Thank you for this video and channel. I am a minister that struggles with ADHD silently. Though I believe it is possible for God to help us overcome, I've found that people often just say things like "Trust God and have faith" without offering any practical ways to deal with it. I've even heard it said that Christians can't have ADHD if they are in the word and allow God to renew their mind.
Strangely, when i first attended services in local church here in Singapore, i was able to sit through and knowing God was speaking to me for 1 year. After that period if 1 yr, i may get distracted for some reasons...
@@alexforgetHi Alex, From what I understand of the disorder it is a bit more than trauma related. It is a neurological developmental disorder that has a lot to do with genetics. According to the science there is at least 80% chance it is hereditary. Having ADHD can make trauma a lot harder to cope with. It can even be traumatic having ADHD and going undiagnosed and not know what is going on with one's self.
I just stumbled across your channel looking for "How ADHD affects faith" because, like you, I'm a grown man with ADHD and a Christian who struggles with reconciling the two. I write about these things all the time, but it's just so difficult to separate the psychology from spiritual motivation. The more I talk to people about it, the more I realize how little they understand the struggle. It's led me to some very dark places. But "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind" is a command, and so I continue on, trying to figure out what that means for people like me. God bless you, man. I'm looking forward to what's coming.
Thankful for your videos! I recognize the time challenges involved in making this content. I would say don’t worry about the frequency of the videos, instead just allowing the Holy Spirit to encourage you! He’ll let you know when your idea is from Him. Thanks, again. Come Lord Jesus!
As a Christian male with ADHD, I find it very difficult to explain my condition. I often describe ADHD as a puzzle piece that fits but just doesn't look completely right. Sometimes, I wonder if it's something that's not meant to be understood, and if God looks at me and others like me differently. But is ADHD really so bad? Is it truly so uncomfortable to the point where, if you're not doing everything right that society deems right, God will treat us differently? My fiancée always tells me to lead and let God, and that I'm supposed to just know that God will lead me to lead her. And I know we are called to lead as men; we are put in the spotlight, and it's meant to be this way. On top of that, ADHD takes away the ability to make executive decisions. As men, we are expected to have the answers that our future wives need to know. You may hear the words, "I need reassurance from you," well, there are two things about this: number one, the word "reassurance" is a belief, and number two, the word "assurance" is a fact. Spoiler alert! She wants both. We are expected to just lead, and that God will lead us to lead her, which I believe to be true to a point. God gives you what you need, not always what you want. When you pray for understanding, God gives you moments where you will earn this, but by trial and error. When you ask for people to understand you, God asks you to be understood; you must understand yourself through Him, not through others. To ask God to teach you love, He will say no, but I will teach you to love others, thus loving yourself in the process. Sometimes we just have to fit ourselves into a puzzle that is not technically supposed to be put together. And sometimes, even though we can force that puzzle piece to fit, that's not right. Because if it's how it's supposed to be, then it wouldn't have needed to be forced in the first place. Yes, that was random, but hey, it's okay. Because God is not forcing us to put our puzzle piece in the puzzle. He gives us a new, entire puzzle; the piece that's missing, and He builds it to completion. When others say to start over, He says no, look at it another way. I feel that God is the greatest asset, especially in a world that expects us to piece that puzzle together. Be blessed, brother in Christ.
Being transformed by the renewing of your mind can be very practical. For example, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the renewing of our minds. However, I find that using scripture, prayer, and discernment is key. For me emotional dysregulation is huge. The biggest help is distraction and dopamine first. Reading selected Psalms really helps as does prayer journaling. However, sometimes the pain can be so overwhelming that I need to distract my mind (watching a show, eating ice cream or cookies, talking with someone who understands and willing to help me vent, and getting past the emotions to healthy thinking.
I'm so glad that you are going to keep making videos! Finding faithful people who are willing to talk about ADHD seems to be pretty hard and it makes you feel like you are alone. You may have a relatively small following, but just know that we appreciate you so much! God bless!!
I just stumbled upon your channel, as a Christian on the way to an ADHD diagnosis, it's an awesome find. I hope that your plan to upload more videos still stands 😊
Thanks for the honesty and discernment. My wife has ADHD and I would appreciate videos on how to study scripture or at least help get her interested in reading scripture for a believer with ADHD. There are unfortunately few if any believers who talk about this issue in the context of walking out their biblical faith. Thanks
Of course! I try to be as honest and straight forward as I can with every video. I don't want to put forward anything that will cause stumbling for anyone. I struggle with being interested in reading scripture, too. I have made a video with SOME helpful tips. You can find that here: th-cam.com/video/SjCJqqemMlA/w-d-xo.html But yes, I do want to make more serious Bible-centered helpful videos. I've got a list of people who have asked for help with different topics. Stay tuned! Thanks for sharing! Has your wife ever tried counseling or medication? It's not for everyone, but at least some of the coping skills can be really helpful!
