Fighting Distractions Upon Waking 

Please do a whole episode on how you teach your kids about Jesus- would be so encouraging!

When I don’t start my day with Him, I experience the day completely differently.

"What has your attention, will end up having your affection" hit 🎯

Hello, I just want to suggest something to those with kids who are very busy (or if you are just struggling to make time for God). 1) My mom (she was a single parent to 4 kids) used to keep a bible in the bathroom. She would lock herself in the bathroom sometimes to get away from us and read the bible and pray. She had to be at work at 6am; so if she was running late, she would read the bible and talk to Jesus as she was getting ready. 2) Keep a bible in your car and pray in your car. I do this a lot (praying in the car), especially on long trips or when I have a busy day full of errands. If you have kids and you have to wait in a long pick up line at their school, or you're waiting for them to get out of practice, try to use that time to spend with God and study His word. 3) Get a crockpot; your kids/spouse will not die if they have to eat leftovers. When we complained about leftovers, my mom would say, 'feel free to cook for yourself' or 'there are people who are STARVING and would be grateful for what you complain about'. Sorry to be so long winded, God bless.

That impulsive picking of the phone😩. Me all day everyday. I dont want to miss anything but ive realised i am missing what God is saying to me

11:37 “Much of what God has called you to do, requires stillness.” We thank God for conviction of the Holy Spirit.

I've been begging God to help me look like Him, but binging every TV show I can get a hold of. This word is convicting me so much.

I appreciate the way you two influence. I heard Jackie talk about waking up earlier to be with the Lord, trusting that God would give her the energy to make it thru the day. I used to either work out or be in the word before work and basketball practice (I am an insurance agent/basketball coach/mother of 3) so I thought I only had time for one…. but then you helped me realized that was a lack of faith. For the past 2 months or so I have been waking up 45 mins before my workout, and have been giving God my firsts. It has made all the difference! God is filling me with His promises and giving me the strength to make it thru the end of the day. Praise God for allowing you to influence me in this way

“You wrote the book” “But you are a Christian” I chuckled there. Thanks Perrys.

These two are so cute, so intelligent, so funny, and so filled with the Spirit. Thank you for this video.

OMG IVE BEEN WAITING FOR A NEW EPISODE 😫🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I grew up in the white, conservative, 1970s-80s, non-denominational evangelical church… think James Dobson, Bill Gothard, Hal Lindsay, Francis Schaeffer, etc. I also went to Christian school. I know the Bible fairly well, but have learned more about a relationship with God in the past year than I have in my entire life… simply by listening to the two of you. You are both having a profound influence on the world. ❤

Y’all are influencers, Jackie lol. It’s ok not to be counter/anti everything. You bring your own uniqueness to anything you do! Good episode

Wooow. This is something I’ve been trying to improve on recently as I do feel like social media has taken a lot of my attention in the mornings. So, I’ve been working to be more still “upon wakening” and to open my Bible and talk to God before anything else. But, it’s so crazy because I woke up early this morning and felt like the Lord said, “it’s okay to open RU-vid. There’s a video there for you.” And boom- a whole video dedicated to the importance of seeking and spending time with Him first thing in the morning 😂

I agree 100%. God gives us the desires of our heart. He gives us what we should desire. I’ve had periods where I just wasn’t as passionate for the word for one reason or another. And when I asked God to give me a new desire and longing he did. But here’s the catch: you can’t wait for the desire to come before you start acting. People think desire will help develop the discipline but it’s reverse: DISCIPLINE DEVELOPS DESIRE. I started disciplining myself to read the word and then the desire came. You don’t have to feel like reading the word to do it. Sometimes I don’t feel like brushing my teeth at night but I do it so I won’t have cavities. I found that the more I prioritized reading the word, the more my desire/appetite grew for it.

You influence me to study God's Word.

