I'm in my waiting room working 2 jobs hoping to purchase land. I woke up this morning sore and exhausted asking God for rejuvenation and this video is what he sent me. Thank you for following your heart with EVERYTHING you say and do, bc you deliver his blessings on time every time.
You may never see this because this video is a couple years old, but this has blessed me and spoke to my heart. I have most definitely been walking through the wilderness and I needed the reminder that HE is still there.
There is always someone who see it and needs to know that they themselves aren't crazy.... or at least there are others who are as equally crazy as me. Be blessed. Respect from Africa 🇿🇦
Because of your faith during this time, just look at where you are now Jess!!! 💕 I am so excited to be in my waiting period and I am trying to soak in all the knowledge I can so once my farm dream starts I am as ready as I can be. Thanks for teaching us about gardening, but also thanks for teaching to trust God and his timing 😊 you are a blessing!
We are in a place where we have the acreage but not the financial ability to build the infrastructure we need for the gardens/animals we want. So even though I'm almost there and I dabble I'm still longing so hard for the rest of my dreams.
I watched this at 6am on a Sunday morning in my pjs and sobbed uncontrollably as you told my story. This was divinely placed in my feed this morning and I'm eternally grateful!!❤ Thank you for sharing, I needed this today. Man when God delivers... He delivers. Now I've got to go clean my face and go tend to my garden.🌱❤😍
Such wisdom in this! Oh my! The Lord has surely blessed you, He's not only grown your dream to fruition, grown your garden(s) to provide for your family, but He's also grown YOU. It's so evident in these devotions. I appreciate you sharing with the rest of us, because now the spiritual multiplication of seeds can also take place. Bless you, dear one!
I know this is an older video, but God’s still using it. We are in the season right now, yearning for this desire he has placed in our heart to come to fruition. Dang I mean, just thank you for this. How easy it is for me to get wrapped up in the vision of it all...and I miss the precious moments he’s got me in right here right now. It’s just trust, hardest part for me, believing He will do it and I don’t have to make it happen. Yea thanks really.
@rootsandrefugefarm I'm still in my waiting room so I come back to this video on occasion but as I watch it this time I think you need these words as much as I do. I hope you know I'm still praying and rooting for you and your sweet family ❤ yall have changed my life in so many ways. I couldnt even begin to type them all but I pray you know your truly doing God's work. I appreciate you more than words could ever express. So thank you for all that you do! Don't ever let your sparkle go out!
Patience seems to be the hardest thing we people deal with!! We are just getting started, we know it's hard work, and I am 61, I won't nbe doing a big farm, but a small homestead. God definitely gives us more than we ask, and I believe God smiles when people go back to the land and lives simply!!
You have again just blown me right into tomorrow...bless you for your willingness to share your heart with complete strangers. I will never have a garden like yours unless God puts me to work in one when I go to live with him, but through you, I feel myself working along side you as you plant and harvest. I am able, through your stories, to raise my kids again and teach them the lessons of the land. I am able to feed my family by the actual work of my hands in the dirt of my garden. I know again the feeling at the end of a hard day and the grateful feel of my bed at night so I can rise fresh in the morning.
Oh bless you for this. I am a senior citizen living in town with a big garden that I love, learning to grow microgreens. I want to move to a rural area so I can have some small animals (goats, Chickens,?) and of course a garden. This talk gives me the knowledge or incentive to ask God to be my sign post and guide and he will help me go where I’m meant to go. Thank you.
And look where He has brought you now, and all he's done in and through you in the meantime! I realized years ago a precious truth... His giving us the desires of our heart is giving us the actual hunger for the things He wants to bless us with. 🥰
Every time I watch your heart-to-heart videos I cry. Your passion and dreams mirror mine. I am 50 years old now & I don't think I will get my life-long dream of living in the country and having a small homestead. BUT......my passion has ignited a spark in my daughter and now she has a family and my passion for most of my life is now her passion. I believe that she will get her dream. I believe that my daughter and family will get to live this dream now. And that makes it all worthwhile to me in my mind. As long as my dream lives on through her, then I am satisfied. Much love to you and God Bless you and your family. You have touched many hearts.
Thank you for this video. We sold our farm 3 years ago and moved into town in order to avoid financial collapse and to be able to give our children opportunities that they couldn't have had if we struggled to keep going on the farm. I was thankful to be in town and have since been learning much more about growing food in a small backyard and in containers. I desperately want to move back to the country and become much more self sufficient but I believe God has more for me to learn and do before He can grant us my hearts desire. I really appreciate you sharing your heart with us.
Thank you for this video. It spoke to me. I am battling this. My dream was always to have a homestead. I have a small backyard garden with 3 chickens (had 4 but lost one, we aren't allowed more than 4 and no roosters). I was raised on a cattle ranch and miss that life with every fiber of my being. I have dreams of owning land with a couple of jerseys, goats, pigs, chickens, and a garden big enough for my family and then some. I am almost 40 and the youngest of my 4 children has Cystic Fibrosis. That was a huge blow to me and my dream. I have been desperately asking God to help me be content and grateful in what I have.
This. This is the video that strengthened my heart and solidified my dream so long ago. 💜 So we wrote down our five year plan and purchased our homestead 6 months ago. Thank you Jess 💜
Peace, Jess. Many Thanks for sharing your encouraging message. I Am seeing it for the first time today; but your words echo my feelings for the past 32 years. I needed to hear this right now, as I hold steadfast to principles & virtues that seem foreign to many in my poor neighborhood. I decided just yesterday to stay on the high road, no matter what stressors try to hinder my progress. Mad Respect & Much Love!
I only saw this video now after watching the Stivers Homestead video where they talked about how this saved their marriage. Amazing. That verse made me realize that God has done that for us. Two years ago I asked and prayed for an acre of land and a new home. God gave us over 7 acres and an amazing home. We are so blessed and still cannot believe that we own this piece of paradise.
