I do agree getting drunk won't solve your problems and alcohol is dangerous in excess. Will chocolate feed the holy Spirit? Will jelly on my toast feed the holy Spirit? Just seems vain to self impose religion to food when none has been placed.
@@coffeebuxi agree with you I was thinking the same. For example I enjoy drinking a glass of Coca Cola when I get back home. Is it feeding the Holy Spirit ? Is it edifying ? No it’s just a drink. Even though that’s not alcohol if I drink it too much is gonna be bad for me. It seems a bit religious to me but what’s working for HER relationship with God will not be the same for OUR relationship with God.
@@coffeebux the problem is alcohol is a spirit, chocolate is not. Her conviction is based on her walk with God, and it won’t be the same for everyone else. However, I do agree that drunkenness is a sin.
Matthew 15:11~ It is not what goes into the mouth of a man that defiles and dishonors him, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles and dishonors him.” One of Jesus’s first miracles was turning water into wine (alcohol). Having a drink or two is not a sin. Drinking to cope (making alcohol an idol) or getting drunk (lack of self control/gluttony) is. Let’s not forget Ecclesiastes 9:7 ~ “So go ahead. Eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of this!” (:
I smoke, drink and do drugs, I can guarantee you, she’s telling the truth. The more you look to these things for solace, the more they become your god and we know how jealous our Lord is. I’m taking steps to stop, I’m struggling but I know God will see me through, I just have to believe and keep trying. Praise be to the Lord of all hosts, The God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, He who sent His Son that whosoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life. I believe the Lord has heard my cry and I know if you’re reading this, He’s also speaking into your life, for the Lord will never leave us till the end of ages and beyond. We are His and He is for us.
Amen! A little reminder: The world says that you won't be placed in a situation you can't handle... BUT, you will find yourself in situations that you can't handle so that the only thing you CAN do is to rely on His strength to get through it. You can only do it through God's strength alone- let Him be your solace. 🙏🏼
Thats awesome that you are honest eith yourself! God appreciates even the small steps taken towards Him. For even the baby steps are a victory!! Just keep going and years from now you'll look back and see how far God has brought you!!! All of those things require a surrenderence to God. Surrender your dependency on drugs, alcohol etc and place your dependence on God. ❤
I rejoice, seeing how you confessed and threw your sin right out in a public comment. You know who your Lord really is, and I am going to pray for you because I know that you have the desire to stop. Never stop making that effort. You are free in Jesus' name!!!! I believe it!!!! GOD BLESS YOU
I heard the other day that the more time you spend with God the less time you spend with the enemy. And vice versa. The more time you spend with the world, the less time you spend with God. My goal is to spend every waking minute with God!
Yes! I stopped a few months ago and then found a list of songs my 15yo daughter was listening to, and i looked up the lyrics to every single one and felt sick to my stomach. We had a 3.5 hr talk about it and many other things, and she said she didn't know what it meant she just liked her voice, so i explained a lot of it, and she was very grieving. Then, I told her that stuff influences u even if u dont know what it means.
I literally stopped listening to secular music for a month now. I went on tick tok and learned that Japanese song by Megan by accident! It was in my head all day 😭 No more TikTok for me!
Jesus didn’t say to cut off those who aren’t walking with him, he literally hung out with sinners! He said not to separate yourself but also not to assimilate with them (become in their likeness). So create the necessary boundaries to not partake in their habits but actively permeate their life with the truth of the gospel, act as Jesus did. As the see the radical change in you they’ll see the power of God and may become more open to the gospel! Otherwise, this video was amazing and loved your other points!🩷
hey sis, so I’ve also been on this purification journey, specifically in terms of music over the few years. “Christian music” is hard to get into when you only know of a handful of songs and artists lol. So recently found the artist Sxxnt ( a pseudonym for Saint, had to know for myself lol) who does awesome work with alternative chill vibe versions of popular Christian songs.
I did not give up alcohol and secular music on my own. When I got serious in my walk with God, He took away the desire to drink (alcohol) and the desire to listen to secular music, even though I encounter them when I go to family/friends events but it does not move me. As for premarital sex, I decided to honor God with my body. It’s my worship to Him and if any man that is proposing a relationship that will lead to marriage cannot accept it and wait, then that man is not the right person for me. God is first in my life before any human being or thing. Others may, I cannot. Thank you for sharing, Amani. ❤
I dont listen to secular music. I hear it when I am out and about or go to the gym. I am also saving myself for marriage 😊 waiting till next year. God is indeed God wait on him!♡
I have a friend who’s gay, he’s a friend I had last school year. We are still friends even though we are not in the same section and have the same schedule this new school year. I never had a problem with him being gay and all but I most felt uncomfortable when he talked about the LGBTQ community so I just stayed quiet every time. But something happened just 2 or 1 week ago. We were walking home from school, and we were talking and listening to music together with shared Airpods plugged into our ears, Then, there’s this song that according to him LGBTQ community loves because it’s about a child who’s part of the LGBTQ community. Then there’s this line there that says something like not every word in the Bible is true. I immediately felt uncomfortable and felt like crying because I felt the devil taking over our conversation. I didn’t know how to respond or react. I think God was so good and faithful to me at the time, the Holy Spirit made me calm, and just listened to him. Since that his belief and the way he perceives things, even though some of his interpretations about the Bible are not right at all. I managed to explain some things from the Bible like it’s not Moses who parted the Red Sea, it’s God through the faith of Moses. We had a conversation also about how his classmate just had this faith in God that can’t be moved and he said it irked him so much. Which saddened me more as I listened, I felt like crying. When he walked me near my house and left, I continued on m yway while crying. That night, I can’t stop crying, even now whenever I think about it. It hurts so much. I prayed to God that I loved that friend. That I don’t want to hurt him. I prayed that God make a way for both of us to separate our ways. Because I feel like a liar. a liar to God and a liar to my friend. Because I know I’m not myself when I’m with that friend. He’s a friend I can’t talk about God, about how great God is. And I hate myself for that. woah, this is so long, I’m sorry. But thank you for this. This si my first time talking about it. Thank God for your life, Amani!!!:))) God bless💖
Very sweet. The Lord hears you, and will work things out. Sometimes we have to be as bold about our beliefs as anyone else is, and we shouldn’t expect others to censor themselves or mute themselves to make us comfortable. Maybe through growing, you guys may be able to still maintain a friendship but rooted in honesty. You never know what the Lord will do! Sometimes we are connected to those of opposing beliefs for God to change their hearts through seeing HIS heart for them through us. 🫶🏾
Thanks for sharing! I’ve had friendships like these, and I now say a prayer for everyone entering my life “God, if it is not your will for us to be within each other’s lives, I pray that you remove the desire from our hearts for each other.” After saying that prayer, I have experienced the most gently pulling away from people. Now, when I encounter those people, we genuinely greet each other but there is no effort to prolong any convos and make future plans to meet up. Be blessed🤍
I feel you, same happens to me but I still have those friends and they have changed. I must say, never be afraid to pray for them too, they need saving, use your voice and the power of the holy spirit, don't feel ashamed - those are the fallen one's lies. You are strong and so is your faith, don't let the fallen one silence you, especially when it comes to talking about how great God is - HE IS GREAT and make that friend hear it, if that friend is a no, God will make it in that moment that you are separated because of your faith.❤
I’ve found that a lot of my people I know who don’t believe in God, used to believe in God. And also a lot of friends I have that used to not know God, have just come to know him and explore all of who He is and what he is able to do. I’ve found a common thread between these people. At one point in their life, there was a person that claimed to Love God that skewed his words or abused his glory in the presence of these people I know. They had a skewed relationship or have separated themselves from Him because someone else who claimed to be of God…..who was false…..told them that God was hateful, wouldn’t be there for them if they sinned, and would abandon them if they didn’t follow a set of rules. And I feel so bad about that. That someone who should have shepherded you to LOVE God….made you fear him in a way that you completely kept Him out of your life. That kept you from learning who He really is. That kept you from seeing that no matter what you’ve done….you can kneel at his altar, you can repent, you can have your life with Christ
Wow I stopped drinking, listening to secular music and watching worldly movies months ago and realized that most of the temptations I was struggling with in the past don’t affect me anymore. The Holy Spirit convicts me whenever I start watching a movie that’s not good for me, I don’t feel comfortable around certain friends anymore so I am working on letting go of relationships that are not good for me
I gave up secular music in January and I was riding with a friend who is still in the world and I had all these emotions overcome me. I couldn’t wait to get out the car. But I just started listening to your channel and I love your content and this topic is so needed. I don’t watch movies, I’ll rather read or listen to podcasts that are Christian base.
