I will be unhurried by making sure I'm not always looking for something "to do". By this I mean taking the extra time I might have to do hw, or binge watching. Instead I should be concerning myself with my relationship with God instead. As I continue to seek Him, the more I can live my days without feeling hurried, stressed, and worried.
I will be unhurried by taking my time to find a profession. As a man, it's imperative that I get a good job and find what I'm good at. As a 22 year old young adult I'm trying to rush things and trying to catch up with society. I'm going to slow down now❤ No rush, tomorrow will take care of itself✝️
Remembering to choose the "Better Portion"- Luke 10. Take time to sit at His feet, for direction before taking steps. So His Word is the lamp to my feet and my steps align to His pace.
I was homeless, got into drugs, went into prisons, then i got to know Jesus, He changed my life.. Now i have a home, a wife, a lovely daughter and a new identity... A child of God.. Hallelujah
I have found that since I became a Christian 11 + yrs ago, I am never in a rush to go any place. If I catch myself hurrying I question myself , pray and take my time. Thanks for this!
This is so timely! I'm in a season of my life where I don't know where I'm gonna be or where money is gonna come from in the next few months, but I'm trying not to rush to a solution that's not in God’s plan. I'm learning that it's good to go through seasons that feel slow. It allows you to build stronger foundations.
This is so true. Me and my wife where in a similar situation. I’m working and she’s not rite now and just my salary rite now will not cover all our bills. My wife left her job chuz God told her too and that it was okay to leave. About a month later like the other day. Her retirement money just came in almost $3,000. I can be honest and say I didn’t know where the money was gonna come for rent and things we need. Faith in Jesus is the key even when it doesn’t look like it’s gonna work out. If God have you a clear direction on whatever He’s gonna come through for sure ❤❤❤
Same like God said seek Him first in all His righteousness and all these things will be added to you! But people don’t actually live by that and breaking out of those generational bonds that pulls us away from Gods ordained purpose. He know my needs so I’ll let Him provide that as I seek Him everyday. Also people love to say faith without works is dead but only a baby believer will look at it in physical merits or works. Walking with God and believing in Him IS WORK!😂 Like keeping hope is work, being obedient in all the things He tells you is work, letting God do the inner healing in us🙌🏾. So many people walk around unhealed and in a hurry beyond’s Gods time. I want Gods timing because Hes intentional! Every step I take I’m getting closer and closer everyday❤. Finding peace in yourself and living in Jesus’s character is TRUE PEACE.🛐🌅🌸
I lived the hurried Christian life. I didn’t realize it. I thought over working myself for Jesus was pleasing to Him. In. October 2021 I got very sick with Delta. It has left me incapable of working a job. My life came to a stand still. It was then that I realized that it is not pleasing to God to be so hurried and overwhelmed. There is no scripture that says “ run thyself ragged for the glory of God.” BUT instead, it says “ lay down in green pastures… come unto me all ye who are weary…. I will give you REST.” Etc…. I now understand the will of God in the idea of the “ unhurried life.” Thank you for this message Alex. God bless
@@OGTennyson I learned how to say “no” to extra activities when I was busy. I learned how to relax and to feel content without having my schedule fully booked.
Serious question. I am a mom of 6 (ages 9,7,5,2,1, 4 weeks) and it’s just my husband and I. Our family live in Ohio and we are deep in Texas hill country, we’ve been surviving on our own if you will for the entirety of our 13 year marriage, and often it’s just been me (he just got out of the military - many deployments). I’m burnt out. I love being their mom. They are amazing and it’s such a blessing to raise them! But I find I can’t keep up… and I also find I can’t stop trying to keep up or everything implodes. Everyday His mercies are new and yet I find myself fumbling… constantly. I pray daily with all of my heart but as much as I desire to be a calm mother, I am a fast paced, intense, & fire filled mom. I feel like I’m failing the very kiddos that the Lord entrusted me with… knowing they’re His, I want them to be well taken care of, knowing His word… not remembering a flustered mom. I’m asking for prayer. Prayer that I can slow down, prayer that I won’t be a loud mom, prayer that I can turn off auto pilot from years of raising them without help or a single day off (wait, had one in 2020 from an ER trip - panic attack, overnight stay)… I’ve come a long with by His grace but I struggle so deeply. Our church does not have older women to help me, and I so desperately seek wisdom from those who have walked before me. Please pray for me. That I can truly rest in Him, do my best, and let go of what I can’t do. And for my children that they know Jesus despite me.
I love the book of Ecclesiastes for this very reason. It talks about how life things of this life are vanity and uncontrollable and it’s encouraged me to not be fearful of this and anxious. Not to hurry through seasons of life, but rather see the beauty in impermanence. Live fully in the gift that is the present and give thanks to God in all things/seasons. Don’t cling to things that aren’t guaranteed to last forever, don’t dwell in the past or hurry to the future but rather “eat and drink and be joyful in all toil - this is God’s gift to man”
I recently got diagnosed with ADHD, and it feels like my default state is “hurry”. Moving fast, thinking fast, never slowing down. I’m trying to learn how to slow down. I heard a quote that said “love is incompatible with hurry”. That makes me try to be aware when I’m moving too fast in life. Also the verse that says “love is *patient* love is kind…” As a side note I love how you’re experimenting with cinematography more in your videos. Some really nice composition and creative shots here, keep it up brother. 🙏
@@TdBone “The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, There is none that doeth good.” Psalm 14:1 KJV I pray you come to see the beauty of our Creator by your eyes being opened in JESUS name. God is calling you to have a relationship with Him through Jesus. He is very much real. Seek Him and you’ll find Him. ✨🙏🏼
BROOOO. The Holy Spirit and I have been talking about this verse and the unhurriedness of God and His pacing for a few years. It is so encouraging to hear others being spoken to about this as well.
