I actually really needed this. I was feeling this way and asking for the truth. Then I come across this 'random' small video. Thank you much for sharing.
It’s very refreshing to hear someone as young as you are be so open and honest and real, unafraid to show the world what a real Christian looks like. You inspire me, a 78 year old grandmother, to want to spend more time in the Word and know God better.
Kinda off topic (although i do agree that i have been feeling nihilistic recently, thanks for the video :) As a kid I've always thought of trees that they grow upwards because they want to praise the lord with their branches stretched wide up in the sky. And I just find that wonderful. Btw English is not my first language so I'm sorry for any errors.
This is an incredibly valid opinion in regards to seeing the world as useless, as it is really an in-between from the womb to heaven, but it doesn't mean we cant appreciate the fathers work while were here. Awesome videos man!
I asked for purpose with a contrite heart because I still got suicidal thoughts even being in nursing school and after being baptized, he lead me down the path of discernment to become a sister/nun or whatever he wills. I no longer fear or feel alone and found community and God.
As someone who struggles with showing emotion in most situations, I just want to say there’s absolutely nothing wrong getting emotional, ESPECIALLY about the goodness of God. I, too, tend to be nihilistic about the world on a nearly daily basis. I appreciate your video and your channel. This message is edifying. Keep doing the Lord’s work, brother
1. For better or worse, please know you're not alone with this, brother. I often feel the same way. I think at least for me it's somewhat of a comfort to know I'm not the only one let alone the first one struggling with these thoughts and feelings, for it means there might some hope to gain some wisdom from those who have likewise struggled with this and who are winning, or at least who are not entirely losing. They do exist; I've met and known some. 2. Plus, like you, I'm Asian American, and I learned many Asians including Asian Americans struggle with mental health. I think part of the reason for this is because of how we're raised (e.g. Asian parenting, educational pressures) as well as Asian culture in general. For example, I don't know if it's still true today, but I once saw a statistic that Asian nations like Japan and Korea have among the highest if not the highest suicide rates in the world. If so, this suggests mental health issues are a problem. Coupled with the social stigma against mental health in Asian culture, it's a recipe for disaster. 3. I think Ecclesiastes is the perfect biblical book to deal with this. I'd strongly recommend the little book Living Life Backwards which is an exposition of Ecclesiastes by the pastor-scholar David Gibson. It's phenomenal for its pint size and packs a punch. Really edifying to read. 4. I also recommend the work of the late David Powlison and the CCEF in general. They've been so helpful for me. As Powlison once said - I'm paraphrasing him because I can't remember his exact words - those who realize how empty life is or that it's even nihilistic actually have a great insight into life, for it is a truth that few see that the world and we ourselves are indeed broken, that there's something sad about this world and about ourselves. That's a great insight which can be built upon. Most people dont see it or at least don't acknowledge it, but instead prefer to divert themselves with trivialities like entertainment rather than to consider these deeper matters. As Blaise Pascal points out: "Thus man is so unhappy that he wearies himself without cause of weariness by the peculiar state of his temperament, and he is so frivolous that, being full of a thousand essential causes of weariness, the least thing, such as a cue and a ball to strike with it, is enough to divert him." We'd rather entertain ourselves so long as we can forget about the most fundamental questions of life and death. Yet the fact that you don't ignore it but face it head on is itself a positive sign in a similar way to how recognizing the problem is the first to step to figuring out a solution or at least if one even exists. 5. As the writer of Ecclesiastes saw, what is crooked cannot be made straight. That's part of the curse of living in a fallen world. Ecclesiastes is in this respect a commentary on Genesis 3, a commentary on life after the Fall, life in a post-lapsarian and a post-diluvian world, life under sun. But the Christian's great hope is though we live life under the sun, we also live life hidden in the Son. Someday the Son will make all things right again, fix all broken things, straighten that which is crooked. Our great hope is Romans 8. Romans 8 is Paul's reflection on the "vanity" in Ecclesiastes. Indeed, the Greek translation of the Old Testament known as the Septuagint uses the same Greek word for "vanity" in Ecclesiastes as Paul uses in Romans 8:20, which is one reason why biblical scholars see the connection between Ecclesiastes and Romans 8 (the KJV even translates it as "vanity" in Romans 8:20, but most modern translatios go with something else like "futility" or "frustration"). And the ending of Romans 8 is of course full of hope and promise. 😊
Such an important topic! Just met your channel now, right after lunch and I'm enjoying your videos one after the other 🤣 thank you, Orlando! God bless you :)
I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate your honesty. I pray that millions and millions of young people along with every person who needs to hear this message will watch it and be blessed by it. Thanks for keeping it short and to the point. Keep honoring our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with your videos.