I have been battling distractions lately in the most subtle and vivid ways. So many things pulling my mind apart. I pray God helps me

You guys influence me to stay authentic and righteous. I have a lot of people who make me feel crazy but you guys are the friends and family that I never had

I just watched the first 2mins and immediately liked the video lol Jackie went straight for the prosperity gospel. They always go deep real quick and it’s so edifying!

"Okay Lord, I am slow. Be smart in me" 🤣🤣 I needed this so bad. I'm working on a novel I feel I've been called to write and it's beyond a struggle. Loved everything about this podcast. I need to go back to the drawing board and abide in Jesus to help me through this. Thank you both so much for your wisdom and encouragement.

I am so happy that you spoke on people not reading the Bible because they don’t understand it!! That has been my own experience in the past and I hear from my peers that they are discouraged for the same reason!! I appreciate you guys speaking on that!! 🙏🏾

25:24 “Sometimes we will pursue intimacy with God so fervently for ministry, but we don’t do that when it comes to loving our neighbor..” Jackie Perry

I love this all of it. Yes, Jackie, I too have had an experience of feeling “dry”! Same lesson!! God is sooooo merciful. I think that that feeling of dryness, never wanting to feel it again, I am driven to spend time with Him daily! Psalms 42:1 - I am driven to spend time with my a Heavenly Father. I NEED HIM! He has the very BREATH THAT I BREATHE!

I am half way through this episode and I love it !!! It has so much wisdom and convicting thoughts that makes me question my relationship with God in a good way. This conversation between you two has sparked so much new thoughts and life changing revelation. Honestly, Jackie I feel you too girl. I want to read so bad I do, but my phone has me in a chock hold and it's bad, but all I can do is work on it. Amen to this podcast, I approve it's real, open, honest, stays true to the bible. Thank you for your obedience. Don't forget that your yes to God it opening so many doors for you and y'all family. Stay blessed.

I Thank You Holy Spirit for having taught me all this right in the beginning of my walk with you. It's been almost 3 years and I've been mostly consistent with tithing my day by spending time with You first before I even touch my phone. And doing the same in reverse at night before I go to bed. During the day we speak and share thoughts. I love to speak, worship, pray and praise You in tongues throughout the day in fact that is my default language with You lately. It takes discipline and especially Your grace to always remember that You come first and last in my day. I could never be consistent in my walk without You. I love You Lord, You are my strength! #PraiseJesus ⚓♥️👑

This talk is really blessing me. I was resisting listening to this topic bc I didn’t want to be convicted, though I knew I needed it. This is doing what it’s suppose to do. Thank you Holy Spirit

I so love how comfortable you guys at just being so Authentic and vulnerable while it is so hard to do for some of us. All vulnerable topics and you used yourselves. Amazing!

Waiting patiently (kinda).

It’s so interesting as it is something I started working on actively today as I have been thinking about it for a while. I have a kid , woke up at 5.30 am to take care of my baby . First thing I said when I stood up from : thank you lord for this day. I was only able to get the baby to sleep at 8am … was equally sleepy and knew if I picked up by bible it won’t be effective so I decided to work out … after that I was able to read bible meditate and pray ….. So all the mamas out there find your routine but know it will require changing your habits and praying for strength, will , discipline and consistency. As you go through your day , keep your goals in mind at all times it helps you not get lost in distractions.

Omg, if we’re at a service and someone quotes that scripture my friends look at me bc I can’t stand it. I think it’s the most misquoted scripture.

This pod was like a morning spanking for me 😂 I won’t lie, I almost turned it off! Yes the dependence thing is huge and some of these things only go out by prayer and fasting. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I plan to personally do better.

So Jackie just coming for the neck in the first 60 seconds 🤣🤣🤣🫣

Woww “God wants to use us, but he does not want us having a relationship with him so we can be used” POWERFUL.. the posture of our hearts and the reason for why we serve God really matters and says the truth about us😭😭

Preston and Jackie so very very much, this was just what is needed for me! There is a dryness in my spirit! So Informative, thank you!!! Thank you, Jackie for Luke 24:45 great!!! My first is very very Important for The LORD, to get, praying for His Help. GOD's bless ings to your life and ministry!!!!!

