When following God costs too much

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  • Today's conversation is one that I have been eager to have with you guys - it’s literally been sitting in my brain for almost a year now, after I heard from someone who expressed a desire to follow God but had acquired so much through stuff through her sinful past. It was really hard for her to let go because she did not want to suffer. My friend, El Shakar has experienced this and gone through something similar and that’s why I was eager to have this conversation with him and bring you guys along.
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    [0:00] intro
    [2:37] today’s dilemma
    [4:23] El Shakar’s Story
    [8:42] trying to leave the lifestyle
    [23:56] starting all over again
    [26:02] when obedience hurts
    [37:21] must coming to Christ be painful
    [41:32] when temptations come
    [46:33] PSA

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  • @EzinneZara
    @EzinneZara  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

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    • @wurasimi4882
      @wurasimi4882 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Ezinne! I just wanted to let you know that you've been a blessing to me. Your contents are refreshing and oftentimes, they speak directly to me. Thank you!

  • @sakavictoria2631
    @sakavictoria2631 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    "If God instructs you there is an energy behind it, but you would not know the energy until you obey"
    Hmm, this really struck me.

  • @Adewusiisreal
    @Adewusiisreal 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    "some people success is the prison that the devil is building for them, so that it will be difficult for them to repent" ❤

  • @CarolineNakoma
    @CarolineNakoma 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Came here from the Christian meditation 🎉 this man is a gift to this generation

  • @pamelaezekiel1322
    @pamelaezekiel1322 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    For the lady who asked the question, I'll say you have to make a decision to follow God wholeheartedly. You have to be ready to let go of those things you're enjoying. Then talk to God to give you the strength, because you'd need it. Tell him to lead and direct you.
    Now practically, your first step should be cutting off your friends that are into such. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the word of God. You can read Christian books. I'd recommend Francine Rivers' "Her Mother's Hope". These books would teach you practical Christian living, the full reality of it. Take a break from things that'll draw you into thàt life, maybe social media and immerse yourself fully in His word. God bless you.

  • @UshangUnimna
    @UshangUnimna 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Daily reminder to wach the ads so that Ezinne can retire early

    • @EzinneZara
      @EzinneZara  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂

  • @iamanoutstanding_creation
    @iamanoutstanding_creation หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have been Isolated, loosed friends, same instruction stay away from social media, end your platonic and romantic relationship, sow that money...
    I thought I was running mad🥺🥺🥺Maybe that is what being called by God. Thank you Ezzine this is helpfull....

  • @amaran9424
    @amaran9424 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Need more channels like this!! Honest non-judgmental discussions about the real struggles we all go through

  • @ezinneerhirhieneeukaogo1439
    @ezinneerhirhieneeukaogo1439 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Please make a shorts of the part he said about the man who commited suicide cos of the scammer
    Many scammers claim they are better than armed robbers as they didnt kill anyone.

  • @Cmaks
    @Cmaks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I screamed at “Block Everybody”! BLOCK EVERYBODYYYYY??? WOW!

    • @Cmaks
      @Cmaks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      WOW! Loving this teaching! WOW! I’m not even half way done

  • @nechefavour9332
    @nechefavour9332 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Everybody knows or atleast have a conscience and wants to change, some don't know how, that is why we have to preach the Gospel, to show people that there is a way out

  • @Tori_mt
    @Tori_mt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    This is profound! I was so blessed watching this. Thanks so much guys🤍
    Here are some of the things that stood out for me:
    a). Whatever goes against the laws of your conscience that you keep doing is a slave master.
    b). God wants us to have abundance but not for abundance to have us, so sometimes He might causes shortage when He sees this happening to bring us back in track.
    c). Evil gains can only be preserved by evil deeds
    d). God is not just interested in giving us things alone, He wants us to also have the character to stay there, and with peace of mind.
    e). Anything that is of value will cost you!
    f). Temptations are an evidence of a desire still inside of you. The issue is having control over them.
    g). We need the Holy Spirit. When we rely so much on our own strength, that’s when we actually fail!
    h). Finally, if God doesn’t help me, I can’t do this!
    God bless you all💖

  • @faithfada1087
    @faithfada1087 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +104

    Not me leaving what I'm doing immediately I received Ezinne's notification 😂😂. I literally ran here 😂

    • @tall_queen_adodo
      @tall_queen_adodo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same here oh😂

    • @EzinneZara
      @EzinneZara  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      awww 😂🤍

