How to Live Less Distracted | Alex Wilson

a story about distraction and how i am overcoming it with God.
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  • @hevybricks5770
    @hevybricks577023 күн бұрын

    I’ve waited a long time for this, thanks brother :) Do you guys also mind praying for me please? For the past year or so I’ve been going through heavy spiritual warfare, I’ve gained diagnosed severe anxiety disorder, depression and more from it. I’ve also felt like my faith has slowly been drifting off too, I haven’t felt or heard from God in what seems like forever and life gets really scary without Him. After two years this is the first time my faith has truly been shaken, even if it’s just for a little bit. Thank you all ❤✝️

  • @skybrinkzz2238

    @skybrinkzz2238

    23 күн бұрын

    Praying rn 🙏

  • @mikealoyd

    @mikealoyd

    23 күн бұрын

    Prayed for you brother. God bless you. May God show you that He is still with you. “Behold I am with you always, even until the end of the age.”Matthew 28:20

  • @eddiehartley3606

    @eddiehartley3606

    23 күн бұрын

    praying for you

  • @iamspeaking6686

    @iamspeaking6686

    23 күн бұрын

    The Father is with you, seek His Face and pray for the wisdom and knowledge that only He can give. Our Father we come before you right now in the blessed name of Christ Jesus asking for You to help fill this vessel to the full and overflow according to Your Will. With all that is needed to remove that spirit that is attempting to take away the life that only You give. And we ask it all knowing and believing in faith that it is so, Amen Amen and Amen. Hallelujah is the highest praise we give of and to You.🙏🏾

  • @GavinPerkins-fm7kh

    @GavinPerkins-fm7kh

    23 күн бұрын

    Amen

  • @ZeeCapp
    @ZeeCapp23 күн бұрын

    2 nights ago I was praying for the lord to help me focus, I realized at the base of every failure, sin, and really everything negative associated with life, can be due to distraction. I couldn’t focus on my work, or my goals, or god, and I realized “wow” if I wasn’t distracted by my phone, my friends, my problems, then I could get anything I wanted done, I could be as close to god as possible, and live the life I always wanted. This video couldn’t have came at a better time, thank you 🙏

  • @Daftchild89
    @Daftchild8923 күн бұрын

    Deleted my Instagram a few months ago and it has been such a blessing. Its hard to see Gods blessings when you're constantly looking outwards. What the world has to offer will never be enough. I choose to follow Jesus not the world.

  • @nkosi1388

    @nkosi1388

    23 күн бұрын

    Yes and amen! It’s so refreshing.

  • @ivanaxo.5561

    @ivanaxo.5561

    9 күн бұрын

    i just did the same! amen!

  • @elvrboy
    @elvrboy23 күн бұрын

    Amen, not long ago in my walk, I realized soccer was my god and it's all I desired, day and night. I got burnt out and the Holy Spirit revealed that to me and changed it and focused on Gods word. praise the Lord 🙏🏽

  • @scoobydooby6180

    @scoobydooby6180

    22 күн бұрын

    I have been thinking about this a lot for myself too. I have played my whole life and I gained weight two years ago and I have stopped playing all together since last fall. Not being able to play, and play high quality and my dream of being a pro never being fulfilled has destroyed my spirit. I hate not being able to play. I hate that I have this god given talent that never amounted to the pro level. Every where I’ve gone I’ve been recognized as an amazing player. Im constantly compared to Messi, ronaldinho and Zidane. Im a really good keeper too. Sweeper keeper style. But I’ve made this my idol throughout life. And me not being able to play well due to being fat and not being a pro made me depressed. But I know that I was wrong to make this sport and the people within it my idol. I’m working on letting it go and having only Christ and the Holy Spirit be my idol and fulfillment. I hope to one day lose the weight and just play for fun. If it can ever turn into anything more then great. But even then, not place it above God.

  • @joshuabile4657

    @joshuabile4657

    22 күн бұрын

    @@scoobydooby6180 do i need to not love soccer and watch soccer to love god?

