Could you cover how to handle others who take the lies as truth with zero effort to hear from the other side? It is not the liar but the followers of the liar that I struggle to understand.
*thank you Joe! † I think the Lord will guide your video content if you listen! & You DO! **_so if Bible verses fit then put it in! No matter 1 verse or 100, your overall message is ALWAYS CRUCIAL & will reach those that GOD ALONE determines & designs!_** you ALWAYS have my support* ☯️ Much, much ♥️ & RESPECT! You are APPRECIATED! 🙏G0D † BLESS! Oh, another thing to avoid is representing, supporting or spreading _false or unproven theories & doctrines!_
TRUTH! I have learned that lesson! 😢 It's almost self sabotage! We never know what might happen that will keep us from accomplishing our goals! ❤ Unfortunately, we are not always looked at favorably but like liars. Holy Spirit has taught me this very thing from His word. Thank you for your comment!
I am from India. I have been praying to the Lord to give me a gentle and a quiet spirit. And to be a person who is slow to speak, slow to get angry and quick to listen. I am seeing a transformation but I long to have a complete change in me. This message comes to me as a blessing.
I am experiencing the same thing. Jesus will give us the strength, as we abide in Him, and become doers of His Words, not just hearers. This is my prayer: to obey the Lords Words.
Amén sis...you feel deeply...which in & of itself is not a bad thing. It's what we do with said feelings/emotions. I'm becoming acutely aware of my deep thoughts, emotions & feelings. Thing with me is in order to process them, i'm often more vocal; i prefer to talk it out. I'm not rude or mean or insensitive (as far as i know), but i do love discussion. It's a wonderful opportunity to bounce ideas off one another. You often get a deeper understanding of whatever topic is on the table. But, as Ecclesiastes says...there's a time for everything. God bless you in your beautiful proverbs 11 pursuit of gaining a gentle & quiet spirit. 🎁🙏
❤ So hard to be patient. ❤ I struggle with my own waiting on Our Lord’s timing! That’s one reason I really like listening to Joe. He encourages me to just get on with it! God’s blessings on you and yours!
Complaining is a big one for me. I say, "I'm tired," so often that it just almost slips out of my mouth every time I open it. Complaining about my stress or how much I have to do, how much money I have to spend, how much money I don't have, stress about the future - we tend to just focus on all the negatives in life, anxious people like me. I want to stop this and focus on all my blessings and how God has given me an able body that may hurt at times, but is still fully functional and able to do His work!
I have a friend who likes to complain, she says it makes her happy! How does it make you feel? When I told her I used her as an example, she complains less!
Lord, please help me to be quiet and wise and be able to keep my mouth shut and accomplish all my life’s dreams without any distractions and anyone apart from my family not knowing about my work until one day they see the fruits of my labour and dedication 🙏
Something I need to do. I am guilty of this! I tell everyone everything, and I am open. I have nothing to hide. But I am learning this today! God forgive me and make me knew. In Jesus's name.
🙏 Heavenly Father, I lift up my sister, Jessica, to you. I pray for healing of her back, Lord. You know what is wrong, whether it be the muscles, nerves, discs... whatever it is, Lord, that's causing her pain, I ask you to fix it right now in Jesus name! Make her back new and strong and healthy and normal, in Jesus name. You are the Lord who heals! By your stripes, Jessica is healed! Amen! Thank you, Jesus! ❤😇
Dear Jessica, I pray for Jesus to stop your back pain. Amen I had low back surgery 2 years ago that did not help much. I use ice and found QEStrong pain cards which work wonders. They are embedded with prayer and work to change the signal in our brains. They even help dogs and cats when a patch is put on their tags. (ARK) is a discount code. I love you in Christ. Hugs from northern California.
From Brisbane, Australia. I’m an oversharer as a symptom of insecurity- but really, my security should be fully found in Jesus, and only his approval should I seek.
There is a season and place for everything. A time to show your feelings and a time to hold them back. A time to be light hearted and a time to be serious. A time to speak and a time to reflect. May the Lord help each of us discern which season He has us in.
Does anyone else feel as tho they're enjoying a lovely chat & cuppa with a friend? Thanks for these vids Joe. And plz *know* that the passage hunt in the bible is part of the fun...our Lord's word is wonderful!☕📖🎁
2 Samuel 16:5-10 KJV [5] And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. [6] And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left. [7] And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial: [8] The Lord hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the Lord hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man. [9] Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head. [10] And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou2 Samuel 16:10-13 KJV Wherefore hast thou done so? [11] And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it ? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him. [12] It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.
Having dealt with social anxiety for most of my life, I assure you it's an absolute nightmare. I totally understand the part where you replay conversations and your responses to situations over and over long after they ended
Hi Joe, My name is Colin and I am Scottish. I live in Lochgelly which is in Fife. I thank the Lord for your biblical teaching which is easy for me to follow and understand, drawing me closer to Him. Thank you too for your honesty regarding the difficulties and past failures you have experienced. I used to preach the Gospel and sing my own hymns in Scottish prisons and in church youth gatherings. Then, tragically, I started backsliding and became more like my awful old self again. Thankfully, God welcomed me back into his loving arms once more after much prayer, tears, and repentance. I look forward to hearing you each day on my android tablet. May our Lord bless you Joe.. from Colin.
I love this unedited style of video of yours. Even the audio of you flipping thru the Bible's pages. Very relaxing. Praise God for working through you!
Yup. This idea is present in psychology, called "the separation of tasks." That is, their opinions and beliefs, *even about me* , are *their business* to handle. It's not my business, and certainly not my business to correct.
@@mikkisides9211 That's actually very liberating! I will try not to always care what people think or believe about me... because my worth is found in God. My affirmation is from Him. ❤️ 🥰 ✝️
Joe! My company has us pick out our own Christmas gift each year. I picked out your book and a Bible and was chuffed that my secular company bought and paid for good, holy material…thanks be to God. And thanks to you, dear brother Joe, for all you do for Him (and us).
@@offthekirbministries didn’t know that you had a book ! I’ve only recently come across your channel. The coffee channel is refreshing and the openness is very much appreciated. You come across as a genuine brother complete with flaws and no agenda to hide them 😂. Seriously I look forward to metaphorically walking with you as many of our day to day struggles are common to us all and we can all benefit when we are genuine and open. Thanks for your efforts and co-operation with the Lord
Pastor Joe, please use as many Bible Verses that you need for your message. We need His Word to fight off our oppressor. Thank you for all that you do.
I am from Western Australia and am hearing you and together we are reading the word and are rejoicing . Lord bless us all and keep us and praise the Lord that transformers us everyday and even while we sleeping . Praise the Lord 🙏✝️🩸📖❤️🕊️🛐
It's amazing how God transforms us from our younger years. I feel I have broken most of the ten commandments. I look back at myself with shame as I thought I was a good person. Now I pray a lot and ask Jesus' permission as much as I can. It's hard to be human. Thank God for Jesus. Without him, we would all fail.
