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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2022
  • Write it down. Take time to notice what God has done, is doing, and will do. This video was originally posted on Instagram. I thought it should be reshared here. I hope it blessing and encourages you. If it does, please share.
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  • @mzblackpearlz
    @mzblackpearlz Год назад +868

    Just yesterday, my 28 year old daughter said to me. You have to write down all the things God has done and is doing for you. She stated how she had watched God’s miracles in my life all of her life. So I went to work last night after this pondering what she said. I arrive home just this morning and here was your video staring into my soul from an iPad. I have never seen you on RUclips before. All I could say as my eyes were drawn down to this video, I hear you God, I will write it down, I will write it down. Thank you for being a vessel of the Lord in a confirmation requiring action long overdue.

    • @greetings1
      @greetings1 Год назад +37

      Jesus is coming soon. Everyone please make Sure you know Jesus Christ as your Lord & Saviour:: please don't be left behind! Repent & accept Jesus!! Yes JESUS LOVES YOU so much:: John 3:16, Revolution 20:15

    • @thefk8828
      @thefk8828 Год назад +19

      Yes I had the same revelation. To write down all the miracles that the Lord have done.

    • @anubrahim8880
      @anubrahim8880 Год назад +19

      And here I am reading your comment and reiterating same thing God has been telling me through your daughter and you. I haven’t t even listened to the video but just your comment drew me in. Huge thanks for sharing.

    • @qtay5355
      @qtay5355 Год назад +3

      💜

    • @leeleethefree
      @leeleethefree Год назад +7

      Yes!! same here!!

  • @kevonharris1006
    @kevonharris1006 Год назад +332

    I told my niece who is only 8 that one day, I will share all my journals with her. They are journals of prayers, tears, victories, and daily adventures into my world. I want her to see how her aunt walked this faith thing out when she becomes a young woman. I won’t let this fruit die on the vine. Thank you for this beautiful word of obedience.

    • @prayingwithpurposemorningd5240
      @prayingwithpurposemorningd5240 Год назад +8

      Awesome word, I will go back on some of my videos, been writing and journaling the most profound things, not every day stuff, but I will, going forward, amen 🙏🏼 thank you 🙏🏼 ❤

    • @anniemohabir5458
      @anniemohabir5458 Год назад +2

      So true 👍

    • @khismet
      @khismet Год назад +2

      Lovely. Gift of heart💜

    • @antoinycemathis
      @antoinycemathis Год назад +4

      Whew... that's IT... don't let the fruit die on the vine!!!

    • @PastorRU762
      @PastorRU762 Год назад +1

      Yessssss Sister I've been led to do the same for my daughter. That's amazing

  • @danielahTZ
    @danielahTZ Год назад +53

    My ex-husband texted me last night and asked what I was doing. I responded “journaling” and he asked me “Why?”. I said “so went I get revelation on something I can go back to what I wrote and tie it together” and then your video appears the very next day! Glory be to GOD! I’m on the right track🙌🏽

  • @deshannonhayes
    @deshannonhayes Год назад +136

    I don't want to forget what God has given me; it''s precious 🙌🏾

    • @tamarahogan7344
      @tamarahogan7344 Год назад +1

      God speaks to me every day through the Bible, my pastor Creflo and other pastors and sometimes He gives me dreams to protect me from harm and the way to prosperity. Today I was writing about what God was speaking to me about and I thought is this real or maybe I am being delusional 🤔 because l am a loner and maybe I am just having a conversation to myself, which made me feel kind of weird. God answer ones again and it is through the speaker and other replies that shares their moments with God. I was going back and forth wondering is writing down my experiences with God have a great meaning to where He wants to take me or am I just wasting my time. Through this message, I feel company of God's presents and I know He is really speaking to me Thank you His faithful servant and most of all, glory be to God

    • @kingkeylen4530
      @kingkeylen4530 Год назад +1

      Just confirmation my mom handed me a journal last night so here I go

  • @sharron8766
    @sharron8766 Год назад +672

    You do not sound grandiose or narcissistic. You are being transparent, honest, tender-hearted and obedient. Thank you for this. This moment, this vulnerability and this encouragement💕

    • @ChrystalHurst
      @ChrystalHurst  Год назад +45

      Thanks for your encouragement Sharron!

    • @zenacockrell3858
      @zenacockrell3858 Год назад +10

      I so agree! This is good!

    • @mycheleboatman4929
      @mycheleboatman4929 Год назад +7

      Thank You, Chrystal! ❤️

    • @jaelon02
      @jaelon02 Год назад +3

      I love this ❤❤❤!

    • @letoriapennington7270
      @letoriapennington7270 Год назад +7

      Concur, thank you for being transparent and honest is so deep. I thank God for what he has laid on your heart to say to others like myself. I don't know if you ever going to look at my message. I'm not worried but I appreciate and love the way you express yourself and the things you allow God to lay on your heart. All I can say is thank you Jesus. Amen, amen, and amen. 😭 Thank you Jesus 💞 yeah always and forever Amen.

  • @laurencooper430
    @laurencooper430 Год назад +287

    I am 67 years old and I have known and loved the Lord since I was 9 years old. I needed this word. It has revived my soul, my hope, my living.

    • @harrygeorge3220
      @harrygeorge3220 Год назад

      Hello Lauren
      How are you doing today?

    • @pranderson8696
      @pranderson8696 Год назад

      Amen! Sho did mine too!💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💯🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️

    • @Gatwirimutuma
      @Gatwirimutuma Год назад

      Me too sis

    • @Shofargirl1
      @Shofargirl1 Год назад +7

      I am 76 and I am an artist but I have not painted for over two years....Got to get back! Praise GOD!🍃🔥🍃

    • @lindapruitt984
      @lindapruitt984 Год назад +2

      @@Shofargirl1 I would love one of your paintings 🎨 🖼 awesome tears in my eyes just listening to her TRUTHS is giving me a needed boost to go back and reflect on the goodness of God. Just wow

  • @Faithevangelism
    @Faithevangelism Год назад +18

    A revelation and manifestation of the Spirit Of God. I just talked about “writing it down “ as a guest on a Christian podcast. We cannot die with our gifts, dreams ,and stories inside of us. We have to write it down. Your message is timely and inspiring. Thanks for being obedient to the work of the Lord.

