Shadowing Practice: Alcohol Sucks Continued | Girls Gone Bible - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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This is after the flood,
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This is after the flood,
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Noah plants a vineyard and he becomes drunk.
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He drank of the wine and became drunk and he laid uncovered in his tent.
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So he laid naked in his tent.
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And Ham, the father of Canaan,
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saw the nakedness of his father and told his two brothers outside.
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Then Shem and Japheth took a garment,
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laid it on both of their shoulders and walked backward and covered their father's nakedness.
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When Noah awoke from his wine and knew what his youngest son had done to him,
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he said, cursed be Canaan,
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a servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.
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So in this moment, we see Noah was laid naked
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and then his son dishonored him and put a curse on the land of Canaan.
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And I know this sounds really intense,
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but like imagine the first mention of alcohol in the Bible ever leads to a curse and not a celebration.
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So people who use alcohol as a celebration,
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the first time it's ever mentioned in scripture it's not a celebratory thing um
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and i just imagine like noah is a good righteous man
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and he ended up in complete shame because of his drunkenness
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imagine how many people go through that where they drink
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and then they're like oh i wish i didn't do
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that i didn't i wish i didn't say
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that it makes you different i know you know i know
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but look at even noah the most faithful man fell not just that should that should free you right now
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that even Noah, who was so obedient,
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so faithful, a man after God, fell.
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Fell, yeah.
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And so while you're sitting there beating yourself up,
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feeling so far gone, feeling so much shame, be reminded of Noah.
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So good.
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That even fell.
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Yeah.
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You know?
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It's so real.
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I mean, and like what Ari's saying,
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you don't need to have shame.
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But the truth is that alcohol,
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the weed, the vape, that everything is going to lead to more shame.
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It will lead to more shame.
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and you don't have to be bound.
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You can be free.
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Jesus granted you freedom.
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He gave you where the Spirit is the Lord and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there's freedom.
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If you call on the Holy Spirit,
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if you accept Jesus into your life and then you're baptized in the Holy Spirit,
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you can receive true lasting freedom.
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And if you remember my story,
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remember all those months of praying and then there was the breakthrough.
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Some people receive breakthrough in a second.
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Some people, it takes a little longer.
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We don't always know why God does things the way that he does.
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But what I know is that he promises freedom.
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He promises complete freedom.
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And like Ari said, you might fall and then get back up.
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The truth is, if you've gotten sober,
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if you've laid something down and then you pick it back up again because you think,
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oh, I could just do it one time.
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I guarantee you it won't just be one time.
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You'll find yourself directly into the same cycle.
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Like six years later I could think oh it's been
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so long why don't I just have one drink I promise
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you I will be right back to where I was in
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that brick house within days that that within days yes
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and for you guys
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because it's that's how Satan works he doesn't oh I thought there was something on my face no That's how Satan works.
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And so if you did give in again, just do it.
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Just get sober again.
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Just lay it down again.
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Just submit it to Jesus once again.
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You can get sober again.
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You can lay it down again.
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But there can't be this back and forth wishy-washy,
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oh, maybe just one more time.
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It will trap you again and it will keep trapping you until you decide,
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because it is a decision you have to make,
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that I'm done with this for the rest of my life.
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Whether it's alcohol, whether it's vaping,
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anything that you're addicted to,
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that you're dependent on, that you want,
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that you have a craving for, that's not allowed.
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You can't do that.
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You can't live like that.
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It means you're in bondage.
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It means that your mind,
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body, or spirit is craving something other than Jesus.
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and we were not meant to live that way.
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That's worship.
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If you're craving anything other than Jesus,
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you're worshiping that thing and it's idolatry and it will lead you to death.
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You know what I love what you said?
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And I think that's really important is like you might fall,
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just get back up.
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And that's so real.
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I think the tension is here.
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Everyone falls.
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Everybody sins.
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Everybody, yeah, I don't drink anymore, but guess what?
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I sinned probably three times this morning eight times yesterday like with the words
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that i say the thoughts that i have like of course
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but this is like the point of maturity in your faith is it's one thing to tolerate sin
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and then it's one thing to fall into sin of course you're going to fall into sin
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and then you also get to a point where you decide no i'm never doing this again
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and you let the holy spirit empower you for that to happen
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but that can only take place when first you've made the decision to not tolerate something and you have a clear conviction.
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Because a lot of people are like,
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one day alcohol is bad,
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but then the next day, ah, it's okay.
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And so of course they're going to be falling into sin because you don't even know what you believe.
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But then it's another thing to know what you believe and then be human and fall into sin.
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So this is where we begin, guys.
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We make a decision.
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Where do we land on this?
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Are we going to make a decision to never get drunk again?
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Are we going to make a decision to never buy a vape again?
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Are we going to make the decision that alcohol is bad for me
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and there's nothing that good it does in my life?
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Are we going to make the decision
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that marijuana does not do what I say it does for my life because it doesn't.
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Because it doesn't.
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It's not doing anything for you.
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Also, you know what?
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Alcohol and weed and all these substances in Studio 2.
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It ages you.
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Ages you.
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If that's not...
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If that doesn't say, I'm never touching it again.
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Can I be honest?
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That is enough for me.
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That is enough for me.
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Hey, if you're vain, here you go.
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Don't smoke cigarettes because it'll give you wrinkles.
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No, I'm sick.
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For vanity purposes, there you go.
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And more importantly, it leads to death.
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No, seriously.
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But make the decision today.
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And let's just pray for you guys.
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Lord, we just lift up every single person in this
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who's watching this video or listening to this podcast who is at a crossroads,
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Jesus, who hears your voice saying, come to me.