Thank you for being authentic and so vulnerable. I am encouraged greatly by your presence with us. You could have hidden yourself away, but you bravely shared your thoughts with Jesus as your guide. I am old and unattractive to the world, but Jesus is always loving me and holding me. I like talking with Jesus every day and experiencing his great kindness. I am praying for you and for all of your followers today. May the Name of Jesus be blessed forever!
I feel you. I think of being with Jesus every day. I feel like I enjoyed this world to the max, and this world has nothing much to offer me. The joy and happiness this world offers fade so quickly. It's just for a moment. But when I pray I always pray for the Lord to use me for His glory for His purpose. I want to do the work God has sent me to do. Finish the work faithfully I know God is faithful to do that in me. I don't want to go to heaven empty-handed and have nothing to offer my Lord. And I don't want to go to heaven just for the comfort. I want to hear Jesus say, "Wow! We'll done, you have exceeded my expectations" and embrace me. Just talking about it gives me goosebumps.
Praying for you brother! we are all in this race friend! Let us all stay in the word of God! It took me 8 long years to learn what God has been teaching you now. I went and did things my way, never asking God, never praying and never reading. At 19 I was running my own ways and following my own teachings. It was through pain and suffering I learned to submit and humble myself! I pray you never go through what I had to go through to learn Jesus's ways. I am blessed by the work God is doing through you! I love you and hope to hear more about your journey. Be blessed❤
Hi I'm from Brazil so English is not my first language, I'm still studying English so I will use the translator I want to come here to thank you for posting the videos, for having obeyed the voice of GOD, I discovered your channel today, and I am very happy and satisfied with the quality of the videos, they are very objective.About your voice, man, everything is very good, you speak very well, your English is good and the way you speak is very good, and you don't speak very fast and that's very good. Keep making videos for Glory to GOD. You gained another subscriber hehehe.❤🎉
I have been feeling really depressed and nihilistic these past few days. Thank you for touching on this topic! Your video came to me at the perfect time.
I am all about this channel, and I love these videos. Seems like you get and have been in some of the thoughts feelings and mindsets as me and I am exited to see and learn more. God bless you bro and thanks
I’m 55 years old and the Lord is speaking to and encouraging me through you, like when Jesus fed the crowd, he miraculously multiplied the bread. He could have dropped it in the laps of the people but instead he handed it to the disciples (privileged them) to have them pass it out. He also gives us to give to those who are hungry for his teachings and His love. His sheep are being fed. Keep handing out His bread my brother. Those who criticize are not His sheep. They are the wolves who whisper for the accuser. Feed His sheep. The Sheep Who follow The Lion of Judah.
NGL, you've become one of my favorite TH-camrs, I love that you actually put passion in your videos more than I can say for most. You are so talented and I can tell your love for Christ. Keep being amazing! Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord!
Thank you for making this video. I am 58 years old and struggle with nihilism. It doesn't matter how successful you are, you can still struggle with nihilism. Good content! Keep making videos.
Thanks for sharing. I feel the exact same way sometimes; why must I bear witness to all the going ons in this wicked world. My own battles with this corrupt flesh. And how wonderful what lies beyond this life will be! I was given a glimpse of that place years ago. I don't fear the death of this flesh. I'm ready to leave it! I'm nearing 60, and I'm worn out. I have no strength remaining. There is nothing here I want! I just want to go home; this world is NOT my home!
You’re allowed to feel emotions. If someone criticizes you for feeling strong emotions about the creator of everything dying for your sins and forgiving them all, smallest to worst, they have no perspective whatsoever. I love you brother. This is good.
"Fear God and obey His commands for that is the whole of man." Life isn't about the experience; it's about love. "And now I will show you the most excellent way ... These three things will remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love."
