This is such a good way of putting it. I really get this, Lot of self-help stuff comes out and it is almost selling you the idea that achieving some goal will magically make you feel good all the time. You certainly feel like to not do that its like you are tricking yourself or coping because you are just not gifted. John Keats said "“If poetry comes not as naturally as the leaves to a tree it had better not come at all.” And really what's the point of these goals if you are miserable everyday. People who don't believe in God laugh at Christians portraying them as masochistic; but you see in modern society constant shame and guilt for not being "successful" and this is apparently motivating? I find it hard too for sure... feelings of "is this it?" and I failed etc etc. It robs time and joy more than anything else ever will; to look at things this way. And its ungrateful. But its something I struggle with.
This talk makes me smile. I’m 64 and actually remember similar feelings at your age. If I could, I would tell my younger self, ‘none of it matters too much, just relax’ ☺️
Youth is not a superpower- we all experience it! Time flies by WAY too fast & no one wants to get “older” Remember inside every 85 y/o is a really cool teenage version of themselves❤
Every one needs a purpose, some kind of career especially if you're a man. I know that's older thinking well I am!! I think we should work as hard as we can and become independent, so we can have privacy at home and then be content.
I'm 16 and am experiencing this...I just feel like I'm not doing anything productive and I'm having too much fun while lazing around..I fear that because of this I might wake up too late and realize that I haven't actually done anything… :/
I feel the exact same way and I'm 15. I feel like I have wasted opportunities to do things, but ended up never getting anywhere because I was too scared to do anything outside of my comfort zone.
Wait until your late 30's everything starts moving so fast... you losing friends, family members, relationships, you are extremely busy working your ass off. Then you stop - look into the mirror, and you see your young self within your older body. Scary stuff. Any potential relationships are scary as people are often so damaged. You really feel like time is ticking.
I'm in my 30's and I got so scared when I found a few strands of white hair. I thought I accepted aging, but apparently I'm not. I need God to help me let go of my attachment to my younger years and accept my age.
Thank you Isaac for being open and honest because you are not alone in this. It’s important to point back to God and that his timing is perfect and that he has complete control. We shouldn’t worry about how we can get ahead or be the most productive. All we should focus on is living for God and doing what honours and pleases him.
I was struggling with these same issues and was having really bad thoughts and anxiety from them, but this video really helped me a lot and helped me fix my focus back on the Lord. You are making such huge impacts in many people’s lives, by making these types of videos and being someone people can relate too. I know God is using your struggles and sufferings to help someone who may not be as strong in their faith. And I think helping someone in their Spiritual Journey and leading them to Christ IS the most important and impactful thing you can do here on Earth, as that is what Jesus called us to do, and believe me you are doing just that! I think if we would start looking at our lives and what we’re doing through God’s eyes and not worldly views we would be able to feel more at peace! And I just really wanted to say that God is using you more than you could imagine, because you are definitely making a huge impact on the World through God’s word and truth!😊💙
I’m 19 next month. I am panicking to be honest. When I turned 18 (a legal adult), the night before my birthday I sobbed my eyes out. Following that was a train wreck of events that made my struggle to cope much harder. My family dog of 15 years passed away. I att3mpted su1c1de, then I developed severe Anorexia Nervosa and almost di3d in the hospital. All of this during my 18th year of life. Now everything is just starting to collect itself, and I’m so worried because what if I am unable to handle 19? And then 20? I do not fear de4th. I find myself wishing for it actually. I always long for a deadly illness to sweep me away so I don’t feel the guilt of doing it myself. What I fear is having to sit and wait while I slowly age away over the years with a mind still stuck at 15. I don’t know what to do.
25 and almost 26 still living with parents and tryna get a job again and single and i live in kinda messy bad environment. i struggle alot. i fear aging and growing older and not having done most of anything and i dont drive either or have my own place. i sometimes feel like im all alone in this...
You aren't alone. I personally know individuals in your age bracket who are dealing with the same challenges. Please know that you can get the help you need. I would suggest going to a therapist or a support group. You are still young enough to have a meaningful and productive life.
I was a casino worker from my 20's to early 30's. I did a few different jobs in them and I guess the Slots Technician was the so-called best one. So at 33 I joined the Army. Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33. So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too. I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God. So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work, on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could. We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids. A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life. The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen. Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work. Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
When I was younger i knew it all! 😆 But as it turns out, as an adult, I know nothing at all. It’s “scary” but also shows me how much I’ve grown and what I still need to improve on. It’s all a process, folks. Don’t let anybody or society influence you in where you need to be or should be.Follow your heart is the best advice I can give.
brother all your videos are great and so uplifting... but i gotta say hands down this is my favorite video of yours... its so impactful, yet so realistic. Thank you Isaac.
Yah i so wanna go back to childhood when most of us enjoyed and we did nt think of future and stuff when it was really peacefull and when those fun times dont come back it just kills me so much
I'm 63. If you are looking for others or things to help you be happy you will waste your time. It goes by fast and only advice I have is be happy you're alive and live for yourself .
Amen brother I remember in my younger days comparison killed me and led me to deep depression and suicidal thoughts. I came to realize its about glorifying God everyday, there is no competition. As long as we're chasing after Him we're good we can't lose.
From someone that is already ‘older’ (my kids are around your age and think I’m ancient!). You know this but, God is not interested in our productivity as much as He is interested in our hearts. I still struggle with all of these things too, I think it’s part of being in a fallen world. However, What God loves the most is when we rest and spend time with Him, just Him, in the quiet place where you and God connect in a way that only the two of you can. That’s what moves His heart, not what we do, how much we do, how perfect we do those things. These are things that He is teaching me even in my ‘old’ age 😉. God knows His children and gives to us in His good timing always thinking of our best and always out of His pure and faithful love for us. Bless you Isaac, for your vulnerability, honesty and love for your Saviour. He is so blessed by you and so are all of your followers.
I feel just like you. I clicked on this video before realizing this is a Christian channel. But I’m grateful it is because I am a believer who often forgets my identity is in Jesus.
