Hey Alex and Lokelani, I've been struggling with my past. As a child around the age 5 or 6 I was a big girl, living in a Caribbean household you are reminding that you would look much prettier if you were skinny instead of your own skin. I have been called names laughed at by each side of my family even in my home. It's now 2022 and I loss all the weight, at least, I think. However, during those years of shading the fat, I've carried a lot of burden and fear. I remember there was a period of time where I would eat and force myself to throw up right after, just to make sure I won't gain weight. But thank God, after praying and spiritual discipline I was able to cut that off. But it didn't stop there, after I overcame that, the guilt and fear of gaining weight was still there even though I wasn't forcing myself to throw up. You may ask, what's causing this, well those name callings and laughter that was done to me as a child stuck with me all my life. I was always into exercising and losing weight just to ensure that those offensive voices would never come back again. Now I'm doing better, but this summer has me constantly fighting my past and my old ways. I know this is long, but I just told you all of this to make you understand how much I need prayer. I know prayer is powerful cause I have seen it through my life, and I believe that your prayer and the Amen Church support's prayers would not be in vain. God Bless the both of you and your family.
May God bless you and encourege you to keep on going! Don't listen to what the world says!listen to what God says! God says our body is a temple in wich the Holy Spirit lives! Set this on your mind:when I'm exercising I'm doing it for God's glory! If i'm doing it I'm doing it not to satisfy a stupid standard,but I'm doing it for my health not for others opinion! BE WISE for those voices are of the Devil and you shall not listen to them! The Devil wants you desteyoed in body and mind and soul,but God wants you restored,whole and He wants every single thing of your being! Don't give your mind to those things,but to Christ! Knowing that you recived Him,you know that your sins are forgiven! The giult and shame,cast them out in the name of JESUS! If you are stuck in the past,you won't be able to receive God's blessings in the future!Evreything you do,do it for God's glory! Every thought you have,take it captive and ask yourself:Does it give God glory?this question helped me alot to deal with all sorts of wrong thoughts!put yourself this question everyday when you are tempted or face a trial!Does it give God glory?if I act,speak,dress,walk will it give God glory?
The only thing I can muster up to say in this moment as I recover from weeping, is praise God, and thank you. When I am at a point of clarity and stability, I will have more words for the gratitude I hold for you both, this podcast, Gods message flowing through your words in my headphones. I am going through the most tumultuous and difficult path I have ever come to know I’m my 26 years of living. I have felt so lost, defeated, despised, and unworthy. I found this podcast , your channel, and your examples not even a week ago. I am clinging, HOOKED, to the message and am feeling a palpable shift in my thoughts and in my heart. My love and reverence for Christ is reignited and renewed every episode of this podcast that I listen to. Truly, as much as I can express in this tiny text box, THANK YOU. Thank you Alex and Lokelani, thank you Jesus, and thank you Heavenly Father for your mercy and grace. I am speechless.
wow, you are bringing us to tears! before we record each episode, we pray that the Lord would use this podcast to do just what you're describing. it is one of our greatest joys to serve the Kingdom in this way and we are beyond grateful to be a part of the Lord's work in your life. we love you! may His righteousness continue to hook you in!
Hello guys. I’m from Russia and I’m so thankful to you guys for being so close to our Daddy God🙏🏻 it helps so much in this hard time to operate in the Holy Ghost and being fed by the real truth of Gods word💕
Alex, you and your lovely wife, Lokelani are such amazing servants of God. Thank you for helping me and my husband with our faith. Please never stop working for God. God is using you both. Love you guys
alex i was a christian and still am a christian but i’ve really fallen back into old sinful struggles and i want to do better but i stubbornly keep myself stuck, please pray for me.
Hey friend, how is your walk with God going? If you still have concerns about your soul, I really recommend binge watching some sermons of both Paul Washer and John Piper. Remember, it is by grace we are saved, through faith- Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His death, burial and resurrection. Pray to God, and ask Him, beg Him if you must, that He may change your heart and desires so that you desire the things He does for you. Remember, God knows your heart and thoughts, He knows us better than we could ever know ourselves! I was in a very similar situation as you described, not that long ago too. But by Gods grace and mercy He lead me to repentance and changed my desires to more align with His, and I don’t feel the same strong pull to sin against Him as before, praise God! Temptation is still there, but please really take this verse to heart: James 1:2-4 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
I love these podcast I find myself listening to them all the time as of recently and I just wanted to say I appreciate you both so much and I love your podcast. May we praise Jesus in everything we do Amen.
