1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before. In this way you will win the respect of those who are not believers, and you will not have to depend on anyone for what you need. How is God asking you to live the simple and quiet life?

“Why should I seek something Jesus didn’t seek” hit me hard. It makes me want to be still and ask myself why I’m truly doing the things I am doing.

Very recently I realized that I would fantasize about worldly things. I’m in high school right now(homeschooled), and I live in a tiny tiny village in Costa Rica, I am truly blessed, the best clean air, the best clean food, the best clean water, surrounded by a jungle… but instead of taking a look around and appreciating the blessing, I would fantasize about a fancy and high end life. And literally two days ago, I realized that I don’t want any fast cars, I don’t want fancy clothes, a villa, getting my nails done every week, no, I don’t want any of that, I love my chickens, I love my crazy country family, I love our fruit trees and the dirt that feeds us, I love my boots covered in cow poopoo…. Thank You Jesus, Our Lord, Amen.

The Lord has REALLY been convicting me about this and showing me what it means to have joy. For years I chased success, praise, materialism and all the things I thought I needed to be happy. Today, I went for a run and had the best time alone with God with the sun on my face. My wants have shifted so much. Praying he continues to show me what needs to die. Loved this message.

Instead of going out all summer and having fun with friends. I am in a season of just focusing on God and doing Bible studies. I do the 50 for Christ. Which is 10 Bible pages a day. 15 min of prayer 15 min of worship. 30min of a sermon. 1 hr social media fast

Once I realized this world and almost everyone in it are heading straight to hell I walked away from everything. I dropped social media, tv, books, movies, everything. I stopped keeping up with what was going on in the world and I spend as much time in the word of God as possible. This world has nothing to offer but emptiness. Set your eyes on heaven.

To stop chasing to be a springbok rugby player for the glory, but I should chase GOD instead.❤amen

God has shown me that the simple life is allowing him to let me just be. No striving, just simply running the race to the finish line. Nothing more, definitely nothing less

To speak less and listen more. To not need to convince others that I am right. To practice gratitude & lay down my will for God's will. All things I have been praying for years and now I am feeling the workings of the Lord. Thank you for your message.

As a young women another layer of pride GOD convicted me to peel off was 1) deleting my face from social media, deleting my ig acct etc.. 2) throwing out all makeup & fake things that make me “more beautiful” or “more presentable” I focus on looking clean, Holy, modest, while trying to be a faithful servant in this distracting + fallen world

I often do 9, 10 hour work days...when im only scheduled to do 7. I am starting to realise its my pride making me do it, wanting validation from people, a pat on the back and a "well done". The only "well done" I want is from God. Thank you for the video. Real talk. 🙏🏽

John the Baptist was so on fire for Jesus and I believe it is because he lived a simple life. He ate simple natural food, he wore simple clothing, and preached a simple yet powerful message. And he was called Beloved!

I think God wants me to be content with the things I have and with the life I live. Not look for the extraordinary, or a better job, a nicer car or a nicer apartment, but be grateful for everything He has provided for me. That includes my faith, my family, the peace and grace He has given me, the gift of seeing the beauty of His creation, the relationships I have because of Him. And to keep focusing on giving more, not acquiring more or being more.

Boredom is a luxury

This brother has serious peace upon him..Looks like he's been on vacation for three months straight.. Simple and quiet life I've adopted now...Amen

I can live the simple and quiet life, by not chasing worldly things, or recognition, or being “busy”. Rather, I can focus on the small things in life, like the day to day things. I also believe that I can live the simple and quiet life by making Jesus and His word my top priority.

It's so crazy that I am seeing this because last night I deactivated my Instagram account. I feel more calm when I am off all social platforms. It's like my brain is at ease. I feel like Jesus Christ wants me to draw closer to him and I just keep tip toing back and fourth. I thank you for this message as it has reminded me that half of the reason I be so stressed out is due to my Pride as well as societies expectations. It's a lot however I'm determined to overcome this and draw closer to the Lord as much as I can.

“Why should i seek something that Jesus didn’t seek.” Jesus was perfect in every way. Yet we’re still so arrogant to think that we know better than he did. Jesus knew exactly what he was doing, we should try to follow his example. Even if the world hates you for it, do it anyways. Jesus reminds us, “If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.”😤

To the simple and quiet life add helping others, giving to those in need, praying and interceding for others just as Christ tells us to love our neighbours as much as we love our selves..

