These goats are my glory | DEVOTIONAL

[@cariannemarshall662]

I am not a Christian, nor religious, but I am a believer in God. I was going to skip over this post, but for some reason I did not. I have a perspective that I was not aware of prior.. a new way to think of all the blessings in my life. We just bought this lovely property... never thought of myself as a steward of Any of the beautiful things god has blessed me with... thank you so very much.

[@alexreith4877]

Same, this is he sort of message that is far more compelling than the self proclaimed christians who only talk about fear and hatred, and sow discord.

[@revonda5204]

As a Christian, it makes me sad to hear that there are those that spread hatred & discord and call themselves Christians. The term Christian means to be Christ-like. Particularly at this moment in time, a Christ-like attitude is most needed. Praying for our nation, our leaders, and our people.

[@karenparra9768]

I would love to see you accept Christ as your savior one day soon there is nothing like the love of Christ in your life and an eternity in heaven is like the most important thing ever look up romans road then decide for your self ..

[@duetpartner]

@@karenparra9768 How do you know Carianne Marshall has not accepted Christ? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in me shall have everlasting life. She claimed to be a believer. Is that not good enough for you? Like Carianne, I also do not claim to be a Christian, and here is the reason why. Christians define being a Christian as Christ like, and what they mean by that is being sinless like Christ. I am not sinless like Christ. A sinner saved by grace is a more accurate description of me. For too many Christians, it's about the appearance. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Be very careful calling someone unclean, who God has declared clean. Go to the book of Acts and study Peters dream, where God showed him unclean animals and told him to eat. But he refused, because they appeared unclean. God warned Peter 3 times, do not call anything unclean that I have declared clean. John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.”

[@Fernandvinepottery]

I think a good way to describe what a non religious lover of Jesus is "a follower of Jesus"

[@debbiemarieC]

I'd like to tell you a story. Awhile back you told the story of a snack and a nap. I've used it with my family, and thank you so much for it. Me 6 yr old Grandaughter came to visit. She's hasn't needed a nap, for quite awhile. But, she came in from playing just sobbing. She asked me if she could have a snack and a nap and another snack when she woke up! We watch your channel together. And she always says, Grandma that's the lady that taught you about snacks and naps. Again, thank you for being you and ssf sharing with us.

[@annae.leclerc8971]

Thank you! I just loved this! Just recently started following you and am enjoying everything. Yes, you are doing the Lord's work. I am learning a lot from you and will continue to. May you be blessed!

[@kristanvw1563]

I'm so gonna start telling people I'm "frost tender" lol

[@lynhyslop7157]

I'm frost hardy. 😂

[@HeartsAwakening2009]

Most 7b ppl are!

[@HeartsAwakening2009]

@@lynhyslop7157 I wish I was sometimes!

[@margaretnorman4376]

Same here!

[@shadowlandsfarmandcreamery5400]

I live in Maine, I can't afford to be frost tender😂

[@DreamingBigSC]

Perhaps you don't realize how many messages you are giving even without a 'devotional' video. I found your channel in early summer so this is the first one of these I have seen. However, your love for the Lord has been so apparent in Every video. A few weeks ago you were doing a goat video and began to talk about how you were getting comments about your husband and you said the grass is greener where you water it. That was a message a needed to hear and I have no doubt I was meant to hear that message from you. He may have held off on giving you a video topic but I assure you He is using you to get his message across. I love every one of your videos, your beautiful family, and the bright light of Christ you shine everyday.

[@jannashepherd]

I agree. I get devotionals from her videos all the time. So so amazing

[@mandystone3005]

Absolutely so true I just told my momma today that I've never spoken to God this much in my life as since I started my veggie garden that was wholeheartedly inspired by this channel. Bought my first seedlings after watching a very enthusiastic episode of our bubbly Jess.

[@corryndean2687]

"The grass is greener where you water it" has really stuck with me too!

[@Meg_Davis]

Amen.

[@whisperjoy1128]

So well said, Jess absolutely blesses us daily with her wholesome life.

[@threewillowsfarm7779]

Forgot to tell you this. I was on the Stivers channel and heard her say that hearing your devotional one day changed their lives. It was a great testimony. God is using you as a light to the pathway of heaven.

[@elainegovern1222]

I believe in my heart....”preach the gospel and when necessary use words”. When we live being good stewards of all creation we are ministering in volumes to people. Thank you Jess.

[@BrutalPoppySeed]

This is so beautiful. I am not a Christian, I believe in paganism. I take away so much from these devotionals. I take your word and apply it to my faith and life in general. I always walk away with my heart full. Thank you 💕

[@heatherlee7915]

It’s so nice to see another pagan over here. I agree wholeheartedly. :)

[@vernaweese8706]

God is speaking to you through this, please pray and ask Him for direction. And read His word for more direction, you will be amazed. ..

[@Sky-Child]

Me too Vanessa :) it's beautiful to see the wisdom and joy people get from their faiths and taking these out into life. Jess's devotion is clear in all she does ❤

[@eurthavandijk2790]

Dear Jess. Thank you for sharing. I didn't know you were a Christian. I am a new believer in Jesus Christ.

[@duetpartner]

Eurtha van Dijk as a new believer I want to encourage you to get to know more of who Jesus Christ is. I want you to be careful of what others say about who he is, because they are just rumors. Instead, get you a bible that is written in a language you can understand, and find out the facts about who Jesus is. This is all Jesus wants from you, is to get to know who he is! God bless you on this journey. Also the more facts you learn about Jesus Christ, the deeper love you will have for him.

[@takishasage-freebeautyzone]

Yay!! Welcome to the family 🤗💜

[@theoneandonly1158]

Congratulations. It's an amazing relationship with our Lord.

