CRAZY LOVE Chapter 1 - Stop Praying

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

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  • @ednaquintana6201
    @ednaquintana6201 6 лет назад +106

    I just purchased your book ,"Crazy Love" on an E-book from Google; and I am a Hebrew Christian being born in Israel and coming to America at the age of 14 being a Reformed Jew and receiving Jesus into my heart on Easter Sunday morning 2004, and believing the verse John 3:16, and God brought to my mind that Jesus is the Son of God the Father, and now I have a real relationship with God and am blessed to have Him for the last 14 years.

  • @winstontan5959
    @winstontan5959 9 лет назад +78

    Every time he talks u feel like he talks in passion

    • @madridejosryuchan
      @madridejosryuchan 5 лет назад +6

      @Benjamin Eby cant it be the fact that he has great concern for your soul and has great conviction to share God's love to all of us? It's up to you to believe or not, but God is real and true. Everything even the things you see everywhere shouts His glory. You can say I'm crazy but most scientist were able to prove what was mentioned in the Bible! IN THE BIBLE!!!!Just imagine that! No technology to see the Universe and yet was able to explain all things that came to being.
      So Francis Chan is def not faking it. It's not for media purposes. He cares about your soul

    • @barbarakarasevich3631
      @barbarakarasevich3631 3 года назад

      I just love your message here on utube and I have only one book although my Pastor Lenny has another that I will get from our church library asap. God is great and you bring him to reality although my heart brings him to life. Pastor Len and you just remind me to remember to seek God daily. Now I do. Thank you and your family for being here. God has blessed us.

  • @elisaisnothome
    @elisaisnothome 12 лет назад +47

    "You probably haven't done something that stupid" Thanks Francis for giving me the benefit of the doubt :)
    ...but yes, oh yes I definitely have.

    • @CyclingM1867
      @CyclingM1867 4 года назад +2

      Me, too. haha

    • @Cykolojik1
      @Cykolojik1 2 года назад +1

      Same here. Thanks Francis.

    • @SirCowardlyTheBrave
      @SirCowardlyTheBrave 3 месяца назад

      that seems sain compared to the life I lived before I was saved

  • @jnipgreen
    @jnipgreen 13 лет назад +4

    yes, I speak cantonese so I understand the prayer
    "thank you god for the food and bless the food with health amen"

  • @janicecal3393
    @janicecal3393 8 лет назад +32

    My first words, would be.."Thank you"..then I'll burst into tears.

  • @princessvaleriee
    @princessvaleriee 13 лет назад +5

    God took something out of my life that I really loved, and I complained about it, fell completly back to square one. But I thank God for this book, for reminding me who he is and the majesty he beholds.

  • @stevefratoni1123
    @stevefratoni1123 6 лет назад +7

    “I love you!” Those would be my words the moment I was face to face with God

  • @beckix3659
    @beckix3659 5 месяцев назад +1

    I am totally late to the game here! I acquired the book and subsequent Bible study of this from my sister. She hadn't filled in the Bible study, so I am! I love doing studies in the morning before work. Finding studies that do not require being a part of a group or paying for video sessions, however, is difficult, and my budget is minimal. I bought over $40 worth of Bible study books last year from a discount Christian book supplier and have only been able to do a few because the sessions and questions don't make sense without the videos... and the video sessions were only availabe for purchases, either on actual DVDs to play at home or as online videos. Thank you Francis Chan for making these free and to afast26er for having all the sessions available in one spot.

  • @inezreyes4
    @inezreyes4 9 лет назад +30

    I took this approach even in my singing of songs during church service. I am humbled and brought to tears each time. Thank you. It is humbling and wonderful to realize the power and the essence of who God is.

    • @krystle8287
      @krystle8287 5 лет назад +4

      You are not alone... I cry in worship too

  • @JoelDino
    @JoelDino 8 лет назад +8

    First words out of my mouth would literally be, "Oh my God!" with feelings of awe, adoration, peace and joy.

  • @elizabetheagle4193
    @elizabetheagle4193 9 лет назад +25

    This book Crazy Love has reminded me of my first love in my relationship with God. And if you find your life stuck in a rut of repetitive works, I encourage you to pick up this book with your Bible and let the words jump off the page and breathe new life into you as it takes you to a place of returning to your first love of Christ. God is bigger than your biggest problem. And His love for you is so strong you can only handle a drop of it at a time or you would melt in His glory.

