hold on me too long and I need to tell it to go instead of letting it grow. I will ask the questions how can I love God and others. Before this video I was overthinking to the point of nausea and almost throwing up. But now I am reminded of Jesus and how I should reflect him and remember his faithfulness. This has encouraged me and I pray that it may be engraved on my heart.

[@chloexii3883]

so good! couldn’t agree more 🙏

[@nicolev777]

When Lokalani was speaking at the end, I resonated when she said when we overthink, we miss the small moments when God is trying to talk with us. That was huge for me. Thank you both so much ❤✝️

[@sonicx1298]

I definitely feel Lokelani. I have been very much focused on the near future and overthink to the point where when I read the bible, it can almost be fuel to the fire. But that's because of how I interact with the Word of God. I have been isolating and hadn't been praying for others or thinking of others at all. I thank you Amen Podcast for this sermon

[@christina8866]

i relate to this so much!! it can be so hard when you're in that state of overthinking to get your focus fully on the Word of God that you even overthink that. that's why it's so important for us to spend time with others and work on loving them and God, so that our focus goes from inward to outward and the overthinking loses its power. thanks for sharing this, it's so helpful to see people with similar experiences :)))

[@dthomas112993]

I tend to overthink about near future or future things in general. It’s something that I struggle with and when I read the Bible it doesn’t allow me to truly dial in or focus on what the word is saying, causing me to drift into more overthinking. Even today during this podcast I started to because of things I’m going through in life. By Gods grace I have made it this far and He is showing me how to have a calm mind and focus on present things at hand.

[@kitecommunications7633]

I empathise completely- it’s not that I don’t trust in God, but I worry about how long a period of testing might last and what it might involve as none of us enjoy suffering even though the end result we are promised, is patience and building of character

[@adelalax3553]

I’m overthinking to. Push the botton

[@Silkskii]

Pray for focus, pray is our strongest weapon, Yeshua said "pray without ceasing" so follow his command

[@Victoria-ki9ff]

Same for me. Please pray for me.

[@jacobkoppark6068]

😢😢Me 2😢 Lord help me,

[@12magner05]

From over 1,000 commands down to two. Love God. Love others. To simplify further: Jesus said to Simon Peter, ”if you love me, feed my sheep.” Thank you for this podcast. Y’all are doing exactly that.

[@birdylovesyou5667]

I’m a big over thinker, and when your wife said that over thinking can lead to a dark spiritual mindset I believe I’m in that place. I’m always thinking only about myself, getting mad a God if things don’t go my way, if God doesn’t do it my way, getting mad when my walk with God isn’t all about me. It’s really toxic and I now I feel like I’m constantly at battle in my head. It’s exhausting

[@pennykirk3852]

Thank you! I woke at 3 am overthinking thank you Jesus !

[@AmandaFredette]

I've been trapped in overthinking so much lately especially with alot of hurt from my past i still need to heal from...I feel God is telling me to just rest.

[@Gotcourtknee]

Thanks!

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Psalms 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

[@kanetechnical2959]

Praise the Lord for a Duo in Christ Jesus. Bless both of you.

[@dominiqueconner1507]

Right when I’m overthink, and in my head this video pops up🥴🥴 thank you God!

[@LifewithDrGraham]

Over thinking is a real challenge for some people and this may lead to missed opportunities

[@champ1757]

May God's name be glorified forever and always, in Jesus name amen.

[@chiamakadaniel9162]

your baby is too cute, God bless you for this message, all glory to God.

[@humbleservantofMostHighGod]

❤️🐑💪🏽Umm...Lord I pray for these two in YahShua's Mighty Holy Name for Deliverance in their household and Seperation from The Beast. Amen

[@aarongordon5139]

I love that part 8:30 stop letting overthinking flow and TELL THE DARKNESS TO GO. Amen

[@noweliablake6923]

Hey everyone Jesus loves you and you are not alone

[@joz2005__]

God uses you for me every. single. week. Thank you for following the Holy Spirit. :)))

[@JStarrl4l]

Enjoying the present moment is how I started to stop overthinking and it’s been a heavy focus from God this week. I thank God for this message because it just guided me more to that peace that surpasses all understanding. Thank you Alex and Lok, as well as the Amen family God bless 🙏🏾🤎

[@musicofMEC]

I love you, God. Praise the Lord Jesus, for all eternity, let your will reign over me.