I'm 29 years old, and just moved to a small home on a small piece of land (.5 acres). My lifelong dream is to become a farmer. At first I was discouraged at the lack of space we had to work with, but I decided not to let that stop me. I have been researching square foot / vertical gardening methods which lead me to your videos. I am so very appreciative of your content as it is 1) incredibly informative and 2) inspirational and emotional. Thank you so much for putting yourself out there in an open and honest way. I thank God that I was lead to this channel, and see it as a guide into the direction of my own gardening and homesteading journey. Thank you so much Jessica.
I just want to say THANK YOU, for such an inspiring video on DREAMERS and holding onto your hope of having a homestead. The timing of this is so special in my life. It has given me hope. I am an earthworm Workman whose dream just got a spark. I’m 61 and have to believe it’s never too late. What i hold most dear to my heart is that you based you’re message on scripture. This is what is so profound about my synchronicity moment here. God does work in mysterious ways. I’ll keep following you, learning more about gardening techniques because i also love how you cover every question that comes up in my head and make it look easy. My kind of teacher. Blessings for more growth in your love of farming.
Three years later and this video is still reaching and greatly impacting the hearts of those that need to hear these words... I watched a video where you mentioned your pruning the grass video recently, searched for and watched it, and from there I have been daily watching your garden devotionals, and I can't describe the way these have impacted my outlook on life, daring to dream and enjoying the wait... Bless your heart girl!
You are so wise mama! Thank you for this! It was so good to hear and being where we are at because it will come and we can just take all the prep we need to prepare us for our desires! When we partner with him and our desires a beautiufl things happens! We can’t do anything apart from him and I love how open and honest you are about that❤️. Bless your beautiful family😍! Dreamers are doers with Him by our side, partnering with Him!
Wow. You shared this over 5 years ago and I cannot tell you how much this spoke directly to my heart. It’s like The Lord gave you these exact words to share just for me. And he knew it would take me 5 years to find this video. It was his perfect timing. Thank you for sharing. What a true blessing. What an impact you’re having on me. Thank you.
Recently one of your videos popped up in front of me and I clicked on it to watch it. I became a subscriber after watching one video. I love your channel. My passion is gardening and you seem to have so much knowledge in gardening your gardens look beautiful. Already I’m learning so much from you! And when you started talking about the Lord and all that he has done for you, that was a bonus!!! The Lord has worked in my life in similar ways. So many TH-cam channels are only 5 to 7min long. But I really enjoy how you take your time going through your garden and explaining so much information. 😊
You so blessed my heart with this video, I am 69yrs old and I still have a dream of having my own home in the country! I have asked the Lord so many times for this dream! I desire a godly man that just wants to love me and the Lord! I know that with the Lord all things are possible. He gives us the very desires of our heart...............
You are a breath of fresh air and sunshine. I just watched The Stivers Homestead video this morning which referenced this video. Praise God he used you to reach them.
And the ripple keeps going, I too just watched the Stivers, from something else, not sure what, but brought me back to R&R, who I e been following for a year or so but did not see these earlier episodes. Such needed encouragement, going through a very similar situation. Thank you for your willingness to share, you never know who it will reach!❤
I just watched the stivers homestead channel for the first time and loved seeing two people happy with each other, especially after a near disaster. Landed here after clicking the link they posted to see what inspired them. It was nice to hear this kind of inspiration amid all this turmoil starting to boil.
Thank you. I’ve wanted the homesteading lifestyle since age 17; I’m now almost 61. Be content in the season you are in...love it. Stivers recommended this video, SO glad I watched it..
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this message of hope. I cried watching this. Been waiting 10 years and nearly the end of my 40’s but God is faithful and I’m still standing in hope and faith that it will happen. Your words gave me strength to keep going and not give up. Thank you and God bless!
We are a year in our first house and it isn't the farm of our dreams but the more I think about it the more grateful I am that it isn't. This little wartime house with a little yard is a stepping stone and a learning curve we can handle. This summer my garden is a single raised bed that is thriving, next year it will be more. I was given exactly what I was ready for and I am so filled with gratitude for that every day
Thank you for sharing and reminding us NOT to give up our dreams, Not to give up on God's provisions for the things we desire no matter the size HE is able IF we pray according to His Will .. I pray everything I desire is for HIS purpose for HIS plans to using me where and where He can for the building up of HIS Kingdom ~ Amen
Thank you Jess. I needed this TODAY. 💔💖💯 it’s a hard lesson. But it applies SO MUCH in these lives we live here on this planet. I feel like I’ve been learning it Over and Over and Over again... and that’s hard. So, thank you for your encouragement.... from last June nonetheless! 😉☺️ God is Faithful and His timing is perfect.💖
I just watched your last two devotional videos and I went back to watch your first one. All have been so empowering and spiritual connecting. The only thing I miss from this video to the most recent is the backdrop music. I believe it is Daniel's guitar stumming in the background of this video. I miss this vibe in your most recent videos, including the garden tours and the vlogs! Even though I miss this piece of your older videos, I stil thank you for putting out your heart in every video you make! Your truth and your heart about the food sovereignty that we are facing right now means so much to me and I'm sure your other viewers! So thank you so much Jess for continuing on your journey to guide people like me to do what God set out for each of us to do! God bless!
What a word from the Lord. I'm so thankful that I was led to this.I am so encouraged by this. Thank you, Jess. You are being faithful in your journey sharing this with others. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this. This is the first time I have seen one of your videos and this has blessed me more than I can explain. I am in a very different season in my life but this spoke to me in my situation. This gave me peace in my season of waiting for babies. Thank you so much for sharing this. I don’t think I will ever he the same after coming to the realizations that God loves and cares for my heart and wants to bless me in His time. You are such a beautiful and peaceful soul. Thank you for sharing. Bless you and your family. 💕
I am in a season of becoming weary in the waiting. Jesus spoke straight thru you to me. You are faithful, and you are a powerful example of Hope fulfilled. Thank you for your divine words of encouragement. I love that a chapter on pigs brought you to tears ❤️
We’re in waiting, we have created garden space in every spot imaginable on our city lot here. As we pray & wait(I’m 57) it’s hard but... God sees the desire of my heart and I will trust Him🙏🏻
Jess, you made me cry! What you said is true in every aspect of our lives when we are following God's season! To wait for His time. Thank you for who you truly are and for being true.
