I'm not okay... but Jesus is - Louie Giglio

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  • Опубліковано 12 жов 2019
  • As the church, it can feel like we have to have it all together all of the time, to avoid talking about where we are, where we've been, or what we've walked through. Our prayer is that this message is just the starting place for us to let go of those expectations, to be a church where we open up and ask Jesus to use our stories in order to shine His light into the darkness.
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    "I will not die, but I will live, and declare what the Lord has done."
    Psalm 118:17
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    If you are struggling with thoughts of taking your own life, please make the choice to stay and call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-8255
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    Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Passion City Church: ua-cam.com/channels/zT4.html...
    At Passion City Church we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God's Glory back to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.
    See other series from Passion City Church:
    YES - • The Biggest Yes - Loui...
    The God You Can Know - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngHnT...
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    Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.
    More info on Passion: passioncitychurch.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 545

  • @eleazarevanmoeljono8804
    @eleazarevanmoeljono8804 4 роки тому +194

    I just realize that I'm not alone

    • @broookehunter
      @broookehunter 3 роки тому +2

      No you are not alone ❤️ So many people are struggling. You will get through this, Eleazar.

    • @JESUSTHEWAYTHETRUTHANDTHELIFE1
      @JESUSTHEWAYTHETRUTHANDTHELIFE1 3 роки тому +1

      No sir!
      Jesus is always with those who believe and follow in his words.
      Plus there's a bunch of us at the church and you're welcome to them all. P.s I'm in the UK in Birmingham 🖖
      We love you man

    • @milyt553
      @milyt553 3 роки тому

      Nope you are not

    • @angiemiller7871
      @angiemiller7871 2 роки тому

      @@JESUSTHEWAYTHETRUTHANDTHELIFE1 Your comment touched me so much. I'm going to talk with my husband about visiting Passion City as we live in Dallas,Georgia. I've been to a few and I haven't been to one yet where I feel at home. Thank you

  • @samanthamiller1023
    @samanthamiller1023 2 роки тому +94

    I needed to hear this message. After my 20something child suicided, was told by certain other family members of a certain religion, that my child would not be allowed into heaven. I have tried to learn the teaching of the Bible and remember reading one of God's provisions for mentally ill people is forgiveness of actions they do while not in their right mind. I know my child accepted Jesus as the savior, as the blood sacrifice. I know my child went to heaven and is not in pain anymore, us left behind bear the pain, this is true. The sibling left behind struggles with suicide for 8 years now and yes every day my other young adult child makes it through another dark night is a miracle. Thank you Father.

    • @cynthiaaustin1763
      @cynthiaaustin1763 2 роки тому +15

      Jesus was so quick to act with compassion in spite of the law. Those who apply legalism without the overriding compassion of Jesus miss the mark. I hope those who spoke to you without Jesus' compassion did not discourage you.

    • @leroysturgin9437
      @leroysturgin9437 2 роки тому +3

      @@cynthiaaustin1763 Jesus loves you!! I'm praying for you Cynthia!!!!

    • @joshuamorin1771
      @joshuamorin1771 2 роки тому +4

      I am so sorry.

    • @bhammond7838
      @bhammond7838 Рік тому +4

      They See Jesus after Death!! I Promise You. Suicide is not bigger than our Lord. God Speak to those Family Members and tell them Truth.
      No where in the Bible or any Doctrine does it specifically without question say what they refer to. You KNOW Jesus sees each Soul as they move on from here. HE is hard to deny in the flesh and spirit. They will be sorry. He Will- Forgive us in front of Him in our Soul state, we will feel His Human Embrace of Forgiveness!!!!!?! Isn't that amazingly wonderful. Thank You, Jesus.
      I am sorry for your pain. I too had to Discovery above following a Beloved Family members undiagnosed depression pushed her to suicide. Brilliant mind now rests with Our Lord. I am sure of that. You can be too. You've got insight and the gift of personal prayer with a love of the Lord. Through Your Persistance and Love your Family Will be released of the deep rooted mental illness, by The Power Of the Almighty Through the Name of Jesus! What's done is done. ALLELUIA ALLELUIA is the Battle cry of the Angel's defending you and Your Family against the power of darkness. Pax a dominae

    • @bhammond7838
      @bhammond7838 Рік тому +2

      @@cynthiaaustin1763 Amen!

  • @charlesk4443
    @charlesk4443 4 роки тому +81

    I started tearing up when he said he felt he was crazy......cause I felt like that when I first had depression and I thought noone would understand.....

    • @GIDDY383
      @GIDDY383 3 роки тому

      Kgukm JKkbkohlgo

    • @angiemiller7871
      @angiemiller7871 2 роки тому +1

      I know, as I've been there. God help us to help each other

  • @Itsme-ts2nj
    @Itsme-ts2nj 2 роки тому +14

    I failed a suicide attempt at 15, spent 3 months in the psychiatric ward and learned so much. I didn't let my experience go to waste and have helped many. One of the hardest things as a teen or even an adult is having no one to just listen, ask questions and help you work through things. Everyone is too busy and consumed with themselves or "what they would do."
    Ever wish someone would ask you if you're okay or would just offer to listen without being forceful or judgemental...just listen? Be that person. A lot of people just need that, I've come to find. Just love them and listen.

  • @arhcota05
    @arhcota05 4 роки тому +112

    “Even suicide is under the blood for a believer.”
    A bold statement on an amazing truth.

    • @amylh322
      @amylh322 3 роки тому +4

      Why spam these people? They are worth so much more than something pasted in and not specifically for them.

    • @jojomasipa379
      @jojomasipa379 3 роки тому +1

      @@amylh322 bwhahahahahah You made my day!!

    • @myballsitchsomethingfierce6319
      @myballsitchsomethingfierce6319 2 роки тому

      @@pastorjohnsonsuleman3341 Spam alert

    • @Nancie6290
      @Nancie6290 2 роки тому

      @@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319 I just saw that too snd reported it as spam .