  • @nechefavour9332
    @nechefavour9332 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Do you know how timely this is? I am learning to surrender again to God and God told me to give out a certain amount and food today, I struggled alot because this money was beyond what I had planned to give out but I guess God was showing how dependent I am with these things and now, imagine me watching this video, Goshhhhhh

  • @Diamy
    @Diamy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Nahhhhhhhhhh!!! El Shakar really went through it. What!!!!!!! Refinement at its peak!!! Bruhhh😂

  • @agathaebele5841
    @agathaebele5841 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    When it came to the part of him hearing God and giving out all he had , immediately I felt the presence of the holy ghost and started speaking in tongues .....This isn't a canal message at all 😢😢😢 it's is spirit filled @ezinne zara

  • @tessykevwe
    @tessykevwe 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    ❤❤i always enjoy your videos
    God bless you dear.....
    This session was nice to listen to😊
    Thanks again

  • @Uncle_Ash
    @Uncle_Ash 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A friend of mine shared this with me , thank you Jesus. l am currently going through a season of separation and l have genuinely been finding it hard to let go and find myself going back to my old lifestyle. Please pray for me for the empowerment to obey, l want need grace to do good works.

  • @nechefavour9332
    @nechefavour9332 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    When Ezinne spoke about people doing evil and it looking like success, I was reminded of Psalm 73 because even David felt this way too, why are they succeeding? They ( the evil people) in psalm 73 were even saying does God see? Does He know? Even David was considering this things, He tried to make sense of the reason why things are like that until He entered into the sanctuary of God and realised that the end of evil people is destruction.

  • @lucyukpong7940
    @lucyukpong7940 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I can relate to his story SO much especially the part where he had to block friends - for me, I just changed my number. This was lovely. Glad to hear I’m not the only one who has to go through this cleansing by fire.

  • @meso5183
    @meso5183 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I enjoy every video you put out. It's like a comfort show for me.

  • @philamakhubu28
    @philamakhubu28 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    There truly is grace for obedience. The truth is that if you choose God the genuineness of that decision must be tested time and time again, through the desires that grip our flesh. Thank you Ezinne, I may not have the things I imagined to acquire but I am definitely not where I used to be and God in his infinite mercies is building an unbreakable character in me that I would not trade for anything. Indeed, thank you Jesus for the the Holy Spirit. Taste and see that the Lord is good. I actually remember the way things got so bad for me I would be telling God that my life is so bitter, I could taste it.

  • @remithefirst
    @remithefirst 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You said something so true and it was definitely an inspiration from God, Ezinne. Paraphrased, you said: the longer we stay away from God and acquire things or build a life that is against the principles of God, the bigger a prison we're building for ourselves without knowing.
    This is so profound because an unspoken plan many people have is to "enjoy" life to the fullest, then when they're satisfied (?) and maybe close to death, they will turn to Jesus. But that's just an architectural plan for a big prison. Because at the end of the day, that life will keep them away from genuinely giving themselves to Jesus even when they want to.

  • @ijeomaucheys6371
    @ijeomaucheys6371 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    El-shakar speaks with so much wisdom🙌🙌

  • @walkinfaith4866
    @walkinfaith4866 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Thank you sooo much Ezinne and El Shankar for this impactful episode. It’s like you guys were speaking directly to me and the things I went and still going through. May the Lord bless you guys and enlarge your coasts. In Jesus’ name. Amen

  • @praisetar
    @praisetar 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    'Every death was a rebirth...God doesn't want abundance to drive man' So many words that hit deep

  • @joyouscharity
    @joyouscharity 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Chia I feel like crying 😭
    This words that shaka said was so consoling

  • @jeslordischus-wealthkwarte2833
    @jeslordischus-wealthkwarte2833 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    21:20 For it is God who works in us both to will and do of His good pleasure🙌

  • @Aloayea
    @Aloayea 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    This is beautiful
    It's tough but today in my devotion
    The sentence is 'If there's a sowing, there's definitely going to be a reaping', it's just time and the pains and joys of waiting..
    Thank you Shakar and Zinny♥️

  • @sayo_paul
    @sayo_paul 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    This episode was such a blessing. Thank you Ezinne! ❤️

    • @EzinneZara
      @EzinneZara  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sayo!!! 🤗🤍

  • @chifortachidinma1045
    @chifortachidinma1045 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you Lord for your mercies upon your children🙏❤️

  • @dearwomanke8437
    @dearwomanke8437 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful and timely conversation 🥺🥺 Thank you for this

  • @laurettagregorygeorge6447
    @laurettagregorygeorge6447 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "When GOD speaks GOD gives empowerment".
    This right here is GOD'S word to me in this season. Thank You Ezinne for the question and thank you for this episode.
    It was so timely

  • @ramieofori-adarkwah3118
    @ramieofori-adarkwah3118 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you Holy Spirit. Thank you Jesus❤

  • @Chinaza_nnamoko_
    @Chinaza_nnamoko_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This blessed me so much. The part he said " Every death comes with a rebirth ", Thank God for you sir and thank you Zara.