I'm not sure how I landed on your channel, I thought I was just looking for tips on growing vegetables vertically but I found so much more. Your message of patience, learning, and getting ready is applicable beyond farming. I'm older than you -- I have kids who are 23ish and dreaming -- but you've given me wisdom. Thank you for sharing.
I am 41 years old and having a small farm has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I remember being in elementary school and drawing pictures of farms with a barn, pastures, gardens, stalls, hay lofts, everything. Well, I had convinced myself it was impossible. But a few years ago, it came back...ans stronger than ever. I started reading all the homestead books, and all the backyard garden books, TH-cam, Pinterest, everything I could get my hands on. This is my first year attempting to grow food. I have lots started and I am so excited! I am hoping to learn to can my harvest this year. Next year I get chickens! Where I live, we are allowed 8 backyard chickens. We live on 1/3 of an acre right now and I plan on filling as much of it as I can with my dream. My husband told me if I prove I will do it and stick with it and if my body will allow me to continue, that in 5 years he'll sell our house and buy me up to 5 acres of land!! Now I have more determination than ever!! Thank you so much for this video! YOU are a blessing to do many!!
I REALLY needed this right now. Thank God and thank you. I'm in tears. We just moved to our property and it's soooo overwhelming with an overgrown lot, two young boys and a baby girl on the way, my husband still works an hour away, and our infrastructure to do list is sky rocket high... and I completely feel so unbelieveably grateful for this video and your raw honesty. I feel like you're talking directly to me and it means so, so much. Amen! & thanks ♡
You were just what I needed this morning. Just watched the Stivers Homestead video. I'm sitting in my rocker trying to get motivated for more work. I'm burned out and in alot of pain. Been so upset my homestead isn't what I want it to be. However when I feel my pain I don't know how I can take on more jobs right now. Thank you for being my motivation this morning. God Bless you. Look forward to suscribing and watching more videos.
I know this is an old post, but it reminded me of how changing perspective in prayers can bring a new perspective in reality. I too am praying for a plot of God’s green earth. But I also went through this with our adoption. But had to learn, grow, change perspective and give it all for the glory of God and know that everything happens in his timing. Thank you for your videos, they are a great resource as I wait for more, but being blessed with what he has already given me now.
Thank you ,for your words of wisdom . You are a mummy. Your videos make my day. My youngest is 4 and he's my Lil farmer. He loves watching your videos with me. You inspire my son to be a farmer. Much love to you and your family. May God bless you and your family. He never throws anything at us that we can't handle.
You continue to amaze me! I'm sure this will reach many people who really need to hear it. You can count me as one of those who needed this message and appreciates it. I can't thank you enough! God has blessed you.
Something you said to me in this video really struck me. He's the God of your wilderness as well as your promised Land. I'm in the scorching hot wilderness right now crying out to God "where are you?!!". He may be holding out on me for a greater promised land.
It's been a disappointing season for me. My first season of really being serious about growing my food and we have been met with an entire month of rain this last May, followed by 2 late freezes this June which killed all my tomatoes. It's so easy to be discouraged, but I want to keep going. This morning my heart was feeling heavy with the thought that maybe this will never happen for us. Our finances and credit is so bad, that even though we are trying to fix it, I worry that we will never have our little piece of earth to grow food, animals, and children on. Then I remembered this video and I had to come back to watch it again. Thankyou so much for sharing with us.
Thank you Jess for sharing and encouraging us. We have a little over an acre, big dreams, and lofty goals. We are in a transition of getting to the point where we can spend more time on homesteading and share our lives in this amazing youtube community. Your videos, vulnerability and especially your devotionals have been a blessing. We continue to pray and seek wisdom as God prepares us for the next season.
I remember the day when I wrote in my journal the following: "God, I need a station wagon so I can fit more kids in it to take to church. I would like that pretty champagne color Toyota. I need it ASAP. Thank You so much. In Jesus name, amen". You see, I had a old Toyota Corolla and kids were hanging out of it taking them to church. If I had a bigger car, I could fit more kids in it. Well, God knew my heart, I loved these kids and they loved going to church. Most of them lived in an old trailer park and their parents didn't care if I picked them up. So I checked the newspaper the next morning and there was a Toyota station wagon, champagne color, for sale! This was about 30 years ago when we still looked in newspapers. I don't remember how I got the money to pay for it, but it was mine within a couple of days. God gave me such faith to ask for that in the way I did, asking for it ASAP. Lol. But He was so faithful as He is today. I can only imagine His smile when he told the owner to sell that car because I needed it. I drove that old car for years until it literally fell apart. I could get about eight kids in that car. I loved it because it was a special gift from my Father. Don't ever hesitate to ask God for big things. He is able, if it is His will for you ♥️
Jessica, I find it only fitting that the last of your devotionals for me to watch was your first, and that I am watching as you pack up this beautiful farm to move to one even more amazing that can now also bless Jeremiah in his dreams of building his family their forever home and having cattle. I pray that through this crazy current season you are able to savor each and every moment for the abounding blessing God is pouring out over you.
Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us. Last night the storms tore up my tomato plants in the garden and laid the okra over on its side I'm in tears today most everything else survive without much damage. But my heart is broken because I started everything from seeds just like you do. I needed to hear this message more than you know. Lately I find myself feeling overwhelmed with the farm in the garden and I can put on one of your videos and just feel better in my heart and have more hope. Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing your story and your heart! I too wanted the farm, husband wasn't sold on the idea. Now, we are in our mid 60s he has decided farm life is the way to go. Now, I am almost wheelchair bound and it is frustrating b/c I want to get out and do what I used to, but... I do what I can though. We have a few chickens and guinea. I've ordered more chicks and turkeys too!!!! God bless you and your family!!!!! Looking forward to some homegrown tomatoes!!!!!!!
