havin ankylosing spondylitis and small fiber neuropathy, living in constant pain and drugged up until opioids and taking dangerous biological injections and nothing really helps. My journey with these illnesses started 2014, so it is ten ys now, I was a bodybuilder, runner, excelled academically and was ready for the world (!!) but I was not in Christ. God pulled me to his son 3 years ago and if being healthy and fit again would mean giving up God, I would never do it. I woould love if the devil would tempt me with this, cause then my suffering would truly for Christ and this would be the best. I use hospital visits etc for evangelisation btw. Not only patiens but staff too !
I have a question 🙋♀️ Did you start Lion of Fire Ministry BEFORE or AFTER you got sick? 🤔 Did you have any other dreams? (You went on a missions trip to India, that's pretty cool!)
@@guyvasey7274 go easy on him, people with chronic disabilities often seem fine from the outside, but on the inside it is horrible. I was massively into fitness, weight training, running and had a great physique and after all these ys still not that bad as you would imagine and I often have to show doctors pictures of meten ys ago, so they can see the massive difference. just one example. and maybe he could hold down a job, but, from my experiences, nobody wants to hire you - especially if you are officially handicapped and can only work part time. I fought the last ten ys and now I can not go on anymore. I can imagine that making videos, coming up with content, can be stressful and difficult as well. especially putting yourself "out there".
Wow! If there is ANYONE who understands what you are going through it's me. I had a "widow maker" heart attack in 2014 and it sent me down this road of chronic pain through auto immune issues also. I spend a lot of time alone. If it weren't for the love of Jesus and His soon return for His Bride, I don't know what I'd do? Thank you for sharing young brother. Perhaps we will one day meet in God's house? I'm sure of it! I will praise Him even in this! He is so good! He won't let go! I will pray for you, for strength to endure. Keep doing what you're doing! Can you imagine the sheer joy we will soon share?! It draws me closer to Him!
I got cancer for about 10 years ago and I got nerve damage and other things from kemo and Can not work so I know what it is like to be tired and in pain in bed. Now I listen to worship music and it helps a lot but I would like someone to talk to about my Faith. So I know. Lots of hugs to you from a friend in Faith from Denmark ❤
I relate to what you are saying. I was diagnosed with systemic lupus thirty years ago. The diagnosis came after years of caregiving of my family members and working full time. My mom died two days before my 24th birthday, my only brother died a few years later at 46 and my dad two years after him. All of the grief and stress caused my body to shut down. Er visits and hospital stays were frequent. Finally it destroyed my health and prevented me from working. Keep in mind I had lost all of my family including grandparents, aunts and uncles. I had to rely on God. I still do. I have been alone for 30 yrs. I lost many friends when I became ill. I can count on one hand the number of people who cared. He will always provide for your needs. One hard lesson I learned was to ask myself if a situation occurred " Is there anything I can do to change it? If not I turn it over to God and let go. Hard thing to do. Take it one day at a time. If your mind races ahead you're stress level will soar. Don't worry about tomorrow for today has enough worries in itself.
My father was a pastor when my 19 yr old brother died of cancer. He said he thought he knew what his congregation was going through when they lost a loved one but realized he had no idea of their suffering until he went through losing my brother. God can use our grief, pain and suffering to help us understand how to minister to others who are going through the same. One thing I have noticed while reading scriptures about healing is that we very often leave off calling the elders to lay on hands, pray and the annointing with oil. May God grant you complete healing.
I have a dachshund, a real hunting jones, who had been kept in a cage for 23/a day from the time he was a puppy. A somewhat neurotic dog changed to a dog that lived to explore and hunt. But, problems, he carried home a lot of ticks. While flea and tick killer used on him killed them, he slept with me and I often woke up with ticks biting me. I got sick and so did he. but, one great-grandfather was a dedanviwiski, an herbalist, one grampa-in-law, and a daughter, as well. The old times survived the Spanish flu because healers told them to carried zinc in cold season. Zinc burns out viral infections. Too much is toxic! But, it worked. I took 50 mlg 4 times a day and had stomach aches all the time, but the fevers died, not me. God be with you in love and may you forever live in His love and His perfect health.
Your video blessed me because my life regarding chronic illness, being stuck at home, life not moving forward, days of literally not being able to do anything is the same. I have psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia & Trigeminal neuralgia, been bad for 23 years, I’m 53. I’m very blessed to have a wonderful husband. Like you my faith & walk with God is what I live for, having the hope & certainty of an eternal future with our amazing Father is what helps me through. Some days I struggle to read my Bible & it’s frustrating, obviously frustrating not being able to do pretty much everything! We are blessed to be able to have so much time in Gods presence more than those who go to work & do normal living. I’ve got so bad now I can hardly walk around my little bungalow, I don’t know what to do for the best anymore, I just pray & depend on God minute by minute. I too refer to this as being in a prison. Have you been prayed on & then got worse? Happens to me every time over the years, no idea why. I too miss fellowship with other Christians because I can’t attend church. God bless you & your parents too🙏🏻
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m really sorry to hear about your situation. It definitely makes me feel less alone, when I know that others are also endeavouring to faithfully live out their lives, in the midst of suffering. I wish it wasn’t so, but I’m encouraged by your faith and perspective. Thank you so much. God bless you, Matt
Know that my wife and l will include you in our prayers, Matt. I thank God that your mind is intact! Your attitude reminds me of Jewish man held captive in Nazi Germany. He stood before the enemy, naked, yet thought that, though he had nothing left to possess, no one was able to take away who he was, his identity. Let's keep leaning NOT on our own understand while walking in His power. Keep glorifying our perfect guys in the name of Christ Jesus our Lord! You're a real blessing, brother. 😊
Thank you for sharing. i too lost my ability to hold fulltime employnent after Lyme disease in 2013. My husband, who is 59 and still working is now dealing with the same illness. He is so discouraged and afraid he will need to retire early since he can't walk without extreme pain. We must trust in our Lord alone since he gives every breath and heartbeat. May the Lord bless you.
Yes you are a blessing in sharing your life journey..truly helps in keeping a right perspective on life no matter what we may face, truly the Lord's presence and being truly " born again" is the key to having a hope that transcends all suffering in this life. It's not the health, wealth and prosperity gospel... it's Jesus Christ in the life of the believer, HE is more than enough, HE never ever will leave and forsake us!
"We know that if we suffer, we do not sin" gets me through the day. I got Covid in 2020, 3 days of mild symptoms, so didnt know it was that. The long haul symptoms started to kick in, but it was a year and a half till I realized it. The worst is exhaustion but it came at a time when I could afford to stay in. I could say many more symptoms, but luckily the one where you forget and leave stuff on the stove an hour ir more longer than you meant to, is gone. Whew, maybe I will but new pans someday. Also I have to learn to depend on God more, which means coming to the end of depending on just myself. Thanks for your video, & I've enjoyed reading the comments. In
So sorry to hear that you suffered this disease over the years. I pray for your healing. I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic leukemia in 2019. I was fortunate to get treatment while living in Dubai and am now in remission. God is good and you will be healed in Jesus name! Thank you for sharing your video. Powerful!
I'm so sorry that you're suffering so much. I watched with tears in my eyes as I can identify with everything you're going through (apart from the broken engagement). I suffered a spinal cord injury a few years ago. I'm not paralysed, thank the Lord, but signals to my body are greatly restricted. I am only able to walk short distances with a walking aid and suffer chronic pain and exhaustion. I'm a lot older than you but still, after a lifetime of being active, it's hard to deal with the many restrictions. Thankfully, like you, I grew closer to the Lord. I'd always been very independent and this made me realise how much I needed him. I miss the fellowship of regular church attendance and, when I am able to go, when they ask for volunteers to help maintain the church and garden, or help with an event, I feel useless, as I know I'm not able to be of any help. I'm able to evangelise by keeping a positive attitude. People ask me how I'm able to cope and stay happy. It's an opportunity for me to say 'Because, the Lord is with me and he promises me a future free from pain and disability. Thank you for sharing your experience. It means a lot. I pray that you will soon get over this horrible illness. God bless you xx
Thank you for sharing. I have mostly read stories about missionaries who conquered through pain and struggles but recently I heard a testimony from this american christian, who was put in a turkish prison for 2 years on false accusations. It was very hard for him, and he has written a book about it. He is the first christian I have heard about breaking down and almost taking his own life. Its an amazing story which tells us something we seldom hear about; christians who breaks down in spite of their strong faith. His name is Andrew Brunson. You can find his testimony here online. Your story reminded me about him, and it also makes me wonder about the Lords ways. Often I have thought about our brothers and sisters in persecuted countries comparied to us in other countries where we are free to preach the gospel. The Lord uses other ways to refine us than through persecution. May he strengthen you in Spirit. In Jesus wonderful and Migthy name.
So sorry to hear about this. Thanks for discussing it with us. It's very relatable for me on some parts... I don't have Lyme's but have a chronic autoimmune issue that destroys my thyroid and other things. Before it triggered, I was so energetic and could do all the things 😢 my life did a 180 and I've had to be isolated. Sending prayers for you. 🙏 the fact you are putting out so many anazing videos desoite your illness is truly inspiring. You are clearly a devoted servent of God
Gosh, my heart goes out to you. I was diagonsed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue around 20 years ago and slowly having to give up everthing i used to enjoy, gardening, singing, i used to sing in worship band at church now i cant hardly sing or talk for long as it affects my vocal chords, i cant atrend church anymore or basicly be around people due to noise sensitivity issues and had to give up work. I have a son around your age who is a believer but has suffered major deppressive disorder most of his life. We have lost count how much prayer and churches we have been to for healing. I now accept my situation and pray Gods will. So my heart really goes out to you because you are in a similar situation as my son lives at home as well, only that you have a different health condition. Will keep you in my prayers. Appreciate your videos and your honesty. I often get deppresion because of the isolation but im 59 so i cant complain but for you young ones i feel bad for, not having quality of life. Hang in there. 💙
Stay strong brother. I am 71yrs old and from he UK. I have been suffering with Lumbar and Cervical Spondylosis since 1991 and have never had a pain free day for 33yrs. I also have Ischemic Heart Disease, having my first angioplasty at the age of 37 due to Hypercholesterolemia. On Saturday 12 August 2023 I had what I say was a miracle happen. At 10.30 my stepson and I went to the A&E department of my local hospital with chest pains. Being an ex-nurse I knew what it was leading up to. They kept me in and at 19.00 I was rushed into theatre to have a 'Rotablation' which is where they 'drill out' your arteries and had 2 stents fitted. After the procedure the cardiologist said I was a very lucky man. When I asked why, he told me there were only 3 doctors in the UK who were proficient in this procedure and one was on duty that night. I asked what would have happened if he was not and he told me that my family would be arranging my funeral during the next week. I give God all the Praise, Honour and Glory for seeing me through.
