This Video Will Show You Why God is Isolating You

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • Christian RUclipsrs are covering the topic of God preparing and isolating his chosen ones for a reason, so I thought I would take a different angle about why God keeps us alone and separates us fro prayer and Bible study.
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  • @offthekirbministries
    @offthekirbministries  4 месяца назад +107

    For those of you have asked me to do another audio Bible recording of my reading encouraging Bible verse, please check out this video here: ruclips.net/video/TZPuhHWUSp0/видео.html

    • @erniegamboa5609
      @erniegamboa5609 4 месяца назад +9

      God bless you Joe... you are doing amazing work in the name of the Lord and I am quite sure He is well pleased with your beautiful online ministry that has no doubt reached tens of thousands if not millions by now. I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for you brother Joe. Grace & Peace, God be with you always.

    • @soniasteed3286
      @soniasteed3286 4 месяца назад +12

      LOL! I'm literally JUST settling in my car with a cup of coffee on my lunch break. I'm in my car because I cannot fraterinize with my coworkers in our break room. So I usually go off alone and I watch a christian video or read the word or sometimes just talk to my friend....Jesus. I have just very recently, like in the past 2 weeks become comfortable with the fact that I'm usually alone. The devil really uses them to make you feel lime a freak, like your a weirdo but he's the freak, he's the weirdo! But The beauty that God has equipped me with is something so special. When people are in their midnight hour and you have words of hope for them because Jesus lives inside of you.....is so priceless. It's worth it in the end. I began to ask myself, how can I want to belong with people who cuss and love course jesting and love conversations about utterly carnal things and disgusting music that glamorize everything that I am not. I began really understanding that I am the water from God that just cannot mix with their oil. I have also made peace with the ridiculing I receive from them. How can I be offended from people who I don't even really respect. I don't respect their carnal nature so when I began seeing it that way so much peace came. Yes I'm alone but I have the Lords presence with me everywhere I go. In places where man couldnt come with me even if they wanted to. Like on the very day that I die, he will be with me. And that's more than they could ever say. He inhabits the praises of his people and he surrounds ever so closely those who are alone. Hallelujah!!!

    • @helenmcdonnell2585
      @helenmcdonnell2585 4 месяца назад +4

      ​@@soniasteed3286❤

    • @hectorramirez1253
      @hectorramirez1253 4 месяца назад +5

      You're doing great. God keep blessing you.

    • @evasan9432
      @evasan9432 4 месяца назад +2

      Just remember when you are feeing down or anxiety about getting errors or semantics wrong and people begin to criticize you: 99% of the are not out there, every week, dedicating their lives or free, for the salvation of children for GOD. They are Not out on the streets preaching, they are Not making app videos for others, and they certainly would Not do it without ad revenues. You are doing a Good thing for man, and thy might not appreciate that, but I appreciate it and GOD appreciates it. some videos you made helped me immensely, and put things into perspective, so you 100% helped at least 1 person grow closer to GOD as a testimony. Do not despair, for you come in the name of GOD. 🌞🐑✝

  • @numerozero7820
    @numerozero7820 4 месяца назад +983

    I'm separated from my wife, I'm away from my children. My brothers have gone away. I'm feeling like God has left me alone. I'm the prodigal son. Please pray for me Joe and family. Pray that God returns to my hardened heart. God bless you all

    • @Hwi1son
      @Hwi1son 4 месяца назад +84

      I'm going to pray for you brother.
      I just went through the same thing. He wants us to tell people the gospel.
      (Specifically he wants me to warn people about the times)

    • @beaberean3842
      @beaberean3842 4 месяца назад +92

      Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. Pursue Him with everything you have and don't stop no matter how long it takes. It will be worth it above and beyond what you could possibly imagine. 🙏

    • @Alcheer
      @Alcheer 4 месяца назад +57

      Been there myself my friend, prayed, just hear from the Lord and yes, humble yourself. Just cry out to him and be serious.

    • @johnfoy5760
      @johnfoy5760 4 месяца назад +42

      Brother, you are in my prayers also. I know that God loves each one of us and He has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. We have to let go of those things that cause us to have a hardened heart. Give everything to Him and know that He will accomplish that which He only can do in your life. God bless you and keep you.

    • @leeannjuday
      @leeannjuday 4 месяца назад +21

      🙏

  • @noracoyle4988
    @noracoyle4988 4 месяца назад +217

    I'm a very lonely woman of 67 single, any friends I had have just left.
    Feeling so isolated makes me feel exhausted and depressed.
    Please pray for me.

    • @ronstallings3156
      @ronstallings3156 4 месяца назад +19

      I too feel the same way. You are not alone. Pray, I will !

    • @Jesuslovesyou_365
      @Jesuslovesyou_365 4 месяца назад +19

      Dear LORD, Please comfort this precious friend and fill her heart with YOUR precious love, joy and peace, in JESUS Name, Amen.
      JESUS LOVES YOU !

    • @noracoyle4988
      @noracoyle4988 4 месяца назад +15

      @@ronstallings3156 it's comforting to know that others feel as I do.❤️

    • @susanmcmullen7789
      @susanmcmullen7789 4 месяца назад +10

      We are praying for you that our god will comfort you today put his loving arms around you. I’m feeling the same but I know god is with me god bless you ❤✝️

    • @faeleia
      @faeleia 4 месяца назад +16

      My Christian friend who told me when I said I have difficulty fellowshipping because I just don't fit in anywhere says that sometimes God isolates us because he wants us to draw close to Him and that gives me comfort.
      Remember King David? Powerful as he was, everyone including his own children wanted his life, and in the Psalms, we see David turn not to man, but to the Lord for comfort! Abide under the comfort of the Almighty and he will minister to your needs. Elijah was depressed under the broom tree and prayed to die, and the Lord sent him water and bread, then listened to his complaints in the cave of Mount Sinai and reminded Elijah there were 7000 others who had not bowed down to Baal. I pray that the Lord will bring you the same peace he did since he is the same yesterday, today forever.

  • @onlyonetruth5075
    @onlyonetruth5075 4 месяца назад +392

    i am 57 yrs old (Woman) and I am alone all day, I am suffering in pain tryng to just get through each day, trying to do some chores, it is getting harder and some days are good and some are really really bad. BUT I talk with Jesus more and more, watch your videos and listen to worship and sermons from my favorite pastors (you are one of them )who speak truth from the word of God and the times we are in. I thank God for my pain and alone time because it brought me closer to Jesus. I am not lonely. I cannot Preach but I can Pray for people. So to those who cannot preach or go out to be with others ...it is okay... time with the Lord Jesus is precious and prayers are powerful because God is all powerful. AMEN PRAISE JESUS! Sending love and prayers to you Joe and your family. It is okay not to be perfect, Jesus will use that too!

    • @lisakurimski8587
      @lisakurimski8587 4 месяца назад +22

      He always uses imperfect, my dear! Look at the apostles! Look at what He can do with imperfect! God bless you & prayers your way!!❤

    • @sharongreen4131
      @sharongreen4131 4 месяца назад +1

      😊😊😊😊😊

    • @Hazelkitty57
      @Hazelkitty57 4 месяца назад +22

      I am the same age and have the exact same problem. Pain isolates us even more. Friends fall away. When I became a Christian I lost even more friends and was completely alone. I didn't have a Biblical church to go to and got frustrated looking so I was alone as I live with family that are not Saved and don't want to hear about it. I finally found a great church about six months ago. Things are much better but of course I am the one of the only single person, except for these that are older than I am, I am the only one with our children. I am so happy that I found fellow Christians to be with, the church has many activities that we do and I am in a women's Bible study.
      I still get sad that I wasted so much of my life before I was saved and even after when I was so turned off by the blasphemous churches in my area. Meanwhile the church I found was there the whole time, go figure. I guess this was what God planned for me the whole time. I do worry about the state of the world though, I probably have the same worries as you do; what if things get so bad that I can't get my meds, what if we are in end times (I have no idea if we are) and I am not strong enough to stand up to it all I would be alone with my family that are not being believers, you know what I mean. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone. I am not usually lonely either, in fact I have to spend time alone for my own sanity and health. Sorry if there are any typos, it is early in the morning and I am too lazy to put my glasses on, lol.
      God bless.

    • @lisakurimski8587
      @lisakurimski8587 4 месяца назад +14

      @Hazelkitty57 pray my dear. Continually pray. God has made promises in His Word He will provide our needs. Trust Him! God bless you & prayers for you & that your family accepts Jesus as their Lord & Savior.

