this really made me mad.
Summary
TLDRIn this passionate video, the speaker shares a personal story of struggle with sleep deprivation and family challenges, which ignites a revelation about the importance of maintaining joy amidst hardships. She emphasizes choosing joy as a spiritual weapon against the enemy's attempts to steal it, drawing strength from the Lord. The video also promotes Hillsdale's free online courses on biblical narratives, which the speaker finds enlightening and spiritually enriching, encouraging viewers to embrace their identity in Christ and to wield the power of prayer and God's word in their daily battles.
Takeaways
- π₯ The speaker expresses frustration with sleep deprivation and family struggles, which ignites a 'spirit of revelation' and a desire to fight against the 'enemy' stealing their joy.
- π¦ A metaphor of a lioness is used to describe the surge of protective energy and strength that arises in response to challenges, particularly in postpartum mothers.
- π‘οΈ The speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing joy and using faith as a shield against negative thoughts and the 'enemy' trying to steal happiness.
- π Reference is made to the power of scripture, specifically how it can provide strength and joy, and the need to actively engage with it rather than relying on secondhand spiritual experiences.
- π The concept of 'joy being a choice' is highlighted, with the speaker choosing to focus on gratitude and thankfulness instead of being overwhelmed by difficulties.
- π¬ The power of words is discussed, with an emphasis on speaking life, truth, and encouragement to uplift oneself and others, rather than speaking negativity.
- π§ββοΈ The speaker encourages self-reflection and repentance, recognizing the need to change one's heart and thoughts to align with spiritual growth and obedience to Christ.
- π The importance of prayer is underscored as a powerful tool against the 'enemy' and a means to harness the strength of the 'lioness' energy for good.
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ The family is presented as a spiritual battlefield where one must actively protect and nurture it through faith, joy, and positive words.
- π The speaker endorses Hillsdale's online courses as a source of spiritual revelation and understanding of biblical narratives, which can enrich one's faith and perspective on life.
- β° A call to live in the present and to seek God's blessings and wisdom in the 'here and now' is made, rather than always looking to the future for joy and peace.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the video script?
-The main theme of the video script is overcoming challenges and maintaining joy in difficult times, drawing strength from faith and spiritual revelation.
What is the situation that led the speaker to feel 'spicy Tor' coming out?
-The speaker felt 'spicy Tor' coming out due to the sleep deprivation and challenges faced with her children, which triggered a strong emotional response and a desire to fight against the negative feelings.
What is the speaker's response to Chad's text message about having another difficult day?
-The speaker responded with determination, expressing her refusal to let the enemy steal her joy and stating that joy is a choice. She decided to rally and not let the situation affect her negatively.
How does the speaker view the role of 'the enemy' in her current struggles?
-The speaker views 'the enemy' as a force trying to steal her joy, especially during times when she is vulnerable, such as being sleep-deprived and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of caring for her children.
What does the speaker suggest is the reason behind the enemy's attack on joy?
-The speaker suggests that the enemy attacks joy because the joy of the Lord is one's strength, and by stealing joy, the enemy weakens the individual's spiritual and emotional resilience.
How does the speaker propose to deal with the negative thoughts and emotions?
-The speaker proposes to take thoughts captive, focusing on gratitude and thankfulness, and to speak truth and life, thereby transforming negative thoughts into positive affirmations.
What is the significance of the speaker's mention of 'partnering with' certain thoughts or emotions?
-The significance lies in the idea that by choosing to align with certain thoughts or emotions, one either empowers or disempowers themselves, affecting their overall outlook and response to challenges.
What does the speaker learn from her struggle with getting her baby to sleep?
-The speaker learns to shift her perspective from frustration to gratitude, recognizing the blessing in being able to nourish and soothe her child, which strengthens her spiritually.
How does the speaker relate the story of Jacob in the Bible to her own life?
