hey, sis (and our good bros too) -- let's chat. today's question: what has the fire of refinement looks like in your life and what kind of fruit did it produce in your life? for me: the fire of refinement was CONFUSING at first!! i was like ummm, Lord!? make it make sense. but once I surrendered to the work He was doing in my heart, it felt like discipline from a loving parent. I was able to see ME more clearly and accept that some of what I was seeing needed to change (immediately lol). on the other side, the fruit has been greater reliance on the Lord, more clarity of mind, and more faith and understanding what was refinement looks and feels like (which i'm grateful for so the next time it comes around, I won't be so confused lol).
Hey, I don't see the link to the IG video you referenced. Thank you for this video. I am currently in a refining season so this video is right on time. Thank you!
Sis everything you mentioned in your video is literally what I was going through. Refinement has also been confusing as well but the Lord wants me to cut out all distractions and that's been HARD! But I made a huge step two days ago and have made another huge step today because I know the fruit of obedience will be much larger than my flesh wanting to stay where I was. No longer! No distractions!!
refinement for me is hard. I am currently in my refining period. but surrendering, obeying to God is hard. Cause i feel like i'm in a storm and at thesame time i feel like God is telling me to move in the storm. like as if He was telling me to keep on acting as if i wasn't in a storm. but the problem is that i feel like i truly feel the storm. my refinig period consists in isolation, fasting and praying. which is truly hard. and i've been drifting away from God bc i feel like i don't want to do what He calls me to do aka fast. i'm so addicted to food. and i don't know if it's the spirit of gluttony. but everytime i try to move, something else shows up. i know the only way to go through is to keep my eyes focused on Jesus and to pray but i feel a laziness that has no sense. so i'm actually here. i know i have to change and to move myself. but it's hard.
The fire of refinement in my life is isolation. It’s was so sudden that in the beginning I was sad and confused about why God would allow all my friends to outgrow me at the same time but then I realized that I needed that time by myself to really discover who I am in Christ and make the conscious decision to engage completely in the word of the Lord
I feel the same way sis, but we know that the trials are strengthening our trust in God so that we can be complete, mature and lack nothing (James 1:2-4). I pray that before this year is over you witness God's miraculous work within you. I also pray that God would lead godly friends to you, in Jesus' name.
@@wildewildestrawberries YES, God works everything together for your good (Romans 8:28). In Jesus' name I pray that he would keep letting you persevere in the trials so that you would feel complete, mature & lack nothing (James 1:3).
Mine looked like change of fashion, from City girl to classy woman, changing my aggressive ways, healing of childhood trauma, Humbling because I thought i was better than people, soft and feminine, learning to forgive those who have hurt me. Im not 100% changed but God is still working. Stay blessed everyone
Isolation, Grief, heightened sensitivity to identify things that are sinful and things that break God's heart, identifying parts of your own self that do not reflect God's goodness
I'm in the refining fire right now. God is burning off my compulsive need to figure things out and take matters into my own hands. This is disciplining me to keep my eyes on Him alone and to surrender all things and myself to Him and His will, timing, and leading.
This morning (26.2.24) I woke up and burst into tears because of my challenging circumstances (family disputes, financial lack, feeling ISOLATED...). I cried out to God in my distress & pleaded for renewed strength, peace and perseverance. WOW, he works exceedingly fast; this is exactly what I needed to hear. Glory to God! Thank you Melody :)
Sis, I can so relate. However, what has blessed my soul is when I decided to change my perspective. For me I do not necessarily think of this season as me being isolated as much as I see it as being “Set a part.” That doesn’t sound as challenging or hurtful to me. But I will be praying for you 🙏🏽
@@Mshumble3 Amen, yes God isolates us to develop us, so that we will be prepared for the breakthrough! Thanks for your prayers, I will pray for you too, sis🙏🏽 Father, I pray for this sister in Christ. Keep renewing your steadfast grace within her, so that she can triumph over every satanic force. Reassure her that you are intimately involved in this given season that she is experiencing, in Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
The fire of refinement in my life has looked like tears and frustration and not understanding why certain things were taking place or happening. But I realized that God was starting to honor my faithfulness and growing me beyond what I saw myself as. He’s growing me into the woman He sees me as. I’ve been offered jobs I’m not qualified for and moved into positions that I’m not prepared for but He’s refining me every step of the way. For that I’m grateful.
My refining fire looks like learning to have patience, faith, and trusting God’s word for my life. I’m so used to instant gratification it’s like an addiction and I would lose hope and succumb to negative thoughts so easily. This season is where I’m learning to have patience and fight back in choosing to believe that God is good and that He loves me.
The fire of refinement was a very humbling season. God put me in jobs I was never good at and never imagined myself to be in ever since. I was used to being always good at things am passionate about. I always excel at what I do because I’m good at it but when I offered my life to the Lord he refined (and still refining) me in places where I could trust Him more because these places are so out of my skills and passion and where I can’t lean on my own understanding. He gives me a heart day by day to be faithful even to the places that seem doesn’t make sense.
i'm experiencing the exact same thing right now!! i had been searching for a job for months and when i finally got one it turned out to be the last thing i expected for God to give me. it's a difficult job with little reward (other than pay which i'm grateful for) and i am completely isolated, i work in a department by myself and have little need for contact with other staff, other than general small talk when they pass by. i'm not particularly good at it, i get the job done and try my absolute best but i always feel that my work doesn't reflect that and it leaves me feeling so frustrated and dejected. it's so comforting to hear that someone else has had a similar experience. i find it easy to feel hopeless in this season and like it has no purpose but i know that my God never makes any mistakes and He will use this painful time of isolation and refinement for good. thank you for sharing your experience, God bless You! ❤
@@christina8866 wow! Sending virtual hugs, sis! It’s also comforting to know someone’s experiencing the exact season I’m in. And I agree that God doesn’t make mistakes that’s why we should trust Him more where He’s putting us. He sees our efforts and our hearts in our jobs so let’s just trust and praise Him in this place where we are. I pray that the Lord bless the works of our hands even though we think we’re not good at it. God bless you! ❣️
The fire of refinement is feeling like confusion. I am one who unfortunately lives in my head and will go back and forth and back and forth about what it is that I need to do. It is FRUSTRATINGGGG!!! Like the back and forth in my mind is taking up sooooo much energy, I literally become drained and feel defeated, that then in turn becomes anxiety. I have been delving deeper into the word and have read that God is not a god of confusion, so when those feelings of confusion and tussle-ation (lol) in my mind, I say(out loud, sometimes too) that this is not of God! And I then make a decision or stop thinking about that thing overall and move on. There are so many things I know I need to work on, but this is one of the toughest things because the mind is powerful. Thank you Melody for this word and allowing us to process our lives with your help!
Jesus has guided me through the storm. As a single mother raising two children with autism things are challenging on me especially since suffering a heart attack two years ago and my on going battle with lupus I’m overwhelmed. Jesus please give me strength to keep going. I TRUST YOU LORD! I keep faith even as I constantly struggle to provide for my children and as I struggle to pay rent and as I struggle to buy groceries.
Sis, God is with you in the hardship. The fire will not burn you & the water will not drown you (Isaiah 43:2), but I declare in Jesus' name that you are becoming stronger, more perseverant & patient everyday because God is sustaing you & your children in Jesus' name. I belive that you will have an outstanding testimony at the end of this trial & I would like to hear it. Psalm 33 is a great psalm to read to thank God in advance for what you are believing for. In JESUS' name you are being gracefully carried in Jesus' purifying blood, AMEN.