My nihilism comes more from my fear of death and the unknown. Sure, I’ll say I’m going to heaven around others…but then I think about how scary death is, how I’m uncertain of my salvation even if I do trust and put my faith in God/Jesus, and the fact that we haven’t seen a resurrection since Jesus’ time. That when I start to wonder about weather I am truly with God or if it’s all for nothing.
great question, I think I should make a full in depth video about that but I think it basically came down to God personally revealing and teaching himself to me and me taking the leap of faith in believing that was really the case.
Solomon lived by the flesh , Jesus lived by the spirit, Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor , Luke 4 :18 , do you preach the gospel to the poor ???
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I actually really needed this. I was feeling this way and asking for the truth. Then I come across this 'random' small video. Thank you much for sharing.
I’m so glad to hear it, God bless
It’s very refreshing to hear someone as young as you are be so open and honest and real, unafraid to show the world what a real Christian looks like. You inspire me, a 78 year old grandmother, to want to spend more time in the Word and know God better.
Don't listen to any knockers Brother. You speak with passion and intensity and this makes some people feel uncomfortable.
Kinda off topic (although i do agree that i have been feeling nihilistic recently, thanks for the video :) As a kid I've always thought of trees that they grow upwards because they want to praise the lord with their branches stretched wide up in the sky. And I just find that wonderful.
Btw English is not my first language so I'm sorry for any errors.
That's a really cool thought! It's almost as if they are reaching for God
I can feel your authenticity through the screen Brother and it comforts me to know there are people like you out there who are likeminded to me
Appreciate that and reminding me it’s ok to be myself God bless man
This is an incredibly valid opinion in regards to seeing the world as useless, as it is really an in-between from the womb to heaven, but it doesn't mean we cant appreciate the fathers work while were here. Awesome videos man!
Thank you and that’s a great way to put it!
I asked for purpose with a contrite heart because I still got suicidal thoughts even being in nursing school and after being baptized, he lead me down the path of discernment to become a sister/nun or whatever he wills. I no longer fear or feel alone and found community and God.
I’m really glad to hear that, wish you the best in your journey
the emptiness of pleasures pushes you to wisdom (if you are honest with yourself) and then with wisdom you can understand and enjoy pleasures
As someone who struggles with showing emotion in most situations, I just want to say there’s absolutely nothing wrong getting emotional, ESPECIALLY about the goodness of God. I, too, tend to be nihilistic about the world on a nearly daily basis. I appreciate your video and your channel. This message is edifying. Keep doing the Lord’s work, brother
Thanks so much for the encouragement man. God Bless
1. For better or worse, please know you're not alone with this, brother. I often feel the same way. I think at least for me it's somewhat of a comfort to know I'm not the only one let alone the first one struggling with these thoughts and feelings, for it means there might some hope to gain some wisdom from those who have likewise struggled with this and who are winning, or at least who are not entirely losing. They do exist; I've met and known some.
2. Plus, like you, I'm Asian American, and I learned many Asians including Asian Americans struggle with mental health. I think part of the reason for this is because of how we're raised (e.g. Asian parenting, educational pressures) as well as Asian culture in general. For example, I don't know if it's still true today, but I once saw a statistic that Asian nations like Japan and Korea have among the highest if not the highest suicide rates in the world. If so, this suggests mental health issues are a problem. Coupled with the social stigma against mental health in Asian culture, it's a recipe for disaster.
3. I think Ecclesiastes is the perfect biblical book to deal with this. I'd strongly recommend the little book Living Life Backwards which is an exposition of Ecclesiastes by the pastor-scholar David Gibson. It's phenomenal for its pint size and packs a punch. Really edifying to read.
4. I also recommend the work of the late David Powlison and the CCEF in general. They've been so helpful for me. As Powlison once said - I'm paraphrasing him because I can't remember his exact words - those who realize how empty life is or that it's even nihilistic actually have a great insight into life, for it is a truth that few see that the world and we ourselves are indeed broken, that there's something sad about this world and about ourselves. That's a great insight which can be built upon. Most people dont see it or at least don't acknowledge it, but instead prefer to divert themselves with trivialities like entertainment rather than to consider these deeper matters. As Blaise Pascal points out: "Thus man is so unhappy that he wearies himself without cause of weariness by the peculiar state of his temperament, and he is so frivolous that, being full of a thousand essential causes of weariness, the least thing, such as a cue and a ball to strike with it, is enough to divert him." We'd rather entertain ourselves so long as we can forget about the most fundamental questions of life and death. Yet the fact that you don't ignore it but face it head on is itself a positive sign in a similar way to how recognizing the problem is the first to step to figuring out a solution or at least if one even exists.
