You’re Distracted, Sis! It’s Time to Make Room to Hear from God | Melody Alisa
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Hey, sis! In today's video, we are talking about distractions and how SO OFTEN the distractions in our life can cause us to drift away from God. Sometimes, the drifting can be so slow and so subtle that we might recognize we're drifting until we're FAR from God. In this video, I share 4 signs you maybe be drifting from the Lord. But let's pause here and remember - the beautiful part about it is that God will ALWAYS be there to welcome us with open arms when we recognize we're drifting and make that intentional turn back to Him. We serve such a kind and loving God!!! I hope this video leaves you feeling encouraged ❤️ ENJOY!
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Hi! My name is Melody Alisa - welcome to my channel. I lived in South Korea for two years where I met God and I documented my life as an English teacher (check out my 'Life in Korea' playlist for more on this!) Now, I call Atlanta home. On my CZcams channel, I share my Christian faith and life as a creative, a newlywed, and a new mom through weekly new videos!
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hey sis!! so like I mentioned in the videos - the question today is when you feel yourself drifting, what is one way that you anchor yourself to the Lord? For me, I ask God to give me His perspective. Sometimes, I can be so limited by what I see and how I interpret a situation or season but asking God for his perspective reminds me to go to Him and that what I see is not ALL there is!
What about you?! let us know in the comments!
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This video was so timely! Praise God. I definitely try to switch up my worship routine and take some extra quiet time with the Lord.
When I feel myself drifting, I fast...and it's usually from the thing(s) that God has shown me to be distractions from Him. It's a spiritual realignment.
When I feel myself drifting, I journal. Usually the root of my drifting away is based on disappointment, lack of excitement in my walk, lacking strength... so the journal helps me to dig a little and see what the root issue of my drifting away is.
Oh and worship always brings me back to a place of nostalgic love with the Lord!
Yes for sure I have! I usually make it a thing to read/start a Bible plan. I feel like once I drift from my morning routine I start drifting from God. Once I regain my consistency I’m good ☺️
I definitely have felt myself drifting apart from the Lord and what I do is, I isolate. Not from people necessarily, I isolate from distractions. I become intentional with the time I spend with God from there onwards, I make sure to read my bible and consume content like this video. Blast Evvie McKinney, Chris Tomlin, Cece Winans, all that good stuff and be still. I do nothing. I just read the Word and seek Him without doing anything because the reason I drift away in the first place is because I would usually try to be in control of my life. Which NEVER works, God is in control.
YASSS this is so good. Isolate from distractions! & use all the tools you have to get your eyes back on God.
Yes! This is exactly what I said as well, when I feel like I am trying to take control of my life. In the big and small things. Like I can do things in my own strength, prayer is not enough (also not praying as much so my faith is low). And I feel overwhelmed. But yes, getting back to God is a conscious effort by doing all those things you mentioned 😎
Yes!!!
Beautiful. I took notes from this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
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Currently sobbing. The Lord called me to read Jeremiah a couple of weeks ago so I’ve been working on it slowly in my free time and today I got to Jeremiah 29:11 and I got filled with immense doubt. I thought “there’s no way the Lord has anything good for me.” I’ve been in such a hard season lately.
And then I went on CZcams a quick video popped up from a man of God that I follow and he used Jeremiah 29:11 in that video and now your video popped up and you put up Jeremiah 29:11-13. When I tell you I burst into tears because he is such a good good father. I felt that he abandoned me and didn’t know how much I’m hurting, but he lined you and the other man on CZcams up to show me he is here and he is listening and gave me that promise. My heart is flooded with his Love right now.
God bless your poor soil! I’m here for you because your my beautiful sister and I love you and care for you. I wish you luck and pray for you. God bless you. 💕
He gave me the same scripture and here I am at this video
I know I’m drifting away from God when I’m constantly trying to be in control & speak less to God about the “little things” in my life. Im currently in a season of “coming back” to God by going back to the basics with my relationship with God! This video was so good, thank you so much 💕
This encouraged me!
I recognize this!