For me, it’s exposure. God Is exposing things in me, to me, and around me. Once I fully surrendered to Him, He began to show me things I’d been praying for.
I have been in refinement since end of 2022. Left my long term relationship, moved states, changed careers, and lost friends I thought I’d have in my life forever. 2023 consisted of grief, depression, extreme isolation, and anxiety. But I trusted God every step of the way & found that for everything I thought I “lost”, I gained peace in return. What kept me strong is exactly what Melody said: asking the Lord what work He is doing in/through me during this season. While I still am being refined today, I appreciate the time I spent in “the wilderness” as it has helped me create an unbreakable foundation in all aspects of my life, but most importantly, my relationship with Christ. For those of you being refined, do not doubt what the Lord is doing for you- ask Him & it will be revealed. I promise that the pain you are feeling cannot compare to the joy that is coming Romans 8:18
I’ve been in a season of isolation since 2021…I lost friends, I moved across the country by myself for six months, I was - and still am - isolated in every since of the word. It took this past year for me to finally get back to God. Now I understand that this was all part of His plan
F.O.R. for me looks like isolation. I've been in this stage for several months/years, but slowly coming out as I dig my heels into God's word. Isolation has given me NO EXCUSE to not read my Bible more, go to church, share God's word with others. It has changed my focus from ALL ABOUT ME, to about God. The fruits is feeling like I can hear God's word more, experience his blessings in real time and praise him without apologies. 🙏🏽
The fire of refinement for me has been going on for a year and a half now, its been isolation, constantly feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, and unaccepted. Having breakdowns and knowing that God was the only person i could go to in those moments who truly understood. God is still refining me, I'm being placed in uncomfortable situations and questioning who I am and what I believe, but every time God has sent me a reassurance of who He made me to be and that He cares. This has resulted in me truly relying on the Lord and coming to Him with everything, including being honest with Him about my feelings. I've been able to see some of the things He wants to change in me and the things He wants to strengthen.
When I'm starting to feel overwhelmed, I remind myself that God is with me and things will work out for good. I find peace in Him. There have been and are times in my life when it's just felt hard but after I know that it was a reason and I'm better for it.
Thank you for explaining this. I am feeling more isolated than I ever have in my life and just today was asking God to send someone to talk with about my feelings. Of all the people I normally worship with in my church, it just wasn’t feeling right going to them. I think He directed me to you and this particular video to help me understand what is happening to me. What a mighty God we serve!
I’m intentionally going through a period of isolation and refinement as decided to take a break on social media so that I can use that time to do things more productive, like Bible study building my relationship with God, working out etc It’s so inspiring in building that discipline. This video explained perfectly what I’m going through now🙏🏽 I’ve been through some hard moments, coming out of period of grief from heartbreak. Doing the self work is lifting me into a better place emotionally😊 I love this for me.
OMG, I was just chastising myself about whether or not God is pleased with me and operating within me to become worthy of the Kingdom. The "enemy" and the "inner me", have been telling me I have not. But those 3 things you just mentioned are all the things I am experiencing and your video is God's confirmation that I am where He wants me to be. That I am hearing His voice, that I am being obedient and that He is refining me from the inside out. I know for sure we serve the one true God and that he is very much a living and loving God. Thank you Melody❤.
Fire of refinement in my life right now is Isolation and learning to Trust God and have Faith in ehat He said about my life. There is also my obedience which is being tested by finally allowing myself to let go of things that aren’t pleasing in His sight but have been part of mu life for so long but now I have to set it aside in order to do and walk into mu new season reflecting Him. I can say it’s one of those things that has been a bondage but I refuse for it to hold me back any longer. I am thankful that He has been so patient with me in this process of my stubborness 😅 but, after this video I have realised it’s time, infact it’s been time for a while now.
Fire of refinement in my life right now is THE exercising of more HUMOR, I had asked him to work in and on me and he answered ... I really love God and I want to be more like him day by day and as the statement stated..."THE MORE YOU SEEK HIM; ITS THE MORE YOU WILL FIND HIM" and that's so much a fact, things that would rather tick me off no longer move me the way it used to, I now find myself exercising more Grace towards the situation or towards the person even when it hurts reaaaaal bad..I Thank God so much🙏🏾Blessings Wonderful Woman of God... It topic is indeed a timely one as I am currently in Exodus.
I can definitely say I’m experiencing this right now. I’ve just started reading the Bible from the beginning and currently in Deuteronomy. Ever since I’ve been reading the word of God I’ve been feeling different. A good different. The more I read the more some of the things I’ve used to dwell on I’ve slowly let it go. Reading the word has brought me so much comfort. I’ve even been doing some bible study work. P. S I truly enjoy watching your videos and glad we share the same name 😊
The fire of refinement for me is isolation, I was disturbed by it at first, but now I’m embracing the season and excited to see who God create me to be solely.
All three of your signs are confirmation for me. That in itself is amazing. Monday, I felt like all hope was gone. I felt unappreciated, defeated, rejected, lonely, like people were beating down with their actions and words. I cried out to God and asked him to send someone to my rescue. I was even upset with Him because I felt overwhelmed with emotions to the point where I started thinking very crazy thoughts. He sent several people my way and today, I believe that those were signs that God is working on me! Today, I chose to stand still and let God plan and lead and I will listen and follow.
Sister Melody, To God Be The Glory. I am struggling with depression, brokenness, and grieving my three sisters demise over a year ago. I have Faith. I know there is nothing too hard for God. I have started working a new job 90 days tomorrow. I feel completely overwhelmed, undervalued, under appreciated. Honestly, I have grown completely exhausted with this place. I am circulating my resume and cover letters. Please keep me in your daily prayers. I will continue to keep you in prayer as well. Thank you for being obedient to God's calling on your life. Have a Blessed Week. His Humbly Servant,
I think God is teaching me to be more patient with people. Say one prayer for me please, because I had a lot of anger issues, cutting out many people out of my life when I was angry, and I don t want to be that person anymore.
Isolation but also financial refinement, to know I only need to depend on him. Even just this week my account being overdrawn until payday and my hotel got paid for completely without even asking. My God is a provider, thank you Lord
For me, God has been refining me with the following: *Trying to teach me to be more bold without compromising on my beliefs and convictions (e.g. to evangelize to random peers at school) *Showing me through His word (and my parents, pastor, teachers, etc.) that I need to enjoy life more because I'm being too hard on myself with my flaws and shortcomings (particularly, being a kind person who struggles with the downsides of autism) *To follow God's expectations so that I wouldn't experience burnout nor laziness as a high school senior going to a CTC (Career Technology Center) *Knowing how to take care of my physical health so that I can make my relationship with food more healthy (instead of a love-hate relationship)
I am so grateful the MOST HIGH took me through my season of loss, sadness, isolation, and worry to be where I am now. Although it didn't feel good at the time. He left me where I had no one else to rely on but him. Through this journey, I have discovered a love for myself that I never knew I had. By me doing that, in a major way, I am honoring my KING, SAVIOR & REDEEMER. The MOST HIGH YAH IS MY EVERYTHING. Life is so much better these.
Now this message especially the 3rd one hit home. I am Catholic and a lecturer in the church and yesterday I had to read the 2nd reading. Before doing so God led me to do something that is very unconventional in the Catholic realm of our services. He had me ask how was everyone doing and gave me the message to tell them to have faith and hope and that he sees what they are going through and that he is right there never leaving their side. I was so nervous for the simple fact it's unheard of and has never been done. My heart was pounding a mile a minute however I did it. I did have a parishioner come to me at the end and say that, that message was for them. Also, the priest said he was happy to see that and to have more. I was happy I didn't allow fear to stop me like I would have in the past. It is onward from here. Thank you for sharing!
