100% agreed. It's all in James 1! "12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
I think fear and anxiety comes from the flesh "My peace I give you not like the world give it but thru the holy spirit" isn't what Jesus said after resurrecting. Before Jesus death I think it was different and all this examples you gave are pre to his death after his death a third person came that didn't use to be here, is not from this earth which gives a non earthly peace that overcomes fear and anxiety. Also Jesus only spoke about this peace after his resurrection. this is just what I think rn I'm not saying I'm rigth
My friend uses it a lot, or at least the first part. She and her husband are mostly "Word of Faith" or "Prosperity Christians"...... they're wise in a lot of ways, but there is a lot things they follow and believe that is wrong or not theologically correct.
As long as we are in a body we will have thoughts of uncertainty,...even when we are called to move into a place we have been instructed. So the verse that says this can be taken out of context because many people of God had anxieties and fears when required of God to do things. It is simply a lack of the church using this one scripture as a context.
@@stephenmichaels6682 This verse is presupposing that you believe Jesus to be Lord. This means that you are of the elect and have been given a new heart of flesh. So it works in this context but it certainly doesn't work in the context of those who follow their wicked hearts to do all sorts of wicked things. I implore you not to tell nonbelievers to follow their hearts..
@@noahm44 ,what you just stated ,is this scripture or your opinion of scripture after a Bible study of salvation for those of us today in the church age? Have you added one word that would be your opinion here? This verse if you read it in correct context is speaking of salvation is only obtained by “ Believing “ The Gospel with one’s heart alone for salvation,and is reiterated in Romans 2:16 where our apostle Paul says to those of us in the church age under his ministry of salvation to the Gentiles that we will be judged if we have “ Believed “ his Gospel, The Gospel of Jesus Christ,1 st Corinthians Chapter 15 verse 1-4.You have added to the context of this verse by adding of “ people following their wicked hearts”, when the verse is simply about Believing The Gospel for salvation.That would be leaning to your own understanding and adding to the word of God.
Another example I can give related to this video is the story of Gideon in the book of Judges. I'm reading through it for the first time and all throughout the story, Gideon had fear, even in his obedience to the Lord. He also had questions and asked God to show him a sign/confirmation multiple times. But the fear did not drive him away from the Lord rather it drew him toward God. Despite his fear, he still allowed the Lord to use him therefore defeating the Midianites.
“Feelings cannot tell us if something is from God because feelings are fickle” YES!!!! I loved this video and I’m so thankful you walked through this. Our generation has been influenced by this idea that our emotions should lead us and drive our decisions which couldn’t be more far from truth. God and His word should be the only things that drive our decisions. Thank you for this, Kaci!🤍
Wonderful video Kaci! Having more people to help clarify these kinds of things is essential today. However I have a question specifically related to a new phrase you used that Selena and a few others here seem to like, "Feelings cannot tell us if something is from God because feelings are fickle". I agree feelings can be hard to understand and there are many things around us that can influence our feelings but what has lead you to think feelings cannot ever in any way tell us if something is from God? Especially when you consider Galatians 5:22 where it shows us that we can recognize Godly influence specifically by certain feelings. Please share what you can with me! I love to learn and I love letting people explain their side of the story.
The time stamp is 2:17 for the popular phrase! It is: “If it’s from God, it comes with peace and confirmation. If it’s not from God, it comes with questions and confusing”
This appeared on my recommended and I’m so glad it did! I walked through a season of doubting my salvation and wondering if Christianity is true. I “felt” like I wasn’t saved all the while trusting in Christ and believing the gospel. I would literally ask myself, “do I FEEL like the Bible is true?” I was searching my feelings for confirmation of whether or not I believed. I often thought, “aren’t I supposed to have constant peace? Other Christians don’t feel this way. I should never doubt my salvation. If I was really saved, God would not allow me to feel this way. “ I was constantly riddled with fear and anxiety and there where moments I thought I would give up and walk away from the faith, accepting my feelings as the truth. Praise the Lord because He always had me in His hands! Through that time He showed me to trust what His Word says above ALL else, because as you mentioned, my feelings are fickle! Our God is so good to leave us His Word to be the foundation of our lives ❤️
I remember the day I was saved. And all the testimonies I’ve watched before that from people who came out of all types of beliefs and strongholds. Even when the world is crashing down upon us, the Holy Spirit is there
Great video! The day I met my husband, I knew in my heart that we would get married. It was what I can only describe as a deep knowing. It totally freaked me out lol. I had never experienced anything like it, and to this day I haven't experienced anything like it since then. But as we started dating, I started doubting that initial feeling I had, and I felt really scared and was filled with anxiety. Over time, I realized that the fear and anxiety I was feeling was because I was scared of getting my heart broken. But at the time, I thought I might be feeling that way because our relationship wasn't God's will. That I was wrong, and we weren't supposed to be together. It was all very confusing at the time. We have now been happily married for 12 years, and there is not a doubt in my mind that we were supposed to get married. But looking back and remembering that confusion and fear I had over our relationship, I can see where that quote could really be damaging. My fear and doubts weren't coming from not being in God's will. They were coming from me trying to avoid the possibility of pain and heartbreak and being scared to trust.
Thank u Kaci the world deceived by the enemy just want’s everything to “feel good”. However the true worshippers of God know that a test of our faith usually puts us in an uncomfortable place. This is how we are strengthened by the Lord & we trust him. 🙏🏼
This was so timely! I recently made a decision that's been triggering a lot of anxiety. At the time, I felt like I was compromising, but wasn't sure, and I ignored the conviction was because I had no peace. Turns out, I still lacked peace and was just utterly confused about the whole thing. I felt like making a decision based on my anxiety would have been 'allowing the devil to rule me' but that wasn't the case! While listening to this video, I submitted to my initial conviction, despite feeling anxious, and now I feel confident that I made the right choice. What a whirlwind, lol, but God is good! I'm so happy He used you to deliver this message :)
@@kacinicole I was born again at 16 and got so confused and spiritually down. I shouldn't have gotten into flesh. I was in Christ and went to Youth Congress and CONVOCATION. I didn't.mean to grieve the HOLY GHOST and get outside His will. This is disgusting what I have down and wanted to be in Him. I got Rebaptize and then went back into City and mess up bad. I don't understand why I did this and feel cut and way off please help me back. I want God and not be in world and on. The streets doing sins and dirry ad and homeless busted in sick. please help me. I feel Horrible.. I wasn't like this. I am suffering for leaving ad and not standing stil and WAITING. I lost everything and was a RN AND had my own house etc. Spiritual realm I did not understand but I got tricked. Please I asked for His help but turned back into world and foolish. this was foolish. I am not well and want GOD SO BAD AND MY LIFE HEALTHY vibrant energetic and not sick. Cancer or anything growing to kill me. I feel spiritually dead and blown a I feel ugly and lost. God used to speak to me. I don't remember what happened. But this state is horrible. SINNING and messing in the world. I want God back line we were. PLEASE THE grave scare me and he'll too I can't believe I did this and was sinning in world. Tempting GOD and as a woman. this is horrible.
After spending almost a decade off and on in the Word of Faith theology I analyze everything to the light of scripture. The only reason I stayed so long under false teaching was because I wasn’t being a Berean or anywhere near as diligent to read my Bible. I love this kind of content 👏 Test all things, hold fast to what is good!🙏
I've just gone through a period of fear, anxiety, depression but it was the result of feeling/being out of God's will. I had been studying for a certain career in IT and then got a job in that particular field of interest but I felt heavy all the time, though I really was fascinated by what I learning.
This is brilliant! Yes our heart and flesh can fail (Psalm 73); proverbs 3 confirms we won't always understand! Yet in the process of seeking the Lord we can surrender up all the " what ifs" to remember who HE IS and experience His peace and joy as we trust in Him! Romans 15
This is so good! Kaci, I have been told numerous times by my church pastor that if you don’t have peace about a decision then it is not from God as I was scared and fearful of something I felt God was leading me to. Please make more of such videos as this is extremely helpful. Thank you Kaci
Thank you so much for being faithful & posting truth. While I didn’t fully believe the quote mentioned nor have I ever even heard it before, it can be easy to overthink your feelings and get caught up in all of the stress leading you to believe that something isn’t from the Lord when. I needed to hear this, thank you. So timely.
You know what’s so funny, I knew exactly what quote you were talking about before you even said a word because I’ve been seeing this quote all over social media. Thank you so much for explaining this. Just as he did with Christ, God meets us in our moments of anxiety, confusion and fear and delivers us.
This is why it’s sooo important to learn to be sharper in discernment and to not take everything at face value or to view things at surface level. But to dig deep in God’s word because that’s where the truth is.
You’re right. It’s not biblical. I’m struggling with anxiety and depression right now. And it is mainly because I am in a foreign country without my family, my significant other and all my friends. I haven’t seen them for almost three years now. I barely have friends where I am. It’s been a very lonely journey so far and I cry almost everyday. Yet, I know that it is God who led me where I am now. I have no doubt about that. Thanks for sharing and pointing that out.
