It’s funny, I just watched moana with my daughter, and when the water moves out of her way, she said to me “only God can do that.” I loved hearing her say that with such conviction.
I'm not a mom, but alot of this resonates with me. I simply don't do manicures, hair salons, wasteful shopping, extravagant spending, and I stopped wanting what everyone else has. I've also recently stopped going on Facebook and Instagram because it just sends messages of how I should live, what I should buy, how I should look, etc. I've reduced the videos I watch on TH-cam as well. I only watch content that up lifts me, makes me feel peaceful, enhances my life and inspires me to live an abundant , slow and meaningful existence.
I can honestly say watching you and Delilah has shown me that I want to know the Lord, for my family to know the Lord. I wasn’t raised in a Christian home and I just want you to know that what you are sharing has incredible impact on me, my husband and what kiddos are to come. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Meredith, that is soooo wonderful!!! Desiring to know the Lord is the absolute best decision you could ever make in your life. This will spill over into the lives of your loved ones as well. I want to encourage you to seek Him like never before and you will see God’s results work amazing “Acts” in your life. I am praying for you and your family!!!
I am praying for you to keep this decision as a good one. This is the best decision you can make in life. May God bless you and fill your heart with love for Him and others.
A muslim mom who have been a silent viewer for YEARS. I am aware you are a practicing christian and thats why I have so much respect for your thoughts 🤍 It feels amazing that others moms from other religions do find the necessity of having a “guide” for thier kids’ lives and own thoughts. So much respect and love for your family 🤍 The whole world feels safer when I am aware there are moms like you, milenna 🤍
I'm also Muslim mom and find her videos only videos that speak to me lol because unfortunately not many think or have these types of videos. God is important.period.
“I am the gatekeeper of their innocence” best quote of the video. We are responsible for what our children learn and when they learn it and how they learn it. Incredible message, thank you!
Milena, I need you to know how much this ministered to me. I don’t even HAVE kids. My heart was so beyond blessed and opened by this. THANK YOU from the bottom of my HEART thank you. You are a blessing to women. To the next generation of prayer warriors and leaders. I can’t wait for my kids to be filled by the spirit and LEADERS. May you be SOOOOO BEYOND blessed girl. In The name of Jesus 🤍
Wow the way this literally felt like a weight lifted to hear someone else say this out loud. I stopped watching “innocent” Disney movies as a teenager because the Lord convicted me of this and now as a mama sometimes I feel crazy because of the convictions I have that are soooooo different from my friends and family to hear someone say this I truly cannot explain the peace it gives me! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! For being so bold and being obedient to the call of God!
YES SISTER 🙌🏻 Be encouraged that He is speaking this message to his daughters right now, He’s been speaking this to me as well, He’s waking up His daughters!! Calling us to be ruthless gatekeepers and set apart holy women of God ❤ bless you for sharing this message.
Growing up my parents sheltered me and I felt like I had to push every boundaries and figure everything out for myself. This is where I struggle now having a daughter and wanting to do what’s best for her without making her feel how I felt.
That’s a really tough position to be in. I’m not a mom but I can speak to what my mom did that helped me. My mom was really good about bringing in what the Bible said when I questioned their choices or reasons, and for me specifically, that satisfied the why and helped me better understand what the Lord said and desires for us.
I think the most important thing is to explain and teach your children why you are raising them the way you are. Tell them why you don't allow them to do certain things. It doesn't mean they may never push boundaries or walk in disobedience but if you've told them why and they do it and see that truth come to past they'll trust you and understand your wisdom.
@@Rae_eLLe I agree with this! My parents were strict about what we watched and listened to, but they always explained why. This made me excited to obey and contributed to stronger convictions and discernment, even as an adult.
As an expecting muslim mum, this video really resonated with me. It's so refreshing to see someone speaking about these kinds of things without a filter.
There are also a lot of parallels to what we believe in and are trying to teach our kids! Like our kids are an amanah given to us and we will be asked on yaum ul qiyamah about what we taught them! ♥️
As a Muslim mother It’s very comforting to see other moms even from different religions feeling and thinking the same thoughts I’ve been having. I thought I was being “extreme” for having these thoughts. I’ve been a silent viewer for years….before I even had my children. This video was confirmation I’m not crazy! I want to guide my children on the right path to God. God wants us to wake up. Thank you for this video ❤
Was just about to comment the same! It’s inspiring and reassuring to hear this is God’s message to her because as Muslims this is something we’re taught to do already but society makes us feel like we should be more “lenient”
I think what’s being described in the video is wanting children to maintain their black and white thinking into adulthood. The world is nuanced and complicated, I do agree however when minds are that young and impressionable it is important to guard them until they are able to discern for themselves how they would like to carry themselves through the world. I understand the fear, but I would rather love, joy and peace reign over my little ones heart. And I would never want them to be afraid of their curiosity or the unknown. Fear brings out such an ugly side of people.
Are you telling those of us who are not Christian to go, or are you saying we might not understand so there's no point? Either way, I don't feel welcome and a few other comments have expressed the same.
I think she was just making clear who was the audience she was speaking to. I mean obviously you could still watch it but there is an specific audience she’s talking to, in this specific video. If you don’t feel welcomed maybe that’s why but it seems like she meant it in a way to just let viewers know.
Finally! Amen! Amen! This is sooo refreshing. I love how you’re allowing the Holy Spirit to move and use you. This is powerful Milena! My son is 14 months and I feel your heart as a Christian mom. I agree with EVERY SINGLE WORD!!! Thank you for your boldness and sharing the revelation God is giving you. This will touch and move on millions of moms!
....I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade. But I'm feeling called to say this is exactly how my parents and everyone they allowed us around thought, and viewed Christianity, and we were drowned in it from every direction. And even though I still consider myself a Christian this type of Christianity was extraordinarily damaging to me, personally, growing up, and in my 20s. And even now in my 30s I'm going to have to stop watching the rest of this video because I just can't relive this again. This type of Christianity does not leave room for the kids to feel safe being who they are, if their natural personality and interests don't fit inside this teeny tiny little box this makes. And the adults who think this is the way to do it, I understand most of them are coming from a good place. But the position of power you hold over the minors in your lives should not be this kind of stranglehold and gatekeeping practice. None of you think that's what you're doing. But for any child who inherently does not fit this very restrictive lifestyle and way of thinking, you're all telling them there is something wrong with them. And they'll either learn to hate who they are and try desperately to change, to fit inside this constrictive box, or they'll learn to hide who they really are from every one of you until they can escape. This type of Christianity does not have the room you all think it does for love and acceptance. Some people will naturally fit inside this box just fine, and they'll do just fine. The others as they grow up will have to decide between hating themselves or hating this religion. And the response that this isn't true, we teach that God loves everyone just the way he made them, or that everyone falls short of the glory of God, and that's the beauty of his sacrifice at the cross, if anything like those crossed your mind in response, you're missing the whole point. This type of raising a child is teaching some of them that who they are isn't good enough, to you adults, unless they change into meeting your expectations. And they will grow up seeing clear evidence that God made some of their classmates to fit what everyone says he wants, and they won't understand why he would do that for one person, and then turn around and make THEM so very different from what they're being taught God wants them to be. Why does God hate me so much that he made me into someone that isn't who he everyone says he wants? My best friend isn't like this. He made her already almost what he wants. Why didn't he do that for me? And this kind of strict ideology will eventually keep those kids from coming to you to ask for help or understanding, because there ultimately won't be room in their families' beliefs for them to keep asking. The answers will always come back to the same couple things, and won't fit or feel genuine to who that child, or teen, or young adult feels that they are. Please listen to them if you find out you have one of these kids. Please don't kill them with religion. Please don't carelessly kill their spirit or self acceptance for the sake of "protecting " them or keeping them pure, or even raising them up in the way they should go. At some point they have to be your kid again, and not first and foremost this person that you have to train into being the best Christian they can be. If that kid desires to be a Christian and can't be the same limited type you're talking about wanting to raise, they need to know that no matter what they're your child first. Even if they don't fit inside this tiny box. You can't spend 18 years trying to force them to fit when they know they don't, and expect to get a healthy, emotionally strong and stable, happy adult out of it at the end. So many people are driven away from Christianity because this is the situation they grew up in. Good people trying to do right by God first then their child, and being too blinded by all the ways you can protect them and limit them. And the child growing up angry, scared, sad, disassociated, or self loathing, because they never fit what those good people wanted for them and from them. Everyone has the right to make their own parenting decisions, and free will was God's greatest gift when he created mankind. But please consider what the adults who grew up in these types of rules and limitations can say about that now, as adults. I'm far from the only one who spent years trying to decide who I hated more, myself for being someone different than was expected and praised, or God for making me this different person. My best friend grew up in the exact same environment. She naturally fit inside the box. Her relationship with God and her faith is completely different from mine. It's loving, whereas mine is hostile, because I just never fit. That box was just too small. And even though I eventually realized I could still be Christian without being in a box that small, my faith and my religion still bring me more anger and sadness than peace or love, because I'm still unlearning all the things those well meaning people taught me. I wish I could have her faith. Just luck of the draw on personality and everything else. Things God can control and I couldn't. Like giving me an outstanding imagination, and interest in ideas that don't exist on this planet. Doesn't mean I can't have my faith because the fantasy genre interests and entertains me. Limited Christianity has no room for those things, because it's "obviously" of the devil. I don't worship things in that genre. I wasn't confused as a kid and thinking those things were real. I was a kid who needed room to go outside the safe tiny little corner of Christianity I was growing up in and let my brain have creative freedom outside of that. Being gently lectured or ordered not to watch this and not to read that, because God didn't approve? God had a chance to make my brain not crave a chance to be creative and inspired by those things. He didn't. And I believe he didn't because a strong imagination can be a huge gift, when understood and accepted. He made me, knowing what would be one of my strongest assets, There's plenty of other examples. Just be careful, is what I'm saying. A lot of people need more room and freedom in their faith than the things in this video or comment section leaves available.