I have watched the video twice, because it spoke to my soul. It is as if you were inside my heart and mind saying all the things I've been thinking and feeling for the last several years. You said it all! I could never adequately explain this deep calling I have to live the homesteading life. A life closer to God's original design. My and family and I slowly starting that process. I've just recently found your channel and it has inspired me so much!
Been following you for a little while, & never came across this. Beautifully said, so glad you did not give up on your dream! It is funny how most, or just me, think when we are blessed by a dream come true, that it would be, awesome, check that off my list, but no it is work, & A Lot of work to keep up a life dream, and make it the best that we can, that we don’t give up, we have to be thankful for the hard times, & sacrifice & that in turn makes us stronger & able to withstand the storms of life. Blessings to you and your beautiful life & all who you share your life with, thank you for sharing, Peace & Love 💕
God's timing is always perfect! Seeing this today and your words are spot on for me. Working and dreaming for my little patch of earth here in NC. I love all your vlogs but these devotionals have touched my heart. Thank you!
I was watching the Stivers and their video linked yours. And although, I knew, you did devotional videos, I hadn't taken the time to watch one yet. I am glad that I sat....and took the time...to truly listen. It makes me appreciative of what God has given me. Thank you for sharing.
A friend just shared this. I’m not sure how I missed it so I’m thinking I wasn’t meant to see it until now. Just like with the first episode of Wilder Still, I kept finding tears in my eyes. It felt like your words were spoken just to me. Thank you for sharing your heart and your gifts. 💚
I thank you so much for this devotional. Today I stand in my kitchen, processing the bone broth I have been babying over the last 2 days and trying to be thankful for my classroom. I pray every single night for God to help me be patient. You see, I am not a naturally patient person. I am an instant gratification kind of girl. I have been at my suburban home for 5 years now because that is all we could afford at the time being newlyweds with two small children, and I only planned on being here for two years before heading out to the country. Well one more baby came and drug out our timeline a little bit so I am doing all that I can in my current place. Chickens and a small shady garden are all that I can have (mostly bc my husband said I can’t tear up the side yard to put a bigger garden up lol). So thank you for the reminder that we deserve to pray for things that we truly desire even when they seem selfish and out of reach (bc mom guilt). So today I pray with tears streaming down my face that He will fulfill my farm dreams in His time, even if that means I have to wait a little bit longer. Thank you for reminding me ❤️
God gave me a dream in 1983/ farm- helping people and them getting set free- now in 2021 we got the land- now patiently waiting on the freedom for those to be set free-- "the BARN"- Im waiting patiently because HE will provide and we will be the hand and feet of Jesus while we WAIT
Oh my goodness Miss Jess, I am sitting on my couch, watching this video with my baker creek catalog on my lap and 4pages of seeds and a garden lay out crying because this video is exactly what I needed right now. I am waiting to even take the first step for our farm because we are no where close but I want it so bad. Thank you for grounding me and helping me slow down. I swear I was the ears that needed to hear it thank you so so much.
This is completely where I'm at in my life! God has sent your channel my way when I most needed it. It has given me hope that even though I cant see the end of the tunnel to know that God is the light waiting for me.
Over 2 years later and this video is still reaching the ears that were meant to hear it...thank you for sharing your heart and this message. I was meant to find this video, today. Thank you Jess. I’m so thankful for your ability and bravery to express your convictions in a way that reaches so many.
I think you made this video for me. ☺️ I’m just now finding your channel and not only looking at the current videos but going back to the beginning and looking at the ones that apply to me. I’ll be 52 this year and I had just given about given up on the dream, but after reading this and having tears in my eyes and realizing that it was speaking to my heart, I’m not giving up. And I thank you for putting this out for those of us that need it, and for continuing to do what you do. My dream isn’t for animals but it’s definitely for my forever homestead, my gardens, my self sustainability. And I’m going to take your advice. II’m going to be content where I am and pray in it. I will hone my skills. And now I know I will get there. May God bless you and your family. ❤️
Thank you Jess. I am 61, waiting and dreaming and learning and trusting His heart.
I'm in my waiting room working 2 jobs hoping to purchase land. I woke up this morning sore and exhausted asking God for rejuvenation and this video is what he sent me. Thank you for following your heart with EVERYTHING you say and do, bc you deliver his blessings on time every time.
You may never see this because this video is a couple years old, but this has blessed me and spoke to my heart. I have most definitely been walking through the wilderness and I needed the reminder that HE is still there.
There is always someone who see it and needs to know that they themselves aren't crazy.... or at least there are others who are as equally crazy as me. Be blessed.
Respect from Africa 🇿🇦
Thank you, Jess. I needed to hear this. ❤ All these years later. And bless you too.
I really love the sound of the background birds chirping during your blessings! Thank you.
Because of your faith during this time, just look at where you are now Jess!!! 💕 I am so excited to be in my waiting period and I am trying to soak in all the knowledge I can so once my farm dream starts I am as ready as I can be. Thanks for teaching us about gardening, but also thanks for teaching to trust God and his timing 😊 you are a blessing!
We are in a place where we have the acreage but not the financial ability to build the infrastructure we need for the gardens/animals we want. So even though I'm almost there and I dabble I'm still longing so hard for the rest of my dreams.
I watched this at 6am on a Sunday morning in my pjs and sobbed uncontrollably as you told my story. This was divinely placed in my feed this morning and I'm eternally grateful!!❤ Thank you for sharing, I needed this today. Man when God delivers... He delivers. Now I've got to go clean my face and go tend to my garden.🌱❤😍
Such wisdom in this! Oh my! The Lord has surely blessed you, He's not only grown your dream to fruition, grown your garden(s) to provide for your family, but He's also grown YOU. It's so evident in these devotions. I appreciate you sharing with the rest of us, because now the spiritual multiplication of seeds can also take place. Bless you, dear one!
