What it means to be successful… I think we've got it all wrong.

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  • @loriburbich5157
    @loriburbich5157 4 місяці тому +3

    I realized the important things that matter in life was the day my family cleaned out my Grandpa’s nursing home room! All of his possessions were in 2 boxes. What mattered were the 10 family members that were there in the room that my grandpa lived for 6 years to say goodbye! My Grandpa was a success by his faith and love of his family! Thank you for sharing your story! Stay in prayer 🙏 ❤

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      I LOVE this so much! What a great story and reminder of what’s truly important. Thank you for sharing it with us! xx

  • @cjennings2778
    @cjennings2778 4 місяці тому +2

    The Lord used YOU to share these reflections, insight, verses, and encouragement in His Devine timing to encourage me & inspire hope. I pray Ephesians 3:20 over you and your husband. You are a blessing....and you are a blessing to me today.

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words! Ephesians 3:20 is one of my favorites for sure and I pray the same over you xx

  • @sophiebenet9794
    @sophiebenet9794 4 місяці тому +1

    I have been retired a few years. I am finding myself needing to something to do. I decided to start making videos on TikTok. This is a huge step for me as I am extremely introverted. I see all these people talking about how much money you can make. I am not focusing on that. If eventually it’s meant to be so be it. But as you say, that is not what makes someone successful. It’s more about stretching myself and having purpose.
    Thank you for always sharing you thoughts and the word of God. I love the way you share God and apply his word to your everyday experiences. ❤

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому +1

      Sophie, this is amazing! I love the fact that you are doing something to stretch yourself and go out of your comfort zone. I wish you success in every single way possible. Thank you for sharing your story with us xx

  • @VividlyValerie
    @VividlyValerie 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your faith. It isn’t always easy waiting on God’s timing, but such a blessing to know He never fails us.

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому +1

      Amen, sister! Amen. He truly never does... and I appreciate how patient he is with my moaning and groaning haha xx

  • @joannecava2418
    @joannecava2418 4 місяці тому +4

    How exciting to see the hand of the Lord in this new move!

  • @laurar2641
    @laurar2641 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much for all of those verses!! I need to hear them!! God has lead to your page and I am truly thankful. Prayers and blessings to you!! ❤

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Thank YOU for watching! And for the kind words, too xx

  • @terrievans4444
    @terrievans4444 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for lifting my spirits. Your thoughts really hit home with me. I worry a lot about the future. I’m 60. I retired 4 1/2 yrs ago. My husband will be retiring in the next few years. I’ve got to trust God will sustain us. Those bible versus helped me. I’m so happy to hear your husband’s job is going well. God provided that kitty for him! I’m still praying for his conversion. God bless you sister!

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much, my friend! I appreciate the prayers and am so glad to hear my thoughts resonated with you, too. I am 100% confident that God will take care of you and your husband during your retirement and pray that he will bless you both "above and beyond!" and in amazing ways xx

    • @terrievans4444
      @terrievans4444 3 місяці тому

      @@KateBenz thank you so much! I misspelled verses! Lol! I hate that! I should've been an English teacher.

  • @AmericanDingo980
    @AmericanDingo980 4 місяці тому +1

    “Comparison is the thief of joy”. I’d venture to say that if you’re blessed enough to live a long AND happy life, then that’s what real success is.

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Amen! I don't know why it's so easy to forget, but those words are so true. Thank you xx

  • @stephanieburgess8217
    @stephanieburgess8217 4 місяці тому +1

    I love how down to earth you are and how you are not afraid of talking about your faith and relying on him. I think we’d be friends if we ever met.

  • @breealexander3924
    @breealexander3924 4 місяці тому

    Amen to all the blessings coming your way!

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, Bre! xx

  • @juliecsoppenszky9005
    @juliecsoppenszky9005 4 місяці тому

    I agree with how you view success after your recent experiences with your husband’s career and yours. I always have been successful and this past year I broke my knee, couldn’t find work, had to get help from the government to eat. I support my daughter as well as she goes to community college. So we decided to downsize, sell our house and find a smaller townhouse. With help from a former coworker, I got a job but a contract and a much lower hourly rate than I am used to. The job is ending in a few weeks, but I am excited for a new experience and am feeling positive. I am praying a lot more and I feel a connection with God.

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      You have an amazing testimony, my friend; resilience, determination, kindness, and gratitude for what you currently have, with hope for the future. I hope that your new job has been going well and is leading to another opportunity for you xx

  • @LLL-vb4ho
    @LLL-vb4ho 4 місяці тому +1

    I am soooo grateful to you and your honesty and your video THIS MORNING! I am starting a new challenge and with that comes all the nerves with starting something new. I will keep your words with me all day and all year❤️

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, friend! I hope that you have gotten into the flow of your new challenge and are conquering it step by step xx

  • @tammy5338
    @tammy5338 2 місяці тому

    I know you made this video two months ago, but it is fresh now as it was when you did it. I needed the scriptures you read. God is so amazing! His word is powerful even months later. My life has been a struggle and this video hit the place in my life where I needed it most. Thanks! God Bless you!💗

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  Місяць тому

      Hi friend! I’m so glad to hear from you. How can I pray for you during this season? xx

    • @tammy5338
      @tammy5338 Місяць тому

      @@KateBenz Thanks For wanting to pray for me. Please pray that I can persevere through what God is wanting me to do. Right now I can't say what that is but I really need his help and living grace.