I realize this is an old video so I'm late to the party, but I wanted to say that I used to feel like this as well. Chronic fear of time passing, death, and getting older. I'd have daily panic attacks. Here's some key takeaways I have gotten from therapy: 1. not everyone -gets- to grow old 2. when are you old? what's the cut off? 3. what's the threat? I realized that for myself, I was concerned only with the vanity of aging. I was worried my husband wouldn't love me if I wasn't young and hot, afraid that all of my opportunities in life came from my appearance and that I was happier when I was younger. Now every day I journal about what I am grateful to have in my life and nice things about myself. I also follow a very strict schedule that I write out every day and stick to. It keeps my mind from wandering! I'll be 35 this year. My crows feet are coming in, my body doesn't work the same way that it used to, but I am just happy to be here :) Hoping you found some peace since releasing this.
I love this topic bro I struggle with this all the time. I'm a computer science student but sometimes I feel like I'm not where I want to be but there's nothing I can do about it and then I get depressed. I just wish I could look to christ whenever I feel like this because that's what matters in the end.
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33. So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too. I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God. So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work, on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could. We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids. A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life. The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen. Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work. Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
I needed that so bad. Everything you said is so true. I’ve been straying away from God because I was trying to be self-reliant and find my own meaning, but I just keep falling short of the love I felt when I was close to god. I know he’s the answer, but I’m scared to fully commit myself to him because I want to be independently okay. It’s also just hard to even know where to start once you’ve been away from God for a while, how do I even begin the relationship again?
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered the Army at an older age I was 33. So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too. I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God. So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work, on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could. We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids. A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life. The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen. Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work. Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
This is the reason to live your life ONLY in the present moment. The present moment is all you ever have. Stress and anxiety stem from thinking about past events and worrying about perceived future events. The future never arrives, you can't escape the present moment. Stop wanting "more stuff". Embrace the present moment. You will find peace there. Take care and be well...
Im 13 almost 14 and i don't wanna get older cuz being a kid is fun but i know I'll get older faster then I realize because it feels like just yesterday i was 10 going into 6th grade and just starting middle school but now im 13 going into 9th grade and starting highschool. Im gonna just enjoy the time i have as a kid so when i am older i can look back at these years and be grateful i wasnt wasting my time being scared of being older or wasting my time wanting to be younger. Even though i am scared to grow older it's just inevitable and that's okay yknow and I'll just make memories now and have fun now so i can look back and be glad i was just having fun
I'm 39 and just when I thought that this is the oldest I could get, my mom told me but wait, there's more to come. I know someday, I will say, I wish I could turn back time when I was 39. I know it, because I used to be 29 and I wish I could go back in time.
I’m absolutely terrified of dying , I sometimes think about it and it does make me want to cry because I can’t imagine my life with out my son and my family, just thinking about it make me hung my son and his dad so tight. Im so scared of not being here anymore, my heart beats fast. Im just so scared
This is the summary of my life. Much of what I wanted at 18 didn't come til 25/26. A lot of it was the result of a mindset shift. but honestly, When I got my license, learned how to drive, finally lost the v-card, I felt it took too long to get there and as a result I had a hard time making peace with it. Now at 31, I still live with my parents, I've been single since I was 15, I don't have a job(I had 1 last year but got laid off due to work drying up), I recently failed my A+ Core 1 cert 3 times in a row(For something that was suppose to be 'easy'). I'm worried if I'll be able to achieve the goals I have in mind with the time I'm given. However alot of this is influenced by the economy being really shitty right now. Nothing pays enough to move out. Sometimes it feels like no matter how much I try to improve, nothing goes as fast. Until Life forces you forward but that can be unpredictable. What if most of the problems I'm worried about now suddenly get solved when I'm 35 or 40? Then I'll probably think about how it all came late to me and how damaging it was to not have it 10+ years earlier. So this perpetual cycle just keeps going.
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33. So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too. I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God. So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work, on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could. We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids. A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life. The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen. Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work. Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
I can absolutely relate to this video, but i don´t know who i can speak with about these things, i tried telling my parents but it they tell me i am overemotionell. Im 16 and so many things are pressing on me even to i have nothing to lose, i am scared that i won´t be able to handle the pressure when i have responsibility. Then their is death, every week i cry atleast once because i don´t wanna grow up and die.
Getting this at your age, your a head of the game sir. I’m 40 and feel this everyday. The fact your thinking about these things is pretty big in my opinion.
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered the Army at an older age, I was 33. So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too. I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God. So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work, on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could. We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids. A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life. The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen. Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work. Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
I'm 16 years old and i'm afraid of waking up one day and wonder where the time went or wonder why the time went the way it did. I try to be better everyday, but it feels tiring. I want to be better and i am getting better, but the fear just doesn't go away. The more i explore within me, my life and my relationship with God, the more fear creeps up on me.. I also want to serve God by guiding my children and in His will, others to Him..
I'm sixteen and I haven't found anything I enjoy so much I would want to devote the rest of my life to. I feel like no mater what I do I will be trapped. I'm not so much scared of death more of just dying without making an impact.
Very true. I have felt that way, perhaps because I am 20 years old; I don't want to be left behind with my college classmates, finish on time, keep growing in the ministry, but I try to remember that my life is for God, He loves me and takes care of me. I find peace in my daily communion with God. (Btw, I don't speak English very well, so sorry if I didn't write something right, I'm still learning haha)
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered the Army at an older age, I was 33. So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too. I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God. So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work, on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could. We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids. A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life. The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen. Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work. Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
Good stuff Isaac. I'm 21 as well and can relate to this. Crazy how I've been feeling/thinking a lot bout this stuff for the past week then this video drops. Defs was timely, and a great therapy session for sure lol! God bless! :)
So good! Thanks for sharing. I was just thinking about this the last couple weeks. How we try to please others around us rather then God. Gal 1:10 and if we have Christ as our fulfillment why do you struggle so much. Jesus is it. Keep up the good work! Dont doubt what Gods doing in you. His working in you! Matt, 5:16
I'm 13 and I'm scared to grow up more of I'm scared to be alone and I'm gonna miss being a kid being around my parents and siblings and I'm scared how fast it's moving and I realized it won't last forever and at night I just can't help to think about it and ever since the pandemic nothing is the same I got bored of the things I like I've been depressed and I lost contact with some of my friends
I am 63 yrs old. I hate it. Can't change it. I am a born again Christian but it does not bring me peace to know I will die, be with God, be in heaven, my aging mind only knows now. Old knees and back, loneliness even though there are loved ones a call away. I always thought I would be a graceful ager, but even when I talk to God, I hear nothing back, so I live each day as the movie groundhog day, the same joyless day over and over. God have mercy, for I am grateful for each day, but aging is scary.
