Naomi Raine: How to Trust God for the Miraculous | FULL EPISODE | Better Together on TBN

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
  • This week on Better Together, Naomi Raine discusses believing God for the impossible. Join the conversation as Sheila Walsh, Alexandra Hoover, Nicole Binion and Blynda Lane join Naomi Raine to discuss the miraculous in their own lives, as well as give helpful encouragement to believe for the miraculous in ours.
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    00:00 Sheila's Conversion Story and the Miracle of Gladys Aylward
    08:46 Remember Your Call During the Wilderness
    20:25 Grit, Complaining and God of the Impossible
    31:19 To Grow In Greater Influence, You Have to Grow in Wisdom
    41:07 We Limit God When We Think He Can't Redeem
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  • @leeshc5952
    @leeshc5952 Před měsícem +93

    “I’m not letting go of this thing, until I see God move”. So good! 🙌🏻 I have been wanting to give up on a prayer I have been praying for years, but it’s still in the desire of my heart. I needed to hear this today ❤

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  Před měsícem +8

      We are so happy that you were inspired by today's conversation!

    • @esthernapanje1871
      @esthernapanje1871 Před měsícem +2

      ❤❤❤​@@BetterTogetherTV

    • @NyabonyoJaneFrances
      @NyabonyoJaneFrances Před měsícem +2

      This is my struggle too

    • @melissaburger8139
      @melissaburger8139 Před měsícem

      Which means the message was meant for you too, don't give up on your prayers❤​@@NyabonyoJaneFrances

    • @leoniebrooks4313
      @leoniebrooks4313 Před 25 dny +2

      Amen 🙏🏾 I’m in the same position 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @marishaadele1102
    @marishaadele1102 Před měsícem +38

    This week I am expecting my board exam results to be admitted as an attorney. I pray for a miracle to pass my exams. I pray I fully experience God's miracle over my life this week. Will be back to testify on Friday. In Jesus Name.

    • @user-ff9yv6fq6q
      @user-ff9yv6fq6q Před 24 dny +2

      Amen. It will end in Praise in Jesus Name.

    • @jesswise2354
      @jesswise2354 Před 22 dny +2

      What happened???

    • @marishaadele1102
      @marishaadele1102 Před 22 dny +10

      I only passed one paper and failed the other one. I have another opportunity to write in August this year. I will try again. Its not over yet. God is still a Good God. And, I believe that my miracle is coming.

    • @jesswise2354
      @jesswise2354 Před 22 dny +4

      @@marishaadele1102 You will do it I am praying for you. I’m glad to hear this news it’s great news remember God has you right where he wants you and with God All Things Are Possible! You
      Got this! It’s in the Bag! You
      Are already an Attorney! 🙏🥰👍👌💕🙌💪🤜🏼🤛🏼

    • @user-ff9yv6fq6q
      @user-ff9yv6fq6q Před 22 dny +3

      @@marishaadele1102it’s not over. It will end in Praise. Good news is coming in Jesus Mighty name. Amen 🙏🏾

  • @stephaniestewart8271
    @stephaniestewart8271 Před měsícem +12

    Hallelujah, what a testimony Sheila, I have been suspended from work with no pay and facing immigration issues regarding my right to work in the country where I am now.
    Please pray for me as I'm praying and hoping for the impossible from God, hallelujah 🙏.

  • @zoenyabadza759
    @zoenyabadza759 Před měsícem +18

    Naomi’s confession on murmuring and complaining- yeah that hit me😢

  • @melissaburger8139
    @melissaburger8139 Před měsícem +14

    If your journey doesn't make sense yet - it is not over.

  • @Trueheart2024
    @Trueheart2024 Před měsícem +13

    Today, I wept before the Lord feeling the grief and this is such a great reminder not to give up on what I have been waiting but to continue praying🙏🙏🙏

  • @AnonAnonUK2024
    @AnonAnonUK2024 Před měsícem +17

    I've sat and cried all the way through this. Please keep me in your prayers. Thank-you for keeping it real with us. I feel like going on.