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I’ve been in denial but when I’m saw the title of this, my heart sunk & I knew I couldn’t deny it anymore. I’m slowly drifting. Lord forgive me & take this demonic spirit of condemnation away from me. Grace and mercy is my portion in Jesus name, Amen 🥺😔🤍
Girllll. The Lord is using you to speak to me. The last 2 videos you uploaded spoke directly into my situation and now this one. I’ve been feeling like it’s been so hard to hear God’s voice lately and now I’m realizing it’s because quiet time is a struggle for me!! There’s always something playing in my ear or something on my mind. And every time I try to sit and be still to hear him, I get distracted and start thinking about other things.
That happens to me quite frequently , just believe and remind yourself daily that God is first, Put nothing before God and always talk to God first ( first in the morning, first after you receive a big news, first when considering a huge decision or a small one). Talk to Him. Don't just make Him a priority, make Him THE PRIORITY.
That happens to me quite frequently , just believe and remind yourself daily that God is first, Put nothing before God and always talk to God first ( first in the morning, first after you receive a big news, first when considering a huge decision or a small one). Talk to Him. Don't just make Him a priority, make Him THE PRIORITY.
Love the transparency in this. I can totally relate. Something that helped me when I was struggling with this is to quite literally ask the Holy Spirit “to remind me to think about this again please”. It sounds absolutely bonkers but so so works! 😂
My attention span in quietness is distracted by the thoughts in my head. I have to bring my mind back to focusing on God/Holy Spirit.
Likkkkeee!! It seems there’s always something to think about and I wander if it’s possible for the mind not to wander. I pray to have more quiet times and just hear the Lord speak to me 🙏🏽
God literally woke me at 3 a.m. and I have been drifting. I asked him what does he want to tell me and he lead me right here. Thank you for this video. God bless u
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For me, my son is a reminder. We typically read Bible stories at night and talk about them. And it's been a great learning opportunity for both of us. And when I see that my schedule is too busy for night time reads, its reminds me that I need to scale it back and prioritize this time with God.
This is where I am in this season. Dealing with broken consciousness and staying in Gods word as first priority. Thank you for holding us accountable.
I loved this video. It put things in perspective for me. The biggest one is silence. I think I need to put silence breaks in my schedule so I don’t miss the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
I’m also a Christian CZcamsr so this is also a good resource for my viewers as well. God bless you melody.
so glad you enjoyed this, sis! I'm going to check out your channel!!
@@MelodyAlisa thank you! I really hope you love it when you get a chance to check it out. You’re a blessing
When I feel myself drifting, asking God to remind me of His character helps to anchor me because it just brings me back to the place of true worship where I can worship Him for who He is and just remain in a place of reverence.
honestly, I'm turned off to most Christian things having experienced religious trauma from my family and church, but I know the Lord was nudging me to listen to this video, and it reminded me of how sweet His presence is
This and your 2 previous videos have literally been confirmation/answers to my prayers. ESPECIALLY this! I’m in a season where the Holy Spirit has told me to “be still”. And where I initially thought it was only because I was trying to control my life so much, I realized it was because I was trying too hard to grow! 😂 Like you said, you can be filling your silence with GOOD things because I was craving anything to help me understand God’s character and whatever I was dealing with at the time. So in addition to my Bible reading, I was listening to Christian podcasts and gospel music, watching sermons, reading theology books, etc. But I found myself overwhelmed and exhausted a lot and never knew why, especially when my external circumstances were pretty calm. I was just over stimulated and trying too hard. So now I’m fasting from all those things and driving, going to the store, cleaning, taking showers, etc. in silence. 😅 Not only am I hearing God more clearly, but I’m also so much more aware of how background noise has been a crutch in my life. Highly recommend! Lol.
This is so true! I can absolutely relate to the trying so hard to grow part. My issue is after getting still for a while, I find myself going back to trying again. Trying to grow. Trying to be mature. It's a form of control syndrome
@@preciousoreoluwa9 completely agree! I’ve kinda learned to tackle that by replacing any “growth” related things to strictly entertainment if I get the itch to break the silence. So instead of going straight to a personal/spiritual growth related podcast episode, I’ll listen to true crime or a fiction audiobook. So far it’s helping! Lol.
