You're Unequally Yoked (and don't know it) | Melody Alisa

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    Hey sis, we are studying Matthew 11 today to understand what it TRULY means to be equally (and unequally) yoked. Being equally yoked is not about ALL about marrying an Believer (although that is important)-- it's about the burnout looming over us, the struggle we go through trying to surrender "that thing" to God, and the stress we feel trying to control everything. I pray you enjoy and take a step toward Jesus and his lighter burden today and put down some of the things you were never meant to carry alone. love you!!
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  • @MelodyAlisa
    @MelodyAlisa  5 месяцев назад +186

    hey sis, let's chat! we're being a little bit more vulnerable and transparent than usual, so lean in and let's encourage one another with where God has done a work in our lives ♥ today's question: where have you unintentionally yolked yourself to someone (or something) outside of Jesus thinking it would make your load lighter?
    for me: i've always had this version of "perfect" in my head for myself and i've always felt like when i get "there", life will be SWEET okay! life will be LIGHT! but each time i've checked something off my "perfect" to-do list, i add another, so this rest and lighter burden actually never comes. God has been highlighting to me this and been inviting me to yoke with him instead of this future, more "perfect" me. it's definitely been a process but He is such a good Father.

    • @teamroberts0315
      @teamroberts0315 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for you vulnerability sis ❤️🙌🏽

    • @analea6531
      @analea6531 5 месяцев назад +9

      I’ve been guilty of the “ life is going to be good when I get this specific thing” mindset. It’s not a choice per say but a defense mechanism to the wilderness. I cling to worldly things to escape hardship 😮‍💨

    • @EmbraceNaturals
      @EmbraceNaturals 5 месяцев назад +1

      I’ve learned about being unequally yolked but I love how you explained it. I needed this because I’ve yolked myself to men that wasn’t if the Christian faith and it has definitely been a burden in several ways. I hate I learned the hard way. What I realized is that I’ve only been doing what I was taught. Not told but taught. Which is what I’ve been seeing my whole life. I want to break the generational cycle

    • @joygwendolynolali3428
      @joygwendolynolali3428 5 месяцев назад +2

      This word is for me.
      I feel like I've lost my connection with God. I've been too distracted with worldy things, I've yoked myself with things and people who are not lightening the load for me. And I feel the burden I'm carrying is too heavy.
      I'm guilty of "taking full control of everything that's going on in my life and not allowing God to be in control."
      I do this unconsciously. I try to let God be in control, but sometimes, I can't help myself. This is when I unconsciously allow myself to be unequally yoked with other things and people.
      I really needed this word, and I know that God gave you this word for me because just a few hours ago, I was discussing this with a dear friend, and then I came across this video.
      Thank you, Melody.

    • @SheWritesHerJourney_
      @SheWritesHerJourney_ 5 месяцев назад

      Amen 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @ThatGirlMoi
    @ThatGirlMoi 5 месяцев назад +272

    “Let go of the concept of marriage and hold onto the concept of ME”
    -Jesus
    This was freeing especially since I have been worrying about this for myself lately

    • @TheFasmiley
      @TheFasmiley 5 месяцев назад +5

      Totally agreed. We will get there ❤

    • @ThatGirlMoi
      @ThatGirlMoi 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@TheFasmiley amen 🙏🏽

    • @ThatGirlMoi
      @ThatGirlMoi 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you everyone for liking this! I need this reminder each time

  • @Courie11e
    @Courie11e 5 месяцев назад +134

    This came on time. Within the last 3 weeks, I've dealt with house issues....no heat for a week during single digit weather...2 large cracks in the foundation that caused leakage in my basement...I just paid off my debt and all this came up. As a single woman, no kids, steady income, but praying for a husband that'll support me...I had a minor complaint to God and reminded him about my finances and my Marital status. Then, he reminded me of 1 Peter 5 to cast it all to. So I left it in his hands, and shout outs to having wonderful friends that allow me to stay with them and to my mom for lending me the funds towards my foundation. God will make a way...just gotta surrender it all.

