Real Talk: It's not always easy to follow your Calling
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Real Talk: It's not always easy to follow your Calling
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Praying the lord will send you a girlfriend & future wife who shares the same desires as you do Alwyn & you can both be in ministry together,the love of the lord radiates from you
the lord will give you the desires of your heart God bless you as you minister for him & remember there are thousands praying for you 🙏
Amen & Amen 👏
Not a but THEE. 🙏🙏🙏
@@sandrahiggins3504 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”
Amen Lord 👏✝️🌎💯
@@bernadettelukau1211♊️😘🙏🏻♾️🐅🦅🥳✅
This makes total sense. I’m a woman and every day it’s me and Jesus! I thought I would be married by now, but it turned out totally differently! I too am doing it alone . Jeremiah 29:11 all day, everyday! His is faithfuls! That’s my King!
being called is a lonely life, I was called to leave the UK and go to Colombia, some days I think about what my friends ad family are doing and some days I am happy to be with God, it feels right and now I cannot imagine not being alone and having my 1-2-1 with God as much as it is difficult at times, its something I love
Hey sis…, I left everything behind two years ago to step into my calling as a travelling evangelist and now street preacher. I’m in the U.S.A for the 3rd time, New York City right now where I’ve been for 2 months…, I’ve been seeing Columbia ALOT and wondered if the Holy Spirit was directing me there also!!! I have to be out of America by 2/9/24…, what are you doing in Columbia and what visa did you get over there with ? I have no idea where the Lord is sending me in September, I’m in a time of prayer and fasting right now but it would be great to connect with a sis from my home country ❤
There's no turning back. When I think about what Jesus did for me, I can't turn back. It's still very hard, and can be lonely. But God, I have your perfect peace, something I never had in all my life. Thank you Lord, Father God.
Btw, as long as you drink your coffee before evening I have found it to be okay and research supports this view 😇
Yeah I know what you mean
be encouraged, God knows your heart and will provide in His Time.
Amen
Recently I surrendered my husband's salvation 💯% to the Lord and I also surrendered the "I will only be happy and satisfied once he gets saved by the Lord!" My desires for his salvation became an idolatry in my life. I also had healing as an idolatry; that I would only be happy once the pains in my body that limit activity are gone leave/get healed and delivered from. I also let that go. I also accepted my calling is intimacy with the Lord, to do His will in each and every moment and let go of any idolatry I have with knowing what God's plans are for me and for the ministry calling!!!❤ Yes, there are costs and myfaith has been tested! All of my family members are unbelievers (except one aunt), my family of origin are deceased and that getslonely sometimes. I am called to lay down even more to say yes 100% for the Lord's work. Even willing to let go of having a "retirement plan" or "home ownership" and come fully to you Lord loving you with all (ALL) of my heart, mind, soul and strength ❤❤❤ Bless you Alwyn from 🇨🇦🙏
I have also surrendered my spouses salvation to the Lord as mine had also become an idol and the Lord revealed it to me. I am about 5 years in to the spiritually single life and I know others who have been standing for their spouses for decades. At times it can feel extremely lonely but I know the burden of his salvation is not on me and I am free to enjoy my God journey without shame. It’s a hard road to walk but we can do ALL things through Christ. Believing with you ❤
And you gonna be silenced very soon by impersonating the Name my Father gave me, to allow yourself telling my story in your wicked way to profane His Assets.
Then you shall be as the same as those who sentenced by me 2 days ago: to be wiped away all together for the abomination you did, that was attempting to turn the Name of Holiness into dung, as if the dung you eventually become.
It's alright. You are to eat it, your own dung, very soon. Just a day or two. Ok?
Enjoy, you children of wickedness!
The Rod to Curse,
Ω.
@@traciwoodall3833Lying tongue like you there are a bunch!
Prepare to join together with the evil impersonator above and silenced together, ok?
You are friends of each other, so be together, as living as well as turning into stone, ok?
Enjoy yourself, you children of iniquity!
The Rod to Curse,
Ω.
@@traciwoodall3833 big hug 🤗🙏
Dear one, you will come forth as gold. You are Beloved to Him.
