Jess is a Mess!

Jess is a Mess!

Hello. My name is Jess and I am a mess!
Here you'll find down-to-Earth videos about Christianity, marriage, and parenting!
I upload the first Saturday of each month at 12:00 pm CST.

Eden's First Time Baking!

Eden's First Time Baking!

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  • @esthertollin2200
    @esthertollin22007 күн бұрын

    This is so encouraging! Thanks for sharing! 🤍

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9715 сағат бұрын

    I'm so glad it encouraged you! ❤️

  • @siyandasibiya__
    @siyandasibiya__Ай бұрын

    Form South Africa ! Thank you Jess. This not only encouraged me but it strengthened me. To know that I'm valuable in every season no matter how it looks, every season is valuable to God and he is working in it.

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97Ай бұрын

    I'm so glad it did!

  • @jdpspn
    @jdpspnАй бұрын

    This video was on my recommended feed and I was hesitating on whether I should click it or not, because I didn't want to get my hopes up. I'm glad I did, though! Was watching this while cooking lunch and cried the whole time! It just reminds me so much of what I'm currently going through. The guy I really like is from my church. I didn't really knew of him or care about him until that one time he went out of his way to open the door for me and my mom despite the fact that I am capable of opening the door myself and should be the one to open the door for him, because his hands were full of stuff. He isn't the type of guy I'd be attracted to (and at that time, I actually had a crush on another guy at church) but after that moment, I couldn't understand why I couldn't get him off my mind. I just found his gesture really sweet and thought that his mom raised him right but after that encounter I started to pay attention to him more. He started to serve my side of the pews during Lord's supper and I was pretty sure everyone, especially his parents knew I had this big fat crush on him (because I often caught his parents staring at me). I tried to deny my feelings, because it's weird to have a crush on a guy at church (and probably offensive to God to be thinking about a cute guy at church instead of worshiping God sincerely) but the feelings kept growing stronger. I knew that I liked him and wanted to marry him when one Father's Day, my preacher mentioned something about the young men being father's one day and they should be like Onesiphorous (not sure if that's the guy's name, but it's a bible character that brought his family to the Lord) and this weird, intrusive thought came to my mind when I happened to glance at his back: He'd be a good dad one day. Whoever he marries would be lucky to have him. And just when I started to accept my feelings, my preacher suddenly announced that my church crush would be leaving for boot camp (Marines). It crushed me! I lost hope... All of a sudden, I started to get these dreams that seemed to imply he's the guy I'm supposed to marry (like this one dream where we are having dinner with his parents and his parents asked him if he was going to ask me to move with him to Idaho and he just had this smirk on his face and says without hesitation, "of course" and this one dream where it was like in his head and as my preacher announced the names of the people who would be receiving their bible college certificates, it's like I was looking at myself through his eyes as this golden glow surrounds me and in his mind, he said, "this is the girl I'm going to marry." when my preacher called my name in the dream). I thought it was just my mind conjuring up some obsessive fantasies, but weeks pass by and his mom starts going out of her way to get to know me and she's just really nice to me and starts to befriend my mom and I, so it gave me hope that maybe that was a confirmation from God and weeks go by and I was reminded of that dream when my mother and I attended Wednesday night bible study and sat on one of the pews across the window. The sun was just setting and it was hitting me directly, blinding me, so I asked my mom to scoot over and as i did so, I saw my crush's dad staring at me like he'd seen a ghost and for some reason the dream came to my mind so it gave me hope. But then it just looked so impossible to happen, because one by one his family was moving to the US Mainland and so it just seemed impossible for him to ever come back home (to the island). I prayed to good to take the feelings away but it never really did go away... in fact, it's just growing stronger everyday and I just don't know why, because I haven't seen him come home after enlisting in the Marine Corps 2 or 3 years ago (honestly can't remember). I kept asking God for a sign and I suppose he got tired of me asking, because when I asked him for a final confirmation, his response was brutal! I was in Sunday morning bible study and my bible teacher was teaching Luke 1 when all of a sudden, this teacher looks me dead in the eye, like he's looking into my soul (almost like he's possessed by some supernatural force) and says, "so if you don't want God to keep your mouth shut like he did to Zechariah (John the Baptist's dad) don't doubt God's words/promises" and I just died inside, trying hard not to laugh! And when he continued teaching as if he didn't just do exactly what I asked God to do as a confirmation (even down to the exact preacher I asked him to speak through), I looked down at my bible and saw my crush's name! I couldn't help but smile the whole time, praising God, and thinking, "message received, God." and after worship, my mom and I went to the store to grab some stuff and the first thing I saw while browsing through the shelves were these "Idahoan" mashed potatoes (or something) packages and I was just floored by the fact that he was showing me 3 confirmations in one day (because Idaho was mentioned in my dream, and I couldn't understand, even now, why Idaho of all places when I don't know what's so good about it, don't know anyone living in Idaho and as far as I know, neither does his family, and there isn't any Marine bases/installations or ties (according to a Marine friend) to Idaho. I just find it hard to trust God, when the physical realm/what I can see just shows that it's impossible for me to see him again. His parents don't seem to be coming back to the island since they moved permanently to the US Mainland and if he hasn't even gone home after boot camp, I doubt he'd even come home for a vacation or come back to see a unattractive girl like myself. He probably forgot about me and found other prettier girls wherever he's stationed. His parents were probably being just nice and he was just probably being nice when he opened the door for me. I don't know. I just hate that I really care about him but not know where we stand or if he feels the same way. I hate that I love him more than I love God. I just don't want to idolize him or love him more than God, you know? But whether or not things end up working out in the end, I'm so glad I stumbled upon your testimony. It was quite encouraging to watch!