@@panquequeDULCE true crime 😂. Thank you for this hack. I totally dig!
This has been me lately. I’m so glad that you made this comment because it all makes sense now. It’s like I knew but this was truly confirmation. Thank you
@@knowyourepretty5 Love that for you! You’re so welcome! That is proof God really knows what we need to hear and how to deliver it because I never comment on CZcams videos. 😅
I felt myself drifting away from the Lord when I was doing my in-serve training for school to a point where I wanted it to end because I could feel God's presences missing. So after training, I removed things that easily distract me like social media, CZcams and series. Intentionally made time for God during hours where I knew no-one could interrupt me (eg waking at 2am because everyone is asleep) and to be honest, this is something I'm still working on. Finding balance between school work and making time for God is hard. (I know for me)
I can totally relate.I am hoing through the same durjng this season. However, making it a conscious decision to have that preset time for God and trying to include him in everything is certainly want I'm working towards. It's not easy but it's definitely possible and worthwhile!
I see silence is how a lot of us connecting. Me too! Sometimes I set a timer like 15 minutes. Intrusive thoughts do come and I have to reign them in. One challenge I come against is consistency.
Ooo sis this is me as well 😭 thank you for the tip ! Starting small will help me to remain a little more consistent in this area of my life ! Praying for your journey Sherry!
Melody this video was so timely for me. I've been feeling a pull to seek silence more, but it's been incredibly challenging for me to do so. Thanks for sharing how you use the time in your car to sit in silence! I'm always playing sermons, music or podcasts when I'm driving My spirit never gets a break. This video has encouraged me to be more INTENTIONAL with seeking moments of silence in order to hear God more clearly. Thanks so much! God Bless!
Me too. Especially with the silence piece. I've been needing to be silent for the entire summer/rest of the year and it's been so difficult
When it’s hard for me to focus on Gods plans I become very attached to the plans and thoughts I had for myself because of where I want to be. The distractions become more and more visible in my life and I tend to give them my attention rather than focus on Gods direction and security. However, once realizing what’s happening, to shift my focus on Him, I collect myself and step away from all distractions so that I can realign myself with Gods thoughts and plans and not my own.
It’s so true, drifting away is such a subtle thing isnt sis!
it sure can be!!
Currently drifting, I know I am drifting. However every time I try to be intentional and focus on the Lord I fail at it. Then because I am a personality type A person, I become overwhelmed with feelings of failure and then my mind starts thinking I don't deserve to be a child of God and I'm such a failure etc. Then all my thoughts are consumed by me not being deserving of His Love; sins I did years ago keep coming back and I know these aren't of God but the devil, but my mind is not letting it go. Even writing this my mind is telling me not to do it or acknowledge how I feel, but I'm trying to start again and be intentional because I need God in this time. I need ma father, and he's right there i just need to let go of my inner thoughts and fill up those areas with words and truth from God himself. pray for me y'all
Yes. It’s like being a Lone Wolf remembering ‘Footprints’ walking this narrow road. This world has changed, it’s Spiritual Warfare as prophesied. The tugging at my Spirit, when I’m out of alignment won’t give me peace.
Love how you teach about the Lord. This was for me. Thank you.
I'm drifting and I'm finding my way back by being more intentional about my devotion and quiet time and just asking the holy spirit to help me because I don't know how to do it on my own
Exactly
Recently God recently revealed to me that i was distracted, now i love watching tv , its the first thing i touch when i go back home, ill be on it for hours ! And then read my bible for 30! I had do better , now when i come home intentionally play loud worship on my speakers and that brings me to worship where am just on my knees reflecting about my day, my life and How ive let God lead me or not . Ive had 2 weeks off completely off social media , that gave me time to finish a book that has been in my list for months! “Gods at war” loved it! And everything just gave so much insight . About my Journey with my Lord. Its very progressive!
I find myself lately drifting away from Him. #2 really resonated with me. I allowed things and people to come in between that.