There’s something about having a real relationship with God, your convictions become stronger and you just know that God was really merciful when you were living comfortably in sin. You censor everything, not just things that appear to be worldly, you also censor Christian messages, songs and preachers. Your walk with God will completely change your self wisdom to utter foolishness because there’s a way that seems right in a man eyes but the end thereof is destruction. I pray that God continue to make his grace abound to you Amani and make His face shine upon you.
Same I don’t listen to secular music like I used to but sometimes I listen to it it may be a song that I used to listen but don’t anymore but before I do I make sure I look up the lyrics and if they have any type of sexual stuff or talking about drugs or violence then I don’t but I listen to a lot of Christian music, Christian rap then anything!!
Abstinence is going to be my hardest one on my journey… ending a 3 year relationship with another girl because I’m starting my journey giving my life to Christ it’s so hard😢 but the Bible says what’s right and wrong and it’s time for a change…
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 - the verse God gave me when being convicted about alcohol. Everything you said about alcohol is so true and I relate to every word you said about it. People are truly desensitised to the effects of alcohol.
34:56 Exactly that’s why I don’t condone huge birthday celebrations because it comes off as self inflating and the fact of the matter is, we’re giving ourselves props and celebrating ourselves when we did nothing to get here. It was God who carried us another year however I’m not saying that birthdays shouldn’t be celebrated, but for those who portray themselves as an idol on their birth date is dabbling in idolatry
Whew! Thissss! I came out of self idolization earlier this year and really have been consecrating myself before God. When my birthday came up I just looked to God like idk ?! What am I doing lol. Didn’t even care if I was sitting in the house because it was no longer about me but about God and when I tell you he had beautiful birthday plans for me I only found out 3-4 days before to prepare ❤. Birthdays can still be extremely special with God at the center.
@@tiarafreeman375 ❤️🙏 I’m so excited to hear that you were freed from self idolization 🙌 Anyone the father sets free is free indeed! I think we can be so consumed with ourselves that we totally neglect the fact that God bought us through another year. That’s a huge deal because some ppl don’t make it. Consecrating ourselves before God is a beautiful thing. Many look at being a practicing Christian as a boring lifestyle but it’s far from it. It’s so peaceful ❤️
This is so goooddd. I've recently given up even listening to certain Christian content that involves discussion about sex in marriage. I cannot listen to that type of content since i'm not participating as a single person. I'm also slowly removing secular music to the point where I am driving to silence.
There’s soooo much amazing Christian music! Endless amazing songs! Just type in your fav genre on Spotify and end it with Christian. Eventually your Spotify will customize to your liking of Christian music and you’ll be finding new songs everyday it’s so amazing!😊
I don't think you should cut off or separate from all you non-christian friends if they aren't having an impact on your walk. It's an opportunity to be a witness and show our fruit that may encourage them to follow as well.
True! I haven’t cut off all my non Christian friends but the relationships that are constantly pulling you away from what you know is right, DEFINITELY needs reevaluation
I think it depends on your walk with God. If you’re susceptible to certain sins then hanging out with certain people is a no no. You don’t have to block them, leave the door open for conversations about the Gospel, but don’t go hanging out with people who will lead you down the wrong path. Real worship is not just singing and dancing for God, it’s sacrificing what your flesh loves in devotion to God.
The last point about being the eldest daughter and God's grace in that resonated so much with me. You perfectly articulated what I'm struggling with. It really comes from a place of comparison, we see others with strong parental support systems and because we didn't have that, and still "made it", we think it comes from ourselves. Dieing to myself is something that I will actively have to do every. single. day.
Every single thing you watch on tv is an advertisement for something. Every song movie, series, show, kids show, cartoon etc. I hardly watch to tv now, I now mostly news, earth and nature shows, Bible stuff on RUclips. In this day and age we are fortunate enough to be able to choose exactly what you can watch at any time.
Grateful to see what the Lord is doing in not only me, but in the hearts of many of his children. Every single point that you touched on are convictions that I’ve had this year, with the most recent being tv shows. I gave into the hype and started watching Love Island USA last week and had to cancel my subscription after 3 episodes- wayyyy too much lust and worldliness in that show. But hearing convictions is a blessing within itself!
I gave up anxiety-inducing tv/movies/videos including some news, horror movies and true crime murder stuff which I used to binge watch, i think it’s fine to watch a documentary like that once in a blue moon but it feeds negativity, anxiety, and paranoia subconsciously in my opinion. I gave up reality tv many years ago but anything where people argue, disrespect others, fight, I can’t with it. Same with music and also concerts where the artist is on a pedestal like stage and it’s about them and not the music.
11:53 what helps me when I get the itch to listen to ungodly music is Christian R&B. RUclips has quite a few channels that has Christian R&B playlists. Francesca who you interviewed has become a favorite of mines, as well as Madison Ryann Ward, Stevie Rizo, Doreen Avery, Alia Lara and so much more !!! Maverick City has fantastic worship music too !
