Sutton you Always look So Beautiful. You have chosen the better. You will never look back and say I wish I had spent my time fixing my hair but you will Always be Grateful for the time you spent with your family and God. Love y’all So Much!!! Luv Nikkie
So crazy! I was just thinking yesterday about my value and self-worth as I was comparing myself to people on Instagram. What a blessing for this video to be made today! Being 16 and following the Lord publicly can be hard, but so worth it. So grateful every day 💗
This is definitely something myself and others need!! Being 16 in this world is definitely a challenge... so many things try to tempt me but God is stronger💜
Actually, I received the grace of God this last summer and it really changed my whole way of seeing things and one of them is that it's really helped me to celebrate others and to not compare myself to others as much!
im so glad to see that there is still young people that believe in being role models for others!!! i am a 44y old mother with 3 girls. oldest one is 24y and getting married in sept this year. then the two babies are 14y and 12y. as a teacher and mother you always hope you are a good role model at home and school. my husband is a correctional officer and believe me he is more strict then me :-))))))
Amen! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 We are no better or no worse than anyone else: we are just different. No more of a man (or woman); no less of a man (or woman). Their strength is our weakness and our strength is their weakness because we were made for community. I have three 3min videos that might help with this as well: "Not Being Everything to Everyone," "What Makes Me Valuable," and "Comparing Myself to Others." Thanks yall for another great video 👊😁 -The Hirtz Life Show 🎥📺🙌🏼
Sydelle Fernandes Hahaha yep! I watch all my TH-cam videos in double speed. It helps me comment quickly, but I actually really do it because I can retain information better like that. I even listen to audio books in hyper speed when I can. Lol.
Our pastor just spoke on this! Chasing the "american dream" that we are fed is actually the worst thing you can do because we are trying to fill that void with earthly desires as opposed to Jesus. Great message guys. And the snow ! 😍
You could do a lowlight instead of a highlight reel. You know, Nate yelling at the dog, Sutton burning dinner, Oaklan crying at 2am...Post the worst picture of the bunch as the thumbnail. You guys would still be cute as ever! (It was a start showing us Nate trying to sled! Lol- Try a plastic bag over that cardboard!)
@Full Natty Vegan When you grow up and are told only "don't talk about sex, don't think about sex, you don't want sex, it's wrong outside of marriage", the overarching feeling can be "it's wrong" even if you're now married, you have to unlearn 20some years of associating sex with wrongness.
One of my biggest envy seasons is upon us. The v day. When my co-workers get flowers or gifts at work, it's not that I'm not truly happy for them, but it's that I'm mad at me for not having anyone. Year after year. Decade after decade. Every new year I think this year is the year. Another thing I compare is youth. I see the dance influencers and I wish I was young and able to have the many many opportunities they get. Around 5 years ago I allowed my joy and hope to be siphoned from me. I am grateful I'm physically able to still run/jog 5k's.
LaT How Life is too short to compare yourself with anyone else! Don’t worry my friend, you are loved by God each and every day and He is all the Valentine you need! 🥰
This video is so timely 🙌🏼. As a young person there is so much pressure to show you’re living a “perfect” life but we are human beings and no ones life is perfect. Also comparison kills (as Jonathan McReynolds song says). Thanks for the video 😊🙌🏼.
Thank you thank you thank you! This topic has been a huge issue in my life. I'm always comparing myself to others wishing I have what they have. This has been such a blessing today! Thank you so much!😁🙏🏻
Love "Make your story your favorite success story, where despite extraordinary hardship you took what you have and leveraged it for God's glory!" Wow AMEN! So encouraging!! You guys are inspiring, praise the Lord for you and bless you and your beautiful family and your ministry!
I don’t believe in not meaningful coincidences. Yesterday, I was wondering where my worth stems from, after I reflected about the links between self worth, self confidence because I don’t set myself free to be simply who I am, trying to be perfect and don’t disappoint others’ expectations (this is due to how my parents grew me up, now I am 23). After I came back to Christianity (I am Italian), like 1 month ago, I felt this sense of uncoditional love, now I have Jesus to love and who loves me. In him I feel alive. In just one month I am a new person, in peace, and He really saved me in every sense. God is working in my life in a way that is unexplainable through words. It’s a feeling that I could have never imagined. So, back to the video, now I now my worth. The missing piece to my question. Thank you God 🙏 and thank you Nate and Sutton, I think you can’t imagine how deeply and decisive your contribute can really be for people who need to come home to God. In Italy, there are no people who make what you do, who spread Love and God, while it is spreading new age things, law of attraction...I fell into this trap for a bit, but then Jesus saved me. So I am really thinking to spread my awareness about God when I will have a stable equilibrium and more experience. Thank you again 🙏❤️
That's so awesome :)..I'm glad you didn't fall into that new age trap. I almost did so myself. I was raised catholic and I've always believed in Christ but it wasn't until late last year that I really started to deepen my faith and I have realized that it's one thing to believe in Christ but it's only when you actually start seeking him and building a relationship with him that you can truly start to see him work in your life and inside of you. I stopped praying for what I thought I wanted and instead asked him to guide me. And it's true the more you seek him and follow him the more he answers you and starts working inside of you. And it's crazy how you start to find yourself actually wanting the things that he wants. Faith truly does have the power to transform us. Its something so difficult to describe but I know that sense of peace that you talked about. Anyways, I am also from Italy and I get what you mean..I feel like so many people especially our age are turning away from religion. It's so difficult to find someone to share our faith with. Wishing you all the best!
