hey sis, let's chat! we're being a little bit more vulnerable and transparent than usual, so lean in and let's encourage one another with where God has done a work in our lives ♥ today's question: where have you unintentionally yolked yourself to someone (or something) outside of Jesus thinking it would make your load lighter? for me: i've always had this version of "perfect" in my head for myself and i've always felt like when i get "there", life will be SWEET okay! life will be LIGHT! but each time i've checked something off my "perfect" to-do list, i add another, so this rest and lighter burden actually never comes. God has been highlighting to me this and been inviting me to yoke with him instead of this future, more "perfect" me. it's definitely been a process but He is such a good Father.
I’ve been guilty of the “ life is going to be good when I get this specific thing” mindset. It’s not a choice per say but a defense mechanism to the wilderness. I cling to worldly things to escape hardship 😮💨
I’ve learned about being unequally yolked but I love how you explained it. I needed this because I’ve yolked myself to men that wasn’t if the Christian faith and it has definitely been a burden in several ways. I hate I learned the hard way. What I realized is that I’ve only been doing what I was taught. Not told but taught. Which is what I’ve been seeing my whole life. I want to break the generational cycle
This word is for me. I feel like I've lost my connection with God. I've been too distracted with worldy things, I've yoked myself with things and people who are not lightening the load for me. And I feel the burden I'm carrying is too heavy. I'm guilty of "taking full control of everything that's going on in my life and not allowing God to be in control." I do this unconsciously. I try to let God be in control, but sometimes, I can't help myself. This is when I unconsciously allow myself to be unequally yoked with other things and people. I really needed this word, and I know that God gave you this word for me because just a few hours ago, I was discussing this with a dear friend, and then I came across this video. Thank you, Melody.
“Let go of the concept of marriage and hold onto the concept of ME” -Jesus This was freeing especially since I have been worrying about this for myself lately
Jesus gives me strength. I keep faith even as I constantly struggle to provide for my kids and I constantly struggle to buy groceries and I never know if I will make my rent. At times I feel so alone especially as a single mom. Since suffering a heart attack two years ago and my on going battle with lupus I’m overwhelmed. Both of my sons are special needs. Lord bless me in Jesus name with a financial breakthrough. 😢
I pray you are safe, healed, and protected in Jesus name. I pray you are financially blessed in Jesus name. Keep the faith so t give up. Talk to Father he hears you and knows your needs. Love you God bless!
I unwillingly yoked myself to the concept of marriage. Dreaming of the Prince Charming that’ll change my life… while Jesus was already THAT guy. Sorry Lord for having tied myself with those fantasies. Help me to have eyes only for U. In Jesus name, Amen
This came on time. Within the last 3 weeks, I've dealt with house issues....no heat for a week during single digit weather...2 large cracks in the foundation that caused leakage in my basement...I just paid off my debt and all this came up. As a single woman, no kids, steady income, but praying for a husband that'll support me...I had a minor complaint to God and reminded him about my finances and my Marital status. Then, he reminded me of 1 Peter 5 to cast it all to. So I left it in his hands, and shout outs to having wonderful friends that allow me to stay with them and to my mom for lending me the funds towards my foundation. God will make a way...just gotta surrender it all.
I have unintentionally yoked myself to myself. I'm thinking that I have to deal and carry my burdens alone. Not trusting anyone or God for solutions. I have to find them on my own.
. A yoke is a wooden beam sometimes used between a pair of oxen or other animals to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs, as oxen usually do; some yokes are fitted to individual animals. There are several types of yoke, used in different cultures, and for different types of oxen. You can't be yoked with yourself.
Melody. When I saw this video I had to laugh because last night i cried my heart out to God asking him for a sign and when I went to sleep all I heard was Mathew 11 in my head. When I woke up the first page I opened my Bible was Matthew 11, I read it and said I’m going to study it today and then to see your video is a blessing. Thank you sister ❤
Wow, same here last night I cried saying I was tired and I don't even know what I am doing in life. And then I popped up at 4:12 am tossing and turning. Then I said let's do a little Bible study and this video popped up. I tell you, He does speak to us in many ways. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I have unintentionally yoked myself to my marriage outside of Jesus. As a child of God, I have prided myself on being a "good thing" for my husband. Sadly, unfortunately, I began focus so much on the marriage and honoring my husband that I dishonored God by giving my husband a place in my heart that only God deserves. My need for my husband's approval and validation blinded me to the fact that I was pulling him along spiritually and covering him while he didn't seem to be invested in having a relationship with God. The deeper my relationship became with God, the more the scales were removed from my eyes, and the more I realized that my husband and I were unequally yoked. 😢
@@Ashley-og9ti Pray without ceasing. Get in the secret place with the Father, and allow the Holy Spirit to do the work that only He can do. This battle is not against flesh and blood. Only God can do certain things.
For me I can unintentionally start to yoke myself to my own strength, education, experience, & abilities. Instead of attributing all my success, abilities, strength, ableness to God! It’s Him who enables me & empowers me to do & be who I am! 🙌🏿
I have yoked myself to a career, marriage and a two-story house. I always thought life would be so Great! The closer I get to Christ I know that when I do or If I do get those things. I will not be satisfied. The only way I will be satisfied is through Christ and my relationship with him. Thy Will be done not my will. I Surrender LORD have your way!
I have yoked myself to the society idea of being married and having kids. The desire is so strong and I keep going through cycles with un equally yoked people. I never new this information here. I excited to study it more. God is working on me in this time of isolation.
Im here myself however im allowing God to guide me I dont think the desire is wrong. but i am aware of the void and everytime I catch myself overly worried or stressing over this factor I try to ground myself through it with god truth this really align with me
This video is timely. My mind has been on everything I don't have lately. I've tried to focus on the things God has blessed me with in my life, but I always seem to come back to a horrible feeling of discontentment. I feel guilty, because I know I should be satisfied in Jesus, in the season He has me in right now. Though it's lonely, He is my Friend and my First Love. He is also my Guide and my Protector, even against myself alot of the time. I often think He deserves better, but He doesn't seem to think so. This video has given me a fresh perspective. Thank you sister. God bless you.
I needed this check/reminder. The last 8 yrs have been difficult. My mom's illnesses, stroke &dementia, her passing, then my younger sister passing. I've prayed, had counseling, and put on a mask at work. I've realized I've become dependent on the mask. But God lead me here for deliverance & returning to Him.
