Jess at roots and refuge says, " Turn your waiting room into a classroom." Then when it's the time, you will be ready. You are an encouragement to others who are in the same season.
Jaylea, I'm 70 yo. Believe me, this too shall pass. The Lord knows the right time in your life that what you wish for will work. Don't get frustrated, forgive yourself for feeling bad. One day at a time. There are many of US that need that one day at a time! When we find " like souls" we get comfort and joy just being around those people. It does keep us Moving Forward!🙏🙏🥰
Your channel have faith and keep moving forward is the best advice you could give to anyone. I became a subscriber because of the content and great information you give which allows each one of us to grow as well. We all go through seasons and I know personally as we approach the end of new year, we tend to evaluate our growth. However, keep in mind you should always review all of the things that you have accomplished, rather than seeing what you haven’t achieved yet. Stay strong and keep moving forward my friend. ❤
Hi!! I’m a registered massage therapist and I started working at a fertility clinic and I just feel called to say that if you haven’t yet, you should consider fertility acupuncture. I’ve seen countless women who have struggled with infertility end up having a family. ❤ sorry for the unsolicited advice lol but I truly see miracles happen at our clinic every single day!
I hear you! Sometimes, when I finally get what I have been praying for, I find that I no longer have a great desire for that thing. It is unusual. Like putting something in my Amazon shopping cart and two weeks later, something I thought I really wanted no longer appeals to me. We grow best in our faith during trials.
As someone who is also in the season of waiting on a farm and a baby. Girl, I see you! Infertility is the hardest thing I've ever prayed through. It's the most heartbreaking thing, and unless you've gone through it, you dont understand the grief of it. I will be praying for you.
Being real and transparent brings freedom to others who are able to see that they are not alone. Very often our feelings and emotions come in line with our actions after we step out in obedience. Keep moving forward sister. God’s timing is perfect.
Hi Jaylea. I absolutely love how real and genuine you are. You are still so very young and full of life and have so much to offer. Sometimes our desires and zeal can take us off track. But rest assured God's got you. He will fine tune those amazing desires and gifts He gave you and show you exactly how to use them. Please understand how important it is to have compassion for yourself as you go through these growing pains. We beat ourselves up too much and think we need more or to do better..... remember you are fearfully and wonderfully made......a pearl of great value.....not defeated but learning. He makes all things beautiful in His time. Blessings to you. Keeping you in prayer my sister in Christ ❤
🌼Hello Jaylea! 🌼 You were so busy that now God is giving you a quiet time to rest, to reflect, and pray. Everything in God's time💜 I'm going through a season in life that is not easy, but I'm holding on to my faith and trusting in Him💜. ✨Happy anniversary!! 🎉✨ Thank you for sharing!💕💕 Blessings💜💜💜
My prayers go ou to u. 🙏🙏 Life can be so hard and having patience for what we want. Remember its "His- story" (history) and things will happen in his timing. Take care
Jaylee as Christians God does not promise a smooth journey, he promises a safe landing at the end of your journey. Keep the faith. You are most definitely an inspiration to me.
Finding gratitude and contentment in the tough seasons is how we grow. Thanks for sharing your heart. Yahweh will comfort you as you seek His face. Blessings sweet sister.
I hear you.. In this season of my life I have given up all my burdens I've been carrying over the last two years. You just need to go where your heart and the Lord leads you. God has plans for you and Tom. It will happen in his time not ours.
Oh sweet Jaylea, I am sending you a big hug. I love your content and so you know, I use your sourdough bread recipe and make and only eat sourdough bread. I hope you feel better soon.
It’s ok to feel this way, and know you’re not alone. Currently, I hate my job, but I can’t find another I believe would be right for me. My heart wants another baby and my head says I’m ridiculous. I’d love to stay home with my son, it’s just not possible right now in this economy. I dream of having chickens and a big garden, but I know I have a black thumb and zero follow through. I dream of owning a small cottage bakery and selling healthy products made from fresh milled flour, but I’m developing carpel tunnel from constant computer work at my day job that causes me to have fear of failure to the point I’ve given up on trying to fulfill that dream. I’ve been in a holding pattern and feeling so discouraged and disheartened for so long that I have zero motivation for anything. And yes, I’m already on the happy pills. Not feeling content or fulfilled with the way things are going is so hard and just plain sucky. It’s also so easy to see how things are going so well for others close to you. It can build anger, resentment, and bitterness easily. If I knew how to get out of it, I would have by now and would gladly share; but the good thing I do know is that God’s not afraid of these feelings. He can handle my temper tantrum better than I can handle my 3-year-olds attitude. I’m just trying to make my way through by hanging on to the blessings I see happening. I know God has not left me like I thought. I’m not sure what my next step is, and I feel impatient and weary, but I have to let my head win this one. For everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. My husband keeps telling me to enjoy the time I have and use it wisely, but it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. But in your case what I can see is this… farms and babies take A TON of work. God knows which desire needs to come first and exactly when that season will begin. Lord willing they’re not at the same time. For now, enjoy being a woman, Tom’s wife. When you become someone’s mama, your time as Tom’s wife takes less precedence. Use this time to truly connect and love each other the way you want. ..all over that little house. 😉 Enjoy the smaller space and research the best options on how to make things bigger at a reasonable pace. No matter what, we’re going to make it because we keep moving forward. Again know you’re not alone, and God can handle your temper tantrum. I hope sharing makes you feel a bit less sad.