    • @myballsitchsomethingfierce6319
      @myballsitchsomethingfierce6319 2 роки тому

      @@Nancie6290 These spammers are all over the internet delivering the same message, its annoying

  • @margrose5
    @margrose5 Рік тому +4

    I’ve experienced depression at different levels all my life. At 70+, it’s worse than ever-more chronic. Hanging on one day at a time.

  • @boudicca7181
    @boudicca7181 4 роки тому +46

    A church that is actually honest.

    • @striderm8389
      @striderm8389 3 роки тому +3

      Looks like we got a scammer.

    • @julietreagus7043
      @julietreagus7043 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, halleluyah

    • @jojomasipa379
      @jojomasipa379 3 роки тому +1

      @@striderm8389 Please report him also, I have been reporting for days but they just change the name and do the same with other pastors.

    • @jojomasipa379
      @jojomasipa379 3 роки тому

      @@johnm.1069 that is such CRAP. He visited the Vatican as a tourist like many of us do. These conspiracy shit is getting so old.

    • @Nancie6290
      @Nancie6290 2 роки тому

      @@jojomasipa379 I just reported that spam also

  • @steflondon88
    @steflondon88 3 роки тому +86

    Louie is such a gift. Thank you Lord for making his heart.

  • @steflondon88
    @steflondon88 3 роки тому +69

    I cried through so much of this and had to stop the video many times.
    thank you. Jesus is real. We can make it. I never thought about how leaning on Him is glorifying Him, and had not given much thought to how praising in a dark place is beautiful.

    • @sabrinasusen7463
      @sabrinasusen7463 3 роки тому +3

      I just screenshot your comment so I can remember it. Thank you 🙏😢

  • @mickeyhorrocks2975
    @mickeyhorrocks2975 3 роки тому +37

    I've had schizophrenia for over 20 years. I remember when I told the Pastor's wife of an old Church I used to go to and her first reaction was to say, "well we'll have to get you off all that medication". That was what she wanted and that ultimately led to me being placed in hospital again. Now I go to a different Church. I have a relationship with Jesus and I love Him. That is enough for me.

    • @kellyjohansson229
      @kellyjohansson229 Рік тому +1

      Hi Micky, how are you?

    • @katefree9539
      @katefree9539 Рік тому

      I don't fully understand schizophrenia, but I am so happy to hear that through it all, you have been able to have a relationship with Jesus!!! I have struggled with severe depression and PTSD, so I have seen others while I was in a hospital who had schizophrenia and it seemed to be such a difficult thing to maintain reality. I am so happy that you have been able to keep your relationship with Jesus through it all. Good for you!!!!

  • @TheGatheringStormMin
    @TheGatheringStormMin 4 роки тому +26

    “Mental illness” is one of the highest forms of spiritual warfare....
    This is why it is so important to have “the mind of Christ”. In Him there is deliverance.
    I have experienced the most highs and lows of the mind and have been healed and delivered for over 7 years.
    ~messenger

    • @lornawynn9477
      @lornawynn9477 2 роки тому

      Thank u

    • @katmain3167
      @katmain3167 2 роки тому

      exactly! just as we have Holy Spirit, there are hell spirits of depression and suicide and shame and anxiety circling and seeking to cloak, suffocate, and destroy God's people. we are made in His image and it infuriates the enemy and we need to declare that and praise our way thru the darkest moments

  • @bonniejans1732
    @bonniejans1732 2 роки тому +16

    "the pressure to be ok can be an intense weight". So true!

  • @willemienbotha4859
    @willemienbotha4859 3 роки тому +40

    One of the most profound sermons I have ever heard on depression and suicide. Ive been there. Im there now. This is SO liberating! THANK YOU!

  • @godsdaughter1954
    @godsdaughter1954 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for this. I am 68 and a Christian. But choices I made as a teenager still haunt me. And certain family loves to treat me badly. Oh I so want complete freedom in Jesus.

  • @donnamitchell7099
    @donnamitchell7099 Рік тому +4

    I had suffered many years with severe headaches. And came to a point that I felt I could no longer deal with it. I spoke honestly with my Father in Heaven. He showed me some homeopathic medicine that took my pain away.

  • @LittleMamato3
    @LittleMamato3 3 роки тому +59

    Wow, the emotions I felt and the feeling of peace I have listening to this can't be described. I suffer from PTSD due to a car wreck and domestic violence and hearing I am not alone is an indescribable feeling. I also am missing my mom who took her life January 2011. She was my best friend and I miss her. I am praying for healing for all of those who are going through a rough season of life and for those who are contemplating suicide.

    • @urpower939
      @urpower939 2 роки тому +1

      Sending love and peace to you daughter of God

    • @donnamartinez777
      @donnamartinez777 2 роки тому +1

      Amen dear believer. "For blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father of Mercies and God of ALL comfort" In Jesus Name I align my prayer with this Truth on your behalf and the behalf of the Beautiful Bride of Christ. Lord we thank you that The Tender Mercies of God is our daily Crown as your mercies are renewed morning by morning. Lord You are the crown of life and in Life you destroy the works of the enemy in our lives and in our societies. As it is written "You Lord Jesus are manifest in these last days to destroy the works of the enemy" and we pray that you manifest your truth and love to the broken, hurting, the mourning and those suffering emotionally in brokeness. You Lord come to set the captives free and heal the broken hearted and Lord we pray at this very moment in Time that the ANNOINTING THAT BREAKS EVERY YOKE OF BONDAGE BE MANIFEST, HOLY FATHER, ON EARTH IN THE FORM OF SALVATION AGAINST MENTAL HEALTH AND DEPRESSION. THAT THE DESTRUCTION OF THESE WEAPONS (TOOLS) USED BY THE ENEMY AGAINST HUMANITY BE
      DESTROYED BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS AND THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN JESUS NAME. AMEN AND AMEN.

