hey, sis! let's chat. today's question: what is the 6th habit you we should add to our list?! for me: i think habit #6 to live an unhurried life is to live a life of service -- meaning monthly, it not more frequently, serving your local church, serving/ giving back to your community in some way, etc. I think that the more that we step outside of ourselves and our day-to-day to care about others and put their needs above our own, the more unhurried (and the more like Jesus) we will look!

@user-ml4ni9jo1n

Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! My number 6 may be related to yours but this would lean more towards spending time with people who love the Lord (however that may look like---through a call, over coffee, even messaging) to bond/fellowship with them, listen to them, and love on each other. I feel like in a very busy, productivity-addicted world (even among Christian circles) it can be so easy to see even ministry and discipleship time as items to check off my to-do list. I have to constantly remind myself: people are not projects! And love is the greatest priority of my life. This is easier said than done for me these days, and what helps me most is when I take time to step back, unplug/turn off my phone, and FIRST let the Lord LOVE ON ME so that I can overflow to others... Praise God for grace upon grace!!! Keep encouraging, Ms. Melody Alisa. Love from the Philippines!

@nikkic2710

Ай бұрын

For me I would say try to find balance so we can do the will.of God and also our responsibility which is expected of us as a wife, sister, friend, daughter etc. and not get caught up in the burdens of the busyness around us...SURROUND OURSELVES WITH CHRIST LIKE, POSITIVE PEOPLE Who will pray with and for you🙏🏾

@FrenchyBelgian

Ай бұрын

Rest is as important as work! THIS

My 6th habit:Be grateful for every blessing & stopping the complaining & grumbling. God said this to me yesterday in a gentle stern voice that I should stop complaining & be grateful. The act of complaining & grumbling is actually a lack of faith. I was grumbling about my work that I once prayed day & night for. Unlearning this will allow humility, patience & meeksness to enter & become me. Thus making our lives less hurried

“No, actually what’s more important is me being about my father’s business” yesss! *snaps fingers lol

@blissfulmom21

Ай бұрын

Yesssss!!!!🙌🏾🔥

@LtrishaMartina

Ай бұрын

Ayeeeee 🙌🏽🙌🏽

@victorychioma1

Ай бұрын

Worddd!!!!❤

@Mrs_Garcia21

Ай бұрын

Period! 🤌🏾🙌🏾

@raejim1981

Ай бұрын

That’s IT!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Habit #6 Others progress does not mean your failure! You are on your own time in GODS plan ! Keep your eyes on the one above not those around you! ❤ May this find you well Amen 🙏

I really had an “a-ha” moment when you talked about how Jesus would be interrupted and he took to that with delight and patience. And how he would retreat and rest. He really was modeling how he wants us to live our lives.

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

Yessss sis!! He gave us the blueprint. Lived it out so beautifully

So good❤ -#6 Not feeling guilty for saying no if something takes you off the track of our Father’s business

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

phew! that last part!! definitely a GREAT one to add!

@ericaluree

Ай бұрын

@@MelodyAlisa 💯❤️🙏🏾

@niecyvybzzofficial4917

Ай бұрын

This is a great one

@ericaluree

Ай бұрын

@@niecyvybzzofficial4917 🙌🏾

I’m currently learning how to rest. I am constantly being there for everyone- my children, friends, mom, colleagues, etc and I don’t allow myself to say Nope, can’t do it. This is my sacred time and I only want to hear from My Father during this quiet time. It feels great!!😂

Thank You Sis! The 6th Habit could be Take Pause Breaks throughout your day. During this time say a prayer or a scripture. This allows the mind to stop and focus on God. Thank you for this message so important to remember. ❤

My pastor did a sermon all about how Jesus was never in a hurry!