This episode shows me that God is the One who does the heavy lifting for us in this. He is SO faithful to His promise, He gave us His Son and will never turn His back on us. I’m gonna get hooked on God’s righteousness, because I know He will be faithful to me 🙌🏾
I love you guys so much and I am fasting today all I can say is keep on preaching the word of God And thank you for teaching us we can be set apart and called for God even in this sinful world. We thank You Alex for dissecting the word of God to our everyday life. Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from South Africa
Amen Church, you’ve significantly helped me with my walk with Christ. Ever since I started to listen to y’all, I’ve felt more connected, and have the desire to know more! The Lord works in miraculous ways, and a feel that He led me to your Podcast. I feel that every time I listen to your podcast, It’s exactly what I need to hear. God leads me to what I need to hear, and you guys have been the outlet for it. One of many things that can be appreciated about your podcast is that you tell us what we NEED to hear, and not what we WANT to hear. Many churches today like to follow the crowd, and to be accepted by the world. As Jesus said “You can’t serve two masters, you either love one or hate the other.” I’m truly thankful for what God has led you two to do. God has spoken through y’all, and has changed numerous lives. I’m excited for the future of this Podcast, and I can’t wait to share it to the people who need to hear the Good News! ❤️🤙
Alex, can you pelase tell me the name of the book you mentioned in one of your previous videos - it was something along the lines of “the promises of God” hopefully you know what I’m referring to. Thank you so much! I love your videos!!!
Can you help me, I keep having anxiety feelings for my girlfriend and nothing im doing works, i pray alot for the Lord to help me but I still veel anxiety, please help
Hey Alex and Lokelani, I've been struggling with my past. As a child around the age 5 or 6 I was a big girl, living in a Caribbean household you are reminding that you would look much prettier if you were skinny instead of your own skin. I have been called names laughed at by each side of my family even in my home. It's now 2022 and I loss all the weight, at least, I think. However, during those years of shading the fat, I've carried a lot of burden and fear. I remember there was a period of time where I would eat and force myself to throw up right after, just to make sure I won't gain weight. But thank God, after praying and spiritual discipline I was able to cut that off. But it didn't stop there, after I overcame that, the guilt and fear of gaining weight was still there even though I wasn't forcing myself to throw up. You may ask, what's causing this, well those name callings and laughter that was done to me as a child stuck with me all my life. I was always into exercising and losing weight just to ensure that those offensive voices would never come back again. Now I'm doing better, but this summer has me constantly fighting my past and my old ways. I know this is long, but I just told you all of this to make you understand how much I need prayer. I know prayer is powerful cause I have seen it through my life, and I believe that your prayer and the Amen Church support's prayers would not be in vain. God Bless the both of you and your family.
May God bless you and encourege you to keep on going! Don't listen to what the world says!listen to what God says! God says our body is a temple in wich the Holy Spirit lives! Set this on your mind:when I'm exercising I'm doing it for God's glory! If i'm doing it I'm doing it not to satisfy a stupid standard,but I'm doing it for my health not for others opinion! BE WISE for those voices are of the Devil and you shall not listen to them! The Devil wants you desteyoed in body and mind and soul,but God wants you restored,whole and He wants every single thing of your being! Don't give your mind to those things,but to Christ! Knowing that you recived Him,you know that your sins are forgiven! The giult and shame,cast them out in the name of JESUS! If you are stuck in the past,you won't be able to receive God's blessings in the future!Evreything you do,do it for God's glory! Every thought you have,take it captive and ask yourself:Does it give God glory?this question helped me alot to deal with all sorts of wrong thoughts!put yourself this question everyday when you are tempted or face a trial!Does it give God glory?if I act,speak,dress,walk will it give God glory?
I like these podcasts, awesome work you guys are doing, The Lord is well pleased with you both.
The only thing I can muster up to say in this moment as I recover from weeping, is praise God, and thank you. When I am at a point of clarity and stability, I will have more words for the gratitude I hold for you both, this podcast, Gods message flowing through your words in my headphones. I am going through the most tumultuous and difficult path I have ever come to know I’m my 26 years of living.
I have felt so lost, defeated, despised, and unworthy. I found this podcast , your channel, and your examples not even a week ago. I am clinging, HOOKED, to the message and am feeling a palpable shift in my thoughts and in my heart. My love and reverence for Christ is reignited and renewed every episode of this podcast that I listen to. Truly, as much as I can express in this tiny text box, THANK YOU. Thank you Alex and Lokelani, thank you Jesus, and thank you Heavenly Father for your mercy and grace. I am speechless.
May Gods face shine upon you!
Amen!!! Praise God!! He will finish the good work He began in you
I feel the same way! Amen!!
wow, you are bringing us to tears! before we record each episode, we pray that the Lord would use this podcast to do just what you're describing. it is one of our greatest joys to serve the Kingdom in this way and we are beyond grateful to be a part of the Lord's work in your life. we love you! may His righteousness continue to hook you in!