[@NonToxicHome]

Welcome! Beware.... Yeshua warned us of these times, as false prophets abound. Be sure you are reading TRUE scripture (we have a video up on Satan's favorite translations). How to identify a false prophet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqHal3aXj9WafK8

[@joycerichardson4518]

Although raised in the church, I quit going when I became an adult. Up until that time, it had not been my choice--I was forced to attend. That never felt right to me. I had seen so much judgement and condemnation, I'd had enough. Guilt and fear weighed heavy. Your devotionals, and even more, the way you live each day of your life has come to mean so much to me. You explain God in such a loving way--a way that had never before been presented to me in my entire life. I'm developing a whole new view and attitude for One whom I feared, doubted & was angry at. Never doubt that every little thing you say and do holds so much meaning and value, and can so positively change hearts and minds and inspire us. Bless you Jess! You never cease to amaze me.

I hear you. And I feel I'm in a similar space. I've been very cynical about all of this for a very long time. For me, a big part of it has been the way religion & churches & the most vocal among them have treated women... as if God is strictly male... as if only women must be obedient & subservient. I just can't be that and cannot abide with that. And it's not just one religion or sect that does that. I don't need that... and I don't think a loving deity would go along with an ideology like that, which is and has been so hateful to everyone who is different. I can't see myself being part of that. I'd rather just be solitary.

[@palecompass3598]

@ Having gone to several churches of different sects, I relate to both of you. The judgementalness and hatefulness I experienced in the church was so embittering, I couldn't take it any longer. One day, I just stood up and left. And, I'm so in awe of people who feel as Jess does, that God is loving and good. Because I grew up feeling like God was an abusive father. And I felt just as much loneliness as a Christian as I felt without religion. Now, I'm Buddhist, and my perspectives on a lot of things, including gender and sexism, have changed. I also feel like many languages do religion a disservice.

[@duetpartner]

Joyce Richardson How do you get to know someone? Do you listen to what others say about that person, and then you know them? Or do you spend time with that person to get to know them? You can't go to church and get to know God or Jesus through the gossip about them. Most of the people who attend church just continue to spread things they have heard. Even Pastors continue to spread things they have heard. Get a bible that you can understand the language, and start reading it to get to know who God is, and who Jesus is. Stop listening to the rumors and start studying the facts. While doing this reading you will be spending time with God and Jesus. This is all God wants from you! Is for you to get to know him! Don't believe the gossips and the rumors about God. Instead search for the facts. Go directly to the source.

[@lindamarquis6117]

I am sorry you were so hurt by your church experience in the past. Let me say I have endured some of that and may even have been a source of some of that at one time. However , when you think about church think of finding the family of God that He wants you to be in. We all need guidance, and fellowship. The Holy Bible states that", Where ever 2 or 3 are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them.' ( that is God speaking) You will be blessed as you seek to find your place in the body of Christ and as you forgive those who upset you in the past.

[@NonToxicHome]

As we have stated repeatedly in many of our videos, the MOST dangerous place for any true follower of Yeshua is in "the church." Satan isn't at work in the drug dens. Those things run themselves. His most marvelous masterpiece is "the church." I've learned over the past year or so, while reading a Textus Receptus-derived translation for MYSELF, with the sole guidance of Holy Spirit, that nearly everything I was taught in "the church" was a blatant lie. We have a video up discussing Bible translations..... I strongly urge any true follower of The Most High to check it out, as what I uncovered in my research was shocking! Especially in these times, false prophets abound, spreading their doctrines of devils- as was foretold! If you haven't asked for guidance and discernment from scripture as to how to identify a false prophet, I share a great deal of scripture here- and this barely scratches the surface. We have been warned, but few have eyes to see and ears to hear! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqHal3aXj9WafK8

[@nicoleaitken9458]

I'm very glad you listened!! I'm not religious and tend to stray from those who seem "preachy". I am here to tell you that your message of God and faith has come through without you speaking about it all the time!! You have inspired me to look within myself to find my faith. Thank you You are light, love and a true example of Gods love for all!!!

[@LazyKFarmstead]

The movie was Sweet Home Alabama with Reese Witherspoon.

[@charlottebruce2606]

Everytime I watch your U Tube I feel the presence of God. Planting and harvesting

[@shaunagustavus1317]

I was just talking about that movie with a close friend of mine. It prompted me to finally watch the movie called Wild with Reese Witherspoon.

[@natalieandress751]

That was what I thought too!

[@joybergquist1262]

I just enjoy your devotions so much! Had fun meeting you at the Heirloom Festival in Santa Rosa 2019. It is great that we can trust God to work in us and that it is He who works to do his good pleasure in our lives for His glory.

[@carlasmalling267]

Yeah as soon as she was talking about it I blurted out sweet home Alabama I loved that movie.

[@denisevance1045]

Oh....our little preacher girl! How God has annointed you for such a time as this Jess! I am a 70 yr. old woman who loves our Lord with many years behind me, in Him. I will tell you honestly that you are an amazing tool FOR HIS GLORY. Your smile and your witness is a beautiful love story and sign of His wonders. The wonderful way He manages to talk to people who would only hear in this way, by you, is like you said proof of His love for us and proof of His amazing works. Thank you dear sister for not only your obedience but for speaking to our hearts and giving us those "light bulb" moments that we need. I have been caregiving to my 94 yr. old Mother for two yr. now and it seems as though it has been 50 yr. Many trials, as she is beginning signs of dementia, not longer the dear Mother I once knew and I have cried out to Him many times to receive her unto Himself for her peace at last. My time with her has been very impatient and I sadly have felt very isolated. Thank you for helping me remember what this time is really all about and bringing me back to solid ground. Love you and your little family!!

