Fighting Distractions Upon Waking
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- Опубліковано 7 лис 2023
- The thought of writing a devotional never crossed Jackie's mind, but the Lord changed that. In this episode, the Perrys highlight a few things that compete for our attention and take away from adequate time in God’s Word. Jackie's new devotional, Upon Waking, was created to help us all cultivate a daily habit of seeking the Lord before anything else.
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Please do a whole episode on how you teach your kids about Jesus- would be so encouraging!
Yes please! This is what I need to know
Yes please 🙏 😊
I’m here to back this request please and thank you! Love y’all 🙌🏾
Recently my 9 year old and I started reading a few scriptures every morning before school starting in Matthew. We discuss what the scriptures mean, how the effect our life and how to apply them to our lives. I give everyday examples & scenarios to ask her how she would respond & how God would want her to respond. Two weeks ago she memorized the Lord’s prayer and we broke down what each line meant. We also pray in the car on our way to drop her off in the morning to school. Hopefully the simple instructions God gave me inspires someone. Ask Him and direct your path😊❤️
OMG YES! Please do, it will help tremendously. Growing up they never explained everything just this is what it is
When I don’t start my day with Him, I experience the day completely differently.
"What has your attention, will end up having your affection" hit 🎯
11:37 “Much of what God has called you to do, requires stillness.”
We thank God for conviction of the Holy Spirit.
Hello, I just want to suggest something to those with kids who are very busy (or if you are just struggling to make time for God). 1) My mom (she was a single parent to 4 kids) used to keep a bible in the bathroom. She would lock herself in the bathroom sometimes to get away from us and read the bible and pray. She had to be at work at 6am; so if she was running late, she would read the bible and talk to Jesus as she was getting ready. 2) Keep a bible in your car and pray in your car. I do this a lot (praying in the car), especially on long trips or when I have a busy day full of errands. If you have kids and you have to wait in a long pick up line at their school, or you're waiting for them to get out of practice, try to use that time to spend with God and study His word. 3) Get a crockpot; your kids/spouse will not die if they have to eat leftovers. When we complained about leftovers, my mom would say, 'feel free to cook for yourself' or 'there are people who are STARVING and would be grateful for what you complain about'. Sorry to be so long winded, God bless.
Thank you so much! The long wind, for me, was needed.
i love this
This is absolutely beautiful and I def pray on my commute and use the audio feature on my Bible app as well to listen to scripture on my drive or in the background with my EarPods on when at work. It really does create such an atmosphere of stillness and clarity in my day.
I often pray in the car and dedicate my commute to Him. It’s intimate time and it’s a sacrifice because I love RnB but I have come to love this time.
Single working mom here. Thank you for this❤
I've been begging God to help me look like Him, but binging every TV show I can get a hold of. This word is convicting me so much.
In order to look more like God you have to spend time in His word. Also, the very essence of His being is found in worship.
@@melanieross0073: Amen! I’m learning - overcoming these things are truly spiritual warfare. Reading the word, worship….. sharpens our sword.
Hey Lady bug… trust when I say I KNOW I KNOW.. Adam will be getting throat punched.. we were MADE IN HIS IMAGE.. and then 😢we are going to get this thing right 😊
I’ve been struggling with the same thing and I ordered the book today in hopes to turn this warfare around. It’s me it’s my heart… please pray for me as I you.
Honestly just stay faithful and patient to God! And trust that he will help you, just continue putting your trust in him and don't put your eyes on TV shows but put your eyes on God's word (the Bible)! God bless :)
“You wrote the book”
“But you are a Christian”
I chuckled there. Thanks Perrys.
These two are so cute, so intelligent, so funny, and so filled with the Spirit. Thank you for this video.
They compliment each other so much 😂😂😂🎉❤❤❤❤love love them
That impulsive picking of the phone😩. Me all day everyday.
I dont want to miss anything but ive realised i am missing what God is saying to me
25:24 “Sometimes we will pursue intimacy with God so fervently for ministry, but we don’t do that when it comes to loving our neighbor..”