She will come at the right time, and she will inspire you to always say Yes to Jesus, whatever the cost... 🩵 There is nothing we can do... we are soldiers for His Kingdom... 🙏🕊🙏🔥 Not by might nor by power but by His Spirit ❤️🔥 He died for us so that we can live eternally 🔥🕊🤍
Amen
@@Veni37Amen & Amen
Amen
A great privilege to sacrifice "our lives" and die to self in order to FOLLOW CHRIST 🤗
HALLELUJAH 🕊👏🤗
Amen
God will make a way where there seems to be no way. He works in ways we cannot see. He will make a way❤❤❤.
One of my very favorite songs!!
❤️ He must increase, and we must decrease. Decreasing isn’t always easy. Persevere, Alwyn. If you lay your dreams down at the cross, your dreams are in the most perfect place they can be for redemption and restoration. He promises to restore the years the locusts and cankerworms have destroyed. God bless you with peace and purpose as you wait for your day of resurrection. Keep working for Jesus. You will see that He’s going to restore exceedingly, abundantly above all you’ve ever hoped for or imagined. Keep your eyes on the Eastern skies. Be blessed beyond measure. 🙏
Amen, Emily, Yes, Alwyn, when talking with my son about this, he said the same. Pray for FULL restoration. For FULL return on what has been stolen. God has been speaking this to him about his life, too. Reclaim what has been lost/stolen.
I remember some time after getting married and felt so strongly to get off birth control. I felt called to be a mother. I have 4 children ages 17 down to 12. I am raising them up in the Lord and praying He uses them mightily! I do feel like the Lord has more in store for my life still and I believe there is nothing that will compare. I am learning to trust Him and lay down my desires for His plan. Thanks Alwyn for sharing your heart. Thanks for being real and reminding us that there is sacrifice so we don't talk ourselves out of God's best when it gets hard. Bless you brother! Enjoy the beach :) We would have been there the end of June in Maryland but my daughter broke her arm in school so we postponed it until August. Love the beach! But we are making the most of our time at home right now. Prayers for your travels and for reaching many souls for Christ. You are so strong in Him! Take care.
Hi, Brother Alwyn, When we, left the place where we lived all our lives to come to Utah, I had not realized the cost of leaving everyone and everything we ever knew. I guess, I hadn't realized until about 4 yrs later, the cost of it or how much this really HAD BEEN His path. Because I hadn't fully known that this was HIS PLAN, the cost of it didn't reveal itself immediately. You are spot on. Right after I watched this, I heard the spirit quote 1 Cor 2. It seemed it was for you, too, regarding your own heart: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit."
Hi, Carol, Don’t you love Alwyn? Great message to him…
That Scripture came to me in a Tender Mercy Mini-Miracle several Years Ago. I had Journaled for many Hours one Day, spilling my heart. I ended w/ that very Scripture that I included at the end of my entry.
Then, I wanted to relax & took a Long while cruising Net-Flix Movies & finally settled upon one, entitled, “Coffee Shop!” Toward the end, an Old man in a Wheel Chair pulled out a piece of Paper, fm. his Scriptures where this Young Woman’s Mother had visited him in the Hospital after his accident & Gave him that Scripture! Yet, the Mom, herself had died some years prior! Again, I had just written it out in my Journal, & had never before, spent 1/2Hr. to choose a movie!
This Tender Mercy, I hadn’t thought of for some years! Holy Father, knew that I really needed your Reminder!
Where are you in Utah? I’m in Provo! I’d Love a meet-Up sometime!
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Hi, Carol, My wonderful msg, disappeared immediately! Ugh! … Where are you in Utah… I’m in BYU Town, Provo! Would love to meet-up!
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You are never alone my brother. The Holy Spirit is always with you..
I is really been hard and scary. My next step is beyond comprehension and I don't want to do it alone. Pray for me please
God bless you Alwyn for being obedient to the Lord. We love you and are praying for you! You are right! God is RAISING UP AN ARMY IN THESE LAST DAYS. Please pray for clarity for me on what he wants me to do. I left a dangerous and abusive situation and moved nearly 400 miles to start over.
My daughter and I are safe now, which I am very thankful to God for rescuing us! But I KNOW he is calling me to do more. Time is so short! I need direction. Thanks anyone for your prayers!