@@claudialorna4927 Claudia Benedetti ciao, piacere di conoscerti e grazie di cuore per il feedback! Esatto, la chiave è sicuramente pregare per quello che Dio vuole e lasciare da parte la nostra volontà. Dato che la mia fede è una cosa molto fresca e recente, avresti qualche piccolo consiglio su come cercarlo e costruire una relazione con lui nella quotidianità? È una cosa che mi sto chiedendo, cioè come vivere la quotidianità con lui, in che modo. Ti ringrazio e buon percorso anche a te. Non avrei mai pensato di avere fede in questo modo e soprattutto come già in così tempo mi abbia cambiato la vita. Il new age parla tanto di "uccidere l'ego" ma non si rendono conto che mettere se stessi al centro e credersi Dio è egoismo e superbia
Il piacere è mio!:) Allora, io fino all'anno scorso partivo praticamente quasi da zero per quanto riguardava le mie conoscenze sul cristianesimo. Poi un giorno ho trovato qui su youtube il canale di un pastore americano ed è stato un po' attraverso i suoi sermoni che ho avuto modo di conoscere meglio Gesù. La voglia di conoscerlo più profondamente è poi cresciuta sempre di più fino a che poco dopo ho deciso di acquistare la mia prima Bibbia. E credo che studiare la Bibbia sia un passo fondamentale per conoscere a pieno il pensiero di Dio. Mentre per quanto riguarda il tuo rapporto personale con lui, penso che la cosa migliore che tu possa fare è semplicemente parlarci. Lo so che sembra una risposta molto banale ma sono convinta che ritagliare del tempo in cui siete solo tu e lui sia la chiave per instaurare una relazione intima. Puoi parlarci veramente di qualsiasi cosa come se stessi parlando ad un amico..i tuoi dubbi, le tue difficoltà..ma anche semplicemente della tua giornata. Ovviamente lui sa tutto e conosce il tuo cuore ma quello sforzo di trovare il tempo solo per voi penso che serva veramente ad approfondire quel legame. È un qualcosa che va coltivato un po' come tutte le relazioni. Io spesso la sera mi siedo sul letto e ci parlo ad alta voce. Poi cerco di coinvolgerlo con il pensiero anche durante la giornata nelle cose più piccole e ovviamente nel frattempo faccio del mio meglio per seguirlo. Vedrai che sono mille i modi attraverso cui Dio ha la capacità di parlarti e di risponderti e questo rafforzerà la tua fede e ti spingerà a cercarlo sempre di più. Poi nessuno è perfetto e ovviamente ci saranno alti e bassi..non è una strada sempre in pianura, anzi. Ma l'importante è ritornare sempre da lui. Perdonami per questo papiro! Comunque se ti può interessare i pastori che seguo maggiormente sono pastor Levi Lusko di Freshlife Church e pastor Michael Todd di Transformation Church. Ovviamente tutto in inglese ma da quello che ho capito lo parli molto bene!
@@claudialorna4927 grazie mille per tutti i tuoi consigli! Mi informo sui pastori qua su TH-cam. E grazie anche per il resto, mi hai dato conferma che quello che faccio è giusto. Grazie davvero!
I'm not a Christian, but you opened my eyes! You always hear about feeling inferior when you compare yourself to anybody else who has a "better" life. But the other side when you start to become overly pride is never mentioned. Thanks guys, I really will start to not compare myself any more. I will start focusing on myself 🤗👍🏼
Wow! What a timing! I was just feeling down about comparing myself to other peoples achievements and praying about it and boom! There’s your video💞 Thank you so much for this and your honesty. God bless you, especially you Sutton, as you are pregnant 💞 greeting from Poland 🤗
I heard a quote at church and it went something like this. 'Compare yourself to others and you will either be proud or jealous but compare yourself to God and you will be humbled.'
This is sooo important to tackle - this is topical, relevant and edifying. Thank you so much, Nate and Sutton!❤❤❤ p.s. please pass my regards to lil' Oakie🤗
Oh Sutton I compare myself to others the same way you do. I wish I wanted to wear makeup, do my hair and dress nicely. But you are so true when you say that you spend your time doing other things. Love this video! God bless ❤️
PREACH 🙌🏼 We are all unique and nothing is perfect. I also feel like sometimes my passions aren’t ‘Christian enough’ but we need ambassadors for Christ in all areas of life. That’s why I love to travel and share that travel - I get to meet people all around the world and talk about God which never would’ve been possible otherwise.
Thank y'all so much for this! Earlier this week I was very convicted about the way I react when others around me achieve things that I don't. It's truly shameful to admit that I have a hard time praising other people's accomplishments...and I'm actively praying for God to humble me and give me a servents heart. So I am SO thankful for this video! It's EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Thank you for reminding me that i have to be intentional and seek out the chances to celebrate others! ❤️😭 Truly, God was working in my heart as I watched you guys! So thankful for you!
Thank you guys for this! As a young Christian teen life can be very hard in today’s society, but with people like you it’s easier to stay in God’s word and light! Thank you for sharing your words of truth, I always appreciate them! I also love how real you are, I really appreciate that about y’all! May God continue to bless y’all!!❤️
Loving that you guys are using your platform to share the gospel with over 106K people! Sharing our faith is what the Lord has called us to do, go and make disciples!! There is not better calling or job than the one that our Lord has given us. I have applied to do a year of missionary work with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) for a year after I graduate college (I graduate this May). It is a non-profit that spreads the gospel on college campuses to college students that need to hear the truth more than ever. The Lord has given me an very moving testimony and ability to evangelize to college students. I cannot wait to go and do the Lord's work, hey maybe it will be my full time job and nursing will be set aside for a while. Thank you guys for using your platform for something good on social media, this world needs it so badly.
What are y’all taking about?! This isn’t just for millennials. This is for EVERYONE! Comparison is the thief of joy. BUT, GRATITUDE IS THE DIRECT WAY OUT OF COMPARISON 🙏🏼
You guys are the best! I'm 57 but enjoy watching you so much! Sutton, loved the video where you talk about being healed with the oil. I need to get some of that. God bless!