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They're hearing you, Jesus, for the very first time,
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maybe, saying, come to me.
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Lay all of that stuff down.
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You don't need it.
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I am better than the thing that you're holding onto.
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I'm better.
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I'm more fulfilling.
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I'm more comforting.
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And it's real and it's everlasting.
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So Father, I just pray for every single person.
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I pray that they would encounter you so intensely right now,
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Jesus, that they would fall,
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be brought to their knees in an encounter with you.
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I pray this very moment,
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Holy Spirit, you'd fill their rooms and their hearts and their minds with your presence.
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and that the spirit of freedom would fall upon them and that there would be supernatural breakthrough right now in Jesus' name.
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That the addiction that is held onto them that has its claws in their neck,
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the thing that they love,
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the thing that they're worshiping,
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the vice that has brought comfort,
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we break the stronghold in the name of Jesus and we say,
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be free in Jesus' name.
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Guys, I just wanna invite you into a moment.
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If you've never given your life to Jesus,
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This is where your freedom starts, okay?
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This is where the spirit of freedom comes over you and inside of you and on you and empowers you,
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anoints you, and empowers you to live a life of freedom because we need Jesus to do it.
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He did it in our lives.
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He will do it in yours.
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But you have to accept him first.
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the God who sent his son on the earth to get up on a cross,
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to die a brutal and painful death,
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to be beaten, bruised, marred beyond recognition so that by his wounds,
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the wounds on his back,
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you could be healed in this moment.
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He lost his life so that you could gain one.
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He gave up his life so that he could right now in this very moment,
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give you a brand new one.
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And this moment can be your moment of absolute breakthrough and turnaround.
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But in this moment, you not only have to accept Jesus,
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but you have to declare repentance,
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that you repent of the way you've been living your life.
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You repent of the addiction.
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You repent of the idolatry.
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You repent that you have had this thing in your hands and you've said it's more important than Jesus.
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I put it higher than Jesus.
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So in this moment, the best thing you can do is give your life to the one who gave it to you.
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Jesus loves you so much and he wants you to be free.
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And someone needs to hear that because you're living in sin,
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shame, bondage and addiction, thinking God doesn't want me to be free.
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But the truth is, he died so you could be free.
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So receive freedom and don't settle for not being free.
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In any area of your life,
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do not settle for not being free.
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So pray with us.
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Dear Jesus, I give you my life.
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I believe you died on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins.
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And now you're seated at the right hand of the Father.
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I believe you resurrected from the dead,
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ascended into heaven, and now you're seated at the right hand of the Father,
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reigning in glory forever.
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Jesus, I invite you to be Lord of my life.
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I repent of my sin.
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I renounce my sin.
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I renounce the world.
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I renounce the devil.
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I repent from my addiction.
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I repent for my substance abuse.
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I repent for my idolatry and I repent for turning to anything except you.
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Lord, I turn my heart to you right now and I give you everything.
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And I declare that my mind,
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my body, and my spirit is under the submission and the authority of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
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you said that you would heal us and that you would free us
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so lord i say i believe you at your word
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and i declare that i am healed
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and i'm free in the name of jesus christ amen he's
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waiting for you he's he he's already after you just like he was in the bathroom with angela
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when the whole time he was right there
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and he had her girdled under his arm it's the same with you all you have to do It's so simple.
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It really is.
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Help me.
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Help me.
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Get into community.
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He will be your strength.
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You just have to take that first step and say, I need help.
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I want to put this under my feet.
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I don't want to be addicted to this anymore.
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That is the first step.
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If you're saying that, we are so, so proud of you.
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And so is in Jesus.
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We love you guys so much.
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We're so proud of you.
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Go be free.
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Go be free.
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May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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May he make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.
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May he turn his face towards you and give you peace.
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Shalom, shalom.
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We love you so much.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, we will focus on improving your English speaking skills through shadow speech techniques, utilizing a segment from the video titled "Alcohol Sucks Continued | Girls Gone Bible." By listening carefully to the dialogue and mimicking the speakers, learners will enhance their pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. You will learn to express complex ideas clearly and effectively, deepening your understanding of both the language and the underlying themes presented in the conversation.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Vineyard: A plantation of grapevines, typically used for winemaking.
- Drunk: Intoxicated from consuming alcohol.
- Uncovered: Exposed or made visible, especially in an embarrassing or vulnerable way.
- Cursed: A strong expression of disapproval about someone's actions, often invoking disaster.
- Freedom: The state of being free; power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.
- Shame: A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
- Breakthrough: A significant or sudden advance or development in knowledge or understanding.
- Holy Spirit: In Christian belief, the third person of the Trinity, who is believed to provide guidance and comfort.
Practice Tips
To effectively practice shadow speech and improve English pronunciation, consider the following tips:
- Choose a Shadowing App: Use a shadowing app that allows you to pause and replay segments of the video easily. This can help you focus on difficult phrases.
- Start Slowly: Begin by listening to shorter segments of the audio. Repeat them several times until you feel comfortable with the pronunciation and flow.
- Emphasize Emotion: Pay attention to the tone and emotion in the speakers' voices. Try to replicate the enthusiasm or seriousness they convey to practice not just words but also expression.
- Use Visual Cues: While watching the video, observe the speakers’ body language and facial expressions. These cues can enhance your understanding and help you convey similar emotions in your speech.
- Record Yourself: Record your shadowing practice to assess your pronunciation. Comparing your voice to the speakers can help you identify areas for improvement.
By utilizing these methods, you can effectively learn English with YouTube and enhance your speaking skills through shadowing. Embrace the journey of growth, just as mentioned in the video, and remember that every practice session brings you closer to fluency!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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