[@darleneclark6098]

Bless both you and your mother. I too will be looking at this reality soon with my mother. She has given up so much for myself and brother and sister that I wouldn't have it any other way. But to be honest I'm a little scared of her future. She's 80 and showing signs of dementia. ❤️

[@mariannepa4583]

In your obedience to your revelation look how many more souls He is letting you influence! He is performing the "works" that you thought you had to do yourself.

[@threewillowsfarm7779]

Thank you Jess. Thank you for not compromising who you are, and who you serve. If people want to know how to grow food, but not know who truly supplied that food, thats on them. God is the most important thing in my life. Cant walk a step without Jesus. I come here for horticultural knowledge and spiritual retreat. This is a spring of life in the wilderness.

[@myshuda1]

I needed this exact message right now. This is an answer to a question I asked the Lord today. Your family and the blessings you all share are so important. Thank you. God Bless you and yours❤️

[@noddaimportanto3735]

For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God. Heb 6:7

[@helensowards2225]

Just finished watching your devotional,you really blessed me , i am so proud of you and your family,Much love nana

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I love you Nana! we miss you!

[@jannashepherd]

We miss you Nana! ♥️

[@darleneclark6098]

Hi Nana, stay safe

[@alisharhc]

💚💚💚

[@saraho8540]

As an agnostic person I would like you to know your version of ministry is something that always appealed to me far more than any church. To me nature is the biggest evidence of a god. People like me may be why you feel god drawing you towards this form of ministry

[@duetpartner]

Sarah O it is our culture that thinks ministry happens in the church. In my humble opinion, the church has drifted away from what is truth. So who is God? Let me ask you this... How do you get to know someone? Do you go somewhere and listen to what others say about them? Those are just rumors, and that is exactly what church is. Want to know who God is? Get a bible written in a language you can understand and start getting to know the truth about God. This is all God wants, is for people to know who he is. Then you can make your own decision to accept him or reject him. What God does not like is all the rumors being told about him that are not true. Because if you really get to know who he is, it will be very hard for you to reject him, because he is so loving and good. This is misrepresented in the church, where rumors and false teachings are being told. Find out who God really is before you reject him. Go directly to the source and quit listening to the rumors.

[@LovelyAndTrue]

Jess, thank you for helping bring me back not only to the garden, but back into our Father's arms this spring. I found Jesus and the Holy Spirit taught me as I dug my first garden. I am now filled with the Holy Spirit and a new creature. I am also weaned off processed food and eating food that God designed us to eat and had the courage to start my music and ministry channel. THANK YOU and I bless you and your family in Jesus name!

[@HeartsAwakening2009]

Sarah, that is so awesome!

[@NonToxicHome]

Praise Yeshua! Toxins have SUCH great spiritual significance.... but so few have eyes to see and ears to hear.

[@brittewater]

The fact that you posted this at the same time that I found out I'm having a baby girl fills my heart with even more light. Your channel has helped in guiding my path to so much learning and not just in the garden.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Congratulations!!!!

[@AAHomeGardening]

Congratulations, enjoy every moment

[@saved9511]

Congratulations may you have a blessed and a safe pregnancy with a healthy baby.

[@brittewater]

🥰🥰 Thank you everyone. Fills my heart with joy.

[@ameliakat9982]

🌟💜🌱way to grow😁

[@TheMrsMarvel]

I know I've said it before, but a relationship with God or without a god is so so personal. I'm grateful you've chosen to be vulnerable enough to share your heart and thoughts. Doing so provides your viewers with an opportunity of insight. I'm so glad you came to the conclusion to not allow the eyes of others weigh your choices in a way to stifle your content and feelings. I know I'm just one person, but your sincerity and openness allows people like me to be comfortable here as I am. You always seem to have a "come as you are" and "you are welcome here" attitude. Again, I'm just a stranger, but I feel as though this is one pathway in which you reach people. So many others PUSH and PUSH onto people. I feel as though you invite people through your passion. I don't feel like it's an expectation for you, though. I have never clicked your content and EXPECTED anything. I don't want any viewers to EXPECT you to act or be a certain way. To put that pressure on you would be unfair. I feel as though you just kind of spew sincerity when you share your challenges, just as you share your success.

[@ldg2655]

YES!!!!! Well said!! I get more out Jess’s devotionals that I have at mass.

[@duetpartner]

1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” God sees Jess's heart!!! God sees theMrsMarvel's heart!!! Sadly too many Christians don't know how to see people in the same way God does. It's a heart condition, not a lifestyle condition. Abraham, Moses and King David were polygamists. Each had more than one wife. Each were righteous because of their faith, not because of their lifestyle.

[@ladydars]

I feel so encouraged, Jess. I would never listen to something religious these days, because I don't trust that religious people come in "good faith" to preaching. But I do trust you - you are earnest, and authentic, and vulnerable in your sharing. I respect you, and I really want to embrace the message you're sharing with us.

[@evelyndill5688]

This is the first piece of religious content I have ever watched, took away with a lot of wisdom thank you

[@kelli74]

Hi Evelyn, all of Jess’ devotionals are a joy to be shared and are offered with a completely heartfelt intention. You can find them on their channel, in their own little playlist. She is one of a kind.

[@evada4144]

I appreciate the spoiler warning. As someone who grew up in a Christian household but never "found" to God I need to be in the mood to listen to this kind of content. But my inner peace I find most often in the garden, too and sometimes "beeing" with you in your garden feels like that. Devotion to all the life in the garden I can do.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I never want to try to sneak things in with people. I just want to be up front with this is who I am and be kind and loving to people who do the same (even when who they are is different from me). I'm really glad you're here with us!

[@evada4144]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm Oh, you replied fast :D I edited my comment, because it wasn't quite right but your answer still fits.

