It’s crazy how I uploaded a video yesterday about similar things.. As a body of Christ we are one so it makes sense that we go through similar seasons at the same time. We’re definitely under attack, let’s see it for what it is: spiritual warfare, so we can keep fighting the good fight - 1 Timothy 6:12 🙏🏽 We’re all in this together as a family
You are not alone Sam. The enemy is going hard lately on his children who are doing their best to walk the righteous path. I too have been experiencing this for the past several months. I am keeping you in my prayers!
completely resonated, God is bigger. Our daily practices don't define the closeness of God. He is there even when he don't feel him He's in the air we breathe ❤
Sam I feel like you're speaking vicariously for me right now, our experiences seem to be so similar & our seasons currently are so aligned. You aren't alone and He is faithful to us through this!
Thank you for being so open and honest. It is so hard to be that vulnerable in a world that tears apart and down. This refreshed my soul knowing I am not alone. Just remember that guilt and shame does not come from the Lord- so when you feel those emotions about slipping or your past- immediately surrender that to the Lord and remind satan of his future. Stay strong in Christ 🙏🏻
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." God is faithful! Keep going Sam, His grace is sufficient for you!
The evil one has been fighting all the ones who choose God lately! Stand firm in your faith and keep heart. No matter how hard it is or no matter how much we change……God never changes. Also remember he will always be waiting for you to come back even if you stray away. We have forgiving God 🕊️
your vulnerability is not only refreshing, but truly healing. i’ve watched your videos for so long and sometimes thought to myself “i wish i had faith like this” it makes me feel human knowing we have struggled with the exact same things. this video reached me right when it was supposed to. God’s been teaching me the same unending grace He has for me, to have for myself. I hope you learn the same. He sympathizes with our weaknesses, He understands our humanity. He knows we are dust. Yet He uses us, convicts us, urges us on anyway❤ You are a wonderful follower of Christ. Life has its ebbs and flows, luckily we serve a God who is so patient with our shortcomings. God bless you, keep on going
Amen! Thanks so much for sharing lex! The devil loves to lie to us that we’re alone and that we’re not worthy. And that’s why the Gospel is so so important every day. Not just for salvation but to help us work out our salvation with fear and trembling. His Grace is enough!!!
It's scary because it's so easy to fall back into the world regardless of how strong someone is in Christ. The flesh is honestly so annoying but we constantly need to be on guard. I admit it gets tiring and I do fall back into old patterns, but through my weakness God's strength is highlighted. Thank you for your honesty!! As the body of Christ it's important to be open about the things we are struggling with. The enemy can't use something against us if it's brought to light. I pray that you can be healed spiritually, and keep fighting the good fight, going back to God with a repentant heart and getting back up when you slip up!! God bless you. Romans 8:37-39 and 2Thessalonians 3:3 are really comforting verses🙏🏿🙏🏿
I went from being on fire for God, to going though so much spiritual warfare. I also never fully understood how serious it was until I was going through it. But calling on God in those times is all He wants us to do. " For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6:12 The devil attacks the people he sees have an anointing and are walking on the right path, and will do everything he can to stop us, But we have the same power who raised Jesus from the dead living inside us, which has already won. It's not easy, But we have authority over evil because God has already got the victory.
I know I’m super late, but appreciate the vulnerability. We will be struggling with our flesh til the day we die. But thanks be to God, Jesus can save us from these bodies of death.
One of my favourite parables Jesus taught was the Prodigal Son. The moral of the parable is that I could go out into the world and Jesus will still have his arms out for me. I am a worship leader at my church, people see me as a perfect Christian who is on fire with God. But there are days were I fall, and I found myself scared to go to God. I am ashamed of what I have done. I beat down myself, Jesus doesn’t like me beating down myself for that sin rather than the sin I committed. We don’t deserve Jesus’s love
The Hallelujah at the end🙌! We all have our strengths and weaknesses, we go through so many seasons and temptation is all around us but we should always go back to HIM, Keep our eyes focused on HIM. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability Sam, we will keep praying for you,! Have a great week!!🌟
Sounds like the devil knows God has big plans for you! It also sounds like God has equipped you with strength for the battle!! I’ve never thought much about demons until one incident last year. It made me realize how powerful God’s protection is. It’s so encouraging seeing someone my age pursuing the narrow road even when it’s hard :) will be praying for you and your ministry.
Definitely feel you on this! I started really chasing after God last summer but recently i feel the spiritual warfare heavy. The world will try and pull us into the world but God is our firm foundation, we arent perfect but He wont let out foot slip!
Reminds me of 2 Corinthians 12:9, Honestly the enemy has really been working overtime recently, but what has been helping me is knowing a thief doesn't come to rob an empty house. God has got you, much love!