Thank you for sharing so much! I had wondered about some of the things you mentioned, like if you had someone to take care of you (I'm a mom, sorry! People need hugs everyday!)😆 I'm glad you have your parents. ❤ 👨👩👦 My heart is SO SAD for all your suffering and losses, especially the engagement. 😥 YOU'RE SO VERY STRONG, MATT! Your unwavering faith and complete trust in God is extremely encouraging to me and the body of Christ! Not only are you surviving with a positive outlook, you are working for God by building your Online Ministry 🦁Lion of Fire🔥! You are using your gifts and talents as much as you possibly can! The calm nature in which you teach is very easy to follow and understand. You're very knowledgeable and God has given you wisdom! You light up when you exalt Jesus 🌟 and it increases my hunger for God! 😇 May God's perfect will be done in your life as you rest in His peace and rely on His strength! 🙏
This is SO POWERFUL. I am so grateful for your ministry and the way the Lord has used this suffering to draw you to Himself. He alone is most precious. God is GOOD and your clear and powerful words resonate so powerfully. I pray your channel goes viral. This message is SO simple and true. It can help many dear ones who may be losing hope, who may be angry with God for what happened to their body or other aspects of life. 2 Cor 4 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us, no one should have to go through this kind of suffering. I have been diagnosed with Lyme & chronic mould illness. It's been 4 years of what you have described. You do lose everything but in the lose you gain everything. You are forced to go to a place that you would never to go to, you can't see the world in the same way that you once did. I realized after many years that most of my symptoms disappeared when I stopped using WIFI & mobile phones and filtered the dirty electricity coming into my house. It was VERY hard for me to fathom that I had become EHS due to the brain injury. You are stuck in fight or flight mode, a limbic impairment in the brain which creates the toxic brain chemistry which then in turn creates hypersensitivity to common everyday things in your environment. People have found that re-wiring the brain through programs such as DNRS have been most helpful. You may have already heard of this. I wish you well on your healing journey back to wellness. Many blessings.
Thanks for sharing ❤️💔🙏. On a lighter note 🎶 Israel turned 76 today. How fantastic is that? When I read Psalm 90:10 and see all the signs of the end of this age taking place I can't wait for our new glorified bodies and a life under Jesus reign. These old clay jars are only temporary. No more pain, and sickness, no more tears, plenty for everyone. I can't wait 🙌
So sorry to hear about your struggles with health and how it has negatively effected your life. We often want to ask God "Why?" but what I've learned is to instead ask God "What now?" God has a purpose and a plan through all our suffering. We just need to continue trusting in Him. It is often through our own suffering that God uses us to reach and encourage others. It makes us wiser and gives us a deeper understanding of the things of God and life in general. We can speak and connect with others in a far more meaningful way. If you did not have Lyme disease, would you be making UA-cam videos and encouraging brothers and sisters all over the world right now? I, for one, am very grateful for your videos. God is using you and though your road is difficult and some times unbearable, just know what a privilege it is to be used by God. Peace and strength to you brother. in Jesus name.
I had the comment earlier today about Smyrna and Philadelphia, only 29% of all believers. I am Philadelphia. I have thousands of times of being verbally abused between parents, husband, and being a registrred nurse. I have been hit hundreds of times from the same. I have lost family, friends, jobs, a home, and possessions because of my faith in Christ. These were not losses at all. My life has hung in the balance more than I can count, and the Lord has healed me. Yes, I am very tired. But I would rather be drawing closer to the Lord than having earthly things. The reward for the church of Philadelphia is wonderful. That is what I'm looking forward to.
Was just laying here in so much pain physically and and so much isolation and with the physical pain with the celiac disease that I deal with and I cannot take nothing for pain it gets really intense sometimes the Lord will lift the pain for a brief time I came to my bed to lay down for a moment can I turn on your video and I just cried I know I am not alone in the suffering your videos are inspiration to me I thank the Lord for you and I thank you and I pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ that they may be healed the Lord still does miracles so never give up and never quit
Amen and God bless you! I had a friend go thru this awhile back and finally got help from a Holistic doctor. All I know is he treated her with high amounts of vitamins, and she is back to her normal self! Just wanted to share! You've been a huge blessing sharing your faith and the truth!!
I'm sorry you are going through this but I got to tell you that you were making a difference in people's lives for the Lord. Maybe this is your new Mission field.. I pray it's a short mission for you though. Praying for you now.✝️❤💯🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️💯💯💯
Hi Matt You have suffered greatly Matt, you have come a long way from where you were. You still manage to continuously spread the word, you are a great blessing to many people. Brilliant message Matt. 🙏❤️
I have been praying for you and others here who are struggling. God will see everyone of us through & that’s a promise. It may not be the way that we expect but it will be His Perfect Way. I was watching Richard Joyce on UA-cam. He has daily devotions & has talked about his struggles. A teacher who works at the school that he also works at has Lyme disease. She shared that she rubs a little bit of castor oil in her belly button. It helps to ease her symptoms. I hope that this information helps those of you suffering from Lyme disease. God bless 🙏🏽✝️🤍
Welcome 🙏 I’m sorry that you’re suffering too!! I pray that this channel can be a blessing to you. I talk about living the Christian life. Matt 🙏 I’ll post my other channel below, where I do scripted and edited teachings. Check it out if you like 😃 ⬇️ youtube.com/@lionoffireministries?si=S6CZyBYoAvNE7GxT
Im very sorry to hear that. I struggle with motivating myself to get up and do things like going to church. I have Asperger (high functioning autism) and attention deficit disorder. I am also quite overweight, not because of food indulgence, but because i dont exercise. I am sensitive to loud noises because of hyperacusis, which was caused by a very loud noise exposure that I've had. Now being exposed to anything above 80 decibels is very uncomfortable for me, and i have gotten a fear of loud noises because of this. Autism makes me focus on very few things, and attention deficit disorder makes it impossible for me to focus and motivate myself to fo things. I still find ways to enjoy life and give glory to Jesus. I play video games and can get online friends there, i read my Bible, and i do enjoy food although i often go a day or 2 without eating, but still consuming sugary beverages like flavoured milk, iced coffee etc. Being overwieght demotivates me from going out at all, it can hurt justbto move around sometimes. Like i sometimes get back pain or shoulder pain, sometimes pain in the legs as well. But the pain is the least of my issues, i just feel so uncomfortable in my body.
Your case of Lyme disease must have gone undiagnosed for quite a while. Usually, if caught early on, Lyme disease can be fully resolved. It must have been at work damaging your body for quite a while before is was recognized. I wish it had been discovered sooner. Your road has been a rough one. Prayers from Kansas that it will soon be smoother. 🙏 Edit: have you considered having your parents on a video. They sound like terrific folks. Mine were. I was blessed. My parents were wonderful Christian people. I'm older than you and my folks have been gone for some years now and I miss them terribly.
"Usually, if caught early on, Lyme disease can be fully resolved. " That's the conventional line. It's not true, but it's definitely the AMA approved dogma.
@@Packhorse-bh8qn Do you speak from experience? Like most blood born diseases it's best to have it diagnosed early. Chances are always better of a full recovery. In Matt's case it sounds like it worked on him for a couple of years before it was recognized. It had a chance to do a lot of damage unfortunately.
I had West Nile Virus in 2017 and my body's never been the same, appreciate you sharing this, your experience, and glad to hear it drew you closer to God instead of pushing you away.
Amen ! Thank you for sharing. No Pain, No Gain. Praising Him may not make things easier, but it does make things righteous. Keep pressing on. His Grace is indeed sufficient for you. I pay for your healing while in you mortal body, if that is His will, knowing it will eventually come, even if it's when you shed your earthen vessel. Stay strong, taking one day at a time. You are doing good.
I'm very sorry to hear of your chronic medical condition. I had to Google lyme disease as I've heard of it (lol, I heard about it from an episode of The Simpsons), but didn't know anything about it. I hope that God heals you in the name of Jesus.
Thankyou so much Matt, you have helped me so much.I live in regional Victoria. I'm in my 70s now, been suffering chronic pain for around 20yrs.I just want you to know you have helped me today. I've been doing the why me LORD STUFF ?I'm very isolated too,i used to be very active in my church,now i can barely walk for more than a few minutes. SO THANKYOU, and ,keep doing your videos, you are helping a lot of people, GOD BLESS YOU MATT
When YHVH strips us it is not comfortable. He has been stripping me for the past 9 1/2 years…loss of a good paying job…but, as I look back I wouldn’t change anything. What I have learned and experienced in my relationship with Yeshua I would never have learned and experienced when I was fully self sufficient. To me these have been the richest years…spiritually speaking. Does that mean it has been an easy journey? Quite the opposite. I’m still on the journey and I know HE is right beside me all the way. Psalm 23 speaks of green pastures. In Israel those are tufts of green grass spread across a desert. Just enough for the moment. He carries us and cares for us each step of the way. When HE strips us it teaches us to fully depend on HIM. You are right where HE needs you to be right now. Yeshua I ask that You would give him all the strength he needs for each moment. Amen.
I have had MS since I was 25 and it came on as what the doctors said was a catastrophic episode that instantly put me in so much pain and nothing in my body worked for 1 month and felt like the doctors medical experiment. Hope AI can cure both of us.
I'm so so sorry to hear. Thank you for sharing this with us. I prayed and will continue to pray the Lord will keep you and anyone else suffering physically. Get your rest, stay prayerful, you are an encouragement!