[@brendagervais5566]

Soooo appreciate your heart and sharing what the Father has put on your heart. I To am a believer and fills my heart to hear others share HIS GOODNESS in your lives

[@joycerichardson4518]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm ALWAYS!

[@jacquelyncrutchley1803]

I am a Muslim Convert who was originally Christian and the Bible and Jesus (ra) are apart of my faith. You have certainly inspired me to grow food even though I am city bound. I bought seeds and plant lights for my basement and reserved plots of lands in my friends and families backyards to do experimental gardening. May you be blessed and may we all be rightly guided! Ameen.

[@geechegal987]

I am feeling a lot of anxiety/fear today with everything going on in the world especially today-thank you for the shared word today and fellowship. Appreciate you Jess-headed out to garden

[@RiannaNicole]

You’re not alone. This was a much needed “hug in a mug” video. I’ve been in the same state of anxiety, with the world, never minding personal issues

[@saved9511]

Feel your anxiety even from Toronto Canada. Praying much much for the States not only for today but the days ahead. He's with you in this storm. Jesus Christ has the victory hence the darkness before the dawn. Stay safe.

[@rdamyan3201]

I felt the same for the past weeks, even yesterday, however, when I woke up today I felt the most wonderful sense of peace. I believe that The Lord has shown me that all is well and everything will turn out just fine. Just trust Him.

[@danarzechula3769]

There's actually a microbe in the soil that causes release of serotonin when you're digging dirt. Horticulturists have suggested this is the source of "gardener's high". Well we know who put the microbe there! Obedience is rewarded.

[@NonToxicHome]

There is absolutely nothing to fear. (Yes, we have videos up addressing fear!) The Most High has told us absolutely everything He needs for us to know about these times. And yes, the first seal was opened in March of 2020, but few have eyes to see and ears to hear. Ensure you are not listening to false prophets, as 99.9999999999999% of pastors and KZbinrs are false prophets. Read Textus Receptus-derived translation for YOURSELF with the essential guidance of Holy Spirit. Doctrines of devils abound, as was foretold. It's only going to get worse. We have many, many videos up discussing the times we are living in and the spiritual significance of what is occurring. Take heed that no man deceive you!

[@cindyhill5970]

My mother was an artist and Baptist Sunday school teacher and she raised me with the understanding that you invite people to church with a loving heart not with a broom and a scolding... that coming on to strong doesn't make people want to join you. This is what you practice and sharing your life without the constant bombardment of preaching but the subtle loving example will touch more people than you will ever know about... Finding your channel makes me feel inspired and confident even when I fail.

[@SuperKatiki]

The beginning of your video reminded me of this C.S. Lewis quote: “What we want is not more little books about Christianity, but more little books by Christians on other subjects--with their Christianity latent.” Your channel is one of the best examples of this idea I have ever seen. Your faith and God's hand on your life bleeds through in every video, regardless of how blatant (or not) you are about it. I'm an artist and have felt a strong conviction from God not to create just "Christian" art. Even though that's what He wants, my brain struggles with it, because I wonder how God could use a piece of art, that doesn't appear to have anything to do with Him, to further His kingdom. Thank you for the reminder that that part is up to God and all I have to do is be obedient.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

wow that quote is incredible. I love CS Lewis

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

and thank you so much!

[@terricoignet2932]

I really like that quote, thank you for sharing

[@birdsongvalley]

Honestly, had your channel screamed "Im a Christian!" , with my hardened heart I would have skipped your random video that popped up on my feed (How to make money on your homestead). I probably watched a dozen vids before I saw "The Story of a Bird" Now, a month later, I've watched a years worth of videos. I've learned a lot, I've laughed, I've cried, and Ive started to come to terms with my broken heart and just how far I've pushed God away. Thank you. I haven't grown any food but I have grown closer to God.

[@duetpartner]

paperprincess I sense that you have experienced and heard many false rumors about who God is? This probably caused you to push God away? However, the truth is that you could not actually push God away. He has been by your side the whole time waiting for you to accept him. Lies are being told about God. I'd like to challenge you to get to know who God is, because he is not who many are saying he is. Get a bible written in a language you can understand, and start getting to know the truth about God. The only thing God wants from you is for you to know who he is!!! Once you learn who God truly is? You will fall in love with him!!! You won't be able to help yourself, because God is that good and that loving. It's not about who you are!!! He wants you to know who he is!!!

[@ruthannfahey7649]

TV the one I got the wedding Wwertpp.

[@not2tees]

I hope you don't listen to the ones questioning why there would be any devotional videos on a gardening channel. The devotional ones are my favourites of all and I can't be the only one to think so. The devotionals truly bless me, I feel.

[@Karenswalk1207]

I'm a Christian also. I love your devotional it touched me! You confirmed a decision I've been praying about. I grew up on a farm in Northern California. I'm in Florida now for many years. My heart and soul desires to live in the mountains again. The lord has opened an opportunity to move back to North Carolina. I'm taking it!

[@kmarshall53]

Awwww....I’m crying! Such a beautiful story of the power of love and the goodness of God. I had a similar situation in my life - I had three children and I fervently prayed for a baby girl with red hair and green or brown eyes to name Molly Kathleen, and when my next baby was born, there she was! I could NOT believe how specifically He had answered my prayer, and was just overcome with joy and gratitude for His love for me to answer that desire of my heart. Thank you, Jess, for such a moving testimony and wonderful message. I send you and your family love and prayers from Pennsylvania. 💗🥰

[@vonniemerriam974]

It's no coincidence that Papa placed me in a family named Merriam, the Anglicized version of Miriam, as in Miriam of Beit-Anyah (Mary of Bethany). You're speaking into the very same instance of my life when I stopped being Martha and took my place at His feet as Miriam, opening my heart to receive the One Thing Necessary...His unfathomable goodness and incomparable love. That was the moment for me that I intimately knew in my heart of hearts the application, not just the words "Perfect love casts out fear." And it was no coincidence that in the honeymoon of that revelation, He brought you to my attention as everyday I see more and more how our paths meet on this same beautiful journey. "Like oil upon Your feet...like wine for You to drink...like water from my heart, I'll pour my love on You. If praise is like perfume, I'll lavish mine on You til every drop is gone! I'll pour my love on You!" Not because You demand it, but because that's what a laid down lover gives. Love you, girl! Ephesians 3:20

[@anitahouse3600]

Right on time, as always. Thank you for all you share. Thank you for praying over us. It never fails, your devotionals brings something to light, that thing that is confirmed by two or more witnesses. Thank you, and i pray God continues to pour through you.