  • @Jaylove777
    @Jaylove777 11 месяцев назад +4

    This was for me! Months later!
    My notes app is full of notes!! I go back through everything! Prophetic words, prayer points, testimonies, thoughts!
    Last couple of days, get discouraged, because a business idea God have had been moving, albeit slowly, dealt with some rejection. But I saw when I asked God a few years ago for it, saw when He gave it, saw when He brought my now best friend into my life, and how the Holy Spirit said she needed to help me steer the ship, and how He has led since. Then this old message I never heard showed up on my feed! Thank you Holy Spirit, I am ready!!! Thank you woman if God!!

  • @shes_ah_truckher7716
    @shes_ah_truckher7716 Год назад +174

    Journaling is releasing for me. It’s my way of communicating with God when I don’t have the words to say. I’ve had many prayers answered from WRITING! God answers letters, write to him if you don’t know how to SAY IT! Write the Vision down and make it plain 💙❣️

    • @pattykosse9932
      @pattykosse9932 Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing this ❤

    • @shes_ah_truckher7716
      @shes_ah_truckher7716 Год назад

      @@pattykosse9932 my pleasure 🙏🏾❣️

    • @TheNittyGritty735
      @TheNittyGritty735 Год назад +1

      Habakkuk 2:2 ❤️✨

    • @shes_ah_truckher7716
      @shes_ah_truckher7716 Год назад

      @@TheNittyGritty735 absolutely 🙏🏾❣️

    • @bebesniece2899
      @bebesniece2899 Год назад +2

      i love writing to God ! it feels so nice , i also had many prayers answered when writing to him but a lot of the time i use writing just to talk to him 🫶🏾

  • @karlamarie1235
    @karlamarie1235 Год назад +336

    “Your obedience in one season is connected to your purpose in another”…powerful!
    Thank you for being a conduit of God’s grace & wisdom 🙂🙌

    • @kristenmarie9248
      @kristenmarie9248 Год назад +1

      ☝️ @32:00 timestamp ❤

    • @kristenmarie9248
      @kristenmarie9248 Год назад +1

      "That's where the glory is."

    • @greetings1
      @greetings1 Год назад +1

      Jesus is coming soon. Everyone please make Sure you know Jesus Christ as your Lord & Saviour:: please don't be left behind! Repent & accept Jesus!! Yes JESUS LOVES YOU so much:: John 3:16, Revolution 20:15

    • @nathanielmitchell9130
      @nathanielmitchell9130 Год назад

      @@kristenmarie9248 Amen.

  • @evette2cw
    @evette2cw Год назад +54

    I’m going to be truthful, this video popped up and seeing this woman tearful. I was reluctant to click on it because I was feeling really low in spirits and needed words of uplifting but I’m so thankful I did.
    I needed those reminders and yes my task is to write my list. Thank you. 🙌🙌

    • @nathanielmitchell9130
      @nathanielmitchell9130 Год назад +2

      Amen.

    • @YenChosen
      @YenChosen Год назад +1

      Time to write the book

    • @LilyBlessed24
      @LilyBlessed24 Год назад +1

      Same here:) ✝️🙏❤️

    • @vanessafitzpatrick5635
      @vanessafitzpatrick5635 Год назад +1

      Thank you. I have never listened to you before. I do think that you're one of Dr. Tony Evans daughter's. I have listened to your sister Priscilla. Your family is so pleasant and easy to listen to.. You're all super blessed. Thank you for sharing and caring. Praise God.

    • @rachelwilliams5333
      @rachelwilliams5333 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for sharing your heart. It is definitely what I needed to hear. My friend shared this video with me as I'm walking through a transition in my life. She said when she heard it she knew that it was for me. She was right. This video was 9 mths old and still relevant. It will be relevant for years to come. So again, I say thank you. 💕
      I will finish my book, and all God has placed in me to do. God has been so good to me. And a lot I have forgotten because I hadn't written it down. But now I Will Write It Down!!
      Blessings, my beautiful sister, praying for you as you continue to do the will of our Father 🙏🏽 🙌🏾

  • @leonagrant61
    @leonagrant61 Год назад +20

    I stumbled on the path of my life, I fumbled with the gifts I've been given , I mumbled the word of God in my head instead of praising him out loud from the inside out - thank you my sister... I will still perhaps do these things, but henceforth I will write it down. Namaste'🦋

  • @sandrarleal19
    @sandrarleal19 Год назад +113

    I dont know how this popped up on my feed. I don't even know why I clicked on it. I LOVE how God works and am so grateful for your message. I felt your message it impacted me, hitting my core. I felt you speaking directly to me. As I sit here, still listening to you, chills running down my spine, I can connect with you on so many levels. I just need to say Thank you. 🙏

    • @OhhNaturel
      @OhhNaturel Год назад +2

      Same! Divine alignment…

    • @OhhNaturel
      @OhhNaturel Год назад +1

      Same! Divine alignment…

    • @ire__oluwa1
      @ire__oluwa1 Год назад +5

      Honestly 🥺 this is so me, I'm not even a subscriber! God is so intentional and this is so timely for me and I really do understand the tears😩

    • @carolaspinall1965
      @carolaspinall1965 Год назад +5

      This was the same for me, it just popped up, but God planned it. Pure joy 😊, thank you Lord.
      Now I'm subscribed and hungry to hear more from Him through Chrystal (C hrissy) 🥰

    • @jefflygarling1782
      @jefflygarling1782 Год назад +4

      SAMEEEE
      God is sooo good!!!!

  • @shirleythompson3732
    @shirleythompson3732 Год назад +144

    I do a lot of journaling. When my dad died I was lost. My aunt told me to write down how I felt and what I wanted to say to him before he did. That was 22 years ago. I’m still journaling. I’m 65 now, still journaling!❤ love this!
    This is powerful!