@@IHaveADHD Thanks for the reply. She is in counseling which has helped her some. I have not suggested medication but I want to be careful with that since there are mediation techniques that are from eastern religion. I was thinking of checking out Hallow since it is a Catholic meditation app that is centered on Christ and scripture. What meditation has worked well for you? Also one thing that has helped my wife is the biblical feasts God put in place in Lev 23. That has helped make things like the resurrection and communion come alive for her.
@@thejohn17project15 Just my two cents, rather than meditation, I have been trying somatic exercises. They are basically grounding techniques that help you feel physically connected to your body (not in like, a new-age-y way, much more in a literal way). It helps me to stop focusing on my spinning thoughts and just kind of notice the sensations in my body. It sounds little weird when I'm trying to explain it, but they are just ways to try and slow yourself down and get un-stuck. I don't know if that will work, but it isn't centered around any eastern religions ans I feel like it accomplishes a reasonably similar goal.
Maybe it’s stressing her out that you are wanting her to read more but she can’t stay engaged in her mind, in that ADHDer’s can also have dyslexia in various forms and reading against white paper is difficult. If she rarely reads any books at all or gets fatigue when reading look into Irlens Syndrome and color over lays for books, computer screens or color overlay on glasses. It helps tremendously. Also, what helps me with scripture reading is driving and listening to audio Bible. My mind needs to be engaged in two different things to retain the information. Let her do the driving or better yet let her go for an aimless destinationless drive by herself with a Bible audio book. It really does make a difference. Don’t put stress on her to study the Bible, it will only make her more anxious and avoidant…. Sincerely, from an ADHD wife.
Hi! I started a youtube channel for the same reason- there aren't many resources for Christians with ADHD. I'm trying my best to find all the resources I can an put them together on my channel. God bless!
(Note: this is Amanda, Ricky's wife ... too much effort to switch accounts, y'know) I really appreciate this, how you had the wisdom to step back and reevaluate. And _definitely_ appreciate your desire to create a community for Christians with ADHD! That was my desire, too, because I also have ADHD. I'm trying it on Discord. It's still in its early stages of growth. I expect to find multiple of your videos that I'll be sharing in it. May the LORD continue to guide and bless your ministry and you and Reuben's discernment!
Accountability is so important. Alot of christan content makers probably don't have that and that's dangerous . That was a very wise move on your part . 👏
So very happy to have found this channel! Earlier this year I was praying and asking God to heal me of ADD and I found your channel shortly after typing in Christians and ADD. A couple days later I ran into an article that I'd taped in an old prayer journal of someone who had ADD, and social anxiety, and that God's answer to him was the Bible for the renewing of his mind. So after running into those things I think that God was telling me that I'll have to continue to live with ADD and rely on Him for help. Which is great for one's spiritual health but also frustrating since having ADD is hard and gets one into trouble at times. Binge watched your channel when I first found it and your videos, and reading the comments of other ADDers, was SO HELPFUL (!) and made me feel not so alone in the struggle. Some requests would be a video on how to be a good/helpful/patient regular brained spouse to a husband or wife with ADD and another on how a ADD brained spouse can do the same to help the non ADD spouse (as in for example not overwhelming them with one's ADD bouncing chipmunk brain). Also what to do when you can't take meds for ADD. God bless you and your efforts with these videos! Will pray for you and your channel. Thank you so much for creating it!
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Stacy! Your story is such a unique one! I think in most cases, we have to learn to live with ADHD, Autism, and many different types of ailments. God often uses them to show us how weak we are and how much we need him. I'm glad that you've found the resolve to trust him and have your mind renewed by his word! Lots of video ideas to make, and lots to do yet, but I would love to get to that topic some day!
