I Just Wish This Wasn't True

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • What to do when you begin losing your faith because of a fallen minister or pastor who helped you as a Christian.
    #christianity #pastor #church

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  • @offthekirbministries
    @offthekirbministries  3 дні тому +469

    Even if you disagree with me, I just ask for the sake of gossip please don't name the person (in this comment section) I was talking about if you know their name. We can learn from the situation without naming names.
    He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. Proverbs 17:9

    • @hawaiitanoftruth
      @hawaiitanoftruth 2 дні тому +1

      Maybe he is poking you to get ready for the Rapture.....So many signs..Earthquakes, Solar activity etc....I started watching the sky during lockdowns more...Wormwood aka Wormwood planet X is coming up under the sun.....Im struggling now because im becoming a tad impatient...God Bless Joe....🙏

    • @dawnwoolven5794
      @dawnwoolven5794 2 дні тому +14

      I don't know what preacher you are talking about..would like to know, want to watch him..

    • @theforcedragon3781
      @theforcedragon3781 2 дні тому +40

      your videos are such a blessing to us all Joe 🙏 stay strong in these difficult times brother 💪
      Have you heard about a ministry called answers in genesis? Ken Ham is one of the founders and He Dis-proves Evolution using the word of God and i think you’d really enjoy his videos.
      God bless you Joe ❤️🙏✝️

    • @jerryarnold7697
      @jerryarnold7697 2 дні тому +33

      I understand exactly where your coming from Joe. Our faith can be severely tested at times. I had the opportunity to hear a missionary couple speaking on the trials and tribulations they encounter in the field in the country where they minister. Psalms 91 is what gets them through. When all hope is lost God always provides what they need. 14:05

    • @Leviathontic
      @Leviathontic 2 дні тому +10

      He knows. We shouldn't worry about names. We should give thanks, to be worthy of speaking His name. ❤

  • @abidingewe2065
    @abidingewe2065 2 дні тому +911

    I have to be honest, Joe. It feels like the weight of the world is on me. I’m a stay at homeschooling mom, with a 17 year old, slightly autistic son, who just lost her husband of 25 years. Please pray for us. 🙏🏽🥺♥️✝️

    • @blissseeker4719
      @blissseeker4719 2 дні тому +51

      Pray to the Lord for strength, my sister in Christ. Confide in Him, open up about your situation. Let your feelings speak for themselves; don't think beforehand. The Lord listens and the Lord knows your heart.
      I am praying for you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

    • @stevebrody2807
      @stevebrody2807 2 дні тому +32

      Having Autism is not a sentence, you may find your son has a superpower! I have seen it happen. Sorry for your loss and am praying for you. God Bless.

    • @abidingewe2065
      @abidingewe2065 2 дні тому +10

      @@blissseeker4719 Thank you 🙏🏽 God bless

    • @abidingewe2065
      @abidingewe2065 2 дні тому

      @@stevebrody2807 His memories of things that happen in our lives is beyond miraculous. There are things he can remember along with specific days that I would never remember unless I wrote them down,that he remembers. He is awesome. 🥹 Thank you for your prayers.

    • @Jeffsch955
      @Jeffsch955 2 дні тому +11

      Prayers sent sister 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ColleenSmithWhoLovesGod
    @ColleenSmithWhoLovesGod 2 дні тому +365

    I've been a widow for 4 years. I couldn't get through a day without Jesus.

    • @cherlgolja5402
      @cherlgolja5402 2 дні тому +12

      Me too sweetie I miss my husband so much I couldn’t make it with out my JESUS🙏🏻❤️

    • @ZachariahMorningstar
      @ZachariahMorningstar 2 дні тому +5

      Amen.

    • @LillyMarz777
      @LillyMarz777 2 дні тому +7

      Same with me. I lost my husband 6 years ago next month. We had been together 41 years.

    • @YGMA62
      @YGMA62 2 дні тому +4

      YES , 5 YEAR'S AND HANGING ON MY JESUS AND TELLING ANYONE THAT WANTS TO LISTEN 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰 PRAYING FOR THE UNSAVED 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @conniesuemcginnis5802
      @conniesuemcginnis5802 2 дні тому +3

      HELLO COLLEEN. ❤ I LOST MY HUSBAND IN JUNE OF 2019. I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL. THE LORD AND HOLY SPIRIT SAVED MY LIFE FROM SEVERE DEPRESSION. 💜 THE HOLY SPIRIT CAME TO ME IN THE HOSPITAL AND BEFORE I WAS ADMITTED I WAS LEAD BACK TO THE BIBLE. PRAISE FATHER I AM, LORD JESUS CHRIST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. THE DEVIL TRIES TO TAKE ME DOWN CONSTANTLY. I JUST REBUKE HIM IN THE NAME AND BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST. HELPS SO VERY MUCH. GOD BLESS YOY AND YOUR FAMILY. 👩🏻‍🦳🙏❤️🇺🇸

  • @reginabradshaw2050
    @reginabradshaw2050 2 дні тому +15

    Joe. I am nearly 63. I was Born again Feb,17th 1991.
    My grith in Christ Jesus hasn't stopped. However, I have moments of doubt. I been nearly Killed many times. Doctors said They dknt know why I'm alive.
    Each time I knew God was saying He is with me. I don't ask for a sign. He already shows me.. God knows our heart. I didn't have to ask. Stop feeling short... His Grace is Sufficient for you. He understands. We are His creation. He knows us best.
    JUST NEVER GIVE UP. I LOVE hearing no matter what you say. I know you talk from the Heart. I know with us... Nothing is perfect. It will be later. Stand and stand therefore... I love your preaching.
    I been stuck in bed over 15 years. Mostly because I have not the right help from people. However, God is right here with me. Don't Stop. Don't hear what others say. Only hear What God says.
    I'm writing a book. I hope it will draw sinners to THE HOLY BIBLE.
    😊GOD is with you.

  • @mrs.e3051
    @mrs.e3051 2 дні тому +589

    Joe, my husband and I pastor a small church. We have 3 children, my amazing son who was almost 19 years old, a son I miscarried and I believe is now in Heaven, and a beautiful 16-year-old daughter. May 27, 2024, my only living son, 18 years old, had an accident in our shop on our farm. When I found him, there was nothing that could be done to save him. My husband had a nervous breakdown and was hospitalized for 3 weeks and had to miss his funeral. This has been the longest almost 4 months of my life. I found your UA-cam channel in the midst of all of this. I just listened to your most recent video a few minutes ago and it really hit home. You see, even though I am a pastor's wife, I had grown complacent with God. Being raised in a minister's home, I have been taught my whole life about Christ's return and how it could happen at any moment. We have had a very hard 5 years and I had really begun to question where God is in all of this. But, when you lose something as precious as your child, and you know he was ready for Heaven, you do everything you can to make sure you and your family will see them again, or at least I have. Thank you for your channel and being willing to listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit. You have helped me more than you will ever know.

    • @laquicha8159
      @laquicha8159 2 дні тому +36

      So sorry for your loss but you do know the right path to being reunited someday. Praying for you and your family ❤

    • @reflexedrose1879
      @reflexedrose1879 2 дні тому +33

      I'm sorry. I can't even imagine the pain though I can feel it coming through in your writing. Jesus knew where we would go, like Lazarus, yet, Jesus wept. I will say a prayer for you and yours. Please know that many people will.

    • @nitacats
      @nitacats 2 дні тому +22

      Stand strong, in the Lord, your son awaits you, and your family is loved..

    • @Maxtana5
      @Maxtana5 2 дні тому +15

      God bless you

    • @megalopolis2015
      @megalopolis2015 2 дні тому +15

      Much Love and many prayers for your family. What a horrible tragedy. It's amazing how God can work even in that terrible situation.

  • @TheOfficeChristian
    @TheOfficeChristian 2 дні тому +312

    I am the worst sinner but thanks to Jesus he is a greater saviour.

    • @osgrace3341
      @osgrace3341 2 дні тому +8

      Let's assume you are the "worst" sinner.
      I mean someone has to be right?
      Doesn't it just reveal God's mercy even more so?
      He came to heal the sick not the healthy....

    • @theowlfla
      @theowlfla 2 дні тому +4

      @@osgrace3341 He’s quoting Paul in humility

    • @Sonjarita1
      @Sonjarita1 2 дні тому +4

      I often think the same. I am the worst believer...mom...person...
      Overall I think there are things I still have to work through in my life. This negative inner voice and that I pay Attention to it comes from a certain place in my Heart. Maybe caused from upbringing but still fed from me by paying attention.

    • @Denkmaschinen
      @Denkmaschinen 2 дні тому +3

      You are not the worst sinner. This concept and idea is so evil that made beliefe that and convinced yourself that this is true! You're a beautiful human being with many talents and God loves you so much, you have no idea how much he does. He cares about you and want's only the best for you. Life is not meant to be easy because if it would be, we would not be able to learn or grow. God bless you!

    • @ginagarrison5339
      @ginagarrison5339 День тому +2

      True,Jesus Christ forgives.

  • @shellymcgrew4412
    @shellymcgrew4412 2 дні тому +15

    I took my drivers test at age 16 and failed. Devastated, I prayed that God would let me see a deer in the preserve my brother was driving through.
    Many many times we had driven this way and not seen deer.
    There it was! I silently cried all the way home.

    • @davidemery8053
      @davidemery8053 7 годин тому

      😢that touched me, Shelly and I cried too when I read, "There it was! I SILENTLY CRIED ALL THE WAY HOME. I pictured sitting next to you, unable to hold your hand, unable to comfort you, but sit there as a silent unseen witness soaking you in tears that say, I love you, I understand you, I'm with you, it'll be alright 👍 and yet sparing a thought for the true silent witness the Holy Spirit sitting along side you with gifts oh so comforting with joy unspeakable and full of glory ready to splash them all over your life. It'll be all right soon, and as you have just seen, he can make it happen The God of your LORD JESUS CHRIST the God of all comfort and joy preserve you for his Son's imminent return through a sanctify and separated Holy and wise lifestyle in Jesus name Amen Shelly. With kind regards From your Kiwi brother down in New 🇳🇿 Zealand

    • @shellymcgrew4412
      @shellymcgrew4412 3 години тому

      @@davidemery8053 thank you David.😊

  • @waterspirit2254
    @waterspirit2254 2 дні тому +313

    I was outside praying in my garage, sobbing about my unsaved children. I asked God please if you’re coming show me a rainbow. A few minutes later it came. I was shocked and so happy. He is always listening❤❤❤

    • @elained7006
      @elained7006 2 дні тому +38

      I'm praying for your unsaved children as well as mine. Parents prayers are strong

    • @whatsthatguydoing
      @whatsthatguydoing 2 дні тому

      @@elained7006 My parents prayed for me for 20 years. I didn't understand it was because of the prayers, but I was thankful someone cared enough to pray for me. God Bless.