Definitely not by chance you came to mind out of nowhere earlier, then I see you've uploaded today! We all fall short each day, but its such a great privilege to know God shows such loving grace and mercy, knowing that were made for more. Will be praying all the way for you in this season and beyond Sam! This has been a great encouragement for me as well, lets all continue to run this race with perseverance and His full and active armour! 💯🙌🏾🔥
You are not alone Sam, thank you for being vulnerable and open with us. This walk is not easy, but Jesus is our strength and guide! It takes so much courage to come on here and be vulnerable. He will never fail us❤ and I know he is so proud of your humbleness and transparency. Everything we go through in life, God uses it for our good! He is a good good Father. Thank you for sharing 🫶🏼 can’t wait to see more videos.
Reminds me of two things John 10:10 ”the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” and the quote from Matthew McConaughey that says ”The devil wouldn’t be attacking you so hard if there wasn’t something valuable in you, thieves don’t break into empty houses.” and you sharing and filming this video let god turn the things that the enemy meant for evil into something so good because you are making people more aware that the devil is attacking us. The devil hates us to know who we belong to and who we are but as James 4:7 says, we have to submit to God and if we resist the devil, he will flee from us. thank you for sharing!!!🌷
Thankful for your courage to share with us your weaknesses and struggles, not only the highlights. We all struggle. We all are weak but made strong in Him. "For my power is made perfect in weakness" - 2 Cor 12:9 was God response to Paul who pleaded to the lord to take away the thorn in his flesh. you have been a vessel of encouragement for me Sam and I pray for strength and peace for you on this journey. keep your head high and fight on!! love you bro
Appreciate this video. Keep going mighty man 🙏 been enjoying your worship videos and found your channel last week. He will bless your honest heart. There has been a war to get to the secret place with the Lord I’ve felt recently as well. It is true in our weakness He is strong. To trust in the simplicity of grace and His love for us when we aren’t 100% locked in. I felt the same thing yesterday to make a decision to wake up and seek Him and cut the distractions I let slip in. (Social media etc) We see that His hand is on us when He reminds us in His love to come back and there’s more for us. 🔥 Appreciate you! 🙏”If you don’t quit you win”
Awww Sammmmm! The struggle is real out here! I understood every word that came out your mouth! It’s a whole different ball game of life for those of us who know scripture, know right from wrong but still fall into the traps set out for us. We gotta stay connected to Him and push through. It can get dark. One thing I’ve noticed is, once we’ve been marked by God, slipping away from Him causes us misery eventually. We can’t escape this relationship, we’ve been marked for life and always return. Something that has a great effect is having close christian friendships. Being around other young people who are on fire for Christ
You're very humble Sam and I respect you all the more for admitting that you can't do it alone, that we have to rely on Jesus, and the armor he gives us. You're right and it's as Jesus say's that we're at War. It is written that Jesus already claimed victory over us. However, each day the enemy will try his best to throw us off the tracks just like he did with Job. We must endure through the chaos and wait on the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the meantime we must continue to do His Will, spread His Good News in order to make followers of a multitude of Men & Women, and baptize them in Jesus mighty name.
I genuinely appreciate how you spoke in this video, it’s not easy to say it loud but you did. Never had I seen that before. Sam, thank you.🙏 You said what we, human following Christ choose to hide when we fall in certain things instead of speaking to help Jesus Christ heal, make free a huge number of person. Many people will be so encourage through what you shared. Keep going, He never fail someone. Heavenly Father, thank you for using this channel to show to the world your perfect love, faithfulness and your goodness. It’s not about us, it’s about Christ Jesus using people like you Sam to enter in our life and then transform it completely for His Glory ! Hallelujah ✨🙏!
thank you for your testimony, and thank you to your mother who prayed for you. Praise God for the fact that you got to know each other so closely. I bless you in your movement towards God, and we look forward to more worship.
Honestly, I can relate to this so much. I'm in this same situation in terms of giving in to fleshly desires, watching things I shouldn't and just distracting myself with talking to people. So, I just want to thank you for sharing your story and reminding me that I'm not alone. And that validation and true peace is found in Jesus. And I think I still have to come to the full grasp of that truth, you know. 🙏 But nevertheless, Jesus is just such a good Father, He always welcomes us back in His great and beautiful love and grace. He remains faithful when we are not. 🥺🤍 Like they say, the struggle is real but so is God. ☝️ Praying for you Sam🤗🤍
Sam, I've been feeling similarly lately as well. Been finding strength in the truth that these seasons of warfare are tools the Lord uses to draws us closer to Himself. Remembering you in daily prayer my brother in Christ 🙏
Healing begins when we bring things to the light. Good for you to be vulnerable instead of just carrying on like nothing was going on. Don't let the enemy stop you from sitting at His feet and worship. I trust that as you start sharing worship again it'll be even anointed because it will be coming from another place 🙏 😊
Praise the Lord ! I struggled months ago putting an abuse with drugs to one side and in that I felt so much spiritual warfare and it really took me back to some of my darkest moments as I started 4 years ago in this journey with God
Ive been feeling guilty and going back and forth between sinning and repenting. I know God sees our hearts and if he sees you really seeking him, he will be there to help you. Psalms 119:10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. When I see these posts, it reminds me to pray for my brother & sisters in Christ. Were not alone even when we feel like it at times. 1 Peter 5:9 (NIV) Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. Sometimes its hard to accept were saved by grace and not works but the beauty of it is Gods love is unconditional, undeserved and cannot be earned. Do not give up, Please keep the faith. ❤ God sees you Sam.