Trusting in God in this season in my life

That’s word! “What’s most important is being about my father’s business”

@blissfulmom21

Ай бұрын

Because she said what she said!!🙌🏾🔥

@user-xs5qt9xp9y

Ай бұрын

That is a word indeed 💯

@John_Doe717

Ай бұрын

📠

@roselinededua

Ай бұрын

@@blissfulmom21 absolutely sis

The intro just ate me right up 😅😩

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

😭😂♥️ snatched up with love

Something had came up to me while I was at church yesterday in a vision as a reminder that Ministry can burn you out due to the fact that oftentimes we make it get to idolization and thus we allow ourselves to get so burnt out, Mentally drained and so overwhelmed to the point in which we can't even find the time to spend or sit with God, as well as neglecting other responsibilities.....WE CAN'T ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN, WE HAVE TO BALANCE OUR TIME BETTER AND DONT ALLOW THE BUSYNESS AROUND US TO CONSUME OUR LIVES...Have Mercy Upon Us Dear Lord

You said working out as I took a bite of these ribs with my eyes closed.🙃

@Ledamarie

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

😭😂😂

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 baby steps to greatness

Taking your time Is not wasting time - we rush around as humans trying to get to the next step and sometimes make unnecessary mistakes. It's okay to sit back and take things in and move at a slower pace

This definitely spoke to me because I have been too distracted! Thank you for this 💕🙌🏾

For me, habit #6 would be doing everything (work, academics, finances, relationships etc) to honour the Lord. I'm learning how to do this and I've found that there is so much peace that has set into my routine knowing that all I do is for the Lord and that honouring him and praising him name through it all is enough.

Heyy sis! Thank you so much for this🤗 Habit #6 for me (a mindset one) stop comparing your unhurried pace with other's unhurried pace. It all looks different. I often find myself(whether unconsciously or consciously) comparing where I am following God's lead in my life to where other believers are. But God works with us as at our own paces and if He knows all of my needs then He also knows how long I need to be prepared for things in my life and how patient He needs to be with me. This habit is more mindset than anything. But I think one practical way to implement it is by not looking at others lives on social media too much thinking that yours has to be that way. Once you realize you are making their pace better than yours, you may need to take a few steps back from social media.

6th Habit: Learning to communicate and pray with GOD on a daily basis WHILE we are doing other things. Being intentional about prayer as we do other things and dedicated time to pray even if it's 5 minutes

Sister Melody, thank you for sharing this session of awareness and mindfulness. I am feeling anxiety now as I search for f/t employment where I feel appreciated, valued,with God's Grace and integrity. I feel overwhelmed. The salary is not sustainable, nor is it the promised salary made during my Onboarding process. I am growing frustrated and devalued. I am remaining prayerful trusting and believing God for my Breakthrough. Amen, Please remain prayerful and encouraged. His Humbled Servant,

Still working on the resting myself! It has been so hard when my value has been (falsely) wrapped up in doing, in “exceptional” performance since childhood. But we are enough as we are; there is nothing we have to DO to receive God’s unconditional love - being is enough. Thank you for this msg ❤ 🙏

I am learning to work and rest. Also, I need to work on developing a heavenly mindset. Number #6- To be still and listen. Sometimes we need to block everything out and just listen for the Lord directions.

Thankyou so much for this video. I just graduated highschool and I was homeschooled for all 4 years. Tbh, I feel horrible.. I feel like I wasted time. I feel like my purpose would’ve been revealed maybe if I just prayed and fasted more. My purpose just got revealed this year. I’ve been trying to do what God called me to do but I lack consistency. I was just telling my friend last night that I had all this time to be productive but I chose not to so I don’t deserve a break. I strongly feel like I don’t deserve a break because what have I done to deserve one? Nothing. And it’s not even just when that, I can be praying for God, talking to God, and just spending time with God the whole day, but if I don’t read my Bible, it feels like I didn’t do anything. I don’t want to get caught up into a work based faith, but this is how I feel

@nofacadepodcast1

Ай бұрын

I was just telling her that I wish I was like those workaholics out there, just without the idolatry part. I wish I had the drive. I lost my drive

@jordanaqueen8213

Ай бұрын

I totally relate to you here. I've felt the same way. Especially being in college where my friends have majors that seem a bit harder than mine, and therefore feels like they work harder than me. And I would think that they deserve breaks way more because they get their stuff done. But what do I get for writing (major is creative writing)? Nothing. At least that's how I felt, and I was also starting to wish that I would feel "real burnout" because that's how I know I would be working hard. But this mindset is toxic for me and you. I think what has helped me start to get through it is not comparing the pace I work, how I work, and the season I am in with that of my peers who do different things than me and operate differently than me. I think what causes us to lack that consistency (at least this is one way) is that we keep trying to do life like other people around us, instead of sitting with God and letting Him examine us so we can know how we need to work through something ya know? I hope this was helpful in some way🤗