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  Před měsícem +1

      We are lifting you up in prayer! We pray that you will run to your Heavenly Father and know God as your peace, strength, and joy. 💜

  • @stephaniegray1420
    @stephaniegray1420 Před měsícem +14

    This is so timely, I’m currently in a season that I don’t want to be in, but god has been giving me peace and courage to get through

  • @samarabeard6774
    @samarabeard6774 Před měsícem +11

    This show has been such a blessing to me !! I’m in a hard season of being on my own for 6 years after a divorce . 2 of my adult children are living in darkness and denying God .AND I know God s working . He’s not done yet . Thank-you ❤

    • @Trueheart2024
      @Trueheart2024 Před měsícem +1

      @samarabeard6774 I am ever so sorry 😢….sending prayers and hugs. It sounds very painful and difficult . Indeed, nothing is impossible for God Sis🙏🙏🙏

    • @samarabeard6774
      @samarabeard6774 Před měsícem +1

      @@Trueheart2024 thank-you ❤️

    • @katrinacain6176
      @katrinacain6176 Před 26 dny

      Praying for you!! ❤

    • @Trueheart2024
      @Trueheart2024 Před 25 dny

      @@samarabeard6774 welcome 🌸❤️

  • @GaabrielSteve
    @GaabrielSteve Před měsícem +7

    I'm so blessed by the message shared by these great ladies. Ive learnt that I should wait, pray and know that God isnt slow to do.

  • @priscillacoopermusic5896
    @priscillacoopermusic5896 Před měsícem +8

    ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️ Just 7 minutes and 30 seconds in, the Lord gave me a poem (possibly a song) on child-like faith! Thank you Sheila for your heart and transparency! So refreshing and always encourages me! Thank you ladies your hearts and sharing! God bless ❤

  • @brookebales2931
    @brookebales2931 Před měsícem +11

    I just adore Sheila ❤ 🌸 wish could have coffee/tea with her ☕️ and have her in my life like a “Great Aunt” 🥰 all of y’all I adore too, but something about an older gal, and her wisdom, her stories. Love all y’all 💕 another great message, Amen 🤍 praise Jesus 🙌

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  Před měsícem +5

      We adore Sheila as well, and also admire her wisdom!

  • @candace4404
    @candace4404 Před měsícem +7

    When I say this blesseddddd me! The enemy was trying to have me bypass it but God. Took so many good notes. Be blessed ladies!🤗❤

  • @beatricesakala7094
    @beatricesakala7094 Před 22 dny +1

    I missed this session. Just came across today. I believe it's not by accident. It's by God's plan. This message was really meant for me. Thank you Jesus. I receive every word declared over my life🙏🙏🙏

  • @Godisgood24340
    @Godisgood24340 Před měsícem +12

    God has bought me out of the storm and He has gave me victorys and miracles...Amen

  • @portiagaiko
    @portiagaiko Před měsícem +4

    I am encouraged and uplifted. I two issues l am trusting God to turn around....its really hard but am encouraged and l will continue waiting in prayer

  • @anointedhands98
    @anointedhands98 Před měsícem +8

    I was just praying to God… because I’m believing and hoping for something that is impossible right now for my husband and I; then, this is the first video that shows up on CZcams. All I can say is THANK YOU GOD IN ADVANCE! Hearing you sisters speak about the miracles God have performed in your lives stirs my spirit to keep Faith alive and to trust what the Word of God says.

    • @sarahanguria9908
      @sarahanguria9908 Před měsícem

      This is why we should share testimonies. It not stirs up our faith . May God grant your family that miracle

  • @lucettejames7310
    @lucettejames7310 Před měsícem +2

    Ladies, what a blessing. I needed this. I will continue to trust God for my total healing, and for grace to endure. Blessed be the name of the Lord. 🙏🏾

  • @christathompson3472
    @christathompson3472 Před měsícem +3

    26:05 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HONESTY!! God has shown me that I am in need of developing more RESILIENCE! One day at a time. 👏 👏 👏

  • @chrissy3684
    @chrissy3684 Před měsícem +4

    Amennnn!! Oh that boat story got me, how great our GOD is!!