I can understand where you’re coming from and agree to some of what you said. As Christians, when we have children we are to raise them up in the way they should go. We have a lot of freedoms in Christ, so many freedoms, but there are lines we can’t cross. Sin is still sin. God created every human being, but because of this fallen world we have to be very careful of our desires and what we are naturally drawn to because since the fall, our hearts are deceitful and wicked as Jeremiah says in the Bible. That includes are desires. So many people say “God made me this way” in regards to their desires toward same sex attraction, but that’s absolutely not true, because that contradicts Gods Word. Our bodies, minds, and hearts are corrupted because of sin. With raising children, we all need to desperately come before the throne of God and ask for wisdom, for God says He will give it to us. We must do our best to raise children with the knowledge and wisdom we have, and also continue to seek it out. We must ask God how He wants us to parent the children He have us. There isn’t always a fine line of what to do and what not to do, but we do our best, we have an open hand and open heart. When they are very little, it is good to keep them from a lot more, and as they grow, we teach them that there is good and evil, we explain to them why we do what we do, we show them that we’re living for more than the short breath of this earth.
I had the opposite experience growing up and it was detrimental to me. Even as an adult I still get intrusive thoughts from the things my parents allowed us to watch and so I feel like what she says is right on point - rely on the conviction of the Holy Spirit. She even says multiple times in the video to not just take her convictions upon yourself - rely on your own relationship with God and what He says for you to do with your own children in your own home. So I would say seek God on this and just listen to Him instead of assuming she just is too strict, etc. It sounds to me like she’s just being obedient to what God has told her to do with her own family and so how can we say anything negative about that? As Christians, we should all be seeking Him for answers and be willing to keep on growing and being lead to be more like Jesus every day. Not judging another persons walk or personal convictions.
Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m really sorry for all you went through and the way religion and parenting affected you negatively. It’s helpful to hear both perspectives and to be aware as I raise my kids, to really seek to understand who God has made them to be and to love them uniquely, not pressuring them to fit a certain mold (especially as they are old enough to make their own decisions). I think what Milena and you shared both agree with the need for wisdom and seeking help from God, not relying on human understanding, because parenting is such a tightrope to walk and it’s hard navigating day to day decisions when you often don’t see the impacts till years later. Anyway, I just appreciate you taking the time to share your story!!
I get your rejection of "Churchians" who are fearful and small minded. But the church is falling because it is taking this "anything goes" hedonism stance. The glorification of the self is a quick and easy road to destruction. Christ yielded the bullwhip for a reason.
@@jessicadianne9065yes. 100%. My childhood was riddled with things that I wish I could unsee and truly I just want my children to get to see ONLY the beauty of the world God created as long as humanly possible. They are so little and I wish someone would have paid more attention to everything we saw and experienced. It is so damaging because it’s too heavy to carry when you’re SO young. To me it really is about giving them the BEST. Like why settle for letting things slip through the cracks? That will happen even with our most vigilant efforts so why help that along why not just be as mindful as we can and guard their hearts while we can? They will grow and learn before our eyes and soon enough it’ll be time to let them watch a more mature movie and by then the prayer is that they will have a strong foundation and we can talk them through some of those themes. Find the lies, discern with them and communicate about the world on a deeper level.
They aren’t just cute babies, they’re souls that the Lord has created for you and Jordan to raise and Shepard!!! This is so encouraging for a single girl desiring marriage! My church has been teaching on these things every summer!
Girl I love how God is so amazing at revival He definitely has an army of us mama's starting to wake up. Thanks so much for this video and for continuing to talk about it regardless of being afraid of others thinking you're being too strict or crazy. Truthfully God has more for us, more for our kids. You are amazing for being brave!
How can you think watching a Disney movie is the same as worshiping witch craft? Do you think watching a Christian movie is the same as worshiping Jesus? Is the bar for “worship” that low? It’s great to guide your children to the best path you possibly can, but do not give the devil your entire mind through fear. God bless you
Girl!!!! I’m a Muslim and this video had me 🔥 🔥 🔥 I am actually crying right now after watching because it hits my mother heart sooo hard ❤🤯 you are SO right in everything you say!! The devil works slooowly but surely and things that may seem innocent may have their bad impact loooong term.... THANK YOU for sharing!! I’m gonna change things up here ❤ thank you God for using people to share such important messages ❤
Whats funny is when I started watching you about 3yrs ago THIS is what the Lord revealed to me! We unsubscribed to Disney+ stopped listening to “worldly” music, I stopped idolizing celebrities, stopped w reality tv, we’re called to be set apart and The Holy Spirt revealed that to me w watching you and Gods been putting in work in my life as a wife and mother, He’s always working with us! & holding us! He is so good and such a gentleman!
Your natural hair color is so beautiful! Loving these christian videos from you lately. I’m not a mama yet but I resonate with the wish and conviction to live your life for the glory of God
Not a mom, but woah. Attended a church prayer night and felt so compelled to pray for mothers. Now i am watching this and realizing why! Prayers for mothers as they raise up the next generation to know and trust the Lord with their mind, heart and soul.
I don't think this polarization of "good" and "evil" is that simple as many aspects of life can have both or are gray. I hear fear and control coming from this but to each their own, we all have the freedom to raise our children how we see best. Love the channel and am sharing a different opinion, respectfully.
Girl. I knew exactly what you were talking about when you started. I have saying this exact same thing. The Lord opened my eyes to it when I first became a mom. I have been met with a lot of eye rolls. Family and friends act like I am overreacting and being a little much. But it has been an extremely strong conviction for me and everything you said 👏 👏👏. Especially when you said “it was like the glasses have been removed.” I’ve said the exact same thing. Once you see it you can’t unsee it. You have no idea how nice it is to hear you share all of this especially with the platform that you do. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You are NOT alone in this message from God, mama. We are all just being called in different pockets of the world to be the gatekeepers of our children’s innocence and raise them in the way they should go. It isn’t easy, it isn’t the path of least resistance… but God rewards those who earnestly seek Him. We will just keep doing that and praising Him for the blessings that come upon our homes and our children! Thank you for standing for Truth, sis!!
I finally watch this 6 months later, and I'm exactly 6 months preggo with my first child. I'm so grateful to listen to this because I really want to make sure I teach my child and any other kids we have about God and His Word, that they may follow Him all their days!! This is seriously a blessing and I'm grateful for this!! Thank you for follow the Lord's will. Truly a blessing.
Amazing. Also, I feel like your naturally darker hair is perfect for this new era of Milena. You’re not watering down your words, your true and bold and convicted. 🙏🏼 Keep praying and sharing your journey with us. It’s helping so many out there, including myself 🙏🏼
I was led in the exact same way when my older ones were that age. Now they're teenagers and serving in the church. They have absolutely no desire to fit in or worry about anyone who criticizes their convictions. And they're still cool, you know what I'm saying. Not weird at all like some had tried to warn me would happen. They stand out in all the best ways. There's residual and immediate fruit, mama. All praise honor and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ! 🙋🏼♀️
Go off sister!!!!!!! Yes!! This is one of my convictions for my kids lately. Disney is rotting their little minds and I’m TIRED of cherry picking movies for them! They’re all trash! I hope you keep speaking on this because this is truly the wave we need! Momma bears for God unite!
I love this! And I completely understand what Jordan is feeling with not wanting to shelter your kids from the world. My grandma once said, while watching wizard of oz “This is a movie. We can watch this, but I want you to know, there is no such thing as a “good” witch.“ - in reference to Glinda. So, if there ever is a time when you’re watching something and you realize that it isn’t God honoring, it is a good chance to use it as a teachable moment.
Genuine question, so non Christian mamas are not welcome to your channel? I was so excited to see that you uploaded but what you said at 0:30 seconds was just not right. Literally made me stop watching the video… As a muslim mom I love to watch religious mothers from other abrahamic faiths because there is common values and beliefs.
It’s time. You’re either hot or cold. The Lord will spit out the lukewarm. Intentionality is where we need to be with ourselves and our families. Thank you for reminding me what I need to do as a mama ❤
I’m not a momma at all, but this makes me appreciate my mom from sheltering certain things from me. My mom would be ADAMANT about not having Harry Potter, Twighlight, Halloween and other thing exposed to me and I used to think she was “doing too much”. But now as an adult knowing about witchcraft and demonic forces and especially how the enemy preys on children, I grew sooo much appreciation for what she has done. Trust and believe I am a testament of “train a child in the ways that they shall go”. Praise God truly for what you’re doing 🙏🏾
Same! I remember as a freshman in high school I was invited to a Halloween sleepover and my mom said I could go but couldn’t sleepover because she was concerned that they would pull out a ouija board. I thought she was silly but regardless I was picked up and my friend told me later that they did pull one out. She also was a no go on Harry Potter and I watched it as soon as I left the house and wondered why I hadn’t been able to watch it. But I loved what Milena said about equipping your kids to “discern what is good and evil” and it really stood out to me and I realized when I watched it as an adult, I then had the maturity to discern and filter what I would have completely absorbed as a child.