    • @beverlypasco262
      @beverlypasco262 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for your post. Unfortunately, I can very much relate to you. I am so sorry for your loss. My sweet mother took her life in the 80’s. I have made peace with it, but it’s something I have never gotten over, but I have gotten though it in beautiful ways I could have imagined. My mother has made me a more compassionate and caring person. I have learned so much. It has made me wise, and sensitive to others in a grand way. The harsh pain brought me to the Lord in the 90s and my life has forever been dedicated to Jesus. This video was so validating and helpful to me. I will pray for you and pray that the Lord be present with you always! ❤️❤️🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️✝️✝️🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @davidphillips5961
      @davidphillips5961 2 роки тому

      Kelly remember love never gives up on you friend Evan when loving family may choose to seasonally* psalm 23 David he keeps his promises following after us as we dwell in the house of the lord forever + reach out to your fm 1035 k love family you will through faith bee coming home daughter

  • @Sacrifice-Paid
    @Sacrifice-Paid 4 роки тому +55

    There was once a time when mental health issues were not taken seriously and even worse not spoken about, thank goodness that’s changed 👍🏻🙏🏻

  • @conisoliday7240
    @conisoliday7240 4 роки тому +51

    I lost my daughter to suicide this past July...she was only 30. Thank you for speaking out on this.

    • @foxiefair123
      @foxiefair123 4 роки тому +1

      Coni Soliday I’m so sorry to hear that.😢

    • @klinesmommy
      @klinesmommy 3 роки тому +2

      So so sorry for your loss! Hugs!

    • @conisoliday7240
      @conisoliday7240 3 роки тому +1

      @@klinesmommy thank you

    • @suzyshoemaker7804
      @suzyshoemaker7804 2 роки тому

      Oh Coni, I am so very sorry for your profound loss.😭 No one can really imagine or prepare themselves for the immense heartache you are living with.
      May God love you and comfort you through the process of healing your broken heart. Love and prayers🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

    • @dipaschall
      @dipaschall Рік тому +2

      My brother was 31. I’ve been forever changed by his decision but I KNOW he is with our Lord. I pray you move on from that decision and seek information such as this talk to help you walk through the pain🙏🙏🙏

  • @aseracsouthafrica9267
    @aseracsouthafrica9267 4 роки тому +10

    Amen. Depression and suicide is NOT bigger than Jesus. JESUS is the NAME above all names. Whether its sickness or death... Jesus Name is The Name. Thank you Pastor Louie for this awesome, anointed and powerful message. What a man of God to share your personal experience to the people that needed it the most. Blessings

  • @sheriturner6118
    @sheriturner6118 4 роки тому +34

    Thank you Louie for bringing this message. I have dealt with depression my whole life it seems. Try twice between the ages of 16-18. Deep down I didn't really want to die. Thankful that Jesus had a hold on me through it all. I am thankful HE continues to hold me. When I feel it trying to come on me I Praise and Pray. This is the way I deal with it.
    I can't say that the church makes me feel , because maybe it's what the enemy wants me to feel. BUT, something makes me feel as if a true Christian wouldnt go through this. We are suppose to be a light, have joy and smile all the time. And when you don't feel any of this, it just causes more depression which goes deeper into despair.
    Jesus is the answer and Faith in Him is not based on my feelings. Because my feelings can be a liar.
    I am not alone in this. I may not be as deep into it as another BUT we are not alone. JESUS is there and will never leave us!!!!

  • @jacobcarlsen5590
    @jacobcarlsen5590 4 роки тому +52

    Just listened to this February 2020...God sent this message and gave me a miracle.

    • @jojomasipa379
      @jojomasipa379 3 роки тому +3

      @@pastorjohnsonsuleman3341 SCAMMER, HOW DARE YOU TRY AND HEDGE EVIL PLANS AGAINST THE CHILDREN OF GOD. THERE IS NO VISION, THERE IS NO ORPHANAGE - YOU JUST WANT TO STEAL PEOPLE'S MONEY.

    • @virginiacroy8820
      @virginiacroy8820 3 роки тому +2

      @@jojomasipa379 Thanks for calling him out. He does this on other sites also.

    • @simplyroblox6432
      @simplyroblox6432 3 роки тому

      So good! Thank you. Sometimes we tend to think the miracle of God bringing us through should or will look like "this', Listening to someone be Real about this , takes the blinders off to see. I may not look or feel a certain way. But I'm here and THAT IS THE MIRACLE

  • @eileencita
    @eileencita 4 роки тому +29

    I still remember when I had a panic attack. It was terrible, and one of my kitchen's knives came to my mind and I could see my self hurting my arm with it. And I voice came to my mind saying, "How on Earth on you going to raise your daughter like this; you can't even take care of yourself; you should better aks your daughter's father to take care of her". And I cried. Then the word of God came to my mind, "I have plans for you... Plans to prosper you..." And other words I don't remember. They gave me a so strong sense of purpose, being loved and sustained. The Word of God has power!k

    • @autumnrennick4016
      @autumnrennick4016 4 роки тому +3

      I had a similar experience but I remembered the verse that I am loved by someone that died for me

    • @ltbragwell
      @ltbragwell 3 роки тому +2

      💜💜💜💜💜 I’m so glad you’re still here because the world would NOT be better off without you. Believe in the promises of God! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @mandalion6709
      @mandalion6709 3 роки тому +2

      God is not just a thought in our mind but He is real, as real as the air you breathe.

  • @adrialborough4306
    @adrialborough4306 Рік тому +2

    2 of my brothers took their own lives. Eric in 1980 and Chris in 1990. In 1998 my step sister also ended her life. In 2015 my cousin and in 2016 my best friend. I came very close in 1994. Only Jesus carried me through. My church was not understanding. Been told time and again my family are in hell for ending their lives, by Christians. Thanks for this, you are so real. From South Africa.