Psalm 127:3-4 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Praying for your baby arrow 🤎. Keep heart!
Thank you for being vulnerable here, because just knowing you are not yet where you want to be, makes it so relatable to the rest of us. Keep producing content.
So sorry Ms Jaylea…the hardest answer to get from God is wait. You can deal with a yes or a no so much easier in my opinion. Gods timing is always perfect and that’s so easy to know but so hard to live with. Bless you my friend and soldier on! 💜🤗
Hey, Jaylea. I know that you look for joy in all you have around you and praise God for the gift of every single moment. God’s timing is better than ours. Our job is to do the work and let God’s plan come to pass. Be blessed, Jaylea. ❤
When I have times where I’m struggling I imagine what would happen if I lost my house or my job & it helps me recenter and feel blessed for what’s in front of me. I also grew up in a not so great trailer park, so I also look at all that I have now, that helps too. I hope your dreams come true soon. 🤗
Im sorry you’re feeling this way! Just know this is a stepping stone on your way to your dreams. I too want a farm so badly. I wanted one like yesterday but I know this hard work and patience will pay off sooner or later. I know it will for you too! What a sign for your 3 yr anniversary reminding you in this video to see where you started and how far you have come. It all takes time. I hope you come out of your funk soon! We all go through it! YOU’VE GOT THIS!!!! ❤
I like that you pointed that out. I hadn’t put two and two together that this video was a bit of a reflection around my anniversary! I hope we both have our dreams come true soon ❤️
Just remember, “don’t be a Sara”. She was Abraham’s wife who “pushed” him into having a child with her servant Hagar. After Ishmael was born and Sara had Isaac, there were problems in the family. So don’t jump the gun and make decisions that God isn’t ready for you to do. Waiting is never easy and seems to be the hardest thing to do. But time does pass, it sometimes just seems to pass like molasses from the fridge. Thank you for sharing.
I love your videos mainly because they come from heart which is covered in prayer. Please hang on during this season of preparation and waiting. God is doing wonderful things for you and your family. Waiting is so hard but when the waiting time is over what a blessing you will have along with your sweet testimony. Take it one day at a time and be thankful for the blessings you have received and for the blessings to come. I hope this makes sense.
As someone who has gone thru a lot lately, try looking for Gods tender mercies and the little miracles that are in your life....write them down, as you do this you will notice more and feel better about this season you're in. This too shall pass, Love your videos and your insight, keep up the good work, you are loved and appreciated!
Wow! It sounds like you’re experiencing “LIFE”! It is hard learning to be content. Your story resonates with many of your viewers. You may not realise how encouraging these videos are to others of us experiencing similar feelings. We know God has our best interests in His plan but it doesn’t make it easier to cope. Just remember to ‘Have faith and keep moving forward’ 🤭
You're absolutely not a fraud at all. There are so many others out there who are experiencing similar trials and by you being willing to share in a genuine way, it helps others to know they're not alone ❤
This is my personal experience and I’m not at all trying to suggest anything. I’m just sharing as a sister in Christ who has been there. We started “trying” in 2012. I’ve still never been pregnant. In 2015 the Holy Spirit really challenged me and I realized how my pure desire for a family had become sinful. I was angry, bitter, resentful, and honestly destroying my marriage…from that moment we nixed doing anything medical and switched paths. We became foster parents. We have adopted 4 boys so far and have been parents to several others. God has done an amazing work in my life through this trial. That being said… I wish I could say the pain goes away. I don’t cry every month like I used to. But every once in a while, the grief still sneaks up on me. There are things I will never experience. It’s in the hard places where our faith grows. Only God knows the story that is unfolding in your life. ❤ Found your channel looking for sourdough skillet pizza 😊
Thank you so much for this! I’ve talked about this concept on my channel before. Basically we can accidentally start to worship things. In the video I made about it, I was doing that with my farm dream. I had to ask myself, if God never provided this desire would I still love and trust Him? That is such a hard place to be with any desire, children, career, dreams, etc. AMAZING how God has used you to touch the lives of these children when you likely never would have even met them if the circumstances were different. Well done you for being obedient and being in a healthy enough place about it to be encouraging me. God bless you and your family ❤️
You are correct just listen to him . I think he wants you to learn to slow down, I have been in your shoes and it took a long time for me to get what I thought I wanted. As my life changed so did my wants and needs. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 remember only he knows your future.