    • @lianeblair6181
      @lianeblair6181 2 дні тому

      The power of prayer is so powerful especially for the righteous and your unsaved children will be saved as I believe that my unsaved husband, family members and friends will all be saved. God gave us all a purpose and that is to pray for our loved ones and by planting seeds towards Jesus. I even pray for people as I drive pass them on the street. People who didn't even know me prayed for me to get saved because my family members asked them to put name name on their prayers list and family prayed for me as well. It took me 55 years old to get saved. We can all be prayer warriors. If you haven't started this already then start writing a list of names of people who you wish to be saved and pray for their whole bloodline. I even include people who have already died as there is no time in Heaven and God knew that you were put on this earth to pray for them. God knows your heart. Pray for every person you have ever met in your life. Think of the ripple effect this will create.. Hand your unsaved children over to Jesus and all of your burdens too. Plead the blood of Jesus over your family. Be persistent. Keep planting those seeds. In Jesus name Amen.

    • @maritzavazquez5724
      @maritzavazquez5724 2 дні тому +11

      I myself am also praying for the salvation of my children, I will also pray for yours. Matthew 18:19-20
      Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
      For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Amen

    • @reginabradshaw2050
      @reginabradshaw2050 2 дні тому +14

      My children are lost. However, I never doubt God to save them. All 3 sons are almost in their 50s. And now they .1 is preaching.
      The other 2 struggle but Told me ... Mom I'd be dead and in Hell if you had not kept praying. DONT GIVE UP. PRAYERS ARE BEFORE GODS THRONE.
      His timing is perfect. They will be able to understand... have Compassion on others. Not to quick to Judge.

  • @cindytiedemann2278
    @cindytiedemann2278 2 дні тому +262

    My daughter is 43. My youngest of 5.
    She is schizophrenic bipolar angry and unpredictable.
    I've lost many family...brother sister mother father husband 8 yrs ago.
    I've been taking care of my daughter for more than 20 years.
    Daily foul language and delusional outbursts. I'm so worn out!!!
    My faith in Christ keeps me strong. I study my bible and have a Bible study buddy most every night.
    I can't wait for my Bridegroom to take His Bride Amen.
    Days are more than any person should endure concerning my daughter.
    Still I lean my whole heart on my LORD AND SAVIOUR YESHUYA JESUS THE CHRIST AMEN.

    • @SeeNoEvil777
      @SeeNoEvil777 2 дні тому +10

      Bless you 💕

    • @MarthaIGarcia
      @MarthaIGarcia 2 дні тому

      Pray and Fast
      “And when he came to [his] disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the Torah-teachers (Scribes) questioning with them. And immediately all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to [him] saluted him. And he asked the Torah-teachers (Scribes), What question you2f with them? And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto youi my son, which has a dumb Spirit [Ruach]; And wherever he takes him, he tears him: and he foams, and gnashes with his teeth, and pines away: and I spoke to youri disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. He answer him, and says, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer (allow, to let, permit) you? bring him unto me. And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, immediately the Spirit [Ruach] tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. And ofttimes it has cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if youi can do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. Yeshua [God is Salvation] said unto him, If youi can believe, all things [are] possible to him that believes. And immediately the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord - Kurios, I believe; help youi my unbelief. When Yeshua [God is Salvation] saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul Spirit [Ruach], saying unto him, [youi] dumb and deaf Spirit [Ruach], I charge youi, come out of him, and enter no more into him. And [the Spirit [Ruach]] cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. But Yeshua [God is Salvation] took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose. And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”
      ‭‭Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭14‬-‭29‬ ‭NMV‬‬
      bible.com/bible/2135/mrk.9.29.NMV

    • @sherri1999
      @sherri1999 2 дні тому +27

      I would love to chat with you. I have such a similar situation. My husband passed 2 yrs ago. We have four adult children and had just adopted three little ones that were 2,, 3, and 4. I have homeschooled for over 24 yrs. My youngest biological son is slightly autistic (still with me) and my youngest adopted son is autistic and born positive with meth in his system. I keep my eyes on Jesus, but my days are difficult with the weight and lack of support from family. Our oldest three children are not happy we adopted. There are old and new family issues. My daughter appears to be bipolar and has 2 children - seeing and speaking them keeps me on a roller coaster. It brings my heart great sorrow. My father passed a year before my husband. The past 4 1/2 years have been so difficult. I know God reigns, but I wake each morning with great sorrow. I am busy during the day and stay focused on Jesus. I long for Jesus to return for us and to be reunited with my husband in eternity with Jesus forever. I would love to speak with you.
      We were married for almost 34 years. He was such a loving and Godly man. I thank the Lord for all the years we had together and for when we are reunited in Heaven.

    • @tedtan6449
      @tedtan6449 2 дні тому +11

      Take charge of your household. Anoint oil in all rooms. By prayers you can "charge" that oil in Jesus mighty name. Cry to the Lord, ask for protection from Warring Protecting angels. And play music, like tracks with Psalm 91.

    • @111crazed
      @111crazed 2 дні тому

      You don't need oils or incense. You need to learn your authority in Christ. I am learning this now, a evil spirit has attacked my 9 year old, in the past two days iv learnt a crash course on binding spirits and freeing my beautiful girl, I am now readying my family for war, it's fight time, but we don't fight according to the flesh. You have authority in your house, you have authority over your family. I have posted a prayer below, it's powerful and it's time you learn your place in God and take control of your family.
      Authority Prayer for Parents
      A prayer of protection for parents to pray for their children. This has been specifically written for when the children go to bed. (N.B. The children DO NOT need to be present when this prayer is prayed.)
      Lord Jesus Christ, I acknowledge and proclaim that You have all authority and power in heaven and on earth, and it is under your authority, Lordship and purposes that I submit myself, my children and our home.
      Therefore:
      - in the name of and under the authority of Jesus Christ, Son of God,
      - with the authority I have as owner/tenant of this house,
      - with the authority I have as father/mother of (name of child)
      I declare Jesus is Lord over (name of child), both why he/she is awake and while he/she is asleep.
      In the name of Jesus Christ, Son of God, I take authority over and forbid all interference from any unclean spirits with (name of child)’s body, mind, emotions and dreams while he/she is awake and asleep.
      With the authority as (name of child)’s father/mother, I overrule any permission that (name of child) has knowingly or unknowingly given any uncleans spirit to influence them in any way. I revoke any and all of these permissions in the name of Jesus.
      Jesus, I ask you to exercise your Lordship and purposes over (name of child) while he/she sleeps, and give him/her a peaceful and refreshing sleep.
      Thank you, Jesus. AMEN

  • @jonihonarvar8982
    @jonihonarvar8982 2 дні тому +45

    Thank you Joe for sharing your struggles. We have all.gone through that. I'm 63 and dying from cancer. And I'm ok with it. I don't want to sin anymore. I'm not good at praying and I'm thankful to God, he knows me! Please pray for my 40 yr old son Brandon and my 16 yr old granddaughter Trinity to give their lives to him before its too late. God will never give up.on us. God bless you Joe and your family always with much love!!!

    • @reubenpillay398
      @reubenpillay398 2 дні тому

      You are living with cancer! Not dying. Speak positive words and command the cancer to leave your body in Jesus name.

    • @bettymukami
      @bettymukami День тому +6

      May Jesus touch you with healing. You don't have to agree with cancer. You only need to agree with what God wrote down in his books before you were even knit in your mother's womb. God saw you before time, he knows you and he has plans for a future and a hope for you. That's what you need to be ok with

    • @charlynnegibson2893
      @charlynnegibson2893 День тому +2

      God bless your family and you ❤❤❤

    • @74the_magpie
      @74the_magpie День тому +1

      A family member of mine got cancer in the bladder. He did take a drug off the shelf. It disappeared.

    • @74the_magpie
      @74the_magpie День тому +1

      During my 40 years of marriage I had strong faith. He died suddenly in front of me. My faith was still strong. When I had to change my life, move far away. I went numb, for ten years I couldn’t find a church I felt ok with, I still believed, but my prayer life was empty. God was patient. I returned to prayer and church finally. Active in ministry. It was a push. Something is coming, change again? Something says pray up, put your armor on daily. Watch your tongue, and make way for the Lord. I’m so sorry for all the tribulations going on in your life. Hold tight to what is good.

  • @CarlJohnson-rh6uz
    @CarlJohnson-rh6uz 2 дні тому +314

    My body is broken but my faith is strong!

    • @offthekirbministries
      @offthekirbministries  2 дні тому +34

      Hallelujah!

    • @mariatriesart8389
      @mariatriesart8389 2 дні тому

      Glory to God. I have a spinal disease and migraine, many illnesses, and the pain is acting up, limiting me Im isolated, my husband who cares for me, he has developed a severe spinal issue and an illness affecting his eyes in his brain, now has chest pain often. I know Gods word says Jehovah Jireh one of Gods names in Hebrew means "God will provide." When Isaac asked his father Abraham, "Where is the sacrifice?, Abraham answered "God will provide: Jehovah Jireh." I have seen it over snd over where God has provided, now my husband can do half of his job, and I am up for a review of my disability brnefit income and our income is up in the air and our truck has a problem, but still runs...I feel fear. Unbelief creeping in, yet I know Gods word said it so it is True since "God is not man that He should lie." Please pray for me.

    • @nancydb1390
      @nancydb1390 2 дні тому +15

      Bless you.

    • @AlbertVolpe-v7k
      @AlbertVolpe-v7k 2 дні тому +10

      Good man…

    • @Louis76-z3i
      @Louis76-z3i 2 дні тому +10

      Yes:)😇

  • @gaylechristensen6285
    @gaylechristensen6285 2 дні тому +133

    My daughter is an addict going on 12 years. I've been praying and praying. I know God hears and answers prayers, but this praying mama is weary.. stay Strong Everyone. Endure to the End.❤

    • @dorienblignault1111
      @dorienblignault1111 2 дні тому +12

      My dad was an drinking nom stop for over 20 years and now he foes to church again and doesn't drink. Keep on praying❤

    • @Cricket-vh4rw
      @Cricket-vh4rw 2 дні тому +8

      Praying for your daughter and you!!

    • @songstressriri
      @songstressriri 2 дні тому +3

      We declare your daughter a disciple taught of the LORD, with great peace, and composure. FATHER, we apply the Blood of the LAMB to this household. We praise party ahead of time for this Daughter's salvation. YESHUA'S Her Husband. Amen🎉❤🎉

    • @gaylechristensen6285
      @gaylechristensen6285 2 дні тому +2

      @@dorienblignault1111 Praise God!! I love hearing praise reports like that. It gives me Hope. May God Richly Bless you and your Dad
      💖

    • @gaylechristensen6285
      @gaylechristensen6285 2 дні тому

      @@Cricket-vh4rw 💖

  • @MM-d289
    @MM-d289 2 дні тому +10

    Thank you, Joe, for the natural, unscripted talk. This is what we all need.

  • @sheepsforjesus
    @sheepsforjesus 3 дні тому +367

    Joe… when you asked me “how are you” I had tears in my eyes.. my faith is weak I know the lord is here… and I just feel like a broken husband and Father… and get such great joy from these…
    God bless you and all my brother and sisters have to stand strong in the lord.

