Being introverted is not a weakness anymore than being extroverted. Just have different strengths in different areas. Half the world is introverted. They would be more valued if extroverts just stopped talking so much and thinking that introverts need to be "fixed." Take heart, introverts. You are as God made you. You're not broken. Western society just likes to make you think that. ❤
The evangelical church also makes you feel like you are broken and profoundly flawed as an introvert. It's disgusting. Join the Catholic or Orthodox church. It is a much better place for introverts and anyone in general. Away from all the attention-seeking extroverts.
I have always been an introvert for as long as I can remember, but once I was saved, I just would not stop talking about God. Thankfully, I soon had many opportunities to go on mission trips both near and far. When I became an adult, and knew for sure that God called me to go on specific mission trips, He revealed that His spirit made me bold in preaching the gospel. To this day I am not the best at holding a regular conversation in big groups of people, but when I am about my Lord’s business, something switches, and I can speak to a whole school assembly in a foreign land. God is truly amazing, and I am so glad He reveals Himself through my weakness! When God tells you to do something, even if you think it’s crazy or unlike you, give it a try. You might be surprised. (I’m not condoning any dangerous or harmful activity, because God wouldn’t tell you to do that, I just mean something out of your comfort zone.)
I love God and God made me an introvert I've been trying to prove that I can do Church but honestly I would rather spend my time with God alone .I'm in my apartment alone alot and I Love it I am content .And I know God loves me just the way I am .I was trying to be someone I'm not .now I've learned that it's ok to be my true self .Amen
That is a false character and not the character of Christ! God didn’t make you that way because that is not the character of Christ. There’s something in you that causes you to be that way and that’s what God wants to deal with.
The impactful spiritual leaders I have known, they were all introverts. It was so jaw dropping to hear these rare genuine men of God say that they were introverts too.
Yes, whenever I start seeing myself being hurt/down due to spiritual attacks, I remember that I’ve been crucified with Christ & I no longer live but Christ lives in me & I think it’s reminder from the Holy Spirit, so it comforts me. Thank you for sharing this. I’m also an introvert Christian and shy too but I’m praying to overcome it so I may serve the Lord!
So true. The world tends to favor the loud/sociable ppl but the Bible tells us to be quick to listen & slow to speak. Also it teaches us women to have a quiet & gentle heart, which is also contrary to what society likes, which is loud & strong/hard.
I love the way God created me I just want to build deep authentic community and showing people Jesus is alive today I am in this place of trying to work out my salvation which is tough but I no longer can be idle about it
Thank you so much for this video. It’s exactly what I needed to hear right now. I’m a new believer and I’ve just recently joined a church. As an extreme introvert, going to church was way out of my comfort zone but the Holy Spirit was compelling me to go, and I have such a desire to know God’s people. But the social aspect of church has been so overwhelming. It’s a very extrovert experience! I just loved what you said though, about introverts having to rely more on God’s strength. As a new believer, that is what I often forget. I do not have to do any of this alone, and I can trust in God to help me through everything. Thank you!
How do you then manage with the social schedule? Do you politely say mo to some things? I've stuggled with it myself. I came to a conclusion, that they are very kind people but should remember to take time to get to know their brothers and sisters. This is also a lesson for them to understand that some are introverts and they need to recharge alone. I think this can even be offending when they assume that they know me. But I see that they have not yet seen all sides of me. Also with some, the connections come easy and naturally, with others it can be draining. I have then accepted that perhaps this is exactly what God wants. I don't think God wants us to be a commune were everybody likes the same things, nobody has privacy anymore, no free time off work, kids, obligations. If you take away my lonely days, days where I can just think, walk, pray, enjoy nature etc, etc, I quicly become useless because I'm starting to feel drained. I have tried to change me, thinking something is wrong with me, am I selfish.. but this is me, when I'm dried out, I need to soak.