Your recognition of your flaws is refreshing to read. It amazes me how the Lord brings a sweetness with our brokenness. Only our Lord separates conviction from condemnation. What a loving Father we have
I've become much much worse off than in my younger years. In fact, even God has abandoned me since my youth. I've called out to him countless times but he's essentially given me the finger. Made me very very bitter toward him but I'm still a Christian. Just a bitter Christian.
@@jpjp9111 Heb 13:5 is one of the scriptures that confirms that the Lord will never leave you or forsake you. We may have different interpretations of the word “Christian “. I assume that a Christian believes in the inerrancy of the bible, as it is Gods word. Perhaps your struggle is with doubt and not the Lord. I think that most of us have a tendency to doubt some things. Thinking that God has abandoned you though is seriously damaging to your self and I imagine that it’s a hopeless state to be in. To be honest you’re post sounds illogical and it would be unfair for anyone to try and help using a forum like this. Perhaps you could find a pastor who could speak face to face with you
@@jpjp9111 So sad to hear and I’m very sad to hear about your sorrows. But remember that the Almighty God (while molding us or fashioning us in His image) is all-knowing and all-seeing and all-loving. As our Heavenly Father asks us to trust Him, He also tells us that “...His ways are not our ways...” and I believe that’s what helps us understand that we are not a part of this world spiritually, we simply inhabit this world physically. God requires that we trust in Him. He wants us to simply love him and follow His Commandments. Although His way may be very understandable in some aspects, just about every biblical figure has had struggles understanding other aspects. I believe all Christians, while in this world, have had and will continue having struggles - BUT, we also have victory in Christ. Above all else, lean not on your understanding of the Creator-lean on your love for the Creator because He IS washing away the old you. So long as you’re sorry (for past sins), you’ve repented (turned away from your past sins), and you trust in Jesus (in the salvation of the Christ as described in Scripture).
Hey I’m here in Michigan as well just south of Detroit. How long you been following Joe? I have for a couple years now and because of him my faith has grown and become soand over the years. He is a good man this Joe guy.. lol
Where in Michigan are you at? I use to live in the Okemos/ Lansing area but now I am in San Antonio, TX. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.
It is 9:19 AM Arizona time and I also am having my morning coffee with Joe Kirby 😊 Thank you so much for your service ❤ May the Lord bless and keep you..
My daddy was a minister and he always said “an empty wagon makes the most noise “. I can’t envision you being a troublemaker. You have such a gentle sweet spirit. God is definitely doing His work in you! We love you Joe and can’t wait to meet you in heaven! ❤️
An empty wagon pretty much describes me! For years, just couldn’t keep my mouth shut but never produced anything of value, except three great kids, but that was in adulthood and God gave me so much grace and blessings with my kids. After years of stress due to narcissism, rocky relationships, ups and downs, l am now very crippled up and not making much noise. Its kind of nice to be a broken wagon instead of a rattling one. Tks for that illustration. Its very apropos.
@@encouragingword1172 You are pretty much describing me at this point in my life. So grateful the good Lord is such an amazing Father that He chastises His children so that we can learn from our rebellious ways and make it right with Him before it’s too late, even if the lessons are painful. God bless you.
If you tell people your plans or your successes they are jealous, and if you tell them your failures or sorrow, they gossip about it to others. My wife and I tell nobody nothing!
Perfect!!!! When i get married, ill make sure my husband and i are reserved!! Its the wisest thing to do. I never share my failures only with family. I used to share my success with some friends but a large female friend of mine started to downplay my success and try to compete with me😮 . It was pathetic. i ended that friendship. Bye fatty!
There are things we must keep to ourselves. We cannot share everything with everyone. Not everyone has our best interests in mind, only God does! Especially what happens in the Secret Place with our God. Lord, help us! God bless you brothers and sisters 💜
It is difficult to know how to speak appropriately to people. We need daily to pray for the LORD's guidance. When I say too little, people tend to label me as unfriendly or "stuck up." But it is too easy to say the wrong things to those few people I feel comfortable with.
This is my plight as well. Ive come to recently just listen when people want to talk to me and try to give a caring response but leave it there. And the rest of the time, smile a lot. I wish I knew this when I was younger and it would have helped me. I have a major "rbf". But people love love love smiles. I started by forcing myself. I knew it was fake but I did it anyway and when I noticed I wasn't smiling very much then I immediately started smiling really happy like because it somehow makes people feel really good around you. I used to dislike it when people seemed fake, well I still do, but I view smiling differently. Smiling is letting people know that you are happy to be there/here, even if its a forced smile, just putting in the effort means something. Its that simple! Now I try to smile every chance I can get in public and it's good for my face muscles. 😅
I'm he in Pennsylvania USA n i love having coffee n listening to you. You have a Great way of Explaining the Bible. Something i have never experienced with any other Preacher n i just want to say THANK YOU❤😊 Please keep them coming
There is no one with me where I am. I have no one to talk to. God has separated me from my older life… figuring out what to do. THANKS JOE. I hope I have friends like this hereafter.
I have only one Christian mate since leaving my old life behind. Though they live 2 hours away from me. But, I'm also not ready to commit to friendships yet as I'm working through a healthier lifestyle and have debilitating social anxiety. But, when I am ready to start making friends when I move. A great idea is to take up some classes. Like joining an art group, sport, sewing, etc... of course making new friends at a new church. I hope, God, will put in place the right people in your life that you'll make long lasting true godly solid friendships.
I am a 71 year old woman from Ohio. Love your humility and kindness and sensitivity and honesty!!! I can be guilty of running my mouth and it’s not honoring God. Thank you for your scriptures. A really Godly friend said one thing she was taught was: make sure you can say “In the name of Jesus. Amen” when you’re done speaking or writing something. It will serve as a great reminder of the content of your words. I try to remember that bit of advice!! Love you! God bless you and your family.
The picture is my great grandson. I am 75 and live in a small town in California. My husband passed away a few years back, and I now live with my daughter, grand daughter and great grandchildren. I have learned over the years to talk to my Father in heaven when I have a problem. It is difficult not to talk about issues, especially family issues with them. Jesus is the only one who understands and strengthens me. God bless you Joe, you have no idea how much you have helped me over the years to understand God better.
I have a little book of proverbs from my childhood. One says, “If our lips would keep from slips, five things observe with care: of whom we speak, to whom we speak and how and when and where.”
Aww brother Joe, I'm from Northern Ireland and as you can imagine, there are many ways my tongue goes before my brain, the list is long but praise our father in heaven for his mercy and his grace. Great video Joe and God bless you and your family and all the brothers and sisters in Christ reading and watching ❤
Hi 👋 I’m an Australian and my ancestry is Irish, Scottish and English. So I’m hearing you as my mouth needs to zip it more often. My dad would say I needed to engage my brain more often before I put my mouth into gear 😂😂 Praise Jesus that I’m learning to be quiet. It’s only taken a few decades 😬😊🙏🙏
What I like most about you Joe is your total transparency and self-honesty. I admire that kind of humility. I am an older woman here in USA. I accepted Christ as my Savior in my late 20's. Since then, I have had such a journey! I am what I call a Truth Student. I've researched many things and have had an open mind, making sure what I believed in was The truth. I've gone off my path numerous times, but in every instance, the Lord only allowed me to go so far, and then picked me up and put me back on my Path. I have read through the Bible several times since becoming a believer, but it wasn't until recently, about 4 years ago, that I started to not just read the Bible, but am actually studying the Scripture! Wow! What an effect that has made on my spiritual growth!!! One thing stands out that I heard this past year was Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge". Anyway, please continue making these videos and encouraging others. God bless you, Joe Kirby
So good. I'm from Texas and I've played the fool many, many times in my 70 years. Every verse you mentioned has been played out in my life, and it's very humbling. One other verse I think about is "Don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." Jesus really raises the bar, doesn't He? My only hope is in Jesus.
