Kirk Franklin's Ungodly advice?

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
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  • @francescareid5070
    @francescareid5070 День назад +248

    Every time I go thru something bad, I open my Bible, it is always a comfort😊

  • @Leelang931
    @Leelang931 День назад +266

    Kirk don’t be upset. We just holding you accountable

  • @AfroCentauri
    @AfroCentauri День назад +328

    That street preacher calling out Kirk Franklin years ago was right.

    • @karlinwilliamson9329
      @karlinwilliamson9329 День назад +12

      And that guy is a strange dude now. He shows no life of Christ now, just judgement.

    • @blazze7772
      @blazze7772 День назад +2

      @@AfroCentauri Facts

    • @thechosen1880
      @thechosen1880 День назад +3

      @@karlinwilliamson9329what’s his channel name?

    • @_NEW3RA_
      @_NEW3RA_ День назад +14

      I was just fixing to say that until I read your comment. That was a strong rebuke for Kirk and I believe that moment was God Sent for him!!!

    • @AfroCentauri
      @AfroCentauri День назад +7

      @@karlinwilliamson9329 What is he doing now? How is that different than Kirk Franklin showing no life in Christ? Didn’t he just collaborate with Glorilla?
      Judgement as in hypocrisy or Judgement as in if you don’t walk in obedience to Christ, Eternal Torment awaits? The latter Judgment is needed.

  • @jazzmonk5670
    @jazzmonk5670 День назад +138

    Spot on, bro Corey!👍🏾
    Every time Kirk Franklin opens his mouth he exposes himself.

    • @nukeboy4939
      @nukeboy4939 День назад +1

      Fr.

    • @heidyrilloraza371
      @heidyrilloraza371 День назад +2

      I was about to say that.. shows his not really Christian..out of the abundance of his heart his mouth speak ..
      Coz if you love truly God and Lord Jesus you can’t say what Kirk said ..

    • @DrLaRenda
      @DrLaRenda 17 часов назад

      Bingo !

    • @SoulSearch11110
      @SoulSearch11110 12 часов назад

      @@jazzmonk5670 but when he performs?

  • @margaretdenike970
    @margaretdenike970 День назад +233

    When my son was killed in Iraq, when my mom left this earth on her 82nd birthday, through all of my losses and pain, it's God's word and those who mourned with me, sharing scripture with me, that helped me walk through those valleys. It's sad to hear him saying this.

    • @EnubeeStyle
      @EnubeeStyle День назад +17

      ❤🤗
      May God continue to hold you close to Him. I lost my Dad last month and one week before his 84th birthday so I know how God can comfort you with peace beyond earthly understanding. I pray that Kirk will take a break from the front of the congregation and sit in the pews and heal.

    • @Cornbread-gi6kt
      @Cornbread-gi6kt День назад +8

      Well, it may be sad yes, but only for a moment. As a Born again believer you know your loved ones are with God, with Jesus. Humans aren’t reliable, they go up and down and all around. Keep your focus on the Lord and ‘let not your heart be troubled’. All this is nothing compared to what’s to come to those who are saved. Your loved ones are experiencing this indescribable joy right now.

    • @dankodde6721
      @dankodde6721 День назад +7

      Not sure what he's getting at. Doesn't like people using scripture to question his Christian walk and talk? That's what it sounds like. Just goes about it in a round about way. Always Christians including myself are going to use the bible incorrectly at times. Got to live holy lives and I believe that may be a problem for him. Wants the best of both worlds. Doesn't work for a true Christian.

    • @thewatcher4552
      @thewatcher4552 День назад +4

      As a veteran of Iraq myself. From a grateful nation I am thankful for his service. Home of the free because of the brave. 🇺🇸✝️☝🏽

    • @laylabaxter5157
      @laylabaxter5157 22 часа назад +2

      @@margaretdenike970 same I lost my son my twin brother and my grandma in 2020 I wouldn’t be here or sane without Gods word ,his love mercy and grace

  • @ThecrosseyedTexan
    @ThecrosseyedTexan День назад +157

    He's obviously spent more time in show business that he has being a student of God's word.

    • @donzellbroadnax1948
      @donzellbroadnax1948 День назад +5

      Amen

    • @bugsocsollie1694
      @bugsocsollie1694 День назад +14

      That shows where his heart (and treasure) is at.

    • @angelodoubel9653
      @angelodoubel9653 День назад +3

      Amen 🙌

    • @jahcal777
      @jahcal777 День назад +3

      FACTS!