I'm in a similar boat. I wish I didn't have to wear a mask, I'm believing that God will make this happen this year. Ephesians 3:20-21 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
This makes everything so clear for me now. Unfortunately it’s a relationship very close to me. God has been sending me so many red flags about this person and I was so busy trying to make it work I ignored God and kept getting hurt every time. I’ve recently set things in motion to separate myself from this person and this message confirms things for me. Thank you sis. ❤
How do you do it ..I'm not sure your full situation and not asking you to share more if you do not feel comfortable, just seeking maybe advice and guidance.. Also waiting for Him to direct me it's so hard when there is history and love I feel physically sick and guilty😮💨
The Holy Spirit literally just spoke with me while I was trying to understand this word. When I first watched the video I didn't get what He was trying to tell to me. I mean, I understood the word but I didn't catch how this should affect my life, so I got it as an warning. But I knew He was trying to show me something. I watched again for about 3 times, at the end I was going to give up, but I asked Him one more time and He remembered me about the verse of the day: Leviticus 20:7-8 "Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you." (For context I'm in my sanctification process right now) And the Holy Spirit highlighted to me this: I shouldn't put all of my strengh and expectations onto the process or the action of sanctification, but actually hold onto *Who* sanctifies me! Woww ❤🙏
I’ve yoked myself to an idea of my “perfect” future. This future consisted of me being the most attractive, powerful, successful, and somehow still humble version of myself. I’ve been walking with God for four years now, but it wasn’t until last year, when I stopped being lukewarm, that I realized that I was still clinging to the “perfection” I had planned out. I’ve surrendered multiple times since then and even now, after watching your video, I find myself surrendering again to God’s perfect plan. I’ve learned that His plan may be unknown, but it’s faith and obedience that allows us the true peace He promises. God loves you ✝️💜🩷🤍💕
I am usually a silent subscriber. But this one here actually blessed me. In my personal time I prayed a prayer of faith. To share my thoughts, I believe I have unequally yoked unintentionally though ; myself from Christ in my finances. Sometimes we have so much going on and we lose the sight of God’s word and to trust him. But this video has blessed me and allowed me to draw closer to him.
I wholeheartedly agree with this. I know that if I was equally yoked with Jesus and trusted and followed His plan for every cent He provides, my financial situation would not be where it is.
Thank you so much for this word, Melody. When I was abandoned at the age of 12, I lost my sense of safety and security in the world. To survive, I unintentionally yoked myself with the belief that I needed to provide for and could rely only on myself for safety, security, and provision. By God's grace and the healing power of His Holy Spirit, Jesus is now working with me and within me, healing my deep-rooted wounds and helping me to trust Him and Him ALONE as my source of safety, security, and provision. HE is my Jehovah-Jireh, nobody and nothing else. Facing these wounds and feeling all of this buried pain is terrifying, but I'm tired of running and want to be free. Freedom is ONLY found in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And He is my ONLY Lord and Savior. ❤🩹 🙏🕊
I have yoked myself to a lack of exercising, emotional eating and a judge mental mindset. The more that I seek the will of Christ in all things the more He empowers me to overcome these things. This walk isn’t always easy because we are fighting against ourselves, but all things are possible to them that believe! Admit to God how much you really need Him and watch how He shows up and blows your mind!
Taking on different jobs over and over and not seeing an end goal. Feeling tied a lot, body aches, not enough money, wondering how bills will get paid.
Lord give me strength. I’ve intentionally, maybe unintentionally, yoked myself to the idea that once my husband, bestfriends and kids come into my life, things will be better, it will be easier and “perfect” but little did I know whoever that would have been they would have carried all of my burdens, especially my husband, I always thought once he gets here, things would be great and perfect and there would be someone to bear my problems. In reality, I would have went in expecting to carry nothing and that wouldn’t be fair and that’s what I am guilty of, Lord have mercy on me. I’ve always heard and keeping hearing isolation leads to preparation and I don’t know what he is doing but he is doing some work in me and may it teach me patience and how to give him all my desires that I steadily keep picking up, the Lord is so patient ❤🙏🏼
I’ve learned about being unequally yolked but I love how you explained it. I needed this because I’ve yolked myself to men that wasn’t if the Christian faith and it has definitely been a burden in several ways. I hate I learned the hard way. What I realized is that I’ve only been doing what I was taught. Not told but taught. Which is what I’ve been seeing my whole life. I want to break the generational cycle
Thank you so much sis for being such a willing servant. If I can be transparent I have yoked myself with smoking weed, just one of the few things. But it stands out the most because I was so faded that I didn't realize that my mind was smoggy, faded, weary and distracted from God. The moment (literally a few days ago) I said "no" and screamed for God's help, He has shown me, revealed to me why it's NOT of Him, its not classy nor does it benefit His Kingdom. I'm free I'm free I'm free!!!! INDEED. LOL. His strength is not my own. Thank you Jesus, Our Lord. Can't wait for the zoom party !!!! God willing I can attend. :) Love from your sis in ATLANTA!!!! :)
A relationship in 2017 and not only were we unequally yoked but God showed me myself in that situationship and said you are more than this and he said Patience my child.
I’ve intentionally yoked myself to someone, that I shouldn’t have. But I’m working on that self control and trying to keep God in mind during tempted times.
This was so good, Melody! We most often are taught this from the marriage stance only and as you taught it could definitely be different things outside of Jesus. Thank you!
God works in mysterious ways because I NEEDED this after what I realized yesterday. I realized that the reason my trust issues have not subsided is because I have been trying to rely on my partner and myself to fight this, but I realized that I was unequally yoked with it because I didn’t yoke myself with Jesus. Praise the Lord, I will finally work towards being equally yoked with Jesus through this burden! ❤️
In my life right now, I'm not so much yoked to a concept or person. This video helped me see how my past pain is preventing me from being yoked to Jesus. I have stopped in my tracks and ignored my burdens; I am not moving forward. I think I was led to this message to encourage me to accept his yoke so I can learn to move again, in step with the Lord. Thank you!
I’ve yolked myself to my past. Due to trauma, failures and growing up in poverty, I constantly compare my now to my before.. I feel like I’m going to fail, myself, my children and even God.. I know I’m free and free indeed just have to believe it with all me ❤️
I've yoked myself to getting a job...and I quickly realized this a few days ago so this video is timely... it's been heavy and laying it at the lord's feet is the way... letting him take over..Thank you Jesus
I’ve unequally yoked myself to myself. I’ve always leaned on myself to get me through my struggles and my plans for success, not realizing I was leaving god out the whole time. I was thinking that just because I made plans to be prosperous, helpful, kind and uplifting to others that I was doing a good thing something God would be proud of. Yes he is glad we can do good things but he is even more proud when we partner with him, ask him for help or surrender to his plans so that we not only prosper but it gives him the glory. He created us for good and to do good works but we must not forget the creator in all that we do for its by him that all things are possible. 🙏🏾
I yoked myself to the idea that marriage was going to complete me, i yoked myself to the idea that i could always do something later, that i have a lot of time, that i'll get another chance/opportunity (i yoked myself to procrastination). Jesus please help me rest in you and take upon your yoke!
This is right on time as usual. I was having a conversation with my dad about this verse (Matthew 11:28-30) in a different context (prayer) but this video made a few things clear. The main point being that this is Active faith. Even though the verses speak of rest, there is still work to be done. We just rely on Jesus to lighten the load. I think I have been yoked to ideas and expectations lately. I literally prayed about some of them yesterday and I told Jesus I couldn't to any of this alone. It's just too hard. But instead of chaining myself to these difficult (unrealistic) expectations that I placed on myself, your video helped me realize that I can (and will) step back, accept the offer to let Jesus lighten the load and also learn with Him how to approach and do this life thing. Again, right on time. Thank you for your obedience and consistency and pointing us continually to Christ!
