Yessssssss! "...character doesn't go around attacking other people's character. Character said, I'm gonna judge myself. I'm gonna see where I stand right now what my relationship with God is and how I'm relating to other people..."

“Why do I hurt so bad? Because you’re dying” this hit me

@Kelly-sl6vz

6 ай бұрын

Me too!!!!

@heidilynnelder

6 ай бұрын

Excellent!!! You were spot on!! The transformational process literally kills the “fleshly” me! The result: LOVE, FREEDOM & ABUNDANT LIFE!!! Christ in me, the HOPE of Glory!! Hallelujah!!!!

@jied_bass

6 ай бұрын

Nice! Our Flesh gotta Die for the spirit man to come alive. Trials and Hurdles, count it all joy because Love conquers all fear.

@gracehomes3887

5 ай бұрын

I listened to this video in parts of time that I had. About where in the video can i find where they said this?

@sbeaz388

5 ай бұрын

Straight tears!

This was definitely for me!! God told me he is restoring many things in my life, joy, finances, kids, home life. Etc. and then in August came severe Anxiety, panic attacks, irrational thoughts, fear (never experienced this before)… SERIOUS attacks of the enemy. It’s been HARD. But man of man has God realigned my agenda and turned me to focus on his KINGDOM! I’m beyond thankful. I’m at the end of it… I know that because God woke me up this morning and I immediately had the thought of “after you suffer a little while” and while being half asleep… I couldn’t remember if it was a Bible verse or not… then I immediately looked it up and found 1 Peter!! “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬ He HIMSELF is restoring my peace, joy, LIFE! I’m coming out on the other side full of FAITH, protection, and his provision for my life… whatever that looks like!

@kigzman1745

6 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏. Let it be unto you, as it says in His word.

@jvargas4125

6 ай бұрын

Praise God

@purple7vi0let

6 ай бұрын

I share in your joy. Hallelujah 🎉

@sil5841

6 ай бұрын

Am happy for you. This testifies that i will also overcome. Though, I am still going through it with so what verses did you rely on most during this season?

@jennybobick5270

6 ай бұрын

@@sil5841 SO many verses. I had to fight pretty much all day kind with the word of God. Psalm 91 has been my go to recently. I get to REST in shelter of the most high. Also ”For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.“ ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭ Nothing formed against me shall prosper I sought the Lord and he answered me, he delivered me from all my fear. I have authority to trample of snakes and scorpions and to overcome ALL the power of the enemy. The Lord is my strength and my shield. I’m royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods special possession! I have the mind of Christ. Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law. Gal 3:13. I could go on but praying these over you as well! He’s our strong tower! Speak them out loud.

" Who you are in private is very important " so true!

@isikelimataitoga-sz3lq

4 ай бұрын

Exactly 🥰

Holiness is NOT a work of the flesh, but a product of my grace… WOW. So good. ❤️🙏❤️🙏

@rinapereira6919

4 ай бұрын

I Don’t

@eileencita

4 ай бұрын

I can't change without his grace ❤

Praying that dangerous prayer will always get you in the thick of it. I remember praying that when I just felt like I didn’t know what my purpose was & afterwards it was just trial after trial & I was like “God I know what I prayed for, but I’m not that strong hey, can you go easy on me please.”🤣 And then got through it, when I really thought there was no way through it. And so whenever I feel like I’m starting to lose focus I pray “God cleanse me & purify me, my life is Yours, use me.” It’s a hill of a battle after praying that, but the character development is worth it. Even though it doesn’t feel like it when you’re going through it. God is never a waster so He’ll use that trial for your good & His Glory. I will say the complaining part is tough, sometimes you find yourself complaining, but a lil gratitude goes a long way.

GOD I PRAY THAT YOU GIVE ME YOUR CHARACTER,SO THAT I CAN SUSTAIN YOUR ANOINTING.I WANT TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE .

"fruit requires cultivating" ...ouuu that hit me. Sometimes I wonder will trials and tribulations ever end but my mindset today has been changed! Trials are not there to break me but to help me grow. Thank you so much for this episode!

“The gifts of the Spirit are given, fruit is cultivated; character is attached to the fruit. It has to be cultivated(pruning, watering, planting, weeding)”

This surely a HUGE key to our growth and being transformed more and more into Christ Jesus. Thank you John and Lisa. The TRUTH sets us free🙏🏼🔥🙏🏼🔥🙏🏼🔥🙏🏼🔥🙏🏼🔥

“Holiness is not a work of your flesh, it’s a product of my grace” 👏🏼 amen! thank you I needed to be reminded of this.

