Stephanie Ike Okafor: The Need For Surrender With God's Will | FULL EPISODE | Better Together on TBN

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  • @FavoriteHillsongWorshipMusic
    @FavoriteHillsongWorshipMusic 8 місяців тому +297

    Today is my 21st bday and I have decided to surrender my life Jesus Christ our Savior. This is my best birthday ever!!

    • @nokomashala8762
      @nokomashala8762 8 місяців тому +3

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @chibaby3599
      @chibaby3599 8 місяців тому +8

      Gloryyyyyyy
      Congratulations
      Your life has changed for good

    • @abidingonthestraightandnar5330
      @abidingonthestraightandnar5330 8 місяців тому +9

      Happy birthday!! 🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳🥳🎈🎈🎈🎈 and Happy Born again Birthday indeed it's the best gift ever especially at your age many blessings to you, and walk with the King all the days of your life through good times, and bad times God said He will never leave us. Your comment really touched my heart. God bless. ❤❤

    • @mvriajvsmine
      @mvriajvsmine 8 місяців тому +3

      That is the only thing I want as well for my Birthday gift, truly the best thing I could ever ask for 🕊️

    • @melissapiontek3886
      @melissapiontek3886 8 місяців тому +1

      Happy Birthday and may the Lord bless and keep you!

  • @sharifahnamukwaya3117
    @sharifahnamukwaya3117 8 місяців тому +82

    I enjoy Stephanie’s laughter, I find myself smiling or laughing as well❤

  • @LindaCooper-vg6cs
    @LindaCooper-vg6cs 8 місяців тому +73

    Please let us remember this: we don't praise these women for what they say; rather let us praise the LORD, His Holy Spirit to instruct us through them.

  • @withloveericah
    @withloveericah 8 місяців тому +119

    We are not strong in Jesus when we are strong. We are strong in Jesus when we are weak and crucify our flesh. Great Word! 🤎

  • @veronicad7366
    @veronicad7366 8 місяців тому +90

    Exercising faith may not always be about overcoming trials and hardship, sometimes it is about trusting God in uncertainty, when you don't know what is ahead of you, what path to take, where it would lead, long periods of waiting etc. Instead of going nuts in confusion, we must have faith that He will be with us no matter where we are and what we do. It takes a lot of faith to be still and know that he is God. Once we fully surrender ourselves to God and ask Him to lead us in His will, we must have faith that we are walking in His will. Sometimes we are already in His will and we just need faith to keep moving forward.
    1 Timothy 6:12 New International Version
    12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
    Paul calls faith the "good fight". The enemy of faith is doubt.

    • @bernicevictory9803
      @bernicevictory9803 8 місяців тому

      Ameen

    • @racheledmonson572
      @racheledmonson572 8 місяців тому +1

      LISTEN! Thank you for sharing your point. This was on point for me!!

    • @antonia5997
      @antonia5997 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing- it was really encouraging

    • @Jtuckslane
      @Jtuckslane 8 місяців тому +1

      “Sometimes we are already in his will and we just need faith to keep moving forward” what a word! Thank you so much for sharing🙏🏾

    • @phina760
      @phina760 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for this comment continue to trust him is my need rn and not doubt God bless you

  • @cathsegayo2198
    @cathsegayo2198 8 місяців тому +37

    I love Stephanie Ike, truly she is GOD's mouthpiece. Her wisdom is amazing and does touch hearts. Thank you women of GOD. GOD BLESS YOU ALL❤

  • @johnjelks8752
    @johnjelks8752 Місяць тому +2

    Let's make America believe in God again

  • @concerncitizenpeace8661
    @concerncitizenpeace8661 8 місяців тому +48

    I love Stephanie! I love her laughter. Her personality reminds me of mine. Every time I listen to her, she makes me want to draw closer and closer to God.
    Some christians need to laugh more; they're so serious. I know it's a time and place for everything, but some christians act like God doesn't laugh - HE IS SUCH A SERIOUS GOD! I bet He laughs ALL the time, especially when we think our way is best. Proverbs 17:22 says, "Laughter does good like medicine."
    Keep laughing and teaching HIS WORD Stephanie. You are truly a powerhouse for God. Selah!!!❤

    • @constancecollinssetapart
      @constancecollinssetapart 8 місяців тому +1

      I hope you’ve surrendered to Him and gotten closer and closer if that’s what it takes.
      If NOT…Don’t wait any longer tomorrow isn’t promised to you, Neither is the next moment.
      Regardless of how many tomorrow’s you’ve had or how many moments.
      Make that decision NOW,
      It Matter’s and it’s so worth it!
      “SEED” 🍃🌱

  • @emmalinebach3244
    @emmalinebach3244 8 місяців тому +72

    4 minutes in and I already need to pray for an hour to let that word soak in ❤

  • @jody-kaythompson3322
    @jody-kaythompson3322 8 місяців тому +15

    Lord help us to submit to your will, even when it is counter to our desires and realities.