Jackie Perry
I appreciate the way you two influence. I heard Jackie talk about waking up earlier to be with the Lord, trusting that God would give her the energy to make it thru the day. I used to either work out or be in the word before work and basketball practice (I am an insurance agent/basketball coach/mother of 3) so I thought I only had time for one…. but then you helped me realized that was a lack of faith. For the past 2 months or so I have been waking up 45 mins before my workout, and have been giving God my firsts. It has made all the difference! God is filling me with His promises and giving me the strength to make it thru the end of the day. Praise God for allowing you to influence me in this way
I have been battling distractions lately in the most subtle and vivid ways. So many things pulling my mind apart. I pray God helps me
Praise God because the struggle you feel is because The Holy Spirit lives in you and as long as we on earth The Spirit and the flesh be against each other in your body! Grace is available for you to live a Godly life, having greater Godly habits! He gatchu sis, one step at a time♥️ 2nd Corinthians 12:9A "My Grace is sufficient for You, for My Power is made perfect in weakness." literally Preston's testimony from Minute 39:13 of the episode and Jackie too ofc as the episode moves on. Girl the one thing we're sure of is The Spirit, God is always victorious! So you gon win sis because He won for you already on the cross sis. The struggle is only for a little while, and God is willing to help you. He sees you, He hears you, He answers you more than you ask, think or even imagine. He loves you so much, to death and resurrection. Let Him in the struggle sis, He waits with you and delivers you and honors you! So much love in The Lord! Read Philippians 4:6 -7 and surrender your day "Upon Waking" before the day and it's distractions try to hit you. Let us know when you overcome, testify sis!!!
Also listen to In the room - Maverick City Music♥️
@titianrono2780 yes yes such a good song!
"Okay Lord, I am slow. Be smart in me" 🤣🤣 I needed this so bad. I'm working on a novel I feel I've been called to write and it's beyond a struggle. Loved everything about this podcast. I need to go back to the drawing board and abide in Jesus to help me through this. Thank you both so much for your wisdom and encouragement.
Heres a heart 💚 to you for your writing. Bless God in your obedience. I'm in the same boat and know how it can be a struggle. God is faithful still💚 I wish I could be on the lookout for your novel. I'm a librarian but I don't get to read as much as people think.
@@4knewt505 Thank you so much! This encouraged me more than you know. My favorite place as a child was the library. It was my safe place ❤. When I put my novel out, I will let you know and maybe it can be one of the few books you read lol. You are right in how we assume librarians have read all the books 😂
May Jesus give you the ideas and grace to write in a way that brings glory to his name! 💕
OMG IVE BEEN WAITING FOR A NEW EPISODE 😫🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Same
Me too
You influence me to study God's Word.
Same!!
I just watched the first 2mins and immediately liked the video lol Jackie went straight for the prosperity gospel. They always go deep real quick and it’s so edifying!
I was also curious about what she meant by the prosperity gospel. I want to know more about that. I think that this is a mentality that this generation has been engrained too deeply in. I want to know how to read the Bible to have a greater appreciation for the Lord not for myself!!!! Please Lord Let Me See! Lord please LET US SEE!!!!!!
Woww “God wants to use us, but he does not want us having a relationship with him so we can be used” POWERFUL.. the posture of our hearts and the reason for why we serve God really matters and says the truth about us😭😭
Y’all are influencers, Jackie lol. It’s ok not to be counter/anti everything. You bring your own uniqueness to anything you do! Good episode
Wooow. This is something I’ve been trying to improve on recently as I do feel like social media has taken a lot of my attention in the mornings. So, I’ve been working to be more still “upon wakening” and to open my Bible and talk to God before anything else. But, it’s so crazy because I woke up early this morning and felt like the Lord said, “it’s okay to open UA-cam. There’s a video there for you.” And boom- a whole video dedicated to the importance of seeking and spending time with Him first thing in the morning 😂
I am so happy that you spoke on people not reading the Bible because they don’t understand it!! That has been my own experience in the past and I hear from my peers that they are discouraged for the same reason!! I appreciate you guys speaking on that!! 🙏🏾
❤❤love this Amen great word all the time bless all of you and family ❤❤
Do you have a book on this please write one you are good on God's word bless you❤😅
This is so freeing. Basic christianity but remembering to desire our Father and asking Him for help when we don't/can't!
I Thank You Holy Spirit for having taught me all this right in the beginning of my walk with you. It's been almost 3 years and I've been mostly consistent with tithing my day by spending time with You first before I even touch my phone. And doing the same in reverse at night before I go to bed.
During the day we speak and share thoughts. I love to speak, worship, pray and praise You in tongues throughout the day in fact that is my default language with You lately.
It takes discipline and especially Your grace to always remember that You come first and last in my day. I could never be consistent in my walk without You.
I love You Lord, You are my strength!