[@fromfullertofullest]

Oh friend! You are right on track! In fact, in Revaltion 2:6 God talks about the Nicolaitans and what they were doing was wrong. When you look them up they were known for seperating what they though was secular and sacred. God truly desires that we count everything as sacred because we do life WITH Him! ❤️ love you and love your devotionals!

[@RiannaNicole]

This channel is ministering, and I am grateful for you

[@jenniferarcher3323]

Thank you. My words never seem to express the gratitude I have for you, your family and your content. It is a light in our world!

[@mariahjuhl702]

So excited to watch!! I've been waiting for your next devotional for months!! Your voice has helped me foster a much stronger relationship with God. Thank you so much Jess!!❤️

[@donnaschofield6947]

Amen 🙏🐐 The part about the goats really got me. It was humorous but also something so thought provoking. What a blessing ❤️. That the God that created everything wants to do that for us. For everyone. I'm very grateful to hear your message. I pray for you and your family for blessings and peace ☺️

[@kristasanders2687]

I needed to hear exactly this today. Message received you reached the lost. Thank you Jess from the bottom of my heart

[@jacksaffell3981]

Oh Ms. Jessica I feel so blessed. Thank you. Raising 4 kids and having a handicapped wife the Lord showed me 1st. God 2nd. Family 3rd. Friends. When I finally realized friends meant saying no to church functions I felt a great weight lift. "Christ paid a debt he did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay." I pray for our Lord to continue his great Love and blessings for your family.

[@salenakeyes300]

I really needed this today, we all do I feel. Cherishing what we have been given and caring for all that we have with our whole heart. So much up in the air, for so many today. A great reminder to be grounded in our faith and see it all around us in the gifts he has given.

[@FleetwoodPatch]

Sometimes teaching something like growing food, is a gateway to the kingdom of God. I don’t know about everyone else, but that’s where I feel closest to the Lord. It shows me how much of a gift we really have been given!

[@WildCoffeeHomestead]

Amen!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@joycerichardson4518]

Dorothy Frances Gurney wrote, "The kiss of the sun for pardon, the song of the birds for mirth, one is closer to God's heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth." I've always felt this way. For me, the trees are my cathedral, the birds are the choir, and my heartbeat is my constant prayer.

[@FleetwoodPatch]

Joyce Richardson that is awesome!!!

[@rusticrootsfarm2378]

So true

[@thegoodfight426]

@@joycerichardson4518 💞💞💞So beautifully said!

[@lynnfarley7859]

What a precious word - I so wish we were neighbors. May the Father continue to bless.

[@karenmcmurray1815]

God Bless you, sweet girl!!!! Jesus LOVES YOU!!!!!! Isn't that MARVELOUS!!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!!!

[@helensowards2225]

Good Day Jess,,Poppy wearing his wool sweater first time since we came back to Fl

[@paulkelly726]

May our Lord and Father in heaven continue to bless my beautiful young sister Jessica and my young brother Jerimiah and your angelic children. Please keep up your excellent ministry. God bless one and all

[@Harrowfarms]

Such an insightful, thought provoking devotional. 💛

[@lindakurtz2653]

"He planted those desires there..." God is the ultimate Master Gardener! Light bulb moment.

[@laceygold]

Thank you so much for this Jess! I needed this and I think a lot of others need this as well. It's funny how someone can remind you to just change your perspective on things and let the lord in. And you really have touched a place in my heart that I haven't felt for a long time. I love God but I feel like we have a complicated relationship. the churches I have gone to have only taught shame and not been open with love. Like we had to earn his love, if not we were condemned. I found my passion for gardening this year and found myself closer to God more than ever! Nature is where The Lord is. And this really gave me the greatest feelings and I feel like I can feel the spirit more now. It is hard to remember what all I should be thankful for and really care for those gifts as he had giving us. Like my beautiful little crazy toddler, when I was told it would be difficult to have children. I hope you know how much this has helped and touched me and I'm sure everyone that has watched this!💝🤗😘💞👏💖

[@biblegachasstories5005]

Thank you Jess I love these devotionals and look forward to them. Your voice has such clarity not necessarily because of the equipment you are using to record this but clarity from the Spirit of God. You speak with conviction and you speak differently in these devotionals than on gardening ones. Can't really articulate it but there is a difference. I am amazed at the depth of your faith and wisdom esp in one so young!

[@chelseywelwood22]

This was pure GOLD Jess. These are the whispers I’ve been gentle hearing from the father and its amazing to hear your experiences. Even when you talk about vegetables, I can feel your love. ❤️😘

[@thegoodfight426]

Yes! How His love can be seen, heard, and felt through grattitude and thanksgiving!

[@deannewilliams3321]

Thank you. I’m no where near religious but have been praying every day and all day today. Listening to you, I found myself crying but no tears. Love and protection to all, especially the kids. I even prayed for the souls of those who wish us harm. They need it most.