I have dialed back on secular music and I stopped watching all my murder mystery type shows 2 yrs ago. It was fueling fear and was just dark...I used to LOVE them too, so much!
Yesterday and this morning while praying I was asking God to tell me what I should give up to deeply have a relationship with him😊,now I saw this video 🤔😊 have never drink or smoke before But I battle with anger and porn 💔🥲🥲 Free me lord🙏
As someone who has been trying to get closer with god but has been struggling with alcohol addiction for some time now , I really appreciate this video so much ! Thank you ❤🙏
I’ve been listening to just Christian music and jazz lo-fi beats or great instrumental music. If I listen to another type of genre, it’s usually indie folk and I make sure to read the lyrics. If there’s anything that’s off, I immediately stop listening to it. I have gotten convicted of listening to certain afrobeats and had to stop as well.
Im honestly soo thankful for your Video all the way from Namibia 🇳🇦 I was closer to God last year and i found myself falling back into sin i found your video and it helped me soo much
I agree with you, on the drinking especially. God saved me from alcoholism and other addictions. I don’t understand the people who have a drink at night every day. I understand your point completely. My boyfriend still smokes weed and I pray that God breaks his addiction and the justification that it’s natural. I don’t want anything that alters my state of mind. #vigilant 🤲🏻☝🏻✨
I respect you for not breaking up with him. A lot of women tend to leave such a relationship in the name of ""unequally yoked", a simple excuse for running away from the guilt of hurting someone instead of praying for them and with them if you really do care about them
This message is GRACE. God bless you I am blessed at this moment hearing this Truth telling message. I am listening to every word and it sharp like a double edge sword. God bless you
I had to give up a male friend of mine that I knew for 20 years and the thought of him and our history still haunts me to this day. I still pray for him and hope that he’s doing well and in a better place. It’s been about 4 years since we have spoken and I have noticed a big difference in who I am and I feel stronger in my walk with the Lord in new ways! 🙌🏾
I identified with you about the oldest daughter to the T. God has been so gracious and has delicately revealed to me He was there opening doors and guiding me every step of the way even though I am not worthy of Him placing His blessed hand in my life. Not my doing, but His 💯. All the glory to Him 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Im a 14 years old girl and music has always making me happy and I also love to sing and I find it really hard to give up on it and honestly I dont really wanna give up on it because I love listening to songs and singing.
Trust me. I sing as well and Christian music is waaay better. Worship is so beautiful and fulfilling! I have a playlist on Spotify, called chill Yehova vibes. If you check my profile you will see a worship playlist as well there! ❤
I do listen to beautiful love songs. I have a playlist of wonderful love songs: Kenny latimore, Lionel Richie, Gladys knight. I try to be vigilant over that playlist.
Thank you sister , I was going back and forth about having a glass of wine daily and seen this video. Never seen your channel before. I love how you put it.
The Lord is calling me to a season of sobriety from alchohol. I got to the point where I was doing it every. single. day. Drinking as a form of decompression or literally drinking just because.. I need to break the habit of wanting/craving alcohol. I used to smoke weed and vape too. it was tough quitting and I think that’s when I started drinking more.. bc I couldn’t smoke, but drinking more to cope with letting that go isn’t sitting right w my spirit so I’m dropping alcohol for a while and being more intentional with the time I spend with God. Feeding my spirit dawg not the flesh dawg
I know you didn’t ask but.. Try talking to God about it and asking for him to remove your desire for alcohol. I realized in my walk with God a while back. That trying to break a habit permanently by your own strength is an idol. The only way to permanently break off bad habits, temptations is to ask God. As well as leaning on to his strength & allowing him to remove the desire for us. We just have to be willing & desiring to put in the work to change.
YESS ON THE TIKTOK THING i spend wayy too much time on it, and sometimes when im “doom scrolling” i end up hearing a bunch of secular audios that have harmful lyrics- or worse- ones that constantly remind me of my past lifestyle before truly getting to know Jesus Christ 🏃♀️ so i think im going to take a break from it for a while.. i feel like at least with instagram i don’t really spend much time on reels or anything, but yeah 🙁
I agree with everything and this was such a confirmation for me ✨✝️ I have also had friends and family members that I had cut off after being saved. It is a hard thing to do but it’s definitely worth it for your soul and growth in Jesus. It’s been 3 years since and I grown so much in faith✨ Have a blessed day everyone ✝️✨
Everything she is saying resonated so deeply with me. I have been phasing our secular music and as someone who had loved partynextdoor for over 10 years, THAT is the hardest part. The greatness that follows is so worth it though! 👏🏾
I’m also the first born daughter and I see myself as a trail blazer in a lot of ways but in reality I am nothing without God… I really resonated with your point about dying to your self 😭
Thank you for this video. All these things I let go and I’ve been feeling a bit alone in the process though I know God has me. This was my reassurance to trust His process❤
I would like to share a Psalms 45, I recently came upon it and it has been a blessing in my life. As a woman manifesting marriage I am able to see the plan God has for me as I move further towards my purpose. Thanks for sharing again!
I’m enjoying this video (still watching), I recently evaluated my relationship with God and I’ve been happier in my life. It’s a process, I still use cannabis and I’ll drink alcohol socially but as a young man learning from him it’s expected things to change. I use to feel like me doing these things makes me not a Christian or a Christ follower but I repent and ask for forgiveness and do better, I read more of his word and take it in better DAILY in my life. I changed all of my social media and RUclips to see Christian content, it’s been helping me take in the word everyday since social media is a big part of my life. As a 22 year old I have a lot to learn and I learned to not beat myself up if I fall short because it will happen and as long as God is in my heart and he knows I am willing to receive his guidance I shall be saved. I’ve slowly been moving away from secular music but I still indulge here and there but along the way in life things change. I look forward to how I am in my 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, etc. My walk with Christ would be a lot more different than now.
I stopped listening to secular music a year and 4 months ago and I will say that I see a change with my mindset. When I do hear secular music I side eye it and analyzing everything they say.
Thank you for your Transparency. I’ve been in the Church for awhile Now. And, your Advice through Example has Convicted me on some Areas. Your Transparency is Courageous also Humble! I Know Jesus has a Special Plan + Purpose for you + it’s Exciting and Also Encouraging to Hear your Insight + your Walk w Christ. 💯✝️👸🏽
i just started my journey with building my relationship to God, it has been so much better and it’s only been a few days since i started reading my bible and doing the SOAP method. I’m gonna cut out everything you mentioned, great video. I watched every single second of this video.
I resonated with a lot of the topics you spoke about. Being independent because I was alone, hindered my relationship with the only person who was always there for me. ✝️
I feel like we are on the same journey 😭 I relate to everything you’re saying from how you used to be to how you are now . Amen I am proud of you 🙌🏽💕 changed women reborn in Christ Hallelujah
You said the truth about drinking. people are dumb to think they are not an alcoholic if they need to drink every night! or every weekend! Or they HAVE to have a drink for an occasion That’s an issue.