I also love that Milena addressed age appropriate monitoring. Somethings of course can be discussed at a higher level with a 12 year old and not with a preschooler yet. And praying is so so key!
When we partner with demonic-inspired toys, books, movies or even events we are will billy letting our children play on thin ice, and it’s their future at stake. I’m so proud to see some young mothers go all Mama Bear, realizing the enemy is usually very subtle. I believe your most excellent point Milena was that there is so much more God has for them. Immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. So often we labor over what they eat, like not eating ice cream all day. But guarding their ear gates and eye gates is equally important. Praying for more blessings and revelation for you and yours. At the other side of a prayer is great reward. Remember Hod responds to His Word, pray scripture over your children.
One of my close friends growing up was super into HP and she now literally practices witchcraft. Coincidence maybe but I don’t think so. It makes witchcraft look fun and opens doors that shouldn’t be opened. My parents were the same way and I’m thankful for it!
The lord convicted my mom of the exact same thing when I was in grade school. My siblings and I were not allowed to watch Disney movies and SpongeBob to name a few things. I’m 27 now and watching this video reminded me of how much of a blessing that was. They aren’t to little and are definitely smart enough. You’re opening up an amazing gift from God to there lives. 😊
The best part in this entire video was “I am the gatekeeper of their innocence”. Such powerful words momma! Thank you for standing up and speaking the truth about all of these beautiful Christian values! ❤
I have given up hair dye for the last 5 years. 2 years ago, I decided to “cut off all the lies” and embrace every moment of my aging life. I am 42yrs old and love my gray streaks. I get compliments on my hair all the time! I was surprised to see women loving my natural hair. Great job mama! I have saved so much money stopping the nails and hair color. Makeup is now very minimal for me…not for religious reasons…but for how ridiculous I look in the amount of makeup women are pressured to ware now. I am free🙌
i’m 26 and began getting gray streaks pretty early on. it was only tiny little gray hairs popping up then suddenly the past 2 years it’s really grown out. i’ve never once thought to dye it because i know how awful it can be and how much effort it takes. honestly, i feel unique and beautiful because the gray hairs began coming full force when my relationship with the Lord began growing very intimately. maybe that sounds silly to some but proverbs 16:31 does say “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.” so i’m choosing to believe this hahah
I loveeee how you have started to speak on these topics and how God continues to use you so powerfully. Thank you so much for your obedience and willingness to share what God keeps depositing into your heart ❤️
I’m a 25 year old single woman and I got so much out of this!!! I want to raise a family one day and this is so good to hear/focus on. Also, I felt very convicted over things I watch! I don’t guard my heart/mind as well as I should. I have so many nightmares and night terrors and never thought they could be linked to what I watch. I want to do better so I’m better equipped to help my children when the Lord blesses me with them! THANK YOU MILENA
You do know that you are proposing a form of religious indoctrination to your children? Because teaching them to memorize only the Bible without critical analysis or question is the literal definition of indoctrination. And thats coming from a Christian
To be fair, if you are Christian, the Bible IS the only truth. Anything else is the traditions and teachings of men. We do need to question, the Bible says we do, but we also need to be careful what worldly things we expose ourselves to as well ;)
Yes yes yes this has been very heavily on our hearts and minds lately too! With all the stuff being thrown into “innocent” kids shows and movies now … it’s incredibly eye opening. Thank you for sharing Milena ❤
You model motherhood so well, Delilah! We all are growing as mama's but your motherhood is honouring God so much and it inspires others to do the same. 🌿
YES YES YES! Now this is the Milena I love to hear! 🔥❤️ as a mama of two I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE! Yup! if something doesn’t glorify God then who is it glorifying? We have to be cut throat with the things of the world, specially when it comes to our littles..
I've been following since after the birth of your daughter. I don't usually leave a comment but I always give a thumbs up. I really enjoy this video. I have a 3 year old son lately I feel I can't control him. I prayed last night to God to show me what to do. God spoke n told me to delete certain apps on his tablet even the internet browser. I downloaded a Bible kids app . And I'm now seeing this video. I understand everything single thing. I going through these same things. Keep spreading the word of God it's nothing but the truth 💕😊
Thank you for speaking TRUTH and not being afraid of "offending" others! Love IS truth. Your last couple sit down videos have been SO encouraging to me in my faith though & appreciate you sista ❤
Milena I just watched this (came from your most recent vid) and if convicted me to my core. Thank you for sharing your heart on this topic, the Lord is most definitely speaking through you! After watching this video, I felt lead to read the scripture about training up a child and when I looked it up and actually went there it was so affirming of this - Proverbs 22:3-6
I’m a first time momma of a 2 month old and your words are such an encouragement to me to start praying early and often about the ways I will raise him up in a way that is beautiful and separate from the evil of our world. Your courage in speaking about the ways God is leading you is so valuable and I pray you keep boldly sharing like this for all us mommas, new and seasoned! ❤️
My favorite song to sing with my kiddos (4 & 2 years old) is "O Be careful little eyes" Goes: Oh be careful little eyes what you see, There's a Father up above looking down in tender love, O be careful little eyes what you see 🎵 Glory to God you are raising up children to learn discernment! A elder mentor woke me up as well 🌺
Keep it up mama 💜 as someone who grew up with a mom who would sing this to us, and help us memorize the Psalms in car rides, I can promise you it will remain with your little ones when they aren't so little anymore
Amen to this!! I am an aunt to my 3 year old niece, I have a relationship with the Lord and her parents don’t. I watch my niece 3-4 days a week and have been having so much conviction about what I allow her to do/watch only because her parents lets her do/watch just about whatever. The Lord wants me to limit things her parents don’t, do things with her that her parents don’t, teach her things that her parents don’t. But I’m finding it so hard to start, and this was my sign!
I can sense so much peace in the background of your home and you are radiating the kingdom my friend. Soooo beautiful and so eye opening! Not a mama yet but thankful to hear this before I do walk into that season. Thank you for your obedience because we now get to enjoy the fruit with you!!!
This really touched me tonight. My son is 19 months and all he does is watch cartoons and I’ve been praying to learn how to even show/teach him about God and he also screams in his sleep in the middle of the night and I didn’t know why until now this was truly a blessing God bless you
Pray with him before bed (Lords prayer). As he gets older, he will start praying with you. Also, play some worship music for him before bed and say a prayer in his room.
Yes yes!!! Love this!! “Let them know Me and My Words.” You are not alone in this journey. The world comes at our kids HARD - and it’s up to us to protect His precious ones! So so good!!!
This video really is what I needed, but this comment I just "happened" to see, I needed this so much more!! We easily forget this, and your comment has impacted me more than you could ever know!
Thank you for your obedience to God 💛 this video is confirmation for me and so many other moms. Motherhood is apart of our ministry, it really is THAT serious.
I am so grateful to be able to watch Milena all the eye opening conversations, the hard work she does does not go unseen beyond motivational along with habits of a homemaker another Christian mother that has enormously helped me shift the way I think.
the CONVICTION I'm feeling right now. I've watched you for years, and the way the Lord is shining His Light through you here recently is on another level!! ✨️
I cannot tell you how much this touched my heart! I woke up after my kids were grown and it SO true…the enemy is everywhere! Spread this word far and wide!
Alleluia, Milena. I stopped coloring my hair about 4 years ago and stopped getting nail polishes on nails and toes about 2 1/2-3 years ago, and I gained more self-love each day. And over 4-5 years ago, I stopped dressing up for others and started doing what makes me, which is dressing casually and comfortably. Now, I am practicing loving and seeing others the way GOD sees them because I want to be a person each day & night. It is hard and sometimes I fall short, but i try again next day/encounter. GOD is good and He is opening our eyes, ears and is cleaning our hearts, amen!!
You are so right and so in tune. Love this! So grateful you have the courage and strength and wisdom to speak up and use your platform for such powerful content. This is the best way to get an important message across to as many people as possible. Slowly I think everyone that is meant to know are slowly waking up if they aren't already. This was so helpful and relatable and so happy to hear someone speak up about this. Having children teaches you so much if you allow it to. God is using you in a powerful way, I felt the goosebumps hearing this spoken out loud instead of internal constant dialogue. 💜🙏🏽🤱✌️ Single mama of 3 here, this helps a ton when you don't have support 👌
Girl love the energy in this video! As a muslim mama I can say our views are very similar ❤ i hope the Lord continues to give you the strength to continue spreading the Lord’s love
Girl after what she said in her intro about this video not being for non Christian mamas I did not watch it. I think we muslims are not welcome on her channel…
Hey sister, by non Christian i think she meant those who do not share the same values as those who put Allah first in their lives. InshaAllah Muslim mama’s need to be present on these channels and to speak of the beauty and truth of Islam to other believers ❤
@@SarahBerryPod Lol she didn't mean it like that. She can only speak on the perspective of Christianity because that is her faith/what she knows. But if what she is talking about resonates with you, let it. I'm Muslim and also find a lot of similarities in what she articulates. You're definitely more than welcome on her channel lol.
@SarahBerryPod as Christ followers we are inherently inclusive. Think of the Ethiopian woman who became Jesus' disciple. I think she means "worldly" mamas will not get it and she's right. All love ❤️
NO WAY. This has been on my mind so heavily. I went to Disney World when I was a freshman in college. I thought it was so magical and heavenly. It filled me with serotonin. However, I have realized that Disney World is portrayed as our heaven here on Earth. Why would we want to go to heaven and meet God when we have all of these magical shows and this fun place here on earth? This was placed on my heart even more when I became an elementary music teacher and would play Disney for school parties. It’s filled with magic, idolatry, and self-worship. Not to mention that it teaches you to follow your heart (Jeremiah 17:9) and to rebel when your heart isn’t in something. I wondered if I was going crazy because I grew up on Disney and everyone else is watching it. But now I see that God is really warning us about it.
