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This is perfect words…I have all of God’s glory and love..I have changed to be a better person who I actually like, and feel God’s complete love, compassion over me. Our Father who art in heaven… 🙏🙏♥️♥️ You have a beautiful family..🤗🤗
I was a lost Christian but have recently returned to the faith. It's been a very personal journey but lately I felt called to come back to church. I went to church today for the first time in YEARS. I was raised Catholic and this church seems to be a non-denominational Christian church so it was very different; plain and simple by comparison but that was good because I wasn't overwhelmed.
For me, the best antidote to doubt has been simply contemplating and meditating on God's character, His goodness embodied in Christ, and receiving Him in Word and Sacrament. You say a lot of great stuff here on those lines. The one aspect I differ on is the need for a personal testimony of experienced "change." In my case, I was raised in the Church, brought up knowing God, and never experienced a particular "moment" when I passed from unbelief to belief. It actually wasn't till I heard Christians saying I _needed_ to have a testimony of that that I DID begin to doubt, since I hadn't had one! But as I've studied over the years, I really don't think it's necessary, any more than we need to be able to answer a question like, "when and how did you start loving your parents?" Some Christians certainly do have Damascus-type conversions, and we should absolutely rejoice in that, but I also think there's power in testimonies of God's life-long, constant, quiet, gradually unfolding faithfulness.
I too was raised in the church. I was raised believing so never in doubt of God. My testimony would be I pray more for others than myself, but when I do pray for something, it usually comes to pass in time and if not, I realize what I wanted was not what was right for me.
Thank you for this lesson - this was really helpful to me - I feel like there has been a growth spurt in the midst of asking the hard questions which sometimes can create doubt but amen to the crucial ingredient of personal testimony that becomes an undeniable anchor and pulls us back from wanderings of doubt. ❤️ Looking back over my life, growth always seems to take a giant step when I’ve been thru some kind of suffering.
Thank you so much just had a fight with myself and the Lord with this morning. I was filled with doubt back to back things were just hitting me, but as always God shows me he is not fake or lying but instead is trying to get me to new levels I have not been to yet. Thank you and God bless.
Thank you for sharing. Real is the best way to go. I am struggling right now so I really needed to see this. I love how God has been showing me a few things when I'm needing it the most right now. God bless you for sharing.
Hello Faith, I have been known to doubt that God can truly love me. I feel though that for me and maybe some others, it goes back to our past experiences. If we didn't know what it was like to have people love us, or to even feel that love. How are we to not doubt that someone else can love us that much. If the people who were suppose to protect us, cherish us, etc didn't. I have come along way in getting rid of that doubt because I KNOW God loves me and is with me. He is my stronghold, and my rock. He has shown and given me way to much for me to let that doubt hover in my heart anymore. It took me ALONG TIME to realize this. I sure hope this makes since lol... By the way, your baby looks just like his daddy.
I have been bingeing all your videos. So good and just what I was looking for. ---> Side note: I love your fun earrings! Every video you are wearing fun earrings. I collect earrings so it is something I notice often. Many blessings to you and family. 🙂
Glad you like them! As for the earrings, I am an absolute dork! I have been obsessed with beaded earrings and so I've been collecting them, they are just an easy way to "spice up" my otherwise boring wardrobe!
You have such a gift of communicating what so many are thinking and experiencing. This video was spot on! Keep 'em coming...God has put his hand on you to teach and preach and minister. Oh and btw, I'm thrilled to have you in my FB Markings of the Bibles We Treasure group. If you have any Bible marking videos (helping instruct on how to mark), feel free to post them in the group. Thanks so much again.
I'm struggling with doubt. I've been going through sprirual warfare where the devil plants lies in my mind. It's been going on for months. I'm so weak. I've experienced God but I'm doubting so much. I'm on the verge of leaving Crhistianity. I'm so tired. Someone please pray for me.
I don't know you, but I'm dealing with the same. I don't have a biblically sound church near me, and don't have any friends. The part about spiritual warfare, I FEEL that. I grew up in the church, and I love God. I have torturous doubts about my salvation...am I really saved, have I lost my salvation, why do I STILL struggle with the sane things? Why am I not changed the way I long to be? A sadness so deep feels like its trying to drown me spiritually. I doubt God hears, struggle to believe he truly loves me. I feel lost and very alone. I will pray for you. I hope you find peace!