-The speaker relates the story of Jacob, who was a deceiver but later received a new identity as Israel, to the idea that individuals can have a transformation in identity and purpose through their relationship with God.
What is the speaker's view on the power of prayer in overcoming spiritual battles?
-The speaker views prayer as a powerful tool in spiritual battles, encouraging intentional and emotional prayer to harness one's strength against the enemy.
What is the message the speaker wants to convey to her audience about joy and spiritual warfare?
-The speaker wants her audience to understand that joy is a choice and a strength in spiritual warfare, and that they have the authority and responsibility to protect their joy and maintain a positive and truthful mindset.
Outlines
π₯ Overcoming Adversity with Joy and Faith π₯
The speaker begins with a personal account of sleepless nights and the challenges of raising children, expressing frustration and the desire for a change in their situation. They share a text message exchange with their partner, Chad, reflecting the exhaustion and the struggle to maintain joy in the face of adversity. The speaker then transitions into a revelation about the importance of joy as a spiritual strength, emphasizing the need to resist negative influences and choose joy actively. They discuss the spiritual battle against the 'enemy' that seeks to steal joy, especially in vulnerable times such as postpartum, and the importance of partnering with God's truth to maintain joy and strength.
π Embracing Biblical Wisdom and Personal Growth π
The speaker continues with a discussion about their involvement with Hillsdale's online courses, specifically one on biblical narratives, and how it has deepened their understanding of scripture. They share insights from the course about sibling rivalries and the pursuit of God's blessing, contrasting the competitive nature of biblical characters with the reality that God's blessings are not earned but given out of love. The speaker also reflects on their own learning journey, including a personal anecdote about wrestling with the angel and receiving a new identity as Israel, symbolizing a transformation in their spiritual life. They encourage viewers to explore Hillsdale's free courses for a deeper understanding of biblical narratives.
π¬ The Power of Words and the Battle for Joy π¬
In this paragraph, the speaker delves into the power of words and thoughts in shaping one's reality. They discuss the importance of speaking life and truth, and the responsibility to use words to uplift and encourage others. The speaker acknowledges the struggle between the flesh and the spirit, emphasizing the need to live obediently to the spirit to experience the fruits of the spirit. They also touch on the process of repentance and heart change, highlighting the importance of aligning one's thoughts and actions with Christ's teachings. The speaker calls for an active engagement with God's word and a vigilant awareness of the spiritual battle for joy.
π¦ Harnessing Inner Strength as a Spiritual Warrior π¦
The speaker shares a powerful message about embracing one's inner strength, likening it to the ferocity of a lioness, especially in the context of postpartum challenges. They encourage viewers to channel any overwhelming emotions or 'rage' towards the spiritual battle against negative forces rather than towards loved ones. The speaker also addresses the misconception that prayer is ineffective, advocating for the power of intentional and emotional prayer as a tool in spiritual warfare. They call for a revival of active participation in spiritual battles, reminding viewers of their identity as believers with the authority and strength to resist the enemy.
π Standing Firm in Faith and the Promise of Victory π
In the final paragraph, the speaker reiterates the importance of maintaining faith and joy despite the challenges faced. They express gratitude to Hillsdale for sponsoring the video and encourage viewers to take advantage of the free courses offered. The speaker emphasizes the power of God's word as an offensive weapon in spiritual battles and the assurance of victory found in the knowledge that God wins in the end. They conclude with a call to action for viewers to share the video with others who may need encouragement and to subscribe to their channel for more content.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Joy
π‘Enemy
π‘Revelation
π‘Postpartum Moms
π‘Strength
π‘Sponsoring
π‘Biblical Narratives
π‘Prayer
π‘Repentance
π‘Lioness
π‘Authority
π‘Hillsdale
Highlights
The speaker expresses frustration with sleep deprivation and its impact on family life.
A text message exchange between the speaker and Chad reveals the struggle with their children's sleep and the emotional toll it takes.