You are very lucky i suffer from chronic lyme and morgellons disease and sadly im the only christian in my catholic family. My parents were completely in denial about my illness and i was forced to go back to work and they keep saying that im healthy. Im now fasting and praying for a provider to appear. My health has taken a turn for the worse.
I think of your Lyme disease and pray every time I see you post a video! So glad God sustains you, and sooooo glad we will have perfect bodies in Heaven!🥰🕊️
Amen, Amen!!!! It is possible God is winding things down in terms of evangelism because there are few left who are authentically saved and very few who will listen compared to the population of the world. I believe God is focusing back on the Middle East now, even sending angels to do the work of evangelism. I have met missionaries who are bringing a false gospel to the world. I too have been ill a lot with various things preventing me from doing many things. I think God has focused on the internet because we can reach the world from our homes and that is where He wants many of us right now before He takes us home. I know other believers who are suffering from illness, this may be a possible reason for our inability to travel, God wants us to travel the world from our homes. Just a thought I have had when I cannot do much.
Very sorry for your situation. I pray that God helps you find strength on a daily basis and total healing is near to you. Please be merciful, Lord, to brother Matt, I supplicate before You. In your Son’s name. Amen.
I have found that stress from outside sources and inner stresses such as anger, frustration, in otherwords, negative emotions delay and even set back improvements. I have had major multiple physical issues that started to develop at age 7, which caused pain. By age 12, no physical activities (I was an athlete and always extremely active). I am now 70 and I still find keeping the stress level low and negative emotions at bay and with God's support, I am doing better than the specialists thought I would. :)
I would have never guessed you were dealing with such a debilitating illness. Thanks for sharing something so personal. James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial, for once he has been approved. He will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
I can identify with suffering back in 2006 I got diagnosed with Meniere's Disease in my left ear and the trigger I had was salt in food that would set it off have I had to have a low sodium diet I had to look at labels to see how much salt/sodium it had to be 120mg or under. I would experience the fluid sac in the ear swelling inside I would be extremely dizzy and the room would be spinning around I would have to lay down and close my eyes and I would be extremely ill and because of it suffer vomiting badly and all I could do is call out to God to help me I took Stemetil for it two times daily for a few years then the symptoms would be under control. I was always praying for God to heal me until 2016 and others were praying too for me to be healed until 2017 when I had prayer from other people I got totally healed I haven't had it since my last Meniere's episode was in 2016 after my husband had a heart attack and after that was healed and the last 8 years I have been totally blessed with normal life again because of what God done for me I have stuck to the low sodium diet as to keep my salt level good. Your testimony is powerful and I hope and pray that God will totally heal you too and keep on keeping on and He who is faithful will do the things He promised that He said he will do.
God bless you! My husband is disabled through years of work-related injuries and abuse to his body. He empathizes with you because he wants to be working, do chores, etc, but he's unable. Hang in there and keep on keeping on for the Lord!
Thank you for that heartfelt video and the encouragement you shared. It makes me want to share some of my own story sometime. But think of such a one as 'Paul the aged,' who spent his last years in captivity -- and yet, they were not wasted years. Look at the epistles he wrote during that time, which have equipped the church through the ages. Would that have happened if he had been out travelling and evangelizing instead? The hard lesson is to trust in God and see what He has placed within your reach right now, and trust in the larger role it plays in His will; to bear the limitations as a good soldier of Christ, that you may focus on the opportunities that you actually have been given. No doubt, your videos are a major part of all that. It sounds like you've learned such lessons well, and your amazing, hopeful attitude is a great testimony for those who are still learning. But I do pray for your complete recovery one day, as well.
You have such a kind disposition. I’m in the same position. I wish you all the best - your faithful determination is inspiring and I’m sorry it’s probably not acknowledged enough but I want you to know that it’s seen and noticed and applauded by at least me. God bless - you’re in my prayers.
I dont know if you know Joni Erickson Tada? Shes a Christian woman who had a swimming accident at 18, and has been paralyzed and in wheelchair ever since , and shes mentioned God is what keeps her! I truly admire what shes been tbru and her love for the Lord!
Hi, Matt. Your videos impact me so positively, making my suffering so much more bearable. Keep up the excellent witnessing, my friend. I think I understand your challenges, and I admire your determination to beat the suffering. Take care. The Lord bless you and keep you 🙏
Maybe you feel bored, but your videos are not boring. The Spirit has given you excellent communication to be able to answer an unbeliever; so needed. I have learned, I am shy, a better writer than verbal communicator. The suffering is the badge of honor for the church of Smyrna and Philadelphia, only 29% of all true believers. The other 5 out of 7 churches in Revelation are under an indictment unless they repent. That is 71% of all real followers of Christ. I would rather suffer and not be under a judgment from the Judge, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Your message has increased with your disease. Its Gods road and you are doing a fantastic job. I have fibromyalgia and this is my constant companion for the past 15 years. Constant pain isn't something you wish on anyone, but your reaction to suffering shows your heart belongs to Him. God is using you in a way you never thought possible. Reaching people you will never meet here. You encourage us all. May God continue to guide your steps and bless your ministry.
Thank you so much for that beautiful and encouraging comment. That has really blessed my day, and means so much to me. I pray that these videos will continue to bless you. Matt
The difficulty is we try to live the life we think God wants us to live rather than completely trust Him that we are living the life He wants us to live.His restrain however difficult it is in my experience is and has and still is His greatest expression of love.I have been broken all my life Matthew and I still am and although I forget I today have remembered to trust Him again even though I haven't been because I know He would only place suffering on His children to keep us from greater suffering,to keep us nearer to Him or both.Praise God,I'm going through it to Matthew I'm with you.Like you said we can let it bring us nearer to Him or farer away embrace Him amen and thank you,you are a blessing to me amen and God bless praise Jesus for your life
Thank you very much,God bless you to.Can I ask please what you are referring to with Jospeh? I can look it up if you can please give me a passage? Peace be in your soul in Jesus wonderful name 🙏🏻
Of course! In Genesis, chapters 37-47. ✝️ Genesis 45:8 - So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God... ✝️ Genesis 50:20 - You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 😇 It probably would be a great reminder for all of us to read Joseph's story again! God bless you, friend! I just watched a few of your videos, David, and the first thing I said to myself was, "Aaaaw!! This guy really loves Jesus!!" ❤ Hang in there, and keep trusting our Lord! 🙏
@dianemoore8289 Hi there again,thank you for the passages I appreciate them.I had forgotten all about my videos I'd done,they aren't very good in my eyes because I don't feel they will help anyone in their faith much but I do really appreciate your kind words.At the time it was about me taking a bigger personal step in speaking out more openly for my faith walk with Jesus and also to try to touch someone heart.I can't say whether it was me or the Lord but I would say at the time it felt mostly me.I've been going through a really tough time and there's been so much going off that I've not been able to help myself much because it became impossible to know what was causing what.Jesus was my anchor amd my faith reached its pinnacle in the heat of it all,like all believers I wasn't constantly trusting but my Saviour Jesus didn't ever leave me and that's the Jesus I know,faithful and true even when we aren't.Jesus is Lord my friend 😊
I am very sorry to hear of this. I imagine that at this point, you’ve heard it all. Still, I encourage you to look up Dr. Axe’s information on Lyme disease. I don’t think his articles have ALL the answers. But, he might have mentioned something that can take you in a direction not previously considered.
Matt, I know one thing… God loves you so much and He trusts you with this terrible disease and Romans 8:28 is a verse to grab on to and know the truth of it☦️♥️ He will never leave you or forsake you🙌 I needed to hear this for my own suffering that I endure!🙏🏼 I want to glorify God in all things though I fall short 🫣 I want to tell you how sorry I am that you suffer in a way most of us will never understand. God does know and He will sustain you movement by moment until you are 100 percent healed👏👏👏 And you will be healed here hopefully first, but nevertheless healed whole and complete ☺️
Thank you for opening up about your journey, Matt. I emphatize with your circumstances. I could imagine what it meant to be stripped away from a life of a promising future to being alone while can't do much. I have been through it all, and praise God, because of a journey with Him, everything becomes bear able and possible. Think about how God has blessed you with talents to speak about the Gospel and blessed.so many including myself. In my circumstance, the grounding at home due to parenting with NPD hubby, has put me into a teaching career and built a 22 year-teaching project that became a charity for an orphanage. I am truly grateful for having been able to contribute something to the community, in the way I still could do with so much limitations in every sense of meaning. Hope you are encouraged that you actually NOT losing, but gaining BIG for His Kingdom. Your reward is in Heaven, Matt. Love and hugs to you. Hope you are well soon. God bless you always 🤞🏻🎉
So much you said resonated with me ..I feel isolated friends altho I have a son and husband who help me such a lot because there is little I can do for myself and have cried many times in despair and felt so hopeless and it is only my Faith in God that gets me through the Day and night and allows me to feel joy in the smallest of things ..I am getting stronger day by day Thankyou to the Lord God above .. I pray that you get stronger each day 🙏
It is in isolation that God works deeply in a child of His. Blessed are the meek and poor in spirit, those who know how much they need the Lord. Thanks for sharing your story, many of us can relate and give thanks because Romans 8:28 is playing out in those who love the Lord, your isolation and suffering pproduces fruit that glorifies our Father in heaven, which is our ultimate purpose
I never would have guessed that all that was happening in your life while you were making these awesome preaches. I pray that you have a miracle healing, it sure sounds like you could use that. I can't imagine anyone not wanting to hear about you getting miracle healed by prayer that watch's your channel you have a true insight into scripture that is super rare. Be strong in Christ and find Peace in Christ.
Thank you so much, Matt , for sharing your health jpurney more like you said you would! You know I resonate with you alot! Just knowing our health issues are temporary do give us hope since Christ will return! And youre right, other people have it worse! I remind myself about that and give God gratitude for things we do have, like food , water, clothes , homes, etc.