  • @SamkeVilana
    @SamkeVilana 6 місяців тому +3

    "When you surrender you no longer in control you say you take it lord I have nothing to fear" ✨️

  • @chinazoucheaga4825
    @chinazoucheaga4825 8 місяців тому +26

    "My ways are not your ways". This really spoke to me cause I'm in a season I can not really even put into words. But I see now that it is okay because I'm living in a way that is not my way, and the confusion is a normal reaction. But I'm learning to trust God, and for this, I am glad and remain hopeful that I will receive the joy of His salvation.

  • @fumn_
    @fumn_ 8 місяців тому +18

    Watching these women felt like putting a mirror in the face of God. So ensuring and encouraging.

  • @nokulungamdladla3177
    @nokulungamdladla3177 8 місяців тому +9

    God is not withholding anything from us🙏 He is protecting us 🙌from harm.

  • @OldGospelSongs92
    @OldGospelSongs92 8 місяців тому +7

    God has helped me through the last 3 years since I lost my husband! Miss him every day❤❤, but I am getting by with prayers and family's lov

  • @serena.24
    @serena.24 8 місяців тому +26

    I really enjoy these talks 🩷

  • @Estherjagwer_25
    @Estherjagwer_25 8 місяців тому +3

    It just rocks my mind thinking about how God feels about surrender. How could we not surrender to the one who gave it all to us in the first place? Lord help me to trust in your word more and more each day.

  • @lisamarie4305
    @lisamarie4305 8 місяців тому +7

    Humble ourselves under the mighty hands of God and in due time he will exalt us. #surrender blessed word, thank you!

  • @lafeymwale1788
    @lafeymwale1788 8 місяців тому +8

    Your talks are just so much of an encouragement to me in my walk with Christ Jesus. God bless you all.

  • @namutebimercychristine3937
    @namutebimercychristine3937 20 днів тому

    God am blessed i've come across this, have been struggling with surrendering to God and after watching this i feel relieved thanks and God bless you 🥰🥰🙏🙏

  • @gaellebien-aime3116
    @gaellebien-aime3116 6 місяців тому +1

    I surrender all to you Lord!🙌🏾

  • @paulfitzgerald1225
    @paulfitzgerald1225 7 місяців тому +1

    What are we making God experience. So good. So good.

  • @bernmclellan9043
    @bernmclellan9043 2 місяці тому

    So blessed by this thank you, I am going through an immense trial causing my health to fail drastically, having to surrender my will has been a rollercoaster, I desire to do this but struggling with emotions way to hard to deal with...my husband has walked out on our marriage and I am Terminal...so hectic right now

  • @lindamwanzia3755
    @lindamwanzia3755 8 місяців тому +7

    God led me to hear this ....Thanks especially to Chrystal for your story very encouraging

  • @angelnkue5710
    @angelnkue5710 6 місяців тому +1

    I surrender to YOU DAD 💯 in Jesus Christ's name amen.
    Thanks dear sisters , this podcast is just wonderful and timely. More grace dearest❤

  • @dinahakwede7146
    @dinahakwede7146 17 днів тому

    Thank you for this topic of surrender. I didn't really know what it meant to surrender. But you have helped me to understand surrendering to God. God bless you ❤

  • @cynthiak.l566
    @cynthiak.l566 7 місяців тому +1

    She blesses my soul and feed my spiritual life with solid food. Not a human pleaser but she is determined to please her heavenly Father. We give God the glory for manifesting Himself through His vessel❤❤

  • @miriamgreenmanrmngreenman4328
    @miriamgreenmanrmngreenman4328 4 місяці тому

    Wow God's timing in this.... I woke up with the Psalms 23 He.leads us ...and then the Lord's prayer, your kingdom come your will be done.
    All of this ministered and challenged me. The story about the house, I have a house story too. I did not want the house and Acquiesced, with the caveat that you will let me do what I want. God and his gentle, but for mercy, convicted me today...😭
    And the vision about what do you have to offer me and realizing that this life is but a breath and I have wasted entirely too much time..
    I know the surrender is a trust issue and you spoke so very well to it. I hadn't thought about in the way that you presented it. Because I thought I had the goodness of the Lord settled in my heart. I hadn't thought about good enough to protect my vulnerability. I see. I need him to redeem my perspective because I'm still looking at whether or not the person's character is worthy of my surrender. When really? It is the character and nature of christ and our lord, who is worthy so much easier to say.
    Fear needs to go...
    I didn't realize that I was giving fear a place in my heart by withholding. My surrender, based on what I see with my eyes rather than what I am being invited into.