    • @davidadu3849
      @davidadu3849 День назад

      Why criticize him c’mon show love ❤️ uh u people make it so hard & u call urself people of God isn’t he suppose to be ur brother in Christ !!! He’s not perfect !!! I dnt understand u Christians

  • @primeminister66
    @primeminister66 День назад +168

    Christ never said it would be easy, we said that!

    • @DraePouncy
      @DraePouncy День назад +7

      Praise the Lord Jesus actually did say it would be easy in the scripture. Matthew 11:30 and also said the reason for it being hard because of transgression. It’s hard because man is not trying to get with God and his word and trying to do it themselves. So Jesus laid the foundation and how it suppose
      To be done. God bless.
      “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
      ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭30‬ ‭KJV‬‬
      “Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard.”
      ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

    • @RaSheedapower
      @RaSheedapower День назад +13

      No sweetie the Christian life is hard because to deny oneself goes against our sinful nature. Paul said For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice Romans 7:19​ @DraePouncy

    • @Sasha-mr9qj
      @Sasha-mr9qj День назад +3

      @@DraePouncy Amen amen so true! It is us that make it hard that's why people have to get the Holy Ghost to live by the spirit and not by the flesh. We have been taught so wrong and hearing others opinions our minds are not thinking how Jesus was thinking. Many people are needing to be retaught but only if they want to.

    • @DraePouncy
      @DraePouncy День назад

      @@RaSheedapower Praise the Lord! Again in Matthew 11:30 Jesus is telling you it’s easy and it’s only hard because of trangression. In the same chapter the verse before the one you gave is Romans 7:18 Paul stated in my flesh dwell no good thing. Not once did he say it was hard. He concluded it I thank God through Jesus Christ he came right back to simplicity that’s why Jesus said Learn of me because his yoke is easy. The same Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:17- “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
      ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭KJV‬‬ and also Galatians 5:16-18 “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
      ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭KJV‬‬
      “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.”
      ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭KJV‬‬
      “But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.”
      ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭18‬ ‭KJV‬‬
      Jesus never taught Christian he taught a life and it is not hard to live the life. Salvation free from sin and without him we can do nothing. That’s why he teaches us to live by our spirit which is his spirit the Holy Ghost which is our new nature divine nature in 2 Peter 1. Can’t serve God and not have the Holy Ghost. Holy Host and salvation go hand and hand. So again it’s not hard. It’s only hard because of transgression and people are trying to say they serve Jesus and not have the Holy Ghost and think it’s a religion when it’s not its LIFE.

    • @DraePouncy
      @DraePouncy День назад

      @@RaSheedapower Praise the Lord! Again Matthew 11:30 Jesus is saying his yoke is easy and in proverbs the way of the transgressor is hard. The scripture in Roman’s he didn’t say it was hard he said in his flesh dwell no good thing and the law in flesh warring with law in my mind. But in conclusion he said I thank God through Jesus Christ. Romans 7:25. The same Paul wrote Galatians 5 and stated walk in the spirit and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. And if you be led by the spirit your are not under the law Galatians 5:16-18 so this is what he referring to by going back to what he stated in Romans 7. It’s only hard because you transgressing. Got to have the Holy Ghost because the Holy Ghost will lead you and guide you into all truth.

  • @BalikAlistane
    @BalikAlistane День назад +274

    I used to feel as Kirk feels when I was an atheist. I hated anything to do with our Lord Jesus Christ, his word and his ways. Today I love him with all my heart and soul. I yearn for his word, no matter how many times I’ve heard it.

    • @inaciadiaz7366
      @inaciadiaz7366 День назад +19

      What a great testimony. Thank you

    • @bugsocsollie1694
      @bugsocsollie1694 День назад +14

      Amen. Praise God. But Scripture doesn't tell us to comfort those not in the Body of Christ Church. It tells us to comfort one another. The world should not be comforted. They should be warned to expect even worse than they are experiencing. We also have a built in Comforter.

    • @AmbiLane998
      @AmbiLane998 День назад +6

      Yes!🙌🏾

    • @blacknbougie8021
      @blacknbougie8021 День назад

      You were never an atheist. We almost never revert back to belief.

    • @robertoliver9669
      @robertoliver9669 День назад +2

      This may be a silly question, but why did you hate Jesus?

  • @delandabarber5740
    @delandabarber5740 День назад +57

    Nobody is trying to make Christianity pretty! We still have to go through the hurt and the pain of losing a love one or divorce. But it’s Gods word that brings peace and comfort.

    • @heartlightstarsofjesus9913
      @heartlightstarsofjesus9913 День назад +3

      @@delandabarber5740 very well said!!! Very well said yessss I love this comment 🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @JMarie-th8xe
      @JMarie-th8xe 18 часов назад

      Exactly. He acts like he's on the outside looking in. Like he doesn't understand because he's not walking the walk.