I know this is an older video, but God’s still using it. We are in the season right now, yearning for this desire he has placed in our heart to come to fruition. Dang I mean, just thank you for this. How easy it is for me to get wrapped up in the vision of it all...and I miss the precious moments he’s got me in right here right now. It’s just trust, hardest part for me, believing He will do it and I don’t have to make it happen. Yea thanks really.
@rootsandrefugefarm I'm still in my waiting room so I come back to this video on occasion but as I watch it this time I think you need these words as much as I do. I hope you know I'm still praying and rooting for you and your sweet family ❤ yall have changed my life in so many ways. I couldnt even begin to type them all but I pray you know your truly doing God's work. I appreciate you more than words could ever express. So thank you for all that you do! Don't ever let your sparkle go out!
I love when these old videos pop back up, LOVE DEVOTIONALS
I’m 64 and in my waiting room learning from you Jess♥️ Thank You for sharing your time, thoughts and knowledge. Bless You
Patience seems to be the hardest thing we people deal with!! We are just getting started, we know it's hard work, and I am 61, I won't nbe doing a big farm, but a small homestead. God definitely gives us more than we ask, and I believe God smiles when people go back to the land and lives simply!!
This is how I feel about gardening. My garden is where I talk to both of my Fathers. My Earthly and Heavenly Fathers.
You have again just blown me right into tomorrow...bless you for your willingness to share your heart with complete strangers. I will never have a garden like yours unless God puts me to work in one when I go to live with him, but through you, I feel myself working along side you as you plant and harvest. I am able, through your stories, to raise my kids again and teach them the lessons of the land. I am able to feed my family by the actual work of my hands in the dirt of my garden. I know again the feeling at the end of a hard day and the grateful feel of my bed at night so I can rise fresh in the morning.
Thank you. Not only have you sparked my faith in Him but you have given me hope. Bless you.
How I miss your devotionals! You have such a beautiful way of teaching and instructing not just homesteading, but the Lord as well.
Oh bless you for this. I am a senior citizen living in town with a big garden that I love, learning to grow microgreens. I want to move to a rural area so I can have some small animals (goats, Chickens,?) and of course a garden. This talk gives me the knowledge or incentive to ask God to be my sign post and guide and he will help me go where I’m meant to go. Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful!!! Praise Him in the temple of your being!
And look where He has brought you now, and all he's done in and through you in the meantime!
I realized years ago a precious truth... His giving us the desires of our heart is giving us the actual hunger for the things He wants to bless us with. 🥰
Every time I watch your heart-to-heart videos I cry. Your passion and dreams mirror mine. I am 50 years old now & I don't think I will get my life-long dream of living in the country and having a small homestead. BUT......my passion has ignited a spark in my daughter and now she has a family and my passion for most of my life is now her passion. I believe that she will get her dream. I believe that my daughter and family will get to live this dream now. And that makes it all worthwhile to me in my mind. As long as my dream lives on through her, then I am satisfied. Much love to you and God Bless you and your family. You have touched many hearts.
Thank you for this video. We sold our farm 3 years ago and moved into town in order to avoid financial collapse and to be able to give our children opportunities that they couldn't have had if we struggled to keep going on the farm. I was thankful to be in town and have since been learning much more about growing food in a small backyard and in containers. I desperately want to move back to the country and become much more self sufficient but I believe God has more for me to learn and do before He can grant us my hearts desire. I really appreciate you sharing your heart with us.
Thank you for this video. It spoke to me. I am battling this. My dream was always to have a homestead. I have a small backyard garden with 3 chickens (had 4 but lost one, we aren't allowed more than 4 and no roosters). I was raised on a cattle ranch and miss that life with every fiber of my being. I have dreams of owning land with a couple of jerseys, goats, pigs, chickens, and a garden big enough for my family and then some. I am almost 40 and the youngest of my 4 children has Cystic Fibrosis. That was a huge blow to me and my dream. I have been desperately asking God to help me be content and grateful in what I have.
Keep pointing people to God Jess, you are a breathe of fresh air in today's culture!
This. This is the video that strengthened my heart and solidified my dream so long ago. 💜
So we wrote down our five year plan and purchased our homestead 6 months ago.
Thank you Jess 💜
Beautiful insight...I'm 55 and now have my dream...not on a huge scale...but it is enough for me...Creator has blessed us...
Peace, Jess. Many Thanks for sharing your encouraging message. I Am seeing it for the first time today; but your words echo my feelings for the past 32 years. I needed to hear this right now, as I hold steadfast to principles & virtues that seem foreign to many in my poor neighborhood. I decided just yesterday to stay on the high road, no matter what stressors try to hinder my progress. Mad Respect & Much Love!
I only saw this video now after watching the Stivers Homestead video where they talked about how this saved their marriage. Amazing. That verse made me realize that God has done that for us. Two years ago I asked and prayed for an acre of land and a new home. God gave us over 7 acres and an amazing home. We are so blessed and still cannot believe that we own this piece of paradise.
I'm 29 years old, and just moved to a small home on a small piece of land (.5 acres). My lifelong dream is to become a farmer. At first I was discouraged at the lack of space we had to work with, but I decided not to let that stop me. I have been researching square foot / vertical gardening methods which lead me to your videos. I am so very appreciative of your content as it is 1) incredibly informative and 2) inspirational and emotional. Thank you so much for putting yourself out there in an open and honest way. I thank God that I was lead to this channel, and see it as a guide into the direction of my own gardening and homesteading journey. Thank you so much Jessica.
This video brought me to tears.Its amazing what the Lord brings you at just the right moment.
You are such a beautiful soul. So glad I didn't miss this video. Love ya Jess.
