I am so thankful you two started a You Tube Ministry - yes, a ministry. You speak to my heart every time I listen. You are both so unique and talented. Brandon's talent for drawing and illustrating - your talent for sewing and loving and giving of yourself to others. Most of all your quiet, thoughtful ways to express your thoughts and reflections that are so helpful and God-honoring. I will be 72 in 16 days and a mother of 3, grandmother of 12, and great-grandmother of 2. I was thrilled to receive the beautiful little aprons I ordered from you for our great-granddaughters for Christmas! I love you both, as well as the rest of your family. Thank you for your beautiful testimony and love for God.
Michaela you are absolutely gorgeous! Your sisters are as well, but each in different ways. Your caring, nurturing and patient spirit makes you even more beautiful! Brandon , you are an absolute treasure as well and I so enjoy you both sharing your gifts and your journey with us! I do not know you personally, but would love to! RUclips allows a little of that! Thanks for being who God has called you to be! I truly enjoy your videos.
Your words are a great reminder to me. I have been feeling some of the same feelings of disappointment and jealousy and didn't even realize that's what it was. This has helped me to refocus. I will probably watch this over again a few times to help me stay focused. Thank you so much. You are a precious couple.
Wow...wow, wow, wow! I'm sitting here, tears streaming. I so needed this message, THANK YOU for sharing...I can't tell you how much I needed this! Blessing and prayers of gratitude for you both! 🙏❤️🙏
Hey y'all, Great video. I got married later than y'all did & saw 3 sisters get married before me & it was really hard. When I did get married & we struggled with infertility, it took away my joy of seeing others have children. I stopped going to baby showers & holding any babies. We lost a baby & God never blessed us with any more children. Last yr, one of my nieces had a baby & she brought him to me & said here hold him & walked away. My other nieces said they had never seen me hold a baby before. I've missed out on so much joy these past 20 yrs & I pray that going forward, I can enjoy babies again. Great scenery of East TN. 😊
Michael, I have watched your story and have seen how your seasons of waiting have been longer than a lot of your siblings. I also see that you have allowed God to refine you in these seasons and you have yielded to His will through it all. It encourages me, the transparency that you and Brandon have shared and am so grateful for what you continue to share. You are a special treasure and God shines brightly through in you. May you be blessed exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think as you continue to live a life surrendered to His will for you.
My husband came up with a little chorus during 2020-- I'll be content! I"ll be content for that which God sent. I'm satisfied with what he's provided. I can live on all that he has given. I'll be content for that which I'm meant! 2020 we of course all experienced covid and shutdowns, that caused our young infant to be misdiagnosed/undoagnosed for a serious kidney infection ( she nearly died once i convinced drs to let me bring her in) that was june, august our town was hit by the Iowa derecho... we lost our family car and garage.. but God taught our family contentment during all of that! Phil 4:11 😊 love your channel and content
Thank you so much for those words. I have been struggling with Jealousy and anger. I was not able to have children due to being sexually abused when I was younger, and I am so jealous of others that have them. I am so happy for them and yet sad for my Husband and I. Your words helped me a lot to appreciate what i do have. My family and my Nieces and Nephews and my wonderful Husband. Thank You. Love to you both.
Michaela, you’re beautiful! We may not always understand why things work out the way they do in our lives, but Jeremiah 29:11 tells us, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.” He is mindful of us! Thank you for your openness. ❤
Thank you for sharing such deeply personal struggles, it has made me examine myself and how I need to be more content with where I’m at in life and all the blessings the Lord has given me. This will help strengthen my walk with God.
You are reflections of God’s goodness and grace. Learning contentment, growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus and practicing humility are tremendous blessings. Press on you two!
I just love watching such a wise, godly couple speak on their life experiences and the truths of the Bible. I became a Christian at 28 yrs old and always desired to be married and raise children. The Lord has different, wonderful plans for all of our lives. I’m 51 now and a FT nurse, I still have hope that the Lord would bring a godly man into my life, but that’s in His hands not mine and my life is very full with joy & contentment but as Michaela so graciously taught we’re not born that way, it’s a process of walking with the Lord moment by moment, day by day…Psalm 16:11
Michael, thank you for being willing to share from such vulnerable places in your heart! Wow. I'm 60 and learning from the two of you about God's purposes. Thank you! I also wanted to add that as people come to the "other side" of something they've been praying about (singleness), I think it's important to ask God to show you someone who is walking where you were so you can be an encouragement and pray for them from a true place of knowing the pain. Thank you for your ministry!