“More of life is more of God.” -John Eldredge Great video, friend! Praying for you and the people that watch this to know that God’s plan for you was fulfilled on the cross. Anything we accomplish in this life is by His grace and for His glory!
Im 33 and I fully accepted christ and truly repented (was a lukewarm progressive christian before) and I want to do for Christ. I feel like I’m doing nothing (and i know he’s just wanting to teach me and mold me now). So I agree with everyone in feeling like not going anywhere.
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33. So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too. I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God. So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work, on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could. We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids. A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life. The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen. Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work. Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
We are meant to be disappointed in this life because we are not meant in this part of paradise. This is not where we are meant to be. This is just a rehearsal. Be at peace, God is in control and He is good.
Hit quarter life crisis from 24-27 I'm 27 right now, and everyone is laughing at me telling me how young I am but I think that our generation is just not used to hitting any age even close to true adulthood haha, we have been told over and over again this false idea of age, Even you in this video mentioned worried about reaching 30 and not accomplished.. I'm 3 years from that, and I realize from seeing others.. 30 is nothing, it is just 30 It's even called full adulthood, and prior is early adulthood. It's not even middle adulthood. a LOT OF PEOPLE barley start at 30. 20's have so much issues and for me health issues caused the WORST pause. Age worry hurt me way more than it should and caused even dread until I realized I need to enjoy my youth and not cut it short when I'm still in it!
This whole topic reminded me of the song Sabatoge/home from kings kaleidoscope. That is a convicting song 😅 thanks for sharing your heart on this topic!
i was too and now im 65 and its hideous trust me. sorry not going to sugar coat it. but when u start losing the ability to remmeber things, do things, your kids are busy or elsewhere and your wondering what the hell u do now just wait to die? sucks man
Don't find yourself in what you do, but who you are. Not what you are, but who. I don't want to leave answers here, but begin with a book reccomendation "One, no one and a hundred thousand" by L. Pirandello
I’m 22 and feel exactly how you do. You aren’t alone and it’s ok for us to feel this way. I’m coming to an understanding that God is the only one who can fill our voids. He’s the one who can bring peace upon our minds our hearts. We can’t let the world define what is a fulfilled life and what is success and what isn’t etc. A relationship with Christ is the only way even though it may be hard to understand or do at times. I know God will keep guiding you, as long as you allow Him to. God bless you brother🙏🏼
I just got out of a deep depression and I'm gonna tell you the 1 thing I wish someone told me. It's going to be okay and it'll all end up fine in the end. Idk what you're going through but just remember there's a light at the end of every tunnel. Life has ups and downs and you're in a down right now but you gotta keep pushing to get up. Don't give up
Great video Isaac. Thanks for being so open and honest. Your struggle / thinking is shared by so many young people including myself. A way that's helped me think about this is the following (and this is quoted from Don Carson's "A Call to Spiritual Reformation"): 'In any Christian view of life, self-fulfillment must never be permitted to become the controlling issue. The issue is service, the service of real people.' (and it goes on...). The liberation for me when deciding how I use my short years is to think "how can I serve and have passion for others (family, friends, church etc.)", just like Christ did. There is a freedom in self-forgetfulness; in not thinking whether I'm doing the best thing now to fulfill my potential, achieve what I need to or enhance my feeling of accomplishment etc. etc. So instead we glorify God by serving others (as well as growing in our own love for him). Hope that might be encouraging for you! Thank you so much for your videos (my first time commenting!), encouraged by you and wish I was as passionate for the gospel as you when I was 21!
18) though about suicide 20 now still have those thoughts screaming in the back of my mind though I suppress it so it doesn't conquer me... And I Know with "re assurance" that if I were to die on my own terms I would go to hell and that scares me.. and so here I am frustrated and curious of what my life will offer in the future....
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33. So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too. I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God. So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work, on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could. We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids. A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life. The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen. Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work. Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
Yes this is how I feel I’m forty and I haven’t accomplished anything coz I was always stressed and problems all my life.. and I’m just trying to survive .. I want to find a partner I don’t want to stress and think I’m going to age
You posted this on my 18th birthday, and I can relate to all that you’re saying even though we’re at very different stages of life. Thank you for being so honest and truthful. God bless!
Thank you for this wonderful video which is excellent in my opinion. I found God to be the answer and am now learning the Bible by listening to it on UA-cam because my Fibromyalgia causes me to fall asleep when I try to read. I had brain injury in 1995 when I nearly died age seven from Wilson’s Disease liver failure. The brain injury plus ten daily medications turned me into a different person. Good behavior became psychotic for the rest of childhood (grew out of it); smart turned into learning disabilities (still today); all my friends disappeared (I don’t blame them); seizures began/epilepsy; sugar levels drop yet acid reflux makes my belly upset when I have orange juice to adjust my sugar levels; anxious and anxiety so I can’t work after 15 years of part time college (slow learner, got bachelors); and much more. I’m immunosuppressed, so my liver doctors say I have a higher chance of getting anything. Once I turned 30 five years ago, at least one more incurable illnesses (not deadly either) is added on. My kidneys, bone density and gastroparesis are my main illnesses these days where one special diet harms the other two illnesses but before the kidney diet my creatinine numbers kept climbing. I have learned to put my trust in Jesus Christ. Life is hard, I can’t take any pain killers except Tylenol because my liver transplant stitches would bleed I’m told. I fear my future a lot because of how hard and painful life is at age 35. But I will pray instead of being sucked into the devil. You did a great job on this video and I will now look for more by you. God bless everybody who’s suffering in this world.