I mourned the lost potential in my life after falling ill. For a decade I watched as my dreams fall like sand through my fingers. Four years of complete solitude. A real test. Really became something different in this time. A part of me holding onto what I used to be. Health is the only true wealth.

“Gifts are Given, fruit is Cultivated. Character is attached to fruit.” So good!🙌🏻

I'm married to a wolf in sheep's clothing. He does say so many good things from the pulpit and talks more on a Sunday morning then he does to me in a couple months. Every time I would ask him if he could practice what he preached Justin behavior for me to show me that he loved me I would get yelled at or ignored. But he has a following that pastor idol worships him and I've been told I am nothing many times and it is okay that he texts all other women much more than me because it's for the church. One woman totally replaced me and everything I did at the church and he was fine with that so when I left him when she tried to ruin my Thanksgiving the church is giving him a pity party. He has no humility. He was actually happy and smirking that I left. I'm listening to this and crying because it is an answer to prayer that people are saying exactly what I've been thinking about the Holy Spirit. AND to see a couple interacting talking this way is very healing and good for soul and spirit. God is good. I married a covert narcissist who gave me a mirage and a lie the wedding and the mask slowly was coming off even during the honeymoon. I stayed with him almost 13 years now and I have done my slave term like Joseph. these are the end days and Jesus did say this would happen in Matthew 23 and Matthew 24. We were unequally yoked and just like the Bible says how one will be taken and one will be left.

@hesgottasee5657

3 ай бұрын

Stay in prayer keep focusing on Jesus and what he is urging you to do. Use this time of disconnection to connect with the Father delight in him as your creator husband best friend healer. The Lord directs is to pray for our enemies you know the secret flaws of your husband no one knows about bind them in the name of JESUS trust totally in the word not your flesh. Take full responsibility for your mistakes and give them to Jesus cry out to him then listen and follow and watch his hand. Get sound Christian counseling it has been a God sent for me worth every penny. I write this to myself as I'm going through too I hope it helps you. I stopped focusing on him and put my relationship with God first....WOW I'm learning how to heal with God again.

@hezekiah94

3 күн бұрын

I would ask, what about you! Are you a wolf in sheep clothe .What do you do to him? Both of you are not perfect.Reflect on yourself, anchor yourself on Jesus, Not on your husband.Your husband should anchor himself on Jesus not you. Then ask yourself, is Jesus a wolf in a sheep clothe!??

Man! I've been praying about stewarding God's glory and character!!!! I've also heard God says ( when I asked Him why it hurts so much) ... " You're dying" He said... Then He explained, He's letting parts that don't reflect and shine Him properly die. So true! A famine of character!

Character has to be developed. THANK YOU, GOD❣

WOW!!! If you pass the test, you get authority in that area. WOW!!!! That is what happened. The experience seemed unfair but it moved, almost forced me into a position of authority.

So good and a direct hit on what Father is doing in my heart. ❤ Thank you for this encouragement

Complaining is telling God " I don't like what your doing in my life " and it's an insult to his character and his ways. Complaining is one of the quickest ways to fail a trial.The same message I got last year when I was praying. I just complained yesterday. God is Good indeed. I'm free, and I have to watch my character

This conversation has clarified why I’ve gone thru trials the last 7 years of my life…. I have hope. Thank you 🙏🏻

That’s so much wisdom right there 😮‍💨👌

You were not born with character but you develop it. That is a light for me

Holiness is a product of God’s grace. Wow! So true.

@ryantatemedia

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for what you are to the body of Christ!

"I wanna deal with your character in private because I want to trust you on a larger level" amen, I faced temptations to sin privately and very nearly sinned but then a soft but clear voice came into my soul saying.." why do you want to steal this fish, just to feed your stomach for a day?" "and miss out on the blessing I'm storing up for you, it's just around the corner." I realised it was the Lord and immediately said thank you Lord, i will give you praise in my desert season because you are God and you never change. NOW JUST TWO MONTHS LATER, I GOT A FINE JOB FETCHING A 4FIG SALARY. I can see a promotion coming up already but it must be remembered that you have to be ready to pay the price first. Self denial.