Thanks for making this video. I won't say I know what it is like to go through what you go through, but your testimony helped me because I have many of the same sufferings you describe. Loss of income for years, loss of friends, etc. Not only that, but, I watched many of your videos and subscribed, and it seems we agree on many things, which is rare for me. I'm a writer who does kind of what you do in your videos here but I write books. We also both use lions as our chosen ministry symbol, which is interesting. I'm not saying we are meant to be friends, but I think you are a person I could be good friends with. Keep doing God's will.
Thank you for your encouraging comment. I’m really glad that these videos are a blessing to you. I wish you all the best with your writings, and hopefully interact with you in the comments again. God bless you, Matt
I’m glad that people are resonating with these videos. The other ones are more foundational topics, and scripted teachings. Each can be helpful for people 😃
I’m very sorry to hear about your illness. We align ourselves with those Stations of the Cross and journey forward carrying our crosses. I will keep you in my prayers.
I've had anemia for a year now and haven't worked for that time. The doctors don't know what's causing it. I get so physically tired. I also deal with severe OCD. The suffering feels unbearable but I'm becoming more dependent on God.
Sorry you are physically suffering. It is not easy knowing your life has changed physically. I understand. As a 127 pound medic in USAF; I carried, lifted, and dragged patients for about 9 years. Now with rheumatoid Arthritis in hands, knees, and back. I suffered for doing my duties in the past. And the VA said it is non service connected. I am now fighting Fibermyalgia. More like dealing with it as there is no human cure for it. But God is Good. Had major tooth disease. That took me to ER more than 6 times. But VA dental could not do extractions. To give me dentures. Not service connected. Even bent over in pain. God is Good. I had three heart attacks. Stent put in. The last one induced by wrong medication given by VA. But God is Good. I also was told I went from fatty liver to Cirrhosis. X-rays confirmed it. And I don't drink alcohol. Never the less God is Good. I was diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes. But God is Good. During this time I spent more days at doctors office than at work. I had dye exams over 15 times. And many stress test. Missed work too many times. When I did work I couldn't do my job because it was hard physical work. So eventually they fired me under medical conditions. But God is good. After working with these issues and barely making $100,000 in 33 years; I applied for SSDI at 60 years old. Social Security Disability Insurance It was denied because of my work history did not meet their guidelines. But God is Good. Then i wanted to file for VA disability. But Lawyers wouldn't take my case. The DAV ignored my calls. Told me my records were missing. But God is still Good. But one day, I just realized, I had an Advocate already in Jesus Christ. And because God is Good he led me to file the paperwork myself. He led me to citations of disabled veterans during 1st Gulf War. And after three years of allowing His Spirit to guide me; I was granted VA disability for medical issues related to Gulf War Syndrome. My heart grew new veins without medical intervention. God is Good. My liver has no Cirrhosis. Without medical intervention Good is Good. I stopped taking my diabetes meds. Started avoiding carbohydrates. And my sugar levels became normal. God is Good. I still suffer from fibromyalgia. From my back, knee, and hand pain. The enemy still tries to attack me with stress and anxiety. To the point I just found our house has a second mortgage taken by a family member who stopped paying it in 2011. So there is a lien in it. And the Reality Company with the lien keeps me from paying that debt. But, still God is Good. Although I am disabled. I know it could of been worst. And it could be worse. I know I am not as able to do the things I use to do. But God opened new doors to do His will. To share His wonderful and powerful ways our Advocate intercedes for us. Yes, I understand life can negatively effect us. But don't give up or surrender. Keep doing God's will. For the road blocks the enemy throws at us is no match for the blessings God has in-stored for us, in Jesus name. Did I mention that God is Good?
Thank you for your beautiful testimony of how good and powerful our Lord is, especially when we just trust that everything is in His will and His timing! Praise Jesus' Holy name ! 🙌🙌🙌🙌 May you continue to be blessed with His love and care. 💖✝️🛐🙏
That's a lot, man I just can't imagine. My struggles have mainly been mental rather than physical, although I have had 1 physical problem that lingered for a bit, and one that is still an issue. The one I used to have was chronic ingrown toenails, in both big toes. Had to get them cut out like 6 times, until they finally decided to put acid in to destroy the matrix bedding, to prevent the nail from growing too wide. That took a whole year to deal with, including the recovery period from each time, and the time it took for the nails to grow back. The one that I am dealing with now is obesity. Because of my mental situation I just cannot motivate myself to do anything physically active, or socialise outside. As for my mental stuff, I have high functioning autism (Asperger) and attention deficit disorder, as well as hyperacusis and a fear of loud noises which I developed from hyperacusis. My autism causes me to focus on very few things, so my interests are limited and are just with video games and socialising online, nothing work related. Attention deficit disorder makes it impossible to motivate myself to get any sort of job, or go to church or anything like that, because I just lose all focus and interest. As for hyperacusis, I got it from a loud noise exposure, 110 decibels I believe. Now my hearing is sensitive, anything above 80 decibels causes significant discomfort, and this lead to further isolation, and a fear of loud noises. So, going outside just for something as basic as a haircut is very stressful for me.
@@infinitedeath1384 You have your plate full too. You know what helped me best during the times I lost friends and family? When I was so sick, alone, and lonely? Being silent. Listening for His Voice. Meditating on His Word. Praising Him. Listening to Appalachian Christian music. Feeling those souls be touched by the Holy Spirit. Somehow, the Holy Spirit ministers to my soul while listening to it. I can't sing. I can't memorize one song. But reading scriptures as those with the gift of singing praise in the background lifted me up. Fills my soul with joy. Your struggles are real. But so is the Cure. Praising Him during our tribulations. Trusting Him during our tribulations. It took me over 50 years to figure out to truly seek Him first. Then all else will be added. Because, no matter what I had in the past, without him I could really do nothing. No matter how hard I tried. So child of God. You have many Christians who are your brothers and Sisters. And most importantly you have Jesus who said: He said, “You are my friends if you do What I command you."
@PeaceUnforsaken Wow - Wow - Wow! What an amazing testimony! It was breaking my heart 💔 😢 until you told how God worked things out for you, healed you and guided you! Praise God and His faithfulness! ❤ GOD IS GOOD!! All the time! 😊
God bless you Matt 😇🙏 and hope one day you be healed completely. You are such lovely young man and you have strong faith in the Lord . The light of Jesus Christ shines through you. 🌸 Thank you for your lovely smile 😁 in all your videos. Stay strong and keep going. 💖
Having both sisters, my grandparents and both my sister's and my cousin no longer being alive is tough. After years of working and being made to believe that I'm only to be used as a door mat for a couple of decades in the workplace I tried suicide but God made it clear that it wasn't my time yet. I just couldn't handle it anymore. I have depression really really bad that I am on strong medication. I ended up in the psych ward and getting help. I can't handle what's happening now in my life. Things are tough now but I'm hanging on to Jesus right now. The Bible verse Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me helps me. I even go skateboarding and that helps too.
I would rather say God used your sickness to draw you closer and to Christ :) We can not do anything, it is all God's Grace that gifts us Faith and the ability to repent.
Keep the faith. Remember Paul also suffered. He was never healed. God knows what you’re going through. Just stay in the race. Look up as our redemption draws near. 🙏
God chose Job BECAUSE of his faith. He knew he would be up to the task, he knew Satan would try him with all he had, and he knew Job would stand in the end and be rewarded. God used Job as a perfect example to billions of people so it would strengthen us in faith when we suffer and want to lose hope and trust. Now think of all those who know you through your suffering as you continue to put your trust in Jesus. What a testimony! For alll those Christians suffering in Any way...God's got you!
2 Corinthians 1:9 (GOD’S WORD Translation) 9 In fact, we still feel as if we’re under a death sentence. But we suffered so that we would stop trusting ourselves and learn to trust God, who brings the dead back to life. 🙂
I'm so sorry! I have a friend who has a Dr. who practices a more holistic approach. It's my understanding she can help people who have lymes even though they've had it for a long time. Maybe you could research and see if you can find a Dr. like that. Medical has lost it's competence,sadly. Prayers for healing.
How does a Christian manage anxiety?? Its been my hell and my thorn that I have wrestled with on and off since late 2008, but in the last year i relapsed, I have been praying for healing and with my mother's death too, it has made matters worse. Need the Lord's Grace daily to get through the day!
There is a passage in the Bible that says, "you have not because you ask not, and when you do ask, you ask from your physical desires". I am learning to ask for the sake of the Ekklesia and the spread of the Kingdom. I had the same arguments as yours. If I don't get what I want, maybe I'm not ready for it yet. But anger and bitterness in your heart will stop you from having joy and knowing that God is good.
Are there any other questions that you have in relation to my journey?
Have you tried the radio wave therapy for lyme?
havin ankylosing spondylitis and small fiber neuropathy, living in constant pain and drugged up until opioids and taking dangerous biological injections and nothing really helps. My journey with these illnesses started 2014, so it is ten ys now, I was a bodybuilder, runner, excelled academically and was ready for the world (!!) but I was not in Christ. God pulled me to his son 3 years ago and if being healthy and fit again would mean giving up God, I would never do it. I woould love if the devil would tempt me with this, cause then my suffering would truly for Christ and this would be the best.
I use hospital visits etc for evangelisation btw. Not only patiens but staff too !
Have you been prayed on & then got worse? This has happened to me every time!
I have a question 🙋♀️
Did you start Lion of Fire Ministry BEFORE or AFTER you got sick? 🤔
Did you have any other dreams? (You went on a missions trip to India, that's pretty cool!)
@@guyvasey7274 go easy on him, people with chronic disabilities often seem fine from the outside, but on the inside it is horrible. I was massively into fitness, weight training, running and had a great physique and after all these ys still not that bad as you would imagine and I often have to show doctors pictures of meten ys ago, so they can see the massive difference. just one example. and maybe he could hold down a job, but, from my experiences, nobody wants to hire you - especially if you are officially handicapped and can only work part time. I fought the last ten ys and now I can not go on anymore. I can imagine that making videos, coming up with content, can be stressful and difficult as well. especially putting yourself "out there".
