So good, Brant! Even for those of us that don't struggle so much with emotionality, this is an awesome reminder that our feelings don't define God. Thank you!
I agree!!!! Thank you for this video. I'm a quiet introvert, even at a professional baseball game. That's how Abba made me, and he can't make mistakes.
Sooooo thankful for this. I used to feel emotional experiences in church and in personal worship. Not so much anymore. Got sick with Covid-19 in July / August last year. I was hospitalized and things were getting serious. Lots of people praying for me. I didn’t feel God. Still believed in Him. Just didn’t encounter his presence in that significant moment of my life. And that’s ok.
Your book blessed are the misfits was absolutely what I needed. What a wonderful book make hot bless you abundantly for that book alone I wish everyone would read it. I think it would help so many understand it. God’s love is infinite he loves you no matter what.
I don't feel threatened by not feeling/experiencing God's presence, I feel inadequate. Lately I've heard from several Christians, who have all experienced enormous blessings(financial mostly) and seem to feel His presence a lot. New to me: they all said the scent of roses was present while experiencing His presence. It added to my feeling of inadequacy because so far, the only time I can smell the scent of roses is in the presence of roses, as an air freshener, etc.
It's so much easier to do the things you need to do when you're "feeling it." It's not much of a sacrifice and doesn't require much faithfulness to just do what's easy or what you *feel* like doing. If I'm *still* able to keep going and see things through even when I'm not feeling it, I know that it's because of Him and *not* me, which is even better because then I have another opportunity to be thankful to Him for the blessing of working through me in my brokenness.
Thank you. At the darkest time in my life, I was not feeling the Lord. Almost committed suicide because I thought He had turned from me. But I am happy to say, I got through knowing and now seeing that He was always there.
Trust and obey for there’s no other way. I am one of those though that does feel God‘s presence or experience him in a mighty way when I’m worshiping but never to the point of ever bringing the focus upon myself, so if my emotions begin to “spill over” I am very cautious to keep a lid on it. I just want to make sure that Christ is glorified but the tears do come for me when I worship maybe it’s because my heart was hard for a long time. I am just beginning to realize that people that are more emotional than me or people that are much more less expressive emotionally can all love the Lord very much.
I realize this is absolutely NOT the truth, but almost everywhere I go, I feel like I keep running into things which, in a nutshell, basically say "You've got emotions, but they're stupid and you should ditch them."
So good, Brant! Even for those of us that don't struggle so much with emotionality, this is an awesome reminder that our feelings don't define God. Thank you!
We all experience God in different ways. PRAISE God for that.
So, So, so helpful....thank you
I agree!!!! Thank you for this video. I'm a quiet introvert, even at a professional baseball game. That's how Abba made me, and he can't make mistakes.
Sooooo thankful for this. I used to feel emotional experiences in church and in personal worship. Not so much anymore. Got sick with Covid-19 in July / August last year. I was hospitalized and things were getting serious. Lots of people praying for me. I didn’t feel God. Still believed in Him. Just didn’t encounter his presence in that significant moment of my life. And that’s ok.
Your book blessed are the misfits was absolutely what I needed. What a wonderful book make hot bless you abundantly for that book alone I wish everyone would read it. I think it would help so many understand it. God’s love is infinite he loves you no matter what.
I don't feel threatened by not feeling/experiencing God's presence, I feel inadequate. Lately I've heard from several Christians, who have all experienced enormous blessings(financial mostly) and seem to feel His presence a lot. New to me: they all said the scent of roses was present while experiencing His presence. It added to my feeling of inadequacy because so far, the only time I can smell the scent of roses is in the presence of roses, as an air freshener, etc.
It's so much easier to do the things you need to do when you're "feeling it." It's not much of a sacrifice and doesn't require much faithfulness to just do what's easy or what you *feel* like doing. If I'm *still* able to keep going and see things through even when I'm not feeling it, I know that it's because of Him and *not* me, which is even better because then I have another opportunity to be thankful to Him for the blessing of working through me in my brokenness.
Thank you. At the darkest time in my life, I was not feeling the Lord. Almost committed suicide because I thought He had turned from me. But I am happy to say, I got through knowing and now seeing that He was always there.
Your books have created an amazing shift in my thinking. Thank you.
Growing up in a Charismatic/Pentecostal church, I never "felt" the presence of God and saw myself as a misfit. I totally relate to this.
🙌Yessssss God is so good!!! He doesn't change with our emotions!!!🙌
Thanks Brant! I'm one, also. Good affirmation for all of us that feel like we are on the outside.
We all need to understand this concept, thank you for the news Brant 👍
Trust and obey for there’s no other way. I am one of those though that does feel God‘s presence or experience him in a mighty way when I’m worshiping but never to the point of ever bringing the focus upon myself, so if my emotions begin to “spill over” I am very cautious to keep a lid on it. I just want to make sure that Christ is glorified but the tears do come for me when I worship maybe it’s because my heart was hard for a long time. I am just beginning to realize that people that are more emotional than me or people that are much more less expressive emotionally can all love the Lord very much.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I think it's a good reminder to not base our spirituality on emotions.
You see things through the lens of great wisdom, my friend! Trust and obey! BTW - I really really really want a bedazzled listener uniform! ; - )
I am so thankful I found you! My husband and I are listening to your book about misfits and really loving it!
just came to comments to look for comments on the shirt :)
I realize this is absolutely NOT the truth, but almost everywhere I go, I feel like I keep running into things which, in a nutshell, basically say "You've got emotions, but they're stupid and you should ditch them."
The irony of wearing a Jane Eyre shirt and talking about emotions is not lost on us... ;-)
I bet he didn't even plan it. Brant is so awesome, he does it without even trying.
Just one question... When do I get my listener uniform???