  • @scoobydooby6180

    @scoobydooby6180

    22 күн бұрын

    @@joshuabile4657 nope. I’m watching Brazil vs Paraguay right now. I’m saying just don’t put it number one in our lives. That place should be reserved for God

  • @joshuabile4657

    @joshuabile4657

    22 күн бұрын

    @@scoobydooby6180 because i really struggles balancing my christian life because if i feel like im not doing 2-3 hours then im being lazy

  • @scoobydooby6180

    @scoobydooby6180

    22 күн бұрын

    @@joshuabile4657 I get what you mean. I think it’s like, as long as we honor the lord with everything we do, and do everything to honor the lord and study scripture every day even if it’s just one page or one verse, then we are on the right path. Prayer, reading for however long. The longer the better. Talking to God, just telling him how we feel and asking him questions. Minimize sinning. And spread his word, then we will be alright. It is hard because there’s so much temptation to par take in worldly activities, thoughts and worries. But it’s a war you know. When we eat we should eat for him, meaning healthy food. Taking care of ourselves with exercise and food honors him. Not watching and listening to bad things honors him. While we are at work we honor him by doing our task to the best of our abilities. We can think about him during any time and activity in our days. Little by little we can get closer to him. But we will never be worthy of him. It’s only through his grace and mercy that we can be saved. Idk I know I said a lot lol but we are on our way brother. We just have to aim to do better each day. The answers are in the scriptures

  • @jedricktagarino
    @jedricktagarino23 күн бұрын

    this video touched on what i’ve been learning lately. this whole summer i’ve been running to social media into endless scrolling. and it leaves me stressed still. but i’ve been practicing to just pray and meditate on God’s Word whenever i feel like picking up my phone to scroll. And finding strength in seeking God’s presence to do this, because i’m now able to be in His presence because of the blood shed on the cross. why run to endless scrolling when Jesus died for me to have an intimate relationship with Him?

  • @smokeandmirrors-pk6ic

    @smokeandmirrors-pk6ic

    22 күн бұрын

    Amen I’m in the same boat 🚤

  • @DianaHernandez-km1ee

    @DianaHernandez-km1ee

    22 күн бұрын

    Same here I was so stressed today just from being on my phone so much

  • @Blossom535
    @Blossom53522 күн бұрын

    I don’t like the person I am without Jesus very hard trying to fight off worldly desires without him I can’t do it 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

  • @BTCministries7
    @BTCministries722 күн бұрын

    Went ahead and dropped most of my social media accounts .. it really does destroy your concentration and is nothing more than a distraction. This journey is personal for me , I appreciate you sharing your experiences 🙏🏽

  • @MatthewM214
    @MatthewM21423 күн бұрын

    This is so funny I was just praying about this

  • @bellealmeida8329

    @bellealmeida8329

    23 күн бұрын

    Me too! God is faithful

  • @Linieeeeeeee
    @Linieeeeeeee22 күн бұрын

    i've been feeling the heaviness in my heart like something is missing because i filled myself in the wrong places i love Jesus but i got distracted a lot and this video speaks to me every single words thank you brother Alex God bless you!

  • @RoydrickBedford
    @RoydrickBedford22 күн бұрын

    Amen I started putting limits on my social media accounts to detox and spend more time with God this week has been so peaceful.

  • @tbirds705
    @tbirds70522 күн бұрын

    I deleted my Deviantart and Discord account last month and stopped trying to chase fame.

  • @iamspeaking6686
    @iamspeaking668623 күн бұрын

    We all needed this and Our Father who sits in The lHeaven knew before we did. I’ve been praying a prayer that I copied off of the Bible App. I save it to my phone as wallpaper changing it weekly and praying this with and as a part of prayer daily. Praying that it helps others as it does me. God, break me of my busyness and striving. I want to be a person of peace, not stress. I want to prioritize spending time with You. Show me what I need to surrender. Teach me how to actively pursue rest. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

  • @R7serg
    @R7serg23 күн бұрын

    Getting rid of my Instagram right now thanks brother I needed to hear this

  • @ashlynpetitee3210
    @ashlynpetitee321023 күн бұрын

    thank you for letting God use you and your family. This podcast has blessed me day in and day out

  • @amenalex

    @amenalex

    23 күн бұрын

    Thanks for listening

  • @lemogang_mongala
    @lemogang_mongala5 күн бұрын

    Yes! Intentionally spending time with God. Not related to how much but how intentional it is. Effort that goes into it to read, to learn, to listen ❤

  • @CassandraMooree
    @CassandraMooree22 күн бұрын

    Alex please insert more random beach scenes it’s so relaxing to watch while you minister! God bless you & your family

  • @sunsetcity9680
    @sunsetcity968019 күн бұрын

    Intentional exclusive time with Him; with God. Thank you.

  • @coolme241
    @coolme24119 күн бұрын

    After watching this vodeo i took the time to actually talk honestly with God. Just talkinng about certain things i have going on in my life and it helps bc when you speak truthfully God hears you. If you sugar coating and giving yourself excuses for sins and mistakes God isnt listening to you bc you aint speaking from a place of truth. Thank you for this. I haven't been to church in a while but im going to start my search for a good one again. Thank you for this.