  • @stevedickman3802
    @stevedickman3802 7 лет назад +12

    My first thought is I can not even wrap my mind around how Great and Awesome God is. I am lost for words. To think that God wants to have a relationship with me!!

    • @ariellemcbride9051
      @ariellemcbride9051 6 лет назад +1

      Right?! it leaves you in Awe! But He does, just receive it and enjoy the relationship. God bless

    • @deborahdulworth191
      @deborahdulworth191 6 лет назад

      Exactly right!

  • @Joe-fj8fe
    @Joe-fj8fe 11 лет назад +1

    I have found an amazing life with God at the center... I am very blessed that he hears and answers my prayers, nothing short of miraculous!

  • @amandadavenport2248
    @amandadavenport2248 9 лет назад +44

    Amen!!!! I'm thankful I got to watch this and I"m reading the book CRAZY LOVE and I feel so inspired to start praying differently…and also challenged to think what I would really say to GOD. I think I would fall at my knees and say "You deserve my worship for you are GOD and it's all about you... not me. Thank you though for loving me enough to die for me and want a relationship with me. I want the best relationship with you I can have." And saying all that still wouldn't do God justice for who he really is but what I"m understanding about God is that he still loves me and wants to hear my prayers which really does blow my mind when I STOP TO THINK ABOUT IT. I always thought of myself as a pretty good person too especially compared to some people that I thought were pretty evil but the "STOP AND THINK ABOUT IT" video by Francis Chan really helped me understand that God doesn't compare me to people and he doesn't want me to compare myself to others and think I'm better because in reality I'm not better…I'm actually guilty just as much as anyone and everyone is guilty the bible says…but Jesus did pay for our sins and will consider us not guilty if we forgive and ask to be forgiven. I'm not trying to write a sermon, I just am blown away by how awesome and BIG our GOD really is and I hope and pray more people can know GOD better and see how amazing he really is and crave a relationship with him.

    • @GenaEnSamIAm
      @GenaEnSamIAm 8 лет назад +3

      Me and my wife are inspired by your comment! Thanks ☺

    • @josephjordan180
      @josephjordan180 7 лет назад +2

      Amanda Davenport you should write a sermon! You are spot on!

  • @princessvaleriee
    @princessvaleriee 13 лет назад +1

    Francis Chan simply keeps it real, glory to GOD for his life.

  • @joer5627
    @joer5627 3 года назад +1

    Being able to welcome one more sunrise as a gift from God The Almighty is wonderful!

  • @janettebell6288
    @janettebell6288 2 года назад

    I just wanted to say I appreciate you’re honesty about you’re own life as I believe this speaks volumes to new believers

  • @azzimac
    @azzimac Год назад

    Wow, I so needed to hear this.
    My prayer life has been so impersonal.

  • @ronruth3910
    @ronruth3910 6 лет назад +2

    Uplifting and thought provoking. Bless you!

  • @VincentConard
    @VincentConard 10 лет назад +9

    God is soooo good! Thanks for the reminder!

  • @woldgamer58
    @woldgamer58 10 лет назад +3

    Glory to god who picks us up while we are down and is always watching.I love you lord but not nearly as much as you love me.Since your love is never ending and no one can take that from us.This is the time to strength your prayer life with god there no better time! We are living in the end times and i believe we are the last generation so don't falter since Christ will be here soon.God bless everyone !!!!!

  • @MoonLanta
    @MoonLanta 5 лет назад +14

    One word Francis has really taught us-- REVERENCE

  • @Honestlyasking
    @Honestlyasking 8 лет назад +15

    Love the truth that comes from Francis Chan

  • @BeckahLaz97
    @BeckahLaz97 12 лет назад +1

    When he started to talk about how he saw God with diamonds and things, my eyes and mouth were wide open, i've never in all my 15 years saw God as someone as amazing and big as that. I saw Him in such a meek comparrison to what Francis described and even THAT isnt all God, you can't imagine how great He REALLY is, wowowow.!!!!