Thank you sooo much for being so vulnerable and sincere! I can imagine how hard it was, but we need transparent people here and especially christians..i had myself a massive spiritual warfare past week when i fell back into my old ways and was very disappointed of myself. But God showed me the way for breakthrough and STILL wants to use me for His Kingdom. And for that we should not be dismayed of our failures and struggles because God knows we are imperfect, and we constantly depend on His grace! We are good only because God is good and only He takes the glory! God bless you Sam! Keep going boldly and confidently in Christ🙏🏻🔥
Its brave & admirable of you to share so vulnerably. It’s always healing and edifying for others to witness. God bless you brother! The Lord is with you 🙏🏼
been feeling the same way the past week or so. been in the word and praying, but felt off, and yesterday I realized and talked with the Lord about it. what a great reminder of Gods grace !!!!
Thank you Sam for being so vulnerable and genuinely honest to share your story, just as other comments , I’m also experiencing kinda same phrase with you, being caught in the social media apps and struggling, your experience have sure encouraged me to hold tight for Father’s grace and know He’s always ready for us to return to his love. Bless you man
Amen! Thanks for being vulnerable. Love the butterfly Moment by the way LOL in the middle of the night I got up and a secular motivational video Someone posted on their social media inspired me. Pretty much said get up! And that's the thing we are going to fall we are going to stumble, but God encourages us to get up and to keep moving on. Throw down those dating apps, set up the boundaries you need to with your alcohol, and find some accountability, most importantly get back into worship because that is the tool God has given you and me as a worshiper to defeat the enemy and to restore us when we fall! And most importantly I think you brought out a good point we're always going to be in a spiritual battle the enemy is always going to come against us and we just have to be aware that he's going to throw our past up towards us live by faith through Grace. I'm still praying for you!
In 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Paul talks about the thorn in his flesh through which Christ’s power is perfected in that weakness. We are always going to make mistakes until the day Christ returns but praise God for the Holy Spirit and community which God places around us to intercede on our behalf and call us out when we start to wander. Repentance really is turning away from the world and back to God. Thank you for being open and vulnerable in such a public way. I know the Lord delights in humility! 🙏🏼 I pray that the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you today and always.
I read that this morning in my bible plan, it really is true, sanctification is a process of recognising our weakness and learning to walk in His strength! Thanks for the support :)
Your reminder about demons and the power of vulnerability/confession is so helpful. ⚡️ I feel challenged, but encouraged to renew the habit of regularly touching base with a loved one for accountability and prayer. 🙏 Could you pray for me that God will provide the right person for this season that I can trust to be vulnerable with on a consistent basis? Thanks Sam for being so courageous in examplifying vulnerability and Gods grace and loving correction! ☀️ I’ve been keeping you in my prayers and will continue to do so!! Sayonara! 🙋♀️
Sam we missed you! So glad you're back. Thank you so much for sharing your vulnerability. We all fall sometimes even myself and the devil wants us to believe his lies, that we are not worthy of The Lord's love, but we MUST rely on the truth that He loves us unconditionally and that Jesus paid it all on the cross and that we are already forgiven! I love 2 corinthians 12:9 when Paul shares about his weakness and asked The Lord to remove it from him and Jesus replied him : “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Rest in His power, Sam. Take care and welcome back.🤍
Hey Sam, Love the vulnerability and openness of this. Would love to see a video on what you talked about 3:56 about the ‘Mammon spirit’. I think it would be really helpful to see something on that from your perspective which I have heard you mention before. Blessings. ✨
I appreciate your sincerity and honesty. We all have weaknesses and struggles on a daily basis and by hearing your own struggle made me feel that I am not alone , that I am not the only one struggling. But I know that God's grace is enough to cover those weaknesses and imperfections. God bless you brother ! I am looking forward on your next video !
I sincerely LOVED this episode and how you opened your heart, Sam. Sometimes it's so easy to get swept along with the flow of the world. I totally feel you.... BUT God is always there ready to extend his lovely arms and give us the sweetest of welcoming hugs. I just want u to know that you are not alone in this. God bless you!!!❤
You’re like the rest of us Sam! Just cuz u have a platform doesn’t mean ur any different Take heart Repent Keep coming back to him Honourable, you sharing vulnerably Love it refocuses everything/everyone not on you, but on HIM This ministry is HIS! We don’t follow man, but the Lord
“You overcame the grave, darkness, and evil. And we can too.” 🥺 Thank you Lord for working through Your child Sam to provide me with the reminder that satan’s schemes and attacks will not prevail in my life.