You will be ok trust in the lord maje friends by going to places like church. Liberry walk in parks. With someone from church but always be in gard with people. No matter who or what thay look like or seem. If its possiable get a cat or dog. Look at paul in the bible hé was a bad Guy till GOD Turnned him around. There are many people before us that GOD calls out. God breaks in and god restores as well. And look at Abraham god told him to leave hé didnt gather everyone and Said let's all go and get relatives and familys we are heading out. No it was only abraham to leave everything behind. God is one of the tightess friends and liveing father you Can get. Pray dont give up people and a dog or cat helps. Music of your taste helps. Calm music helps. The lord knows show much you Can handle. Call out the adversary and say to him i am a child of the king lord of lords. Stress and depress has holds on the body. Because our minds are open today Thoughts. And weekends brings in negative thinking. The what ifs or the i dont know or i Can not do this. Im not strong to stand alone im scared. This is how our body and mind are as what os normal. But threw GOD hé helps us to fouce on him. Because in him is supernatural. And we have to set the mind how he thinks and works. His ways are higer than man. He created us in his imige. Your be ok. Call out scriptures out loud at home. Walk the floor pray. Let the adversary know your not in charge of me GOD is. The Devil is the negative guy always will be. He purs Thoughts of dout and negative in us hé os the one who works in as many humans as he can. His job is to get your mind of God. Remember evil is good. And good is evil. Thats how the Devil changes things in life. He Is behind everything pretty much. God bless.
Praying God brings good people into your life, I can relate. There was a time I was so incredibly loney in my neighborhood, I felt the Holy Spirit tell me to make an effort to meet my neighbors. The older gentleman who just moved in across the street from me turned out to be a retired pastor & the most God loving friend I ever knew. He was such an inspiration, his wife was very ill and so he didn't go out much. We'd go to church with him and take him out to lunch and learned so much about his life & I met 2 other wonderful friends as well. I've had to overcome my own anxiety in order to allow people in. My Son 33yr old, moved to the UK almost a year ago, also lives in a place where he knows no one and has social anxiety, it concerns me. I'm asking for prayers & I will be praying for the lonely.
Everyday find three things that you're thankful for and write them down, and it will really help your anxiety and depression. God's richest blessings to you sister 👍🏼🌹!!
First off I pray that depression and anxiety will leave you in Jesus Name. The Bible says that the Lord is close to the broken-hearted and crushed in spirit. I pray that God will lead you to the right people and deliver you from the wrong people, I pray that your strength will be built up in Jesus Name and you will be reminded of His presence and that His love will quiet your fears. The Lord knows just how you feel and there’s never been a moment where He’s hasn’t been with you. Be weary not in well doing because you will reap a harvest if you don’t give up. All will be well with you friend, my prayers go out to you in Jesus Name, never give up, you are God’s special possession ❤️
WOW! HOPE YOU MAKE THIS A SERIES! DEBUNKING SOCIAL MEDIA CHRISTIAN PHRASES THAT ISN'T BIBLICAL! sorry for the all-caps! i just love this so much! haha! i'm following a lot of Christian influencers who share this!
I see stuff all the time and it’s so hard for me to not comment and tell people what they posted isn’t scriptural. Or that a teacher/preacher they are quoting is a false teacher. Sometimes I do but most of the time I don’t. There’s so much people keep sharing on fb. One of the phrases I can’t stand is when someone dies and someone posts: They are an angel now.
This is so important and thank you for speaking truth! The problem we see on social media and today‘s churches is that the truth (His Word) gets twisted and misused a lot to fit our own likings. False teachers will say what people would like to hear. And the problem with this phrase is that it is rooted pride and we end up proclaiming our own individual purpose (based on our knowledge, feelings and not biblical) and call it godly or that it came from God.
I heard someone say once, “If your dreams don’t scare you, you’re not dreaming big enough” & I feel like this is FAR more Biblical. Perfect love casts out all fear & it will draw us further to the truth, to God himself!
Great message Kaci!! Oftentimes we need to move forward in spite of our fears and trust God will guide us. Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left. Isaiah 30:21. When we sincerely seek out God’s will He is always faithful to guide us as this verse and Prov 16:9 clearly indicate.
Kaci, I really needed this video. I feel like it's confirmation. I believe the Lord is calling me back into the work force after 8 yrs of staying at home. I have 5 children,(2 adults and 3 under 10.) I stayed home with them cause I didn't trust childcare. I homeschooled the 3 younger onces because I was scared of public school and the legalist church I went to preached against them. The Lord pressed on my heart to put them in public school and pray for them along with staff and the community. One year later, I believe God wants to rip this idol from me( my home/ my family) to help me build trust in him. I literally have lost my identity in my titles...(mom&wife). So much so, that my joy is wrapped up in them and not in the Lord. In fact, I don't have much joy, I'm pretty irritable and stressed from the demands . I don't fully know who I am in Christ because Once been focusing on molding 5 Jesus followers instead of trusting in God's abilities, I've trusted and relied on my own. Now I feel he wants me to take a job where I have to take the covid vaccine, ( although I'm terrified of it) I won't be making much money, and the hours are trash. Besides all of this, I have God given favor with this company. They are willing to bend when it comes to my children and they pretty much begged me to take the position even though I don't have all of the certifications. It's a great opportunity to work with families in my community and be salt and light. I could also learn alot from working with people and it's an opportunity to trust God with the kidd that he gave me. I give them my answer tomorrow. Please pray for me everyone! The fear, doubt and worry are all present, but I believe this is a kingdom assignment to teach me to Let Go! He is in control!
Oh momma, I can relate so much! But, where I can’t relate is I turned to the Lord to give me joy in what I do! I don’t know you but I’m almost saddened by your comment because I know how easy it is to get lost among your family & I know how that feels; but, on the flip side the Lord calls us to die to ourselves and put the needs of others first. I pray you really think much more about this. The public school system is getting more and more terrible by the moment. You raising little Jesus followers could be wildly undone by the public school system. Also, if you’re fearful of medical procedures being forced upon you that’s something else to seriously think about. I don’t think this girl was speaking to you, mama. I could be wrong but I’m afraid you might be listening to the exact opposite voice of the Lord. I can’t see why He would want you to send your children to modern day Babylon for you to feel better about yourself. So many people of Christ are being called to bring their kids home in these times- not send them to the wolves. Of course, this is only my opinion but I just can’t see Him wanting you to put your feelings over your family in THESE times, especially. There are other ways to get close to Him. You CAN stay home with your children and raise them and you CAN be a wife and close to the Lord at the same time . Just make sure it’s not a feeling of resentment that has you feeling otherwise! Much love to ya!
I pray and trust that God will give you the grace you need for this situation and this time. May you know His leading and follow it wholeheartedly, because joy will surely follow. There are a MYRIAD of reasons God could be leading you down this road and to walk this way- so go on with trust in the Lord and wisdom. He’s with you and your children ALWAYS. He does not let up.🙏🏽💙
Respectfully I do believe that the world is getting bad and that is definitely something to ALWAYS bear in mind so that you are instilling your children with the ULTIMATE best - and that ultimate best is JESUS. However, there could be SO MUCH that God wants to do through your children and surrounding them by going to public school. Of course, school to school and country to country will differ but I have met (and I am a testimony) COUNTLESS of people that have come to know the Lord and pretty much all of them went to public school. There is definitely bad but there is also definitely good, so it is truly a matter of what God desires in this. I pray that God will guide you- regardless, He will cause His plan to prevail and that is a wonderful thing to lean on!🙏🏽💜
You're video popped up on my UA-cam home page and I believe it was an answer from God for some of the things I've been struggling with. God bless you. God is working through you and it shows. 🙏 ❤️
Wow. I have heard this phrase, I even have it saved on my Pinterest. I’m currently going through a trail and I remember thinking about this phrase a few weeks back. But after you talked about it and how it’s unbiblical, I’ve realized that it’s so true! Some of the characters of the Bible were walking in the Will of the Lord and experienced distress, sadness, etc. Thank you for sharing!
Context is key! Great insight! There are so many memes that are not biblical! And the ones that drive me nuts tell us if we love Jesus copy it toyour page, or say Amen. If you don't, you're going to miss blessings. Ugh!
I don't even think it was an hour ago that I came across an Instagram that said this phrase. I believed it but I also had conviction and I ignored it. By God's will earlier on today I put this video in my watch later Playlist and this was the message that I needed to hear. Thank you very much, God bless.