I'm old compared to you guys, I'm 45 years old and terrified of the ageing process and dying. Maybe anti-ageing science can save us, but I'm not too hopeful. We need to live longer to achieve the things that matter to us.
That’s why Jesus says not to desire earthly treasure because it will never fulfill. Only Jesus fulfills and give us the strength to keep going. My true identity is not “mother” “wife” “daughter” “my career” my identity is Christ and Christ alone 🙏 I’m 48 and I know He has seen me through this crazy life!
I'm 56. I accepted long ago that I will die one day. There are stages of life and should be embraced as such. Once you realize everyday is not guaranteed you can focus on life and live for that day. I am not as physically capable of doing what I could 20-30 years ago but the experience I have gathered is what I have now and can navigate lifes challenges much easier. I have friends that act like they are on deaths door and they deteriorate mentally and physically. I also know people in their 80s that are more active than many 30 year olds. As long as you have your health and mental faculties the choice is yours until it is not.
Yes, I completely feel this. It is so easy to get swept up in productivity culture and finding your purpose in getting things done. I find that I'm always reminding myself that God will not condemn me just because I didn't get through my to do list. God cares more about being in relationship with me and me getting my strength from Him to go out and do His work.
Your adorable... I'm 38 with no regrets. I don't fear death or aging but I'm trying to understand why others do. Like it seems once they hit a certain age they only think about everything they didn't do???? I mean can we do everything we want in this life. I want to do and try so many things. Christ didn't help me. Only confused me more. Not everyone understands what it's like to truly be like Christ.
it hits different when you're a girl because you're worth is attached to your beauty most of the time, time is not a girl's bestfriend because we have to get married at a certain age, have kids at a certain age, if not you're left over or you've" hit the wall", but I believe as guys grow older the more they are valued especially if you have money but a woman with money but without a man is meh😕🤷♀️
You lost me on the religious part since I'm not a believer, but I perfectly know what you're (or you were, I don't know if something changed for you) going through as I am doing the same right now. Not having an omnipresent 'figure' to get me through it is really hard, but I personally really couldn't see it in any other way. I'll just hope this is temporary... and I also hope you're doing better now.
Re love GOD could be preparing you... In ways that you don't yet understand so... Trust in HIM in all things HE'S never failed me yet... Don't sweat it... HE has a plan!
"As long as I find my identity in my productivity, I'll never find peace." Dang. 6:14
instaBlaster.
This is such a good way of putting it. I really get this, Lot of self-help stuff comes out and it is almost selling you the idea that achieving some goal will magically make you feel good all the time. You certainly feel like to not do that its like you are tricking yourself or coping because you are just not gifted. John Keats said "“If poetry comes not as naturally as the leaves to a tree it had better not come at all.” And really what's the point of these goals if you are miserable everyday. People who don't believe in God laugh at Christians portraying them as masochistic; but you see in modern society constant shame and guilt for not being "successful" and this is apparently motivating? I find it hard too for sure... feelings of "is this it?" and I failed etc etc. It robs time and joy more than anything else ever will; to look at things this way. And its ungrateful. But its something I struggle with.
This talk makes me smile. I’m 64 and actually remember similar feelings at your age. If I could, I would tell my younger self, ‘none of it matters too much, just relax’ ☺️
Youth is not a superpower- we all experience it! Time flies by WAY too fast & no one wants to get “older” Remember inside every 85 y/o is a really cool teenage version of themselves❤
Every one needs a purpose, some kind of career especially if you're a man. I know that's older thinking well I am!! I think we should work as hard as we can and become independent, so we can have privacy at home and then be content.
I'm 16 and am experiencing this...I just feel like I'm not doing anything productive and I'm having too much fun while lazing around..I fear that because of this I might wake up too late and realize that I haven't actually done anything… :/
I feel like that! Like i’m not doing anything with my life and i’ll regret it when i’m gonna be old🥲
I feel the exact same way and I'm 15. I feel like I have wasted opportunities to do things, but ended up never getting anywhere because I was too scared to do anything outside of my comfort zone.
Me too but I’m 15 going to be 16 in December and I’m scared I can’t do anything about growing up I wanna cry all the time
I'm 18 and haven't done anything that I am proud of.
same with me😢
Wait until your late 30's everything starts moving so fast... you losing friends, family members, relationships, you are extremely busy working your ass off. Then you stop - look into the mirror, and you see your young self within your older body. Scary stuff. Any potential relationships are scary as people are often so damaged. You really feel like time is ticking.
I’m 13 years old and I’m so afraid of going to college and all my friends I’ve made are suddenly gone I’m not ready. I love being a kid.
So enjoy it while you can! Go on dates, hang out with friends, and learn about things that interest you. It's the opportunity of a lifetime.
@@blankblank2370 thank you for this I promise I’ll enjoy it more
@@parkerwanke5896 same
@fufu so excited I’m now 14 death is even closer
I am scared to be graduated from school
"You feel like you haven't gotten to where you wanna be and you're scared you'll never get there."
I mean, did that ever hit home... truly.
I'm in my 30's and I got so scared when I found a few strands of white hair. I thought I accepted aging, but apparently I'm not. I need God to help me let go of my attachment to my younger years and accept my age.
Thank you Isaac for being open and honest because you are not alone in this. It’s important to point back to God and that his timing is perfect and that he has complete control. We shouldn’t worry about how we can get ahead or be the most productive. All we should focus on is living for God and doing what honours and pleases him.
Amen amen!
I was struggling with these same issues and was having really bad thoughts and anxiety from them, but this video really helped me a lot and helped me fix my focus back on the Lord. You are making such huge impacts in many people’s lives, by making these types of videos and being someone people can relate too. I know God is using your struggles and sufferings to help someone who may not be as strong in their faith. And I think helping someone in their Spiritual Journey and leading them to Christ IS the most important and impactful thing you can do here on Earth, as that is what Jesus called us to do, and believe me you are doing just that! I think if we would start looking at our lives and what we’re doing through God’s eyes and not worldly views we would be able to feel more at peace! And I just really wanted to say that God is using you more than you could imagine, because you are definitely making a huge impact on the World through God’s word and truth!😊💙
Amen, brother! This has been on my mind for the last few days. Thank you for reminding to look at Him!