[@heatherrieman2456]

Jess, thank you for posting this vlog. It genuinely addressed my own struggles in my life at this time. I want you to know that you have been a blessing in my life today because you shared your story and your faith. I appreciate your sweet and tender spirit. Thank you for touching my heart.

[@jewels3923]

I once asked God to show me his glory. It scared me. I didn't know why I woke up asking him this. I decided to continue reading in the book of Acts. Little did I know it was the wrong book I was reading. This is what I read: And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father's one and only son. John 1:14 This video was exactly what I needed to hear for so many reasons! I was meant to hear this! Thank you so much! God bless you Jessica!

[@metalmartha2571]

Thank you for that, truly was what I needed to hear today! You really reached me! God has been on my back burner for more years than I can count. You brought worship back into my heart early this spring. You have no idea how much that means to me. You heard your calling be blessed!!! Oh and too cute! “Frost tender”Jess🥰

[@SignsForSustenance]

23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colassians 3 : 23-24

[@seedrootsprouts2290]

One of my favorites...

[@deedegaetano405]

What a beautiful you shine!! ✨ I know I was meant to see this today. I share in your glory of the greatness we receive every minute of this beautiful, abundant life. Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's an honor to be in the company of those who appreciate what the good Lord has given us. Amen 🙏

[@amipetersen4069]

God is in every moment of my life, and he wants us to acknowledge that he is the provider of everything that is in our life.

[@theresesvensson9456]

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[@latishakea2492]

Yessssss!!!!!😍

[@lauradissinger5404]

I love how you are so unabashedly in love with the Lord. I feel him the most when I am in the garden and hear Him there. I am a sinner and he know it but still loves me more than I deserve. Your message touched me and opened my heart to see what glories I have in my life. He has seen me through so many trials and walks beside me on this journey. Thank you for sharing your ministry today and everyday. I see His love in you and your family. You are truly blessed and you share that with us. I don’t know you personally but do consider you my friend and love sharing in this journey with you and yours. Bless you, until next time. 😘

[@duetpartner]

A sinner saved by grace? Now there is a testimony Laura Dissinger!!! And that very testimony brings a smile to my face! It very much sounds like you get it! Like you get that it's not about who you are, but about who he is and what he has done for you!!!!!! Isn't his Love, Grace, and Mercy amazing? May God bless you just because of your simple testimony!!!!

[@thislittlefarm1166]

I love this Jess. I’m not religious, and I’m not sure how I feel about the existence of God, but I love your lessons. We are here to experience our life, and there’s a reason we all have different dreams and wishes. If we all had the same dream, nothing much would be done, so we may as well follow our hearts and do our dreams properly, rather than doing someone else’s dream poorly.

[@amberperry7425]

I am not someone of Christian faith, really any faith, but as always I love to listen to your perspective. We are all blessed to have such a unique look into your life and your warm heart Jess. Your intentions are always wholesome and it makes me so happy to see you able to believe in yourself and spread your compassion to others.

[@duetpartner]

"Christian faith".... What is the definition for "Christian faith"? Ask this question and you can get a whole variety of answers. You might have more faith than what you realize? Honestly, in my opinion, I'm not sure that there are Christians who can accurately describe "Christian faith"! Again in my humble opinion, there are many people calling themselves Christians, but don't really know Christ. They believe the rumors about him that they have been told, but never took the time to search the truth about who he is. I would encourage you to search to discover who he is. Don't listen to what others say who he is, but instead read a bible written in a language you can understand to discover who he is. When I did this, I fell in love with him. When the truth about Christ is revealed, I think it can be very hard not to fall in love with him. The problem he has is all the false rumors being spread about him, and yes it is happening in churches. May God bless your journey.

[@michellepaiva8789]

So happy to have another devotional from you! 💜💜

[@BrandonFrias]

What a brilliant reminder that God can use anything in our lives to bring him great glory. I love this devotional video Jess 🤍 I’m just starting my journey with creating devotional content and I’m feeling so encouraged by your message 🙏🏼 thank you for being a blessing in my life

[@shemphollow]

This. Is. Awesome! Thank you! Pastor's wife here and I'm trying to get my KZbin channel off the ground. I wanted to do my "mini farm" and devotionals but wasn't sure how it would go. Again, thank you! Y'all are awesome!

[@AAHomeGardening]

'i'm frost tender' - that's a beautiful way to put it

[@louannrothe6363]

I celebrate my birthday tomorrow I have been feeling a little low questioning some things I need to tell you I heard you today I need to say thank you

[@lynhyslop7157]

Thank you for sharing! God has His plan for all of us. Sometimes we fight or struggle to give Him what we think he wants, or we try to lead the way. Once we release that control and give it back to God, he will lead us to Glory. ❤

[@duetpartner]

I love this!!!

[@Rosenliebe]

This was an amazing devotional, Jess. Thank you for moving my heart. May the Lord continue to bless you (and your loved ones) and use you as the wonderful voice of worship

[@amygrant8308]

I felt all day the Lord was trying to tell me something, honestly was gonna skip this video. I believe he was trying to tell me to see his glory in all I've been blessed with. As soon as i heard you say that my minds was at peace. Bless you!

[@brittanywilliams4648]

Thank you sister! The Lord is bringing me to this understanding too. This is a word from God for me! Blessings to you!

[@WalkingScriptureWithShanna]

Bless you Jess. I once had the opportunity on a service day to wash windows at a home for wayward teens. The wonderful boy next to me had such immense joy in “Washing windows for Jesus.” It changed me to the core. As we walk in the LORD, everything we do is holy.

[@LovelyAndTrue]

Amen! Doing everything unto the Lord including the mundane everyday life things delights Him so. ❤️

[@victoriaatkins1414]

I really love this video. It spoke the sediments of my heart. We have to be a part of the changing face and traditions of the 4 wall church and listen for the voice of God's directions. For His yoke is easy and His burdens are light.