For the longest time I kept seeing this video and told myself I'd watch it late. Today was the day that I decided to watch it and I'm so glad that I did. I had someone tell me this exact thing about a situation that I'm going through. Meanwhile God has been sending confirmation, after confirmation. Thank you God for leading me here! (and thank you for the video Kaci^^)
So we’ll articulated. Something I’ve been thinking about a lot as I grow in my faith and have to sift through social media “encouragement” and true scripture. Thanks for the video! 💕
I agree! I am in a couple of private groups for Christian women in difficult to abusive marriages. Many of these ladies struggle with the idea that one day God will give them 100% peace about leaving their abusive husband. But when you live with an abuser, you never have 100% peace. You fear his next rage at you or your kids. You fear how he will go ballistic when you leave. What will he do? There are real reasons for fear and other unpleasant emotions like grief. Many Christians invalidate and brush off those emotions - or worse, treat them as sin! We need to develop our compassion and emotional empathy. Thank you. Very good video and great scripture examples 💖
This was such a good video! I’m trying to make a pretty big decision life right now and this was so helpful for my situation. Even if I’m not 100% sure of the path, I trust God to lead me and use me wherever I end up.
I resonate with this so much because I’ve felt so strongly convicted to do things that were both confusing & distressing & it was only after being obedient & seeing those things through did I receive peace.
Bless you Sis. Praise God for highlighting this 🙏🏾 Many times we’ve all been guilty of saying and believing these phrases because it appeals to our flesh. We should always hold everything to the standard of God and search out the scriptures to first see if it is biblical 🤍
THANK YOU! Finally. FINALLY! I've had some uncomfortable experiences at the beginning of my walk with Jesus. When I tried to share them with my church, it was like they wouldn't listen. God had His reasons for putting me through such an uncomfortable season. However, it's so frustrating to be misunderstood.
This just popped up on my feed, I got curious, tapped to listen and... God just spoke to me through you❤️ this is has brought me so much clarity concerning an area in my life I've been questioning if it's really God's will due to how I suddenly started feeling about it. "Feelings are fickle" Thank you ✨
A lot of things God told me to do had me in mental/emotional chaos lol. I just heeded the voice of God and obeyed. Some times you won't even see the fruit. I know this is true because confirmation was never about feelings, it was about faith.
Very well said ...I am reminded of Job 2: , What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
LOVED THIS VIDEO! This is a very important topic to address and almost every single one of us have dealt with uncertainty before but as you so wisely said, it is about basing our decisions on Scripture and taking a leap of faith. God bless you. 🙏✝
I love the approach you took to explaining this phrase, I've definitely made hard decisions that were so confusing at first but brought the most healing and clarity to me 💞 "I gained clarification through the process" love this!
Thank you so much for making this video. listening to you addressing this topic has brought me so much peace. being a first generation Christian I always wondered why God doesn't talk to me the same way he talks to others and why I never have the same amount of peace and confidence in making decisions, it always made me felt like that I am not a good enough Christian and that's why I am unable to connect to God and know his will for my life as I always experienced stress or felt like I couldn't be 100% sure about anything and that made me so frustrated. And listening to you makes so much sense. Thanks a ton!
I'm glad I watched this video, it inspired me to unravel other scripture that kinda triggers me from religious trauma. The latest term I took to God was "Lukewarm". So with the Holy Spirit's help, I got an understanding of the term and I felt very comfortable and so close to God.
God is not the author of confusion! True…but that doesn’t mean we’re gonna like what he tells us🤍 Gideon was another one who questioned what God said…actually I’d say the majority of people doubted or questioned God when he spoke to them! David was pretty fearless heading to battle Goliath(but God didn’t even have to tell him to go do it he just was fearless and willing) but he was a rare one!!! Seriously great job on breaking this down! May the grace and peace of God be with you in all you do!
Yesss this is great! I had seen this phrase around like a few months ago, and at one point it actually started to make me question. Thank the Lord that he was able to reveal to me how unbiblical it was through the story of Joseph! Joseph is a perfect example, of being distressed and going through trials yet living in the perfect will of God. God definitely used ALL of that for His glory
Facts! 🙌🏿💯 If our hearts and minds are truly convicted by Gods word, we will experience many of these emotions! It’s very hard to die to self, to deny our flesh, to retrain our brains not to live out our fleshly/worldly desires. Thank God for the Holy Spirit, discernment, & wise counsel! Thanks for this video Mrs. Kaci!
Yes! I totally agree with you can have fear of instructions from God, and you also have to consider the signs, the words, and the scripture God gives to discern what is from him and what is not. Because not every single thing you hear in your head is going to be from God. That’s why we have to learn his voice from how he is in the Bible (Basic .Instructions. Before .Leaving. Earth)
Another example would be Sarah, Abraham's wife. She had her doubts, questions, and hesitations when God said she would bear a son. Her doubts were so much so that she had her husband sleep with Hagar. Yet, despite Sarah's doubts, what God had told her was not any less true.
I like your example because it shows (me) how our emotions are really separated and independent from God. And yes He maybe still gives us peace and joy and comfort, but it is so important to know that we have a sinful heart and so to not always try to look at our emotions and thoughts and think they are from God.
We need also to be aware of being loving and kind to each other. Believing is also with your heart and not only know some scriptures and some quotes from theologians. But some people just like to argue.
The things is..you can be easily misled by thinking that everything from the Lord is received in peace. While sometimes the Lord actually wants you to follow Him, while it goes right against your flesh and causes anxiety and disturbance. So we need to be aware. I fell for this quote too
You scared me half to DEATH! My heart was pounding up until the 2:20 mark. I thought, even though she's not right, I'll keep watching her because I love her videos I THOUGHT you were gonna talk about the pretribulation rapture!!!
Honestly, I wish more people would talk about how pre-tribulation "rapture" is not biblical. I'm not a regular watcher of this lady's channel (just popped up in algorithm), so I'm not sure what her stance is. It's very disconcerting to me that people are led down the wrong path on that issue. It's a man-made doctrine formulated in the 1800's by John Nelson Darby and the Jesuits. The "rapture" or bodily transformation happens at the LAST trumpet, when the 2nd coming happens (1 Corinthians 15:52) and AFTER the dead in Christ have risen first (1 Thess 4:16, Rev 20:4-5).
Excellent revelation and wisdom from God. •It’s the hardest, most confusing, uncertain, stressful situations (trials) that God specifically places in our lives to grow our relationship with him the most. God will never break his word, but he’ll usually do things differently then we initially think he should be doing…
yeah, gots me thinking about the act of sharing the gospel! sometimes it can be scary, doubts may come, but its better to rely on the will and the word of God, knowing the great commission. And of course being led by the Spirit!
You are So Powerful! Yes, I have seen those same quotes and wondered if they were ok and accurate, or, if it was our wily Enemy beautifully deciding us once more .
I have a friend who is a firm believer in the gift of tongues. I always ask her what they were saying and she says it's between the one speaking in tongues and God. I remind her that God said no one speaks in tongues without an interpreter and that upsets her because it goes against what her religious teachers are saying. But it is true. Sad that so many are deceived by false teachings.
I also think people need to be careful with this because they could try to excuse taking a job that separates them from family and god or a romantic relationship that does not bring out the best in each other as an excuse to stay with something
it 's a difference if we have peace in the spirit or in the soul, if something is from the lord it ever gives peace in the spirit even if it causes distress for the soul, good that you adressed this phrase
Good Explanation! I Dislike Toxic Positivity in supposedly well-meaning Influencer-Pastors or Christian Music Artists(and this is not limited to the Prosperity Gospel itself).
Definitely true. Christ tells His followers to "count the cost". The Call of God of those recorded in the Bible ruined their lives and often ended them.
@@josemariamartincarvalhovon8853 well the Vindication of YHVH Elohim God is at the cross. In fact that is the title of a Dr Martyn Lloyd Jones book I was just looking at.
I’m extremely grateful that I clicked this video because I too have been misled by this popular phrase especially with relationships in the early stage. If I felt uncertain or nervous or anxious I’d have been told that if it’s God’s will it wouldn’t be confusing because God isn’t the author of confusion and imagine throwing away a great relationship because of that person’s terrible advice. But then again it’s becoming too much of a common occurrence for people to take Bible verses out of context to justify themselves. For example people think that Philippians 4:13 and Jeremiah 29:11 means that God will fulfill every materialistic/worldly desire you’ve ever had.
Regarding the quote. If you have these emotions then it would be how you think about the situation needs to change because our emotions tend to follow our thoughts and interpretation of situations. What need to happen is a "renewing of our minds"
I feel when God brings us something it always comes with peace, then we make it out sometimes into confusion and anxiety but God knows whats best and thats why he says come to me all who are weary , anxious and tired
This video is such a blessing 🕊! Thank you for addressing this topic with such wisdom and relatability - God bless you and your wonderful family and community 🌷
I shut you off at the beginning 🤣, But God told me to go back and let you finish. Very good 👍I know I have said that phase before. Thank you 💓☺. You have another subscriber.
Mordecai was definitely confused for a bit, and his whailing to God saved his people. Jesus was also sweating to the point it was like blood coming out the night before. Great points!!!