After watching and hearing a couple of your podcasts, I became more disciplined in praying and just being in the presence of the Lord. I actually heard the Lord tell me to read Colossians and it was exactly EXACTLY what I needed to read. I was odee shook and grateful of course. The book was meeaatyy. So thank you guys for doing this and speaking to us, the body, the church.

Haaaa! “55 year old person who posts on social media every two months!” I feel judged yet seen at the same time.🤣🤣 Thank you SO MUCH for writing this devotional, I’m really enjoying it and the deeper dive into God’s Word. I also enjoyed your bible study on Jude. God bless your family and keep letting Him lead you.❤️🙏🏾

I had to stop and read Romans 4: wow! Thanks for that eye-opening reminder to read the Word for ourselves.

So Im a 50 something yo woman who only posts every couple months on social and absolutely loves devos! Lol. I am looking forward to reading your new book as I am extremely easily distracted...like now Im suppposed to be working and Im listening to you 😅. Anyway, when I first got saved I had a relationship with God that felt less loving and personal and more about service. It was emotionally draining and unfulfilled but as I leaned into reading and worshipping just to spend time, it developed into a relationship that brings me great joy fulfillment and power to do His good pleasure. Thanks to you both for your candid and copious conversations with us.❤

This was so good. Definitely going to listen again. I had a similar revelation about God with my prayer life. I just gave it to God because I was so fed up with myself....I said God only YOU can help me pray and not feel ridiculous or silly or like no one is listening or not get distracted. And He did and I know for a fact that He answers prayer and I don't have to struggle with this because He wants me and will do the transformative work. God is good!

“It doesn’t mean you can’t do nothing at all. It means you can’t do nothing GOOD.” Phew.

I absolutely love your devotional and I’m doing a 60 day daily devotional on my RU-vid channel! My new phrase is Jackie be jackie’n 😂

This is so freeing. Basic christianity but remembering to desire our Father and asking Him for help when we don't/can't!

This topic is so good and so is Jackies book, I absolutely love itttt!!!!! Prayer in the morning, right after waking up is so crucial and I think of it as a mental tuning. Just like instruments must be tuned before playing, the mind to me is the exact same. We must tune and reset out mind to the right frequency towards God. We need him, he is our source and this world is draining. Filling yourself up before taking on the day is a must!!!

This message is sooo very timely. The Lord knows I've been battling distractions this whole year! & I've been a willing participant for a lot of them smh. Give us the courage & the strength Jesus to say 'No' to ALL assignments meant to deter us from your perfect purpose. Thank you both for this message & for this wisdom. 🤍 I always walk away blessed & edified.

Lol you are influencers 😂

Jackie came out with the facts on the LORD! 😂 first 2 minutes. We love her.

Kim, who's Kim, who has never been musty, and is an influencer???? . Ya'll are lovingly hilarious ...

This dialogue, these thought processes! So relatable, so Spirt-filled & convicting, so wise!

Kim is me and I am Kim, I will wear a cardigan in August, in Florida 90 degree heat and be COMFORTABLE. no musk lol

1:24 Jackie just jumped right on in. ❤

You all have given a voice to some things about me that I couldn't quite articulate. Thanks!!!

I'm trying not to be on social media as much!

I recall praying for a Christian event I was hosting, I gave it my time and so much devotion. But I rarely do that for my family, etc. I am convicted Lord

God really be using y’all to speak to his children!! Cause y’all really be talking!!!! And I be hearing him!! God is GOOD!

I wish the main stream and modern Church would still have these old school hymns

14:12 oooo yes. It is so easy to rely on your own sufficiency and forget that we need Him and that only what we do for Him will last. Ego.

This episode couldn't have come at a better time!🙌🏾

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Answered prayer right here! I've been so distracted lately and asked God to help me out with this. As always, God answered- seek and you shall find!🙏🏽 Thank you guys! and God bless!❤️ Just ordered your book, the appetizer to the main course, love that!

