There is tremendous power in praise and worship, but we do tend to forget when the storm hits, until God or a faithful friend reminds us. I’m praying for you and for your family.
Good morning, Crystal! Thank you for sharing such a tender, heartfelt video. It is a great reminder to turn to Him when life gets rough and our hearts are worn and weary. It's also something to ponder over the coming week as our nation's future hangs in the balance. He is in control, and we will praise Him and trust Him regardless of the outcome. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your heart with us. I am praying for you and your family.🙏🥰
So true! After posting the video I thought of the upcoming week.. and the same holds true (as you said).. He is in control.. Thank you Debbie for the prayers 💞
Good morning, Crystal. I've also found that singing to God is a great antidote for the hard things. I went thru a season a couple of winters ago where the grief of family members who'd died unexpectedly, all the 2020 garbage and its fallout, and a bunch of other deaths and broken relationships among church friends, had me to the point where I was starting to be crippled by fear of losing my kids and/or husband. While I did pray, and asked others to pray for me, just forcing myself to sing along with pieces like Handel's Messiah, as well as to old hymns, gospel standards, and some praise songs, managed to force the pain and tears to the surface where I could let it go. It took a few weeks, but the Lord used the songs to drain the pain from my heart. Yes, I still worry a bit (but normal levels of worry!), and when I realized we'd hit the 5yr anniversary of family members' deaths, it burned (and still does), but the power of those hurts is manageable. I'll add your family onto our prayers for a while. ❤ I hope you have a good weekend. 🙂
I’m sorry you’ve gone through so much grief and loss 😞. Singing along with praise songs and hymns does drain the pain and for me it lifted my heart and gave me hope. Thank you sharing and for the prayers. 💞💞
Morning Crystal. Listening to you while I make breakfast Saturday morning. I’ll be praying for you and your family. I’m going through family things too. Decisions that need to be made. It can be very difficult.
Oh Crystal I could tell how hard this was for you to share. I will be praying for you and the situation. We can be minding our business and keeping our home but sometimes situations or people's bad behavior intrudes, and this is totally out of our control. I started to share something last week about our purpose as empty nesters and I didn't. I should have listened to that prompting but I will today. : ) I heard this recently. God's will for my life is to 1) Be joyful always. 2) Pray continuously. 3)And to give thanks in all circumstances. God's plan for your life is the posture of your heart. ♥
Oh Crystal! How I needed your words this morning! Thank you for being vulnerable and thank you for pointing to the Lord! He is everything and He is enough. I can so relate to the children of Israel example, and your experience. I have been blessed to walk with Jesus for so many years, and have seen His handiwork, and been encouraged in His word and by His people, yet I forget. My struggle to remember does remind me of who He is, and who I am. He is always faithful, and always will be. Thank you Crystal, your channel has helped me not feel so isolated or crazy in my thinking. 😁 I will be praying for you! ❤
Thank you for this Shelly! It’s so easy to forget that we serve a God that can part the Red Sea!! He is enough to get us through the most difficult days. 💞💞
Oh Crystal, you are truly a courageous God fearing woman who trusts your Heavenly Father to see you through this family situation. I, too, have gone through family member situations. Yes, it is by giving it to Him, trusting Him and PRAISING Him that the heavy chains fall off you. "Heavenly Father, we as believers lift up this family member as well as Crystal to You. We pray just as You parted the Red Sea for Moses and Your people, that You part the "red sea" and make a way to end/finish this ongoing situation for this family member and Crystal. Thank You for hearing a simple but heartfelt prayer in Jesus's almighty name. Amen. "
I could tell you're going through a difficult period, maybe even feeling a little angry. I'm praying for you! Thank you so much for still thinking of us and sharing your thoughts with us. Sending blessings.
