I also want to add that not praying and not reading his word DAILY will also hinder your relationship with God.

@wiser0185

3 жыл бұрын

Yup that's right

@yeyito7040

3 жыл бұрын

Why?

@ChantalTalkswithGod

3 жыл бұрын

@@yeyito7040 in a natural relationship you take the required time you need to get to know someone for who they really are. Same goes for your spiritual relationship with God. If we don’t talk to Him (praying) or read His word how can we get to the desired relationship we want with Him ? You can’t. One of the many ways to get to know God for who He really is by putting in the time with Him DAILY !! 💛 This I know from personal experience.

@yeyito7040

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChantalTalkswithGod I mean, how can there exist a relationship between you and god when he doesn't show himself physically, or in any way that can be percieved by the senses? It seems to me a lot like a one-sided relationship, you'll read alot about him and pray for him. But you'll be even lucky to recieve but a hint of his acknowledgement.

@yeyito7040

3 жыл бұрын

@missliterature Oh wow, it seems like you have a lot of connection with god. But, I'm still sort of confuzed. How do you know he loves you?

Distraction by social media has definitely consumed by time and keeps me from spending time with God.

@_Natalia24

3 жыл бұрын

Big time

@thandiwendhlovu7231

3 жыл бұрын

This was me too. So i put limitations on all apps and eventook almost 2years off, Am glad i can finally leave without Insta or FB but now its the whats app 🥲 God give us strength.

@sheilasims4702

3 жыл бұрын

Why is this me 😭

@akua_mensah

3 жыл бұрын

Same with me

@Noemie2018

3 жыл бұрын

YES! Same here. I just (temporarily) deleted Instagram because it consumes me and I can't stand it.

One thing that God has revealed to me as a hindrance is reading the Bible with other people's flaws in mind. Having a "pulpit" mentality (thinking I have the right to judge and deliver people as if I'm God) is unhealthy.😷 Thank Jesus he's able to deliver us even from unhealthy perceptions 🤓

@ariannamorrison2758

3 жыл бұрын

the EXACT thing I struggle with. glad to know I'm not the only one :)

@Chevonne8

3 жыл бұрын

I struggle with this as well.

@dammygrace187

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm may GOD help us

@davionaluv

3 жыл бұрын

Whew , this the one 🤧🤦🏽‍♀️🙏🏾

@AGODLYMINDSET

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing..... Father help us!!

Not having people around me that are on the path, or not seeking God at all, is my problem.

@reneeramoleta6262

3 жыл бұрын

I relate to this.

@fredaowusu-agyapong421

3 жыл бұрын

Can relate. The same for me.🙏

@bundubashing

3 жыл бұрын

Same with me!

@beamgeorges3607

3 жыл бұрын

@@favourj1484 Thank you sister ❤️

@kimwest7390

2 жыл бұрын

This is my hardest! I love people and don’t have a big circle of friends! I pray to ask God to give me to break free from the people I call friends that’s not trying to go the same way I’m going! For Him to place the people in my life to help me grow in Him! Holy friends that will hold me accountable on this tedious journey! Lord, help me!

Idolizing the promise(s) of God in our lives; forgetting (like you mentioned) that our relationship with God is all that matters and fulfills us What a breakthrough!

1. Self-sufficiency @ 1:24 2. Being in the wrong relationships - romantically and friendships @ 3:41 3. Having the wrong view of Him @ 6:14 4. Unconfessed sin @ 8:53 5. Distractions or idols @ 11:47

I definitely was feeling very isolated in terms of friendships; its difficult not having a group of friends on the same spiritual path as you... Thank you for this!

@bonniemullins6769

3 жыл бұрын

same here and still am

@213ireon

2 жыл бұрын

Try not having any friends at all 😭

@uwagboejayne7871

Жыл бұрын

keep going kayla. God got you

I am literally struggling with ALL five! Y'all pray for me 😂

@jadeabrielle9890

3 жыл бұрын

He’s got you. It’s a sanctification process, none of us have “arrived”. His grace is sufficient, but lean into obedience 🙏🏾

@babelove45

3 жыл бұрын

@@jadeabrielle9890 Thanks for the encouragement, sis. 💜

@aminabangura6807

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Loves You

@daniellemarshall3251

2 жыл бұрын

His grace is sufficient for you ❤

@kimwest7390

2 жыл бұрын

Amen me too! I’m asking God to help me to move forward in Him and leave everything behind that will cost my relationship with Him! We have to seeking Him for His plan for our lives! I’m the one that beats myself up!