I would like more of this content! While not throwing people under the bus, I want to be sure we understand the context. I know that Christians are being sanctified, through our spiritual growth and at times this can be challenging and hard. I know this personally. 🙋🏻♀️ One example that comes to mind is: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens.” I feel like I see this quote everywhere. I even see it in Christian book stores, jewelry, tshirts, etc…
9:00 - 11:00 - This is an excellent video! You brought up some great points based on Scripture. What I will say is that if what God says does cause a reaction of confusion and anxiety in us, we may still be able to believe that what He says doesn't have to bring confusion. I believe it does bring purging of our soul of fear and anxiety. I went through an experience similar to yours in the past year and I believe what God does is that he holds up a mirror and shines a light. It's similar to Pharaoh in the Bible. Did God literally "harden Pharaoh's heart" or did God simply reveal how hard Pharoah's heart already was? One of my spiritual mentors used to teach me that you should be careful what you pray for, because God will give it to you. I am one of those crazy Christians who dares to pray for patience and for God to soften my heart and I got a RUN FOR MY MONEY on just how impatient, entitled, and selfish I could be and whether or not I truly am following God because I believe what He says and am in love with Him or just looking for fire insurance. Thanks for this vid! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you sister🙏you really helped me understand this thing a lot; for awhile I didn’t know that things from God could still come with questions & doubt/confusion and I always thought it was a bad thing bcuz of that popular quote so thank you so much again for this clarification. May God continue to guide us all🙌🏼🧡
When we trust God implicitly, we will follow His Word. When life decisions need to be made, I ask God to close the doors I'm not to walk through and open the door I am supposed to walk through. We should be constantly asking God for guidance, wisdom and knowledge, and we need to be willing to do what He directs. We need to have the kind of faith that when God asks us to step out of the boat, onto the water, we need to do that, fully trusting that He will let us walk on the water with Him.
Yeah, scripture clarifies confusion, and its good to have questions. God throws us curveballs to bring us closer to him, so we have that spirit filled breakdown when reading words that relate to our current experiences.
I would like to note that questions lead to understanding, when we ask God questions, it invites God to teach us, address our confusion and concerns and lead us to better understanding
Omy! This is soooooooo true and good! Thank you so much for allowing God to use you to remind us of THE TRUTH! The world will try blind us but Holy Spirit help us!
Not being a social media guy, I was unfamiliar with this. But I've seen stuff like this, or so-called "inspiring quotations" - often from famous Christians - that I call "Biblical Ebonics." Sounds good on the surface but, as you observed, unBiblical or perhaps Biblical only when qualified. A lot of hymn lyrics or Christian music lyrics is the same and you might want to explore a few "worship choruses" and see what you find.
Well done! Absolutely correct! The biblical story that came to me immediately was Jonah who clearly knew God was asking him to tell his enemy the Ninevites to repent & be saved. Jonah did not want to save the Ninevites because they were a very wicked people and Jonah wanted God to just get rid of them. So Jonah said no and jumped on a ship in the other direction. But God had His own plan for Jonah. God sent a great storm to Jonah's ship. The shipmates find out the cause of the great storm was because Jonah did not obey God. Jonah is thrown off the ship in the great storm, swallowed by a great whale and lives in the darkness of the whales' body for 3 days. God hears Jonah's prayers to be saved from the whale. So Jonah is vomited out by the whale on the shores of Ninevah. The Ninevites repent completely from the poorest to the King. (I'm sure seeing Jonah coming out alive from a whale was an astonishing vision that displayed the power of God.) I pray always to obey God when He asks me to do something, not to argue with Him, not to refuse, not to present my own plan. This is not confusion from God, it's a sign of me not surrendering to His will & plan for me. But thru Jesus Christ all things are possible and He gives you compassion & boldness to do God's will. Thankyou Heavenly Father and Jesus, Blessed Son of God, for all the time you wait for us to obey your will. What a great God we have!
Sometimes we are tried and put in difficult situations because God wants to put us out of our comfort zone for His glory. At the time we may not see it but as we walk we see his hand in our life.
you have NO IDEA how badly i needed to hear this.. i don’t even know you and God put this first on my feed for a reason! I’ve been struggling with a decision to marry my now husband and there was confusion and anxiety about it because we’ve been together for 6 years with a house but not married. as soon as i got saved and received the Holy Spirit everyone at my church was telling me to leave him because we’re unequally yoked and everyone said this exact quote over and over so i’ve been worried sick thinking i made the wrong choice to marry him even though he’s my best friend and they don’t know my relationship with him and the Lord. he ended up becoming saved too and God is moving in our lives together now despite what others have said using this quote. i think my husband is supposed to be my first ministry. thank you for the confirmation 🤍🤍
That holds true even though it may not be in scripture word for word. For example, if Noah had disobeyed God and never built the Arc, where would that have left him, the animals, and the future of mankind? God gave Noah direction and Noah obeyed in faith, and through this working relationship, God saved Noah and his family, and restored humanity. We have to do our part.
i suffer with anxiety and depression and so many Christian friends tell me those phrases and it just drives me crazy. So many people think its just a switch and all goes away with sunshine and rainbows.
AMEN SISTER! Thank you so much for this video. I have been seeking answers and praying about this life and the decisions I make. You are inspiring and may God bless you and your home
I read a quote recently. I don't remember the exact quote but essentially it is saying that it is the devil's purpose to cause fear and doubt so we can, 1) distrust God and 2) stray away from God's will for our lives or stray away from God in general.
That's very true. John 10:10 The thief{satan} comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 1 Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Exactly!!! That saying is not in the Bible!! I am so glad you’re speaking this truth/ I believe people use this saying when they want what they want and since it makes them feel good, they want to say it’s from God so they can selfishly go for their own selfish desires. It’s more likely when we go AGAINST our flesh that people want to say it’s not from God because again, they want to feel good and want their selfish desires .
Yes i totally believe that. That is why the bible tell us to seek the Lord in everything that we will do, so He can guide us. God speaks to everyone of us differently so that is very important to pray about a specific area we want clarity from God. The bible says our heart is deceitful above all else so feelings can be deceitful, So to be able to identify that God wants me in that area I will also pray that God will show me an open door. Thanks Kaci for this! You’re one of the Christian Vlogger i looked up to as you don’t put God’s word in a box. I am in a very particular situation of identifying if this if from God or not or the enemy is keeping me from it with the use of fear and confusion. The feeling i have on this situation is so good and Godly however since its not happening yet i have fear and confused if this is really from Him. This however led me to trust God more in every area of my life, until God confirmed it at His own timing..♥️
Absolutely love how you explain this all so beautifully and confident. Thank you for letting God use you. I’m a new subscriber and can not wait to support your channel🥰
Have you heard this phrase before? What are your thoughts on it?
100% agreed.
It's all in James 1!
"12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
Great examples! I have also heard if you and your spouse agree it must be God. I like how you point to Gods word
I think fear and anxiety comes from the flesh "My peace I give you not like the world give it but thru the holy spirit" isn't what Jesus said after resurrecting. Before Jesus death I think it was different and all this examples you gave are pre to his death after his death a third person came that didn't use to be here, is not from this earth which gives a non earthly peace that overcomes fear and anxiety. Also Jesus only spoke about this peace after his resurrection. this is just what I think rn I'm not saying I'm rigth
My friend uses it a lot, or at least the first part. She and her husband are mostly "Word of Faith" or "Prosperity Christians"...... they're wise in a lot of ways, but there is a lot things they follow and believe that is wrong or not theologically correct.
As long as we are in a body we will have thoughts of uncertainty,...even when we are called to move into a place we have been instructed. So the verse that says this can be taken out of context because many people of God had anxieties and fears when required of God to do things. It is simply a lack of the church using this one scripture as a context.
Another one is 'follow your heart' - the heart is deceitful and desperately wicked!
true, which is why the bible says to guard your heart.
Romans 10:10” Believe in thine heart” pertaining to salvation in the church age.
@@stephenmichaels6682 This verse is presupposing that you believe Jesus to be Lord. This means that you are of the elect and have been given a new heart of flesh. So it works in this context but it certainly doesn't work in the context of those who follow their wicked hearts to do all sorts of wicked things. I implore you not to tell nonbelievers to follow their hearts..
@@noahm44 ,what you just stated ,is this scripture or your opinion of scripture after a Bible study of salvation for those of us today in the church age? Have you added one word that would be your opinion here? This verse if you read it in correct context is speaking of salvation is only obtained by “ Believing “ The Gospel with one’s heart alone for salvation,and is reiterated in Romans 2:16 where our apostle Paul says to those of us in the church age under his ministry of salvation to the Gentiles that we will be judged if we have “ Believed “ his Gospel, The Gospel of Jesus Christ,1 st Corinthians Chapter 15 verse 1-4.You have added to the context of this verse by adding of “ people following their wicked hearts”, when the verse is simply about Believing The Gospel for salvation.That would be leaning to your own understanding and adding to the word of God.