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  Před měsícem

      That was truly an amazing story! Our God is so unbelievably great!

  • @ofibia1
    @ofibia1 Před měsícem +2

    He is the God of the impossible
    no matter what 🔥🔥✝️✝️

  • @Emsies37
    @Emsies37 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for this encouragement! I needed this. My life on the outside looks like it is "falling apart" (like Josephs), so such a wonderful reminder that God is with me and it is okay if going through these trials takes a lot longer than I expected.

  • @Sugadug123
    @Sugadug123 Před 10 dny

    I pray for a mega miracle and pray I fully experience God's miracle over my life this week.

  • @alvisbrown7343
    @alvisbrown7343 Před 13 dny

    I am so blessed and encouraged ,thank God for these wonderful ladies who shared so openly, God always knows what we need to hear and when

  • @michellethomas4928
    @michellethomas4928 Před měsícem +6

    I love Sheila Walsh so much! Her testimonies always resonate with me so deeply. She is such a blessing❤

  • @nadineellis7372
    @nadineellis7372 Před měsícem +1

    Sheila testimonies grab you because sharing something that you have lived through is always effective, she is never afraid to speak about being in a physicriatic ward, thank you for been so transparent Shelia

  • @fridahnairuti1061
    @fridahnairuti1061 Před měsícem +3

    My testimony -He eventually fulfills His promises in our lives Romans 8:28,

  • @jacquelinemcneil9624
    @jacquelinemcneil9624 Před měsícem

    Beautiful ladies!!! My heart is filled.

  • @mileykagonyera9789
    @mileykagonyera9789 Před měsícem

    I am so blessed to have found this Chanel right today, every video is worthy.

  • @patriciasiller6721
    @patriciasiller6721 Před měsícem +3

    Thank you so much for this word. It is such a blessing just listening to you all. I can feel the love of our Heavenly Father speaking to us through you all. Thank you, and God blessed.

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  Před měsícem

      We are so happy that you were blessed by the message the ladies shared!

  • @DAYlypeace0
    @DAYlypeace0 Před 17 dny

    I'm watching this, and I want to like and re-like and re-like. Thank you for this wonderful conversation

  • @ines-simpson
    @ines-simpson Před měsícem

    7 minutes in and I'm already crying. Thank you Jesus🥲

  • @lifefaithworks
    @lifefaithworks Před měsícem +3

    "When the waters saw you, O God, when the waters saw you, they were afraid; indeed, the deep trembled. The clouds poured out water; the skies gave forth thunder; your arrows flashed on every side. The crash of your thunder was in the whirlwind; Your lightnings lighted up the world; the earth trembled and shook. Your way was through the sea, your path through the great waters; yet your footprints were unseen."

  • @ochohoiakwubo4996
    @ochohoiakwubo4996 Před 29 dny

    I was deeply blessed by this. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you all♥

  • @kimbunting3229
    @kimbunting3229 Před měsícem +1

    This was so good Right on time🙏🙏🙏

  • @vanessabetancourt7189
    @vanessabetancourt7189 Před 25 dny

    I was listening to another podcast on CZcams and somehow, after an ad, my phone switched to this episode and WOAH! The reassurance God was showing me through your testimonies, thank you so much for all you do at Better Together. I hope to have a strong community of believers in my life like this ❤ I will not give up, the Lord is faithful 🙌🏼

  • @labbrockington7854
    @labbrockington7854 Před 19 dny

    Sheila, I read that book and found I still have it. Thank you for sharing a part of your story.
    This was posted 3 weeks ago and Im just now seeing it. All in Gods timing, that at 4 am and not able to sleep once again that I would find this video.
    So much i would like to share but wont. Thanks ladies. God bless you and your families. 🙇‍♀️🤗

  • @keyannafootman4899
    @keyannafootman4899 Před měsícem

    Omg. I am that one that needs more grit. I am so glad to know that I am not the only one who gives up easily. This conversation really opened my eyes😊😞

  • @MimiD14
    @MimiD14 Před měsícem +4

    God spoke to me in this message ! Thank You Lord ! I am listening !