  • @tcalverley1
    @tcalverley1 13 лет назад

    I was brought to tears listening to this, wow what an incredible word! The first word I would say would be thank you father! Loving this new adventure I on with the creator of the universe, it doesn't get any betting than that!

  • @LaughwithPri
    @LaughwithPri 11 лет назад +1

    What a blessing... I needed this message... I used to pray every day and feel God very close to me, but for some reason, not having found the right church for me yet I have not prayed liked I used to before and after this message I just feel burning in my heart to pray like I used to again knowing that God is listening. "God you know my heart, I love you and want you to forgive all of my sins again, thank you for everything you continue to do in my life. In the name of Jesus I pray Amem"

  • @maryarnez3730
    @maryarnez3730 3 года назад

    Awe and honor....no words....bowed down low.....

  • @ujandjaveii3141
    @ujandjaveii3141 10 лет назад +16

    I've been a Christian since I was a kid and I also have my own set of routine prayers, I completely relate to this! My only problem is that there are certain things I have to pray about every day (I don't remember a night in my life where I didn't pray for my parents and siblings and grandmother and the lost etc.). I've thought about changing it a bit but I just fall into another routine every time. I'm quite challenged though, I have to remember that God is a person and that I have a relationship with Him. I needed this !

  • @jcjamlig
    @jcjamlig 4 года назад +1

    Lol! That prayer with the fork thing. Ohh my, I'm so hit by that. 😆😆😆

  • @captguy14u
    @captguy14u 10 лет назад +1

    What a GREAT message...Thank you for sharing this!

  • @vancejohnson3544
    @vancejohnson3544 7 лет назад

    Thanks my family loves listening to you preach and you really help us

  • @donbaird
    @donbaird 7 лет назад +2

    I also love the morning -- I savor it! Through and through. The gift of God is so present in the sunrise -- that He rises in my heart and spirit as well right along with the cosmic event of morning.

  • @IntercessorsforAmerica
    @IntercessorsforAmerica 11 лет назад +1

    Awesome. Thank God for sincere messages like this on prayer.

  • @shamekahammond2185
    @shamekahammond2185 2 года назад

    Powerful! This is a game changer!!!!

  • @kickboxer537
    @kickboxer537 9 лет назад

    Excellent Message. V/R Pastor Chan.

  • @susanhume9696
    @susanhume9696 12 лет назад +4

    I also used to pray as if I were talking to a friend when I was young and unchurched,then as I gave my life over to the care of Our Lord Jesus Christ and started going to church I felt like I wasn't praying RIGHT?? Thank you for helping me to realize I was praying CORRECTLY all along! God is GOOD!Thank you Lord for Loving and ACCEPTING a wretch like me!

  • @jasminevictoria4141
    @jasminevictoria4141 11 лет назад

    This video is so good. I cried when he started talking about how God looks like. So amazing.

  • @Pictur3Perf3ct
    @Pictur3Perf3ct 10 лет назад +8

    LOOOOOL Praying under the table, hilarious!!!! Great video :)

  • @MrAlaMuffin
    @MrAlaMuffin 11 лет назад

    What I love about Francis Chan is how he just radiates this deep, slow, full, peace.

  • @lornedixon5667
    @lornedixon5667 7 лет назад

    Amen... Thank you for this amazing video series and the Book Crazy love.

  • @bonafidePRINCE77
    @bonafidePRINCE77 12 лет назад +1

    HALLELUJAH!! Thats magnificent!! God is great:)

  • @cumensu
    @cumensu 12 лет назад

    Just pray consciously, that was the message of this video summed up in 3 words.

  • @dalcowboiz
    @dalcowboiz 12 лет назад

    when Francis spoke of how he envisioned God, with the diamonds and everything else he described I fell to me knees and my eyes were just wide open. I couldn't dare to move and my eyes started to tear as I recognized a piece of his glory. If only all men could have a taste or a sight of what he looks like. I feel so blessed that he would reveal part of his glory to me. Seek him, [as if] he is a king sitting on a throne in heaven with lightening and thunder and fire and diamonds covering him

  • @mikerice3349
    @mikerice3349 10 лет назад +2

    My first words..."Have Mercy Oh Lord."