From South Africa Africa. People are pretty open and friendly here. I myself tend to talk too much, sometimes out of nervousness, also around difficult people. With God's help I want to be quieter and a better listener. Thanks for the encouragement
Personally, I've been trying really hard to keep quiet the last few weeks. Telling most people almost everything about myself has come back against me a few times. Lashing out in anger has been a bad habit, which does not glorify God. Gods timing is perfect for this message to be presented throughout these struggling times. Thanks, Joe, for the message.
Me too. I need to shut up more often. It seems like i'm too quick to talk about my personal life and get angry at feeling rejected by others. This stems from being bullied by others growing up. My thought is because I tried so hard to be accepted by my classmates and family when i was growing up, i reveal too much so i can be accepted. I'm praying that God heals me of these hurts so I can learn to be slow to speak and quick to listen. I'm 59 now and I don't want to live with this hurt any longer. Loving the Lord has been the most important thing to happen to me and I want to feel whole without the approval of others. Can you pray for me to learn how to bite my tongue and stop telling others my personal life. God bless you all. 🙏🙇♀️🙌✝️🪻⚘️🕊
In this wicked and perverse world that assaults our spirits daily with the most profane, ungodly philosophies, we could never get too much of God's word, Joe!
I'm from the UK and I have visited Canada to see family.. i went to Toronto .. Niagara falls and C.N tower it's a gorgeous country with the best people ❤x
@@BePresent. Thanks that's where I'm from. I went to England 3 times once when I was 8 and 9. The other time I went back when I was 25 in 2018 and spent a month there. My mom is French so I spent the summers there visiting family. I love all these cultures they are different and are interesting.
Lord Jesus give me strength as I struggle to take care of my children. Both of my sons are special needs and require so much from me. Lord Jesus I’m overwhelmed as a single mother. I’m constantly struggling to buy groceries and constantly struggling to pay rent and now that I’m home schooling my sons I’m struggling even more. Lord give me strength I can’t do it without you.💕
Hi from the UK, I’m an ex loud mouth who spoke to much to many people until God did to me what he did to you. Shut me up! Best lesson ever… move in silence. ❤
I am a Grandmother of 7 grandchildren, from 2 to 18 yrs. In our family gatherings I watch how they some time cut each other down and i can see the hurt they try to hide. I had family meeting and talked about some scripture you mentioned on this video. This was Saturday; today (following Friday) your video was confirmation of what I shared with them. I shared your video with them.Thank you.
You sound like an amazing grandmother and matriarch for your family. They’re blessed to have a healthy woman steering them in the right direction. Blessings❤️
Joe, my 20 year daughter passed away on November 7th of 2023. I'm going through a hard time. She was health and 2 months in and out of hospitals, she died at home in my arms. I was praying until they told me she was gone. I say something really bad to God. I've been trying to keep my faith and repent for what I said. I need help with a scripture that can help me.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Psalm 34:18: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Romans 8:26-28: Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.
Proverbs 17:17 I used to curse God after falling away. I felt i was dealt a bad hand- I was abused, lived in a garage, and felt like God overlooked me. God has been so very kind and patient with me even unto this day. There is none like Him and HIS love is not like ours. I'm sorry for your loss, and I apologize if I spoke when I shouldn't have. God bless you with the profoundest understanding of His love and peace.
My suggest you have a look at 1 John 1:9 I think it will be of great comfort for you. I'm sure God will understand for He is a Great God and cares for us more than we care for ourselves.
After recently coming across the following quote, I stopped commenting when someone said something I believed was wrong, and I've stopped talking about my thoughts to others. The resulting peace is wonderful! I made it a rule to forbear all direct contradiction to the sentiments of others, and all positive assertion of my own. ~Benjamin Franklin~
It does NOT sound like you are boasting at all. It feels like you are sharing your life. If I had Godly, loving parents, I would be so proud too. That's an amazing blessing.
Thanks for this, Joe. Not too quick, lovely pace and message. Really inspiring to hear the Word of God applied to a real life. Brilliant, educational content. Well done and praise the Lord.
1 Peter 2:12 NIV [12] Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. I'm near Atlanta GA. Ive been following you for...5 or 6 years? Keep up God's work, Joe. 🙏❤️✝️
21:10 no no Brother Joe, I'm learning alot through these sit down peaceful, thought provoking videos, you can give as much Scripture references as you want, we NEED THE WORD ! 😊
I've read the Book of Proverbs countless times and every time is like receiving a proper BEATING 😅👍🏼 I'm the dumb one that's mentioned there, always choosing the wrong path and suffering all of the consequences that also are mentioned there. Praying for God to bless me with wisdom, for it to not just be head knowledge but to put them all into action until they become 2nd nature habits. I wish the sane for every follower of Christ that reads this comment as well 🙏🏼
Today at the 10th anniversary of my young sister's passing I really struggled to stay quiet and keep my mouth shut... Thank you dear brother Joe to share Biblical wisdom 📖
Oh Dona, I'm so sorry to hear this. Please know what I meant by keeping our mouth shut is saying unhelpful or fear mongering things, I truly believe part of the healing process for us when we go through trauma like losing a loved one is to talk to others and seek solace and comfort in others. I will pray for you now and thank you for sharing this with us. Blessings - Joe
@@offthekirbministries I think I needed to stay quiet this year/day because I can not relie on people to seek confort... I allmost started a pitty-party... 🙈 I am a very bad griefer... (I know that's not english, but I am Dutch so I need to say of like this to understand myself) My sis is with The Lord but I can not stand that she is gone 😢
@@donajohanna sometimes finding others who are in similar situations where we can vent a bit more openly about our grief is good, and doesn’t overwhelm those who would not understand the pain and may be driven off by our expressions, i pray you will find peace during the grieving you are going thru and a friend who will be able to console and encourage you . God bless you dear one.
North Carolina in America. I so enjoy your teaching and helping me get back to the scriptures and giving me encouragement and knowledge that I knew when I was younger with life and children I tried to stay in church and keep my kids in church and as they got older it became more difficult to keep them going then I stopped going and since then life has been hard difficult and heartbreaking. I just want you to know my sincere thank you for you're ministries they have truly touched me like back in those days. I pray for you and your family to continue to be a blessing and to receive an abundance of blessings from our Father in heaven. To God be the glory! ❤
What a lovely international community here. Such an important reminder about the many passages in the Bible which refer to the need to watch what we say and the effect it has on ourselves and others x
I’m from Nova Scotia Canada and while I grew up in the Catholic Church I am sad to say I’m actually new to reading the bible. I recently bought my first study bible and it’s quite overwhelming but at the same time joyous 😊
@@mon1476 nothing to be anxious about. Congratulations on making the decision. Set realistic goals . Its a great decision. A decision to celebrate and have fun with.