It's great to have found you on the TH-cam. I'm a backsliding Christian who has struggled for a decade to connect with God. He has done a lot of sanctification in my life, He has grown me in many ways. That bit is great but I have never really had a drive to seek God, not even as a new believer. Wish I did. The issues around motivation, being easily bored or simply distracted is difficult - you understand. I'd rather play computer games - well...at least my flesh does. The idea of reading the bible or praying to God whom I can't interact with face to face isn't exactly appealing to me. I prayed plenty of times for God to help me and to ultimately change my heart, but it seems like nothing is changing. I feel defeated 😞
I so relate to you. Well, except the face to face part. I been backsliding on and off due to being easily distracted and stuff. God knows your heart best. He wants to be a part of your day everyday. Lately, been doing small things like praying in bed way before bedtime and just vent to God, and listen to bible verses but ASMR version. I also listen to the bible while drawing and do my best to pay attention. God see our attempts, even if they are small. You are not alone when it comes to focusing on God and backsliding. I'll be praying for you that God heals us from ADHD
@@laurabenditt7645 thank you sister, your reply was very encouraging. It's good to know I'm not the only one going through this. I always feel alone, the odd one out coz no one around me has ADHD so they have no idea what it's like. They try to help but they don't. Also thanks for your prayers. I'm concerned coz the days are getting darker, morality is severly decreasing and I don't want to be one of the foolish virgins the bible talks about. I want to know God so closely and to be prepared for His soon return 🙏
@@laurabenditt7645 Thank you so much for this encouragement! This is what I want is to make a community of believers building each other up! Thank you for contributing to that! 😁
@@CrypticHowl I don’t know you personally, so I can’t comment on any patterns I see in your life, and I have to take you at your word. So, I have to be careful, but to me it sounds like you’re in a good place. The fact that you’re struggling AGAINST your own flesh is a good sign. All Christians have two natures: the old man, and the new. When you get saved, you don’t lose your fleshly desires. A lot of times, serving God is just an act of the will. Sometimes we won’t feel so close to God, but what we choose to DO is way more important. We aren’t saved by any of our works or actions, but just through belief in Christ. Just as much, we don’t keep ourselves saved by how good we behave. We should definitely be striving for personal holiness, but there is Grace for us when we fail. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. He also knows our frame, and remembers we are but dust. He can sympathize with our weakness, though he didn’t sin himself. Stay encouraged. You definitely are NOT alone. Keep seeking him just one hour at a time-one day at a time. This is a marathon, not a sprint! God bless you!
@@IHaveADHD Hi again! (Not sure you remember me from awhile back). And of course! I love lifting up my brothers and sisters in christ. We are called to do just that 😇 Anyway, I was wondering if you can read my comment on this video? It's a video request and even asking for advice.
as someone that's christian that has been diagnosed with adhd and new diagnoses in the works due to my therapist and psychiatrist suggesting so, it's nice to see someone else deal with similar issues. From what I've seen in the christian community, there seems to be a lot more neurotypical influencers that teach things. As I'm on my journey to better myself through Jesus it would be nice to hear from someone that talks about things more biblically and use scripture to motivate those and see what we should do that have adhd like us. I pray that if God leads you to that path of helping share that with others, that you will be able to find the resources, life experience and wisdom needed for this kind of topic. God bless, hope and pray you're able to get a better grasp on dealing and learning to battle with your adhd as time passes :)
Hi! I started a youtube channel for Christians with ADHD because there aren't many resources out there. I'm trying my best to find all the resources I can an put them togehter on my channel. God bless!
Hi, Brother. As soon as I saw you posted a new video I never clicked so fast. Lol. Anyway, I was wondering if you can make a video on Tips For Getting Out of Backsliding For People With ADHD as I am backsliding on and off. It's so hard to focus on God. And I tried getting a psychiatrist to diagnose me, and she never came through for me, after writing in a journal (like she said to) for a whole month about how I felt and attention span. She never gave me a follow up appointment, and I kind of didn't know what to do. I really need meds to focus better. I might find another psychiatrist that can better help me. But idk if i can find someone that will accept my insurance. If you can keep me in prayer that I find someone that can diagnose me. She said that it would take months to give me a diagnosis when i heard in this ADHD group I'm in that some people got a diagnosis as in little as a few days or even weeks. It's ridiculous! Anyway, keep strong, brother. May your channel continue to grow and you keep bringing glory to God! 🙌🙏
I’ve recently got married and started my own business and I’m almost positive I have ADHD. I’m 26 and never even thought about it until these two life events. I’m not officially diagnosed and I suppose I could be wrong but all the signs are there. Anyways, I 100% think it is a real neurological condition, but I do struggle to know the line between my brain’s writing vs very real sin in my life. This channel is helpful! I hope you post more content regarding this subject
I have adhd, and it's so hard sometimes because it's hard to find someone who's honest enough about it. 😅 but God creates us each and differently and with purpose! ❤ anyways thank you for your video! I am so happy I came across you!
So an update, I have ADHD?! I have an appointment with the doctor next week. They'll diagnose me to see if I have ADHD or not. I'm so thankful to God for making this happen! I'm beyond excited! My mom got diagnosed with ADHD today, and my dad doesn't have it. (which makes me think all the more that I have it). I'm hopefully, if I do have it, I'll be on the right medication for it. 😊
Dear Mason! As a christian content creator with ADHD I know this situation very well. The perfectionism ("I do this for the glory of God, so it has to be perfect" or "I teach people about God, so I can't make careless mistakes" etc.), the overwhelm, the emotional burden, the anxiety, the procrastination. And I also know what is it like, when the initial enthusiasm is gone. It's hard. Very very hard. Having a lector is a good idea. But beyond that... Just create content! It is extremely helpful even if you just share your struggles about being a christian with ADHD. It's OK, if it's not perfect. Probably you will not say some huge heresy anyway. God bless you! ❤️
1. I love your funky dance and the fact that you did it. 😁😆 2. I love that you are seeking to honor God with what you say and do and trying to be a resource and not a hindrance. Thank you.