  • @rainbowlove5391
    @rainbowlove5391 Год назад +11

    It was meant for me to hear this. Just 3 hours ago I told my best friend that I have been writing a letter to God everyday for a year. And this last week I have asked that he hold me tight and keep me in his will, while I'm serving him! I always feel used but I keep doing and know that I'm serving him, that's what has kept me going!
    You just activated something in me that gives me more hope. Thank you kindly! I can't stop 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
    This is unbelievable that he used you to ensure me I'm doing what's right in Jesus name, no matter how others do me. I'm in his flow sister. Thank you for being obedient❤️😇🤎🙏🏾

    • @YOURTVSTATION1
      @YOURTVSTATION1 Год назад

      Same watsup group dear. I do write letters to Brother Jesus, so often

  • @triciabrooks2520
    @triciabrooks2520 Год назад +13

    Wow! The Lord sent me to this message 🙏🏾. Never seen you before, but this message has been coming at me from all different ways. He finally got through to me through you.

    • @YenChosen
      @YenChosen Год назад +1

      Time to write the book

  • @estherbaffour2993
    @estherbaffour2993 Год назад +243

    Your obedience is freeing so many people Chrystal

  • @run.by.faith.network
    @run.by.faith.network Год назад +82

    3 things!
    1) I saw where this was on your IG and I saved it to come back to later, but never did. (Thanks for posting it here!)
    2) I literally bought your mother's book last night (Seasons of a Woman's Life)
    3) The last few weeks I've felt this pull to GO BACK through my journals and read all that I've written. All the instructions I keep asking God for, I'm learning He's already given me.
    This is confirmation for me to stop dragging my feet and finish reading what I've written.
    Thanks for sharing!

    • @ChrystalHurst
      @ChrystalHurst  Год назад +8

      So glad I posted here and you got to watch! Blessings!

  • @judgechilders2721
    @judgechilders2721 Год назад +7

    I write down everything I have over 15 notebooks that one day my grandchildren/great grandchildren will read letters to God,sermons and my feelings at that time! The Lord said" write it down and make it plan"🙏🏽

    • @BD-ws2xw
      @BD-ws2xw Год назад

      Me too!!❤been doing this for 3 years and wow the Lord does amazing things!!!!! Even my dreams symbolic and after some came to pass I remember exactly what they meant!

  • @cynthiadavis7883
    @cynthiadavis7883 Год назад +24

    I appreciate you being so transparent with us. I found myself reminiscing over my past my present and trusting God for my future. I choose to stay in the will of God! What a WORD!!! I believe that all that saw this video was delivered and set free according to their faith! I HEARD YOU AND I'M LISTENING!!! THX ANGEL 😘

  • @papi77on
    @papi77on Год назад +58

    "They kept forgetting so the journey took too long" Amen

    • @gdjwarren2
      @gdjwarren2 Год назад +2

      Yeah this is for me now.

  • @robertahuff6399
    @robertahuff6399 Год назад +48

    I've been journaling for the past 12 years every since my husbands death. Journaling is my comfort and my peace and I've learned that God speaks to me through my journaling. Your word is so inspiring and I didn't just stumble upon this by coincidence and I truly appreciate this video may the Lord continue to use you God bless

  • @lovematters7122
    @lovematters7122 Год назад +6

    That is sooooo true! In some cases, I've been saying the same things, dreaming the same dreams, even writing the same lists and prayers over and over for years. In addition to writing them down I need to write a plan and TAKE ACTION on those entries! Thank you for calling attention to this and blessing our lives with this Word of Truth and Encouragement!❤️

  • @lorettamarshall7577
    @lorettamarshall7577 Год назад +12

    I have been writing down things in my life, for about a year and it has been a blessing for me to look at my life.

    • @YenChosen
      @YenChosen Год назад

      Trying to write the book

  • @CvilleA2ZMom
    @CvilleA2ZMom Год назад +168

    This is so true - I’ve lost my mom, husband and brother in past year - do you know what has brought me the most comfort? The journals from when I lived through other life altering events from an attempted government coup overseas and life threatening earthquakes 2 years later. Those were over 20 years ago, but scriptures I wrote down and the ways God protected me then, are the words I needed for my unexpected journey of grief at this time of my life. You’ve left me in tears today - thank you thank you

    • @sherylynndavis1803
      @sherylynndavis1803 Год назад +2

      Chrystal Evan Hurst 💙 you blessed me more than you know it was sitting having
      Tea with you sipping ang talking pouring in to me someday I hope to me you but I don't I will continue to
      Follow you as you follow God.
      This no accident everything has purpose .......
      Love and Blessings 💘

    • @samitriacopeland5845
      @samitriacopeland5845 Год назад +5

      Praying continued strength for you 💛🙏🏽

    • @lethabosaudi5979
      @lethabosaudi5979 Год назад +3

      God bless you🙏🏾

    • @MzScorpioLove81
      @MzScorpioLove81 Год назад +2

      You have my deepest and sincerest condolence. I too have experienced so much lost as well. I pray for strength and the peace of God over you in Jesus name Amen Anen. Ase’🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️

    • @hgib3
      @hgib3 Год назад +2

      I am so sorry for your losses. I apprecyour testimony of how your previous written words held you together when most people would fall apart. 🙏🏽

  • @tamarajohnson8328
    @tamarajohnson8328 Год назад +29

    I’m going to literally start “Writing it down” today. I don’t want to lose sight or focus. God’s will be done. Thanks Sis.❤

  • @elevatedfrequencymedia
    @elevatedfrequencymedia Год назад +43

    My first time coming across your channel and I was in tears.... This was such a powerful message! Thank you for allowing God to use you. Stay Blessed 🙏

    • @cassandrapennoman5826
      @cassandrapennoman5826 Год назад +1

      Absolutely!!!

    • @tiffaniesheree
      @tiffaniesheree Год назад +1

      Oh, yes me too..

    • @lisaeady8592
      @lisaeady8592 Год назад +1

      I have passed this video for days. I kept asking myself, why do I keep seeing this. Today, I stopped and said okay let me see what she is saying so I can stop seeing this pop up. I was instantly focused on her sincere face and open to whatever she was about to tell me. I receive the plea because this message was meant for me! I am thankful for a relentless heavenly Father… Today, I acted on the prompting of the Holy Spirit and I am grateful for the message I have received! ❤

    • @elevatedfrequencymedia
      @elevatedfrequencymedia Год назад +1

      @@lisaeady8592 Amen 🙏

    • @nancywells2099
      @nancywells2099 8 месяцев назад +1

      Me too!!