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  Před měsícem +1

      We love how the Lord can touch our hearts through others!

  • @angelalockhart9230
    @angelalockhart9230 Před měsícem

    Thank you Lord for the impossible 🙌🙌

  • @zackeryjasmine
    @zackeryjasmine Před měsícem +1

    This was absolutely amazing and just what I needed. Thank you Lord for these incredible women.

  • @viwengcwangu8091
    @viwengcwangu8091 Před měsícem +3

    Shiela always ministers to the depths of my heart…. This discussion is so beautiful and healing for me.

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  Před měsícem +1

      We love that you enjoyed the discussion, and we agree that Sheila is such a blessing!

  • @rachelbaako9448
    @rachelbaako9448 Před měsícem +2

    If He did that!!!! Lord you can do it again. Thank you ladies for sharing your stories. God bless

  • @melaniethermidor
    @melaniethermidor Před měsícem +1

    So so so so so so good!!!!!

  • @annajoseph8141
    @annajoseph8141 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you Naomi I am definitely in that place of talking and praying with God vs venting and telling other people . I’m meant to grow in it 💪🏾👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽

  • @IAmStillGodsProverbs31Woman

    This came right on time!!! You ladies are very much pouring out & helping from Your obedience and how Mighty God is in so many different ways He’ll give us exactly what we need…. So greatful for this today I was driving praising & thanking Him today And in Jesus name Amen you better pray Naomi & Shelia….And ladies 🙌🏽 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽😭😭😭🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

  • @MummybearTee
    @MummybearTee Před 23 dny

    The way Naomi immediately spoke life into her was so beautiful ❤ this message was powerful, thank you Holy Spirit ❤

  • @maryizzi2279
    @maryizzi2279 Před měsícem

    Thank you ladies. Thank you Jesus ❤

  • @Eng4555
    @Eng4555 Před 2 hodinami

    trust GOD IS FUNDAMENTAL!

  • @user-pv3dq1rh2z
    @user-pv3dq1rh2z Před měsícem

    Amazing. Thank you. Blessing s from Germany

  • @giniaw9703
    @giniaw9703 Před 12 dny

    Naomi is such a blessing and inspiration. I love her testimony and bible knowledge. Sheila testimony is powerful as well.

  • @michellethomas4928
    @michellethomas4928 Před měsícem

    This whole episode is powerful! Thank You Jesus. I was so impacted by everyone's stories and transparency as the episode unfolded. I receive that prayer from Naomi also. Amen❤

  • @antyaier8427
    @antyaier8427 Před 19 dny

    God is so gracious .its such a blessing and Encouraging to watch your conversation talking about your own struggles and journey towards gods calling and finding the inner peace within you and become more spiritual and stronger walking with the lord .Amen

  • @zimasabaskiti2625
    @zimasabaskiti2625 Před měsícem +1

    This channel is touching so many lives 🙏. I'm truly grateful for such platforms that give insight into God and our realities and how to navigate our lives.

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  Před měsícem +1

      We give all glory to God for how He is using our conversations to bless this community. 💜

  • @indigokidd6238
    @indigokidd6238 Před měsícem

    Anything Is possible with God!

  • @MusicAngel89
    @MusicAngel89 Před 17 dny

    Thank you whoever devised such an amazing show. I love listening to the Godly discussion and hearing about the women's experience! God bless you all for supporting us Christians around the world 🙏🏿, especially where we may not necessarily have such a community around us.