    • @Adam-n8y
      @Adam-n8y 2 дні тому +26

      Very similar, what I said yesterday, I'm just resting now and keeping the faith. Feel better today and you will come through this crushing refined and closer, just let jesus have his way..

    • @godsblade300S
      @godsblade300S 2 дні тому +10

      ✌️😁💒 God Bless you,& your Family Brother ⚔️🇺🇸✝️

    • @chrissarahmoore6706
      @chrissarahmoore6706 2 дні тому +6

      I was just like you sheepsfor Jesus. Instead of tears, I thought "aaahhhh, and my heart melted. That was a wonderful way to start a video. We should ask more people that question.

    • @louisebennett7608
      @louisebennett7608 2 дні тому +13

      Friend, I'm a mum who has been feeling exactly the same! I'm getting better, but have been struggling, HARD.
      Just remember Jesus loves you. Don't let the enemy bring you down, don't let his whispers in! Keep fighting and remember God has you, you are his; even when you mess up he still loves you!

    • @offthekirbministries
      @offthekirbministries  2 дні тому +32

      Love you to pieces brother, you are such a blessing to me and please remember your testimony when you feel low like this! I remember it well and how God delivered you through many trials and sin, you are the perfect father and husband for your wife and children, don't let the Devil accuse you like this! Blessings - Joe

  • @AntinaRaquel
    @AntinaRaquel 2 дні тому +105

    I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders right now...Please pray for me...

    • @nhlpens583
      @nhlpens583 2 дні тому +4

      Prayer said for you and will keep praying ❤❤

    • @sharonread7674
      @sharonread7674 2 дні тому +3

      ❣🙏

    • @Dan-e2c
      @Dan-e2c 2 дні тому +5

      Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV
      Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart.

    • @offthekirbministries
      @offthekirbministries  2 дні тому +6

      praying!

    • @CathieEternitydriven777
      @CathieEternitydriven777 2 дні тому +1

      “Jesus please make Yourself real to your precious servant … send Your Holy Spirit to cover them, let them feel your Presence as You engulf them in your mighty arms!! Help them to find refuge in You - LORD! Strength in Your precious Word and peace and rest in your arms… as you bind to their weakness, right now and make them strong- through Your strength- in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen!” YOU are so brave to cry out… Jesus wants us to! He will answer your cry precious one!! He sees you… He hears you!! Psalm 91 - fall into the LORD and let Him be your refuge right now!

  • @joelclarksr8467
    @joelclarksr8467 2 дні тому +6

    I'm 69 and live in Pennsylvania. I watch your vids and find them inspiring and uplifting and some just plain neat! God Bless you my young brother in Christ. 😃❤🙏✝️👍

  • @paulslaney9392
    @paulslaney9392 3 дні тому +126

    Being attacked today. The closer I get to a breakthrough the more frequent the attacks.

    • @donnaswaim2146
      @donnaswaim2146 2 дні тому +4

      Praying for you

    • @Dorota-wi8pd
      @Dorota-wi8pd 2 дні тому +2

      we all are battle getting harder

    • @cathy_p637
      @cathy_p637 2 дні тому +3

      Please never give up. That is evil trying to work on you, trying to keep you in the dark but the light of Jesus is still there just keep praying. Anytime intrusive thoughts occur, just pray harder and Jesus will break through and free you. I am praying for you right now.

    • @tedtan6449
      @tedtan6449 2 дні тому +2

      True. You should worry if there's no attack. Stay prayed up, the world is really in the war of Kingdom vs Kingdom.
      There needs to be a focus on others, be an intercessory for those even weaker than you.

    • @theowlfla
      @theowlfla 2 дні тому +3

      New level new devil for sure, thankfully the new level means a new level that the devil is defeated 🙂

  • @ruthrecord8196
    @ruthrecord8196 2 дні тому +133

    I'm not doubting God. I'm doubting me! I'm so unworthy.

    • @JesusIsKing844
      @JesusIsKing844 2 дні тому +11

      Yes, but thanks be to God that Jesus is worthy!

    • @dustbunny3824
      @dustbunny3824 2 дні тому +15

      I have felt this. We aren't worthy, but Jesus cleanses us with his blood and makes us worthy in God's eyes. It is the Great Gift!

    • @agemoth
      @agemoth 2 дні тому +11

      I once said to the Lord in prayer one night, "I don't feel worthy of You."
      -The very next day in church, somebody came up to the microphone and spoke as from the Lord "My daughter, I have made you worthy." The voice was so sorrowful I was in awe.
      That was a special church in my life for a while.
      And that wasn't the first time that the Lord answered a SPECIFIC question or prayer I had asked the night before, in the church meeting!

    • @Dorota-wi8pd
      @Dorota-wi8pd 2 дні тому +4

      @@agemoth He came for us-sinners

    • @gracepeace487
      @gracepeace487 2 дні тому +8

      There’s nothing you can do to be worthy. That’s why He came and died. His blood has made you worthy.

  • @Brandon.S.412
    @Brandon.S.412 2 дні тому +6

    I ask for prayer, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY I pray for your guidance and help in teaching me your way and leading me on your paths to do your will, LORD help me in seeking your Heavenly Kingdom in JESUS name AMEN

    • @legacybuilder9664
      @legacybuilder9664 День тому

      Read and meditate on Proverbs. King Solomon asked God for wisdom and God provided that and much more.

  • @marilynkarriker4514
    @marilynkarriker4514 3 дні тому +85

    I have Jesus why am i so lonely. Need prayers to stay alive in him. Hard to explain.

    • @JesusIsKing844
      @JesusIsKing844 2 дні тому +10

      If you aren’t plugged into a local church that may be why but understand that lonely ≠ alone, that we will be united with our Heavenly Father where we were supposed to be in the beginning when all is restored and that we will never, for all eternity, be alone again

    • @Adam-n8y
      @Adam-n8y 2 дні тому +5

      That's waht I said myself, I know I'm not but feel I am. Weird we will get through this just rest in his love and let jesus heal you...hope this will help some

    • @stacieboucher1570
      @stacieboucher1570 2 дні тому +6

      It’s part of our faith test. Do we believe Jesus is with us if we don’t see, or feel him working in our life? It’s an open book test, not a final exam! We all struggle with this at one time or another. Even David. Read the psalms. God is with us! Blessings everyone. ❤🤠

    • @valarion3610
      @valarion3610 2 дні тому +1

      I understand feeling lonely , Jesus loves you, and your not alone

    • @MakeAsylumsGre4tAgain
      @MakeAsylumsGre4tAgain 2 дні тому

      You need other people, where is the body of Christ? Go and find them!

  • @roannkoechel
    @roannkoechel 2 дні тому +110

    I am not doing great i have chronic pain, i am very depressed. Hard tome praying, reading my bible. Pkease pray for me❤

    • @Adam-n8y
      @Adam-n8y 2 дні тому +11

      Sorry to hear this, please know your loved and don't put weights on yourself, only beleive some days I can't read I put audio on. I feel for you and will pray jesus visits you.

    • @Dorota-wi8pd
      @Dorota-wi8pd 2 дні тому

      Jesus You take over......watchYT"speaking to your cells for health/mastering our genetic code by Hans Wilhelm"

    • @alexandernimmons8360
      @alexandernimmons8360 2 дні тому +7

      Praying that Jesus will take away your pain and depression.
      Love

    • @elained7006
      @elained7006 2 дні тому +7

      I'm in the same situation....prayers & blessings my friend

    • @jc9716
      @jc9716 2 дні тому +3

      Hugs and prayers

  • @CrazyCora-t8v
    @CrazyCora-t8v 2 дні тому +7

    Thank you Jesus!!! Thank you, Pastor Joe for the honest powerful message...
    Keep on keeping on.
    🐾🐾🙏

  • @elizabethkusce2718
    @elizabethkusce2718 3 дні тому +176

    I’m doing great but lonely in fellowship, not my faith but just waiting for him to come. And the world seems a place I don’t belong in.

    • @JesusIsKing844
      @JesusIsKing844 3 дні тому +18

      It’s not that we don’t belong here, it’s that evil doesn’t belong here and yet it’s here, that’s why the Holy Spirit inspired John to write Revelation, not so we could panic about the end times but rather to know that even when evil throws everything it has against God it loses easily. Revelation 19:20 says that the beast and the false prophet were cast alive into the burning pit, it was so easy for God that He didn’t even bother fighting them and ended it right there. Find peace in that and understanding that the world we live in we will inherit after it is cleansed and we will belong there ❤️

    • @paulineholland9901
      @paulineholland9901 2 дні тому +13

      I’m battling and when you said “how are you”, the tears came. I know God is in control but I’m facing major repeat surgeries on my back and neck. The back surgery was in 2006 which left me in a wheelchair. So Lord please touch me and make me whole. Amen

    • @pamjunak2160
      @pamjunak2160 2 дні тому +6

      I'm with you! I've been hit with infections one after another for quite a while. I can't wait for Jesus to come and get me.

    • @kungfu_koala8082
      @kungfu_koala8082 2 дні тому +4

      I'll pray for you tonight ✝️🙏🕊

    • @AlbertVolpe-v7k
      @AlbertVolpe-v7k 2 дні тому +2

      Remember that prayer works, and real faith is everlasting. Christ is here, now and wants you to turn within and FIND HIM THERE! This IS the time for ascension. Elevate your thinking and Join Christ in HIS spirit…do it now….there’s not much time left.

  • @Praiser_WV
    @Praiser_WV 2 дні тому +124

    Joe, what a precious man of God you are. Your honesty touches us where God leads you. I have been thinking lately "IT TAKES FAITH TO BELIEVE GOD EXISTS." I am 80 yrs. old Joe. I have been saved since I was 23. My friend you are going through this time so you can help others who have same question you are speaking of today. God bless you. I am in U.S.A. We have had same experience you are teaching today. Thank you so much for being you.

    • @offthekirbministries
      @offthekirbministries  2 дні тому +25

      God bless you, I am so grateful to have a believer like yourself watching the videos after 57 years walking with Jesus! thank you for your encouragement! - Joe

    • @crazydays4444
      @crazydays4444 2 дні тому +4

      Agree with the above comment. As Scripture teaches God comforts us, that we may comfort others.
      The Lord bless both you encouraging brothers in Christ ~

    • @SquirrelJam53
      @SquirrelJam53 16 годин тому +1

      Surely the Lord is using you more and more in these last days. Please know that you are touching so many hearts and turning them back to the Lord. Thank you for your humbleness. It is a great example to follow. 💜

  • @shawnbraxton1144
    @shawnbraxton1144 2 дні тому +5

    Hello Mr. Kirby. I listened to your video, and I was able to find encouragement. We do not struggle alone. I thought of James 1:2 and 1 Peter 1. I read through several comments, and I will be praying for all of you going through hard times and the testing of your faith. Stay encouraged my brother and sisters.