@Tbone you commented this 20 times, ima pray for u bro. “to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me” acts 26:18
I use to be very worried about my grades as an student .... I use to always worry about if I don't study day and night (even skipping meal sometimes) I would not get a job one day ...and that lead me to not even praying when I had exam....but this time God convicted me and I decided on keeping it slow and as I gave my exam this time I felt so peaceful and felt the presence of God. And now I know I don't need to hurry but to be trusting God and yet study hard ...❤and He has already decided my future ❤
This came at the perfect time. It seemed like every bill under the sun hit me all at once and I've running myself dry overworking to pay it all. I got sick (still am) and it's slowed me down significantly. The anxiety has gotten so horrible. I can literally feel the devil leaping for his golden opportunity and attacking me from all sides, planting all these nasty thoughts in my head. I've been crying out to God all day to help me, to calm my mind, to give me rest, and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you.
Wow Selena yes to the same. Bills upon bills. And I keep having the phrase “throw my cares into the wind” run through my mind. I am running ragged, but I really need to chill out.
I've been so worried about going fast and not measuring up. But I now think it's also important to take things slow, my life in in God's hands not my own. I want to try not to rush the day anymore. Have a nice day. God bless.
I admire where u live and how u guys live, far from noisy, distructive town, near the ocean, surrounded by trees, gosh the best place for devotion and for a family, hopefully God bless me too with such family someday
Such a underrated topic. Beautiful! Leaning into God's pace is always the best way, only things coming from His hand, at His time, are good for us. All the rest is fuzz. God bless you.
Wow!! Thank you for confirming what the Lord has been trying to teach me!! I thought I was crazy for being able to see how my last job kept me so busy I couldn’t read my Bible nor parent my child who desperately needed parenting. I had to ask God to release me and give me more time with Him. He answered my prayers and is restoring my soul. I’m going to practice not being in a hurry. I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me ❤️🩹
So true, I heard people say that we are running out of time (which is true), but some people take that message as a sign to hurry to get in the right place for Heaven, rather than focusing on what is more important as a goal, which is a relationship with God. Some people also rush by typing 'Amen' in comment sections so that they can get "rich and famous", and yet they say they are christians with no desirable relationship with God, but rather desire shortcuts and use God to get what they want. I used to tell God I want to feel his hand wipe my tears, have more visions, etc. but I never really cared for the fact that a relationship with God is the way to find his most physical presence.
The Lord spoke through you. Submitting my will to His, knowing His timing has its reasons and is going to be filled with glory. Knowing my needs are considered more so than my wants - yet even my wants and desires of my heart (aside from sin) are considered. I dont have to be in a rush. Ive been wanting so badly to be married and it isnt okay. Its kind of a dangerous place to be in because if im not careful i grow bitter, impateint, dont let God work in me, and start seeking my own way like Abraham and Sarah did. Please pray for me. I cant do it on my own.
@Tbone idk man. Jesus was historically proven to be here, to do the things He did and say the things He said. He was a historical figure that not only made claims to be God but also was missing in His tomb and was seen for weeks on end after His supposed death. The bibles got a lot more evidence and original manuscripts than things like the works of Aristotle, Alexander the great, and other various works but we accept that no problem and even accept it as fact because the worldview of the works of Aristotle and the history of Alexander the Great doesn't rustle feathers four how people live and tell them they'll be held accountable for their lives. Cmon man. Jesus is real. God is real. Believe and repent m8. There's no way into heaven but through Christ and I'd rather you not perish because you couldn't see that His ways are infinitely better than yours or mine.
As a young man, i tend to be a little to hurried, hurried to get over that bad situation, hurried to get someone to like me, somehow i wanted a perfect life, sometimes oppositions are opportunities
Man thank you Alex this is what I needed. These past couple months I've been so stressed, anxious and worried. Having no peace I wondered why do I feel this way? It turns out that it was my hurry for wanting a wife to make me feel whole. But now I realized that I'm fully known by God. It been really dark and having my fits of rage of why things aren't working out. It just took me to realize that I can't be in a hurry and just need to trust God and His timing. It's not my wants but His love to know what I need. Makes so much sense and will continue to walk with Jesus thank you Alex! God bless you and your family!
The real godly attitude is joy, trust in Him and absolute confidence that God will fix our problems. Complete selflessness because we know God has infinite gifts for everyone. Our own possessions are to be used and shared, not hoarded. God continues to give us our daily bread. Which should be enough for us to live joyfully for the day. Beautiful video
This is SO needed. I feel rushed almost 80% of the time ..LORD help me be patient with You. I’m going to check out your podcasts too! They’re in line with things I need to hear at this point in my life. God bless y’all’s ministry
That was so good ! society makes us think we have to be in a hurry, but Jesus is the one true example that it’s OK and he wants us to be unhurried. He will go the long way. Wow.