Some things that came to mind while watching the video: 1. The sooner you realize and accept that life is simply not fair, the happier you will be. You will see others experience success and just accept the fact that not every human is supposed to have the same life. Especially in today's society I feel like people just refuse to accept that not every single human can have the same privileged life. Not every person can be equally rich, beautiful, funny, intelligent, creative, healthy, etc. as every other person AND THAT'S OKAY. God created us in His image and no matter what we have or don't have, we ALL value the same and He loves us all. 2. When we see others succeed we automatically wonder when we will finally experience that same thing. If we would just trust the Lord and trust that He has a plan for us, we would be way more content. Different things happen to different people at different times in their lives. God gives us a puzzle piece one by one until He thinks we're ready to see the big picture. It's He who decides when we get a puzzle piece, not us. 3. I think comparison has a lot to do with low self-esteem. If you think about bullys, they go even one step further and put others down to feel better about themselves. In reality, those people sadly don't know their value. People who know their value don't feel the need to put others down or put themselves down. So really it all comes down to feeling valuable.
This is soo accurate! I couldn't have watched this in a better time (or maybe it would have been useful to hear this sooner haha). I was just having these bad thoughts yesterday, I felt like I don't measure up, like I'm not enough and I realized that very often it is hard for me to praise the Lord in times of hardship, or give thanks, trust in Him, or even be really aware that He's present in my life, that He not only hears my prayer, but that there is a real relationship between us. It can be very hard to stop complaining and start doing instead as well. But I think that, just as deep down in me, the desire to change our mindset and give up the bad habits is in each of us and I am very thankful for this 'seed' of truth and life, this cure that God gave us through you guys! The way you brought up the subject and the honesty you put into the testimonials you share are very motivating! Thank you! May God bless your ministry and may He always lead you in truth, clarity, openness and honesty!
I think that when we remember that EVERYTHING we have, our looks, our abilities and talents come from God and that we must celebrate Him and His gifts to us. We can’t toot our own horns, but we need to toot His and point our fingers and hands to THE ONE that EVERYTHING we have has come from ☝️☝️☝️☝️🙌🙌🙌🙌
The timing of this video... I definitely needed to hear this! Thank you for sharing with us, love you guys and appreciate the effort you put into your content! HAPPY SUNDAY AND GOD BLESS
Yes, this is such a beautiful reminder! Y’all are so awesome and genuine! I appreciate y’all talking about things like this and bringing light and truth to these topics! ❤️😁
This is exactly why I deleted social media last year. Plus the stuff you see sometimes on their can make a guy stumble lol Also don’t know if y’all will see this but I was wondering if you guys could explain how to be a light in this world around other unbelievers. I know the Lord chose the Air Force for me and I love my career but not even a year in and I already see how lost a lot of our men and women of the military are. Many habits they have are ones that I forced myself to quit when I decided to follow Jesus. I’ve also tried taking to them about faith but they always think I’m trying to force them so I kind of stopped. Of course I pray for them but I’m not sure how to get to them. If you guys have any thoughts thank you!! God Bless!
JP gaming Hey man I’m in the same boat. I’m a firefighter and 90% of the people who are in the career field are lost. All I see is them desperately trying to find fulfillment and always coming up short. On top of that, the majority of the people I’ve worked with despise Christians. The best way I found is simply lead by example. You don’t have to speak about your faith in order to testify. People eventually see and wonder why you aren’t like them. I’ve gotten to speak about my faith on multiple occasions bc my coworkers will come to me and ask why I lead my life a certain way. Ultimately, God brings people to him. As James 2 says, show your faith by what you do, and the rest will follow. Good luck!
“The master determines what you have, you determine what you do with what he gives you.” THIS was the message I needed today. Thank you so much for sharing such valuable and inspiring content like this-and then making me laugh out loud at the end!!! 😂❤️👏🏻
It’s both highlights and ‘lowlights’ of people’s life’s. We don’t see the in between. Sometimes I find myself guilty of comparing myself to those who don’t seem to have it together. Thinking I’m better off than them or the opposite. Being frustrated with where I am. I strive to be content with everything I have/ do God uses my weaknesses to build my witness. He uses my mess to tell His message ! Love you guys 😇 THANKS FOR SHARING :))))))
So much wisdom! Y'all are such a light. God bless. Love you guys so much. (Sutton, you are naturally beautiful. You're glowing..probably the Holy Spirit)
What a GREAT Message!! And just as encouraging is the fact that WHO YOU ARE is UNIQUE... your call, your giftings, your abilities.... Only YOU can be YOU for the Kingdom!
Sutton. I feel you. Going to school and seeing girls all dressed up and pretty everyday is actually mind blowing. I barely have enough time to eat breakfast 😅
You guys are truly guided by God! Thank you for having the courage to create this christian based channel. I am one of your biggest fans! Al my love, Thearese from South Africa
I'm with you Sutton where I compare myself and how others get all dolled up but as a stay at home mom I don't spend that time because I lose out on the more important things to me and that's spending time with my son, being a good homemaker and having a clean welcoming home, and a good wife. But I also struggle with Nates too where I compare with others physical bodies and wish I too looked like that. Instead we should be Thankful every single day for the many blessings all small and big that God truly gives us! God Bless you both and your little family!♥️♥️💙💙💙
Wow, You guys make a great point in this video. I have been feeling discouraged lately, and I needed this talk to keep me encouraged and keep fighting for my success story. Thank you for this!! 😊 I love you y'all! and I hope that this message is received by many people. Because we need it now more than ever😁
A suggestion for a topic I would like to hear from you guys is acceptance. Acceptance in things you cannot change. Basically how to live the Serenity Prayer on a practical, every day basis. Thanks.
My favorite thing about you guys is how you sincerely like hearing each other talk. You don’t talk over each other or just sit there waiting for your turn to talk. You also don’t tear each other down and that’s so refreshing!! It’s awesome to see a couple who are best friends!!
Guys keep in mind someone is praying for what you have already and I mean the things we need >food, water , family , ect a brighter day stay greatful & pray for others
I actually plan to do a social media and screen time fast for Lent, so this topic really speaks to me. Only at 3:18. Looking forward to the rest of the video.
People don't need to delete their social media to stop the comparison game. If it works for them, great but it's really good to just learn to not compare by paying attention to the thoughts we have.
Happy Sunday y’all 💜 love your videos Nate & Sutton! You guys are such a fine example of what a married should be. I aspire to have a relationship like this one day, if I’m lucky.