Holy! God is so good. Since last week i’ve been feeling everything you described. When I opened my youtube this was the first video that popped up and I usually scroll then choose something to watch but today there was no hesitation. God has answered my prayers through this video. I’m so grateful and thankful for you sharing this.
Definitely isolation! At work and at home i felt so ignored and it hurt my feelings because i couldn’t figure what was wrong with me. But I started to refocus back on God and build my relationship
The way that I just hit pause 😂. I had to repent to the Lord, then come on here to say thank you for sharing point #2. I'm going through this refining process for His glory. To reflect the image of my refiner. It's not about me, and I repent for making and thinking this was about me, and becoming offended when the truth about me is revealed to me. Whew! He's refining me so I can be purified. I get it now! Thank you, Melody, for being obedient to the Lord for sharing and shifting my perspective. OK, let me go back to the video 😂
That is one hitttttt realllll hard..whowieeeeee..."ISOLATION ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️MY GOD😮 when I said I can relate.....Oh yes I can.... Imagine all of 40 years b4 he was refine and develop into what God has purposed him to be...LORD!!!! Please Grant Unto us the patience and strength just as Moses while we go through our waiting season 🙏🏾 💪🏿 😮
I was in a season of isolation last year it was difficult but that was when I saw God in all that He is, a healer, a savior a, redeemer, a deliverer my Father my provider my God, and more. The external situations looked like they were not changing but I knew for a fact that the big work was on the inside and that was the best time of my life actually because I am who I am today, free, happy, full of the fire and love for God because of that period. God bless you, Melody!
I have definitely been feeling these lately! I've decided to fully get into my Bible and read and understand for myself. I have felt alone but such a feeling of peace about it. I want to tap into knowing when God is speaking to me more and not leaning on my own understanding.
Isolation: I’ve broken up with my boyfriend of 3 years,friends I usually hangout with and go to bars with haven’t seen each other in months, I no longer find joy in smoking or drinking out anymore leading me to be rather isolated and I was very troubled at first and having a hard time sitting with it but being with myself and loving myself the way the lord wants me to has brought me so much peace, comfort and happiness! 🥰 I will find friends in Christ one day and I’ll also find love in Christ but until then I’m gonna let refine me!
My refinement is isolating myself to make sure I know His voice above all others. He has me encounter different men and women of God. Some would speak a word over my life that were true and others were not. He would then have me come back home and search His scriptures and ask me “what did I tell you?”. It gave me another perspective on how I’m being made in His image but also not to be a counterfeit. Some would look like they are of Him but are not. It’s been mind blowing and somewhat stressful because I’ve failed a few times miserably. But I keep letting Him put me back in the fire
The fire of refinement for me this season had to do with my finances and truly trusting God. I’ve been stalling on registering for classes to finish my degree based in a fear of not being able to pay. And God kept it on my mind and even put me in more situations having to do with money that I literally had no control over. So I finally said to myself why worry about something he called me to do and he has his hand on. I start my classes this April with only 25 credits to go ❤
Definitely my refinement has been testing my faith, if I partake in things actually seeing the trucks of the enemy and being able to IDENTIFY them as well.
Thank you Sis for this word and confirmation. Refinement has shown me to let some people go and know that God is still working in the midst. Stay Well! 😊
Love this so much❤ Motherhood has been a catalyst towards this season of isolation & refinement + hearing clearer and doing more for the Kingdom of God. It's tough at times, but I realize I needed to be still to develop the intimate relationship I desired. So many things I had to release, renounce, and repent for. He has me here because He loves me, and wants my future days to be greater than the past, especially for my baby girl. May everyone reading this be encouraged🙏🏾💖 Jesus loves you deeply.
The lord is challenging me in be impatient and doubt. He is showing me how to trust him and to have patience. This are scriptures that help me: Habaklkun 2: 2-3 - Jeremian29:11 - luke2:22-31
The refinement to me looks like consumed by his fire of protection, peace, and understanding to ask of him what my circumstances are telling me instead of asking why. I noticed I feel like Im in my Job season. so instead of complaining I trust in him and I tell him I trusted him every day when I still don’t understand . God is so so good.
This is my season of refinement right now and surrendering fully to God’s will and way for my life. It’s confusing and scary at times, it unsettling because while some relationships are evolving, others that have been with me through my life to this point have changed and ended without notice. Some family and close friends are no longer in my inner circle. Whew 😅 some days I’m overwhelmed with the amount of changes and revelations but I know God’s with me and The Holy Spirit encourages me! 🙏🏾
The fire of refinement to me or for me looks like isolation for sure too. It’s an humbling experience. A lot of prayer in my secret place, teaching my children about God and His will by allowing myself to be led by God. Reading His word weekly with my children, I’d prefer it be daily but I’m working on that. Y’all pray for me! Just basking in Gods grace, mercy, protection as my refuge and fortress. It can be tough at times but I focus on allowing the Lord to carry my burdens when I realized they are getting too heavy.
The fire of refinement has looked like trying to have a child, and for years it not working naturally. Then, going to seek medical help and them saying it is not possible for me. In those moments, days, months, I had no choice but to seek God. I literally could not do it without Him, so I chose to get closer to Him to heal my mental health. Since then (about 2 years now), I've been working on getting closer to Him. Being in his Word daily, joining a Bible Study group, having friends on the same journey, finding you on TH-cam and following, etc. It even caused me to seek a professional help heal my traumas. So much so that when I got let go from my job in December, I didn't slip back into depression. I still haven't found a new job and I font know what I want to do next, but I am praying that I am able to find one aligned with His plan. Now, I have bad days. I had one yesterday. And then you posted this. This, along with my time with Him this morning reading the Bible, has been what I've been reflecting and meditating on. Both have spoken to my soul.
It has been a gut check both physically and spiritually. So my refinement has been in what I eat and how much I eat. The same goes spiritually. The fruit is that I’m more settled and I am able to hear when God speaks to me. When God sends me orders on a mission I need to do, I’m more willing and able to do what it is He’s asking of me because I know it is God speaking to me.
I literally just asked God what did I do wrong right before I watched this video! I feel like I'm being hit with so many different things! This video was comforting. I'm glad I stumbled across your channel a few months ago. ❤
Thank you for this video. For me, it was about a year and half ago when God called me to leave my corporate job after 17 years, to be a stay at home mom. However, it is this time that allows me to spend more time in the word and prayer. I can see that God is busy refining me for my next assignment (whatever that may be). I'm so thankful for what God is doing in this season of refinement.
God used the season of isolation I experienced during the pandemic until when I moved to a new country (2020 - 2021) to draw me closer to Him, He taught me to depend on Him and constantly reminded me that He was always with me, no matter what was happening around me and where I found myself.