Wow! If there is ANYONE who understands what you are going through it's me. I had a "widow maker" heart attack in 2014 and it sent me down this road of chronic pain through auto immune issues also. I spend a lot of time alone. If it weren't for the love of Jesus and His soon return for His Bride, I don't know what I'd do? Thank you for sharing young brother. Perhaps we will one day meet in God's house? I'm sure of it! I will praise Him even in this! He is so good! He won't let go! I will pray for you, for strength to endure. Keep doing what you're doing! Can you imagine the sheer joy we will soon share?! It draws me closer to Him!
I believe it is very very close, especially since that eclipse we had in April, which was on my birthday too.
@@infinitedeath1384
Happy Birthday 🎈😁
I got cancer for about 10 years ago and I got nerve damage and other things from kemo and Can not work so I know what it is like to be tired and in pain in bed. Now I listen to worship music and it helps a lot but I would like someone to talk to about my Faith. So I know. Lots of hugs to you from a friend in Faith from Denmark ❤
I relate to what you are saying. I was diagnosed with systemic lupus thirty years ago. The diagnosis came after years of caregiving of my family members and working full time. My mom died two days before my 24th birthday, my only brother died a few years later at 46 and my dad two years after him. All of the grief and stress caused my body to shut down. Er visits and hospital stays were frequent. Finally it destroyed my health and prevented me from working. Keep in mind I had lost all of my family including grandparents, aunts and uncles. I had to rely on God. I still do. I have been alone for 30 yrs. I lost many friends when I became ill. I can count on one hand the number of people who cared.
He will always provide for your needs. One hard lesson I learned was to ask myself if a situation occurred " Is there anything I can do to change it? If not I turn it over to God and let go. Hard thing to do. Take it one day at a time. If your mind races ahead you're stress level will soar. Don't worry about tomorrow for today has enough worries in itself.
Loss of health is like a death. You grieve each loss and then move on with acceptance. Never look back.
My father was a pastor when my 19 yr old brother died of cancer. He said he thought he knew what his congregation was going through when they lost a loved one but realized he had no idea of their suffering until he went through losing my brother. God can use our grief, pain and suffering to help us understand how to minister to others who are going through the same. One thing I have noticed while reading scriptures about healing is that we very often leave off calling the elders to lay on hands, pray and the annointing with oil. May God grant you complete healing.
I have a dachshund, a real hunting jones, who had been kept in a cage for 23/a day from the time he was a puppy. A somewhat neurotic dog changed to a dog that lived to explore and hunt. But, problems, he carried home a lot of ticks. While flea and tick killer used on him killed them, he slept with me and I often woke up with ticks biting me. I got sick and so did he. but, one great-grandfather was a dedanviwiski, an herbalist, one grampa-in-law, and a daughter, as well. The old times survived the Spanish flu because healers told them to carried zinc in cold season. Zinc burns out viral infections. Too much is toxic! But, it worked. I took 50 mlg 4 times a day and had stomach aches all the time, but the fevers died, not me. God be with you in love and may you forever live in His love and His perfect health.
Your video blessed me because my life regarding chronic illness, being stuck at home, life not moving forward, days of literally not being able to do anything is the same. I have psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia & Trigeminal neuralgia, been bad for 23 years, I’m 53. I’m very blessed to have a wonderful husband. Like you my faith & walk with God is what I live for, having the hope & certainty of an eternal future with our amazing Father is what helps me through. Some days I struggle to read my Bible & it’s frustrating, obviously frustrating not being able to do pretty much everything! We are blessed to be able to have so much time in Gods presence more than those who go to work & do normal living. I’ve got so bad now I can hardly walk around my little bungalow, I don’t know what to do for the best anymore, I just pray & depend on God minute by minute. I too refer to this as being in a prison. Have you been prayed on & then got worse? Happens to me every time over the years, no idea why. I too miss fellowship with other Christians because I can’t attend church. God bless you & your parents too🙏🏻
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m really sorry to hear about your situation. It definitely makes me feel less alone, when I know that others are also endeavouring to faithfully live out their lives, in the midst of suffering. I wish it wasn’t so, but I’m encouraged by your faith and perspective. Thank you so much. God bless you, Matt
Know that my wife and l will include you in our prayers, Matt. I thank God that your mind is intact! Your attitude reminds me of Jewish man held captive in Nazi Germany. He stood before the enemy, naked, yet thought that, though he had nothing left to possess, no one was able to take away who he was, his identity. Let's keep leaning NOT on our own understand while walking in His power. Keep glorifying our perfect guys in the name of Christ Jesus our Lord! You're a real blessing, brother. 😊
Thank you for sharing. i too lost my ability to hold fulltime employnent after Lyme disease in 2013. My husband, who is 59 and still working is now dealing with the same illness. He is so discouraged and afraid he will need to retire early since he can't walk without extreme pain. We must trust in our Lord alone since he gives every breath and heartbeat. May the Lord bless you.
Yes you are a blessing in sharing your life journey..truly helps in keeping a right perspective on life no matter what we may face, truly the Lord's presence and being truly " born again" is the key to having a hope that transcends all suffering in this life. It's not the health, wealth and prosperity gospel... it's Jesus Christ in the life of the believer, HE is more than enough, HE never ever will leave and forsake us!
"We know that if we suffer, we do not sin" gets me through the day. I got Covid in 2020, 3 days of mild symptoms, so didnt know it was that. The long haul symptoms started to kick in, but it was a year and a half till I realized it. The worst is exhaustion but it came at a time when I could afford to stay in. I could say many more symptoms, but luckily the one where you forget and leave stuff on the stove an hour ir more longer than you meant to, is gone. Whew, maybe I will but new pans someday.
Also I have to learn to depend on God more, which means coming to the end of depending on just myself.
Thanks for your video, & I've enjoyed reading the comments. In
So sorry to hear that you suffered this disease over the years. I pray for your healing. I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic leukemia in 2019. I was fortunate to get treatment while living in Dubai and am now in remission. God is good and you will be healed in Jesus name! Thank you for sharing your video. Powerful!
I'm so sorry that you're suffering so much. I watched with tears in my eyes as I can identify with everything you're going through (apart from the broken engagement). I suffered a spinal cord injury a few years ago. I'm not paralysed, thank the Lord, but signals to my body are greatly restricted. I am only able to walk short distances with a walking aid and suffer chronic pain and exhaustion. I'm a lot older than you but still, after a lifetime of being active, it's hard to deal with the many restrictions. Thankfully, like you, I grew closer to the Lord. I'd always been very independent and this made me realise how much I needed him. I miss the fellowship of regular church attendance and, when I am able to go, when they ask for volunteers to help maintain the church and garden, or help with an event, I feel useless, as I know I'm not able to be of any help. I'm able to evangelise by keeping a positive attitude. People ask me how I'm able to cope and stay happy. It's an opportunity for me to say 'Because, the Lord is with me and he promises me a future free from pain and disability. Thank you for sharing your experience. It means a lot. I pray that you will soon get over this horrible illness. God bless you xx
Thank you for sharing. I have mostly read stories about missionaries who conquered through pain and struggles but recently I heard a testimony from this american christian, who was put in a turkish prison for 2 years on false accusations. It was very hard for him, and he has written a book about it. He is the first christian I have heard about breaking down and almost taking his own life. Its an amazing story which tells us something we seldom hear about; christians who breaks down in spite of their strong faith. His name is Andrew Brunson. You can find his testimony here online. Your story reminded me about him, and it also makes me wonder about the Lords ways. Often I have thought about our brothers and sisters in persecuted countries comparied to us in other countries where we are free to preach the gospel. The Lord uses other ways to refine us than through persecution. May he strengthen you in Spirit. In Jesus wonderful and Migthy name.
So sorry to hear about this. Thanks for discussing it with us. It's very relatable for me on some parts... I don't have Lyme's but have a chronic autoimmune issue that destroys my thyroid and other things. Before it triggered, I was so energetic and could do all the things 😢 my life did a 180 and I've had to be isolated. Sending prayers for you. 🙏 the fact you are putting out so many anazing videos desoite your illness is truly inspiring. You are clearly a devoted servent of God
Gosh, my heart goes out to you. I was diagonsed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue around 20 years ago and slowly having to give up everthing i used to enjoy, gardening, singing, i used to sing in worship band at church now i cant hardly sing or talk for long as it affects my vocal chords, i cant atrend church anymore or basicly be around people due to noise sensitivity issues and had to give up work. I have a son around your age who is a believer but has suffered major deppressive disorder most of his life. We have lost count how much prayer and churches we have been to for healing. I now accept my situation and pray Gods will. So my heart really goes out to you because you are in a similar situation as my son lives at home as well, only that you have a different health condition. Will keep you in my prayers. Appreciate your videos and your honesty. I often get deppresion because of the isolation but im 59 so i cant complain but for you young ones i feel bad for, not having quality of life. Hang in there. 💙
Stay strong brother. I am 71yrs old and from he UK. I have been suffering with Lumbar and Cervical Spondylosis since 1991 and have never had
a pain free day for 33yrs. I also have Ischemic Heart Disease, having my first angioplasty at the age of 37 due to Hypercholesterolemia.
On Saturday 12 August 2023 I had what I say was a miracle happen. At 10.30 my stepson and I went to the A&E department of my local hospital
with chest pains. Being an ex-nurse I knew what it was leading up to. They kept me in and at 19.00 I was rushed into theatre to have a 'Rotablation' which is where they 'drill out' your arteries and had 2 stents fitted. After the procedure the cardiologist said I was a very lucky man.
When I asked why, he told me there were only 3 doctors in the UK who were proficient in this procedure and one was on duty that night.
I asked what would have happened if he was not and he told me that my family would be arranging my funeral during the next week.
I give God all the Praise, Honour and Glory for seeing me through.
Amazing!!! Praise God!!!
Thank you so much for sharing. Matt 🙏
@@lionoffireraw You're welcome Matt.
Thank you for sharing so much! I had wondered about some of the things you mentioned, like if you had someone to take care of you (I'm a mom, sorry! People need hugs everyday!)😆
I'm glad you have your parents. ❤ 👨👩👦
My heart is SO SAD for all your suffering and losses, especially the engagement. 😥
YOU'RE SO VERY STRONG, MATT! Your unwavering faith and complete trust in God is extremely encouraging to me and the body of Christ!