Amen!! Disney channel very obviously has an agenda from satan to indoctrinate our children with lies. I grew up on Disney looking back though I can see how it was all a web of lies.
The other morning during my Bible study the Lord quietly spoke to my heart to teach my daughter more about Him. I was a bit confused because we already do alot of that but this video is helping me see the things I can change right now. Thank you!
As soon as you mentioned Moana and Encanto I was like uh-oh my daughter is not only addicted to Winnie the Pooh, she idolizes it. I did put her on a screen time detox for 3 weeks, but then started introducing it again sparingly a week ago. This is reminding me that I need to be mindful of not only how much screen time my daughter is getting, but what kind of screen time she’s getting.
A few nights ago the lord told me to wake up several times. But I didn’t understand what he wanted me to wake up from. and now after watching this its clear. God is using you in so many ways and just know the seeds you are planting with these messages are powerful ! ♥️ thank you sister for being so vulnerable and bold!
I had this spark before I watched this video and it’s getting bigger now. Every video I watch of yours I just see how The Lord is changing you, it’s immensely beautiful. I’ve actually had this conviction for a while now but my husband and family are the type to roll their eyes and act like I’m crazy which is why I’ve been sitting on my hands but you’re giving me courage to follow The Lord no matter anyone’s opinion. All that is a long-winded way of saying thank you. (:
To add my two cents and a pinch of diversity to the comments, I think there is a lot more grey in life than Christians believe there is. I actually think that black and white thinking can be very dangerous. I think context is incredibly important and something may be bad in one scenario and not in another. And I think Milena thinks that too to an extent as she is graciously speaks of the way her religion has been making changes in her life, but that doesn't mean those listening have to do the same - a great example of the beautiful grey in life.
My favorite kind of content from you, being a Christian mom is not easy and so grateful for you sharing your awakening as I have also been thinking of this and trying to find ways to change or be more intentional in raising my kids in the Lord❤
Brought to tears!!!! I’ve slacked because I felt I was being too strict. I’ve felt conviction on all of it and I’m so moved by the way the Lord uses you to help other mamas! Thank you for your boldness!!!💕
this is one of the best videos you have made yet! Very convicting for me and my family. I have loved watching your journey even the last 6 months with how you dress and hold yourself and the quiet gentle person you have become! It's truly beautiful ❤️
You mentioned "raise them to know the lord and they will never leave the lord" or something like that... I was raised to love the lord, I loved church and I loved sharing the gospel, and I left the church at 18 and never looked back. I love that I was raised to have a deep connection with spirit, but I am so glad to be out of the church. I love and respect that the Lord and the gospel brings you joy and that you want to give that joy to your kids, but also if you're looking for the danger in everything you will find it. What is the danger of believing in magic? It's not that different from believing in God, or believing in prayer. Witches are not evil, they're just different. It scares me to know that parents are out there being afraid of other belief systems because it's "Satan" and its the enemy.. Witchcraft is a spiritual belief thats not Christianity. Beware of looking down upon, being afraid of, and condemning other belief systems. I would never teach my kids that Christianity is the "enemy" and will "poison them" Keep witchcraft out of your house, sure.. NBD but calling it the enemy and saying it's so dangerous... is actually dangerous. Fear breeds hate
What you said about the Lord loving unity brings so much clarity to my season of life! I recently went to two of my friends about it, and, to my surprise, they BOTH were either in the same season or coming out of it! PSA: DO NOT listen to the enemy's lie that you are alone because he wants to DIVIDE believers and DESTROY unity. I can't BELIEVE how I was almost persuaded that I was actually MEANT to be isolated and no one could relate. You are NEVER alone. Not only do you have the Holy Spirit (Comforter) inside you, but there are people who are going through or have gone through the same thing as you :)
Absolutely loved this. I already know I will be rewatching multiple times and showing the father of my baby. Love you Milena; thank you for this! Thank you Lord for working through her!!!
My first baby is still cooking 🤰, but my husband and I had a conversation similar to this yesterday about the music we listen to. You’re right - God is trying to wake us up. We need to keep praying for unity too 🙏
I have a somewhat unrelated question: what is the usage of “the enemy?” As opposed to saying, “satan,” or, “the devil?” It’s giving “he who must not be named,” energy, and I’m just confused why we need to be afraid of a name? Someone please let me know. I hear it a lot in non-denominational culture and I am just curious on the thought- process. Thank you to anyone who answers!
I’m not even half way through watching this vid and I just have to say, I’m SOOOO proud of you for talking about this! my husband and I asked God to reveal hidden evils to us and we started noticing how much evil there is in the music and film industry. We sold out tv and put a piano in its place We don’t have children yet, but my husband and I have already decided that they will simply not get to watch movies or shows until they’re older and are educated on how to identify evil
I’m so proud of your journey, Sister. Thank you for sharing all the things the Lord is sharing with you - they are so similar to what He has been teaching me too. It’s wonderful to feel encouraged in this transformation. Bless you and your obedience!
Babe this is soooo unhinged. Like I grew up Christian and am going through my own deconstruction and this made me never wanna step foot in a church again. ! Thanks for the clarification!
You really stepped 👏🏼 up 👏🏼 to 👏🏼 the 👏🏼 podium 👏🏼 . You preached! I fully stayed past the part where you said non mamas leave the video lol. I’m not a mom yet but still received so much from this. So inspired! Ty big sis
YESSSS. Milena this was so encouraging to me as a young mom, and the Lord has laid the same things on my heart. I felt so fiery and excited listening to this!!! Thank you, Lord, for opening up our eyes to SEE. Lord use Milena to bring conviction and light to the moms listening. I think there might be revival coming as well. So fun to see more moms “waking up.”
Girl. This is fire.🔥 So beautifully put. Not shaming but empowering. Thanking for sharing your fire because I needed it. Keep fighting the good fight.❤
Why does this make me so emotional! 😭😭😭 God has been teaching me this, and a lot of people call me crazy! So happy that people’s eyes are being opened to this 🙏🏼
I think so many of todays Christian’s read scripture + search them to try justify things that aren’t biblical. Then they find a verse + twist the meaning to feel better about themselves. If people get offended + you’re speaking TRUTH in LOVE, their offense glorifies the enemy. Love this
I needed this! I have felt the push of the Holy Spirit. I have questioned if the enemy is attacking my child, by seeing her actions. Please continue this content and how you are turning it around! “Surrender your motherhood to HIM surrender your marriage to HIM” this is my goal!
Your obedience will be so blessed!! When you mentioned in the beginning about being set apart, it made so much sense to me because there are worldly things that I've grown so tired of seeing. We know that this world is not our home.
I am not a Christian mama but I do love seeing others life POV’S. So I watched your whole video. Although my POV may be different in certain aspects I am always learning something new and something great when watching yours. You inspire me in many ways. I was raised catholic, in my teenage years I was not a believer. I attend Sunday services at a local christian church when I prioritize it. Now I am a believer but admit I am not a follower. The reasoning behind that is too long to explain in your comment section. Thank you for teaching and educating without judgment. Your videos hold a lot of power in my life, thank you again.
It’s funny, I just watched moana with my daughter, and when the water moves out of her way, she said to me “only God can do that.” I loved hearing her say that with such conviction.
That is so beautiful
I'm not a mom, but alot of this resonates with me. I simply don't do manicures, hair salons, wasteful shopping, extravagant spending, and I stopped wanting what everyone else has. I've also recently stopped going on Facebook and Instagram because it just sends messages of how I should live, what I should buy, how I should look, etc. I've reduced the videos I watch on TH-cam as well. I only watch content that up lifts me, makes me feel peaceful, enhances my life and inspires me to live an abundant , slow and meaningful existence.
So good!
I can honestly say watching you and Delilah has shown me that I want to know the Lord, for my family to know the Lord. I wasn’t raised in a Christian home and I just want you to know that what you are sharing has incredible impact on me, my husband and what kiddos are to come. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Meredith, that is soooo wonderful!!! Desiring to know the Lord is the absolute best decision you could ever make in your life. This will spill over into the lives of your loved ones as well. I want to encourage you to seek Him like never before and you will see God’s results work amazing “Acts” in your life. I am praying for you and your family!!!
I am praying for you to keep this decision as a good one. This is the best decision you can make in life. May God bless you and fill your heart with love for Him and others.
A muslim mom who have been a silent viewer for YEARS. I am aware you are a practicing christian and thats why I have so much respect for your thoughts 🤍 It feels amazing that others moms from other religions do find the necessity of having a “guide” for thier kids’ lives and own thoughts. So much respect and love for your family 🤍 The whole world feels safer when I am aware there are moms like you, milenna 🤍
I'm also Muslim mom and find her videos only videos that speak to me lol because unfortunately not many think or have these types of videos. God is important.period.
I'm a Muslim mom and I'm so thankful for this video. I really needed to hear this! Thank you so much for the motivation and inspiration.
“I am the gatekeeper of their innocence” best quote of the video. We are responsible for what our children learn and when they learn it and how they learn it. Incredible message, thank you!