The Silvers mentioned this video and here I am.
I just want to say THANK YOU, for such an inspiring video on DREAMERS and holding onto your hope of having a homestead. The timing of this is so special in my life. It has given me hope. I am an earthworm Workman whose dream just got a spark. I’m 61 and have to believe it’s never too late. What i hold most dear to my heart is that you based you’re message on scripture. This is what is so profound about my synchronicity moment here. God does work in mysterious ways. I’ll keep following you, learning more about gardening techniques because i also love how you cover every question that comes up in my head and make it look easy. My kind of teacher. Blessings for more growth in your love of farming.
Three years later and this video is still reaching and greatly impacting the hearts of those that need to hear these words... I watched a video where you mentioned your pruning the grass video recently, searched for and watched it, and from there I have been daily watching your garden devotionals, and I can't describe the way these have impacted my outlook on life, daring to dream and enjoying the wait... Bless your heart girl!
You are so wise mama! Thank you for this! It was so good to hear and being where we are at because it will come and we can just take all the prep we need to prepare us for our desires! When we partner with him and our desires a beautiufl things happens! We can’t do anything apart from him and I love how open and honest you are about that❤️. Bless your beautiful family😍! Dreamers are doers with Him by our side, partnering with Him!
I have tears running down my face . Thank you, I am sure I will watch again and again ....
Wow. You shared this over 5 years ago and I cannot tell you how much this spoke directly to my heart. It’s like The Lord gave you these exact words to share just for me. And he knew it would take me 5 years to find this video. It was his perfect timing. Thank you for sharing. What a true blessing. What an impact you’re having on me. Thank you.
Recently one of your videos popped up in front of me and I clicked on it to watch it.
I became a subscriber after watching one video. I love your channel. My passion is gardening and you seem to have so much knowledge in gardening your gardens look beautiful. Already I’m learning so much from you! And when you started talking about the Lord and all that he has done for you, that was a bonus!!! The Lord has worked in my life in similar ways. So many TH-cam channels are only 5 to 7min long. But I really enjoy how you take your time going through your garden and explaining so much information. 😊
You so blessed my heart with this video, I am 69yrs old and I still have a dream of having my own home in the country! I have asked the Lord so many times for this dream! I desire a godly man that just wants to love me and the Lord! I know that with the Lord all things are possible. He gives us the very desires of our heart...............
You are a breath of fresh air and sunshine. I just watched The Stivers Homestead video this morning which referenced this video. Praise God he used you to reach them.
A year later, same story for me, God bless you, and everyone ! Loved this video, I am currently in the waiting stage, and this was a great video!
I love you and this!!! I'm in joyful tears, Jess you are a God send.
And the ripple keeps going, I too just watched the Stivers, from something else, not sure what, but brought me back to R&R, who I e been following for a year or so but did not see these earlier episodes. Such needed encouragement, going through a very similar situation. Thank you for your willingness to share, you never know who it will reach!❤
I just watched the stivers homestead channel for the first time and loved seeing two people happy with each other, especially after a near disaster. Landed here after clicking the link they posted to see what inspired them. It was nice to hear this kind of inspiration amid all this turmoil starting to boil.
Beautiful Jess, thank you and may God continue to bless you.🤗
Amen Sister! You feel the true words and express them so well. What a difference your beautiful soul brings to the world x
Thank you. I’ve wanted the homesteading lifestyle since age 17; I’m now almost 61.
Be content in the season you are in...love it.
Stivers recommended this video, SO glad I watched it..
I thank God that I saw this today. Definitely a blessing.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this message of hope. I cried watching this. Been waiting 10 years and nearly the end of my 40’s but God is faithful and I’m still standing in hope and faith that it will happen. Your words gave me strength to keep going and not give up. Thank you and God bless!
We are a year in our first house and it isn't the farm of our dreams but the more I think about it the more grateful I am that it isn't. This little wartime house with a little yard is a stepping stone and a learning curve we can handle. This summer my garden is a single raised bed that is thriving, next year it will be more. I was given exactly what I was ready for and I am so filled with gratitude for that every day
Thank you for sharing and reminding us NOT to give up our dreams, Not to give up on God's provisions for the things we desire no matter the size HE is able IF we pray according to His Will .. I pray everything I desire is for HIS purpose for HIS plans to using me where and where He can for the building up of HIS Kingdom ~ Amen
Thank you Jess. I needed this TODAY. 💔💖💯 it’s a hard lesson. But it applies SO MUCH in these lives we live here on this planet. I feel like I’ve been learning it Over and Over and Over again... and that’s hard. So, thank you for your encouragement.... from last June nonetheless! 😉☺️ God is Faithful and His timing is perfect.💖
I just watched your last two devotional videos and I went back to watch your first one. All have been so empowering and spiritual connecting. The only thing I miss from this video to the most recent is the backdrop music. I believe it is Daniel's guitar stumming in the background of this video. I miss this vibe in your most recent videos, including the garden tours and the vlogs! Even though I miss this piece of your older videos, I stil thank you for putting out your heart in every video you make! Your truth and your heart about the food sovereignty that we are facing right now means so much to me and I'm sure your other viewers! So thank you so much Jess for continuing on your journey to guide people like me to do what God set out for each of us to do! God bless!
What a word from the Lord. I'm so thankful that I was led to this.I am so encouraged by this. Thank you, Jess. You are being faithful in your journey sharing this with others. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this. This is the first time I have seen one of your videos and this has blessed me more than I can explain. I am in a very different season in my life but this spoke to me in my situation. This gave me peace in my season of waiting for babies. Thank you so much for sharing this. I don’t think I will ever he the same after coming to the realizations that God loves and cares for my heart and wants to bless me in His time. You are such a beautiful and peaceful soul. Thank you for sharing. Bless you and your family. 💕
Exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thank you God for giving us Jess.
What a jewel you are and wonderful voice for Our God's love for us !