I’ve definitely drifted and I’ve been out at sea for years😭 I’ve struggled with my faith and even considered whether or not I’m even a Christian but even when I entertained the thoughts of not being a Christian & entertaining worldly things for comfort there’s always some part of me that won’t allow myself to go down that path. Just lost at this point but I know there’s a way back to him, my perfectionist brain won’t allow me to completely turn back because of how I have to take the path back…questions like am I coming back because I love him or because I’m afraid? Am I sincere? Or do I just need him for things & to fix my life? Or is it a true deep yearning just for Jesus or is this just another selfish thing I want to do for the wrong reasons? We don’t truly know the nature or depth of our hearts only Jesus does and I don’t want to come & disappoint him again so I’m just struggling out here at sea tryna be in control of a body of water/waves (life) …(just saying that out loud makes no sense.. who am I to think I can play God’s role 🙄 ughhhh. I miss the days where he and I were like this 🤞🏾
Hey Sis ! You are not alone in these feelings! I want to encourage you to keep pressing into Him! We cannot trust our emotions, and sometimes the enemy will even use them against us to keep us demotivated from seeking the Lord. The fact that you are questioning your intentions is a good sign and something we all need to do, because 2 Corinthians 13:5 says that we must examine ourselves and see if we are truly in the Faith. Your thought process, though it can feel burdening, is infinitely better than deluding ourselves into thinking we are good and perfect when we are not. Keep seeking Him, keep praying. God does not require perfection to return to Him. He meets us where we are. Rest upon who He is, not what you lack. From your comment I can tell that you Know He is real, know He is Good, and is true.. Focus on his character and go to Him. Even if you feel like it isn't working, keep persevering. Don't forcibly try to change your heart and intentions. Just Go to Him- only He can change your heart. And as you abide more and more, He will transform You. (Ministering to myself here as well, because I can relate so much to your comment). God Bless You !
You are echoing my thoughts to a letter, unbelievable. But for me, I'm more in sin now than I've ever been in my christian walk, dating a non-christian after another abusive marriage - there's part of me refusing to feel heavy emotions and I'm just wanting comfort and love after a life of abuse from false christians mehhh. but its the first time I'm not acting 'good' out of fear of him abandoning or stopping loving me...I think I'm maybe hardened in some part of my heart, maybe I do not fear the consequences of sin enough, but I don't fear that anything will come between me and His love for me, for the first time I believe that. But yea. I don't allow myself to feel my yearning for him a lot of the time because I feel ashamed and unclean to come to him, with my ongoing lifestyle choices. I think the questions you are asking yourself ('am I genuine, do I actually want him for him, or just his benefits etc') are so good, and so deep. It sounds like the faith in you is clinging to him in some way. He never puts out a smoking flax - that smoke of little faith is enough in both of us. I hope you find your answers
I am in this state of drifting right now, so thank you for the video. When I start to feel myself drifting from God, I often try to isolate myself. To spend more time with Him, read His Word and listen to podcasts and things that edify the spirit. However, I often find that too much content ends up making me drift only because I fill the silence with other things rather than get Him to speak to me. So, for me it's about balancing and intentionally setting quiet time aside for Him.
Something I recently dealt with, I felt empty and overwhelmed by everything going on. I got vulnerable in His presence and I got better
Today i was on my way to the shops,it dawned on me that for this month,God hasn't given me my favorite bible verse.While i'm walking i'm speaking to God and asking God,reminding God about this scripture,He's so faithful,upon returning home,i'm on youtube,browsing to watch something that would uplift my spirit and there it is.Jeremia 29v11.You've became my new favourite,i thank God for using you in the way He does and also confirmation for me to keep on watching.I feel so blessed.
I am recently coming back to God after three years of drifting very far away. I got to a place that my heart was so hardened, prideful, stubborn that I even had unbelief in God at all. I was an incredibly selfish person, miserable, moody, out of control while demanding I control my life…
Well by the grace of God and power of prayers of those who saw my struggle- and I did finally share my unbelief and doubts- I am now returning to my first love.
I feel alive again. I am still in the dicipline stage of spending time with God rather than desiring to spend time with Him…. But I will get there. Currently it’s his Grace and intentional choice to be still, listen, worship, pray, etc.
When I notice I'm drifting away I search for videos like this.
