Please dont stop teaching us and letting us understand the sweetness of the word. You have a wonderful and genuine way on teaching us how to walk with the lord day by day. I really appreciate the gift God gave you. KEEP IT UP BROTHER ❤️✝️
i’ve been fasting from all social media except for youtube because i’ve been watching a lot of sermons, I like to have a prayer paddle board ride because i live on the lake and it’s nice and peaceful in the morning. whenever i feel tempted, i watch a sermon.
i need to fast from social media and food. i’ve been so bogged down lately and overeating and over-scrolling. i need a detox and to be filled with the Holy Spirit !!
I haven’t felt led to a social media fast but to everyone who has: don’t give up! the Lord has called you to it to grow closer to him and loves you dearly ❤️
You know what’s perfect timing, ive been on a social media fast, today i hit one month and that was my goal! I mean I did go back on tik tok, but it was to preach God’s word because when there’s something that God puts on your heart, you know it’s something that needs to be shared. God bless everyone’s soul!
Is awesome to see that our God has called many of us to fast from our phones/social media ❤ I am on day 7 of my 40 day social media fast. I deleted , Facebook, Instagram,TikTok and all gaming apps from my phone and only kept RU-vid because that is where I listen to worship music and sermons. The first day was horrible and hardest but I've been having such a good time with God so far, my ears have been more opened to the sound of his voice and on day 2 while I was listening to instrumental soaking Christian music on RU-vid, I was able to experiencea breakthrough and for the first time ever I was able to worship God in the spirit... and let me tell y'all, It was AMAZING!!. I pray God gives you all the will power to push through your fasts and experience breakthroughs during or after fasting 🙏🏽 ❤
@@TheDynamicTobiloba DELETE everything brother! Then the temptation won't be as hard because you will not have all of your entertainment apps readily at your fingers and you gotta make sure to spend time with the Lord, talking to him, reading his word. Make him a part of your day at all times and before you know you will be fasting! Imma tell the same my sister told me which is very through the hardest day is the first day when we decide to do something for our God because our flesh wants nothing to do with it! I'll say a prayer for you brother! God bless 🙌🏽
@@jamiefulwood6165 I pray that the Holy Spirit takes over your fasting time so that he can guide you to do what the Lord wants you to do during this fast. I also pray you feel his precense strongly especially during times of temptation! I pray you feel so much closer to the Lord at the end of your fasting journey and that the ears of your heart and soul are more sensible to the quite whispers of his voice ❤️
I've never heard someone so down to earth before. Some preachers raise themselves up instead of raising up the Father. It's so nice to see something so chill, cool and sweet and your family is beautiful
When I go to the park I have that same Hammock Chair, and it has been a life-changer regarding how much longer I read my Bible. People always walk by and asked me where I got it and then I get to talk to them about Christ.
Im on week 4 and I feel completely fine without it! Prioritizing certain aspects of my life such as focusing on school, working as a nurse, my self-care, my family, and of course using this season to grow spiritually with the Lord. It feels great to remove the root of what makes you envious of others that you miss the mark on your blessings, that root, to me, is social media. I’m starting to find new and healthy hobbies such as studying theology ( from the Bible of course ), Bible journaling, worship, and having long convos with God! I am planning to go on solo dates, although it won’t be technically solo ( going with the Holy Spirit 😂 ). It feels great to remove such toxic platforms, you won’t regret it, thank you 🫶🏽
Oh my gosh! I love the solo date/date with the Holy Spirit Idea 🥰 Congratulations on your fasting journey may it bring closer than you can ever imagine to the Lord our God 😇❤
Prayer walks! I hardly ever see this mentioned but they are the best! I've sorted out so many problems just by going for a prayer walk round the block!
Amen Keep going don’t stop, God Is good He will help us overcome any situation And I do need to fast I feel like I need more discipline and self control and rely on God and not myself and hear his word more and fix on what I see 🙏🏽
Could you guys please pray for my grandma?Shes going to get heart surgery tomorrow let’s pray that everything goes well ,smooth and that she has a fast recovery!Thank you❤️❤️
Man this is so good! I used to go on social media fasts for months at a time while in college and it was amazing. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle to only have Instagram on my phone when I need to post about something, check messages, etc. Other than that, it doesn’t have a home on my phone and it really makes a different in my life.