I used to scroll right past any videos by John because I knew it was the truth lol. Now, he's my favorite. God will be with you throughout this refining process but it's not easy. If God is for us, who...WHO can be against us? Father God, continue to break me and mold me into who YOU want me to be. It's not about me, it's all about you. Father thank you for the gift of grace and mercy that i don't deserve. My life is not my own. It's yours. In Jesus mighty name, Amen❤

My 55 year old daughter had a severe stroke in February and is paralyzed on right side and s difficulty speaking. It has been a very difficult time but God has never left me and my daughter. He has done so amazing things and I believe she will be healed in God's time. We will come out of this stronger and closer to God praise His Holy Name

@destiny7133

6 ай бұрын

You have to at on your faith mum, dont sit down and wait for God's time. You have to put the devil in his place.Check out andrew wommack ministry on how to minister healing to your data. By the stripes of Jesus, we were healed.

This message touched me in so many places, will make sure to come back here often to absorb it better. Blessings and love from Brasil

Perfect Water!!!! I love that you support the Amway business ❤ thats how I got saved! April 2018 on a Sunday morning during a business conference 🙏🏼

I just finished watching Katherine Kuhlman right before this & she was saying she remembers exactly the day she died & the spot exactly where she was on the floor & I have died in bits & pieces, but this season I have been in, I know is the refining for me. It hurt & there were things that were not so pretty, but Lord will it be worth it to stand in white as His bride and be the purified gold before Him

This hit me sooo much. I always pray that God will remove anything that will not build my character in him and he is doing it so well even if its sometimes so painful. I want to love Jesus more than my family, children, ministry or anything. Thank you John and Lisa ❤❤

“Character is what we all need to pursue, not celebrity! Character!” WOW. Just found this channel today. Are you two married?! If so, I aspire to have a marriage that helps God’s people like this. This is beautiful and Kingdom work.

@alivingstone4Him

5 ай бұрын

yes they are husband and wife.

Thank you so much! Much love all the way from Trinidad and Tobago! God has granted me leadership positions and huge opportunities this year. As a result, I NEED my character to be like Christ even more. This motivated me and gave me the courage to pray for and go through the testings. God bless you both!

I really needed to see this, thank you. I asked God to show me why I was suffering so much, and He brought me here.

Very important conversation! I'm living the character developing season. Sometimes it is hard, especially when you fail, but I'm gonna persevere. Thank you, John and Lisa!

So good. Thank you. I've been going through such a tough and testing time. It's horrid but I don't want it cut short cause I know that God will be glorified at the end of it. I see a number of things in my character that are not nice, but now I know that it's cause the furnace has been turned up! 🔥

This episode spoke to me so so deeply. It’s extremely timely and exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been going through a very hard 4 years now of nothingness, and last year was the most excruciatingly painful year, I’ve ever been in. One of my sisters passed away at the beginning of the year, then my best friend in April; and his death absolutely brought out the kind of extremely painful emotions I felt when my parents passed away. The grief was so intolerable! And then my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in July. At that point, I fully realized that I needed God even more than ever! And I’ve absolutely leaned on Him and fully surrendered to this very hard path I’m walking. Amazingly my faith has been my saving grace. I realized at the end of 2023 that I’m truly processing through all of my emotions positively not negatively. And even though I’m not there yet, I can see that bright light at the end of my dark tunnel. This episode has shown me that I can do this, and I can let God continue to refine me. Thank you so much for all of your transparency, that’s helping us understand that our journeys may be different but the process and requirements of us are the same. So the more we share what we’re learning, the more we help each other. God bless you so much and may He continue to bless your ministry 🙏🏽🙌🏽. I most certainly plan to listen to this episode again and take notes. I NEEDED IT💯!

Spot on! Character matters most in all aspects of life: ministry, parentin, career, business, marriage, family...🛐🛐🛐

I HAVE GROWN FROM THIS; THANK YOU SO MUCH❣❣

That’s such a good thing to point out: They were not self inflicted trials. That’s key to understand. That describes the last few trials I went through. They were not self inflicted and it feels very unfair.

If I could like this multiple times, I would. This is so good.

I LOVE IT!! God never wastes a private victory!!

Such a needed message thank you both! Pure Gold is shapeable and transparent 😲

Great! Great message on SANCTIFICATION!

This was so packed with wisdom , counsel, and encouragement!!! Thank you !

This is exactly what I need in this season. Thank you for such a genuine sharing!

The analogy of the gold ring hit me -- I cried, went in a posture of prayer .. the anger issue in my character surfaced after a fiery trial in my marriage. I hated the anger - this is not the person i want to be. I want God’s will be done in my life.

@redflag4255

5 ай бұрын

I hope your prayer will be answered and that your heart may change back to the loving person you were before

Thank you for this teaching. It has really blessed me.