“Jesus didn’t want popularity because he was so humble he had no pride” Just the thought of having no pride mad me feel a sense of freedom inside!

I deleted all of my shorts that had hundreds of thousands and sometimes millions of views. I walked away from thousands and thousands of followers because it became an idol. I can relate.

God is calling me to spend quality time with him in the morning and throughout the day; to seek his face and kill my flesh by pursuing the things of godliness and seeking him first🙏🏽

I have a simple quiet life an its awesome just me an Jesus I have more peace this way

God has asked me to live a simple and quiet life because he has allowed me to take a step back from hanging out with my friends just to fool around. He made me realize that sometimes it’s just better to stay home and be at peace rather then regret doing or saying dumb in a public setting.

"Pride is the part of me that reaches out for recognition... Pride is the part of me that has no problem praising myself..." ❤️ Needed this. Have been approaching a season where I know I will get man's recognition if I act a certain way- I don't want that, I want God. I want His simplicity + HIS HUMILITY. ❤️🕊️

pride is such a hard topic to talk about because a lot of times we feel as if we aren't prideful and the message is for someone else. i needed to see this though, thank God for leading me towards this video.

I love this bro because a lot of people wouldn’t admit that we appreciate your transparency and your message from the word this surely will edify those who see it, amen bro.

When you see a great athlete on TV, some people want to be like them and make it to the big leagues. This video shows me that if it's God will, it will be, if not than it won't be. It's better to live a simple and quiet life than a hectic and popular life. HALLELUJAH! God is asking me to live a simple and quiet life by leaving my desire to be some great superstar athlete in his hands, and just put my faith in him. He will provide.

This is the type of teaching I've been looking for, for years-earnest, gentle practical intentional living guided by scripture. Been in church my entire life and became disheartened by the emotion-led/based faith around me. You don't know how much randomly stumbling upon this channel has helped me. Glory to God. With all sincerity, thank you for the vision God has given you.

I was worried and stressed about studies, but after this video I found peace in my heart.

Please pray for me. I have been falling into sin a lot recently. I keep forgetting to pray at night, even though I want to. I'm sick, and I'm getting better, although, I still fall into sin often. I really want to stop this. Today we pray, and for a simple, and quiet life. Amen. ✝️

God is showing me through my children. I see that my kids don’t ask for the glitz and glamor. Yes they love toys but they are so simple compared to what I see in the world. God is showing me I can be the same way. I don’t need all the things I have. There’s no value in possessions one we leave here so why force myself to have those things. Simple living, simple clothing, and it allows me to think more of Christ and allow His headship to flow through me to my family.

I cried when you described Jesus, so humble, so obedient. When my eyes and His eyes encounter, nothing else matters. Thank you for letting the Holy Spirit guide you to talk this sweet truth! blessings Alex

How is GOD asking me to live a simple and quiet life? It's a question that had not come to my mind until this video. GOD spoke through you, brother. And it's a question that really connected a lot of dots in the convictions i had that i didn't understand. Why is it that i feel so reluctant to do the small chores and do the little humbling jobs? It's as if i considered myself superior to others. But it's not "as if." That is as it is. It's the newest way the devil has carved out an avenue through which my pride can thrive. GOD is calling me to live a simple and quiet life by doing the things that humble me. To be a servant to HIM and, therefore, to serve those who HE has placed around me. Up to this point, i had forgotten what a CHRIST-like leader looked like. Not a triumphant, cape-wearing, glorious knight with a sword that has never seen battle and a higher opinion of himself than of the ONE who created him. Rather, the picture of a CHRIST-like is of a scarred, poor, lowly servant washing the feet of those he leads and dedicating the entirety of his money, comfort, strength, and dignity to the spiritual welfare of his flock. That's what CHRIST modeled for those who are given sections of HIS Flock to shepherd. i am not yet shepherd of a flock, but i already feel accountable for the flock i will one day be responsible for because of HIS Calling for my life. i fail to spend my time training myself to be humble and to study the Bible. Rather, i study theology for my own personal benefit and pretend that is sufficient when i could be studying the Bible, and i turn my nose up to anyone who asks me to serve, rather than seeing it as an opportunity to glorify GOD and love serving HIS Flock. GOD is asking me to life a simple and quiet life by abandoning pride and humbling myself, and by living a life that the greatest of GOD's leaders should live, that of a servant. Brother, i don't know if it's how you talk or what, but GOD has used more of your videos to bring me closer to HIM than of anyone else's. And i don't know if you'll ever read this, but if you do, please know that your videos are blessing me in a way that can only be by GOD's purpose. It's people like you who i look forward to talking to when we pass into eternity. GOD bless you brother. Praying for your family with their sickness. GOD is with us!