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97Ай бұрын

    That's intense! Praying God's will and direction for you. I'm so glad our story encouraged you!

  • @angelapadilla7396
    @angelapadilla7396Ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @OmarMo-qu6ih
    @OmarMo-qu6ihАй бұрын

    AMAZING JOB U ARE QUITE TALANTED

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sarahtushemereirwetwine3722
    @sarahtushemereirwetwine37222 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing 🎉❤🎉❤ I have been blessed

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess972 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! I'm so glad!

  • @BonnieKetterman-qw8vd
    @BonnieKetterman-qw8vd2 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful love story for such a beautiful couple what a sweet blessing u are

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess972 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Suebearish
    @Suebearish3 ай бұрын

    If you are ok with seeing a chiropractor would probably heal the nerve pain in your leg

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess972 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the suggestion! I've seen my chiropractor and my massage therapist, and I'm feeling much better! 🙌🏻

  • @denonpmb
    @denonpmb3 ай бұрын

    Wow Eden! Your Uncle Johnny thinks you are super smart!

  • @arcticpuffin8800
    @arcticpuffin88003 ай бұрын

    "Der it is!" 🥰

  • @SophieSteele-ez7en
    @SophieSteele-ez7en3 ай бұрын

    I love your baby she cute

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess973 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @LovingLightCreations
    @LovingLightCreations3 ай бұрын

    Oh Sweet Light Congratulations 🎉🎉To your Beautiful Boy!! Blessings to you and your family ❤😊

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess973 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Blessings to you, too!

  • @VirginiaYaeger
    @VirginiaYaeger3 ай бұрын

    My prayers are with you to heal. God bless. I need prayers for my dog tomorrow going for a biopsy for a very aggressive cancer. Please pray for him, my Banjo boy!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess973 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I'm praying for your dog!

  • @michaelpruett4966
    @michaelpruett49663 ай бұрын

    Eden is so smart and notices fine details to how things work! Matthais looks like he is trying to say something!

  • @arcticpuffin8800
    @arcticpuffin88003 ай бұрын

    "I need hey-elp." 😂😍 So precious!!

  • @familyofstars
    @familyofstars3 ай бұрын

    Congratulations to you and your family, Jess. What an incredible and inspiring story. Thank you so much for sharing. Praying for your full recovery.💖🕊

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess973 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @melody_BW
    @melody_BW6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing this 🙏

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess976 ай бұрын

    I'm glad it blessed you!