What a beautiful video!! The message, the scenery and even the music you chose. So tasteful. So humble. So effective. So graceful. I pray you FEEL the love, get the needs and the WANTS met you each have individually and as a couple. I still pray in perfect timing you are blessed with children- by birth or adoption. Love and blessings. 🙏🫶🏻🙌🏻
I really appreciate hearing this. I will remember how blessed I am. Also green eyes are beautiful. Your sewing talent is incredible. You two are such an inspiration, thank you for simply being on this platform to share the word.
I got married at 26. My husband is two years younger. I was overweight and my sibs were thin. When I finally gave up, and let God, he sent the right guy and been married 33 years! All in Gods timing. He married me at 307 lbs. I am now 180 for the last 22 years. Point is, he married me for me, not to be someone I thought I needed to be to be happy, and content.
That is So Awesome !!! ❤ I'm 165 because I'm a Paraplegic. My normal weight was 120. My oldest sister was skinny and Next to oldest sister was Always heavy set as my Grandma used to say. I was the short and muscular one ! Lol Then, I had an Epidural Shot that Paralysed Me . I'm Very Proud of you losing weight because of your health My sister struggles so much. She had the lap band. I think she's down to 200-230 ish now.
I thank God that your purpose was to Mother and Father to thousands. Even in this new technological world , God still shines through 🙏🏾❤ We are thankful watching God shines his light on you both! I have seen your journey and love your testimony! To God be the Glory always! Thank you both🫶🏾❤️
Thank you for sharing some your hard lessons and encouraging so many through what you’ve learned. I listen twice now, and heard something new, or different both times. I’m reminded of these scriptures as I’ve watched and listened. 2Corinthians 12:9-10 and Matthew 5:16. ✝️ Oh and I love the beautiful scenery as well, thanks for including that too!❤
I’ve been struggling with anxiety and depression today. I decided to watch your video before work and it’s been so calming. Thank you for your wisdom ❤
Psalm 113:9. I stood on this verse for 9 years. Three specialists saying I would not naturally conceive. We were offered fertility care with no promise but after much prayer separately and together we decided that it was not for us. We wanted God to get 100% of the glory. After explaining that to doctors they gave no hope. We committed to God that we would love and serve Him regardless of what He chose for us and stood on both prayer and that scripture. He blessed us with a son. I was 37 and my husband 42 but even though we didn’t understand we did trust it was His perfect timing and His story … the Goodness of God prevails.
I 10:53 was low income as a single mom, I was blessed enough to have grandparents that provided many things for my children. As a granny, I am able to provide support to my grandchildren, but not as much as their other grandparents. It amazes me how grateful they are for everything I can do. My grandchildren love me and my husband so much I cry with happiness every time they go home ❤
Brandon and Michaela you two bring so much to people in so many ways. You both deserve to have the best time of life together and you minister so well and speak to the heart and from the heart. You make me feel so proud to be what I am because God made me and loved me more than I ever could imagine. ❤
Because of your experiences, you understand how others feel and are able to show people how they can work through these thoughts. There is always a reason for the experiences we have. You are definitely the SWAN.
This is the third Bates-related video that has come up on my feed in the last half hour. Great way to spend a Saturday morning. I just watched Zach and Momma Bates make the family mac n cheese. After watching y'all, I'm gonna watch Travis & Katie's latest. Your video is definitely the most serious topic, and I want to thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us. As y'all stated multiple times, contentment is something we have to choose, and it all comes down to whether or not we trust God. Over and over, I've heard from other family members about how kind and generous the two of you are, and it's great for us to hear that y'all have struggles too. In addition to sharing your struggles, you also shared how you work to overcome them. That means a lot. Thank you so much!
Yes. Praise the Lord! So glad y'all started posting, thanks!!! Praying for healing from this negative report and attack from the dark side against my whole body called complex regional pain syndrome. I declare and decree, claim and receive His healing miracles upon my body, and I claim contentment until it is finished because Jesus paid for it already amen and amen!!!!!!! Thank you for standing in agreement with me! Much love!
@@andreafelton689 Not sure what your issue is with that phrase, but please know that it’s so ingrained in me that I won’t be stopping. In fact, I really like using it. I like the friendly way it sounds.