I went through that. Im gonna tell ya what i learned.....go back.and listen to what said.....everything is what YOU want. Seek what God wants. The two things could be very different but the best thing for you but move forward without the murmuring lile Israel did. Seek God's will and as Paul says learn to be content where you are. Therin are huge lessons. You are very young and things take time.
Keep your chin up!! With the new election and our awesome new president all dreams are restored again!!! I don’t know if you are for Trump or not. I have the feeling you are not from the whining you have been doing n needless prepping. I have had to deal with so many dems losing it that it makes a person wonder if there’s enough emotional support animals out there for them😜 which is an area in the country that needs to be taken care of. Take care and get back in the game when you can till then I will watch other people.
You have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about and that makes me completely okay with you going elsewhere! Don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya! 👋
Jess at roots and refuge says, " Turn your waiting room into a classroom." Then when it's the time, you will be ready. You are an encouragement to others who are in the same season.
I was 47 when we finally got our farm. Sometimes it takes a long time. Keep going.
Jaylea, I'm 70 yo. Believe me, this too shall pass. The Lord knows the right time in your life that what you wish for will work. Don't get frustrated, forgive yourself for feeling bad. One day at a time. There are many of US that need that one day at a time! When we find " like souls" we get comfort and joy just being around those people. It does keep us Moving Forward!🙏🙏🥰
Your channel have faith and keep moving forward is the best advice you could give to anyone. I became a subscriber because of the content and great information you give which allows each one of us to grow as well. We all go through seasons and I know personally as we approach the end of new year, we tend to evaluate our growth. However, keep in mind you should always review all of the things that you have accomplished, rather than seeing what you haven’t achieved yet. Stay strong and keep moving forward my friend. ❤
Thank you so much, maybe I’ll make a video on that exactly. I’m adding it to my ideas list!
Hi!! I’m a registered massage therapist and I started working at a fertility clinic and I just feel called to say that if you haven’t yet, you should consider fertility acupuncture. I’ve seen countless women who have struggled with infertility end up having a family. ❤ sorry for the unsolicited advice lol but I truly see miracles happen at our clinic every single day!
I hear you! Sometimes, when I finally get what I have been praying for, I find that I no longer have a great desire for that thing. It is unusual. Like putting something in my Amazon shopping cart and two weeks later, something I thought I really wanted no longer appeals to me. We grow best in our faith during trials.
Same boat sister. Thanks for being so open & transparent.
It’s for that reason exactly ❤️
As someone who is also in the season of waiting on a farm and a baby. Girl, I see you! Infertility is the hardest thing I've ever prayed through. It's the most heartbreaking thing, and unless you've gone through it, you dont understand the grief of it. I will be praying for you.
I will be praying for you as well! We are not alone ❤️
Being real and transparent brings freedom to others who are able to see that they are not alone. Very often our feelings and emotions come in line with our actions after we step out in obedience. Keep moving forward sister. God’s timing is perfect.
Hi Jaylea. I absolutely love how real and genuine you are. You are still so very young and full of life and have so much to offer. Sometimes our desires and zeal can take us off track. But rest assured God's got you. He will fine tune those amazing desires and gifts He gave you and show you exactly how to use them. Please understand how important it is to have compassion for yourself as you go through these growing pains. We beat ourselves up too much and think we need more or to do better..... remember you are fearfully and wonderfully made......a pearl of great value.....not defeated but learning. He makes all things beautiful in His time.
Blessings to you. Keeping you in prayer my sister in Christ ❤
You honesty is refreshing. I will pray for you. It is okay to not be where you want to be. In God's time, His will be done .🙏
🌼Hello Jaylea! 🌼 You were so busy that now God is giving you a quiet time to rest, to reflect, and pray. Everything in God's time💜
I'm going through a season in life that is not easy, but I'm holding on to my faith and trusting in Him💜.