Same! I kept assuming the other person was unequally yoked but didn’t do my own self reflecting. Understanding that yoke wasn’t an egg really put it in to perspective for me! Thank you
I had yoked myself to the idea of marriage and being in a relationship, especially when people around me are out there, but I thank God for the freedom from that and for helping me to trust in Him and His Sovereign Plan and timing for my life. I know for sure that His Timing is the best. “He’s An On Time God. Yes He Is.”
I’m unequally yoked to my best friend since kindergarten. We’ve been through a lot together and it can be hard to practice healthy relationship building and trust with her while committing myself to be yoked to Jesus. I know He can show me how though, so I’m gonna be praying so God can show me how. This is such a wonderful thing to be able to grow and learn on the path God has placed me on! ❤
I can't seem to think of any area in my life where I have unintentionally yoked myself to someone presently. However, I just went through a friendship pruning season and I had to literally depend on God to cut those friendship ties and I am happy I did because it has increased my walk with God.
I have yoked myself to the idea that when i lose weight, everything will be easier, and I've focused so much on losing on losing wieght that it was the only thing that mattered. Thank you Melody , Praise God ❤❤🎉
Jesus is so good , this touched me so much I have read this part of scripture a few times but didn’t fully understand the yoking aspect. Thank you holyspirit for using melody to truly help me with understanding ❤️
A testimony of how God works. God lead me to watch your video on Tuesday. At first, I thought this video was going to be about romantic relationships being equally yoked but as I continued to listen to you, it was far deeper than that. Anyways, fast forward to today, I said a prayer before reading my Bible, a very specific prayer. After I was done reading my Bible, I remembered I needed to read one of my Bible plans on the Bible app. I didn’t realize I was three days behind because I read my Bible daily but I have forgotten to read one of my Bible plans. Today’s reading brought up Matthew 11:28-30. It correlated with the devotional of the day, “I can’t stop”, from the Bible plan, “Fast From Wrong Thinking”. As I was reading I paused and was trying to remember, where I heard this message from. Then I remembered your video and everything started to make sense. I had to rewatch your video today because now my eyes and ears are open to your message. I am receiving what you are saying and understanding it clearly. So, I’m glad God led me to watch your video. Sorry if this was long. I had to share because I was in total awe.
I really love how you explained this. I never saw it in this light of not believing that things will be easier When the blessing comes, but life is easier when yoked to Jesus ❤
Thank you for this wonderful message and reminder from the Lord! I enjoyed the visual representation of the yoke too. It helped to put everything into perspective. Not only is yolk and yoke spelled differently, but it also means two totally different things! 🙏🏽
This video was very helpful because I never understood the term or verse "equally yoked." I also was told that it was for relationships when finding your soul mate only. Thank you.
...Yeah, just pray for me. My journey has been all over the place. So, yes, in so many ways, I do look for the community and opportunity to have my own family unit (husband, more kids, etc.) to distance myself from what has transpired in my life...I don't think there is anything wrong with desiring or looking for these things...but if I am yoking myself to those things in error...at this point, I just don't know how to fix it, and I'm tired of trying to figure it out. After all the crap I've been through, and the work I'm doing on myself to heal and move forward, I just want to finally come into the things I desire. I want to see myself win....and yet, it seems like certain things I want are just on pause.
It’s so amazing how this video came on my feed. I had sent the verse to my close friend today, as we were both feeling like many things in our lives have been stripped away. This insight regarding “yoke” really helped me see from a different perspective about the things we yoke ourselves to. I myself must admit that I was often on survival mode that I took control of everything and depended on myself. I find it so hard to ask for help and often times feel embarrassed to ask due to past situations of asking the wrong people for help. I have unequally yoked myself with the thought of thinking when I have a stable flow of income everything will be perfect. When in reality that’s not the case. God is teaching me to trust in him, loose control, be patient and learn to be content with the little I have in this season I am in. I often loose sight of the teachings taking place due to focusing on what’s not changing physically and miss out of what is happening internally and spiritually in my life. Thank you father God for this revelation and word to mediate on today Wow😭😭😭
Definitely been yoked to family responsibilities, still working on giving it all to Jesus to make it easy and lighter to handle. Thanks for the message 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🤗
This confirms everything that God dropped in my spirit this morning. But I had a different verse reference Matt. 6:33. God revealed to me how I (or shall I say we) place things above Him and wonder why we are not satisfied or fulfilled. We put things such as jobs, relationships, friendships, marriage etc. Above God when His word says first seek Him above all else, when He is the creator of these things. Being transparent I've put relationships/marriage above God rather than going to Him for directing and advice. So I will ask this question what have you placed above God when God, the creator of all things should have or should be above them?
The way you put yolking into the perspective of without a heavy burden, the yoke wouldn't be needed from Jesus to relieve us is what I truly enjoy about watching God's children commenting about God's word. May Jesus continue to use you as a vessel for Him!!!!!😁😁
A common place I find myself being yoked to is my past in the way I grew up with an awful father and a neglectful mother. I tend to blame things on what happened to me as a kid instead of truly forgiving and forgetting. I need to be reminded that Jesus isn’t staying in my past, so neither should I. Giving it to Him and allowing Him to carry those burdens of anxiety and worry brings me such great joy. He is such a kind and gentle King. 🥰
I don't know why but some reason, I kept on listening to your other videos until today, and its the day I needed to read it. It completely lifted up spirit and my heavy heart is calm. My load is lighter and I don't want to cry because I am at work. Thank you so much for this wonderful verse. I did infact unintentionally yolked myself to someone that was/still attached to someone, I am not with that person anymore but at the time I was doing that even when I would here Jesus warning me I still did not listen. I am still praying to God to give me strength to forgive myself for diverting from him and paying attention to someone else. This life is hard though! But with HIM I will make it.
Love the teaching, sis. I've never understood "yoked" in this way. This helped me so much...been trying to lean on Jesus more.. I've been running on my own strength, understanding, and need to relent control. The burden is extremely heavy... and Jesus is showing me to cling on to Him firmly.
Thank you Melody for this! This was definitely right on time! I have been unintentionally yoking myself to a man/love. I am going through a break up and I think the idea of being in love and having someone has kept me yoked in that idea instead of yoking with Jesus to carry my feelings and my focus on what matters most and allowing him to heal my heart first.
Long message, but wow. I had to listen to this message twice to fully get it. My yoke was a desire for marriage and thinking my life would be better/easier with a husband with a partner to do life with especially as a single mother, and when I first listened to this I was thinking well God didn’t you say it’s not good for man to be alone, isn’t two better than one. I asked him to help me understand, and in that he reminded me that Adam didn’t know that he needed a wife. God made that decision and he decided what Adam needed and when he needed it. So yea this message has blessed me. It has shifted my perspective and from now on I want to be truly equally yoked with Jesus. After all he is the greatest husband!
This spoke to me of how I feel currently. I have been a burden because I haven't been linked to Jesus; I think I have been yoked to being in control. I feel safe if I can control the outcome, but that leaves me anxious and high expectations for others. Thank You for this video is spoke to me.