God bless!
I love Jesus !!!
Thank you. Amen indeed. God hook me in with your word and love.
Hello guys. I’m from Russia and I’m so thankful to you guys for being so close to our Daddy God🙏🏻 it helps so much in this hard time to operate in the Holy Ghost and being fed by the real truth of Gods word💕
amen. praying for you, sister!
Your podcast has really helped me grow in God as a baby Christian. Love from Kenya. 19 year old baby here😁
Wow this is a great very powerful, peaceful, gentle, impactful word praise God!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
thanks, Zacho!
11:48 it be your own homies
Amen!
Love your ministry. May God keep it going!!!!
God bless you🤗
Thanks
Thank you for sharing. Glory to God ❤️
Amen!!! powerful message! God bless you and your week.
same to you, Sav!
Alex, you and your lovely wife, Lokelani are such amazing servants of God. Thank you for helping me and my husband with our faith. Please never stop working for God. God is using you both. Love you guys
thank you for your kind word. we appreciate you!!
alex i was a christian and still am a christian but i’ve really fallen back into old sinful struggles and i want to do better but i stubbornly keep myself stuck, please pray for me.
Hey friend, how is your walk with God going? If you still have concerns about your soul, I really recommend binge watching some sermons of both Paul Washer and John Piper. Remember, it is by grace we are saved, through faith- Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His death, burial and resurrection. Pray to God, and ask Him, beg Him if you must, that He may change your heart and desires so that you desire the things He does for you. Remember, God knows your heart and thoughts, He knows us better than we could ever know ourselves! I was in a very similar situation as you described, not that long ago too. But by Gods grace and mercy He lead me to repentance and changed my desires to more align with His, and I don’t feel the same strong pull to sin against Him as before, praise God! Temptation is still there, but please really take this verse to heart:
James 1:2-4
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
I love these podcast I find myself listening to them all the time as of recently and I just wanted to say I appreciate you both so much and I love your podcast. May we praise Jesus in everything we do Amen.
Literally same! I enjoy them so much! Glory to God!
amen!!!
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This episode shows me that God is the One who does the heavy lifting for us in this. He is SO faithful to His promise, He gave us His Son and will never turn His back on us. I’m gonna get hooked on God’s righteousness, because I know He will be faithful to me 🙌🏾
amen, Rhoda! love it!
Great Message Alex, but I believe
you mispoke at 35:22, just noticed it now but have a great day👍🏼
Hey just wanted to say love it! That intro ohhh almost had me in tears.
Needed this so much God is so great
I love you guys so much and I am fasting today all I can say is keep on preaching the word of God
And thank you for teaching us we can be set apart and called for God even in this sinful world.
We thank You Alex for dissecting the word of God to our everyday life. Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from South Africa
Have y'all ever went through a time when it got hard to meet with God? And if so how did y'all get through it?
Amen Church, you’ve significantly helped me with my walk with Christ. Ever since I started to listen to y’all, I’ve felt more connected, and have the desire to know more! The Lord works in miraculous ways, and a feel that He led me to your Podcast. I feel that every time I listen to your podcast, It’s exactly what I need to hear. God leads me to what I need to hear, and you guys have been the outlet for it. One of many things that can be appreciated about your podcast is that you tell us what we NEED to hear, and not what we WANT to hear. Many churches today like to follow the crowd, and to be accepted by the world. As Jesus said “You can’t serve two masters, you either love one or hate the other.” I’m truly thankful for what God has led you two to do. God has spoken through y’all, and has changed numerous lives. I’m excited for the future of this Podcast, and I can’t wait to share it to the people who need to hear the Good News! ❤️🤙
wow, thank you for sharing your story! we're honored to be a part of your journey. Glory to God!
@@amenpodcast Amen!
John 10:27
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Thank you for delivering the message consistently
One of my favorite messages so far that you all have done! Loved this! Thanks for sharing!
thanks for you support, friend!
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Alex, can you pelase tell me the name of the book you mentioned in one of your previous videos - it was something along the lines of “the promises of God” hopefully you know what I’m referring to.
Thank you so much! I love your videos!!!
Any tips on how to study for a bible study lesson?
Do you think we are in the birthing pains what’s your opinion ?😊
Can you explain what you mean by that? Want to know more (:
Can you help me, I keep having anxiety feelings for my girlfriend and nothing im doing works, i pray alot for the Lord to help me but I still veel anxiety, please help
Can you make a podcast about staying on the phone?I need help😢
🥲 i missed y’all i lost my old yt account so this is my new one but i haven’t seen y’all in like 2 yrs since my church opened again
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