Not only are you surviving with a positive outlook, you are working for God by building your Online Ministry 🦁Lion of Fire🔥!
You are using your gifts and talents as much as you possibly can!
The calm nature in which you teach is very easy to follow and understand. You're very knowledgeable and God has given you wisdom! You light up when you exalt Jesus 🌟 and it increases my hunger for God! 😇
May God's perfect will be done in your life as you rest in His peace and rely on His strength! 🙏
This is SO POWERFUL. I am so grateful for your ministry and the way the Lord has used this suffering to draw you to Himself. He alone is most precious. God is GOOD and your clear and powerful words resonate so powerfully. I pray your channel goes viral. This message is SO simple and true. It can help many dear ones who may be losing hope, who may be angry with God for what happened to their body or other aspects of life.
2 Cor 4
17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us, no one should have to go through this kind of suffering. I have been diagnosed with Lyme & chronic mould illness. It's been 4 years of what you have described. You do lose everything but in the lose you gain everything. You are forced to go to a place that you would never to go to, you can't see the world in the same way that you once did. I realized after many years that most of my symptoms disappeared when I stopped using WIFI & mobile phones and filtered the dirty electricity coming into my house. It was VERY hard for me to fathom that I had become EHS due to the brain injury. You are stuck in fight or flight mode, a limbic impairment in the brain which creates the toxic brain chemistry which then in turn creates hypersensitivity to common everyday things in your environment. People have found that re-wiring the brain through programs such as DNRS have been most helpful. You may have already heard of this. I wish you well on your healing journey back to wellness. Many blessings.
Thanks for sharing ❤️💔🙏. On a lighter note 🎶 Israel turned 76 today. How fantastic is that? When I read Psalm 90:10 and see all the signs of the end of this age taking place I can't wait for our new glorified bodies and a life under Jesus reign. These old clay jars are only temporary. No more pain, and sickness, no more tears, plenty for everyone. I can't wait 🙌
So sorry to hear about your struggles with health and how it has negatively effected your life. We often want to ask God "Why?" but what I've learned is to instead ask God "What now?" God has a purpose and a plan through all our suffering. We just need to continue trusting in Him. It is often through our own suffering that God uses us to reach and encourage others. It makes us wiser and gives us a deeper understanding of the things of God and life in general. We can speak and connect with others in a far more meaningful way. If you did not have Lyme disease, would you be making UA-cam videos and encouraging brothers and sisters all over the world right now? I, for one, am very grateful for your videos. God is using you and though your road is difficult and some times unbearable, just know what a privilege it is to be used by God. Peace and strength to you brother. in Jesus name.
I had the comment earlier today about Smyrna and Philadelphia, only 29% of all believers. I am Philadelphia. I have thousands of times of being verbally abused between parents, husband, and being a registrred nurse. I have been hit hundreds of times from the same. I have lost family, friends, jobs, a home, and possessions because of my faith in Christ. These were not losses at all. My life has hung in the balance more than I can count, and the Lord has healed me. Yes, I am very tired. But I would rather be drawing closer to the Lord than having earthly things. The reward for the church of Philadelphia is wonderful. That is what I'm looking forward to.
Lots of people understand physical pain and mental health effects, loneliness and isolation, God bless you Matt 😊
Was just laying here in so much pain physically and and so much isolation and with the physical pain with the celiac disease that I deal with and I cannot take nothing for pain it gets really intense sometimes the Lord will lift the pain for a brief time I came to my bed to lay down for a moment can I turn on your video and I just cried I know I am not alone in the suffering your videos are inspiration to me I thank the Lord for you and I thank you and I pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ that they may be healed the Lord still does miracles so never give up and never quit
I have a chronic disease also. I know what it mean to be isolated.
I hear you, my friend.
John 16:33 - Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
This verse has been keeping me alive for 11 years!!!!!
Amen and God bless you! I had a friend go thru this awhile back and finally got help from a Holistic doctor. All I know is he treated her with high amounts of vitamins, and she is back to her normal self! Just wanted to share! You've been a huge blessing sharing your faith and the truth!!
I'm sorry you are going through this but I got to tell you that you were making a difference in people's lives for the Lord. Maybe this is your new Mission field.. I pray it's a short mission for you though. Praying for you now.✝️❤💯🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️💯💯💯
Hi Matt
You have suffered greatly Matt, you have come a long way from where you were. You still manage to continuously spread the word, you are a great blessing to many people.
Brilliant message Matt. 🙏❤️
I have been praying for you and others here who are struggling. God will see everyone of us through & that’s a promise. It may not be the way that we expect but it will be His Perfect Way.
I was watching Richard Joyce on UA-cam. He has daily devotions & has talked about his struggles. A teacher who works at the school that he also works at has Lyme disease. She shared that she rubs a little bit of castor oil in her belly button. It helps to ease her symptoms. I hope that this information helps those of you suffering from Lyme disease. God bless 🙏🏽✝️🤍
This is an amazing testimony. You are such an encouargement to me.
I appreciate your openess.
God Bless you. I think God has made you very strong in body and spirit to minister to and guide others.
Finally a Christian I can relate to with a chronic debilitating illness. I’ve been praying to find someone like you.
Welcome 🙏 I’m sorry that you’re suffering too!!
I pray that this channel can be a blessing to you. I talk about living the Christian life.
Matt 🙏
I’ll post my other channel below, where I do scripted and edited teachings. Check it out if you like 😃
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youtube.com/@lionoffireministries?si=S6CZyBYoAvNE7GxT
Im very sorry to hear that. I struggle with motivating myself to get up and do things like going to church. I have Asperger (high functioning autism) and attention deficit disorder. I am also quite overweight, not because of food indulgence, but because i dont exercise.
I am sensitive to loud noises because of hyperacusis, which was caused by a very loud noise exposure that I've had. Now being exposed to anything above 80 decibels is very uncomfortable for me, and i have gotten a fear of loud noises because of this. Autism makes me focus on very few things, and attention deficit disorder makes it impossible for me to focus and motivate myself to fo things.
I still find ways to enjoy life and give glory to Jesus. I play video games and can get online friends there, i read my Bible, and i do enjoy food although i often go a day or 2 without eating, but still consuming sugary beverages like flavoured milk, iced coffee etc. Being overwieght demotivates me from going out at all, it can hurt justbto move around sometimes. Like i sometimes get back pain or shoulder pain, sometimes pain in the legs as well. But the pain is the least of my issues, i just feel so uncomfortable in my body.
By his stripes you are healed!🙏
Your case of Lyme disease must have gone undiagnosed for quite a while. Usually, if caught early on, Lyme disease can be fully resolved.
It must have been at work damaging your body for quite a while before is was recognized. I wish it had been discovered sooner. Your road has been a rough one. Prayers from Kansas that it will soon be smoother. 🙏
Edit: have you considered having your parents on a video. They sound like terrific folks. Mine were. I was blessed. My parents were wonderful Christian people. I'm older than you and my folks have been gone for some years now and I miss them terribly.
"Usually, if caught early on, Lyme disease can be fully resolved. "
That's the conventional line. It's not true, but it's definitely the AMA approved dogma.
@@Packhorse-bh8qn Do you speak from experience? Like most blood born diseases it's best to have it diagnosed early. Chances are always better of a full recovery. In Matt's case it sounds like it worked on him for a couple of years before it was recognized. It had a chance to do a lot of damage unfortunately.
What a difficult situation. I'm genuinely sorry for you. I very much appreciate your channel and the work You put into it.
I had West Nile Virus in 2017 and my body's never been the same, appreciate you sharing this, your experience, and glad to hear it drew you closer to God instead of pushing you away.
Amen ! Thank you for sharing. No Pain, No Gain. Praising Him may not make things easier, but it does make things righteous. Keep pressing on. His Grace is indeed sufficient for you. I pay for your healing while in you mortal body, if that is His will, knowing it will eventually come, even if it's when you shed your earthen vessel. Stay strong, taking one day at a time. You are doing good.
I'm very sorry to hear of your chronic medical condition. I had to Google lyme disease as I've heard of it (lol, I heard about it from an episode of The Simpsons), but didn't know anything about it.
I hope that God heals you in the name of Jesus.
Thankyou so much Matt, you have helped me so much.I live in regional Victoria. I'm in my 70s now, been suffering chronic pain for around 20yrs.I just want you to know you have helped me today. I've been doing the why me LORD STUFF ?I'm very isolated too,i used to be very active in my church,now i can barely walk for more than a few minutes. SO THANKYOU, and ,keep doing your videos, you are helping a lot of people, GOD BLESS YOU MATT
When YHVH strips us it is not comfortable. He has been stripping me for the past 9 1/2 years…loss of a good paying job…but, as I look back I wouldn’t change anything. What I have learned and experienced in my relationship with Yeshua I would never have learned and experienced when I was fully self sufficient. To me these have been the richest years…spiritually speaking. Does that mean it has been an easy journey? Quite the opposite. I’m still on the journey and I know HE is right beside me all the way.
Psalm 23 speaks of green pastures. In Israel those are tufts of green grass spread across a desert. Just enough for the moment. He carries us and cares for us each step of the way. When HE strips us it teaches us to fully depend on HIM. You are right where HE needs you to be right now.
Yeshua I ask that You would give him all the strength he needs for each moment. Amen.
I have had MS since I was 25 and it came on as what the doctors said was a catastrophic episode that instantly put me in so much pain and nothing in my body worked for 1 month and felt like the doctors medical experiment. Hope AI can cure both of us.
I’m so sorry what you’ve been through and still living through. I’m going to pray for you right now. Keep positive, your videos are very inspiring.
I'm so so sorry to hear. Thank you for sharing this with us. I prayed and will continue to pray the Lord will keep you and anyone else suffering physically. Get your rest, stay prayerful, you are an encouragement!
You are very lucky i suffer from chronic lyme and morgellons disease and sadly im the only christian in my catholic family. My parents were completely in denial about my illness and i was forced to go back to work and they keep saying that im healthy. Im now fasting and praying for a provider to appear. My health has taken a turn for the worse.