Your videos have been so helpful! Thank you so much for posting. Thank you also for being so faithful to Gods word. This channel is 💎… to Gods glory… I have ADHD and I have applied tips you have shared and they have helped, of course God is leading you to the next level & growing you so I can’t wait to hear more biblical supported content! I see my ADHD as a thorn in the flesh, kind of like Paul had, that humbles us, because we sure need it to live in God’s will…
I think of it the same way! It keeps me coming to Jesus daily! :D Also, ADHD makes us better at certain things than those without it! :) Thank you so much for the encouragement! :)
Don't forget about listening to the holy spirit. I have been successfully drawing prophetic art for people for 5 years now. He even helps me deal with the ADHD and OCD. I wouldn't be able to draw or do life to glorify God without him.
Praise God for His inspiration and His ability to preserve us and keep us! That’s really cool that you draw. Do you have any drawings here on TH-cam? I’d love to see them!
Brother, PLEASE know that you are being helpful to me. I have felt like a failure my entire life. I'm thankful to know that others have very similar trains of thought...or lack of it🤣. I'm 32 and I'm just NOW trying to grow in wisdom about adhd and how it impacts my life and more so the lives of my wife and daughters. God has been soooooooo good to me. Oh how blessed I am to know the one who created me. Jesus Christ is Lord and I've never know a sweeter love than His. Especially when you feel that you are different (I/we are different) than others. Thank you, Cameron Fitch
I feel like I’m under spiritual attack all the time an I believe that sometimes it’s the adhd an the demon see us with this disorder an take advantage of us with it. Thoughts
HEY, I BELIEVE I HAVE ADHD I JUST WATCHED ALL YOU VIDEOs Mason Reigns Hope spelled that right lol Love you In Jesus bro thank again for those Videos I’m looking forward to watching more Lord Willing THANK YOU RUBEN FOR HELPING MASON LOVE YOU TO IN JESUS!!!
Focus on love, less on judgement. ADHD is trauma from early childhood, the early childhood need love and acceptance to get through fear and repression. Look into Gabor Mate books and video.
I will check out Gabor Mate. I don’t think I’ve focused on judgment unless you’re talking about Gods final Judgment for all people, in which case, I’d say it’s very important to point out Gods judgment from time to time. The Bible tells us to flee from the wrath to come, meaning we should flee to Christ because God demonstrated his love towards us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. That’s definitely loving to tell someone about their sin and need for the blood and forgiveness of Christ. That’s the gospel! 😌 “Focus on love” is easy to say because it’s quite obscure and thin. The Gospel is love. The sacrifice made on the cross for our sins is true love and I agree, should be our focus!
Gabor Mate is a quack,he promotes witchcraft and drugs (the drug dealers sort of drugs,not the big pharma sort) as a "cure" for traumas. I have seen this becoming a trend sadly with shrinks promoting witchcraft as a cure,in stead of real help.😓
@@IHaveADHD I have found for myself that buried trauma (loss of mother at 2yo) was at the root of it. The little kids don't know how to react to the danger and thus learn to distract himself from it (It's too big to face) That become a pattern, distraction, daydreaming to avoid pain. Then you have to call up the young kid in yourself that got that experience of pain and give him love as Christ would. The common pattern we develop as we grow it to beat ourself up for our failings and thus it just make things worse. I find that I am drawn to kids of that age and want to help them and be close to them as a way to heal my inner kid. I don't know what % of case are related to trauma, but it did fit like a glove with myself. I think that with the current breakdown of families explain why there is an explosion of cases at the moment.
For now. I’ve just been going through some really hard stuff, plus I’ve got ADHD (obviously 😂). But I’m planning a few videos I’d like to pick back up with soon. I’d love to be consistent at uploading in the future! Thanks for being interested!
All I see is growth, humility and accountability. Good job and God bless. Thank you, RUBEN
Thank you for this video and channel. I am a minister that struggles with ADHD silently. Though I believe it is possible for God to help us overcome, I've found that people often just say things like "Trust God and have faith" without offering any practical ways to deal with it. I've even heard it said that Christians can't have ADHD if they are in the word and allow God to renew their mind.
Look into Gabor Mate books and video. ADHD is early childhood trauma manifestation, thus giving our child self love and acceptance is the solution.
Everyone has an opinion. I don't know where it comes from, but I know God will be with us through it.
Strangely, when i first attended services in local church here in Singapore, i was able to sit through and knowing God was speaking to me for 1 year. After that period if 1 yr, i may get distracted for some reasons...
@@alexforgetHi Alex,
From what I understand of the disorder it is a bit more than trauma related. It is a neurological developmental disorder that has a lot to do with genetics. According to the science there is at least 80% chance it is hereditary.
Having ADHD can make trauma a lot harder to cope with. It can even be traumatic having ADHD and going undiagnosed and not know what is going on with one's self.