I am in a season of becoming weary in the waiting. Jesus spoke straight thru you to me. You are faithful, and you are a powerful example of Hope fulfilled. Thank you for your divine words of encouragement. I love that a chapter on pigs brought you to tears ❤️
We’re in waiting, we have created garden space in every spot imaginable on our city lot here. As we pray & wait(I’m 57) it’s hard but... God sees the desire of my heart and I will trust Him🙏🏻
Acts 17:24-28❤👆 Shalom🕊
This is so relevant in all our lives no matter what.be still
And years later Ephesians 3.20 is still you promise.
Thank you Jess.
Be blessed
Respect from Africa 🇿🇦
Jess, you made me cry! What you said is true in every aspect of our lives when we are following God's season! To wait for His time. Thank you for who you truly are and for being true.
Thank you for this!! We all need to trust God and praise Him always! Love you and your channel.
This video is packed full of ENCOURAGEMENT, THANK YOU!!!! 💖💖
I'm not sure how I landed on your channel, I thought I was just looking for tips on growing vegetables vertically but I found so much more. Your message of patience, learning, and getting ready is applicable beyond farming. I'm older than you -- I have kids who are 23ish and dreaming -- but you've given me wisdom. Thank you for sharing.
I am 41 years old and having a small farm has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I remember being in elementary school and drawing pictures of farms with a barn, pastures, gardens, stalls, hay lofts, everything. Well, I had convinced myself it was impossible. But a few years ago, it came back...ans stronger than ever. I started reading all the homestead books, and all the backyard garden books, TH-cam, Pinterest, everything I could get my hands on. This is my first year attempting to grow food. I have lots started and I am so excited! I am hoping to learn to can my harvest this year. Next year I get chickens! Where I live, we are allowed 8 backyard chickens. We live on 1/3 of an acre right now and I plan on filling as much of it as I can with my dream. My husband told me if I prove I will do it and stick with it and if my body will allow me to continue, that in 5 years he'll sell our house and buy me up to 5 acres of land!! Now I have more determination than ever!! Thank you so much for this video! YOU are a blessing to do many!!
I REALLY needed this right now. Thank God and thank you. I'm in tears. We just moved to our property and it's soooo overwhelming with an overgrown lot, two young boys and a baby girl on the way, my husband still works an hour away, and our infrastructure to do list is sky rocket high... and I completely feel so unbelieveably grateful for this video and your raw honesty. I feel like you're talking directly to me and it means so, so much. Amen! & thanks ♡
You were just what I needed this morning. Just watched the Stivers Homestead video. I'm sitting in my rocker trying to get motivated for more work. I'm burned out and in alot of pain. Been so upset my homestead isn't what I want it to be. However when I feel my pain I don't know how I can take on more jobs right now. Thank you for being my motivation this morning. God Bless you. Look forward to suscribing and watching more videos.
Words of hope and love. Thank you Father...
I know this is an old post, but it reminded me of how changing perspective in prayers can bring a new perspective in reality. I too am praying for a plot of God’s green earth. But I also went through this with our adoption. But had to learn, grow, change perspective and give it all for the glory of God and know that everything happens in his timing. Thank you for your videos, they are a great resource as I wait for more, but being blessed with what he has already given me now.
I needed this.
The world needs more people like you in it.
God bless ❤
Thank you ,for your words of wisdom . You are a mummy. Your videos make my day. My youngest is 4 and he's my Lil farmer. He loves watching your videos with me. You inspire my son to be a farmer. Much love to you and your family.
May God bless you and your family. He never throws anything at us that we can't handle.
You continue to amaze me! I'm sure this will reach many people who really need to hear it. You can count me as one of those who needed this message and appreciates it. I can't thank you enough! God has blessed you.
Something you said to me in this video really struck me. He's the God of your wilderness as well as your promised Land. I'm in the scorching hot wilderness right now crying out to God "where are you?!!". He may be holding out on me for a greater promised land.
All I can say right now is THANK YOU.
It's been a disappointing season for me. My first season of really being serious about growing my food and we have been met with an entire month of rain this last May, followed by 2 late freezes this June which killed all my tomatoes. It's so easy to be discouraged, but I want to keep going. This morning my heart was feeling heavy with the thought that maybe this will never happen for us. Our finances and credit is so bad, that even though we are trying to fix it, I worry that we will never have our little piece of earth to grow food, animals, and children on. Then I remembered this video and I had to come back to watch it again. Thankyou so much for sharing with us.
Thank you... And thank you Stivers for this lead. This video has renewed my hope. One day, that hope, that dream, will be a reality.
I’m the ears that needed to hear this. So beautifully spoken
God is really speaking to me through your channel today ❤️
Thank you Jess for sharing and encouraging us. We have a little over an acre, big dreams, and lofty goals. We are in a transition of getting to the point where we can spend more time on homesteading and share our lives in this amazing youtube community. Your videos, vulnerability and especially your devotionals have been a blessing. We continue to pray and seek wisdom as God prepares us for the next season.
I remember the day when I wrote in my journal the following: "God, I need a station wagon so I can fit more kids in it to take to church. I would like that pretty champagne color Toyota. I need it ASAP. Thank You so much. In Jesus name, amen". You see, I had a old Toyota Corolla and kids were hanging out of it taking them to church. If I had a bigger car, I could fit more kids in it. Well, God knew my heart, I loved these kids and they loved going to church. Most of them lived in an old trailer park and their parents didn't care if I picked them up. So I checked the newspaper the next morning and there was a Toyota station wagon, champagne color, for sale! This was about 30 years ago when we still looked in newspapers. I don't remember how I got the money to pay for it, but it was mine within a couple of days. God gave me such faith to ask for that in the way I did, asking for it ASAP. Lol. But He was so faithful as He is today. I can only imagine His smile when he told the owner to sell that car because I needed it. I drove that old car for years until it literally fell apart. I could get about eight kids in that car. I loved it because it was a special gift from my Father. Don't ever hesitate to ask God for big things. He is able, if it is His will for you ♥️
Jessica, I find it only fitting that the last of your devotionals for me to watch was your first, and that I am watching as you pack up this beautiful farm to move to one even more amazing that can now also bless Jeremiah in his dreams of building his family their forever home and having cattle. I pray that through this crazy current season you are able to savor each and every moment for the abounding blessing God is pouring out over you.