Thank you for expressing your vulnerabilities man , as a Christian Man especially not that many brothers do this, we conceal a lot. Keep the Faith Strong, a Godly man is a disciplined man. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by renewing fo of your mind, Romans 12:2 , the amount of things you were speaking directed on to my life is crazy indeed 🙏 love you brother.
Hey Sam - first of all, thanks for expressing it all - a lot may not want to express the struggles the Christian will go through but the reality is , we're literally fighting not against flesh and blood , but principalities and powers being God's children (I think of the Screwtape letters) but we can have joy through Who God reminding us endlessly of who He is and that ultimately God will be glorified in all things, no matter how deep that pit feels. May the Lord continue to strengthen you to pursue Him endlessly , relying on His strong armour that encompasses the Gospel - He's literally our first relationship, keep pursuing Him!!! May you see the protection of the Lord's hands over you and that the passion and hope we remember that comes from Christ alone be supplemented in being sanctified vessels of light showing the way to the lost, for us to not want the darkness , even with its temptations and to fellow brothers and sisters in remembering the wonders of Jesus. Be encouraged and blessed this week!
(Here I am again brother disclaiming that this is a lengthy comment) I know this comment is a week late but I just want to say this to you brother: As a Christian, as a Child of God. Always remember that as we get closer to God and as we grow from His Words and His commands, do take note that the enemy is always moving. The reason why the enemy is intensely tempting and disrupting you as you grow deeper in Christ is because basically, the enemy doesn’t want you to grow in the Lord. He doesn’t want you have deep relationship with God that’s why he uses your old nature to disrupt you to steal your joy, to kill and to destroy you for you are a child of God. Ever notice that the enemy doesn’t bother those who are doing worldly things? It is because the enemy already knows worldly people are casually and normally doing worldly things. And the enemy only disrupts those who are children of God. So it is very normal to sometimes falling from sin or failing God because of our short comings. We are still in the flesh for the Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41). But the important thing is that after those things, when you feel guilty or disgusted, then the Holy Spirit is reminding you that indeed sin breaks your focus to God. And the only way for us to come back to God is through repentance. You know what brother, the best thing why God is soo sooooo good is because of His grace and especially His promise that regardless of our short comings, His love never changes. He still loves us yesterday, today and forevermore 🥺♥️ (Hebrews 13:8) Keep pressing on brother Sam! No matter what happens! It is not a problem when you fell from sin for we should immediately surrender it to God and repent. God bless you brother! Whenever you feel like you’re being disrupted by the enemy, you have the power and authority to come to God and He will help you overcome what you’re facing. You can also send me an email for I am also here as co-heirs with Christ, as a silbing in Christ.
It’s crazy how I uploaded a video yesterday about similar things..
As a body of Christ we are one so it makes sense that we go through similar seasons at the same time. We’re definitely under attack, let’s see it for what it is: spiritual warfare, so we can keep fighting the good fight - 1 Timothy 6:12 🙏🏽 We’re all in this together as a family
We really are! Keeping pressing on!!!
No way - I love both of you guys! I literally watched your video yesterday as well - We can be encouraged that Satan has no grip on us!
You are not alone Sam. The enemy is going hard lately on his children who are doing their best to walk the righteous path. I too have been experiencing this for the past several months. I am keeping you in my prayers!
Thank you!
completely resonated, God is bigger. Our daily practices don't define the closeness of God. He is there even when he don't feel him He's in the air we breathe ❤
Sam I feel like you're speaking vicariously for me right now, our experiences seem to be so similar & our seasons currently are so aligned. You aren't alone and He is faithful to us through this!
Amen bro! This means so much, thanks for the encouragement big love 🤜🏽🤛🏽
I really admire your vulnerability and honesty with where you’re at. Thank you for keeping it real and showing the human side of following Christ.
Thanks for the encouragement
Thank you for being so open and honest. It is so hard to be that vulnerable in a world that tears apart and down. This refreshed my soul knowing I am not alone. Just remember that guilt and shame does not come from the Lord- so when you feel those emotions about slipping or your past- immediately surrender that to the Lord and remind satan of his future. Stay strong in Christ 🙏🏻
Amen! Staying strong!!!
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." God is faithful! Keep going Sam, His grace is sufficient for you!
It is so sufficient!