This is amazing… this same thing happened to me! I love solitude and I never feel alone… Yah changed me in such a way that love cleaning, cooking, taking care of my children and when I do go somewhere I go to nature where I can sit and watch the birds, the trees and where always Yah meets me! I have a friend that said one time that I’m like a savage because I always want to be at home or alone and I have no desire to be in loud, noisy places… I love this simple quiet life! I don’t need to be praised nor do I need the worlds applause, I have something way better: the presence, Peace and Joy of Yah! I am happy to loose my life to find it! Halleluyah 🙌🏽

I came to search KZfaq for an idea how to live a more simple life because things are getting on top of me. Glad your video found me.

i’ve been feeling this for a while, recently feeling like i need to just live simply and quietly instead of worrying about how many people i can reach about God and preaching to the nations, instead of living for God and trusting that He will bring people my way to preach to or spread the good news to. of course there will be times i’ll feel Him calling me to go out into public or somewhere i’ve never been to talk to people about Jesus, but overall i do feel called to just live quietly for Him because we can get very prideful and doing it for clout and popularity. i think this was really good timing alex, thank you.

To seek discipline but not perfection. I get so worked up in academic validation and the opinion others have on me based on the ranking of a university I get into or my grades. I need to try my best in school but not for the recognition of others but out of thankfulness for the opportunity it provides me to get a nursing degree where I can show the love of Jesus. This video made me realize I need to change my mindset and not get so worked up in the opinion others have of me so much so it goes above God’s opinion of me. Thank you for the video 🙏

This has moved me massively. I’m looking at life in such a different way. “your chasing yourself and you are not free”. Gods word is so powerful, and sometimes we need others to explain to us what the bible is telling us and relate it to a situation that is relevant to our lives to see what God is saying to us. I deactivated some of my social media accounts recently and trying to move away from the social standards of this generation and after watching this video, I have truly understood the importance of resting in his presence. Casting all my fears and anxieties on him and not putting so much pressure on myself to be perceived a certain way. If Jesus wasn’t seeking it why should I? God will promote me if that’s his plan for me.

This is crazy bc I literally have been feeling God calling me to slow down and steward what He has given me, rather than chasing and striving for the next thing with business. And I have so much peace from that guidance and wisdom from God. Very timely message! I feel like this is definitely a message God is speaking to us- to live a quiet life & slow down…

I'm slowly starting to learn about Christianity and I've got to say that I'm really looking forward to finding inner peace through Jesus. Thank you for the Video and for spreading God's word.

Your honesty and transparency was very appreciated as most of us suffer with pride as well in our relationships thank you for that. God has been leading me out of self worship and showing me why i need to appreciate and respect my household more.

"Why would I seek something that Jesus didn't seek" This stopped me in my tracks. This is such a powerful message. Praise God!

Been struggling lately with the need to feel important. I'm striving for acalades for the wrong reasons. Lord help me to be ok with not being known by the vast majority. Help me to live quietly and humbly in you Amen.

I found your video quite refreshing. I have always been more drawn to the simple life but found that friends etc couldn’t really understand my decision not to be consumed with material things, going out to brunch etc. I just enjoy being at home, playing worship music, going to the park for a picnic. I feel in my most simplest state I am the closest to God and my focus is more concentrated on Him rather than distracted by the things of the world. Hoping to purchase a quaint little place, grow some wonderful food and just continue to glorify God in my everyday life 🙏🏾♥️

A friend sent this to me and i’m so glad she did. I get so caught up in keeping up. Jesus didn’t pursue extravagance. Thank you jesus for speaking through your Word in this man.

