This was such a blessing to me. As I listened, I kept thinking of Psalm 51:17, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise." You are so humble. I know the Lord is very near you and will see you through everything you face. I love and appreciate you dearly.
Thanks so much, Mom. This means so much to me. I don't feel humble at all, but I certainly appreciate your kind words. I'm trusting in Him, at least doing my best to, and I so appreciate your and Dad's support. Love you all so much! 🧡
Recently I did a study on Surrender - something I've struggled with for years. And I still don't have it together, but it's getting a little easier. I am concerned for someone, and I'm trying to work on not get anxious. There are things I want to change, but ultimately, it's all in the Lord's hands. May He keep refining us until the day of Christ. I pray you and your friend will be encouraged. Enjoyed the talk, Zach! P.S. Emmie the kitten is so cute!
I certainly struggle with surrender, too, Valentine. I think that it's a lifelong struggle, and that as long as we're making a concentrated effort on becoming more and more consecrated to Him, that is all He asks of us. Amen, His refinement can be exceedingly painful, but it is so worth it. If it makes us even a fraction more like Christ, every bit of the trials and pain we endure is priceless. Thanks so much for your prayers, I am praying for you and your family, as well! P.S. She can be pretty cute sometimes...mainly when she's sleeping. XD
Hello, I am not receiving notifications from this channel, ( though I have hit the notification bell ) so I apologize for this late comment. I enjoyed this video! About giving God control.. for me personally, i notice that when I worry and fear over things I have no control over, then I am definitely not trusting God. However, when I give of myself completely to Him by total surrendering to Him, then there is no room for fear, worry, fretting, etc. As you asked, I am praying for you, Zach!✝😊
I am so sorry to not reply to this sooner, Martina!! I thought I already had! You don't need to apologize at all, I just appreciate you all being so sweet and supportive! As I said in my latest video, I owe so many folks a message/comment, and you all are at the top of the list. Your videos are so encouraging and I enjoy listening to them with Mom!! The only problem with that is I am not watching the video myself to leave a comment, but I will certainly try to do better about that from now on! Amen to everything you said!! It's so true, when surrender to the Lord is the foremost thing, our fear and worry has no room in our hearts. God bless you and your family, dear sister!
Life is never easy, and it never was. And in my eyes, the world has never changed. But the thing we could truly change is the world around us, and if ever. We could expand upon our world for others to inspire and motivate. Whether it helps others or not, it's the thought that truly counts.🖤🤍❤️ (I shall send great wishes to both you and your friend! Also, isn't that a floofy angel with devilish claws! XD)
That is very, very true, Hawthorn! Life has always been a struggle, and there is so much for us to overcome. But that's part of the beauty of it! Especially when we can lean into God's will for our lives, He gives us strength. Appreciate you, man! And yes, little Emmie is completely out of control, she really wanted to introduce herself to everyone last night! 🤣
This was such a blessing to me. As I listened, I kept thinking of Psalm 51:17, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise." You are so humble. I know the Lord is very near you and will see you through everything you face. I love and appreciate you dearly.
Thanks so much, Mom. This means so much to me. I don't feel humble at all, but I certainly appreciate your kind words. I'm trusting in Him, at least doing my best to, and I so appreciate your and Dad's support. Love you all so much! 🧡
Recently I did a study on Surrender - something I've struggled with for years. And I still don't have it together, but it's getting a little easier. I am concerned for someone, and I'm trying to work on not get anxious. There are things I want to change, but ultimately, it's all in the Lord's hands. May He keep refining us until the day of Christ. I pray you and your friend will be encouraged. Enjoyed the talk, Zach!
P.S. Emmie the kitten is so cute!
I certainly struggle with surrender, too, Valentine. I think that it's a lifelong struggle, and that as long as we're making a concentrated effort on becoming more and more consecrated to Him, that is all He asks of us. Amen, His refinement can be exceedingly painful, but it is so worth it. If it makes us even a fraction more like Christ, every bit of the trials and pain we endure is priceless. Thanks so much for your prayers, I am praying for you and your family, as well!
P.S. She can be pretty cute sometimes...mainly when she's sleeping. XD
Hello, I am not receiving notifications from this channel, ( though I have hit the notification bell ) so I apologize for this late comment. I enjoyed this video! About giving God control.. for me personally, i notice that when I worry and fear over things I have no control over, then I am definitely not trusting God. However, when I give of myself completely to Him by total surrendering to Him, then there is no room for fear, worry, fretting, etc. As you asked, I am praying for you, Zach!✝😊
I am so sorry to not reply to this sooner, Martina!! I thought I already had! You don't need to apologize at all, I just appreciate you all being so sweet and supportive! As I said in my latest video, I owe so many folks a message/comment, and you all are at the top of the list. Your videos are so encouraging and I enjoy listening to them with Mom!! The only problem with that is I am not watching the video myself to leave a comment, but I will certainly try to do better about that from now on!
Amen to everything you said!! It's so true, when surrender to the Lord is the foremost thing, our fear and worry has no room in our hearts. God bless you and your family, dear sister!
The way we feel has nothing to do for God's great plans as we continue to live for Him. Be strong knowing God loves you and your friend!
That's so true, Martha! Thank you for this! God bless you!
The thumbnail got me. I’ll listen
Haha, glad Emmie got your attention! 😂🙏 Thanks a lot for watching! God bless!
Life is never easy, and it never was.
And in my eyes, the world has never changed.
But the thing we could truly change is the world around us, and if ever.
We could expand upon our world for others to inspire and motivate.
Whether it helps others or not, it's the thought that truly counts.🖤🤍❤️
(I shall send great wishes to both you and your friend! Also, isn't that a floofy angel with devilish claws! XD)
That is very, very true, Hawthorn! Life has always been a struggle, and there is so much for us to overcome. But that's part of the beauty of it! Especially when we can lean into God's will for our lives, He gives us strength.
Appreciate you, man! And yes, little Emmie is completely out of control, she really wanted to introduce herself to everyone last night! 🤣