Love all of your works of God.. I am from Northern Alberta in beautiful Canada.. About 1 year ago I awoke from auto pilot and took control of my life. And my forst step was to get right with God. Your videos have been a big help in opening my eyes to the truth. Thank you and God bless you for your work.. ❤️
Stayed for the secret at the end. ;) I really enjoy these videos too -- and I enjoy the small silences as you're sipping your coffee, making your coffee, etc. It's nice to have those small seconds of realistic quiet. ❤
I pray for your work, Joe. Please don't change unnecessary about your message or your presentation. I actually wish I could sit next to you and talk with you!
Many times the Lord has shared things with me and told me it's something between Him and I that I'm not to share with ANYONE. I love that about Him. It's truly a personal relationship with the Father. Plus, not everyone is for you, etc etc. God bless. Great message filled with Word wisdom.
Mk 10:18 “why do you call me good?” Jesus answered, “no one is good - except God alone.” This is always my go to to keep silent when the person before me is talking too much. No one , to keep me humble, not even me is good. So I’m not disturbed when sometimes some people get me upset by their guileful speech. I know whom I am and will not absorb any loose speech. From Singapore 🇸🇬
I really needed this today! I really want to tell some evil people off but I don't want them to even think they are in my thoughts! Jesus plz take away the anger I feel and get them out of my head!
"Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake" Matthew 5 11. Praise Elohim.
Silence is sweet like honey. Now a days we don't find people who want to hear some one.A listining ear a understanding heart is very rare.Thankyou for the message. I am from India.
Joe … thank you for sharing with us. I am in my third year of isolation from society/humanity/people other than my husband. God works on us in different ways to help us walk His paths. I am utterly grateful to God for helping me do this, and I am grateful to you for your videos. Thank you Joe. I live in an isolated rural area in Western Canada and your videos help a great deal in making me feel connected with the body of Christ through you. You do make a huge difference brother, please do not let the enemy tell you otherwise.
If you want to see my video on gossip, click here: th-cam.com/video/GqY5z1jdc9A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=uZu11IZb_0SESeGl
Could you cover how to handle others who take the lies as truth with zero effort to hear from the other side? It is not the liar but the followers of the liar that I struggle to understand.
*thank you Joe! † I think the Lord will guide your video content if you listen! & You DO! **_so if Bible verses fit then put it in! No matter 1 verse or 100, your overall message is ALWAYS CRUCIAL & will reach those that GOD ALONE determines & designs!_** you ALWAYS have my support*
☯️ Much, much ♥️ & RESPECT! You are APPRECIATED! 🙏G0D † BLESS!
Oh, another thing to avoid is representing, supporting or spreading _false or unproven theories & doctrines!_
Watching from Namibia
I am still struggling with keeping quiet. Thank you for the message.
Thanks Brother 👍
Telling people about your plans, what you are about to do. Sometimes, you end up not doing anything. Better to work in silence, sometimes.
TRUTH! I have learned that lesson! 😢 It's almost self sabotage! We never know what might happen that will keep us from accomplishing our goals! ❤ Unfortunately, we are not always looked at favorably but like liars. Holy Spirit has taught me this very thing from His word.
Thank you for your comment!
Lord help me keep my mouth shut!! Seriously.
AMEN AMEN AMEN ❤ AMEN
LORD help me to
And me! God forgive me and help me to have a holy mouth.
Amen🙏
Amen!
Me too, amen.
I am from India. I have been praying to the Lord to give me a gentle and a quiet spirit. And to be a person who is slow to speak, slow to get angry and quick to listen. I am seeing a transformation but I long to have a complete change in me. This message comes to me as a blessing.
I am experiencing the same thing. Jesus will give us the strength, as we abide in Him, and become doers of His Words, not just hearers. This is my prayer: to obey the Lords Words.
Amén sis...you feel deeply...which in & of itself is not a bad thing. It's what we do with said feelings/emotions. I'm becoming acutely aware of my deep thoughts, emotions & feelings. Thing with me is in order to process them, i'm often more vocal; i prefer to talk it out. I'm not rude or mean or insensitive (as far as i know), but i do love discussion. It's a wonderful opportunity to bounce ideas off one another. You often get a deeper understanding of whatever topic is on the table. But, as Ecclesiastes says...there's a time for everything. God bless you in your beautiful proverbs 11 pursuit of gaining a gentle & quiet spirit. 🎁🙏
@@mariatriesart8389 i luv it sis...amén!!
Me too
❤ So hard to be patient. ❤ I struggle with my own waiting on Our Lord’s timing! That’s one reason I really like listening to Joe. He encourages me to just get on with it! God’s blessings on you and yours!
Complaining is a big one for me. I say, "I'm tired," so often that it just almost slips out of my mouth every time I open it. Complaining about my stress or how much I have to do, how much money I have to spend, how much money I don't have, stress about the future - we tend to just focus on all the negatives in life, anxious people like me. I want to stop this and focus on all my blessings and how God has given me an able body that may hurt at times, but is still fully functional and able to do His work!
I have a friend who likes to complain, she says it makes her happy! How does it make you feel? When I told her I used her as an example, she complains less!
Amen. I have gotten a little better, but still have a long way to go. God help me!
me too!
Be careful ful of the energy drainers users that can pray to the Lord for decernment
Me too sister (complaining and saying I’m tired so often almost as a reflex) let’s do better ❤
Lord, please help me to be quiet and wise and be able to keep my mouth shut and accomplish all my life’s dreams without any distractions and anyone apart from my family not knowing about my work until one day they see the fruits of my labour and dedication 🙏
Distractions have been working overtime in recent weeks. 🙏
Something I need to do. I am guilty of this! I tell everyone everything, and I am open. I have nothing to hide. But I am learning this today! God forgive me and make me knew. In Jesus's name.
If any brothers and sisters would like to please pray for me I’m dealing with a lot of back pain for some time now. In Jesus name thankyou Amen
🙏 Heavenly Father, I lift up my sister, Jessica, to you. I pray for healing of her back, Lord. You know what is wrong, whether it be the muscles, nerves, discs... whatever it is, Lord, that's causing her pain, I ask you to fix it right now in Jesus name! Make her back new and strong and healthy and normal, in Jesus name. You are the Lord who heals! By your stripes, Jessica is healed! Amen!
Thank you, Jesus! ❤😇
Watching in the USA specifically Detroit, Michigan
Dear Jessica,
I pray for Jesus to stop your back pain. Amen
I had low back surgery 2 years ago that did not help much. I use ice and found QEStrong pain cards which work wonders. They are embedded with prayer and work to change the signal in our brains. They even help dogs and cats when a patch is put on their tags.
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I love you in Christ. Hugs from northern California.
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Praying for you dear sister. I can empathize with you as I've been struggling with this myself here recently.