  • @jacquelinebenjamin6317
    @jacquelinebenjamin6317 Год назад +19

    I almost scrolled pass this message. While listening to Crystal's talk I acknowledge that I started writing down the all the jobs I worked, and all my degrees I have. I caught myself saying why are you writing these things done, they were my past experiences. Now listening to Crystal this evening I realize it was God's words and way of showing me what it is He wants me to do. Thanks Crystal I never saw you before and I will continue to follow you on RUclips. God bless you 🙏

    • @YenChosen
      @YenChosen Год назад

      Time to write the book

    • @priscillacholachikoyobwaly128
      @priscillacholachikoyobwaly128 Год назад +1

      Thank you for sharing....bumped into you by GOD'S direction first time today....read that Moses encounter early this morning Exo 3 for my devotion , verse 3and4 caught my eye where he 'turned aside '!....and you just RUBBED IT IN! Stay blessed 🙌

  • @bloomwithari
    @bloomwithari Год назад +109

    The way that God put this video directly in my face… the way it punched me until I clicked and watched. And the way it made me cry along with you… I’m just thankful for your obedience. Now it’s my time to be obedient as well ❤ Thank You Father!

    • @jjbuttercup84
      @jjbuttercup84 Год назад +7

      Same I've seen her sweet face probably 3 days and I kept skipping video or refreshing it but this morning I was watching something else and it began to play before I could get back to phone.
      God confirming to me what he's told me. ❤

    • @artforchrist5065
      @artforchrist5065 Год назад +5

      Me too sisters! I kept passing this video up, & figured that the content would be information I already. But boy was I deceived! This is confirmation for me also. Especially over these past couple of days where I haven’t had the desire to journal. I know this message was perfectly timed.
      God is so good! He will find a way to speak to us whether we try to avoid it or not! ❤️😂

    • @francescaharbor1731
      @francescaharbor1731 Год назад +1

      You are a true soul just love your great advice that I can do & learn from you & other's as we go through life ❤️ thanks for sharing your thoughts

    • @kelaroberson
      @kelaroberson Год назад +1

      Gods confirmation for me!

    • @jefflygarling1782
      @jefflygarling1782 Год назад +1

      AMEN

  • @kaynicholson518
    @kaynicholson518 Год назад +96

    I am 66 and needed this. I have not followed you much but this morning God had me to stop and listen!! This blessed me more than you can imagine!! I had stop writing in my journal. Just went back and looked at what God has spoken to me. Today I arise!! Thank you woman of God. You are confirmation to so many things. Love you.

    • @saleemahfareed4790
      @saleemahfareed4790 Год назад +1

      🙏🏾😊

    • @jenniferburbank6777
      @jenniferburbank6777 Год назад +2

      Right I feel exactly the same !!

    • @LoveyourselfSK
      @LoveyourselfSK Год назад +1

      I thank God for stumbling upon this video. I used to journal daily after having an awesome experience as a teen girl in a simple way of personal stock taking. I wrote about what went well and what went wrong to remind me of what to do more or less of. After I married my narcissistic husband ( realized way too late), I stopped journaling because we had an argument and I went to journal and he planted a seed that journaling was not going to help me. I stopped journaling regularly. That was 17 years ago. I’m finding it difficult to restart now that I have left that toxic relationship. Sitting here I recognize how many times God has sent messages for me to go back to writing, a gift he blessed me with. Lord I will obey. Thank you

    • @GeorgiaRed
      @GeorgiaRed Год назад

      Exactly 👉🏾 💯 Amennnn

    • @mishawnrobinson7012
      @mishawnrobinson7012 Год назад +1

      Amen 🙌🏾

  • @lifewithdaphne1284
    @lifewithdaphne1284 Год назад +1

    “What God has given us is previous” - this was really such a good reminder to us all.. WRITE IT DOWN!

  • @hiimher6171
    @hiimher6171 Год назад +13

    Walk in obedience and WRITE IT DOWN. May God allow us all to “maximize our purpose” to change the world.
    Thank you for your beautiful message. ♥️

    • @YenChosen
      @YenChosen Год назад +2

      Time to write the book

  • @letoriapennington7270
    @letoriapennington7270 Год назад +42

    Your words shouldn't die on the vine, write ✍️ it down. Yes , I need to pay attention to my life 🧬. Amen.🌻🌻🌻💖

  • @ysheniasmith2680
    @ysheniasmith2680 Год назад +12

    Omg I literally I just saw this video. For about 2 years now, God came to me in a vision and said I need you to write. And I really thought he wanted me to write a book, I sure can't write a book I didn't know how. I even bought a particular journal, and I only wrote a few things. After watching your video, Crystal, I will be obedient to God. Thank you for the encouraging words. 🙏

  • @jeancraig7765
    @jeancraig7765 10 месяцев назад +1

    Powerful Truth, clear, precise, and motivating !!
    I've been writing down everything for 12 years. Through Depression and an eating disorder and much more. I hope my Grandkids will see through these journals that God is FAITHFUL! And LOVING. He is a Teacher, Counselor, and most of all a FAITHFUL FRIEND whom I love !!
    Thank you Crystal for being a faithful daughter of the King !!

  • @AshleyAbbiline
    @AshleyAbbiline Год назад +6

    I have practiced gratitude for years now. Knowing I should be journaling The Lord’s blessings. This just randomly popped up when I needed it the most. I have 3 empty journals that I will fill up. I can’t thank you enough & I love you for this. Many blessings to you❤

  • @_chinmoku
    @_chinmoku Год назад +44

    For years I've been telling family and friends to write things down, no matter how they are feeling. I've been journaling and writing poetry for years and not once has anyone directly told me to write anything down. This video and its message tells me I'm on the right path. Thank you Crystal. We love you and your authentic willingness to share and teach.

  • @MsRenee1229
    @MsRenee1229 Год назад +29

    Thank you Chrystal. Tears began to flow as i watched this. I've been seeking God for purpose for this season of my life. I'm 62 years old and have lived through many different experiences: triumphs, celebrations, victories, trials, heartbreak, healing, missteps, mistakes, misunderstandings, etc. I have always been one who reads, studies, and listens to learn from others. Where God has been leading me and what this is confirming for me is that I've experienced what I have experienced (both "good" and "bad") for a reason. I have learned from it all. God wants to use it- for me and for someone else.