❤ Lori and Elina.
I prayed for you. God bless you and your daughter ❤
@@eyethumfazwe Thank you!!! ❤
Praying for you both ❤
@@Evangeline0388 Thanks so much!!! ❤
I can’t help but feel that not answering the call is a much greater cost.
I think we must not count the cost.
If we don’t answer the call, we may end up like Jonah in the whale, and he had to answer the call anyway!
Following the call is an honour and a privilege, nothing in life is easy.
Well said!!
That’s a great answer! It’s good to consider what the repercussions or consequences are about not fulfilling the call and destiny that God has for you
Amen and Amen!!! In 2009 Father God told me I was to contend for The Kingdom of Heaven. And since this Kingdom is within us I needed to contend with my own walk with Father. And it has cost me, but Jesus filled the "vacancies" left by my gradual shedding of self. We are to approach this Kingdom like a child, which means you approach this Kingdom without preconceived notions. I had to shed my "religion", which brought me into conflict with my four elder siblings and their spouses.
Amen 🙏 Alwyn it is a narrow and Lonely Road for his Chosen ❤️🔥👑🙌🕊 But The Lord is Worthy 💯
Thanks, brother. You always speak to my heart. The cost is so high, but, as the song goes, "I'd rather have Jesus than anything..."
So true!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@AlwynUysUnbrokenAmen Brother 👏
Following Jesus is not a skipping-through-the-daisies kind of journey, but there's nothing that compares. Strength to you to hold close to Him in your days. 🙏❤️🔥🙌
I once heard a Rabbi say..
Wherever you are in the world
Whatever has happened in your life was all done to bring you to this exact precise moment in time
You are exactly where God wants you to be..
When you look at your life like that, it changes everythjng because if everything in my life hadnt happened the way it did then I wouldnt be where I am today.
I would never have called out to God for help pleading with Him to heal my broken heart and take the unbearable pain away. I woukd never have admitted I was a sinner and cried out to Him in tears begging forgiveness.
Everything happens for a reason, all part of Gods perfect plan, Gods perfect plan from the very beginning.
Glory be to God Amen
You make perfect sense, brother. The cost has always been high. Thank you for your obedience!
Trust me Alwyn, I know that it is not easy even when one doesn't have as great ministry as you have.
For me it was very very hard to stay in a bad marriage for 40 years. If i didn't love the Lord with all my heart I would left long time ago. But i did endure, and after all God took him, and i am relieved. We have to follow the Lord because we love Him more than we love our life. God bless you.
I love this so much! Thanks for sharing ❤
This video popped up out of the blue. The Lord moved me from the UK to Italy 5 years ago and now I’m discerning a call to move to Gauteng to a Christian community there. These 5 years have been an isolation period of growth. I can’t tell you how scared I am to uproot again to go to a culture I am not familiar with. I know He is always with me, but the thought of a massive move again 😩, particularly as I’ve now settled here. You are blessed you know your calling. I still don’t know mine. Perhaps He is waiting for me to move to reveal it.
Amen, I choose to answer God's call, I've sacrificed everything (job, family, church, house, friends, etc) but haven't seen the fruits yet, patiently waiting on the Lord for His direction.
Amen
@AJDub-1979 💖Let's pray for each other 🙏
Jesus will count what you sacrificing....Jesus...You are worthy of it all. For from You are all things and to You are all things...All Glory belong to the Lord ❤
It's the satisfaction we get from doing the will of the Father, and the righteousness, peace and joy in His Spirit that we can count on.
We are so happy to have you brother. I hope things get better for you. I'm praying now. GOD, bless this man.
Thanks for having this Heartfelt "Heart to Heart" ❤ conversation with us, it's well appreciated. 😊
Thank you for your candor in this message. My single Christian friends and I discuss this all the time: make no mistakes--truly following Christ WILL cost you. These two verses come to mind: "those who follow the Lord will never lack any good thing. (Paraphrase)." And of course, "seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. And all these things shall be added..."
When His timing is right, He will give you the desires of your heart, according to His perfect will... 🙏👌
I’m called to be a missionary in Africa, it’s only been 7 years . I do share the same sentiment about following the call. It is not easy but obedience is better than sacrifice.