  • @LindaCooper-vg6cs
    @LindaCooper-vg6cs 8 місяців тому +2

    The surrender to me is throwing in the towel, raising my arms and saying alright okay. Submitting is bowing my heart to my knees and finally in willful obedience simply saying yes LORD.

  • @abidingonthestraightandnar5330
    @abidingonthestraightandnar5330 8 місяців тому +3

    This was so good, and I didn't know Stephanie Ike had a baby, wow congratulations to her! "As God teaches He's going to give you time to practice" love it! Chrystal Evans Hurst is so full of wisdom. Love this platform it is so loving, and peaceful to watch.❤❤❤❤

  • @elessame5890
    @elessame5890 7 місяців тому +1

    I love the idea of “God experiencing us as much as us experiencing him” and us being a sweet aroma to him❤️

  • @Estherjagwer_25
    @Estherjagwer_25 8 місяців тому +1

    This whole episode was therapy to my soul. It truly blessed me more than I could expect. God you're worthy and I surrender all. What a beautiful thing to surrender to God because we get to experience all that He has ordained for our lives. Teach me to have a heart of surrender Lord. I love you more than anything.

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  8 місяців тому

      Amen! We praise God for the work that He is doing in your life! 💜

  • @priyankarana4915
    @priyankarana4915 7 місяців тому +1

    this is what happens when God loving women of Christ come together. such a bliss ❤

  • @nwunyeUz
    @nwunyeUz 7 місяців тому +1

    46:28- 47:00 this! What I bring to the Father is my dogged faith in trials.

  • @margaretokeke7268
    @margaretokeke7268 7 місяців тому +2

    You take control, I have nothing to fear because God will take care of us

  • @darlagilfillan3280
    @darlagilfillan3280 4 місяці тому

    This program is such a blessing!!praising God for it today & for the ladies who gather in God’s name to teach, encourage, and uplift us all! God bless each of you!

  • @domie3901
    @domie3901 7 місяців тому +1

    More Grace WOG, keep the call on the course

  • @maggiechambers7057
    @maggiechambers7057 7 місяців тому +1

    What a powerful dialogue. Just wonderful.

  • @CarolJackinspire
    @CarolJackinspire 7 місяців тому +1

    This topic is deep, and i found it at the right time, I have been struggling to surrender, saying I have faith but most time I had doubts asking myself where is God when I need Him the most? I’m at the point in my life where I just said I dnt know anything at all, I surrender all I dnt care anymore what comes my way but I know He is with me He will never leave me nor forsake me🙏. I just want to know my Father more, to have intimacy with Him. I’m so blessed by all of you women of faith🙏

  • @ceecee99
    @ceecee99 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m so glad Stephanie shared her testimony. Praise God I needed to hear it!

  • @amkara0101
    @amkara0101 8 місяців тому +5

    This is wisdom. I’m so thankful for this podcast because it seems as if every episode I’m able to relate, confirm + receive powerful revelation.

  • @MarkChin-jo2vl
    @MarkChin-jo2vl 5 місяців тому

    More grace to you all woman of God

  • @jenniferwilliams3524
    @jenniferwilliams3524 5 місяців тому

    God is in control ! Amen ( surrender) amen ( He’s always in control , walk alone with Him! Amen

  • @speakinggracellc
    @speakinggracellc 8 місяців тому +3

    It’s the surrendering….Lord I will Trust you 🤲🏾

    • @speakinggracellc
      @speakinggracellc 8 місяців тому +1

      Pull down the power of Heaven daily 🙌🏾

  • @abodemetto8127
    @abodemetto8127 8 місяців тому +2

    When you surrender, you truly come to a place of joy n comfort cause God has a perfect plan and you can trust in that plan.