#PraiseJesus ⚓♥️👑
It’s so interesting as it is something I started working on actively today as I have been thinking about it for a while. I have a kid , woke up at 5.30 am to take care of my baby . First thing I said when I stood up from : thank you lord for this day. I was only able to get the baby to sleep at 8am … was equally sleepy and knew if I picked up by bible it won’t be effective so I decided to work out … after that I was able to read bible meditate and pray ….. So all the mamas out there find your routine but know it will require changing your habits and praying for strength, will , discipline and consistency. As you go through your day , keep your goals in mind at all times it helps you not get lost in distractions.
I wish the main stream and modern Church would still have these old school hymns
This talk is really blessing me. I was resisting listening to this topic bc I didn’t want to be convicted, though I knew I needed it. This is doing what it’s suppose to do. Thank you Holy Spirit
Waiting patiently (kinda).
1:24 Jackie just jumped right on in. ❤
I love this all of it. Yes, Jackie, I too have had an experience of feeling “dry”! Same lesson!! God is sooooo merciful. I think that that feeling of dryness, never wanting to feel it again, I am driven to spend time with Him daily! Psalms 42:1 - I am driven to spend time with my a Heavenly Father. I NEED HIM! He has the very BREATH THAT I BREATHE!
Psalm 20:4"May He give you what you desire and make all your plans succeed."
May the oil on your head never run out! May you meditate on His Word day and night and so grow beautifully in your intimacy with Him as He propers your life. May He renew your strength, your zeal and your joy in Him. His mercies for you are new every morning, so as you wake up may you be reminded of His great faithfulness to you sis. He loves you so much, to death and resurrection! MAY YOUR LIFE FOREVER GIVE HIM GLORY AS HE IS KING OF KINGS, LORD OF LORDS, THE ANCIENT OF DAYS, MIGHTY GOD!!!!
Being honest with the lord about how we don’t want him 😩. Woo chile that hurt . God knows us - because he’s God he’ll never be so offended by us asking for help 🙌🏾
Jackie came out with the facts on the LORD! 😂 first 2 minutes. We love her.
So Im a 50 something yo woman who only posts every couple months on social and absolutely loves devos! Lol. I am looking forward to reading your new book as I am extremely easily distracted...like now Im suppposed to be working and Im listening to you 😅. Anyway, when I first got saved I had a relationship with God that felt less loving and personal and more about service. It was emotionally draining and unfulfilled but as I leaned into reading and worshipping just to spend time, it developed into a relationship that brings me great joy fulfillment and power to do His good pleasure. Thanks to you both for your candid and copious conversations with us.❤
I so love how comfortable you guys at just being so Authentic and vulnerable while it is so hard to do for some of us. All vulnerable topics and you used yourselves. Amazing!
I had to stop and read Romans 4: wow! Thanks for that eye-opening reminder to read the Word for ourselves.
I agree 100%. God gives us the desires of our heart. He gives us what we should desire. I’ve had periods where I just wasn’t as passionate for the word for one reason or another. And when I asked God to give me a new desire and longing he did.
But here’s the catch: you can’t wait for the desire to come before you start acting. People think desire will help develop the discipline but it’s reverse: DISCIPLINE DEVELOPS DESIRE. I started disciplining myself to read the word and then the desire came.
You don’t have to feel like reading the word to do it. Sometimes I don’t feel like brushing my teeth at night but I do it so I won’t have cavities. I found that the more I prioritized reading the word, the more my desire/appetite grew for it.
I recall praying for a Christian event I was hosting, I gave it my time and so much devotion. But I rarely do that for my family, etc. I am convicted Lord
What you look at the most, is what you will look like the most ❤
After watching and hearing a couple of your podcasts, I became more disciplined in praying and just being in the presence of the Lord. I actually heard the Lord tell me to read Colossians and it was exactly EXACTLY what I needed to read. I was odee shook and grateful of course. The book was meeaatyy. So thank you guys for doing this and speaking to us, the body, the church.
Kingdom influences for sure ❤
This episode couldn't have come at a better time!🙌🏾
Like chile😫
"Upon Waking" is a GREAT title. Purpose/intention/goal/desire...all wrapped up in two words.
Haaaa! “55 year old person who posts on social media every two months!” I feel judged yet seen at the same time.🤣🤣 Thank you SO MUCH for writing this devotional, I’m really enjoying it and the deeper dive into God’s Word. I also enjoyed your bible study on Jude. God bless your family and keep letting Him lead you.❤️🙏🏾
This convicted, reignited and blessed me in equal measures. Renew us Father. Help us seek you in a way pleasing to you in the time we have help us wisely give first fruit to you.