I so desperately needed this. An "opportunity" came up for me recently -one that God knows is very dear to my heart-and yet from the beginning it's felt like something's different... something's just below the surface...lurking. The feeling surrounding this "opportunity" (although I wanted to feel excited and immediately say yes) felt so different, and I've simply been waiting on it, trying to understand this curious feeling. It just felt like I needed to wait and pray. I've been praying on it, and your video came up-and it's exactly as you've described! If I took the "opportunity", it truly could morph into something much stickier than I could handle, and it would be to fall into my own independence and reliance on myself...for my own selfishness, and none of it would glorify God. But by waiting, I know I'm trusting Him to provide and care for me, and by doing that, our bond will strengthen and that will give glory where it's rightfully due...thank you so much for helping me better understand and hear God's will for me. This video was an absolute Godsend. May God bless you and keep you both!💕
Good word Alex, it's tough, opportunities are here one day that aren't the next - I definitely struggle with what you're preaching on. Because we also don't want to be on the other side of things and never stepping out in faith because we haven't discerned if God is saying yes or no. Sometimes it's clear and sometimes it isn't but either way he is with us and teaching us, the little children we are.
I’m working as an Radiology Technologist… my current job just feels overwhelming and overworked, two nights ago I applied to two new places. I feel like I’m rushing out since I’ve only been with my current employer for less than a year. A good reminder to slow down and not be hurried out of things or into something new… oh may God by the Holy Spirit help me to trust Jesus and rest in Him.
I fasted & prayed to God to show me what I needed to see. I came across this after my fast & never cried so deeply in my prayer. Thank you for answering my prayer. God Bless brother.
Thank you for this very needed message. Sadly I am always in a hurry even when I no reason to hurry. I struggle with this and have always lived in a rushed, fast, hurried manner. I know Holy Spirit has been making this clear to me. God bless you for this reminder. 🙏🏻✝️🕊️
I Love how The Lord Himself teaches us this in LUKE 10:38-47 -> 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed-or indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
I have always been a fast walker. Even when not having any where to be. Recently I started having severe leg pains. Most people just say it's age and all that. I agree mostly, but I slowed my pace. I now walk upright and calmly. I have to remind myself not to rush. Point being I recalled English Standard Version Even though I WALK through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. I realized I need to slow down listen and pay attention to people. I stopped wearing my earphones as much. I chose to stop being distracted from God. I hope everyone is blessed and God finds them and changes their lives for his will.
This video help reassure my decision about this last semester of college (as a freshman).I attended Liberty Online University and I am now a half-time student. I experienced anxiety because it felt like I couldn’t keep up with the pace of school work, I lost touch with the “outside” world, and living itself felt like a chore. No more….I want to slow down and build my foundation on God! 😔🙌 Not to rush to my own conclusions, but to be in-tuned with His plans and next steps. ❤praise.. have a blessed day fam!☺️😇
God is in the middle of this with you and you will get through all anxiety. He is the best Father, if He did it for me, He will do it for you, too. Have patience friend. All my love x
Alex! I love your channel so much. You bring such a refreshing, practical, applicable way to think about the gospel and apply to life today. This story always calls me out, because I like to go fast and do the most. But recently I’ve realized moving slower, with intention, is my goal as I get into my mid 20s. Teens and early 20s I fell into the trap of always doing it all. But now, I enjoy just reading a book in a park, walking and talking with God. Heading His voice in the stillness. Thanks for the great reminder, life has been busy for me lately moving to a new state mew job. God bless you and your family Alex! :)
Amen, just what I needed to hear, God wants me to move ,to another part of the world, and for the last 2 weeks I have leaned on my own strength, in a rushed state of mind, thank you for this reminder, that to seek God above everything else and He will add those things unto my life, blessings from Ireland 🌈🙏🙌
I'm definitely trying to live an unhurried life in Jesus, since my breakup I've started learning through the Word, reading and prayer. I more committed sadly now then I was when I was engaged to my ex for a brief time.
Thank you! Sometimes God acts in unexpected ways. We must trust because it will work out in His time, in His way, it will be what we need but not necessarily what we want.
My Example: Currently, I work at my job and I go to school. I have a training program coming up that will be paid by my job that's going to amplify my experience in my studies. Unfortunately, in a rushful attempt to see myself making above the minimum at my job, I also signed up to earn a safety certification. The training and the certification certainly are not bad in themselves, but loading up my schedule, especially when my certification has a hardstop ( or "no later than") date forces me to minimize time away from studies, thereby, my time away with God. I could have saved the certification until after graduation (or at least after my training program finished). Without careful planning and peace, my summer will be hectic. I haven't even started either the training or certification yet, but with everything already going on, all this sometimes makes me wish I had actually given myself a few weeks to actually pray and seek the Lord about it. I was too compulsive when I thought it would not hurt to add more to myself right now. TLDR; Rushing tires me, it causes my to look to myself for my ability to handle things, and I end up losing out on enjoying God's presence, which is what He wants for my life and for the life of Christ to be made alive in me.
I have made a similar mistake! God is good. He is there waiting even as we’re all crazy rushing around. I pray for your peace and success, and God to guide you!
You speak with the Spirit of peace. You're drenched in it. Peace. Your words carry weight, and I am so thankful for them. Beyond that, I am even more thankful that your words line up with your actions. Thankful that you not only share the heart of the Father, who is unhurried, but live out a life that is unhurried.
I was just about to upload my resume and apply for a new job because I’m tired of my current job, but then I watched your video. So I’m slowing down and listening for God’s direction. Thank you!
Thank you Alex for this message. I am so unstable right now. There's a fear that i am living my life with. This is so timely. Thank Alex again for this message. Praise The Lord. Love from India.