Thank you for sharing. I was crying knowing God was speaking to and through you. X
Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us. Last night the storms tore up my tomato plants in the garden and laid the okra over on its side I'm in tears today most everything else survive without much damage. But my heart is broken because I started everything from seeds just like you do. I needed to hear this message more than you know. Lately I find myself feeling overwhelmed with the farm in the garden and I can put on one of your videos and just feel better in my heart and have more hope. Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing your story and your heart! I too wanted the farm, husband wasn't sold on the idea. Now, we are in our mid 60s he has decided farm life is the way to go. Now, I am almost wheelchair bound and it is frustrating b/c I want to get out and do what I used to, but... I do what I can though. We have a few chickens and guinea. I've ordered more chicks and turkeys too!!!! God bless you and your family!!!!! Looking forward to some homegrown tomatoes!!!!!!!
I have watched the video twice, because it spoke to my soul. It is as if you were inside my heart and mind saying all the things I've been thinking and feeling for the last several years. You said it all! I could never adequately explain this deep calling I have to live the homesteading life. A life closer to God's original design. My and family and I slowly starting that process. I've just recently found your channel and it has inspired me so much!
Thank you so much for these words. Your encouragement has brought me peace. I pray you reap a hundred fold return of peace.
Been following you for a little while, & never came across this. Beautifully said, so glad you did not give up on your dream! It is funny how most, or just me, think when we are blessed by a dream come true, that it would be, awesome, check that off my list, but no it is work, & A Lot of work to keep up a life dream, and make it the best that we can, that we don’t give up, we have to be thankful for the hard times, & sacrifice & that in turn makes us stronger & able to withstand the storms of life. Blessings to you and your beautiful life & all who you share your life with, thank you for sharing, Peace & Love 💕
Bless you. We are in our late 60's and will never give up on our dreams.
Well 2 years later your message is still being heard.. thank you Jess. I will be humble and grateful for this moment I am in..
God's timing is always perfect! Seeing this today and your words are spot on for me. Working and dreaming for my little patch of earth here in NC. I love all your vlogs but these devotionals have touched my heart. Thank you!
I was watching the Stivers and their video linked yours. And although, I knew, you did devotional videos, I hadn't taken the time to watch one yet. I am glad that I sat....and took the time...to truly listen. It makes me appreciative of what God has given me. Thank you for sharing.
A friend just shared this. I’m not sure how I missed it so I’m thinking I wasn’t meant to see it until now. Just like with the first episode of Wilder Still, I kept finding tears in my eyes. It felt like your words were spoken just to me. Thank you for sharing your heart and your gifts. 💚
Amen sister! Blessings to you and your family. ❤️
I thank you so much for this devotional. Today I stand in my kitchen, processing the bone broth I have been babying over the last 2 days and trying to be thankful for my classroom. I pray every single night for God to help me be patient. You see, I am not a naturally patient person. I am an instant gratification kind of girl. I have been at my suburban home for 5 years now because that is all we could afford at the time being newlyweds with two small children, and I only planned on being here for two years before heading out to the country. Well one more baby came and drug out our timeline a little bit so I am doing all that I can in my current place. Chickens and a small shady garden are all that I can have (mostly bc my husband said I can’t tear up the side yard to put a bigger garden up lol). So thank you for the reminder that we deserve to pray for things that we truly desire even when they seem selfish and out of reach (bc mom guilt). So today I pray with tears streaming down my face that He will fulfill my farm dreams in His time, even if that means I have to wait a little bit longer. Thank you for reminding me ❤️
God gave me a dream in 1983/ farm- helping people and them getting set free- now in 2021 we got the land- now patiently waiting on the freedom for those to be set free-- "the BARN"- Im waiting patiently because HE will provide and we will be the hand and feet of Jesus while we WAIT
Oh my goodness Miss Jess, I am sitting on my couch, watching this video with my baker creek catalog on my lap and 4pages of seeds and a garden lay out crying because this video is exactly what I needed right now. I am waiting to even take the first step for our farm because we are no where close but I want it so bad. Thank you for grounding me and helping me slow down. I swear I was the ears that needed to hear it thank you so so much.
Beautiful message Jess 💕
God bless you 🙏 Amen 🙏
This is completely where I'm at in my life! God has sent your channel my way when I most needed it. It has given me hope that even though I cant see the end of the tunnel to know that God is the light waiting for me.
Over 2 years later and this video is still reaching the ears that were meant to hear it...thank you for sharing your heart and this message.
I was meant to find this video, today. Thank you Jess. I’m so thankful for your ability and bravery to express your convictions in a way that reaches so many.
Thank you. Brings joyful tears of gratitude to me to hear your words. Thank you.
I needed this so badly. You have such a way with words I just want you to know that I am in awe of you, you beautiful human.
I think you made this video for me. ☺️ I’m just now finding your channel and not only looking at the current videos but going back to the beginning and looking at the ones that apply to me. I’ll be 52 this year and I had just given about given up on the dream, but after reading this and having tears in my eyes and realizing that it was speaking to my heart, I’m not giving up. And I thank you for putting this out for those of us that need it, and for continuing to do what you do. My dream isn’t for animals but it’s definitely for my forever homestead, my gardens, my self sustainability. And I’m going to take your advice. II’m going to be content where I am and pray in it. I will hone my skills. And now I know I will get there. May God bless you and your family. ❤️
"It is His joy His delight to set us up in a life like this where we can so easily see Him in His design" boom! Praise Yah