@nofacadepodcast1

Ай бұрын

@@jordanaqueen8213 it was very helpful and I thank you so much.. I know God is speaking through you because God is calling me to be a write

@riaw.1611

Ай бұрын

@@nofacadepodcast1One thing that God has been showing me: You don’t need to feel busy or even be busy to have value. If you’re struggling with your productivity, just breathe and pray about it. Ask God to help you overcome your mental, physical, and spiritual blocks. For me, I know the main reason I couldn’t be physically productive was because my mental wasn’t there. I was overthinking and so many things were happening all at once and it was hard for my body to keep up with my mind. It’s okay to be still sometimes, even physically. Don’t let satan tell you you aren’t worthy of having a break. That’s a lie! He only says that to make us think we can’t rest and to keep us so busy and focused on OUR productivity and doing things in our own (nonexistent) power that we become drained. Don’t focus so much on your own abilities. You work WITH God, not FOR God. He’s your FATHER God. Not your boss at work! Take a step back, allow yourself to rest in God’s presence and He’ll show you what to do from there. And encourage yourself in the Lord! Meditate on His word. God has nothing but positive things to say about you. Are you speaking to you the way God would? Don’t be so hard on you, you outta be your second best friend (after Jesus). Give you a break!

@riaw.1611

Ай бұрын

Another thing: If you’re struggling to read your Bible more (saying this cause I struggled a lot but I’ve gotten better), ask God to help you. It isn’t about doing things in your power, but the power of God’s Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will give you the strength, the discipline, everything you need to get up and do what God calls you to do. Not by power, not by might, but by the Spirit of God!

"Always About My Father's Business" ..This is my desire but Oftentimes I fail to do so becuz of the chaos and busyness that happen in and around my life ( its like I dont have enough time in a day to do what is require of me😭😭😭 O LORD!!! I Repent ....I just want to always be in your presence 😢😢

I love these tips so much especially creating that rhythm of work and rest; I've been leanining into this through practicing sabath. Also LOVE co-pilot and Kaylin is the best, definitely recommend it for anyone who's struggled with consistently working out in the past x

Love this!! Cultivating a lifestyle of fasting would be my 6th! Meaning regularly being in tune with the Holy Spirit and asking what He would have you lay down in this season.

I needed this motivation. I am a little confused about what to do with my life as a 24 year old. Trying to figure out my purpose, talents and other stuff. I just want to take my time (but not too much time) and not rush it. You know?

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

i totally understand what you mean sis. i think this is the perfect time to start implementing these habits to keep the distractions of the world and the noise at bay and truly tune into what God has for YOU! you probably won't see or understand how he's moving moment to moment, but just stick close to Him and trust that He is and I promise you, you'll look up in a few months/ years and be amazed at where He's brought you as you've simply fixed your eyes on Him! ♥️

@TiMariee

Ай бұрын

@@MelodyAlisa Amen. I will!

@ExpectedEndMinistries

Ай бұрын

​@TiMariee I'm 27 but I remember this feeling so well. The first scripture that came to mind when I saw your comment was Matthew 6:33. Things will become clearer as you keep journeying with God. May God bless you and calm any anxiety!❤

The timing is impeccable !!!

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

God always be knowing what we need! 🥲🙌🏽

Needed this because whewww it’s easy to get caught up in what’s new what’s on sale what I need to get but no I definitely needed redirection and focus on God and have him at the center of my world

One part of unhurried life is to take time With God and learn more of Him today You are there in the park enjoying the day With your Bible and music to learn and praise You are there walking barefoot and enjoying Having only a floral print dress on for beauty Wearing nothing underneath it for comfort

Always right on time!

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

🙌🏽♥

Honestly Mel at this point God is talking to me through you. Past several uploads were answering or advising me on the same situation/topic. From past Saturday I've been comparing and putting pressure on myself. Yesterday I was crying because he seems to see everyone but Me. I was HURRYING. Thank you sis

Mel!!! You are hilarious in your own way! “The sophora sale is happening” took me right out 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

HABIT #6- self care day/ meditation & praying

Bonus: In this life, we get so caught up in living our “best life” we forget that Jesus tells us to see about one another. Reference verse in Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves".