Spiritually slow, unhurriedly life! Yes and Amen. I am learning this principle now while on Sabbatical. It’s been life CHANGING (in a good/God-way). ❤🙏🏽🙌🏽
I appreciate you. This channel resonates with me. Many of the things you have been sharing on have been things the Lord has been revealing to me over the past approx 9 months. I don't know what I am doing with this channel I have, but out of obedience, I created it. Your channel seems to be in the vain that resonates with me. Time will tell what the Lord leads me to share. Thanks again brother!
Trust and believe in God for he cares for you and loves you. Remember to repent of your sins daily as God is coming soon and we don’t know what the day or hour so be prepared. Be blessed. Matthew 24:36
Their have definitely been moments in my recent past where I rushed through something thinking I was being godly. Looking back I can see that was me acting in my flesh.
"God's love doesn't look like our love" ......"We mistake our wants with God's will" Wow, so true!!! Thank you for this video. The Lazarus story is an excellent illustration.
I just love the natural space around you in this video. omg 😭😭 wish i could be in a space like that right now. So much peace matching the peace of the content. Not rushing. Just moving with Jesus as he works in us.
This video and the word placed on your heart has been a blessing to me in a tough time. I’ve been moving hurried for most of my life and I need to slow down and glorify God. Having a major decision right now cloud my judgement but I need to move closer to Gods Word and His will. Thank you for this video Alex.
Very good message. I’ve been trying to slow down some lately, I have to remind myself to slow down, especially my mouth. I feel like God is gently telling me to slow down, I have hurried too much in my life.
amen brother. I needed to hear this word, it came at the right time. I met someone that on paper is the most wonderful person, but I know the reality of the situation. it wouldn't be a relationship that glorifies God. its a hard truth for me to digest right now, but I'm trusting Jesus on this one. the right person will come
I appreciate this because we have been approached for a ministry but we're not sure ..... praying on desernment. We also don't want to waste anymore time ...
Hey Alex, great stuff! I noticed some production things that you could fix with a click of a button. Use a Warp Stabilizer in your editing software to get rid of the shaky cam and use a Denoise filter to get rid of the white noise in the background. That will bump your production level up crazy with no extra work! Keep doing what you're doing! God bless!
Not to long ago I felt in my spirit to slow down. I ignored it and in a quick moment heard it felt 2 more times. Since then GOD has been cleaning up my life and dealing with me. Praise YAH!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey man, great message!! Thanks for taking the time to make this. I'm pretty sure you probably won't see this message, but if you do, what camera are you using to make your videos? Also, are you using a mic and lights behind the camera or was daylight enough for it to suffice. Apologies for asking you these questions, but I'm also wanting to start a studio setup for a channel I will start next year. So if you do take the time to reply, I'd actually really appreciate it man.
This lovely talk just came up on my feed. Thank you. These are wise and blessed words. That's a very beautiful backdrop too. I see that you are based in Kauai -- a perfect place for slow living!❤
How will you be unhurried?
Jesus got me here, Jesus will guide me through it. Unhurried, and Glorifieng Jesus.
I will be unhurried by making sure I'm not always looking for something "to do". By this I mean taking the extra time I might have to do hw, or binge watching. Instead I should be concerning myself with my relationship with God instead. As I continue to seek Him, the more I can live my days without feeling hurried, stressed, and worried.
I will be unhurried by taking my time to find a profession. As a man, it's imperative that I get a good job and find what I'm good at. As a 22 year old young adult I'm trying to rush things and trying to catch up with society. I'm going to slow down now❤ No rush, tomorrow will take care of itself✝️
mediating on Gods word more, praying more, and trusting in his divine love for me. ❤️
Remembering to choose the "Better Portion"- Luke 10. Take time to sit at His feet, for direction before taking steps. So His Word is the lamp to my feet and my steps align to His pace.
I was homeless, got into drugs, went into prisons, then i got to know Jesus, He changed my life.. Now i have a home, a wife, a lovely daughter and a new identity... A child of God.. Hallelujah
Incredible! Praying for a wife
Praise the Lord
Amen
Praise God ❤
Amen brother!! I got a similar story. Jesus saves!
Unhurried, not worried. That’s what life’s like when I live in Him
Love this.
Same bro, I have found incredible peace since I started living for jesus and not for myself.
❤ this
IN Him is key
I have found that since I became a Christian 11 + yrs ago, I am never in a rush to go any place.
If I catch myself hurrying I question myself , pray and take my time.
Thanks for this!
I am glad you found a way to comfort yourself. Christianity isn't real though.
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@@rudyisweird6061 Lmaoo ur lost
@@VeryNiceKanye don't laugh at him. We were not always found sheep.
so after 2010 you BECAME christian ???
when the whole world already knew for a long time it's a dangerous cult.
how ???
This is so timely! I'm in a season of my life where I don't know where I'm gonna be or where money is gonna come from in the next few months, but I'm trying not to rush to a solution that's not in God’s plan. I'm learning that it's good to go through seasons that feel slow. It allows you to build stronger foundations.
same here jordyn, I will definitely be praying for you and your situation 🫶🏽
Hey Jordyn same situation right now
This is so true. Me and my wife where in a similar situation. I’m working and she’s not rite now and just my salary rite now will not cover all our bills. My wife left her job chuz God told her too and that it was okay to leave. About a month later like the other day. Her retirement money just came in almost $3,000. I can be honest and say I didn’t know where the money was gonna come for rent and things we need. Faith in Jesus is the key even when it doesn’t look like it’s gonna work out. If God have you a clear direction on whatever He’s gonna come through for sure ❤❤❤
So true
Same like God said seek Him first in all His righteousness and all these things will be added to you! But people don’t actually live by that and breaking out of those generational bonds that pulls us away from Gods ordained purpose. He know my needs so I’ll let Him provide that as I seek Him everyday.