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Jeremiah 17:9
Another example I can give related to this video is the story of Gideon in the book of Judges. I'm reading through it for the first time and all throughout the story, Gideon had fear, even in his obedience to the Lord. He also had questions and asked God to show him a sign/confirmation multiple times. But the fear did not drive him away from the Lord rather it drew him toward God. Despite his fear, he still allowed the Lord to use him therefore defeating the Midianites.
Oooh yes this is a GOOD one 👏🏼 perfect example, thank you for sharing!
Yes. It was amazing.
yep, same here lol
Never heard the phrase.
“Feelings cannot tell us if something is from God because feelings are fickle” YES!!!! I loved this video and I’m so thankful you walked through this. Our generation has been influenced by this idea that our emotions should lead us and drive our decisions which couldn’t be more far from truth. God and His word should be the only things that drive our decisions. Thank you for this, Kaci!🤍
Wonderful video Kaci! Having more people to help clarify these kinds of things is essential today.
However I have a question specifically related to a new phrase you used that Selena and a few others here seem to like, "Feelings cannot tell us if something is from God because feelings are fickle". I agree feelings can be hard to understand and there are many things around us that can influence our feelings but what has lead you to think feelings cannot ever in any way tell us if something is from God? Especially when you consider Galatians 5:22 where it shows us that we can recognize Godly influence specifically by certain feelings.
Please share what you can with me! I love to learn and I love letting people explain their side of the story.
Agreed! Feelings are servants, not masters.
The time stamp is 2:17 for the popular phrase! It is:
“If it’s from God, it comes with peace and confirmation. If it’s not from God, it comes with questions and confusing”
Not everything that comes from God comes with peace ...doing the right thing is hard sometimes
This appeared on my recommended and I’m so glad it did! I walked through a season of doubting my salvation and wondering if Christianity is true. I “felt” like I wasn’t saved all the while trusting in Christ and believing the gospel. I would literally ask myself, “do I FEEL like the Bible is true?” I was searching my feelings for confirmation of whether or not I believed. I often thought, “aren’t I supposed to have constant peace? Other Christians don’t feel this way. I should never doubt my salvation. If I was really saved, God would not allow me to feel this way. “ I was constantly riddled with fear and anxiety and there where moments I thought I would give up and walk away from the faith, accepting my feelings as the truth. Praise the Lord because He always had me in His hands! Through that time He showed me to trust what His Word says above ALL else, because as you mentioned, my feelings are fickle! Our God is so good to leave us His Word to be the foundation of our lives ❤️
Me, too! I've never come across this podcast until today.
I remember the day I was saved. And all the testimonies I’ve watched before that from people who came out of all types of beliefs and strongholds. Even when the world is crashing down upon us, the Holy Spirit is there
I've also experienced that! It feels encouraging and I believe God wanted me to see this comment❤ God bless you
Great video! The day I met my husband, I knew in my heart that we would get married. It was what I can only describe as a deep knowing. It totally freaked me out lol. I had never experienced anything like it, and to this day I haven't experienced anything like it since then. But as we started dating, I started doubting that initial feeling I had, and I felt really scared and was filled with anxiety. Over time, I realized that the fear and anxiety I was feeling was because I was scared of getting my heart broken. But at the time, I thought I might be feeling that way because our relationship wasn't God's will. That I was wrong, and we weren't supposed to be together. It was all very confusing at the time. We have now been happily married for 12 years, and there is not a doubt in my mind that we were supposed to get married. But looking back and remembering that confusion and fear I had over our relationship, I can see where that quote could really be damaging. My fear and doubts weren't coming from not being in God's will. They were coming from me trying to avoid the possibility of pain and heartbreak and being scared to trust.
So refreshing, let's be obedient even when we're scared. Planning on watching this again, thank you Kaci, inspired 25 y'old (UK viewer)
Yes and amen! 🙌🏼 Thank you Rachel, this is so encouraging to me!
Aw this is so encouraging, thank you! And YES - obedience always! 🙌🏼💛
Thank u Kaci the world deceived by the enemy just want’s everything to “feel good”. However the true worshippers of God know that a test of our faith usually puts us in an uncomfortable place. This is how we are strengthened by the Lord & we trust him. 🙏🏼
This was so timely! I recently made a decision that's been triggering a lot of anxiety. At the time, I felt like I was compromising, but wasn't sure, and I ignored the conviction was because I had no peace. Turns out, I still lacked peace and was just utterly confused about the whole thing.
I felt like making a decision based on my anxiety would have been 'allowing the devil to rule me' but that wasn't the case! While listening to this video, I submitted to my initial conviction, despite feeling anxious, and now I feel confident that I made the right choice. What a whirlwind, lol, but God is good! I'm so happy He used you to deliver this message :)
This is SO good sister. Thank your for sharing!! Definitely challenges me
Aw thanks Jeanine, means so much! 💛 Definitely did for me too 🙌🏼
@@kacinicole I was born again at 16 and got so confused and spiritually down. I shouldn't have gotten into flesh. I was in Christ and went to Youth Congress and CONVOCATION. I didn't.mean to grieve the HOLY GHOST and get outside His will. This is disgusting what I have down and wanted to be in Him. I got Rebaptize and then went back into City and mess up bad. I don't understand why I did this and feel cut and way off please help me back. I want God and not be in world and on. The streets doing sins and dirry ad and homeless busted in sick. please help me. I feel Horrible.. I wasn't like this.
I am suffering for leaving ad and not standing stil and WAITING. I lost everything and was a RN AND had my own house etc. Spiritual realm I did not understand but I got tricked. Please I asked for His help but turned back into world and foolish. this was foolish. I am not well and want GOD SO BAD AND MY LIFE HEALTHY vibrant energetic and not sick. Cancer or anything growing to kill me. I feel spiritually dead and blown a
I feel ugly and lost. God used to speak to me. I don't remember what happened. But this state is horrible. SINNING and messing in the world. I want God back line we were. PLEASE THE grave scare me and he'll too I can't believe I did this and was sinning in world. Tempting GOD and as a woman. this is horrible.
After spending almost a decade off and on in the Word of Faith theology I analyze everything to the light of scripture. The only reason I stayed so long under false teaching was because I wasn’t being a Berean or anywhere near as diligent to read my Bible. I love this kind of content 👏
Test all things, hold fast to what is good!🙏
I've just gone through a period of fear, anxiety, depression but it was the result of feeling/being out of God's will. I had been studying for a certain career in IT and then got a job in that particular field of interest but I felt heavy all the time, though I really was fascinated by what I learning.
much Love-ive read a few times about people leaving aye eye programming and certain sciences for that same reason.
This is brilliant! Yes our heart and flesh can fail (Psalm 73); proverbs 3 confirms we won't always understand! Yet in the process of seeking the Lord we can surrender up all the " what ifs" to remember who HE IS and experience His peace and joy as we trust in Him! Romans 15
Oooh YES love these verses you added in - so good! 👏🏼💛
This is so good! Kaci, I have been told numerous times by my church pastor that if you don’t have peace about a decision then it is not from God as I was scared and fearful of something I felt God was leading me to. Please make more of such videos as this is extremely helpful. Thank you Kaci
Thank you so much for being faithful & posting truth. While I didn’t fully believe the quote mentioned nor have I ever even heard it before, it can be easy to overthink your feelings and get caught up in all of the stress leading you to believe that something isn’t from the Lord when. I needed to hear this, thank you.
So timely.
You know what’s so funny, I knew exactly what quote you were talking about before you even said a word because I’ve been seeing this quote all over social media. Thank you so much for explaining this. Just as he did with Christ, God meets us in our moments of anxiety, confusion and fear and delivers us.
This is why it’s sooo important to learn to be sharper in discernment and to not take everything at face value or to view things at surface level. But to dig deep in God’s word because that’s where the truth is.
You’re right. It’s not biblical. I’m struggling with anxiety and depression right now. And it is mainly because I am in a foreign country without my family, my significant other and all my friends. I haven’t seen them for almost three years now. I barely have friends where I am. It’s been a very lonely journey so far and I cry almost everyday. Yet, I know that it is God who led me where I am now. I have no doubt about that. Thanks for sharing and pointing that out.
I felt this. It’s been 7 years for me. I have No friends or family around. It’s a lonely place but thank God for his strength.
You will be ok trust in the lord maje friends by going to places like church. Liberry walk in parks. With someone from church but always be in gard with people. No matter who or what thay look like or seem. If its possiable get a cat or dog. Look at paul in the bible hé was a bad Guy till GOD Turnned him around. There are many people before us that GOD calls out. God breaks in and god restores as well. And look at Abraham god told him to leave hé didnt gather everyone and Said let's all go and get relatives and familys we are heading out. No it was only abraham to leave everything behind. God is one of the tightess friends and liveing father you Can get.