  • @carla5830
    @carla5830 2 дні тому +42

    I am a widow of less than a year, Jesus is my life, my Rock, my High Priest, my Beloved, my Husband, my Everything, I need Jesus every day, and he NEVER fails!!😊

  • @angibird5493
    @angibird5493 2 дні тому +53

    I reversed my car into a post in the underground car park for the 3rd time this year. I said, 'God, I'm giving it to you, it's only a car thankfully, not a person (thank you for that).' I asked for peace and to not let it bother me as things like that used to, i.e., anger and shouting. God is truly changing me. I hate getting angry, as soon as I start feeling anger, I stop and talk to God.
    He really does listen.
    Praise our Lord, all glory to God, Amen.

    • @anthonybolton2717
      @anthonybolton2717 23 години тому +1

      Sounds like you are fooling yourself

    • @enna4986
      @enna4986 22 години тому

      Ty

    • @mightymight365
      @mightymight365 10 годин тому +2

      Get off the phone and look at your surroundings. As you approach your vehicle, see if 1. you have any flat tires, obstructions, or leaking fluids underneath, 2. what’s directly behind you if are reversing, 3. before you get in, quickly glance at surrounding moving objects (take note of them) and your back seat for surprise “passengers”, 4. get in your car and IMMEDIATELY back out SAFELY. If you sit for awhile before you back, all the conditions will change.
      If you are driving into a parking spot, SCAN THE ENTIRE AREA before you back.
      You are not paying attention or have never been taught what to pay attention to. Nonetheless, be safe out there. Heaven forbid, it will be a child, and you won’t drive comfortably nor sleep peacefully for a looooong while.

  • @MourningPages
    @MourningPages 2 дні тому +3

    I’m struggling. Yes, I do feel like my relationship with God IS one sided 😢 and I’ve been feeling this way off and on my entire life. I question my faith often in the moment, but then when I look back on the whole tapestry of my life I can see the incredible, indisputable sovereign hand of God in this masterpiece (my life)! I cannot possibly take any credit for the amazing things God has done through me. Again, hear this: I’m not boasting AT ALL because I truly believe HE is The Sovereign and I am the recipient of HIS AFFECTION ❤ HE IS MY HOPE! Thank you for the reminder to look back and see the beauty!

  • @dawnwoolven5794
    @dawnwoolven5794 2 дні тому +98

    Satan has tried to pull me back to the past,the not so good times.I kept saying,out loud" focus on jesus" over and over..❤❤❤❤❤❤jesus was right there with me..brought me right out of of Satan's attack..✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

    • @Dorota-wi8pd
      @Dorota-wi8pd 2 дні тому +5

      yeah that his way ,take us to our worst memories and create victim mentality, lack of love and gratitude

    • @Covelio
      @Covelio 2 дні тому +6

      This is the truth Jesus would want you to know today 🙏 Trust the Gospel (good news), 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Jesus died on the cross to pay for all of our sins, past, present, and future. He died, was buried and rose again on the third day, according to the scriptures. Today is the day of salvation, trust Jesus finished work alone today. We are born again and saved the moment we believe and it cannot be lost, you cannot be unborn. We never trust works of discipleship to save us. God bless.

    • @LindaBaird-l2u
      @LindaBaird-l2u 2 дні тому +3

      I Hear You!! I Hear You!! The devil has us in his claws at this final moment.. Only Hard Prayer will shack us free.. Pray, dear brothers & sisters, Pray hard, Please pray hard this final fue moments 💜

    • @patriciaallen7352
      @patriciaallen7352 2 дні тому +2

      He is always there for us. At times he carries us. We are heir's to the Kingdom of God. Our Father loves us so much. We are struggling now with the evil of this world but soon we will stand before him and feel his love for us. God bless and keep you sweetie.

    • @sharongreen4131
      @sharongreen4131 2 дні тому

      Young man, you do not sound silly. I am 76 years old and I appreciate your honesty. There is a reason things are working out the way they are. I am struggling to remember when I got saved. I have prayed off and on since I was a young child. I have asked the Lord to forgive me of my sins, believe he died for my sins, and he rose again and asked him to be the Lord of my life. My Mom raised me in Church since I was born. I have asked the Lord to let me know if I am saved.

  • @VeraHull1966
    @VeraHull1966 2 дні тому +39

    My precious LORD gave me my dream job yesterday. It’s going to change everything.
    He is REAL. Only He knew what I really wanted. I did the best I could at my end. He 100% did the rest.
    In my interview yesterday, I felt His presence there.
    I got a call 3 hrs later to say I’d got the position. It’s my dream. Working with people and those in need. PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME.
    Be encouraged.
    We do our bit, He’ll do His. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙏🏼

  • @SheenaCosgrove-mq8pk
    @SheenaCosgrove-mq8pk 2 дні тому +1

    Hi joe I've been looking to get baptized for so long. I was baptised sas a mormon 30 years ago but it lasted a very short time. Then i found my lord lord Jesus .I've been a Christian a long time, im 70 now and thank the lord Jesus christ i got to 3 score and 10. I do not fear death at all imso blessed. There's so much pain in people's hearts. I do have cancer but Children are dying of cancer every day hence im so blessed, i need to be baptised but not in m y shower every day . I am good and still driving, yippee, i will pray for for m y special day. God bless you joe.i for one love my time with you thanks again ❤

  • @sherri1999
    @sherri1999 2 дні тому +58

    My husband passed 2 yrs ago. We have four adult children and had just adopted three little ones that were 2,, 3, and 4. I have homeschooled for over 24 yrs. My youngest biological son is slightly autistic (still with me) and my youngest adopted son is autistic and born positive with meth in his system. I keep my eyes on Jesus, but my days are difficult with the weight and lack of support from family. Our oldest three children are not happy we adopted. There are old and new family issues. It brings my heart great sorrow. My father passed a year before my husband. The past 4 1/2 years have been so difficult. I know God reigns, but I wake each morning with great sorrow. I am busy during the day and stay focused on Jesus. I long for Jesus to return for us and to be reunited with my husband in eternity with Jesus forever.
    We were married for almost 34 years. He was such a loving and Godly man. I thank the Lord for all the years we had together and for when we are reunited in Heaven.

    • @laquicha8159
      @laquicha8159 2 дні тому +5

      Praying for you and your family ❤

    • @juliecramer8459
      @juliecramer8459 2 дні тому +3

      Wow…that’s heavy for sure

    • @Onlyoneway.
      @Onlyoneway. 2 дні тому +3

      God bless you, dear one🥰

    • @angelaearley1230
      @angelaearley1230 2 дні тому +1

      You are so strong and the purest love of christ is watching over you and your family . Sending loving thoughts to you throught Christ.Amen x

    • @MaryVreelandCruz
      @MaryVreelandCruz 2 дні тому +3

      So many similarities in our lives. My bio kids are grown but not so happy they I adopted. The happy blended family I imagined - didn’t blend. More so bc adult kids have their own lives- not as connected as the my generation.
      The daily battles w my children who are neurodivergent- leave me exhausted too. And my husband decided to chase his dreams of women & his worldly goals and just deserted us. Hanging on financially- can’t really work at 70.
      Waiting to see how the Lord will come to rescue me! Counting on Him and Him alone. Let’s pray for each other. We will NOT lose our faith- He will find us Faithful & w Oil in our Lamps❤️

  • @BelovedSigel
    @BelovedSigel 2 дні тому +141

    PLEASE DON’T DELETE THIS VIDEO!!!! I needed to hear this, and I am saving it so I can go back and listen again when I need to hear it again…

    • @offthekirbministries
      @offthekirbministries  2 дні тому +22

      Definitely not deleting it now! Thank you for watching!

    • @brendaduncan4347
      @brendaduncan4347 День тому +6

      I am too. I will listen again later. Such a blessing.

    • @sandyhowell8833
      @sandyhowell8833 День тому +3

      YES!!!!!!! You my friend, are not alone.. God bless you, it doesn't feel like it, but we will get through this too, you will be in my prayers 🙏

    • @Lucas-gm3bv
      @Lucas-gm3bv 19 годин тому

      @@offthekirbministries well I’ve listened for the 1st 5 minutes. I don’t know if it’s even appropriate for me to be listening. But I haven’t paused it. What’s the worst that could happen? 🤷🏻
      As a person, I hope you’re doing OK. I certainly hope your family’s doing well.
      You may see me as an enemy, but I don’t.
      I have no clue what or who you’re talking about (I’m not in your world), but I’m displeased for your disappointment. I’m sorry you’ve been let down, Joe.
      I’m sure the last thing you want to hear from an atheist is that if you’re disappointed, then, there’s an aspect of your own doing that is … a bit wrong. You’ve put a certain amount of faith in someone (I’m not talking about your religious faith, I’m not trying to be rude or offensive), but you’ve put some faith in someone who has broken faith with you with this “moral failing” they’ve had.
      People will disappoint, they will displease, they will commit any number of moral mistakes and … that’s basically the crux of your religious movement. Don’t forget, as deeply invested or involved in the bowels of the machinery of evangelism a person may be, they’re still a person, prone to error, and, their position shields them and blinds them from their actions. Those beliefs of yours are easily influenced, contorted, and the greater the weight of this person’s authority, the greater the extent of this blindness that falls over them.
      It’s unbecoming to show this to everyone, but the blind _do_ stumble, fall, and make a mess. We simply don’t point our phones at them and hit »record«, and slap it onto UA-cam. That would be extremely disrespectful behaviour. But the truth is, the blind do stumble, and they have embarrassing falls. Society’s just not yet so crass as to post such videos in public spaces.
      Please don’t be surprised at this. I see it frequently in my own circles, and let’s not pussyfoot around it: I’ve had my own set of stumbles. Power is alluring, and once you have it, it blinds a person from seeing the consequences of their actions. The most humbling, but valuable (and memorable) experience I’ve had was a lady clearing out her husband’s office, at an organisation I decided to use for other purposes, telling me to my face that I was arrogant.
      Joe: I was arrogant. I overpaid, excessively overpaid, to buy that little company out, and everyone was offered a golden parachute for their premature retirement. In business, arrogance and ruthlessness, if you can have one of the two, you’re off to the races; but if you’ve got both, then you’re the master of any race. Imagine being ruthless, arrogant, and sitting on an inexhaustible pile of money. You can own everything you look at. You probably already do own most of the things you look at. The rest? Buy it. Even if it’s not for sale, you know its worth, offer ten times more to the current owner; it’s yours.
      You think you could survive in such an environment?
      Look, I don’t know what happened, but it’s your position that mercy is a virtue. So be merciful and speak mildly against your brother. And maybe don’t go off putting so much faith in those most likely to break faith. Your faith (I hate it that the English language has a single word for so many concepts, but the concepts are, like it or not, related) is always being tested. If you’re going to be faithful to your lord, you must be faithful and loyal to your brother, too, even as he has to work himself past whatever moral failings he’s had. If you’re local to him, help him. If his transgression has some public resonance, then you(pl) who are called must be fair but firm in admonishing him; the admonishment must not be excessively punitive, but highly restorative. Being blind, you need to lead him with compassion and give him time to regain his bearings and become capable of seeing, again. I’m not speaking to you in metaphors, what I say, I mean, and what I mean, I say.
      Remember the word ‘admonishment’, or, if you’ve always just used it assuming you know what it means, look it up. This man will die. You will die. I will die. But admonishments will remain for future leaders to learn from. They are monuments. They are basic implements of instruction, and they must be valid for eternity, or, at least as long as religious people roam the earth.