Also people love to say faith without works is dead but only a baby believer will look at it in physical merits or works. Walking with God and believing in Him IS WORK!😂 Like keeping hope is work, being obedient in all the things He tells you is work, letting God do the inner healing in us🙌🏾. So many people walk around unhealed and in a hurry beyond’s Gods time. I want Gods timing because Hes intentional! Every step I take I’m getting closer and closer everyday❤. Finding peace in yourself and living in Jesus’s character is TRUE PEACE.🛐🌅🌸
I lived the hurried Christian life. I didn’t realize it. I thought over working myself for Jesus was pleasing to Him. In. October 2021 I got very sick with Delta. It has left me incapable of working a job. My life came to a stand still. It was then that I realized that it is not pleasing to God to be so hurried and overwhelmed. There is no scripture that says “ run thyself ragged for the glory of God.” BUT instead, it says “ lay down in green pastures… come unto me all ye who are weary…. I will give you REST.” Etc…. I now understand the will of God in the idea of the “ unhurried life.” Thank you for this message Alex. God bless
Could you pls elaborate more on the "unhurried" lifestyle. I'm a little bit confused
@@OGTennyson I learned how to say “no” to extra activities when I was busy. I learned how to relax and to feel content without having my schedule fully booked.
@@Ellieskitchen when you say not having ur schedule filled....do you mean with frivolous things or with the things of God?
Maybe a bit space of space left@@OGTennyson
Serious question. I am a mom of 6 (ages 9,7,5,2,1, 4 weeks) and it’s just my husband and I. Our family live in Ohio and we are deep in Texas hill country, we’ve been surviving on our own if you will for the entirety of our 13 year marriage, and often it’s just been me (he just got out of the military - many deployments). I’m burnt out. I love being their mom. They are amazing and it’s such a blessing to raise them! But I find I can’t keep up… and I also find I can’t stop trying to keep up or everything implodes. Everyday His mercies are new and yet I find myself fumbling… constantly. I pray daily with all of my heart but as much as I desire to be a calm mother, I am a fast paced, intense, & fire filled mom. I feel like I’m failing the very kiddos that the Lord entrusted me with… knowing they’re His, I want them to be well taken care of, knowing His word… not remembering a flustered mom. I’m asking for prayer. Prayer that I can slow down, prayer that I won’t be a loud mom, prayer that I can turn off auto pilot from years of raising them without help or a single day off (wait, had one in 2020 from an ER trip - panic attack, overnight stay)… I’ve come a long with by His grace but I struggle so deeply. Our church does not have older women to help me, and I so desperately seek wisdom from those who have walked before me. Please pray for me. That I can truly rest in Him, do my best, and let go of what I can’t do. And for my children that they know Jesus despite me.
I love the book of Ecclesiastes for this very reason. It talks about how life things of this life are vanity and uncontrollable and it’s encouraged me to not be fearful of this and anxious. Not to hurry through seasons of life, but rather see the beauty in impermanence. Live fully in the gift that is the present and give thanks to God in all things/seasons. Don’t cling to things that aren’t guaranteed to last forever, don’t dwell in the past or hurry to the future but rather “eat and drink and be joyful in all toil - this is God’s gift to man”
Yes 🙏🏾 beautifully said 💗
I recently got diagnosed with ADHD, and it feels like my default state is “hurry”. Moving fast, thinking fast, never slowing down. I’m trying to learn how to slow down. I heard a quote that said “love is incompatible with hurry”. That makes me try to be aware when I’m moving too fast in life. Also the verse that says “love is *patient* love is kind…”
As a side note I love how you’re experimenting with cinematography more in your videos. Some really nice composition and creative shots here, keep it up brother. 🙏
I feel you! And yes, I love how he always films outside in nature, and with his family
I think I have ADHD and I agree, sometimes I make impulsive decisions because I’m in too much of a hurry
Yes I felt that, “hurry” is my default state too by we have to go against the natural flesh
@Tbone I pray God opens your heart and renews your mind so that you can see his Glory. DM me brother
@@TdBone “The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, There is none that doeth good.”
Psalm 14:1 KJV
I pray you come to see the beauty of our Creator by your eyes being opened in JESUS name. God is calling you to have a relationship with Him through Jesus. He is very much real. Seek Him and you’ll find Him. ✨🙏🏼
BROOOO. The Holy Spirit and I have been talking about this verse and the unhurriedness of God and His pacing for a few years. It is so encouraging to hear others being spoken to about this as well.
@Tbone you commented this 20 times, ima pray for u bro. “to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me” acts 26:18
I use to be very worried about my grades as an student .... I use to always worry about if I don't study day and night (even skipping meal sometimes) I would not get a job one day ...and that lead me to not even praying when I had exam....but this time God convicted me and I decided on keeping it slow and as I gave my exam this time I felt so peaceful and felt the presence of God. And now I know I don't need to hurry but to be trusting God and yet study hard ...❤and He has already decided my future ❤
Amen, so encouraging 🙏
Hallelujah
This came at the perfect time. It seemed like every bill under the sun hit me all at once and I've running myself dry overworking to pay it all. I got sick (still am) and it's slowed me down significantly. The anxiety has gotten so horrible. I can literally feel the devil leaping for his golden opportunity and attacking me from all sides, planting all these nasty thoughts in my head. I've been crying out to God all day to help me, to calm my mind, to give me rest, and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you.