Pray dont give up people and a dog or cat helps. Music of your taste helps. Calm music helps. The lord knows show much you Can handle. Call out the adversary and say to him i am a child of the king lord of lords. Stress and depress has holds on the body. Because our minds are open today Thoughts. And weekends brings in negative thinking. The what ifs or the i dont know or i Can not do this. Im not strong to stand alone im scared. This is how our body and mind are as what os normal. But threw GOD hé helps us to fouce on him. Because in him is supernatural. And we have to set the mind how he thinks and works. His ways are higer than man. He created us in his imige.
Your be ok. Call out scriptures out loud at home. Walk the floor pray. Let the adversary know your not in charge of me GOD is. The Devil is the negative guy always will be. He purs Thoughts of dout and negative in us hé os the one who works in as many humans as he can. His job is to get your mind of God. Remember evil is good. And good is evil. Thats how the Devil changes things in life. He Is behind everything pretty much. God bless.
Praying God brings good people into your life, I can relate. There was a time I was so incredibly loney in my neighborhood, I felt the Holy Spirit tell me to make an effort to meet my neighbors. The older gentleman who just moved in across the street from me turned out to be a retired pastor & the most God loving friend I ever knew. He was such an inspiration, his wife was very ill and so he didn't go out much. We'd go to church with him and take him out to lunch and learned so much about his life & I met 2 other wonderful friends as well. I've had to overcome my own anxiety in order to allow people in. My Son 33yr old, moved to the UK almost a year ago, also lives in a place where he knows no one and has social anxiety, it concerns me. I'm asking for prayers & I will be praying for the lonely.
Everyday find three things that you're thankful for and write them down, and it will really help your anxiety and depression. God's richest blessings to you sister 👍🏼🌹!!
First off I pray that depression and anxiety will leave you in Jesus Name. The Bible says that the Lord is close to the broken-hearted and crushed in spirit. I pray that God will lead you to the right people and deliver you from the wrong people, I pray that your strength will be built up in Jesus Name and you will be reminded of His presence and that His love will quiet your fears. The Lord knows just how you feel and there’s never been a moment where He’s hasn’t been with you. Be weary not in well doing because you will reap a harvest if you don’t give up. All will be well with you friend, my prayers go out to you in Jesus Name, never give up, you are God’s special possession ❤️
WOW! HOPE YOU MAKE THIS A SERIES! DEBUNKING SOCIAL MEDIA CHRISTIAN PHRASES THAT ISN'T BIBLICAL!
sorry for the all-caps! i just love this so much! haha! i'm following a lot of Christian influencers who share this!
That’s a great idea!
I second this 👏🏻
I see stuff all the time and it’s so hard for me to not comment and tell people what they posted isn’t scriptural. Or that a teacher/preacher they are quoting is a false teacher. Sometimes I do but most of the time I don’t. There’s so much people keep sharing on fb.
One of the phrases I can’t stand is when someone dies and someone posts: They are an angel now.
This is so important and thank you for speaking truth! The problem we see on social media and today‘s churches is that the truth (His Word) gets twisted and misused a lot to fit our own likings. False teachers will say what people would like to hear.
And the problem with this phrase is that it is rooted pride and we end up proclaiming our own individual purpose (based on our knowledge, feelings and not biblical)
and call it godly or that it came from God.
I heard someone say once, “If your dreams don’t scare you, you’re not dreaming big enough” & I feel like this is FAR more Biblical. Perfect love casts out all fear & it will draw us further to the truth, to God himself!
Great message Kaci!! Oftentimes we need to move forward in spite of our fears and trust God will guide us. Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left. Isaiah 30:21. When we sincerely seek out God’s will He is always faithful to guide us as this verse and Prov 16:9 clearly indicate.
Kaci, I really needed this video. I feel like it's confirmation. I believe the Lord is calling me back into the work force after 8 yrs of staying at home. I have 5 children,(2 adults and 3 under 10.)
I stayed home with them cause I didn't trust childcare. I homeschooled the 3 younger onces because I was scared of public school and the legalist church I went to preached against them. The Lord pressed on my heart to put them in public school and pray for them along with staff and the community. One year later, I believe God wants to rip this idol from me( my home/ my family) to help me build trust in him. I literally have lost my identity in my titles...(mom&wife). So much so, that my joy is wrapped up in them and not in the Lord. In fact, I don't have much joy, I'm pretty irritable and stressed from the demands . I don't fully know who I am in Christ because Once been focusing on molding 5 Jesus followers instead of trusting in God's abilities, I've trusted and relied on my own. Now I feel he wants me to take a job where I have to take the covid vaccine, ( although I'm terrified of it)
I won't be making much money, and the hours are trash. Besides all of this, I have God given favor with this company. They are willing to bend when it comes to my children and they pretty much begged me to take the position even though I don't have all of the certifications. It's a great opportunity to work with families in my community and be salt and light. I could also learn alot from working with people and it's an opportunity to trust God with the kidd that he gave me. I give them my answer tomorrow. Please pray for me everyone! The fear, doubt and worry are all present, but I believe this is a kingdom assignment to teach me to Let Go! He is in control!
Oh momma, I can relate so much! But, where I can’t relate is I turned to the Lord to give me joy in what I do! I don’t know you but I’m almost saddened by your comment because I know how easy it is to get lost among your family & I know how that feels; but, on the flip side the Lord calls us to die to ourselves and put the needs of others first.
I pray you really think much more about this. The public school system is getting more and more terrible by the moment. You raising little Jesus followers could be wildly undone by the public school system.
Also, if you’re fearful of medical procedures being forced upon you that’s something else to seriously think about.
I don’t think this girl was speaking to you, mama. I could be wrong but I’m afraid you might be listening to the exact opposite voice of the Lord.
I can’t see why He would want you to send your children to modern day Babylon for you to feel better about yourself.
So many people of Christ are being called to bring their kids home in these times- not send them to the wolves.
Of course, this is only my opinion but I just can’t see Him wanting you to put your feelings over your family in THESE times, especially.
There are other ways to get close to Him. You CAN stay home with your children and raise them and you CAN be a wife and close to the Lord at the same time .
Just make sure it’s not a feeling of resentment that has you feeling otherwise!
Much love to ya!
I pray and trust that God will give you the grace you need for this situation and this time. May you know His leading and follow it wholeheartedly, because joy will surely follow. There are a MYRIAD of reasons God could be leading you down this road and to walk this way- so go on with trust in the Lord and wisdom. He’s with you and your children ALWAYS. He does not let up.🙏🏽💙
Respectfully I do believe that the world is getting bad and that is definitely something to ALWAYS bear in mind so that you are instilling your children with the ULTIMATE best - and that ultimate best is JESUS. However, there could be SO MUCH that God wants to do through your children and surrounding them by going to public school. Of course, school to school and country to country will differ but I have met (and I am a testimony) COUNTLESS of people that have come to know the Lord and pretty much all of them went to public school. There is definitely bad but there is also definitely good, so it is truly a matter of what God desires in this. I pray that God will guide you- regardless, He will cause His plan to prevail and that is a wonderful thing to lean on!🙏🏽💜
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You're video popped up on my UA-cam home page and I believe it was an answer from God for some of the things I've been struggling with. God bless you. God is working through you and it shows. 🙏 ❤️
Wow. I have heard this phrase, I even have it saved on my Pinterest. I’m currently going through a trail and I remember thinking about this phrase a few weeks back. But after you talked about it and how it’s unbiblical, I’ve realized that it’s so true! Some of the characters of the Bible were walking in the Will of the Lord and experienced distress, sadness, etc. Thank you for sharing!
Context is key! Great insight! There are so many memes that are not biblical! And the ones that drive me nuts tell us if we love Jesus copy it toyour page, or say Amen. If you don't, you're going to miss blessings. Ugh!
I don't even think it was an hour ago that I came across an Instagram that said this phrase. I believed it but I also had conviction and I ignored it. By God's will earlier on today I put this video in my watch later Playlist and this was the message that I needed to hear. Thank you very much, God bless.
For the longest time I kept seeing this video and told myself I'd watch it late. Today was the day that I decided to watch it and I'm so glad that I did. I had someone tell me this exact thing about a situation that I'm going through. Meanwhile God has been sending confirmation, after confirmation. Thank you God for leading me here! (and thank you for the video Kaci^^)
So we’ll articulated. Something I’ve been thinking about a lot as I grow in my faith and have to sift through social media “encouragement” and true scripture. Thanks for the video! 💕
I agree! I am in a couple of private groups for Christian women in difficult to abusive marriages. Many of these ladies struggle with the idea that one day God will give them 100% peace about leaving their abusive husband. But when you live with an abuser, you never have 100% peace. You fear his next rage at you or your kids. You fear how he will go ballistic when you leave. What will he do?