    • @danielahTZ
      @danielahTZ Год назад +1

      My thoughts exactly!!

    • @shyrenewalker1544
      @shyrenewalker1544 Год назад +2

      Thank you Chrystal I just came across this and I am so welled up, I have been writing down little bits then my son _law mom said to me you need to write a book it's a living testimony.i had surgery last week on my hand, and she said while you are home with your one hand please write your book. She passed away on the same day Monday 19.12.22 while I was doing my surgery. Blessings my love xx

    • @elyndaleader4041
      @elyndaleader4041 Год назад +1

      ME TOO!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @Sharonbless876
      @Sharonbless876 Год назад +1

      @@shyrenewalker1544 wow!

    • @YenChosen
      @YenChosen Год назад

      Time to write the book

  • @Kalmxcape
    @Kalmxcape Год назад +5

    I feel this so much. I looked back at old pictures of teenage self and started crying just remembering how much vision I had and how much God was literally doing something through me at a time I had no relationship with him didn’t know anything about God really but I knew I was called to do something and make some kind of difference. Write it down. Do it, say it, feel it, be it.

  • @keishahines6733
    @keishahines6733 Год назад +4

    😮 wow. I was not expecting this tuhday. Thank you so much for this word. I am a therapist and I teach my clients to write their personal narratives and I never take the time to do it for myself. I’ve always written it off as me not being a “journal person” and I’m now sitting with all the things I may have forgotten. And more importantly, all the ways God has kept me through it all. Whew. This. Thanks.

  • @niki-mars955
    @niki-mars955 Год назад +79

    "God didn't just let you learn it for you." - Chrystal Evans Hurst 🙌🏾

    • @demetriathomas9823
      @demetriathomas9823 Год назад

      Amen

    • @lucykoinange4150
      @lucykoinange4150 Год назад +1

      Thank you sooo much I will start looking back to my life and I will surely be able to fix many issues God bless

    • @TriciaRP
      @TriciaRP Год назад

      @@lucykoinange4150 me too. I want back in Christ Jesus was BORN AGAIN and let Satan trick me. I want my soul and life back and remember when I was in God Not like this Body decay rot and doing whatever no life. This I didn't mean. I miss my family and life this is sick

    • @deniseallen3379
      @deniseallen3379 Год назад

      Thankyou so much for sharing your story so openly, honesty and boldly. I received the wisdom, the lesson and the truth. It was very helpful and something the Almighty has been waiting on me to get my touches moving to do. Bless you dear Sister. I ❤ appreciate your talk and time very much. Thankyou. Shalom.

  • @sabrinaa.7432
    @sabrinaa.7432 Год назад +152

    This was truly a word from the Lord! Thank you for being so sensitive to the voice of God!!

    • @margaretforbes1234
      @margaretforbes1234 Год назад +1

      This truly is God 😢speaking to me through you thank you so much for your obedience 😭😭. Father help me to walk in your fullness

  • @house2home66
    @house2home66 Год назад +2

    Thank you for being faithful to share this moment. I surely needed it. Holy Spirit has been leading me back to my "days of documentation" as I call them. I used to have so many journals... After suffering a life-threatening hemorragic stroke back in 2019 and the doctor initially telling my husband that I might never be the same, IF I even survived at all. BUT GOD! 🙌🏾 I, of all people, should be blessing God for my restored memories. This pod today is stoking those fires of remembrance for me to get back to writing, documenting, etc. I want to leave my children a tangible example of what it is like to walk in the flow of God. Bless you and may God continue to enlarge your territory, Chrystal! 💪🏾💯

  • @MsZorro113
    @MsZorro113 11 месяцев назад +2

    Amen! I’m starting to write things down. Thank you.

  • @cathysewcreative1683
    @cathysewcreative1683 Год назад +104

    For such a time as this! This message is for all of the times that didn’t say YES to my calling because I’ve doubted, allowed fear, or compared myself to others. I’ve wondered about how ideas would come to fruition. Say YES Cathy! He will do the rest! Thank you for sharing your heart with us. 💛💛

    • @VivienneJu
      @VivienneJu Год назад +2

      Hallelujah I thank God for wisdom

    • @gina9684
      @gina9684 Год назад +5

      Sounds like me BUT I'm going to belive that my latter will be greater than my past.

    • @oneof7billion627
      @oneof7billion627 Год назад +1

      Yes, Lord, yessss 🤲

    • @wandaw3872
      @wandaw3872 Год назад

      I hate journaling, but this really hit home. Thank you and be blessed!!

  • @gb3autiful
    @gb3autiful Год назад +84

    wow this is so timely. Ive been battling deep depression & i’m just now starting to get out of that pit. Its a cycle that happens periodically in my life. I needed to hear this. God keeps tugging on my heart to write things down because I tend to forget. Thank you so much for being a vessel. ❤️

    • @Shofargirl1
      @Shofargirl1 Год назад +4

      Always write things down especially dreams 🍃🔥🍃

    • @thabitiministries
      @thabitiministries Год назад +4

      May that cycle break right now in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. No weapon fashioned against you shall prosper. That's God's promise to you in Isaiah 54

    • @dove628
      @dove628 Год назад +2

      Genesis O. Dear your name spells child of God,
      Depression is Not your portion, Listen to Jaqalyn Carr utube gospel,(this song) & Sarah Jakes Roberts , Sermons.. for encouragement, You are Not Alone...🙏🙏

    • @greetings1
      @greetings1 Год назад +1

      Jesus is coming soon. Everyone please make Sure you know Jesus Christ as your Lord & Saviour:: please don't be left behind! Repent & accept Jesus!! Yes JESUS LOVES YOU so much:: John 3:16, Revolution 20:15

    • @Jackiearv007
      @Jackiearv007 Год назад +1

  • @flashfhoto8178
    @flashfhoto8178 Год назад

    Several months ago, the Lord came to me in a dream and said Write it Down. I didn't completely understand why. Then, I accidentally came across your message, and I do know it was not by accident. I have started writing it down in a journal given to me by my sister years ago. Thank you for this profound message.

  • @BreenyLee
    @BreenyLee Год назад +1

    I write EVERYTHING down, it’s the reading back that I forget to do 😩 thanks Aunty!!