  • @lizkolodziej9159
    @lizkolodziej9159 2 дні тому +1

    My whole life has been directed by God! And I thank him every day, that at 68 yrs old, I can look back and see VERY CLEARLY, where he was instrumental in my life . Praise be, . I pray that God corrects my feelings now I am in my dottage., keeping me from negative thought and criticism of my situation.

  • @hughenadasilva5055
    @hughenadasilva5055 2 дні тому +35

    No doubt in my Heavenly Father, my Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
    I live by myself at 81 years old and have time to remember that the Holy Spirit lives in me. Been saved 52 years and the Lord has forgiven and washed me so many times. He saved me from suicide through His Word. Praise His Wonderful Name. Now is the time to cling to our Precious Lord more than ever. 🙌🙌🙏🙏

    • @joyceprovost380
      @joyceprovost380 2 дні тому +1

      Amen ❤🙏 ❤️

    • @justinhemion6279
      @justinhemion6279 2 дні тому +3

      Thank you for being vulnerable and honest. Our Lord gives us His "Amazing Grace" in so many ways.
      His love for us is unspeakable and His grace for us is so much more than enough. May your day be blessed my friend. May His grace be all around you as the air is all around the world.

  • @gardenval
    @gardenval 2 дні тому +38

    My faith is strong, but I'm having trouble praying, reading my Bible, and hearing God. I will pray for you, and the preacher. Jesus help me, Holy Spirit help me pray.

    • @sylviasanchez3685
      @sylviasanchez3685 2 дні тому +5

      I can relate I’ve been asking God to help me put away all distractions, I’ve also been listening audio bible “faith comes by hearing, and hearing the word of God.
      I read devotionals as well. I believe He will help us if we’re trying. I pray that our Lord will draw you closer to Him and that you will hear when Holy Spirit speaks in that still small voice. Never give up.

    • @artcuriel5449
      @artcuriel5449 2 дні тому +5

      You’re not alone. I’ve been having the same problem. Satan’s cronies are trying to keep us and many others from the Word.

    • @elained7006
      @elained7006 2 дні тому +3

      I'm experiencing the same....this particular comment section is inspiring and encouraging....thank you all & God bless and protect you

    • @dorienblignault1111
      @dorienblignault1111 2 дні тому

      ❤​@@sylviasanchez3685

    • @sweetNess856
      @sweetNess856 2 дні тому +1

      James 4:7-10: "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up".

  • @sandywheeler5500
    @sandywheeler5500 2 дні тому +3

    Thank you Joe, for showing your vulnerability and humanness. I’m grateful for you.❤️

  • @jackieaustwick
    @jackieaustwick 2 дні тому +71

    Dear joe you look real genuine open and honest, you are giving of yourself, and that is always beautiful. Blessings on you and your family.

  • @JonathanRedden-wh6un
    @JonathanRedden-wh6un 2 дні тому +44

    Whatever is happening to us Jesus is still building His Church.

  • @shelbysittig1047
    @shelbysittig1047 2 дні тому +2

    I been verbally saying Lord I need help. I said it Monday, I look down at my Bible app and saw Isaiah 41:13,
    For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
    I said the same statement out loud again, I got this verse, Psalm 139:10,
    Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
    Lord hears our cries and often answers.
    Thank you, Joe for asking. 😊

    • @legacybuilder9664
      @legacybuilder9664 22 години тому

      The Lord hears everything and everyone. He knows your inner most thoughts before they ever come out of your mouth.
      When you confess the word of God out of your mouth you are using the very breathe of God to establish His word upon the earth.
      Continue and establish your relationship so that God can use you to lead others into repentance and salvation.
      The same spirit that rose Christ from the dead dwells in you and He give you the same power. The power to heal the sick, the cast out demons, to raise the dead. You will do greater works if you continue to walk with Christ and allow His word to guide you.
      Walking that out is amazing.

  • @paulineholland9901
    @paulineholland9901 2 дні тому +54

    It’s great to have someone who is human and not “superior”, to us. We are all sinners and satan is definitely going after Christians big time. So just be yourself Joe you are a blessing🙌🙌✝️✝️✝️🕊️🕊️🕊️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dawnwoolven5794
    @dawnwoolven5794 2 дні тому +39

    FOCUS ON JESUS JOE,FOCUS ON JESUS!!

  • @sonetels7648
    @sonetels7648 2 дні тому +2

    Thank you Joe, I'm from 🇿🇦 SA and you really Blessed me with this video!! I'm also going through trails and tribulations...BUT GOD....His Faithfulness is my Confidence and there are soo many times that He had His hand in my life and situation and still do....I'm just so great full that He NEVER gives up on me and He always stay the same!!! 🙏🏼🕊🙌🏻

  • @Lynnda86
    @Lynnda86 2 дні тому +26

    I feel strong in my faith, but EXTREMELY DEPRESSED. My middle son would be turning 38 tomorrow... but he never made it past 21. 😭💔 I just want Jesus to come back already. I've grown weary of the constant attacks from the enemy.

    • @hypnopompicstate9910
      @hypnopompicstate9910 2 дні тому +4

      The Saints are being worn down, but we are almost home Lynnda - it won't be long now. I will pray for you and your family, in Jesus name Amen. 🌿🙌🙏

    • @debbiem612
      @debbiem612 День тому

      I'm very sorry you lost your son. May God bring you comfort and strength! ❤

    • @mindyh6125
      @mindyh6125 День тому

      Praying for you right now. Lift up your head our redemption draweth nigh. Jesus bless you.

    • @legacybuilder9664
      @legacybuilder9664 23 години тому

      I write this with consideration,compassion, and in no way am I minimizing the grief you are experiencing. I am sorry for the loss of your son. Christ and your son know their relationship. If you're not sure, give those cares to the Lord because he cares about the matters of your heart. It's really important to communicate openly with the Lord Jesus Christ about your grief and your sorrow. The Bible says that Christ Himself bore your griefs and carried your pain and sorrows. Being authentic with Christ and allowing him to help you deal with grief is a major step in growing closer with Christ, but also allowing Him to touch the depths of your heart so that you won't be subjected to the enemy through emotional manipulation known as depression.
      In the Old Testament, when Moses was told to lead the children of Israel out of the wilderness. This is what God told Moses. Deut 1:6-8
      He said, 6 “When we were at Mount Sinai, the Lord our God said to us, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain. 7 Break camp and move on. Go to the hill country of the Amorites and to all the surrounding regions-to the Jordan Valley, to the hill country and the lowlands, to the southern region, and to the Mediterranean coast. Go to the land of Canaan and on beyond the Lebanon Mountains as far as the great Euphrates River. 8 All of this is the land which I, the Lord, promised to give to your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants. Go and occupy it.’”
      Whenever I find myself grieving about something I have no control over, God shows me this verse every time. I respond with wiping my tears and getting back up.
      There are places that you won't let The Lord touch because of that grief or sorrow. It's time to give that to him so that you can move forward. By giving this to the Lord you are honoring Him and your son. The Bible tells us in the Old Testament that the people had a certain amount of time to grieve the loss of a loved one and they were told to get up and continue living. The Lord wants you to continue to live this life in His abundance to be a witness of Him to the people.
      Romans 12:1-2 Making sure you are taking care of your spirit, your soul, and your body. Renewing your mind to the word of God to come close to God when the devil tempts you with agreement in depression. Depression is a spirit and it is real. It attaches to it's victims through sorrow, grief, and unresolved issues. It's really important that you take every thought captive through the obedience of Christ. You apply this by renewing your mind to the word of God,allowing God to cleanse you with the water of His word which is pure ,and keeping your thoughts in check. When you renew your mind to the word of God in the moment you feel grieved, you will create neuron links in your brain that strengthen your connection with the Lord which will in turn eliminate the devil's ability to emotionally manipulate you. That is why the devil uses nostalgia and the past to keep a person stuck instead of moving forward.
      Worshiping God by dealing with sorrow biblically will strengthen your relationship with Christ and through that you will have meaningful connections and purpose. When you praise God for the life your son had while here in the earth regardless of the circumstances surrounding his death, you are telling the Lord how grateful you were to have had him.
      The Lord will show you how to live without your loved one's presence and fulfill the destiny He has for you.
      I highly recommend doing a study with JGLM Mind Renewal
      Make sure to take care of your body by eating properly, exercising, and sleeping.
      May God bless you and keep you, may he shine his face upon you and give you peace.

  • @helenafolscher442
    @helenafolscher442 2 дні тому +19

    God is so good, He's so good to all of us. Even though you walk through the shadow of death, He is there, always carrying us, listening to us, caring for us and loving us. Life is hard, and many things happen that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy but He is there. Hold onto that truth.

  • @Bow_down_jorel
    @Bow_down_jorel 2 дні тому +3

    I so appreciate your ministry. I’ve come to learn we need saving. Jesus came for a reason. I also believe the Bible tells us many times how tough this road is.

  • @Dreamnebula22
    @Dreamnebula22 2 дні тому +36

    When I struggle with my faith, I spend time reading a passage in the Bible while sitting within nature. God created such a beautiful place for us to live, and so, I sit in awe and wonder what is possible for my life. Hope is there. Thank you for our coffee talks...

    • @Claire5020GEN
      @Claire5020GEN 2 дні тому +4

      Same here. It's very calming and regulating. God's creation is one of His greatest gifts to us. God bless you!

  • @apostledavidetaylorcultwatch
    @apostledavidetaylorcultwatch 2 дні тому +23

    I have stage 4 Breast Cancer and had emergency brain surgery 3 weeks ago today. I feel great! My God brought me through a super scary time. I have lived with stage 4 for 5 years. My teen daughter still has her mom and my husband of 25 years still has his wife. It was a dangerous situation and now, with God an amazing medical care and family support I am home. I had to go into a wheelchair and learning a new life till my legs, that had become paralyzed will gain strength in Physical Therapy. God is so real!!! I promise!!!! In the hard times and good. I know I will have more good times as I heal. Life can be hard, but having God and Christ as the center, you can get through anything!!!! Plus, I get to see my family shine as they dealt with their own emotions and then see me back home in a wheelchair and being so helpful. I like being independent. I have learned to do so in a wheelchair, praise God!!!!!

    • @bettymukami
      @bettymukami День тому

      I prayed for you. Jesus will visit you and make you whole. Amen

    • @legacybuilder9664
      @legacybuilder9664 День тому

      Get up and walk says the Lord Jesus Christ. Walk and be free. He has set you free. Cancer has no power over you it doesn't belong to you. It something that happen to you, but it has lost it's power over you. The devil is defeated. The wheelchair is not permanent. For you have been forgiven and you are free from sin and guilt.
      Psalm 23,91, and Isaiah 53
      If you have obeyed the Lord and gave your life to Him ( Acts 2:38); you have Christ. You have everything he accomplished for you from the garden as he prayed for you, to the whipping post where he was scourged on your behalf, to the cross where he say you are the joy set before him as he was crucified, and to the resurrection where there is life. You are healed by the stripes of Christ, you are redeemed by the blood of the lamb and the word of your testimony.
      You can say with your own mouth as King David did , " I will not die, but I will live and declare the works of the Lord."
      That verse is what carried me through into life when I almost died.
      The Lord is so wonderful, God saved my life in 2019 and restored my life ( health, family, wealth, etc) Everyone in my household is healthy and saved.