This was such an eye opener for me. I never saw it like this before. For me it will be the part of thinking that life will be lighter if i had a husband. But now i know that JESUS want me to be yoked with Him in all areas of my life.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🌺🌺🌹🌹
This was such as ON TIME word🙏🏿It's the "when my husband finally gets here this will all be easier" for me! I've unequally yoked myself to that idea for so long and today I'm finally releasing it. PRAISE GOD! It's so hard to do things in your own strength, but when Jesus steps in.. 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 Thank You Lord for always checkin me
Thank you for this, as I cried about being tired. HE wakes me up less than 5 hours later at 4:12 am just for me to toss and turn and then light bulb moment, do some bible study. Lol. Then your video pops up! Thank you for this timely word. I know it was the Holy spirit telling me that I am tired because i am putting all my expectations on other people to help me out when I should go to him instead of wavering and trying to find a way out myself. And the further I pull away from God (not intentional) but i find myself lost at times the harder it gets. So I just need to yoke myself to him. Which by the way I did not know the deeper definition so this puts so many things into perspective for me. I sincerely thank God for you and your teachings. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
God is intentional,, i have been thinking of being unequally yoked and this was really helpful. It's all about Jesus. And we shouldn't put a burden on others for what Only God can fill and provide.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Melody! This is so eye opening, especially your education around the “yoke”, makes sooo much sense and has given me a lot to reflect on. God bless you sis ❤
Jesus is the only one we should unconditionally tie ourselves to & lean on, anything else is demonic idolisation that WILL cause us to stumble & fall. Loved loved loved this message.
I’m single right now but that’s because I found myself Believing my partner will be my financial breakthrough or the guidance that I need to open new doors. I spent most of my live hyper independent, not being able to lean on anyone for help and I didn’t realize that unknowing desire to have support caused me to seek that from people rather than God, but he has been turning my focus back to him more than ever now and I pray that we all continue to be steadfast in our commitment and efforts to grow in Christ amen ❤
This was so good and concise I found myself rewinding many times to catch the notes. I have yoked myself to the idea of marriage and a lighter load with a husband, but God is my provider and I will yoke to Jesus
Great video, thank you for sharing. For me, I'd say it was in the area of friendships. I used to exhibit codependency due to trauma and lingering fears regarding adulthood. I had to learn how to fully stand on my own two feet and allow God to help/sustain me. I'd say I'm on this journey, even now. It's become more beautiful to me, which I'm grateful for.
Coming to realization that my last relationship did not work because we were unequally yoked and we didn’t put God in the relationship. Im still going thru the emotions of the breakup but this whole journey God has been with me and my next relationship will be more fruitful because I’ve learned to go to God for everything. Thank you for the video ❤
Great message! My pastor did a series of sermons on yokes recently as well but focused more on generational curses and behaviors that have us “yoked” in strongholds. Same idea in essence, that only through God can we break those yokes. Powerful word! For me - I’ll have to sit with the question a bit longer, but am excited to hopefully be a part of a group that explores these questions AND starts with the book of Genesis. I started the Hilsdale course a few weeks ago and haven’t finished. This is confirmation that I need to complete and continue onward. Thank you && stay blessed 💕
it's amazing I've been having health issues and for a while God has brought to my attention a field being plowed near my house since I live in a semi-rural area and I totally get why now , great message thank you
This is great. I've been asking God to show me if the person that I'm going to marry is part of his plan for me. And while I don't think this video hit on my relationship situation exactly, it did hit on another part of my life I've been seeking prayer for. I'm glad to know it's not just relations that are unequally yoked
Thank you, sis, this was for me, I am a man who just came across your channel. This was something I have heard, something I have been saying to myself as well. So, thank you for sharing this message with us looking or in relationships.
Wow Melody!!!! This message is incredibly timely for me. I second that I always have a perfect vision in my head and I’m always powering through my to do list to get there. In addition there was an emergency in my community and I was a part of supporting but it felt like an incredible burden. I realize because of this message I’m not yolking myself to Jesus. I’ve prayed that I do so and surrender to what/how that looks because I know he’s ready to go it’s me that’s just catching up
Thank you for this video sis! I have always struggled with patience and controlling things. I tend to have this plan of how I think things should be and what I should be doing, and when I put all my hard work into it and I don’t see an immediate harvest, I feel so discouraged. This is a constant cycle that I find myself in. I say that I trust in Jesus but still find myself worried or frustrated by my circumstances when I don’t see them directly changing in my life. The waiting season is always really hard for me. Which is why I’ve been working on trying my best and letting the chips fall where God wants them to, instead of always trying to control the situation myself.
Melody, I’ve been following you for a few years now. I believe the video that drew me to your channel was your Daniel’s fast testimony. Your tone is impeccable. You are truly doing the Lord’s work here on earth. Thank you and keep it up! ❤️
This video has popped up so many times in my recommended list, and I never clicked it until now. The way you define yoke was so eye opening!! It definitely resonated deeply with me as someone who tries to go at it alone. Thank you for helping me understand the Word and thank you Holy Spirit for using Melody~
I believe I've yoked myself to the idea that my life will be easier/better when I get married. I need to change the mindset bc things can be easy/ better with Jesus!
hey sis, let's chat! we're being a little bit more vulnerable and transparent than usual, so lean in and let's encourage one another with where God has done a work in our lives ♥ today's question: where have you unintentionally yolked yourself to someone (or something) outside of Jesus thinking it would make your load lighter?
for me: i've always had this version of "perfect" in my head for myself and i've always felt like when i get "there", life will be SWEET okay! life will be LIGHT! but each time i've checked something off my "perfect" to-do list, i add another, so this rest and lighter burden actually never comes. God has been highlighting to me this and been inviting me to yoke with him instead of this future, more "perfect" me. it's definitely been a process but He is such a good Father.
Thank you for you vulnerability sis ❤️🙌🏽
I’ve been guilty of the “ life is going to be good when I get this specific thing” mindset. It’s not a choice per say but a defense mechanism to the wilderness. I cling to worldly things to escape hardship 😮💨
I’ve learned about being unequally yolked but I love how you explained it. I needed this because I’ve yolked myself to men that wasn’t if the Christian faith and it has definitely been a burden in several ways. I hate I learned the hard way. What I realized is that I’ve only been doing what I was taught. Not told but taught. Which is what I’ve been seeing my whole life. I want to break the generational cycle
This word is for me.
I feel like I've lost my connection with God. I've been too distracted with worldy things, I've yoked myself with things and people who are not lightening the load for me. And I feel the burden I'm carrying is too heavy.
I'm guilty of "taking full control of everything that's going on in my life and not allowing God to be in control."
I do this unconsciously. I try to let God be in control, but sometimes, I can't help myself. This is when I unconsciously allow myself to be unequally yoked with other things and people.
I really needed this word, and I know that God gave you this word for me because just a few hours ago, I was discussing this with a dear friend, and then I came across this video.
Thank you, Melody.
Amen 🙌🏾🙌🏾
“Let go of the concept of marriage and hold onto the concept of ME”
-Jesus
This was freeing especially since I have been worrying about this for myself lately
Totally agreed. We will get there ❤
@@TheFasmiley amen 🙏🏽
Thank you everyone for liking this! I need this reminder each time
I was “unequally yoked” with a Christian woman, but she helped bring me to the Lord so sometimes it works out
yeah for you it did, however did you worsen her?