  • @cynthiajacobs8895
    @cynthiajacobs8895 Před 26 dny

    GOD MET ME HERE TODAY… I’m fasting and He knew that I felt like I had come to the END OF MY ROPE. I’m in a living situation that I definitely didn’t expect to be in as long as I have been. It’s NOT PLEASANT AT ALL, and toxic. It’s not a male/female abusive relationship but too much to go into. Thank You Lord that You are with me while I wait 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @leeshc5952
      @leeshc5952 Před 24 dny

      Praying the Lord is helping you and guiding you through this. May His love be comforting you during this difficult time. I’m so sorry 🩷

  • @lizwanjirunyaga9582
    @lizwanjirunyaga9582 Před 19 dny

    Naomie went in like Caleb with the javelin at 43:43
    So good! 🤺🏹🥷🪖

  • @rendanikhangale3929
    @rendanikhangale3929 Před měsícem

    Shela Walsh. God bless you. You speak to my spirit. I am learning a lot from you. My prayer is that I would become a perfect image of what God created me to be.

  • @cheritysowski2191
    @cheritysowski2191 Před měsícem

    God is with us🙏❤️🙌✨

  • @nomsa06
    @nomsa06 Před 25 dny

    This was incredibly encouraging

  • @FavoriteHillsongWorshipMusic

    This Song has blessed me so much. As I was taking tests to enter College, I would play these songs to give me motivation. Thank God I past these tests last summer. As I finish my first year in College, I replay all of these songs, just to remind myself that God has helped me through this journey. All I need is you.....

  • @buaseomphile4600
    @buaseomphile4600 Před měsícem +2

    He is the God who answers Prayers 🙏

  • @TanielitsTaniel
    @TanielitsTaniel Před měsícem

    The work of God is continuous! It is hard. Its going to be hard, but he that endureth to the end! .... Press on sisters!

  • @penael821
    @penael821 Před měsícem

    Amen!!!! Thanks to this unique, lovable, truthful, Shepherd, kind, good, forever God in the name ofJesus name. I love you Lord cause you love me without reason. Thanks to unspeakable grace.

  • @temesgenalemu3645
    @temesgenalemu3645 Před měsícem

    Love you all bless you more!!!

  • @user-ts4cj3bd2v
    @user-ts4cj3bd2v Před měsícem

    Amen, Glory to God. God bless ❤❤❤

  • @StacyB0571
    @StacyB0571 Před měsícem

    I read that book that #sheilawalsh shared. It impacted me greatly. Thank you for sharing this today. #bettertogether I'm All In Too- Praise God for the impossible and how much He Loved Me!

    • @BetterTogetherTV
      @BetterTogetherTV  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for sharing! We are so happy to hear how God is working in your life! 💜

  • @luvamir555
    @luvamir555 Před měsícem +1

    This spoke so much to me. I have things going on that have me a little nervous about my future. I did a Bible study last night on the story of Joseph, and all week have been meditating on the book of David. When they mentioned Joseph and right after says and let’s not forget David, I knew God was speaking to me. David says the Lord who rescued me before will rescue me again. I have to learn to remember all the ways the Lord has come through for me and he will literally never fail me. Even if things don’t go how I would like. All I have to do is love, trust and follow him. So grateful for the conversation.

  • @desireealicea593
    @desireealicea593 Před měsícem

    Love this ❤

  • @nathaliekalombo4720
    @nathaliekalombo4720 Před měsícem

    Thank You

  • @megand4916
    @megand4916 Před měsícem

    Great message

  • @nokukhanyangulube0686
    @nokukhanyangulube0686 Před měsícem +2

    I'm not here by mistake thank you Jesus I was feeling low the past few days but this morning I wake up to pray and reading the word of God I felt so uplifted and I started talking to myself speaking the name of Jesus over my life and family and I started thinking that through Jesus I've Overcame so much lies from the devil from the time I used to suffer shame and all the negative things now I'm made new in Christ I'm 37 years old and it took me so long to understand the Power that is in the name of Jesus but it's never too late for God and my sisters in Christ here you spoke so much about what I needed Jesus is wonderful I'm blessed ladies thank you so much ❤❤

  • @daniellereeves5933
    @daniellereeves5933 Před 17 dny

    I'm in an impossible situation but I know God will see me thru it 8

  • @TheChosen1_cici
    @TheChosen1_cici Před 11 dny

    Thank you Jesus

  • @somav8
    @somav8 Před měsícem +1

    I love that, did the call change No!