The fire of refinement in my life is learning what really beauty is. I’ve always believed and applied to my self that beauty comes from my looks. God has been challenging me to stop putting on certain things that I used to make me look beautiful. When I did this I was able to fully enjoy myself and not worry about how I look or what others think of me. I’m comfortable with how I look without jewelry, makeup, and even wearing perfume. This helped me to see myself the way God does and focus on what real beauty is, it comes from within. ”It is not fancy hair, gold jewelry, or fine clothes that should make you beautiful. No, your beauty should come from inside you-the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. That beauty will never disappear. It is worth very much to God.“ 1 Peter 3:3-4
Every one left m a loner now and everyone is saying m a problem n its really a difficult stage but the interesting part is that God shows me things direct everyday...l love God
I am currently in this phase of my life. Watching the video and reading the comments is comforting because I know I'm not the only one. Thank you Jesus for this. 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for sharing this comforting message. My story is interesting in that I was called on Super Bowl Sunday last year to use what I was praying for for "Him". Mind you, it had nothing to do with what I thought I was praying for. Simultaneously, I was diagnosed with a reoccurrence of colon cancer. I thought to myself wow, this is truly the best of times and worst of times but I look at it as refinement and I believe that he is going to do a wonderful work through our organization. Thank you for what you do. You have blessed me.
The fire of refinement looks like letting go of what I thought would be and trust God’s plans FULLY. Not just with my mouth but with my hearts posture.
The fire of refinement in my life has looked like stepping into the identity God gave me. It looks like isolation, pain, reigniting my faith. It hurts sometimes but it is so so so good !!
Hey Mel ❤ I believe that I am in a season of isolation from my family. I have my own family I am married with two kids. But me and my mom and my stepfather and my sister are not seeing eye to eye. My sister and I have never gotten along because she don’t know how to speak to anybody with respect. Now that I’m older, I will not accept any disrespect from anybody. Nor will I disrespect anybody else. My family seems to think that I should just be OK and keep forgiving her for speaking to me the way she does. I do forgive her, but she continues to speak to me like I am nothing and worth nothing. I have distance myself from my sister and have chosen to focus on the things that I need to focus on in my own household. My parents seem to think I need to continue conversation with my sister, I would have no problem trying to work it out if she met me halfway. But she does not. Long story short God is teaching me, that I need to stick up for myself humbly as well as focus on the purpose that he has for me and has called for me to be in life. Everything else has been a distraction. I am in a season of learning, growing and building knowledge and self-discipline as well as self love humbly. I work I am a mom. I am a wife and I go to online college at Colorado Christian University. God has a calling for my life and I had to understand and know that not everybody problem I can fix I can only focus on what I need to do to work to be better person, mother, and wife. I love my family with all of me, but do you ever feel like you give so much of yourself to people that don’t respect you and hear you as a person? Thank you so much for your videos. God is working through you and I have been watching your videos for almost a year now and you are so inspiring. God really uses you to help others and how you spread his gospel I think God for you. Stay blessed Queen ❤
This is on time message, being Isolated I will be like Lord I just meet them but they are gone out my life. It showing me He want me I don't need distractions right now I need your surrender, but it's not forever he want to work in me so I can be who he want me to be
I actually did the Hillsdale Genesis course last year! Its is like you’re doing a college course at your pace! You can quiz and It shows what you missed. It’s a really nice breakdown, a good professor explaining it. I took notes because it was truly to interesting. I didn’t know they had a course on Exodus!! Exciting!
I listen to your channel just about every week and if not I will go back and listen to the post that I missed. This is the first time that I am leaving a comment (I think) but I feel so compelled to do so this time. I have been experiencing a bit of isolation for a while now and I am actually ok with that. I realize that this is a time in my life where I want the Lord to work on me and I need to make myself open to what He is saying and not what is being said by people around me. With that said, I think the fire of my refinement is how I am feeling as I am being refined into the woman I need to be for my life mate. I want to be a good partner to the man that God has chosen for me and this period of refinement is hard because of the uncertain feelings I have on whether it will really happen for me. I am anxious to know when I will finally be ready and step into my role as wife but I am keeping my faith that God will allow it when I am truly ready. Amen. Thanks for the videos.
Hi Melody! This video and your last one really blessed me today. I think the fire of refinement has been a continual process. Some days I’m like “again” 😭 but it’s been for my good, ultimately. I can see more clearly than in recent seasons and am expectant for what’s to come!
God is refining me with all 3 methods mentioned in the video! No kidding! I would also add SPIRITUAL WARFARE! God is allowing it to happen so that I continue to seek Him diligently!..and to that I say “Yes, Lord!” 🙌🏽
Mines has been correction each time I read his word but I am grateful he loves me enough to be patience enough to desire to teach me my heart is full of gratefulness and awe
Hi Melody, after hearing your video I guess im going thru insolation. Ive been home lately especially on weekends which that was not me. Have no interest in outings in particular. I believe the refinment is I've can be tired from work but i will not miss chutch on Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays. I get this energy all of a sudden. Hope hearing from you
This is right on time. I’ve been asking what lessons have I missed instead of what impurities are being removed. Thank you He is talking to me thru you Melody ❤
Thank you, Melody, for this awesome video yes the refiner fire 🔥 means the world 🌎 to me it started gradually then it intensified to take out so much junk that needed to go wrong mindset deception, the isolation from people and everything that I love doing which just keeping me busy but not dealing with the real issue so I give GOD ALL HONOR AND PRAISE it not easy but it the BEST THING THAT EVER happens to me, God bless you Melody ❤❤❤
Why am I always considering others--supporting, praying, respecting, giving, loving, sharing---but not being considered. I'm not keeping a tally but just want to be on the receiving end sometimes....
This is my first time ever commenting since i started watching your videos from 2022. At the end of video i literally said God you really hear me. I have been feeling the isolation from people around me as well as the fire and burning desire to draw closer to God this year. To let go of control (which is hard for me😂 and just let God while trusting the process) will definitely be enrolling in the course❤
@@MelodyAlisa a video on how to be authenticly yourself in Christ would be appreciated! I find it hard to know how to express myself in person and also through writing! I'm seeing a Christian counselor for help with healing trauma which has been life changing. It seems you're natural at expressing or writing! Tips would be helpful sis! God bless 💗
hey, sis (and our good bros too) -- let's chat. today's question: what has the fire of refinement looks like in your life and what kind of fruit did it produce in your life?
for me: the fire of refinement was CONFUSING at first!! i was like ummm, Lord!? make it make sense. but once I surrendered to the work He was doing in my heart, it felt like discipline from a loving parent. I was able to see ME more clearly and accept that some of what I was seeing needed to change (immediately lol). on the other side, the fruit has been greater reliance on the Lord, more clarity of mind, and more faith and understanding what was refinement looks and feels like (which i'm grateful for so the next time it comes around, I won't be so confused lol).
Hey, I don't see the link to the IG video you referenced. Thank you for this video. I am currently in a refining season so this video is right on time. Thank you!
Sis everything you mentioned in your video is literally what I was going through. Refinement has also been confusing as well but the Lord wants me to cut out all distractions and that's been HARD! But I made a huge step two days ago and have made another huge step today because I know the fruit of obedience will be much larger than my flesh wanting to stay where I was. No longer! No distractions!!
refinement for me is hard. I am currently in my refining period. but surrendering, obeying to God is hard. Cause i feel like i'm in a storm and at thesame time i feel like God is telling me to move in the storm. like as if He was telling me to keep on acting as if i wasn't in a storm. but the problem is that i feel like i truly feel the storm. my refinig period consists in isolation, fasting and praying. which is truly hard. and i've been drifting away from God bc i feel like i don't want to do what He calls me to do aka fast. i'm so addicted to food. and i don't know if it's the spirit of gluttony. but everytime i try to move, something else shows up. i know the only way to go through is to keep my eyes focused on Jesus and to pray but i feel a laziness that has no sense. so i'm actually here. i know i have to change and to move myself. but it's hard.