Brandon and Michaela thank you for being raw and vulnerable. It’s difficult to share these types of things honestly. It made me think about own. Keep sharing because these testimonials help tremendously. God bless you guys
I forget that God has endless capacity to hear us and has not lost track in some way of me. I so often forget that God KNOWS how I’m feeling, He CARES about my personal heartaches, He is God and I am not. He’s so faithful and I am so up and down. THANK YOU for this reminder I’m going to read Ephesians and consider memorizing it.
Yes, as a widow, I get it. And today in church we had a short video on those being persecuted severely in other parts of the world. Let's keep encouraging each other
Thank you Brandon and Michaela, your insight has truly encouraged me. I appreciate your transparency and gentleness. I respect you both for this vlog, love and prayers.
Oh my goodness what a timely message. And so encouraging to me. Yall are a blessing in so many, many ways not only in your actual family but for us out here in the world. Thank you both!!!
Awe, so beautiful you two! God is doing so many wonderful things with your obedience to him! God Bless! I’m so glad my algorithm put you on my RUclips ❤ a new favorite channel!
The two of you are such beautiful souls, inside and out. What a blessing you are to all who are central to your lives as well as those of us who can hear and respond to your message. I was told by a teacher in high school (after telling her of my insecurities) to: Make it my life's objective to be who I am as God intended me to be . Not easy at all, as you both stated, but worth the effort to experience the joy of self-love, acceptance. A work in progress, for sure. Thank you sincerely for your talk today and all of your videos.
Thank you both for sharing. I didn't know how much I needed to hear this on today but God did. I have found myself in this last season of my life comparing myself a lot and struggling with my self-worth but this video has helped me to line up. my perspective with his Word. I appreciate you both and pray God's absolute best over your life.
This is definitely a topic that needs to be discussed more. My mom has unfortunately harbored jealousy and envy inside for so many years, even towards me and my family, that has had the things that she didn’t in her past. She has dementia now and all that bitterness and ugly just pours out of her. It’s so sad!! God told us not to hold on to resentment and I can see the reasons why! You are absolutely beautiful Michaela!!! ❤
Great word! We all do have value in God's eyes. I came to know Christ in jail in 2013 by reading a book, "Overcoming spiritual blindness" by James P. Gills MD. The veil was taken off my eyes. Heaven came through for me. Now i have a home a husband and a lovely year old daughter (Zoa), and a stream of income that get me $25,000 monthly. I can support God's work and give back to my community. God is absolutely more than enough!
Another humble testimonial by two beautiful people. My Christian beliefs are much more liberal than yours on a lot of social issues, but I like the fact that you both speak from the heart and don’t talk down to anyone. You share your lives and God’s impact on you without trying to force people to 100% share your belief system. I’m an almost 70-year-old grandma; when God speaks thru you, it speaks directly to my heart. Thank you!
Missionary Mary Jordan I respect you Michaela for being honest with jealousy healing comes with honesty .Every family has it I went through this jealousy because of my relationship with Christ ,people thought I felt I was better than someone else but I did't. I had to pray and ask God to give me the strength to endure. God help us to over come our weaknessess..In 1 Peter 5;17 says Casting all your care upon him;for he careth for you , he will help you overome those weakness
Awesome content today.I have struggled with my weight for alot years and compared myself to others.I have hypothyroidism and gain weight easy.Mrs Bates is a wonderful mom and your dad is awesome too.Michaela you are beautiful inside and out.Thanks for this video it really helped me feel better about myself.Keep being yourself michaela love you.
Thank you SO much for this lesson. My heart needed to be reminded of this. At times, we might not even be aware that we are actually holding jealousy towards someone. Your talk made me face some truths about myself tonight. I will ask for God's grace and try to do better. Thank you both.
What a great word❣️. Clearly you both have been given a gift. Today you have touched so many that have had the same feelings and or hurt. Just hearing you talk through things we actually know but have neglected to remember, your soothing voice and words are not condemning but of love and is exactly what needs to be said. Thank you both so very much. God Bless you both.
When I catch myself asking God why he chose to make me with brown eyes that have no type of sparkle or layered colors and just void of brightness, I stop and pray my way out. Saying I am blessed to have vision. I am fortunate to have healthy eyesight. Then it transforms my pain into joy. To hear Michaela say she thought brown eyes were very nice it adds to my joy, believing that my eyes are really a gift. Ty for being open because some people hold their passions in only to tell God, missing out on the joy of healing. ❤️🩹
If anyone is to be envied Michaela, it would be you. Your gentle spirit, kind heart, and amazing sewing skills are to be admired. As Aunt and Uncle I can't think of anyone who better fits the role. God knows what He is doing. ~blessings
This really ministered to my heart. I delt with infertility for years, my sister would literally abort her baby during that time, or during a miscarriage, it was horrible. I had to forgive her for rubbing it in my face. Now I'm a joyful mother of 4! Now, dealing with some health issues due to a tick bite and it has been hard being content. Thank you for the reminder and for your graceful heart. Praying you guys will have a baby. Exodus 23:26 is what I declared over myself daily, and changed my heart posture. I'm proud of you guys!