Milena, I need you to know how much this ministered to me. I don’t even HAVE kids. My heart was so beyond blessed and opened by this. THANK YOU from the bottom of my HEART thank you. You are a blessing to women. To the next generation of prayer warriors and leaders. I can’t wait for my kids to be filled by the spirit and LEADERS.
May you be SOOOOO BEYOND blessed girl. In The name of Jesus 🤍
Wow the way this literally felt like a weight lifted to hear someone else say this out loud. I stopped watching “innocent” Disney movies as a teenager because the Lord convicted me of this and now as a mama sometimes I feel crazy because of the convictions I have that are soooooo different from my friends and family to hear someone say this I truly cannot explain the peace it gives me! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! For being so bold and being obedient to the call of God!
YES SISTER 🙌🏻 Be encouraged that He is speaking this message to his daughters right now, He’s been speaking this to me as well, He’s waking up His daughters!! Calling us to be ruthless gatekeepers and set apart holy women of God ❤ bless you for sharing this message.
Growing up my parents sheltered me and I felt like I had to push every boundaries and figure everything out for myself. This is where I struggle now having a daughter and wanting to do what’s best for her without making her feel how I felt.
That’s a really tough position to be in. I’m not a mom but I can speak to what my mom did that helped me. My mom was really good about bringing in what the Bible said when I questioned their choices or reasons, and for me specifically, that satisfied the why and helped me better understand what the Lord said and desires for us.
I think the most important thing is to explain and teach your children why you are raising them the way you are. Tell them why you don't allow them to do certain things. It doesn't mean they may never push boundaries or walk in disobedience but if you've told them why and they do it and see that truth come to past they'll trust you and understand your wisdom.
I think taking the shame and fear out of it has a huge impact. Obedience out of love and respect and a genuine desire to do good is so much stronger.
@@Rae_eLLe Well said!!!
@@Rae_eLLe I agree with this! My parents were strict about what we watched and listened to, but they always explained why. This made me excited to obey and contributed to stronger convictions and discernment, even as an adult.
As an expecting muslim mum, this video really resonated with me. It's so refreshing to see someone speaking about these kinds of things without a filter.
Same!!
Same! I’m also muslim and I love these videos
There are also a lot of parallels to what we believe in and are trying to teach our kids! Like our kids are an amanah given to us and we will be asked on yaum ul qiyamah about what we taught them! ♥️
she told you to go tho in the beginning, only christian mamas apparently can get this smh
@@gentadomi7537 yea I honestly felt sad when she said that because I’m a mom but I’m not Christian.. I felt like I was not welcome 😢
As a Muslim mother It’s very comforting to see other moms even from different religions feeling and thinking the same thoughts I’ve been having. I thought I was being “extreme” for having these thoughts. I’ve been a silent viewer for years….before I even had my children.
This video was confirmation I’m not crazy! I want to guide my children on the right path to God. God wants us to wake up. Thank you for this video ❤
Same here ❤
Exactly! ❤️
God bless you!
Was just about to comment the same! It’s inspiring and reassuring to hear this is God’s message to her because as Muslims this is something we’re taught to do already but society makes us feel like we should be more “lenient”
Relate to this so much as another Muslim mama. Love Milena's content and how useful it is for us as well
Absolutely amazing! The Lord is awakening our young generation of mothers, praise the Lord! God bless you Milena!
I think what’s being described in the video is wanting children to maintain their black and white thinking into adulthood. The world is nuanced and complicated, I do agree however when minds are that young and impressionable it is important to guard them until they are able to discern for themselves how they would like to carry themselves through the world. I understand the fear, but I would rather love, joy and peace reign over my little ones heart. And I would never want them to be afraid of their curiosity or the unknown. Fear brings out such an ugly side of people.
Are you telling those of us who are not Christian to go, or are you saying we might not understand so there's no point? Either way, I don't feel welcome and a few other comments have expressed the same.
I think she was just making clear who was the audience she was speaking to. I mean obviously you could still watch it but there is an specific audience she’s talking to, in this specific video. If you don’t feel welcomed maybe that’s why but it seems like she meant it in a way to just let viewers know.
The problem is that for non Christians this message is triggering and can sound even crazy. But this is the Truth
Finally! Amen! Amen! This is sooo refreshing. I love how you’re allowing the Holy Spirit to move and use you. This is powerful Milena! My son is 14 months and I feel your heart as a Christian mom. I agree with EVERY SINGLE WORD!!! Thank you for your boldness and sharing the revelation God is giving you. This will touch and move on millions of moms!
The way you’re allowing the Lord to work in you is really beautiful and edifying, Milena!
Come on mama bear! I see you roaring!!! So proud of you Milena!!! You add so much to the TH-cam space with your pure, eye opening content!
Yesss!!
....I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade. But I'm feeling called to say this is exactly how my parents and everyone they allowed us around thought, and viewed Christianity, and we were drowned in it from every direction.
And even though I still consider myself a Christian this type of Christianity was extraordinarily damaging to me, personally, growing up, and in my 20s. And even now in my 30s I'm going to have to stop watching the rest of this video because I just can't relive this again.
This type of Christianity does not leave room for the kids to feel safe being who they are, if their natural personality and interests don't fit inside this teeny tiny little box this makes.
And the adults who think this is the way to do it, I understand most of them are coming from a good place. But the position of power you hold over the minors in your lives should not be this kind of stranglehold and gatekeeping practice. None of you think that's what you're doing. But for any child who inherently does not fit this very restrictive lifestyle and way of thinking, you're all telling them there is something wrong with them. And they'll either learn to hate who they are and try desperately to change, to fit inside this constrictive box, or they'll learn to hide who they really are from every one of you until they can escape. This type of Christianity does not have the room you all think it does for love and acceptance. Some people will naturally fit inside this box just fine, and they'll do just fine. The others as they grow up will have to decide between hating themselves or hating this religion.
And the response that this isn't true, we teach that God loves everyone just the way he made them, or that everyone falls short of the glory of God, and that's the beauty of his sacrifice at the cross, if anything like those crossed your mind in response, you're missing the whole point. This type of raising a child is teaching some of them that who they are isn't good enough, to you adults, unless they change into meeting your expectations. And they will grow up seeing clear evidence that God made some of their classmates to fit what everyone says he wants, and they won't understand why he would do that for one person, and then turn around and make THEM so very different from what they're being taught God wants them to be. Why does God hate me so much that he made me into someone that isn't who he everyone says he wants? My best friend isn't like this. He made her already almost what he wants. Why didn't he do that for me?
And this kind of strict ideology will eventually keep those kids from coming to you to ask for help or understanding, because there ultimately won't be room in their families' beliefs for them to keep asking. The answers will always come back to the same couple things, and won't fit or feel genuine to who that child, or teen, or young adult feels that they are.
Please listen to them if you find out you have one of these kids. Please don't kill them with religion. Please don't carelessly kill their spirit or self acceptance for the sake of "protecting " them or keeping them pure, or even raising them up in the way they should go. At some point they have to be your kid again, and not first and foremost this person that you have to train into being the best Christian they can be. If that kid desires to be a Christian and can't be the same limited type you're talking about wanting to raise, they need to know that no matter what they're your child first. Even if they don't fit inside this tiny box. You can't spend 18 years trying to force them to fit when they know they don't, and expect to get a healthy, emotionally strong and stable, happy adult out of it at the end. So many people are driven away from Christianity because this is the situation they grew up in. Good people trying to do right by God first then their child, and being too blinded by all the ways you can protect them and limit them. And the child growing up angry, scared, sad, disassociated, or self loathing, because they never fit what those good people wanted for them and from them.
Everyone has the right to make their own parenting decisions, and free will was God's greatest gift when he created mankind. But please consider what the adults who grew up in these types of rules and limitations can say about that now, as adults. I'm far from the only one who spent years trying to decide who I hated more, myself for being someone different than was expected and praised, or God for making me this different person.
My best friend grew up in the exact same environment. She naturally fit inside the box. Her relationship with God and her faith is completely different from mine. It's loving, whereas mine is hostile, because I just never fit. That box was just too small. And even though I eventually realized I could still be Christian without being in a box that small, my faith and my religion still bring me more anger and sadness than peace or love, because I'm still unlearning all the things those well meaning people taught me.
I wish I could have her faith. Just luck of the draw on personality and everything else. Things God can control and I couldn't. Like giving me an outstanding imagination, and interest in ideas that don't exist on this planet. Doesn't mean I can't have my faith because the fantasy genre interests and entertains me. Limited Christianity has no room for those things, because it's "obviously" of the devil. I don't worship things in that genre. I wasn't confused as a kid and thinking those things were real. I was a kid who needed room to go outside the safe tiny little corner of Christianity I was growing up in and let my brain have creative freedom outside of that. Being gently lectured or ordered not to watch this and not to read that, because God didn't approve? God had a chance to make my brain not crave a chance to be creative and inspired by those things. He didn't. And I believe he didn't because a strong imagination can be a huge gift, when understood and accepted. He made me, knowing what would be one of my strongest assets,
There's plenty of other examples. Just be careful, is what I'm saying. A lot of people need more room and freedom in their faith than the things in this video or comment section leaves available.