Im really thinking about this last part about the sin...sis i had lately been trying to learn how to do art to sell online and all, since i dont have a job, i think since in art sometimes you get exposed to bad stuff ... like just the other day i typed how to do digital art and bad pictures drawn by people came, i think even that could have affected me 😭 my dreams and all were so bad and enticing .. i hate this.. now i truly am not gonna even search for a tutorial vaguely ..i think il just be doing pet portraits or baby portraits for now..so maybe i must type this itself so bad and evil things dont pop up.. aaa sis please pray for me .. i need some prayer , i dont usually ask for prayers , but i dont like being in temptation and literally enemy can make me fall i feel..and thats the scariest feeling for me , plus im so overwhelmed sometimes about my chronic illness and not having a job and being single andall that too
It truly depends on each person and how "deep" you go. As long as you are okay with spending that time, I think that's wonderful! But, if you need to pull it back, then consider not reading other sources and just reading straight through.
I am embarrassed to say this but I sometimes doubt God will answer my prayers. I try to remind myself to let go and let God. And I also try to tell myself that maybe the reason my prayer hasn't been answered yet is maybe because He is working on me first and I need to grow first. You know I've been praying for my friend (and thank you for praying for them too 💖). And sometimes I wonder if they will ever come to know Christ and to know how amazing it is to walk with Him. I don't know. I think I am just rambling now and I'm starting to tear up too. It's not just that prayer too. It is some other things I pray about too. But it's not like I doubt every prayer. It depends on what it is. And I feel ashamed saying this because I am your prayer warrior and don't want to come across as a fraud either. Lol I need to end the comment before it becomes too long. Great thumb nail by the way! I hope you are doing well. Thank you for your friendship 💖
I totally understand! And totally relate! Don't have any shame. I find that when I begin to repeat prayers for myself or others near me I start to doubt if God's listening or caring but when I repeat prayers for others, that's when I don't, so that's taught me that it's an insecurity problem, like an insecurity in my relationship with the Lord. Or something like that.... not sure if that makes sense, Also- thank you... the thumbnail makes me giggle every time I look at it!
Yes! That is what it's like for me! It totally makes sense! I'll have to ponder and pray about my insecurities in my relationship with God. Thank you so much for your advice and for listening.
Sorry for bothering you.my question is in genesis 1:1 in the Bible it says in the beginning God created but in John 1:1 it says in the beginning was the Word and the Word was God and the Word was with God so my question is when did Jesus start to his earth his earthly ministry. And why wasn’t he mentioned in Genesis 1:1
I hope this helps: we see in the beginning that Gen 1:2 that the Spirit was present and in Gen 1:3 God SAID (the Word) was present. Then in Gen 1:26 God says let US make man in OUR image. This was all evidence of the Godhead trinity that included God the Father, God the Son and God the Spirit. Jesus was born as the Son in human form to begin His ministry on earth as we read in Matt 1:18-25. Have a blessed day
I used to be a Christian, and then I learned Hebrew. It ruined the entire New Testament for me. The New Testament is to Judaism what the Book of Mormon is to Christianity. The meaning of the Hebrew word alma for instance and many other references to the Hebrew text It’s important to question everything you believe. Only cults tell you to stop thinking.
Thanks for watching! If you'd like to talk more about faith and how to build your faith, watch this video here: ua-cam.com/video/cfRifvXXHP0/v-deo.html OR if you'd like to watch the Hebrews 11 video I mentioned in this video, click here: ua-cam.com/video/s066ff0YlPc/v-deo.html And finally, if you really appreciate this channel and want to be a part of making it continue by supporting it(which is just incredibly generous- gee whiz, thank you), click this link here: www.patreon.com/howtofaithalife
This is perfect words…I have all of God’s glory and love..I have changed to be a better person who I actually like, and feel God’s complete love, compassion over me.
Our Father who art in heaven…
🙏🙏♥️♥️
You have a beautiful family..🤗🤗
Definitely had a doubtful week. So thankful that the Holy Spirit directed me to reach out for help.
I was a lost Christian but have recently returned to the faith. It's been a very personal journey but lately I felt called to come back to church. I went to church today for the first time in YEARS. I was raised Catholic and this church seems to be a non-denominational Christian church so it was very different; plain and simple by comparison but that was good because I wasn't overwhelmed.