I have listen to this twice already and plan to listen again
I am half way through this episode and I love it !!! It has so much wisdom and convicting thoughts that makes me question my relationship with God in a good way. This conversation between you two has sparked so much new thoughts and life changing revelation. Honestly, Jackie I feel you too girl. I want to read so bad I do, but my phone has me in a chock hold and it's bad, but all I can do is work on it. Amen to this podcast, I approve it's real, open, honest, stays true to the bible. Thank you for your obedience. Don't forget that your yes to God it opening so many doors for you and y'all family. Stay blessed.
What a blessed union♥️
Thank you for this word.
Thank you ❤
So real. So raw. Love y’all. ❤️🔥
This was so good. Definitely going to listen again. I had a similar revelation about God with my prayer life. I just gave it to God because I was so fed up with myself....I said God only YOU can help me pray and not feel ridiculous or silly or like no one is listening or not get distracted. And He did and I know for a fact that He answers prayer and I don't have to struggle with this because He wants me and will do the transformative work. God is good!
God bless this channel!!!!! Thank you guys ❤️
thank you both ❤
Thank you sooooooo much!!! Needed this more than anything ❤️❤️
Thank you.
Whoa! So encouraging! So much gold in this.
I am so thankful for this on time word and devotional! Love you guys!!
I woke up this morning frustrated with how distracted I have been & this podcast was front & center in my feed
So glad to see yall!! ❤❤❤
God wants us to spend time with him because he loves us and delights in us. ❤The fruits are the outcome of the time spent with Him. 😊
What a blessing you guys are.
I love seeing you guys interacting with each other, such a beautiful couple speaking God's word in thruth.
That right there! Seek me adamantly at home, with my husband, with my children etc. thank you for saying that!
I love the laughter and joy yall bring!
what an episode! blessed, thank you
This dialogue, these thought processes! So relatable, so Spirt-filled & convicting, so wise!
Praise YESHUA! Blessings 🙏❤🔥🌍
Yessss agreeed on the devotional
This message is sooo very timely. The Lord knows I've been battling distractions this whole year! & I've been a willing participant for a lot of them smh. Give us the courage & the strength Jesus to say 'No' to ALL assignments meant to deter us from your perfect purpose.
Thank you both for this message & for this wisdom. 🤍 I always walk away blessed & edified.
So Transparent. ❤.
I love it. Right on time 🥰❤️🔥
I’m thankful for you both. I’m always encouraged by your talks.
Good teaching! Love the book! Everything you all are saying it’s confirmation from God! Thanks for sharing! 💙
I just ❤ listening to you both
I love you guys so much. ❤
What a powerful conversation
Thank you God! Amazing!
Thank you for this❤
Ready for this! 🙌🏽👏🏽
I just love this couple
So real, so relevant.
Thank y'all for this conversation. Very Timely! Continue to be the Hands and Feet.
Transparent Truth.
Thank you Amen 🙏
Answered prayer right here! I've been so distracted lately and asked God to help me out with this. As always, God answered- seek and you shall find!🙏🏽 Thank you guys! and God bless!❤️
Just ordered your book, the appetizer to the main course, love that!
Such a good word!! Thank you!!!! I needed this
Thank you so much for this one. So encouraging❤️
Wow. I am still listening and this is fantastic.
I don’t think y’all truly understand how much these videos help. The authenticity really helps. And it’s so obvious y’all are led by spirit. It hits me where it needs to hit, at the right time.
This word/conversation was so timely.
I needed this! Thank you both!
Excellente!
"We become affectionate for the things we spend time with." "The temptation can be, I don't know how to tell the Lord I don't want Him." GOOD GOD! PRESTON! You mighty man of valor! Flesh and blood did not reveal that to you! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The love that radiates from this channel is so beautiful. Ya'll are so articulate in every conversations, It's like all my questions are answered and I love that God is centered from the beginning to the end. thank you for all ya'll do, seriously. Its a blessing to be apart of God's community.
I love this podcast so much
Convicted 🙏🏽
Once again … a word fitly spoken for such a time as this. Amen… 🙏🙏
The transparency is so refreshing. Thank you two so much, it's truly life changing.
18 minutes in and oh man! So powerful.
Thank you for what you shared 😊 You are blessed 🎉
The book is so powerful🙌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾
This episode really blessed me…thank you Jackie and Preston for being obedient to God’s call on your lives, so that His Holy name gets the glory!