The speaker experiences a moment of anger, which she channels as a call to action against the 'enemy' stealing joy from her family.
A discussion on choosing joy despite difficult circumstances and recognizing it as a spiritual battle.
The importance of not wishing away the current season and embracing God's plan for the present is emphasized.
The speaker shares her personal transformation from frustration to gratitude and its empowering effects.
An upcoming lecture on Joseph's story and the themes of temptation, rivalry, and reconciliation is announced.
The speaker's experience with Hillsdale's online courses and their profound impact on her understanding of biblical narratives.
A call to action for viewers to check out Hillsdale's free online courses for spiritual and intellectual growth.
Scripture reference from 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 is used to discuss the spiritual battle and the power of God's weapons.
The speaker reflects on the importance of focusing on the present and not just the future for joy and peace.
A discussion on the power of words and their impact on our lives, families, and spiritual state.
The need for repentance, heart change, and a pivot in behavior after recognizing negative patterns.
The speaker's commitment to setting a positive tone in her home through her words and responses.
A reminder to not let the enemy steal joy and to focus on gratitude and thankfulness as a form of spiritual resistance.
The importance of prayer as a powerful tool against the enemy and a call to harness the 'lioness' energy for good.
A closing note on the victory of Christ and the joy found in standing on the promises of God's word.
Transcripts
okay you
guys I'm just going to pre-warn you that
spicy Tor is about to come out because
this Honestly made me really mad and
then it brought about a spirit of
Revelation and so I have a little story
to tell you before I pop off I do want
to thank Hillsdale for sponsoring this
video we love them and we'll share a
little bit more on that later but
anyways okay so here's the deal we have
200 Tu y'all know this sleep in this
household has not been the greatest
lately okay and so we just had a couple
of nights where both of our children
were just not not doing great and so of
course I'm texting Chad in the morning
he was already up with Micah and I told
him I'm literally I'm you know I'm just
going to read y'all the text message so
I texted him at like 5:15 in the morning
I said by the way I'm feeding Noah I'm
hoping he's going to go back down so he
can sleep a little bit longer he has a
lot of gas and so like towards the end
of the night he's just been getting
super Wiggly I've shared this before and
I just have not been able to sleep cuz I
have not been able to transfer him when
he's in that state and so then he just
sleeps on me which means I'm not
sleeping I just told him we're going to
like try to sleep a little bit longer
prayers up kind of thing well then Chad
responded and keep in mind he didn't
have a good night of sleep either and
this is just the reality of situation so
he text me back because he's already
downstairs with Micah and he goes yay
another great day in coming I don't say
that about you just about how hard
things have been lately and in this
moment this was no anger towards Chad
towards the situation it was pure fire
anger towards the enemy that just like
rose up in me like a lioness mama and I
just literally was like no more we are
so done with this and so this was my
response I said I might just get up
shower and rally I'm tired of my joy
being stolen sleep deprived hard moments
whining toddler screaming baby all the
things I'm with you it's been super
super difficult lately but joy is a
choice and I'm tired of the enemy
stealing it from our family I refuse to
wish this season away and not experience
what God has for us and the here and now
if Noah goes back to sleep great I'll
get a few more minutes if not great I'll
get a cup of coffee and I just got so
fired up because I think that this is
happening to so many people in so many
different seasons where the enemy comes
in and he wants to steal your joy and it
it is a purifier attack on your joy for
a specific reason and that's because
scripture says that the joy of the Lord
is your strength and so we talk about so
often that the the enemy comes when your
defenses are down and when you are at
your weakest so of course I feel like so
many postpartum moms are dealing with
this because you're not sleeping right
like the sleep is being deprived you
feel weakened you're not fully yourself
and so the enemy comes and he wants to
steal your joy because your joy in the
Lord is your strength we have to choose
joy we have to choose what we partner
with and so these thoughts that come in
like if I partner with I'm overwhelmed
if I partner with gosh I'm so tired if I