3:50 Oh my goodness!! Lucy is looking so much like Lokelani, she is absolutely adorable. This video had so many great pointers, {Psalm 119:37} "Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word." Social media (unless being used to spread the Gospel) is a timewaster. We as Christians need to be spending time away from screens and picking up hobbies that work our Spirits or bodies. We could read the Bible, or learn to roller skate, or we can learn how to paint and worship God through art. Its the little things that we can implement God in that makes our day centered around Him. May God bless you Alex, Lokelani & family and this ministry that is being used by God to strengthen the body of Christ and place us into community. I just pray that God protects you both and continues to give you fresh revelation to draw you in deeper, in Jesus Name. {Numbers 6:24-26} "May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’" {2 Thessalonians 3:16} "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." God bless and have a great day :)
WOW! This might be the single greatest video on the channel. I love the podcasts and these realistic, daily life, behind the scenes videos are the best. So relatable. Amazing
I dont have any social media other than youtube. The only other one that I had was Facebook and it caused me a lot of painful problems in my marriage and family. I am so much better since I don't have it in my life. Good message to those who have issues with social media. Thanks for the tips. They are helpful. God bless you little brother and your ministry.
the park or the beach is my favorite place to be to read my word. there is something so refreshing about sitting out and enjoying Gods creation while reading & it has definitely helped me get out of a lot of spiritual ruts!
This is beautiful how you give your heart and soul to the Glory Of GOD and in such a beautiful setting, as for me I'm so very thankful that I never got involved with Instagram and TikTok, this is the only outside connection I have supporting certain RU-vidrs, keep on bringing the word of GOD, Blessings to you and your family❤️ always ❤️
Thank you for sharing these simple things we can incorporate to our daily routine, drawing us near to God. I loved what you said about your Prayer walks, I do that more lately, which means I stopped doing it as often at some point... and I missed them, It is so good to know Jesus always welcome us with open arms... He is not like many of us that when someone stops talking to us... we fill that kind'a way and behave silly! Thank you Jesus, help us be like you are for us, be to others so they may know you through us!! Thank you Alex!!
Thank you God for this video, temptation gets hard but this reminded me to pace myself and enjoy the days I have for what they are. Time to get some puzzles for my Husband and I. :)
I’ve been fasting except for watching sermons. God is teaching me so many things on this fast. I’m fasting because I’m getting baptized and I want to learn as much about God as possible before I take this massive step in my relationship with him
I’ve recently decided to let social media go permanently. It was mastering my life and keeping me away from God. Today makes 1 week since I’ve made that decision and I don’t even miss it, I never needed it. It’s just that I was comforted by the dopamine hit. After a long day I would use social media to relax and unwind instead of reading my Bible as relaxing or listening to worship music. I prayed and asked God to refill my spirit and repented because I was the one who drained my spirit because I wasn’t supplying myself with the things of God. Doing this has allowed me to be still and God heard and answered my prayer to be healed from the damaged my use of social media has inflicted on me, that is- a short attention span, comparing myself to others, seeking validation and pretty much an addiction. I’m not all the way there yet, I do have some desire and curiosity to take a peek at it but I have to be steadfast and feed my spirit more.
All great advice. It’s important to work mind body and soul. Instead of rotting away watching stressful things on social media improve yourself and your relationship with God.
I have been off social media since February 2022. I would wake up and check my Facebook then I realized I’m on my Phone for 15-20 mins watching just random videos. I was so bothered by it God told me to take a break so I did and I’m so thankful I did because mentally I am better. More time to be thankful for what the lord has done for me and my family. Also PACE is big as well because I was able to slow down and take my time. Thank you for this the prayer walks sounds amazing ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome video! I think picking up a new hobby (or an old one) would be good too :) Learn a new instrument, paint, draw, learn a new language, etc. Something that keeps your mind engaged in a healthy way and can also help you express your faith in truth. Also maybe hold conversations with the people around you if you can. We get so stuck on our phones sometimes we hardly even know what's going on with those around us.