Disobedience will also hinder your relationship with God. Has he told you to do something and you haven’t? In my experience this was definitely a hindrance! God bless you all 🙌🏽

@sherryp7408

3 жыл бұрын

I can relate

@harleighstringer

3 жыл бұрын

i was caught in a sin i KNEW i shouldn't be doing for the past 6 months and i couldn't stop. i slowly started committing more and more sins without any conviction and then eventually just stopped spending time with God and i started to believe that He really didnt care about me and wasnt here for me and that things would never get better. He delivered me from this sin even though i thought there was absolutely no way i'd get out of it. there was also a friendship i had been in for a looonng time that i didnt think was right for me, but she was my ONLY friend so i didnt think i could end the friendship but it ended the exact same day i was delivered from this sin. ive never felt more free

@dajianelson2031

3 жыл бұрын

@@harleighstringer God removed my bestfriend of 10 years. I was devastated when he revealed to me she wouldn’t be coming with me to where he’s taking me. He also removed the rest of the people I hung out as well. He says it’s only for a season though and that there’s amazing things and people still yet to be revealed!

Loneliness and perfectionism hinders my relationship with God. I keep thinking if I'm good enough, not-broken enough, happy and successful and put-together enough then I'll be worthy of love. The fact that God loves and wants me regardless of everything (mistakes, rebellions, brokenness, past-present-future) is hard to believe sometimes and other times its everything I need to survive.

@amberburrus5160

3 жыл бұрын

This is true conviction right here. Wow. Thank you Jesus❤❤❤

@thevegantitian

2 жыл бұрын

Whoah. I can relate. I struggle with pride, stubbornness, and perfectionism.

@Stephinella

2 ай бұрын

I see this two years later but that’s EXACTLY what I have been feeling! Did you manage to change your mind/self worth perceptions? I hope you did xoxoxo

@izzy319th

2 ай бұрын

@@Stephinella Jesus has changed my perceptions. I didn't realize how much self-loathing I had, nor how many small ideas made up my beliefs as a whole, so it takes time to remove all of it. Much like pulling bark from a tree; but he's been good, patient, and consistent. I've come a long way and am a different and better person now because of him. Something good to remember is I did not earn salvation nor his love by my actions, so I cannot lose them by my mistakes.

@Stephinella

2 ай бұрын

@@izzy319th​​⁠thank you very very much for your testimony. All the best to you now and in the future ✨💛

#4 is Me Completely I had a long Prayer session today and realized I have made People Pleasing, Social Media and Secular Music Idols The Worst Part I was making excuses and always justifying my Sins. To the point I became desensitized To Sin In My Life, also Years of Disobedience to the Holy Spirit which caused me to Be Out of God’s Will for Me!!! I FINALLY said enough is enough I Permanently deleted my Facebook and I’ll also be saying bye to Instagram and Secular Music. I will never again allow myself to Run from God ever again...

What can fill the void in your life other then God… “Literally Nothing” Those 2 words hit hard.

Disobedience is such a big one for me! Whenever I know I’m not handling something the way the Lord would have wanted me to or the way He specifically instructed me too, there is immediately a sense of disconnect...

@sherryp7408

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@thandiwendhlovu7231

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Learning that his grace is enough and i should pick up from there and continue, but it isn't always easy

@dorcaso1619

3 жыл бұрын

Yeahh It gets really really quiet for a while, Especially if we know and we know what He said

@kimwest7390

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

Past wounds /hurts can also hinder a relationship with God. Just thought I could add to the list

@mphomohlabai268

Жыл бұрын

Not my imposter syndrome chile😭 but I know better now.

I’ve struggled with addiction for some years now and I know it is the biggest hindrance in my relationship with God

@MelissaJackson-ry2er

3 жыл бұрын

Praying that you are healed

@daughtersoftheking1611

3 жыл бұрын

Will be praying for you! God can help you overcome, never give up

@divineearthhealer979

3 жыл бұрын

God loves you still and always! He will help you to transform!

