I’ve been single and celibate since 2011 (I was about 28 at the time). It’s now 2024. I turn 40 in August. For years I held silent resentment and FOMO about people in relationships. I was so afraid that I was missing out on life. I looked on social media and I was so jealous and just angry at God. I pretended for so long I was ok and when I finally confessed it to God the fear of missing out left me as far as relationships. And you know what? He has given me peace. I’m single and I’m not mingling and I’ve decided that since I’m single Lord we are going to make the best of this! ❤ The grass is greener where you water it. I’ve decided to water mine. If I’m minding other peoples business then who is minding mine? 🧐
I was JUST saying to my friend last night that I feel like I’m about to turn 50 and miss having someone. I was upset because turning 50 I thought I would have had a husband and family but I don’t. I will be planning my own 50th bday celebration instead of me and my ‘husband’ going somewhere together celebrating. And now this morning I see your message. Thank you for sharing! I know I’m not alone and I have to think of things just like you said. 💜
Girl!!! You preached this!! This will likely end up being one of your viral videos! You dropped so many gems in this. I'm going to watch it again to get the crumbs I left on the table!! Keep doing you, Sis!! Love you!! 🙂
FOMO diminishes your view of your life 20:46 You will realize one day that the only enjoyment you get out of life is watching what others do with theirs 21:40. I have been here for many years, thinking I am happy for others when in reality I have diminished and not been happy about my life and lived vicariously through other people's lives. Thankful to God for this wisdom!
This was a TED Talks 👏🏾 I have felt overcome with some of these feelings in various areas. Thank you Lord for where I am in this season.Thank you for sharing. "Only enjoyment you get out of life is watching what people do with theirs"😯😬 "Joy is a disposition, an attitude - it is a gift" "What brings me joy in this season? What could bring me joy in this season?"
Wowwww. This video reminds me of the peace that Jesus gives. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John14:27 A fruit of the Holy Spirit
Love this!!! Perspective is everything. We must appreciate the blessings we have right now!!! We can create joyful moments and memories right where we are. Thanks for this reminder.
Thank you Chrystal for this eye opening nudge!! I am now experiencing the power of just being . I am where and with who God intended for me to be at any given moment🙏🏾🙏🏾 you can still get the vacation or experience but it just might be at a different time in your life. I am a caregiver for my mom and the joy of still having one and being able to spend quality time with her is irreplaceable. It’s not always easy but it’s worthed!! ❤️🙏🏾
I enjoyed listening!! Yesssss!!Joy!! When I was told I had to hang my keys!! That was an experience!! I had to retired!! You right I had no control of what had happen. I’m not going to to type a lot. I can say I have Joy!! Through it all!! I’m going to keep pressing on!! I choose my JOY!! Stick!!🥰❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏽
This is sooooo gooood!!! My coach gave us an assignment today, "Take your brain to the place that all things are possible." All possibilities are possible, NOW! This is so amazing. I have to listen again and take notes❤
Chrystal this was so timely for me. Since turning 50 in December, I have been thinking about what or where I should be. FOMO is real!!! I need to stop judging my accomplishments on this stick that I think I don't measure up to because I am looking at other people and where they are from what I see. This lesson has truly made me think of how to find the joy of where I am currently in life. I love how God imparts wisdom ro you so you can share it with us!!! Continue to be great my sister. 😊
Wow, you found my heart again! I just love the insight God gives you. I have said it before and I'll say it again, thank you for finding us, meeting us where we are, and then helping us to soar! (Mandisa's song Overcomer is playing in my heart after listening to everything you shared tonight.) While I'm missing out on some things by choice, I'm digging in and strengthening my spiritual fighting position by praying and studying God's Word. I may be missing out on other things, but I'm abiding and focused on being "all in" with the hope that the Lord will continue illuminating His Word to me. Oh that everything would become shadows as I pant for and press toward the Lord. Thank you! 🙏☺️🙏
I have so much right in front of me. I now realize that yes, it has been a learning time; reading and listening to messages in line with where God has called me to and I need to enjoy every bit of it
You're SPEAKING to me, Sister~Chrystal! I did this this past Christmas Eve... In honoring what would have been my sweet Mommy's 77th Birthday, now celebrating her in GLORY; I truly enjoyed being with myself and in the Presence of the LORD!... Not "fearful of what I may miss out" on! I chose to enjoy, reflect, renew, and restore... As it has become my mantra for 2024!!! Every day in every way, I am looking more and more like Mommy!!! Today, respectfully speaking, you're looking so much like your Mommy!!! Sent with much love!!!
Oh my goodness this was everything for me!!! I’m a season right now that I’ve been like Lord what is this, but now that I hear this. Man am I excited because I finally get to do something I didn’t have the chance to do when I was younger and it’s AMAZING!!