I just stumbled across your channel looking for "How ADHD affects faith" because, like you, I'm a grown man with ADHD and a Christian who struggles with reconciling the two. I write about these things all the time, but it's just so difficult to separate the psychology from spiritual motivation.
The more I talk to people about it, the more I realize how little they understand the struggle. It's led me to some very dark places. But "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind" is a command, and so I continue on, trying to figure out what that means for people like me.
God bless you, man. I'm looking forward to what's coming.
Thankful for your videos! I recognize the time challenges involved in making this content. I would say don’t worry about the frequency of the videos, instead just allowing the Holy Spirit to encourage you! He’ll let you know when your idea is from Him. Thanks, again. Come Lord Jesus!
Me too. Struggling with the same
This resonates
As a Christian male with ADHD, I find it very difficult to explain my condition. I often describe ADHD as a puzzle piece that fits but just doesn't look completely right. Sometimes, I wonder if it's something that's not meant to be understood, and if God looks at me and others like me differently.
But is ADHD really so bad? Is it truly so uncomfortable to the point where, if you're not doing everything right that society deems right, God will treat us differently? My fiancée always tells me to lead and let God, and that I'm supposed to just know that God will lead me to lead her. And I know we are called to lead as men; we are put in the spotlight, and it's meant to be this way. On top of that, ADHD takes away the ability to make executive decisions. As men, we are expected to have the answers that our future wives need to know. You may hear the words, "I need reassurance from you," well, there are two things about this: number one, the word "reassurance" is a belief, and number two, the word "assurance" is a fact. Spoiler alert! She wants both.
We are expected to just lead, and that God will lead us to lead her, which I believe to be true to a point. God gives you what you need, not always what you want. When you pray for understanding, God gives you moments where you will earn this, but by trial and error. When you ask for people to understand you, God asks you to be understood; you must understand yourself through Him, not through others. To ask God to teach you love, He will say no, but I will teach you to love others, thus loving yourself in the process.
Sometimes we just have to fit ourselves into a puzzle that is not technically supposed to be put together. And sometimes, even though we can force that puzzle piece to fit, that's not right. Because if it's how it's supposed to be, then it wouldn't have needed to be forced in the first place.
Yes, that was random, but hey, it's okay. Because God is not forcing us to put our puzzle piece in the puzzle. He gives us a new, entire puzzle; the piece that's missing, and He builds it to completion. When others say to start over, He says no, look at it another way. I feel that God is the greatest asset, especially in a world that expects us to piece that puzzle together. Be blessed, brother in Christ.
Being transformed by the renewing of your mind can be very practical. For example, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the renewing of our minds. However, I find that using scripture, prayer, and discernment is key. For me emotional dysregulation is huge. The biggest help is distraction and dopamine first. Reading selected Psalms really helps as does prayer journaling. However, sometimes the pain can be so overwhelming that I need to distract my mind (watching a show, eating ice cream or cookies, talking with someone who understands and willing to help me vent, and getting past the emotions to healthy thinking.
I'm so glad that you are going to keep making videos! Finding faithful people who are willing to talk about ADHD seems to be pretty hard and it makes you feel like you are alone.
You may have a relatively small following, but just know that we appreciate you so much! God bless!!
I just stumbled upon your channel, as a Christian on the way to an ADHD diagnosis, it's an awesome find.
I hope that your plan to upload more videos still stands 😊
Thanks for the honesty and discernment. My wife has ADHD and I would appreciate videos on how to study scripture or at least help get her interested in reading scripture for a believer with ADHD. There are unfortunately few if any believers who talk about this issue in the context of walking out their biblical faith. Thanks
Of course! I try to be as honest and straight forward as I can with every video. I don't want to put forward anything that will cause stumbling for anyone.
I struggle with being interested in reading scripture, too. I have made a video with SOME helpful tips. You can find that here:
th-cam.com/video/SjCJqqemMlA/w-d-xo.html
But yes, I do want to make more serious Bible-centered helpful videos. I've got a list of people who have asked for help with different topics. Stay tuned! Thanks for sharing!
Has your wife ever tried counseling or medication? It's not for everyone, but at least some of the coping skills can be really helpful!
@@IHaveADHD Thanks for the reply. She is in counseling which has helped her some. I have not suggested medication but I want to be careful with that since there are mediation techniques that are from eastern religion. I was thinking of checking out Hallow since it is a Catholic meditation app that is centered on Christ and scripture. What meditation has worked well for you? Also one thing that has helped my wife is the biblical feasts God put in place in Lev 23. That has helped make things like the resurrection and communion come alive for her.