The fire of refinement in my life is isolation. It’s was so sudden that in the beginning I was sad and confused about why God would allow all my friends to outgrow me at the same time but then I realized that I needed that time by myself to really discover who I am in Christ and make the conscious decision to engage completely in the word of the Lord
I feel the same way sis, but we know that the trials are strengthening our trust in God so that we can be complete, mature and lack nothing (James 1:2-4). I pray that before this year is over you witness God's miraculous work within you. I also pray that God would lead godly friends to you, in Jesus' name.
Same. Sudden isolation and withdrawal of all my friends. It's been tough. I pray it's for a wonderful reason.
@@wildewildestrawberries YES, God works everything together for your good (Romans 8:28). In Jesus' name I pray that he would keep letting you persevere in the trials so that you would feel complete, mature & lack nothing (James 1:3).
Currently going through this. Thanks for this.
@@jadiew4840 thank you.
Reading these comments is comforting, because it shows me it's not just me going through this stuff.
YES! 🙌🏽 that is my heart behind always wanting to engage with you all. you are NOT alone sis!
Mine looked like change of fashion, from City girl to classy woman, changing my aggressive ways, healing of childhood trauma, Humbling because I thought i was better than people, soft and feminine, learning to forgive those who have hurt me. Im not 100% changed but God is still working. Stay blessed everyone
Isolation, Grief, heightened sensitivity to identify things that are sinful and things that break God's heart, identifying parts of your own self that do not reflect God's goodness
Yessss, this is!
I'm in the refining fire right now. God is burning off my compulsive need to figure things out and take matters into my own hands. This is disciplining me to keep my eyes on Him alone and to surrender all things and myself to Him and His will, timing, and leading.
Thanks for sharing. I’m currently experiencing this kind of refinement.
@@redeemedbeloved6763 You are most welcome. Many blessings to you 🙏 ❤️🔥
i'm experiencing this exact same thing! god help us
@ultimatekunochi6577 It is sooo hard. Blessings to you 💕
Thank you for sharing, I'm presently going through this right now. God is able 🙌🏾
This morning (26.2.24) I woke up and burst into tears because of my challenging circumstances (family disputes, financial lack, feeling ISOLATED...). I cried out to God in my distress & pleaded for renewed strength, peace and perseverance. WOW, he works exceedingly fast; this is exactly what I needed to hear. Glory to God! Thank you Melody :)
Sis, I can so relate. However, what has blessed my soul is when I decided to change my perspective. For me I do not necessarily think of this season as me being isolated as much as I see it as being “Set a part.” That doesn’t sound as challenging or hurtful to me. But I will be praying for you 🙏🏽
Sending you lots of love ❤
@@Mshumble3 Amen, yes God isolates us to develop us, so that we will be prepared for the breakthrough! Thanks for your prayers, I will pray for you too, sis🙏🏽 Father, I pray for this sister in Christ. Keep renewing your steadfast grace within her, so that she can triumph over every satanic force. Reassure her that you are intimately involved in this given season that she is experiencing, in Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
@@CherryJ2911 Likewise, thankyou & Amen.
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I prayed to God to change me and in the last 6 months I have become a completely different woman. It’s truly incredible. God answers all prayers!
The fire of refinement in my life has looked like tears and frustration and not understanding why certain things were taking place or happening. But I realized that God was starting to honor my faithfulness and growing me beyond what I saw myself as. He’s growing me into the woman He sees me as. I’ve been offered jobs I’m not qualified for and moved into positions that I’m not prepared for but He’s refining me every step of the way. For that I’m grateful.
whew! thank you for sharing sis. so encouraged to see how God is aligning your steps through the refinement process!
My refining fire looks like learning to have patience, faith, and trusting God’s word for my life. I’m so used to instant gratification it’s like an addiction and I would lose hope and succumb to negative thoughts so easily. This season is where I’m learning to have patience and fight back in choosing to believe that God is good and that He loves me.
The fire of refinement was a very humbling season. God put me in jobs I was never good at and never imagined myself to be in ever since. I was used to being always good at things am passionate about. I always excel at what I do because I’m good at it but when I offered my life to the Lord he refined (and still refining) me in places where I could trust Him more because these places are so out of my skills and passion and where I can’t lean on my own understanding. He gives me a heart day by day to be faithful even to the places that seem doesn’t make sense.
i'm experiencing the exact same thing right now!! i had been searching for a job for months and when i finally got one it turned out to be the last thing i expected for God to give me. it's a difficult job with little reward (other than pay which i'm grateful for) and i am completely isolated, i work in a department by myself and have little need for contact with other staff, other than general small talk when they pass by. i'm not particularly good at it, i get the job done and try my absolute best but i always feel that my work doesn't reflect that and it leaves me feeling so frustrated and dejected. it's so comforting to hear that someone else has had a similar experience. i find it easy to feel hopeless in this season and like it has no purpose but i know that my God never makes any mistakes and He will use this painful time of isolation and refinement for good. thank you for sharing your experience, God bless You! ❤
@@christina8866 wow! Sending virtual hugs, sis! It’s also comforting to know someone’s experiencing the exact season I’m in. And I agree that God doesn’t make mistakes that’s why we should trust Him more where He’s putting us. He sees our efforts and our hearts in our jobs so let’s just trust and praise Him in this place where we are. I pray that the Lord bless the works of our hands even though we think we’re not good at it.
God bless you! ❣️
The fire of refinement is feeling like confusion. I am one who unfortunately lives in my head and will go back and forth and back and forth about what it is that I need to do. It is FRUSTRATINGGGG!!! Like the back and forth in my mind is taking up sooooo much energy, I literally become drained and feel defeated, that then in turn becomes anxiety. I have been delving deeper into the word and have read that God is not a god of confusion, so when those feelings of confusion and tussle-ation (lol) in my mind, I say(out loud, sometimes too) that this is not of God! And I then make a decision or stop thinking about that thing overall and move on. There are so many things I know I need to work on, but this is one of the toughest things because the mind is powerful. Thank you Melody for this word and allowing us to process our lives with your help!
I am also very unsure on what I need to do. I think I know what I need to do but I end up doubting myself.
Jesus has guided me through the storm. As a single mother raising two children with autism things are challenging on me especially since suffering a heart attack two years ago and my on going battle with lupus I’m overwhelmed. Jesus please give me strength to keep going. I TRUST YOU LORD! I keep faith even as I constantly struggle to provide for my children and as I struggle to pay rent and as I struggle to buy groceries.
Sis, God is with you in the hardship. The fire will not burn you & the water will not drown you (Isaiah 43:2), but I declare in Jesus' name that you are becoming stronger, more perseverant & patient everyday because God is sustaing you & your children in Jesus' name. I belive that you will have an outstanding testimony at the end of this trial & I would like to hear it. Psalm 33 is a great psalm to read to thank God in advance for what you are believing for. In JESUS' name you are being gracefully carried in Jesus' purifying blood, AMEN.
AMEN!
Wow this video popped up after God sent an angel named Gabriel in my room last night
For me, it’s exposure. God Is exposing things in me, to me, and around me. Once I fully surrendered to Him, He began to show me things I’d been praying for.