@narthaguyo100

3 жыл бұрын

Wow I feel this!!

Trying to follow the world, or like be apart of the world is really hindering my walk with Christ. One day I want to follow Christ, and like the next I look at the world and see oh wow that’s fun I want to be apart of it. But the verse that keeps me going is “Do not love the world or what it offers. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in them” - 1 John 2:15. Then in verse 16 it says For all that is in the world- the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life- is not from the father but from the world.” Keep fighting the good fight!!!

These are spot on. Spending time in His word is VITAL to hearing from God and spiritual growth

Mine has to be distraction by Social Media. That’s one thing that I’m really struggling with. I also struggled with Sin. I found out that it made me so far away from God. But I have resolved to always go to God no matter the sin and repent.

This video definitely help me see that my desire for a husband is an idol. For some reason I think that when I'm in a relationship or married I'll be satisfied (potentially even more satisfied than I am being single and building my relationship with God). I know that's true, but the idol still creeps up on me.

@213ireon

2 жыл бұрын

Newly married and this is false soon as we said I do the attacks came full force and still are definitely pushing me towards God more than ever .

@kimwest7390

2 жыл бұрын

I saw myself here too!

The heart check is something I had to do during lent. I notice jealousy was consuming me at an all time high and it was because I was making my friends and their opinions idols. When I took time away from everyone and really spent time with God, that jealousy was gone. You do have to do a heart check every day. What sits in your heart flows through your actions. Thank you for this video!!!

Please pray for me... relationship desires and not listening to Him are distracting me from seeking and finishing complete contentment in just living for Him. I love you Melody! Thank you for sharing this. God bless you all as you seek to know and love Him!!

Wow! Confirmation with 1 John 1:9. That was the scripture in my morning devotional. I have been meditating on it all day. To hear it again has blessed me. I hear you Father🙏🏾🙌🏾

@yonniezani

3 жыл бұрын

happy for you, may God continue to confirm His plans for you 🤍 in Jesus name, Amen.

@Mrs_Garcia21

3 жыл бұрын

@@yonniezani Amen 💜

@aminabangura6807

3 жыл бұрын

John 1:9, ESV: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

The parents thing is definitely something I’m struggling with at the moment. It makes me feel like God isn’t there based off how I grew up with my parents. I love and appreciate everything they’ve done for me and have supported me with during my lonely season and still am going through that, and oh my it’s hard.

I definitely agree! Having the wrong view of Him can also come from identifying Him with other people’s religiousness (other’s character, the assumed relationship others have with God or how we perceive He’s justified others). It’s so dangerous for us to associate His character with anything other than His word.

Distraction/Idolatry and the way that I view God sometimes. Sometimes I’m so scared to mess up because I don’t want him to be disappointed or mad at me

this helped me a lot. It is so easy to fall into idolatry. I need to talk to God more often and spend more time with Him. Putting other things above God has given me so much trouble with my inner peace. God is the only stable and reliable source of peace.

I have struggled with all 5 and currently praying to overcome the last one.

Sheeesh! Let Him USE you sis! I have been so convicted on that topic of repentance! I STINK at it, but am so quick to ask God for a list of things. Praying that He would make me more aware of his holiness so that I can submit my sin at His feet

Yes, looking at God as if He’s like my earthly father is one of the things I struggle with most. I KNOW He’s not like that but it is really hard to see without letting your own life experiences to get in the way.

@KhidrAlexandria

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I was just talking to my husband about me struggling with the same thing . We will get through this .

@bibleonrotation

3 жыл бұрын

@@KhidrAlexandria yes!! Thank you for sharing!! 💝

@aminabangura6807

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you

Wow my bible plan I read this morning along with the grace for purpose youtube channel spoke on this exact topic, it was a great reminder and here you are reiterating it. God you are so good.

I can totally relate. I had to cut off from my old friends because they made me feel like I was doing much by encouraging them to be better Christians, I still love them from a distance and I can comfortably say now that I have friends that encourage me to be better while I do the same. Iron sharpens iron indeed. Social media is my major distraction, I'm glad I was able to go off for about a month now and it feels really good trying my best to get to know God better. I pray He strengthens me and reveals himself to me.