Had me in tears. Great analogies in regard to traveling, very relatable and applicable to my current circumstance. Thank you for sharing ❤️ God bless you.
I LOVE YOUUU CHRYSTAL EVANS HURST AND PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR OBEDIENCE TO WHAT GOD HAS CALLED AND GIFTED YOU TO DO IT HAS AND IS A BLESSING TO ME 🙌🙌😭🙌🙌😭💪🙏❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥❗❗❗❗
Crystal!!! ❤❤❤you and how God uses you to bless others - including me! Great grown up life lessons!! Keep it coming! Bless you and your sweet family! Tell them all HI from Bama!!! ☀️
I think there is a gift in enjoying the trip to wherever your are going and make some stops along the way. Can your family let you have some of those stops on the way to Wherever? Can they learn to enjoy where they are? Those stops alone the way seem to make you happy. Maybe even bring you a little joy.
Chrystal again you’ve blessed me in so many ways with your wisdom 🥹. For the last few days I’ve experienced every emotion you mentioned in this video. For the last few days I’ve asked myself what brings me Joy?! & look at what you discussed in this video. Your messages are ALWAYS on time for me. I’ve had to remind myself everyday that “comparison is the theif of joy”. Thank you so much for pouring our your wisdom into others ❤️. May god bless you. I pray I get to meet you in person some day ❤️
This is so on time. I do well when I take long breaks from social media. Social media is harmful it subliminally requires your thinking. God bless you for this!
Needed this! I enjoy being alone but know so many people that love to share opportunities to gather together or celebrate and its hard to say no at times. However, I'm entering into a new season of writing, and starting new things and I have to focus. Praying for wisdom and breaking any FOMO vibes...lol.
I plead the blood of Jesus over you I pray that God will give you compassion caring and knowledgeable doctors I pray your surgery will be a success I pray God will give you peace that surpasses ALL understanding in the name of Jesus Amen.
Thank you so much. I needed this. I could really relate and see myself in some of your examples. Thank you I’m going to be thankful for every opportunity and find Gods Blessings in every situation and count it all Joy ! ❤
I’ve been single and celibate since 2011 (I was about 28 at the time). It’s now 2024. I turn 40 in August. For years I held silent resentment and FOMO about people in relationships. I was so afraid that I was missing out on life. I looked on social media and I was so jealous and just angry at God. I pretended for so long I was ok and when I finally confessed it to God the fear of missing out left me as far as relationships. And you know what? He has given me peace. I’m single and I’m not mingling and I’ve decided that since I’m single Lord we are going to make the best of this! ❤ The grass is greener where you water it. I’ve decided to water mine. If I’m minding other peoples business then who is minding mine? 🧐
Thanks for sharing. We are sailing in the same boat with Jesus, my sister. 🎉
I was JUST saying to my friend last night that I feel like I’m about to turn 50 and miss having someone. I was upset because turning 50 I thought I would have had a husband and family but I don’t. I will be planning my own 50th bday celebration instead of me and my ‘husband’ going somewhere together celebrating. And now this morning I see your message. Thank you for sharing! I know I’m not alone and I have to think of things just like you said. 💜
JOMO 💛💛💛
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Well said, beautiful Sister & sisters... watch the Lord make you shine brighter for His glory.❤🫂❤
Girl!!! You preached this!! This will likely end up being one of your viral videos! You dropped so many gems in this. I'm going to watch it again to get the crumbs I left on the table!! Keep doing you, Sis!! Love you!! 🙂
FOMO diminishes your view of your life 20:46 You will realize one day that the only enjoyment you get out of life is watching what others do with theirs 21:40. I have been here for many years, thinking I am happy for others when in reality I have diminished and not been happy about my life and lived vicariously through other people's lives. Thankful to God for this wisdom!
This life is too precious to FOMO it all away.
Fomo-fear and scarcity
Jomo- Abundance... True WORD, thank you Crystal
Absolutely!
OH!!!! The JOY of RIGHT NOW!!!!!
Need to have this on repeat!
Your sooo funny!! JOMO!!! Love that JOY of Missing Out!!!
Love this!❤❤❤❤❤
No matter your situation, look for the joy! Once you stop comparing yourselves to others, you'll be quick to see your joy!!! 🎉
This was a TED Talks 👏🏾 I have felt overcome with some of these feelings in various areas. Thank you Lord for where I am in this season.Thank you for sharing.
"Only enjoyment you get out of life is watching what people do with theirs"😯😬
"Joy is a disposition, an attitude - it is a gift"
"What brings me joy in this season? What could bring me joy in this season?"
What a word !!!!