@@thejohn17project15 Just my two cents, rather than meditation, I have been trying somatic exercises. They are basically grounding techniques that help you feel physically connected to your body (not in like, a new-age-y way, much more in a literal way). It helps me to stop focusing on my spinning thoughts and just kind of notice the sensations in my body. It sounds little weird when I'm trying to explain it, but they are just ways to try and slow yourself down and get un-stuck. I don't know if that will work, but it isn't centered around any eastern religions ans I feel like it accomplishes a reasonably similar goal.
Maybe it’s stressing her out that you are wanting her to read more but she can’t stay engaged in her mind, in that ADHDer’s can also have dyslexia in various forms and reading against white paper is difficult. If she rarely reads any books at all or gets fatigue when reading look into Irlens Syndrome and color over lays for books, computer screens or color overlay on glasses. It helps tremendously. Also, what helps me with scripture reading is driving and listening to audio Bible. My mind needs to be engaged in two different things to retain the information. Let her do the driving or better yet let her go for an aimless destinationless drive by herself with a Bible audio book. It really does make a difference.
Don’t put stress on her to study the Bible, it will only make her more anxious and avoidant….
Sincerely, from an ADHD wife.
Hi! I started a youtube channel for the same reason- there aren't many resources for Christians with ADHD. I'm trying my best to find all the resources I can an put them together on my channel. God bless!
I pray you return to TH-cam! :( I LOVE your videos! You are such a delight to watch! I pray you will overcome this, and continue to do God's will.
(Note: this is Amanda, Ricky's wife ... too much effort to switch accounts, y'know)
I really appreciate this, how you had the wisdom to step back and reevaluate. And _definitely_ appreciate your desire to create a community for Christians with ADHD! That was my desire, too, because I also have ADHD. I'm trying it on Discord. It's still in its early stages of growth. I expect to find multiple of your videos that I'll be sharing in it. May the LORD continue to guide and bless your ministry and you and Reuben's discernment!
Accountability is so important.
Alot of christan content makers probably don't have that and that's dangerous .
That was a very wise move on your part . 👏
So very happy to have found this channel! Earlier this year I was praying and asking God to heal me of ADD and I found your channel shortly after typing in Christians and ADD. A couple days later I ran into an article that I'd taped in an old prayer journal of someone who had ADD, and social anxiety, and that God's answer to him was the Bible for the renewing of his mind. So after running into those things I think that God was telling me that I'll have to continue to live with ADD and rely on Him for help. Which is great for one's spiritual health but also frustrating since having ADD is hard and gets one into trouble at times. Binge watched your channel when I first found it and your videos, and reading the comments of other ADDers, was SO HELPFUL (!) and made me feel not so alone in the struggle. Some requests would be a video on how to be a good/helpful/patient regular brained spouse to a husband or wife with ADD and another on how a ADD brained spouse can do the same to help the non ADD spouse (as in for example not overwhelming them with one's ADD bouncing chipmunk brain). Also what to do when you can't take meds for ADD. God bless you and your efforts with these videos! Will pray for you and your channel. Thank you so much for creating it!
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Stacy! Your story is such a unique one! I think in most cases, we have to learn to live with ADHD, Autism, and many different types of ailments. God often uses them to show us how weak we are and how much we need him. I'm glad that you've found the resolve to trust him and have your mind renewed by his word!
Lots of video ideas to make, and lots to do yet, but I would love to get to that topic some day!
YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR OS PURE AND HOLY, MISTERRR so funnyyyy and a great inofrmation :) Man, MAY JESUS BLESS YOU
Thank you Reuben😊
It's great to have found you on the TH-cam. I'm a backsliding Christian who has struggled for a decade to connect with God. He has done a lot of sanctification in my life, He has grown me in many ways. That bit is great but I have never really had a drive to seek God, not even as a new believer. Wish I did. The issues around motivation, being easily bored or simply distracted is difficult - you understand. I'd rather play computer games - well...at least my flesh does. The idea of reading the bible or praying to God whom I can't interact with face to face isn't exactly appealing to me. I prayed plenty of times for God to help me and to ultimately change my heart, but it seems like nothing is changing. I feel defeated 😞
I so relate to you. Well, except the face to face part. I been backsliding on and off due to being easily distracted and stuff. God knows your heart best. He wants to be a part of your day everyday. Lately, been doing small things like praying in bed way before bedtime and just vent to God, and listen to bible verses but ASMR version. I also listen to the bible while drawing and do my best to pay attention.
God see our attempts, even if they are small. You are not alone when it comes to focusing on God and backsliding. I'll be praying for you that God heals us from ADHD
@@laurabenditt7645 thank you sister, your reply was very encouraging. It's good to know I'm not the only one going through this. I always feel alone, the odd one out coz no one around me has ADHD so they have no idea what it's like. They try to help but they don't.