@@inga1721 Wow, Inga, what fascinating timing your message has! Today after church there was a picnic and a sports day. I declined the invitation. I want to get to know people but this is generally not the way for me. The way for me is one-on-one and slowly. Then maybe once I know more people, I may want to attempt the more sociable aspects of church. I feel bad about not going to the picnic because technically, I could have made it fit into my day, but I have things to do at home and I want to be alone and walk my dog. I would've just stressed myself out too much if I'd gone. Most people I talk to at church, I explain to them that I'm introverted, that church is new to me and is quite overwhelming. They are always kind about it but sometimes I can tell that they don't understand. That's fine though because I think I just need to have my own boundaries and go by my conscience and what I think God expects of me. For now, I feel it's enough (a lot even!) that I go to church every Sunday. Anything more than that, I try not to feel obligated, I say 'no' when I want to, and I try not to feel guilty. Another thing that's hard is that there are a lot of extrovert 'doers' at church. They are always busy, and they are likely doing great work whilst also socialising and maintaining friendships, as well as having their own family life and jobs. They are very 'visibly busy'. I struggle with seeing people like this because I feel guilty that I'm very much not a doer. I’m a thinker and I need a lot of down time. I am not visibly busy but I'm busy in my head. The thing is, as much as I feel like I should be more busy, I wonder if the more 'visibly busy' people could do with some more thinking time sometimes! I'm very much still figuring this all out but I read a really brilliant book recently that I would thoroughly recommend to you. It's called Blessed Are The Misfits. It's very heartwarming and funny. It made me see that I'm not alone and that I can still be myself at church. I can feel awkward when I'm singing, I can not know how to chat to people, I can slip out at the end when I'm really not feeling chatty, and I can say 'no' to social things if I want to. There are obviously parts of ourselves we should change and fight against but there are some things like introversion that we may not need to change, but instead try to change the way we feel about it. I think you are right that God doesn't want us all to be the same. I can see so many ways that introverts can bless the church.
@@lynseypearson What a great timing, I agree🙏🙂 Thank you for the book suggestion. I will try to find a copy for sure. I would also recommend a book for your downtime. The Jesus I never knew by Philip Yancey. I stumbled upon it by accident. As a fresh christian, an intelligent yet humane reading. Something tells me you will enjoy it. About the boundaries. I completely understand the way you want to spend your Sundays. And I think it is very reasonable that you first just want to go to church, sit and listen, then leave. God's people are very different too, if they do not get you, or some will even judge you, it tells more about them than you. I just first want to be the one that sits and listens and donates if I can. Why do everybody have to become overly busy evangelists the minute they walk to church. Some of us need time, to get to know god and to hear him, to understand his plan for us. God knows we are "slow". People don't know that and tend to think their way is the high way. Sometimes best just pull back and let a person be. That requires wisdom, and some do not have it, be christians or not. Here I am, ranting:))) This is the topic I've struggled too, especially now that I'm working and raising my daughter. Just had an idea how to deal with people. Do like the queen does, never complain, never explain. A polite yes and no will have to do. I didn't go to church today for health reasons. I bet some have no idea that I am very busy at home thinking about God, writing to you. I feel very limited by the phone screen but I did my best to get some ideas down. My daughter is with me so I do not have a ton on me time these days:) Bless you
@@inga1721 Thanks, Inga. I will definitely check out the book you suggested. I love it when people recommend books to me! I read your message when I was walking my dog. I had to stop and stand still for a while. I had tears in my eyes, and thanked God that he sent you my way today. What a blessing! I liked your rant, and I agree, and I love your idea of being like the queen! I planned to do that today when I knew people would ask me if I was going to the picnic! I planned to just say 'no' but it didn't quite work out that way - haha. I always feel the need to explain myself. I had to bake my daughter a cake for her birthday tomorrow and wrap her presents. I bet the busy extroverts could have managed to do all that and more. But that's just not me! I hope your health improves. I prayed for you. x
I'm tired of socializing with people at church because some of them have hidden agendas (taking advantage of me for their own benefits). I'm not sure if I can ever get through this trauma.