From Brisbane, Australia. I’m an oversharer as a symptom of insecurity- but really, my security should be fully found in Jesus, and only his approval should I seek.
Ditto ❤
Thank you for sharing. Also deal with this too.
How patient God is with us 'wafflers' haha. He is so good.
I overshare sometimes because I feel lonely. I usually don't talk much just because I'm an introvert, not because I'm a good Christian.
There is a season and place for everything. A time to show your feelings and a time to hold them back. A time to be light hearted and a time to be serious. A time to speak and a time to reflect. May the Lord help each of us discern which season He has us in.
Yes! 🙌🏼
Yes
Ecclesiastes 3:1!!!🤍that verse holds a special place in my heart
Amen honey!!
Does anyone else feel as tho they're enjoying a lovely chat & cuppa with a friend? Thanks for these vids Joe. And plz *know* that the passage hunt in the bible is part of the fun...our Lord's word is wonderful!☕📖🎁
Not being the brightest bulb on the chandelier myself, one of those things I'm grateful to God for is that God loves fools too.
2 Samuel 16:5-10 KJV
[5] And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. [6] And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left. [7] And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial: [8] The Lord hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the Lord hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man. [9] Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head. [10] And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou2 Samuel 16:10-13 KJV
Wherefore hast thou done so? [11] And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it ? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him. [12] It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.
1 Corinthians 1:27 so thankful that He chooses the weak, foolish, insignificant…
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Ya I’m low IQ, serf class
I love this comment 😂
I always tell people too much about myself. This was a perfect study to talk about . We need to be still and let God handle it. Thank you
You are not the only one, ditto,
And He will handle it. We really suffer when we talk too much. But when we let god handle it we feel good. He brings comfort in our silence.
Me too. Then they want to give their advice. I need to learn to let God handle everything.
It’s a social anxiety response. I do the same and then beat myself up for days after. I don’t go anywhere because I don’t want to do it anymore .
Having dealt with social anxiety for most of my life, I assure you it's an absolute nightmare. I totally understand the part where you replay conversations and your responses to situations over and over long after they ended
May God richly bless Joe Kirby, his beautiful wife, their children and all who are reading this message. Praise be the most high!
Thank you, God bless you too 🙏🏼
God Bless You Also….Thank You❤️🙏🏻💯
Amen and thank you.
Amen 🙏 ❤
He teaches saved by works not grace
Hi Joe, My name is Colin and I am Scottish. I live in Lochgelly which is in Fife. I thank the Lord for your biblical teaching which is easy for me to follow and understand, drawing me closer to Him. Thank you too for your honesty regarding the difficulties and past failures you have experienced. I used to preach the Gospel and sing my own hymns in Scottish prisons and in church youth gatherings. Then, tragically, I started backsliding and became more like my awful old self again. Thankfully, God welcomed me back into his loving arms once more after much prayer, tears, and repentance. I look forward to hearing you each day on my android tablet. May our Lord bless you Joe.. from Colin.
I love this unedited style of video of yours. Even the audio of you flipping thru the Bible's pages. Very relaxing. Praise God for working through you!
What people think of us is none of our business. What we know about ourselves is what matters. Only one knows your heart. Honor Him in all things🙏🏾🤗❤️
I love that!!!! What "people think of us is none of our business"
Yup.
This idea is present in psychology, called "the separation of tasks."
That is, their opinions and beliefs, *even about me* , are *their business* to handle.
It's not my business, and certainly not my business to correct.
@@mikkisides9211
That's actually very liberating! I will try not to always care what people think or believe about me... because my worth is found in God. My affirmation is from Him. ❤️ 🥰 ✝️
Joe! My company has us pick out our own Christmas gift each year. I picked out your book and a Bible and was chuffed that my secular company bought and paid for good, holy material…thanks be to God. And thanks to you, dear brother Joe, for all you do for Him (and us).
Wow that is incredible! Thank you so much for choosing my book that blesses me so much Mhari! God bless you - Joe
@@offthekirbministries didn’t know that you had a book ! I’ve only recently come across your channel. The coffee channel is refreshing and the openness is very much appreciated. You come across as a genuine brother complete with flaws and no agenda to hide them 😂. Seriously I look forward to metaphorically walking with you as many of our day to day struggles are common to us all and we can all benefit when we are genuine and open. Thanks for your efforts and co-operation with the Lord
@@stephenpratt7259 yes! Check it out: 100 Pure Thoughts: Cultivating Purity One Thought at a Time. Book by Joe Kirby
@@stephenpratt7259 yes! Check it out: 100 Pure Thoughts: Cultivating Purity One Thought at a Time. Book by Joe Kirby 🤍
You chose gifts that keeps on giving ❤
Pastor Joe, please use as many Bible Verses that you need for your message. We need His Word to fight off our oppressor. Thank you for all that you do.
Totally agree thanks
Amen!
@@shorty5871 If we srest in a God, in let Him have the victctory, then He will the we Have the glory, not us! What he testimony to Him!
Amen!
I’m in USA
I am from Western Australia and am hearing you and together we are reading the word and are rejoicing . Lord bless us all and keep us and praise the Lord that transformers us everyday and even while we sleeping . Praise the Lord 🙏✝️🩸📖❤️🕊️🛐
I learnt hard way. I was surrounded with jealous so called friends. Never again.
Me too...
@@Holger101 and me
And me
sameee
It's amazing how God transforms us from our younger years. I feel I have broken most of the ten commandments. I look back at myself with shame as I thought I was a good person. Now I pray a lot and ask Jesus' permission as much as I can. It's hard to be human. Thank God for Jesus. Without him, we would all fail.
Your recognition of your flaws is refreshing to read. It amazes me how the Lord brings a sweetness with our brokenness. Only our Lord separates conviction from condemnation. What a loving Father we have
I've become much much worse off than in my younger years. In fact, even God has abandoned me since my youth. I've called out to him countless times but he's essentially given me the finger. Made me very very bitter toward him but I'm still a Christian. Just a bitter Christian.
@@jpjp9111 Heb 13:5 is one of the scriptures that confirms that the Lord will never leave you or forsake you. We may have different interpretations of the word “Christian “. I assume that a Christian believes in the inerrancy of the bible, as it is Gods word. Perhaps your struggle is with doubt and not the Lord. I think that most of us have a tendency to doubt some things. Thinking that God has abandoned you though is seriously damaging to your self and I imagine that it’s a hopeless state to be in. To be honest you’re post sounds illogical and it would be unfair for anyone to try and help using a forum like this. Perhaps you could find a pastor who could speak face to face with you
I ' m.from.the Philippines..I regulary listen to you.bro. Joe .Kirby.