Jesus gives me strength. I keep faith even as I constantly struggle to provide for my kids and I constantly struggle to buy groceries and I never know if I will make my rent. At times I feel so alone especially as a single mom. Since suffering a heart attack two years ago and my on going battle with lupus I’m overwhelmed. Both of my sons are special needs. Lord bless me in Jesus name with a financial breakthrough. 😢
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I pray you are safe, healed, and protected in Jesus name. I pray you are financially blessed in Jesus name. Keep the faith so t give up. Talk to Father he hears you and knows your needs. Love you God bless!
CAST YOUR CARES ON THE LORD PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR BOYS
I pray for the health of you and your family. I pray for your household be financially secure. May peace be with you all 🙏🏾
Always trust God! Have faith! ❤ you will get though it.
I unwillingly yoked myself to the concept of marriage. Dreaming of the Prince Charming that’ll change my life… while Jesus was already THAT guy. Sorry Lord for having tied myself with those fantasies.
Help me to have eyes only for U. In Jesus name, Amen
This came on time. Within the last 3 weeks, I've dealt with house issues....no heat for a week during single digit weather...2 large cracks in the foundation that caused leakage in my basement...I just paid off my debt and all this came up. As a single woman, no kids, steady income, but praying for a husband that'll support me...I had a minor complaint to God and reminded him about my finances and my Marital status. Then, he reminded me of 1 Peter 5 to cast it all to. So I left it in his hands, and shout outs to having wonderful friends that allow me to stay with them and to my mom for lending me the funds towards my foundation. God will make a way...just gotta surrender it all.
I have unintentionally yoked myself to myself. I'm thinking that I have to deal and carry my burdens alone. Not trusting anyone or God for solutions. I have to find them on my own.
wow, this is relatable
This is a powerful realization, and I believe I've done the same thing. I have to deep dive into the word and practice casting my burdens with faith.
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Being yoked to oneself is really a thing...most times we want to adult without Jesus 😊
. A yoke is a wooden beam sometimes used between a pair of oxen or other animals to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs, as oxen usually do; some yokes are fitted to individual animals. There are several types of yoke, used in different cultures, and for different types of oxen. You can't be yoked with yourself.
Melody.
When I saw this video I had to laugh because last night i cried my heart out to God asking him for a sign and when I went to sleep all I heard was Mathew 11 in my head. When I woke up the first page I opened my Bible was Matthew 11, I read it and said I’m going to study it today and then to see your video is a blessing.
Thank you sister ❤
Wow! ❤ God is good
Wow, same here last night I cried saying I was tired and I don't even know what I am doing in life. And then I popped up at 4:12 am tossing and turning. Then I said let's do a little Bible study and this video popped up. I tell you, He does speak to us in many ways. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I have unintentionally yoked myself to my marriage outside of Jesus. As a child of God, I have prided myself on being a "good thing" for my husband. Sadly, unfortunately, I began focus so much on the marriage and honoring my husband that I dishonored God by giving my husband a place in my heart that only God deserves. My need for my husband's approval and validation blinded me to the fact that I was pulling him along spiritually and covering him while he didn't seem to be invested in having a relationship with God. The deeper my relationship became with God, the more the scales were removed from my eyes, and the more I realized that my husband and I were unequally yoked. 😢
What to do once the realization is there?? Especially when there is so much history and love it's so difficult to let go😢
I definitely understand. I just dont know what to do now
Same !
@@Ashley-og9ti Pray without ceasing. Get in the secret place with the Father, and allow the Holy Spirit to do the work that only He can do. This battle is not against flesh and blood. Only God can do certain things.
@@kellyevans1284 Take shelter in God's Word, and trust Him with all your heart.
For me I can unintentionally start to yoke myself to my own strength, education, experience, & abilities. Instead of attributing all my success, abilities, strength, ableness to God!
It’s Him who enables me & empowers me to do & be who I am! 🙌🏿
@mercyloves thank you so much! 🙏🏿🫶🏿
I have yoked myself to a career, marriage and a two-story house. I always thought life would be so Great! The closer I get to Christ I know that when I do or If I do get those things. I will not be satisfied. The only way I will be satisfied is through Christ and my relationship with him. Thy Will be done not my will. I Surrender LORD have your way!
My music taste it’s what I can be unequally yoked with, may God give me the strength to deny myself no matter how “good” the beat is amen❤
I have yoked myself to the society idea of being married and having kids. The desire is so strong and I keep going through cycles with un equally yoked people. I never new this information here. I excited to study it more. God is working on me in this time of isolation.
Im here myself however im allowing God to guide me I dont think the desire is wrong. but i am aware of the void and everytime I catch myself overly worried or stressing over this factor I try to ground myself through it with god truth this really align with me
@@khloebellamommy7696 🩷🙏🏽 We will be okay because we keep searching for God
This video is timely. My mind has been on everything I don't have lately. I've tried to focus on the things God has blessed me with in my life, but I always seem to come back to a horrible feeling of discontentment. I feel guilty, because I know I should be satisfied in Jesus, in the season He has me in right now. Though it's lonely, He is my Friend and my First Love. He is also my Guide and my Protector, even against myself alot of the time. I often think He deserves better, but He doesn't seem to think so. This video has given me a fresh perspective. Thank you sister. God bless you.
I needed this check/reminder. The last 8 yrs have been difficult. My mom's illnesses, stroke &dementia, her passing, then my younger sister passing. I've prayed, had counseling, and put on a mask at work. I've realized I've become dependent on the mask. But God lead me here for deliverance & returning to Him.
May God continue to hold you up in this season sister
I'm in a similar boat. I wish I didn't have to wear a mask, I'm believing that God will make this happen this year.
Ephesians 3:20-21
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
@@justismoses13 🙏
Literally did a personal study about “yoke”, yoking ourselves to Christ (the ultimate yoke which is so light and feels like light work)!
Great timing!
It’s giving one accord!! I love it
This makes everything so clear for me now. Unfortunately it’s a relationship very close to me. God has been sending me so many red flags about this person and I was so busy trying to make it work I ignored God and kept getting hurt every time. I’ve recently set things in motion to separate myself from this person and this message confirms things for me. Thank
you sis. ❤
I can totally relate
Me too
How do you do it ..I'm not sure your full situation and not asking you to share more if you do not feel comfortable, just seeking maybe advice and guidance..
Also waiting for Him to direct me it's so hard when there is history and love I feel physically sick and guilty😮💨
The Holy Spirit literally just spoke with me while I was trying to understand this word.
When I first watched the video I didn't get what He was trying to tell to me. I mean, I understood the word but I didn't catch how this should affect my life, so I got it as an warning. But I knew He was trying to show me something.
I watched again for about 3 times, at the end I was going to give up, but I asked Him one more time and He remembered me about the verse of the day: Leviticus 20:7-8 "Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you."