Thank you so much for this. I definitely related to what you said about feeling shame as an introvert and not having the capacity to constantly be going out with people and "ministering.". I appreciate knowing that God loves me and is working through me and I do not need to compare my energy with extroverts and try to match them. We can coexist and honor each other and our differences.
I do 100% agree with you that God loves introverts. God loves introverts, and God loves extroverts. There's nothing wrong with being an introvert, and there's nothing wrong with being an extrovert. Even though pastors are often stereotyped as being extroverts, introverts are definitely capable of being pastors as well. Being an introvert pastor is definitely not rare. Some people think if someone is an introvert, they're not capable of being a pastor, but introverts are capable of being pastors. The problem is some churches expect the pastor to do everything, be on call 24-7, etc which can be very exhausting for both introverts and extroverts but especially introverts. Expecting the pastor to do everything, be on call 24-7, etc is not Biblical. Pastors shouldn't be expected to do everything. The Bible talks about how the church should have a unity function where church members work together and not expect the pastor to do everything. Not all churches expect the pastor to do everything, but some do. Based on what the Bible teaches, the qualifications for being a pastor are being able to teach the Bible in ways people can understand, being able to lead a church, and having character qualities such as being a strong Christian, being a good role model, being honest, being trustworthy, someone that doesn't struggle with adultery, someone that's not a bad parent if they have kids, someone that's not an alcoholic, someone that's not abusive, someone that's a law abiding citizen, etc. Keep up the great work with your videos. I wish you the best.
Found out quite recently that I was an Introvert. A friend used MBTI about 20 years ago as a tool to maximise the talents of a fledgling church group. Fast forward to about 2 years ago and in conversation with him i found out that he had me as an ISTJ but encouraged me to do some personal research. This i did and after careful research I arrived at INTJ with Sigma Characteristics. This was a light bulb moment for me as i could rationalise a lot of a my past life experiences and how i felt about things, sometimes completely different to other people. I know being on the outside looking in, is not always a bad thing. I can and do speculate and machinate on life issues without any particular plan in mind, sometimes trying to join dots that should not be joined. My Architect, Investigating and Theorising Modes are hard to switch off but i am Blessed in my ability to Daydream and Speculate, this enables me to lose myself in the Whyfores and Wherefores ( hope these are words) of a Myriad of Issues …
Been a introvert for over 50 years and I've never fit into any group of people except addicts, drunks, ect. But now I don't associate with wickedness Glory to The Lord but feel isolated except close family. If I preach Gospel of Christ it'll definitely not be me but The Lord. Awesome video. Thank you.
Amen! Every since I was a child, I have enjoyed being with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In a crowd, it feels so cramped. God bless you and your family ❤️
Honestly I'm awkward in person and I feel exhausted every time I'm around people so I have to remind myself they are worth it to God. Thankful to make you laugh and smell my extrovertedness (is that a word?) through the screen!
AMEN. God made us all for HIS specific purpose. From the beginning He knew who we would be. Of course He loves you as an introvert. He made you! I am quiet. But I can be very bold when the Holy Spirit moves me. I just choose to speak when needed. I think the church has bought into a cookie cutter mentality, much like the world. God obviously thinks we need introverts and extroverts in the church. We would do well to allow everyone to be sincerely themselves, doing the work God meant for us to do, the way He intended for us to do it. We need each other. Ephesians 4:11-13. Psalm 139:13-18 13For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. 16Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them. 17How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! 18If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I am still with You.
I think the problem I see with this personality thing of extroverts and introverts has nothing to do with the bible so it's man made theory and I agree we need to embrace how God has wired us for me I find I don't want loads of friends I just want really close friends with a couple of people and not always been like that but it's impossible to be friends with everyone so advice I was given have two or three close friends that know you well and keep you accountable than you have the wider circle of people I mean even Jesus had twelve disciples but within that he had two disciples he walked closely with
I am more of an introverted person, I only show my extroverted side when I am comfortable talking with someone. I think I might be an Ambivert or something.