    • @donaldsutherland1078
      @donaldsutherland1078 4 месяца назад +13

      I'm 62, I've had 15 back surgeries, the latest was 11/10/23 & left me almost a cripple. I've lived with pain now for 36+ yrs, my self worth ended when my boys became grown men, I'm nolonger needed & have no friends because I go nowhere because of pain. My only prayer left is death now.

  • @michellegower1259
    @michellegower1259 4 месяца назад +90

    I was married to an unbeliever. He called me a Bible basher more then once. (I was a Satanist when I met him.) I turned back to God whilst married and he cheated on me. Vicar said forgive him, so I did. He was texting other women, bullying my youngest son when I was at work. One day he saw me reading my Bible and pointed at it, saying, You can put THAT away. Not long after he left me for a woman half my age. That was 8 yr ago and I've had more time in Bible study then ever. My faith is stronger. I've remained single since. Christ is all I need!

    • @malikahjoseph6477
      @malikahjoseph6477 3 месяца назад +4

      So proud of you whoever you are. Love from South Africa

    • @AP86777
      @AP86777 3 месяца назад +5

      Better being without a partner like this. Being with Jesus ❤

    • @michellegower1259
      @michellegower1259 3 месяца назад +2

      @@AP86777 Agree! Christ is all I need.

    • @orangepeel3465
      @orangepeel3465 Месяц назад

      ❤🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

    • @teddielawton2978
      @teddielawton2978 Месяц назад

      Praise the Lord we go thru trials and tribulations but God is with you every step of the way!

  • @donnyetta
    @donnyetta 3 месяца назад +36

    Most people do not have my values, even Christians. They do not put in the effort that I do. I no longer chase others for company. One best friend only, has always been there for me. I don't feel alone. I feel God's love inside my soul. My life is full.

    • @noracoyle4988
      @noracoyle4988 Месяц назад +1

      @@donnyetta thank you my friend❤️💖

  • @lesliestout1241
    @lesliestout1241 4 месяца назад +392

    We don’t belong to the world, so being alone comes with the “territory” of belonging to Christ. I have to remind myself that’s the cross we have to bear.

    • @Jesus-Is-God3
      @Jesus-Is-God3 4 месяца назад +12

      ​@@nopretribrapture2318 there is something wrong with all of us.. Our sinful nature!! We are all depraved.. It is why we need Jesus and be born again..

    • @skylark17
      @skylark17 4 месяца назад +4

      @@nopretribrapture2318 thats not right in the body of Christ it may be so but its about those that are rejecting you not you

    • @Survivin2Thrivin
      @Survivin2Thrivin 4 месяца назад

      ​@@nopretribrapture2318Ask God to help you. Know you're loved by God through Jesus Christ & accepted in Him!

    • @Becoming_radcliffe
      @Becoming_radcliffe 4 месяца назад +6

      I needed this reminder, thank you for sharing. Shalom

    • @George-gg1ny
      @George-gg1ny 4 месяца назад

      ​@@nopretribrapture2318 Many Christians don't know God, many are un-caring , self righteous and even demonic possessed.
      Feels everyone can't bare me , so many attacks physically and mentally everywhere I go.
      Yet iv been blessed to see Father God , two times here in Scotland and he has protected me every time from serious harm / death.
      You could be under his divine protection from barbaric monsters and vile people. It's lonely and tough but when understanding is clear... There is peace and content to be found 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @merissacarlisle8043
    @merissacarlisle8043 4 месяца назад +304

    I was rejected by my biological and marital family and I haven't had friends for sometime, but two nights ago, my husband wanted to listen to the Bible while he fell asleep... I believe the children will come to faith when he does....pray for us!

    • @timeaaraouzou710
      @timeaaraouzou710 4 месяца назад +14

      Praying for you, sister! My situation exactly!

    • @merissacarlisle8043
      @merissacarlisle8043 4 месяца назад

      @@timeaaraouzou710 Thank you, I will do likewise for you!

    • @theresablanton6784
      @theresablanton6784 4 месяца назад +4

      Praying ❤

    • @mariaagelonitis465
      @mariaagelonitis465 4 месяца назад +4

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @Judithestears
      @Judithestears 4 месяца назад +6

      Just seeing this Marissa…🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Prayers up. My grands all gave three lives to Christ. I prayed and watched many years and watched God work. Granddaughter died the end of Dec. she loved Jesus. While losing her was hard, I know all her pain and suffering are over. She had a terrible rare disease but always suffered with a smile and always encouraged others even though she was suffering so much pain. And she loved her Gram. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @jixxytrix1705
    @jixxytrix1705 4 месяца назад +569

    'I asked God to protect me from my enemies
    and immediately started losing friends'

  • @sangiansang
    @sangiansang 4 месяца назад +56

    I feel so alone. Couldn't sleep last night. Thought of going outside and just staring at the stars, maybe God would meet me there.

    • @angiecottrell1140
      @angiecottrell1140 4 месяца назад +3

      sounds like the God I know. maybe He will

    • @atsegboritsetimeyin4934
      @atsegboritsetimeyin4934 4 месяца назад +3

      Will can be friends if you don't mind

    • @JoyPeace-ej2uv
      @JoyPeace-ej2uv 4 месяца назад +1

      I go out every night (when it is decent weather) and praise God for His stars and planets. Look up some of the channels that show you some of the ongoing signs in the heavens. "He Cometh With Clouds" is uplifting. Don't get caught up there is a new date for the rapture every week though. Find someone around you who needs help. Even if it is just petting puppies at the animal shelter.

    • @atsegboritsetimeyin4934
      @atsegboritsetimeyin4934 4 месяца назад

      @@JoyPeace-ej2uv I need help 🤲

    • @j.vanbreugel2378
      @j.vanbreugel2378 3 месяца назад +1

  • @tammycooper7569
    @tammycooper7569 4 месяца назад +27

    I've lost friends...because I will not stay in their world. Jesus is my way. Thank God he removed those.

  • @lovehopefaith8002
    @lovehopefaith8002 4 месяца назад +195

    I am seperated even from church. Everyone is trying to say " Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together ". But the Lord isolated me because of false doctrine and wolves. He told me everything in my prayerroom 😊 it is very hard because its only me and the Lord, but god Made me a Fighter for His Kingdom and his rightousness.
    If you are in prayer everyday and you pray for direction god will guide you. Trust the Lord and not people. Amen 🙏

    • @Gods4Horsemen
      @Gods4Horsemen 4 месяца назад +22

      I’m afraid I’m right there with you,

    • @susannahfox7188
      @susannahfox7188 4 месяца назад +12

      AMEN, AMEN, AMEN!!! No Churchianity for me! Come out of her, sayeth the Lord.

    • @di4085
      @di4085 4 месяца назад +18

      I understand false Doctrine and wolves. You Are Not Alone.

    • @lovehopefaith8002
      @lovehopefaith8002 4 месяца назад +9

      @@Gods4Horsemen don't be afraid the Lord is with us ❤️ 💫🕊️

    • @lovehopefaith8002
      @lovehopefaith8002 4 месяца назад +7

      @@di4085 thank you ❤️ god bless you so much.

  • @allenpost3616
    @allenpost3616 4 месяца назад +74

    Well, I'm an American, so I'm enjoying a cold iced tea. I've been lonely and isolated my whole life due to some genetic abnormalities and looking different then average men. I've had a few girl friends but they all ditched me after a short bit, so I've never known the love of a woman in my 52 years. God has been my only peace I've truly found in this world. I'm thankful I'm a dwelling place for my companion The Holy Spirit. I would have checked out long ago without Him. 🙏

    • @jamesiiimcnabb6358
      @jamesiiimcnabb6358 4 месяца назад +1

      Awww I'm sorry. Thank God you've got our Lord the Spirit.

    • @jamesiiimcnabb6358
      @jamesiiimcnabb6358 4 месяца назад

      He quotes the bible:Be Holy for I am Holy. But the idea of Holy JamesThree is very funny.

    • @jamesiiimcnabb6358
      @jamesiiimcnabb6358 4 месяца назад

      Coffee is a very good Holy idea.

    • @logiciskey7
      @logiciskey7 3 месяца назад +1

      Life is tough, stay strong, think whats ahead🙏😃🙏

    • @margaretdevries8090
      @margaretdevries8090 3 месяца назад +2

      I am mostly housebound! But I love my lord Jesus !
      Some days pain is bad and I feel so alone! Lost my husband 8 month ago after a long illness ! I miss him my kids are there for me but they live busy lives ! So I try not to bother them ! If I don’t get to my church I can watch online ! I am in USA but love pastor Joes videos a true man of God may God always bless him And his family such a genuine man of God ! At one time I always had people coming and going I kept the coffee pot going all day ! But we moved a town away my husband got sick and the church we served in for over 30 years let us down ! People I thought were friends left us alone !
      For several years we were unchurched and it was so hard ! I am just floundering around with ill health ! Feel I’m no good to anyone ! Miss my hubby!