The evil one has been fighting all the ones who choose God lately! Stand firm in your faith and keep heart. No matter how hard it is or no matter how much we change……God never changes. Also remember he will always be waiting for you to come back even if you stray away. We have forgiving God 🕊️
We do!
your vulnerability is not only refreshing, but truly healing. i’ve watched your videos for so long and sometimes thought to myself “i wish i had faith like this” it makes me feel human knowing we have struggled with the exact same things. this video reached me right when it was supposed to. God’s been teaching me the same unending grace He has for me, to have for myself. I hope you learn the same. He sympathizes with our weaknesses, He understands our humanity. He knows we are dust. Yet He uses us, convicts us, urges us on anyway❤ You are a wonderful follower of Christ. Life has its ebbs and flows, luckily we serve a God who is so patient with our shortcomings. God bless you, keep on going
not sure if you’ve ready Jonathan Pokluda’s book, Outdated, but it is so amazing, changed my life!
Amen! Thanks so much for sharing lex! The devil loves to lie to us that we’re alone and that we’re not worthy. And that’s why the Gospel is so so important every day. Not just for salvation but to help us work out our salvation with fear and trembling. His Grace is enough!!!
It is! Was on the early access list 🫣
@@samreedmusic Praise God 🤗
It's scary because it's so easy to fall back into the world regardless of how strong someone is in Christ. The flesh is honestly so annoying but we constantly need to be on guard. I admit it gets tiring and I do fall back into old patterns, but through my weakness God's strength is highlighted. Thank you for your honesty!! As the body of Christ it's important to be open about the things we are struggling with. The enemy can't use something against us if it's brought to light. I pray that you can be healed spiritually, and keep fighting the good fight, going back to God with a repentant heart and getting back up when you slip up!! God bless you. Romans 8:37-39 and 2Thessalonians 3:3 are really comforting verses🙏🏿🙏🏿
Amen! Bringing things to light will stop the devils lies that we need to hide in our shame, we are more than conquerors!!!
I went from being on fire for God, to going though so much spiritual warfare. I also never fully understood how serious it was until I was going through it. But calling on God in those times is all He wants us to do.
" For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6:12
The devil attacks the people he sees have an anointing and are walking on the right path, and will do everything he can to stop us, But we have the same power who raised Jesus from the dead living inside us, which has already won. It's not easy, But we have authority over evil because God has already got the victory.
Amen! Straight FACTS
I know I’m super late, but appreciate the vulnerability. We will be struggling with our flesh til the day we die. But thanks be to God, Jesus can save us from these bodies of death.
One of my favourite parables Jesus taught was the Prodigal Son. The moral of the parable is that I could go out into the world and Jesus will still have his arms out for me. I am a worship leader at my church, people see me as a perfect Christian who is on fire with God. But there are days were I fall, and I found myself scared to go to God. I am ashamed of what I have done. I beat down myself, Jesus doesn’t like me beating down myself for that sin rather than the sin I committed. We don’t deserve Jesus’s love
Wow I NEEDED this. And it’s pretty crazy how it has seemed to speak to a bunch of us. Thank you for this ❤
I’m just a broken vessel! Lord use me as you please, Amen!!!
I needed this video, thank you Lord
Glad it was helpful!
The Hallelujah at the end🙌! We all have our strengths and weaknesses, we go through so many seasons and temptation is all around us but we should always go back to HIM, Keep our eyes focused on HIM. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability Sam, we will keep praying for you,! Have a great week!!🌟
Thank you, have a great week too!
Sounds like the devil knows God has big plans for you! It also sounds like God has equipped you with strength for the battle!! I’ve never thought much about demons until one incident last year. It made me realize how powerful God’s protection is.
It’s so encouraging seeing someone my age pursuing the narrow road even when it’s hard :) will be praying for you and your ministry.
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Thank you for your vulnerability and making this a communal thing **HUGS** Hallelujah! Praise the Lamb
You are so welcome
Definitely feel you on this! I started really chasing after God last summer but recently i feel the spiritual warfare heavy. The world will try and pull us into the world but God is our firm foundation, we arent perfect but He wont let out foot slip!
Reminds me of 2 Corinthians 12:9, Honestly the enemy has really been working overtime recently, but what has been helping me is knowing a thief doesn't come to rob an empty house. God has got you, much love!
Definitely not by chance you came to mind out of nowhere earlier, then I see you've uploaded today!
We all fall short each day, but its such a great privilege to know God shows such loving grace and mercy, knowing that were made for more. Will be praying all the way for you in this season and beyond Sam!
This has been a great encouragement for me as well, lets all continue to run this race with perseverance and His full and active armour! 💯🙌🏾🔥
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You are not alone Sam, thank you for being vulnerable and open with us. This walk is not easy, but Jesus is our strength and guide! It takes so much courage to come on here and be vulnerable. He will never fail us❤ and I know he is so proud of your humbleness and transparency. Everything we go through in life, God uses it for our good! He is a good good Father. Thank you for sharing 🫶🏼 can’t wait to see more videos.