You both are beautiful souls with beautiful spirits! Your love for God shines through. We love you guys just for who you are. Thank you for sharing with us! ❤
You are both beautiful people! Thank you for sharing your hearts, and the lessons you’ve learned. I’m old enough to be your mom, and I’ve been a believer in Jesus longer than you’ve been alive, but you’ve truly ministered to me tonight. ❤ Thank you again and God bless you! 😊
Thank y'all for being transparent. It's so helpful. Y'all owe us nothing. Ty for sharing! God will/does use y'all. Grumbling and complaining is the one thing that I hate that I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 😢💔 what a beautiful marriage!
This is one of the most beautiful things on RUclips. You both are so wonderfully gifted and blessed. I am very grateful for you, for your encouragement, and for your willingness to share. I'll keep both of you in my prayers. Make God continue to bless you both greatly.
I struggled with my singleness for so long and God never chose to answer those prayers. Now I’m 50 and can’t imagine living my life with someone else, although an extra set of hands and an extra income would be helpful now that I just bought my first home - a serious fixer upper. This video touched my heart. Thank you!
Thank yall so much for this message. It’s really something that I needed to hear. I have been struggling so much lately with jealousy and being content with what God has blessed me with.
Such wise words of wisdom and encouragement 🙏🏼🙌🏽💜 As I wait on The Lord on some health issues that I’ve been experiencing, all of this is a great reminder. God is still on the throne and He has blessed me beyond measure 🙌🏽 No matter of my situation, I will praise Him always 🙏🏼🙌🏽 Thank you both for sharing 🥰
So beautifully said...the truth is as I watch your videos is that I wish I could be more like you! I am a grandmother that was saved at 8 years old and has served in church ministry almost all my adult life. Yet, each time I watch your videos, I desire to be like you. It know it is Christ shining through you! Thank you for your you tube ministry. I received my order for a swaddle from you this week for my coming grandson, and it is beautiful!
I just love these two. They are always happy and positive. Anyone can see how much in love they are.
I am so thankful you two started a You Tube Ministry - yes, a ministry. You speak to my heart every time I listen. You are both so unique and talented. Brandon's talent for drawing and illustrating - your talent for sewing and loving and giving of yourself to others. Most of all your quiet, thoughtful ways to express your thoughts and reflections that are so helpful and God-honoring. I will be 72 in 16 days and a mother of 3, grandmother of 12, and great-grandmother of 2. I was thrilled to receive the beautiful little aprons I ordered from you for our great-granddaughters for Christmas! I love you both, as well as the rest of your family. Thank you for your beautiful testimony and love for God.
Perfectly said!!
Michaela you are absolutely gorgeous! Your sisters are as well, but each in different ways. Your caring, nurturing and patient spirit makes you even more beautiful! Brandon , you are an absolute treasure as well and I so enjoy you both sharing your gifts and your journey with us! I do not know you personally, but would love to! RUclips allows a little of that! Thanks for being who God has called you to be! I truly enjoy your videos.
Your words are a great reminder to me. I have been feeling some of the same feelings of disappointment and jealousy and didn't even realize that's what it was. This has helped me to refocus. I will probably watch this over again a few times to help me stay focused. Thank you so much. You are a precious couple.
Wow...wow, wow, wow! I'm sitting here, tears streaming. I so needed this message, THANK YOU for sharing...I can't tell you how much I needed this! Blessing and prayers of gratitude for you both! 🙏❤️🙏
You two are just the sweetest most beautiful souls.. what a blessing you are.. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hey y'all, Great video. I got married later than y'all did & saw 3 sisters get married before me & it was really hard. When I did get married & we struggled with infertility, it took away my joy of seeing others have children. I stopped going to baby showers & holding any babies. We lost a baby & God never blessed us with any more children. Last yr, one of my nieces had a baby & she brought him to me & said here hold him & walked away. My other nieces said they had never seen me hold a baby before. I've missed out on so much joy these past 20 yrs & I pray that going forward, I can enjoy babies again. Great scenery of East TN. 😊
Michael, I have watched your story and have seen how your seasons of waiting have been longer than a lot of your siblings. I also see that you have allowed God to refine you in these seasons and you have yielded to His will through it all. It encourages me, the transparency that you and Brandon have shared and am so grateful for what you continue to share. You are a special treasure and God shines brightly through in you. May you be blessed exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think as you continue to live a life surrendered to His will for you.