I have recently start watching this channel and i straight up subscribe cause I know this can help me in the future💕🌸, so thank you so much The 6# habit - Having patience, wait on God has he changing our season and accepting and having faith!!

Thank Melody for tips during Gift of singleness season age 42. God sent for reasons to hear this.

That first habit I needed to hear, thank you.

thank you for sharing such an awesome message.Awesome God my family are happy once again and can now afford anything for my family even with my Retirement.$57k weekly returns has been life changing, after so much struggles.

@XJames4

Ай бұрын

Hello how do you make such weekly?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down of myself because of low finance but I still believe in God.

@Mauriceluke09

Ай бұрын

Maria Angelina Alexander I really appreciate her efforts and transparency.

@Mauriceluke09

Ай бұрын

I remember giving her my first savings $20000 and she opened a brokerage account for me it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me.

@WillsChristian

Ай бұрын

This is a definition of God's unending provisions for his people. God remains faithful to his words. I receive this for my household.🙏

@SebastianCooke

Ай бұрын

YES!!! That's exactly her name (Maria Angelina Alexander) so many people have recommended highly about her and am just starting with her from Brisbane Australia.

This is so needed sis; absolutely relatable 😢

I am only five minutes and 35 seconds in and this is really RICH….. it is also convicting my spirit… but I am listening sis and will finish this off and I will do what I need to do to be about MY FATHER’S BUSINESS!!!

this is always right one time, thank you for your obedience 💗

Great message!!❤

I needed this I’ve been struggling being consistent with working out sis God is speaking to me through you ❤

best video thus far you put out this year !

Thank you for this 💕 I had been thinking about this all weekend

The timing 🔥

Your videos are always in line with my life and where I am spiritually. I know this is no coincidence, this is a word for me 🙏🏾

What a powerful message!! 👏🏽

Absolutely awesome teaching today!

I love you Melody Your videos are always so timely❤️ Thank you Melody

I love your videos so much. I’m tuned in every Monday at this point. God bless you sister. The Lord is so pleased with your ministry!

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

Aw sis thank you so much! Thank you for being apart of my online fam ♥️♥️

Thank you for such a good, timely Word for my life.

Thank you for making Melody! This is very helpful 💖

I really look forward to your videos. Beside from God, I enjoy hearing your advice as well. He definitely led me to you!

Really good one Melody, thank you for allowing God to use you to bring us this word!

Thank you for this beautiful video about rest from a biblical perspective. I needed to hear this! Newly subscribed. ❤

Beautiful message and very much needed ❤❤

Finding beauty in the small things throughout the day

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

Love this one sis!

6. Understanding that everybody is in a different moment in their own process, so we can't force people to understand or change, we just need to have empathy and trust that God's ways are better and that God is never late :)

Thanks sista ❤ The title alone called me out 😄 Talk about perfect timing!

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

🙌🏾♥️♥️

Amen 🙏🏾!

Love your channel ❤

We need to take the time to slow down and just Thank Jesus for ALL our blessings and that He will help us with all our habits that we need to work on. Thank you Melody for a another wonderful video. ❤

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

LOVE THIS! thank you for sharing sis!!

Wating and seeing trusting in God that he knows

Love the video

Worship!

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

oooh fantastic addition to the list, sis!!

Amen ❤

The introo!!!❤

Thank you Melody!

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

thank you for being here, sis!!

Great upload

I think something else that’s really helped me live more unhurried is just trusting God. Self help and motivation culture are good in some respects perhaps. But they sell the idea that it’s all up to me to make my life happen as I want it to. Meanwhile, the Bible says woe to him who puts his trust in the arm of flesh(me), for the arm of flesh(me) will fail me. Which, after years of trying to do it all by myself, I can admit that this is so true. It says to trust Him and not lean on my own understanding. It says that His strength is made perfect in my weakness. Too many Scriptures point to my absolute incapacity and my only hope being to just let go and trust Him. So why do I need to be so ‘on’ all the time? When He’s the actual Creator of my destiny, not me. Unlike social media says. Plus He already wrote my life story. Now, because I’m understanding these things better, I’m learning to rest. And even being diligent, cause we’re still called to be faithful and to do well all that our hands find to do, I’m diligent from a place of trust and rest in Him. Not trust and pressure on me.