[@ashtonlinney6681]

I am definitely an over-thinker. I tend to overthink the future and the past. Thanks for this encouraging message that lets me know that I don’t need to overthink, but I need to trust God and His word.

[@hitt0mas604]

19:23 I am thinking about my past. I rushed a relationship and I became very overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, I overthought about what I could’ve done or why someone else acted some way. I’m learning now to live in the moment and focus on God

[@ninaisaac4890]

The best timing ✝️🕊️☦️🙏thank you ❤️

[@miguelm5947]

I struggled with many things in my life... I have overthought myself to near exhaustion.. hearing the words from this sermon has brought me back up... Thank you !

[@JackieOlson]

So true, overthinking comes from focusing too much on our selves instead of others and being present. It is sooo self absorbed and I’ve never seen it this way 🤯 I tend to overthink about how I look, I know, super vain. When we live in a world that’s so wrapped up in physical appearance instead of who God created us to be how could I not? Oh yeah, by focusing on others and being present in the Lord instead. ❤️

[@GalaNebulae]

The first time I saw the release of this video I didn't really connected with it but now that I have continued to pray about this topic this week, it came as an aid.

[@marcuscotton8]

Amen

[@ryanouellette1744]

I'm overthinking about my future far and near

[@kijeannie4317]

Thank you for this....I needed this to help me calm my overthinking and trusting God as he holds the future.

[@jamilcharles4275]

What I have been thinking about is my graduation coming up and the youth ministry I'm in. So I realize that my overthinking came from a place of fear and not know what will happen, but what God has allowed me to remember is that He knows everything about me and knows my destiny and He cares for me. God bless your ministry and may God continue to use you for His honour and glory.

[@jenniferclemente1516]

Happy Sunday! ❤

[@donna0708mm]

Please lord help me stop overthinking I need help I’m Jesus Christ I pray amen

[@jessicawheeler3714]

I can’t thank you enough for this message. This must be God!!!!! Thank you.

[@miaofthekingdom]

This was literally on God's timing. I've been having a pretty hard time overcoming overthinking. I prayed last night and asked God to show me how to stop overthinking because I wasn't sure where to begin. This was such an uncomplicated yet impactful lesson. Thank you so much for allowing God to use y'all as a vessel to deliver this message. It was so very needed.

[@bmindful2gether]

Amen brother! This really helped me to take a step to something i have been overthinking about since a month. It really has been heavy on me because i knew that it was something god instructed me to do but i held myself back… may god bless you and your family. All glory to god who brought us together here by the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit, Amen!!!!

[@mdfootballl1]

God is good

[@l.c.8798]

I overthink sooo much. 😞 thanks for this message.

[@ANYTHINGISPOSSIBLEAPRIL]

Amen. I pray to stop overthinking and start understanding instead ❤

[@AgrikulturApp]

I overthink most of the time. Especially about sharing the Gospel and my dating life... Thanks for this video, this helped me a lot. May GOD continue to bless you and your family, Alex.

[@TheMightyBlackstar]

These gatherings in discipleship have been so very helpful for my growth in my relationship with Jesus and God. I thank you for being such an integral part of aligning myself and many others seeking to bind themselves with better understanding to the Living word of Yeshua. 🙏🏾❤️

[@Dr.HerElle]

Thank u so much God always speaks to us n is always very near. That last part really healed me through Christ. Overwhelmed with emotion. 🙏🏽

[@AmandaBelleVideos]

wow what a blessing- exactly what my heart needed. My overthinking happens both for future uncertainties and for past mistakes. Been thinking more about what it means that we have the mind of Christ- praying the holy spirit can continue to help us and sustain us. 🙏🏻 Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

[@aranthashira967]

Thankyou, ❤

[@ellarosebalogh3954]

I tend to overthink on my thoughts like why am I thinking that or should I be. Overthinking about what God thinks and being in bondage to constantly having to pick apart the meaning and depth. Thank you, I am faced with conflict and anxiousness in a situation but this helped me to remember when I start to overthink I need to ask myself how am I loving people and how am I loving God. So many times I give i to my thoughts and wind up doing the opposition of loving. There is freedom in not overthinking .

[@dorthealivingston5755]

✝️Blessings! Brother Alex and Sister Lokilani to you and your 🦋family always🦋It's always! God's grace. 😊 Thank you Jesus for this teaching! Amen!!