It's funny how their areas of comparison are things that they already possess. Sutton's area of comparison in particular surprised me. She can't spend a lot of time working on her physical apperance and yet, she looks incredibly beautiful in an effortless way. That braid alone made me jealous. 😜 I think this is another lesson about comparison: sometimes we have more than we think. 😉
Good stuff you two. I like your discussion how (and it's gross to actually even type) sometimes we are jealous of others success or almost don't want them to do well because of where we are. I have tried to realize this as a thing, and work to be that encouraging person for others..but it can sometimes be hard (how stupid is that?!?!). I think you mentioned it, but I agree that being the person who is happy for others and their successes will ultimately lead to both them and you being happier.
I love your talks. It's funny you said that Sutton, I watched a video of yours where you went to the gym or maybe you just were home with Oaklan in a ponytail and sweatshirt and I remember thinking I wish I looked that good in a ponytail. I was like she's so effortlessly beautiful. So that just shows you how right you are! And how you shouldn't take anything you have for granted, you are blessed
Such truth and wisdom! So many people need to hear this. We all gotta stop comparing because it usually leads to nothing good except jealousy, envy or both. Thank y’all for another awesome video! ❤️
There are many things that I don't agree on with you two in spiritual theory, but your faith in the process, the journey, in sharing your low points, you weakness, that's what it's all about. Thank you for sharing that with everyone else! Sending all the love and light to your fam x
You guys are amazIng, I feel this topic as so right on. Nate I look up to you a lot as a Christian brother! Thank you for being humble in spirit, while being strong too ad speaking truth. I have to say too I feel like Sutton's voice could to be honored more though. She has very valuable things to say and often seems to have a hard time getting to share, usually bc Nate you have a lot to say too. Anyways, appreciate you guys, thanks for another great video! Y'all always help me feel closer to Christ! 🙏🏼
If I compare myself with a Victoria's Secret model, especially if I'm already insecure, absolutely -- that's detrimental to one's self-esteem. For _me,_ it's an unreasonable comparison because I know that I would have to starve myself, and maybe spend thousands, to look like that. But comparing myself to something more realistic, like my husband, I find myself more inspired to be more vivacious, sex positive, willing to learn, explorative, etc. It's important to know what is reasonable to each individual as far as comparisons go. Comparing oneself to something you know to be unreasonable will only make you miserable. You two, as Christians, know y'all can never be "perfect" as Christ was, but it doesn't keep you from striving to be more Christ-like. Just a thought.
So I've been binge watching your channel lately cuz I have nothing much to do, and I just wanted to give some encouragement to Sutton. You said in this video that you compare yourself most to other women who spend a lot of time on their appearance, but I just want to say that I think you look best when you wear very minimal makeup. You are naturally beautiful 🙂 you don't need to compare yourself
Social media is demonic. My LORD has convicted me over and over on NOT to post anything on social media. It was hard, cause some great things were going on in my life. But, I didn't share. Cause for sure that was going to put some prideful seeds in my heart. Flee from social media unless each post you post brings Glory to God.
Oh guys, dont worry, you're both adorable, inside and out!! My mother use to tell me, she would say,...Teresa, nobody is better than you,...and you're no better than anybody else!! I try to live up to that each day!! God Bless!!! Teresa
Such an amazing video like always! Thank you so much both of you for being such an inspiration of truly marriage of God and for being so transparent! God bless your family, I’ll be praying for you✨ Omg! The end clip was hilarious😂
I always feel like I should be taking notes.
Sameee
Sutton you Always look So Beautiful. You have chosen the better. You will never look back and say I wish I had spent my time fixing my hair but you will Always be Grateful for the time you spent with your family and God. Love y’all So Much!!! Luv Nikkie
Thank you Nikkie we love you! 💛
As a wise soul one said, “Comparison is the death of joy.”
Thank you for sharing this it’s something we need reminders of daily
So crazy! I was just thinking yesterday about my value and self-worth as I was comparing myself to people on Instagram. What a blessing for this video to be made today! Being 16 and following the Lord publicly can be hard, but so worth it. So grateful every day 💗
madelyn austin Gods perfect timing 🙏🏼
This is definitely something myself and others need!! Being 16 in this world is definitely a challenge... so many things try to tempt me but God is stronger💜
You guys should do a podcast sometime
It would be nice to listen to you guys
Good point y’all. Nobody’s life is perfect so try to focus on what you can be thankful for and what’s been given to you 🙂
Amen! I've learned to congratulate others and to be honest about where I'm at. Love you guys!😁😁😁
Sutton, I feel you girl... I sometimes catch myself doing the same and had to tell myself to stop. God Bless this wise message and you both.
Actually, I received the grace of God this last summer and it really changed my whole way of seeing things and one of them is that it's really helped me to celebrate others and to not compare myself to others as much!
Wow congratulations! Stay the course and be yourself. There’s only one of each of us
@@traviswilliams1296 Thank you so much! I will!! :D
im so glad to see that there is still young people that believe in being role models for others!!! i am a 44y old mother with 3 girls. oldest one is 24y and getting married in sept this year. then the two babies are 14y and 12y. as a teacher and mother you always hope you are a good role model at home and school. my husband is a correctional officer and believe me he is more strict then me :-))))))
Amen! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 We are no better or no worse than anyone else: we are just different. No more of a man (or woman); no less of a man (or woman). Their strength is our weakness and our strength is their weakness because we were made for community. I have three 3min videos that might help with this as well: "Not Being Everything to Everyone," "What Makes Me Valuable," and "Comparing Myself to Others." Thanks yall for another great video 👊😁
-The Hirtz Life Show 🎥📺🙌🏼
Nate and Sutton: seriously, thank you for walking with God wholeheartedly and naturally sharing Jesus with us. 🙌
Hahaha..I just watched Kirby's video and read your comment right on top and here you are again!! Aren't you fast:D
Sydelle Fernandes Hahaha yep! I watch all my TH-cam videos in double speed. It helps me comment quickly, but I actually really do it because I can retain information better like that. I even listen to audio books in hyper speed when I can. Lol.