  • @ChildofGod98765
    @ChildofGod98765 5 месяцев назад +303

    Jesus gives me strength. I keep faith even as I constantly struggle to provide for my kids and I constantly struggle to buy groceries and I never know if I will make my rent. At times I feel so alone especially as a single mom. Since suffering a heart attack two years ago and my on going battle with lupus I’m overwhelmed. Both of my sons are special needs. Lord bless me in Jesus name with a financial breakthrough. 😢

    • @Shanekap.realtor
      @Shanekap.realtor 5 месяцев назад +1

      🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @Jesus_Christ_Is_King1
      @Jesus_Christ_Is_King1 5 месяцев назад +17

      I pray you are safe, healed, and protected in Jesus name. I pray you are financially blessed in Jesus name. Keep the faith so t give up. Talk to Father he hears you and knows your needs. Love you God bless!

    • @patrinasasser141
      @patrinasasser141 5 месяцев назад +8

      CAST YOUR CARES ON THE LORD PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR BOYS

    • @sharlonsolome3377
      @sharlonsolome3377 5 месяцев назад +8

      I pray for the health of you and your family. I pray for your household be financially secure. May peace be with you all 🙏🏾

    • @Gracie-hk7ng
      @Gracie-hk7ng 5 месяцев назад +4

      Always trust God! Have faith! ❤ you will get though it.

  • @PrissyPoodle1922
    @PrissyPoodle1922 5 месяцев назад +89

    I have unintentionally yoked myself to myself. I'm thinking that I have to deal and carry my burdens alone. Not trusting anyone or God for solutions. I have to find them on my own.

    • @gardenoffaith_6983
      @gardenoffaith_6983 5 месяцев назад +6

      wow, this is relatable

    • @ms.omi.777
      @ms.omi.777 5 месяцев назад +7

      This is a powerful realization, and I believe I've done the same thing. I have to deep dive into the word and practice casting my burdens with faith.

    • @Kay1331Kay
      @Kay1331Kay 5 месяцев назад +1

      ‼️‼️‼️

    • @eberechichima3615
      @eberechichima3615 5 месяцев назад +5

      Being yoked to oneself is really a thing...most times we want to adult without Jesus 😊

    • @jmonie02
      @jmonie02 5 месяцев назад

      . A yoke is a wooden beam sometimes used between a pair of oxen or other animals to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs, as oxen usually do; some yokes are fitted to individual animals. There are several types of yoke, used in different cultures, and for different types of oxen. You can't be yoked with yourself.

  • @YanaAnaleah
    @YanaAnaleah 5 месяцев назад +168

    Melody.
    When I saw this video I had to laugh because last night i cried my heart out to God asking him for a sign and when I went to sleep all I heard was Mathew 11 in my head. When I woke up the first page I opened my Bible was Matthew 11, I read it and said I’m going to study it today and then to see your video is a blessing.
    Thank you sister ❤

    • @MyMichellle
      @MyMichellle 5 месяцев назад +5

      Wow! ❤ God is good

    • @jacolagreene9870
      @jacolagreene9870 5 месяцев назад +3

      Wow, same here last night I cried saying I was tired and I don't even know what I am doing in life. And then I popped up at 4:12 am tossing and turning. Then I said let's do a little Bible study and this video popped up. I tell you, He does speak to us in many ways. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @Search4Cherise
    @Search4Cherise 5 месяцев назад +51

    For me I can unintentionally start to yoke myself to my own strength, education, experience, & abilities. Instead of attributing all my success, abilities, strength, ableness to God!
    It’s Him who enables me & empowers me to do & be who I am! 🙌🏿

    • @trahadbad
      @trahadbad 5 месяцев назад +1

      I’m sorry if this is random, but sis I just wanted to let you know that you look so beautiful in your profile picture! Also, amen to this comment.

    • @Search4Cherise
      @Search4Cherise 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@trahadbad thank you so much! 🙏🏿🫶🏿

  • @ivrisowens2019
    @ivrisowens2019 5 месяцев назад +15

    I have yoked myself to a career, marriage and a two-story house. I always thought life would be so Great! The closer I get to Christ I know that when I do or If I do get those things. I will not be satisfied. The only way I will be satisfied is through Christ and my relationship with him. Thy Will be done not my will. I Surrender LORD have your way!