  • @oddlybeautifuldesigns821
    @oddlybeautifuldesigns821 Рік тому +2

    I got a miracle too.. from a total stranger on Facebook. She pulled me through with Gods help and she said " Just do me one favour please speak to Jesus" id given up and given up on God too. God didn't let me go for one second ever, he sent a stranger. Not just any stranger, he sent a stranger that he knew would make sense to me and communicate in a way that i would pay attention. The signs were all over facebook in my posts, family and friends just turned a blind eye. God truly is beyond amazing. Im so grateful and my faith just gets stronger and more intense as i learn to love him.

  • @chosennotforsaken
    @chosennotforsaken Рік тому +13

    🤕🤕🤕🤕Wow!!!! Thank you so much for this message Pastor Louie. I literally was in the same boat 3 to 4 years ago and people from church said I had demons. Whilst one who was a close friend said I am exaggerating... It was such a dark place. Four years later in October: the Holy Spirit sent me more than two people who were suicidal and prompted me to Speak Out about suicide. I did it! I spoke about it along with living with the trauma of being sexually violated. We thank the Holy Spirit for this message. God bless your obedient heart!!! We need more leaders like you...

    • @brookevandevelde8393
      @brookevandevelde8393 Рік тому +2

      Beautiful testimony ❤️

    • @chosennotforsaken
      @chosennotforsaken Рік тому +1

      @@brookevandevelde8393 Thank you so much. Won't He do it? He is just a good Father... 💓💓💓💓

  • @shainatilley4291
    @shainatilley4291 4 роки тому +9

    "I will not die; instead I will live and declare what the Lord has done." (!!!!!!!!!!) Praise Him 💛💛💛

  • @estherrogers5553
    @estherrogers5553 4 роки тому +16

    This is the message the church needs.

  • @LizR.763
    @LizR.763 4 роки тому +26

    We are vulnerable...we are humans.. we need God's love ❤️

    • @sarahlaslett3279
      @sarahlaslett3279 2 роки тому

      And sometimes we need to come alongside those who are going through mental illness especially when they are on their own. While it is true that God is with us always b I also believe that there are times when we His body need to express that truth by coming alongside people and in a committed way that will stick with them in their journey. And with older people they can feel that life has finished and that nobody cares. The first statement is not true but sadly the latter can be true. Jesus said that we should love one another as He has lived us.

    • @Nancie6290
      @Nancie6290 2 роки тому

      @@pastorjohnsonsuleman3341 SPAM

  • @dulcediaz4401
    @dulcediaz4401 Рік тому +2

    Jesus save my life 6 years ago. The lord walk me with me and through my darkness. Depression is REAL. GOD WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT HEAL ME. Thought me step by step how to walk through it out.

  • @elidiapearfindchannel2587
    @elidiapearfindchannel2587 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you so much for your sincere word from your heart. I came to Jesus in 1984 when I was temped to finish my life at the age of 16. I asked God to do something in my life if He truly existed. I'm still here because He is more alive than me and He changed my life for His glory.

  • @dipaschall
    @dipaschall Рік тому +2

    Well, I lost it when I heard this. I’m in that dark place. I’m glad to know there is hope. Thank you, Jesus and thank you for speaking out about depression! My brother did kill himself. I do NOT want to follow in his footsteps.

  • @beautifuljai88
    @beautifuljai88 4 роки тому +82

    Thank you God bless you! I will not die I will live & declare what the Lord has done!

  • @p.e.2333
    @p.e.2333 4 роки тому +5

    I never had suicidal thoughts but since 2009 Im struggling with panic/anxiety attacks...My situation is not as severe as others but sometimes it keeps me awake at night and even though I pray I cannot fall asleep and a feeling of an unspecific fear keeps me awake....but after reading all these comments I deffinately know that Im not alone and Jesus knows the situations that each one of us is struggling with and he is here to help us and he WILL help us because he died for us on the cross and because he has a perfect plan for all us ;)

  • @aleydalauria5094
    @aleydalauria5094 Рік тому +3

    Also when I start slipping into that dark hole,i keep listening to gospel music till I feel I am out the hole,i keep praising Him for redeeming me.

  • @nicolehanson6580
    @nicolehanson6580 4 роки тому +7

    I am not alone and I am not okay but my Jesus is okay.

  • @dorothysherman273
    @dorothysherman273 2 роки тому +12

    "Jesus, take the beauty from the pain, I'm leaning on you!!✝️🙏🔥❤

  • @moiratait7488
    @moiratait7488 Рік тому +4

    All churches need this message❤

  • @SingaporeRealEstateHiFi
    @SingaporeRealEstateHiFi 4 роки тому +18

    The moat honest pastor I've came across

  • @caroltroughton7853
    @caroltroughton7853 4 роки тому +16

    This was very encouraging. I am a Christian who has struggled with this. Jesus brought me through. So grateful to Him x

  • @meganfrench6025
    @meganfrench6025 4 роки тому +27

    THANK YOU for this. I have no words. Mental health and the church is a huge passion of mine and it just brings my heart such joy to see you speaking out about this. May many many many churches follow your lead.

  • @saritajohn5559
    @saritajohn5559 Рік тому +2

    Point to Jesus Christ 🔥🥹😵‍💫

  • @charlvanwyngaardt6792
    @charlvanwyngaardt6792 4 роки тому +31

    Louie you have given mental health a voice, you have said what I wish I could say but afraid to be judged and rejected. Thank you for this amazing sermon.

    • @sharonbotes1164
      @sharonbotes1164 Рік тому

      Thank you Louie, I needed to hear this. A loved one of mine struggles and is so angry at God for allowing things to happen to her. I'm pleading for healing from JESUS. Thank you...