[@larabla6950]

you guys are changing so many lives, thank you for being such a great example of a family that is in christ and just thank you for everything… One time you made the smallest comment about a past unequally yoked relationship that Lokalani left when she got saved and that little comment literally got me out of the same situation before it escalated and injury so greatful and i pray that you can see that God is truly using you to change lives, so thank you

[@shyneema42]

I've been overthinking SO MUCH these past couple days. Ever since getting into a relationship, so many thoughts came that I don't even think are Christ-like, and it's hard to block them (I know we should take every thought in the name of Jesus)-but now I won't overthinking. I'm just going to follow the will of the Lord and abiding by His word. Overthinking can be so overwhelming, but I know I can trust, obey and tell of the Lord and what he has done.

[@justforthis1514]

I am moving out on my own for the first time. I think it’s the push I need to grow and heal. I am terrified of instability so that has been on my mind a lot. I will give it GOD and take the leap.

[@michellesanchez9]

I needed this as I have been allowing overthinking to cloud my mind. I am a sociology major in my University & it's hard not to let me emotions take over me when I am being attacked and hated for what I believe since what I am studying is opposed to God, but I am using it for his glory as a therapist. There is debates mandated for a required class I have and this video was holy spirit led as I have fallen short in my negative thoughts and offenses towards my class mates. Thank you brother in Christ, as this was perfect timing, and I admit I allowed myself to allow my righteousness anger over blasphemous remarks into unrighteous. This podcast has been such a blessing to my life.

[@jasperOgar]

God is so Great🙌🏾✝️💜

[@BuchiOkeke]

Overthinking can actually lead you to a dark place spirituality 😭😭 this video!!!! Is breathing God!!

[@MichellePasaribu]

Woww i feel like every video yall bring is speaking of what im going through this season. Ive been overthinking a lot. And im letting it go i want to fill myself out and allow God to fill me with His spirit and stop thinking too much about unnecessary things.

[@marYawn07]

I am thinking about the upcoming school year. Going into hs as a sophomore. Freshmen year was tough and I'm scared that this year will be a repeat. I think I'm to focused on what other people are going to think about me and also if I'm going to do well in terms of academics/clubs.

[@rashaunellis1339]

Praying for you!

[@fredhmm]

I've never needed to see this video more in my life, so i just thank you guys sm :)

[@iamspeaking6686]

Glorious Day~I know that I overthink, although I have not been this way until life reminded me to live (if that makes sense). Now I’m questioning the simplest thing, and to say that this is overwhelming is an understatement. I pray for Our Lord and Savior to speak to my heart and He does and He did here. From an over thinker to an understanding resonates more humanly.

[@reneerachel3565]

Overthinking is selfish, we are thinking more about ourselves than others

[@autumnjones5831]

I have been thinking of myself tooo much. It’s making me miss my mission that I was called to do. But I believe that since I have realized it, God can change my heart 💜.

[@07shauney]

God is amazing , his love is unmatched, to over think is missing every good things that’s in front of you ,

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Wow this was so good

[@user-tp7mg4dt6w]

God bless! In Jesus my Savior’s Name Amen

[@Lynnwozere]

we simply think about ourselves more because in the end we are the ones responsible for our own choices and well-being. not other people. do i only think about myself? no. sometimes it’s just hard for me to find the balance between being impulsive and overthinking. i just want to be responsible and think things through because predominantly due to mental illness, i do have a tendency to act impulsively. so then i end up overthinking because i don’t know how to think without overthinking. if you have mental illness it’s not always (key words: NOT ALWAYS) an act of selfishness. do my habits of overthinking need to change? YES. but it’s not always out of selfishness. and i agree that we shouldn’t be self obsessed but at the same time, sometimes it’s just because we have issues or bad experiences with ‘not thinking about something enough’. to say that overthinking is a selfish behavior i guess yea, that makes sense. but to say that it is my intent to be selfish or that i’m selfish therefore overthinking, is not right all the time. example; just because something is offensive doesn’t mean the person knew they were being offensive or was trying to be offensive. if someone has an anxiety disorder or OCD, telling them to “just stop being selfish” isn’t going to help. sometimes there’s an underlying reason that doesn’t stem from selfishness or sin.

[@jaggedjosh]

This video popped up in my feed last week. Today has been a battle for me, going through something very difficult medical wise. To say that the timing of me watching this is perfect is truly an understatement. Thanks you two, can't express how this video alone shifted my mindset to being the man God calls me to be every day. Thank you, and please, keep me in prayer everyone, thank you and God bless.