Also thanks for your prayers. I'm concerned coz the days are getting darker, morality is severly decreasing and I don't want to be one of the foolish virgins the bible talks about. I want to know God so closely and to be prepared for His soon return 🙏
@@laurabenditt7645 Thank you so much for this encouragement! This is what I want is to make a community of believers building each other up! Thank you for contributing to that! 😁
@@CrypticHowl I don’t know you personally, so I can’t comment on any patterns I see in your life, and I have to take you at your word. So, I have to be careful, but to me it sounds like you’re in a good place. The fact that you’re struggling AGAINST your own flesh is a good sign. All Christians have two natures: the old man, and the new. When you get saved, you don’t lose your fleshly desires. A lot of times, serving God is just an act of the will. Sometimes we won’t feel so close to God, but what we choose to DO is way more important. We aren’t saved by any of our works or actions, but just through belief in Christ. Just as much, we don’t keep ourselves saved by how good we behave. We should definitely be striving for personal holiness, but there is Grace for us when we fail. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
He also knows our frame, and remembers we are but dust. He can sympathize with our weakness, though he didn’t sin himself. Stay encouraged. You definitely are NOT alone. Keep seeking him just one hour at a time-one day at a time. This is a marathon, not a sprint!
God bless you!
@@IHaveADHD Hi again! (Not sure you remember me from awhile back). And of course! I love lifting up my brothers and sisters in christ. We are called to do just that 😇
Anyway, I was wondering if you can read my comment on this video? It's a video request and even asking for advice.
as someone that's christian that has been diagnosed with adhd and new diagnoses in the works due to my therapist and psychiatrist suggesting so, it's nice to see someone else deal with similar issues. From what I've seen in the christian community, there seems to be a lot more neurotypical influencers that teach things. As I'm on my journey to better myself through Jesus it would be nice to hear from someone that talks about things more biblically and use scripture to motivate those and see what we should do that have adhd like us. I pray that if God leads you to that path of helping share that with others, that you will be able to find the resources, life experience and wisdom needed for this kind of topic. God bless, hope and pray you're able to get a better grasp on dealing and learning to battle with your adhd as time passes :)
Hi! I started a youtube channel for Christians with ADHD because there aren't many resources out there. I'm trying my best to find all the resources I can an put them togehter on my channel. God bless!
Yey! I've been waiting for the latest video! T____T
I like the way you spelled "yay" Lol
Hi, Brother. As soon as I saw you posted a new video I never clicked so fast. Lol.
Anyway, I was wondering if you can make a video on Tips For Getting Out of Backsliding For People With ADHD as I am backsliding on and off. It's so hard to focus on God.
And I tried getting a psychiatrist to diagnose me, and she never came through for me, after writing in a journal (like she said to) for a whole month about how I felt and attention span. She never gave me a follow up appointment, and I kind of didn't know what to do.
I really need meds to focus better. I might find another psychiatrist that can better help me. But idk if i can find someone that will accept my insurance. If you can keep me in prayer that I find someone that can diagnose me. She said that it would take months to give me a diagnosis when i heard in this ADHD group I'm in that some people got a diagnosis as in little as a few days or even weeks. It's ridiculous!
Anyway, keep strong, brother. May your channel continue to grow and you keep bringing glory to God! 🙌🙏
I’ve recently got married and started my own business and I’m almost positive I have ADHD. I’m 26 and never even thought about it until these two life events. I’m not officially diagnosed and I suppose I could be wrong but all the signs are there. Anyways, I 100% think it is a real neurological condition, but I do struggle to know the line between my brain’s writing vs very real sin in my life.
This channel is helpful! I hope you post more content regarding this subject
Thank God for you and Reuben!
It was once said that only the coolest men dance at the end of their videos.
Hmmm welp! That settles it, we’re the coolest! 😉I know you dance, too!
I have adhd, and it's so hard sometimes because it's hard to find someone who's honest enough about it. 😅 but God creates us each and differently and with purpose! ❤ anyways thank you for your video! I am so happy I came across you!
Thankful you all of you involved in this channel. I appreciate you all
Thank you Rueben. Love the inserts of comedy here. Great vids keep it up!
So an update, I have ADHD?!
I have an appointment with the doctor next week. They'll diagnose me to see if I have ADHD or not. I'm so thankful to God for making this happen! I'm beyond excited!
My mom got diagnosed with ADHD today, and my dad doesn't have it. (which makes me think all the more that I have it). I'm hopefully, if I do have it, I'll be on the right medication for it. 😊
Where'd you go? Another channel? Or did you decide to not use Reuben to help filter and post more videos? Please let us know!
New sub here 💛💛💛 love your humor and calmness 🥰🙌🏾 God bless you and your family 🥰♥️♥️
Dear Mason!
As a christian content creator with ADHD I know this situation very well. The perfectionism ("I do this for the glory of God, so it has to be perfect" or "I teach people about God, so I can't make careless mistakes" etc.), the overwhelm, the emotional burden, the anxiety, the procrastination. And I also know what is it like, when the initial enthusiasm is gone. It's hard. Very very hard.