@@hirtzlifechristianblogs9285 I get it haha! Subscribed to your channel as well. Keep up the good work! God bless
Sydelle Fernandes Thanks!! 👊😁God Bless!
Our pastor just spoke on this! Chasing the "american dream" that we are fed is actually the worst thing you can do because we are trying to fill that void with earthly desires as opposed to Jesus. Great message guys. And the snow ! 😍
You could do a lowlight instead of a highlight reel. You know, Nate yelling at the dog, Sutton burning dinner, Oaklan crying at 2am...Post the worst picture of the bunch as the thumbnail. You guys would still be cute as ever! (It was a start showing us Nate trying to sled! Lol- Try a plastic bag over that cardboard!)
Not Too Shabby Patti 😂😂
@@nateandsutton when u guys got married did u feel guilty cuz u just had sex. Or was it just beautiful cuz you did it with your spouse?
@Full Natty Vegan ik just wondering. Cuz
@@chrisgonefishing115 They did a video called "Was our wedding night awkward as virgins" where they address this, definitely worth a watch.
@Full Natty Vegan When you grow up and are told only "don't talk about sex, don't think about sex, you don't want sex, it's wrong outside of marriage", the overarching feeling can be "it's wrong" even if you're now married, you have to unlearn 20some years of associating sex with wrongness.
One of my biggest envy seasons is upon us. The v day. When my co-workers get flowers or gifts at work, it's not that I'm not truly happy for them, but it's that I'm mad at me for not having anyone. Year after year. Decade after decade. Every new year I think this year is the year.
Another thing I compare is youth. I see the dance influencers and I wish I was young and able to have the many many opportunities they get. Around 5 years ago I allowed my joy and hope to be siphoned from me.
I am grateful I'm physically able to still run/jog 5k's.
LaT How Life is too short to compare yourself with anyone else! Don’t worry my friend, you are loved by God each and every day and He is all the Valentine you need! 🥰
Go on a dating app. In the description put I love God. My best friend is god. Etc and u already scared away most of the competition.
This video is so timely 🙌🏼. As a young person there is so much pressure to show you’re living a “perfect” life but we are human beings and no ones life is perfect. Also comparison kills (as Jonathan McReynolds song says). Thanks for the video 😊🙌🏼.
It delights my heart when you guys post, love you all
Thank you thank you thank you! This topic has been a huge issue in my life. I'm always comparing myself to others wishing I have what they have. This has been such a blessing today! Thank you so much!😁🙏🏻
Hannah Hoatson Yayy that makes us so happy to hear 😁😁
Love "Make your story your favorite success story, where despite extraordinary hardship you took what you have and leveraged it for God's glory!" Wow AMEN! So encouraging!! You guys are inspiring, praise the Lord for you and bless you and your beautiful family and your ministry!
I'm gen Z, but still love this! ❤️
I don’t believe in not meaningful coincidences. Yesterday, I was wondering where my worth stems from, after I reflected about the links between self worth, self confidence because I don’t set myself free to be simply who I am, trying to be perfect and don’t disappoint others’ expectations (this is due to how my parents grew me up, now I am 23). After I came back to Christianity (I am Italian), like 1 month ago, I felt this sense of uncoditional love, now I have Jesus to love and who loves me. In him I feel alive. In just one month I am a new person, in peace, and He really saved me in every sense. God is working in my life in a way that is unexplainable through words. It’s a feeling that I could have never imagined. So, back to the video, now I now my worth. The missing piece to my question.
Thank you God 🙏 and thank you Nate and Sutton, I think you can’t imagine how deeply and decisive your contribute can really be for people who need to come home to God.
In Italy, there are no people who make what you do, who spread Love and God, while it is spreading new age things, law of attraction...I fell into this trap for a bit, but then Jesus saved me. So I am really thinking to spread my awareness about God when I will have a stable equilibrium and more experience.
Thank you again 🙏❤️
That's so awesome :)..I'm glad you didn't fall into that new age trap. I almost did so myself. I was raised catholic and I've always believed in Christ but it wasn't until late last year that I really started to deepen my faith and I have realized that it's one thing to believe in Christ but it's only when you actually start seeking him and building a relationship with him that you can truly start to see him work in your life and inside of you. I stopped praying for what I thought I wanted and instead asked him to guide me. And it's true the more you seek him and follow him the more he answers you and starts working inside of you. And it's crazy how you start to find yourself actually wanting the things that he wants. Faith truly does have the power to transform us. Its something so difficult to describe but I know that sense of peace that you talked about. Anyways, I am also from Italy and I get what you mean..I feel like so many people especially our age are turning away from religion. It's so difficult to find someone to share our faith with. Wishing you all the best!
@@claudialorna4927 Claudia Benedetti ciao, piacere di conoscerti e grazie di cuore per il feedback! Esatto, la chiave è sicuramente pregare per quello che Dio vuole e lasciare da parte la nostra volontà. Dato che la mia fede è una cosa molto fresca e recente, avresti qualche piccolo consiglio su come cercarlo e costruire una relazione con lui nella quotidianità? È una cosa che mi sto chiedendo, cioè come vivere la quotidianità con lui, in che modo. Ti ringrazio e buon percorso anche a te. Non avrei mai pensato di avere fede in questo modo e soprattutto come già in così tempo mi abbia cambiato la vita. Il new age parla tanto di "uccidere l'ego" ma non si rendono conto che mettere se stessi al centro e credersi Dio è egoismo e superbia
Il piacere è mio!:) Allora, io fino all'anno scorso partivo praticamente quasi da zero per quanto riguardava le mie conoscenze sul cristianesimo. Poi un giorno ho trovato qui su youtube il canale di un pastore americano ed è stato un po' attraverso i suoi sermoni che ho avuto modo di conoscere meglio Gesù. La voglia di conoscerlo più profondamente è poi cresciuta sempre di più fino a che poco dopo ho deciso di acquistare la mia prima Bibbia. E credo che studiare la Bibbia sia un passo fondamentale per conoscere a pieno il pensiero di Dio. Mentre per quanto riguarda il tuo rapporto personale con lui, penso che la cosa migliore che tu possa fare è semplicemente parlarci. Lo so che sembra una risposta molto banale ma sono convinta che ritagliare del tempo in cui siete solo tu e lui sia la chiave per instaurare una relazione intima. Puoi parlarci veramente di qualsiasi cosa come se stessi parlando ad un amico..i tuoi dubbi, le tue difficoltà..ma anche semplicemente della tua giornata. Ovviamente lui sa tutto e conosce il tuo cuore ma quello sforzo di trovare il tempo solo per voi penso che serva veramente ad approfondire quel legame. È un qualcosa che va coltivato un po' come tutte le relazioni. Io spesso la sera mi siedo sul letto e ci parlo ad alta voce. Poi cerco di coinvolgerlo con il pensiero anche durante la giornata nelle cose più piccole e ovviamente nel frattempo faccio del mio meglio per seguirlo. Vedrai che sono mille i modi attraverso cui Dio ha la capacità di parlarti e di risponderti e questo rafforzerà la tua fede e ti spingerà a cercarlo sempre di più.