  • @rhonda8231
    @rhonda8231 4 месяца назад +93

    I have never had friends. My sister did, and she let me hang out with them, but they were rather annoyed by that. When I was older I had met a lady who wanted to be my friend. But it was all around an MLM, she just wanted me to spend all my money buying her vitamin's. I couldn't afford it. Then she totally ghosted me. Stupid me let it happen with another woman. I thought she wanted to be friends with me, she didn't I was buying make up that I didn't want. It was such a high pressure thing. When I finally was able to stand up and tell her that I love her as a friend, but I dont' want to buy anymore make up until I use up what I have, she ghosted me as well. Never heard from them again. So I don't know why life is this way. I am an elderly disabled spinster with no friends, no partner, no kids. I used to have a dog, but she passed from old age. It really is tough and lonely. I do get to speak with Jesus though, he keeps me, and talks to me.

    • @saraz9017
      @saraz9017 4 месяца назад +4

      Can’t wait to meet you in heaven friend. God bless you ❤

    • @beverley-annemackintosh3672
      @beverley-annemackintosh3672 4 месяца назад +3

      Praying for you 🙏 be blessed and comforted in the Lord ❤

    • @mariaagelonitis465
      @mariaagelonitis465 4 месяца назад +3

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @damionmarkham9835
      @damionmarkham9835 4 месяца назад +2

      Oh My dear sister Rhonda,
      My hart grieves reading your words .
      May the LORD bless you with tender Christian association

  • @madalynbelzowski6884
    @madalynbelzowski6884 4 месяца назад +20

    I listened all the way through, and I'm isolated. My husband rented a car and left me at FL. I was so sick of him being negative that I would look on Pincrest and dream of living in a beautiful little English cottage. My Dad died last September and left me some money so I was replacing the sink and counter top and put a black splash in. He got mad because I was hiring it done, so he rented a car and left me at our winter house. We've been married 53 years. And he called me the other day about our oldest granddaughter is getting married and He said this is really good news. 50 people come to our house and get married by the pond in our back yard. She has cancel society me and won't even let have her address because I'm a Christian. I said nope and It turned out that My husband is doing it and I'm staying here. My other 2 grandchildren also
    Canceled me and their mom. I like it here and I'm going to a good church and a prayer group for our nation. So it's not that bad because I've got Jesus.. I've watched your street preaching and really enjoy it.

  • @allengordon3975
    @allengordon3975 4 месяца назад +30

    My wife just told me she wants a Divorce. I came across this video. I was feeling very lonely and this has helped me pick up my Bible after a shameful time. It's lifted my spirits and made me realize that being alone with Jesus is so valuable. Glory be to God. In thankful he has used u to get through the feeling of loneliness that I've been feeling and many others that this video has touched. Keep these type of videos going. Im here for u as well brother. I love you so much.

    • @faeleia
      @faeleia 4 месяца назад +4

      I'm so sorry to hear about your situation.. I won't presume God's will like many false preachers would, but here's something I know from experience, that He is faithful. Many times, during my most desperate hours, I just clung to his promises in the Bible like 'draw close to the Lord and he will draw near to you', 'The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed', and I just take him at his word and test it out, and he is faithful to hold true to his words, and I find myself having peace the more I read his word, even when the situation is a hellstorm. I pray the Holy Spirit would bring you peace and clarity and show you his Will, and of course if possible, I pray that he mends your relationship

    • @allengordon3975
      @allengordon3975 4 месяца назад +2

      @@faeleia Thank you. That means more than words can describe. Tears filled my eyes while I read ur words. Because I know Im not alone. I know I have the Lord . But knowing there was one person that wanted to take the time to type this to me means a lot. I love you. Who ever u are. I pray the holy Spirit touches u in the way that's needed.

    • @faeleia
      @faeleia 4 месяца назад +3

      @allengordon3975 no worries, only because the Lord, our almighty God is our rock, the same one who led Israel out of Egypt and humilated the false gods of Egypt with 10 plagues and parted the red sea, the same one who backed Elijah and showed the 850 false prophets of Baal and Ashtoreth with a great fire that burnt up everything, the same Lord who delivered Lot out of Sodom, the same Lord who gave his promises to Abraham, the same Lord who showed to his heavenly council what a faithful servant Job was even when everything was taken from him, the same Lord who protected David when he fought his enemies, the same Lord who was with Shadrech Meshach and abenego in the furnance in Daniel, the same Lord who gave Solomon his wisdom, the same Lord who sent his son to die for us so that he may show his mercy to forgive us and adopt is into his family, the gospel as taught by the early church disciples. This great Lord God is who we serve! He is greater than Satan or our situations, so we can rejoice, knowing he will work all things for the good of those who love him and have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28). Everyday, I look to the skies to see what kind of pictures that God has painted and what the skies are testifying of God's glory! (Psalm 19)
      With Jesus as the cornerstone of our foundation, our roots can grow deep like the parable of the sower and the seeds and withstand trials, unlike the seeds that have shallow roots and fall away as soon as trials arises. James 1:2 says 'count all trials as opportunities for joy, for testing of your faith produces perseverance,' mike winger says not because trials are enjoyable, but this testing period is like fire to refine metals, meant to bring out the best in us. For the person who doesn't have God, a trial is meaningless suffering, but it will not be a trial in vain if we put our hope in God as the one who cuts off any branches of us that does not bear fruit, and prunes those that does so we will be more fruitful. All in all, God has all we need in him to rejoice and rest even when the world sees nothing to be joyful about. I'm happy to spend time sending encouragement because of what the Lord has done for me as I spent time in His Word, and I'm sure he will do the same for you.
      Take care, dear bro in Christ

  • @lauriepederson4709
    @lauriepederson4709 4 месяца назад +71

    I love your messages. I was saved in 1994. I've now been sober for 30 years. I thought that I was born again. Went to college as a high school dropout and got a law degree. Practice law for 17 years. Now retired. One day, I picked up a Bible determined to read the entire Bible from page 1. As I read, I found the real spirit and was born again. Now I am so full of the spirit that although I live alone physically, I love it because God is more close while I am alone. Bless you ALL.

    • @lauriepederson4709
      @lauriepederson4709 4 месяца назад +4

      READ THE BIBLE. I AM PRAYING FOR THE LONELY. Keep up the Great work.

    • @okayalright178
      @okayalright178 4 месяца назад +3

      @@lauriepederson4709
      Praise the Lord for your courage to admit your previous false conversion. Few do, and this muddles the narrow truth between true and false conversion.
      Bless you.

    • @cindyradcliffe3537
      @cindyradcliffe3537 4 месяца назад +3

      Your false conversion lead you to the right way. Now you'll continue to grow in the Lord Jesus Christ. God bless 🙏🙏❤

  • @francesbunderman8096
    @francesbunderman8096 4 месяца назад +158

    I lost my husband of 35yrs,was tough😢,but I never stopped believing the Father has his reasons,has made me much stronger.i now can put more in the lord

    • @edenlittle8077
      @edenlittle8077 4 месяца назад +16

      So sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you strength and peace in these times. Jesus understands our grief. We could see that Jesus wept when Lazarus died, before he rose him from the dead (John 11:17-37). He loved Lazarus. But after He wept, He did an incredible miracle. There will be a time when grieving will be no more. (Revelation 21:4). Stay strong and I will be praying for you!

    • @carolinekinney2364
      @carolinekinney2364 4 месяца назад +16

      My dear husband had a widow maker heart attack over a year ago. He doesn’t have much of a heart left. We have been married 35 years and I can’t imagine being without him. Thank you for sharing your life. I know the Lord will help me through whatever happens. ❤praying for you honey.

    • @francesbunderman8096
      @francesbunderman8096 4 месяца назад

      @@carolinekinney2364 ❤️🙏🕊️

    • @francesbunderman8096
      @francesbunderman8096 4 месяца назад

      @@edenlittle8077 🕊️🙏❤️

    • @offthekirbministries
      @offthekirbministries  4 месяца назад +14

      God bless you sister, I am so sorry to hear this I will be praying for you right now that the Lord comforts you in your pain - Joe

  • @edenlittle8077
    @edenlittle8077 4 месяца назад +72

    John 15:18-19, “18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” This is one of the many encouraging words of Jesus Christ I repeat to myself when I feel alone.