I have been in refinement since end of 2022. Left my long term relationship, moved states, changed careers, and lost friends I thought I’d have in my life forever. 2023 consisted of grief, depression, extreme isolation, and anxiety. But I trusted God every step of the way & found that for everything I thought I “lost”, I gained peace in return. What kept me strong is exactly what Melody said: asking the Lord what work He is doing in/through me during this season. While I still am being refined today, I appreciate the time I spent in “the wilderness” as it has helped me create an unbreakable foundation in all aspects of my life, but most importantly, my relationship with Christ. For those of you being refined, do not doubt what the Lord is doing for you- ask Him & it will be revealed. I promise that the pain you are feeling cannot compare to the joy that is coming Romans 8:18
I’ve been in a season of isolation since 2021…I lost friends, I moved across the country by myself for six months, I was - and still am - isolated in every since of the word. It took this past year for me to finally get back to God. Now I understand that this was all part of His plan
F.O.R. for me looks like isolation. I've been in this stage for several months/years, but slowly coming out as I dig my heels into God's word. Isolation has given me NO EXCUSE to not read my Bible more, go to church, share God's word with others. It has changed my focus from ALL ABOUT ME, to about God. The fruits is feeling like I can hear God's word more, experience his blessings in real time and praise him without apologies. 🙏🏽
The fire in this season has felt like all of me is crashing into rumble. The fruit is what he is rebuilding.
The fire of refinement for me has been going on for a year and a half now, its been isolation, constantly feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, and unaccepted. Having breakdowns and knowing that God was the only person i could go to in those moments who truly understood. God is still refining me, I'm being placed in uncomfortable situations and questioning who I am and what I believe, but every time God has sent me a reassurance of who He made me to be and that He cares. This has resulted in me truly relying on the Lord and coming to Him with everything, including being honest with Him about my feelings. I've been able to see some of the things He wants to change in me and the things He wants to strengthen.
When I'm starting to feel overwhelmed, I remind myself that God is with me and things will work out for good. I find peace in Him. There have been and are times in my life when it's just felt hard but after I know that it was a reason and I'm better for it.
Thank you for explaining this. I am feeling more isolated than I ever have in my life and just today was asking God to send someone to talk with about my feelings. Of all the people I normally worship with in my church, it just wasn’t feeling right going to them. I think He directed me to you and this particular video to help me understand what is happening to me. What a mighty God we serve!
I’m intentionally going through a period of isolation and refinement as decided to take a break on social media so that I can use that time to do things more productive, like Bible study building my relationship with God, working out etc It’s so inspiring in building that discipline. This video explained perfectly what I’m going through now🙏🏽 I’ve been through some hard moments, coming out of period of grief from heartbreak. Doing the self work is lifting me into a better place emotionally😊 I love this for me.
OMG, I was just chastising myself about whether or not God is pleased with me and operating within me to become worthy of the Kingdom. The "enemy" and the "inner me", have been telling me I have not. But those 3 things you just mentioned are all the things I am experiencing and your video is God's confirmation that I am where He wants me to be. That I am hearing His voice, that I am being obedient and that He is refining me from the inside out. I know for sure we serve the one true God and that he is very much a living and loving God. Thank you Melody❤.
Fire of refinement in my life right now is Isolation and learning to Trust God and have Faith in ehat He said about my life. There is also my obedience which is being tested by finally allowing myself to let go of things that aren’t pleasing in His sight but have been part of mu life for so long but now I have to set it aside in order to do and walk into mu new season reflecting Him. I can say it’s one of those things that has been a bondage but I refuse for it to hold me back any longer. I am thankful that He has been so patient with me in this process of my stubborness 😅 but, after this video I have realised it’s time, infact it’s been time for a while now.
Fire of refinement in my life right now is THE exercising of more HUMOR, I had asked him to work in and on me and he answered ... I really love God and I want to be more like him day by day and as the statement stated..."THE MORE YOU SEEK HIM; ITS THE MORE YOU WILL FIND HIM" and that's so much a fact, things that would rather tick me off no longer move me the way it used to, I now find myself exercising more Grace towards the situation or towards the person even when it hurts reaaaaal bad..I Thank God so much🙏🏾Blessings Wonderful Woman of God... It topic is indeed a timely one as I am currently in Exodus.
I can definitely say I’m experiencing this right now. I’ve just started reading the Bible from the beginning and currently in Deuteronomy. Ever since I’ve been reading the word of God I’ve been feeling different. A good different. The more I read the more some of the things I’ve used to dwell on I’ve slowly let it go. Reading the word has brought me so much comfort. I’ve even been doing some bible study work.
P. S I truly enjoy watching your videos and glad we share the same name 😊
The moment of refinement for me was isolation. Not only was he working on removing the impurities in my heart but also towards individuals in my life.
The fire of refinement for me is isolation, I was disturbed by it at first, but now I’m embracing the season and excited to see who God create me to be solely.
All three of your signs are confirmation for me. That in itself is amazing. Monday, I felt like all hope was gone. I felt unappreciated, defeated, rejected, lonely, like people were beating down with their actions and words. I cried out to God and asked him to send someone to my rescue. I was even upset with Him because I felt overwhelmed with emotions to the point where I started thinking very crazy thoughts. He sent several people my way and today, I believe that those were signs that God is working on me! Today, I chose to stand still and let God plan and lead and I will listen and follow.
Sister Melody,
To God Be The Glory. I am struggling with depression, brokenness, and grieving my three sisters demise over a year ago. I have Faith. I know there is nothing too hard for God. I have started working a new job 90 days tomorrow. I feel completely overwhelmed, undervalued, under appreciated. Honestly, I have grown completely exhausted with this place. I am circulating my resume and cover letters. Please keep me in your daily prayers. I will continue to keep you in prayer as well. Thank you for being obedient to God's calling on your life. Have a Blessed Week. His Humbly Servant,
I think God is teaching me to be more patient with people. Say one prayer for me please, because I had a lot of anger issues, cutting out many people out of my life when I was angry, and I don t want to be that person anymore.
The battle had been rough on me, but I know better things are coming my way!!! May the Lord be with us all.😊🥰💓
God is truly amazing how he is using people in these last days to share his word. So proud of you sis. Keep being faithful to God's cross.🙏🙏🙏💜🥰
Isolation but also financial refinement, to know I only need to depend on him. Even just this week my account being overdrawn until payday and my hotel got paid for completely without even asking. My God is a provider, thank you Lord
For me, God has been refining me with the following:
*Trying to teach me to be more bold without compromising on my beliefs and convictions (e.g. to evangelize to random peers at school)
*Showing me through His word (and my parents, pastor, teachers, etc.) that I need to enjoy life more because I'm being too hard on myself with my flaws and shortcomings (particularly, being a kind person who struggles with the downsides of autism)
*To follow God's expectations so that I wouldn't experience burnout nor laziness as a high school senior going to a CTC (Career Technology Center)
*Knowing how to take care of my physical health so that I can make my relationship with food more healthy (instead of a love-hate relationship)
I am so grateful the MOST HIGH took me through my season of loss, sadness, isolation, and worry to be where I am now. Although it didn't feel good at the time. He left me where I had no one else to rely on but him. Through this journey, I have discovered a love for myself that I never knew I had. By me doing that, in a major way, I am honoring my KING, SAVIOR & REDEEMER. The MOST HIGH YAH IS MY EVERYTHING. Life is so much better these.
Now this message especially the 3rd one hit home. I am Catholic and a lecturer in the church and yesterday I had to read the 2nd reading. Before doing so God led me to do something that is very unconventional in the Catholic realm of our services. He had me ask how was everyone doing and gave me the message to tell them to have faith and hope and that he sees what they are going through and that he is right there never leaving their side. I was so nervous for the simple fact it's unheard of and has never been done. My heart was pounding a mile a minute however I did it. I did have a parishioner come to me at the end and say that, that message was for them. Also, the priest said he was happy to see that and to have more. I was happy I didn't allow fear to stop me like I would have in the past. It is onward from here. Thank you for sharing!