  • @theyemitaiwo
    @theyemitaiwo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This was a whole sermon. Thank you!!! Will be coming back to top up from this spring of wisdom.

  • @anitauzoije6459
    @anitauzoije6459 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Listened to the pod and came to watch again to put a face to the voice (El Shakar)🙌🏽

  • @omohaarinze9266
    @omohaarinze9266 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Every death was a rebirth... More grace sir

  • @moniquesublett2530
    @moniquesublett2530 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for this message ezinne
    I'm from Nigeria and I'm battling to change my life
    I have been a fraudster for 8 years now. I knew Jesus 2023 and ever since then I have been hearing a voice to give up my sin but I don't know what to do, you know nigeria story no job opportunity I'm trying to change please pray for me ezinne I want to change

    • @oboratareo1334
      @oboratareo1334 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God is with you you will not fail. Tell Jesus to give u a job. And leave fraud alone

  • @euchariaokonta1303
    @euchariaokonta1303 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    At different points in this interview I paused the video and busted into prayer that's how powerful this message is . He's an amazing story teller and Ezinne a wonderful interviewer

  • @iluvlovemwah
    @iluvlovemwah 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    wow! this episode really hits home. It is so common among us young Christians to be under indirect peer pressure by the world but trying to serve God at the same time! Like the title of the video says, sometimes you look at the path with God and it seems too much, or you're loosing out on too much. This video is good for me and others who feel like following God is so hard that the old lifestyles seems much "better". God bless you so much! Your genuine passion for God from both of you is very inspiring to see!

  • @chizaramabaraoha
    @chizaramabaraoha 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    This is such a beautiful episode! Thank you Ezinne, Thank you El- shakar. Thank you Jesus!

  • @Damilola-
    @Damilola- 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Every death was a rebirth , so profound

  • @the.thrivingnurse
    @the.thrivingnurse 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤
    This reminds me of 2 Messages by Apostle Joshua Selman
    TRUE RICHES and YOUNG RICH RULER
    ✝️💓

  • @ivyayi5365
    @ivyayi5365 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved this!

  • @melodybarnabas288
    @melodybarnabas288 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you❤

  • @chinazoucheaga4825
    @chinazoucheaga4825 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great testimony! Praise God for His mercies to us all 🎉. May we find the strength to dump our idols and love on God as He deserves.

    • @NanyaNduka
      @NanyaNduka 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen!!

  • @lifewithvhee
    @lifewithvhee 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "For every death there was a rebirth"
    How I see it, is not exactly starting all over again.
    I see it as God has a set out script of how our lives should go (Just like with Jesus) and when we decide to go our own way we fall out of that script. But when we get back to following God, we go back to continue from where we stopped when we fell out of the script.
    This was a wholesome video, thank you Ezinne and Friend ❤

  • @faithadewumi5895
    @faithadewumi5895 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was so beautiful ❤️❤️🥺it opened my eyes to alot of things❤️

  • @mgetochukwuesther1633
    @mgetochukwuesther1633 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is so resonating🥹
    Thank you Ezinne❤️

  • @orjichinedum3686
    @orjichinedum3686 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Jesus for this😭🙌

  • @tamaranewton6108
    @tamaranewton6108 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Jesus ❤

  • @NanyaNduka
    @NanyaNduka 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    First off, cheers to 80k subscribers ❤️🥺🎊🎉

  • @amaganyoh7114
    @amaganyoh7114 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so good. Thank you Jesus

  • @Ijeomanwabunike
    @Ijeomanwabunike 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful beautiful. Blessed 🙌

  • @joelaboderin8608
    @joelaboderin8608 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. This story is wholesome ❤

  • @mkpoikanajacob6508
    @mkpoikanajacob6508 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Every episode keeps getting better❤

  • @priscaisimoya
    @priscaisimoya 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @chidinmaogbonna-igwenyi5527
    @chidinmaogbonna-igwenyi5527 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was so blessed by this episode. My God! Obedience to God is paramount

  • @dejhadon247
    @dejhadon247 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i was blessed!