Wonderful couple of God who bears so many fruits for the Glory of God. But don't forget all trials they had to pass.😊

U too are amazing....u truly enrich my life with your conversations...thank God and thank you

This is so helpful. Many nuggets of truth shared in an inspirational way.

Wow, I just went for something similar to that. I’m 23 and last summer was very hard for me, I was mad at my friends, my family for no reason and now I ask God, was I mad at you Lord or was I going thru the process? Sometimes we make our own storm but sometimes the Lord makes us go thru the storm, but how do I know? Now I’m feeling much better and my relationship w God is getting better. ❤ this episode has open my eyes. Thank you guys. God bless you 🙏🏽

This is exactly what I've been going through the last 2 months. And what God has been telling me. Thank you so much for this word.

@kyliemcdermott4538

7 ай бұрын

Same thing for me!!

@shallywilliams2826

6 ай бұрын

i i am aqa i q qqw😊😊❤qqq

This totally spoke to me ! It took me about 2 hrs to complete this video in writing notes & searching up verses you guys are piggy backing off one another. It just flows so well and I can totally see his light through both your teaching it makes so much sense ! I have been praying for God to purify my heart and helping me to walk in his path and do his will and see his plans in me clearly! Thank you ! I just want to cry in thankfulness to God for using you and others to speak to me , show me , sharpen me . love y’all !

This is so good; a breath of fresh air! I did not want it to end, ahh... "Who you are in private when no one is seeing is really a test of your life". Come on!!! God bless you both for bringing us this truth - very insightful. I am so blessed and grateful. Love from United Kingdom

This couple has so much wisdom & understanding, I love it !!

Lisa is wonderful wise and inspiring ❤ thank you Jesus for her example!

Thank you from Ukraine. Learnt a lot about character and the process of its building. Love you guys and what you do,

I always find it amazing how the Holy Spirit will give common themes throughout his teachers. I attend social Dallas and Dr. Anita Phillips was talking about the wilderness and temptation just this weekend. I turn on my podcast this morning to hear John and Lisa and they are perfectly aligned with that teaching.

@sunoc4638

6 ай бұрын

The body of Christ will always be on one accord ❤ that’s beautiful

I’m a first time listener and this was absolutely astounding!!! When I was college, God had me in a youth group that saw right through me in every way, and I wrestled with it then but I knew it was bc God was using them to show me my own heart. Fast forward to the end, in my fear of feeling the pain of looking back at my past I pushed everyone so far away it was no longer spiritually healthy or wise for them to coni the to support/pursue me. I ended up losing 2 of the greatest friends I ever had and pushing away countless relationships that could have led to the wholeness of my healing and fulfillment. Now many years later, I’m still having to fight “1v1” against the things wanted to use that community to help me infinity v the enemy. This video was such a highlight to the reality of what I’d done. I’m grateful I’m still young and God is still willing to work in me. I’m gonna go through the fire one last time and get it right so I can finally move on to everything God has for me 💯🙌🏾💯

OKAY, I will definitely have to re-watch & make notes. Wow, this is good right here!

This whole session hit home big time. ❤ I routinely ask God for the ability to handle more, to stretch me 😅 and when it comesss oh boy!

This is chewable. I have to listen over and over again for new meanings as the Holy Spirit opens my ears and eyes. Thank you for this awesome and timely message!

Thank you Lord Jesus Amen and Amen 🙏🏽 God bless you ❤

oh is this EVER speaking to me!! In the last 2 days it has REALLY ramped up! Several months ago He was so kind to start telling me what He was about to do; to lead me on paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Thank You God for Your empowering presence!

Holiness is not a work of your fresh its a product of My grace 🙌

So transparent ; Thank you.

What I thought was attacks was really God testing my character, awesome. Thank you for this!

This is soooooooooooooooo GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you and Thank Lord. I needed to hear this these days. Going through some hard times, have to wait a lot, keep reading the Bible and God keeps saying: "Wait".

Awesome teaching. I am so in the middle of character building right now. Got to admit, its not fun 😢😢😂

@debbiebramwell

5 ай бұрын

But it's worth it! Hallelujah!

Great message. So many people love to talk about others flaws and be negative. Provers 6: 16-19. Verse 19 WOW!

Omg please we need a part 2😭. 20 mins felt like 5 mins lol!

This was so good!