Wow Selena yes to the same. Bills upon bills. And I keep having the phrase “throw my cares into the wind” run through my mind. I am running ragged, but I really need to chill out.
I've been so worried about going fast and not measuring up. But I now think it's also important to take things slow, my life in in God's hands not my own. I want to try not to rush the day anymore. Have a nice day. God bless.
I admire where u live and how u guys live, far from noisy, distructive town, near the ocean, surrounded by trees, gosh the best place for devotion and for a family, hopefully God bless me too with such family someday
Such a underrated topic. Beautiful! Leaning into God's pace is always the best way, only things coming from His hand, at His time, are good for us. All the rest is fuzz.
God bless you.
@Tbone So you want me to believe something you can't proof, yet dismiss something that is a fact?
@Tbone And is there Satan?..
Wow!! Thank you for confirming what the Lord has been trying to teach me!! I thought I was crazy for being able to see how my last job kept me so busy I couldn’t read my Bible nor parent my child who desperately needed parenting. I had to ask God to release me and give me more time with Him. He answered my prayers and is restoring my soul. I’m going to practice not being in a hurry. I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me ❤️🩹
So true, I heard people say that we are running out of time (which is true), but some people take that message as a sign to hurry to get in the right place for Heaven, rather than focusing on what is more important as a goal, which is a relationship with God. Some people also rush by typing 'Amen' in comment sections so that they can get "rich and famous", and yet they say they are christians with no desirable relationship with God, but rather desire shortcuts and use God to get what they want. I used to tell God I want to feel his hand wipe my tears, have more visions, etc. but I never really cared for the fact that a relationship with God is the way to find his most physical presence.
The Lord spoke through you. Submitting my will to His, knowing His timing has its reasons and is going to be filled with glory. Knowing my needs are considered more so than my wants - yet even my wants and desires of my heart (aside from sin) are considered. I dont have to be in a rush.
Ive been wanting so badly to be married and it isnt okay. Its kind of a dangerous place to be in because if im not careful i grow bitter, impateint, dont let God work in me, and start seeking my own way like Abraham and Sarah did. Please pray for me. I cant do it on my own.
@Tbone idk man. Jesus was historically proven to be here, to do the things He did and say the things He said. He was a historical figure that not only made claims to be God but also was missing in His tomb and was seen for weeks on end after His supposed death. The bibles got a lot more evidence and original manuscripts than things like the works of Aristotle, Alexander the great, and other various works but we accept that no problem and even accept it as fact because the worldview of the works of Aristotle and the history of Alexander the Great doesn't rustle feathers four how people live and tell them they'll be held accountable for their lives.
Cmon man. Jesus is real. God is real. Believe and repent m8. There's no way into heaven but through Christ and I'd rather you not perish because you couldn't see that His ways are infinitely better than yours or mine.
Was just talking to my friend about this last night and reminded him this way; a Hagar always presents itself before the God given promise.
As a young man, i tend to be a little to hurried, hurried to get over that bad situation, hurried to get someone to like me, somehow i wanted a perfect life, sometimes oppositions are opportunities
Man thank you Alex this is what I needed. These past couple months I've been so stressed, anxious and worried. Having no peace I wondered why do I feel this way? It turns out that it was my hurry for wanting a wife to make me feel whole. But now I realized that I'm fully known by God. It been really dark and having my fits of rage of why things aren't working out. It just took me to realize that I can't be in a hurry and just need to trust God and His timing. It's not my wants but His love to know what I need. Makes so much sense and will continue to walk with Jesus thank you Alex! God bless you and your family!
Confirmation! Thank you. It’s hard to hear from God when we are rushing.
Thanks!
The real godly attitude is joy, trust in Him and absolute confidence that God will fix our problems. Complete selflessness because we know God has infinite gifts for everyone. Our own possessions are to be used and shared, not hoarded. God continues to give us our daily bread. Which should be enough for us to live joyfully for the day.
Beautiful video
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
Amen I promise to stay locked in for the Lord
This is SO needed. I feel rushed almost 80% of the time ..LORD help me be patient with You. I’m going to check out your podcasts too! They’re in line with things I need to hear at this point in my life. God bless y’all’s ministry
Jesus walking in his life is what speaks to me the most.
That was so good ! society makes us think we have to be in a hurry, but Jesus is the one true example that it’s OK and he wants us to be unhurried. He will go the long way. Wow.
I so desperately needed this. An "opportunity" came up for me recently -one that God knows is very dear to my heart-and yet from the beginning it's felt like something's different... something's just below the surface...lurking. The feeling surrounding this "opportunity" (although I wanted to feel excited and immediately say yes) felt so different, and I've simply been waiting on it, trying to understand this curious feeling. It just felt like I needed to wait and pray. I've been praying on it, and your video came up-and it's exactly as you've described! If I took the "opportunity", it truly could morph into something much stickier than I could handle, and it would be to fall into my own independence and reliance on myself...for my own selfishness, and none of it would glorify God. But by waiting, I know I'm trusting Him to provide and care for me, and by doing that, our bond will strengthen and that will give glory where it's rightfully due...thank you so much for helping me better understand and hear God's will for me. This video was an absolute Godsend. May God bless you and keep you both!💕
Good word Alex, it's tough, opportunities are here one day that aren't the next - I definitely struggle with what you're preaching on. Because we also don't want to be on the other side of things and never stepping out in faith because we haven't discerned if God is saying yes or no. Sometimes it's clear and sometimes it isn't but either way he is with us and teaching us, the little children we are.