Reminds me of two things John 10:10 ”the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” and the quote from Matthew McConaughey that says ”The devil wouldn’t be attacking you so hard if there wasn’t something valuable in you, thieves don’t break into empty houses.”
and you sharing and filming this video let god turn the things that the enemy meant for evil into something so good because you are making people more aware that the devil is attacking us. The devil hates us to know who we belong to and who we are but as James 4:7 says, we have to submit to God and if we resist the devil, he will flee from us.
thank you for sharing!!!🌷
Preach it!
Thankful for your courage to share with us your weaknesses and struggles, not only the highlights. We all struggle. We all are weak but made strong in Him. "For my power is made perfect in weakness" - 2 Cor 12:9 was God response to Paul who pleaded to the lord to take away the thorn in his flesh. you have been a vessel of encouragement for me Sam and I pray for strength and peace for you on this journey. keep your head high and fight on!! love you bro
Love you man!!!
Appreciate this video. Keep going mighty man 🙏 been enjoying your worship videos and found your channel last week.
He will bless your honest heart. There has been a war to get to the secret place with the Lord I’ve felt recently as well. It is true in our weakness He is strong. To trust in the simplicity of grace and His love for us when we aren’t 100% locked in. I felt the same thing yesterday to make a decision to wake up and seek Him and cut the distractions I let slip in. (Social media etc)
We see that His hand is on us when He reminds us in His love to come back and there’s more for us. 🔥
Appreciate you! 🙏”If you don’t quit you win”
Facts at the end there bro!
Man, I appreciate your transparency! It is needed for such a time as this!
Awww Sammmmm! The struggle is real out here! I understood every word that came out your mouth! It’s a whole different ball game of life for those of us who know scripture, know right from wrong but still fall into the traps set out for us. We gotta stay connected to Him and push through. It can get dark. One thing I’ve noticed is, once we’ve been marked by God, slipping away from Him causes us misery eventually. We can’t escape this relationship, we’ve been marked for life and always return. Something that has a great effect is having close christian friendships. Being around other young people who are on fire for Christ
It’s so true, he gives us friends and blessings to keep us on the path. Just need to be reminded of it each and every day!
You're very humble Sam and I respect you all the more for admitting that you can't do it alone, that we have to rely on Jesus, and the armor he gives us. You're right and it's as Jesus say's that we're at War. It is written that Jesus already claimed victory over us. However, each day the enemy will try his best to throw us off the tracks just like he did with Job. We must endure through the chaos and wait on the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the meantime we must continue to do His Will, spread His Good News in order to make followers of a multitude of Men & Women, and baptize them in Jesus mighty name.
I appreciate you 🫡
I genuinely appreciate how you spoke in this video, it’s not easy to say it loud but you did. Never had I seen that before. Sam, thank you.🙏
You said what we, human following Christ choose to hide when we fall in certain things instead of speaking to help Jesus Christ heal, make free a huge number of person. Many people will be so encourage through what you shared. Keep going, He never fail someone.
Heavenly Father, thank you for using this channel to show to the world your perfect love, faithfulness and your goodness. It’s not about us, it’s about Christ Jesus using people like you Sam to enter in our life and then transform it completely for His Glory ! Hallelujah ✨🙏!
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thank you for your testimony, and thank you to your mother who prayed for you. Praise God for the fact that you got to know each other so closely. I bless you in your movement towards God, and we look forward to more worship.
Appreciate the kind words.
Honestly, I can relate to this so much. I'm in this same situation in terms of giving in to fleshly desires, watching things I shouldn't and just distracting myself with talking to people. So, I just want to thank you for sharing your story and reminding me that I'm not alone. And that validation and true peace is found in Jesus. And I think I still have to come to the full grasp of that truth, you know. 🙏
But nevertheless, Jesus is just such a good Father, He always welcomes us back in His great and beautiful love and grace. He remains faithful when we are not. 🥺🤍
Like they say, the struggle is real but so is God. ☝️
Praying for you Sam🤗🤍
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That’s so real bro. Thank you
Thank you!
Sam, I've been feeling similarly lately as well. Been finding strength in the truth that these seasons of warfare are tools the Lord uses to draws us closer to Himself. Remembering you in daily prayer my brother in Christ 🙏
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Healing begins when we bring things to the light. Good for you to be vulnerable instead of just carrying on like nothing was going on. Don't let the enemy stop you from sitting at His feet and worship. I trust that as you start sharing worship again it'll be even anointed because it will be coming from another place 🙏 😊
Amen 🙏🏼
poignant honesty, thank you!
Always!
Praise the Lord ! I struggled months ago putting an abuse with drugs to one side and in that I felt so much spiritual warfare and it really took me back to some of my darkest moments as I started 4 years ago in this journey with God
Hahahaha I’m a united fan, would have rather had Arsenal win but on to the euros we go!
Been going through something similar. Thank you for your vulnerability. Will be praying for you, Sam.