✨Happy anniversary!! 🎉✨
Thank you for sharing!💕💕
Blessings💜💜💜
My prayers go ou to u. 🙏🙏
Life can be so hard and having patience for what we want. Remember its
"His- story" (history) and things will happen in his timing. Take care
Praying for God’s will to be done. 🙏
Jaylee as Christians God does not promise a smooth journey, he promises a safe landing at the end of your journey. Keep the faith. You are most definitely an inspiration to me.
Finding gratitude and contentment in the tough seasons is how we grow.
Thanks for sharing your heart. Yahweh will comfort you as you seek His face.
Blessings sweet sister.
I hear you.. In this season of my life I have given up all my burdens I've been carrying over the last two years. You just need to go where your heart and the Lord leads you. God has plans for you and Tom. It will happen in his time not ours.
Oh sweet Jaylea, I am sending you a big hug. I love your content and so you know, I use your sourdough bread recipe and make and only eat sourdough bread. I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you, Linda! I’m okay just processing some feelings ❤️
I am instead looking at scaling back. Retired over 15 years. Could you do a video on a small one person pantry? ❤❤
Well, we have a small two person pantry and I will be filming a tour of it soon!
It’s ok to feel this way, and know you’re not alone. Currently, I hate my job, but I can’t find another I believe would be right for me. My heart wants another baby and my head says I’m ridiculous. I’d love to stay home with my son, it’s just not possible right now in this economy. I dream of having chickens and a big garden, but I know I have a black thumb and zero follow through. I dream of owning a small cottage bakery and selling healthy products made from fresh milled flour, but I’m developing carpel tunnel from constant computer work at my day job that causes me to have fear of failure to the point I’ve given up on trying to fulfill that dream. I’ve been in a holding pattern and feeling so discouraged and disheartened for so long that I have zero motivation for anything. And yes, I’m already on the happy pills. Not feeling content or fulfilled with the way things are going is so hard and just plain sucky. It’s also so easy to see how things are going so well for others close to you. It can build anger, resentment, and bitterness easily. If I knew how to get out of it, I would have by now and would gladly share; but the good thing I do know is that God’s not afraid of these feelings. He can handle my temper tantrum better than I can handle my 3-year-olds attitude. I’m just trying to make my way through by hanging on to the blessings I see happening. I know God has not left me like I thought. I’m not sure what my next step is, and I feel impatient and weary, but I have to let my head win this one. For everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. My husband keeps telling me to enjoy the time I have and use it wisely, but it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. But in your case what I can see is this… farms and babies take A TON of work. God knows which desire needs to come first and exactly when that season will begin. Lord willing they’re not at the same time. For now, enjoy being a woman, Tom’s wife. When you become someone’s mama, your time as Tom’s wife takes less precedence. Use this time to truly connect and love each other the way you want. ..all over that little house. 😉 Enjoy the smaller space and research the best options on how to make things bigger at a reasonable pace. No matter what, we’re going to make it because we keep moving forward. Again know you’re not alone, and God can handle your temper tantrum. I hope sharing makes you feel a bit less sad.
Psalm 127:3-4
Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one’s youth.
Praying for your baby arrow 🤎. Keep heart!
Baby Arrow! I love that!
Thank you for being vulnerable here, because just knowing you are not yet where you want to be, makes it so relatable to the rest of us. Keep producing content.
When you need or want to talk we are all here to listen 😍
We have faith in you!! ❤ What hobby do you have, that will help you focus and relax? It’s okay do need some time. Happy Late Anniversary!!
So sorry Ms Jaylea…the hardest answer to get from God is wait. You can deal with a yes or a no so much easier in my opinion. Gods timing is always perfect and that’s so easy to know but so hard to live with. Bless you my friend and soldier on! 💜🤗
You’re right, waiting is so hard! Don’t worry I will keep soldiering on!
Well congratulations on 3 years, I love your content whatever you video ♥️
Thank you so much!!
Hey, Jaylea. I know that you look for joy in all you have around you and praise God for the gift of every single moment.
God’s timing is better than ours.
Our job is to do the work and let God’s plan come to pass.
Be blessed, Jaylea. ❤
When I have times where I’m struggling I imagine what would happen if I lost my house or my job & it helps me recenter and feel blessed for what’s in front of me. I also grew up in a not so great trailer park, so I also look at all that I have now, that helps too. I hope your dreams come true soon. 🤗
Good advice. We are very fortunate and would do well to remember that!