Wowwww. This video reminds me of the peace that Jesus gives.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John14:27
A fruit of the Holy Spirit
“Who is Nan?!” 😂😂😂😂😂 loved this entire message and the laugh I got from this part! 😂❤
RIGHT!!!! That part got me, too! I hollered!! 🤣🤣
❤❤❤ a big hug your way to you, you are much appreciated.
Looked for that Joy!
Love this!!! Perspective is everything. We must appreciate the blessings we have right now!!! We can create joyful moments and memories right where we are. Thanks for this reminder.
Amen
Thank you Chrystal for this eye opening nudge!! I am now experiencing the power of just being . I am where and with who God intended for me to be at any given moment🙏🏾🙏🏾 you can still get the vacation or experience but it just might be at a different time in your life. I am a caregiver for my mom and the joy of still having one and being able to spend quality time with her is irreplaceable. It’s not always easy but it’s worthed!! ❤️🙏🏾
Absolutely relevant and absolutely excellent! Thank you, Chrystal!💙
I enjoyed listening!! Yesssss!!Joy!! When I was told I had to hang my keys!! That was an experience!! I had to retired!! You right I had no control of what had happen. I’m not going to to type a lot. I can say I have Joy!! Through it all!! I’m going to keep pressing on!! I choose my JOY!! Stick!!🥰❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏽
This was great. I shared it with a group of Women in my church I just facilitated a study with.
Wooowwww!!! Floor 4/ Floor 1🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is sooooo gooood!!! My coach gave us an assignment today, "Take your brain to the place that all things are possible." All possibilities are possible, NOW! This is so amazing. I have to listen again and take notes❤
This was so needed. Listening to it several times to get all of the nuggets!
Chrystal this was so timely for me. Since turning 50 in December, I have been thinking about what or where I should be. FOMO is real!!! I need to stop judging my accomplishments on this stick that I think I don't measure up to because I am looking at other people and where they are from what I see. This lesson has truly made me think of how to find the joy of where I am currently in life. I love how God imparts wisdom ro you so you can share it with us!!! Continue to be great my sister. 😊
Amen!! I can definitely relate to your story!!
"The grass is greener where you water it" ... okay, yeah, I like that. :o)
Thank you Crystal! I have been in fomo for many years 😢 although life is not good now! I choose jomo now and will choice joy from now on!!!!
Thank you for broadening my perspective. I appreciate you.
One thing I love about you is that you keep it REAL. Like this video. I just love this ❤
This is what it means to live in Christ! Beautiful message!❤
You are amazing!! Thanks for the reminder!!
Wow, you found my heart again! I just love the insight God gives you. I have said it before and I'll say it again, thank you for finding us, meeting us where we are, and then helping us to soar! (Mandisa's song Overcomer is playing in my heart after listening to everything you shared tonight.) While I'm missing out on some things by choice, I'm digging in and strengthening my spiritual fighting position by praying and studying God's Word. I may be missing out on other things, but I'm abiding and focused on being "all in" with the hope that the Lord will continue illuminating His Word to me. Oh that everything would become shadows as I pant for and press toward the Lord. Thank you! 🙏☺️🙏
I have so much right in front of me. I now realize that yes, it has been a learning time; reading and listening to messages in line with where God has called me to and I need to enjoy every bit of it
This was for me !
Sister Woman I BELEIVE ya just preached a SERMONETTE ! Message RECEIVED. I'm sending this to my Sister Friends. Peace and Love
Investigate the feeling! Don't ignore it but choose JOY. Love it.
Thank you so much!!
🙌🙌😭🙌🙌😭💪🙏❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥❗❗❗❗PRAISE AND THANK YOUUU JESUS FOR YOUR DAUGHTER CHRYSTAL EVANS HURST 🙌🙌😭❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥❗❗❗❗
Hello Chrystal
This was a good good. Message
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This was so on point ! Thank you.
This was much needed! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
You're SPEAKING to me, Sister~Chrystal! I did this this past Christmas Eve... In honoring what would have been my sweet Mommy's 77th Birthday, now celebrating her in GLORY; I truly enjoyed being with myself and in the Presence of the LORD!... Not "fearful of what I may miss out" on! I chose to enjoy, reflect, renew, and restore... As it has become my mantra for 2024!!! Every day in every way, I am looking more and more like Mommy!!! Today, respectfully speaking, you're looking so much like your Mommy!!! Sent with much love!!!
Love it, this speaks to me!! Thank you🎉🎉🎉
Hello Crystal I really enjoyed that I thank God for that message today keep up the good work❤
Crystal! You did your thang!👏🏽👏🏽This message needs to taken on tour!! Thank you for Blessing me with this!! This message was all the things!!💃🏽👏🏽🔥🎉🎊
Chrystal girl I really thank the lord for you. I love your personality, and thanks for the encouragement
Oh my goodness this was everything for me!!! I’m a season right now that I’ve been like Lord what is this, but now that I hear this. Man am I excited because I finally get to do something I didn’t have the chance to do when I was younger and it’s AMAZING!!