  • @krystalchandler6091
    @krystalchandler6091 Год назад +23

    This message right here....SO NEEDED! You, Chrystal, are so needed in the Kingdom! Thank you Sister for sharing your tears and teaching us to disciple with our written lives.

  • @carlenemadden1030
    @carlenemadden1030 Год назад +29

    “What I never want to be out of the Will of God “Thanks Chrystal for that confirmation

  • @tanisha_tlc
    @tanisha_tlc Год назад +7

    Wow this just Popped up on my RUclips and then my mother sent this to me! The church is so powerful and GOD works in mysterious ways. I just LOVE him and thank you sister in CHRIST for this WORD! I shared it with ALL my loved ones! I will proceed to the BEST of my ability to WRITE IT DOWN!!!!!! #PeaceAndBlessingsToUsALL #GloryToTheLamb ✝️❤️🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️✝️🙌🏾 #ThanksForSharing 🙏🏾✝️

  • @franchettabeckford6753
    @franchettabeckford6753 Год назад +6

    This is a message that I’ve heard back-to-back several days in a row now. I always buy a planner for the year. However, I feel like God wants me to remember how He’s provided for me. I’m asking for so many new opportunities. So, with my 2023 already bought, I will finish writing everything down God asked me write down. I’ll also write action plans. I will even add pictures if I can. God is going to honor His promises. I just need to do what He asked me to do.

  • @Eunique_77
    @Eunique_77 Год назад +60

    This video has me over here sobbing like a baby, keep walking in your purpose. This touched me

  • @carlalee1705
    @carlalee1705 Год назад +31

    Yes, on the replay, I am not detecting grandiosity or narcissism. I am hearing the Holy Spirit speaking through you and you are now realizing that you are living in your destiny and divine purpose. I love your vulnerability and honesty about where you are in the moment. You are in His presence as you share with us. Love it Chrystal. Thank you for the courage to share.

  • @carmen29riv
    @carmen29riv Год назад +3

    So true. It’s very easy to forget what God has done for you. Yes, I totally agree I have to start writing things down. Thank you for shedding God’s light upon us. 💕🥰

  • @MoJimJon
    @MoJimJon Год назад +101

    This started to play on my feed this morning November 29th 2022, and has encouraged me, In a time that is full of uncertainty for me, so thank you for allowing God to use you to feed my soul today. ❤️

    • @mistydawn2369
      @mistydawn2369 Год назад +5

      This came up on my feed this evening, Nov 30, 2022. Was such a blessing in so many needed ways, also in a time of uncertainty. I love how God uses the same things to speak to different people in similar circumstances, but in unique ways. God you are truly Amazing, as are you, Chrystal Evans Hurst. May God continue to bless you, your family, and everything y'all do in obedience to Him. May He bless us all with the strength and character to do the same. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!

    • @bemiyermijnsbergen899
      @bemiyermijnsbergen899 Год назад +1

      This came up on my feed Thursday, 1 December, when I felt so alone and lost. All the pain came up; I really needed this. I thank God for this video; I need to go back to writing about everything God has done and is doing in my life.

  • @rhodaparhams4944
    @rhodaparhams4944 Год назад +47

    What an eye opener. I've written things down over years . I look back at my notes and I am grateful for the things the Lord has done in and through me. I needed this because this is a very hard season and I want to live out what He has planned, ordained for my life. Thank you for your transparency.

  • @cynthiafrazier9584
    @cynthiafrazier9584 Год назад +2

    I am watching this for the 3rd time and crying just as hard. I HEAR you Lord. Thank you, Crystal.

  • @realmaeri
    @realmaeri Год назад +3

    I'm turning 30 in 5 days, and I wouldn't have started this week any better. God bless you for this, Chrystal ❤

  • @vineasneed
    @vineasneed Год назад +26

    “If you don’t pay attention, you won’t see the connection.” Thank you for listening to God and for your obedience. I needed to hear the voice of God, especially in this season of my life. Thank you Chrystal.

  • @nokwazishezi7580
    @nokwazishezi7580 Год назад +7

    💔💔💔💔💔" they kept forgetting that's why the journey took long"
    Thank you so for this. That word is for me. I receive it

  • @sovettejohn4980
    @sovettejohn4980 Год назад +1

    Wow, this is so timely...last night I was dreaming, I saw myself writing stuff down that I want God to do in my life ...I woke up and write everything down and tonight I'm seeing your video for the first time ever. And you are encouraging us to write it down , I will continue to do so from now on. Thank you.

  • @tanjaniqueporter25
    @tanjaniqueporter25 Год назад +7

    Idk how many times I paused this video to take notes (3 pages) and it was well needed. I am a new babe in christ and this has helped me more than you know. I also too want to make a planner and I am new to starting my youtube channel. I was going to create a video titled "Things to help me transition into the new year" the first thing I wrote was "write things down" before I even watched this video. Had watching it now I have so much to tell my viewers. God knew what he was doing with you and having you make this video. It helped me so much and now I can elaborate more on my content and send people over to your channel as well. I just want to thank you and God for this video, as he knew I needed it. May god bless you and take it easy on yourself.

  • @BelovedbyAdonai
    @BelovedbyAdonai Год назад +29

    This is confirmation of what the Lord has been revealing to me for months now. 🥺😢💛

  • @saaraamupolo6164
    @saaraamupolo6164 Год назад +19

    Wooooooow.... I'm a mother of 2 boys and a girl... happily married but I have to say 2022 was a one HELL of a year...and God brought me here this afternoon. I have to say my God is good because I just wrote down some of the most important things happened to me this year which I forgot to note down.. I thank God for your life and your channel... I appreciate this soo much...

  • @kendriahill6743
    @kendriahill6743 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this word!! 😢I needed this. ❤

  • @shalondragurley2953
    @shalondragurley2953 Год назад +5

    How I'm spending my 12/31/22 Slowing down and paying attention to my life. God, you are so good and faithful. Thank you for keeping me. Thank you for it all. Thank you Chrystal for sharing such a profound word. I'm receiving it all. She's amazing! 💛 Lord, here I am.

  • @liv4u109
    @liv4u109 Год назад +46

    I’m in tears. Thank you for being obedient to deliver such a powerful word meant for me. Thank you, God, for this epiphany!