    • @sstamper1368
      @sstamper1368 5 часов назад

      And sickness and all kinds of struggle. We just have to lean on God's word. The scriptures in the bible. Kirk needs to step back and reflect on The Word and not his word. Bless his heart 🙏🏾

  • @sashabooker787
    @sashabooker787 День назад +111

    Prayers for Kirk . This is sad . He’s battling with his flesh real bad .

    • @Frassgirl
      @Frassgirl День назад +9

      @@sashabooker787 except he isn't though, he is just being a sinner not striving to please God,

    • @sashabooker787
      @sashabooker787 День назад +8

      @@Frassgirl which is why he needs prayer . Anyone battling with their flesh is striving to not please God because they are trying to please their flesh . But we still need to pray for him .

    • @PrayerTimeSA
      @PrayerTimeSA День назад +2

      @@sashabooker787 I agree Kirk Franklin is fleshy and he is one of the ONLY gospel artist who can't sing but has out endured real gospel artist singers like Brian Courtney Wilson, is just unbelievable. He is a musical producer BUT he is not a vocalist nor a singer. He wants to show his body in tight pants/jeans, it too sensationalized into his talent/gift vs into living a simple life.
      That concert he is in it's not for the building up of the church.

    • @ladytaratlc
      @ladytaratlc 23 часа назад +1

      Where's the fruit?

    • @CashFlowKreators
      @CashFlowKreators 7 часов назад

      And leading folk to hell too

  • @daughteroftheking5875
    @daughteroftheking5875 День назад +68

    When I lost my son’s dad at 3 months of pregnancy.. his dads family member consoled me by telling us of Gods Word and His love and forgiveness. I was in a dark and confused place and God found mercy on me by allowing me to hear from him. A few months later Jesus saved me… and it’s been well over 15yrs.. All glory to God..I am forever grateful 🙏🏾 I pray that Kirk really gets convicted because it’s sad for him

    • @SusieQ3
      @SusieQ3 20 часов назад

      I'm sorry for your losses

  • @charitywashington3164
    @charitywashington3164 День назад +67

    If Kirk is okay with what he is doing then why he has to come on social media and defend it? Because Kirk is a "broad way" Christian.

    • @donnajaemoon
      @donnajaemoon День назад +13

      Oh, I’m gonna have to use that - “broad way (Broadway) Christian.” 👍🏽

    • @kimkelly9346
      @kimkelly9346 День назад +11

      "Broadway Christian" makes sense

    • @ladytaratlc
      @ladytaratlc 23 часа назад

      Broad way Christian = not a Christian.

    • @CashFlowKreators
      @CashFlowKreators 7 часов назад

      Cuz he’s guilty and his soul has been brought to the light

  • @junenothere
    @junenothere День назад +152

    Kirk. Needs. Our. Prayers

    • @amirharris473
      @amirharris473 День назад +20

      No he needs to repent. Probably not even saved

    • @Cornbread-gi6kt
      @Cornbread-gi6kt День назад

      Absolutely. When someone achieves so much as Kirk did/does for the kingdom of the Lord, Satanic forces stop at nothing to try and bring you down using and influencing others, and even your own mind through thoughts, ideas, and suggestions if you ‘waver’ in faith. Same thing they tried to do with Jesus in the wilderness🤷🏼.

    • @prideofjudah5767
      @prideofjudah5767 День назад +8

      @@amirharris473 Agreed. It's okay to talk about God when you put the words to music and make money on it.

    • @vendradi
      @vendradi День назад +1

      @@amirharris473 Not probably

    • @vendradi
      @vendradi День назад +2

      Believers need to pray. Kirk needs Jesus.

  • @kcamille313
    @kcamille313 День назад +65

    His ole school music was a blessing!! Hard to listen now that he has obviously fallen away from Faith😢Praying for his SOUL!!!

  • @angelacash9695
    @angelacash9695 День назад +67

    When I'm really going through hard times the word of God brings comfort to my soul only God can help in the hardest things in this life such as losing two children God gives me strength everyday I run to God's word his promises for us endure for ever and he's with me always.God Bless

    • @geneivajackson3437
      @geneivajackson3437 22 часа назад

      I am gonna keep Kirk Franklin in prayer. All things are possible, if you will believe, you are not the Kirk Franklin, that l came to know and respect, when you wrote all those many songs, l loved listening to Kirk Franklin & The Family. God equipped you and anointed you so that you could spread his holy Word in song and music. Turn back to God; you are weak in the Faith, Reach out to God he's always there. Be bless.