  • @mavericksization
    @mavericksization 7 лет назад

    I love how in many different sermons francis uses word casual. With prayer with our relationship with god and not getting casual about things like that .. he speaks in a way young folks understand Keep it up francis love to you from monterey CA

  • @redswtaznapple11
    @redswtaznapple11 11 лет назад

    wow its nice to know that my family is not that only one praying that same prayer all the time before a meal

  • @paulmyler3920
    @paulmyler3920 7 лет назад

    Thanks so much for your awesome book! I just started reading it, and your very first chapter is already changing my mind about who God is, and just how totally incomprehensible His Love is for us. I will never pray the same again!. Thanks sooo much..

  • @krashed26
    @krashed26 11 лет назад

    Wow. Definitely have opened my eyes and heart. I am so grateful to God how he is uses us to make his appeal. Praise God!!

  • @lastoldlady
    @lastoldlady 12 лет назад

    Oh my gosh, I'm so glad I found this. Oh Amen thanks!

  • @K1370
    @K1370 12 лет назад

    having "rocks under us" is symbolism for guidance, care, strength etc. from God

  • @meganshastri9045
    @meganshastri9045 11 лет назад

    it's so important to remember who we are speaking too, yet we are so out of it to even think about even doing that! We kind of have to step back on a daily basis and stand in awe of the King who we are given the privilege to speak too!

  • @chanteusesanders
    @chanteusesanders 13 лет назад +1

    this is how i pray when i was a kid, like i was talking to a person, and people told me i have awful prayers cause i don't follow the structure. i didn't know there was a structure and what too embarrassed to ask what it is so I went on doing on my prayer. now I realize it was actually okay not to follow structure as long as its heartfelt. thank you for this. :)

  • @sarahroettger9247
    @sarahroettger9247 9 лет назад +6

    this is such a blessing

  • @musicmyfriend007
    @musicmyfriend007 13 лет назад

    My bible study leader sent this out to us on Facebook and all I could think of was "ugh I guess I shouold watch it" So I did and it was amazing. Thank you!

  • @lilred2331
    @lilred2331 5 лет назад

    I appreciate your transparency and passion for God!! Thank you for not getting caught up in the ridiculous American religious rhetoric out there! Thank you for teaching us to really see the Lord!♥♥♥👣💯

  • @littleoak
    @littleoak 11 лет назад

    Awesome! Gods message is Most Powerful! I have Loved every sermon so far on youtube. My day feels a Great Deal Lighter after having just pictured God as Lightning, Thunder, Diamonds, Gold, a Light of all Lights the MOST BEAUTIFUL and LOVING CREATOR! He allows me to Share my Hopes and Fears with Him and to use Him for my full Renewing in Jesus Mighty name. He calms my Storms and Leads me to Greener Pastures. He is Omnipotent and He deserves every bit of GLORY FOREVERMORE THANK YOU GOD!
    Amen

  • @truthseekerjen6254
    @truthseekerjen6254 Год назад

    Interesting I landed on this video this morning for my daily devotion. Last night something new happened. I haven’t been praying lately, so I decided to get on my knees in my bedroom and put some background worship instrumental on while I prayed. As I prayed, it became very intimate. After praying for a while I suddenly broke out in the most beautiful song. It was still praying, but I was singing, and it was absolutely the most beautiful wonderful experience I’ve ever had with the Lord. Now that was new experience! He will give you something new each time you ask.

  • @dRBAR
    @dRBAR 7 лет назад

    YES! I too have been recently delivered from the routine: "Dear Lord bless this food... #anmakeithealthyandnuishingtoourbodies, AMEN."

  • @gingerlanger9551
    @gingerlanger9551 4 года назад

    I’m reading Crazy Love for the first time! Thank you for writing it! So blessed to have found it!

  • @hezekiahtumai2624
    @hezekiahtumai2624 10 лет назад +4

    Amen the way we pray is what really mattered to Francis :D That is true.

  • @cumensu
    @cumensu 12 лет назад +1

    Praise God! great story, made me smile.

  • @AlexKocmanPage
    @AlexKocmanPage 12 лет назад

    This is a powerful way of redeeming the Nooma format in a way that actually communicates truth.