  • @jacqueline122711
    @jacqueline122711 Год назад +81

    Tonight is Wednesday 11/30/22 I was looking on RUclips for some encouragement and the title “Write It Down” caught my attention because I like to write/ journal and I’ve been doing it a little more since the unexpected transition of MY Mother on January 25,2022 and MY Aunt January 29,2022.. I was my mother’s full-time caregiver and I’ve been asking what do I DO with my life at 60yrs old now that she’s transitioned. I’ve been asking myself what do I like. I told GOD I use to know what I liked but I don’t know anymore. Now I’m a caregiver for my dad. I miss my mother and my aunt so much I think of them daily,but they were both Saved, Spirit filled and Proverbs 31 Women of God. And to be absent from the Body is to be present with the Lord 2 CORINTHIANS 5:8. Thanks for sharing.I’m going to have to start looking at things I’ve written in the past. I pray that GOD continues to order your steps Chrystal Evans Hurst and the many other Believers in the Body of Christ at Large who are seeking the purpose of God for their lives.

    • @towannadiggs8774
      @towannadiggs8774 Год назад +2

      Oh my goodness I am asking the same thing. I have a job now of three months but I am still feeling a little empty. I am 60 too and feel so lonely at times and know there are great works for me to do for the Kingdom of God. I thank you all for your testimonies.

    • @tomwest332
      @tomwest332 Год назад

      Psalm 139:16 God wrote a book about you before you were born, planning all your days. He has a plan and purpose for everyone that is here! Pray for God to use you and He will. The Lord says that we are fearfully and wonderfully made and more than conquers.
      14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
      2 Corinthians 2:14
      Always triumphing sounds great! Believe the truth of what the Word says about you. Turn off the lies of the devil (John 8:44). There a great prayer in Ephesians; chapter 1:17- end of chapter. The prayer is for Wisdom and Revelation. Personalize that chapter and pray it.
      Ephesians 3:14-end of chapter is a prayer to be filled with the love of God.
      Read John chapter 17. Meditate on that for a week or so "...precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line..." Isaiah 28:10.
      Jesus turned me from someone who spent years with extreme social anxiety disorder to preaching and talking to others about Him. All praise and glory to Him!
      In Revelations He says they overcame by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony. Whatever God has done for you is uniquely yours and will help others.
      Practically, how can anyone start doing the work of Jesus? Buy some no-perishable food and a drink and keep it in your car. When you see a homeless person tell them about Jesus and give it to them. Show the love of Jesus. No matter how you are feeling, when we do the work of Him that sent us, that brings fulfillment.
      Want to go bigger? Get a few people together make up some bags with the same kind of stuff and go out and witness.

  • @marlync8360
    @marlync8360 Год назад +1

    Oh my Jesus, I’m scrolling down in u tube in tears. This is my every Weeknd mode. My sadness , an I come across ur video. I believe god but u in my path to click an listen to u. I’m literally overwhelmed listening. Thank you thank you. U have no idea what this means to me , your words. Ur kind honest words I wish I can hug I am thank you 🙏🏻 god bless u 🙏🏻

  • @BeingUndone
    @BeingUndone Год назад +9

    This needs to receive 1M+ views - The Source of ALL rang through you like a clarion

  • @patrussellsings
    @patrussellsings Год назад +31

    You have NO sides the timing of this message. I have aborted so many songs and messages God has given me ….because I didn’t obey in writing it down….thank you ❤️

  • @francheskamojica7640
    @francheskamojica7640 Год назад +41

    You kicked me in high gear. Over the years I kept getting a nudge from God to write. Even had prophets tell me to write my books. I wrote a novelette and was writing a novel about my journals and I stopped because I was doubting myself. I submitted my novellette to a publishing company and they loved it. I got cold feet and it’s been months since I did anything with it.I got this recommended to me and I’m so glad I clicked on this video I asked God what should I do right before watching this 😭😭😭

    • @lilibe92
      @lilibe92 Год назад +2

      Do it girl! ✍️💪🏾

    • @francheskamojica7640
      @francheskamojica7640 Год назад +1

      @@lilibe92 ❤️❤️❤️ already working in my second book thank you 🥰🥹🥹

    • @lilibe92
      @lilibe92 Год назад

      @@francheskamojica7640 yay! Well done! 👏🏾

    • @tieshaspann1869
      @tieshaspann1869 Год назад

      I have the same mission and purpose to publish my journals

    • @francheskamojica7640
      @francheskamojica7640 Год назад +1

      @@tieshaspann1869 you got this I am rooting for you

  • @crystallucero777
    @crystallucero777 Год назад

    I needed this!! 🙌🏽

  • @annesolomon5101
    @annesolomon5101 Год назад +3

    Father God! You are a restorer and so long-suffering with us! 😭 Thank you for this precious and timely word from your daughter, Chrystal! 💗

  • @rosemarysegura2495
    @rosemarysegura2495 Год назад +28

    I soooooo appreciate you opening up like this. I'm a writer but haven't written in a looooooong time, but have been hearing a small voice wooing me back to my journal, back to recorded notes and to write things out. I can't sleep and picked up my phone only to find that YT suggested this video. Hmmmmm. No coincidence.

    • @mariasolomon419
      @mariasolomon419 Год назад +3

      The same for me. I just opened up my heart of accepting my purpose in writing. I haven't yet allowed myself to re-watch or hear myself again. After it's done I'm done ✔️ I check out... Thank you Chystal for your authenticity and transparency.

  • @shakiramcgee2023
    @shakiramcgee2023 Год назад +20

    One of my ultimate prayers. Lord don’t ever let me get ahead of you🙏🏽

  • @kimhobs
    @kimhobs Год назад

    Amen!

  • @SaishaAveryhart
    @SaishaAveryhart Год назад +55

    I saw this video days ago and wanted to click on it but didn’t have time to because of work. Didn’t save it either but as I had time on my off day this video popped up again and I knew this must be something Yahweh wants me to hear. This right here was truly an anointed and very much on time word that I needed to hear it drew tears out of me and all I gotta say is YES LORD I HERE YOU!! This word has fallen on good soil! Thank you

    • @phumzilemanyoni44
      @phumzilemanyoni44 Год назад +1

      I've had the exact same experience! I know it is God! I've heard the Lord!