I agree with the secular music. Over time I started to naturally just not enjoy it. I got rid of those particular radio stations in my car and replaced it with Christian stations and I do like a bit of jazz here and there. That’s it. I also got rid of social media, everywhere I turned I would see half naked people, cursing, drinking, clubbing, just too much worldly things, I felt so heavy from seeing and hearing all of that. So got rid of it and feel so much better. Thanks so much for sharing this ♥️
This is so amazing literally God sent me to you! I kid you not, I’m literally going through my Christian journey and many of the things I’m struggling with, you are speaking on it. And when you said you are reading judges right now, I got sooo excited this is so unreal because I’m literally reading my bible from the beginning all the through and I’m on judges right now and i was reading the story of Gideon today ( even though this video is probably old ) but I got so excited !
This video really spoke to me! Although I let go of a lot of what was talked about in the beginning but when you spoke about letting go of family and friends and self!! Wow! Oh! Wow!! It just brought clarity to me! Thank you sister! May God protect you and keep speaking wisdom into you. May he continue to give you strength to keep going and sharing the anointing he has given you. In Jesus name! Amen! 🙌🏻🙏🏻💕✝️
I finished the video, I loved your message. Thank you for sharing your journey. I appreciate God for giving us grace when we are sinning unintentional or intentional. I started looking outside of myself and looking at God first. God is the reason for my success in college, for my great mood, for me having money to move out of my family’s house. It’s not all me. I feel like that’s been helping me on my journey and follow him. I’m not perfect and I do things that aren’t holy at times but that’s because I had a sinful life and I turned my life around so it’s a process. I am proud of God for turning my life around and showing me that’s this is a only the beginning to my success. I will always thank him first before myself or anything because all things can’t happen without God.
Thank you our beautiful sister in Christ for what you’re doing. Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to use you to get this message to us. Thank you also for being open and vulnerable. ❤
Realizing that it was God’s grace and mercy that brought me where I am today shifted my perspective on who God is for the better! I’ve been reflecting on this truth a lot recently, and I’m just so grateful for His faithfulness even when I was so me-focused
I thank God for showing me this recently I’ve been struggling to take my relationship with god seriously but this has been a spiritual awakening and I can’t wait to start a pure relationship with God before it’s too late
I just came across your page this morning and been able to connect so much I’m also going thru that process of letting go all of my old worldly habits and one of the things I was struggling with was music but finding podcasts like this really helps a lot I pray God continues to fill you with his word and guiding every video you make 🙏🏻
I’m so glad you mentioned the SOUNDS on tiktok and Instagram. I genuinely believe they have such a negative effect on a lot of people. You can know a song is bad but because you are constantly hearing it over and over again, you end up singing it. You may even be able to give up secular music but hearing sounds on TikTok and Instagram may tempt to you start listening to certain types of music again. It’s slow and appears harmless but it’s another thing we need to be careful about. (Btw I’m not saying TikTok or TikTok sounds are inherently bad but just that it can potentially be a source of temptation that we need to be aware of!!)
hey lovely!🌸💕 I just want to say what you are doing is HUGE! you giving your life up for Christ is HUGE! Why? Because we live in a time of vanity and when other young women; like myself see other young women giving their life over to HIM… it speaks volumes! he’s literally doing a huge work that those with eyes to see… can. May you continue to be blessed, may your walk only strengthen & may his favor be upon you showing you a WHOLE new world!🩷
"because alcohol no matter what amount is never going to feed the holy spirit that lives inside you" YESSS GIRLLLLLLLLL
I do agree getting drunk won't solve your problems and alcohol is dangerous in excess. Will chocolate feed the holy Spirit? Will jelly on my toast feed the holy Spirit?
Just seems vain to self impose religion to food when none has been placed.
@@coffeebuxi agree with you I was thinking the same. For example I enjoy drinking a glass of Coca Cola when I get back home. Is it feeding the Holy Spirit ? Is it edifying ? No it’s just a drink. Even though that’s not alcohol if I drink it too much is gonna be bad for me. It seems a bit religious to me but what’s working for HER relationship with God will not be the same for OUR relationship with God.
@@coffeebux the problem is alcohol is a spirit, chocolate is not. Her conviction is based on her walk with God, and it won’t be the same for everyone else. However, I do agree that drunkenness is a sin.
Matthew 15:11~ It is not what goes into the mouth of a man that defiles and dishonors him, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles and dishonors him.”
One of Jesus’s first miracles was turning water into wine (alcohol). Having a drink or two is not a sin. Drinking to cope (making alcohol an idol) or getting drunk (lack of self control/gluttony) is.
Let’s not forget Ecclesiastes 9:7 ~
“So go ahead. Eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of this!” (:
yes that was a bar
I smoke, drink and do drugs, I can guarantee you, she’s telling the truth. The more you look to these things for solace, the more they become your god and we know how jealous our Lord is. I’m taking steps to stop, I’m struggling but I know God will see me through, I just have to believe and keep trying. Praise be to the Lord of all hosts, The God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, He who sent His Son that whosoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life. I believe the Lord has heard my cry and I know if you’re reading this, He’s also speaking into your life, for the Lord will never leave us till the end of ages and beyond. We are His and He is for us.
Amen! God sees ur heart and effort abd loves u
Amen!
A little reminder:
The world says that you won't be placed in a situation you can't handle... BUT, you will find yourself in situations that you can't handle so that the only thing you CAN do is to rely on His strength to get through it.
You can only do it through God's strength alone- let Him be your solace. 🙏🏼
@@mikayladeverneuil Amen.
Thats awesome that you are honest eith yourself! God appreciates even the small steps taken towards Him. For even the baby steps are a victory!! Just keep going and years from now you'll look back and see how far God has brought you!!! All of those things require a surrenderence to God. Surrender your dependency on drugs, alcohol etc and place your dependence on God. ❤
I rejoice, seeing how you confessed and threw your sin right out in a public comment. You know who your Lord really is, and I am going to pray for you because I know that you have the desire to stop. Never stop making that effort. You are free in Jesus' name!!!! I believe it!!!! GOD BLESS YOU
I heard the other day that the more time you spend with God the less time you spend with the enemy. And vice versa. The more time you spend with the world, the less time you spend with God. My goal is to spend every waking minute with God!
amen
THIS!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
oh that's beautiful
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Thank you for sharing this 😊 blessings to you
When I stopped listening to secular music I noticed I became more childlike again which is great because Jesus wants us to be more childlike!!! ❤
When I stopped drinking so much that’s how I felt!