(For context I'm in my sanctification process right now) And the Holy Spirit highlighted to me this: I shouldn't put all of my strengh and expectations onto the process or the action of sanctification, but actually hold onto *Who* sanctifies me! Woww ❤🙏
I’ve yoked myself to an idea of my “perfect” future. This future consisted of me being the most attractive, powerful, successful, and somehow still humble version of myself. I’ve been walking with God for four years now, but it wasn’t until last year, when I stopped being lukewarm, that I realized that I was still clinging to the “perfection” I had planned out. I’ve surrendered multiple times since then and even now, after watching your video, I find myself surrendering again to God’s perfect plan. I’ve learned that His plan may be unknown, but it’s faith and obedience that allows us the true peace He promises. God loves you ✝️💜🩷🤍💕
I am usually a silent subscriber. But this one here actually blessed me. In my personal time I prayed a prayer of faith. To share my thoughts, I believe I have unequally yoked unintentionally though ; myself from Christ in my finances. Sometimes we have so much going on and we lose the sight of God’s word and to trust him. But this video has blessed me and allowed me to draw closer to him.
I wholeheartedly agree with this. I know that if I was equally yoked with Jesus and trusted and followed His plan for every cent He provides, my financial situation would not be where it is.
I have unintentionally yoked myself with marriage, life, career and I’m glad that God is correcting me to know that just yoke to him
Thank you so much for this word, Melody. When I was abandoned at the age of 12, I lost my sense of safety and security in the world. To survive, I unintentionally yoked myself with the belief that I needed to provide for and could rely only on myself for safety, security, and provision. By God's grace and the healing power of His Holy Spirit, Jesus is now working with me and within me, healing my deep-rooted wounds and helping me to trust Him and Him ALONE as my source of safety, security, and provision. HE is my Jehovah-Jireh, nobody and nothing else. Facing these wounds and feeling all of this buried pain is terrifying, but I'm tired of running and want to be free. Freedom is ONLY found in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And He is my ONLY Lord and Savior. ❤🩹 🙏🕊
WOW! This 👏👏👏.
Just as Psalm 23 says, THE LORD IS YOUR SHEPHERD. The Lord is helping me to see Him as my fortress, my place of safety, MY PROVIDER.
You are brave, sister. God bless you.
I have yoked myself to a lack of exercising, emotional eating and a judge mental mindset. The more that I seek the will of Christ in all things the more He empowers me to overcome these things. This walk isn’t always easy because we are fighting against ourselves, but all things are possible to them that believe! Admit to God how much you really need Him and watch how He shows up and blows your mind!
Taking on different jobs over and over and not seeing an end goal. Feeling tied a lot, body aches, not enough money, wondering how bills will get paid.
Lord give me strength. I’ve intentionally, maybe unintentionally, yoked myself to the idea that once my husband, bestfriends and kids come into my life, things will be better, it will be easier and “perfect” but little did I know whoever that would have been they would have carried all of my burdens, especially my husband, I always thought once he gets here, things would be great and perfect and there would be someone to bear my problems. In reality, I would have went in expecting to carry nothing and that wouldn’t be fair and that’s what I am guilty of, Lord have mercy on me. I’ve always heard and keeping hearing isolation leads to preparation and I don’t know what he is doing but he is doing some work in me and may it teach me patience and how to give him all my desires that I steadily keep picking up, the Lord is so patient ❤🙏🏼
I’ve learned about being unequally yolked but I love how you explained it. I needed this because I’ve yolked myself to men that wasn’t if the Christian faith and it has definitely been a burden in several ways. I hate I learned the hard way. What I realized is that I’ve only been doing what I was taught. Not told but taught. Which is what I’ve been seeing my whole life. I want to break the generational cycle
Thank you so much sis for being such a willing servant.
If I can be transparent I have yoked myself with smoking weed, just one of the few things. But it stands out the most because I was so faded that I didn't realize that my mind was smoggy, faded, weary and distracted from God. The moment (literally a few days ago) I said "no" and screamed for God's help, He has shown me, revealed to me why it's NOT of Him, its not classy nor does it benefit His Kingdom. I'm free I'm free I'm free!!!! INDEED. LOL. His strength is not my own. Thank you Jesus, Our Lord.
Can't wait for the zoom party !!!! God willing I can attend. :)
Love from your sis in ATLANTA!!!! :)
Gotta Love God For Real Cause This Is Conviction For Me At It’s Finest!!!
Thanks For Being Authentic!
I Had To Screenshot This For A Reminder.
A relationship in 2017 and not only were we unequally yoked but God showed me myself in that situationship and said you are more than this and he said Patience my child.
I’ve intentionally yoked myself to someone, that I shouldn’t have. But I’m working on that self control and trying to keep God in mind during tempted times.
This was so good, Melody! We most often are taught this from the marriage stance only and as you taught it could definitely be different things outside of Jesus. Thank you!
God works in mysterious ways because I NEEDED this after what I realized yesterday. I realized that the reason my trust issues have not subsided is because I have been trying to rely on my partner and myself to fight this, but I realized that I was unequally yoked with it because I didn’t yoke myself with Jesus. Praise the Lord, I will finally work towards being equally yoked with Jesus through this burden! ❤️
9:43 Amen to experiencing a lighter load with Jesus. That’s my portion!!!
In my life right now, I'm not so much yoked to a concept or person. This video helped me see how my past pain is preventing me from being yoked to Jesus. I have stopped in my tracks and ignored my burdens; I am not moving forward. I think I was led to this message to encourage me to accept his yoke so I can learn to move again, in step with the Lord. Thank you!
I’ve yolked myself to my past. Due to trauma, failures and growing up in poverty, I constantly compare my now to my before.. I feel like I’m going to fail, myself, my children and even God.. I know I’m free and free indeed just have to believe it with all me ❤️
Same sis. Going through the motions has been a crazy ride, and so heavy
God is always using you for confirmation. Please continue being available as a vessel, you are blessing so many!
I've yoked myself to getting a job...and I quickly realized this a few days ago so this video is timely... it's been heavy and laying it at the lord's feet is the way... letting him take over..Thank you Jesus
I’ve unequally yoked myself to myself. I’ve always leaned on myself to get me through my struggles and my plans for success, not realizing I was leaving god out the whole time. I was thinking that just because I made plans to be prosperous, helpful, kind and uplifting to others that I was doing a good thing something God would be proud of. Yes he is glad we can do good things but he is even more proud when we partner with him, ask him for help or surrender to his plans so that we not only prosper but it gives him the glory. He created us for good and to do good works but we must not forget the creator in all that we do for its by him that all things are possible. 🙏🏾
I yoked myself to the idea that marriage was going to complete me, i yoked myself to the idea that i could always do something later, that i have a lot of time, that i'll get another chance/opportunity (i yoked myself to procrastination).
Jesus please help me rest in you and take upon your yoke!
Oh my Goodness! Thank you for being a vessel God can use ! Not the Lord answering my prayers suddenly 👀 What a mighty God we serve.
This is right on time as usual. I was having a conversation with my dad about this verse (Matthew 11:28-30) in a different context (prayer) but this video made a few things clear. The main point being that this is Active faith. Even though the verses speak of rest, there is still work to be done. We just rely on Jesus to lighten the load.
I think I have been yoked to ideas and expectations lately. I literally prayed about some of them yesterday and I told Jesus I couldn't to any of this alone. It's just too hard. But instead of chaining myself to these difficult (unrealistic) expectations that I placed on myself, your video helped me realize that I can (and will) step back, accept the offer to let Jesus lighten the load and also learn with Him how to approach and do this life thing. Again, right on time. Thank you for your obedience and consistency and pointing us continually to Christ!