  • @pattymcconnell1765
    @pattymcconnell1765 2 дні тому +1

    I am doing okay. I feel close. I am reading his word and praying more than I ever before and asking for him to prepare me for the days ahead. I know the Lord is with me. The things going on in the world are overwhelming, but my God is in control.

  • @TheEclecticOrder
    @TheEclecticOrder 3 дні тому +32

    I'm struggling and my life is a hot mess right now but I know what I'm going through is by God's design. He is breaking me down to build me up and there are moments when I get hit with doubts, fear, anxiety and want to quit. But by his grace, love and strength I'm still here.

    • @lukasmakarios4998
      @lukasmakarios4998 2 дні тому +4

      This is not the time to quit, brother. The enemy is attacking all of us any way he can. I don't want to sound trite, but make sure you're wearing all of your armor, and set for yourself a discipline to practice every day, no matter how simple. A quick prayer for grace and mercy will always help.

    • @111crazed
      @111crazed 2 дні тому +4

      He is not breaking you, he is humbling you, pruning you so you may be healthy and produce fruit. Be obedient immediately as he guides you. If it's for good do it without hesitation, God cannot guide the steps of the godly if your standing still. Praise be to the good farmer who prunes and weeds his crops so they my flourish and produce good fruit. God bless

  • @debrajohnson5683
    @debrajohnson5683 2 дні тому +27

    This is the first time I've watched you and, yes you were speaking to me.
    For the past 10 months I have been asking God to send someone to fix the water pipes that broke last winter. I am a. Widow and don't have much money, but I KNOW GOD CAN SEND SOMEONE TO HELP ME. Carrying water is breaking my back.
    THANK YOU FOR REMINDING ME TO READ THE PSALMS. GOD IS ALL I HAVE. THANK YOU SO MUCH 💓

    • @moonpie6315
      @moonpie6315 2 дні тому +5

      I'm in SE Ohio and will drive my friend to you to fix your pipes ..he does everything for me I'm a senior citizen widow...I have known him for over 30 yrs...we will help you if you are within reach.

    • @Cricket-vh4rw
      @Cricket-vh4rw 2 дні тому +3

      Praying for you!

    • @MakeAsylumsGre4tAgain
      @MakeAsylumsGre4tAgain 2 дні тому

      Which area/country do you live in? There is surely help available!

  • @delatronics3257
    @delatronics3257 2 дні тому +1

    After living in Brazil for 4 years, I am now back in the UK; and boy has it changed! It has been a huge challenge to return to my native country, but I am leaning fully on my faith, and He is opening doors and steering me in the right path.

  • @kenhall490
    @kenhall490 2 дні тому +39

    I feel very close to the Lord. Just seeing everything going on in the world I know the Lord said it would be like this and I know He is in complete control of it all.

  • @akarenata
    @akarenata 2 дні тому +15

    I had 3 babies. 17 hrs labor, 3 hours of pushing. My OB was shocked at how calm I was as I had naturally births. I focused on what was to come, not what I was going through. I was joyful and so blessed. 😊

    • @vinykoshy
      @vinykoshy 2 дні тому +2

      Praise be to God. You were a witness to the doctor and nurses at your babies’ birth.

    • @JoshLovesTheMic
      @JoshLovesTheMic День тому +2

      Cross first. Always, I'm proud of you my sister in Christ.

  • @DaveReddoch
    @DaveReddoch 2 дні тому +1

    Joe Kirby, thank you for posting this. I struggle daily, and my only relief is pulling close to the Lord. You’re in my daily prayer book. Love you man. David in Oklahoma

  • @TimBocephus
    @TimBocephus 2 дні тому +35

    I understand, Joe. I've been heartbroken, the damage is so extensive, the hurt so deep. I just sigh a lot. God have mercy upon us all.

    • @mindyh6125
      @mindyh6125 День тому +1

      Lift up your head your redemption draweth nigh. Jesus is coming. Jesus bless you

  • @LaWendellyn777
    @LaWendellyn777 2 дні тому +18

    I am OVERWHELMED. But I still have faith in Jesus Christ and God!

  • @johnhickman8391
    @johnhickman8391 2 дні тому +1

    Your message definitely spoke to me. I've been recovering from a bad accident for little over 2 years now. Its been a rough road of recovery. I've thought many times, that I died in the wreck, an that I was in hell. Ive lost everything, as far as possessions, friends, a fiance, even my dog. But I've been blessed with my kids, an some family and friends that still come around. God has blessed me with recovery. Without God's miracles that day, I would have died, an not came back, or I could have been a quadriplegic (my worst fear).
    I can feel the worlds wickedness weighing on me, like you mentioned. With everything going on all at once, it can be overwhelming at times. I try an think of Job, an how God has a plan for me. That what happened or happens, is all part of God's plan. Another is that the signs of Jesus's return are appearing before our eyes. I could be raptured from my damaged vessel any moment now. Thats exciting to me, an helps me when the serpent comes whispering thoughts into my head.
    Love your videos, God bless you, and what your doing.

  • @JulianaOConnor-y3k
    @JulianaOConnor-y3k 2 дні тому +18

    Hi Joe, the last 2 months in my family have been awful. Finances have been worse than ever. My valley has been dark for a long time.....I just want to let you know that I think of the book of Job. If Job doesn't lose faith, then I won't lose faith. I talk to God and tell him I will not lose faith. I don't understand, but Job didn't either; I don't like this this, but Job didn't either; it would be better if I could just die, Job said that too. You get my drift.
    I don't like any trials, but I can't let go of God. He is the only sanity I have left in this life. He has gotten me through everything. If I wrote a book, people would think it was fiction. I can't let go of Him, I can't! He is all I have.
    Job is my hero......he never lost faith. God has my life.

    • @melindahervey8445
      @melindahervey8445 2 дні тому +1

      God bless you! I know it’s hard, I’ve been there myself. Just know he loves you, and he’ll never let you go! You are not alone, it’s hard to see, but he’s walking with you and sustaining you through this time in your life. It won’t last forever.

  • @christinereid9151
    @christinereid9151 2 дні тому +31

    Hi Joe I feel anxious and sad. But I am not letting go. He promised to uphold me with his righteous right hand.

  • @darleneburatty5849
    @darleneburatty5849 2 дні тому +1

    THANK YOU FROM ME,ONE VIEWER. YOU ARE A REFUGE IN THE STORM. IF YOU HELP EVEN ONE, THAT PERSON WAS BLESSED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS IN JESUS'S POWERFUL,LOVING NAME.
    AMEN. DARLENE FROM PENNSYLVANIA, USA.

  • @SandraReuling
    @SandraReuling 2 дні тому +31

    My name is Sandy, from the State of Georgia in the United States....I am doing well, my relationship with Jesus is going well, I love him with all my heart, I hope to one day serve him more, & I get a lot out of you & your videos...,I hope you keep doing them....I am learning so much through your Services. So God bless you, Joe, & your lovely wife & Son...

  • @robm7672
    @robm7672 2 дні тому +14

    🇨🇦 The more i see of this world and the people in it the more i believe in Christ Jesus 🙏

  • @SheenaCosgrove-mq8pk
    @SheenaCosgrove-mq8pk 2 дні тому +1

    Joe to me when I'm feeling down and lost, your talks are so good, it's as if you're taking just to me, and straight away i feel much better. So thank you so much Joe ❤❤

  • @SorenKk
    @SorenKk 2 дні тому +22

    i've been hurting bad lately if that's you too i love you & i've been praying for you let's hang in there & run to Jesus together kk

  • @silmaratoledo
    @silmaratoledo 2 дні тому +33

    Yes I do feel the tension of the last days, sometimes it’s seems that God is not happy with me . Then I asked Jesus please it’s any sinn in my life that I didn’t confess 😮 why this horrible feeling that you are far away 😢then He comfort me.

  • @michelesmith584
    @michelesmith584 2 дні тому +1

    I am doing great in spite of what is going on in the world.
    The worse things get, the closer I get to God.
    Thank you for slays sharing these videos.
    Keep in praying. Keep on following our Lord.

  • @SpiderLove70
    @SpiderLove70 2 дні тому +52

    This reminds me when after Ravi Z died and dirt came out. I was a fairly new Christian and his videos helped me so much, I was raised a JW and had to relearn so much. It didn't affect my faith, just hurt my heart some. I only trust a handful of teachers/preachers. Honestly you are the one I trust the most, because you don't try to profit off your teaching like other channels. You are the best example I've ever seen in my 54 yrs. Thank you.

    • @dejayne8246
      @dejayne8246 2 дні тому +7

      Leaving aside whether or not allegations are true given that he can't defend himself, does it change the truth of what he taught? I still love reading his books and get a lot from his teaching. He helped me understand the post truth world that we now live in and how to counter the modern atheist.

    • @gohawks3571
      @gohawks3571 2 дні тому

      I get the relearning; I grew up with a lot of TV evangelism. Thank God He made Himself evident or else I would have turned my back. God is perfect, men are fallible. Solomon had amazing, God given wisdom, and he still fell. Don't feel bad to learn from wisdom, because it comes from the Lord. The conduit may be corrupted, but God will guide you. He guided me thru bad teaching and brought me to good teaching. God is good, and we all inherently not 🫂❤️‍🩹🙏✌️

    • @SpiderLove70
      @SpiderLove70 2 дні тому +3

      @@dejayne8246 exactly, I cried when he died. He was a wonderful teacher.

    • @edbaker7490
      @edbaker7490 2 дні тому

      I found another channel 'follow the lamb today' that specifically says that they do not accept donations.

    • @amandachilds5290
      @amandachilds5290 2 дні тому

      ​​@@dejayne8246hard to believe an unreliable narrator. He wasn't a believer he was an apologist and made a lot of money from it. Paul says even false prophets can be used by God for His purposes so this might be an example OR might not be because ONLY God knows what really happened and tells us clearly all men are sinners and most are pretty rotten compared to women, who are all sinners too,. Also, I'm not remotely surprised since he was the favorite of my Dark Triad ex who wouldn't tithe properly but did send money to his ministry and to other political type causes religiously adjacent. But that's my personal take and know that God uses all things to find the lost and that's one of His main goals and why He sent Jesus Christ here.