I am called to live the simple and quiet life 🙌🏽 I just deleted every social media account I had even my tiktok and instagram that I was using to spread God’s goodness He’s calling me away and when He calls me back it’ll all be for Him I want to able to hear His voice clearly in all that I do I want Him to promote me where I can look back and say it was nobody but God that done it for me! 🙌🏽🌻

I love the way you pointed out your pride in waking up in the middle of the night and in the cleaning the toilet thing because it helped me to realize that no christian is perfect but Jesus Christ.

I have to thank your ministry for helping me choose the simple and quiet life a year ago when I was chasing my career and trying to make life go my way. I was missing out on being still and quiet with the Lord and serving my family at home. It has been such a blessing to slow down and stop trying to keep up with the world. God used your Psalm 119 series to help open my eyes and break things off that needed broken. I am so thankful for your ministry, God bless you guys.❤

Mother Theresa's quote has inspired me. Not everyone is called to do great things. But we can all do small things with great love. I just want to do the God things. I want to see the openings of God and sow seeds. I am called to do some big things but I only want to do them with God and for God. To walk in the Spirit and not in the ego. So good!

God’s been teaching me to trust him, and that has been leading me to being faithful in the small things that I do, like studying for a test or doing chores around the house. God wants us to have peace and enjoy life with him.

That was so enlightening. For YEARS I’ve struggled and fought to become a full time KZfaqr, even went through a season not having a job just so I could pursue this dream of mine. The thought of doing what I love, making videos, and being my own boss, having the freedom to travel with my wife and kids without having to ask for time off sounds amazing. However, as I see these successful creators who once claim to be a Christian outgrow God and become influenced by the world and its vision on who they need to be to “stand out”, I don’t want that. I hope Rhett and Link come back to Christ. I hope MrBeast one day turns back to God. Lord, if I have to sell my soul to clout to reach this dream of mine, then don’t ever let it happen. It’s just not worth it! Help me live the simple and quiet life.

I read 1 thessalonians literaally 2 days ago and that verse really resinated with me. Ive been on a journey of digitial mininalism for a few months thriugh buying a dumbphone and slowly delting my social media accounts. The Lord is really teaching me the amzingness of not being popular, not having loads of things, and being free from distractions. Im really learning a lot right now and this video came at the perfect time. Thank you for this, its so important for people to realise this and to stop chasing after fame

I have been striving, chasing after my dreams for years and years, and I got frustrated and angry with God when he didn't give them to me after years of praying for them. Then I realised that my dreams and wants aren't the ultimate goal, but God is. God has really gracefully been pressing this into my heart that it will be good to let go of this obsession over the things that I want, and I've been able to let go so much more. It's still hard sometimes, but I'm not actively striving for the things that I want, and instead, I'm praying that God promotes me and, at the same time, im actively not promoting myself. It's been so much more peaceful, and I'm joyfully excited to dive deeper into trusting and thereby into his peace. There's nothing better than that. There has also been a deeper sense of enjoyment of Him, and that's just the best feeling❤. I'm going to try to go deeper by being disciplined with my school, training and eating well, and by limiting screen time. I'm also gonna be fasting weekly to really seek his presence.

Thank you for this message Alex! The Lord has definitely been opening my eyes to what it means to live a simple and quiet life. When I was in the world I almost always did things for attention and I let popularity be the focus of my life, but God has been so good to me and is showing me why living a life like that is the worst thing I could ever do. He’s helped me to become more humble and to slowly understand more and more that all my value comes from God and Him alone. He created me and loved me enough to let Jesus die a sinner’s death so that I can be made clean by His blood and be able to enter His presence by His Spirit. It’s not about me, it’s all about HIM!

I spent 4 years working to get into one of the top colleges in the United States. Along the way, I met the most beautiful and Jesus loving woman I had ever seen. Well, I finally get into the school, and it begins drawing us apart. I realize I have to choose this life of the world; one with power, money, and pride. Or, I choose the simple and quiet life; with the woman I love, being obedient to God. I left the school, and that woman is now my Wife.