THE VERY FIRST POINT IS CRAZY!!! I never thought about it as a lack of space even if it’s sermons. I’m not taking time to hear from Him DIRECTLY. DUHHHH. wow thank you for this, girl!!!🙏🏿
Yes yes yes! I have definitely felt like I’m drifting away from God and one thing that the Lord presses my heart to do before I drift too far is Daniel Fast for 21 days. Fasting helps me anchor myself to God and it also gives Him that platform to point out more things that I need to work on as well🙏🏽
Yea the Holy Spirit is moving and tugging at my heart. This Has been my struggle these past few days . I tend to do this when I feel anxious about what has been happening in what I feel is a new season approaching . He’s been closing doors and stripping me from everything I’ve taken for granted . I would run to block my feelings and distract my self with the things of this world. Running from the very thing I need to be running to . The Lord , his word. But let me tell you. When he wants your attention , he will def disrupt whatever has it , making his presence known.
THANKYOU sis for your obedience , may the Lord bless and keep you for the rest of your days 🫶🏽♥️
This is literally the word I was looking for that I didn’t even know! The last couple months I’ve been feeling unanchored and so distracted. I realize now that I wasn’t creating space for God and was filling my time, and my mind, with self-centred thoughts and content. I’ll be watching your other videos on the tangible ways to actually get closer to God in situations like this - Thank you !! ❤
I realized I was drifting after returning back to the things that did not glorify God. I cried & went right back to scriptures.
This popped up at 4 am God was like you need to hear this
My friends and I were discussing how much your last episode blessed us and now this! God richly bless you
aw thank you so much!
I've never really found myself drifting away from god but, I did drift away about 4 years ago without even being aware of it and suddenly ,I found myself craving god and his words and started praying for god to talk to me and lead me, like I just wanted to hear him.
lol girlll you are on a role. God is literally using your channel to speak to me. Every single video you’ve posted in the past few weeks is speaking to me on a personal level. Thank you so much for blessing us with your videos 🙏🏽
I can't count how many times i see this video...since last week i have been coming across it.I am drifting Away from God pls pray for me.God bless you
Number 1 has been hitting me and convicting me lately because I keep feeling as if there is no time. While my ride to work has shortened since moving closer I no longer have time in my car to just be in silence, which could easily be fixed with not being go go go when I get home but then if I am not, I fall behind. So its either fall behind in life and make time for God which will eventually help me catch up OR catch up in life now and fall behind with the Lord. Its such an easy choice but wow is it hard to live out sometimes.
Beautiful. Really a God sent! I felt myself drifting away from the Lord, from His plan for me as a missionary to be part of the ministry in some way. I prayed, i read the Bible, I volunteer, I do anything but I get in a mindset of unworthiness. So I asked God for guidance in help in my next step cause I felt I was in this clouded mindset sort of speak. I did what I've been hesitant to do for awhile but I think that's what God was to call me to do was seek advice from someone I know who's had experience in the field before and is actually a youth minister. I'm telling you, God was really working through him and I think that's the reason why God chose him. He gave me other resources to look into. Gave me advice how it may seem like in the ministry you feel like you may be doing all these things but still feel like it's not enough. But to remember you should always rely on God to never let anyone tear down the tower of your garden of all the fruits that you have planted for yourself. After that, my soul was on fire for Christ once more! It happened yesterday so I'm sitting here like I have not told anyone about those feelings ever because I get afraid of reaching out to someone and hearing from a family member say "oh we knew you couldn't do it" and cause me to drift away even more. And I only talk to him whenever I need volunteer stuff so for me to reach out to him like that really proves to me that the power of the Holy Spirit was with me the entire time.
Don't know how he felt but maybe not as strongly the same way lol
God bless :)
Hello, I just came across your video. It really told me I’ve been very distracted. When I do have a little quiet time, I’m working, napping, or on my phone. I believe I have to get out of the house and turn off my phone to fully have peace and quiet. My attention span is so terrible that I’m constantly asking God about it. Once a thought pops in my head, something else will distract that thought. It feels like my mind is a jumbled mess. I’m still praying about that.