Ms Chrystal !! 🤣 you are on one this morning! Get off my porch!! and thank you for being you! 💜💛
Beautiful video sis!!! Loved your train travel experience.
This is was so good 🙌🏽 Transformed my thinking. 🙏🏽 might I add, Chrystal is also hilarious 😅
You’re such a blessing, Chrystal!
Had me in tears. Great analogies in regard to traveling, very relatable and applicable to my current circumstance. Thank you for sharing ❤️ God bless you.
Ok no fr, this was a WORRRDDD!! Praise God, thank you Chrystal for this wonderful perspective 🩷
Great job Love 💕 it!!!
I LOVE YOUUU CHRYSTAL EVANS HURST AND PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR OBEDIENCE TO WHAT GOD HAS CALLED AND GIFTED YOU TO DO IT HAS AND IS A BLESSING TO ME 🙌🙌😭🙌🙌😭💪🙏❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥❗❗❗❗
Wow!!! Thank you Crystal!!! Right on time my sister, right on time!! I praise God for you, Truly❤
How timely this is. My friend is starting a new job in a new country everything is fantastic I want it too Fomo😂thanks Chrystal
Awesome job Chrystal, as always! Thanks for letting the Lord use you.
I had to say, THANK YOU.
Thank you for bringing me back to remembrance of JOMO. It has set me free from me. Love ya. ❤️
Crystal!!! ❤❤❤you and how God uses you to bless others - including me! Great grown up life lessons!! Keep it coming! Bless you and your sweet family! Tell them all HI from Bama!!! ☀️
Good morning ❤ praise God 🙏
I think there is a gift in enjoying the trip to wherever your are going and make some stops along the way. Can your family let you have some of those stops on the way to Wherever? Can they learn to enjoy where they are? Those stops alone the way seem to make you happy. Maybe even bring you a little joy.
Chrystal again you’ve blessed me in so many ways with your wisdom 🥹. For the last few days I’ve experienced every emotion you mentioned in this video. For the last few days I’ve asked myself what brings me Joy?! & look at what you discussed in this video. Your messages are ALWAYS on time for me. I’ve had to remind myself everyday that “comparison is the theif of joy”. Thank you so much for pouring our your wisdom into others ❤️. May god bless you. I pray I get to meet you in person some day ❤️
This is good. Being present in the moment and how I play the game
A👏 Whole 👏Word👏💯
G🟡🟡D Evening, Ladies!
That was good!
This is so on time.
I do well when I take long breaks from social media. Social media is harmful it subliminally requires your thinking.
God bless you for this!
Needed this! I enjoy being alone but know so many people that love to share opportunities to gather together or celebrate and its hard to say no at times. However, I'm entering into a new season of writing, and starting new things and I have to focus. Praying for wisdom and breaking any FOMO vibes...lol.
Loved this🙌🏾🙌🏾 So timely! Thank you Chrystal
Love you Chrystal
Thank you 💛💛💛💛
Thank you Chrystal
❤ thank you Chrystal
What a word ❤
Love this. Your an awesome woman of God.
Exactly what I needed!! Thank you!!! As always...awesome message and delivery!!! 🙌🏾💎
This was good Sister Chrystal. Thank you ❤
I'm having surgery in the morning. I've been shaking in my boots. Thank you for this.
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I plead the blood of Jesus over you I pray that God will give you compassion caring and knowledgeable doctors I pray your surgery will be a success I pray God will give you peace that surpasses ALL understanding in the name of Jesus Amen.
@teresa28ist thank you!
Thank you for this reminder
Thank you so much. I needed this. I could really relate and see myself in some of your examples. Thank you I’m going to be thankful for every opportunity and find Gods Blessings in every situation and count it all Joy ! ❤
This was so timely!
This was so powerful Chrytal.
Thank you Crystal no more FOMO=☹️, but JOMO=😁😉. To God be the glory🤗.
Love it lol
Point your JOY stick!!
Thank you Crystal. I needed to hear this.
This was so good. Thanks for the reminder.
Thank you for this wonderful helpful inspiring message! I’m going to “ run with it?”
Hello!!!😊
I'm so happy I clicked on this video it was so helpful and encouraging. ❤
It’s there.
I needed this word so much! Thank you!!❤
I love you and your videos ❤ So needed.
This blessed me so much! Thank you!
Yes...very enjoyable
Hello
This IS SO TIMELY AS USUAL AND CONFIRMING TO WHAT I HAVE BEEN AND STILL AM GOING THROUGH 🙌🙌😭🙌🙌😭💪🙏❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥❗❗❗❗
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