@@jpjp9111 So sad to hear and I’m very sad to hear about your sorrows. But remember that the Almighty God (while molding us or fashioning us in His image) is all-knowing and all-seeing and all-loving. As our Heavenly Father asks us to trust Him, He also tells us that “...His ways are not our ways...” and I believe that’s what helps us understand that we are not a part of this world spiritually, we simply inhabit this world physically. God requires that we trust in Him. He wants us to simply love him and follow His Commandments. Although His way may be very understandable in some aspects, just about every biblical figure has had struggles understanding other aspects. I believe all Christians, while in this world, have had and will continue having struggles - BUT, we also have victory in Christ. Above all else, lean not on your understanding of the Creator-lean on your love for the Creator because He IS washing away the old you. So long as you’re sorry (for past sins), you’ve repented (turned away from your past sins), and you trust in Jesus (in the salvation of the Christ as described in Scripture).
It's 11:46 A.M. in Michigan. I am a disabled Vet and am having my Coffee with you right now. Thanx Joe!!!!!! No Pun intended!!!LOL
Hey I’m here in Michigan as well just south of Detroit. How long you been following Joe? I have for a couple years now and because of him my faith has grown and become soand over the years. He is a good man this Joe guy.. lol
It's 11: 17 am here in Mobile Alabama 😊
Where in Michigan are you at? I use to live in the Okemos/ Lansing area but now I am in San Antonio, TX. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.
It is 9:19 AM Arizona time and I also am having my morning coffee with Joe Kirby 😊 Thank you so much for your service ❤ May the Lord bless and keep you..
It’s always a good cup of Joe lol..
My daddy was a minister and he always said “an empty wagon makes the most noise “. I can’t envision you being a troublemaker. You have such a gentle sweet spirit. God is definitely doing His work in you! We love you Joe and can’t wait to meet you in heaven! ❤️
An empty wagon pretty much describes me! For years, just couldn’t keep my mouth shut but never produced anything of value, except three great kids, but that was in adulthood and God gave me so much grace and blessings with my kids. After years of stress due to narcissism, rocky relationships, ups and downs, l am now very crippled up and not making much noise. Its kind of nice to be a broken wagon instead of a rattling one. Tks for that illustration. Its very apropos.
..... Or "Silent Water Runs Deep"
Absolutely agreed!!
@@encouragingword1172
You are pretty much describing me at this point in my life. So grateful the good Lord is such an amazing Father that He chastises His children so that we can learn from our rebellious ways and make it right with Him before it’s too late, even if the lessons are painful. God bless you.
If you tell people your plans or your successes they are jealous, and if you tell them your failures or sorrow, they gossip about it to others. My wife and I tell nobody nothing!
You need faithful people you can trust, even if only a very few of them.
Perfect!!!! When i get married, ill make sure my husband and i are reserved!! Its the wisest thing to do. I never share my failures only with family. I used to share my success with some friends but a large female friend of mine started to downplay my success and try to compete with me😮 . It was pathetic. i ended that friendship. Bye fatty!
There can never be too many bible verses!
There are things we must keep to ourselves. We cannot share everything with everyone. Not everyone has our best interests in mind, only God does! Especially what happens in the Secret Place with our God. Lord, help us! God bless you brothers and sisters 💜
May the Lord bless and keep you and your family ❤🙏
Joe, remember this. "Other people's thoughts are not my concern"
That doesn't mean peoples opinions about you are not valid
Always listen to constructive criticism
It is difficult to know how to speak appropriately to people. We need daily to pray for the LORD's guidance. When I say too little, people tend to label me as unfriendly or "stuck up." But it is too easy to say the wrong things to those few people I feel comfortable with.
YUP. Can't win.
This is my plight as well. Ive come to recently just listen when people want to talk to me and try to give a caring response but leave it there. And the rest of the time, smile a lot. I wish I knew this when I was younger and it would have helped me. I have a major "rbf". But people love love love smiles. I started by forcing myself. I knew it was fake but I did it anyway and when I noticed I wasn't smiling very much then I immediately started smiling really happy like because it somehow makes people feel really good around you. I used to dislike it when people seemed fake, well I still do, but I view smiling differently. Smiling is letting people know that you are happy to be there/here, even if its a forced smile, just putting in the effort means something. Its that simple! Now I try to smile every chance I can get in public and it's good for my face muscles. 😅
Amen !!
We have to remember to humble ourselves.
Allways humble ourselves.
I'm he in Pennsylvania USA n i love having coffee n listening to you. You have a Great way of Explaining the Bible. Something i have never experienced with any other Preacher n i just want to say THANK YOU❤😊 Please keep them coming
There is no one with me where I am. I have no one to talk to. God has separated me from my older life… figuring out what to do. THANKS JOE. I hope I have friends like this hereafter.
I have only one Christian mate since leaving my old life behind. Though they live 2 hours away from me. But, I'm also not ready to commit to friendships yet as I'm working through a healthier lifestyle and have debilitating social anxiety. But, when I am ready to start making friends when I move. A great idea is to take up some classes. Like joining an art group, sport, sewing, etc... of course making new friends at a new church. I hope, God, will put in place the right people in your life that you'll make long lasting true godly solid friendships.
Remember even if you don’t have many friends here, take heart! Heaven will be full of them.
If you’re not in church, start going and look into the Exodus 90 program.
I’m not into Catholicism but the exodus 90 program seems like it might be a good place to meet new likeminded brothers.
You're my friend in Christ!
I am a 71 year old woman from Ohio. Love your humility and kindness and sensitivity and honesty!!! I can be guilty of running my mouth and it’s not honoring God. Thank you for your scriptures. A really Godly friend said one thing she was taught was: make sure you can say “In the name of Jesus. Amen” when you’re done speaking or writing something. It will serve as a great reminder of the content of your words. I try to remember that bit of advice!! Love you! God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing this advice. I will try to remember it. God bless you and your family. I love you in Christ. Hugs
"In the name of Jesus, amen" Yes of course, how freeing and sensible is that advice - very! Thank you❤ for sharing that with us.
Haha us women are like that aren't we
Ooohh good tip! Thank you ❤️🇨🇦
I’m also a 71 year old woman from Ohio and ty for reminding people to say this at the end of every prayer.
As we say in Jamaica “Empty Barrel makes the most noise”
Perfect!
I’m in America🇺🇸…I live in a suburb of New York, about a half hour from the city. So glad to be part of this channel 🥰
I recently learned that when somebody is hurting even if I can't feel their pain just don't say anything. Just be there even for a long time
The picture is my great grandson. I am 75 and live in a small town in California. My husband passed away a few years back, and I now live with my daughter, grand daughter and great grandchildren. I have learned over the years to talk to my Father in heaven when I have a problem. It is difficult not to talk about issues, especially family issues with them. Jesus is the only one who understands and strengthens me. God bless you Joe, you have no idea how much you have helped me over the years to understand God better.
Same here
I rather like the fliting around in Bible verses. We are to be in the Word, so I enjoy it.😊 I love these types of videos.❤
So glad you like it too!!
I totally agree with you
@@jean8042 I agree too!! From Florida.
I have a little book of proverbs from my childhood. One says, “If our lips would keep from slips, five things observe with care: of whom we speak, to whom we speak and how and when and where.”
Aww brother Joe, I'm from Northern Ireland and as you can imagine, there are many ways my tongue goes before my brain, the list is long but praise our father in heaven for his mercy and his grace.