Same! I kept assuming the other person was unequally yoked but didn’t do my own self reflecting. Understanding that yoke wasn’t an egg really put it in to perspective for me! Thank you
I had yoked myself to the idea of marriage and being in a relationship, especially when people around me are out there, but I thank God for the freedom from that and for helping me to trust in Him and His Sovereign Plan and timing for my life. I know for sure that His Timing is the best. “He’s An On Time God. Yes He Is.”
I’m unequally yoked to my best friend since kindergarten. We’ve been through a lot together and it can be hard to practice healthy relationship building and trust with her while committing myself to be yoked to Jesus. I know He can show me how though, so I’m gonna be praying so God can show me how. This is such a wonderful thing to be able to grow and learn on the path God has placed me on! ❤
Wow, thank you. May God bless you! I've read and quoted this scripture many times, but I hadn't understood it quite this deep until now. Thank you
I can't seem to think of any area in my life where I have unintentionally yoked myself to someone presently. However, I just went through a friendship pruning season and I had to literally depend on God to cut those friendship ties and I am happy I did because it has increased my walk with God.
I have yoked myself to the idea that when i lose weight, everything will be easier, and I've focused so much on losing on losing wieght that it was the only thing that mattered. Thank you Melody , Praise God ❤❤🎉
Jesus is so good , this touched me so much I have read this part of scripture a few times but didn’t fully understand the yoking aspect. Thank you holyspirit for using melody to truly help me with understanding ❤️
This word is so timely!💕
so glad to hear it sis!! it was for me too!
A testimony of how God works. God lead me to watch your video on Tuesday. At first, I thought this video was going to be about romantic relationships being equally yoked but as I continued to listen to you, it was far deeper than that. Anyways, fast forward to today, I said a prayer before reading my Bible, a very specific prayer. After I was done reading my Bible, I remembered I needed to read one of my Bible plans on the Bible app. I didn’t realize I was three days behind because I read my Bible daily but I have forgotten to read one of my Bible plans. Today’s reading brought up Matthew 11:28-30. It correlated with the devotional of the day, “I can’t stop”, from the Bible plan, “Fast From Wrong Thinking”. As I was reading I paused and was trying to remember, where I heard this message from. Then I remembered your video and everything started to make sense. I had to rewatch your video today because now my eyes and ears are open to your message. I am receiving what you are saying and understanding it clearly. So, I’m glad God led me to watch your video. Sorry if this was long. I had to share because I was in total awe.
I really love how you explained this. I never saw it in this light of not believing that things will be easier When the blessing comes, but life is easier when yoked to Jesus ❤
To be honest, this message comes at the right time for me. Glory to God!
me too
You shared this is outside of your wheelhouse BUT SIS your delivery and breakdown supported by imagery and explanation WAS SPOT ON 💯🙏🏽 thank you
that means the world, sis!! thank you!! so glad it hit the way i prayed it would!
I tolled myself unintentionally to social media, image( what people think of me) and a lost relationship and the idea of marriage
Thank you for this wonderful message and reminder from the Lord! I enjoyed the visual representation of the yoke too. It helped to put everything into perspective. Not only is yolk and yoke spelled differently, but it also means two totally different things! 🙏🏽
This video was very helpful because I never understood the term or verse "equally yoked." I also was told that it was for relationships when finding your soul mate only. Thank you.
I love how you explained this.
...Yeah, just pray for me. My journey has been all over the place. So, yes, in so many ways, I do look for the community and opportunity to have my own family unit (husband, more kids, etc.) to distance myself from what has transpired in my life...I don't think there is anything wrong with desiring or looking for these things...but if I am yoking myself to those things in error...at this point, I just don't know how to fix it, and I'm tired of trying to figure it out. After all the crap I've been through, and the work I'm doing on myself to heal and move forward, I just want to finally come into the things I desire. I want to see myself win....and yet, it seems like certain things I want are just on pause.
It’s so amazing how this video came on my feed. I had sent the verse to my close friend today, as we were both feeling like many things in our lives have been stripped away. This insight regarding “yoke” really helped me see from a different perspective about the things we yoke ourselves to. I myself must admit that I was often on survival mode that I took control of everything and depended on myself. I find it so hard to ask for help and often times feel embarrassed to ask due to past situations of asking the wrong people for help. I have unequally yoked myself with the thought of thinking when I have a stable flow of income everything will be perfect. When in reality that’s not the case. God is teaching me to trust in him, loose control, be patient and learn to be content with the little I have in this season I am in. I often loose sight of the teachings taking place due to focusing on what’s not changing physically and miss out of what is happening internally and spiritually in my life. Thank you father God for this revelation and word to mediate on today Wow😭😭😭
Giiirll I put this on in the background while at work and found myself pausing work and taking notes😂 thank you for this
😂🙌🏾🙌🏾 thank you for being here!!
Definitely been yoked to family responsibilities, still working on giving it all to Jesus to make it easy and lighter to handle. Thanks for the message 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🤗
This confirms everything that God dropped
in my spirit this morning. But I had a different verse reference Matt. 6:33. God revealed to me how I (or shall I say we) place things above Him and wonder why we are not satisfied or fulfilled. We put things such as jobs, relationships, friendships, marriage etc. Above God when His word says first seek Him above all else, when He is the creator of these things. Being transparent I've put relationships/marriage above God rather than going to Him for directing and advice. So I will ask this question what have you placed above God when God, the creator of all things should have or should be above them?
Love this videos. So glad I found your channel. Jesus is always so timely because his Bible is timeless. Thanks for unpacking this for us!
The way you put yolking into the perspective of without a heavy burden, the yoke wouldn't be needed from Jesus to relieve us is what I truly enjoy about watching God's children commenting about God's word. May Jesus continue to use you as a vessel for Him!!!!!😁😁
A common place I find myself being yoked to is my past in the way I grew up with an awful father and a neglectful mother. I tend to blame things on what happened to me as a kid instead of truly forgiving and forgetting. I need to be reminded that Jesus isn’t staying in my past, so neither should I. Giving it to Him and allowing Him to carry those burdens of anxiety and worry brings me such great joy. He is such a kind and gentle King. 🥰
I don't know why but some reason, I kept on listening to your other videos until today, and its the day I needed to read it. It completely lifted up spirit and my heavy heart is calm. My load is lighter and I don't want to cry because I am at work. Thank you so much for this wonderful verse. I did infact unintentionally yolked myself to someone that was/still attached to someone, I am not with that person anymore but at the time I was doing that even when I would here Jesus warning me I still did not listen. I am still praying to God to give me strength to forgive myself for diverting from him and paying attention to someone else. This life is hard though! But with HIM I will make it.
Love the teaching, sis. I've never understood "yoked" in this way. This helped me so much...been trying to lean on Jesus more.. I've been running on my own strength, understanding, and need to relent control. The burden is extremely heavy... and Jesus is showing me to cling on to Him firmly.