Your vaporwave profile pic brought me joy! A E S T H E T I C
@@christophermichael5764 you're super cool for knowing and noticing it!!
literalllllyyyy
Yes! I stopped a few months ago and then found a list of songs my 15yo daughter was listening to, and i looked up the lyrics to every single one and felt sick to my stomach. We had a 3.5 hr talk about it and many other things, and she said she didn't know what it meant she just liked her voice, so i explained a lot of it, and she was very grieving. Then, I told her that stuff influences u even if u dont know what it means.
I literally stopped listening to secular music for a month now. I went on tick tok and learned that Japanese song by Megan by accident! It was in my head all day 😭 No more TikTok for me!
This is why I'm trying to stay on Christian tiktok😭😭
@@prettypoison2179oh, I didn’t even know this was a thing!
Same!! I couldn’t take it out on my mind 😩😩.
But the problem is even Christian TikTokers are using secular music for Christian video which force u to hear secular music anyways
same i distanced myself from tik tok
Jesus didn’t say to cut off those who aren’t walking with him, he literally hung out with sinners! He said not to separate yourself but also not to assimilate with them (become in their likeness). So create the necessary boundaries to not partake in their habits but actively permeate their life with the truth of the gospel, act as Jesus did. As the see the radical change in you they’ll see the power of God and may become more open to the gospel! Otherwise, this video was amazing and loved your other points!🩷
This!!!
Evil communication corrupts good manner.
He came to call sinners not the righteous 🩷
Sinners hung out with Jesus. “ Jesus did not hang out with sinners”
@@carina7886 you’re joking right?
Great Christian music: Alex Jean, Kenny Rivers, Caleb Gordon, Tjsarx, K3ndrick 🔥🙏🏽🔥 May the Lord continue to bless their music!
Thank you!
Forest Frank as well!
THANKK UU SO MUCH LOVEE💞💞
The entire reach records roster. Lecrae and 1 1 SiX.
hey sis, so I’ve also been on this purification journey, specifically in terms of music over the few years. “Christian music” is hard to get into when you only know of a handful of songs and artists lol. So recently found the artist Sxxnt ( a pseudonym for Saint, had to know for myself lol) who does awesome work with alternative chill vibe versions of popular Christian songs.
I did not give up alcohol and secular music on my own. When I got serious in my walk with God, He took away the desire to drink (alcohol) and the desire to listen to secular music, even though I encounter them when I go to family/friends events but it does not move me. As for premarital sex, I decided to honor God with my body. It’s my worship to Him and if any man that is proposing a relationship that will lead to marriage cannot accept it and wait, then that man is not the right person for me. God is first in my life before any human being or thing. Others may, I cannot.
Thank you for sharing, Amani. ❤
I dont listen to secular music. I hear it when I am out and about or go to the gym. I am also saving myself for marriage 😊 waiting till next year. God is indeed God wait on him!♡
This is amazing mam,instead of saying we’re saving ourselves for marriage let’s change it and say “I’m honouring God using my body”
@@faithmnisi5012I like that take. I'm gonna start saying it. Thanks.❤
I stopped going to the gym at the time where music playing the spirit still enter you especially of last ,so I go when there no music or park work out
@@seedofbrandsug4660 Interesting, you really do take your spirituality seriously hey
Yes, really like it for working out 🫠
I have a friend who’s gay, he’s a friend I had last school year. We are still friends even though we are not in the same section and have the same schedule this new school year. I never had a problem with him being gay and all but I most felt uncomfortable when he talked about the LGBTQ community so I just stayed quiet every time.
But something happened just 2 or 1 week ago. We were walking home from school, and we were talking and listening to music together with shared Airpods plugged into our ears, Then, there’s this song that according to him LGBTQ community loves because it’s about a child who’s part of the LGBTQ community. Then there’s this line there that says something like not every word in the Bible is true. I immediately felt uncomfortable and felt like crying because I felt the devil taking over our conversation. I didn’t know how to respond or react.
I think God was so good and faithful to me at the time, the Holy Spirit made me calm, and just listened to him. Since that his belief and the way he perceives things, even though some of his interpretations about the Bible are not right at all. I managed to explain some things from the Bible like it’s not Moses who parted the Red Sea, it’s God through the faith of Moses.
We had a conversation also about how his classmate just had this faith in God that can’t be moved and he said it irked him so much. Which saddened me more as I listened, I felt like crying. When he walked me near my house and left, I continued on m yway while crying. That night, I can’t stop crying, even now whenever I think about it. It hurts so much.
I prayed to God that I loved that friend. That I don’t want to hurt him. I prayed that God make a way for both of us to separate our ways. Because I feel like a liar. a liar to God and a liar to my friend. Because I know I’m not myself when I’m with that friend. He’s a friend I can’t talk about God, about how great God is. And I hate myself for that.
woah, this is so long, I’m sorry. But thank you for this. This si my first time talking about it. Thank God for your life, Amani!!!:))) God bless💖
Very sweet. The Lord hears you, and will work things out. Sometimes we have to be as bold about our beliefs as anyone else is, and we shouldn’t expect others to censor themselves or mute themselves to make us comfortable. Maybe through growing, you guys may be able to still maintain a friendship but rooted in honesty. You never know what the Lord will do! Sometimes we are connected to those of opposing beliefs for God to change their hearts through seeing HIS heart for them through us. 🫶🏾
Thanks for sharing! I’ve had friendships like these, and I now say a prayer for everyone entering my life “God, if it is not your will for us to be within each other’s lives, I pray that you remove the desire from our hearts for each other.” After saying that prayer, I have experienced the most gently pulling away from people. Now, when I encounter those people, we genuinely greet each other but there is no effort to prolong any convos and make future plans to meet up. Be blessed🤍
I feel you, same happens to me but I still have those friends and they have changed. I must say, never be afraid to pray for them too, they need saving, use your voice and the power of the holy spirit, don't feel ashamed - those are the fallen one's lies. You are strong and so is your faith, don't let the fallen one silence you, especially when it comes to talking about how great God is - HE IS GREAT and make that friend hear it, if that friend is a no, God will make it in that moment that you are separated because of your faith.❤
Girl I'm glad u are on the right path of knowing it's wrong this is easier said than done but be bold in the lord
I’ve found that a lot of my people I know who don’t believe in God, used to believe in God. And also a lot of friends I have that used to not know God, have just come to know him and explore all of who He is and what he is able to do.
I’ve found a common thread between these people. At one point in their life, there was a person that claimed to Love God that skewed his words or abused his glory in the presence of these people I know. They had a skewed relationship or have separated themselves from Him because someone else who claimed to be of God…..who was false…..told them that God was hateful, wouldn’t be there for them if they sinned, and would abandon them if they didn’t follow a set of rules.
And I feel so bad about that. That someone who should have shepherded you to LOVE God….made you fear him in a way that you completely kept Him out of your life. That kept you from learning who He really is. That kept you from seeing that no matter what you’ve done….you can kneel at his altar, you can repent, you can have your life with Christ
Stopped listening to secular music since beginning of 2024! I listen to it here and there but no cursing and nothing too evil. Love it sm
Same!