Most of the time I ask what I did wrong when life does it's thing. Thank you for the fresh perspective ❤
Holy! God is so good. Since last week i’ve been feeling everything you described. When I opened my youtube this was the first video that popped up and I usually scroll then choose something to watch but today there was no hesitation. God has answered my prayers through this video. I’m so grateful and thankful for you sharing this.
Definitely isolation! At work and at home i felt so ignored and it hurt my feelings because i couldn’t figure what was wrong with me. But I started to refocus back on God and build my relationship
God seems to love using closed doors to push us to His door!!
The way that I just hit pause 😂. I had to repent to the Lord, then come on here to say thank you for sharing point #2.
I'm going through this refining process for His glory. To reflect the image of my refiner. It's not about me, and I repent for making and thinking this was about me, and becoming offended when the truth about me is revealed to me. Whew! He's refining me so I can be purified.
I get it now! Thank you, Melody, for being obedient to the Lord for sharing and shifting my perspective. OK, let me go back to the video 😂
That is one hitttttt realllll hard..whowieeeeee..."ISOLATION ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️MY GOD😮 when I said I can relate.....Oh yes I can.... Imagine all of 40 years b4 he was refine and develop into what God has purposed him to be...LORD!!!! Please Grant Unto us the patience and strength just as Moses while we go through our waiting season 🙏🏾 💪🏿 😮
I was in a season of isolation last year it was difficult but that was when I saw God in all that He is, a healer, a savior a, redeemer, a deliverer my Father my provider my God, and more. The external situations looked like they were not changing but I knew for a fact that the big work was on the inside and that was the best time of my life actually because I am who I am today, free, happy, full of the fire and love for God because of that period. God bless you, Melody!
I have definitely been feeling these lately! I've decided to fully get into my Bible and read and understand for myself. I have felt alone but such a feeling of peace about it. I want to tap into knowing when God is speaking to me more and not leaning on my own understanding.
Isolation: I’ve broken up with my boyfriend of 3 years,friends I usually hangout with and go to bars with haven’t seen each other in months, I no longer find joy in smoking or drinking out anymore leading me to be rather isolated and I was very troubled at first and having a hard time sitting with it but being with myself and loving myself the way the lord wants me to has brought me so much peace, comfort and happiness! 🥰 I will find friends in Christ one day and I’ll also find love in Christ but until then I’m gonna let refine me!
My refinement is isolating myself to make sure I know His voice above all others. He has me encounter different men and women of God. Some would speak a word over my life that were true and others were not. He would then have me come back home and search His scriptures and ask me “what did I tell you?”. It gave me another perspective on how I’m being made in His image but also not to be a counterfeit. Some would look like they are of Him but are not. It’s been mind blowing and somewhat stressful because I’ve failed a few times miserably. But I keep letting Him put me back in the fire
The fire of refinement for me this season had to do with my finances and truly trusting God. I’ve been stalling on registering for classes to finish my degree based in a fear of not being able to pay. And God kept it on my mind and even put me in more situations having to do with money that I literally had no control over. So I finally said to myself why worry about something he called me to do and he has his hand on. I start my classes this April with only 25 credits to go ❤
Definitely my refinement has been testing my faith, if I partake in things actually seeing the trucks of the enemy and being able to IDENTIFY them as well.
Thank you Sis for this word and confirmation. Refinement has shown me to let some people go and know that God is still working in the midst. Stay Well! 😊
Thank You 💕 I truly felt the holy spirit in your voice ❤ God Bless you.
Love this so much❤ Motherhood has been a catalyst towards this season of isolation & refinement + hearing clearer and doing more for the Kingdom of God.
It's tough at times, but I realize I needed to be still to develop the intimate relationship I desired. So many things I had to release, renounce, and repent for.
He has me here because He loves me, and wants my future days to be greater than the past, especially for my baby girl.
May everyone reading this be encouraged🙏🏾💖 Jesus loves you deeply.
Thank you for this video sister. I believe I’m in the middle of a huge work from God in my life. Don’t know the outcome, but trust His process 🙏🙌
The lord is challenging me in be impatient and doubt. He is showing me how to trust him and to have patience. This are scriptures that help me:
Habaklkun 2: 2-3
- Jeremian29:11
- luke2:22-31
Happy BLESSED Monday Sisters❤❤❤I pray you all are having a great February thus far🎉❤❤🙏🏾
The refinement to me looks like consumed by his fire of protection, peace, and understanding to ask of him what my circumstances are telling me instead of asking why. I noticed I feel like Im in my Job season. so instead of complaining I trust in him and I tell him I trusted him every day when I still don’t understand . God is so so good.
This is my season of refinement right now and surrendering fully to God’s will and way for my life. It’s confusing and scary at times, it unsettling because while some relationships are evolving, others that have been with me through my life to this point have changed and ended without notice. Some family and close friends are no longer in my inner circle. Whew 😅 some days I’m overwhelmed with the amount of changes and revelations but I know God’s with me and The Holy Spirit encourages me! 🙏🏾
The fire of refinement to me or for me looks like isolation for sure too. It’s an humbling experience. A lot of prayer in my secret place, teaching my children about God and His will by allowing myself to be led by God. Reading His word weekly with my children, I’d prefer it be daily but I’m working on that. Y’all pray for me! Just basking in Gods grace, mercy, protection as my refuge and fortress. It can be tough at times but I focus on allowing the Lord to carry my burdens when I realized they are getting too heavy.
Amen amen! It’s almost like you can sense the breakthrough nearing.
The fire of refinement has looked like trying to have a child, and for years it not working naturally. Then, going to seek medical help and them saying it is not possible for me. In those moments, days, months, I had no choice but to seek God. I literally could not do it without Him, so I chose to get closer to Him to heal my mental health. Since then (about 2 years now), I've been working on getting closer to Him. Being in his Word daily, joining a Bible Study group, having friends on the same journey, finding you on TH-cam and following, etc. It even caused me to seek a professional help heal my traumas. So much so that when I got let go from my job in December, I didn't slip back into depression. I still haven't found a new job and I font know what I want to do next, but I am praying that I am able to find one aligned with His plan.
Now, I have bad days. I had one yesterday. And then you posted this. This, along with my time with Him this morning reading the Bible, has been what I've been reflecting and meditating on. Both have spoken to my soul.
This video is on perfect timing
I need rent
I dont know how to start my business again
I dont have any cash
And am gaining weight i dont know why
LORD I NEEDED THIS VIDEO !!
it's giving an on time God!! so grateful this is timely for you sis!
It has been a gut check both physically and spiritually. So my refinement has been in what I eat and how much I eat. The same goes spiritually. The fruit is that I’m more settled and I am able to hear when God speaks to me. When God sends me orders on a mission I need to do, I’m more willing and able to do what it is He’s asking of me because I know it is God speaking to me.
I literally just asked God what did I do wrong right before I watched this video! I feel like I'm being hit with so many different things! This video was comforting. I'm glad I stumbled across your channel a few months ago. ❤
I am in the midst of being refined. I continue to trust God thru the process. May God continue to bless you and thanks for this powerful message 💐.
Thank you for this video. For me, it was about a year and half ago when God called me to leave my corporate job after 17 years, to be a stay at home mom. However, it is this time that allows me to spend more time in the word and prayer. I can see that God is busy refining me for my next assignment (whatever that may be). I'm so thankful for what God is doing in this season of refinement.
in this season, the ways in which I used to relieve my stress are more detrimental.