  • @anointedpictures4008
    @anointedpictures4008 2 роки тому +5

    I am dealing with health issues and this message is just at a right time even if this message was 2 years ago and still speaks until now. I am encouraged with Luie quoting "stay even in the pain and trust God to do a miracle and give you another sunrise and another day to believe in Him." ... I will not die but live and proclaim the works of the Lord. Thank You Jesus Christ

  • @acethegreat
    @acethegreat 4 роки тому +4

    I'm not okay... but my Jesus is.

  • @wanjirunganga-gichuhi876
    @wanjirunganga-gichuhi876 8 місяців тому +3

    Power to the message Louie shares. So much truth but in all this, it's okay to not be okay but, Jesus is the light of this world.

  • @psjfellowship3094
    @psjfellowship3094 4 роки тому +17

    People whe need to pray each day and night that God and Holy spirit to work in peoples mind and heart who are thinking of suicide.we must pray that God will touch there hearts and mind,that Holy spirit will take over there mind

  • @kyyyyle2752
    @kyyyyle2752 6 місяців тому +1

    My girlfriend of four years just ended our relationship. I’m in such a dark place I’ve been crying out to God asking him why, why he’s doing this to me. I’m still not sure but I do know I needed to hear this right now. God bless any of you who are battling any sort of battle he is greater than anything life could throw at us.

  • @madaleenbooyens7352
    @madaleenbooyens7352 2 роки тому +3

    I can only wish that the churches in my area would wake up. I've been there, and I'm battling at the moment. I made the mistake of reaching out to the church. The church crucified me, i was told that I am demon possessed, I turned my back that day and promised myself that I would never sit foot in a church again. I'm fighting and I'm still fighting my feelings of worthlessness and depression. I just know that at this point I can't handle the judgement of the "good christians". I've been told so many times that I need to get over it, I just need to be thankful and I must remember that I am dooming myself to hell with my talk of depression and suicidal thought. At this point in my community, I keep my mouth shut, cry myself to sleep and dread waking up another day.

    • @PassionCityChurch
      @PassionCityChurch  2 роки тому +3

      Madaleen, we are praying for you in these days. If you are struggling with thoughts of taking your own life, please make the choice to stay and call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ tel:18002738255

    • @theminisimmer
      @theminisimmer 2 роки тому +3

      I understand the feeling. I was accused of being demonicaly influenced. I was bought to the front of the church, and prayed for in front of everyone. But I set foot in another church, and the first thing the pastor did when he found out? Invited me to talk it out over coffee. The "good Christians" out there who will blame you for a problem that is out of your hands are not good Christians, and don't deserve to call themselves such.

  • @darcyty7325
    @darcyty7325 3 роки тому +12

    You are never alone. Jesus is always with us👍🙏❤️🎄

  • @shoppingismycardi0
    @shoppingismycardi0 4 роки тому +10

    Who would thumbs down this video?! This is truth

    • @Nancie6290
      @Nancie6290 2 роки тому +1

      This is the most beautifully put message . 🙏🏻💞You are right there should be no thumbs down

  • @renaemelody927
    @renaemelody927 4 роки тому +42

    I didn’t leave my room for a year because I was so depressed and hopeless. And this was only 3 years ago. After failed attempts to end my life. I still feel hopelessness but leave my room to go to work.

    • @bambi1051
      @bambi1051 4 роки тому +5

      That's a step! Wonderful!

    • @renaemelody927
      @renaemelody927 4 роки тому +2

      Rachel Burleigh thank you. :)

    • @ChelleDawn929
      @ChelleDawn929 4 роки тому +2

      Praying you feel more hope today Renae...but also praying that you stay for Jesus and for His glory 🙏❤️ Praying Jesus makes you feel more peace, more hope and more joy each and every day! I’m happy you are still here!! Jesus is ok...even when we aren’t.

    • @shanebekker7114
      @shanebekker7114 4 роки тому +2

      Step by step and little by little one day at a time Renae. You keep on going and know that Jesus is with you even when you feel hopelessness. You are loved.

    • @jenniferjennifer5943
      @jenniferjennifer5943 3 роки тому +1

      Renae keep going☺️ you're strong enough and fully equipped to live life because Jesus is right by your side holding your hand ❤️
      Isaiah 41:13
      For I am the Lord your God
      who takes hold of your right hand
      and says to you, Do not fear;
      I will help you.

  • @pjm8433
    @pjm8433 2 роки тому +3

    This is the second video I’ve seen of this preacher & wow he’s a breath of grease air ! He speaks the truth & speaks of our troubled world today. He’s preaching what they all should be preaching the problem we’re in & thats Sin !!! I like him a lot & thanks for preaching & teaching the truth even if it stings a little. God Bless you Pastor Louie !!!

  • @joyfullnlr
    @joyfullnlr Рік тому +4

    Thanks Louie for being raw and real, outside of "all the right answers and things to say" This is real church ♥️
    Much love and prayers from Perth Western Australia 👋

  • @ANGRY_AMERICAN
    @ANGRY_AMERICAN Рік тому +1

    My belief and faith in the power of GOD and FORGIVENESS OF JESUS is why I'm still here and don't give up. This is my daily battles

  • @billiejopatraw4081
    @billiejopatraw4081 4 роки тому +11

    Thank you for sharing this message. As a family member that was left behind by someone that took his life, the grief has never ended. My life changed overnight and I know that my relationship with Jesus is what has gotten me through each day. Especially the dark days. I never really talk about it because I still feel shame that I could not stop this from happening. I am forever grateful for my church and the love they have always shown my boys and myself and I know that God brought me there for that purpose.