Great video Joe and God bless you and your family and all the brothers and sisters in Christ reading and watching ❤
Hi 👋
I’m an Australian and my ancestry is Irish, Scottish and English.
So I’m hearing you as my mouth needs to zip it more often.
My dad would say I needed to engage my brain more often before I put my mouth into gear 😂😂
Praise Jesus that I’m learning to be quiet. It’s only taken a few decades 😬😊🙏🙏
@@Nellebelle03 it took me 5 decades lol
What I like most about you Joe is your total transparency and self-honesty. I admire that kind of humility. I am an older woman here in USA. I accepted Christ as my Savior in my late 20's. Since then, I have had such a journey! I am what I call a Truth Student. I've researched many things and have had an open mind, making sure what I believed in was The truth. I've gone off my path numerous times, but in every instance, the Lord only allowed me to go so far, and then picked me up and put me back on my Path. I have read through the Bible several times since becoming a believer, but it wasn't until recently, about 4 years ago, that I started to not just read the Bible, but am actually studying the Scripture! Wow! What an effect that has made on my spiritual growth!!! One thing stands out that I heard this past year was Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge". Anyway, please continue making these videos and encouraging others. God bless you, Joe Kirby
So good. I'm from Texas and I've played the fool many, many times in my 70 years. Every verse you mentioned has been played out in my life, and it's very humbling. One other verse I think about is "Don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." Jesus really raises the bar, doesn't He? My only hope is in Jesus.
I needed to hear this! Thank you & God bless you🙏🙏🙏
That's exactly the verse this makes me think of.
That let that person who has no clue about anything discourage you. We need you Joe. Church needs you
Thank you so much for your upbuilding words Mirjana, you are a great encouragement!
From South
Africa Africa. People are pretty open and friendly here. I myself tend to talk too much, sometimes out of nervousness, also around difficult people. With God's help I want to be quieter and a better listener. Thanks for the encouragement
Hi Alison, my mother and husband are also from South Africa. God bless you from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 hulle praat snaaks Afrikaans 🤣
A good prayer: Holy spirit, guard my tongue from saying anything against you will for my life.
Say that, and God will help us.
SOMETIMES ITS BETTER TO NOT TELL PEOPLE YOUR BUSINESS _ JUST BETWEEN GOD & U🙏🏼
Personally, I've been trying really hard to keep quiet the last few weeks. Telling most people almost everything about myself has come back against me a few times. Lashing out in anger has been a bad habit, which does not glorify God. Gods timing is perfect for this message to be presented throughout these struggling times. Thanks, Joe, for the message.
I understand David. Prayers for you in you journey. Hard to be still and listen isn't it?
I soooo understand. I relate annd understand.
I'm having the same issue, I say too much and I am having to learn this lesson the hard way unfortunately.
Me too. I need to shut up more often. It seems like i'm too quick to talk about my personal life and get angry at feeling rejected by others. This stems from being bullied by others growing up. My thought is because I tried so hard to be accepted by my classmates and family when i was growing up, i reveal too much so i can be accepted. I'm praying that God heals me of these hurts so I can learn to be slow to speak and quick to listen. I'm 59 now and I don't want to live with this hurt any longer. Loving the Lord has been the most important thing to happen to me and I want to feel whole without the approval of others. Can you pray for me to learn how to bite my tongue and stop telling others my personal life.
God bless you all. 🙏🙇♀️🙌✝️🪻⚘️🕊
@@tanastoiberg7981 hahahahahah, you sound like my twin xxxxxxxx
I’m figuring out if I’m quiet, I’m hearing a lot of important things! Eye opening things.
There's never too many Bible verses in anything. It is the 'code' behind all life. We are always blessed by draping over our hearts and minds.
In this wicked and perverse world that assaults our spirits daily with the most profane, ungodly philosophies, we could never get too much of God's word, Joe!
I'm from Canada. I've been a Christian for 7 years and haven't looked back. I love England, my father is British.
I'm from the UK and I have visited Canada to see family.. i went to Toronto .. Niagara falls and C.N tower it's a gorgeous country with the best people ❤x
@@BePresent. Thanks that's where I'm from. I went to England 3 times once when I was 8 and 9. The other time I went back when I was 25 in 2018 and spent a month there. My mom is French so I spent the summers there visiting family. I love all these cultures they are different and are interesting.
I get it. Holy Spirit gave me this after something I let get in my heart and turn bitter. Proverb 19:11
Im watching this 7 hours later from Alberta, Canada.
I'm old and Im just learning this. Thank you Joe.
How old?
@@rondabottos7622
Old enough ✨🕊️✨
🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Lord Jesus give me strength as I struggle to take care of my children. Both of my sons are special needs and require so much from me. Lord Jesus I’m overwhelmed as a single mother. I’m constantly struggling to buy groceries and constantly struggling to pay rent and now that I’m home schooling my sons I’m struggling even more. Lord give me strength I can’t do it without you.💕
I pray for you sister, in your struggles, may God strengthen you as you raise your boys 🙏🙏🙏
I’ve been there a long time.
Priorities determine budget.
Hi from the UK, I’m an ex loud mouth who spoke to much to many people until God did to me what he did to you. Shut me up! Best lesson ever… move in silence. ❤
I am a Grandmother of 7 grandchildren, from 2 to 18 yrs. In our family gatherings I watch how they some time cut each other down and i can see the hurt they try to hide. I had family meeting and talked about some scripture you mentioned on this video. This was Saturday; today (following Friday) your video was confirmation of what I shared with them. I shared your video with them.Thank you.
Great IDEA
You sound like an amazing grandmother and matriarch for your family. They’re blessed to have a healthy woman steering them in the right direction. Blessings❤️
Amazing.
I'm a South African born living in Australia watching this video God bless you 🙏
Naand Alta, hoop alles gaan goed met jou daar onder.
Stuur v jou groete vanuit Howick KZN 🎉
Joe, my 20 year daughter passed away on November 7th of 2023. I'm going through a hard time. She was health and 2 months in and out of hospitals, she died at home in my arms. I was praying until they told me she was gone. I say something really bad to God. I've been trying to keep my faith and repent for what I said. I need help with a scripture that can help me.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Psalm 34:18: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Romans 8:26-28: Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll pray for you.
@@jenniferway7352thank you
Proverbs 17:17
I used to curse God after falling away. I felt i was dealt a bad hand- I was abused, lived in a garage, and felt like God overlooked me. God has been so very kind and patient with me even unto this day. There is none like Him and HIS love is not like ours. I'm sorry for your loss, and I apologize if I spoke when I shouldn't have. God bless you with the profoundest understanding of His love and peace.
My suggest you have a look at 1 John 1:9 I think it will be of great comfort for you. I'm sure God will understand for He is a Great God and cares for us more than we care for ourselves.
Norway and no I am not a Viking😂 I am a Christian and Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior😀♥️🙏🙏
“no I’m not a Viking”?? 😂😂
After recently coming across the following quote, I stopped commenting when someone said something I believed was wrong, and I've stopped talking about my thoughts to others. The resulting peace is wonderful!
I made it a rule to forbear all direct contradiction to the sentiments of others, and all positive assertion of my own.