Poi nessuno è perfetto e ovviamente ci saranno alti e bassi..non è una strada sempre in pianura, anzi. Ma l'importante è ritornare sempre da lui. Perdonami per questo papiro! Comunque se ti può interessare i pastori che seguo maggiormente sono pastor Levi Lusko di Freshlife Church e pastor Michael Todd di Transformation Church. Ovviamente tutto in inglese ma da quello che ho capito lo parli molto bene!
@@claudialorna4927 grazie mille per tutti i tuoi consigli! Mi informo sui pastori qua su TH-cam. E grazie anche per il resto, mi hai dato conferma che quello che faccio è giusto. Grazie davvero!
Figurati! Anzi, sapere di averti potuto aiutare nel mio piccolo mi rende più che felice:)
I'm not a Christian, but you opened my eyes! You always hear about feeling inferior when you compare yourself to anybody else who has a "better" life. But the other side when you start to become overly pride is never mentioned. Thanks guys, I really will start to not compare myself any more. I will start focusing on myself 🤗👍🏼
Wow! What a timing! I was just feeling down about comparing myself to other peoples achievements and praying about it and boom! There’s your video💞 Thank you so much for this and your honesty. God bless you, especially you Sutton, as you are pregnant 💞 greeting from Poland 🤗
I heard a quote at church and it went something like this. 'Compare yourself to others and you will either be proud or jealous but compare yourself to God and you will be humbled.'
This is sooo important to tackle - this is topical, relevant and edifying. Thank you so much, Nate and Sutton!❤❤❤ p.s. please pass my regards to lil' Oakie🤗
Oh Sutton I compare myself to others the same way you do. I wish I wanted to wear makeup, do my hair and dress nicely. But you are so true when you say that you spend your time doing other things. Love this video! God bless ❤️
PREACH 🙌🏼 We are all unique and nothing is perfect. I also feel like sometimes my passions aren’t ‘Christian enough’ but we need ambassadors for Christ in all areas of life. That’s why I love to travel and share that travel - I get to meet people all around the world and talk about God which never would’ve been possible otherwise.
Thank y'all so much for this! Earlier this week I was very convicted about the way I react when others around me achieve things that I don't. It's truly shameful to admit that I have a hard time praising other people's accomplishments...and I'm actively praying for God to humble me and give me a servents heart. So I am SO thankful for this video! It's EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Thank you for reminding me that i have to be intentional and seek out the chances to celebrate others! ❤️😭 Truly, God was working in my heart as I watched you guys! So thankful for you!
Amen! This is awesome!😁😁😁 Love you guys!
Ya'll should do a Bible Study series. I love what you guys have to say and you are so wise. Love ya'll ❤
Thank you guys for this! As a young Christian teen life can be very hard in today’s society, but with people like you it’s easier to stay in God’s word and light! Thank you for sharing your words of truth, I always appreciate them! I also love how real you are, I really appreciate that about y’all! May God continue to bless y’all!!❤️
Molly McManus so glad we could help! 💛
Loving that you guys are using your platform to share the gospel with over 106K people! Sharing our faith is what the Lord has called us to do, go and make disciples!! There is not better calling or job than the one that our Lord has given us. I have applied to do a year of missionary work with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) for a year after I graduate college (I graduate this May). It is a non-profit that spreads the gospel on college campuses to college students that need to hear the truth more than ever. The Lord has given me an very moving testimony and ability to evangelize to college students. I cannot wait to go and do the Lord's work, hey maybe it will be my full time job and nursing will be set aside for a while. Thank you guys for using your platform for something good on social media, this world needs it so badly.
That chasing after the wind gave me a life changing revelation, the balance and the art of balance 🤯‼️thanks guys for real.
What are y’all taking about?! This isn’t just for millennials. This is for EVERYONE! Comparison is the thief of joy. BUT,
GRATITUDE IS THE DIRECT WAY OUT OF COMPARISON 🙏🏼
You two are such a blessing to sooo many! Thank you for sharing truth!
You guys are the best! I'm 57 but enjoy watching you so much! Sutton, loved the video where you talk about being healed with the oil. I need to get some of that. God bless!
Some things that came to mind while watching the video:
1. The sooner you realize and accept that life is simply not fair, the happier you will be. You will see others experience success and just accept the fact that not every human is supposed to have the same life. Especially in today's society I feel like people just refuse to accept that not every single human can have the same privileged life. Not every person can be equally rich, beautiful, funny, intelligent, creative, healthy, etc. as every other person AND THAT'S OKAY. God created us in His image and no matter what we have or don't have, we ALL value the same and He loves us all.
2. When we see others succeed we automatically wonder when we will finally experience that same thing. If we would just trust the Lord and trust that He has a plan for us, we would be way more content. Different things happen to different people at different times in their lives. God gives us a puzzle piece one by one until He thinks we're ready to see the big picture. It's He who decides when we get a puzzle piece, not us.