  • @brentgray7508
    @brentgray7508 2 роки тому +3

    One of the things i learned was that my healing may not be in my time but in God's time. =)

  • @libbywilliams6960
    @libbywilliams6960 4 роки тому +12

    This is so powerful! Thank you, Louie Giglio, for preaching this truth! Psalm 119:18 brought my friend 15 more years.....THANK YOU for courageously giving out this message!

  • @lynnaeschon3165
    @lynnaeschon3165 3 роки тому +4

    Amen! I have a chemical imbalance in my brain & PTSD.
    YOU JESUS in our stories, and we're in GOD'S story!
    Amen Bro!

  • @cerinacapone7945
    @cerinacapone7945 4 роки тому +31

    Who's here from Coles Instagram story. I've started school recently and been feeling overwhelmed and defeated and this is a way of Jesus answering my prayers if me asking him for help. One of the most comforting things is to now I'm defiantly not along. I struggle from some insane mental illness stuff and my family shames me for it and I can't even tell them. But whatever I'm going through is just what Is needed for to rise. I believe Jesus put us in the earth to experience that pain and joy go hand and hand. May the flowers remind us why the rain was necessary

    • @elizabethmartinez127
      @elizabethmartinez127 4 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @msap8963
      @msap8963 4 роки тому

      Praying for you! God is still with you and always will be!

    • @janf.735
      @janf.735 4 роки тому

      Hang in there hon... there is no condemnation and God is walking this road with you. Praying for you.

    • @Nancie6290
      @Nancie6290 2 роки тому

      @@pastorjohnsonsuleman3341 SPAM
      Get off this channel in Jesus name

    • @pamnaidoo3705
      @pamnaidoo3705 2 роки тому

      Awesome Message and Illersations God bless you for this awesome opportunity to connect with you online. I really appreciate your Love for the world to Preach the Gospel to the world online. Thank you so much Pastor Louie. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @serveprotect4072
    @serveprotect4072 4 роки тому +16

    We serve public safety professionals in the mental health space nationwide. Though not specifically for our target, this is very appropriate. Thank you. More police, fire, and corrections officers die by suicide than in the line of duty.

    • @Nancie6290
      @Nancie6290 2 роки тому

      @@pastorjohnsonsuleman3341 get your spam off this channel

  • @riaanhavenga7579
    @riaanhavenga7579 4 роки тому +4

    Worst part is being surrounded with people, and feel like you are the last person on earth....

    • @lizhalligan2089
      @lizhalligan2089 3 роки тому

      Jesus is with us ~ closer than a brother💙just beyond the veil🙏🏻

  • @danielarroyojr
    @danielarroyojr 2 роки тому +10

    I am struggling with this topic for the last couple of days. It has affected every area of my life. A timely message. Thank you Pastor Louie.

    • @laurahall996
      @laurahall996 2 роки тому +1

      Oh Daniel! I pray strength for you to pass through the darkness. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I love you like I love my struggling son.

  • @barbblouw123
    @barbblouw123 4 роки тому +27

    I just 'stumbled' on this today and I realize that I am the 1 in church who sees the 'others' like me. Do i believe in healing? I just said yes this morning, i'm still in this world- the world is broken, but i'm here Going for 'the MIRACLE'...

    • @NG-iu9xn
      @NG-iu9xn 2 роки тому

      👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

  • @alissa018
    @alissa018 4 роки тому +23

    All the Amens, Louie. All of them. This is the most real, relevant, honest, yet biblical discussions I've ever heard in the church. I've been one of those Christians since the age of 5. Thank you - keep. it. up.

  • @jenniferbotha2553
    @jenniferbotha2553 Рік тому +1

    THIS MESSAGE HAS GIVEN ME A PERSPECIVE IN A WOLE DIFFERENT LIGHT OF LOSING A SON OF
    35 TO SUICIDE IN 2018 AND YES I AM NOT OKAY MOST DAYS BUT I HAVE LEARNT WHEN I CANNOT STAND ANYMORE I KNEEL AND I JUST LET IT OUT - SOMETIMES ITS WORDS OR JUST TEARS AND MORE TIMES ITS JUST THANKS YOU JESUS THAT I CAN MAKE IT THROUGH BECAUSE YOU GIVE ME THAT STRENGTH TO DO IT. AMEN AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR THIS MESSAGES

  • @eileencita
    @eileencita 4 роки тому +4

    What it just frustrates me is hearing "a Christian shouldn't be depressed". To me, it is just like saying "a Christian shouldn't be sick". How can we be so blind to our brothers and sister's pain. They just assume you don't have enough faith, you are not doing enough, you are not praying enough. Would I have my arms longer just because I am praying? You need a miracle for that to happen and enter into a huge battle for your life. And I have and I did. And yes, Jesus is greater!! He healed me. It took me years of surrendering, counselling, meds, God's revelation, a lot of crying, love and sensitivity from my church. Church is critical in this! Depression is not sth we conquered by ourselves. I am still dealing with anxiety and ADD. Oh anxiety, another thing you just have because "your lack of faith" or "because you are not a mature Christian". But I trust God is still working in me, and He knows.

  • @aleydalauria5094
    @aleydalauria5094 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this message,i battle suicide thoughts and depression since I was a teenager,my family thought I was a disgrace,when I confidence church members they thought I was living in sin and that is what happens to me,my mother didn't want to listen to me,she thought I was a disgrace to God,finally while working at UCLA I went to the doctor and quietly talk to him about it,gave me medication and it was like coming out of black and white picture and stepping into colors,i didn't know I had clinical depression.sevetals years ago in my women group a lady who was visiting the church said she was depressed and I'm meds immediately the leader of the women's group said is the devil get out of meds and trust the Lord,I spoke up I said I have been in medication for depression for years don't do it go back to your doctor for that I was shone out of the women group, didn't care ,kin David Jeremiah profet and Job was too and they weren't out of the grace of the Lord.