[@paulfriend943]

Thank you for sharing your story. I find you incredibly well spoken and so easy to listen to. I found you through your youtube gardening site. While I had no idea until now that you had such a close connection with God I found myself drawn to watch you. You spoke to my heart today , please except my sincere gratitude for your prayers and God Bless you and keep you. Amen 🙏 Adele.

[@stacyschaffer783]

Amazing lessons! Your love for the Lord and gifts he has graced you with shine so brightly. God does bless us Jess, and you are one of those blessings.

[@robinbriand3362]

Thank you so very much for this message. The Lord definitely is speaking through you. Your words touched my soul in all the areas where doubt and fear were trying to take hold. When I thank the Lord for His blessings in my life, you are on the list. You are reaching so many of us with your words and your heart.❤️. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@ilkecarmel5316]

I always feel closest to God when in the garden. I also feel that your religion and your relationship with God is very intimate and personal and you don't have to prove anything to anyone so you don't have to feel like you are forsaking your religiousness by not posting devotionals. God might have a plan to herd someone back to Him through your gardening videos and the devotionals might have scared them off? God works in mysterious ways so when He says teach people to grow food then go for it!!! P.S I always like your testimonials in your devotionals, it gives me new hope in the world.

[@jonisaac24]

I was very encouraged from this. I love watching you guys, and I’ve learned a lot. But I think this is the first one when I heard you speak about the Lord. Thank you. Seems like you’re doing exactly what you should be. One plants, and another waters, and God gives the increase!

[@monicaw.3031]

Amen. “Grow food and teach people how to grow food”...Jess, I love hearing your heart for the Lord in the intentional devotions such as this. I am also so blessed with your daily videos, because in them, I get to see you walk out the love for God that you speak of. God tends to work supernaturally in the natural and sometimes we miss it because we’re expecting for it to look or sound a certain way. We can never dictate how God moves. Stay surrendered and on fire for Jesus

[@growingstrongrootsSummerWest]

THANK YOU MAAM🙏🙏🙏. My aunt sent me a text this morning that’s been ringing in my ears ALL DAY LONG. She said during her morning devotional that this really stuck out to her and she felt led to share with us. It said. PREACH WITHOUT CEASING, IF YOU MUST, USE WORDS... THATS SO GOOD TO ME and kinda goes with what you are saying. WE PREACH MORE WITH OUR ACTIONS by just LIVING and HE HAS GIVEN YOU SUCH A GARDEN MINISTRY. I love your devotionals but really all of your vlogs ARE SUBLIMINAL DEVOTIONALS because JESUS SHINES THROUGH ON YOUR FARM with THE WORK OF YOUR HANDS AND YOUR HEARTS and how you STEWARD what GODS given you😊🙌🙌🙌. KEEP SHINING LIGHTS 💡💡💡. I NEEDED EVERY WORD🙏🙏🙏 YOU ARE APPRECIATED...💚🦋

[@WildCoffeeHomestead]

Thank you for sharing your heart and Gods goodness! We sure can put ABBA Father in a box. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidort123]

Thank you for that powerful message!! Yes and amen. I have lived on the mission field for 35 years and at this point my greatest joy is to wake up in the morning and fellowship with the lover of my soul. Everything else that happens the rest of the day flows from there. Thank you for expressing your heart so eloquently, perceptively and deeply. I have been watching your channel for a few months, and appreciated hearing this. Psalm 42:1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.

[@marycountry]

Jess, your ministry is what you are doing with your channel, right now, you have helped bring me back to the Lord and the Love of Nature, Gardening, and Family. I thought I was so alone with these passions, that no one found valuable. But now you have led me the Homesteader Community. And now I am waiting for God to tell me what he wants from me, this late in my in my life! God Bless you an Miah and your family. Peace, Love and Faith to you all!🙏❤️✝️

[@duetpartner]

Mary Kapla, may I share my humble opinion? And please remember that it is an "opinion!" I honestly believe that what God wants most from us is to simply get to know him better. I've listened to Christians worry and fret over being in God's will, and wanting to make sure that they are where God wants them to be. Remember the story of Jonah? Jonah was not where God wanted him, so he sent a whale to swallow him up and spit him out right where God wanted him. God will place you right where he wants you. Don't ever think you are out of God's will. He will create situations to guide you right where you need to be. God has got it under control for you. Just trust him. Which is easier said than done. Going through a valley, or climbing a mountain is difficult, but hindsight is 20/20. Often times we have to go through things and look back on them before we can understand the why we just went through what we went through. Keep the faith Mary Kapla... May God richly bless your journey.

[@kevinfolivi4209]

Amen with much love and respect, I started gardening a few months before the pandemic started and throughout it all, I have learned so much from growing and tending to my garden. with gardening comes patience and a form of wisdom that is hard to find somewhere else and I love it.

[@laniehildebrandt5018]

Thank you for the devotional today! Ive been missing them! I hope to see them more often! You are an inspiration to me! God bless you and your family

[@weirdheathersgarden]

I do so love these videos, I’m glad you did another devotional. You are the inspiration behind me starting to pray again after many happy (kind of) years as an atheist. I want to thank you for that. My favourite to date is still the infinity more one. Bless you and your family 😘🙏

[@homesteadingpastor]

Thanks for sharing this part of your story! Very inspiring, because as a pastor myself I know all about the pressures and expectations of PEOPLE and it can be overwhelming. But since GOD has blessed us with this 17 acre homestead in South Carolina along with all of our animals, it has really helped my wife and I to slow down and realize that our work for the Lord is much bigger than just preaching and teaching in the church. And that’s why we pray that GOD will use us and our homestead life along with the animals and our special needs kids here on our KZbin channel to help reach the world. Thanks for all you guys do at Roots and Refuge Homestead. Praying for you guys. 😇🙏🏻🙏🏻😇

[@D_A_D_]

I don't ask this with an angry or ready to argue mindset, I ask because I'm always looking for reasons to change my mind. Why do you believe that what you believe is real?