I guess God really screwed up when he created introverts. At least that is how a lot of people in charismatic and evangelical type churches would have you feel.
Jesus often left the multitudes to be alone with the Father. When He returned, it often was to smaller groups. He is the head of the church and His opinion matters the most.
I'm an introvert and I love to spend my time alone with god . But I'm a student and I will be soon going to highschool and I can't make frnds . I can make frnds but they always live me for the best that's why I'm afraid of making frnds but I want one introvert frnd. But I can't find any introvert girl what should I do 😔
That must be hard. You are on the right path spending time with God and diligently looking for an introvert friend, because they may not be vocal about needing one themself. Praying and rooting for you!
You will find that one friend .God will provide .In his time Wait on the Lord .I'm a introvert and he gave me my good friend .Praise God .God loves you and so do I. TAKE CARE DAUGHTER OF THE KING .AMEN
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Being introverted is not a weakness anymore than being extroverted. Just have different strengths in different areas. Half the world is introverted. They would be more valued if extroverts just stopped talking so much and thinking that introverts need to be "fixed."
Take heart, introverts. You are as God made you. You're not broken. Western society just likes to make you think that. ❤
The evangelical church also makes you feel like you are broken and profoundly flawed as an introvert. It's disgusting. Join the Catholic or Orthodox church. It is a much better place for introverts and anyone in general. Away from all the attention-seeking extroverts.
I have always been an introvert for as long as I can remember, but once I was saved, I just would not stop talking about God. Thankfully, I soon had many opportunities to go on mission trips both near and far. When I became an adult, and knew for sure that God called me to go on specific mission trips, He revealed that His spirit made me bold in preaching the gospel. To this day I am not the best at holding a regular conversation in big groups of people, but when I am about my Lord’s business, something switches, and I can speak to a whole school assembly in a foreign land. God is truly amazing, and I am so glad He reveals Himself through my weakness! When God tells you to do something, even if you think it’s crazy or unlike you, give it a try. You might be surprised. (I’m not condoning any dangerous or harmful activity, because God wouldn’t tell you to do that, I just mean something out of your comfort zone.)
I love God and God made me an introvert I've been trying to prove that I can do Church but honestly I would rather spend my time with God alone .I'm in my apartment alone alot and I Love it I am content .And I know God loves me just the way I am .I was trying to be someone I'm not .now I've learned that it's ok to be my true self .Amen
i always felt a bit condemned being introverted, not being as bold and as outspoken as i could be.
Thank you for uploading this. I'm an introvert and always wondered why God made me this way. Now I know that it is for a wonderful reason.
Glad it was helpful!
That is a false character and not the character of Christ! God didn’t make you that way because that is not the character of Christ. There’s something in you that causes you to be that way and that’s what God wants to deal with.
The impactful spiritual leaders I have known, they were all introverts. It was so jaw dropping to hear these rare genuine men of God say that they were introverts too.
Yes, whenever I start seeing myself being hurt/down due to spiritual attacks, I remember that I’ve been crucified with Christ & I no longer live but Christ lives in me & I think it’s reminder from the Holy Spirit, so it comforts me. Thank you for sharing this. I’m also an introvert Christian and shy too but I’m praying to overcome it so I may serve the Lord!
God may love introverts, but most of the world does not
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first” (John 15:18)
Introverts is a false belief system and false character. It is not the character of Christ!
So true. The world tends to favor the loud/sociable ppl but the Bible tells us to be quick to listen & slow to speak. Also it teaches us women to have a quiet & gentle heart, which is also contrary to what society likes, which is loud & strong/hard.
@@MimiVIP Indeed. What's discouraging is that it's not just the "loud" people, it's the social and political game players that are rewarded.