Great help Alex thanks. I’ll try to incorporate this when im home with my family. Too often i feel like Martha busy and my wife is like Mary at Jesus’s feet.
I pray for everyone a social media fast. It's definitely not easy but through God's grace you'll be able to make it through. may God draw nearer to you and you nearer to Him in the course of time you've embarked on your fast. Amen. Shalom!
Mann I haven’t had social media in 4 or 5 years and I truly believe the Lord took it from me and I’m so happy and I don’t have the crave too get back on now I do have RU-vid but I listen too sermons and workout tips and eating healthy tips
I’m a growing christian, I know this is supposed to be private but I fast a week every month since january (march i tried it for 40 days and finished it successfully), however i notice it isn’t entirely God focused, my mind wanders wantonly for hours without food for days consistently, but i think of Jesus every day. Again I know I’m not technically following the given model but, I’m hoping I change, not sure where I wanna grow but I enjoy fasting, thinking and praying on my free time to say thanks is more frequent. Just a suggestion btw :) big tip: Christian youtubers can blow your mind a lot to help make the hours go by easier lol!
Hey Alex 👋 I love your videos and how you're a young Christian who can apply God's word in real everyday ways. I live in Anahola and I'd love to connect with your wife, Lokelani :)
Really appreciate this one Alex, I really hope to start implementing very soon By the way, can you please give us that piano background 😭I'm dying for it, it's so peaceful
I love this episode I just deleted Instagram and I delete TikTok from time to time only reason I’m still up there is because I make podcast as well :) & I enjoy it a lot 🫶🏽 I also watch you guys podcast as well & I love it ! But thank you for these ideas such a beautiful videos your videos so Christ centered and brings so much peace God bless 💚 you and your beautiful family
Your pfp and name caught me so off guard… thanks for a good laugh 😂 And you have more power than you think :) The Holy Spirit gifts us power and the grace to do whatever God leads us to do. If giving up social media it something you truly believe He wants you to do, trust He will help you through it. Maybe you could start small with just one day of no social media a week (or even a few hours where it is off limits in one day) However he leads you. I believe in you :)
I have been considering doing the social media fast. Yet I am torn between giving up the feeling I need that moment for my creativity and surrendering it.
Hi! Could any brothers or sisters give me some advice on this, About 2 months ago I kinda felt like Jesus wanted me to fast for a week so I kinda did (I gave up halfway through then finished it out eventually) and about 3weeks ago I felt on my heart that Jesus wanted me to fast so I did. The second time I started prayer pacing and I felt so much peace after I walked with God. Now I can’t really tell if He wants meto fast again. I think so but I’m not sure. Mainly because I listen to the voices in my head and sometimes I second guess if it was really God who told me something. The other reason for me not wanting to fast is my family’s reactions. I really don’t want them to be like “why are you fasting again”. Because I’m unsure myself. My family love the lord and they would encourage me but I still don’t want the questioning 😩💖
Thank you I am really bothered by how the internet is used now a days and once I started partaking in it I felt disgusting and now I can spend my time doing things that give Jesus glory thank you.
Great video Alex, they’re always so relevant and applicable to our own lives. Just with thought for thought translations I’m not really sure where to start, so are there any specific books you would recommend reading?
Hey Damian, For thought for thought I would recommend the New Living Translation(NLT) or the Message(MSG) version. Both are very good at conveying the scriptures in a contemporary easy to understand way in English. I personally use NLT when I don’t understand what the ESV Bible is saying. God bless
I dropped FB after a few months...... Not on anything but my few favorite YT videos.... it gives me MUCH MORE TIME IN THE BIBLE ☝️💖 Put on the FULL ARMOR OF GOD EVERY DAY....this is SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND IT'S GONNA INTENSIFY ☝️ 🙏 💖 Texas Nana 🤠 Psalm 91 (Protection, provision, promises, ....patience, peace and power☝️☝️💖)