  • @LandSurfer01
    @LandSurfer01 12 лет назад

    All I can say is whoa... never occurred to me either. God can create a new worship experience every time.

  • @benitocaspo8493
    @benitocaspo8493 11 лет назад +7

    Glory to God!

  • @rinchendoma6267
    @rinchendoma6267 5 лет назад

    Wow...it was so touching....and powerful..

  • @jingmeitian
    @jingmeitian 7 лет назад

    God is spirit, we feel Him. He is our Father, I adore Him. "Thank you Lord" would be my words.

  • @0987gfhezi
    @0987gfhezi 11 лет назад +1

    Amazing God. Thank you Pastor Chan.

  • @PeaceFan1
    @PeaceFan1 8 лет назад +2

    AMAZING BOOK ...Life Changing, Really!! STOP BEING LUKEWARM, Fellow Christians!! xoxo

  • @michelamonehenderson1122
    @michelamonehenderson1122 7 лет назад

    My first words would be....I love you! As tears flow down my cheeks. As I type this.. I'm crying wanting Him to hear these words from my mouth to His ears....I love you! 💘

  • @101tabstergurl101
    @101tabstergurl101 11 лет назад +6

    I LOVE JESUS WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

  • @coffee107
    @coffee107 13 лет назад

    this video changed my prayer life

  • @_heislovely
    @_heislovely 7 лет назад

    my first words would be "I love you". praise be to You everlasting Lord, Amen.

  • @ARakaLordBrilliant
    @ARakaLordBrilliant 7 лет назад

    You are right. Stop praying it does nothing!

  • @carriefurr1
    @carriefurr1 11 лет назад

    The kids & I studied " The Lords Prayer ". The ages were 7yr-10yrs. We took it verse by verse and discussed it in detail. To see them realize and have that "a ha" moment was so awesome! To see them learning & absorbing Gods will & word was fantastic. Whats great is that I learned something as well. It stood out to me " your will be done on earth as it is in heaven " I realized that means I better act on earth as if I'm already in heaven. So if I wouldn't do it in heaven don't do it on earth!

  • @nyancrafterz1415
    @nyancrafterz1415 8 лет назад +3

    My first words would be, "Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you."

  • @khill50able
    @khill50able 6 лет назад

    Thank you so much, Francis, for such inspiring and jarring videos and also the emails I have been receiving on Lukewarm believers. you have really woken me up to try my very best at turning over a new leaf and becoming closer to the ONE who has saved me and who loves me dearly. If I met HIM for the first time I would thank him so very much for the creation that he provided for us and that my eyes get to see every day and how every day I see something or learn something new that literally has me in awe.

  • @lightmeetsthedark
    @lightmeetsthedark 12 лет назад

    My prayer is Jesus would create this kind of leaders all around the world with that kind of sincerity you have...........

  • @joshuakoh9952
    @joshuakoh9952 7 лет назад

    i've been saying the same prayer everyday but today i'm going to change that, thank you for sharing this

  • @cumensu
    @cumensu 12 лет назад

    Thanks for your reply. I enjoyed it. It is so full of truth.

  • @floralbouqcake
    @floralbouqcake 13 лет назад

    my prayers changed now. whole new chapter.

  • @misstalentedusa
    @misstalentedusa 13 лет назад +1

    LOVE these videos, LOVE him, LOVE God! Man, I long to have this close relationship with my God. He makes it sound so easy. It's really hard for me. My brothers and sisters in Christ, if you could pray for me in this regard, I would really appreciate it! God bless!

  • @mr2turbo2
    @mr2turbo2 13 лет назад

    hahaha i love the drop the fork tactic!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep speaking truth brother! its encouraging to be like Christ!!!

  • @lightmeetsthedark
    @lightmeetsthedark 12 лет назад

    Francis, I believe the holy spirit is really in you. You're one of the church leaders that is really passionate for God....... You have this genuine sincerity........ May God bless you more ..... All for the glory of Jesus.......

  • @jaysonvergara8056
    @jaysonvergara8056 8 лет назад +1

    I will Praise HIM!

  • @silents1734
    @silents1734 12 лет назад

    Amazing stories and truly inspiring.