I’m 19 next month. I am panicking to be honest. When I turned 18 (a legal adult), the night before my birthday I sobbed my eyes out. Following that was a train wreck of events that made my struggle to cope much harder. My family dog of 15 years passed away. I att3mpted su1c1de, then I developed severe Anorexia Nervosa and almost di3d in the hospital. All of this during my 18th year of life.
Now everything is just starting to collect itself, and I’m so worried because what if I am unable to handle 19? And then 20?
I do not fear de4th. I find myself wishing for it actually. I always long for a deadly illness to sweep me away so I don’t feel the guilt of doing it myself. What I fear is having to sit and wait while I slowly age away over the years with a mind still stuck at 15. I don’t know what to do.
Begin a relationship with jesus trust me bro i 100% understand you
25 and almost 26 still living with parents and tryna get a job again and single and i live in kinda messy bad environment. i struggle alot. i fear aging and growing older and not having done most of anything and i dont drive either or have my own place. i sometimes feel like im all alone in this...
You aren't alone. I personally know individuals in your age bracket who are dealing with the same challenges. Please know that you can get the help you need. I would suggest going to a therapist or a support group. You are still young enough to have a meaningful and productive life.
Literally in the same position
I was a casino worker from my 20's to early 30's. I did a few different jobs in them and I guess the Slots Technician was the so-called best one. So at 33 I joined the Army.
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well
I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and
left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33.
So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had
in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too.
I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so
my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God.
So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to
recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work,
on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could.
We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids.
A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life.
The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially
helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen.
Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years
maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work.
Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
When I was younger i knew it all! 😆 But as it turns out, as an adult, I know nothing at all. It’s “scary” but also shows me how much I’ve grown and what I still need to improve on. It’s all a process, folks. Don’t let anybody or society influence you in where you need to be or should be.Follow your heart is the best advice I can give.
brother all your videos are great and so uplifting...
but i gotta say hands down this is my favorite video of yours...
its so impactful, yet so realistic.
Thank you Isaac.
Yah i so wanna go back to childhood when most of us enjoyed and we did nt think of future and stuff when it was really peacefull and when those fun times dont come back it just kills me so much
Same I’m 14 and I miss being a kid I wish childhood didn’t end at 12
@@Samcox2007 technically your still a kid
I'm 63. If you are looking for others or things to help you be happy you will waste your time. It goes by fast and only advice I have is be happy you're alive and live for yourself .
About to be 21 and have felt like this since 15. It's only getting worse. To the point I'd rather die somehow than see what comes next.
Amen brother I remember in my younger days comparison killed me and led me to deep depression and suicidal thoughts. I came to realize its about glorifying God everyday, there is no competition. As long as we're chasing after Him we're good we can't lose.
Amen!
You got it!
From someone that is already ‘older’ (my kids are around your age and think I’m ancient!). You know this but, God is not interested in our productivity as much as He is interested in our hearts. I still struggle with all of these things too, I think it’s part of being in a fallen world. However, What God loves the most is when we rest and spend time with Him, just Him, in the quiet place where you and God connect in a way that only the two of you can. That’s what moves His heart, not what we do, how much we do, how perfect we do those things. These are things that He is teaching me even in my ‘old’ age 😉. God knows His children and gives to us in His good timing always thinking of our best and always out of His pure and faithful love for us. Bless you Isaac, for your vulnerability, honesty and love for your Saviour. He is so blessed by you and so are all of your followers.
I’m 23 and I feel this fr, the struggle is hard
Turning 22 wanna go back 10 years ago man
stop suffering in past and future and live NOW!
You literalllllly read my mind even I haven't turn 20 yet I'm 19
Im 13 and i feel this way
I’m 20 man I’m so scared I want to talk to someone about this but have no one.
@@Kxhil same shit 💀💔
@@Kxhil me to
I feel just like you. I clicked on this video before realizing this is a Christian channel. But I’m grateful it is because I am a believer who often forgets my identity is in Jesus.
Thanks for the honesty
This is relatable thanks for sharing
I’ve always been scared of getting older cause of pressure and cause I still feel like I’m not mature enough to get older
Same here
I realize this is an old video so I'm late to the party, but I wanted to say that I used to feel like this as well. Chronic fear of time passing, death, and getting older. I'd have daily panic attacks. Here's some key takeaways I have gotten from therapy: 1. not everyone -gets- to grow old 2. when are you old? what's the cut off? 3. what's the threat? I realized that for myself, I was concerned only with the vanity of aging. I was worried my husband wouldn't love me if I wasn't young and hot, afraid that all of my opportunities in life came from my appearance and that I was happier when I was younger. Now every day I journal about what I am grateful to have in my life and nice things about myself. I also follow a very strict schedule that I write out every day and stick to. It keeps my mind from wandering! I'll be 35 this year. My crows feet are coming in, my body doesn't work the same way that it used to, but I am just happy to be here :) Hoping you found some peace since releasing this.
I love this topic bro I struggle with this all the time. I'm a computer science student but sometimes I feel like I'm not where I want to be but there's nothing I can do about it and then I get depressed. I just wish I could look to christ whenever I feel like this because that's what matters in the end.
I totally know what you mean 🙏🏼
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well
I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and
left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33.
So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had
in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too.
I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so
my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God.
So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to
recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work,
on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could.
We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids.
A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life.
The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially
helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen.
Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years
maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work.
Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
I needed that so bad. Everything you said is so true. I’ve been straying away from God because I was trying to be self-reliant and find my own meaning, but I just keep falling short of the love I felt when I was close to god. I know he’s the answer, but I’m scared to fully commit myself to him because I want to be independently okay. It’s also just hard to even know where to start once you’ve been away from God for a while, how do I even begin the relationship again?