partner with I just want to get through
this baby stage of not sleeping great
Etc I'm going to find
reasons behind this statement to make it
feel more true more valid and the thing
is is it's not that it's not true that
I'm not sleeping right like it's a true
statement but the way in which I look at
it the way in which I allow the enemy to
spin it I'm going to partner with either
I am walking in a blessing like
literally two nights later I was having
a hard time getting Noah to sleep and he
sorry for the TMI but he like literally
only wanted to sleep like while nursing
like attached to me right like every
time he detached he would wake up and I
was like what is going on again it was
like that reminder I'm like you know
what Lord thank you that my body is
nourishing my child soothing my child
calming my child and helping him fall
asleep and like it goes from this
frustration standpoint to this thankful
standpoint and it will strengthen you I
think that's the big part here is
focusing your frustration in the right
direction and so if you're recognizing
okay this is actually not good no enemy
you cannot have this territory you
cannot have my family you cannot have my
children you cannot have my husband you
cannot have my home and then you start
speaking truth to that everything
changes your perspective changes your
level of Joy changes your family life
changes literally Everything Changes in
our next lecture we will cover the
Joseph's story and we are going to
revisit all of these same Temptations to
rivalry and revenge and we will revisit
one more time the beauty of
reconciliation of seeing one's brother
there in front of one's face and then
also to see the face of
god wow guys you're probably wondering
why I'm not in the video well guess what
I am in the video I'm just working on my
Hillsdale course the Genesis story story
understanding biblical narratives and I
am just having my mind blown and I'm
telling you if you have not checked out
hillsdale's online courses that are free
you're missing out I just got to tell
you you're missing out I don't even need
to sell this course to you I press play
and then it's like all of a sudden the
video is done and I've just learned so
much it actually reminds me of the
church tour and I went to in Los Angeles
where we spent a year inside the Book of
Genesis verse by verse and you so much
more is revealed to you and I'm just
loving going through a course a month
with Hillsdale in their free courses I
just want to give you a quick little
encouragement of something I just pulled
from chapter 5 of their of their
lectures on Genesis and it was just so
sweet to see you start to see this
battle for blessing and sibling
rivalries it's really intense first you
see it in Cain and Abel then you see a
little bit in Isaac and ishma and then
you see it in Esau and Ja ja up and then
you see it with Rebecca and Leah just
you see the competition between the
sisters and then you know it just even
continues on to Joseph against all of
his brothers and you see this like kind
of sibling rivalry all Desiring the
blessing and I think what's so beautiful
is that you and I we don't have to
compete for God's blessing we don't have
to do things in order to achieve his
Blessing He blesses us because he is
good he is righteous he is Holy and he
loves us and so you and I don't need to
live lives like just take Jacob for
example what I learned in this course so
far is that obviously Jacob the name
means deceiver it can be translated that
way and he lived a life where deception
is all around him in terms of how he got
his father's blessing and even to the
point of how he was deceived by laan in
terms of marrying and sleeping with with
Leah versus Rebecca and you just see all
around him but as he's wrestling with
that angel and he says I won't let go
until you bless me and I feel like so
many of us are just wanting the blessing
of our heavenly father and after they're
done
wrestling he says what is your name and
he says my name is Jacob and he said no
henceforth your name will be Israel
which means prevailing and he gave him a
new identity and you and I have new
identities and I just think that you
guys will be so encouraged by these
fores how well they're done they're
actually coming out with a new website
as well I'll give you a little screen
recording so you can see how beautiful
that's going to look but do yourself a
favor go to hillsdale.edu slms and check
out their free online courses they're a
huge blessing and I feel like my cup is
so full after I do them and take the
quizzes I will admit I got a 80% on
chapter 5 of this one not happy about
that but anyways ne ne H or there go to
hillsdale.edu Masters and just have your
mind blown by seeing biblical Nar
narratives that maybe you haven't had
revealed to you previously and uh and
just be blessed by it and so I'm going
to read a scripture that you've probably