    • @Survivin2Thrivin
      @Survivin2Thrivin 4 месяца назад

      Amen. I was reminded how the mob shouted to their leaders that they wanted Barabbas (the convicted murderer) rather than Jesus Christ the Messiah.

  • @meggold3422
    @meggold3422 4 месяца назад +9

    This came across my feed shortly after my beloved said he wasn't strong enough to handle my taking care of my mom full time in another state with almost no help, called off our engagement and left me. I'm determined to read the Bible all the way through, no matter how long it takes. I'm devastated. I covet all of your prayers.

    • @lebellajack4654
      @lebellajack4654 3 месяца назад +1

      Dearest I'm so so sorry! I pray God to give you hope and strength and peace and joy. I pray He will open the eyes of your heart to see Him coming to comfort and love you! I pray He gives you a kiss! Song of Solomon 1:2!!!❤️ 🙏 ❤️

    • @meggold3422
      @meggold3422 2 месяца назад

      @@lebellajack4654 Thank you.

  • @susanday3478
    @susanday3478 4 месяца назад +3

    Almighty God please bless Joe and his lovely family. Please give him a clear path and grant him your grace to walk in it.

  • @carlosleiva5169
    @carlosleiva5169 4 месяца назад +33

    A lot of people needed to hear this.I think that there is more than one of us out here that are isolated.

  • @ellisonhamilton3322
    @ellisonhamilton3322 4 месяца назад +118

    Java Joe's. Good coffee, good scripture, good friends.
    I've been isolated for years. Some of us are destined to live very solitary lives.

    • @ellesmerewildwood4858
      @ellesmerewildwood4858 4 месяца назад +11

      I hear you brother or sister.

    • @ellisonhamilton3322
      @ellisonhamilton3322 4 месяца назад +7

      @@ellesmerewildwood4858 Brother. 👍😄

    • @rainbowsfor2
      @rainbowsfor2 4 месяца назад +15

      I've been alone for about 18yrs ... it's been difficult. I've begged, cried, boyer angry, frustrated, then humbled. God loves me. He is in control. I am here for His purpose not my own... Thank you for doing this video Joe. You are such a gift from God!

    • @michaelmadsen-yq5kw
      @michaelmadsen-yq5kw 4 месяца назад +9

      @@rainbowsfor2 Same with me. It is difficult getting used to this solitude. No friends, no family and being gang stalked. Lord have mercy on us all.

    • @stnd4Isrl
      @stnd4Isrl 4 месяца назад +13

      I couldn't believe how many Christian Brothers and Sisters I have that are exactly like myself.. I thought I was the only person that was isolated. BUT, Our Lord keeps us comforted in a way, no one else can provide. Thank you for your message and seeing how things are in the world.. I believe we will All Be Together Soon... ON THE OTHER SIDE!!! ( I always wanted to fly w/o a plane!) God Bless You

  • @YouWhatMate_Official
    @YouWhatMate_Official 4 месяца назад +2

    The walk with God is very lonely, yet God is there to comfort us in our weakness. ❤

  • @KathyLouvin
    @KathyLouvin 4 месяца назад +8

    What a lovely message to run across this morning. No coincidence here ❤ I got sober from alcohol four years ago. I still struggle with smoking. I survived a childhood full of alcoholism and every form of abuse. I was saved and baptized at ten years old. But the abuse got worse after that and I became convinced I was not in the God club. I wasn't good enough. In so sobriety after much prayer and meditation I came to understand that I had never been left behind. I still have a problem with God allowing all that to happen to me (growing up repeating my parents lifestyle) and now for the past six months or so I have backed way off my God -time. The pressure of a totally miserable marriage and the effects of my past in my face every day are getting the best of me. Prayers appreciated ❤

    • @LSDD1118
      @LSDD1118 4 месяца назад +2

      God bless you🙏🏼
      Look how far He has brought you from. Be encouraged although it’s difficult. I’ve had a childhood like you would believe and was from another religion/culture and was so afraid of giving my life to Jesus as a child BUT He held me through all the pain and at 49 years old, I’m surprised I’ve made it this far. Grace, Grace, Gods AMAZING Grace🙏🏼🕊️✝️
      Imagine how you’ll feel when He embraces you on that day when you get to see Him FACE TO FACE! And says … ‘well done my beloved …’ it will all be worth it and super great will be your reward.
      Blessings 🙏🏼🕊️

  • @russellbarton7565
    @russellbarton7565 4 месяца назад +53

    I have been alone for 52 years. Never had a family No friends. But I’m use to it

    • @lisesolberg5301
      @lisesolberg5301 4 месяца назад +16

      Same here, Never had a family either. Never learned to socialize properly. I will be 59 in June.

    • @madjackie523
      @madjackie523 4 месяца назад +11

      Same. I'm 53

    • @chelseagirl278
      @chelseagirl278 4 месяца назад +15

      Same I am 53. Look we are not alone - we already have our little 'club'!!

    • @stpierreorama
      @stpierreorama 4 месяца назад +1

      What do you all do for work?

    • @chelseagirl278
      @chelseagirl278 4 месяца назад

      @@stpierreorama I drive Mennonites - live in Canada

  • @aaronfischer-m6b
    @aaronfischer-m6b 4 месяца назад +92

    I am a backslider who use to preach that perfect word of our mighty champion. I’ve back slid now for over 5 years and I need prayer. I started lying for no reason, lusting at everything, been fired 3 times haven’t had my kids in church. All the while I know how to put on Jesus like a shiny coat, and I’m good at telling people how to be born again. But as CHRIST has said to others, I’m a white washed tomb, putting on Jesus over my filthy rags. And I’m so tired. Will someone please pray for me and my two little ones . Please

    • @ellenvanrenselaar8257
      @ellenvanrenselaar8257 4 месяца назад +10

      Jesus loves you unconditionally where you are and despite the condition you r in. Jesus says to you come, you who are tired and heavy laden and i will give you rest, my joke is easy and my joke is light. Just run back in the arms of your heavenly father and let Him wash away everything

    • @aaronfischer-m6b
      @aaronfischer-m6b 4 месяца назад +5

      @@ellenvanrenselaar8257 🙏 thank you from the bottom of my heart

    • @vavalat
      @vavalat 4 месяца назад +3

      Praying

    • @Onebobcat222
      @Onebobcat222 4 месяца назад +4

      1John 1:9 is for you...❤

    • @christyassid8871
      @christyassid8871 4 месяца назад +2

      I am praying for you.

  • @sarahbroad6840
    @sarahbroad6840 4 месяца назад +89

    I used to have loads friends, now disabled and just one friend ..is God making me turn to Him more..loneliness is alien to me and to so many..hard to understand, so grateful for this channel it’s such blessing , Sarah

    • @Hazelkitty57
      @Hazelkitty57 4 месяца назад +2

      I am disabled also, I replied to a couple comments here because I really understand being isolated. I count myself lucky even though I have nothing but because I have Christ, I have everything. I didn't go to church for years because I went to a horrible church when I was first saved and was turned off by the church scene. About six months ago I finally decided to look again for a church and I found the greatest small church. I can see how God had all this planned for me the whole time. Please look for a church like the one I found which is a reformed Church, I guess they are the more Biblical churches. I love my church, I hate missing it when I am having a bad day, you know what I mean. The world is getting to be darker and darker, you need genuine Christians around you and not Luke warm ones. Remember Satan wants to isolate us, this whole digital age has isolated everyone in one way or another. I am praying for you sister, Sarah. God bless and I will see you in the Kingdom.

  • @td5184
    @td5184 4 месяца назад +10

    Hi Joe, you are a great preacher, my daughter and I love listening to you. You make your messages very easy to understand. Please continue to teach people God's word. 😇

  • @Bingbing611
    @Bingbing611 4 месяца назад +29

    Everyone I loved has left me or died
    But God has been gracious and merciful towards me
    I am alone but blessed and loved by my Savior
    That’s fine with me
    God bless you all and thank you Joe for your efforts
    🙏

    • @cindyradcliffe3537
      @cindyradcliffe3537 4 месяца назад +1

      The Lord supplies all our needs ( not wants). God bless 🙏🙏❤

  • @hubertbradford6857
    @hubertbradford6857 4 месяца назад +62

    I really love the service to Jesus. You are so ordinary and needed. Do not change, do not become something that you are not. You are what God has intended. Keep moving on, God bless you your wife and your whole family.