  • @chevellepruett6364
    @chevellepruett636410 ай бұрын

    Loved this omg 🥹🥹🥹

  • @jenniferwalsh1731
    @jenniferwalsh173110 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU!

  • @user-pk1rf5vi6z
    @user-pk1rf5vi6z10 ай бұрын

    I think you're story is very sweet and encouraging!!! Thank you!!!

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    I'm glad it blessed you!

  • @terrygodgirl4430
    @terrygodgirl443010 ай бұрын

    I just found your channel. You are so kind and calm. I truly enjoy your spirit. ❤❤. Thank you for sharing with us!

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! And you're welcome!

  • @Amanda_78
    @Amanda_7810 ай бұрын

    This is adorable. Reminds me of when I used to bake with my mum as a kid. Hope to continue the tradition one day.

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    That's so fun! My mom taught me, too!

  • @terrygodgirl4430
    @terrygodgirl443010 ай бұрын

    The gentleness, the love, the calm. I claim this between my spouse and I in Jesus name

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    Amen!

  • @twinkle8217
    @twinkle821710 ай бұрын

    You got a future baker on your hands!.. Great job!

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Looking forward to teaching her more!

  • @arcticpuffin8800
    @arcticpuffin880010 ай бұрын

    This is just the cutest. I love her personality!

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    Me too!

  • @michaelpruett4966
    @michaelpruett496610 ай бұрын

    Future “Kids Baking Championship” contestant! You are a great Mom, Jessica. ❤

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    Thank you! That would be cool!

  • @denonpmb
    @denonpmb10 ай бұрын

    ​@@jessisamess97you're both beautiful young ladies, and Eden is a heart stealer! ❤️ ❤❤

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @denonpmb
    @denonpmb10 ай бұрын

    @@jessisamess97 I'm pretty sure that she said "smells like Paw Paw" lol

  • @danilaroche1156
    @danilaroche115610 ай бұрын

    Your beautiful!

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @danilaroche1156
    @danilaroche115610 ай бұрын

    I found you yesterday. I'd love to contact you. I believe it's my marriage season. After many, many years of preparation & waiting. I loved you & your spouses story of how you came together.

  • @danilaroche1156
    @danilaroche115610 ай бұрын

    What a lovely couple. Beautiful.

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9710 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ngoziochei7444
    @ngoziochei744410 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ❤

  • @Cobra-yo7fx
    @Cobra-yo7fx11 ай бұрын

    I just stumbled onto your channel, but you deserve a break! Take care of yourself! 😃

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I will!

  • @seansawyer7062
    @seansawyer706211 ай бұрын

    🥲❤❤

  • @lizmaldonado9799
    @lizmaldonado979911 ай бұрын

    I love this so much!! May God bless you both abundantly!

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    Thank you! You, too!

  • @babik3095
    @babik309511 ай бұрын

    🤍☺️ beautiful name

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @davidarthur1542
    @davidarthur154211 ай бұрын

    God-loving parents can be insightful conduits of God's instruction. 43 years ago (I'm a guy who had always been very nervous around girls), after a few months dating my now-wife, my mother looked at me and said, "She is the perfect partner for you. If you don't marry her, I'll disown you and adopt her!" My brother had similar input.

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    Haha, wow!

  • @KittMill-gx1vs
    @KittMill-gx1vs11 ай бұрын

    I was born with asthma, and I went through so much with it, I almost died in 2004, with two collapsed lungs, and I was revived. In 2014 my asthma went a way, and Jesus has been my saving grace. I saw the video teaching your daughter ASL, and My sister was totally deaf, as was my grandmother, and I am 80% deaf, with no sight in one eye, and 50 percent vision in the other. I feel so fortunate that I in my old age can know that in my deepest worries, I can turn to faith, and it leads me out of the abyss that is clinical depression. Thank You, Jessica, and your dad Michael true gifts from God. Kitt

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    Wow. That's a powerful testimony. God is good all of the time!