I think of your Lyme disease and pray every time I see you post a video! So glad God sustains you, and sooooo glad we will have perfect bodies in Heaven!🥰🕊️
The fire of refining
Matt, You are a blessing to many . ❤ you brother . Prayers for you and anyone else going through this .
Amen, Amen!!!! It is possible God is winding things down in terms of evangelism because there are few left who are authentically saved and very few who will listen compared to the population of the world. I believe God is focusing back on the Middle East now, even sending angels to do the work of evangelism. I have met missionaries who are bringing a false gospel to the world.
I too have been ill a lot with various things preventing me from doing many things. I think God has focused on the internet because we can reach the world from our homes and that is where He wants many of us right now before He takes us home. I know other believers who are suffering from illness, this may be a possible reason for our inability to travel, God wants us to travel the world from our homes. Just a thought I have had when I cannot do much.
Very sorry for your situation. I pray that God helps you find strength on a daily basis and total healing is near to you. Please be merciful, Lord, to brother Matt, I supplicate before You. In your Son’s name. Amen.
Praying for you brother. God Bless you.
I have found that stress from outside sources and inner stresses such as anger, frustration, in otherwords, negative emotions delay and even set back improvements. I have had major multiple physical issues that started to develop at age 7, which caused pain. By age 12, no physical activities (I was an athlete and always extremely active). I am now 70 and I still find keeping the stress level low and negative emotions at bay and with God's support, I am doing better than the specialists thought I would. :)
I would have never guessed you were dealing with such a debilitating illness. Thanks for sharing something so personal.
James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial, for once he has been approved. He will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
I can identify with suffering back in 2006 I got diagnosed with Meniere's Disease in my left ear and the trigger I had was salt in food that would set it off have I had to have a low sodium diet I had to look at labels to see how much salt/sodium it had to be 120mg or under. I would experience the fluid sac in the ear swelling inside I would be extremely dizzy and the room would be spinning around I would have to lay down and close my eyes and I would be extremely ill and because of it suffer vomiting badly and all I could do is call out to God to help me I took Stemetil for it two times daily for a few years then the symptoms would be under control. I was always praying for God to heal me until 2016 and others were praying too for me to be healed until 2017 when I had prayer from other people I got totally healed I haven't had it since my last Meniere's episode was in 2016 after my husband had a heart attack and after that was healed and the last 8 years I have been totally blessed with normal life again because of what God done for me I have stuck to the low sodium diet as to keep my salt level good. Your testimony is powerful and I hope and pray that God will totally heal you too and keep on keeping on and He who is faithful will do the things He promised that He said he will do.
God bless you! My husband is disabled through years of work-related injuries and abuse to his body. He empathizes with you because he wants to be working, do chores, etc, but he's unable. Hang in there and keep on keeping on for the Lord!
Thank you for that heartfelt video and the encouragement you shared. It makes me want to share some of my own story sometime. But think of such a one as 'Paul the aged,' who spent his last years in captivity -- and yet, they were not wasted years. Look at the epistles he wrote during that time, which have equipped the church through the ages. Would that have happened if he had been out travelling and evangelizing instead? The hard lesson is to trust in God and see what He has placed within your reach right now, and trust in the larger role it plays in His will; to bear the limitations as a good soldier of Christ, that you may focus on the opportunities that you actually have been given. No doubt, your videos are a major part of all that. It sounds like you've learned such lessons well, and your amazing, hopeful attitude is a great testimony for those who are still learning. But I do pray for your complete recovery one day, as well.
May God bless you young man. I'm impressed with your faith and your openness about it.
YES,you can do God's will, wherever you are ! To Him be the glory
You have such a kind disposition. I’m in the same position. I wish you all the best - your faithful determination is inspiring and I’m sorry it’s probably not acknowledged enough but I want you to know that it’s seen and noticed and applauded by at least me. God bless - you’re in my prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear all of this
I dont know if you know Joni Erickson Tada? Shes a Christian woman who had a swimming accident at 18, and has been paralyzed and in wheelchair ever since , and shes mentioned God is what keeps her! I truly admire what shes been tbru and her love for the Lord!
She is great. What a true Christian.
I pray you will recover immediately 100% in the name of our lord Jesus. Tetelestai
Hi, Matt. Your videos impact me so positively, making my suffering so much more bearable. Keep up the excellent witnessing, my friend. I think I understand your challenges, and I admire your determination to beat the suffering. Take care. The Lord bless you and keep you 🙏
Maybe you feel bored, but your videos are not boring. The Spirit has given you excellent communication to be able to answer an unbeliever; so needed. I have learned, I am shy, a better writer than verbal communicator. The suffering is the badge of honor for the church of Smyrna and Philadelphia, only 29% of all true believers. The other 5 out of 7 churches in Revelation are under an indictment unless they repent. That is 71% of all real followers of Christ. I would rather suffer and not be under a judgment from the Judge, our Lord Jesus Christ.
You are in my prayers, thanks for sharing this with us, and for making the great videos that you do.
Your message has increased with your disease. Its Gods road and you are doing a fantastic job. I have fibromyalgia and this is my constant companion for the past 15 years. Constant pain isn't something you wish on anyone, but your reaction to suffering shows your heart belongs to Him. God is using you in a way you never thought possible. Reaching people you will never meet here. You encourage us all. May God continue to guide your steps and bless your ministry.
Thank you so much for that beautiful and encouraging comment. That has really blessed my day, and means so much to me. I pray that these videos will continue to bless you. Matt
The difficulty is we try to live the life we think God wants us to live rather than completely trust Him that we are living the life He wants us to live.His restrain however difficult it is in my experience is and has and still is His greatest expression of love.I have been broken all my life Matthew and I still am and although I forget I today have remembered to trust Him again even though I haven't been because I know He would only place suffering on His children to keep us from greater suffering,to keep us nearer to Him or both.Praise God,I'm going through it to Matthew I'm with you.Like you said we can let it bring us nearer to Him or farer away embrace Him amen and thank you,you are a blessing to me amen and God bless praise Jesus for your life
That's a really good perspective. It reminds me of Joseph. Everything he went through was all part of God's ultimate plan.
God bless you 🙏
Thank you very much,God bless you to.Can I ask please what you are referring to with Jospeh? I can look it up if you can please give me a passage? Peace be in your soul in Jesus wonderful name 🙏🏻
Of course! In Genesis, chapters 37-47.
✝️ Genesis 45:8 - So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God...
✝️ Genesis 50:20 - You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
😇 It probably would be a great reminder for all of us to read Joseph's story again! God bless you, friend!
I just watched a few of your videos, David, and the first thing I said to myself was, "Aaaaw!! This guy really loves Jesus!!" ❤
Hang in there, and keep trusting our Lord! 🙏
@dianemoore8289 Hi there again,thank you for the passages I appreciate them.I had forgotten all about my videos I'd done,they aren't very good in my eyes because I don't feel they will help anyone in their faith much but I do really appreciate your kind words.At the time it was about me taking a bigger personal step in speaking out more openly for my faith walk with Jesus and also to try to touch someone heart.I can't say whether it was me or the Lord but I would say at the time it felt mostly me.I've been going through a really tough time and there's been so much going off that I've not been able to help myself much because it became impossible to know what was causing what.Jesus was my anchor amd my faith reached its pinnacle in the heat of it all,like all believers I wasn't constantly trusting but my Saviour Jesus didn't ever leave me and that's the Jesus I know,faithful and true even when we aren't.Jesus is Lord my friend 😊
I am very sorry to hear of this. I imagine that at this point, you’ve heard it all. Still, I encourage you to look up Dr. Axe’s information on Lyme disease. I don’t think his articles have ALL the answers. But, he might have mentioned something that can take you in a direction not previously considered.
Thank you, Matthew! It is always an encouragement to listen to you. Our prayers are with you.
🙏🙏 Thanks for being real
Matt, I know one thing… God loves you so much and He trusts you with this terrible disease and Romans 8:28 is a verse to grab on to and know the truth of it☦️♥️ He will never leave you or forsake you🙌 I needed to hear this for my own suffering that I endure!🙏🏼 I want to glorify God in all things though I fall short 🫣 I want to tell you how sorry I am that you suffer in a way most of us will never understand. God does know and He will sustain you movement by moment until you are 100 percent healed👏👏👏 And you will be healed here hopefully first, but nevertheless healed whole and complete ☺️
Thank you for opening up about your journey, Matt. I emphatize with your circumstances. I could imagine what it meant to be stripped away from a life of a promising future to being alone while can't do much. I have been through it all, and praise God, because of a journey with Him, everything becomes bear able and possible. Think about how God has blessed you with talents to speak about the Gospel and blessed.so many including myself. In my circumstance, the grounding at home due to parenting with NPD hubby, has put me into a teaching career and built a 22 year-teaching project that became a charity for an orphanage. I am truly grateful for having been able to contribute something to the community, in the way I still could do with so much limitations in every sense of meaning. Hope you are encouraged that you actually NOT losing, but gaining BIG for His Kingdom. Your reward is in Heaven, Matt. Love and hugs to you. Hope you are well soon. God bless you always 🤞🏻🎉
So much you said resonated with me ..I feel isolated friends altho I have a son and husband who help me such a lot because there is little I can do for myself and have cried many times in despair and felt so hopeless and it is only my Faith in God that gets me through the Day and night and allows me to feel joy in the smallest of things ..I am getting stronger day by day Thankyou to the Lord God above .. I pray that you get stronger each day 🙏
It is in isolation that God works deeply in a child of His. Blessed are the meek and poor in spirit, those who know how much they need the Lord. Thanks for sharing your story, many of us can relate and give thanks because Romans 8:28 is playing out in those who love the Lord, your isolation and suffering pproduces fruit that glorifies our Father in heaven, which is our ultimate purpose
I never would have guessed that all that was happening in your life while you were making these awesome preaches. I pray that you have a miracle healing, it sure sounds like you could use that. I can't imagine anyone not wanting to hear about you getting miracle healed by prayer that watch's your channel you have a true insight into scripture that is super rare. Be strong in Christ and find Peace in Christ.
I think everyone is going to receive the ultimate miracle healing soon, when we get a new body after we go home to Jesus. I think it's very close.