  • @ariellemcbride9051
    @ariellemcbride9051 6 лет назад

    Yes Pastor Chan so true, thank you for sharing this and bringing it to light. It really changes your perspective of prayer. When in relationship with God it changes your prayer life, God wants us to have that father/child relationship with Him. We recognize His sovereignty, yes, and we come to Him as His children.

  • @CyclingM1867
    @CyclingM1867 4 года назад

    Today, Sunday 19 July 2020, is a fresh start for me. Back in the 1980s & early 1990s, when I was in my teens & early 20s (man, I feel old! haha) I had so much passion for God. Bu then I started to let life get in the way. Today, though, I am starting to mive back towards my first love, to fall in love with Him again.
    This video has helped with that. Thank-you, Francis Chan.

  • @michelledechaine3259
    @michelledechaine3259 7 лет назад

    thank you so much for this! :-) I picture Jesus walking up and down the aisles while worshipping at church, but never really had that same perspective when I pray. Praise God! I've had your book and guide at my house for months now, never opened the book to read until today on a whim, really needed this :-)

  • @rosabarth-vandenboom1551
    @rosabarth-vandenboom1551 10 лет назад

    When I'd stand before His throne, I would cry, laugh, and say I wanted to be with Him

    • @staibliss800
      @staibliss800 9 лет назад

      You never will. Because he is not real.
      You will go to the light, the real God energy and realize that Christianity was an opinion about what or who "God" supposedly is according to one more religion from the many in the world.

    • @rmb7355
      @rmb7355 9 лет назад

      +Stai Bliss ..hahahahaha...you're high on some'n bruh.

  • @PeaceFan1
    @PeaceFan1 8 лет назад +1

    My first words would be " HOLY, HOLY, HOLY ..YOU ARE THE ONE TRUE GOD, Who ALONE is WORTHY of my Praise " !!

  • @SunnieDae1
    @SunnieDae1 9 лет назад +19

    Hello Heavenly Father, how are you today? :)x

  • @seanmullins7869
    @seanmullins7869 4 года назад

    The first words that would come out of my mouth before Him( as u asked that question); I said "You are God"
    I would Tell My Father That He Is Above Us All...No Defeats Him! He Is Our Light that Throws Away ALL DARKNESS! OUR SHEAPARD IS LEADING AND BEAUTIFUL! ALL PEOPLE TAKE REFUGE IN HIM!
    I could on going

  • @annenicolson3775
    @annenicolson3775 6 лет назад

    So identify with that! Was taught to pray the "For What we are about to receive..." prayer before meals - mostly it came out like a chant

  • @CozetteDavis
    @CozetteDavis 9 лет назад

    Thank you for opening my mind to looking at Scriptures and GOD as being above just routine. Although, I didn't consider GOD.a routine being, my thoughts were limited in the vastness of His glory. I will worship Him with even more zeal, as I'm sure some of my Christian brethren may consider my worship "crazy love" already.

  • @pappy701
    @pappy701 13 лет назад

    'This video brings me to the point of thinking about how my life is with God makes me reflections

  • @liesbethengel
    @liesbethengel 8 лет назад +1

    I like my rest in the morning. And i still LÓVE Him, Hé knows...
    Even if i don't knów whát to say... And Hé is good enough ÁLWAYS

  • @WINCproducitons
    @WINCproducitons 13 лет назад

    When Mr. Chan asked, "what would be the first thing you would say?" I said, "Father...." That's as far as I got and so much love filled me all over. I know I am a child of God.
    The experience is just one more reason that I know God lives and that He really is my Father in Heaven.

  • @robertcast8339
    @robertcast8339 12 лет назад

    Amen...this was edifying

  • @arbretree5463
    @arbretree5463 7 лет назад

    This is true! Thank you so much.

  • @jeremybrowne783
    @jeremybrowne783 12 лет назад

    I was reading his book, "Crazy love" at lunch today and the power went out, i couldn't see a thing so i prayed in Jesus name to bring the lights on for the sake of learning about him. A minute went by and no lights. i said in my heart, "God, i'm losing my faith!" That moment one light turned on behind me, none of the rest turned on. Just enough light to continue reading, woo!