5. As the writer of Ecclesiastes saw, what is crooked cannot be made straight. That's part of the curse of living in a fallen world. Ecclesiastes is in this respect a commentary on Genesis 3, a commentary on life after the Fall, life in a post-lapsarian and a post-diluvian world, life under sun. But the Christian's great hope is though we live life under the sun, we also live life hidden in the Son. Someday the Son will make all things right again, fix all broken things, straighten that which is crooked. Our great hope is Romans 8. Romans 8 is Paul's reflection on the "vanity" in Ecclesiastes. Indeed, the Greek translation of the Old Testament known as the Septuagint uses the same Greek word for "vanity" in Ecclesiastes as Paul uses in Romans 8:20, which is one reason why biblical scholars see the connection between Ecclesiastes and Romans 8 (the KJV even translates it as "vanity" in Romans 8:20, but most modern translatios go with something else like "futility" or "frustration"). And the ending of Romans 8 is of course full of hope and promise. 😊
i'm loving this... i'm glad i found this channel like wholesome rare salt 🧂
Keep on my friend!! What a powerful massage!! God bless you
Such an important topic! Just met your channel now, right after lunch and I'm enjoying your videos one after the other 🤣 thank you, Orlando! God bless you :)
I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate your honesty. I pray that millions and millions of young people along with every person who needs to hear this message will watch it and be blessed by it. Thanks for keeping it short and to the point. Keep honoring our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with your videos.
Thank you for being authentic and so vulnerable. I am encouraged greatly by your presence with us. You could have hidden yourself away, but you bravely shared your thoughts with Jesus as your guide. I am old and unattractive to the world, but Jesus is always loving me and holding me. I like talking with Jesus every day and experiencing his great kindness. I am praying for you and for all of your followers today. May the Name of Jesus be blessed forever!
I feel you. I think of being with Jesus every day. I feel like I enjoyed this world to the max, and this world has nothing much to offer me. The joy and happiness this world offers fade so quickly. It's just for a moment. But when I pray I always pray for the Lord to use me for His glory for His purpose. I want to do the work God has sent me to do. Finish the work faithfully I know God is faithful to do that in me. I don't want to go to heaven empty-handed and have nothing to offer my Lord. And I don't want to go to heaven just for the comfort. I want to hear Jesus say, "Wow! We'll done, you have exceeded my expectations" and embrace me. Just talking about it gives me goosebumps.
Praying for you brother! we are all in this race friend! Let us all stay in the word of God! It took me 8 long years to learn what God has been teaching you now. I went and did things my way, never asking God, never praying and never reading. At 19 I was running my own ways and following my own teachings. It was through pain and suffering I learned to submit and humble myself! I pray you never go through what I had to go through to learn Jesus's ways. I am blessed by the work God is doing through you! I love you and hope to hear more about your journey. Be blessed❤
Hi I'm from Brazil so English is not my first language, I'm still studying English so I will use the translator I want to come here to thank you for posting the videos, for having obeyed the voice of GOD, I discovered your channel today, and I am very happy and satisfied with the quality of the videos, they are very objective.About your voice, man, everything is very good, you speak very well, your English is good and the way you speak is very good, and you don't speak very fast and that's very good. Keep making videos for Glory to GOD. You gained another subscriber hehehe.❤🎉
I have been feeling really depressed and nihilistic these past few days. Thank you for touching on this topic! Your video came to me at the perfect time.
I have watched most of your videos between yesterday and today. I really appreciate what you have to say. Thank you!
Your videos are truly redirecting my life… Thank you for listening to God. 🕊️ He is already changing lives through your channel.
Wow, this video is such a blessing. Honestly. Ive been struggling with the EXACT SAME thing recently. Thank you
Man, I love your authenticity it's so refreshing. Keep it up brother!
God bless you. The Lord has been speaking to you on many things that have been on my heart. Thanks for serving the Lord. Appreciate this!!!
So encouraging!
Please don’t allow ugly comments to change anything about what you’re doing or how you’re doing it!
I’ve been needing a video like this!!! I am feeling the nihilism too!
You are sooooo cool and so authentic, thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️
These have been my thoughts for the past 5 months and I'm glad that I do not have to delight in them alone!