  • @kleineroteHex
    @kleineroteHex Месяц назад +3

    I do not listen to you regularly but when I do : what you have to say is good! Keep drinking from the living water and be a well that does not dry up! Grace and peace be with you and what you do for the kingdom!

  • @kyrahines5718
    @kyrahines5718 4 месяца назад +2

    I, too, love your messages. I am listening from across the pond, as America falls away from its first love. You however deliver a message that encourages me to press on with the day. If anything gets rearranged in your schedule please continue to deliver these moments. Thank you goes out to your family for sharing your time. May grace and mercy continue to abound through the messages you send out.
    Thank you again.
    😊

  • @yetibigfoot7350
    @yetibigfoot7350 4 месяца назад +39

    I have to remind myself not to be like Lots wife and look back.. you can't move forward by looking backward. God bless you and your family !

  • @MsMaxx88
    @MsMaxx88 4 месяца назад +74

    I had the opposite experience. I had few friends before i turned to Christ.. But when i met Christ i think i had 15 times more friends than before. Met SO many new believers. I was 18-19 back then.. But now.. 15 years later i am lonely and alone most of the time. Only work and home. Everyone in my church got married except me. Old friends and brothers don't have time for me anymore. They are commited to their families..

    • @samswaine5234
      @samswaine5234 4 месяца назад +9

      Same for me, I had no friends before I came to the Lord, then 3 months later I had new friends from a local Village, at the age of 22 God spoke to me audibly and also gave me a vision and lay on my heart the words to say to a young woman who was in the vision, and whom the Lord had spoke to me. I was too shy and did not speak the three words to her "rely on me" and my life fell a part through that disobedience, next April will be 40 years of waiting on the Lord to bring this woman back, I have been single all this time, I now feel too old to marry and not interested in a woman passed child bearing years!!

    • @barrypotterton.nz77
      @barrypotterton.nz77 4 месяца назад +10

      Try preaching against sin and see how many friends you have lol or saying that only men should preach for instance........ Try standing on the street corner and preaching I promise you even your church friends will leave.

    • @katrinalodge6055
      @katrinalodge6055 4 месяца назад +4

      Oh God bless you, it can be so hard aye, I've lost most of my friends and family because of my faith too.. praying for you to have companionship 😊❤

    • @Shofargirl1
      @Shofargirl1 4 месяца назад +1

      They are selfish.😮

    • @Hazelkitty57
      @Hazelkitty57 4 месяца назад +2

      I am alone too and I am older, because of health reasons I was isolated or I isolated myself for many years. I finally found a Biblical church and I am making friends, sure most are married and they all have kids but I am accepted and loved, finally. You still have a chance to meet someone and have kids. I will pray for you. If you don't there are many great Christians that have never married or had kids. I know how you feel I wanted a family of my own my whole life. I wasted years on one man that was selfish and abusive. When I was Saved I realized how much of my life was wasted. God has plans for us all. It will happen when you least expect it. Because I am too old now, I don't even care or go looking for a man, if it happens I would be pleasantly surprised but I would never be with a non Christian. Believe me 40 is still relatively young, don't give up like did, it is my greatest regret. God bless.

  • @OmaAdams
    @OmaAdams 4 месяца назад +36

    I lost 2 children in 2022 within 60 days of each other. Talk about life changing, drawing 1 closer to our Creator is inevitable!

    • @rivercurrent
      @rivercurrent 4 месяца назад +4

      So sorry! I cannot imagine.

    • @Rahel8811
      @Rahel8811 4 месяца назад +2

      Praying for you ❤

    • @bloubrown802
      @bloubrown802 4 месяца назад +1

      May the Lord give you His Supernatural Comfort and Peace!

    • @lesliea.m.5392
      @lesliea.m.5392 4 месяца назад +2

      So sorry for your loss , I can’t imagine your pain, my daughter got a terrible diagnosis last year of progressive MS and she has shut everyone out accept her son and husband and she doesn’t like me to talk to her about God at all to her 😢 so all I can do is pray for her 🙏 and prayers for you too , May the Lord be with you always ❤

    • @goatkidmom
      @goatkidmom 4 месяца назад +2

      May God be with your spirit during this time of your loss.

  • @JenniferJones-ry6ji
    @JenniferJones-ry6ji Месяц назад +3

    I LOVE TO BE ALONE
    LESS STRESS...
    JESUS IS WITH ME..
    IF NO ONE ELSE IS..

  • @-Child-Of-Yeshua-
    @-Child-Of-Yeshua- 4 месяца назад +34

    My isolation happened when i turned 30, before my 30s i was sinning, drinking, fighting, drugs, i had so much hate for everyone. Then without warning people around me just stopped wanting to go out with me. Had this empty feeling for 10 year's after. Then after becoming a christian ✝️ now looking back i can see why this isolation happened years before. I was very much in sin big time, self destruction happened because i didn't believe in the Lord. Now i have a great church family of ⛪️ St Jude plus i really enjoy being isolated as my eyes are now opened to the truth and the truth is Our Lord Jesus Christ Amen!

    • @Prognosis__
      @Prognosis__ 4 месяца назад +3

      Church family is amazing. A smaller church and bible study.

    • @noracoyle4988
      @noracoyle4988 4 месяца назад +1

      Pray for me I'm very lonely.

  • @SavanahBolen
    @SavanahBolen 4 месяца назад +17

    I discovered your channel during one of the hardest times in my life. My mom was hospitalized with covid 19, and she was on the ventilator for about a week. (God healed her and she made a full recovery). My dad is my pastor, and it was a difficult time for him as well. I needed comfort, but I also didn't want to be around anyone. However, I was able to find comfort through your videos. My husband sat beside me and we watched your videos for hours. We've been watching you ever since, and so do our children. May God bless you and your family.

  • @Sew_Retired
    @Sew_Retired 4 месяца назад +23

    Yes. In my personal and professional life.
    When I share anything on how the Lord had worked in my life or business, I end up losing viewers and customers.
    The Lord has me and my business ❤❤❤ I will not worry.

  • @luciahamwee130
    @luciahamwee130 Месяц назад +1

    My husband is an unbelieaver but he is very respectful and even open to listen to me, although he still doesn't believe. Most of my closest friends are unbelieavers and many family members. I am persistent still talking about Jesús to everyone but they get "worried" when I talk "too much" about Jesús. I don't have many Christian friends, I'd love to as the conversations are so different! I was born again my 20s and I'm in my 40s now and this is something that has not changed since then... I also fell into sin in my mid 20s... I love these videos I feel so identified thanks for making them! God bless you!

  • @sergiocabrera4276
    @sergiocabrera4276 4 месяца назад +2

    Only a grown man at heart accepts his mistakes, your humility and silliness keeps me here with you. Plus you share the gospel and do a great job @ it brother 🙌 🙏🏻
    "Blessings to you I say from Massachusetts"

  • @Bear_58
    @Bear_58 4 месяца назад +66

    I'm having my coffee with you Joe. I always enjoy it. You've really hit home with today's talk. I'm alone. I have four children and five grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Many nephews and nieces, yet I am alone. I do believe that it has everything to do with my choice of following the Lord. I believe that as I've tried to share salvation through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that they've stepped back. My daughter won't allow me to even send a Bible to her children. I'll say it hurts. It's a sting I never thought could happen to me but as the years go by my friends are all gone and I've been left to myself. I'm retired and disabled and in poverty. I require surgery for my spine but have no one to help me through the healing process. No one will commit so I can't have the surgery done. Ultimately though I have the Lord and I know he'll never abandon me. That's the comfort I have. We all need to remember that we are sojourners. We're on sort of a camping trip and this is not our home. Our home is with God our Father and Jesus our Savior and the Holy Spirit. God bless you and your family Joe. I always enjoy my coffee with you. Keep preaching, we're listening. ❤️🙏🏻🙌🏻☝🏻

    • @marilizescherman6517
      @marilizescherman6517 4 месяца назад +2

    • @reformedwheat5648
      @reformedwheat5648 4 месяца назад +8

      When we all go home, can you imagine what a reunion that will be with our brothers and sisters in Christ? Even though we don’t know each other, I hope we meet in our Heavenly home ❤️ 🙏🏻

    • @Bear_58
      @Bear_58 4 месяца назад +5

      @@reformedwheat5648 Thank you my friend 🤠 and I can't wait to meet you 🙏🏻☝🏻🙌🏻❤️

    • @amandabolden2077
      @amandabolden2077 4 месяца назад +6

      I’m in a very similar set of circumstances, I can definitely relate. God knows and we’re not alone. Bless you! 💗💐🌷🙏🏼💕

    • @Bear_58
      @Bear_58 4 месяца назад +2

      @@amandabolden2077 May God bless you as well 🤠👍🏻❤️

  • @christiepegoda8723
    @christiepegoda8723 4 месяца назад +40

    I'm alone due to bad health, a disability. I don't go out to church anymore, but I have gotten closer to God. I enjoy your videos along with a few others. God bless you.