We should pray always and spend intentional time with God.

Habit #6 for me would be to practice gratitude for the 24 hours that we have been given. Jesus has really been teaching me how to count my days and to not take them for granted. I often used to feel overwhelmed when I think about ALL I have to do and ALL I want to accomplish because I am so "ambitious" but the Lord has been gracious to show me that tomorrow, the future really is just a figment of our imagination and all we really have is today so, rejoice, be glad, be grateful for where you are now even if all you have to be grateful for is breath hey! PLENTY would want that option too. So yeah. Thank you Mel for this video, I love it when my life and your videos are in sync :) Be Blessed.

Amen 🙏 God bless you ❤

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

thank you sis! hope it leaves you feeling encouraged!

@tbgaming4199

Ай бұрын

@@MelodyAlisa I’m a male

So GOOD 🙏🏽✨🙌🏽✝️

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

ty sis!! thanks for being here ♥️

Thank you for this 🥺 How do we discern whether the distraction is beneficial or not?

Interesting title. Looking forward to watching and learning. Timely video

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

thank you sis! thanks for being here. let's live this unhurried life together ♥️🙌🏽

Amen 🙏

Habit 6 Small great wins In productivity/hustle culture we want big wins that turn heads. I remember one morning i woke up and looked at my calendar and it was already April and i hadn't achieved anything. Then i remembered being told about 'small great wins' As a person who wants to write a book and hopefully publish. I often find myself wanting to write a book within a month and start publishing it on online platforms (wattpad) I always want a quick win. Another example i was given concern my spiritual growth was to learn from a tree, specifically indigenous once. They take years to mature. Upto 30 years. So basically when i break a fast, fail to be consistent in pray, i should beat myself but remember the tree , and have grace for myself. Remember you are still a seedling not a tree yet. Happy times sis

@LtrishaMartina

Ай бұрын

Good one !! ❤️🙌🏽

Thank you for the video Melody. I would also add being cognisant of chronos vs kairos time. This is similar to a point you made. Chronos is the chronological time and kairos is the quality of time, the appointed time. Jesus operated in kairos time and it’s almost a way to see time as seasons

This was an amazing video 🩷

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

tysm sis!

Thank you for this beautiful reminder! I’m in the season where I’m learning to make more space for my personal time with God, so this was timely 🩷

Ikr, the only business I mind is my father's business! 😊 Tfs

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽

In tge moenings while getting ready. Listen to the word before any other thing is said to you

You mentioned rest but did not mention the sabbath and I think that’s exactly why The Father gave us a sabbath day. It was for rest just like He worked for 6 days with creation then rested on the 7th day, we must also do the same

The 6th habit could be to write out the thoughts that are causing us to feel "hurried" or "rushed" and analyze it. Is this from God or satan? Is this something aligning with God's word or anxiety? That will help us to slow down and really process what is going on to know how to move forward.

As a mom.. welcoming INTERRUPTIONS, is a whole thing and I will use this heart posture. ❤️‍🩹

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

Yesss! Us mamas know interruptions like no other, we’ll get practice for this one daily ♥️♥️

Slow down and just listen. Be still and let God be God

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Let your Yes be your Yes and your no be your No : be very intentional about the things that you commit yourself to

Keeping the Sabbath will help which is the fourth commandment

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

Yesss love this addition!

Amen🙌🥰🙏👍💯

#6 Slow down and take in the beauty of what God has done in our lives. We could be missing out on what God is trying to tell and show us. Scripture reference is Psalms 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God”. Blessings. ❤😊

📖1 Cor 6 vs 19-20

I feel very disconnected from the Lord and don’t know how to connect again, where do I start reading from ? As a mom and a wife I just feel far from God.

@strongladiesrusministries__22

Ай бұрын

Just start- God will meet you exactly where you are. He knows your heart 💜

🙌🏽❤️🙏

An unhurried habit to me is paying tithes and supporting ministries that are doing the will of God.

Love your channel beautiful women of God 🩵

Pay attention to what nature is doing around us and take note 📝

@MelodyAlisa

Ай бұрын

Ooh i love this! Change our perspective entirely