I’ve been going through a really hard time so this summer I’ve been focusing on healing and getting closer to God. God Bless You All. Don’t give up

That’s so Good pastor! I pray a surrending for those who are seeking Jesus. That wicked voices both spitrual and physical are muzzled! I love you baby ❤

Psalm 75:6-7 “For promotion and power come from nowhere on earth, but only from God. He promotes one and deposes another.”

Sounds like God was working out a pride issue with you. My constant prayer is for God to keep me humble and for me to reach those He needs me to reach by whatever means He chooses. Obedience is absolutely the focus. On a surface level, that’s the same for everyone….pursue Christ. On a deeper level, He uses us differently. We have different gifts, abilities, strengths and weaknesses. He uses them accordingly. The answer is always obedience. ❤

I had to watch this video. I without knowing desire to live a simple quiet life. God has me in a season of isolation. No distractions. I didn’t know that this is okay. At times I feel secluded left out, like I’m boring, no social media. Celibate After 6 children and a failed marriage.some would say I I don’t have a life. But it gives me so much peace. I love gardening, sitting on my porch drinking coffee in the early mornings or evenings. Sitting in silence.. seeking God instead of turning on The t.v.. I’m OK 🙂I love it here. So Thank you🙏🏼

Thank you for being honest and vulnerable and not hiding the dark parts of your self. thank you for sharing!!!!

Thank you for all the videos. Thank you for the encouraging words and talks. Thank you for being real. And thank God for everything! Sending the best to you and your family 🌸

After this video it completely changed the way I think to where I am changing to the simple quiet life PRAISE THE LORD

Thank You Dear Lord God and Thank You for this Mighty Message Of Wisdom May God Send Many Blessings to You and Yours 🙏🏾❤️

Humility is true strength ❤. Love this 😊. Thank you Jesus

How beautiful that I just watched this scene on The Chosen. God's timing truly is wonderful. ♥️

What a wonderful message! It reached me here in Brazil. Thank you for sharing it. The Holy Spirit has been talking to me about these things, as well. And it's so good to hear it from other christians. God bless your life and family.

How God is wanting me to live a quiet and simple life is to slow down. Yesterday I saw this post on how to grow your social media and I wanted dm the person and grow my following for my podcast. But I was looking at everyone else I wasn’t willing to…let God exalt me and there was this spirit willing to wanna let God exalt me but my flesh was chasing human praise…and I need this podcast right here bc I wanna be up there so bad and have this platform. And I would get discouraged when I don’t have many ppl looking at my videos but God has been telling me to trust in his timing and having a huge platform can bring so much stress and my pride tells me that I can handle it and I need it bc for years my flesh has strived for attention from people but to be humble and let God take the wheel, to let go and let God is where im at right now. Thank you so much for this podcast episode i really needed it

While listening to this I was reminded of my friends and the type of people I hangout with and I felt this feeling of if they ( my friends) do not have the same focus as I do in Christ then I should learn to say no to the distractions stopping me from living the quiet life as Jesus did

Amen, thank you for giving me this message Alex. God bless. ❤️🙏🏻

Just finished reading The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer. So good!

As I am watching this video, I am sad and joyful at the same time. I am sad that I have not understood this sooner. As I look back on periods in my life, I see how my prideful, boastful attitude has caused me to plan every step of my life to gain the attention of others, as well as blinded me from understanding the true joy to be found in humbleness. However, I am grateful that I am only 19 years old and, God willing, have a lot of life left, so that I can slow down and realize that the attention of others is poison when I must sacrifice who I am and walk away from who God has called me to be in order to gain it. Thank you so much Alex for sharing what God has placed on your heart because it helped me so much!

"Unless you're that obedient, to the point of death, you'll never be lifted up in God's good time" WOW I'm grateful i found your video and channel 🙏 the last week I've been reading a book about loving Lord with all heart and having a obedient behavior, it's been a blessing. Seeing your video now make me reflect about things that had been in my mind lately, thank you so much, brother, for this 🤍

Thank you Alex for this video. God is showing not worry about being busy but just staying focused and present and to let Him take care of everything.

Love this. Thank you, LORD!!!