~Benjamin Franklin~
The Word of God is most important for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding ! A great blessing! ❤
I'm watching from Durban, South Africa 🇿🇦.
Greetings from the heart of the USA
Watching from Rwanda
South Africa 🇿🇦 ♥️
It does NOT sound like you are boasting at all.
It feels like you are sharing your life. If I had Godly, loving parents, I would be so proud too. That's an amazing blessing.
From Acworth, Georgia, USA. Lord I pray that you will help me to spread kindness and love with everything I say.
Watching from south Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦
I'm from Botswana 🇧🇼. Africa
Yes......there is a difference between reacting...and responding with The Lord's permission.......yes...and He can and will also speak for us too.
Thanks for this, Joe. Not too quick, lovely pace and message. Really inspiring to hear the Word of God applied to a real life. Brilliant, educational content. Well done and praise the Lord.
What a precious message and great reminder.
Listening from Cape Town, South Africa
Watching from 🇹🇿 Tanzania..God bless you Joe
1 Peter 2:12 NIV
[12] Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
I'm near Atlanta GA. Ive been following you for...5 or 6 years? Keep up God's work, Joe. 🙏❤️✝️
21:10 no no Brother Joe, I'm learning alot through these sit down peaceful, thought provoking videos, you can give as much Scripture references as you want, we NEED THE WORD ! 😊
From Small Town in Ohio… I Really Appreciate Your Videos…
And Never Too
Many Bible Verses..
We Need To Hear Them..
Thank You Joe…💕
I've read the Book of Proverbs countless times and every time is like receiving a proper BEATING 😅👍🏼
I'm the dumb one that's mentioned there, always choosing the wrong path and suffering all of the consequences that also are mentioned there.
Praying for God to bless me with wisdom, for it to not just be head knowledge but to put them all into action until they become 2nd nature habits.
I wish the sane for every follower of Christ that reads this comment as well 🙏🏼
Jesus said "My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
I am from Denmark, in the Copenhagen area
awesome nice to see you, i work in Novo Nordisk 😅
Watching from the USA 🇺🇸
Texas 🤠
Praying for you and your family
Today at the 10th anniversary of my young sister's passing I really struggled to stay quiet and keep my mouth shut...
Thank you dear brother Joe to share Biblical wisdom 📖
Oh Dona, I'm so sorry to hear this. Please know what I meant by keeping our mouth shut is saying unhelpful or fear mongering things, I truly believe part of the healing process for us when we go through trauma like losing a loved one is to talk to others and seek solace and comfort in others. I will pray for you now and thank you for sharing this with us. Blessings - Joe
@@offthekirbministries I think I needed to stay quiet this year/day because I can not relie on people to seek confort... I allmost started a pitty-party... 🙈
I am a very bad griefer... (I know that's not english, but I am Dutch so I need to say of like this to understand myself)
My sis is with The Lord but I can not stand that she is gone 😢
@@donajohanna sometimes finding others who are in similar situations where we can vent a bit more openly about our grief is good, and doesn’t overwhelm those who would not understand the pain and may be driven off by our expressions, i pray you will find peace during the grieving you are going thru and a friend who will be able to console and encourage you . God bless you dear one.
North Carolina in America. I so enjoy your teaching and helping me get back to the scriptures and giving me encouragement and knowledge that I knew when I was younger with life and children I tried to stay in church and keep my kids in church and as they got older it became more difficult to keep them going then I stopped going and since then life has been hard difficult and heartbreaking. I just want you to know my sincere thank you for you're ministries they have truly touched me like back in those days. I pray for you and your family to continue to be a blessing and to receive an abundance of blessings from our Father in heaven. To God be the glory! ❤
Watching from Ireland 🇮🇪
What a lovely international community here. Such an important reminder about the many passages in the Bible which refer to the need to watch what we say and the effect it has on ourselves and others x
I’m from Nova Scotia Canada and while I grew up in the Catholic Church I am sad to say I’m actually new to reading the bible. I recently bought my first study bible and it’s quite overwhelming but at the same time joyous 😊
Slow and steady progress. Dont get overwhelmed. Its a lifelong journey.
@@flintliddon thx I’m 60 now which is part of the I guess anxiousness
@@mon1476 nothing to be anxious about. Congratulations on making the decision. Set realistic goals . Its a great decision. A decision to celebrate and have fun with.
@@flintliddon 😀🙏
Following a word through scripture is fascinating. The YouVersion Bible app is free, with studies, search engine, multiple versions, and more.
North Carolina in the USA, stay strong in the Lord Joe. Love ya.
Love all of your works of God.. I am from Northern Alberta in beautiful Canada..
About 1 year ago I awoke from auto pilot and took control of my life. And my forst step was to get right with God. Your videos have been a big help in opening my eyes to the truth. Thank you and God bless you for your work..
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All the way from Malawi 🇲🇼 Africa... I love Jesus Christ who helps me in my weaknesses.
Keep up with the good work Joe.
Stayed for the secret at the end. ;)
I really enjoy these videos too -- and I enjoy the small silences as you're sipping your coffee, making your coffee, etc.
It's nice to have those small seconds of realistic quiet. ❤
I pray for your work, Joe. Please don't change unnecessary about your message or your presentation. I actually wish I could sit next to you and talk with you!
Poland 🇵🇱, "only God can push those stones away." ♥️ Love you, amen.
Many times the Lord has shared things with me and told me it's something between Him and I that I'm not to share with ANYONE. I love that about Him. It's truly a personal relationship with the Father. Plus, not everyone is for you, etc etc. God bless. Great message filled with Word wisdom.
Mk 10:18 “why do you call me good?” Jesus answered, “no one is good - except God alone.”
This is always my go to to keep silent when the person before me is talking too much. No one , to keep me humble, not even me is good. So I’m not disturbed when sometimes some people get me upset by their guileful speech. I know whom I am and will not absorb any loose speech.
From Singapore 🇸🇬
I really needed this today! I really want to tell some evil people off but I don't want them to even think they are in my thoughts! Jesus plz take away the anger I feel and get them out of my head!
"Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake" Matthew 5 11. Praise Elohim.
Watching from 🇩🇰 Denmark. May the Lord bless you brother Joe.
Silence is sweet like honey. Now a days we don't find people who want to hear some one.A listining ear a understanding heart is very rare.Thankyou for the message.
I am from India.
I live in the United States. Here in. North Carolina. Thanks for your teachings Joe. God Bless you and your family.
I am in Fresno California USA.
The GOD has been teaching me this for about a year and a half now.
USA,Phoenix,Arizona it’s 8:55 AM just finishing my coffee! Getting ready for the work day.
Joe … thank you for sharing with us. I am in my third year of isolation from society/humanity/people other than my husband. God works on us in different ways to help us walk His paths. I am utterly grateful to God for helping me do this, and I am grateful to you for your videos. Thank you Joe. I live in an isolated rural area in Western Canada and your videos help a great deal in making me feel connected with the body of Christ through you. You do make a huge difference brother, please do not let the enemy tell you otherwise.
I love that you are using the Bible. I like looking up these passages. 🌞