  • @meatball5560
    @meatball5560 5 месяцев назад +28

    My music taste it’s what I can be unequally yoked with, may God give me the strength to deny myself no matter how “good” the beat is amen❤

  • @crystalgarry2507
    @crystalgarry2507 5 месяцев назад +32

    I have unintentionally yoked myself to my marriage outside of Jesus. As a child of God, I have prided myself on being a "good thing" for my husband. Sadly, unfortunately, I began focus so much on the marriage and honoring my husband that I dishonored God by giving my husband a place in my heart that only God deserves. My need for my husband's approval and validation blinded me to the fact that I was pulling him along spiritually and covering him while he didn't seem to be invested in having a relationship with God. The deeper my relationship became with God, the more the scales were removed from my eyes, and the more I realized that my husband and I were unequally yoked. 😢

    • @Ashley-og9ti
      @Ashley-og9ti 4 месяца назад +2

      What to do once the realization is there?? Especially when there is so much history and love it's so difficult to let go😢

    • @kellyevans1284
      @kellyevans1284 2 месяца назад

      I definitely understand. I just dont know what to do now

    • @hellohaynes
      @hellohaynes Месяц назад +1

      Same !

    • @crystalgarry2507
      @crystalgarry2507 Месяц назад +4

      @@Ashley-og9ti Pray without ceasing. Get in the secret place with the Father, and allow the Holy Spirit to do the work that only He can do. This battle is not against flesh and blood. Only God can do certain things.

    • @crystalgarry2507
      @crystalgarry2507 Месяц назад +1

      @@kellyevans1284 Take shelter in God's Word, and trust Him with all your heart.

  • @Favored2023
    @Favored2023 5 месяцев назад +35

    I have yoked myself to the society idea of being married and having kids. The desire is so strong and I keep going through cycles with un equally yoked people. I never new this information here. I excited to study it more. God is working on me in this time of isolation.

    • @khloebellamommy7696
      @khloebellamommy7696 5 месяцев назад +3

      Im here myself however im allowing God to guide me I dont think the desire is wrong. but i am aware of the void and everytime I catch myself overly worried or stressing over this factor I try to ground myself through it with god truth this really align with me

    • @Favored2023
      @Favored2023 5 месяцев назад

      @@khloebellamommy7696 🩷🙏🏽 We will be okay because we keep searching for God

  • @Im_Gods_Girl_All_Day
    @Im_Gods_Girl_All_Day 5 месяцев назад +68

    This makes everything so clear for me now. Unfortunately it’s a relationship very close to me. God has been sending me so many red flags about this person and I was so busy trying to make it work I ignored God and kept getting hurt every time. I’ve recently set things in motion to separate myself from this person and this message confirms things for me. Thank
    you sis. ❤

    • @iloveny0971
      @iloveny0971 5 месяцев назад

      I can totally relate

    • @sharhondarooks9250
      @sharhondarooks9250 5 месяцев назад

      Me too

    • @Ashley-og9ti
      @Ashley-og9ti 4 месяца назад +1

      How do you do it ..I'm not sure your full situation and not asking you to share more if you do not feel comfortable, just seeking maybe advice and guidance..
      Also waiting for Him to direct me it's so hard when there is history and love I feel physically sick and guilty😮‍💨

  • @Misha64CLE
    @Misha64CLE 5 месяцев назад +58

    I needed this check/reminder. The last 8 yrs have been difficult. My mom's illnesses, stroke &dementia, her passing, then my younger sister passing. I've prayed, had counseling, and put on a mask at work. I've realized I've become dependent on the mask. But God lead me here for deliverance & returning to Him.

    • @QuesaDia05
      @QuesaDia05 5 месяцев назад +6

      May God continue to hold you up in this season sister

    • @justismoses13
      @justismoses13 5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm in a similar boat. I wish I didn't have to wear a mask, I'm believing that God will make this happen this year.
      Ephesians 3:20-21
      20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

    • @Misha64CLE
      @Misha64CLE 5 месяцев назад

      @@justismoses13 🙏

  • @dianaschramer5065
    @dianaschramer5065 5 месяцев назад +60

    Thank you so much for this word, Melody. When I was abandoned at the age of 12, I lost my sense of safety and security in the world. To survive, I unintentionally yoked myself with the belief that I needed to provide for and could rely only on myself for safety, security, and provision. By God's grace and the healing power of His Holy Spirit, Jesus is now working with me and within me, healing my deep-rooted wounds and helping me to trust Him and Him ALONE as my source of safety, security, and provision. HE is my Jehovah-Jireh, nobody and nothing else. Facing these wounds and feeling all of this buried pain is terrifying, but I'm tired of running and want to be free. Freedom is ONLY found in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And He is my ONLY Lord and Savior. ❤‍🩹 🙏🕊

    • @sunnyhunn9315
      @sunnyhunn9315 5 месяцев назад +2

      WOW! This 👏👏👏.
      Just as Psalm 23 says, THE LORD IS YOUR SHEPHERD. The Lord is helping me to see Him as my fortress, my place of safety, MY PROVIDER.