  • @ismedillard618
    @ismedillard618 2 дні тому +23

    How am I?
    I'm 56. I have heart failure and have recently been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. Since my diagnosis I have had to give work up, but it has left me more time for fellowship with God and with my believing brethren. I am not happy about my health, but I AM ecstatic about the time that I have with my Saviour.
    formerly, I was a believer in the word-of-faith system and I'm familiar with the pressure to be positive in my confession and somehow achieve healing. In reality, this system is fear driven. Fear of death. Fear of poverty. Not now.
    Eventually I will die. This outward man will perish. But glory to God, to live is Christ and to die is gain. My faith has taken a significant leap and for that I am eternally grateful to God.
    I have not asked The Lord why these things have happened to me. I have not asked Him to heal me. He can. I rest in the knowledge that His grace is sufficient for me and that His strength is made perfect in my weakness. God bless.

    • @Zanzans000
      @Zanzans000 День тому +1

      Brother, You will be restored in God's glory! Stay close, lean on Jesus, the Holy Spirit. 🙏

    • @ismedillard618
      @ismedillard618 День тому +1

      @@Zanzans000 Amen.

    • @legacybuilder9664
      @legacybuilder9664 День тому

      Be healed and made whole in the name of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 53 declares that it is by Christ you were healed and if you were healed than you can be healed, and will be healed because of what Christ has done for you. So receive your healing . Humble yourself and ask for your healing. You have purpose and God wants you to finish out your days in health. Don't be stubborn because of errors from the word of faith movement or your own pride. Please make sure you are dividing the word of truth accurately and not being modest about scripture to justify why you won't ask Him to heal you.
      Please don't dismiss this as a " word of faith" because sure there are non biblical things that happened in that camp, however; if God can heal me and deliver me from demons and death; than he is most certainly willing to do it for you. He is no respecter of persons.
      So meditate on the reality of the finished work of Christ, walk out your faith, and do not make agreements with what the devil is trying to do to you.
      If you have Christ as your Lord and Savior than you have everything you need. If you haven't given your life to him than obey Acts 2:38
      God bless you and know that you have permission to receive the forgiveness of sin which brings healing to all your flesh.
      Forgive yourself, forgive others, and live

    • @tracyh.8611
      @tracyh.8611 18 годин тому +1

      We will all reach the end of our lives, I am happy you have kept your faith. The end of sorrow and beginning of eternal joy awaits. God bless you.

  • @shilacrabtree1998
    @shilacrabtree1998 2 дні тому +1

    Mr. Kirby, Appreciate your candor and You revealing your heart. You touch on the very things I struggle with myself. Thank you for “Modeling” a path through via the Holy Spirit. God Bless You and your Wife greatly❤

  • @sillyslappy
    @sillyslappy 3 дні тому +25

    God allows those things. Testing our faith is how he strengthens it... it's his hand. Spiritual warfare. Speaking his word over yourself.... we are weak. He brings us low. Low. Low. He can use a broken vessel. He resists the proud. Psalm 51. A broken and contrite heart he will not despise.

  • @meandu1512
    @meandu1512 2 дні тому +13

    I asked for 1 confirmation in my life, that brought me peace and security. The joy has lasted for 38 ears! I do not need anything else

  • @lauriemclean1131
    @lauriemclean1131 2 дні тому +1

    Joe, I am striving to draw closer back to God. I've been betrayed and cheated by so many of my fellow Bible believers and I feel that I can't really trust in God again fully until I can forgive those unrepentant people. I cry to the LORD daily. I think we can all sense that the time of His appearing is very near & I just want to be ready.

  • @Alice-rb6uz
    @Alice-rb6uz 2 дні тому +13

    I had a lovely cuppa with you Joe. Unscripted heart to heart talks are great. Earlier today I was listening to Pete Garcia, he said something so true. We are not sinners because we sin, we sin because we are sinners. One evening I was sitting outside looking into the dark night sky admiring the stars and I thought, how amazing would it be if two shooting stars would cross each other and lo and behold, there before my eyes it happened. Two shooting starts crossed each other in the night sky, making a cross like the one Jesus was crucified on. Is there a God? Absolutely!!! Does He make these things happen? Without a doubt. God also has a sense of humor and He answers prayers in a very personal manner because He is a personal God that knows each and every one of us intimately. I was going through a very difficult period in my life in 2021. I no longer had a pet and my husband refused to let me adopt a pet at the local shelter. I prayed to the Lord in my despair as I did not want to live with such sadness not having a pet. I asked the Lord to send me a cat, to just appear and walk into the house, with a loving nature and be easy to care for. A week before the cat showed up, I got the feeling a cat was coming and I set up and prepared everything for a cat and my husband just shook his head at me saying that he will not allow me to go and adopt a pet and I said to him, I am not going to go and adopt a pet, but a cat is coming. He looked at me in disbelief. A week later, on a bitterly cold day, a cat came out of nowhere running down our driveway vocalizing its presence and I called my husband as the cat was drawing near to our front door, for him to see for himself. I opened the door and to our amazement the cat came straight into the house and I closed the door behind him. God worked in the heart of my husband that day and he did not object to the cat staying which was the most amazing part of it all. The cat had no identification and all the neighbors said it was not their cat. Not only did God send me the cat with the personality I wanted, but God also humored me as my name is Alice and the cat is a red Cheshire cat. What a wonderful loving and caring God we have. All praise and glory to our Heavenly Father.

  • @kimfenn4311
    @kimfenn4311 3 дні тому +16

    From Australia 🇦🇺 I never ever doubt that Jesus is my Lord & Saviour 🤗✝️💞but sometimes my mind is the biggest BATTLEFIELD 😞Especially when I have a bad nightmare 😢I do struggle with my forgiveness of my neighbour downstairs 😞she verbally abuses me & says things like “your a satanic witch pig😢” she damages my property in our shared backyard & I just handed her over to the devil, so hopefully she will be broken & REPENT 🙏she has told me she is a Christian, but her fruits don’t show that😢I handed my Brother over to the enemy 30 yrs ago & about 3 mths later he got saved & is still serving Jesus 😊this very day🤗✝️💞

    • @stampinturtles
      @stampinturtles 2 дні тому +2

      Hand them over to Jesus. He has a plan for their salvation. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Pray for them.

    • @kimfenn4311
      @kimfenn4311 2 дні тому +2

      @@stampinturtles the thing is, when you think about it 🤔she is working with the enemy anyway! Jesus will allow the enemy to brake her so she WILL have a chance to hit her rock bottom, then Hopefully she will find Jesus at her bottom 🙏that’s how my Brother did❣️I have been putting up with her horrific treatment for 15 yrs😞I have forgiven her SO many times! I’m human & it does get me down 😢Sometimes I leave here & stay with friends 💞then we ALL Pray together 🙌✝️🕊️

    • @cindytiedemann2278
      @cindytiedemann2278 2 дні тому +1

      My daughter is schizophrenic and bipolar. 20 plus years I've taken care of her. She is foul mouthed and angry one minute then loving and sorrowful the next. She is 43..the youngest of five.
      My husband passed more than 8 yrs ago.
      My neighbor next door is also mentally not there.
      By the Grace of God...I stay strong..even though I am weary.
      I'm not perfect. I loose it sometimes...but I know JESUS is my LORD AND SAVIOUR. Amen

    • @stampinturtles
      @stampinturtles 2 дні тому

      @@kimfenn4311 I’m so sorry for this situation. I was thinking that you probably should move if you can. But God had the Israelites wander 40 years in the desert. I wonder if her wandering will be as long. I don’t know if she has anyone else but I pray for your faith to be rewarded.

    • @stampinturtles
      @stampinturtles 2 дні тому

      @@cindytiedemann2278 prayers for your daughter. 🙏🏻Mine has BPD. It’s awful. My husband thinks it’s fake but other times he sees her struggle. I just pray for her to be healed in the name of Jesus.

  • @soapman9663
    @soapman9663 2 дні тому +1

    May the Lord continue to bless you, Joe I’ll keep you in my prayers

  • @kdugging166
    @kdugging166 2 дні тому +8

    I go through valleys when I don't hear from GOD like I used to, but I don't lose my faith, I know JESUS has never let me down or turned away from me. I know I am a sinner who is unworthy of JESUS but HE has never left me. I know there is some kind of iniquity hiding within me that I have to search for. My whole being wants to glorify GOD. So I pray to HIM to show me and help me find it so I can be restored in the LORD. I also struggle with family not believing, my 17 yr old granddaughter. I pray for her and try so hard to reach her. I will never give up on her. I couldn't believe it when she told me, but I understand what she struggles with. Please pray for her. ❤😢❤

    • @mindyh6125
      @mindyh6125 День тому

      Praying for you and your family. I have the same issues with unbelieving family. Jesus bless you.

  • @jbunch3331
    @jbunch3331 2 дні тому +16

    Just sing "Jesus Jesus, Jesus. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Jesus is the King".

  • @mannoorchard9232
    @mannoorchard9232 2 дні тому +1

    Thank you Joe for being vulnerable in front of your audience. I 💯 agree everything you stated and my personal belief is that God allows that to happen to test our faith in him and to make us grow in faith in him. I struggled very hard to a similar situation when I found out about my senior pastor which I considered him as my father and what transpired with that. Not only that but I had similar struggles with wondering eyes and thoughts at time in which I had to constantly repent. With time the Lord helped me and it happens less frequently but occasionally there are times I catch myself and I keep asking the Lord to purify me. My newest struggle has been learning about the history of the church and the Bible. There is so much out there it’s hard at times to filter out what is truth and what is schemes of the enemy. Please keep me in prayer for this as I do want to learn about our history as Christians but again all in truth and never loosing faith in him. Amen

  • @cindylou8631
    @cindylou8631 2 дні тому +18

    Hey Joe
    Honestly, I feel like I’m a mess. My whole world feels like a mess, except for the fact that I know I’m saved and I know that one day I will see Jesus face-to-face, my Messiah, my Redeemer. …
    I am longing for him to come and get us now. I am longing for that with all my heart. This world is gone mad I’ve never heard of or experienced anything like the situation of this world now it’s so hard. We are supposed to be the light, but it’s hard to be the light in such darkness …I just wanna go home to be with the Lord. There’s so many more people out there to witness to please pray for me to be that light and shine brighter than ever before.❤❤

    • @lauraadams8100
      @lauraadams8100 2 дні тому +2

      @cindylou8631 same here! I try to take some joy in the darkness of this mess we see, knowing, as He told us, He is at the door!!!

  • @dianaginn151
    @dianaginn151 2 дні тому +13

    Sir you have no idea how much you are loved. I feel like the Lord is with us. How ever the world seems overwhelming. I pray for the innocent children. I worry about the children 🙏🙏🙏

  • @mooreracehorsetrust
    @mooreracehorsetrust 2 дні тому +2

    Thanks Joe, this is a lovely video. I needed to hear this today. I love your videos, they always bring me peace and it's lovely to hear your truth.
    I have come to Christianity recently after seeing the shocking Olympic ceremony I had a strong urge to go to church. Since then I have been going to church, reading the bible and trying not to sin either in thought or deed. However I'm finding it increasingly difficult to live up to Gods high expectations of us in order for us to enter the kingdom of heaven and not hell. Part of this feeling could be because I've watched so many hell testimonies wheee seemingly good people have ended up there. It makes me feel quite sad to think of people I loved being there because they weren't saved or led a sinless life.
    I will persist in my faith and take all the teachings on board.
    God Bless you Joe and thank you for your wonderful channel. ❤

    • @legacybuilder9664
      @legacybuilder9664 21 годину тому

      Repent of your sins, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit which is the confirmation of the promise to all who believe. Acts 2:38
      The Holy Spirit is the same spirit that raise Jesus Christ from the dead, and if you are in Christ that same spirit dwells in you and gives you the power to live this life and into the next.
      When you are in Christ he will teach you how to live life for him , how to behave, and walk like He did in the earth.
      Spiritual maturity takes time. Outside of the Bible make sure to check out JGLM for more in-depth biblical teaching.