I can understand where you’re coming from and agree to some of what you said. As Christians, when we have children we are to raise them up in the way they should go. We have a lot of freedoms in Christ, so many freedoms, but there are lines we can’t cross. Sin is still sin. God created every human being, but because of this fallen world we have to be very careful of our desires and what we are naturally drawn to because since the fall, our hearts are deceitful and wicked as Jeremiah says in the Bible. That includes are desires. So many people say “God made me this way” in regards to their desires toward same sex attraction, but that’s absolutely not true, because that contradicts Gods Word. Our bodies, minds, and hearts are corrupted because of sin. With raising children, we all need to desperately come before the throne of God and ask for wisdom, for God says He will give it to us. We must do our best to raise children with the knowledge and wisdom we have, and also continue to seek it out. We must ask God how He wants us to parent the children He have us. There isn’t always a fine line of what to do and what not to do, but we do our best, we have an open hand and open heart. When they are very little, it is good to keep them from a lot more, and as they grow, we teach them that there is good and evil, we explain to them why we do what we do, we show them that we’re living for more than the short breath of this earth.
I had the opposite experience growing up and it was detrimental to me. Even as an adult I still get intrusive thoughts from the things my parents allowed us to watch and so I feel like what she says is right on point - rely on the conviction of the Holy Spirit. She even says multiple times in the video to not just take her convictions upon yourself - rely on your own relationship with God and what He says for you to do with your own children in your own home. So I would say seek God on this and just listen to Him instead of assuming she just is too strict, etc. It sounds to me like she’s just being obedient to what God has told her to do with her own family and so how can we say anything negative about that? As Christians, we should all be seeking Him for answers and be willing to keep on growing and being lead to be more like Jesus every day. Not judging another persons walk or personal convictions.
Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m really sorry for all you went through and the way religion and parenting affected you negatively. It’s helpful to hear both perspectives and to be aware as I raise my kids, to really seek to understand who God has made them to be and to love them uniquely, not pressuring them to fit a certain mold (especially as they are old enough to make their own decisions). I think what Milena and you shared both agree with the need for wisdom and seeking help from God, not relying on human understanding, because parenting is such a tightrope to walk and it’s hard navigating day to day decisions when you often don’t see the impacts till years later. Anyway, I just appreciate you taking the time to share your story!!
I get your rejection of "Churchians" who are fearful and small minded. But the church is falling because it is taking this "anything goes" hedonism stance. The glorification of the self is a quick and easy road to destruction. Christ yielded the bullwhip for a reason.
@@jessicadianne9065yes. 100%. My childhood was riddled with things that I wish I could unsee and truly I just want my children to get to see ONLY the beauty of the world God created as long as humanly possible. They are so little and I wish someone would have paid more attention to everything we saw and experienced. It is so damaging because it’s too heavy to carry when you’re SO young. To me it really is about giving them the BEST. Like why settle for letting things slip through the cracks? That will happen even with our most vigilant efforts so why help that along why not just be as mindful as we can and guard their hearts while we can? They will grow and learn before our eyes and soon enough it’ll be time to let them watch a more mature movie and by then the prayer is that they will have a strong foundation and we can talk them through some of those themes. Find the lies, discern with them and communicate about the world on a deeper level.
They aren’t just cute babies, they’re souls that the Lord has created for you and Jordan to raise and Shepard!!! This is so encouraging for a single girl desiring marriage! My church has been teaching on these things every summer!
Girl I love how God is so amazing at revival He definitely has an army of us mama's starting to wake up. Thanks so much for this video and for continuing to talk about it regardless of being afraid of others thinking you're being too strict or crazy. Truthfully God has more for us, more for our kids. You are amazing for being brave!
Amen!!!!
Amen !
Amen! I feel the same exact way ❤️
Girl, you're on fire! This is the best content you've created thus far. Very inspiring. Thank you! Keep those blinders off!
i absolutely agree
As a former witch of 10 years I 100% agree with your message! Keep listening to God because he is working through you! Bless you and your family.
How can you think watching a Disney movie is the same as worshiping witch craft? Do you think watching a Christian movie is the same as worshiping Jesus? Is the bar for “worship” that low?
It’s great to guide your children to the best path you possibly can, but do not give the devil your entire mind through fear. God bless you
Girl!!!! I’m a Muslim and this video had me 🔥 🔥 🔥 I am actually crying right now after watching because it hits my mother heart sooo hard ❤🤯 you are SO right in everything you say!! The devil works slooowly but surely and things that may seem innocent may have their bad impact loooong term.... THANK YOU for sharing!! I’m gonna change things up here ❤ thank you God for using people to share such important messages ❤
i love my muslim sisters, god bless you dear
Absolutely agree. Encouraged and simultaneously overwhelmed with the task at hand. Mama hood is no joke. Praying for you all mamas.
Whats funny is when I started watching you about 3yrs ago THIS is what the Lord revealed to me! We unsubscribed to Disney+ stopped listening to “worldly” music, I stopped idolizing celebrities, stopped w reality tv, we’re called to be set apart and The Holy Spirt revealed that to me w watching you and Gods been putting in work in my life as a wife and mother, He’s always working with us! & holding us! He is so good and such a gentleman!
Your natural hair color is so beautiful! Loving these christian videos from you lately. I’m not a mama yet but I resonate with the wish and conviction to live your life for the glory of God
Not a mom, but woah. Attended a church prayer night and felt so compelled to pray for mothers. Now i am watching this and realizing why! Prayers for mothers as they raise up the next generation to know and trust the Lord with their mind, heart and soul.
I don't think this polarization of "good" and "evil" is that simple as many aspects of life can have both or are gray. I hear fear and control coming from this but to each their own, we all have the freedom to raise our children how we see best. Love the channel and am sharing a different opinion, respectfully.
Girl. I knew exactly what you were talking about when you started. I have saying this exact same thing. The Lord opened my eyes to it when I first became a mom. I have been met with a lot of eye rolls. Family and friends act like I am overreacting and being a little much. But it has been an extremely strong conviction for me and everything you said 👏 👏👏. Especially when you said “it was like the glasses have been removed.” I’ve said the exact same thing. Once you see it you can’t unsee it. You have no idea how nice it is to hear you share all of this especially with the platform that you do. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You are NOT alone in this message from God, mama. We are all just being called in different pockets of the world to be the gatekeepers of our children’s innocence and raise them in the way they should go. It isn’t easy, it isn’t the path of least resistance… but God rewards those who earnestly seek Him. We will just keep doing that and praising Him for the blessings that come upon our homes and our children! Thank you for standing for Truth, sis!!
I finally watch this 6 months later, and I'm exactly 6 months preggo with my first child. I'm so grateful to listen to this because I really want to make sure I teach my child and any other kids we have about God and His Word, that they may follow Him all their days!! This is seriously a blessing and I'm grateful for this!! Thank you for follow the Lord's will. Truly a blessing.
Amazing. Also, I feel like your naturally darker hair is perfect for this new era of Milena. You’re not watering down your words, your true and bold and convicted. 🙏🏼 Keep praying and sharing your journey with us. It’s helping so many out there, including myself 🙏🏼
I was led in the exact same way when my older ones were that age. Now they're teenagers and serving in the church. They have absolutely no desire to fit in or worry about anyone who criticizes their convictions. And they're still cool, you know what I'm saying. Not weird at all like some had tried to warn me would happen. They stand out in all the best ways. There's residual and immediate fruit, mama. All praise honor and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ! 🙋🏼♀️
Go off sister!!!!!!! Yes!! This is one of my convictions for my kids lately. Disney is rotting their little minds and I’m TIRED of cherry picking movies for them! They’re all trash! I hope you keep speaking on this because this is truly the wave we need! Momma bears for God unite!
I love this! And I completely understand what Jordan is feeling with not wanting to shelter your kids from the world. My grandma once said, while watching wizard of oz “This is a movie. We can watch this, but I want you to know, there is no such thing as a “good” witch.“ - in reference to Glinda. So, if there ever is a time when you’re watching something and you realize that it isn’t God honoring, it is a good chance to use it as a teachable moment.
Totally agree with you🤗
Genuine question, so non Christian mamas are not welcome to your channel? I was so excited to see that you uploaded but what you said at 0:30 seconds was just not right. Literally made me stop watching the video… As a muslim mom I love to watch religious mothers from other abrahamic faiths because there is common values and beliefs.
It’s time. You’re either hot or cold. The Lord will spit out the lukewarm. Intentionality is where we need to be with ourselves and our families. Thank you for reminding me what I need to do as a mama ❤
Girl you better preach! I’m not even a mom but this is so inspiring and enriching!
Thank you for sharing ❤
I’m not a momma at all, but this makes me appreciate my mom from sheltering certain things from me. My mom would be ADAMANT about not having Harry Potter, Twighlight, Halloween and other thing exposed to me and I used to think she was “doing too much”. But now as an adult knowing about witchcraft and demonic forces and especially how the enemy preys on children, I grew sooo much appreciation for what she has done. Trust and believe I am a testament of “train a child in the ways that they shall go”. Praise God truly for what you’re doing 🙏🏾
Damn no Harry Potter? I feel so sorry for you
Same! I remember as a freshman in high school I was invited to a Halloween sleepover and my mom said I could go but couldn’t sleepover because she was concerned that they would pull out a ouija board. I thought she was silly but regardless I was picked up and my friend told me later that they did pull one out. She also was a no go on Harry Potter and I watched it as soon as I left the house and wondered why I hadn’t been able to watch it. But I loved what Milena said about equipping your kids to “discern what is good and evil” and it really stood out to me and I realized when I watched it as an adult, I then had the maturity to discern and filter what I would have completely absorbed as a child.
I also love that Milena addressed age appropriate monitoring. Somethings of course can be discussed at a higher level with a 12 year old and not with a preschooler yet.
And praying is so so key!