3. I think comparison has a lot to do with low self-esteem. If you think about bullys, they go even one step further and put others down to feel better about themselves. In reality, those people sadly don't know their value. People who know their value don't feel the need to put others down or put themselves down. So really it all comes down to feeling valuable.
This is soo accurate! I couldn't have watched this in a better time (or maybe it would have been useful to hear this sooner haha). I was just having these bad thoughts yesterday, I felt like I don't measure up, like I'm not enough and I realized that very often it is hard for me to praise the Lord in times of hardship, or give thanks, trust in Him, or even be really aware that He's present in my life, that He not only hears my prayer, but that there is a real relationship between us. It can be very hard to stop complaining and start doing instead as well. But I think that, just as deep down in me, the desire to change our mindset and give up the bad habits is in each of us and I am very thankful for this 'seed' of truth and life, this cure that God gave us through you guys! The way you brought up the subject and the honesty you put into the testimonials you share are very motivating! Thank you! May God bless your ministry and may He always lead you in truth, clarity, openness and honesty!
Thank you! This is just the reminder I needed to hear this morning having just been praying about it.
This message was so timely. Thank you . Keep doing what you're doing and pointing people to Christ.
Wow, honestly this message was so needed to hear. I love listening to y’all! God is good.
I think that when we remember that EVERYTHING we have, our looks, our abilities and talents come from God and that we must celebrate Him and His gifts to us. We can’t toot our own horns, but we need to toot His and point our fingers and hands to THE ONE that EVERYTHING we have has come from ☝️☝️☝️☝️🙌🙌🙌🙌
Thank you for the inspirational video. May God richly Bless you both as you share His Love & Truth to others. Have a Blessed week & enjoy the snow!
The timing of this video... I definitely needed to hear this! Thank you for sharing with us, love you guys and appreciate the effort you put into your content! HAPPY SUNDAY AND GOD BLESS
Yes, this is such a beautiful reminder! Y’all are so awesome and genuine! I appreciate y’all talking about things like this and bringing light and truth to these topics! ❤️😁
Also I loved seeing your night time routines and daily routines, like what you do in a day. You should do more of those videos!!
Ouch! You guys “stepped on my toes.” It was so good! Keep up your great work!❤️
This is exactly why I deleted social media last year. Plus the stuff you see sometimes on their can make a guy stumble lol
Also don’t know if y’all will see this but I was wondering if you guys could explain how to be a light in this world around other unbelievers. I know the Lord chose the Air Force for me and I love my career but not even a year in and I already see how lost a lot of our men and women of the military are.
Many habits they have are ones that I forced myself to quit when I decided to follow Jesus. I’ve also tried taking to them about faith but they always think I’m trying to force them so I kind of stopped. Of course I pray for them but I’m not sure how to get to them. If you guys have any thoughts thank you!! God Bless!
JP gaming Hey man I’m in the same boat. I’m a firefighter and 90% of the people who are in the career field are lost. All I see is them desperately trying to find fulfillment and always coming up short. On top of that, the majority of the people I’ve worked with despise Christians.
The best way I found is simply lead by example. You don’t have to speak about your faith in order to testify. People eventually see and wonder why you aren’t like them. I’ve gotten to speak about my faith on multiple occasions bc my coworkers will come to me and ask why I lead my life a certain way. Ultimately, God brings people to him. As James 2 says, show your faith by what you do, and the rest will follow. Good luck!
“The master determines what you have, you determine what you do with what he gives you.” THIS was the message I needed today. Thank you so much for sharing such valuable and inspiring content like this-and then making me laugh out loud at the end!!! 😂❤️👏🏻
It’s both highlights and ‘lowlights’ of people’s life’s. We don’t see the in between. Sometimes I find myself guilty of comparing myself to those who don’t seem to have it together. Thinking I’m better off than them or the opposite. Being frustrated with where I am. I strive to be content with everything I have/ do God uses my weaknesses to build my witness. He uses my mess to tell His message ! Love you guys 😇 THANKS FOR SHARING :))))))
The last 30 seconds had me laughing harder than I have in a while 😂😂😂🤦🏼♀️
I love you guys so much!!! I just recently stumbled upon your channel and it is my ALL TIME FAVORITE Channel on TH-cam!!!! God bless you!! ❤️❤️❤️
Jordyn Morey aww thank you and welcome to the channel! 💛💛
Nate and Sutton thank you so much!!!! ❤️❤️
So much wisdom! Y'all are such a light. God bless. Love you guys so much.
(Sutton, you are naturally beautiful. You're glowing..probably the Holy Spirit)
so good guys!!!! so much wisdom!!!! God is using y’all for amazing things!!💛💛💛
Im a simple girl. Nate and Sutton tell me I need to hear something, I listen🤷🏻♀️
This message is valuable for all ages!
Amazing message!!! Thanks for sharing, i needed to hear this, today!!!
Thank you guys for having this channel exist. That’s all. ✨
What a GREAT Message!! And just as encouraging is the fact that WHO YOU ARE is UNIQUE... your call, your giftings, your abilities.... Only YOU can be YOU for the Kingdom!
I LOVE this, and needed the reminder!!! Thank you for your transparency when it comes to sharing your beliefs; God bless you💗
Sutton. I feel you. Going to school and seeing girls all dressed up and pretty everyday is actually mind blowing. I barely have enough time to eat breakfast 😅
You guys are truly guided by God! Thank you for having the courage to create this christian based channel. I am one of your biggest fans! Al my love, Thearese from South Africa
I wish I could just have a whole day to hang out with yall ♡ I feel the warmth of the love you all have thank you for teaching us ♡
I'm with you Sutton where I compare myself and how others get all dolled up but as a stay at home mom I don't spend that time because I lose out on the more important things to me and that's spending time with my son, being a good homemaker and having a clean welcoming home, and a good wife.
But I also struggle with Nates too where I compare with others physical bodies and wish I too looked like that. Instead we should be Thankful every single day for the many blessings all small and big that God truly gives us!