I’m working as an Radiology Technologist… my current job just feels overwhelming and overworked, two nights ago I applied to two new places. I feel like I’m rushing out since I’ve only been with my current employer for less than a year. A good reminder to slow down and not be hurried out of things or into something new… oh may God by the Holy Spirit help me to trust Jesus and rest in Him.
Sharing this with a bunch of my buddies!! This is absolutely beautiful
I fasted & prayed to God to show me what I needed to see. I came across this after my fast & never cried so deeply in my prayer. Thank you for answering my prayer. God Bless brother.
I will be unhurried..blessed by this!
"When Jesus is glorified, you will get closer to Him"
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My brother. I feel the tears rolling in my spirit as the relief to walk and not run this forward dance is right. Thank you.
Yes, slow and steady, Amen! 🌺
Amen one step at a time
Love you Brother! God Bless !
Been heartbroken for 5 months living alone in a place we were supposed to move to. Its been hard at times, but I trust Gods timing
Yes & Amen. Great topic for a world that tries to rush us through everything
Mercy! This was a word. “There is more value and a blessing in the waiting.”
I will from now on walk and not run, in my life.🤍
unless it’s from sexual immorality 🏃🏾
U'll be late for work brother😅
@@maurolopez529 😂
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Gonna hit the trails later
Thank you for this very needed message. Sadly I am always in a hurry even when I no reason to hurry. I struggle with this and have always lived in a rushed, fast, hurried manner. I know Holy Spirit has been making this clear to me. God bless you for this reminder. 🙏🏻✝️🕊️
Man that is a word. This is the root of discernment. Don’t rush and glorify God! Thank u
I Love how The Lord Himself teaches us this in LUKE 10:38-47 -> 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed-or indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
The body of Christ needs this word! Praise God
@Tbone God bless you
I have always been a fast walker. Even when not having any where to be. Recently I started having severe leg pains.
Most people just say it's age and all that. I agree mostly, but I slowed my pace. I now walk upright and calmly. I have to remind myself not to rush.
Point being I recalled
English Standard Version
Even though I WALK through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
I realized I need to slow down listen and pay attention to people. I stopped wearing my earphones as much. I chose to stop being distracted from God.
I hope everyone is blessed and God finds them and changes their lives for his will.
This video help reassure my decision about this last semester of college (as a freshman).I attended Liberty Online University and I am now a half-time student. I experienced anxiety because it felt like I couldn’t keep up with the pace of school work, I lost touch with the “outside” world, and living itself felt like a chore. No more….I want to slow down and build my foundation on God! 😔🙌 Not to rush to my own conclusions, but to be in-tuned with His plans and next steps.
❤praise.. have a blessed day fam!☺️😇
God is in the middle of this with you and you will get through all anxiety. He is the best Father, if He did it for me, He will do it for you, too. Have patience friend. All my love x
Alex! I love your channel so much. You bring such a refreshing, practical, applicable way to think about the gospel and apply to life today. This story always calls me out, because I like to go fast and do the most. But recently I’ve realized moving slower, with intention, is my goal as I get into my mid 20s. Teens and early 20s I fell into the trap of always doing it all. But now, I enjoy just reading a book in a park, walking and talking with God. Heading His voice in the stillness. Thanks for the great reminder, life has been busy for me lately moving to a new state mew job. God bless you and your family Alex! :)
Great video thank you. Thank You Jesus for dying on the cross for us. I will praise your name forever ❤️
I can relate! I always want to get things over with and not think of taking it slow like Jesus did but now I know I need to go in His steps
it was the best fling lessons
Amen, just what I needed to hear, God wants me to move ,to another part of the world, and for the last 2 weeks I have leaned on my own strength, in a rushed state of mind, thank you for this reminder, that to seek God above everything else and He will add those things unto my life, blessings from Ireland 🌈🙏🙌
I'm definitely trying to live an unhurried life in Jesus, since my breakup I've started learning through the Word, reading and prayer. I more committed sadly now then I was when I was engaged to my ex for a brief time.
Thank you! Sometimes God acts in unexpected ways. We must trust because it will work out in His time, in His way, it will be what we need but not necessarily what we want.
My Example: Currently, I work at my job and I go to school. I have a training program coming up that will be paid by my job that's going to amplify my experience in my studies. Unfortunately, in a rushful attempt to see myself making above the minimum at my job, I also signed up to earn a safety certification.
The training and the certification certainly are not bad in themselves, but loading up my schedule, especially when my certification has a hardstop ( or "no later than") date forces me to minimize time away from studies, thereby, my time away with God. I could have saved the certification until after graduation (or at least after my training program finished). Without careful planning and peace, my summer will be hectic.
I haven't even started either the training or certification yet, but with everything already going on, all this sometimes makes me wish I had actually given myself a few weeks to actually pray and seek the Lord about it. I was too compulsive when I thought it would not hurt to add more to myself right now.