    • @QuesaDia05
      @QuesaDia05 5 месяцев назад +2

      You are brave, sister. God bless you.

  • @therealzareej
    @therealzareej 5 месяцев назад +75

    I am usually a silent subscriber. But this one here actually blessed me. In my personal time I prayed a prayer of faith. To share my thoughts, I believe I have unequally yoked unintentionally though ; myself from Christ in my finances. Sometimes we have so much going on and we lose the sight of God’s word and to trust him. But this video has blessed me and allowed me to draw closer to him.

    • @angelaghafoori7374
      @angelaghafoori7374 5 месяцев назад +3

      I wholeheartedly agree with this. I know that if I was equally yoked with Jesus and trusted and followed His plan for every cent He provides, my financial situation would not be where it is.

  • @afeatheredlife
    @afeatheredlife 5 месяцев назад +40

    Literally did a personal study about “yoke”, yoking ourselves to Christ (the ultimate yoke which is so light and feels like light work)!
    Great timing!

    • @MelodyAlisa
      @MelodyAlisa  5 месяцев назад +7

      It’s giving one accord!! I love it

  • @QuesaDia05
    @QuesaDia05 5 месяцев назад +21

    This video is timely. My mind has been on everything I don't have lately. I've tried to focus on the things God has blessed me with in my life, but I always seem to come back to a horrible feeling of discontentment. I feel guilty, because I know I should be satisfied in Jesus, in the season He has me in right now. Though it's lonely, He is my Friend and my First Love. He is also my Guide and my Protector, even against myself alot of the time. I often think He deserves better, but He doesn't seem to think so. This video has given me a fresh perspective. Thank you sister. God bless you.

  • @seekeroftruththatwalksbyfaith
    @seekeroftruththatwalksbyfaith 5 месяцев назад +13

    I have yoked myself to a lack of exercising, emotional eating and a judge mental mindset. The more that I seek the will of Christ in all things the more He empowers me to overcome these things. This walk isn’t always easy because we are fighting against ourselves, but all things are possible to them that believe! Admit to God how much you really need Him and watch how He shows up and blows your mind!

  • @an4c3cilia76
    @an4c3cilia76 5 месяцев назад +11

    The Holy Spirit literally just spoke with me while I was trying to understand this word.
    When I first watched the video I didn't get what He was trying to tell to me. I mean, I understood the word but I didn't catch how this should affect my life, so I got it as an warning. But I knew He was trying to show me something.
    I watched again for about 3 times, at the end I was going to give up, but I asked Him one more time and He remembered me about the verse of the day: Leviticus 20:7-8 "Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you."
    (For context I'm in my sanctification process right now) And the Holy Spirit highlighted to me this: I shouldn't put all of my strengh and expectations onto the process or the action of sanctification, but actually hold onto *Who* sanctifies me! Woww ❤🙏

  • @roselinebenjamin7598
    @roselinebenjamin7598 5 месяцев назад +16

    I have unintentionally yoked myself with marriage, life, career and I’m glad that God is correcting me to know that just yoke to him

  • @sheilarichard4610
    @sheilarichard4610 5 месяцев назад +16

    A relationship in 2017 and not only were we unequally yoked but God showed me myself in that situationship and said you are more than this and he said Patience my child.

  • @EmbraceNaturals
    @EmbraceNaturals 5 месяцев назад +9

    I’ve learned about being unequally yolked but I love how you explained it. I needed this because I’ve yolked myself to men that wasn’t if the Christian faith and it has definitely been a burden in several ways. I hate I learned the hard way. What I realized is that I’ve only been doing what I was taught. Not told but taught. Which is what I’ve been seeing my whole life. I want to break the generational cycle

  • @ShajiraYaniceli
    @ShajiraYaniceli 5 месяцев назад +24

    Thank you so much sis for being such a willing servant.
    If I can be transparent I have yoked myself with smoking weed, just one of the few things. But it stands out the most because I was so faded that I didn't realize that my mind was smoggy, faded, weary and distracted from God. The moment (literally a few days ago) I said "no" and screamed for God's help, He has shown me, revealed to me why it's NOT of Him, its not classy nor does it benefit His Kingdom. I'm free I'm free I'm free!!!! INDEED. LOL. His strength is not my own. Thank you Jesus, Our Lord.
    Can't wait for the zoom party !!!! God willing I can attend. :)
    Love from your sis in ATLANTA!!!! :)

    • @Keuna27
      @Keuna27 5 месяцев назад

      Gotta Love God For Real Cause This Is Conviction For Me At It’s Finest!!!
      Thanks For Being Authentic!
      I Had To Screenshot This For A Reminder.