Having a lector is a good idea. But beyond that... Just create content! It is extremely helpful even if you just share your struggles about being a christian with ADHD. It's OK, if it's not perfect. Probably you will not say some huge heresy anyway.
God bless you! ❤️
Bless U amen
1. I love your funky dance and the fact that you did it. 😁😆
2. I love that you are seeking to honor God with what you say and do and trying to be a resource and not a hindrance.
Thank you.
Your videos have been so helpful! Thank you so much for posting. Thank you also for being so faithful to Gods word. This channel is 💎… to Gods glory… I have ADHD and I have applied tips you have shared and they have helped, of course God is leading you to the next level & growing you so I can’t wait to hear more biblical supported content! I see my ADHD as a thorn in the flesh, kind of like Paul had, that humbles us, because we sure need it to live in God’s will…
I think of it the same way! It keeps me coming to Jesus daily! :D Also, ADHD makes us better at certain things than those without it! :)
Thank you so much for the encouragement! :)
thank you, Reuben :)
Don't forget about listening to the holy spirit. I have been successfully drawing prophetic art for people for 5 years now. He even helps me deal with the ADHD and OCD. I wouldn't be able to draw or do life to glorify God without him.
Praise God for His inspiration and His ability to preserve us and keep us! That’s really cool that you draw. Do you have any drawings here on TH-cam? I’d love to see them!
Brother, PLEASE know that you are being helpful to me. I have felt like a failure my entire life. I'm thankful to know that others have very similar trains of thought...or lack of it🤣. I'm 32 and I'm just NOW trying to grow in wisdom about adhd and how it impacts my life and more so the lives of my wife and daughters. God has been soooooooo good to me. Oh how blessed I am to know the one who created me. Jesus Christ is Lord and I've never know a sweeter love than His. Especially when you feel that you are different (I/we are different) than others.
Thank you,
Cameron Fitch
I feel like I’m under spiritual attack all the time an I believe that sometimes it’s the adhd an the demon see us with this disorder an take advantage of us with it. Thoughts
I agree.
Thanks again 🙏🏾
This video was made two years ago, and I don’t see many videos since then on your channel. Did you take another hiatus?
Don’t let your ADHD prevent you from doing these videos !
I am 55yp and might have ADHD. Not sure how it will affecty faith in Christ if I get diagnosed. Is that needed?
Great video. Glad to see someone care about what the Bible actually says and what they are sharing on TH-cam.
Also, are you in Alaska?
Thanks Ruben!
Yes!! Thanks a ton to Ruben!
HEY, I BELIEVE I HAVE ADHD
I JUST WATCHED ALL YOU VIDEOs Mason Reigns
Hope spelled that right lol
Love you In Jesus bro thank again for those Videos I’m looking forward to watching more Lord Willing
THANK YOU RUBEN FOR HELPING MASON LOVE YOU TO IN JESUS!!!
Where are you now?
Amen
Focus on love, less on judgement. ADHD is trauma from early childhood, the early childhood need love and acceptance to get through fear and repression. Look into Gabor Mate books and video.
I will check out Gabor Mate. I don’t think I’ve focused on judgment unless you’re talking about Gods final Judgment for all people, in which case, I’d say it’s very important to point out Gods judgment from time to time. The Bible tells us to flee from the wrath to come, meaning we should flee to Christ because God demonstrated his love towards us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. That’s definitely loving to tell someone about their sin and need for the blood and forgiveness of Christ. That’s the gospel! 😌
“Focus on love” is easy to say because it’s quite obscure and thin. The Gospel is love. The sacrifice made on the cross for our sins is true love and I agree, should be our focus!
Gabor Mate is a quack,he promotes witchcraft and drugs (the drug dealers sort of drugs,not the big pharma sort) as a "cure" for traumas.
I have seen this becoming a trend sadly with shrinks promoting witchcraft as a cure,in stead of real help.😓
@@IHaveADHD I have found for myself that buried trauma (loss of mother at 2yo) was at the root of it.
The little kids don't know how to react to the danger and thus learn to distract himself from it (It's too big to face)
That become a pattern, distraction, daydreaming to avoid pain.
Then you have to call up the young kid in yourself that got that experience of pain and give him love as Christ would.
The common pattern we develop as we grow it to beat ourself up for our failings and thus it just make things worse.
I find that I am drawn to kids of that age and want to help them and be close to them as a way to heal my inner kid.
I don't know what % of case are related to trauma, but it did fit like a glove with myself.
I think that with the current breakdown of families explain why there is an explosion of cases at the moment.
Whats does it mean ''so they can have ADHB''?
Are you still making videos :D
Bro so did you quit videos?
For now. I’ve just been going through some really hard stuff, plus I’ve got ADHD (obviously 😂). But I’m planning a few videos I’d like to pick back up with soon. I’d love to be consistent at uploading in the future! Thanks for being interested!