That's why in the future when the Lord takes away things from us it's to help us not hinder us!
True! Try not to be attached to anything in this world 🌎 but God!
“a vegan being invited to a barbecue”
that hit hard 😂
Wow I stopped drinking, listening to secular music and watching worldly movies months ago and realized that most of the temptations I was struggling with in the past don’t affect me anymore. The Holy Spirit convicts me whenever I start watching a movie that’s not good for me, I don’t feel comfortable around certain friends anymore so I am working on letting go of relationships that are not good for me
I have no friends now. God took them all away..
Same! It’s been 3 years for my season of isolation and God is still working on me but I feel a break through on the way 🙌🏾 Praise Jesus
Lol same. Sorry I don't mean to laugh, it's just the way you said it lol plus this is so real😅
@@Tech.nicallyblessedyes me too …. Same timeline too wow. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Can I be your friend
Me too 🤦🏾♀️
I gave up secular music in January and I was riding with a friend who is still in the world and I had all these emotions overcome me. I couldn’t wait to get out the car.
But I just started listening to your channel and I love your content and this topic is so needed. I don’t watch movies, I’ll rather read or listen to podcasts that are Christian base.
I was also in the csr w my sister, cousin, and friend and they wanted to play secular music. I was uncomfortable!
I’ve been praying for God to bring women into my life that I vibe with who are a good influence on me. Thank you for this video. ❤
There’s something about having a real relationship with God, your convictions become stronger and you just know that God was really merciful when you were living comfortably in sin.
You censor everything, not just things that appear to be worldly, you also censor Christian messages, songs and preachers. Your walk with God will completely change your self wisdom to utter foolishness because there’s a way that seems right in a man eyes but the end thereof is destruction.
I pray that God continue to make his grace abound to you Amani and make His face shine upon you.
I’ve definitely gotten to the point of not listening to secular music and all & I see a huge difference
I’m still getting there!
Same I don’t listen to secular music like I used to but sometimes I listen to it it may be a song that I used to listen but don’t anymore but before I do I make sure I look up the lyrics and if they have any type of sexual stuff or talking about drugs or violence then I don’t but I listen to a lot of Christian music, Christian rap then anything!!
Abstinence is going to be my hardest one on my journey… ending a 3 year relationship with another girl because I’m starting my journey giving my life to Christ it’s so hard😢 but the Bible says what’s right and wrong and it’s time for a change…
Hey, well done to you and keep going, it will get easier. Every time you get sexual urges, pray and or read the word 🙏🏾
So proud of you sis. Your process of sanctification is so beautiful.
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 - the verse God gave me when being convicted about alcohol.
Everything you said about alcohol is so true and I relate to every word you said about it. People are truly desensitised to the effects of alcohol.
34:56 Exactly that’s why I don’t condone huge birthday celebrations because it comes off as self inflating and the fact of the matter is, we’re giving ourselves props and celebrating ourselves when we did nothing to get here. It was God who carried us another year however I’m not saying that birthdays shouldn’t be celebrated, but for those who portray themselves as an idol on their birth date is dabbling in idolatry
Whew! Thissss! I came out of self idolization earlier this year and really have been consecrating myself before God. When my birthday came up I just looked to God like idk ?! What am I doing lol. Didn’t even care if I was sitting in the house because it was no longer about me but about God and when I tell you he had beautiful birthday plans for me I only found out 3-4 days before to prepare ❤. Birthdays can still be extremely special with God at the center.
@@tiarafreeman375 ❤️🙏 I’m so excited to hear that you were freed from self idolization 🙌 Anyone the father sets free is free indeed! I think we can be so consumed with ourselves that we totally neglect the fact that God bought us through another year. That’s a huge deal because some ppl don’t make it. Consecrating ourselves before God is a beautiful thing. Many look at being a practicing Christian as a boring lifestyle but it’s far from it. It’s so peaceful ❤️
This is so goooddd. I've recently given up even listening to certain Christian content that involves discussion about sex in marriage. I cannot listen to that type of content since i'm not participating as a single person. I'm also slowly removing secular music to the point where I am driving to silence.
There’s soooo much amazing Christian music! Endless amazing songs! Just type in your fav genre on Spotify and end it with Christian. Eventually your Spotify will customize to your liking of Christian music and you’ll be finding new songs everyday it’s so amazing!😊
I don't think you should cut off or separate from all you non-christian friends if they aren't having an impact on your walk. It's an opportunity to be a witness and show our fruit that may encourage them to follow as well.
Heavy on the “If it doesn’t impact your walk”
True! I haven’t cut off all my non Christian friends but the relationships that are constantly pulling you away from what you know is right, DEFINITELY needs reevaluation
I think it depends on your walk with God. If you’re susceptible to certain sins then hanging out with certain people is a no no. You don’t have to block them, leave the door open for conversations about the Gospel, but don’t go hanging out with people who will lead you down the wrong path. Real worship is not just singing and dancing for God, it’s sacrificing what your flesh loves in devotion to God.
The last point about being the eldest daughter and God's grace in that resonated so much with me. You perfectly articulated what I'm struggling with. It really comes from a place of comparison, we see others with strong parental support systems and because we didn't have that, and still "made it", we think it comes from ourselves. Dieing to myself is something that I will actively have to do every. single. day.
Every single thing you watch on tv is an advertisement for something. Every song movie, series, show, kids show, cartoon etc. I hardly watch to tv now, I now mostly news, earth and nature shows, Bible stuff on RUclips. In this day and age we are fortunate enough to be able to choose exactly what you can watch at any time.
Grateful to see what the Lord is doing in not only me, but in the hearts of many of his children. Every single point that you touched on are convictions that I’ve had this year, with the most recent being tv shows. I gave into the hype and started watching Love Island USA last week and had to cancel my subscription after 3 episodes- wayyyy too much lust and worldliness in that show. But hearing convictions is a blessing within itself!
I gave up anxiety-inducing tv/movies/videos including some news, horror movies and true crime murder stuff which I used to binge watch, i think it’s fine to watch a documentary like that once in a blue moon but it feeds negativity, anxiety, and paranoia subconsciously in my opinion. I gave up reality tv many years ago but anything where people argue, disrespect others, fight, I can’t with it. Same with music and also concerts where the artist is on a pedestal like stage and it’s about them and not the music.
God is always nearby even when we can't feel Him.
Amen reminding myself it’s about God and not me🦋
The only Nikki Manaj song I can listen to now is “I’m Getting Ready.”
It’s powerful & I pray she releases an album serving our God 🦋💛
The only song I listen to it's the one she songs with tashacobbs blessings❤
The last point is so important and powerful. I pray GOD gives us all the grace and strength to give up ourselves and surrender to Him daily.