I am 28 and I don’t have it figured out. I have not reached my goals. That is just life. I would not stress out about.
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well
I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and
left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered the Army at an older age I was 33.
So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had
in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too.
I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so
my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God.
So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to
recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work,
on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could.
We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids.
A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life.
The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially
helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen.
Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years
maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work.
Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
Yes ! Our identity isn't found in our status, our works, etc. Our identity is found in God. 💫
This is the reason to live your life ONLY in the present moment. The present moment is all you ever have. Stress and anxiety stem from thinking about past events and worrying about perceived future events. The future never arrives, you can't escape the present moment. Stop wanting "more stuff". Embrace the present moment. You will find peace there. Take care and be well...
I'm turning 24 in the next month and I'm so terrified.
Im 13 almost 14 and i don't wanna get older cuz being a kid is fun but i know I'll get older faster then I realize because it feels like just yesterday i was 10 going into 6th grade and just starting middle school but now im 13 going into 9th grade and starting highschool. Im gonna just enjoy the time i have as a kid so when i am older i can look back at these years and be grateful i wasnt wasting my time being scared of being older or wasting my time wanting to be younger. Even though i am scared to grow older it's just inevitable and that's okay yknow and I'll just make memories now and have fun now so i can look back and be glad i was just having fun
I'm 39 and just when I thought that this is the oldest I could get, my mom told me but wait, there's more to come. I know someday, I will say, I wish I could turn back time when I was 39. I know it, because I used to be 29 and I wish I could go back in time.
Life feels like a meaningless cycle of life to death continuing the cycle over and over again. I just wanna have enternal youth,
Thank you for making this video, I need to hear this.
I’m absolutely terrified of dying , I sometimes think about it and it does make me want to cry because I can’t imagine my life with out my son and my family, just thinking about it make me hung my son and his dad so tight. Im so scared of not being here anymore, my heart beats fast. Im just so scared
This is the summary of my life. Much of what I wanted at 18 didn't come til 25/26. A lot of it was the result of a mindset shift. but honestly, When I got my license, learned how to drive, finally lost the v-card, I felt it took too long to get there and as a result I had a hard time making peace with it. Now at 31, I still live with my parents, I've been single since I was 15, I don't have a job(I had 1 last year but got laid off due to work drying up), I recently failed my A+ Core 1 cert 3 times in a row(For something that was suppose to be 'easy'). I'm worried if I'll be able to achieve the goals I have in mind with the time I'm given. However alot of this is influenced by the economy being really shitty right now. Nothing pays enough to move out. Sometimes it feels like no matter how much I try to improve, nothing goes as fast. Until Life forces you forward but that can be unpredictable. What if most of the problems I'm worried about now suddenly get solved when I'm 35 or 40? Then I'll probably think about how it all came late to me and how damaging it was to not have it 10+ years earlier. So this perpetual cycle just keeps going.
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well
I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and
left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33.
So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had
in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too.
I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so
my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God.
So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to
recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work,
on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could.
We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids.
A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life.
The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially
helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen.
Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years
maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work.
Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
I can absolutely relate to this video, but i don´t know who i can speak with about these things, i tried telling my parents but it they tell me i am overemotionell. Im 16 and so many things are pressing on me even to i have nothing to lose, i am scared that i won´t be able to handle the pressure when i have responsibility. Then their is death, every week i cry atleast once because i don´t wanna grow up and die.
Getting this at your age, your a head of the game sir. I’m 40 and feel this everyday. The fact your thinking about these things is pretty big in my opinion.
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well
I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and
left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered the Army at an older age, I was 33.
So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had
in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too.
I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so
my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God.
So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to
recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work,
on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could.
We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids.
A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life.
The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially
helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen.
Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years
maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work.
Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
I'm 16 years old and i'm afraid of waking up one day and wonder where the time went or wonder why the time went the way it did.
I try to be better everyday, but it feels tiring. I want to be better and i am getting better, but the fear just doesn't go away.
The more i explore within me, my life and my relationship with God, the more fear creeps up on me..
I also want to serve God by guiding my children and in His will, others to Him..
I was scared of being old since 16
Now i am 25
Very tough yeah...
Praying for you man 🙏🏿 I hope you let go of the expectations and continue to be the amazing disciple you are we’re here for you
Thank you😊
20 and I’m very scared.
I'm amazed you are only 21 brother . You are wise beyond your years in God
I like this very much... thank you so much for sharing
I'm sixteen and I haven't found anything I enjoy so much I would want to devote the rest of my life to. I feel like no mater what I do I will be trapped. I'm not so much scared of death more of just dying without making an impact.
Very true. I have felt that way, perhaps because I am 20 years old; I don't want to be left behind with my college classmates, finish on time, keep growing in the ministry, but I try to remember that my life is for God, He loves me and takes care of me. I find peace in my daily communion with God.
(Btw, I don't speak English very well, so sorry if I didn't write something right, I'm still learning haha)
Man I’m 32 and I’m not married and I haven’t gotten anywhere 😔
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well
I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and
left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered the Army at an older age, I was 33.
So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had
in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too.
I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so
my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God.
So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to
recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work,
on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could.
We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids.
A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life.
The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially
helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen.
Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years
maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work.
Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
Good stuff Isaac. I'm 21 as well and can relate to this. Crazy how I've been feeling/thinking a lot bout this stuff for the past week then this video drops. Defs was timely, and a great therapy session for sure lol! God bless! :)
Love it, Bekah 😅
So good! Thanks for sharing. I was just thinking about this the last couple weeks. How we try to please others around us rather then God. Gal 1:10 and if we have Christ as our fulfillment why do you struggle so much. Jesus is it.
Keep up the good work! Dont doubt what Gods doing in you. His working in you! Matt, 5:16
Good word!
I'm 13 and I'm scared to grow up more of I'm scared to be alone and I'm gonna miss being a kid being around my parents and siblings and I'm scared how fast it's moving and I realized it won't last forever and at night I just can't help to think about it and ever since the pandemic nothing is the same I got bored of the things I like I've been depressed and I lost contact with some of my friends
I feel the same here too your not alone but it will get better I promise just live life it does go by fast and you got this🙏
Me to I have the fear of growing up
Ah, from Winterpeg! Definitely get that vibe! Got family friends out that way that run a network if crisis pregnancy centers.