Thank you so much, Matt , for sharing your health jpurney more like you said you would! You know I resonate with you alot! Just knowing our health issues are temporary do give us hope since Christ will return! And youre right, other people have it worse! I remind myself about that and give God gratitude for things we do have, like food , water, clothes , homes, etc.
Thankyou for this Matt, you have so much wisdom, and trust in God. Much needed 🙏
So sorry Matt Your a great inspiration
Keep holding onto Jesus! He is our only hope!
Thank you for your faithfulness
Thanks for making this video. I won't say I know what it is like to go through what you go through, but your testimony helped me because I have many of the same sufferings you describe. Loss of income for years, loss of friends, etc. Not only that, but, I watched many of your videos and subscribed, and it seems we agree on many things, which is rare for me. I'm a writer who does kind of what you do in your videos here but I write books. We also both use lions as our chosen ministry symbol, which is interesting. I'm not saying we are meant to be friends, but I think you are a person I could be good friends with. Keep doing God's will.
Thank you for your encouraging comment. I’m really glad that these videos are a blessing to you. I wish you all the best with your writings, and hopefully interact with you in the comments again. God bless you, Matt
❤❤❤love you in JESUS, brother. HE is carrying us🙌✝️🕊
I have neuropathy going to the Dr tomorrow for injections please pray that this works if not I guess I’ll accept suffering for Jesus
FYI I prefer these raw videos to scripted and edited videos. Thanks for sharing your pain, many of us can relate.
I’m glad that people are resonating with these videos. The other ones are more foundational topics, and scripted teachings. Each can be helpful for people 😃
I’m very sorry to hear about your illness. We align ourselves with those Stations of the Cross and journey forward carrying our crosses. I will keep you in my prayers.
I've had anemia for a year now and haven't worked for that time. The doctors don't know what's causing it. I get so physically tired. I also deal with severe OCD. The suffering feels unbearable but I'm becoming more dependent on God.
Keeping you in my prayers. Your videos are so beneficial. Many blessings and ❤ in Christ
Thank you so much 🙏
Sorry you are physically suffering.
It is not easy knowing your life has changed physically.
I understand. As a 127 pound medic in USAF; I carried, lifted, and dragged patients for about 9 years. Now with rheumatoid Arthritis in hands, knees, and back. I suffered for doing my duties in the past. And the VA said it is non service connected.
I am now fighting Fibermyalgia. More like dealing with it as there is no human cure for it.
But God is Good.
Had major tooth disease. That took me to ER more than 6 times. But VA dental could not do extractions. To give me dentures. Not service connected. Even bent over in pain. God is Good.
I had three heart attacks. Stent put in. The last one induced by wrong medication given by VA.
But God is Good.
I also was told I went from fatty liver to Cirrhosis. X-rays confirmed it. And I don't drink alcohol.
Never the less God is Good.
I was diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes. But God is Good.
During this time I spent more days at doctors office than at work. I had dye exams over 15 times. And many stress test.
Missed work too many times. When I did work I couldn't do my job because it was hard physical work. So eventually they fired me under medical conditions.
But God is good.
After working with these issues and barely making $100,000 in 33 years; I applied for SSDI at 60 years old.
Social Security Disability Insurance
It was denied because of my work history did not meet their guidelines. But God is Good.
Then i wanted to file for VA disability. But Lawyers wouldn't take my case. The DAV ignored my calls. Told me my records were missing. But God is still Good.
But one day, I just realized, I had an Advocate already in Jesus Christ. And because God is Good he led me to file the paperwork myself.
He led me to citations of disabled veterans during 1st Gulf War. And after three years of allowing His Spirit to guide me; I was granted VA disability for medical issues related to Gulf War Syndrome.
My heart grew new veins without medical intervention.
God is Good.
My liver has no Cirrhosis.
Without medical intervention
Good is Good.
I stopped taking my diabetes meds. Started avoiding carbohydrates. And my sugar levels became normal.
God is Good.
I still suffer from fibromyalgia.
From my back, knee, and hand pain. The enemy still tries to attack me with stress and anxiety. To the point I just found our house has a second mortgage taken by a family member who stopped paying it in 2011. So there is a lien in it.
And the Reality Company with the lien keeps me from paying that debt. But, still God is Good.
Although I am disabled. I know it could of been worst. And it could be worse.
I know I am not as able to do the things I use to do. But God opened new doors to do His will. To share His wonderful and powerful ways our Advocate intercedes for us.
Yes, I understand life can negatively effect us. But don't give up or surrender. Keep doing God's will.
For the road blocks the enemy throws at us is no match for the blessings God has in-stored for us, in Jesus name.
Did I mention that God is Good?
Thank you for your beautiful testimony of how good and powerful our Lord is, especially when we just trust that everything is in His will and His timing! Praise Jesus' Holy name ! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
May you continue to be blessed with His love and care. 💖✝️🛐🙏
Praise God!! That is amazing, and a great blessing to read. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you, MattN🙏
PS. God is good.
That's a lot, man I just can't imagine. My struggles have mainly been mental rather than physical, although I have had 1 physical problem that lingered for a bit, and one that is still an issue.
The one I used to have was chronic ingrown toenails, in both big toes. Had to get them cut out like 6 times, until they finally decided to put acid in to destroy the matrix bedding, to prevent the nail from growing too wide. That took a whole year to deal with, including the recovery period from each time, and the time it took for the nails to grow back.
The one that I am dealing with now is obesity. Because of my mental situation I just cannot motivate myself to do anything physically active, or socialise outside.
As for my mental stuff, I have high functioning autism (Asperger) and attention deficit disorder, as well as hyperacusis and a fear of loud noises which I developed from hyperacusis. My autism causes me to focus on very few things, so my interests are limited and are just with video games and socialising online, nothing work related. Attention deficit disorder makes it impossible to motivate myself to get any sort of job, or go to church or anything like that, because I just lose all focus and interest.
As for hyperacusis, I got it from a loud noise exposure, 110 decibels I believe. Now my hearing is sensitive, anything above 80 decibels causes significant discomfort, and this lead to further isolation, and a fear of loud noises. So, going outside just for something as basic as a haircut is very stressful for me.
@@infinitedeath1384 You have your plate full too.
You know what helped me best during the times I lost friends and family? When I was so sick, alone, and lonely?
Being silent. Listening for His Voice. Meditating on His Word. Praising Him. Listening to Appalachian Christian music. Feeling those souls be touched by the Holy Spirit.
Somehow, the Holy Spirit ministers to my soul while listening to it. I can't sing. I can't memorize one song.
But reading scriptures as those with the gift of singing praise in the background lifted me up. Fills my soul with joy.
Your struggles are real. But so is the Cure. Praising Him during our tribulations. Trusting Him during our tribulations.
It took me over 50 years to figure out to truly seek Him first. Then all else will be added. Because, no matter what I had in the past, without him I could really do nothing. No matter how hard I tried.
So child of God. You have many Christians who are your brothers and Sisters. And most importantly you have Jesus who said: He said, “You are my friends if you do What I command you."
@PeaceUnforsaken
Wow - Wow - Wow!
What an amazing testimony!
It was breaking my heart 💔 😢 until you told how God worked things out for you, healed you and guided you! Praise God and His faithfulness! ❤ GOD IS GOOD!! All the time! 😊
God bless you Matt 😇🙏 and hope one day you be healed completely. You are such lovely young man and you have strong faith in the Lord . The light of Jesus Christ shines through you. 🌸 Thank you for your lovely smile 😁 in all your videos. Stay strong and keep going. 💖
Thank you so much!
@@lionoffireraw Your welcome 🤗
My sickness drew me closer to God. He promised He won't give us anymore than we can bear.
Having both sisters, my grandparents and both my sister's and my cousin no longer being alive is tough. After years of working and being made to believe that I'm only to be used as a door mat for a couple of decades in the workplace I tried suicide but God made it clear that it wasn't my time yet. I just couldn't handle it anymore. I have depression really really bad that I am on strong medication. I ended up in the psych ward and getting help. I can't handle what's happening now in my life. Things are tough now but I'm hanging on to Jesus right now. The Bible verse Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me helps me. I even go skateboarding and that helps too.
I would rather say God used your sickness to draw you closer and to Christ :) We can not do anything, it is all God's Grace that gifts us Faith and the ability to repent.
I too had lyme disease. I was cured through mora therapy in NSW.
Keep the faith. Remember Paul also suffered. He was never healed. God knows what you’re going through. Just stay in the race. Look up as our redemption draws near. 🙏
God chose Job BECAUSE of his faith. He knew he would be up to the task, he knew Satan would try him with all he had, and he knew Job would stand in the end and be rewarded. God used Job as a perfect example to billions of people so it would strengthen us in faith when we suffer and want to lose hope and trust. Now think of all those who know you through your suffering as you continue to put your trust in Jesus. What a testimony! For alll those Christians suffering in Any way...God's got you!
2 Corinthians 1:9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
9 In fact, we still feel as if we’re under a death sentence. But we suffered so that we would stop trusting ourselves and learn to trust God, who brings the dead back to life. 🙂
I'm so sorry! I have a friend who has a Dr. who practices a more holistic approach. It's my understanding she can help people who have lymes even though they've had it for a long time. Maybe you could research and see if you can find a Dr. like that. Medical has lost it's competence,sadly. Prayers for healing.
How does a Christian manage anxiety?? Its been my hell and my thorn that I have wrestled with on and off since late 2008, but in the last year i relapsed, I have been praying for healing and with my mother's death too, it has made matters worse. Need the Lord's Grace daily to get through the day!
I’m sorry to hear this. I do plan to make more videos on this topic. God bless you, Matt 🙏
I just cant be not angry at God knowing that he can heal whenever he wants…I cant grasp that He is a good God…
There is a passage in the Bible that says, "you have not because you ask not, and when you do ask, you ask from your physical desires". I am learning to ask for the sake of the Ekklesia and the spread of the Kingdom. I had the same arguments as yours.
If I don't get what I want, maybe I'm not ready for it yet. But anger and bitterness in your heart will stop you from having joy and knowing that God is good.
Soon we’ll get new bodies! In the meantime many are praying for you!