  • @ReignaCeleste
    @ReignaCeleste 8 місяців тому +1

    This episode brought tears of joy, awareness, and love to my heart. Thank you so so much. In Jesus” name Amen 🙏🏾

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  8 місяців тому +1

      We are so happy to hear how God is speaking to you through our conversations! God bless you! 💜

  • @akuronellybrideaneb3517
    @akuronellybrideaneb3517 8 місяців тому +1

    Hello, Pastor Stephanie. Thank you so much for your messages. I just started listening to your messages and I'm learning a lot already God bless you

  • @faithmzk
    @faithmzk 8 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for sharing the joy and laughter while also sharing us gems of wisdom and imparting the word God that allows us to embrace the beauty of being his daughters. And that yes as you shared in the previous episode of the Lord's prayer, He is our father! And today I felt that indeed I am my Father's daughter ❤😊 and He is singing over me with love in this episode. Bless you all❤

  • @theyellingmama
    @theyellingmama 8 місяців тому +1

    We are strong in Jesus when are weak! 🔥

  • @mangagertrude6204
    @mangagertrude6204 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you

  • @christinerhine8183
    @christinerhine8183 7 місяців тому +1

    Praise Jesus, this is amazing news. My daughter's birthday is close to your, it appears, and she chose to give her life to Jesus on her birthday this year, as well!!
    I think it is so beautiful to make such a commitment on the day you were born, because it gives you a whole new reason to celebrate your birthday 🎉🎉 Out of all of the decisions im sure were offered to you, God offered His best offer on your birthday and you chose it!!! ❤❤❤ how amazing, congratulations 🎊

  • @KhrievozonuoENG
    @KhrievozonuoENG 7 місяців тому +1

    Exactly what i needed to hear
    What a very present word!!!!

  • @angelalockhart9230
    @angelalockhart9230 8 місяців тому +1

    another on time word and confirmation..not my will but Lord will. I surrender.. 🙏

  • @busisiwebongiwengcelwane221
    @busisiwebongiwengcelwane221 8 місяців тому +4

    Nothing is lost in the kingdom🙌🏾🥹

  • @dominiquerivero6611
    @dominiquerivero6611 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you ladies for opening your mouths confirming what Holy Spirit said to me today.

  • @ceew2387
    @ceew2387 8 місяців тому +3

    I'm so glad I listened to this message. Such great timing. Thank you ladies.

  • @flourishingmomma3_7
    @flourishingmomma3_7 3 місяці тому +1

    😂 I love Stephanie

  • @ayrikafletcher2066
    @ayrikafletcher2066 7 місяців тому +1

    Can definitely relate to asking for the exit.

  • @mariemuhammad7983
    @mariemuhammad7983 8 місяців тому +12

    Surrender is I have no fear. God will take care of us.

  • @tolubakare7649
    @tolubakare7649 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you ladies; this is so powerful! I love Better Together❤

  • @TheVow2024
    @TheVow2024 8 місяців тому +14

    Thank you, beautiful women of God, for pouring into our lives. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kathradabeverly669
    @kathradabeverly669 8 місяців тому +3

    This changed my life!

  • @leenandume
    @leenandume 8 місяців тому +1

    I am left with convictions on surrendering. Lord have mercy 😢

  • @siphokaziluzipho4197
    @siphokaziluzipho4197 8 місяців тому +1

    When you have, and when you dnt have. Everything belongs to God. Amen.

  • @christa_thompson
    @christa_thompson 8 місяців тому +4

    5 min. in and WOW. WOW. WOW. So so good. #wisdom

  • @bettywright4338
    @bettywright4338 8 місяців тому +1

    God's promises are true and He will bring his word to pass in our lives, and He is yet in control of everything that is going on, beautiful words ladies 💞

  • @lisaphillipo413
    @lisaphillipo413 8 місяців тому +5

    surrendering means yielding to another's power. I love to put Romans 12:1 with Ephesians 3:20-21
    He is able to do more than we could ask or imagine. He is in control. My heart says, here I am Lord for You to work in and through me as You will. May I have my life, breath, and being in and through You. I trust in You and You alone.

  • @deardragrace4619
    @deardragrace4619 8 місяців тому +3

    So good, ladies. This blessed my soul. Thank you.

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  8 місяців тому

      We are so grateful you were blessed by this conversation!

  • @kimbunting3229
    @kimbunting3229 8 місяців тому +9

    The aroma of surrender😭😭POWERFUL🔥🔥

  • @matildagordon2695
    @matildagordon2695 8 місяців тому +1

    This was so what I needed to hear...
    Love you beautiful Ladies ❤
    Stephanie, indeed God's mouthpiece 👌

  • @VivienneJu
    @VivienneJu 8 місяців тому +2

    I love 'better together '

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  8 місяців тому

      We love that you watch and love our show! Thank you!