11:53 what helps me when I get the itch to listen to ungodly music is Christian R&B. RUclips has quite a few channels that has Christian R&B playlists. Francesca who you interviewed has become a favorite of mines, as well as Madison Ryann Ward, Stevie Rizo, Doreen Avery, Alia Lara and so much more !!! Maverick City has fantastic worship music too !
It’s so encouraging to hear you as a sister in Christ being convicted by the same Holy Spirit. I am going through the things that you are as well!
I loved when you said "what spirit are you feeding"! So good and so real
I have dialed back on secular music and I stopped watching all my murder mystery type shows 2 yrs ago. It was fueling fear and was just dark...I used to LOVE them too, so much!
Yesterday and this morning while praying I was asking God to tell me what I should give up to deeply have a relationship with him😊,now I saw this video 🤔😊 have never drink or smoke before
But I battle with anger and porn 💔🥲🥲 Free me lord🙏
As someone who has been trying to get closer with god but has been struggling with alcohol addiction for some time now , I really appreciate this video so much ! Thank you ❤🙏
Meee to
Can we please connect somehow
@@camillewalker219 yes ofcourse , do you have Instagram ?
Same here! We got this!
I felt that story of Gideon I’m praying God shows himself to me so I know he is with me in my decisions
I’ve been listening to just Christian music and jazz lo-fi beats or great instrumental music. If I listen to another type of genre, it’s usually indie folk and I make sure to read the lyrics. If there’s anything that’s off, I immediately stop listening to it. I have gotten convicted of listening to certain afrobeats and had to stop as well.
The 5th one brought me to tears. Heavy on everything comes from the Lord ❤
Im honestly soo thankful for your Video all the way from Namibia 🇳🇦
I was closer to God last year and i found myself falling back into sin i found your video and it helped me soo much
I agree with you, on the drinking especially. God saved me from alcoholism and other addictions. I don’t understand the people who have a drink at night every day. I understand your point completely. My boyfriend still smokes weed and I pray that God breaks his addiction and the justification that it’s natural. I don’t want anything that alters my state of mind. #vigilant 🤲🏻☝🏻✨
I respect you for not breaking up with him. A lot of women tend to leave such a relationship in the name of ""unequally yoked", a simple excuse for running away from the guilt of hurting someone instead of praying for them and with them if you really do care about them
My body is the Temple of God...the Holy Spirit lives inside of me and I have to be aware on what I consume❤
True ❤
This message is GRACE. God bless you I am blessed at this moment hearing this Truth telling message. I am listening to every word and it sharp like a double edge sword. God bless you
“Fighting to keep relationships” omggg
21:43 whew! The friendship part convicts me. We've been friends for almost 20 years, been there through thick and thin. 😢
I had to give up a male friend of mine that I knew for 20 years and the thought of him and our history still haunts me to this day. I still pray for him and hope that he’s doing well and in a better place. It’s been about 4 years since we have spoken and I have noticed a big difference in who I am and I feel stronger in my walk with the Lord in new ways! 🙌🏾
I identified with you about the oldest daughter to the T. God has been so gracious and has delicately revealed to me He was there opening doors and guiding me every step of the way even though I am not worthy of Him placing His blessed hand in my life. Not my doing, but His 💯. All the glory to Him 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Im a 14 years old girl and music has always making me happy and I also love to sing and I find it really hard to give up on it and honestly I dont really wanna give up on it because I love listening to songs and singing.
Trust me. I sing as well and Christian music is waaay better. Worship is so beautiful and fulfilling! I have a playlist on Spotify, called chill Yehova vibes. If you check my profile you will see a worship playlist as well there! ❤
I do listen to beautiful love songs. I have a playlist of wonderful love songs: Kenny latimore, Lionel Richie, Gladys knight. I try to be vigilant over that playlist.
Girl, you just spoke a whole Word. I really needed to hear this. God bless you Queen.
Thank you sister in Christ 🙏🏼 This video blessed me in so many ways 🙌🏼 touched on so many things and I relate in a lot of ways. God bless
Beautiful to see young women like yourself speak so godly in todays world, god bless you always 🙏🏾
Thank you sister , I was going back and forth about having a glass of wine daily and seen this video. Never seen your channel before. I love how you put it.
The Lord is calling me to a season of sobriety from alchohol. I got to the point where I was doing it every. single. day. Drinking as a form of decompression or literally drinking just because.. I need to break the habit of wanting/craving alcohol. I used to smoke weed and vape too. it was tough quitting and I think that’s when I started drinking more.. bc I couldn’t smoke, but drinking more to cope with letting that go isn’t sitting right w my spirit so I’m dropping alcohol for a while and being more intentional with the time I spend with God. Feeding my spirit dawg not the flesh dawg
I know you didn’t ask but.. Try talking to God about it and asking for him to remove your desire for alcohol. I realized in my walk with God a while back. That trying to break a habit permanently by your own strength is an idol. The only way to permanently break off bad habits, temptations is to ask God. As well as leaning on to his strength & allowing him to remove the desire for us. We just have to be willing & desiring to put in the work to change.
YESS ON THE TIKTOK THING i spend wayy too much time on it, and sometimes when im “doom scrolling” i end up hearing a bunch of secular audios that have harmful lyrics- or worse- ones that constantly remind me of my past lifestyle before truly getting to know Jesus Christ 🏃♀️ so i think im going to take a break from it for a while.. i feel like at least with instagram i don’t really spend much time on reels or anything, but yeah 🙁
omg yes i thought i was the only one who turned down my volume on tiktok 😭😭 those sounds be crazyyy
I agree with everything and this was such a confirmation for me ✨✝️ I have also had friends and family members that I had cut off after being saved. It is a hard thing to do but it’s definitely worth it for your soul and growth in Jesus. It’s been 3 years since and I grown so much in faith✨ Have a blessed day everyone ✝️✨
Everything she is saying resonated so deeply with me. I have been phasing our secular music and as someone who had loved partynextdoor for over 10 years, THAT is the hardest part. The greatness that follows is so worth it though! 👏🏾
I’m also the first born daughter and I see myself as a trail blazer in a lot of ways but in reality I am nothing without God… I really resonated with your point about dying to your self 😭
Oosh That family one hit me hard.
This is so true I love the discernment, thank you !
This video is so edifying, the Holy Spirit definitely spoke through you. Thank you 🙏🏾 🤍
Wow God is so good! I am also reading through Judges and I feel like God put this video in my life for a reason. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. All these things I let go and I’ve been feeling a bit alone in the process though I know God has me. This was my reassurance to trust His process❤
"Songs is all about what the musician is saying" sooo true🔥🔥🔥
How you referenced the Gideon story really spoke to me and my current life situation. Thankyou for the new perspective 💕
I would like to share a Psalms 45, I recently came upon it and it has been a blessing in my life. As a woman manifesting marriage I am able to see the plan God has for me as I move further towards my purpose. Thanks for sharing again!