[@WhatsOnYourMind.]

Powerful msg. Overcoming the flesh is a daily thing. We have the honor of relying on The Lord to fill that void with his love, mercy, grace, and power daily.

[@GregoryHatley-t3h]

GOD IS GREAT .GOD BLESS ALL OF Y’ALL

[@CherylWalker-f8s]

Amen

[@drusillaeliad9629]

Thank you for I did not meant to interrupt. I pray for y'all ministry & as daily learning to submit to Heavenly Father In Jesus' Name. 🙏🏽🎶 ( Beautiful Family)

[@karilkayedaguimol4341]

I am mesmerized by the cuteness of your baby, God bless your family 🤍

[@dorismbila2928]

I just love your family.. I pray God blesses me with a home that worships Him🙏

[@mnkybit]

Amen

[@kathybruce2925]

Amen! Amen!

[@alyssa-bf8ct]

I’ve been thinking about what I need to do for Jesus because no one can or will be able to go back in time when He comes again

[@vijethayc3656]

this podcast channel is fi-re🥺🔥♥️. praise God!!!!!!!🙏✨

[@biakpar7242]

God work miracles, I been stuck on this verse for a while trying to understand and it was the first thing i click.

[@avoidjdjr6818]

This video is such a blessing. I thank the Lord for allowing yall to be used for His glory and for the good of others. It's kinda been a rough day but God revealed some things about me through various people and it's helping me understand that I was being selfish overthinking about my life and not trusting the Lord with what he's got planned. But I know that through these trials and walking by faith keeping my eyes on the Lord and not on the mess around me then my steps will be established. I love each and everyone of yall and remember that God loves you more. Stay blessed🤍

[@micahcurtis862]

So on time..thank you! And the “AFTER THE AMEN” was great!

[@gracejohn8302]

I am thinking about telling my friends about what God has done in my life and I realize I'm always trying to use my phone or social media in some way to do God's will when there are people in my own home who don't have a relationship with God that I can reach. I am choosing to put my phone down and let God use me here and now. Amen.

[@verocimil]

Thank you so much for all your videos that are being such a blessing to me, made with so much loving kindness, understanding and great God inspired Wisdom that is putting many things into place in such a wholesome way for me, bringing great peace and healing! I feel the Lord like smiling to me after I’ve internalized each message portrayed in your beautiful videos, giving me clarity and making me stronger in my resolution to change after the answers are reaching me and changing my perceptions.

[@SteezySio]

I struggle with this every single day! Thankyou for preaching about this topic, this is exactly what I needed.

[@corrinebennett2693]

What a unique message. This really really blessed me. My eyes are open more to the truth of my overthinking issues lately. Thank you so much for talking about this!!

[@arskaiiii]

Amen

[@joesanders9781]

This is definitely me, moving from being an over-thinker to an understander!

[@tetskriss4115]

im an introvert too I overthink about m'y mistakes , my career , my marital life , my future overthinking is real and it sometines makes US dwell on négatives emotions but after watching this video I learn how to thinks about others first and hoe to act to avoid overthinking.

[@Fivewees]

I am thinking about how I can live a life that is better pleasing and glorifying to God. Amen 😇🙏🏻❤️✝️

[@Jeremiah.k]

You guys are soo good ❤️👏🏾 Wise, Intelligent and Spirit filled. Just what the body of Christ needs🙌🏾

[@mimi90191]

This was so helpful!

[@Marlon.I]

Amen 🙏🏼 🙌🏼

[@champ1757]

Amen, praise God

[@neevealad4513]

I tend to the latch on to a thought, and just ponder upon it. Over time the thoughts become a strain and burden. So this video has highlighted the ease and peace that comes with letting go and giving the thought over in exchange for an obedient and calmed mind. :)

[@amandaluvzu22]

19:15 I'm thinking about making tiny gospel cards that I can post around campus! Not trying to overthink, but going up to strangers & just talking makes my heart thump, so what if I can reach them about the amazingness of God through writing instead? (I definitely saw this idea on Instagram a while ago) & I think I'll even mention my Instagram blog page at the bottom of the cards too, because on there I like to talk about how God meets me major ways through what seems like minor things.

[@nicholaspetersen9569]

I am DEFINETELY learning to become an understander above an overthinker! You guys are truly amazing, thank you for being vessels for the kingdom! Your work is beyond wonderful, and you're such an inspiration to me and my walk. Thank you 😊🥰🥰