First time viewer here. I’ve been feeling mentally drained and overwhelmed because I’ve taken on too many responsibilities. I attempted to take on two jobs, be a full-time student, join a research project, and all while trying to secure an internship for next semester so I can graduate. I’m feeling very burned out to the point where I’m this 👌🏽 close to wanting give up on everything but I’ve come so far.
I put myself in this situation because I did not consult God like I should have. I’ve well… drifted away from him. So, I’m trying to come back by being more intentional in my time with. Im also isolating myself from distractions to prevent myself from being over stimulated and missing his communication to me when he’s ready. I’ve already prayed and asked where should I go from here and how to keep going. Still feeling very tired, burnt out, and unhappy.
I’m not sure if I ever felt like I was drifting from God. I know I have in the past, but I think I only realized it after what’s done is done. However I do know God puts certain things on my heart HEAVILY to stop me from drifting away further. Like to stop speaking with certain people, stop watching certain movies/shows/videos, etc. He also has gotten my attention by making me very sick. Honestly watching this video did tell me I need to make more room for God. I need to quiet my mind and let him speak to me. Not only that but I need to include him in my decisions. When I included him in my decision for what room to be in when I got my promotion (I work at a daycare) I was blessed with not only loving the kids but loving my job where the days don’t feel long. However I did not include him in my decision to wait a year to go to college. Now I’m thinking I may have been blessed had I went but I chose to wait on my own messing up whatever it was he may have blessed me with.
Your first point resonated with me so much. I’ve realized that I’ve become so dependent on keeping my brain occupied with distractions that I rarely ever feel like I’m ‘being still.’ I always feel like I have brain fog because of it. Need to break this habit asap and get back to where God wants me to be.
I noticed my lack of interest in music or television, clubs, etc. the quiet is definitely needed. Praying that God continues to move us all closer to him and further away from sin.
I’ve always been quite active in church my entire life, but ever since I graduated high school and entered college. I found myself drifting further and further away from God. I would always say I’m going to find my way back and just stray away even further but my life is not the same and I am definitely not the same I want to rebuild my relationship with God, I’ve even taken the first step by ordering a bible off of Amazon so I can begin reading the lords word again
i feel like i never was really close with God . the more i live , the more i feel like im departing from Him . with this new chapter happening in my life , im going to do my very best to build a good relationship with Him because i truly want Him to be number 1 in my life and just trust him fully .
thank you for this video ! it really resonated with me and i just subscribed :) !
I felt myself drifting from the Lord by listening to Sermons all day and not interacting with the people around me
I’m not a Sis but I can most certainly attest to being overly stimulated when I grab my phone. I spent less than 5 hours without picking it up today and the amount of downloads I got where remarkable. I was astonished that I could use my brain for thinking. Thank you for this, it was practical and helpful.
Melody is really doing the lords work. I feel called out in every video. God literally has been speaking to me through the past videos. Thank you for being obedient Melody. God bless you and what you do
Ok not the Holy spirit coming for me 🤭 but I love it keep being a willing vessel sis !
He is definitely coming for us 😂
I loved this video and God definitely stopped me in my CZcams binge to see this video because I have definitely been feeling like I have been drifting apart from the Lord and feeling guilty about it. It has kept me from seeing His goodness in this season of my life. I definitely want to steward this season well, and I believe by faith that not only will I get back on track, but I will be more on fire for Christ than I was before. That prayer goes to everyone reading and watching this video. God will redeem the time we lost for HIS good!
IN JESUS' NAME!!! AMEN:))
I knew I had drifted from God and exalted an idol in my heart when i didn't just crave addictive behaviors in bad times (like to cope) but also in good times. I've heard that your god is whatever you turn to when you are especially low AND when you are celebrating.
The same way I practice spiritual sinning instead. Of Fleshly sinning , I will practice getting closer to god
I just know God wanted me to watch this video. I have been feeling so far away from God and every single thing in this video applied to me. I really have to change my ways and thank you for making me realize that.
I lately have been feeling frustrated because I felt like I was drifting from the Lord. I was also so frustrated because I felt like I wasn’t hearing him and I didn’t understand why. This video has been a huge help. Thank you!