As always God is always on time. Thank you for sharing God's word with us. God bless you and your family. Have a great weekend.
I’m so glad to hear it! Praise the Lord!
For me, the best antidote to doubt has been simply contemplating and meditating on God's character, His goodness embodied in Christ, and receiving Him in Word and Sacrament. You say a lot of great stuff here on those lines. The one aspect I differ on is the need for a personal testimony of experienced "change." In my case, I was raised in the Church, brought up knowing God, and never experienced a particular "moment" when I passed from unbelief to belief. It actually wasn't till I heard Christians saying I _needed_ to have a testimony of that that I DID begin to doubt, since I hadn't had one! But as I've studied over the years, I really don't think it's necessary, any more than we need to be able to answer a question like, "when and how did you start loving your parents?" Some Christians certainly do have Damascus-type conversions, and we should absolutely rejoice in that, but I also think there's power in testimonies of God's life-long, constant, quiet, gradually unfolding faithfulness.
I too was raised in the church. I was raised believing so never in doubt of God. My testimony would be I pray more for others than myself, but when I do pray for something, it usually comes to pass in time and if not, I realize what I wanted was not what was right for me.
I’m well acquainted with doubt and fear. It’s exhausting.
I hate that for you, wish I could take it away, sweet friend! Sending you a big hug!
Thank you for this lesson - this was really helpful to me - I feel like there has been a growth spurt in the midst of asking the hard questions which sometimes can create doubt but amen to the crucial ingredient of personal testimony that becomes an undeniable anchor and pulls us back from wanderings of doubt. ❤️ Looking back over my life, growth always seems to take a giant step when I’ve been thru some kind of suffering.
Thank you so much just had a fight with myself and the Lord with this morning. I was filled with doubt back to back things were just hitting me, but as always God shows me he is not fake or lying but instead is trying to get me to new levels I have not been to yet. Thank you and God bless.
I am so glad this was an encouragement! Praise the Lord!
Thank you for sharing. Real is the best way to go. I am struggling right now so I really needed to see this. I love how God has been showing me a few things when I'm needing it the most right now. God bless you for sharing.
I love all of your videos and I started bible journaling every night after finding your videos.
WOW! Praise the Lord! I am so happy to hear that!
I love your videos so thankful for them ! God bless you
Glad you like them! Praise the Lord!
I needed this and didn’t even know it until I watched it.🤍
WOW. Praise the Lord! I am so glad!
Oh my goodness what a little doll face the other one with the little curls you such beautiful children
Hehe, thank you!
Thanks!
Wow thank you
This thumbnail 😆
I know, right? It makes me giggle every time I look at it!
Need this 🧡 thank you
Hello Faith, I have been known to doubt that God can truly love me. I feel though that for me and maybe some others, it goes back to our past experiences. If we didn't know what it was like to have people love us, or to even feel that love. How are we to not doubt that someone else can love us that much. If the people who were suppose to protect us, cherish us, etc didn't. I have come along way in getting rid of that doubt because I KNOW God loves me and is with me. He is my stronghold, and my rock. He has shown and given me way to much for me to let that doubt hover in my heart anymore. It took me ALONG TIME to realize this. I sure hope this makes since lol... By the way, your baby looks just like his daddy.
I have been bingeing all your videos. So good and just what I was looking for. ---> Side note: I love your fun earrings! Every video you are wearing fun earrings. I collect earrings so it is something I notice often.
Many blessings to you and family. 🙂
Glad you like them! As for the earrings, I am an absolute dork! I have been obsessed with beaded earrings and so I've been collecting them, they are just an easy way to "spice up" my otherwise boring wardrobe!
You have such a gift of communicating what so many are thinking and experiencing. This video was spot on! Keep 'em coming...God has put his hand on you to teach and preach and minister. Oh and btw, I'm thrilled to have you in my FB Markings of the Bibles We Treasure group. If you have any Bible marking videos (helping instruct on how to mark), feel free to post them in the group. Thanks so much again.
I'm struggling with doubt. I've been going through sprirual warfare where the devil plants lies in my mind. It's been going on for months. I'm so weak. I've experienced God but I'm doubting so much. I'm on the verge of leaving Crhistianity. I'm so tired. Someone please pray for me.