But Jesus overcame the world, we dont need most of the world to love us
Sooo true I want to be alone..... I hate crowds....Enjoying my time inside my room
I love the way God created me I just want to build deep authentic community and showing people Jesus is alive today I am in this place of trying to work out my salvation which is tough but I no longer can be idle about it
Matthew, You summed up my thoughts exactly. Prayers for you, brother.
Thank you so much for this video. It’s exactly what I needed to hear right now. I’m a new believer and I’ve just recently joined a church. As an extreme introvert, going to church was way out of my comfort zone but the Holy Spirit was compelling me to go, and I have such a desire to know God’s people. But the social aspect of church has been so overwhelming. It’s a very extrovert experience!
I just loved what you said though, about introverts having to rely more on God’s strength. As a new believer, that is what I often forget. I do not have to do any of this alone, and I can trust in God to help me through everything. Thank you!
We are so glad that this video was a blessing for you! Let us know how things go Lyns!
How do you then manage with the social schedule? Do you politely say mo to some things? I've stuggled with it myself. I came to a conclusion, that they are very kind people but should remember to take time to get to know their brothers and sisters. This is also a lesson for them to understand that some are introverts and they need to recharge alone. I think this can even be offending when they assume that they know me. But I see that they have not yet seen all sides of me. Also with some, the connections come easy and naturally, with others it can be draining. I have then accepted that perhaps this is exactly what God wants. I don't think God wants us to be a commune were everybody likes the same things, nobody has privacy anymore, no free time off work, kids, obligations. If you take away my lonely days, days where I can just think, walk, pray, enjoy nature etc, etc, I quicly become useless because I'm starting to feel drained. I have tried to change me, thinking something is wrong with me, am I selfish.. but this is me, when I'm dried out, I need to soak.
@@inga1721 Wow, Inga, what fascinating timing your message has! Today after church there was a picnic and a sports day. I declined the invitation. I want to get to know people but this is generally not the way for me. The way for me is one-on-one and slowly. Then maybe once I know more people, I may want to attempt the more sociable aspects of church. I feel bad about not going to the picnic because technically, I could have made it fit into my day, but I have things to do at home and I want to be alone and walk my dog. I would've just stressed myself out too much if I'd gone.
Most people I talk to at church, I explain to them that I'm introverted, that church is new to me and is quite overwhelming. They are always kind about it but sometimes I can tell that they don't understand. That's fine though because I think I just need to have my own boundaries and go by my conscience and what I think God expects of me. For now, I feel it's enough (a lot even!) that I go to church every Sunday. Anything more than that, I try not to feel obligated, I say 'no' when I want to, and I try not to feel guilty.
Another thing that's hard is that there are a lot of extrovert 'doers' at church. They are always busy, and they are likely doing great work whilst also socialising and maintaining friendships, as well as having their own family life and jobs. They are very 'visibly busy'. I struggle with seeing people like this because I feel guilty that I'm very much not a doer. I’m a thinker and I need a lot of down time. I am not visibly busy but I'm busy in my head. The thing is, as much as I feel like I should be more busy, I wonder if the more 'visibly busy' people could do with some more thinking time sometimes!
I'm very much still figuring this all out but I read a really brilliant book recently that I would thoroughly recommend to you. It's called Blessed Are The Misfits. It's very heartwarming and funny. It made me see that I'm not alone and that I can still be myself at church. I can feel awkward when I'm singing, I can not know how to chat to people, I can slip out at the end when I'm really not feeling chatty, and I can say 'no' to social things if I want to.
There are obviously parts of ourselves we should change and fight against but there are some things like introversion that we may not need to change, but instead try to change the way we feel about it. I think you are right that God doesn't want us all to be the same. I can see so many ways that introverts can bless the church.
@@lynseypearson What a great timing, I agree🙏🙂 Thank you for the book suggestion. I will try to find a copy for sure. I would also recommend a book for your downtime. The Jesus I never knew by Philip Yancey. I stumbled upon it by accident. As a fresh christian, an intelligent yet humane reading. Something tells me you will enjoy it.