Thank you Dana 💞💞 Sad and discouraged, especially that day I was filming. But we serve a might God.. and He's carrying me though this situation. Thank so much for the prayers, very appreciated 💞
Hi Crystal, Marti here, thanks for sharing all that, it really speaks to me too. Life goes on smoothly and then things happen and we wonder why, I try to remind myself the Lord is in control always, to' cast all our cares upon Him because He cares for us' and try to 'let not our hearts be troubled or afraid' The past year I've found too that praise music helps. Last Christmas my 96 yr old mom fell (who lives by herself), our home is nearby so my husband and I lived with her for 2 months until she was stronger. Meanwhile I was having very bad back problems at the same time. She never fully recovered from the fall, and two days ago she passed away. Through the past year I would keep praise music on throughout the day and it just helped so much. I hope things work out for the best whatever you're dealing with, we all appreciate your honesty and encouragement. It helps knowing we all stuggle with difficult things sometimes and we're not alone in the hard times. Watching all your videos through the last year helped immensely, you're a blessing to us all in ways you aren't even aware of. Thank you
Hello Marti.. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.. I pray the Lord's comforting your heart now 💖 I really appreciated the verse you shared.. "let nor our hearts be troubled or afraid" I'm going to print that out and hang it somewhere that I'll every day. Thank you so much and God bless you 😊💞
Prayers for your situation Crystal. I completely understand the pain of difficult circumstances. For me it started with Hurricane Helene and it’s rolling into almost daily. I try to stand with my hand in His and know in the end He has control. I love this message and it’s through His grace you are able to deliver it and remind us. May God comfort your heart. 💜
Thank you Sheila! I love the picture of “my hand in His”. It was completely through His grace that I was able to reach out and share today’s video. 💞💞 I’m sorry you’re walking through so much right now.
Thank you so much for your courage and honesty today Crystal. Those of us who listen to you regularly can see that this was not an easy post for you today ... but here you are turning your negative experience into a positive one to encourage others along ... and that is truly a reflection of God's beauty and grace. He knows all and you are so right not to over share in the details. Take it one day at a time ... his grace is sufficient ...and keep on praising! Sending hugs and prayers xxx
Thank you Des!! It was challenging but I knew God was urging my heart to share. Our lessons and growth through difficult circumstances need to be shared to encourage and lift up one another 💞
Your vulnerability is so courageous. I’m sorry for what you’re going through and know you have the prayers of so many. Regardless of circumstances, I hope you enjoy the weekend. God bless you and yours Crystal. ❤️
Thanks crystal, this was very encouraging ive been going through quite alot concerning my dad, his health, it has almost made me sick. I'm feeling better about things, but I have my moments. My husband has said over and over God is in control, you can't change things. I know I need to always Praise the Lord❤
Aww.. Christal, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad 😞 That’s very hard. Saying a prayer for you and your dad my friend 💞 The Lord will carry you through 💞
Good morning Crystal. I so NEEDED this video today. For the past 2 days, I have definitely been walking through a storm, one I have walked through before. I am a fixer by nature, so I do like to take things into my hands at time, and I need to remind myself to get out of the Lord's way and let me take the wheel. I thank you for your reminders and encouragement today, and also to let me know that I am not alone in times like these. You and your channel are a blessing to me. I will pray for you and your situation that everything works out well for you. God bless my friend.
My dear Erin thank you for sharing this. I knew God put it on my heart to share this message because someone might need to hear it. You are definitely not alone! 💞 Thank you for the prayers and I will be praying for you and your situation too. May the Lord bless you and give you a peace that can only come from HIM! 💞
Your video was so well timed for me and such an encouragement! All of your videos are always encouraging and sincere. A fresh breath among all of the nonsense on here. Thank you 😊. Praying for your family. ❤
Thank you Janette! I knew that I'm not alone in going through storms in life and the Lord put it on my heart to share what I did. Thank you for your encouragement and prayers 💞💞
Sweet,precious friend I will have you in my prayers continually. I hear the burden in your voice and see it in your face. I’m so sorry you’re going through this trial. I’ve traveled through many dark tunnels throughout my time on this earth. It always amazed me looking back how God brought me out the other side into the light. Know that you’re so loved and appreciated by so many. Much love to you friend❤️
(((BIG hugs))) Adrienne 💞 Thank you for the prayers. I'm encouraged so much when I look back as well.. We serve an amazing God! I appreciate you so much my friend 💞
I meant to leave a comment earlier. God will guide you through this. I am praying for you since I watched this video. You don't have to share, of course what is happening, but you have to know you are loved by all of us that follow you. But most of all you are loved by our Father. He is a way maker, miracle maker and you are HIS child. Wish we were all there to hug and support you in person and maybe with a cup of coffee. 🤗
Thank you for sharing with us how you cope in times of stress. Praise and worship always brings peace. God never fails us.
You're so right Jenny.. praise and worship will always bring peace 💞😊
It is hard at times to remember GOD is ALWAYS in control.
I also get comfort in singing praises to God🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Exactly Debra .. HE IS!! 💞💞
Thank you for this. Praying 🙏
Thank you 💞
My sister in Christ we are sending our love and prayers for you and your family. We pray for peace and safety.
Thank you so much Bonnie, that means a lot to me 💞💞
Keeping you in my prayers!
Thank you 💞
There is tremendous power in praise and worship, but we do tend to forget when the storm hits, until God or a faithful friend reminds us. I’m praying for you and for your family.