    • @stnd4Isrl
      @stnd4Isrl 4 месяца назад +5

      I have also been isolated due to a health issue. I hated never being able to commit to things due to my health. By His Grace and Mercy, as of Jan this year, He has healed me and it is so good to be back in the house of the Lord. I will keep you on my prayer list. I believe we will be going "Home" Soon... The world is exactly as He said it would be in the end days.. So , I say... SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE SOON.... God Bless you and I pray you will have joy in the morning...

    • @fernandoscrenci4874
      @fernandoscrenci4874 4 месяца назад

      You are not losing anything by not go to church, because most churches are in bed with the Mother Church of OZ/the Vaticanus!!! Bless you!!

  • @lindseychisholm8226
    @lindseychisholm8226 4 месяца назад +23

    Hi everyone I have a disability I m slow in understanding. I was 40s to 50. I was with the church of Christ all my life. I ve always been alone I ve lost my faith for a while because most people there just stared at me like I m different which I am. Given time I had to go to another church. And I feel great with it. I've repented from whatever so now I got reborn. Amen❤ have a good day God be with you.

  • @tammiegleaves4646
    @tammiegleaves4646 4 месяца назад +2

    I’ve watched you for a long time. I really enjoy your channels.This video spoke to me this morning. I’ve been a widow for two and a half years. I’m right outside of Nashville Tennessee in the US. My husband was in Southern Gospel music for 50 years, and I was raised by a pastor. My faith is strong. The LORD is my Rock and my Salvation. I have been alone basically since he died. I have children and grandchildren but they have their own lives. They help me when I need it but in my day to day life, I’m totally alone. I wake up alone and I go to bed alone. It’s devastating. I talk with the LORD consistently through the day. He is always always by my side. I write because my husband and I had many friends. We were very active in our church. He was still doing publicity work in the gospel music industry. I was usually surrounded by people. When my husband died, everyone disappeared. My friends quit calling. My family even stepped back. I have literally been living with an actual broken heart. I didn’t just lose him, I lost everyone, But GOD! I would not have made it through these years without Him. I know HE has a plan for me. I just don’t know what it is yet. I really appreciate your channel. You spoke about making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. Our precious LORD looks only for a sincere heart. GOD Bless you as you continue your work spreading the Gospel. I’ll be looking forward to that wonderful day when we meet in Heaven.

  • @elizabethdixon2413
    @elizabethdixon2413 2 месяца назад

    I was saved in the most unusual way and time . During COVID and everything was online and I was so far in the country and no one around . I've since moved twice but still alone . I was so eager to meet other believers and go to church and have friends in Christ but this never happened. I do have one life long friend in Christ and I thank God for him . But in these few years since God saved me I've done my own studying and ventured into the topics that most churches don't talk about. I believe this is the very reason God has separated me from others . He has really opened my eyes to so many things that even my brother in Christ is blind to . He's a seasoned Christian . But is blind to alot of what's going on in church and with false teachers .
    I really enjoy your videos and they're very insightful. Thank you Joe . God bless you and your family.

  • @vondafoster8916
    @vondafoster8916 4 месяца назад +8

    I wasted many years, so this time alone I'm catching up on bible-prophecy and studying of God's word. ❤

  • @lauriemclean1131
    @lauriemclean1131 4 месяца назад +25

    Really been having a hard time with the isolation. It just feels like the LORD Himself has turned Has turned His back on me. I entrusted my life savings to His care while caring for my folks through their final years. At the end of it, I ended up alone, broke and in declining health. I beg the LORD to let me go Home to be with Him but He doesn't seem to be listening to any of my prayers. So so weary. Thank you for speaking on this subject. 💕🙏💕

    • @lisaschroedel9252
      @lisaschroedel9252 4 месяца назад +4

      That's so hard. Jesus cares, he does. God bless you.

    • @kitkat77ify
      @kitkat77ify 4 месяца назад +5

      He’s there he’s with you he’s testing our faith when we get more mature Christian and not having to have reinsurance all the time it means that we’re growing in faith, but he is with you

    • @timeaaraouzou710
      @timeaaraouzou710 4 месяца назад +3

      You did the right thing supporting your aged parents, beloved of God. Be patient, He hears you and has seen your obedient heart. You have sown good seed, it is a matter of time before you see the yield of it. Praying for your soul to rejoice again in the Lord your Redeemer! ❤🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌❤️

    • @saraz9017
      @saraz9017 4 месяца назад +2

      God bless and comfort you ❤

  • @Denise-cr1tj
    @Denise-cr1tj 4 месяца назад +10

    I gave my life to the Lord 40 years ago. I always had quite a few friends and never really remember feeling lonely. My husband passed away 4 years ago, and my best friend passed away 8 months after that. Since then, several people have passed away. Some have moved away. Some of my friends who were divorced or widowed have taken up new partners. Yesterday, it hit me that i really am all alone. I had gone from having a fairly large circle of friends to having almost no one at all. Then your message popped up in my feed, and it helped me see that there are many lonely people in the world. I need to start to reach out to people, to get out there and meet new people. Sitting at home like a hermit is not going to do it. I believe this is the answer to my prayer of despair yesterday. Thank you for the wonderful work you do for the Lord 🙏

  • @rondabottos7622
    @rondabottos7622 Месяц назад +1

    I’m alone to. I hate it as well but I have God with me. Better than having a squad of people who do not love the Lord. Thank you for the video I have been set aside. Your videos are comforting they are helping me get through.

  • @MarilynStock
    @MarilynStock 4 месяца назад +33

    Your mistakes are genuine mistakes, not the intentional mistakes alot of ministers make to lead you away from christ and empty your pockets. Thank you for leading me to christ. Please stay safe and continue on your journey.

  • @sweetsuee3005
    @sweetsuee3005 4 месяца назад +41

    Hi Brother, I am 66 year young christan lady who Jesus. In 2020, I have lost my mom, my mother n law, my husband, and my 42 yr old son and 2 of my loved cats.all my friends are dead. I am now playing the piano for a very small church . I know that God's has huge plans for me. God our Father tells me, to be a soul winner and help build His Kingdom, soul upon soul. To be a witness. I am filled with the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I am strong and bold in Jesus.. you are awesome in Jesus Brother. I appreciate you posting. I pray Jesus keeps His loving arms around you and shield you from the attacks Satan and his evil ones.

    • @lesliea.m.5392
      @lesliea.m.5392 4 месяца назад +3

      I too will be 66 yr young this year 🎉 May the Lord bless you and keep you ❤ we are never alone but sometimes we feel lonely because we are not with the Lord , now we see darkly but one day we will see clear 🙏

  • @dominiqueshaw7359
    @dominiqueshaw7359 4 месяца назад +15

    My husband is a pastor and ministry is very lonely at times. Thankful that Jesus never leaves us. Praying for you and your precious family.

  • @jessicalane6337
    @jessicalane6337 4 месяца назад +2

    Joe I asked the Lord Jesus today as I felt lonely. Why am I so isolated and now you are answering me. I always seem to connect to you very well. I also was very popular and bullied and now I get left out of pretty much everything to do with my old friends and family. But I have Street preached and people to have listen to me and thanked me usually other Christians which is really nice. I’m going to watch the second half of the video. Thank you for your work brother. It is so hard to get unsaved people to listen. I used to spend all my time in the pub and up all night after partying. Now I stay in on my own preaching online. Life can be tough sometimes, but I will never turn my back on Jesus for the kingdom of God is near. And I pray everyone finds salvation and repent now, and listen to word of God before it’s too late 🙏Amen

  • @bristlewoodworks1403
    @bristlewoodworks1403 4 месяца назад +1

    We are all on His anvil as He prepares us for Him. Blessings to you Dear Brother❤

  • @oregon32nursenurse43
    @oregon32nursenurse43 4 месяца назад +19

    Thank you for the study.
    We’ve been out on our ten acre property since 2020. Very isolated out here. Stopped going to church because the pastor isn’t a pastor. It’s really sad. Now, Working from home, shopping online. Don’t go into town very often.
    Joshua 1:9
    “Haven’t I commanded you? Be brave bold and courageous because God, YOUR GOD, goes with you wherever you go”.
    We are never truly isolated or alone. 🙏🏽😀👍🏾

  • @vj563
    @vj563 4 месяца назад +10

    I've been feeling like this. Even around Christian "friends". I never feel like anyone is really truly my friend. I feel as if no one really cares about me and it brings me down, but I saw this video pop up twice now and felt God wanted me to watch it. I didn't have time when I first saw it pop up yesterday and knew I'd forget about it, and when I logged on RUclips today it was the first video that popped up. I'm so glad you posted this because it's really helped me. Thank you for that. Thank you for listening to God and following His leading. You may think it may not have an impact or help someone, but it's made me see things differently and realize God may be wanting me to rely on Him alone and realize people are not as reliable as God is. God bless you and your family 🙏

  • @LeroyLongknife-f9m
    @LeroyLongknife-f9m 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for the more laid back setting. I've been following the Lord on this journey for nearly four years now. Been homeless, living out of my car, in shelters, in tents. But I had to leave everything and everyone behind. I know the Lord is with me, I try to attend as many churches as possible but still I feel completely alone. No one quite understands the path I'm on, even I don't quite fully understand His plans. I just live one day at a time, one moment at a time. I just hope that heaven isn't as lonely as this place.