I GOT THE BOOK!!! 😍 It's lovely for people who want more God!!

That right there! Seek me adamantly at home, with my husband, with my children etc. thank you for saying that!

okay, okay let me go read Jeremiah. I was thinking why is it taking so long to read this book when I am reading other parts of the Bible with no problem. Boring, but I know it's not boring.

He just fell in love all over with her before it hit the 1:30 min mark lol

Wow! Praise the living God for this podcast. I've been struggling through a lot of inner turmoil, self condemnation and hope consistently deferred that i lost my appetite for Jesus for Holy Spirit for God and one of the most freeing statements mentioned was when Ev. Preston said "God knows you don't want Him"😮😢 i don't have to keep trying and keep fighting i just need to be honest with Him and just let Him give me a fresh love for Him. Thank you both for being such blessings and also love the longer podcast ❤ . . . .listening again😊

Dr. Tony Evans has an amazing study Bible that I use, but you definitely have to pray the Holy Spirit to lead you when studying the Bible to get understanding 🙏🏾 🙌🏾

You lack those things because you haven't spent time with me!!! I yelled!!! Come on sir!! Yall talking good, per usual

"I'm influenced by the fact that she's never been musty." Hahaha

This is so powerful you guys don't understand. I believe God is calling out to the churches. Revelation chapter 2. There is a urgency in the spirit for many who need to draw closer to God. Most of the time many of us get so easily distracted. I remember TD jakes saying something about the enemy would like nothing more than that you are so distracted, that you are merely just surviving. A lot of us are just getting through the day to day. Overwhelmed by so much. We fit God in, instead of centering Him. Some don't even take the time to read or pray during their day because the enemy is sending so many distractions. It's to keep us so bogged down we don't realize we are getting further and further away from our Source. We do choose to make time. We have to be deliberate about it because it truly is essential to our walk and relationship with God.

Thank you, Jesus for Jackie and Preston. Thank you, Jesus, for using them as vessels to do you kingdom work and speak to hearts such as mine. I could say so much ... the story of my life right now is absolutely absurd.... It makes absolutely no natural sense, yet at the same time I wake daily amazed at the way the Holy Spirit is moving. Jackie, I honor you for your boldness. Thank you kindly for being who you are and speaking TRUTH in Love. Your words are profound, and you are a vessel for girls that are like me. I am a communicator, a creative, intellectual, discerning, and very misunderstood. I love hard, my heart breaks for the poor, the weak, the marginalized, the cast out. At the same time, I am country and loud, and bold, and often feel like (still do) there isn't a place or space that I can be used. I listened to a Pod Cast that you did with Dr. Jackie, and you so practically broke down yourself and talked about how that is the way that Jesus created you, and that is part of how you are used. That is, YOU and the "lump of clay" that Jesus is molding. That was a word for me. Thank you, I am grateful. Jesus is so sweet and kind to me. He answers prayers, OFTEN times in ways that I would never expect. You are the business girlfriend. If you are ever in little, tiny Jacksonville, NORTH Carolina - please get up with me! ha-ha! My gosh - the laughs you would have in this little town.... however, the LIFE and SHIFT that is happening through the Church (JESUS in the STREETS) is unusual. I have no idea how I found you and your podcasts and all of your messages that I have been watching, but I also know it's no coincidence. I am here for it.... with plans to stay!

This was so good!! I’m literally crying and praying knowing I need to surrender daily to God!! Thank you guys for this video! I LOVE THE CONSISTENT BIBLE READING TO GIVE CLARITY 😊

Video at 10:00 aaam central fl on the Trinity. Salvation re: what does God require but to do justice, love mercy and to wàlk humblywith our God.

I just realized that I don't beg God. in general I don't beg, when it comes to people if I have to beg I'll get it somewhere else. But we are supposed to beg God and if I have asked once or twice and don't get an answer I give up and move on. At this point I need to ask for humility to be able to beg.

This episode really blessed me…thank you Jackie and Preston for being obedient to God’s call on your lives, so that His Holy name gets the glory!