    • @cassandrapennoman5826
      @cassandrapennoman5826 Год назад

      Absolutely...good soil!!!

    • @ashleynlynch_7
      @ashleynlynch_7 Год назад

      Same!!! I just didn't have time and this was the third time it popped up this week. I'm SO glad I paused to listen! 🙌

  • @ltfreedomreign
    @ltfreedomreign Год назад +23

    I consciously decided to slow down and pay attention today. And here you came, confirming and confirming everything I intentionally was seeking. I am beyond grateful for your Obedience. 🙏🏾 Cried and wrote through the whole thing...

  • @vescott2230
    @vescott2230 Год назад

    Sis you are so right! God had me go back and watch some of my videos I did a couple of years ago and I was amazed. And the flow of me writing is so important and literally has saved my life and delivered me many times and continues to do so. Thank you for sharing this and I will now subscribe to your channel and you look amazing!

  • @SilvaWaters
    @SilvaWaters Год назад

    Thank you for being obedient and posting this message. God works in so many ways. This was such a blessing listening to you speak. A great and much needed message right before the new year ❤

  • @GemsforGenerations
    @GemsforGenerations Год назад +15

    I feel you, Sis. I never had any intentions whatsoever to be an author, but through my love for journaling, I stumbled into publishing a Children’s book. My journal is a trail of lessons from God, prayers, and a testament to God’s FAITHFULNESS! That is such a good word. Thank you for sharing this ❤

    • @FirstLadySweetz
      @FirstLadySweetz Год назад

      ❤❤❤

    • @I_Am_Faith
      @I_Am_Faith Год назад

      The same happen to me this year . I don't like Journaling but God had a plan to make an author . I wrote down my prayers to God every day for a month and at the end of the month God told me to publish it. It took me 6months to actually publish it because of my disobedience but I overcame the enemy and published it 11.11.2022 its called Morning Date With God 22-day Devotional on Amazon. I wrote it a year ago but my own words encourages me today and I had noo idea....it was God's plan.
      I love this video its confirmation

  • @mznekam5612
    @mznekam5612 Год назад +45

    Oh my goodness Chrystal this was something God spoke to me in the middle of altar call in the midst of my tears in prayer in August telling me to write it down things He wanted to me to pray & fast for each week. I use to journal all the time but as I have gotten older I have slacked off. I am literally shaking bc I know this was nothing but God for me to watch this while I sit in the hospital with my Father right now 🙏🏾😭

  • @livjohns4872
    @livjohns4872 Год назад

    Amen!!! Thank you!!!

  • @tipwanye9067
    @tipwanye9067 Год назад

    Amen thank you!!!

  • @AA-kr5io
    @AA-kr5io Год назад +25

    Hello, My name is Anayah Armand and I’m 17. I just started journaling, but I haven’t kept up with it. You have motivated me to get back to it, because I really do want to see how my life has changed in the future. Thank you so much for your inspirational words ❤️

    • @palesam4517
      @palesam4517 Год назад +2

      I also started at 17/18. I’m 23 now and keeping up is still a challenge but as long as write, right ? 😂

    • @generose5125
      @generose5125 Год назад

      Me too i will pick up from whr left .

  • @raqiyyahcruse4839
    @raqiyyahcruse4839 Год назад +27

    Confirmation! Confirmation! 👍🏾 Thank you God for using Crystal this afternoon 🙏🏾 🙌🏾

  • @damarisaddo1803
    @damarisaddo1803 Год назад

    Amen! Love to hear people vent

  • @DrSueT
    @DrSueT Год назад

    This really hit home for me!!

  • @vaishamartinez
    @vaishamartinez Год назад +13

    Thank you Lord Jesus!

  • @meseretwoldie2262
    @meseretwoldie2262 Год назад +9

    I am from Ethiopia .Now it's going to be a mid night when I watched your video ....I felt it like you crying for me to wake me up from my circle .It is the right message on the right time .I will obey and pay attention in to small thing.God bless you sister.

  • @cuteeditor2880
    @cuteeditor2880 Год назад

    Thank you Chrystal. I opened this video on Christmas morning and God was talking to me through you. You confirmed a lot and told me what I needed to hear. Thank you.

  • @lydiafarris5227
    @lydiafarris5227 Год назад

    Thank you. 😭🙌🙌🙌🙏

  • @dotmax7122
    @dotmax7122 Год назад +13

    I don’t know how I came across this video but it was a word I needed to hear at this very moment.
    Thank you ❤️

    • @saleemahfareed4790
      @saleemahfareed4790 Год назад

      Me too

    • @nejstat3120
      @nejstat3120 Год назад

      Yes, I heard yesterday from a nonbeliever who is succesfull in life to write things down. From wordly perpective I am at a very low place in life at 60+. I'm already writing basic stuff down like to do list etc, but wasn't sure how to do it as a believer. And I was doubting if I should ask council from this nonbeliever... then at midnight I woke up and God led me to see the title...and I listened and I am very thankful to God for teaching me through your insights on this video on how to go about it, His way. Thank you very much, God's blessings.💞

    • @amandavpj
      @amandavpj Год назад

      Yes me too

  • @vivianmbakwa98
    @vivianmbakwa98 Год назад +20

    This is such a powerful message, thanks for sharing. We have so many blessings that we do not even realize because we don't give ourselves the time to reflect on them.

  • @cynthiasharprealestate8237
    @cynthiasharprealestate8237 Год назад

    Thank you Chrystal

  • @trbreadfortoday
    @trbreadfortoday Год назад +7

    “Because you know what God can do!” A refrain. Selah. Amen. Thank you so much for this outpouring.

  • @bossladymaja
    @bossladymaja Год назад +7

    AMEN 😭😭😭😭 this is life changing for me & so very timely! I didnt even click on this, it just started playing & I thank the LORD so very much for this message❣🙌👏 GLORY, HONOR, & PRAISE BE TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER
    I ♥️ you sister 🙏 you are blessed in the Name of Jesus 👑 peace be with you always & forever 🕊

  • @rachelcocoa
    @rachelcocoa Год назад

    Thank You needed to hear this.❤