It's not easy at all, but it's so worth it. On Tuesday the Lord woke me up at 3am Jeremiah 29, the entire chapter was highlighted. I've read it before, but I felt like God wanted me to apply it to my personal situation. I could not understand initially how it applied, partly because I was very mentally tired from dealing with my family situation. But I kept pressing in and last night the revelation came. The Lord is not removing me from this chaos because He wants to use me right where I am. His plan for me led me here and His plan will guide me through to the good outcome that He has planned for me. Right now the situation is at a boiling point. I'm tired and sometimes feel like I'm alone and slowly drowning. But I've made up my mind not to slip back into depression, so I continue to fight. To die daily to myself and to trust God, that He is my Father and His plans for me are good and not harm me. He is shaping me and molding me into a strong warrior for the Kingdom. But boy oh boy, this journey can really get sooo rough at times 😓
Hang in there. It will get easier in some ways and maybe harder in others. Press on. Persevere. Run well.
@@ana_wilson Thank you for the encouragement my dear sister💖 I am doing my best to follow God's lead even through the fire I'm in right now, because I know he promised never to leave me nor forsake me. I'll keep pressing forward⏩️, even if I have to crawl some days, there's no turning 🔙🚷 God bless you my dear 😊
Head up, Hun. We are hard-pressed, but not destroyed. ♥️
There is an intense battle, but it belongs to the Lord. 🌹
You know you not alone the Lord woke you to give you Jeremiah 29 is for you to hang in there . This season will pass. 🙏
I look at the 12 Apostles answering the call, most of them not married, and they all sacrificed their lives! And they chose to stay and follow. It’s not easy but it will be all worth it to hear in the end : “ well done good and faithful servant “ wow!! 🕊️🕊️🕊️
I can identify with you. I am a solo traveller and it does have its pros and cons. It can get a little lonely when you’re by yourself. But the fact that I can talk to Jesus and feel His presence all around me., just reassures me that m I’m not alone. I do agree, it’s not an easy journey. God is faithful.
May the Lord bless you Alwyn.
God the Father knows your heart and hears your prayers, Alwyn. He will anoint a beautiful, kind, loving, spirit-filled young woman to be your wife and helpmate. She will be strong and adventurous, caring and fun. She will love sipping coffee with you and eating ice cream for breakfast!! She is out there now. You two together will be amazing and have a joyous ministry! I am praying for the both of you! Oh, almost forgot, she will love dogs! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I heard these Words once "In My Will you, Wil find perfect peace" Surrendering everything you love is not easy. But it's definitely worth it for what is waiting at the end to accomplish what He has called us to do. And receive a crown from Him.
You're spot on! I'm 80 years young, still finding adventures with The Lord. Did I have to give up hopes? I don't know. What he gives never gives me cause to look back. Onwards Alwyn!
At 85 years old I am alone but settled my whole live in God. Not much choices to travel etc. Bless you Alwyn and come back soon to S A
Thank you for this eye opening video. There is a cost to following Jesus but it is so worth it. He suffered so much for us. My mother suffered most of her life with many sicknesses but she would always remind us that Jesus paid the highest price to set us free. I was called to Africa many years ago and sold my home, left a young daughter with parents and when I arrived at the airport my husband and I had nowhere to lay our heads. Then the miracle came and a few Pastors walked up to us and asked if we wanted to stay with them. God is and has always been The God of Miracles. What we give up for Him, He will abundantly bless us.
Thanks for faithfully answering God's call 🔥
God hears your heart. He knows and sees your sacrifices.
I've left all behind my hubby and I moved to Hawaii. It is a hard road to walk. Need prayer for the Lord's guidance. So much resistance here. I know the Lord brought us here. Just need prayer. He is working behind the scenes 😊 long story, long journey, but it will be worth it. Thank you Jesus and thank you Alwyn. I always watch but never get to join the live chat because of the time zone difference. But the Lord always is faithful and I always glean something from your podcasts.