My husband came up with a little chorus during 2020-- I'll be content!
I"ll be content for that which God sent.
I'm satisfied with what he's provided.
I can live on all that he has given.
I'll be content for that which I'm meant!
2020 we of course all experienced covid and shutdowns, that caused our young infant to be misdiagnosed/undoagnosed for a serious kidney infection ( she nearly died once i convinced drs to let me bring her in) that was june, august our town was hit by the Iowa derecho... we lost our family car and garage.. but God taught our family contentment during all of that! Phil 4:11 😊 love your channel and content
Thank you so much for sharing your hearts. God bless this testimony for His glory
Thank you so much for those words. I have been struggling with Jealousy and anger. I was not able to have children due to being sexually abused when I was younger, and I am so jealous of others that have them. I am so happy for them and yet sad for my Husband and I. Your words helped me a lot to appreciate what i do have. My family and my Nieces and Nephews and my wonderful Husband. Thank You. Love to you both.
Michaela, you’re beautiful! We may not always understand why things work out the way they do in our lives, but Jeremiah 29:11 tells us, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.” He is mindful of us! Thank you for your openness. ❤
Thank you for sharing such deeply personal struggles, it has made me examine myself and how I need to be more content with where I’m at in life and all the blessings the Lord has given me. This will help strengthen my walk with God.
You are reflections of God’s goodness and grace. Learning contentment, growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus and practicing humility are tremendous blessings. Press on you two!
I just love watching such a wise, godly couple speak on their life experiences and the truths of the Bible. I became a Christian at 28 yrs old and always desired to be married and raise children. The Lord has different, wonderful plans for all of our lives. I’m 51 now and a FT nurse, I still have hope that the Lord would bring a godly man into my life, but that’s in His hands not mine and my life is very full with joy & contentment but as Michaela so graciously taught we’re not born that way, it’s a process of walking with the Lord moment by moment, day by day…Psalm 16:11
What a great humility to be so open to share your weaknesses. God bless you both for sharing this, thank you🙏
Michael, thank you for being willing to share from such vulnerable places in your heart! Wow. I'm 60 and learning from the two of you about God's purposes. Thank you! I also wanted to add that as people come to the "other side" of something they've been praying about (singleness), I think it's important to ask God to show you someone who is walking where you were so you can be an encouragement and pray for them from a true place of knowing the pain. Thank you for your ministry!
What a beautiful video!! The message, the scenery and even the music you chose.
So tasteful.
So humble.
So effective.
So graceful.
I pray you FEEL the love, get the needs and the WANTS met you each have individually and as a couple.
I still pray in perfect timing you are blessed with children- by birth or adoption.
Love and blessings. 🙏🫶🏻🙌🏻
I really appreciate hearing this. I will remember how blessed I am. Also green eyes are beautiful. Your sewing talent is incredible. You two are such an inspiration, thank you for simply being on this platform to share the word.
Mama Bates is the most selfless woman! You can tell by her behavior. She is an excellent example for all women. I love your whole family!!
I didn't realize I needed to hear this today. TY. Bless you both
I got married at 26. My husband is two years younger. I was overweight and my sibs were thin. When I finally gave up, and let God, he sent the right guy and been married 33 years! All in Gods timing. He married me at 307 lbs. I am now 180 for the last 22 years. Point is, he married me for me, not to be someone I thought I needed to be to be happy, and content.
That is So Awesome !!! ❤ I'm 165 because I'm a Paraplegic. My normal weight was 120. My oldest sister was skinny and Next to oldest sister was Always heavy set as my Grandma used to say. I was the short and muscular one ! Lol Then, I had an Epidural Shot that Paralysed Me . I'm Very Proud of you losing weight because of your health
My sister struggles so much. She had the lap band. I think she's down to 200-230 ish now.
I thank God that your purpose was to Mother and Father to thousands. Even in this new technological world , God still shines through 🙏🏾❤ We are thankful watching God shines his light on you both! I have seen your journey and love your testimony! To God be the Glory always! Thank you both🫶🏾❤️
Thank you for sharing some your hard lessons and encouraging so many through what you’ve learned. I listen twice now, and heard something new, or different both times.