I’m enjoying this video (still watching), I recently evaluated my relationship with God and I’ve been happier in my life. It’s a process, I still use cannabis and I’ll drink alcohol socially but as a young man learning from him it’s expected things to change. I use to feel like me doing these things makes me not a Christian or a Christ follower but I repent and ask for forgiveness and do better, I read more of his word and take it in better DAILY in my life. I changed all of my social media and RUclips to see Christian content, it’s been helping me take in the word everyday since social media is a big part of my life. As a 22 year old I have a lot to learn and I learned to not beat myself up if I fall short because it will happen and as long as God is in my heart and he knows I am willing to receive his guidance I shall be saved. I’ve slowly been moving away from secular music but I still indulge here and there but along the way in life things change. I look forward to how I am in my 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, etc. My walk with Christ would be a lot more different than now.
I stopped listening to secular music a year and 4 months ago and I will say that I see a change with my mindset. When I do hear secular music I side eye it and analyzing everything they say.
It hit differently when she said we are not self made. We're made by God, and he gave us the power and abilities to struggle
THIS THIS THIS! Glory to God- i needed this.
I’m so proud of your journey Amani! God is using you to great things! ❤
Thank you for your Transparency. I’ve been in the Church for awhile Now. And, your Advice through Example has Convicted me on some Areas.
Your Transparency is Courageous also Humble!
I Know Jesus has a Special Plan + Purpose for you + it’s Exciting and Also Encouraging to Hear your Insight + your Walk w Christ. 💯✝️👸🏽
i just started my journey with building my relationship to God, it has been so much better and it’s only been a few days since i started reading my bible and doing the SOAP method. I’m gonna cut out everything you mentioned, great video. I watched every single second of this video.
I resonated with a lot of the topics you spoke about. Being independent because I was alone, hindered my relationship with the only person who was always there for me. ✝️
Amen!! Setting boundaries is important and self-examination daily!!
The Holy Spirit is really talking through u ❤
I feel like we are on the same journey 😭 I relate to everything you’re saying from how you used to be to how you are now . Amen I am proud of you 🙌🏽💕 changed women reborn in Christ Hallelujah
You said the truth about drinking. people are dumb to think they are not an alcoholic if they need to drink every night! or every weekend! Or they HAVE to have a drink for an occasion That’s an issue.
Thank you 🙏🏽 I’m working hard on not drinking alcohol it’s been tough but I can do it I know I can in Jesus Christ name amen 🙏🏽
I agree with the secular music. Over time I started to naturally just not enjoy it. I got rid of those particular radio stations in my car and replaced it with Christian stations and I do like a bit of jazz here and there. That’s it. I also got rid of social media, everywhere I turned I would see half naked people, cursing, drinking, clubbing, just too much worldly things, I felt so heavy from seeing and hearing all of that. So got rid of it and feel so much better. Thanks so much for sharing this ♥️
This is so amazing literally God sent me to you! I kid you not, I’m literally going through my Christian journey and many of the things I’m struggling with, you are speaking on it. And when you said you are reading judges right now, I got sooo excited this is so unreal because I’m literally reading my bible from the beginning all the through and I’m on judges right now and i was reading the story of Gideon today ( even though this video is probably old ) but I got so excited !
This was SPOT on. Much needed. Thank you for sharing your personal experiences. ❤
This video really spoke to me! Although I let go of a lot of what was talked about in the beginning but when you spoke about letting go of family and friends and self!! Wow! Oh! Wow!! It just brought clarity to me! Thank you sister! May God protect you and keep speaking wisdom into you. May he continue to give you strength to keep going and sharing the anointing he has given you. In Jesus name! Amen! 🙌🏻🙏🏻💕✝️
This is a really good episode. So happy for you. God Bless You !!!!!
I finished the video, I loved your message. Thank you for sharing your journey. I appreciate God for giving us grace when we are sinning unintentional or intentional. I started looking outside of myself and looking at God first. God is the reason for my success in college, for my great mood, for me having money to move out of my family’s house. It’s not all me. I feel like that’s been helping me on my journey and follow him. I’m not perfect and I do things that aren’t holy at times but that’s because I had a sinful life and I turned my life around so it’s a process. I am proud of God for turning my life around and showing me that’s this is a only the beginning to my success. I will always thank him first before myself or anything because all things can’t happen without God.
I love me a good Christian trap rap! Childlike CiCi will have me blasting the glory every side street, back street, interstate, everything 😂❤
Fantastic video, thank you so much. And the video was absolutely perfect, great testimony and relatable. Thank you
Thank you our beautiful sister in Christ for what you’re doing. Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to use you to get this message to us. Thank you also for being open and vulnerable. ❤
Realizing that it was God’s grace and mercy that brought me where I am today shifted my perspective on who God is for the better! I’ve been reflecting on this truth a lot recently, and I’m just so grateful for His faithfulness even when I was so me-focused
Thank you so much for this❤. May God abundantly bless you.
Alcohol is wrong period, no sugarcoat, because none of us will imagine our pastors drinking alcohol
I thank God for showing me this recently I’ve been struggling to take my relationship with god seriously but this has been a spiritual awakening and I can’t wait to start a pure relationship with God before it’s too late
I appreciate you!!! Thank you for being honest and standing on your belief.
I just came across your page this morning and been able to connect so much I’m also going thru that process of letting go all of my old worldly habits and one of the things I was struggling with was music but finding podcasts like this really helps a lot I pray God continues to fill you with his word and guiding every video you make 🙏🏻
God is using you to speak to many and touch many lives. I can relate so much to everything you said. Thank you.
I’m so glad you mentioned the SOUNDS on tiktok and Instagram. I genuinely believe they have such a negative effect on a lot of people. You can know a song is bad but because you are constantly hearing it over and over again, you end up singing it. You may even be able to give up secular music but hearing sounds on TikTok and Instagram may tempt to you start listening to certain types of music again. It’s slow and appears harmless but it’s another thing we need to be careful about. (Btw I’m not saying TikTok or TikTok sounds are inherently bad but just that it can potentially be a source of temptation that we need to be aware of!!)
Wow I relate so much to this video and still struggling with some of this now. Especially being the first daughter as well!
This was God sent and on time, cause I needed to hear all of this to put my life and mind into perspective
hey lovely!🌸💕 I just want to say what you are doing is HUGE! you giving your life up for Christ is HUGE! Why? Because we live in a time of vanity and when other young women; like myself see other young women giving their life over to HIM… it speaks volumes! he’s literally doing a huge work that those with eyes to see… can. May you continue to be blessed, may your walk only strengthen & may his favor be upon you showing you a WHOLE new world!🩷