About the boundaries. I completely understand the way you want to spend your Sundays. And I think it is very reasonable that you first just want to go to church, sit and listen, then leave. God's people are very different too, if they do not get you, or some will even judge you, it tells more about them than you. I just first want to be the one that sits and listens and donates if I can. Why do everybody have to become overly busy evangelists the minute they walk to church. Some of us need time, to get to know god and to hear him, to understand his plan for us. God knows we are "slow". People don't know that and tend to think their way is the high way. Sometimes best just pull back and let a person be. That requires wisdom, and some do not have it, be christians or not. Here I am, ranting:))) This is the topic I've struggled too, especially now that I'm working and raising my daughter.
Just had an idea how to deal with people. Do like the queen does, never complain, never explain. A polite yes and no will have to do.
I didn't go to church today for health reasons. I bet some have no idea that I am very busy at home thinking about God, writing to you. I feel very limited by the phone screen but I did my best to get some ideas down. My daughter is with me so I do not have a ton on me time these days:) Bless you
@@inga1721 Thanks, Inga. I will definitely check out the book you suggested. I love it when people recommend books to me!
I read your message when I was walking my dog. I had to stop and stand still for a while. I had tears in my eyes, and thanked God that he sent you my way today. What a blessing!
I liked your rant, and I agree, and I love your idea of being like the queen! I planned to do that today when I knew people would ask me if I was going to the picnic! I planned to just say 'no' but it didn't quite work out that way - haha. I always feel the need to explain myself. I had to bake my daughter a cake for her birthday tomorrow and wrap her presents. I bet the busy extroverts could have managed to do all that and more. But that's just not me!
I hope your health improves. I prayed for you. x
I'm tired of socializing with people at church because some of them have hidden agendas (taking advantage of me for their own benefits). I'm not sure if I can ever get through this trauma.
Thank you so much for this. I definitely related to what you said about feeling shame as an introvert and not having the capacity to constantly be going out with people and "ministering.". I appreciate knowing that God loves me and is working through me and I do not need to compare my energy with extroverts and try to match them. We can coexist and honor each other and our differences.
I do 100% agree with you that God loves introverts. God loves introverts, and God loves extroverts. There's nothing wrong with being an introvert, and there's nothing wrong with being an extrovert.
Even though pastors are often stereotyped as being extroverts, introverts are definitely capable of being pastors as well. Being an introvert pastor is definitely not rare. Some people think if someone is an introvert, they're not capable of being a pastor, but introverts are capable of being pastors. The problem is some churches expect the pastor to do everything, be on call 24-7, etc which can be very exhausting for both introverts and extroverts but especially introverts. Expecting the pastor to do everything, be on call 24-7, etc is not Biblical. Pastors shouldn't be expected to do everything. The Bible talks about how the church should have a unity function where church members work together and not expect the pastor to do everything. Not all churches expect the pastor to do everything, but some do.
Based on what the Bible teaches, the qualifications for being a pastor are being able to teach the Bible in ways people can understand, being able to lead a church, and having character qualities such as being a strong Christian, being a good role model, being honest, being trustworthy, someone that doesn't struggle with adultery, someone that's not a bad parent if they have kids, someone that's not an alcoholic, someone that's not abusive, someone that's a law abiding citizen, etc.
Keep up the great work with your videos. I wish you the best.
Found out quite recently that I was an Introvert. A friend used MBTI about 20 years ago as a tool to maximise the talents of a fledgling church group. Fast forward to about 2 years ago and in conversation with him i found out that he had me as an ISTJ but encouraged me to do some personal research. This i did and after careful research I arrived at INTJ with Sigma Characteristics. This was a light bulb moment for me as i could rationalise a lot of a my past life experiences and how i felt about things, sometimes completely different to other people. I know being on the outside looking in, is not always a bad thing. I can and do speculate and machinate on life issues without any particular plan in mind, sometimes trying to join dots that should not be joined. My Architect, Investigating and Theorising Modes are hard to switch off but i am Blessed in my ability to Daydream and Speculate, this enables me to lose myself in the Whyfores and Wherefores ( hope these are words) of a Myriad of Issues …
Appreciate much knowing that Gods love me....!!