  • @julietreagus7043
    @julietreagus7043 3 роки тому +2

    Oh halleluyah halleluyah Halleluyah. I wish this msg could be televised on huge billboards to christians and non christians world wide... Halleluyah. Yes. To be still standing.

  • @christavanrosmalen
    @christavanrosmalen 2 роки тому +2

    Every time when I'm in the pit of depression again, I listen to this sermon. It is so helpful and comforting

  • @gybx4094
    @gybx4094 2 роки тому +1

    Wow. This is the most genuine sermon I have ever heard.
    This is what people need to hear whether they are Christians or not.

  • @raygiunta4398
    @raygiunta4398 4 роки тому +28

    In the crucible of pain, Godly character is forged.
    Great Word Pastor

    • @Nancie6290
      @Nancie6290 2 роки тому

      @@pastorjohnsonsuleman3341 quit spamming you have been reported

  • @lucyssilverlining5396
    @lucyssilverlining5396 4 роки тому +28

    What a powerful message Louie. Thank you for being bold and giving us hope.

  • @christatrezona5851
    @christatrezona5851 4 роки тому +12

    Such an amazing message!! I never usually comment on UA-cam videos, but I felt it on my heart to just encourage this church, and Pastor Giglio. God is truly working.

  • @TheGatheringStormMin
    @TheGatheringStormMin 3 роки тому +4

    I have experienced it to the max, God has taught me much about it and I have understanding. "Mental illness" is some of the highest forms of spiritual warfare known to mankind.
    God delivered and healed me 9 years ago. So much of this has to do with loving Yah with our soul. It deals with past trauma, deep emotional pain and dirty little secrets. It is imperative to be transparent and confess our faults one to another. There is joy on the horizon.
    Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) is able to accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God-it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].
    James 5:16 AMP

  • @brooklynnnorris4605
    @brooklynnnorris4605 4 роки тому +31

    Louie!!!! YES. Pastor Jarrid Wilson’s death by suicide has been so hard for me, as a person who struggles with suicidal thoughts, a panic/anxiety disorder, and depression. I’ve been in a funk, but this was so encouraging. Love you, Pastor!

    • @elena19044
      @elena19044 4 роки тому +3

      I have the same thoughts as you and this message was a big help... Pastor Jarrids death hurt me in many ways as well. Some not so good either. (If he couldn't make it to the other side, how am I going to?) But this message has helped to turn that around(a little). I don't have community either and no real friends... my misery has chased them all away... Stay strong Brooklyn....I m here with you.... we are not alone!

    • @alexandrahebdon4206
      @alexandrahebdon4206 4 роки тому

      @@elena19044 Praying for you both, that you'll feel complete peace in Jesus. He's got such incredible plans for you.

  • @debbiebaker108
    @debbiebaker108 Рік тому +3

    What a wonderful messenger. Thank you Jesus for Louie. So happy I found him.

  • @sweetpeaqueen1788
    @sweetpeaqueen1788 2 роки тому +1

    W O W !!!!!!!! What Manner of Man is this PASSION city Church preacher !!!!!!!! He is preaching how real ppl are even tho Christian’s. I was shown that now I’m free
    Free of a circumstance that I’m coming back alive and it is true. God can restore back what the cancer worn stole. I can’t get back lotsa what I lost by my choices. But now that I’m free I can see more clearly. And im getting my true self back

  • @kyliedempsey8357
    @kyliedempsey8357 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for stating that mental illness is a real thing. I have battled depression and am on anti-depressants. It is a dark chasm...horrible, horrible place. BUT....Jesus is there. He is in the dark shining His Light. Love this message 💕💕💕💕

    • @foxiefair123
      @foxiefair123 4 роки тому

      kylie dempsey This world is a dark chasm...

  • @michelwathen2347
    @michelwathen2347 2 роки тому +1

    If u ever read this pastor. U are the miracle God is using thru Jesus Christ..... yr honest real an open testimony 🙌 is Setting the world free 🙌 Thanku Jesus u came to set the captives free an heal the 💔 brokenhearted....

  • @carolforestiere6677
    @carolforestiere6677 2 роки тому +1

    I wish I could go to your church. Churches have failed to ever help in this capacity and continues on not helping the wounded sitting in the sanctuaries.

  • @peterandanntowle5959
    @peterandanntowle5959 4 роки тому +18

    Thank you my friend. Thank you for this message. The body of Christ needs to understand and come around the heaviness of what God has put as a burden on your heart. No pain is wasted on our spiritual journey.

  • @katefree9539
    @katefree9539 Рік тому +1

    I am watching this again, trying to get the courage to enter a trauma disorder program again tomorrow for the 3rd time. It's been 11 years since the last time, but if I don't, I will not survive. The nights are always horrible, and suicide is a constant "way out" playing through my mind. I think the enemy really wants me to give up, but I so desperately want Jesus to hold me. I know that Jesus is strong and bigger than this. Praise God that this issue is being brought into the light.

    • @PassionCityChurch
      @PassionCityChurch  Рік тому +1

      Praying for you, Kate! God is with you. You are not alone!

  • @noramitagarcia2235
    @noramitagarcia2235 Рік тому +4

    I will make it❤ Jesus is my healer ❤ Jesus loves me❤

  • @angiemiller7871
    @angiemiller7871 2 роки тому +2

    O HOW, HOW, HOOW??!! Can anyone not believe God exists and He created all things?!?@ PRAISE GOD FOREVER.!!!

  • @janel1977blessed
    @janel1977blessed 4 роки тому +7

    Wow!!!! So needed...Those are the lies behind suicide...God delivered me and He will continue to deliver.

    • @sarahlaslett3279
      @sarahlaslett3279 2 роки тому

      IGNORE "Pastor Johnson Samuel. It's a wicked scam!

  • @kimberlyboynton4482
    @kimberlyboynton4482 2 роки тому +3

    Jesus healed my mind. Amen!