  • @romcallis
    @romcallis 4 месяца назад +4

    I was “unequally yoked” with a Christian woman, but she helped bring me to the Lord so sometimes it works out

  • @AngelEyes46
    @AngelEyes46 5 месяцев назад +10

    Taking on different jobs over and over and not seeing an end goal. Feeling tied a lot, body aches, not enough money, wondering how bills will get paid.

  • @turo16
    @turo16 5 месяцев назад +23

    As someone who tends to stress herself out while trying to control everything, I wanna say Glory to God for leading me to this video and your channel. I needed to be reminded of this today. Thanks Melody. Aloha from Hawaii🌺

  • @briannereformina
    @briannereformina 5 месяцев назад +7

    God works in mysterious ways because I NEEDED this after what I realized yesterday. I realized that the reason my trust issues have not subsided is because I have been trying to rely on my partner and myself to fight this, but I realized that I was unequally yoked with it because I didn’t yoke myself with Jesus. Praise the Lord, I will finally work towards being equally yoked with Jesus through this burden! ❤️

  • @tamiya384
    @tamiya384 5 месяцев назад +2

    Lord give me strength. I’ve intentionally, maybe unintentionally, yoked myself to the idea that once my husband, bestfriends and kids come into my life, things will be better, it will be easier and “perfect” but little did I know whoever that would have been they would have carried all of my burdens, especially my husband, I always thought once he gets here, things would be great and perfect and there would be someone to bear my problems. In reality, I would have went in expecting to carry nothing and that wouldn’t be fair and that’s what I am guilty of, Lord have mercy on me. I’ve always heard and keeping hearing isolation leads to preparation and I don’t know what he is doing but he is doing some work in me and may it teach me patience and how to give him all my desires that I steadily keep picking up, the Lord is so patient ❤🙏🏼

  • @elizabetho9779
    @elizabetho9779 5 месяцев назад +6

    In my life right now, I'm not so much yoked to a concept or person. This video helped me see how my past pain is preventing me from being yoked to Jesus. I have stopped in my tracks and ignored my burdens; I am not moving forward. I think I was led to this message to encourage me to accept his yoke so I can learn to move again, in step with the Lord. Thank you!

  • @_ABYMAY
    @_ABYMAY 5 месяцев назад +26

    This was so good, Melody! We most often are taught this from the marriage stance only and as you taught it could definitely be different things outside of Jesus. Thank you!

  • @disheabyrd3468
    @disheabyrd3468 4 месяца назад +1

    I’ve intentionally yoked myself to someone, that I shouldn’t have. But I’m working on that self control and trying to keep God in mind during tempted times.

  • @rachealmwale1644
    @rachealmwale1644 5 месяцев назад +4

    I've yoked myself to getting a job...and I quickly realized this a few days ago so this video is timely... it's been heavy and laying it at the lord's feet is the way... letting him take over..Thank you Jesus

  • @neish5486
    @neish5486 5 месяцев назад +5

    Oh my Goodness! Thank you for being a vessel God can use ! Not the Lord answering my prayers suddenly 👀 What a mighty God we serve.

  • @abelovedgirl
    @abelovedgirl 5 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve yoked myself to an idea of my “perfect” future. This future consisted of me being the most attractive, powerful, successful, and somehow still humble version of myself. I’ve been walking with God for four years now, but it wasn’t until last year, when I stopped being lukewarm, that I realized that I was still clinging to the “perfection” I had planned out. I’ve surrendered multiple times since then and even now, after watching your video, I find myself surrendering again to God’s perfect plan. I’ve learned that His plan may be unknown, but it’s faith and obedience that allows us the true peace He promises. God loves you ✝️💜🩷🤍💕

  • @ironicbeautyxo
    @ironicbeautyxo 5 месяцев назад +9

    God is always using you for confirmation. Please continue being available as a vessel, you are blessing so many!

  • @Beyond_Chyann
    @Beyond_Chyann 5 месяцев назад +1

    9:43 Amen to experiencing a lighter load with Jesus. That’s my portion!!!