Thank you Melody for this! This was definitely right on time! I have been unintentionally yoking myself to a man/love. I am going through a break up and I think the idea of being in love and having someone has kept me yoked in that idea instead of yoking with Jesus to carry my feelings and my focus on what matters most and allowing him to heal my heart first.
Long message, but wow. I had to listen to this message twice to fully get it. My yoke was a desire for marriage and thinking my life would be better/easier with a husband with a partner to do life with especially as a single mother, and when I first listened to this I was thinking well God didn’t you say it’s not good for man to be alone, isn’t two better than one. I asked him to help me understand, and in that he reminded me that Adam didn’t know that he needed a wife. God made that decision and he decided what Adam needed and when he needed it. So yea this message has blessed me. It has shifted my perspective and from now on I want to be truly equally yoked with Jesus. After all he is the greatest husband!
This spoke to me of how I feel currently. I have been a burden because I haven't been linked to Jesus; I think I have been yoked to being in control. I feel safe if I can control the outcome, but that leaves me anxious and high expectations for others. Thank You for this video is spoke to me.
This was such an eye opener for me. I never saw it like this before. For me it will be the part of thinking that life will be lighter if i had a husband. But now i know that JESUS want me to be yoked with Him in all areas of my life.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🌺🌺🌹🌹
Oh goodness, I literally JUST enrolled into Hillsdale!!! This is so exciting.
This was such as ON TIME word🙏🏿It's the "when my husband finally gets here this will all be easier" for me! I've unequally yoked myself to that idea for so long and today I'm finally releasing it. PRAISE GOD! It's so hard to do things in your own strength, but when Jesus steps in.. 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 Thank You Lord for always checkin me
Thank you for this, as I cried about being tired. HE wakes me up less than 5 hours later at 4:12 am just for me to toss and turn and then light bulb moment, do some bible study. Lol. Then your video pops up! Thank you for this timely word. I know it was the Holy spirit telling me that I am tired because i am putting all my expectations on other people to help me out when I should go to him instead of wavering and trying to find a way out myself. And the further I pull away from God (not intentional) but i find myself lost at times the harder it gets. So I just need to yoke myself to him. Which by the way I did not know the deeper definition so this puts so many things into perspective for me. I sincerely thank God for you and your teachings. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
God is intentional,, i have been thinking of being unequally yoked and this was really helpful. It's all about Jesus. And we shouldn't put a burden on others for what Only God can fill and provide.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Melody! This is so eye opening, especially your education around the “yoke”, makes sooo much sense and has given me a lot to reflect on. God bless you sis ❤
I was obviously meant to click on this video and hear this word but listening to these points has me in a state I was NOT prepared for 😳👏🏾🫢😌😇
Jesus is the only one we should unconditionally tie ourselves to & lean on, anything else is demonic idolisation that WILL cause us to stumble & fall. Loved loved loved this message.
Outside of your delivery but still delivering someone!!!!!!!
Thank you Lord for all you have done for me. I give you thanks for the gift of your Son! I am grateful for this hour of praise!
I’m single right now but that’s because I found myself Believing my partner will be my financial breakthrough or the guidance that I need to open new doors. I spent most of my live hyper independent, not being able to lean on anyone for help and I didn’t realize that unknowing desire to have support caused me to seek that from people rather than God, but he has been turning my focus back to him more than ever now and I pray that we all continue to be steadfast in our commitment and efforts to grow in Christ amen ❤
I think I got yoked in the past to wrong friendships even though they were church people
This was so good and concise I found myself rewinding many times to catch the notes. I have yoked myself to the idea of marriage and a lighter load with a husband, but God is my provider and I will yoke to Jesus
Great video, thank you for sharing. For me, I'd say it was in the area of friendships. I used to exhibit codependency due to trauma and lingering fears regarding adulthood. I had to learn how to fully stand on my own two feet and allow God to help/sustain me. I'd say I'm on this journey, even now. It's become more beautiful to me, which I'm grateful for.
Coming to realization that my last relationship did not work because we were unequally yoked and we didn’t put God in the relationship. Im still going thru the emotions of the breakup but this whole journey God has been with me and my next relationship will be more fruitful because I’ve learned to go to God for everything. Thank you for the video ❤
Great message! My pastor did a series of sermons on yokes recently as well but focused more on generational curses and behaviors that have us “yoked” in strongholds. Same idea in essence, that only through God can we break those yokes. Powerful word!
For me - I’ll have to sit with the question a bit longer, but am excited to hopefully be a part of a group that explores these questions AND starts with the book of Genesis. I started the Hilsdale course a few weeks ago and haven’t finished. This is confirmation that I need to complete and continue onward.
Thank you && stay blessed 💕
it's amazing I've been having health issues and for a while God has brought to my attention a field being plowed near my house since I live in a semi-rural area and I totally get why now , great message thank you
You in God step for sure! This video was right on time and much needed! Thank you for being a vessel Melody. God bless you and the family ❤
Pleas lord let me be yoked with you in your mighty name amen❤
Makes a lot of sense. It’s for any relationship, be it friendship, etc.
This is great. I've been asking God to show me if the person that I'm going to marry is part of his plan for me. And while I don't think this video hit on my relationship situation exactly, it did hit on another part of my life I've been seeking prayer for. I'm glad to know it's not just relations that are unequally yoked
This video was an answer to a prayer, something thats been on me. Noone BUT God! He knows yall, thank you sister for your obedience in making this
God is definitely working though you because you’re always right on time
Pray for me. My eyes and whole head and body. And everyhting. Thank you🙂
Thank you, sis, this was for me, I am a man who just came across your channel. This was something I have heard, something I have been saying to myself as well. So, thank you for sharing this message with us looking or in relationships.
I am so grateful for this video. I believe that Jesus brought me here. Thank you for making this video 🌸
Wow Melody!!!! This message is incredibly timely for me. I second that I always have a perfect vision in my head and I’m always powering through my to do list to get there. In addition there was an emergency in my community and I was a part of supporting but it felt like an incredible burden. I realize because of this message I’m not yolking myself to Jesus. I’ve prayed that I do so and surrender to what/how that looks because I know he’s ready to go it’s me that’s just catching up
Thank you for this video sis! I have always struggled with patience and controlling things. I tend to have this plan of how I think things should be and what I should be doing, and when I put all my hard work into it and I don’t see an immediate harvest, I feel so discouraged. This is a constant cycle that I find myself in. I say that I trust in Jesus but still find myself worried or frustrated by my circumstances when I don’t see them directly changing in my life. The waiting season is always really hard for me. Which is why I’ve been working on trying my best and letting the chips fall where God wants them to, instead of always trying to control the situation myself.
Melody, I’ve been following you for a few years now. I believe the video that drew me to your channel was your Daniel’s fast testimony. Your tone is impeccable. You are truly doing the Lord’s work here on earth. Thank you and keep it up! ❤️
This video has popped up so many times in my recommended list, and I never clicked it until now. The way you define yoke was so eye opening!! It definitely resonated deeply with me as someone who tries to go at it alone. Thank you for helping me understand the Word and thank you Holy Spirit for using Melody~
I believe I've yoked myself to the idea that my life will be easier/better when I get married. I need to change the mindset bc things can be easy/ better with Jesus!