I can relate to everything u said dawg
Psalms- "A man plans his way, but the Lord directs his path."
Can ask for his peace.... And believe in expectancy you will receive it and take time to rest in it...
"...but godliness with contentment is great gain..."
I am 63 yrs old. I hate it. Can't change it. I am a born again Christian but it does not bring me peace to know I will die, be with God, be in heaven, my aging mind only knows now. Old knees and back, loneliness even though there are loved ones a call away. I always thought I would be a graceful ager, but even when I talk to God, I hear nothing back, so I live each day as the movie groundhog day, the same joyless day over and over. God have mercy, for I am grateful for each day, but aging is scary.
Hey man I hope everything is ok
@14cl8 Hey, thanks. I am doing better learning to be content. Thanks for reaching out.
@@chrisgreen2299 Just know that God can restore your joy. Matthew 19:26
“More of life is more of God.” -John Eldredge
Great video, friend! Praying for you and the people that watch this to know that God’s plan for you was fulfilled on the cross. Anything we accomplish in this life is by His grace and for His glory!
Im 33 and I fully accepted christ and truly repented (was a lukewarm progressive christian before) and I want to do for Christ. I feel like I’m doing nothing (and i know he’s just wanting to teach me and mold me now). So I agree with everyone in feeling like not going anywhere.
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well
I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and
left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33.
So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had
in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too.
I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so
my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God.
So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to
recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work,
on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could.
We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids.
A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life.
The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially
helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen.
Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years
maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work.
Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
We are meant to be disappointed in this life because we are not meant in this part of paradise. This is not where we are meant to be. This is just a rehearsal. Be at peace, God is in control and He is good.
I'm turning 14 this year and I'm scared of growing up, and I know there's nothing I can do about it😥
Hit quarter life crisis from 24-27 I'm 27 right now, and everyone is laughing at me telling me how young I am but I think that our generation is just not used to hitting any age even close to true adulthood haha, we have been told over and over again this false idea of age, Even you in this video mentioned worried about reaching 30 and not accomplished.. I'm 3 years from that, and I realize from seeing others.. 30 is nothing, it is just 30 It's even called full adulthood, and prior is early adulthood. It's not even middle adulthood. a LOT OF PEOPLE barley start at 30. 20's have so much issues and for me health issues caused the WORST pause. Age worry hurt me way more than it should and caused even dread until I realized I need to enjoy my youth and not cut it short when I'm still in it!
This whole topic reminded me of the song Sabatoge/home from kings kaleidoscope. That is a convicting song 😅 thanks for sharing your heart on this topic!
i was too and now im 65 and its hideous trust me. sorry not going to sugar coat it. but when u start losing the ability to remmeber things, do things, your kids are busy or elsewhere and your wondering what the hell u do now just wait to die? sucks man
Do you talk to Jesus?
Don't find yourself in what you do, but who you are. Not what you are, but who.
I don't want to leave answers here, but begin with a book reccomendation
"One, no one and a hundred thousand" by L. Pirandello
I’m 22 and feel exactly how you do. You aren’t alone and it’s ok for us to feel this way. I’m coming to an understanding that God is the only one who can fill our voids. He’s the one who can bring peace upon our minds our hearts. We can’t let the world define what is a fulfilled life and what is success and what isn’t etc. A relationship with Christ is the only way even though it may be hard to understand or do at times. I know God will keep guiding you, as long as you allow Him to. God bless you brother🙏🏼
I'm 22
I'm in deep depression I feel like I'm gonna die young 😢
I just got out of a deep depression and I'm gonna tell you the 1 thing I wish someone told me. It's going to be okay and it'll all end up fine in the end. Idk what you're going through but just remember there's a light at the end of every tunnel. Life has ups and downs and you're in a down right now but you gotta keep pushing to get up. Don't give up
Great video Isaac. Thanks for being so open and honest. Your struggle / thinking is shared by so many young people including myself. A way that's helped me think about this is the following (and this is quoted from Don Carson's "A Call to Spiritual Reformation"): 'In any Christian view of life, self-fulfillment must never be permitted to become the controlling issue. The issue is service, the service of real people.' (and it goes on...). The liberation for me when deciding how I use my short years is to think "how can I serve and have passion for others (family, friends, church etc.)", just like Christ did. There is a freedom in self-forgetfulness; in not thinking whether I'm doing the best thing now to fulfill my potential, achieve what I need to or enhance my feeling of accomplishment etc. etc. So instead we glorify God by serving others (as well as growing in our own love for him). Hope that might be encouraging for you! Thank you so much for your videos (my first time commenting!), encouraged by you and wish I was as passionate for the gospel as you when I was 21!
Thanks man!
Hello my friend it's been a year since you made this video I hope you found happiness
18) though about suicide 20 now still have those thoughts screaming in the back of my mind though I suppress it so it doesn't conquer me... And I Know with "re assurance" that if I were to die on my own terms I would go to hell and that scares me.. and so here I am frustrated and curious of what my life will offer in the future....
You have learned a lot, I wish I knew these things when I was 21
Is the feat of getting older stronger for women or men statistically? I feel like age looks wonderful on men
Then when I hit my mid 40's and both of my parents were gone it's like well
I now have nobody I can turn to. I was going through a divorce on top of it and
left the US Arrmy after 12 years of service. I entered at an older age I was 33.
So with the problems I had with my wife and our kids were still young we had
in our mid to late 30's so I had a mountain of responsibility, I could not transition into a decent job due to age discrimmination and a tough economy too.
I did transfer into the Army Reserves a Sergeant in order to continue service (now 45 years old) - and have some kind of a career. And my son is autistic low functioning and so
my wife had to deal with it, and also our take care of daughter who was normal thank God.