TLDR; Rushing tires me, it causes my to look to myself for my ability to handle things, and I end up losing out on enjoying God's presence, which is what He wants for my life and for the life of Christ to be made alive in me.
I have made a similar mistake! God is good. He is there waiting even as we’re all crazy rushing around. I pray for your peace and success, and God to guide you!
@@abbieamavi Thank you so much from a distance! God bless!
You speak with the Spirit of peace. You're drenched in it. Peace. Your words carry weight, and I am so thankful for them. Beyond that, I am even more thankful that your words line up with your actions. Thankful that you not only share the heart of the Father, who is unhurried, but live out a life that is unhurried.
I was just about to upload my resume and apply for a new job because I’m tired of my current job, but then I watched your video. So I’m slowing down and listening for God’s direction. Thank you!
Wow same here
Thank you Alex for this message. I am so unstable right now. There's a fear that i am living my life with. This is so timely. Thank Alex again for this message. Praise The Lord. Love from India.
Spiritually slow, unhurriedly life! Yes and Amen. I am learning this principle now while on Sabbatical. It’s been life CHANGING (in a good/God-way). ❤🙏🏽🙌🏽
I appreciate you. This channel resonates with me. Many of the things you have been sharing on have been things the Lord has been revealing to me over the past approx 9 months. I don't know what I am doing with this channel I have, but out of obedience, I created it. Your channel seems to be in the vain that resonates with me. Time will tell what the Lord leads me to share. Thanks again brother!
Trust and believe in God for he cares for you and loves you. Remember to repent of your sins daily as God is coming soon and we don’t know what the day or hour so be prepared. Be blessed. Matthew 24:36
Their have definitely been moments in my recent past where I rushed through something thinking I was being godly. Looking back I can see that was me acting in my flesh.
Same
Let's slow down and be with Him. Yea? Amen.
This remind me of the story of Martha and Mary.. this is really good
"God's love doesn't look like our love" ......"We mistake our wants with God's will"
Wow, so true!!! Thank you for this video. The Lazarus story is an excellent illustration.
I just love the natural space around you in this video. omg 😭😭 wish i could be in a space like that right now. So much peace matching the peace of the content. Not rushing. Just moving with Jesus as he works in us.
Super Amen Brother...talk about resting and walking WITH on God's timing!!!!!! This blessed me tremendously!!!!!!
This video and the word placed on your heart has been a blessing to me in a tough time. I’ve been moving hurried for most of my life and I need to slow down and glorify God. Having a major decision right now cloud my judgement but I need to move closer to Gods Word and His will. Thank you for this video Alex.
There's a time and a season for everything. A time to go fast and a time to slow down.
Confirmation. Thank you for sharing this message. Thank you Lord for sending this message just when I needed it.
I have been struggling with this concept for a long time. This video helped me. I still think I have a lot to learn. Thank you for sharing.
wow amen i just learned something today praise Jesus !!!!!!
This is so true, take your time.Everything in Gods time
Brother this video is directed straight to me thank you
brother, you're so blessed, thank you from brazil. I've been following you for a time know, it's spetacular.
i will definitely walk in my life with jesus at that, i will not hurry i noticed myself DO THIS A LOT .
Very good message. I’ve been trying to slow down some lately, I have to remind myself to slow down, especially my mouth. I feel like God is gently telling me to slow down, I have hurried too much in my life.
Love the Yankees hat Alex!! Thanks for this amazing message!
We mistake our wants for God’s will. So true
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.
So good man! This ties in with another great podcast by John Mark and Jeff Bethke on not hurrying and killing hustle
thanks for the devotional bro. Love from Portland, Oregon
Thank you, brother! May GOD continue to bless and anoint you and your ministry! May the glory of GOD shine on us all! 🙏❤️
This is a fantastic message
So true 💕 I'm unhurried through discerning.
amen brother. I needed to hear this word, it came at the right time.
I met someone that on paper is the most wonderful person, but I know the reality of the situation. it wouldn't be a relationship that glorifies God.
its a hard truth for me to digest right now, but I'm trusting Jesus on this one. the right person will come
I appreciate this because we have been approached for a ministry but we're not sure ..... praying on desernment. We also don't want to waste anymore time ...
God is so amazing
Amen
I literally love your channel your wife and family are adorable and I hope god blesses you
Not the most eloquent speaker yet a very insightful message.
Be still and know that I am God
Thank you so much for existing and for the beautiful content. Stay blessed
Hey Alex, great stuff! I noticed some production things that you could fix with a click of a button. Use a Warp Stabilizer in your editing software to get rid of the shaky cam and use a Denoise filter to get rid of the white noise in the background. That will bump your production level up crazy with no extra work! Keep doing what you're doing! God bless!
Not to long ago I felt in my spirit to slow down. I ignored it and in a quick moment heard it felt 2 more times. Since then GOD has been cleaning up my life and dealing with me. Praise YAH!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hustle and grind culture
Game changer. Thank you! 🙏
Hey man, great message!! Thanks for taking the time to make this. I'm pretty sure you probably won't see this message, but if you do, what camera are you using to make your videos? Also, are you using a mic and lights behind the camera or was daylight enough for it to suffice. Apologies for asking you these questions, but I'm also wanting to start a studio setup for a channel I will start next year. So if you do take the time to reply, I'd actually really appreciate it man.
This lovely talk just came up on my feed. Thank you. These are wise and blessed words. That's a very beautiful backdrop too. I see that you are based in Kauai -- a perfect place for slow living!❤