I’m an introverted Christian here 🙋🏻♀️ Amen. God is using introverted people for his kingdom!
Been a introvert for over 50 years and I've never fit into any group of people except addicts, drunks, ect. But now I don't associate with wickedness Glory to The Lord but feel isolated except close family. If I preach Gospel of Christ it'll definitely not be me but The Lord. Awesome video. Thank you.
Very good message in context. Prosper as in extend us, not throw money at us etc. What a blessing!
Amen! Every since I was a child, I have enjoyed being with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In a crowd, it feels so cramped. God bless you and your family ❤️
Thank you for sharing this video, I feel more normal with just being with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and praying for all ❤️
“If you’re like me, an introvert…” sir, we can smell the extrovert in you a mile away 😂
Honestly I'm awkward in person and I feel exhausted every time I'm around people so I have to remind myself they are worth it to God. Thankful to make you laugh and smell my extrovertedness (is that a word?) through the screen!
Tx
Amen brother god bless u ❤❤❤
Amen 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for this message!! ❤
Thanks for this
AMEN.
God made us all for HIS specific purpose. From the beginning He knew who we would be. Of course He loves you as an introvert. He made you!
I am quiet. But I can be very bold when the Holy Spirit moves me. I just choose to speak when needed. I think the church has bought into a cookie cutter mentality, much like the world. God obviously thinks we need introverts and extroverts in the church. We would do well to allow everyone to be sincerely themselves, doing the work God meant for us to do, the way He intended for us to do it. We need each other. Ephesians 4:11-13.
Psalm 139:13-18
13For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
14I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
15My frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret,
And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
16Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.
17How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!
How great is the sum of them!
18If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand;
When I awake, I am still with You.
Thanks for this video
Thank you for this video! It has given me so wisdom and encouraging ❤
Thank you
Can an extrovert be humble?
That is a good question. Maybe ask too if an introvert struggles with pride, because I certainly have as well.
God will turn a Introvert into an Extrovert and an Extrovert into a Introvert.
I've seen cases of this time and time again good point!
I think the problem I see with this personality thing of extroverts and introverts has nothing to do with the bible so it's man made theory and I agree we need to embrace how God has wired us for me I find I don't want loads of friends I just want really close friends with a couple of people and not always been like that but it's impossible to be friends with everyone so advice I was given have two or three close friends that know you well and keep you accountable than you have the wider circle of people I mean even Jesus had twelve disciples but within that he had two disciples he walked closely with
Amen
I am more of an introverted person, I only show my extroverted side when I am comfortable talking with someone. I think I might be an Ambivert or something.
I guess God really screwed up when he created introverts. At least that is how a lot of people in charismatic and evangelical type churches would have you feel.
Jesus often left the multitudes to be alone with the Father. When He returned, it often was to smaller groups. He is the head of the church and His opinion matters the most.
Some churches even tries to push you into extroverts lifestyle.
I'm an introvert and I love to spend my time alone with god .
But I'm a student and I will be soon going to highschool and I can't make frnds . I can make frnds but they always live me for the best that's why I'm afraid of making frnds but I want one introvert frnd. But I can't find any introvert girl what should I do 😔
That must be hard. You are on the right path spending time with God and diligently looking for an introvert friend, because they may not be vocal about needing one themself. Praying and rooting for you!
You will find that one friend .God will provide .In his time Wait on the Lord .I'm a introvert and he gave me my good friend .Praise God .God loves you and so do I. TAKE CARE DAUGHTER OF THE KING .AMEN
There's nothing wrong with being an introvert.....
Exactly
I'm not going to join the pastor