  • @tolulopetosin4170
    @tolulopetosin4170 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much for this❤

  • @lois3546
    @lois3546 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is powerful 🔥

  • @Jeb_Dee
    @Jeb_Dee 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This podcast is a blessing!

  • @tobiaminu8565
    @tobiaminu8565 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for filming this so much to unpack. May we continue to lean on God and the holy spirit.

  • @GloryyHallelujahh
    @GloryyHallelujahh หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing!❤

  • @user-dv5eb9nw1b
    @user-dv5eb9nw1b 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Miss Ezinne Zara post, we stop everything like and share because it’s always excellent content.❤

    • @EzinneZara
      @EzinneZara  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Mrs* 😊

    • @user-dv5eb9nw1b
      @user-dv5eb9nw1b 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pardon me, Mrs Ezinne Zara

  • @natashaapondi1253
    @natashaapondi1253 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love the new intro and voice over....Always a blessing to tune in

  • @chichibernadettemulenga7430
    @chichibernadettemulenga7430 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is lovely . I have been blessed

  • @eliz9853
    @eliz9853 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was so enlightening, thank you for inviting and him and thank you to him for being vulnerable enough to share his story with us🙌🏿

  • @idehenade8264
    @idehenade8264 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really loved watching this

  • @bellaisen
    @bellaisen 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This so inspiring

  • @OjoagefuYakubu
    @OjoagefuYakubu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing story

  • @bomabobmanuel4
    @bomabobmanuel4 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was blessed by this. Thank you very much for sharing!!

  • @oatesevagreen2693
    @oatesevagreen2693 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you 😊

  • @tobipeter8
    @tobipeter8 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So much wisdom in this video

  • @nomia_precious
    @nomia_precious 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, this was deep, thank you❤

  • @esthernjoku9074
    @esthernjoku9074 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was so inspiring!

  • @nisolaolakanmi6182
    @nisolaolakanmi6182 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such a lovely episode

  • @jaytomebi8218
    @jaytomebi8218 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm blessed with the words.

  • @D.Youngest.Youtuber
    @D.Youngest.Youtuber 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much ✨
    This was impactful💚

  • @zoetsahai
    @zoetsahai 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Truly a wonderful episode

  • @cmjacobs_
    @cmjacobs_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the editing of this video. So good!

  • @daniellamutoni6965
    @daniellamutoni6965 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s such a blessing to hear you share so much wisdom ! Those 5 last minutes really touched me

  • @ifeoluwafola7726
    @ifeoluwafola7726 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really love this video.🥳

  • @alexanderobochi7385
    @alexanderobochi7385 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video absolutely blessed me

  • @euniceajayi3580
    @euniceajayi3580 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing. Thanks for sharing 🎉

  • @zebedeezoe9230
    @zebedeezoe9230 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing, Rabbi El

  • @ThatTega
    @ThatTega 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello! I am new here and I am never leaving!
    I admire how you extract certain experiences from people and teach them how to retrace their steps with God where they have gotten lost. God bless this podcast and you too!

  • @OnyinyechiIbemere
    @OnyinyechiIbemere 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Ezinne ❤❤❤

  • @YourstrulyMo_
    @YourstrulyMo_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was so wholesome and well roundeddd! Thank you both for sharinggg. There was so much practical wisdom imparted and I’m very grateful🤲🏾

  • @ogboimerit487
    @ogboimerit487 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had to run here after receiving the notification!
    I'm not even done watching yet😂

  • @maryadeniyi4454
    @maryadeniyi4454 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, what an episode, God bless you both for this🙏🙏🙏

  • @Movierecaps422
    @Movierecaps422 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video

  • @OlukoredeOluwabusayo_
    @OlukoredeOluwabusayo_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My first time here and I'm grateful I came across this video

  • @Nwabi23
    @Nwabi23 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an incredible episode! Shuuu God is so merciful 🥺😭. Thank you so much to both of you.

  • @WithLove-Roli
    @WithLove-Roli 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    El Shakar!!!!!✨

  • @charmainefaith
    @charmainefaith 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i just saw the highlight on insta and immediatly came here ..wow

  • @gracetapelmwasi5579
    @gracetapelmwasi5579 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm enjoying these 😍😍😍

  • @ChamaMulenga
    @ChamaMulenga 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These conversations are so insightful, may God continue to bless you ❤

  • @Chidimma_Nzekwe
    @Chidimma_Nzekwe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This episode enlightened me so much.Thank you and God bless you both ❤️