There are real reasons for fear and other unpleasant emotions like grief. Many Christians invalidate and brush off those emotions - or worse, treat them as sin! We need to develop our compassion and emotional empathy.
Thank you. Very good video and great scripture examples 💖
This was such a good video! I’m trying to make a pretty big decision life right now and this was so helpful for my situation. Even if I’m not 100% sure of the path, I trust God to lead me and use me wherever I end up.
I resonate with this so much because I’ve felt so strongly convicted to do things that were both confusing & distressing & it was only after being obedient & seeing those things through did I receive peace.
Bless you Sis. Praise God for highlighting this 🙏🏾 Many times we’ve all been guilty of saying and believing these phrases because it appeals to our flesh. We should always hold everything to the standard of God and search out the scriptures to first see if it is biblical 🤍
THANK YOU! Finally. FINALLY! I've had some uncomfortable experiences at the beginning of my walk with Jesus. When I tried to share them with my church, it was like they wouldn't listen. God had His reasons for putting me through such an uncomfortable season. However, it's so frustrating to be misunderstood.
This just popped up on my feed, I got curious, tapped to listen and... God just spoke to me through you❤️ this is has brought me so much clarity concerning an area in my life I've been questioning if it's really God's will due to how I suddenly started feeling about it.
"Feelings are fickle"
Thank you ✨
A lot of things God told me to do had me in mental/emotional chaos lol. I just heeded the voice of God and obeyed. Some times you won't even see the fruit. I know this is true because confirmation was never about feelings, it was about faith.
Very well said ...I am reminded of Job 2: , What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
LOVED THIS VIDEO! This is a very important topic to address and almost every single one of us have dealt with uncertainty before but as you so wisely said, it is about basing our decisions on Scripture and taking a leap of faith. God bless you. 🙏✝
Aw I’m so glad! Yes, what you said is spot on 👏🏼 thank you for the encouraging comment!
@@kacinicole Sure thing. I'm a big fan!
@@lauraramosdelgado , you would do well to not be involved in yoga, as it is of Lucifer.
I love the approach you took to explaining this phrase, I've definitely made hard decisions that were so confusing at first but brought the most healing and clarity to me 💞
"I gained clarification through the process" love this!
Thank you so much for making this video. listening to you addressing this topic has brought me so much peace. being a first generation Christian I always wondered why God doesn't talk to me the same way he talks to others and why I never have the same amount of peace and confidence in making decisions, it always made me felt like that I am not a good enough Christian and that's why I am unable to connect to God and know his will for my life as I always experienced stress or felt like I couldn't be 100% sure about anything and that made me so frustrated. And listening to you makes so much sense. Thanks a ton!
I'm glad I watched this video, it inspired me to unravel other scripture that kinda triggers me from religious trauma. The latest term I took to God was "Lukewarm". So with the Holy Spirit's help, I got an understanding of the term and I felt very comfortable and so close to God.
God is not the author of confusion! True…but that doesn’t mean we’re gonna like what he tells us🤍 Gideon was another one who questioned what God said…actually I’d say the majority of people doubted or questioned God when he spoke to them! David was pretty fearless heading to battle Goliath(but God didn’t even have to tell him to go do it he just was fearless and willing) but he was a rare one!!! Seriously great job on breaking this down! May the grace and peace of God be with you in all you do!
Yesss this is great! I had seen this phrase around like a few months ago, and at one point it actually started to make me question. Thank the Lord that he was able to reveal to me how unbiblical it was through the story of Joseph! Joseph is a perfect example, of being distressed and going through trials yet living in the perfect will of God. God definitely used ALL of that for His glory
Facts! 🙌🏿💯
If our hearts and minds are truly convicted by Gods word, we will experience many of these emotions! It’s very hard to die to self, to deny our flesh, to retrain our brains not to live out our fleshly/worldly desires.
Thank God for the Holy Spirit, discernment, & wise counsel!
Thanks for this video Mrs. Kaci!
Thank you so much for the clarity Kaci ❤I have seen he phrase on Instagram and believed it and your explanation is an eye opener.God bless you ❤
The popular phrase she's talking about is at: 2:20 and 2:26. Why she's talking about this is at 1:26.
Yes! I totally agree with you can have fear of instructions from God, and you also have to consider the signs, the words, and the scripture God gives to discern what is from him and what is not. Because not every single thing you hear in your head is going to be from God. That’s why we have to learn his voice from how he is in the Bible (Basic .Instructions. Before .Leaving. Earth)
Another example would be Sarah, Abraham's wife. She had her doubts, questions, and hesitations when God said she would bear a son. Her doubts were so much so that she had her husband sleep with Hagar. Yet, despite Sarah's doubts, what God had told her was not any less true.
I like your example because it shows (me) how our emotions are really separated and independent from God. And yes He maybe still gives us peace and joy and comfort, but it is so important to know that we have a sinful heart and so to not always try to look at our emotions and thoughts and think they are from God.
We need also to be aware of being loving and kind to each other. Believing is also with your heart and not only know some scriptures and some quotes from theologians. But some people just like to argue.
Absolutely! If our aim isn’t to be kind and loving to each other, then we are missing it
The things is..you can be easily misled by thinking that everything from the Lord is received in peace. While sometimes the Lord actually wants you to follow Him, while it goes right against your flesh and causes anxiety and disturbance. So we need to be aware. I fell for this quote too
You scared me half to DEATH! My heart was pounding up until the 2:20 mark. I thought, even though she's not right, I'll keep watching her because I love her videos
I THOUGHT you were gonna talk about the pretribulation rapture!!!
Honestly, I wish more people would talk about how pre-tribulation "rapture" is not biblical. I'm not a regular watcher of this lady's channel (just popped up in algorithm), so I'm not sure what her stance is. It's very disconcerting to me that people are led down the wrong path on that issue. It's a man-made doctrine formulated in the 1800's by John Nelson Darby and the Jesuits. The "rapture" or bodily transformation happens at the LAST trumpet, when the 2nd coming happens (1 Corinthians 15:52) and AFTER the dead in Christ have risen first (1 Thess 4:16, Rev 20:4-5).
But that's a doctrine, not a phrase.
Excellent revelation and wisdom from God.
•It’s the hardest, most confusing, uncertain, stressful situations (trials) that God specifically places in our lives to grow our relationship with him the most. God will never break his word, but he’ll usually do things differently then we initially think he should be doing…
yeah, gots me thinking about the act of sharing the gospel! sometimes it can be scary, doubts may come, but its better to rely on the will and the word of God, knowing the great commission. And of course being led by the Spirit!
Yesssss. I have felt discouraged by this quote and really felt how this just isn’t true when it comes to following Jesus! Thanks for this :)
You are So Powerful!
Yes, I have seen those same quotes and wondered if they were ok and accurate, or, if it was our wily Enemy beautifully deciding us once more .
I have a friend who is a firm believer in the gift of tongues. I always ask her what they were saying and she says it's between the one speaking in tongues and God. I remind her that God said no one speaks in tongues without an interpreter and that upsets her because it goes against what her religious teachers are saying. But it is true. Sad that so many are deceived by false teachings.
I also think people need to be careful with this because they could try to excuse taking a job that separates them from family and god or a romantic relationship that does not bring out the best in each other as an excuse to stay with something
it 's a difference if we have peace in the spirit or in the soul, if something is from the lord it ever gives peace in the spirit even if it causes distress for the soul, good that you adressed this phrase
Good Explanation! I Dislike Toxic Positivity in supposedly well-meaning Influencer-Pastors or Christian Music Artists(and this is not limited to the Prosperity Gospel itself).
Definitely true. Christ tells His followers to "count the cost". The Call of God of those recorded in the Bible ruined their lives and often ended them.
@@uncasunga1800 Yes. This is why I think Theodicy is the Most Controversial Issue in Christian Discipleship.
@@josemariamartincarvalhovon8853 well the Vindication of YHVH Elohim God is at the cross.
In fact that is the title of a Dr Martyn Lloyd Jones book I was just looking at.
@@josemariamartincarvalhovon8853 Zephaniah Chapter 3 deals directly with that also.
@@uncasunga1800 Very interesting. In My Denomination “Redemptive Suffering” is emphasized as a way to get through the Hardships life gives us.
I’m extremely grateful that I clicked this video because I too have been misled by this popular phrase especially with relationships in the early stage. If I felt uncertain or nervous or anxious I’d have been told that if it’s God’s will it wouldn’t be confusing because God isn’t the author of confusion and imagine throwing away a great relationship because of that person’s terrible advice. But then again it’s becoming too much of a common occurrence for people to take Bible verses out of context to justify themselves. For example people think that Philippians 4:13 and Jeremiah 29:11 means that God will fulfill every materialistic/worldly desire you’ve ever had.