heard a million times but it's 2
Corinthians
10:3 it says we are human but we don't
wage war as humans do we use God's
Mighty weapons not worldly weapons to
knock down the strongholds of what human
reasoning human reasoning and so for me
it's like okay I'm going through this
and I can like have this human reasoning
well of course I'm overwhelmed well of
course like this is happening it's just
this season and I just got to get
through the season and when this happens
then I'll find Joy when I'm sleeping
more then I'll find Joy when we finish
this Renault project then we'll feel
peace right and it's always like once we
get to the next thing then the result
but the issue with that is the Lord
promises us peace in the now because
because he is our Prince of Peace and I
just recognize man I'm not leaning on my
prince of peace I'm not
experiencing the fruits of his spirit in
this season because I'm wanting to get
to the next season thinking that just oh
that the next season it all those things
will just like come but no like we're in
a season of pressing right and it's like
man when I'm pressed what's coming out I
want the fruit of the spirit to come out
of me in the season of pressing and I
don't want to miss out on what God has
for me and for my family and for my
children and for my husband and for our
community in the here and the now I want
to have eyes to see what he's doing I
want to have ears that are in tune to
hear his voice I want to have a spirit
that is sensitive to his leading and if
I'm allowing the enemy to take my
thoughts and run rampant or I'm just
literally relying on my flesh instead of
my spirit which in a reminder they're
always at this constant War right we
have to choose to live obedient to the
spirit so the verse goes on and it says
and to destroy false arguments we
destroy every proud obstacle that keeps
people from knowing god we capture their
rebellious thoughts and teach them to
obey Christ and so I want you to
remember that this is a process like as
we're teach te in our thoughts to become
obedient to Christ there might be a
slight learning curve but the result
that we're looking for is that Gap to
shorten right that we we that thought
comes in and we're like oh no like I
know where that's headed and it's
nowhere good because the reality is what
we think we end up speaking and what we
speak we end up becoming and the power
of life and death is in our tongue there
is no in between we're either speaking
life or we're speaking
death over the situation over oursel
over our family over our
home literally everything we speak we
have to remember that it carries weight
and it's powerful right and so we
actually have authority in Christ and we
get to Speak Life over our children over
our families and I'm just tired of how
do I say this like I don't want my words
to be empty I don't want to say a lot of
nothing like I want my words to be full
of life I want my words to be full of
truth I want my words to be encouraging
I want my words to uplift other
believers I want my words to pull and
draw people closer to Christ like I
don't want them not to matter in light
of Eternity like I want to have the
right perspective and I want to have
those shifts of perspective very quickly
before they impact not only me and my
relationship with God but also my
relationship with my family my
relationship with my friends and my
relationship with you like I genuinely
feel like I've been kind of in the
season of
lacking
inspiration right like just like Lord I
want the spirit of Revelation and I
don't
want secondhand Revelation from other
people cuz I think it's really really
easy even for me to get sucked into that
in my quiet time to like watch a sermon
or watch a video or listen to a podcast
instead of going to the actual source
which is the word of God the living
breathing active word of God that is
going to speak to me differently in
every single season every single day I
want that Spirit of Revelation and
wisdom directly from him for my life for
that day he says that he gives us new
mercies every morning which means the
level of Grace I need to get through
today's trouble is given to me that day
and I think so often we get so caught up
in the past or so caught up in the
future that we are robbed of the joy and
the Revelation and the presence of the
father and the he and in the now and
it's going to take us
being
alert aware and prayerful about having
the eyes to see the ears to hear and the
spirit that is sensitive to him and so
that's what made me really mad I got
really mad at the enemy but sometimes I
feel like that righteous anger is a good
thing when it's directed in the right
direction and then it leads to a
revelation that draws you near to the
father and so I also want to remind you
like I had to repent for some of the
thoughts that I was having I had to
repent for some of the ways in which I