  • @lucillejoy6330
    @lucillejoy6330 Жыл бұрын

    Touching.

  • @Tompsf1
    @Tompsf1 Жыл бұрын

    more, more!

  • @elizabethaderinsola4634
    @elizabethaderinsola4634 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤

  • @elizabethaderinsola4634
    @elizabethaderinsola4634 Жыл бұрын

    wow.... this was so inspiring. I'll wait for God's timing and i trust him❤❤

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    God's way is the best way!

  • @Yahweh-Chase-Bella
    @Yahweh-Chase-Bella Жыл бұрын

    Pretty amazing. I decided to wait until I was married to sleep with anyone again. I then finally met the first Godly woman of my life that had a wrench throne in it unexpectedly and I have come to see the things God needed to work on me from that which im very thankful. I actually prayed before I met her for God to put more love into my heart and he has shown me how much he did that and iv never been more convinced of something that she is my future wife but it looks pretty useless at the moment lol. It's always nice seeing God's timing like your guys story. This wonderful woman has 2 children but has committed herself to God since having the 2nd and God has put that desire in me to be there for them as well. It's actually been quite hard and iv definitely learned to be careful what you ask for lol. I'm continuing to pray and God's will. If they isn't his will I hope he removes those feelings. Thanks for sharing your video

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    Wow. Praying God's will be done in your life and in hers.

  • @Yahweh-Chase-Bella
    @Yahweh-Chase-Bella11 ай бұрын

    @@jessisamess97 thank you! I have no doubt however it turns out it is going to be amazing from a God who loves me. He's doing so much in the heart break I had and how he's renewed my mind and heart, some true feeling of Love and his presence. He wanted it me and him for me to learn and when it's time he will show me his love from another. God bless you guys

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    Amen! God bless you, too!

  • @goodnessofgod4307
    @goodnessofgod4307 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Just wow. This was recommended to me about a month ago. I saved it on watch later. I watched today. I get why the Lord wanted me to watch it.

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    I'm glad it blessed you!

  • @TroyPruett
    @TroyPruett Жыл бұрын

    *distressed mooing 😂

  • @watzmaaname
    @watzmaaname Жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie, I teared up. Definitely felt His presence.

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad He's using us to encourage others!

  • @diorG18
    @diorG18 Жыл бұрын

    So u guys are saying that u r not relatives? 😮

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely not! 😅 I wouldn't marry my relative! 😆 I've heard you look more like each other the longer you're married, and I'm starting to see that! ❤️

  • @diorG18
    @diorG18 Жыл бұрын

    @@jessisamess97 And that's true which is so amazing 🤔😮🙂

  • @denonpmb
    @denonpmb Жыл бұрын

    I am so happy for you both, encouraged by your journey, and blessed by your testimony. Uncle Johnny loves you both, and is aching to hug your beautiful baby.

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad it blesses you! Tell Uncle Johnny he needs to come visit us! 😉

  • @denonpmb
    @denonpmb Жыл бұрын

    @@jessisamess97 I would tell him, but when I talk to myself people always want to call the crisis center...🤣

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess9711 ай бұрын

    Haha!

  • @chandralekhapriyadarshin-qd6jk
    @chandralekhapriyadarshin-qd6jk Жыл бұрын

    Every single time I hear your testimony, I sense the presence of Holy Spirit. Its so encouraging, real and timeless. May Jesus prosper your relationship & give you many more memories as you have chosen to honor him.

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @kerryberry4201
    @kerryberry4201 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much,this is a beautiful song!

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It blesses me to share it with you!

  • @michaelpruett4966
    @michaelpruett4966 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, Jessica. You have such a beautiful heart (and voice). Thank you for sharing God’s heart with us. ❤

  • @jessisamess97
    @jessisamess97 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. ❤️ And you're welcome!

  • @arcticpuffin8800
    @arcticpuffin8800 Жыл бұрын

    😭😭😭