Honestly for me, I saw making my own plans and solutions without consulting God as a way of reducing some my burden of Him. IVE Always felt like I ask Him for too much, then I end up telling myself when a problem arises that.. Ok thisbone for me to handle God's tired of your constant problems😂... But really God prefers it that way. He wants to be involved in your ups and downs and appreciates it when you you come to him.. And your video reminded me of that.. So that you Melody.. You are such a blessing ❤
Love that scripture thank you for sharing! I find myself driving in silence alot! I sometimes turn the radio on with the intention that God will speak to me through music or whatever is said on the radio! And with that intention it happens! It seriously happens! Hallelujah
Sin always drifts us away, ungodly association, focusing on others word instead of God's Word
Yes I have. But I always catch my self and try again. I’ll never give up. It’s just the enemy trying to keep me down.
I feel confused because ive seen other Christians saying to stop worrying about letting God control the little things, and that He wont spoon feed you
and also cuz I think Im supposed to be in a season of rest/ staying still, but i just dunno!
I feel like im drifting, but when Im not drifting I feel like Im worrying/trying too hard to grow closer to God
Perhaps worrying too hard is why Im drifting, and why God told me to stay still? Maybe stillness is what I need to get closer to God?
Idk, I think that might be it, but I hope I get closer to God
I've been feeling convicted about this in my spirit....to actually spend time with Jesus. Just me and my Bible. I desire to get to know God more and not from outside sources. This video is my "go-ahead" to limit my watch time. Like you said you don't even have to necessarily be watching "wrong things" but for example CZcams is filled with so much. The good and the bad. Time away will help me guard my heart more🙏🏾 Nothing wrong with sermons and podcasts but I'd like to hear directly from God. There's so much that God wants to do through me, and I won't know if I don't spend time with Him. Thank you so much for this video sis❤️❤️❤️
We are all put in the world to tell people about God and to have our faith because our time Limited that’s why God is waiting for us in the afterlife and I think that every time I think about that I just know that I’m here because of this and despite the distractions I never forget about God but there are days where I don’t pray and then I get caught up in the world again. It’s time not to and stay in prayer
I had to pause the video and talk to Yahweh for a second because the first two spoke right to me. It blew my mind. Thank you for being a vessel for this message to us. Hallelujah 😚
Wow. 🥺I never realized just how far I had drifted from God ever since I moved here to Dubai..sign number 3 and 4 really got to me. Thank you so much for this video. I am so enlightened and gravitating back to Him and His purpose for me . 🙏🏽
I refuse to lean on the narrative of the enemy..I will head into the Lords direction.
Wow! God bless you
This was such a timely video!!! I believe God wanted me to see this! I know I have been getting distracted, but I never considered myself to be drifting. However, after watching this video, I realized that was doing ALL those signs that you mentioned. Since I’m a full-time student, it’s so hard not to drift from God, but I should prioritize Him! I’m going to try to have some moments of silence throughout my days from now on.
Ooo child, I have definitely drifted away from God many times in my life, I've been listening to gospel music but sometimes I find myself not wanting anything to do with God, so I am definitely trying not to drift away. Great video! 🤍🤍
Wow I definitely had no idea that consuming podcast and sermons mean your drifting, I am a housewife I am 25 and I have had some comments and church hurt about the decision my hubby & I made, so I decided to stay home and I made sure that I had church within my home, fasting, journaling my dreams, reading, sermons all the works , now I feel as if spiritual warfare had ended however my dreams were completely overbearing for words, podcasts and sermons were where I got my healing from and info especially how I have young woman coming to me almost like a lil ministry God is trying to start but I do understand that what might have worked in that season won't work in the next and I definitely will shave down how much I consume even if it's good 😊👍🏼 gurl thanks I had an encounter and I repented to God cause the minute I opened my eyes I didn't remember the instructions to write it down, so God bless you I'ma change things up a little!!