Yes there is Pamela!! Thank you for the prayers, very appreciated 💞
Good morning, Crystal! Thank you for sharing such a tender, heartfelt video. It is a great reminder to turn to Him when life gets rough and our hearts are worn and weary. It's also something to ponder over the coming week as our nation's future hangs in the balance. He is in control, and we will praise Him and trust Him regardless of the outcome. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your heart with us. I am praying for you and your family.🙏🥰
So true! After posting the video I thought of the upcoming week.. and the same holds true (as you said).. He is in control.. Thank you Debbie for the prayers 💞
Thank you, Crystal for sharing with us real life. One of my favorite songs is "His Eye is on the Sparrow".
You're so welcome Stephanie 💞 And that is a beautiful hymn! One of my favorites. Thank you for sharing that.
Good morning, Crystal. I've also found that singing to God is a great antidote for the hard things. I went thru a season a couple of winters ago where the grief of family members who'd died unexpectedly, all the 2020 garbage and its fallout, and a bunch of other deaths and broken relationships among church friends, had me to the point where I was starting to be crippled by fear of losing my kids and/or husband. While I did pray, and asked others to pray for me, just forcing myself to sing along with pieces like Handel's Messiah, as well as to old hymns, gospel standards, and some praise songs, managed to force the pain and tears to the surface where I could let it go. It took a few weeks, but the Lord used the songs to drain the pain from my heart. Yes, I still worry a bit (but normal levels of worry!), and when I realized we'd hit the 5yr anniversary of family members' deaths, it burned (and still does), but the power of those hurts is manageable.
I'll add your family onto our prayers for a while. ❤
I hope you have a good weekend. 🙂
I’m sorry you’ve gone through so much grief and loss 😞. Singing along with praise songs and hymns does drain the pain and for me it lifted my heart and gave me hope. Thank you sharing and for the prayers. 💞💞
Morning Crystal. Listening to you while I make breakfast Saturday morning. I’ll be praying for you and your family. I’m going through family things too. Decisions that need to be made. It can be very difficult.
Thank you so much Tammy 💞💞
Oh Crystal I could tell how hard this was for you to share. I will be praying for you and the situation. We can be minding our business and keeping our home but sometimes situations or people's bad behavior intrudes, and this is totally out of our control. I started to share something last week about our purpose as empty nesters and I didn't. I should have listened to that prompting but I will today. : ) I heard this recently. God's will for my life is to 1) Be joyful always. 2) Pray continuously. 3)And to give thanks in all circumstances. God's plan for your life is the posture of your heart. ♥
Oh Angela thank you for this! 💞💞 Very encouraging
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Thank you 💞
Oh Crystal! How I needed your words this morning! Thank you for being vulnerable and thank you for pointing to the Lord! He is everything and He is enough. I can so relate to the children of Israel example, and your experience. I have been blessed to walk with Jesus for so many years, and have seen His handiwork, and been encouraged in His word and by His people, yet I forget. My struggle to remember does remind me of who
He is, and who I am. He is always faithful, and always will be. Thank you Crystal, your channel has helped me not feel so isolated or crazy in my thinking. 😁
I will be praying for you! ❤
Thank you for this Shelly! It’s so easy to forget that we serve a God that can part the Red Sea!! He is enough to get us through the most difficult days. 💞💞
Oh Crystal, you are truly a courageous God fearing woman who trusts your Heavenly Father to see you through this family situation. I, too, have gone through family member situations. Yes, it is by giving it to Him, trusting Him and PRAISING Him that the heavy chains fall off you. "Heavenly Father, we as believers lift up this family member as well as Crystal to You. We pray just as You parted the Red Sea for Moses and Your people, that You part the "red sea" and make a way to end/finish this ongoing situation for this family member and Crystal. Thank You for hearing a simple but heartfelt prayer in Jesus's almighty name. Amen. "
💞Thank you, thank you Phyllis! 💞 I appreciate you so much!
I could tell you're going through a difficult period, maybe even feeling a little angry. I'm praying for you! Thank you so much for still thinking of us and sharing your thoughts with us. Sending blessings.