Girl stop trying to disassociate yourself with the word “influencer”. Matter of fact, to come correct you are a social media influencer to be specific. Not in the general term you used to describe us all as “influencers”. IG, RU-vid, FB, all that you have a following on are platforms you use to influence people. Trying to disassociate yourself with the culture or any genres is like crying fighting to hard to have people not call him a Christian rapper even though he raps about Jesus In most of his subject matter. It’s all good ijs, own it.

Jackie, your second devotional can be, Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep!

Such an encouraging timely word! Thanks be to God for your obedience of you both🙏🏾🙌🏾

I respect 🙌 the way you Guys implement Holy Spirit Cheques & Balances, applying them to yourselves humbly, unashamedly, taking accountability for your own failings, insecurities, insufficiency, quirks, & idiosyncrasies etc. Help us JESUS, we desperately need You because we don't have a clue the majority of the time. 😢

Thank you for allowing God to use you guys the way he has. I can't wait for my book to be delivered 🙌🏾🇬🇧

I have listen to this twice already and plan to listen again

Loved how you all talked about stillness and the importance of being still in Christ (i.e taking time to just spend with God listening to Him and nothing else) 🔥🙏🏽 God really is enough!! 💗🎉💗 @Jackie Workout music recommendation Alex Jean 🔥🔥 Christian hip hop!!!

My goodness…this one right here…God is amazing to use you both to re-confirm what the Holy Spirit has already whispered.

It totally sets the whole tone of the day - I turn on the coffee ☕️ I get on my knees and face. And thank him I ask for my friends and family and then I go read the scripture. And I have PEACE ☮️

I like this , but I disagree when Perry said God doesn’t need us, he does need us, we are part of the body,his hands and mouth piece

Waiting impatiently lol I know this is going to be good! 😅

This convicted, reignited and blessed me in equal measures. Renew us Father. Help us seek you in a way pleasing to you in the time we have help us wisely give first fruit to you.

God is using you two so charmingly. Thank you for reminding us that God wants that gentle intimate time with us. There was sooooo many pearls of beautiful & essential truths that was shared that I will remember and prayerfully grow from. Thank you for being a instrument in God’s hand for these last days!!

Please share steps or outline how to spend time with God. I heard God tell me literally I do not spend enough time with him.

im laughing coz what Preston said about being slow and begging God to smarten him, has been my recent experience..i feel so slow and i'll be asking God, please give me ur wisdom, Lord i can't do this on my way😂❤

THIS EP. WAS FIRE

"Upon Waking" is a GREAT title. Purpose/intention/goal/desire...all wrapped up in two words.

A begging. That is so profound and helps me guide the direction in my relationship with Jesus and makes the exchange much more intimate.

Being honest with the lord about how we don’t want him 😩. Woo chile that hurt . God knows us - because he’s God he’ll never be so offended by us asking for help 🙌🏾

I feel like you two are influencers. We all are but y’all get paid 😂

WHEEEEEEEWWW!!!!!! This is SO goooooooood!!!! Blessed, convicted, whooped and encouraged ME!!!!

Jesus ,Jesus, precious, Jesus, we have the victory!!! I love when you sing the “old churchie” testimony service songs

Praise YESHUA! Blessings 🙏❤🔥🌍

So good as an older person I’m not sure of 54 is old Mr Preson but it’s a wonderful age for being able to spend time with the Lord and to serve God

Honesty and transparency with God are key. I used to say "I hate having to admit it, and I get to admit, I don't want to read the bible". I prayed the scripture, "God continue giving me the desire and the power to do what is pleasing to you." I would ask for the desire to read the bible, and it became such a desire, I wouldn't want to stop reading because it became so interesting lol

listening to the audio; I'm ready to crack up with y'all and see what faces you were making at each other while laughing 😂🥰 and seeing the hat I now get why Jackie broke out spontaneously in song.

Ready like Freddy🎉❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🇯🇲🇨🇦