  • @StoryboardMindset
    @StoryboardMindset 4 роки тому +32

    What a fantastic word. Thank you for this. I struggle with having empathy for people struggling with mental illness. I pray that God helps me with this blindspot.

    • @rythmikeffect
      @rythmikeffect 4 роки тому +5

      Really love and respect this (B/c at least you’re aware!!😄👏🏾). Entire demographics struggle with having empathy for this. An entire culture. God bless.💯

    • @susanhbr2012
      @susanhbr2012 4 роки тому

      Same here, it just appears to be such a sick thing, to want to take your own life I pray for help as my granddaughter is dealing with this right now. It's something I can not understand.

    • @theminisimmer
      @theminisimmer 2 роки тому +1

      Hey, I know that this is 2 years old, but your recognition of this lack of empathy is such a promising step forward. As a sufferer of suicidal thoughts/ideation, I think some insight might help. People with suicidal thoughts don't have a rational train of thought. They often feel so worthless that they believe the world would be better off without them. Now of course, that is not true at all, but after so much time, these thoughts become their reality. I hope that you have worked on this for the past two years and spent some time praying over it. As I've said, it's very promising that you acknowledged the issue. But don't beat yourself up over it. Sometimes you don't need to understand to have compassion. Just know that suicide is born from pain, both physical and/or mental, and the tiredness that it causes.

  • @356jesusfreak
    @356jesusfreak 4 роки тому +10

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We need to break the stigma of mental health. In my family in less than three years, I lost my dad, lost a dear friend, I watched my daughter attempt suicide three times, go through a deep depression and then be hospitalized, go through counseling and be on meds. Then I lost my mom. All within three years. My life became so dark that I didn't even realize how dark it was. After many thoughts of suicide, depression, sadness and a slew of other issues, I am finally seeking the help I desperately have needed for so long. But I notice that no one talks about it - especially men!! We need to break this and bring it to the Light. Thank you for being so bold, Louie!!

    • @lightbeareroftruth
      @lightbeareroftruth 4 роки тому +1

      Freak_118 I am so sorry for your losses. My daughter is also battling the spirit of suicide. Please know you are both being prayed for.

    • @356jesusfreak
      @356jesusfreak 4 роки тому

      @@lightbeareroftruth Thank you so much! I will pray for your daughter as well.

  • @nataliedthomp
    @nataliedthomp Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this! ❤ God brought me to this video as soon as I woke up. I needed it! 🎉

  • @tabularasa225
    @tabularasa225 4 роки тому +31

    This was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.

  • @hangryturtle9006
    @hangryturtle9006 Рік тому +1

    October 2022, I needed this. Thank you Louie

  • @taylornicolehall6788
    @taylornicolehall6788 4 роки тому +33

    I am so grateful for this talk! Thank you, Pastor Giglio, for being so transparent about mental health and the church and what God has to say. I really needed this, especially as a college student.

    • @trulyrblessed
      @trulyrblessed 4 роки тому +2

      Francis Duffy but yet you’re here listening to a sermon about God.

    • @jojomasipa379
      @jojomasipa379 3 роки тому

      SCAMMER ABOVE!

    • @Nancie6290
      @Nancie6290 2 роки тому

      @@jojomasipa379 yes , I just reported that too .

  • @donnamitchell7099
    @donnamitchell7099 Рік тому

    Praying for all those who struggling right now. Jesus is the answer. With Christ you can overcome. Whether he uses medicine or not, speak the words of Jesus over yourself

  • @hallievaughn2274
    @hallievaughn2274 4 роки тому +3

    I’ve never listened to something more powerful. thank you.

    • @lizhalligan2089
      @lizhalligan2089 3 роки тому

      Jesus LOVES us this we know❣️🙏🏻❣️

  • @ktcee803
    @ktcee803 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow! A beautifully frank sermon we all need to hear

  • @michelleh.188
    @michelleh.188 2 роки тому +4

    Amen 🙏🏼. Yes the church needs to be discussing the number one way the enemy destroys -through our minds! Thank you so much my dear brother in Christ! I had a breakdown 20 years ago and I’m only being strengthened and restored now. I cried with release, relief, gratitude, encouragement, intimacy with Papa and Jesus and deep gratitude for you and your experience and compassion!🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊🕊🕊🕊. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @moniquewendt5266
    @moniquewendt5266 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you for talking about this. I have had overwhelming anxiety since I had COVID. I'm getting help but it's hard to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it what is going on and how hard it is to just function when you are anxious especially when you have no idea why you have it. The one thing I do know is God is in control and tho I dont understand it he will use this for good and he is working even if I dont feel it or see it.

    • @dipaschall
      @dipaschall Рік тому

      Anxiety and depression go hand in hand. Take care of your precious self 🙏

  • @deanbornman77
    @deanbornman77 2 роки тому +1

    Suicide is the most stupid and selfish thing you can do, this was my thoughts when i was younger. I fully believed that when you do it you going to hell. Im 37 years old now and had my fair share of suicidal thoughts the last few years. I understand now what some people go through cause I'm there aswell. Suffering from anxiety, depression,ptsd. I pray for everyone that's struggling and I won't even wish it upon my enemies. God bless and helps all.

  • @ksactress
    @ksactress 4 роки тому +10

    Love this message. Some people try to make it sound easy and many times it feels it it not. I thank god for guiding me. God bless!

  • @buildertom
    @buildertom 4 роки тому +11

    Pastor Louie,
    Thank you for so many great messages and especially this one. I heard you speak this live at 515 at 9:15 Sunday. it was incredible to see how everyone was glued to each and every one of your words. I, too, have been in the darkness you describe and am only here today because Jesus IS okay!
    Can you please also address another non PC subject? The number of opioid overdose deaths for 2017 was 70,237, mostly our youth.