was responding right but just feeling in
that conviction it has to lead to
repentance and when repentance happens
then Heart Change happens and a pivot
has to happen we can't just like feel
bad about something and then like keep
doing it right so for me my like next
step is like okay Lord change my heart
help me be more receptive to the spirit
so that I can truly pivot and not keep
going through the same trial over and
over and over again would you grow me
would you mature me and would you
continually show me the importance of
this again not only for me it's it's
never all about us right it's we want to
do this to bring him more Glory like I
want to be the wife and mom that
recognizes that when I wake up I have
the authority to set the temperature of
my home through my words and through my
responses and how I interact with my
family and also how I cover my family in
prayer and so I just want to encourage
you whatever season you may be in do not
let the enemy rob you of your joy it is
your strength take your thoughts captive
turn the overwhelming thoughts into
overwhelming gratefulness and
thankfulness because what you focus on
you will magnify and so for me right now
I am focused on the fact that I am
living in so many answered prayers y all
know this because you prayed these
prayers with us for our family and so I
don't ever want to just focus on the
negative right I want to focus on the
goodness of God for I have seen it in
the living in the here and now I have
experienced the goodness of God and so
that's what I want to share that's the
place in which I want to live from and I
just want everyone to like wake up to
this Revelation that of course the enemy
is going to try to steal your joy
because it's going to weaken you when
you are not walking in joy and so let's
choose Joy today let's take our thoughts
captive let's get in the word of God
let's speak light life let's speak
truth and let's Fully live in the
abundance of Revelation and wisdom of
the father because why wouldn't we want
that right like why wouldn't we want
that it's the goodness of God right that
we get to live in honestly dark times
but we get to be set apart we always
always okay and close
out I read this caption the other day on
Instagram and it got me real fired up
again so this says it's Ezekiel 192 it
says what a lioness was your mother
among Lions a lioness do you remember
that first experience with postpartum
rage yes that first explosion of
emotions where you thought where did
that come
from yes well look we have forgotten who
we are we have forgotten who we can be
no we are not sitting back idly anymore
no I feel the Revival happening among
women we aren't content with passivity
we want our hands in the fight we want
in on the action maybe your rage wasn't
an accident because of postpartum
hormones maybe in an instant
transformational moment you became a
mother and a lioness maybe you have to
learn to harness this new Strength that
you have maybe you just have to learn
where to direct it not at our husbands
not at our parents not at our in-laws
not at our children but at the enemy
listen if you are directing this lioness
energy at your husband the enemy is
winning he's not just winning he's got
himself a teammate in you this goes back
to who are we partnering with are we
partnering with the Lord and his truth
or are we partnering with the lies and
the Darkness of of the enemy read that
again if you are directing this lioness
energy at your husband the enemy is
winning he's not just winning he's got
himself a teammate in you we've got to
get to praying again one of the biggest
lies in this generation is that we are
told prayer isn't helpful but prayer is
powerful get down on your knees and pray
with intention pray with emotion don't
push the Lioness away because she isn't
Meek and gentle harness her strength and
put her to work against the enemy
because no he cannot have my family my
husband my children my womb or me can I
get an amen I want to thank Hillsdale
again for sponsoring this video we will
leave the link in the description to
take their free courses especially like
with what I've been talking about what
Chad talked about they do such a good
job of taking like one chapter of the
Bible and bringing about that revelation
of what that scripture is trying to show
us and also just the importance of what
we're speaking what words we're
partnering with how the Lord gives us a
new identity how he gives us authority
to fight the spiritual battles with the
weapons that he gives us right like the
word of God is our offensive weapon we
get to fight the enemy with with his
truth with his word and it works like
y'all we already read the end of the
book he wins he's coming back and so
that's good news it's news that we can
stand on that we can find comfort in
that we can find joy in if this
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