I appreciate that
Ive been feeling guilty and going back and forth between sinning and repenting. I know God sees our hearts and if he sees you really seeking him, he will be there to help you. Psalms 119:10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
When I see these posts, it reminds me to pray for my brother & sisters in Christ. Were not alone even when we feel like it at times.
1 Peter 5:9 (NIV) Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
Sometimes its hard to accept were saved by grace and not works but the beauty of it is Gods love is unconditional, undeserved and cannot be earned. Do not give up, Please keep the faith. ❤ God sees you Sam.
Thank you sooo much for being so vulnerable and sincere! I can imagine how hard it was, but we need transparent people here and especially christians..i had myself a massive spiritual warfare past week when i fell back into my old ways and was very disappointed of myself. But God showed me the way for breakthrough and STILL wants to use me for His Kingdom. And for that we should not be dismayed of our failures and struggles because God knows we are imperfect, and we constantly depend on His grace! We are good only because God is good and only He takes the glory! God bless you Sam! Keep going boldly and confidently in Christ🙏🏻🔥
Its brave & admirable of you to share so vulnerably. It’s always healing and edifying for others to witness. God bless you brother! The Lord is with you 🙏🏼
Appreciate you!
been feeling the same way the past week or so. been in the word and praying, but felt off, and yesterday I realized and talked with the Lord about it. what a great reminder of Gods grace !!!!
Amen!! His grace is sufficient 🤍
thank you Sam.
Thank you Sam for being so vulnerable and genuinely honest to share your story, just as other comments , I’m also experiencing kinda same phrase with you, being caught in the social media apps and struggling, your experience have sure encouraged me to hold tight for Father’s grace and know He’s always ready for us to return to his love. Bless you man
Bless you!
Amen! Thanks for being vulnerable. Love the butterfly Moment by the way LOL in the middle of the night I got up and a secular motivational video Someone posted on their social media inspired me. Pretty much said get up! And that's the thing we are going to fall we are going to stumble, but God encourages us to get up and to keep moving on. Throw down those dating apps, set up the boundaries you need to with your alcohol, and find some accountability, most importantly get back into worship because that is the tool God has given you and me as a worshiper to defeat the enemy and to restore us when we fall! And most importantly I think you brought out a good point we're always going to be in a spiritual battle the enemy is always going to come against us and we just have to be aware that he's going to throw our past up towards us live by faith through Grace. I'm still praying for you!
Thank you brother 🫶🏽
In 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Paul talks about the thorn in his flesh through which Christ’s power is perfected in that weakness. We are always going to make mistakes until the day Christ returns but praise God for the Holy Spirit and community which God places around us to intercede on our behalf and call us out when we start to wander. Repentance really is turning away from the world and back to God. Thank you for being open and vulnerable in such a public way. I know the Lord delights in humility! 🙏🏼 I pray that the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you today and always.
I read that this morning in my bible plan, it really is true, sanctification is a process of recognising our weakness and learning to walk in His strength! Thanks for the support :)
I pray that you stay on the narrow 🙏🏾
Thank you for the honesty you make me feel human and less alone in these battles
So glad 😌
all in brother, bravo
Love you dude x
Your reminder about demons and the power of vulnerability/confession is so helpful. ⚡️
I feel challenged, but encouraged to renew the habit of regularly touching base with a loved one for accountability and prayer. 🙏
Could you pray for me that God will provide the right person for this season that I can trust to be vulnerable with on a consistent basis?
Thanks Sam for being so courageous in examplifying vulnerability and Gods grace and loving correction! ☀️
I’ve been keeping you in my prayers and will continue to do so!! Sayonara! 🙋♀️
Amen! Thanks for the words and the prayers! I really do feel them!
God bless you, Sam! Glad you're back.🤍
Thanks so much!
Sam we missed you! So glad you're back. Thank you so much for sharing your vulnerability. We all fall sometimes even myself and the devil wants us to believe his lies, that we are not worthy of The Lord's love, but we MUST rely on the truth that He loves us unconditionally and that Jesus paid it all on the cross and that we are already forgiven! I love 2 corinthians 12:9 when Paul shares about his weakness and asked The Lord to remove it from him and Jesus replied him : “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Rest in His power, Sam. Take care and welcome back.🤍
Hey Sam,
Love the vulnerability and openness of this.
Would love to see a video on what you talked about 3:56 about the ‘Mammon spirit’. I think it would be really helpful to see something on that from your perspective which I have heard you mention before.
Blessings. ✨
Noted 🫡 I’ve got many thoughts on this!!!
I appreciate your sincerity and honesty. We all have weaknesses and struggles on a daily basis and by hearing your own struggle made me feel that I am not alone , that I am not the only one struggling. But I know that God's grace is enough to cover those weaknesses and imperfections. God bless you brother ! I am looking forward on your next video !
Thank you Jakob!