Im sorry you’re feeling this way! Just know this is a stepping stone on your way to your dreams. I too want a farm so badly. I wanted one like yesterday but I know this hard work and patience will pay off sooner or later. I know it will for you too! What a sign for your 3 yr anniversary reminding you in this video to see where you started and how far you have come. It all takes time. I hope you come out of your funk soon! We all go through it! YOU’VE GOT THIS!!!! ❤
I like that you pointed that out. I hadn’t put two and two together that this video was a bit of a reflection around my anniversary! I hope we both have our dreams come true soon ❤️
I am also in a block due to so many stress in life. I pray that you get your inspiration back ❤
Just remember, “don’t be a Sara”. She was Abraham’s wife who “pushed” him into having a child with her servant Hagar. After Ishmael was born and Sara had Isaac, there were problems in the family. So don’t jump the gun and make decisions that God isn’t ready for you to do. Waiting is never easy and seems to be the hardest thing to do. But time does pass, it sometimes just seems to pass like molasses from the fridge. Thank you for sharing.
I love your videos mainly because they come from heart which is covered in prayer. Please hang on during this season of preparation and waiting. God is doing wonderful things for you and your family. Waiting is so hard but when the waiting time is over what a blessing you will have along with your sweet testimony. Take it one day at a time and be thankful for the blessings you have received and for the blessings to come.
I hope this makes sense.
Thank you ❤️
As someone who has gone thru a lot lately, try looking for Gods tender mercies and the little miracles that are in your life....write them down, as you do this you will notice more and feel better about this season you're in. This too shall pass, Love your videos and your insight, keep up the good work, you are loved and appreciated!
That’s great advice, thank you!
Wow! It sounds like you’re experiencing “LIFE”!
It is hard learning to be content. Your story resonates with many of your viewers. You may not realise how encouraging these videos are to others of us experiencing similar feelings. We know God has our best interests in His plan but it doesn’t make it easier to cope.
Just remember to ‘Have faith and keep moving forward’ 🤭
Feeling you sister, but acknowledging it will make you lighter x
You're absolutely not a fraud at all. There are so many others out there who are experiencing similar trials and by you being willing to share in a genuine way, it helps others to know they're not alone ❤
Thank you ❤️
Gratitude ❤
And I prey now it's out on the web that God moves for you (should the time be right of course). Hang in there. He will deliver.
This is my personal experience and I’m not at all trying to suggest anything. I’m just sharing as a sister in Christ who has been there.
We started “trying” in 2012. I’ve still never been pregnant. In 2015 the Holy Spirit really challenged me and I realized how my pure desire for a family had become sinful. I was angry, bitter, resentful, and honestly destroying my marriage…from that moment we nixed doing anything medical and switched paths. We became foster parents. We have adopted 4 boys so far and have been parents to several others. God has done an amazing work in my life through this trial.
That being said…
I wish I could say the pain goes away. I don’t cry every month like I used to. But every once in a while, the grief still sneaks up on me. There are things I will never experience.
It’s in the hard places where our faith grows. Only God knows the story that is unfolding in your life. ❤
Found your channel looking for sourdough skillet pizza 😊
Thank you so much for this! I’ve talked about this concept on my channel before. Basically we can accidentally start to worship things. In the video I made about it, I was doing that with my farm dream. I had to ask myself, if God never provided this desire would I still love and trust Him? That is such a hard place to be with any desire, children, career, dreams, etc. AMAZING how God has used you to touch the lives of these children when you likely never would have even met them if the circumstances were different. Well done you for being obedient and being in a healthy enough place about it to be encouraging me. God bless you and your family ❤️
You are correct just listen to him . I think he wants you to learn to slow down, I have been in your shoes and it took a long time for me to get what I thought I wanted. As my life changed so did my wants and needs. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 remember only he knows your future.
So many people have been telling me to slow down. I’m trying to listen.
I went through that. Im gonna tell ya what i learned.....go back.and listen to what said.....everything is what YOU want. Seek what God wants. The two things could be very different but the best thing for you but move forward without the murmuring lile Israel did. Seek God's will and as Paul says learn to be content where you are. Therin are huge lessons.
You are very young and things take time.
Remember that things happen in God’s time not yours. This creates lots of frustrations. Just pray for peace, it will come, and blessings will follow.
🙏
I love your heart ❤
Keep your chin up!! With the new election and our awesome new president all dreams are restored again!!! I don’t know if you are for Trump or not. I have the feeling you are not from the whining you have been doing n needless prepping. I have had to deal with so many dems losing it that it makes a person wonder if there’s enough emotional support animals out there for them😜 which is an area in the country that needs to be taken care of. Take care and get back in the game when you can till then I will watch other people.
You have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about and that makes me completely okay with you going elsewhere! Don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya! 👋