  • @TheElizabethashby
    @TheElizabethashby 2 дні тому +16

    I HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH AWFUL STRESS BUT I KNOW MY LORD WILL SEE ME THROUGH BECAUSE I BELIEVE AND TRUST IN HIM ONLY NOT MAN

    • @alexandernimmons8360
      @alexandernimmons8360 2 дні тому +1

      Read Phillipians 4:4 through 8. Replace your negative thoughts with 4:8. I was thinking upon these scriptures myself, as i rejoice in the Lord , pray and meditate and think upon wholesome and good things. I hope you have a better day.
      Love

  • @cherylstaples1790
    @cherylstaples1790 2 дні тому +14

    I'm so ready for Jesus to take over! When I was 8, almost 9, my appendix ruptured. I had 106 fever, mom took me to ER. My self lifted above my body and I was so curious about how I could see myself. I was in a place of profound peace. I felt utterly alone. Felt myself drifting into a light , unworried, I received a "knowing" that made me know everything is exactly as it should be...although I felt alone, I was not. God is always with us even when we do not sense Him. This happened over 50 years ago but I can still feel His peace when I concentrate on the moments above my body.

  • @patriciamullins6968
    @patriciamullins6968 2 дні тому +2

    Joe,Your word's are true and real and speak into so many lives...BLESSING'S On Your Faithfulness. But G-D 🙏🙏🙏

  • @johngleason3565
    @johngleason3565 3 дні тому +19

    To glorify God in all we do, our Lord and Savior we turn to you.
    Holy Spirit guide us through, lead us on the path that ends with You.
    Bearing witness of The Father, we kneel and receive our crowns, at Your feet Jesus let us cast them to the ground.
    The only riches we long for is to praise and worship our Lord and King, as He reigns for ever more. Amen

  • @peterbartha6640
    @peterbartha6640 2 дні тому +14

    I always feel some strange calmness when I reach the end of my possibilities. I know these times the Lord has all the power to help me if I need, and all the wisdom to not if don't need it.

  • @FireFish66
    @FireFish66 2 дні тому +1

    Your humbleness is an inspiration Joe. Thanks for your truthful open videos. God knows our heart and you're brave enough to share yours to help others.

  • @craigstockton3103
    @craigstockton3103 2 дні тому +11

    When I was growing up, in the church, my father told me, dound advice, don't put your faith in people. Only Christ is to be trusted. 55 years later I have seen many notable Christians fail/fall. Humans, no matter how outwardly "righteous " are still just as capable of failure as the rest of us. Christ alone is who we put our faith in.

  • @lancedooley7558
    @lancedooley7558 2 дні тому +10

    I've gotten many words from the Holy Spirit on this subject. Perseverance, Patience, Boldness, Integrity, and Trust. Run to the SECRET PLACE.

  • @trixieracer838
    @trixieracer838 2 дні тому +1

    Thank you, Joe for being willing to be the vessel that God speaks through to reach so many people and turn their hearts toward Him!
    I must confess that my struggle isn’t about having less faith in our Lord, but I struggle with my own sin that is keeping me from being closer to my Heavenly Father. I seek His forgiveness for this same sin every day and yet I continue to do it. For some reason, letting go of this sin seems worse than giving in to God and receiving all of His blessings. I am in angst over not doing what I know is right, yet it feels better sitting in the comfort of this sin. Sometimes I wish God was a magic genie and POOF my feelings would change and I would be able to separate my bad thoughts and live a life fully pleasing to God.

  • @RobertBanta-eg3xo
    @RobertBanta-eg3xo 2 дні тому +25

    Excited to go Home soon
    I can't wait to see Jesus

  • @DeborahRuud
    @DeborahRuud 2 дні тому +29

    I enjoy your your off the cuff, warts and all chats. It's almost like I'm sitting right next to you having a conversation with my little brother in Christ 😊 Thank you for your honesty and transparency. It's refreshing ❤

  • @donmonroe1763
    @donmonroe1763 2 дні тому +1

    Yes yes yes it has been so difficult feel like my faith is fading and it’s scarring me. “Why does God hate me, why is he punishing me rejecting me. I don’t understand “

  • @rebeccaschneider9862
    @rebeccaschneider9862 2 дні тому +26

    Love your honesty....I can feel the same at times. We all go through unexplained times. Love this channel and your ministry!!! 😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🤲🤲🫶🫶❤️❤️

  • @jodiebrown-c6o
    @jodiebrown-c6o 2 дні тому +14

    My sweet husband was murdered in 2022 and Satan has been relentless since then. I was suicidal for almost 2 hrs. I have no family or real friends,Jesus got me thru it. He does really speak to me but I know he's there. Thank you for this message,it really resonated with me.

    • @hopefullytoday
      @hopefullytoday 2 дні тому +3

      I just sent a prayer up for you sweet sister in Christ. I keep seeing the words " God is in our midst." He sees all and he knows what you've been through. He has never left you. Hugs and know that we will be going up soon. 🙏

    • @kathyc7284
      @kathyc7284 День тому +2

      If your church doesn't rally around you, you should seriously consider finding another church. Your church is your family and they should surround you with love, encouragement, and strength during the good and the bad. Do not forsake the assembly of the church. God said it because we need to be with like minded believers. Very sorry for your loss and praying for you.

    • @Zanzans000
      @Zanzans000 День тому +4

      No family or real friends... maybe you are like me. Secluded for a reason, friends are fickle especially if they don't believe or think like you. I have family that roll their eyes at me. So I would rather be away from that. I know the LORD is always there. God is faithful, believe with all your heart he is there with you! Sister, you are going to have so many friends, the biggest family ever and Jesus himself will be your best friend!! We fly soon arms up, keep looking up for that blessed hope, it's so soon.! Hope to hug you on the other side. Eternity with the LORD. ❤

    • @debbiem612
      @debbiem612 День тому +1

      I'm so sorry about your husband. May God bring you comfort and strength! ❤

    • @mindyh6125
      @mindyh6125 День тому +1

      Praying for you right now. Jesus bless you

  • @jrameync
    @jrameync 2 дні тому +1

    Each of us have someone who we look up to in the faith and when they show us that they are human we feel let down, maybe even hurt to a certain degree. The beauty of our Lord is that He will never let us down. Both my husband and I have experienced what you are feeling through the sins of a pastor we sat under in our younger years - the doubt, the questioning and God showed us this: He will use others, sinner and Christian, to achieve His will. The comfort in this is knowing that God reigns supreme and will not leave us in the fires we walk through. I am reminded daily that scripture talks about a great falling away from the faith as the time comes closer and closer to His return. Don't loose faith nor hope brother in Christ - His promise remain true yesterday, today and tomorrow!

  • @laurarice9353
    @laurarice9353 2 дні тому +13

    My faith is strong. But I'm depressed that we are still here.

    • @wordwalkermomma4
      @wordwalkermomma4 2 дні тому +2

      I’ve been struggling with that very thought, yet when I just now read your comment, I heard a voice I heard many years ago... his name was Jerry Clowers and he was an absolute hoot(funny)! He would say, “Hang on, the best is yet to come!”
      I don’t think that just means the next life, but this one.
      We are still here for His purpose.
      God knows.
      That has to be enough for us.
      Blessings!

    • @Kim-js8jf
      @Kim-js8jf 2 дні тому +3

      We are waiting for the rest of the Harvest to be gathered. Praise God there's still time 🙌

    • @freedomelzinga7908
      @freedomelzinga7908 2 дні тому +1

      I understand your depression i took about to tale pills and kill my self i am sooooooo lonely also in my marriage i cried to the lord i crying on my motor i cry in the kitchen i cry so much but he doesn’t answer i asked for years and years what do u want me to do lord and yes no answer…….. i am worthless no meaning anymore.

    • @laurarice9353
      @laurarice9353 22 години тому +1

      @freedomelzinga7908 you are not worthless! Jesus loves you even more than you can dream up. Are you in His word daily? That's how He speaks to us.
      Don't give up please 🙏

  • @BigBird-m3e
    @BigBird-m3e 2 дні тому +11

    I am a cancer survivor that had complications during surgery that had me fighting for my life for 2 years. 3 times family and friends were called in to say their goodbyes to me but I fought thru. Towards the end of my fight I had enough I was alone in my hospital room and I got up and sat on the edge of my bed and spoke out loud to God I told God that I didn't want to die that if I was to die that I would die with my faith in God. Less than 2 weeks later I was cured by a simple outpatient surgery I started to eat and heal. I do not believe that God makes things happen. I believe that God gifted us all with free will everything that happens is our choice no matter what the situation. I learned that to never ever give up ever to always keep God in my heart and prayers. I am not afraid of anything evil in fact I will attack evil when it tries. I am with God and God is with me. I have had a recurring dream for decades that I am helping people that are possessed by evil recently I had a dream of a childhood friend and his children that were possessed and I was there helping them. I need to spread the word of the Lord more than I do. I have told God to use me as you wish Lord. Jesus Christ is my Savior my teacher and my light Amen🙏🏻

    • @sophiekatt7027
      @sophiekatt7027 2 дні тому +1

      Your experience sounds much like mine. I was very ill and in hospital when I came to my senses and spoke to God saying, “Father, I am NOT dying in this place. You must come now and heal me of this illness. I am leaving here today and going home healed”. It happened instantly. I left that place whole, healed and delivered. All glory and praise to my loving Father.

    • @sophiekatt7027
      @sophiekatt7027 2 дні тому

      PS: I am 87 years old, doing well, living large for Yeshua, my soon coming King!

    • @legacybuilder9664
      @legacybuilder9664 23 години тому +1

      Begin praying for that childhood friend. Praising God for their healing and deliverance. If you have dreams of people, pray for them.

    • @BigBird-m3e
      @BigBird-m3e 22 години тому

      @@legacybuilder9664 I was just talking to my mother and as I was thinking of telling her about my dream your message came across my notifications just as I was going to tell my mother. I am smiling while typing this. I started my day on a bad note but as I began to eat my breakfast I started to listen to the word of God and everything began to improve for the better and it spread out through my words and actions. Thank you for making me realize that I am to include my childhood friend and his children in my prayers. God is good and is all I need amen 🙏🏻

  • @kristinp8424
    @kristinp8424 2 дні тому +1

    Thank you for this video! You may have felt it was confusing when you made it, but the message reached us exactly as God intended. My faith never wavers, but my proximity to the Lord has been growing in distance. You’ve helped me understand why that’s happen and that I need to get back to a regular rhythm of bible reading and prayer.