I’m reminded of these scriptures as I’ve watched and listened. 2Corinthians 12:9-10 and Matthew 5:16. ✝️
Oh and I love the beautiful scenery as well, thanks for including that too!❤
We all do have value in God’s eyes. Thanks for sharing. Blessings
Wow you guys have made me cry just because God is so good to us you truly have been a blessing to this grandma
I’ve been struggling with anxiety and depression today. I decided to watch your video before work and it’s been so calming. Thank you for your wisdom ❤
Thank you so much for this encouragement!
Psalm 113:9. I stood on this verse for 9 years. Three specialists saying I would not naturally conceive. We were offered fertility care with no promise but after much prayer separately and together we decided that it was not for us. We wanted God to get 100% of the glory. After explaining that to doctors they gave no hope. We committed to God that we would love and serve Him regardless of what He chose for us and stood on both prayer and that scripture. He blessed us with a son. I was 37 and my husband 42 but even though we didn’t understand we did trust it was His perfect timing and His story … the Goodness of God prevails.
All things are possible to them that believe..Mark 9:23 God is so good! X
I 10:53 was low income as a single mom, I was blessed enough to have grandparents that provided many things for my children. As a granny, I am able to provide support to my grandchildren, but not as much as their other grandparents. It amazes me how grateful they are for everything I can do. My grandchildren love me and my husband so much I cry with happiness every time they go home ❤
Brandon and Michaela you two bring so much to people in so many ways. You both deserve to have the best time of life together and you minister so well and speak to the heart and from the heart. You make me feel so proud to be what I am because God made me and loved me more than I ever could imagine. ❤
Because of your experiences, you understand how others feel and are able to show people how they can work through these thoughts. There is always a reason for the experiences we have. You are definitely the SWAN.
This is the third Bates-related video that has come up on my feed in the last half hour. Great way to spend a Saturday morning. I just watched Zach and Momma Bates make the family mac n cheese. After watching y'all, I'm gonna watch Travis & Katie's latest. Your video is definitely the most serious topic, and I want to thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us. As y'all stated multiple times, contentment is something we have to choose, and it all comes down to whether or not we trust God. Over and over, I've heard from other family members about how kind and generous the two of you are, and it's great for us to hear that y'all have struggles too. In addition to sharing your struggles, you also shared how you work to overcome them. That means a lot. Thank you so much!
Yes. Praise the Lord! So glad y'all started posting, thanks!!! Praying for healing from this negative report and attack from the dark side against my whole body called complex regional pain syndrome. I declare and decree, claim and receive His healing miracles upon my body, and I claim contentment until it is finished because Jesus paid for it already amen and amen!!!!!!! Thank you for standing in agreement with me! Much love!
Don't say "y'all" please
@@andreafelton689 what's wrong with it?
@@andreafelton689 Not sure what your issue is with that phrase, but please know that it’s so ingrained in me that I won’t be stopping. In fact, I really like using it. I like the friendly way it sounds.
Michaela and Erin are the ones i watch
You both are so real and relatable. God bless you and your marriage. Thank you for sharing.
What a wonderful reminder I needed!
Brandon and Michaela thank you for being raw and vulnerable. It’s difficult to share these types of things honestly. It made me think about own. Keep sharing because these testimonials help tremendously. God bless you guys
I forget that God has endless capacity to hear us and has not lost track in some way of me. I so often forget that God KNOWS how I’m feeling, He CARES about my personal heartaches, He is God and I am not. He’s so faithful and I am so up and down. THANK YOU for this reminder I’m going to read Ephesians and consider memorizing it.
Thank you for sharing and helping and enlightening me. God is good ❤
What a blessing this video has been to me this morning! Thank you both for being willing to share with us and be vulnerable.
Yes, as a widow, I get it. And today in church we had a short video on those being persecuted severely in other parts of the world. Let's keep encouraging each other
Thank you Brandon and Michaela, your insight has truly encouraged me. I appreciate your transparency and gentleness. I respect you both for this vlog, love and prayers.
Thank you for sharing. That was wonderful and I needed to hear it.✌🙏💛🐿🐈🐈
Thank you so much for sharing we are not alone in our struggles. And thank you for sharing how you overcame all of these struggles.
Amen, some very good wisdom. Heard recently: don’t think LESS of yourself, but think of yourself less.