  • @yahairamichelle5104
    @yahairamichelle5104 Před měsícem

    loved it

  • @machipisa6013
    @machipisa6013 Před měsícem +1

    Wow, the story of the lady who was on crack binge reminds me of the the story of Robert Robinson, who wrote the famous hymn "Come now fount of every blessing that I recently learnt from Luke Powell

  • @ML-rh7lv
    @ML-rh7lv Před měsícem

    love you all. 🇬🇧

  • @staceyhunter23
    @staceyhunter23 Před měsícem +2

    Agreed indeed, Amen 🙏 🙌

  • @Eng4555
    @Eng4555 Před hodinou

    Ladies no odds at all ! i do love your better together! just a question! are you all cristians

  • @oliviagarza7882
    @oliviagarza7882 Před 27 dny

    Amen. 😊

  • @user-sm8un5ht8r
    @user-sm8un5ht8r Před měsícem +2

    Amen and Amen ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ofibia1
    @ofibia1 Před měsícem +1

    Genesis 18:14
    "Is anything too hard for the Lord? No

  • @lisaphillipo413
    @lisaphillipo413 Před měsícem +1

    the LORD chose us when it was our turn. 1 Corinthians 15:23 But each in turn; Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.

  • @chenelladams4486
    @chenelladams4486 Před měsícem

    Powerful

  • @agirlnamedjessy
    @agirlnamedjessy Před měsícem +1

    Amen 🙌🏾

  • @vashtipardue1497
    @vashtipardue1497 Před měsícem

    🔥🔥🕊️🕊️💃🏻💃🏻🙏🙏🥹🥹. AMEN HALLELUJAH YES I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS POWERFUL TEACHING ABOUT. WHAT IAM BELIEVE GOD FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE IN MY LIFE AND PRAYERS!! Use it my gifts for god!!! In my ministry god gave me!!!! Hallelujah I will rewatch again!!! 🔥🔥🕊️🕊️💃🏻💃🏻🥹🥹. Yes lord Jesus!!!

  • @normaareta9211
    @normaareta9211 Před měsícem +2

    💗💗💗❤️‍🔥me hizo llorar😢😢😢

  • @latonyawright3312
    @latonyawright3312 Před 14 dny

    My God

  • @luckylovelady
    @luckylovelady Před 2 dny

    Amen 🙏

  • @jeannettemcghee5775
    @jeannettemcghee5775 Před 17 dny

    Amen Hallelujah Amen 😇💝🌹🦋

  • @madeleinebruna9382
    @madeleinebruna9382 Před měsícem

    Amen 🙏🏼 ❤😁

  • @nalediseokoma6651
    @nalediseokoma6651 Před měsícem

    oh wow

  • @user-bo2sf8cg2u
    @user-bo2sf8cg2u Před měsícem

    In the name of Jesus Christ do the impossible in my life possible also in my children's lives and the father of my children, please help me do the impossible possible in Jesus' name, amen 🙏

  • @Victoriousandbrave
    @Victoriousandbrave Před 13 dny

  • @PurifiedWord
    @PurifiedWord Před 11 dny

    Read about me in the 4 gospels how I hated hypocrites .Shalom

  • @jeannettemcghee5775
    @jeannettemcghee5775 Před 17 dny

    And Esther one night with the King

  • @trylenecarr8854
    @trylenecarr8854 Před měsícem

    Slow: Jehovah, God. 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨👨‍❤️‍👨👨‍❤️‍👨

  • @nadineellis7372
    @nadineellis7372 Před měsícem +1

    I thought about the fact that the lady sister in law was not judging of her although she was an addict, how many of us would have given her our keys??? I have learned from this, because maybe I wouldn't have, but look at the outcome, the addict found Jesus and was transformed right in that apartment, let us always remember that all we have belongs to the Lord, not us, he blesses us with things not just to enjoy but to glorify God himself.