  • @amandabriggs6527
    @amandabriggs6527 4 месяца назад +1

    God uses us “unqualified” vessels to be the hands and feet of his church! Your doing a great job and services are very much appreciated. I enjoyed the entire video and didn’t feel anything was too much. It’s nice to see that your only human too! Thanks for being faithful and obedient to your specific calling. Stop beating yourself up now and continue on growing our Kingdom family! God bless you, guide you, and keep you safe my brother. In Jesus name, Amen.

  • @mohagan9216
    @mohagan9216 4 месяца назад +23

    Thank you Joe I am 70 year young I live on my own for a long time so I needed is video God bless I love all you say

  • @keeshlon
    @keeshlon 4 месяца назад +12

    God has separated me for years so that I have more time alone with Him as He opens the truths in the Bible to me without the bias of churches that have fallen away from truth into dangerous error. I feel at peace and protected.

  • @angietorok8389
    @angietorok8389 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for this Joe. I've lost many friends since becoming a Christian about 3 years ago. Lately, I've been feeling sad about it. I even feel somewhat alone at church. I've wondered if I'm doing something wrong and its caused me to lose some of the fire I had when I was first saved. Knowing that other Christians experience the same is eye opening. Thank you for handling the topics that are often taboo in Christian circles.

  • @california3186
    @california3186 22 дня назад

    Pastor Joe, you are one of the reasons I returned to Jesus Christ. I left due to disappointment in myself and in The Lord. You showing your humanity helped me to believe again. I’m not perfect in fact I’m a mess and yes, The Lord has me in a place of seclusion. I am attending church and I do hope in The Lord and I do sit before him daily and I also read the Word. Thank you. I will pray for you.

  • @user-gu7ex1ue6o
    @user-gu7ex1ue6o 4 месяца назад +9

    Yes I have been in isolation..I have chronic Love Pacific leukemia. Which is cancer in the blood.. thanks to you I've been praying day and night and I still go around and do try to do my own stuff cuz I have no one to help me but I know I'm not alone because Jesus would never leave me he would abandon me and I thank you for your words of kindness and for sharing your stories with us God bless you and the name of Jesus Christ Amen

    • @user-gu7ex1ue6o
      @user-gu7ex1ue6o 4 месяца назад

      Sorry is chronic lymphocytic leukemia

  • @pastorjohnblair9621
    @pastorjohnblair9621 4 месяца назад +13

    Yes Joe I feel isolated. My wife and I lost our home that we are renting after five years and now we are in a camper my daughters camper we live in her driveway. I had a ministry started at 2015 a crew over 2000 now it seems maybe 20 people following now. your videos have helped me get through a lot. Keep up the good work. God bless you and your family

    • @lisaschroedel9252
      @lisaschroedel9252 4 месяца назад +3

      Praying for you and you wife right now. God bless you both.

  • @kathy5125
    @kathy5125 4 месяца назад

    Thank u Joe for being transparent with us. I am 68 and was saved at 19. I have never looked back, however i have felt alone much of my life. I weary of believers who spew platitudes when im trying to be authentic with my pain or confusion in life’s struggles. So i isolate. They all speak of volunteering and busyness, and i speak of how God is refining me through teachers like you. It feels like they judge me for not filling my life with activities. Podcasts plus my Bible are a life line for me since im a verbal learner. My neighbors and family are my witness grounds, and gardening or creativeness keeps my mind excited. I do have bad periods of depression in my life…. But God! Hallelujah
    Stay strong friends and please do your research on those you learn from. Many are not called by God.

  • @lovehis1
    @lovehis1 4 месяца назад +2

    Just like Elijah felt like he was the only Prophet left. The Father told him He's reserved 7,000 that have not bowed the need to Baal (1Kings 19). You have helped to expose the "7,000" through this talk to me. The loneliness sometimes has been immense but now I see I have brothers and sisters going through the trial with me! Our King will never leave us!

  • @SiaD777
    @SiaD777 4 месяца назад +6

    I've spent most of my Christian walk alone but God uses that to help keep me God dependent and not man dependent, as it would be all too easy for me to pour out my heart to friends instead of to God.
    And I make more than my share of mistakes, despite my best efforts, because like everyone I'm not perfect and importantly they help keep me humble and dependent on Him.

  • @deborahjsimmons8627
    @deborahjsimmons8627 4 месяца назад +18

    I have been silently watching both of your RUclips channels and enjoying them for over a year. Thank you for sharing God's word to many hurting confused people. You are my favorite one to listen to. May God continue to bless you 🙏

  • @avat2985
    @avat2985 4 месяца назад +11

    I am one of those who do not belong in the unsaved crowd and do not belong in the saved crowd. What to do!!! Keep our eyes fixed on the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Joe. You are appreciated by those who have not met you but we will one day.

  • @lebellajack4654
    @lebellajack4654 3 месяца назад

    Dear Joe....please be encouraged to continue these videos. I just found you 2 days ago and I can't tell you how much this message has spoken to me.❤ Yesterday I listened to your video on "not to tell people what you're up to"...twice! I can't tell you how much you have ministered to me!❤ Thank you so so much. I pray God Blesses you every day and keeps you and your family safe and well and inspires you constantly so you can share with us needy ones. You DO have a pastorate! You are preaching to the unknown, unseen, hidden ones...those who perhaps are only known to God. Please be assured there are hungry souls who love to eat your breadcrumbs and maybe only your crumbs are keeping us going day to day!😢 Those who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength!❤ I would like to send you a small offering of deep and thankful gratitude for your helping me make it through a crisis at this time in my life. God bless you now and forevermore!❤️ I am going to try to find out how to send you something...do you receive PayPal?

  • @lindacrean2451
    @lindacrean2451 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much Joe❤ don't be so hard on yourself your wonderful your precious in our sight and mostly in Lord Jesus Christ sight. From a 73 year old sister in the Lord from the NJ/ USA who loves to watch your videos Ps I can't believe I'm this old it happened really fast I feal like Im still in my 40s its just our body that ages not our spirit 🎉 Love to you and your wife and family 😘❤️

  • @peggylindenthaler6169
    @peggylindenthaler6169 4 месяца назад +12

    I CAN relate. Suddenly all my family AND my husband are gone, and I'm living in a mini studio apartment alone.

    • @DebraFrieden-pn6ci
      @DebraFrieden-pn6ci 4 месяца назад

      Same for me. It's really weird and hard inside my head! I talk to God all day!

  • @sharischiebel469
    @sharischiebel469 4 месяца назад +1

    Joe you help people and me. I hope you are around for a very long time. I am almost 73 yrs now. I started going back to church, Last Sunday. I have been alone for the past year. You helped me pick up my Bible reconnected with an old friend. We started a Bible study every weekday night for the past year. Now we go to church. I was a back slider. No more. I live in San Antonio Texas. Keep up the good work and God Bless you. Love, Shari❤😮😊

  • @d-rad5822
    @d-rad5822 4 месяца назад +10

    I work 90% of the time by myself. I come home(wife works nights and is asleep) I'm alone, I go to bed alone, I wake up to cook and eat breakfast alone. We have no kids. All my friends are busy with their children. I'm alone, im alone, im alone. I some times call my mother just to have someone to talk to.

    • @timeaaraouzou710
      @timeaaraouzou710 4 месяца назад +5

      Praying you and your wife create some good quality time together, perhaps a date-night once a week, or a hike in the woods at the weekend, or reading a book or Scripture to each other... This electronic age has created walls between ourselves and even the most immediate people in our lives. 😢 But go out in Faith and ask the Lord to help you change your lonely marriage. He loves you and is Faithful!