NOTHING THAT'S WHERE IM AT!! I JUST WANNA BE WITH GOD, OFF THIS EARTH BUT BE ON EARTH SO THEN I AM ABLE TO SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. THAT JOY PEACE STRENGTH GOD PROVIDES IS UNIMAGINABLE, UNEXPLAINABLE INDESCRIBABLE WAYS!!!

I don’t “hit like” on KZread videos so I just want to say explicitly I like, actually love, every single one of your videos. So please keep making them? Thanks!

@MelodyAlisa

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much!!

when u put god first everything else fall in place,love finances,youll be protected from fake people

It has taken me a long time to admit/realize, but our children easily (and often) become idols and distractions. They are a gift and such a blessing from God, but we put them before God often. It takes diligence for me to keep this at bay

I am so thankful to have so much truth to speak out in agreement with! My struggle is to worship in power and dead, instead of lying to myself - saying that "as long as I say & think what's right, I can do what's wrong" I'm an addict. Going to my next detox trip at the local hospital. Please, everyone who sees this, please pray for my endurance. It's not manifested (thus far). Yet I am being taught to receive grace and experience gratitude through the WAY (eternal journey)

He definitely is😅😅😅I love it when I’m reading the books of Isaiah and Psalms and just see Him there....I love Him🙏🙏

@aminabangura6807

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you

This was amazing! #4 hit me like a ton of bricks! I have normalized sin in my life and have become so distracted that I fail to repent for them (especially the ones deemed “small” (world standards). #Thankyou so much for this!!! Before asking God for anything my prayer will be Ps 139:22-24

I’ve been lowkey avoiding this video for the past couple days and it’s convicting me whewwww. Thank you God for speaking through Mel💖

Wow. This made me realized that I made traveling my idol... no wonder my car unexpectedly breaks down in the middle of my road trip lol. Thank you for this video.. I definitely can relate to some of this! When times are good, I wasn't focusing on God as I should. He put me on time-out to catch my undivided attention

Definitely the hidden sin and idol worship that we can mask in so many areas. I personally struggle with people pleasing so therefore if I am more concerned with what others think then I am not putting God 1st.

Wow, thank you for this. I think this is most of us out here. I know for myself I didn't know what my problem was or how to put it in words what was happening with me. For me it was self sufficiency but slowly and surly I'm getting back to His side. So I thank you for this video.

Yes! Having the wrong view on God will set the wrong tone for everything else.

Before I used to have a problem with cussing and being distracted by media! God is good though and gently convicted me to repent and be free and I became free :) the weird thing is, like you mentioned earlier in the video, we don’t realize these things that we do that are not okay! God bless you all :)

Thank you! Great video. I can really relate to the self-sufficiency cycle described. Adjusting my perspective and seeing God as the ultimate anchor for my life is the way forward for sure! 💛🙏🏾

I also think making excuses not to do what God has called you to do or to not repent from what He has called you to repent from will hinder your relationship with Him.

Everything you said is so true, thank you for sharing. A BIG one is caring wayyy too much about how 'people' perceive you. When you value what people think more than, what God thinks and seeking Him wholeheartedly.

I can relate to pretty much all of them, praying that God strengthens me to grow with Him 24/7. Thank you for your transparency 💯

It is obvious that this comment wont be seen, but I would like to thank you for this video. I have been struggling alot with growing in God, overwhelmed by alot of confusion on what a relationship with God looks like, His character and much more. This video was such a blessing, thank you and most importantly Praise God!

ALL. OF. THEM! You're saying these and every point i'm thinking, WHEW! I need to watch this every day.

God bless you ~ perfect timinggg

Thank you so much, good reallly spoke to you to put this out. I’ve been struggling with self sufficiency a lot recently. Sending love from Barbados

I get soook excited when I get these video notifications each week! We appreciate you!

I needed this!

Mel u always spot on with godly info👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. God bless U to continue to help others. Psalm 139 have a verse dealing wid that "searching the heart" can't remember the verse.

Melody, what you listed really hit home with me -all of it. Thank you for opening your heart to God & thus to us. He speaks through you, sweet soul💖God bless you🙏🏽🙌🏽

I am here for it melody. I am here to watch an listen.