Oh my goodness what a timely message. And so encouraging to me. Yall are a blessing in so many, many ways not only in your actual family but for us out here in the world. Thank you both!!!
Thank you for your honesty. Everyone can take away something from what you both said.
What a beautiful message, thank you so much!
Awe, so beautiful you two! God is doing so many wonderful things with your obedience to him! God Bless! I’m so glad my algorithm put you on my RUclips ❤ a new favorite channel!
This is such a valuable video. Thank you for blessing us with it ❤
The two of you are such beautiful souls, inside and out. What a blessing you are to all who are central to your lives as well as those of us who can hear and respond to your message. I was told by a teacher in high school (after telling her of my insecurities) to: Make it my life's objective to be who I am as God intended me to be . Not easy at all, as you both stated, but worth the effort to experience the joy of self-love, acceptance. A work in progress, for sure. Thank you sincerely for your talk today and all of your videos.
Thank you both for sharing. I didn't know how much I needed to hear this on today but God did. I have found myself in this last season of my life comparing myself a lot and struggling with my self-worth but this video has helped me to line up. my perspective with his Word. I appreciate you both and pray God's absolute best over your life.
This is definitely a topic that needs to be discussed more. My mom has unfortunately harbored jealousy and envy inside for so many years, even towards me and my family, that has had the things that she didn’t in her past. She has dementia now and all that bitterness and ugly just pours out of her. It’s so sad!!
God told us not to hold on to resentment and I can see the reasons why!
You are absolutely beautiful Michaela!!! ❤
Great word! We all do have value in God's eyes. I came to know Christ in jail in 2013 by reading a book, "Overcoming spiritual blindness" by James P. Gills MD. The veil was taken off my eyes. Heaven came through for me. Now i have a home a husband and a lovely year old daughter (Zoa), and a stream of income that get me $25,000 monthly. I can support God's work and give back to my community. God is absolutely more than enough!
I'm feeling really motivated. Could you share some details about the bi-weekly topic you brought up?
Thanks to my co-worker whom God used to give a great opportunity of crossing paths with Mrs MARY MARGARET SCHIMWEG",
Wow I know her tool Miss Mary Margaret Schimweg is a remarkable individual whom has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life.
I got started with a miserly $1500. The results. have been mind blowing I must say TBH!!
Another humble testimonial by two beautiful people. My Christian beliefs are much more liberal than yours on a lot of social issues, but I like the fact that you both speak from the heart and don’t talk down to anyone. You share your lives and God’s impact on you without trying to force people to 100% share your belief system. I’m an almost 70-year-old grandma; when God speaks thru you, it speaks directly to my heart. Thank you!
"liberal" 🤮
Thank you Keilens! So encouraging. Needed this.
Super encouraging!!
Thank you so much for sharing, I needed that testimony. 😁
Missionary Mary Jordan I respect you Michaela for being honest with jealousy healing comes with honesty .Every family has it I went through this jealousy because of my relationship with Christ ,people thought I felt I was better than someone else but I did't. I had to pray and ask God to give me the strength to endure. God help us to over come our weaknessess..In 1 Peter 5;17 says Casting all your care upon him;for he careth for you , he will help you overome those weakness
Thank you for being transparent & honest! I appreciated this video. I’m sure it will minister to many people! ❤
Thank you for sharing your video on jealousy and contentment! God bless you both! 🙏❤
Awesome content today.I have struggled with my weight for alot years and compared myself to others.I have hypothyroidism and gain weight easy.Mrs Bates is a wonderful mom and your dad is awesome too.Michaela you are beautiful inside and out.Thanks for this video it really helped me feel better about myself.Keep being yourself michaela love you.
I love listening to you both and your family members,you all are such a blessing and encouraging messages. God bless you both, and keep sharing
Thank you SO much for this lesson. My heart needed to be reminded of this. At times, we might not even be aware that we are actually holding jealousy towards someone. Your talk made me face some truths about myself tonight. I will ask for God's grace and try to do better. Thank you both.
What a great word❣️. Clearly you both have been given a gift. Today you have touched so many that have had the same feelings and or hurt. Just hearing you talk through things we actually know but have neglected to remember, your soothing voice and words are not condemning but of love and is exactly what needs to be said. Thank you both so very much. God Bless you both.
Thanks for sharing this priceless video!
We’re thankful God has given you this avenue to share your faith
Love this ❤ Thanks for sharing
You two are so amazing. Thank you for being so vulnerable. You are both so blessed
Thank you guys for the encouragement always ❤
Beautiful word of admonishment and encouragement! Thank you! I will pray for you both that He gives you your hearts’ desires!