When we partner with demonic-inspired toys, books, movies or even events we are will billy letting our children play on thin ice, and it’s their future at stake. I’m so proud to see some young mothers go all Mama Bear, realizing the enemy is usually very subtle.
I believe your most excellent point Milena was that there is so much more God has for them. Immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine.
So often we labor over what they eat, like not eating ice cream all day. But guarding their ear gates and eye gates is equally important.
Praying for more blessings and revelation for you and yours. At the other side of a prayer is great reward.
Remember Hod responds to His Word, pray scripture over your children.
One of my close friends growing up was super into HP and she now literally practices witchcraft. Coincidence maybe but I don’t think so. It makes witchcraft look fun and opens doors that shouldn’t be opened. My parents were the same way and I’m thankful for it!
The lord convicted my mom of the exact same thing when I was in grade school. My siblings and I were not allowed to watch Disney movies and SpongeBob to name a few things. I’m 27 now and watching this video reminded me of how much of a blessing that was. They aren’t to little and are definitely smart enough. You’re opening up an amazing gift from God to there lives. 😊
The best part in this entire video was “I am the gatekeeper of their innocence”.
Such powerful words momma! Thank you for standing up and speaking the truth about all of these beautiful Christian values! ❤
I have given up hair dye for the last 5 years. 2 years ago, I decided to “cut off all the lies” and embrace every moment of my aging life. I am 42yrs old and love my gray streaks. I get compliments on my hair all the time! I was surprised to see women loving my natural hair. Great job mama! I have saved so much money stopping the nails and hair color. Makeup is now very minimal for me…not for religious reasons…but for how ridiculous I look in the amount of makeup women are pressured to ware now. I am free🙌
Oh my, me too, I'm 42 and feel the same way 🙏
It's so much healthier for your body too not being exposed to all those toxic chemicals!
I’m 32 and have embraced my silver hair too! I love it! ❤
My mom started embracing her gray streaks as well a few years ago, and I think she looks very lovely with it.
i’m 26 and began getting gray streaks pretty early on. it was only tiny little gray hairs popping up then suddenly the past 2 years it’s really grown out. i’ve never once thought to dye it because i know how awful it can be and how much effort it takes. honestly, i feel unique and beautiful because the gray hairs began coming full force when my relationship with the Lord began growing very intimately. maybe that sounds silly to some but proverbs 16:31 does say “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.” so i’m choosing to believe this hahah
I loveeee how you have started to speak on these topics and how God continues to use you so powerfully. Thank you so much for your obedience and willingness to share what God keeps depositing into your heart ❤️
My favorite episode so far! “I don’t want to raise up followers. I want my kids to question things..” 🙌🏼🙌🏼
I’m a 25 year old single woman and I got so much out of this!!! I want to raise a family one day and this is so good to hear/focus on. Also, I felt very convicted over things I watch! I don’t guard my heart/mind as well as I should. I have so many nightmares and night terrors and never thought they could be linked to what I watch. I want to do better so I’m better equipped to help my children when the Lord blesses me with them! THANK YOU MILENA
You do know that you are proposing a form of religious indoctrination to your children? Because teaching them to memorize only the Bible without critical analysis or question is the literal definition of indoctrination. And thats coming from a Christian
To be fair, if you are Christian, the Bible IS the only truth. Anything else is the traditions and teachings of men. We do need to question, the Bible says we do, but we also need to be careful what worldly things we expose ourselves to as well ;)
Yes yes yes this has been very heavily on our hearts and minds lately too! With all the stuff being thrown into “innocent” kids shows and movies now … it’s incredibly eye opening. Thank you for sharing Milena ❤
You model motherhood so well, Delilah! We all are growing as mama's but your motherhood is honouring God so much and it inspires others to do the same. 🌿
YES YES YES! Now this is the Milena I love to hear! 🔥❤️ as a mama of two I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE! Yup! if something doesn’t glorify God then who is it glorifying? We have to be cut throat with the things of the world, specially when it comes to our littles..
I've been following since after the birth of your daughter. I don't usually leave a comment but I always give a thumbs up. I really enjoy this video. I have a 3 year old son lately I feel I can't control him. I prayed last night to God to show me what to do. God spoke n told me to delete certain apps on his tablet even the internet browser. I downloaded a Bible kids app . And I'm now seeing this video. I understand everything single thing. I going through these same things. Keep spreading the word of God it's nothing but the truth 💕😊
Thank you for speaking TRUTH and not being afraid of "offending" others! Love IS truth. Your last couple sit down videos have been SO encouraging to me in my faith though & appreciate you sista ❤
Milena I just watched this (came from your most recent vid) and if convicted me to my core. Thank you for sharing your heart on this topic, the Lord is most definitely speaking through you! After watching this video, I felt lead to read the scripture about training up a child and when I looked it up and actually went there it was so affirming of this - Proverbs 22:3-6
I’m a first time momma of a 2 month old and your words are such an encouragement to me to start praying early and often about the ways I will raise him up in a way that is beautiful and separate from the evil of our world. Your courage in speaking about the ways God is leading you is so valuable and I pray you keep boldly sharing like this for all us mommas, new and seasoned! ❤️
Isn’t it crazy how your natural hair makes you glow 100x more- God knew what he was doing 😌
My favorite song to sing with my kiddos (4 & 2 years old) is "O Be careful little eyes"
Goes: Oh be careful little eyes what you see, There's a Father up above looking down in tender love, O be careful little eyes what you see 🎵
Glory to God you are raising up children to learn discernment! A elder mentor woke me up as well 🌺
I used to sing this often as a kid! ❤
Genuine question, wouldn’t this promote self-doubt and shame? The idea that someone is always watching you?
My mom used to sing this with my siblings and I as kids! And add: be careful little ears what you hear, be careful little mouths what you say 💗
Awe I forgot about this song!! Definitely going to sing this to my little guy!
Keep it up mama 💜 as someone who grew up with a mom who would sing this to us, and help us memorize the Psalms in car rides, I can promise you it will remain with your little ones when they aren't so little anymore
Amen to this!! I am an aunt to my 3 year old niece, I have a relationship with the Lord and her parents don’t. I watch my niece 3-4 days a week and have been having so much conviction about what I allow her to do/watch only because her parents lets her do/watch just about whatever. The Lord wants me to limit things her parents don’t, do things with her that her parents don’t, teach her things that her parents don’t. But I’m finding it so hard to start, and this was my sign!
I can sense so much peace in the background of your home and you are radiating the kingdom my friend. Soooo beautiful and so eye opening! Not a mama yet but thankful to hear this before I do walk into that season.
Thank you for your obedience because we now get to enjoy the fruit with you!!!
This!
This really touched me tonight. My son is 19 months and all he does is watch cartoons and I’ve been praying to learn how to even show/teach him about God and he also screams in his sleep in the middle of the night and I didn’t know why until now this was truly a blessing God bless you
Pray with him before bed (Lords prayer). As he gets older, he will start praying with you. Also, play some worship music for him before bed and say a prayer in his room.
It takes wisdom to understand what you’re talking about and not “get offended” thank you for sharing this🩷
Yes yes!!! Love this!! “Let them know Me and My Words.” You are not alone in this journey. The world comes at our kids HARD - and it’s up to us to protect His precious ones! So so good!!!
EVERYONE ALWAYS REMEMBER WE ARE IN THIS WORLD, BUT NOT OF IT💗💗💗
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This video really is what I needed, but this comment I just "happened" to see, I needed this so much more!! We easily forget this, and your comment has impacted me more than you could ever know!
Thank you for your obedience to God 💛 this video is confirmation for me and so many other moms. Motherhood is apart of our ministry, it really is THAT serious.
I am so grateful to be able to watch Milena all the eye opening conversations, the hard work she does does not go unseen beyond motivational along with habits of a homemaker another Christian mother that has enormously helped me shift the way I think.
the CONVICTION I'm feeling right now. I've watched you for years, and the way the Lord is shining His Light through you here recently is on another level!! ✨️
I cannot tell you how much this touched my heart! I woke up after my kids were grown and it SO true…the enemy is everywhere! Spread this word far and wide!
Alleluia, Milena. I stopped coloring my hair about 4 years ago and stopped getting nail polishes on nails and toes about 2 1/2-3 years ago, and I gained more self-love each day. And over 4-5 years ago, I stopped dressing up for others and started doing what makes me, which is dressing casually and comfortably. Now, I am practicing loving and seeing others the way GOD sees them because I want to be a person each day & night. It is hard and sometimes I fall short, but i try again next day/encounter. GOD is good and He is opening our eyes, ears and is cleaning our hearts, amen!!
You are so right and so in tune. Love this! So grateful you have the courage and strength and wisdom to speak up and use your platform for such powerful content. This is the best way to get an important message across to as many people as possible. Slowly I think everyone that is meant to know are slowly waking up if they aren't already. This was so helpful and relatable and so happy to hear someone speak up about this. Having children teaches you so much if you allow it to. God is using you in a powerful way, I felt the goosebumps hearing this spoken out loud instead of internal constant dialogue. 💜🙏🏽🤱✌️
Single mama of 3 here, this helps a ton when you don't have support 👌
Girl love the energy in this video! As a muslim mama I can say our views are very similar ❤ i hope the Lord continues to give you the strength to continue spreading the Lord’s love
Girl after what she said in her intro about this video not being for non Christian mamas I did not watch it. I think we muslims are not welcome on her channel…
You ARE welcome 🤗
Hey sister, by non Christian i think she meant those who do not share the same values as those who put Allah first in their lives. InshaAllah Muslim mama’s need to be present on these channels and to speak of the beauty and truth of Islam to other believers ❤
@@SarahBerryPod Lol she didn't mean it like that. She can only speak on the perspective of Christianity because that is her faith/what she knows. But if what she is talking about resonates with you, let it. I'm Muslim and also find a lot of similarities in what she articulates. You're definitely more than welcome on her channel lol.