Wow you were my sign ❤️ thank you for your words.

Need this. Thank you. I really believe I was lead to this video. God bless you, your family, others around you, and this channel

This video is so timely! Thank you for sharing Melody🥰

I loved these 🙏🏾 definitely all of these resonated with me. Thank you so much! Definitely a lot to think about. Not fully trusting him is one also due to past from my dad me thinking that God is like him leaving all the time. Social media is a big one for me, thinking I can do things on my own, pretty much all of them

Well said. I needed this guide to grow in my own relationship with God, and you've shared some wonderful ways to do that! 😇🙏🏾

Awesome...thank you much. Definitely resonated within me. To God be the Glory!

The beginning was so powerful. 🎯👏🏾

Your videos are always on time 🙂

This is soo good! Thank you lord!

Loved this - so helpful. Thank you, Melody. I find prayer journaling daily really helps - and also asking God to search my heart for. hidden sins.

Awesome 👏🏾 discussion Melody, all of theses hinderances I can relate to! I would add valuing others opinions of us instead of believing who God says we are!

wow, this is so true. I really need this. Thank so much

Bless your heart Mel. I love how God is using you to edify your sisters.

I just love your energy and presence. You seem so peaceful and caring and genuine. Glad I found your channel ❤️

All the tips were relatable for me, and now it’s time for me to start moving in this season!!🔥🔥 thank you Melody for allowing yourself to be used by God!

Am really having problems with number 5..thanks sis for this important and blessed message🧡💛💚

God knew I needed this video. Thank you for making and sharing it

Thank you for the video! This really encouraged me to stop and reflect on my relationship with God:) Also, I was wondering if you’ve ever considered starting a podcast on like Spotify. I love all of your videos and would love to just pop one on in the car🥰

As always , very informative. Thanks for sharing Melody.

Thanks, Mel. This is an eye-opener.

Thank you so much for this video

Love your content .. keep it going 😇🙏🏾

I can relate!! Thanks for sharing sis. We are all growing, and it's encouraging to see that I am not the only one.

I just want to say that this is by far my favorite video yet. I don't comment much,because my words don't always come out right lol, but I wanted to say that your growth is evident is so beautiful but God is doing in your life I can't wait to see where he's taking you. To answer the area thats hindering my relationship with God is lack of focus and my perspective to keep it short

Your videos are incredible. Such a fan!!

Thank you for sharing! Much needed!! PLEASE start a podcast 🙌🏾

I’ve learned a lot from your video I’ve been making changes but now I have to do deeper things.

From South Africa, new subbie, love this channel, Thank you so much. May God bless you

Whew #1 though! I have to rely on God and exercise my spiritual disciplines to crucify self sufficiency daily.

Thank you for this beautiful reminder! Its best to keep on working on your relationship with God in this world we live today. The world is at its end, as for me i see myself in these 5 things and am working on them. I have my flaws and weakness but they will never stop me from still chasing after God but i know the power of his Name and the importance of his presence in my life. Thank you Melody

phenomenal!🤩

Sis this resonated with my soul! Thank you. I also think with self sufficiently comes the women money chasers and there definitely needs to be a balance of this. Balance is so important and career endeavours, education endeavors, our walk with the Lord and family / me time. I think it would be good to do a separate video on balance.

I'm a new subscriber. Thank you so much for this melody...😊😊😊

I love your Channel and how you glorify God, thank you for creating it 🤎

Had to rewatch because it was so informative

Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty, sis. God is soooo good.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Thank you very much ❤

Again another amazing video. I listen to God and saw your video and listen too it. So your video show me that He is trying to talk to me cause I been getting stressed, Thank you .

I just found your channel and am a new subscriber. Thank you for this video 🙏🏾

sooooo good!!!

New to your chanel. I agree with all 5 that I personally went through. It is also wrong image of God and childhood traumas that hinders a relationship with God and keeps me in a loop of unhealthy patterns and cycles, also bad habits. I read Bible, try to to read Bible every day even if I don't want to. I also confess my sins and try to have peope around me who make me accountable and think or see through other perspective, not my emotional side.

:* That's exactly what I needed right now! :) Thank u sister & God bless you all

@MelodyAlisa

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!