God Bless you both and your little family!♥️♥️💙💙💙
Wow, You guys make a great point in this video. I have been feeling discouraged lately, and I needed this talk to keep me encouraged and keep fighting for my success story. Thank you for this!! 😊 I love you y'all! and I hope that this message is received by many people. Because we need it now more than ever😁
That was the perfect finish and so relevant 😂 life is not picture perfect but you can just laugh and be joyful anyway
A suggestion for a topic I would like to hear from you guys is acceptance. Acceptance in things you cannot change. Basically how to live the Serenity Prayer on a practical, every day basis. Thanks.
My favorite thing about you guys is how you sincerely like hearing each other talk. You don’t talk over each other or just sit there waiting for your turn to talk. You also don’t tear each other down and that’s so refreshing!! It’s awesome to see a couple who are best friends!!
Guys keep in mind someone is praying for what you have already and I mean the things we need >food, water , family , ect a brighter day stay greatful & pray for others
Awesome message and examples of practical ways to apply the material! Thanks!
Wow, it feels like you guys were speaking right to me. Thanks for this! Love y'all :)
This is just what I needed to hear! Thank you! God bless you guys!
So timely. Thank you for sharing ❤️
I actually plan to do a social media and screen time fast for Lent, so this topic really speaks to me. Only at 3:18. Looking forward to the rest of the video.
People don't need to delete their social media to stop the comparison game. If it works for them, great but it's really good to just learn to not compare by paying attention to the thoughts we have.
Happy Sunday y’all 💜 love your videos Nate & Sutton! You guys are such a fine example of what a married should be. I aspire to have a relationship like this one day, if I’m lucky.
You guys are so inspirational
I love your videos 💓
It's funny how their areas of comparison are things that they already possess. Sutton's area of comparison in particular surprised me. She can't spend a lot of time working on her physical apperance and yet, she looks incredibly beautiful in an effortless way. That braid alone made me jealous. 😜 I think this is another lesson about comparison: sometimes we have more than we think. 😉
Good stuff you two. I like your discussion how (and it's gross to actually even type) sometimes we are jealous of others success or almost don't want them to do well because of where we are.
I have tried to realize this as a thing, and work to be that encouraging person for others..but it can sometimes be hard (how stupid is that?!?!). I think you mentioned it, but I agree that being the person who is happy for others and their successes will ultimately lead to both them and you being happier.
Amazing Message! What also helps me is to compare myself to myself of yesterday and celebrate every small step forward.
I love your talks. It's funny you said that Sutton, I watched a video of yours where you went to the gym or maybe you just were home with Oaklan in a ponytail and sweatshirt and I remember thinking I wish I looked that good in a ponytail. I was like she's so effortlessly beautiful. So that just shows you how right you are! And how you shouldn't take anything you have for granted, you are blessed
Dang, you caught me! Here I am being envious of your family and life. 😅 You guys are absolutely right though.
Love this video! Just what I needed to hear today. ❤️
Such truth and wisdom! So many people need to hear this. We all gotta stop comparing because it usually leads to nothing good except jealousy, envy or both. Thank y’all for another awesome video! ❤️
I love how much wisdom we have in the Bible. Most coaching advices are written there. :)
So true! Thank you for this message💕
This is a fantastic video. I love that it's uncut and authentic! So refreshing. Thank you for all the wisdom you guys bring. Love from the UK xx
There are many things that I don't agree on with you two in spiritual theory, but your faith in the process, the journey, in sharing your low points, you weakness, that's what it's all about. Thank you for sharing that with everyone else! Sending all the love and light to your fam x
You guys are amazIng, I feel this topic as so right on. Nate I look up to you a lot as a Christian brother! Thank you for being humble in spirit, while being strong too ad speaking truth. I have to say too I feel like Sutton's voice could to be honored more though. She has very valuable things to say and often seems to have a hard time getting to share, usually bc Nate you have a lot to say too. Anyways, appreciate you guys, thanks for another great video! Y'all always help me feel closer to Christ! 🙏🏼
If I compare myself with a Victoria's Secret model, especially if I'm already insecure, absolutely -- that's detrimental to one's self-esteem. For _me,_ it's an unreasonable comparison because I know that I would have to starve myself, and maybe spend thousands, to look like that.
But comparing myself to something more realistic, like my husband, I find myself more inspired to be more vivacious, sex positive, willing to learn, explorative, etc.
It's important to know what is reasonable to each individual as far as comparisons go. Comparing oneself to something you know to be unreasonable will only make you miserable.
You two, as Christians, know y'all can never be "perfect" as Christ was, but it doesn't keep you from striving to be more Christ-like.
Just a thought.
I needed to hear this! Thank you both for posting this! Also it’s crazy hearing Sutton say what she struggles with because Sutton you are stunning!!!!
ahhh just my topic...at this moment. and we know that what we see is just a glimpse of others life, but still I fall into this trap..THANK YOU!!
there was an ad about the LDS before this vid, youtube algorithms are wack
Comparison is the thief of joy . What I have learnt is we will all have our shining moments . 😀
My dog had acl surgery in September 2019, she is 63 pounds! Trust me, it’ll get easier with the dog and his healing. ❤️ just pray.
So I've been binge watching your channel lately cuz I have nothing much to do, and I just wanted to give some encouragement to Sutton. You said in this video that you compare yourself most to other women who spend a lot of time on their appearance, but I just want to say that I think you look best when you wear very minimal makeup. You are naturally beautiful 🙂 you don't need to compare yourself
Social media is demonic.
My LORD has convicted me over and over on NOT to post anything on social media.
It was hard, cause some great things were going on in my life.
But, I didn't share. Cause for sure that was going to put some prideful seeds in my heart.
Flee from social media unless each post you post brings Glory to God.
Oh guys, dont worry, you're both adorable, inside and out!! My mother use to tell me, she would say,...Teresa, nobody is better than you,...and you're no better than anybody else!! I try to live up to that each day!! God Bless!!! Teresa
teresa Wallace love that saying!
Such an amazing video like always! Thank you so much both of you for being such an inspiration of truly marriage of God and for being so transparent! God bless your family, I’ll be praying for you✨
Omg! The end clip was hilarious😂