God used the season of isolation I experienced during the pandemic until when I moved to a new country (2020 - 2021) to draw me closer to Him, He taught me to depend on Him and constantly reminded me that He was always with me, no matter what was happening around me and where I found myself.
It's literally always a JOY watching your videos!🙃 Each video always leaves me with a plethora of wisdom! May God continue to bless you, sis!🤗❤
The fire of refinement in my life is learning what really beauty is. I’ve always believed and applied to my self that beauty comes from my looks. God has been challenging me to stop putting on certain things that I used to make me look beautiful. When I did this I was able to fully enjoy myself and not worry about how I look or what others think of me. I’m comfortable with how I look without jewelry, makeup, and even wearing perfume. This helped me to see myself the way God does and focus on what real beauty is, it comes from within. ”It is not fancy hair, gold jewelry, or fine clothes that should make you beautiful. No, your beauty should come from inside you-the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. That beauty will never disappear. It is worth very much to God.“
1 Peter 3:3-4
Every one left m a loner now and everyone is saying m a problem n its really a difficult stage but the interesting part is that God shows me things direct everyday...l love God
I am currently in this phase of my life. Watching the video and reading the comments is comforting because I know I'm not the only one. Thank you Jesus for this. 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for sharing this comforting message. My story is interesting in that I was called on Super Bowl Sunday last year to use what I was praying for for "Him". Mind you, it had nothing to do with what I thought I was praying for. Simultaneously, I was diagnosed with a reoccurrence of colon cancer. I thought to myself wow, this is truly the best of times and worst of times but I look at it as refinement and I believe that he is going to do a wonderful work through our organization. Thank you for what you do. You have blessed me.
The fire of refinement looks like letting go of what I thought would be and trust God’s plans FULLY. Not just with my mouth but with my hearts posture.
The fire of refinement in my life has looked like stepping into the identity God gave me. It looks like isolation, pain, reigniting my faith. It hurts sometimes but it is so so so good !!
Thank you so much for your content. I'm currently working on my relationship with God and you just help me in so many ways.🥰
Amazing message, especially when it’s so appropriate right now
Hey Mel ❤ I believe that I am in a season of isolation from my family. I have my own family I am married with two kids. But me and my mom and my stepfather and my sister are not seeing eye to eye. My sister and I have never gotten along because she don’t know how to speak to anybody with respect. Now that I’m older, I will not accept any disrespect from anybody. Nor will I disrespect anybody else. My family seems to think that I should just be OK and keep forgiving her for speaking to me the way she does. I do forgive her, but she continues to speak to me like I am nothing and worth nothing. I have distance myself from my sister and have chosen to focus on the things that I need to focus on in my own household. My parents seem to think I need to continue conversation with my sister, I would have no problem trying to work it out if she met me halfway. But she does not. Long story short God is teaching me, that I need to stick up for myself humbly as well as focus on the purpose that he has for me and has called for me to be in life. Everything else has been a distraction. I am in a season of learning, growing and building knowledge and self-discipline as well as self love humbly. I work I am a mom. I am a wife and I go to online college at Colorado Christian University. God has a calling for my life and I had to understand and know that not everybody problem I can fix I can only focus on what I need to do to work to be better person, mother, and wife. I love my family with all of me, but do you ever feel like you give so much of yourself to people that don’t respect you and hear you as a person? Thank you so much for your videos. God is working through you and I have been watching your videos for almost a year now and you are so inspiring. God really uses you to help others and how you spread his gospel I think God for you. Stay blessed Queen ❤
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This is on time message, being Isolated I will be like Lord I just meet them but they are gone out my life. It showing me He want me I don't need distractions right now I need your surrender, but it's not forever he want to work in me so I can be who he want me to be
I actually did the Hillsdale Genesis course last year! Its is like you’re doing a college course at your pace! You can quiz and It shows what you missed. It’s a really nice breakdown, a good professor explaining it. I took notes because it was truly to interesting. I didn’t know they had a course on Exodus!! Exciting!
I listen to your channel just about every week and if not I will go back and listen to the post that I missed. This is the first time that I am leaving a comment (I think) but I feel so compelled to do so this time. I have been experiencing a bit of isolation for a while now and I am actually ok with that. I realize that this is a time in my life where I want the Lord to work on me and I need to make myself open to what He is saying and not what is being said by people around me. With that said, I think the fire of my refinement is how I am feeling as I am being refined into the woman I need to be for my life mate. I want to be a good partner to the man that God has chosen for me and this period of refinement is hard because of the uncertain feelings I have on whether it will really happen for me. I am anxious to know when I will finally be ready and step into my role as wife but I am keeping my faith that God will allow it when I am truly ready. Amen. Thanks for the videos.
Hi Melody! This video and your last one really blessed me today. I think the fire of refinement has been a continual process. Some days I’m like “again” 😭 but it’s been for my good, ultimately. I can see more clearly than in recent seasons and am expectant for what’s to come!
God is refining me with all 3 methods mentioned in the video! No kidding!
I would also add SPIRITUAL WARFARE! God is allowing it to happen so that I continue to seek Him diligently!..and to that I say “Yes, Lord!” 🙌🏽
Whew! Talk about an exact message, just on time 🎉❤😅
Mines has been correction each time I read his word but I am grateful he loves me enough to be patience enough to desire to teach me my heart is full of gratefulness and awe
Hi Melody, after hearing your video I guess im going thru insolation. Ive been home lately especially on weekends which that was not me. Have no interest in outings in particular. I believe the refinment is I've can be tired from work but i will not miss chutch on Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays. I get this energy all of a sudden. Hope hearing from you
The fire of refinement has been mental pain and anguish for me...A mental attack that is relentless when it occurs...
This is right on time. I’ve been asking what lessons have I missed instead of what impurities are being removed. Thank you He is talking to me thru you Melody ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this message Melody. Loved it ❤
Thank you, Melody, for this awesome video yes the refiner fire 🔥 means the world 🌎 to me it started gradually then it intensified to take out so much junk that needed to go wrong mindset deception, the isolation from people and everything that I love doing which just keeping me busy but not dealing with the real issue so I give GOD ALL HONOR AND PRAISE it not easy but it the BEST THING THAT EVER happens to me, God bless you Melody ❤❤❤
Why am I always considering others--supporting, praying, respecting, giving, loving, sharing---but not being considered. I'm not keeping a tally but just want to be on the receiving end sometimes....
I truly needed to hear this! Awesome!!!
This is my first time ever commenting since i started watching your videos from 2022. At the end of video i literally said God you really hear me. I have been feeling the isolation from people around me as well as the fire and burning desire to draw closer to God this year. To let go of control (which is hard for me😂 and just let God while trusting the process) will definitely be enrolling in the course❤
Thank you for your faithfulness to the Lord. This is helping me so much navigate the fire this season.
Wow. I really needed this today. Perfect timing. My faith is strengthened sis!
Glory to God!! So happy this can encourage you on your walk sis 🤍🙌🏾
@@MelodyAlisa a video on how to be authenticly yourself in Christ would be appreciated! I find it hard to know how to express myself in person and also through writing! I'm seeing a Christian counselor for help with healing trauma which has been life changing. It seems you're natural at expressing or writing! Tips would be helpful sis! God bless 💗
@@MelodyAlisa Matthew 10:39 KJV
He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
It most certainly looks like I'm drowning in my sorrowful life
Amen. So helpful, I really appreciate this video.
Love this ! Keep up the good work! ❤
Signed up!! Thank you ❤
I love the silver analogy. Thank You Jesus for this message, I needed it