  • @ShesJustBee
    @ShesJustBee 5 месяцев назад +6

    This is right on time as usual. I was having a conversation with my dad about this verse (Matthew 11:28-30) in a different context (prayer) but this video made a few things clear. The main point being that this is Active faith. Even though the verses speak of rest, there is still work to be done. We just rely on Jesus to lighten the load.
    I think I have been yoked to ideas and expectations lately. I literally prayed about some of them yesterday and I told Jesus I couldn't to any of this alone. It's just too hard. But instead of chaining myself to these difficult (unrealistic) expectations that I placed on myself, your video helped me realize that I can (and will) step back, accept the offer to let Jesus lighten the load and also learn with Him how to approach and do this life thing. Again, right on time. Thank you for your obedience and consistency and pointing us continually to Christ!

  • @davisdestiny1998
    @davisdestiny1998 5 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve yolked myself to my past. Due to trauma, failures and growing up in poverty, I constantly compare my now to my before.. I feel like I’m going to fail, myself, my children and even God.. I know I’m free and free indeed just have to believe it with all me ❤️

    • @tiatsele
      @tiatsele 3 месяца назад

      Same sis. Going through the motions has been a crazy ride, and so heavy

  • @kaysweatlifestyle9274
    @kaysweatlifestyle9274 5 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve unequally yoked myself to myself. I’ve always leaned on myself to get me through my struggles and my plans for success, not realizing I was leaving god out the whole time. I was thinking that just because I made plans to be prosperous, helpful, kind and uplifting to others that I was doing a good thing something God would be proud of. Yes he is glad we can do good things but he is even more proud when we partner with him, ask him for help or surrender to his plans so that we not only prosper but it gives him the glory. He created us for good and to do good works but we must not forget the creator in all that we do for its by him that all things are possible. 🙏🏾

  • @MeliyahAlise
    @MeliyahAlise 5 месяцев назад +3

    Wow, thank you. May God bless you! I've read and quoted this scripture many times, but I hadn't understood it quite this deep until now. Thank you

  • @miyahunique5820
    @miyahunique5820 5 месяцев назад +2

    I love how you explained this.

  • @kellyawansilabo9035
    @kellyawansilabo9035 5 месяцев назад +1

    I unwillingly yoked myself to the concept of marriage. Dreaming of the Prince Charming that’ll change my life… while Jesus was already THAT guy. Sorry Lord for having tied myself with those fantasies.
    Help me to have eyes only for U. In Jesus name, Amen

  • @sessionswithzimu
    @sessionswithzimu 5 месяцев назад +11

    This word is so timely!💕

    • @MelodyAlisa
      @MelodyAlisa  5 месяцев назад

      so glad to hear it sis!! it was for me too!

  • @leerahmojalefa5565
    @leerahmojalefa5565 5 месяцев назад

    I’ve learned so much. Love it!

  • @alisianewland924
    @alisianewland924 5 месяцев назад

    Definitely needed to see this!!!

  • @lungilemtyali1943
    @lungilemtyali1943 5 месяцев назад +1

    I have yoked myself to the idea that when i lose weight, everything will be easier, and I've focused so much on losing on losing wieght that it was the only thing that mattered. Thank you Melody , Praise God ❤❤🎉

  • @Kels504
    @Kels504 4 месяца назад

    This makes so much sense!

  • @sandraacuna9546
    @sandraacuna9546 5 месяцев назад

    This blessed me, thank you!

  • @kerrittsaintal9021
    @kerrittsaintal9021 5 месяцев назад +1

    As per usual your videos are always so well timed! And I am able to take something away from it. I’m currently in a situation where the burden was heavy and I’m letting Jesus bear it with me. So I’m so thankful for that!
    Again thank you @melodyalisa for the great work you do! Be blessed Sis!

  • @oceansdeeppodcast
    @oceansdeeppodcast 5 месяцев назад

    This video was such a blessing thank you so much for creating it !! You broke it down and explained so well !!

  • @lydiasvlog1007
    @lydiasvlog1007 5 месяцев назад

    this video was an eye opener about the topic being equally yoked! :) thank you!

  • @energy_milcorconsulting
    @energy_milcorconsulting 5 месяцев назад

    Melody!!!
    You smashed this one.
    Amazing.
    I’m sharing this now:)
    ❤😊❤

  • @annamakoto1201
    @annamakoto1201 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you, thank you, thank you Melody! This is so eye opening, especially your education around the “yoke”, makes sooo much sense and has given me a lot to reflect on. God bless you sis ❤

  • @MalynBudget
    @MalynBudget 5 месяцев назад

    This is gold ❤thank you so much for this teaching

  • @deniyarobinson2893
    @deniyarobinson2893 5 месяцев назад

    This was for me, thank you!