1:30 I know what that feels like. I’m 33 years old and for the past 10 years I have traveled all over all alone trying to play pro basketball. Still looking for a team. But I know what it’s like to travel alone. You are never alone. God is always with you. God bless Alwyn. You are right there is a cost. I lost all the people that I thought really supported me and were my friends. Luckily, I do have my family, but even they are sick of helping me pursue this dream and I have to find me outside of my family.
Dear blackout,
Sacrifices come at a price but you will never stop pursuing a dream that you have unless an answer comes from God too, if he's with u on this Dream ans supports u than that is all u need and I pray God is with u and u fulfill it. GOD BLESS YOU 🙏 ❤😊
Praying as you serve the Lord that he sends Godly, hospitable people to bless you with the fellowship at the right times!
proud of you 🇿🇦 all the glory goes to God ❤️
Yes Alwyn. My current calling is my marriage and family and I have to give up everything else.
@@barborazajacova7633 Not easy but I have stayed home for 18 yrs to raise my children (with some health challenges) but would not change a thing! God bless 🙏❤️
Totally made sense, once you're a parent, you enter a whole different season. Enjoy for now Alwyn and take care
Sometimes those days where it's just you and Jesus are the best ever. Nothing compares to the beauty of being with Him in the stillness and hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit. God bless you Alwyn. Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Amen 👏✝️♥️
Any solo journey will be the most challenging (a strongly understated word) of our lives. Answering the call will Always be the hardest thing you’ll ever do. I didn’t directly sign up for my solo journey, but here I am giving it all I have. There are many lonely days, but there’s also many winning days too. God doesn’t bring you through the challenges just to leave you where you are. If he called you to it, He will bring you through it.
I live like that me and Jesus 24/7. and he said get your abodes in order and everything will be added onto you..yeh i had to let everything go but I realized it wasn't much copared to what I gained. Blessings to you I keep you in the healing light of Christ.
This is exactly where I am! I didn't know what it was going to cost me but I'm grateful to have found my purpose and relationship with Him
I live with a domestic partner for 25 years now since I found the Lord we have separate rooms.. I'm grateful at this point because he says he believes but that's about it.. so I know we're not supposed to be unequally yoked.. so grateful because I spend alot of my time in my room with the Lord as much as I can.. I've learned so much of grown so much❤❤
making TOTAL sense! 👍 God knows the cost and He is the ONE we L❤️VE!!!
When I'm having a hard time, I always think of two texts. When I saw this message from you Alwyn, I immediately thought of these Bible texts. It's so true what you say. If you are willing to give up everything for Him, no matter how difficult sometimes. Then you know that God is going to give, and maybe not always what we want and that is the difficult part, but what is good for us. Thank you Alwyn, I say it often, but I say it again now because I am experiencing it at the moment. Through the Spirit of God I experience that you are a true child of God. That unity of Spirit is so wonderful, I experience joy in my heart as I write this. Thank you Jesus.
Romans 8:28-30
We now know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. and whom He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
to the Corinthians 10:13
You have no superhuman temptation to endure. And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to withstand it.
YES! This message makes perfect sense. We are in the last days and we are in a battle. It's time for a soldier mentality. Delight in Him and He will give the desires of our hearts at the RIGHT TIME.
Single mum to 4 teens and young adults. Serving the Lord as He leads; it’s amazing but can feel lonely at times, although I know He is ever near.
What a timely word. I was considering reaching out to someone who I know would be happy to hear from me, but God separated us for a reason and there's no turning back now. Thank you for your timely word brother in Christ.
Wow. This is so encouraging because I have been feeling a heaviness and loneliness these past couple of weeks. As I seek the Lord, He is showing me that as I admit to feeling "lonely", to not feel ashamed, but to talk to Him about it, just be real. I think in Christian circles, it is perhaps unfashionable to say things like "I feel lonely" or "a little depressed". The Lord has allowed it, He wants me to tell Him about my feelings, and this is just part of the journey. Be real brothers and sisters. As we "die to self", some unease, loneliness, lowly feelings, impatience, etc.... is going to manifest in our souls! Psalm 131:2 is a beautiful picture of surrendering like a weaned child with its mother. We will have tears and angst, but in due time He will lift us up. Don't let yourself feel ashamed for feeling some negative emotion. It's normal and biblical - 2 Cor. 6:4-10. Be encouraged... He will lift you up in due time😊🙏
Following Christ and answering the call can sometimes be lonely and difficult. But the peace on earth and reward in heaven will be great! I am willing to lay it all down to follow Him, the lover of my soul. I wouldn’t want to do anything but. Amen and thank you Alwyn!