@SarahBerryPod as Christ followers we are inherently inclusive. Think of the Ethiopian woman who became Jesus' disciple. I think she means "worldly" mamas will not get it and she's right. All love ❤️
NO WAY. This has been on my mind so heavily. I went to Disney World when I was a freshman in college. I thought it was so magical and heavenly. It filled me with serotonin. However, I have realized that Disney World is portrayed as our heaven here on Earth. Why would we want to go to heaven and meet God when we have all of these magical shows and this fun place here on earth? This was placed on my heart even more when I became an elementary music teacher and would play Disney for school parties. It’s filled with magic, idolatry, and self-worship. Not to mention that it teaches you to follow your heart (Jeremiah 17:9) and to rebel when your heart isn’t in something. I wondered if I was going crazy because I grew up on Disney and everyone else is watching it. But now I see that God is really warning us about it.
Amen!! Disney channel very obviously has an agenda from satan to indoctrinate our children with lies. I grew up on Disney looking back though I can see how it was all a web of lies.
The other morning during my Bible study the Lord quietly spoke to my heart to teach my daughter more about Him. I was a bit confused because we already do alot of that but this video is helping me see the things I can change right now. Thank you!
As soon as you mentioned Moana and Encanto I was like uh-oh my daughter is not only addicted to Winnie the Pooh, she idolizes it. I did put her on a screen time detox for 3 weeks, but then started introducing it again sparingly a week ago. This is reminding me that I need to be mindful of not only how much screen time my daughter is getting, but what kind of screen time she’s getting.
What’s wrong with Winnie the Pooh?
@@ayla8345 from what I can tell it's the idolization/ obsession that can be unhealthy
oh yeah god forbid your kid enjoy something
A few nights ago the lord told me to wake up several times. But I didn’t understand what he wanted me to wake up from. and now after watching this its clear.
God is using you in so many ways and just know the seeds you are planting with these messages are powerful ! ♥️ thank you sister for being so vulnerable and bold!
You have grown so so much. It’s so awesome to see over all these years. Go off sister. God knows what he’s doing within you. Praise and Glory to God!
I had this spark before I watched this video and it’s getting bigger now. Every video I watch of yours I just see how The Lord is changing you, it’s immensely beautiful. I’ve actually had this conviction for a while now but my husband and family are the type to roll their eyes and act like I’m crazy which is why I’ve been sitting on my hands but you’re giving me courage to follow The Lord no matter anyone’s opinion. All that is a long-winded way of saying thank you. (:
To add my two cents and a pinch of diversity to the comments, I think there is a lot more grey in life than Christians believe there is. I actually think that black and white thinking can be very dangerous. I think context is incredibly important and something may be bad in one scenario and not in another. And I think Milena thinks that too to an extent as she is graciously speaks of the way her religion has been making changes in her life, but that doesn't mean those listening have to do the same - a great example of the beautiful grey in life.
Girl PREACH 🙌🏼 I’m a mama of 3 and this spoke to me on another level.. thank you!!! Don’t let the devil silence you!
My favorite kind of content from you, being a Christian mom is not easy and so grateful for you sharing your awakening as I have also been thinking of this and trying to find ways to change or be more intentional in raising my kids in the Lord❤
Brought to tears!!!! I’ve slacked because I felt I was being too strict. I’ve felt conviction on all of it and I’m so moved by the way the Lord uses you to help other mamas! Thank you for your boldness!!!💕
“If it isn’t true then it’s false”
Amen sister
I love the direction the channel and you seem to be going in! My favourite episode so far. Also love your natural hair! You look so radiant atm ❤️
this is one of the best videos you have made yet! Very convicting for me and my family. I have loved watching your journey even the last 6 months with how you dress and hold yourself and the quiet gentle person you have become! It's truly beautiful ❤️
You mentioned "raise them to know the lord and they will never leave the lord" or something like that...
I was raised to love the lord, I loved church and I loved sharing the gospel, and I left the church at 18 and never looked back. I love that I was raised to have a deep connection with spirit, but I am so glad to be out of the church.
I love and respect that the Lord and the gospel brings you joy and that you want to give that joy to your kids, but also if you're looking for the danger in everything you will find it.
What is the danger of believing in magic? It's not that different from believing in God, or believing in prayer. Witches are not evil, they're just different. It scares me to know that parents are out there being afraid of other belief systems because it's "Satan" and its the enemy..
Witchcraft is a spiritual belief thats not Christianity. Beware of looking down upon, being afraid of, and condemning other belief systems. I would never teach my kids that Christianity is the "enemy" and will "poison them"
Keep witchcraft out of your house, sure.. NBD but calling it the enemy and saying it's so dangerous... is actually dangerous.
Fear breeds hate
Gal 5:19-21 ❤️
What you said about the Lord loving unity brings so much clarity to my season of life! I recently went to two of my friends about it, and, to my surprise, they BOTH were either in the same season or coming out of it!
PSA: DO NOT listen to the enemy's lie that you are alone because he wants to DIVIDE believers and DESTROY unity. I can't BELIEVE how I was almost persuaded that I was actually MEANT to be isolated and no one could relate. You are NEVER alone. Not only do you have the Holy Spirit (Comforter) inside you, but there are people who are going through or have gone through the same thing as you :)
Absolutely loved this. I already know I will be rewatching multiple times and showing the father of my baby.
Love you Milena; thank you for this! Thank you Lord for working through her!!!
My first baby is still cooking 🤰, but my husband and I had a conversation similar to this yesterday about the music we listen to. You’re right - God is trying to wake us up. We need to keep praying for unity too 🙏
AMEN 👏🏼 congratulations mama!!
Me too 💙 hubby and I are expecting a baby boy this summer. Definitely praying about what we need to teach our child.
I have a somewhat unrelated question: what is the usage of “the enemy?” As opposed to saying, “satan,” or, “the devil?” It’s giving “he who must not be named,” energy, and I’m just confused why we need to be afraid of a name? Someone please let me know. I hear it a lot in non-denominational culture and I am just curious on the thought- process. Thank you to anyone who answers!
The enemy is sometimes how Satan is also called in the Bible.I don't think it has anything to do with not saying the name.
I’m not even half way through watching this vid and I just have to say, I’m SOOOO proud of you for talking about this! my husband and I asked God to reveal hidden evils to us and we started noticing how much evil there is in the music and film industry. We sold out tv and put a piano in its place
We don’t have children yet, but my husband and I have already decided that they will simply not get to watch movies or shows until they’re older and are educated on how to identify evil
I’m so proud of your journey, Sister. Thank you for sharing all the things the Lord is sharing with you - they are so similar to what He has been teaching me too. It’s wonderful to feel encouraged in this transformation. Bless you and your obedience!
Babe this is soooo unhinged. Like I grew up Christian and am going through my own deconstruction and this made me never wanna step foot in a church again. ! Thanks for the clarification!
I’m not a mom yet but this most definitely ignited a fire within me. Thank you for being bold to share what God has so clearly put on your heart ❤️
You really stepped 👏🏼 up 👏🏼 to 👏🏼 the 👏🏼 podium 👏🏼 . You preached! I fully stayed past the part where you said non mamas leave the video lol. I’m not a mom yet but still received so much from this. So inspired! Ty big sis
YESSSS. Milena this was so encouraging to me as a young mom, and the Lord has laid the same things on my heart. I felt so fiery and excited listening to this!!! Thank you, Lord, for opening up our eyes to SEE. Lord use Milena to bring conviction and light to the moms listening. I think there might be revival coming as well. So fun to see more moms “waking up.”
Girl. This is fire.🔥
So beautifully put. Not shaming but empowering. Thanking for sharing your fire because I needed it.
Keep fighting the good fight.❤
Definitely don't have to have kids to get A LOT from this message from you! Thank you! This was amazing! I am so encouraged from this.
Why does this make me so emotional! 😭😭😭 God has been teaching me this, and a lot of people call me crazy! So happy that people’s eyes are being opened to this 🙏🏼
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I think so many of todays Christian’s read scripture + search them to try justify things that aren’t biblical. Then they find a verse + twist the meaning to feel better about themselves.
If people get offended + you’re speaking TRUTH in LOVE, their offense glorifies the enemy. Love this
amen sister!!
I needed this! I have felt the push of the Holy Spirit. I have questioned if the enemy is attacking my child, by seeing her actions. Please continue this content and how you are turning it around! “Surrender your motherhood to HIM surrender your marriage to HIM” this is my goal!
Your obedience will be so blessed!! When you mentioned in the beginning about being set apart, it made so much sense to me because there are worldly things that I've grown so tired of seeing. We know that this world is not our home.
I am not a Christian mama but I do love seeing others life POV’S. So I watched your whole video. Although my POV may be different in certain aspects I am always learning something new and something great when watching yours. You inspire me in many ways. I was raised catholic, in my teenage years I was not a believer. I attend Sunday services at a local christian church when I prioritize it. Now I am a believer but admit I am not a follower. The reasoning behind that is too long to explain in your comment section. Thank you for teaching and educating without judgment. Your videos hold a lot of power in my life, thank you again.