This is what I needed this morning and today thank you for this🙏🏿. To choose a simple and quiet life is the only way

I've watched this video several times and each time I feel like I learn something new, thank you Lord for showing me that there is no need to chase unnecessary things!

Beautiful testimony! Thanks be to God for the encouragement!

Love what you said about the most masculine thing we can do is just love God and show up for our family, be present and loving with the little things. Thank you.

Just discovered this channel - your words inspire me! A quiet, peaceful life is a treasure that few get to experience in our hurly burly world - so many distractions! We need to be deliberate in finding the quiet place. Bless you and your family. 🙏

This video is an answer to a prayer I prayed this morning and I’m so grateful God inspired you to share. God bless you Alex and your family. I pray the kids get better and strength for you all. Amen 🙏

Amen

Thank you for being honest and reminding us of puffed up pride, and getting yourself back on track, your family come second best to God and no matter what else we want,your family are so important, bless you so much and your family too.

Thank you ❤ for this message. So subtly being convicted but so happy to be feeling the power of the truth

I used to think being humble and living simply meant settling for less but really it means having everything and then some. Jesus was able to be free and find joy in the little things because of humility.

Amen. The thing that matters most is eternity that stood out to me. Great word thank you for sharing.

Wow the LORD spoke to me through this message. I was praying for an answer and he gave it. The LORD really cares for us.

Thank you brother for this beautiful message. God has also been working in me in this same area in my life for sometime now and continues to do so. It first started with me wanting to pursue another degree and God saying no, then getting rid of so much clothing and challenging myself to become minimal with items. Then breaking my dependence on social media. My desires have changed so much it’s crazy but it’s all for His glory. I’m excited to live a simple and quiet life for the Lord. God bless you all.

Recently I graduated from university and I'm finishing up my certified flight instructor training so I can teach others how to fly. During this training period I've been so anxious with the success of others in this profession that I've been stressing out over such simple things. I was on social media comparing myself to others and evaluating whether or not I'm going to be successful. Then a really good mentor of mine told me that trusting in the Lord is like letting Him guide my aircraft. I was confused at first but he explained it like this: As pilots we have to follow checklists and procedures to conduct a safe flight but instead of the pilot navigating, we let the Lord decide our destination. Now relate that to real life: Go and conduct your life in a godly manner, do not stress about the future, enjoy the small things in life that may seem insignificant. While you do this and trust in the Lord, He will guide you to the destination He intended for you. After that, I deleted my instagram and pretty much set a schedule to build good habits: reading the Bible, mediating with the Lord, working out, studying aviation topics. All this to build myself and enjoy the life I have. I thank God every day for keeping me and I still can't believe Jesus died on the cross for me. Only thing I can do is praise and give thanks to the most High.

My call was to give up all the comforts of home and to become a minimulist as I venture on this sober journey while emy faith ahead of my pride and creature comforts while living with sinners. I struck out on my own to head God's call upon my life and to become humbled while growing in Jesus Christ Amen 🙏🙏! No power and my faith in Jesus Christ because God's Grace keeps me from straying and falling back into sin. I'm proud of you Alex. And a true testing of Faith on my part and I can Repent and I'm sure you or anyone wouldn't judge me for saying so on this message so others could pray for me as I return my prayers for then too.... Amen 🙏🙏 Thank You

I honestly wish I saw more influencers and KZfaqrs talking about this. This is so real.

Found this video... without the KZfaq shorts. Thank you for this Word!

Give it all to God, nothing is too much for Him

Thanks alex for posting this video! Living the quiet life (via ear quiet) is impossible because i got dis constant ringing in my ear, but i will not let that stop me from learning and following the word of God

I found this message today and it sunk into me so deep. Gods been speaking to me so much lately and this message brought the clarity I needed to hear what He is telling me.

Amen! This is so true! I have been praying for humbleness. Thank you for this message 🙏🏽

This word has greatly blessed me - It's a simple truth that is VERY difficult to put into practice in today's world, where self-promotion and finding worldly markers that we matter have become second nature to us. I had never thought about this passage through this lens before, and I will certainly continue meditating on this in my own devotional time. I thank you for sharing this message with the world.

This was a great message. Glory be to God

Give it all to god walk in his steps lay down your pride, lay down your ego they’re crutches. Thank you so much for this message 🙏