You remind me a lot of myself. Single man, no girlfriend, but living out an amazing life with many of Gods blessings upon me!
Keep it going my good friend 🩵
Amen Alwyn❤Solitude with The Lord Is ALWAYS Preparing Us for What's Next!!! But Thank YOU for your transparency & Sharing God's Truth With Us daily,ITS SO REFRESHING TO SEE SOMEONE LOVING JESUS LIKE THIS,KEEP DOING THE WILL OF THE FATHER HE'S SHINING THE LOVE OF JESUS THRU YOU💙GOD BLESS YOU PRECIOUS BROTHER-IN-CHRIST!!!
Everytime I listened to your video,the spirit make me to say something, thank you Lord
100 %. Everything your saying is true. Your new life will cost you your old. But there’s Jesus ❤
Thank you for talking about this! It's easy to become discouraged along the way, but we keep our eyes on Jesus - He's always faithful 🙏
It's making sense. What I had to "give up" per the world and let go left me distraught, grief stricken and directionless for a short period of time. But at that same time, I experienced the most incredible outpouring of Holy Spirit / love of God of my lifetime. Hands down, I'm His and on board with Jesus. No greater love, life, purpose. Song of Solomon 6:3
Thank you for this video! 🙏🏻 I’m also going through a period of being on my own and finding my purpose in Christ! It’s good to know that there are other people in a similar journey and that we’re not alone!
All my days for the last 22 months it has been just me and God. The Holy Spirit owns me completely. No matter how high the price is, I would not have it any other way. NOTHING compares ♥️🔥
Whoa!😮Yes, Father! The call is great! Praise God!🎉🙏Blessings!🙂🙏
Many years ago I made a list of things that I wanted for every aspect of my life. I looked at my list and I said to God that I knew my character was not enough and if it was his will, I know he prepare me, but I also said to him that if these things were not his will then I give up everyhing to serve him. After that, God began to work in my life in a new way. I had given up everything to be his vessel. It's been painful. Sometimes I wonder if I will never have a godly partner. Sometimes I wonder if I will never become a mum. God can answer this prayer however he wants to. We can't be entitled to have more than Jesus had or avoid the suffering he endured. He spaid for everything so he is worth everything.
So good! Answering God's call really has been one of the toughest, yet most fulfilling things in life. There are tears of pain, loss and hardship along the journey, yet tears of deep gratefulness and joy at the same time 🥲. There is no love without pain. It's all part of the Lord perfecting love in us - us gaining more of Jesus as we lose our lives and find it in Him ❤. I wouldn't wanna trade Him for anything else in this world!
"For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it." Matt 16:25
Oh, I feel your pain. This is what I feel too. I am also doing life alone in this season. As a single mom. And now in God's calling for my life. It has not been easy. Some days, I question if I'm capable. But just so you know, you have done so much to encourage my weary heart. You are my sweet brother in Christ, and I pray that God gives you the desires of your heart, and that your life would be blessed beyond what you could ask for or imagine. 💖
So true my brother! I just now got back last night from ministering in the Dominican Republic (2 weeks) which I go often following the call that God has placed on my life. Other countries as well but the Dominican Republic much. Yesterday I did a podcast on RUclips and I did it from a beach setting in the Dominican Republic. I travel alone much but have people help me Is when I am in the country. Interpreters and such. But still travel alone a good portion of the time so I know exactly what you are saying by experience of 25 plus years doing missions being sent out with a calling on my life. By the way, been to South Africa many times several years ago. Bless you brother appreciate your words. May God bless you in our nation because we need Missionaries to the United States.