I've been drifting way from God for such a long time now. The thing is i do things that I later regret doing, I acknowledge my fault, ask for forgiveness but go back and do the same thing. I really want/need to change my ways. I feel like I have exhausted all my chances with God and Im finding it difficult to seek his presence because of guilt. Kindly help me in prayers, because I really need Him now more than ever. God bless you even as you help me🙏🏽
I can relate well to what you're experiencing... Praying God's strength, guidance, and healing as we walk into our breakthrough! It is a trick of the enemy to make you think you cannot return to God despite repeated sin and repentance.
Definitely what has been happening these past months but God really pulled be back and getting closer to him just makes you feel so full and calm 😊😊
I know I'm drifting away from God when I get my depression back.
When I'm with God, everything is fine and I can be happy.
But when I drift away I get my depression back. I hate everybody and hate me.
I isolate myself from other people and I think, that I'm better without any one.
And right now, I feel like I driftet on another continent.
Yeah, I definitely gotta do better with sitting in silence more. I use to take days off from work to just spend time with him. I miss those days for sure! & I’m definitely going to get back to it 💖🥰
I’ve been drifting away from God because of school, when you have anxiety it’s always hard to make friends without total fear consuming me and lately all I had been worried about is what people think of me or how I can make more more friends and I still read and prayed during that time but I didn’t spend as much time with God or focus on what HE wants. During fall break I took the time to limit from Tiktok because it’s a very toxic place and spend more time watching safer things , and doing some of the tips you recommend to get closer to God.
I often isolate when I feel like I’m drifting. I’ll try visiting a new congregation to kick start off a different worship with new believers. Sometimes, going to the same congregation and doing the same thing every week can become a routine.
God made this video pop us as a blessing because I did feel like I drifting in some moments but more on how I felt and told God I’m sorry and to forgive my sins because Jesus”GOD” sacrifice everything for us on the cross and for him doing that made me always look at things different life has been a blessing accepting him in my life amen.
all this signs are mine, like I have been drifting from God for 2 or 3 years and guess what? I'm misserable now.
i want to come back to my heavenly father and seek Him with all my heart.
Convicted from the jump with this video! I know the Lord was using your video to speak to me. Thank you for having the courage to post this❤️
Yes for sure I have!
This video is definitely right on time. Thank you for sharing! 💛🙏🏾
Wow, I was just praying on this. God is on time thank you Jesus!!!
Hey your content in this season is really on point and speaking directly to me. Its divine.
I feel like I’m drifting away from god right now, but as we are in this new season I want to get closer to him but I don’t know how. This video definitely helped.
Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you 🙏🏾😊
I’ve definitely felt myself drifting away from the lord and I pray I get my relationship back together with him . Please pray for me
So good !! Thank you for sharing
This is so helpful, thankful , May God continue to bless you and your family.
Definitely needed this! Thank you for allowing God to speak through you, to me. God bless you. 💗
This message was so on time. Im guilty of all 3 signs. Just today something turned out bad because I thought the way to go was the right one.
I feel so blessed to have a sister-in-Christ like you Mel ❤
I'm certain everyone else feels the same ❤
Your content is everything we need in this Christianity journey🙌❤
God bless you ❤
recently i have been feeling as if im drifting from God cause i remember at the beginning of the school year i was definitely a bit closer and now im a bit farther so im working to restore the relationship.
I needed this powerful message today! Thank you Melody for letting the Lord constantly use you! Love these videos! 🙌🏾💖
Yes
This has really convicted me today. I need to make some changes.
Thank you!!
Girlllll your last 3 videos were literally perfect for me ! THANK YOU SM FOR YOUR OBEDIENCE 💗💗
I really needed to hear this God bless you 🙏.
I skipped past this video last week but I was drawn to watching it and I’m glad I did! I’ve definitely been drifting away from God and just feeling like I’m lost/not feeling His presence and I began to lose faith but I’m picking myself back up, spending more time in the Word and cutting off distractions this month! Thanks for this videooo
100% agree. Gone through all and am leaning more on God to transform my mind 🥰
Omgosh I've had the SAME habits. Always listening to a show or podcast primarily. Thank you so much for speaking on this because distractions are a current prayer of mine 🙏 Thank you!
Amazing video
God is truly using you to bless us 🙏🏻🌸