Thank you Dana 💞💞 Sad and discouraged, especially that day I was filming. But we serve a might God.. and He's carrying me though this situation. Thank so much for the prayers, very appreciated 💞
Hi Crystal, Marti here, thanks for sharing all that, it really speaks to me too. Life goes on smoothly and then things happen and we wonder why, I try to remind myself the Lord is in control always, to' cast all our cares upon Him because He cares for us' and try to 'let not our hearts be troubled or afraid' The past year I've found too that praise music helps. Last Christmas my 96 yr old mom fell (who lives by herself), our home is nearby so my husband and I lived with her for 2 months until she was stronger. Meanwhile I was having very bad back problems at the same time. She never fully recovered from the fall, and two days ago she passed away. Through the past year I would keep praise music on throughout the day and it just helped so much. I hope things work out for the best whatever you're dealing with, we all appreciate your honesty and encouragement. It helps knowing we all stuggle with difficult things sometimes and we're not alone in the hard times. Watching all your videos through the last year helped immensely, you're a blessing to us all in ways you aren't even aware of. Thank you
Hello Marti.. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.. I pray the Lord's comforting your heart now 💖 I really appreciated the verse you shared.. "let nor our hearts be troubled or afraid" I'm going to print that out and hang it somewhere that I'll every day. Thank you so much and God bless you 😊💞
Prayers for your situation Crystal. I completely understand the pain of difficult circumstances. For me it started with Hurricane Helene and it’s rolling into almost daily. I try to stand with my hand in His and know in the end He has control. I love this message and it’s through His grace you are able to deliver it and remind us. May God comfort your heart. 💜
Thank you Sheila! I love the picture of “my hand in His”. It was completely through His grace that I was able to reach out and share today’s video. 💞💞 I’m sorry you’re walking through so much right now.
Thank you so much for your courage and honesty today Crystal. Those of us who listen to you regularly can see that this was not an easy post for you today ... but here you are turning your negative experience into a positive one to encourage others along ... and that is truly a reflection of God's beauty and grace. He knows all and you are so right not to over share in the details. Take it one day at a time ... his grace is sufficient ...and keep on praising! Sending hugs and prayers xxx
Thank you Des!! It was challenging but I knew God was urging my heart to share. Our lessons and growth through difficult circumstances need to be shared to encourage and lift up one another 💞
Your vulnerability is so courageous. I’m sorry for what you’re going through and know you have the prayers of so many. Regardless of circumstances, I hope you enjoy the weekend. God bless you and yours Crystal. ❤️
Thank you Cathy 💞 And my weekend is going great 😊
Thanks crystal, this was very encouraging ive been going through quite alot concerning my dad, his health, it has almost made me sick. I'm feeling better about things, but I have my moments. My husband has said over and over God is in control, you can't change things. I know I need to always Praise the Lord❤
Aww.. Christal, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad 😞 That’s very hard. Saying a prayer for you and your dad my friend 💞 The Lord will carry you through 💞
@@HomemakingontheHomestead thankyou
Good morning Crystal. I so NEEDED this video today. For the past 2 days, I have definitely been walking through a storm, one I have walked through before. I am a fixer by nature, so I do like to take things into my hands at time, and I need to remind myself to get out of the Lord's way and let me take the wheel. I thank you for your reminders and encouragement today, and also to let me know that I am not alone in times like these. You and your channel are a blessing to me. I will pray for you and your situation that everything works out well for you. God bless my friend.
My dear Erin thank you for sharing this. I knew God put it on my heart to share this message because someone might need to hear it. You are definitely not alone! 💞 Thank you for the prayers and I will be praying for you and your situation too. May the Lord bless you and give you a peace that can only come from HIM! 💞
Your video was so well timed for me and such an encouragement!
All of your videos are always encouraging and sincere. A fresh breath among all of the nonsense on here. Thank you 😊.
Praying for your family. ❤
Thank you Janette! I knew that I'm not alone in going through storms in life and the Lord put it on my heart to share what I did. Thank you for your encouragement and prayers 💞💞
Sweet,precious friend I will have you in my prayers continually. I hear the burden in your voice and see it in your face. I’m so sorry you’re going through this trial. I’ve traveled through many dark tunnels throughout my time on this earth. It always amazed me looking back how God brought me out the other side into the light. Know that you’re so loved and appreciated by so many. Much love to you friend❤️
(((BIG hugs))) Adrienne 💞 Thank you for the prayers. I'm encouraged so much when I look back as well.. We serve an amazing God! I appreciate you so much my friend 💞
Praise Jesus!
Loved your testimony and Words you shared encouraging me and I hope you and your family are well and love you in Jesus Christ!
Thank you! Yes indeed, Praise Jesus 💞
I meant to leave a comment earlier. God will guide you through this. I am praying for you since I watched this video. You don't have to share, of course what is happening, but you have to know you are loved by all of us that follow you. But most of all you are loved by our Father. He is a way maker, miracle maker and you are HIS child. Wish we were all there to hug and support you in person and maybe with a cup of coffee. 🤗
Aww... Lisa 💞 Thank you so much for this. Very appreciated
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Thank you Lorraine 💞