  • @levangilededieu9472
    @levangilededieu947223 күн бұрын

    Thank you, HOLLY SPIRIT! GOD bless you, brother!🙏🙏

  • @jack-u1i
    @jack-u1i23 күн бұрын

    Alex straight to the point in a relatable way. Thanks for these videos God bless

  • @Birdbrain300
    @Birdbrain30022 күн бұрын

    Yeah, I too realized social media is very distracting. Even with good intentions- it just is because of how accessible everything can be and how easy it is to fall into sin. I started recognizing patterns, what causes me to think a certain way too. It helps when you choose where to put your time into instead of life choosing that for you. That's just existing and never really living for God. A life with God is living. A life without God is just existing.

  • @loganwilliams173
    @loganwilliams17321 күн бұрын

    I Choose You Father God 🙏🏾❤️

  • @brianathen2277
    @brianathen227721 күн бұрын

    Amen, thank you I needed this. God bless you Alex and your Family. 🙂

  • @GavinPerkins-fm7kh
    @GavinPerkins-fm7kh23 күн бұрын

    Amen❤🎉 I LOVE YOU JESUS!

  • @anastazjamalczyk7683
    @anastazjamalczyk768323 күн бұрын

    Very timely

  • @alyssaarguera9427
    @alyssaarguera942712 күн бұрын

    God bless you Alex!! Praise God 🙌🏼

  • @meganp8766
    @meganp876623 күн бұрын

    Amen! I love you, Jesus ❤!!

  • @Cvez7
    @Cvez76 күн бұрын

    this is just what i needed today

  • @IndyBuckeye0
    @IndyBuckeye015 күн бұрын

    Great Message man !

  • @lvrquaroraa220
    @lvrquaroraa2207 күн бұрын

    Loved this metaphor and message, was a nice eye-opener

  • @daswarskomplerr-5208
    @daswarskomplerr-520823 күн бұрын

    perfect timing thanks

  • @AkivaVanSimonson
    @AkivaVanSimonson22 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for this! I find myself distracted by instagram as well. It keeps me from praying constantly and listening for gods responses because I’m just numbing my brain.

  • @OnlyMichaelSparrow
    @OnlyMichaelSparrow20 күн бұрын

    Love this word. Thank the Lord!

  • @Mizius
    @Mizius18 күн бұрын

    God bless you Alex!

  • @YourDestiny1010
    @YourDestiny101022 күн бұрын

    Amen ❤

  • @mpho5664
    @mpho566422 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the message.God bless you

  • @Aqua4Aqua
    @Aqua4Aqua23 күн бұрын

    Amen. Great way to put it

  • @NinaGumiso-yy2xn
    @NinaGumiso-yy2xn23 күн бұрын

    What a good message!

  • @eriigbagbo
    @eriigbagbo23 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for this, Alex.

  • @KCFumando
    @KCFumando18 күн бұрын

    Oooooh I needed this🤙🏼preciate you brother

  • @brishellebrooks9345
    @brishellebrooks934522 күн бұрын

    Amazing word right on time. Thank you brother. ❤

  • @torrancemarchil
    @torrancemarchil23 күн бұрын

    This resonates deeply.

  • @keijimiller6749
    @keijimiller674923 күн бұрын

    Thanks man ✝️

  • @elim7026
    @elim702622 күн бұрын

    This is exactly what I needed to hear right now!

  • @arin.officialmusic
    @arin.officialmusic22 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this

  • @xavierortegaa
    @xavierortegaa23 күн бұрын

    Amén

  • @Timrex17
    @Timrex1723 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏😊

  • @lukas_mjs
    @lukas_mjs23 күн бұрын

    thanks!

  • @shynesszennah1992
    @shynesszennah199217 күн бұрын

    May God bless you 🙏

  • @BUMZANG
    @BUMZANG21 күн бұрын

    By grace you are saved through faith it is a gift from God! I believe someone needs this God bless you!

  • @Rasoa
    @Rasoa11 күн бұрын

    Been a silent watcher for years and we appreciate the good work that you've been doing and think that Tiktok and Instagram are a good avenue to spread the Gospel. You should hire a Social Media team to assist with this. Ps. We'd be happy to help if you'd like. 🤗

  • @ezradavid5877
    @ezradavid587720 күн бұрын

    I literally just prayed about distractions, thank you for this counsel. ❤

  • @LD44457
    @LD4445722 күн бұрын

    Amen

  • @KetoRitas
    @KetoRitas22 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this

  • @MDaniel-h6q
    @MDaniel-h6q17 күн бұрын

    thank you brother this message was def for me

  • @destroyemgaming5269
    @destroyemgaming526919 күн бұрын

    Thank you for all of your videos, they have helped me understand what God has been doing in my life a long time, like everytime I watch one of your videos its like I have a clearer understanding of God's word and what he's trying to tell me, God bless you for all you awsome videos, and thank you

  • @shawnavienneau6148
    @shawnavienneau614822 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful content. This is so helpful and intentional.