God brought your videos to my attention and I know it was Him as I didn't even search for them. And they have been such a blessing. Our doctrine beliefs align and are sound teaching and it's so refreshing to hear and faith building on so many levels. This chat especially has given me more perspective as to why I've been in a constant battle with a sinful area of my character- covertness and envy. Although I've analyzed the root, I didn't realize that I haven't felt full deliverance because God is working in my character and it has been so uplifting and encouraging to through your video, understand. I'd love if you could do a podcast on this topic of covet and envy. I think your marriage and family and ministry is such a blessing. Despite my husband being christian too I wish he was as fired up and committed to Christ as me. But I suppose God is also allowing this to work in my character. Thank you so much and may God continue to bless you both.

John & Lisa, thank you for your obedience and faithfulness! I just finished “Bait of Satan” and I must say, this is causing me to look inward deeply and ask God to reveal where I may be holding an offense. Please pray for me that His giftings never go ahead of my character.

Awesome,John and Lisa!

Thank you ! Jesus is the way, the truth and the life !

I so truly love to see you both John and Lisa what an genuine example of spiritual mom and dad to know what they are talking about. And so full of love and compassion, understanding and wisdom. I pray Gods deep revelation of His Glory upon you that His Face will shine continuously upon you and give you His Shalom. More fruit and increase!! Rich, honor and life!

Think I need to listen to this another 10 times for it to sink in!

Wow this is sooo profound. God is amazing. Been going through the fire for some months now and just couldn't understand why. Thank you for sharing

Good point about the people of Israel. They thwarted their destiny.😬….. Good word guys, all the way around. Thank you!

Great words. Thank for sharing this. God bless

💜 perfect!! So good!

Beautiful edifying message❤

What an aesthetically attractive couple, both intellectually, spiritually compatible and equally yolked. I hope more people of my generation see this! ❤❤

Amen beautiful message shalom may the lord continue blessing you both in Jesus name 🙏

Thank you!! I needed this.

This was so good, this is literally the season I’m in.

Hi John and Lisa! I'm from the Philippines. After I saw the title of this episode, I immediately watched it. It is amazing to hear you guys talk about this, pray boldly, and be refined by God. I also prayed these prayers, especially Covid and until now, I have been through refining. And thanked God, He goes with me. I am 22 and happy that I've prayed those prayers, although I've been through worse. All glory belongs to God!👏❤‍🔥 And amen to that Lisa for saying that gifts are given; fruit is cultivated. 🙌

I'm here for it 🙌

Thank you for this message. For some time now I have been praying that God get's out any hardness of heart...the prayer has been much longer than that. Last July I was written up for something I didn't do along with something I was responsible for...last September upon returning from a great vacation as I walked into work I was informed I was demoted with no explanation, then when I came back from Thanksgiving break I was fired. I'm trying so hard to stand in the furnace, repent of the things God is calling me to repent from and let Him do the refining work. This is the hardest season of my life I've seemed to go through.

@BTBNeverLoseAgain777

6 ай бұрын

U & I r in the same boat! Thankfully we’re in it resting w/Jesus! 😊 I got fired from 2 separate jobs & both times the clients got violently aggressive over nothing I did. Yet, I was fired. God gave me the 2nd, Better paying & easier job. Now I just got fired from that job. So I’m praising Jesus He has even better 4 me! Just as He does 4 U! He’s rewarding U 4 Ur work. Decide 2 Praise & thank Him 4 Ur new promotion immediately & keep on everyday until it manifests/finds U. God bless us all & thank U 4 this enlightening message! Jesus Is King!❤️‍🔥🔥

Thank you John and Lisa

Beautiful & Powerful conversation. Thank you

God is ALWAYS right on time!! I praise Him, His Holy Name and His timing! He just brings us what we need, and I thank you for hearing Him and obeying ❤

I appreciate these conversations… I don’t feel like this stuff is talked about and it’s a relief to hear when you are in a testing period that it’s a part of the Christian experience.

“I’m going to be a servant when other people to make me a slave” 😮😮😮A WORD!

This makes 2023 have so much more clarity. I so needed to hear this message today.

Amén!

So Good! Thank you both! I am in that season of refining in the fire. I asked Him to do it but wow! I knew it would be hard and it is! However, He is leading me, speaking to me, and giving me grace amid the refining. Blessing to you both in every way!

Wow! John and Lisa thank you for teaching this. Everything that you both spoke of in this segment spoke to me. My hearts desire is to be Holy and in order to get there my character and heart must refined through the refiner’s fire and the impurities that lay dormant must be brought to the surface. God walk with me through this season. Give me grace and perseverance in Jesus name.