  • @MissSmartandSweet
    @MissSmartandSweet 8 місяців тому +1

    I experienced every emotion there is watching this! What an awe-inspiring ; eye opening episode! So much wisdom and nuggets to meditate on. God Bless this ministry!

  • @DDembyV
    @DDembyV 8 місяців тому +3

    This was a right on time chat for me.

  • @keagilemolefe112
    @keagilemolefe112 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you ladies.❤. I needed to hear this. God bless

  • @uweraesther6949
    @uweraesther6949 7 місяців тому +1

    Much love ❤️❤️

  • @emmaalisha7491
    @emmaalisha7491 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow this was insanely profound ❤

  • @josielifestyleblogger459
    @josielifestyleblogger459 8 місяців тому +1

    I want to live my life according to God's will. So God help me 🙏🏽

  • @fromarianiewithlove
    @fromarianiewithlove 8 місяців тому

    Listennnn!!! God sent me here just now and oh my goodness!!!!!

  • @emmapoe2746
    @emmapoe2746 8 місяців тому +1

    ❤ wow love this word it’s the moments I want to control an issue that my Jesus should I being Believe o want to help him but I must surrender! Thank you beautiful ladies❤ be blessed

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  8 місяців тому

      Yes! Surrendering is the ultimate trusting of and in God!

  • @nickechajohnson4116
    @nickechajohnson4116 7 місяців тому +1

    I know this, that one day I will be on this show according to the will of God❤

  • @Terry_M_
    @Terry_M_ 8 місяців тому +4

    “Surrender your expectations for your life”😮‍💨

  • @ntombekhayantosh1650
    @ntombekhayantosh1650 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Jesus l surrender all O Lord my will and anger❤

  • @gretchenchiluba1200
    @gretchenchiluba1200 8 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed this session wow surrender🙏🙏🙏

  • @kimbunting3229
    @kimbunting3229 8 місяців тому +9

    Yes my children and grandchildren 😩😩🙏🙏🙏Help me to surrender them to you. Sometimes it’s painful to watch but They were His before they were mine

  • @teresaamankwah3062
    @teresaamankwah3062 8 місяців тому +1

    I was blessed by this talk today thank you women of God ❤

  • @lindelwamsibi6540
    @lindelwamsibi6540 8 місяців тому +1

    What a powerful word!!!😊❤

  • @KatarinaPervan
    @KatarinaPervan 8 місяців тому +3

    Please pray for me Katarina, thanks, God bless you ...

  • @LoveLove-bq8td
    @LoveLove-bq8td 8 місяців тому +17

    I need prayer with surrendering to LORD. Please anyone pray for for me. Thank you. Natasha Eva Grace 😊

  • @nalubegagrace9772
    @nalubegagrace9772 7 місяців тому +1

    God help me to surrender, give me revelation of you

  • @RobertaDuncan-r8x
    @RobertaDuncan-r8x 8 місяців тому +1

    Stephane, Yes I hear you. I look at as whining in the presence of God!!!

  • @servantJerubbaalgodSlayer
    @servantJerubbaalgodSlayer 8 місяців тому +28

    For some, being unmarried is not good, but according to *1 Corinthians 7:32-34,* is good for some… 🇨🇦

  • @shonicasmithers
    @shonicasmithers 8 місяців тому +1

    This is so good

  • @aliciahopegage7904
    @aliciahopegage7904 7 місяців тому +1

    Oh...God that hit hard, is there an exit out in his will...😢

  • @ibrahimbinta1266
    @ibrahimbinta1266 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank youuuuuuuuuu, this is a blessing to my day ❤

  • @FloreSincarne
    @FloreSincarne 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow...I feel so bless to hear you all tonight as beautiful women teaching especially us young women to "surrender our life to Christ is AMAZING" !!! May God continue to pour His wisdom upon you all so that you all could continue to share them with us all🙏

  • @ogechukwu3b584
    @ogechukwu3b584 8 місяців тому +1

    Please help me God ALMIGHTY to surrender to YOU. Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏

  • @FrankBergen-w2z
    @FrankBergen-w2z 5 місяців тому

    Amen amen

  • @KhrievozonuoENG
    @KhrievozonuoENG 7 місяців тому +1

    AMEN❤

  • @ArdenaWebb-c7o
    @ArdenaWebb-c7o 3 місяці тому +1

    Good help me to submit to your will in every area of my life i can't do anything without you

  • @evelynrosa5635
    @evelynrosa5635 8 місяців тому +1

    Lord Father: I need you always help me to be humble me and surrender to you, father God, but you continue to carry me through everything but father God, I need your strength and your hand. Jesusname amen!❤️🙏