  • @jobin.s287
    @jobin.s28718 күн бұрын

    thank ypu brother god bless you

  • @gelamariano2689
    @gelamariano268918 күн бұрын

    been wandering lately... praise God for restoring me! i missed this channel. ❤️

  • @yasmintaylor2345
    @yasmintaylor234523 күн бұрын

    very timely video

  • @mwgfnn
    @mwgfnn22 күн бұрын

    I had no idea where this was going at first😂 but it was an absolutely amazing message and God is most definitely speaking through you. I love your videos, thank you, and thank God for you!🙏💞

  • @EPH-1.11
    @EPH-1.1120 күн бұрын

    Wow. This is such an important message right now (and always!) The flesh and the enemy use all kinds of distractions to redirect our focus from Jesus to ourselves, in seeking people, places and things for self-contentment. The Lord wants to be the priority, the only source. All the extra stuff (in moderation and according to His will) is added on. I really needed this word today as a reminder to stay focused on Him first. Yay, this channel rocks. Glory to God!

  • @geffwy4293
    @geffwy429321 күн бұрын

    amen

  • @YoungChristFollower
    @YoungChristFollower22 күн бұрын

    Beautiful video! Did not realize how distracting social media and having a following was for you. I have felt the desire to fill up from social media too especially after gaining a following, so this was a great reminder to fill up in my prayer closet with God and not from the platform he blessed me with

  • @MarkDelaCuesta
    @MarkDelaCuesta22 күн бұрын

    Exactly what I need after I devotion Philippians 3

  • @Donkerzz
    @Donkerzz21 күн бұрын

    This video is much appreciated :)

  • @vic_studios
    @vic_studios17 күн бұрын

    so so good man

  • @ysbrandhaagsma5887
    @ysbrandhaagsma58879 күн бұрын

    🙏

  • @ilovegodandjesusjohn316
    @ilovegodandjesusjohn31618 күн бұрын

    Psalms 97:11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

  • @RomanWellsII
    @RomanWellsII13 күн бұрын

    This is some sood stuff man…keep it up🙏🏾

  • @sabrinaartlife3766
    @sabrinaartlife376622 күн бұрын

    Nice!

  • @stephanienunez8258
    @stephanienunez825823 күн бұрын

    ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @Charles.psalms1
    @Charles.psalms119 күн бұрын

    I need prayer

  • @FelixGaillardo
    @FelixGaillardo22 күн бұрын

    0:55 these hoses ain't loyal

  • @Aijuka433
    @Aijuka43322 күн бұрын

  • @johnnyloveee
    @johnnyloveee11 күн бұрын

    I’ve been ignoring all of the videos on my KZread and Facebook that are god related because I messed up so bad and have been diving back into sexual desire, alcohol etc. Man this is so hard and I’m so unworthy. I don’t understand how the being that created the universe actually cares about me. I believe he exists. I believe Jesus is King. But in such a failure. Not worthy of anything I claim to be

  • @Aiden-ly6ru
    @Aiden-ly6ru22 күн бұрын

    Jesus is king

  • @visibleaesthetics7343
    @visibleaesthetics734322 күн бұрын

    I know he needs a shower! Nice and warm

  • @king-ko5rk
    @king-ko5rk18 күн бұрын

    Shalom brother. Do you live on the islands ?

  • @fj3571
    @fj357122 күн бұрын

    Do you live in Hawaii?

  • @Maliphresh
    @Maliphresh18 күн бұрын

    wheres your ring?

  • @lokelaniwilson

    @lokelaniwilson

    14 күн бұрын

    He has a tattoo because his rings always fall off in the ocean

  • @Hayley8526
    @Hayley85269 күн бұрын

    Heard this … TikTok deleted!

  • @dummyfunny5098
    @dummyfunny509820 күн бұрын

    At 4:20 what you said is so true ! It will be different this time is what I always thought before sinning but it always is the same and it ends up getting me hurt . Good video ...

  • @trishholt3409
    @trishholt340922 күн бұрын

    👧🏾🧊FATHER 🧊👧🏾👍💟

  • @coachscott7868
    @coachscott786821 күн бұрын

    Amen

  • @reggie9325
    @reggie932522 күн бұрын

    Amen

  • @irockwithyahweh
    @irockwithyahweh21 күн бұрын

    Amen