  • @momomonei918
    @momomonei918 4 месяца назад +6

    My God is so good every time He sends you when i need clarification. 😊. Thank you Joe you are a messenger

  • @donnagagne3813
    @donnagagne3813 2 месяца назад

    i seem to end up abandoned by everyone in my life. My parents, my friends and now my children. I married a narcissist and he has them under his spell. I lost my job, my house and now live in an old trailer on land that is covered in garbage. I have cleaned a lot up and still working on it. One day in tears I reached out to God. I feel like Job. Soon; I felt at peace and saw that most of what I am going thru was partly my fault. I embrace this. i told God I'd rather suffer my whole life if that's what it takes to be with Him when I die. i follow you on your other channel; glad to find this one.

  • @Mel-mz2md
    @Mel-mz2md 4 месяца назад +1

    Such a great video to stumble upon. I had just poured coffee and was trying to find something on RUclips to watch that was Christian to enjoy my coffee with and wow, the Lord showed me this.
    I have also been feeling isolated from friends, family, and even fellow Christian’s. The Lord is showing me it’s not me but to look to Him and not the creation for my completion.
    Your videos are wonderful! Don’t look at where you have messed up, that can be easily fixed. Why wouldn’t the enemy want you to be ashamed of something you’ve done for the Lord. It’s drawing others and especially non believers to Him. Keep up the great work! God bless you and your family!

    • @LSDD1118
      @LSDD1118 4 месяца назад +1

      God bless you. There seems to be MANY of us who are called to be alone. It is well with my soul🙏🏼✝️🙂

  • @annegoodreau4925
    @annegoodreau4925 4 месяца назад +7

    Joe, I love these "coffee chats" and find them very helpful and encouraging. Please keep going.

  • @llunnacee
    @llunnacee 4 месяца назад +7

    About six months ago I started noticing small, incremental changes happening in my faith walk with Jesus. I noticed changes in how I engaged with people, other believers, and changes to how I shared the Word. In the past three months, I have seen, repeatedly, messages about being isolated by God. We recognize when the Lord is trying to convey something because He repeats it, right? Right. You said in this video not to fight against it. Thank you for saying that, Joe. It's truly challenging not to push back against something our limited understanding perceives as wrong (especially when others are telling us we're wrong). God bless you, Joe!! I love you, brother! ❤

  • @christianadventure
    @christianadventure 4 месяца назад +11

    I just came across his video as I was getting ready to go into my morning prayer time. This has been very encouraging to me during this season of life. Thank you, Joe and God Bless!

  • @bik5916
    @bik5916 4 месяца назад +1

    I’m so glad you didn’t loose your focus and just stay with street preaching. Texas here. You are touching people all over the world. I’m a senior and have felt isolated many times in my life. I came to understand that other people are not the road to salvation. May God bless you and be your strength. Trust in God. Rise and stand upright 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
    p.s. mistakes are for learning 😊👍🏻

  • @VinceReed-bn2ej
    @VinceReed-bn2ej 4 месяца назад +1

    I am all alone here Joe in Czech Republic, isolated in a small village near to Plzen, not many believers here. I am also away from my wife and children, please pray.

  • @missbuckeye
    @missbuckeye 4 месяца назад +11

    Thank you for this encouragement Brother. And please know we are praying for you & lifting you up. Your work for the Lord is so very important during this time. Take heart!💜

  • @jwright8838
    @jwright8838 4 месяца назад +11

    Thanks, Joe, for your timely word. Be encouraged, brother, you are an encouragement.

  • @carymiller5502
    @carymiller5502 4 месяца назад +7

    "Here no matter what" Joe Kirby. We love you brother, God bless you and thank you for your heart!!! !!!Jesus Christ is King!!!

  • @caskey2400
    @caskey2400 3 месяца назад

    Greetings Joe and beloved brothers and sisters in this channel, this is Caskey from South Africa. Today is 26 June 2024, first time I am watching your video after starting a Bible Plan (Purify Your Mind Series) by you this morning because I feel that I want a fresh start as a Christian that was saved 38 years ago. I feel empty and my relationship with God seems distant and have a lot to clear from my life so I can allow God to restore in me, the Joy of my salvation. This morning I decided to embark on a 30 days fast as I immerse myself in God's word, using your 30 days plan as one of the tools of kickstarting this journey. Feeling anxious about what lies ahead and pray that I see this commitment through. God bless you all!!!

  • @gortaforia
    @gortaforia 4 месяца назад +1

    This is so beautiful Joe! So heartfelt and transparent. If you’re looking for direction I would say you’re totally on the right path. As believers we are more moved by humility than factual accuracy. Don’t let anyone convince you that what you do doesn’t matter. May God bless you , your faithful wife and your children and strengthen you by His might in the inner man. Let the joy of the Lord be your strength 💪

  • @DaNinja60
    @DaNinja60 4 месяца назад +6

    I'm alone now and disabled but on the positive side in the coming kingdom I'll be surrounded by people who love you without cause in a body that will never age. 😢

  • @margeebechyne8642
    @margeebechyne8642 4 месяца назад +4

    I've been alone for quite a while now. And I do feel loneliness, but not all the time - not every day. But sometimes I feel that the Lord has arranged my life this way to protect me. Before alone I went through all kinds of horrible things. Sometimes alone is best. It gives me the time I need to focus on the Lord and appreciate all he has done for me and will continue to do for me. There is much to be said for a calm, ordered life even if it's lonely. Thank you, Joe for the coffee chats. I really appreciate them, and you always give me new insights.

  • @messiahmatrix
    @messiahmatrix 4 месяца назад +4

    I think I’m in that season. The Lord removed me from a sinful and toxic relationships and it is quite nice. Thank you Joe, you are a wonderful pastor.

  • @johnpipere83
    @johnpipere83 4 месяца назад +1

    Stay humble Joe it shows growth and truth and never forget we are human and prone to making mistakes, God bless.

  • @MsByshi
    @MsByshi 3 месяца назад

    Don't doubt your calling. I live in California in the USA and look forward to your lttle sermons which i see as encouragement for my soul. Your calm and quiet manner I find soothing and comforting and your words, even when you may get a detail wrong, still teach me something about the Lord's love and forgiveness. Thank you for heading the call of the Holy Spirit on your life, and the time you spend planning and executing each post. God bless you and your family mightily, brother!

  • @lynnford8192
    @lynnford8192 4 месяца назад +4

    We all need prayers, Joe. Be blessed, brother. Being faithful to God's calling is not easy, but very rewarding spiritually.

  • @2rkarr
    @2rkarr 4 месяца назад +4

    I’ve been a believer for several decades and I can truthfully say you are a blessing to me, Joe. Don’t be concerned about making mistakes and having thoughts that someone else could probably do a better job. I need to remind you that God doesn’t necessarily call the qualified but He always qualifies “the called”. Keep serving The Lord by making these videos…His Word won’t return void and will accomplish what He pleases. Isaiah 55:11

  • @judifleet
    @judifleet 4 месяца назад +4

    Oh Joe!
    We thank GOD for you and your ministry. GOD flowing through you has drawn us closer to Jesus! We watch much more ministry, less tv shows, continue in Bible study and prayer and our repentance is more frequent. Thank you for sharing your life with us. God is glorified.
    This ministry on loneliness is wonderful. I’m feeling rejection from a few friends at church. But we pray for them to draw closer to Jesus. Thank you for your honesty. God is faithful and He never leaves or forsakes us.
    And it’s ok that you mess up. We’re pastors and we do often.

  • @sarannavollmer262
    @sarannavollmer262 3 месяца назад +2

    Definitely a confirmation to what God has already been telling me. 14 years of widowhood and three years of my dad being on the other side as well, I’ve known great sorrow, but I’ve walked it all knowing Jesus tasted all this sorrow as well! Thank you for comforting us all with the word of God!

  • @barbaratells1285
    @barbaratells1285 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for continuing your channel on RUclips… the Lord reached out to me in Southern California through you Joe and I am so grateful 😊🙏🏼🌎 your expression and demeanor was exactly what worked with me. Waiting and expecting His Kingdom 🙏🏼🌎🙏🏼

  • @JoshuaRoseberry
    @JoshuaRoseberry 4 месяца назад +8

    Joe, I pray the great Lord continues to speak through you. You may feel lonely, but the Lord is using you! If it helps to know you reach one? You've reached me 1,000 times over. God bless. Personally, I enjoy both channels.