  • @ginnywakeland9743
    @ginnywakeland9743 4 місяці тому

    Kate, thank you for sharing your life’s struggles with us. I can certainly identify and I think most everyone can. Patience is my shortcoming and I need to continually work on that. Joyce Meyer is a wise woman and so are you. Those verses you shared are just excellent and some of my favorites. I like that you put them all together and I am going to read them often. I am so happy you and your husband are where you are in what has been a very stressful journey. I know that great things are ahead for both of you, and I am thrilled you like your job. Much love.❤️

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, Ginny! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the verses. I just finished Joyce's book and plan to re-read it often as a reminder when I get derailed! xx

  • @susanpunako8590
    @susanpunako8590 3 місяці тому

    Kate. I know this comment is delayed but I really want you to know that I was so inspired and grateful to listen to your thoughts on this matter. I am so soothed by the word you bring to light. I could listen to your words all the time. It helps me to understand what gods words mean truly mean because Somedays I’m so strong headed that I close my mind and can’t feel the joy I’m supposed to be receiving from the Lord. It helps me more than you can imagine. Thanks so much ❤❤

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for the kind words, Susan! Sometimes it's easy for me to believe that everyone else has it together, and so I find your note to be beyond encouraging. I hope you have a great week! xx

    • @susanpunako8590
      @susanpunako8590 3 місяці тому

      @@KateBenz thank you so much for the words that you send I cling to your every word. I am having a good week so far. And I pray for you to continue to be blessed. Hope to hear from you soon!!

  • @deborahsmith5658
    @deborahsmith5658 4 місяці тому

    I love Joyce and listen to her all the time

  • @lesliebellamy8342
    @lesliebellamy8342 3 місяці тому

    Wow you are an amazing wise woman!!! I agree 100% with everything you said. Praise God 🙌🏼👍🏻💕

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому +1

      You are so kind. I have to give God all the credit for that wisdom! He’s very patient with me... Like REALLY patient haha. Thank you! xx

  • @BelindaShanle
    @BelindaShanle 4 місяці тому

    Praising God that all is working out in his plan for you and your husband, it's wonderful he has been renewed. Continued prayers for you being together again and direction in what you will do with your house. I always try to remember whatever I do. I am working for God because everything I have is his and what he has given me as compensation is to steward. It's pleasing him, not the world or what I get as feeling accomished in the world. Love that God has put it on your heart for you to dig into this at this time.

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing this, Belinda! It's such a great reminder xx

  • @laBuffiesuzanne
    @laBuffiesuzanne 4 місяці тому

    What a beautiful and encouraging message! Thank you for sharing!

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for the kind words! xx

  • @tracybarr7308
    @tracybarr7308 4 місяці тому

    Wow! So happy for you both! I feel God work within my life also. Anyone can if they just give it to God. Your video is inspiring. God Bless

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that you can feel God moving within your life. One thing I've really come to appreciate about Him is how much He cares about the things we care about: from the smallest, "dumbest" things to the majors. I think it's neat xx

  • @stephanieburgess8217
    @stephanieburgess8217 4 місяці тому +2

    I loved this video. So convicting!!

  • @danaherrera6978
    @danaherrera6978 4 місяці тому

    Kate, you truly inspired me. I needed this episode of hope. Thank you

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Im so happy to hear it, Dana! Thank you for the kind words and I hope you are doing well xx

  • @deborahsmith5658
    @deborahsmith5658 4 місяці тому

    waiting is so hard. I am in a waiting time period and I am not patient for God to move! But I just get confirmation Friday HE is moving for me.

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      It's so true... being in God's waiting room does not always bring out the best in me haha. I hope that the confirmation that God is moving for you and in your favor has continued! xx

  • @sylviarodriguez1644
    @sylviarodriguez1644 4 місяці тому

    In a word- Amen! 🙏

  • @michellek7601
    @michellek7601 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful thoughts

  • @ElviaPonce-lp8ie
    @ElviaPonce-lp8ie 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing your journey.
    As well as Gods word

  • @ericksonsails
    @ericksonsails 4 місяці тому

    Profound. Thanks for sharing! Would be interested to know the name of the company that does the image consulting for men.

  • @susanvelez6534
    @susanvelez6534 4 місяці тому

    That’s right he is sitting right next to you as you film this video. Do not fear money comes and goes my love.

  • @michellemohammed195
    @michellemohammed195 3 місяці тому

    Hey kate. How are you ? It's been a minute

    • @KateBenz
      @KateBenz  3 місяці тому

      Hi friend! Sorry for going MIA on you. Everything has been going really well! I was working my old job and my new job simultaneously for a few weeks, so that was taking up most of my time. How are you?