Regarding the quote. If you have these emotions then it would be how you think about the situation needs to change because our emotions tend to follow our thoughts and interpretation of situations. What need to happen is a "renewing of our minds"
Gracie, I love your dedication & timing ⏱ this message was a confirmation for me! God bless on your future and health with the little one. ☺️
I feel when God brings us something it always comes with peace, then we make it out sometimes into confusion and anxiety but God knows whats best and thats why he says come to me all who are weary , anxious and tired
WOW I am so glad you pointed this out!!!
Why have I never considered this before. This is so true and I am glad to hear that
This video is such a blessing 🕊! Thank you for addressing this topic with such wisdom and relatability - God bless you and your wonderful family and community 🌷
Yes. I have heard statements similar to what you said, but I go to my Bible to search the scriptures and the context around the verses I am reading.
As being someone dealing with OCD, thank you for this video!!
I shut you off at the beginning 🤣, But God told me to go back and let you finish. Very good 👍I know I have said that phase before. Thank you 💓☺. You have another subscriber.
Mordecai was definitely confused for a bit, and his whailing to God saved his people.
Jesus was also sweating to the point it was like blood coming out the night before. Great points!!!
This describes me this year. I was riddled by fear and anxiety about something which I don't know is from God..
Its the unknown thats scary...
I would like more of this content! While not throwing people under the bus, I want to be sure we understand the context. I know that Christians are being sanctified, through our spiritual growth and at times this can be challenging and hard. I know this personally. 🙋🏻♀️
One example that comes to mind is: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens.”
I feel like I see this quote everywhere. I even see it in Christian book stores, jewelry, tshirts, etc…
I meant to say: “I can do all things through Christ who strengths ME”
9:00 - 11:00 - This is an excellent video! You brought up some great points based on Scripture. What I will say is that if what God says does cause a reaction of confusion and anxiety in us, we may still be able to believe that what He says doesn't have to bring confusion. I believe it does bring purging of our soul of fear and anxiety. I went through an experience similar to yours in the past year and I believe what God does is that he holds up a mirror and shines a light. It's similar to Pharaoh in the Bible. Did God literally "harden Pharaoh's heart" or did God simply reveal how hard Pharoah's heart already was? One of my spiritual mentors used to teach me that you should be careful what you pray for, because God will give it to you. I am one of those crazy Christians who dares to pray for patience and for God to soften my heart and I got a RUN FOR MY MONEY on just how impatient, entitled, and selfish I could be and whether or not I truly am following God because I believe what He says and am in love with Him or just looking for fire insurance. Thanks for this vid! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This is soo good and so needed🙏🏻💖
Thank you sister🙏you really helped me understand this thing a lot; for awhile I didn’t know that things from God could still come with questions & doubt/confusion and I always thought it was a bad thing bcuz of that popular quote so thank you so much again for this clarification. May God continue to guide us all🙌🏼🧡
I love love love how you use Old and New Testament references to support your argument. 💯
wooowww!!! this totally changed my perspective & enlightened me on that topic !! thank you girl, for letting the Lord use you!!
Jeremiah was the weeping prophet..yep sometimes the journey is not always in a straight line. Trusting on His Word while you wait!
When we trust God implicitly, we will follow His Word. When life decisions need to be made, I ask God to close the doors I'm not to walk through and open the door I am supposed to walk through. We should be constantly asking God for guidance, wisdom and knowledge, and we need to be willing to do what He directs. We need to have the kind of faith that when God asks us to step out of the boat, onto the water, we need to do that, fully trusting that He will let us walk on the water with Him.
Yeah, scripture clarifies confusion, and its good to have questions. God throws us curveballs to bring us closer to him, so we have that spirit filled breakdown when reading words that relate to our current experiences.
I would like to note that questions lead to understanding, when we ask God questions, it invites God to teach us, address our confusion and concerns and lead us to better understanding
Omy! This is soooooooo true and good! Thank you so much for allowing God to use you to remind us of THE TRUTH! The world will try blind us but Holy Spirit help us!
Not being a social media guy, I was unfamiliar with this. But I've seen stuff like this, or so-called "inspiring quotations" - often from famous Christians - that I call "Biblical Ebonics." Sounds good on the surface but, as you observed, unBiblical or perhaps Biblical only when qualified. A lot of hymn lyrics or Christian music lyrics is the same and you might want to explore a few "worship choruses" and see what you find.
It is so refreshing to see a woman of God speaking the truth in love with the Word of God to back everything up. 🙏🤗
Well done! Absolutely correct!
The biblical story that came to me immediately was Jonah who clearly knew God was asking him to tell his enemy the Ninevites to repent & be saved. Jonah did not want to save the Ninevites because they were a very wicked people and Jonah wanted God to just get rid of them. So Jonah said no and jumped on a ship in the other direction. But God had His own plan for Jonah. God sent a great storm to Jonah's ship. The shipmates find out the cause of the great storm was because Jonah did not obey God. Jonah is thrown off the ship in the great storm, swallowed by a great whale and lives in the darkness of the whales' body for 3 days. God hears Jonah's prayers to be saved from the whale. So Jonah is vomited out by the whale on the shores of Ninevah. The Ninevites repent completely from the poorest to the King. (I'm sure seeing Jonah coming out alive from a whale was an astonishing vision that displayed the power of God.) I pray always to obey God when He asks me to do something, not to argue with Him, not to refuse, not to present my own plan. This is not confusion from God, it's a sign of me not surrendering to His will & plan for me. But thru Jesus Christ all things are possible and He gives you compassion & boldness to do God's will. Thankyou Heavenly Father and Jesus, Blessed Son of God, for all the time you wait for us to obey your will. What a great God we have!
Good points another popular non biblical phrase is calling everyone a narcissist and cutting them off based on Colossians 3:13
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
Sometimes we are tried and put in difficult situations because God wants to put us out of our comfort zone for His glory. At the time we may not see it but as we walk we see his hand in our life.
you have NO IDEA how badly i needed to hear this.. i don’t even know you and God put this first on my feed for a reason! I’ve been struggling with a decision to marry my now husband and there was confusion and anxiety about it because we’ve been together for 6 years with a house but not married. as soon as i got saved and received the Holy Spirit everyone at my church was telling me to leave him because we’re unequally yoked and everyone said this exact quote over and over so i’ve been worried sick thinking i made the wrong choice to marry him even though he’s my best friend and they don’t know my relationship with him and the Lord. he ended up becoming saved too and God is moving in our lives together now despite what others have said using this quote. i think my husband is supposed to be my first ministry. thank you for the confirmation 🤍🤍
What about the “God helps those who help themselves” phrase? I’ve heard it a lot as well
That holds true even though it may not be in scripture word for word.
For example, if Noah had disobeyed God and never built the Arc, where would that have left him, the animals, and the future of mankind? God gave Noah direction and Noah obeyed in faith, and through this working relationship, God saved Noah and his family, and restored humanity. We have to do our part.
i suffer with anxiety and depression and so many Christian friends tell me those phrases and it just drives me crazy. So many people think its just a switch and all goes away with sunshine and rainbows.
Thanks for sharing, I think you're right on target with what you shared. I love to see your passion for the truth 💖. God's riches blessings to you!!
All your last part is so important. Thank you for the video!
AMEN SISTER! Thank you so much for this video. I have been seeking answers and praying about this life and the decisions I make. You are inspiring and may God bless you and your home
I read a quote recently. I don't remember the exact quote but essentially it is saying that it is the devil's purpose to cause fear and doubt so we can, 1) distrust God and 2) stray away from God's will for our lives or stray away from God in general.
That's very true.
John 10:10
The thief{satan} comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
1 Peter 5:8
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Exactly!!! That saying is not in the Bible!! I am so glad you’re speaking this truth/ I believe people use this saying when they want what they want and since it makes them feel good, they want to say it’s from God so they can selfishly go for their own selfish desires. It’s more likely when we go AGAINST our flesh that people want to say it’s not from God because again, they want to feel good and want their selfish desires .
This video was such a blessing to me ❤ thank you for posting!
Aw I'm so glad, praise God! 🤍
Yes i totally believe that. That is why the bible tell us to seek the Lord in everything that we will do, so He can guide us. God speaks to everyone of us differently so that is very important to pray about a specific area we want clarity from God.
The bible says our heart is deceitful above all else so feelings can be deceitful, So to be able to identify that God wants me in that area I will also pray that God will show me an open door.
Thanks Kaci for this! You’re one of the Christian Vlogger i looked up to as you don’t put God’s word in a box.
I am in a very particular situation of identifying if this if from God or not or the enemy is keeping me from it with the use of fear and confusion. The feeling i have on this situation is so good and Godly however since its not happening yet i have fear and confused if this is really from Him. This however led me to trust God more in every area of my life, until God confirmed it at His own timing..♥️
Thank you for this. Another one is ‘positive vibes’
Absolutely love how you explain this all so beautifully and confident. Thank you for letting God use you. I’m a new subscriber and can not wait to support your channel🥰
Very good. Prior to watching I thought the phrase may be "God helps those who help themselves".