So my wife had to do a lot while I was working at what was now gig jobs and a Reservist a weekend a month. Our relationship grew more and more distant and I had to
recover from being stabbed in the right arm by her. I had to have surgery in the back of the bicep area when the median artery is, and the nerve had to be checked for damage. So one good thing was I got 90 days of work,
on orders at the Reserves when I asked if I could.
We were separated I did not press charges on her because I was worried about our kids.
A few months later she went to court for an assault charge and was given probation by the court. I remained on my own always supporting them financially and compromising my own life.
The Dept.of The VA awarded me VA Compensation at a decent amount and financially
helping us out greatly. I got the divorce and also finished 20 years of military service through the Reserves, I was 54 when I retired from there in 2018. Today I am in a local rock band as a bassist, I just recently got the gig, chasing a dream I had in the early 1980's when I was still a teen.
Believe in a higher power, I was saying prayers to Jesus all the time over these years
maybe because my mother always believed in Him and told me that prayers can work.
Somehow, try to enjoy the challenges in your life, and work as hard as you can to achieve your dreams.
Yes this is how I feel I’m forty and I haven’t accomplished anything coz I was always stressed and problems all my life.. and I’m just trying to survive .. I want to find a partner I don’t want to stress and think I’m going to age
Im 15...and im scared of growing old..i don't know, everything is just going too fast.. I can't keep up with it
You posted this on my 18th birthday, and I can relate to all that you’re saying even though we’re at very different stages of life. Thank you for being so honest and truthful. God bless!
im also 18,im really afraid of getting old....
Thank you for this wonderful video which is excellent in my opinion. I found God to be the answer and am now learning the Bible by listening to it on UA-cam because my Fibromyalgia causes me to fall asleep when I try to read. I had brain injury in 1995 when I nearly died age seven from Wilson’s Disease liver failure. The brain injury plus ten daily medications turned me into a different person. Good behavior became psychotic for the rest of childhood (grew out of it); smart turned into learning disabilities (still today); all my friends disappeared (I don’t blame them); seizures began/epilepsy; sugar levels drop yet acid reflux makes my belly upset when I have orange juice to adjust my sugar levels; anxious and anxiety so I can’t work after 15 years of part time college (slow learner, got bachelors); and much more. I’m immunosuppressed, so my liver doctors say I have a higher chance of getting anything. Once I turned 30 five years ago, at least one more incurable illnesses (not deadly either) is added on. My kidneys, bone density and gastroparesis are my main illnesses these days where one special diet harms the other two illnesses but before the kidney diet my creatinine numbers kept climbing.
I have learned to put my trust in Jesus Christ. Life is hard, I can’t take any pain killers except Tylenol because my liver transplant stitches would bleed I’m told. I fear my future a lot because of how hard and painful life is at age 35. But I will pray instead of being sucked into the devil. You did a great job on this video and I will now look for more by you. God bless everybody who’s suffering in this world.
I'm old compared to you guys, I'm 45 years old and terrified of the ageing process and dying.
Maybe anti-ageing science can save us, but I'm not too hopeful.
We need to live longer to achieve the things that matter to us.
That’s why Jesus says not to desire earthly treasure because it will never fulfill. Only Jesus fulfills and give us the strength to keep going. My true identity is not “mother” “wife” “daughter” “my career” my identity is Christ and Christ alone 🙏 I’m 48 and I know He has seen me through this crazy life!
I'm 56. I accepted long ago that I will die one day. There are stages of life and should be embraced as such. Once you realize everyday is not guaranteed you can focus on life and live for that day. I am not as physically capable of doing what I could 20-30 years ago but the experience I have gathered is what I have now and can navigate lifes challenges much easier. I have friends that act like they are on deaths door and they deteriorate mentally and physically. I also know people in their 80s that are more active than many 30 year olds. As long as you have your health and mental faculties the choice is yours until it is not.
Nah
Yes, I completely feel this. It is so easy to get swept up in productivity culture and finding your purpose in getting things done. I find that I'm always reminding myself that God will not condemn me just because I didn't get through my to do list. God cares more about being in relationship with me and me getting my strength from Him to go out and do His work.
Every stage of lyf somehow sucks In anyway
Wow!
Your adorable... I'm 38 with no regrets. I don't fear death or aging but I'm trying to understand why others do. Like it seems once they hit a certain age they only think about everything they didn't do???? I mean can we do everything we want in this life. I want to do and try so many things. Christ didn't help me. Only confused me more. Not everyone understands what it's like to truly be like Christ.
How did Christ confuse you?
First 💪🏿💪🏿 and question how do you often share the gospel I wanna make disciples but fear and doubt is holding me back
Next video is on this!
@@DailyDisciple cool 😎
it hits different when you're a girl because you're worth is attached to your beauty most of the time, time is not a girl's bestfriend because we have to get married at a certain age, have kids at a certain age, if not you're left over or you've" hit the wall", but I believe as guys grow older the more they are valued especially if you have money but a woman with money but without a man is meh😕🤷♀️
I think that's a western mindset.... Personally, I never tripped on age. Many in the West grow old, but they don't grow up...
Such a good video.
🙏🏼🙏🏼
No.
I’m 15 and felt everything u said my friend
You lost me on the religious part since I'm not a believer, but I perfectly know what you're (or you were, I don't know if something changed for you) going through as I am doing the same right now. Not having an omnipresent 'figure' to get me through it is really hard, but I personally really couldn't see it in any other way. I'll just hope this is temporary... and I also hope you're doing better now.
So you know your brother in Christ, Ruslan? You kind of remind me of him
You most definitely need a true relationship with God cause if you did you wouldn’t be asking yourself these questions
You are only 23 😅😅😅😅I m 32 trust me you are doing good 😊
If Jesus tarries, you are going to look back at this video in 30 years and laugh!
I’m 21, I like your video.
Btw..
Age is something that doesn't matter unless you are a cheese." -Luis Buñuel
Re love GOD could be preparing you... In ways that you don't yet understand so... Trust in HIM in all things HE'S never failed me yet...
Don't sweat it... HE has a plan!
Your a youngster wate till later life ain't ferrari tales.