When I catch myself asking God why he chose to make me with brown eyes that have no type of sparkle or layered colors and just void of brightness, I stop and pray my way out. Saying I am blessed to have vision. I am fortunate to have healthy eyesight. Then it transforms my pain into joy. To hear Michaela say she thought brown eyes were very nice it adds to my joy, believing that my eyes are really a gift. Ty for being open because some people hold their passions in only to tell God, missing out on the joy of healing. ❤️🩹
What a beautiful encouragement!! Love your authenticity. These are the deep lessons. The good blessings from the Lord!
If anyone is to be envied Michaela, it would be you. Your gentle spirit, kind heart, and amazing sewing skills are to be admired. As Aunt and Uncle I can't think of anyone who better fits the role. God knows what He is doing. ~blessings
Agree!
This really ministered to my heart. I delt with infertility for years, my sister would literally abort her baby during that time, or during a miscarriage, it was horrible. I had to forgive her for rubbing it in my face. Now I'm a joyful mother of 4!
Now, dealing with some health issues due to a tick bite and it has been hard being content.
Thank you for the reminder and for your graceful heart.
Praying you guys will have a baby. Exodus 23:26 is what I declared over myself daily, and changed my heart posture.
I'm proud of you guys!
Bless you both and your honesty. God is good.
You both are beautiful souls with beautiful spirits! Your love for God shines through. We love you guys just for who you are. Thank you for sharing with us! ❤
You are both beautiful people! Thank you for sharing your hearts, and the lessons you’ve learned. I’m old enough to be your mom, and I’ve been a believer in Jesus longer than you’ve been alive, but you’ve truly ministered to me tonight. ❤ Thank you again and God bless you! 😊
Thank y'all for being transparent. It's so helpful. Y'all owe us nothing. Ty for sharing! God will/does use y'all. Grumbling and complaining is the one thing that I hate that I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 😢💔 what a beautiful marriage!
Thank you for sharing God’s Word with our feelings in day to day life. His word makes every situation better and brighter!!! ♥️♥️✝️
Such a great message. I need to be more greatful for the things God has given me!!!! Thank You for sharing!!!!!
I truly appreciate your vulnerability and honesty with this very important reminder! Thank you so much for sharing!!
This is one of the most beautiful things on RUclips.
You both are so wonderfully gifted and blessed. I am very grateful for you, for your encouragement, and for your willingness to share.
I'll keep both of you in my prayers.
Make God continue to bless you both greatly.
I struggled with my singleness for so long and God never chose to answer those prayers. Now I’m 50 and can’t imagine living my life with someone else, although an extra set of hands and an extra income would be helpful now that I just bought my first home - a serious fixer upper. This video touched my heart. Thank you!
Thank you for your vulnerability. These were great examples and great lessons. May The Lord bless you with the desires of your heart.
So beautifully said. Thank you ❤
Michaela is so beautiful. Inside and out.
Thank you both! Your timing through God helped me tremendously!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ please keep doing your vlog! I draw strength from you both!
Thank yall so much for this message. It’s really something that I needed to hear. I have been struggling so much lately with jealousy and being content with what God has blessed me with.
Beautiful honest authentic ministry. Thank you for sharing Gods goodness. Let us praise His holy name xxx
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Very informative
I love you guys. So calm and peaceful and open. The LRD bless you richly
Thank you beautiful people. Just this one post makes me more thankful for what I DO have!
This is an incredibly beautiful message. Thank you! 🙏🏻
So wise, and powerful
You two are a treasure !!
Such wise words of wisdom and encouragement 🙏🏼🙌🏽💜
As I wait on The Lord on some health issues that I’ve been experiencing, all of this is a great reminder.
God is still on the throne and He has blessed me beyond measure 🙌🏽
No matter of my situation, I will praise Him always 🙏🏼🙌🏽
Thank you both for sharing 🥰
So beautifully said...the truth is as I watch your videos is that I wish I could be more like you! I am a grandmother that was saved at 8 years old and has served in church ministry almost all my adult life. Yet, each time I watch your videos, I desire to be like you. It know it is Christ shining through you! Thank you for your you tube ministry. I received my order for a swaddle from you this week for my coming grandson, and it is beautiful!
Thank you for this. God bless.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I have experienced the same thoughts and life
Your videos always give me hope.
What a wonderful story to share I feel like I really needed to hear this today thank you for sharing God bless you guys