Keep persevering! Praying for you. :) we can email and chat if you want. Hope you have brothers and sisters in Christ to help you and encourage you
@@ckizzy9401 I'd love to chat ^^
I don't know you, but I'm dealing with the same. I don't have a biblically sound church near me, and don't have any friends.
The part about spiritual warfare, I FEEL that. I grew up in the church, and I love God. I have torturous doubts about my salvation...am I really saved, have I lost my salvation, why do I STILL struggle with the sane things? Why am I not changed the way I long to be?
A sadness so deep feels like its trying to drown me spiritually. I doubt God hears, struggle to believe he truly loves me.
I feel lost and very alone. I will pray for you. I hope you find peace!
Missed this one! Sorry! Was out with my daughter!!
Absolutely no worries! How are you doing?
Im really thinking about this last part about the sin...sis i had lately been trying to learn how to do art to sell online and all, since i dont have a job, i think since in art sometimes you get exposed to bad stuff ... like just the other day i typed how to do digital art and bad pictures drawn by people came, i think even that could have affected me 😭 my dreams and all were so bad and enticing .. i hate this.. now i truly am not gonna even search for a tutorial vaguely ..i think il just be doing pet portraits or baby portraits for now..so maybe i must type this itself so bad and evil things dont pop up.. aaa sis please pray for me .. i need some prayer , i dont usually ask for prayers , but i dont like being in temptation and literally enemy can make me fall i feel..and thats the scariest feeling for me , plus im so overwhelmed sometimes about my chronic illness and not having a job and being single andall that too
Faith, I am needing almost two and a half hours to get through basic quiet time. Is this usual?
It truly depends on each person and how "deep" you go. As long as you are okay with spending that time, I think that's wonderful! But, if you need to pull it back, then consider not reading other sources and just reading straight through.
My son recently died and my faith is shaken...help me...
Sending prayers and hugs
My condolences ❤🙏🏾
Prayers
❤️
Your baby looks just like your husband!
Thanks 😁
So where do you stand on creation?
I am embarrassed to say this but I sometimes doubt God will answer my prayers. I try to remind myself to let go and let God. And I also try to tell myself that maybe the reason my prayer hasn't been answered yet is maybe because He is working on me first and I need to grow first. You know I've been praying for my friend (and thank you for praying for them too 💖). And sometimes I wonder if they will ever come to know Christ and to know how amazing it is to walk with Him. I don't know. I think I am just rambling now and I'm starting to tear up too. It's not just that prayer too. It is some other things I pray about too. But it's not like I doubt every prayer. It depends on what it is. And I feel ashamed saying this because I am your prayer warrior and don't want to come across as a fraud either.
Lol I need to end the comment before it becomes too long.
Great thumb nail by the way! I hope you are doing well. Thank you for your friendship 💖
I totally understand! And totally relate! Don't have any shame. I find that when I begin to repeat prayers for myself or others near me I start to doubt if God's listening or caring but when I repeat prayers for others, that's when I don't, so that's taught me that it's an insecurity problem, like an insecurity in my relationship with the Lord. Or something like that.... not sure if that makes sense,
Also- thank you... the thumbnail makes me giggle every time I look at it!
Yes! That is what it's like for me! It totally makes sense! I'll have to ponder and pray about my insecurities in my relationship with God. Thank you so much for your advice and for listening.
@@rebekahmackenzie OF COURSE! I am also continually praying!
Thank you! Still praying for you and seminary and that you can get some rest when able.
Sorry for bothering you.my question is in genesis 1:1 in the Bible it says in the beginning God created but in John 1:1 it says in the beginning was the Word and the Word was God and the Word was with God so my question is when did Jesus start to his earth his earthly ministry. And why wasn’t he mentioned in Genesis 1:1
I hope this helps: we see in the beginning that Gen 1:2 that the Spirit was present and in Gen 1:3 God SAID (the Word) was present. Then in Gen 1:26 God says let US make man in OUR image. This was all evidence of the Godhead trinity that included God the Father, God the Son and God the Spirit. Jesus was born as the Son in human form to begin His ministry on earth as we read in Matt 1:18-25. Have a blessed day
I used to be a Christian, and then I learned Hebrew. It ruined the entire New Testament for me. The New Testament is to Judaism what the Book of Mormon is to Christianity. The meaning of the Hebrew word alma for instance and many other references to the Hebrew text
It’s important to question everything you believe. Only cults tell you to stop thinking.