Escaping Dissatisfaction in the Christian Life

[bellaschneider]

I really needed this. I was crying to God last night about how being a Christian and focusing on him is so hard and boring. I felt very guilty for feeling this way. I knew I had to change it I just didn't understand what to do at the time. Now I understand where I went wrong. I know that God loves me and is showing me a way. He sent this video to me and I know he will give this message to others who need it as well. Thank you for the message and God bless you in the name of Jesus. 😊

[adwoaaankamah]

“If you’re bored, you’re not really looking”.
That’s such a good statement because when I was bored with my Christian life I would try looking anywhere for the boredom to go away. Over the last day’s God’s been showing me that I need to keep it simple and just look to him

[chrislacy]

As a Christian, you’re gonna have good days and bad days. Highs and lows.

God never said it would be easy. But He does promise that we won’t have to face a day without Him.

Keep praising His name, whether you’re on the mountain or in the valley.

He is good.

[Kimbap_Lin]

Tip for those bored with the Bible: Take a day where you have at least 1 hour free and go to a mice park or lake or a cool secret place and read there. It helps when youre not in the house distracted by other things and you can breathe in the freah air and sit in the midst of God's beatiful creations and relax ❤❤❤

[lesegontsoele]

😢 I’m bored in every sense, and every question you asked, I was guilty of, not going to church, not gathering with other saints. I try not to get bored by watching TikTok, and being busy with house chores but I feel so empty. During prayer yesterday with my mom, she sobbed, saying “ we only pray when we have to go somewhere” we used to be on fire for Jesus and now… it’s a parched and dry land day after day. Thank you for reminding me how to gaze upon God’s glory and power. Back in 2011 I made a song from the Psalm you quoted. The Lord is definitely speaking to my heart with this post. Stay blessed!

[aguy]

Really needed this video. I’ve been bored of spiritual things recently and it’s just because I’ve been prioritizing other things instead of my walk with Christ. Focusing on how I can make my life better instead of just looking to Jesus. Thank you Alex, love what you do.

[dinoite]

I was praying last night, and God led me to psalm 63. Read it this morning with my boyfriend. Clicked on this video because I’ve been struggling with discontentment, then you brought up psalm 63… God is good!

[khloecarver]

WHOA THIS IS CRAZY, I LITERALLY JUST HAD A THOUGHT OF, “How do I not be so bored as a Christian? Does anyone talk about that on YouTube?” AND I KID YOU NOT, A SECOND LATER I SCROLLED ON THIS. SO I’M WATCHING

[raykahn]

This was so encouraging. I’ve been so bored and I know that comes from my laziness that can only be overcome with getting up and looking to the Lord and being proactive in finding a church community. These bible verses really spoke to my need to seek the Lord and community. God bless you! ❤

[SaraMerrell]

I feel bored with just staying in home and trying my best to be content with that. I think of my old life how I had a lot of friends and I would smoke and drink and I was thinking about how happy I was when doing that but then I realize how bound and sinful I was and I know I have more joy and love then ever and I can spread that love with others and it’s okay to not be having fun all the time that’s discipline. Thank the Lord for changing me!

[nathanstevens]

When i get bored recently i pick up my bible and read anypart and its really been helping me and definitely cures my boredom and im learning alot so anyone thats bored just pick that bible up maybe to a unique spot like haggai and just read man

[GoBlairGo]

After a breakup and not in school I’ve found myself with a lot of free time. I’ve been having trouble trying to fill the void with external things. I keep coming back to the only answer which is growing my relationship with god

[JesusSaves]

Praise God for this video. “If you’re bored, you’re not really looking.”🔥 that hit different. Now I know that whenever I’m tired or bored If I would just look for him, then I will be satisfied. I have a hard time with silence, whenever everything is silent I start getting tempted and fought. That’s what I struggle with.

[trenaestone]

Thank you for this gem! I was reading my devotion and it was talking about " look up" and how we can find joy if we would look to God! And then I just wrote in my prayer journal .. out of Boredom.. father please help me find what I needed to read so I can learn more about you. Then you upload this video and almost confirm what I read ❤️ I have faith God has heard and seen me!

[CozyToni]

Wonderful topic. We will not always feel passionate and on fire for this journey. But Thank God, He is faithful! ❤😊

[plantedinthemidwestb]

Sometimes I feel restless or bored and turn to scrolling or shopping, but these things do not satisfy. I realize in these moments I should go to Him, His Word. He is the only true satisfaction. I’m also really struggling with reading the Old Testament at this time. I guess bored would be a good word…

[ash]

New subscriber, being intentional about what I listen to, led me to you. I will also think about this message when my 10 year old come to me and say they are Bored! God bless you 🙏 ❤

[iamspeaking]

We all needed this, even those that are not bored. I find it difficult to focus as strongly as I know and feel I can, or even gain the understanding differently while listening here at times. I want to feel the enlightenment that I get when understanding falls upon me at all times when I’m studying (reading). And when I don’t it leaves me feeling as if I haven’t accomplished what our Lord and Savior would have me too. I know that is the work of the devil trying, as I try even harder.

[lbjay]

The lord cultivates my feed, he seems to favor you and as do I. God bless

[lousdinovembre]

Just today I had so much time for myself but I was so bored because I just didn’t know what to do with myself. I’ve been struggling with finding things to do during my days off from work. All I seem to be doing is running errands or spend time on the couch looking for a show on Netflix to keep me entertained or scroll through infinite Instagram posts or YouTube videos. Then I was brought back to my past, particularly my childhood. A beautiful period where I was never bored with life. What happened to me? I think about my childhood as the time where I was closest to God even if back then I didn’t know who God was, I now know he was all over me, watching me and directing my steps and smiling at my adventurous nature. The reason I am saying this is because I believe as adults we often disregard the importance of connecting with our inner child, the part of us that’s closest to God because it’s pure, creative, loving, gentle and peaceful. I realised that I needed to re-embrace that part of me, as God created me to be. I needed to do the things I used to do as a young person without being afraid of being messy, of being spontaneous, of m imperfection, of not doing it right, and just do it. All this to enjoy the freedom that comes with being expressive and in tune with your heart.
God has made us to be free creators, we’re sent on earth to fulfill a purpose. God doesn’t want us to be in a state of lethargy unless we are sleeping. During the day I now realise he wants us to be active and present, and finding ways to feed our mind, body and soul with activities that help us get closer and closer to live our purpose. I thank you God for waking me up from that dormant state I was in. May you help whoever reads this to walk towards the light they’ve forgotten was in them. May your presence be our strength 🙌🏾✨