The warfare is similar.,. I pray God won’t drop me from the Kingdom… I’m not too far from Him but I know I’m In a deep spot 😣
It is so refreshing to see honesty like this - so important and deeply appreciated, thank you Sam!
I appreciate your words 🤍
This one hit close to home. Appreciate the post (-:
Sam. You got this dud. It happens to me too sum times but the growth in the periods of the up and downing is huge!
Cmon man! Thanks for the words! 🫶🏽
I sincerely LOVED this episode and how you opened your heart, Sam. Sometimes it's so easy to get swept along with the flow of the world. I totally feel you.... BUT God is always there ready to extend his lovely arms and give us the sweetest of welcoming hugs. I just want u to know that you are not alone in this. God bless you!!!❤
Bless you too!!!
You’re like the rest of us Sam! Just cuz u have a platform doesn’t mean ur any different
Take heart
Repent
Keep coming back to him
Honourable, you sharing vulnerably
Love it refocuses everything/everyone not on you, but on HIM
This ministry is HIS! We don’t follow man, but the Lord
Amen! I appreciate you 🫶🏽
“You overcame the grave, darkness, and evil. And we can too.” 🥺
Thank you Lord for working through Your child Sam to provide me with the reminder that satan’s schemes and attacks will not prevail in my life.
Amen Amen Amen!
Amazing content!
Have been seeing white butterflies for the past few days, beautiful to see white butterflies in this video too 🦋
Many thanks
“Falling is how you ascend.” Listen to the song “Tightrope” by Jon Guerra. Your testimony reminded me of it. Praying it over you tonight!
Thank you!
felt that 🫶🏻
Great video bro, just what I needed.
Glad to hear it!
Thank you for expressing your vulnerabilities man , as a Christian Man especially not that many brothers do this, we conceal a lot. Keep the Faith Strong, a Godly man is a disciplined man. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by renewing fo of your mind, Romans 12:2 , the amount of things you were speaking directed on to my life is crazy indeed 🙏 love you brother.
Love you too! 🤜🏽🤛🏽
Hey Sam - first of all, thanks for expressing it all - a lot may not want to express the struggles the Christian will go through but the reality is , we're literally fighting not against flesh and blood , but principalities and powers being God's children (I think of the Screwtape letters) but we can have joy through Who God reminding us endlessly of who He is and that ultimately God will be glorified in all things, no matter how deep that pit feels. May the Lord continue to strengthen you to pursue Him endlessly , relying on His strong armour that encompasses the Gospel - He's literally our first relationship, keep pursuing Him!!! May you see the protection of the Lord's hands over you and that the passion and hope we remember that comes from Christ alone be supplemented in being sanctified vessels of light showing the way to the lost, for us to not want the darkness , even with its temptations and to fellow brothers and sisters in remembering the wonders of Jesus.
Be encouraged and blessed this week!
Thank you so much! How amazing it is to have a community of believers who strengthen one another in Love!
Ministry is sharing what God's doing for you.
the fact that u mentioned vaping when i just started doing it.... wow
relatable
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Needed this
yay, God!
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When do new spontaneous videos come out?
Friday!! 4:30pm
Does your gmail work?
(Here I am again brother disclaiming that this is a lengthy comment)
I know this comment is a week late but I just want to say this to you brother:
As a Christian, as a Child of God. Always remember that as we get closer to God and as we grow from His Words and His commands, do take note that the enemy is always moving. The reason why the enemy is intensely tempting and disrupting you as you grow deeper in Christ is because basically, the enemy doesn’t want you to grow in the Lord. He doesn’t want you have deep relationship with God that’s why he uses your old nature to disrupt you to steal your joy, to kill and to destroy you for you are a child of God.
Ever notice that the enemy doesn’t bother those who are doing worldly things? It is because the enemy already knows worldly people are casually and normally doing worldly things. And the enemy only disrupts those who are children of God.
So it is very normal to sometimes falling from sin or failing God because of our short comings. We are still in the flesh for the Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41). But the important thing is that after those things, when you feel guilty or disgusted, then the Holy Spirit is reminding you that indeed sin breaks your focus to God. And the only way for us to come back to God is through repentance.
You know what brother, the best thing why God is soo sooooo good is because of His grace and especially His promise that regardless of our short comings, His love never changes. He still loves us yesterday, today and forevermore 🥺♥️ (Hebrews 13:8)
Keep pressing on brother Sam! No matter what happens! It is not a problem when you fell from sin for we should immediately surrender it to God and repent.
God bless you brother! Whenever you feel like you’re being disrupted by the enemy, you have the power and authority to come to God and He will help you overcome what you’re facing.
You can also send me an email for I am also here as co-heirs with Christ, as a silbing in Christ.
maybe use salt not hinge lol
Was on there for about 15 mins and had to get rid, everyone cringed me out
This is so real…I think those who have been struggling really needed to know that even those who lead go through the valleys. Thanks for sharing 🩷
Glad it was helpful!