I dont feel like nothing matters but living here on this dying sin soaked planet is pretty soul crushing😢.
Come Lord Jesus....
Thank you so much, brother. You’ve helped me understand some weird feelings I have been having. God bless you!
Discovering your channel has been such a blessing, brother.
You are always so spot on. Thank you...
I struggle with this as well. Thank you for this brother.
New subscriber. Your videos are amazing. Be yourself please don’t change!
I am all about this channel, and I love these videos. Seems like you get and have been in some of the thoughts feelings and mindsets as me and I am exited to see and learn more. God bless you bro and thanks
I’m 55 years old and the Lord is speaking to and encouraging me through you, like when Jesus fed the crowd, he miraculously multiplied the bread. He could have dropped it in the laps of the people but instead he handed it to the disciples (privileged them) to have them pass it out. He also gives us to give to those who are hungry for his teachings and His love. His sheep are being fed. Keep handing out His bread my brother. Those who criticize are not His sheep. They are the wolves who whisper for the accuser.
Feed His sheep. The Sheep Who follow The Lion of Judah.
NGL, you've become one of my favorite TH-camrs, I love that you actually put passion in your videos more than I can say for most. You are so talented and I can tell your love for Christ. Keep being amazing!
Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord!
Thank you for making this video. I am 58 years old and struggle with nihilism. It doesn't matter how successful you are, you can still struggle with nihilism. Good content! Keep making videos.
This is so real. Thank you for this.
Amen! May God continue to use you as His vessel brother. Much ❤!
God bess man thank you
Thanks for sharing.
I feel the exact same way sometimes; why must I bear witness to all the going ons in this wicked world. My own battles with this corrupt flesh. And how wonderful what lies beyond this life will be!
I was given a glimpse of that place years ago. I don't fear the death of this flesh. I'm ready to leave it! I'm nearing 60, and I'm worn out. I have no strength remaining. There is nothing here I want! I just want to go home; this world is NOT my home!
This was amazing thank you
Thank you for this! Keep it up
Wonderful message, I learned a lot from this.
You’re allowed to feel emotions. If someone criticizes you for feeling strong emotions about the creator of everything dying for your sins and forgiving them all, smallest to worst, they have no perspective whatsoever. I love you brother. This is good.
100% man. Thank you for your kind words God bless
"Fear God and obey His commands for that is the whole of man."
Life isn't about the experience; it's about love. "And now I will show you the most excellent way ... These three things will remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love."
Brother! Thank you!!!
I had the same feeling then God brought me here my sister's dog clicked the video
My nihilism comes more from my fear of death and the unknown. Sure, I’ll say I’m going to heaven around others…but then I think about how scary death is, how I’m uncertain of my salvation even if I do trust and put my faith in God/Jesus, and the fact that we haven’t seen a resurrection since Jesus’ time. That when I start to wonder about weather I am truly with God or if it’s all for nothing.
Amen! In God life is good.
Thank you. 🙏🏽
6:07 thats just the Holy Spirit, man. you should be singing such grace unto our Father with much emotion
100%
Depression isn't real. Always say you healed the depression in Jesus name and you can escape your adversaries Luke 21:15-19 KJV
I feel this
❤❤can u make a video how u stay on fire for god
Satan is prowling I will pray for your spiritual protection don’t stop what your doing
Please keep sharing.
hello, i have been seen more and more people turning to jesus lately, in your case, i want to ask you, how did you realize jesus was the way to go?
great question, I think I should make a full in depth video about that but I think it basically came down to God personally revealing and teaching himself to me and me taking the leap of faith in believing that was really the case.
I question Christians who aren’t at least a little nihilistic about the physical world…
I wonder which gospel songs
U listen towards man of god ❤
God is basically telling us to touch grass, refer to Psalm 23 :)
Solomon lived by the flesh , Jesus lived by the spirit, Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor , Luke 4 :18 ,
do you preach the gospel to the poor ???
Are you?
@@impulsive3139 yes , are you ?
@@impulsive3139 your not
@@PeteFish-b1f let the devil be the accuser of the saints 💖
@@impulsive3139 am i accusing ?
if you want to suffer preach the gospel in the streets and the marketplaces ,
if you want to be couragegous preach the gospel in the streets , and marketplaces ,
The gospel of Peppa Pig . Yassssssss