[@homesteadingpastor]

@@D_A_D_ hello Cory, Btw that’s the name of one of my 3 sons except he spells it Corey. 👍🏻 As a pastor it’s always good to hear from anyone that’s asking about the LORD or my Faith/beliefs especially with a non argumentative spirit. First of all i choose to believe the Bible at face value always have and now even more so since I can see the prophecy of the Bible being fulfilled everyday now. I feel like it takes more faith not to believe in GOD because of all of HIS Amazing creation all around us. I also believe in CHRIST because of what I feel in my soul & spirit and for the change CHRIST has made in my life as well as many of my family and friends. I guess it all boils down to FAITH! Kinda like the wind, we can’t see the wind but we can see and feel the effects of the wind. Hope this helps you some, but I will be praying for you and always have an open hear when you need someone to listen. Stay safe. 🙏🏻😇

[@D_A_D_]

@@homesteadingpastor thanks for the answer!

[@homesteadingpastor]

@@D_A_D_ you are welcome my friend! Trust me I don’t have all the answers, but I hope that what I felt led to share with you helped you some. I will be praying for you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻. May GOD continue to Bless You. Reply back to me anytime. 😇👍🏻

[@extrabranch706]

A DEVOTIONAL! Yay! It's been too long. ❤️

[@AnneDaleHomestead]

Tears of how Amazing our God is. I sure did need to hear these words and His message today. All in God’s perfect timing ❤️

[@rossannejenkinsadams]

Oh Jess, God Bless you. Thank you for this Devotional. You put my feelings into perfect words. I try to live in God's presence and thereby see His Glory in everything. Thank you for your passion for God's Glory. Please DON'T ALLOW OTHERS TO MAKE YOU FEEL LESS THAN YOU ARE IN GOD'S GLORY AND GOODNESS. IT DEFINITELY SHINES FROM YOU. Love and prayers from Indiana, Rossi J

[@blueridgehomestead4860]

I love these! It gives so much peace and thought. ❤

[@DiannLHThe_Thrifty_Groove]

I needed this right now. Thank you for touching my heart and soul at this moment. ❤

[@karenm5681]

Precious words. All "6 different points" really resonated with my heart/spirit. Amazing stuff. Thank you for your obedience on the timing of your next devo. (Sometimes the waiting period is the harder but more valuable lesson.)

[@kellysharp6566]

Praise God that He has given you this revelation! It is such a freeing knowledge! His blood is enough. "Not by works of righteousness that we have done, BUT according to HIS MERCY He saved us!" This knowledge makes me love Him even more!!!

[@ahicken9631]

The moments I have received revelation for my family have been the moments I've been doing those "menial" tasks, the dishes, vacuuming, cleaning, etc. I am always reminded of something I heard years ago. Jesus never went to the men, but He always went to the women. The woman at the well, Mary and Martha... He went to them where they were because they were caring for those they were given stewardship over.

[@lanam.3386]

Ahhhhh Jess. I am bawling like a baby with a wet diaper😜. Thank you for this. I have watched your gardening videos off and on,love them. But had never caught a devotional. Having struggles with myself the last few years. I have always believed in our Lord,believe every word in the Bible is true. BUT..... I have said many times, that I believe in every miracle. And I believe God is more than able to perform any miracles at any time, anywhere. But, I have always thought that He would perform those miracles for everyone but me. That somehow, out of all the world, I was not in any way worthy to receive his blessings and his miracles. He gave me the beautiful gift of intercession when I first was saved. I didn't even know what intercession was, but I would spend 4 to 5 hours every morning, Reading his word, praying for people, just communing with him. I walked away from that, for my heathen husband, that was horribly abusive to me. I must've thought that I deserved what I got. And that I didn't deserve to have God's love. I still struggle with that. I believe with all my heart that He will perform miracles,that He will heal people, etc. etc. except for me. I pray that I can once again intercede like I once did,and read the Bible like I once did,Feel His tender heart like I once did. Jess,don't ever stop these devotionals. God bless you and your family. Bless your farm too!

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.

[@duetpartner]

Yeah I love that too!!!

[@alanab08]

Just getting to the beginning, but I feel many women who love God are in this struggle. We've been told that the big platform is best, but our ministry is at home first. Look how many more people you're reaching! I thank the Lord for your obedience because it has ministered to me and set me free from SO much condemnation.

[@duetpartner]

John 3:17 New International Version 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Please understand this. Any condemnation is not from God!!! Condemnation comes from God's enemies. Even if the condemnation comes from a church, or a Christian? This is not from God. There are many Christians who would condemn Abraham, Moses, and King David. They were polygamists. They each had more than one wife. Which means they were also adulterers. These men were declared righteous because of their faith, not because of their lifestyle. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” People look at appearances and condemn. This is not from God. God looks at the heart. Many would condemn Abraham, Moses, and King David. But God looks at their heart, not their lifestyle. I hope this is helpful. May God bless you.

[@noddaimportanto3735]

I see God in His creation.

[@carlawilson1179]

Thanks so much Jess! I hot into a 'legalism group' and I'm so grateful God delivered from that. It is VERY hard to look at yourself and see a Pharasee. But He helps pick you back up and shows you scriptures that heal you. Galatians was such a help to me, that when I would hear something that was legalism I would say, "Oh you foolish Galatians!!" The Love of Jesus envelopes you and shines to others through you. ♥️ y'all.