Catching up on some of your videos today. This is fitting for now. So we just moved recently to east Knoxville, TN. I’ve told my husband there’s a reason we are here. It’s more diverse here closer to the city and in Knox. In fact, just last wk, a girl(I thought she was a boy at first) was walking on the road by our house and she stopped in front of the house and asked for water. I looked at my husband and son and said “Sure, I’ll get some water.” After I gave her water, she sat down on our porch step. I knew right then this was an opportunity. I sat down beside her and asked where she lived. She started talking and long story short I ended up praying with her before she left! I was like did that just happen?? She told me she needed someone to give her hope. She also was familiar with Jesus being the Living Water. But I think I’m feeling called to step out but not really sure how. Second time in a mo. God has opened a door to minister to someone/others just out of the blue. Just a lot I’m thinking about. Been a sahm for last 9 yrs. Was in a dance & drama ministry in my 20s and a little in 30s. My hub has a career. But there’s something I feel like he’s calling us to do. I’ve heard Matthew 22:9 twice lately.🙏 Thank you for sharing. God will reward your faithfulness. 🙏
P.S. We like coffee too. Got a good espresso machine when we moved and we love it. ;)☕️
Yes! Yes! Yes! Jehovah God Almighty, my will is Yours! 🙌☦️🙏❤️🥳
I've been walking with the Lord for twenty years. I am so thankful He chose me and I would never want to go back to the life I was living before Christ. Today is living in the good and bad times... The storms of life because of Jesus. I am nothing without Him and I know it. Not sure exactly what my calling is but I get up everyday and I choose Him. I am forever thankful and I know I am loved today unconditionally by the Creator. There are days I would rather be Home with the Lord than down here, but I know he has a plan and a purpose for me being here. God bless you always, Alwyn. You are so amazing. I am grateful for you. Enjoy your time in the States.🙏🕊️✝️🤗
Love you buddy. You have been a light to me and I hope this comment is a light to you. I am praying for everything going on in your life. I don’t know you or every circumstance but I am praying for you. Thank you for being such a light in quite honestly a pretty dark world. Continue pushing my brother, I think today’s message (2/22/24) was God really speaking into your life as well. You are about to be launched. The slingshot is a process. Keep. Pushing. Thank you Alwyn.
It’s all coming together as God sets us all apart. Keep up the great work. Blessings!!!
Ty 😊 No looking back, GO forward because God is using us to be a greater blessing to expand our hearts, spiritual hearing. Kingdom work. Unconditional love and resilience
Yes I'm in NZ and during the time I have served my King Jesus there has been sacrifice that makes me cry but Jesus has given me peace during this calling bringing many to His kingdom. God bless you.❤ New Zealand
OoH YES!!. Many are called but FEW are chosen. It will cost us everything to follow Christ. But is worth it because it's a privilege!.😊
So true Alwyn, we must just be content with his calling, for years I have been ministering in these homes, now the Lord put me with one of my daughters who needs my Prayers and much more, but I believe that the Lord is about to reunite me with my husband Rob, so we can minister to many youth in our families. As Paul said forget your past life and press toward that mark for the high calling in Christ Jesus. Blessings young man, Press on Christian soldier. Jesus LOVES You.
Makes much sense. I am also single but I've known who my Kingdom Spouse is for about 2,5 years now. I'm happy to fulfill the calling in my life too. It's going go be worth all of it. God's will be done, not mine. Amen
I get you on this. Every day is me and Jesus, he provides everything I need. Yes, I can feel lonely sometimes, but hopefully it’s not forever. Never turning back!
I can relate to this on so many levels…may the Lord continue to guide and may we always realize the cost of following him is worth everything
Hi Alwyn, you are truly hitting the nail on the head with this message. 29 years on in my walk with The Lord, I still wonder at the roller coaster time I've been on. My hand is stuck on the plough, Hallelujah. Only God!!! I wouldn't want my life to be without Jesus, ever. Stay safe, enjoy the sun, it's quite cold in Durbanville, South Africa. GOD IS ABSOLUTELY GOOD. Shalom🙏🙌🕊️🕊️🕊️♥️
How well I understand you. I'm praying for you Alwyn. Please pray for me. God will do exactly what He promised you. Thankyou for your vulnerable heart. God bless you! 2 coffees before 9 am? Yes!