  • @Awstyncochran
    @Awstyncochran 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this! ❤

  • @kjenkins3939
    @kjenkins3939 5 месяцев назад

    This was such a timely discussion! I felt this over the last few months. I’m praying that He shows me how to be better and intentionally yoked with Jesus

  • @stephaniegarnes2173
    @stephaniegarnes2173 5 месяцев назад

    This has been wonderful!!!

  • @barechild_
    @barechild_ 5 месяцев назад

    So needed this!! Thank you for deviating from your regular style!

  • @Sarah-qb3yo
    @Sarah-qb3yo 5 месяцев назад

    This was right on time!!! God bless you Melody!

  • @camillewilliams8868
    @camillewilliams8868 5 месяцев назад

    Incredible! Thanks for sharing ♥️

  • @peepthiskid
    @peepthiskid 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for making this easy to digest sis!

  • @khanyiscabin2791
    @khanyiscabin2791 4 месяца назад

    this was so well explained, thank you sis 🥹❤️

  • @ajagenous4647
    @ajagenous4647 5 месяцев назад

    Amen and Amen thank you 😊 I needed this ❤️

  • @gugusibanyoni7415
    @gugusibanyoni7415 5 месяцев назад

    Oh Melody, I did not even realize how much I needed this! God is good.

  • @babyshooz
    @babyshooz 5 месяцев назад

    message is received! Thank you for sharing this and clarifying the word!

  • @ashleypeek7153
    @ashleypeek7153 5 месяцев назад

    This was beautiful and much needed thank you

  • @portiamnisi7907
    @portiamnisi7907 5 месяцев назад

    This video spoke to me so much. Thank you for this🙏🏽🙏🏽🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️

  • @annblessed111
    @annblessed111 5 месяцев назад

    What a word..i wasnt expecting this when i clicked, now I am convicted and blessed as well.

  • @asialeslie1995
    @asialeslie1995 5 месяцев назад +1

    You in God step for sure! This video was right on time and much needed! Thank you for being a vessel Melody. God bless you and the family ❤

  • @Sowairina
    @Sowairina 5 месяцев назад

    So insightful thank your for being His vessel. A necessary word I needed today plus the plug on HillsDale College is so timely🙌🏾Thank you for sharing. GodBless you Melody🙏🏾

  • @NikkiClarke_
    @NikkiClarke_ 5 месяцев назад

    This was a great message !

  • @reealitytv.
    @reealitytv. 5 месяцев назад +1

    A testimony of how God works. God lead me to watch your video on Tuesday. At first, I thought this video was going to be about romantic relationships being equally yoked but as I continued to listen to you, it was far deeper than that. Anyways, fast forward to today, I said a prayer before reading my Bible, a very specific prayer. After I was done reading my Bible, I remembered I needed to read one of my Bible plans on the Bible app. I didn’t realize I was three days behind because I read my Bible daily but I have forgotten to read one of my Bible plans. Today’s reading brought up Matthew 11:28-30. It correlated with the devotional of the day, “I can’t stop”, from the Bible plan, “Fast From Wrong Thinking”. As I was reading I paused and was trying to remember, where I heard this message from. Then I remembered your video and everything started to make sense. I had to rewatch your video today because now my eyes and ears are open to your message. I am receiving what you are saying and understanding it clearly. So, I’m glad God led me to watch your video. Sorry if this was long. I had to share because I was in total awe.

  • @AnnieWalters24
    @AnnieWalters24 5 месяцев назад +1

    I really love how you explained this. I never saw it in this light of not believing that things will be easier When the blessing comes, but life is easier when yoked to Jesus ❤

  • @jessicaelue3413
    @jessicaelue3413 5 месяцев назад +1

    Jesus is so good , this touched me so much I have read this part of scripture a few times but didn’t fully understand the yoking aspect. Thank you holyspirit for using melody to truly help me with understanding ❤️

  • @rawmaterial7986
    @rawmaterial7986 5 месяцев назад

    So good sis ❤❤❤ was definitely not expecting this direction but it was so needed thank you sis

  • @NomsLoots
    @NomsLoots 5 месяцев назад

    We yoke ourselves to things outside of Jesus. Sheesh 🥹☹️

  • @LtrishaMartina
    @LtrishaMartina 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Alissa very timely ! Most of the Bible we read needs deeper understanding and letting God speak to us ! ❤️🙏🏽 always defining scripture with scripture. Thank you and God bless you .

  • @jenny_latimer
    @jenny_latimer 5 месяцев назад

    This was good, sis! Learned something new because I, too, have been thinking an egg yolk - lol! I need to work on letting go of expectations that I put on myself of others. As always, thanks for sharing. Blessings!

  • @Josslynnsyon
    @Josslynnsyon 5 месяцев назад

    Whew! This one hit home. So glad I found you and this community. So many areas, friendships and past relationships - I’m so thankful that I learned the correct meaning of thre yoke. ❤❤❤ I’m blown away! I registered and I’m excited 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jamiareeves
    @jamiareeves 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Melody for this! This was definitely right on time! I have been unintentionally yoking myself to a man/love. I am going through a break up and I think the idea of being in love and having someone has kept me yoked in that idea instead of yoking with Jesus to carry my feelings and my focus on what matters most and allowing him to heal my heart first.

  • @1994SLEEPY
    @1994SLEEPY 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent video Melody! Thank you.

  • @lightpinksalt
    @lightpinksalt 5 месяцев назад

    This video has popped up so many times in my recommended list, and I never clicked it until now. The way you define yoke was so eye opening!! It definitely resonated deeply with me as someone who tries to go at it alone. Thank you for helping me understand the Word and thank you Holy Spirit for using Melody~

  • @fdoctor79
    @fdoctor79 5 месяцев назад

    If EASE and REST are good enough for Jesus then it is Good enough for me.😊 Thanks for this reminder.

  • @ilovecolumbia
    @ilovecolumbia 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you, sis, this was for me, I am a man who just came across your channel. This was something I have heard, something I have been saying to myself as well. So, thank you for sharing this message with us looking or in relationships.

  • @warholcow
    @warholcow 2 месяца назад

    Love this videos. So glad I found your channel. Jesus is always so timely because his Bible is timeless. Thanks for unpacking this for us!

  • @Angeloflight7
    @Angeloflight7 5 месяцев назад

    Such a good teaching sis. God bless you and thank you❤

  • @Sacred.Charms
    @Sacred.Charms 5 месяцев назад

    This video was an answer to a prayer, something thats been on me. Noone BUT God! He knows yall, thank you sister for your obedience in making this

  • @shaniecemcghee8832
    @shaniecemcghee8832 5 месяцев назад

    This was really good Melody♥️ May God continue to bless you and your family in Jesus name Amen

  • @EmilyGable-rr8zp
    @EmilyGable-rr8zp 5 месяцев назад

    When you said we could be yoked to an idea 🤯🤯 that’s a word!!

  • @odwanl
    @odwanl 5 месяцев назад

    I am so grateful for this video. I believe that Jesus brought me here. Thank you for making this video 🌸

  • @holly_kalonji
    @holly_kalonji 5 месяцев назад

    This honestly couldn't have come at a better time!🥹 I REALLY NEEDED THIS!🤞🏾😭 Thank you, Holy Spirit, for leading me to watch this video at this particular time!🙏🏽 May God bless you, sis!!!!❤

  • @florimeramitybojos2429
    @florimeramitybojos2429 5 месяцев назад

    I love this episode so much, Melody 😍🤗

  • @hotliketee
    @hotliketee 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this wonderful message and reminder from the Lord! I enjoyed the visual representation of the yoke too. It helped to put everything into perspective. Not only is yolk and yoke spelled differently, but it also means two totally different things! 🙏🏽

  • @patrinasasser141
    @patrinasasser141 5 месяцев назад

    THANKS FOR THIS WORD

  • @andreayaninen1523
    @andreayaninen1523 5 месяцев назад

    Appreciate this message, thanks for sharing and congratulations on your promotion. Praise God ❤

  • @jasmo011
    @jasmo011 5 месяцев назад +1

    I was obviously meant to click on this video and hear this word but listening to these points has me in a state I was NOT prepared for 😳👏🏾🫢😌😇

  • @Kay1331Kay
    @Kay1331Kay 5 месяцев назад

    This is so good 😊

  • @tbgaming4199
    @tbgaming4199 5 месяцев назад

    Amen 🙏 powerful video Melody ❤

  • @cortneylashell6131
    @cortneylashell6131 Месяц назад

    Great Word 🙌🏽