Amen Alwyn! Thankyou for sharing this. Following Christ may feel lonely sometimes. But God will ALWAYS, ALWAYS know what he is doing! It's like with Abraham when God was testing him to sacrifice Issac. In the end it was proven that Abraham was ready to give his ALL to God. When our heart is open to God and we are Ready to lay down everything for the King. Oh the shock of surprises God has in store for those that love him with their WHOLE HEART, is rewarding!!!! GREAT GREAT is YOUR faithfulness oh Lord. Thankyou heavenly Father. Thankyou
Wow, what a good word, thanks for sharing Alwyn. Yes, I'm in that place of total surrender on a much deeper level to move forward, no looking back, trust and obey, leave the outcome to the Lord, full speed ahead and God gets all the glory for what He's doing in my life! Thanks Alwyn for your honesty and being real.
May the Lord still the storm of what's been weighing on your mind @Alwyn, yes the life of answering Christ's call is a life of constant surrender- every promise laid down at His feet- not only once but throughout our lifetime. Thank you for answering the call and for being brave enough to say "no" to the distractions that may try to get your attention off the Lord. Keep your heart and mind fixed and set firmly on Jesus and He will help you fulfill His plan for your life. Matthew 6:33 & Hebrews 12:1-12🙏🏻 praying for you friend 🙏🏻 blessings ✨️
I feel the same way, Alwyn. But it is so much more peaceful / rewarding to be single until the Lord provides or leads us to the right divinely appointed spouse. Then when one gets married and becomes busy with children, they tend to miss the amount of free time they previously had prior to marriage . We tend to want the very thing we don’t have - fear of missing out. But that’s okay and totally normal. Thank you for your incredible ministry and blessing us always! Praying for the Lord to give you the desires of your heart! ❤
❤❤ I love Jesus! Watch and worship.
Alwyn, thank you for being so raw and vulnerable with us strangers. Your admonishment to us is important.
As far as your being “fit” for the calling, you ARE. Those dreams that God has planted in your heart are not selfish. They help to make you YOU. Your hopes and dreams outside of your calling are actually a sign of LIFE in you! He told us He came to give us life in ABUNDANCE! It’s important that you keep those dreams and desires (at least, the ones that line up with the Word), because faith is the substance of things HOPED for, and the evidence of things unseen. God’s answer to you is YES and AMEN. Always.
Your searching-of-yourself in regards to all these things is pleasing to God in-and-of itself! I firmly believe, that you will eventually have both your calling carried-out, AND at least some of those desires and dreams come into fruition- in His perfect timing. He loves you. You WILL have a prophet’s reward.
I’m praying for you, me, and all the saints. Iron sharpens iron. ❤
God keeps some of us in isolation to guard and protect us but also to hear him without interference. It’s also about dependency upon Him esp if we’re in unique life situations. It’s tough but His blessings outweigh the challenges if we allow them to. And it is about crucifixion of our flesh if we are serious about our relation with Him. 🌈🙏✝️
Amen! Thanks Alwyn, this word came at a perfect timing for me to hear your genuine message, cause l am just going to do it anyway! Taking up my cross and to follow him, and yes it's not easy, it's by His Grace l can do it, and l give my BIG Abba Daddy a big thank you to him. ❤🎉❤🎉thank you Jesus Thank you Alwyn.. much love, thanks for being the real deal!🙏👍🥰😘👏👋😊😊
No its not easy at all, but I know what I want and it is definitely it give back to our God for saving me! We need more prophets and Christians in the world Thank you I really enjoy your worship and talks. I take everything you say to heart! Prays for you! 🙏
Appreciate you man of God. It is not easy to do full time ministry. May God fullfill all your needs and prayers. You will be healed fully in the name of Jesus and stand as a testimony to the world. God bless you man.
Amen. It's not always easy. Buckle up buttercup!!
🙏🏻Alwyn, May God’s Precious Blessings settle as a Testimony of the Holy Spirit upon your Heart! For ALL of GOD’s Promises will be fulfilled! 🌸☀️🕊🍃
You make perfect sense. God knows what we are able to handle with His guidance/support. It's also hard to be a true Christian in a broken world. Cost/benefits. The benefits outweigh the costs. Jesus shed His blood for us. What love! Precious love!