  • @darleneanderson109
    @darleneanderson109 День назад +136

    Kirk will keep doing him. He will pay the price in the end

    • @IAMBENNYBLANCO.
      @IAMBENNYBLANCO. День назад +10

      exactlyyyyyy!!!!!!

    • @infiniteepoch8
      @infiniteepoch8 День назад +13

      Or you could earnestly pray for him and have an hopeful outlook.

    • @23dap
      @23dap День назад +10

      Kirk is worldly. Period.

    • @oludre100
      @oludre100 День назад +7

      Let us pray for him for Christ to heal and restore Frank to Himself. Even though he's slipping away, as believers we are advised to rebuke, encourage and restore one another in love. Knowing that anyone can fall short at any moment. Let him that stand take hid less he falls.

    • @lindaburgess8669
      @lindaburgess8669 День назад +1

      @darleneanderson109 I pray he doesn't. 🙏

  • @Sheep0417_
    @Sheep0417_ День назад +27

    My wife and I cracked up as soon as you put the hoodie on brother Corey 😂

  • @ebonyknight5
    @ebonyknight5 День назад +111

    Kirk just mad that people calling him out for his non-religious actions and shows. Just stop playing and go 100% secular and get your bag!!!

    • @TravonLove1990
      @TravonLove1990 День назад +9

      Exactly he always does this when he does something dumb and he tends to make videos and cry about it and make it seem as though people are judging him

    • @Christian900
      @Christian900 День назад +1

      Wow

    • @Leelang931
      @Leelang931 День назад +1

      @@ebonyknight5 right

    • @Fayesweet39
      @Fayesweet39 День назад

      @@ebonyknight5 that part!!

    • @JMarie-th8xe
      @JMarie-th8xe 18 часов назад

      Exactly, he needs to quit playing with God, using Him to make a profit .

  • @primeminister66
    @primeminister66 День назад +83

    Kirk done hit us with that “I’m tired of this church!”

  • @jesusandmygermanshepherdro7343
    @jesusandmygermanshepherdro7343 День назад +96

    He loves the world he loves darkness , He don’t won’t to be held accountable for his friendship with the world and his love of fame and money he’s a wolf 🐺

    • @blazze7772
      @blazze7772 День назад +2

      Not sure if you heard the song Kirk was in he had a line where he said " The Lion and the Lamb will bow down to the goat" listen, when I heard him say that I was like wow yh he not one of us!

    • @jesusandmygermanshepherdro7343
      @jesusandmygermanshepherdro7343 День назад +2

      @@blazze7772 that was 2 years ago and yes if Christ is the lion and Christ is the lamb and if christ is the Greatest of all time why would the greatest of all time bow down to himself? He’s a wolf 💯

    • @jaimeperez1837
      @jaimeperez1837 День назад

      @@jesusandmygermanshepherdro7343 lmao 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

    • @prideofjudah5767
      @prideofjudah5767 День назад +1

      Agreed. It's okay to talk about God when you put the words to music and make money on it.

    • @jamesrobinson9642
      @jamesrobinson9642 День назад +2

      @"Blazze", yeah, I'm sure my Christian mother was right in her warning me about this so-called "gospel music singer" Mr. Kirk Franklin that unfortunately, also, she had heard him foolishly sing that: "The Lion & Lamb will bow down to this goat"; she & I couldn't believe it, until by the LORD's Holy Spirit, I, Mr. James C. Robinson III, had heard her carefully warn me about this Kirk Franklin; & like her, also, I have thought & answered: "You're right because of course, this true Lion & Lamb, Jesus Christ (Who's the Greatest of all) would never dare bow down to any goat, devil, or demon, like I'm sure the Holy Bible makes very clear! No! Instead, demons & goats will bow down to this Lion, Who's the Lamb!"!

  • @ValerieCox-t7d
    @ValerieCox-t7d День назад +12

    I'd rather go thru the fires, valleys and storms WITH GOD, than without Him. I know that!

  • @Val-vc7sk
    @Val-vc7sk День назад +67

    I need Kirk to read the entire book of Ecclesiastes and come back with a video because every pain and every blessing cannot be understood without faith in God!

    • @angelodoubel9653
      @angelodoubel9653 День назад +5

      Amen 🙌

    • @reginaford8575
      @reginaford8575 День назад +7

      Wisdom “under the sun” vs “wisdom Under the Son”!!!

    • @addjoaprekobaah5914
      @addjoaprekobaah5914 День назад +3

      BAM!!!!

    • @Cornbread-gi6kt
      @Cornbread-gi6kt День назад +1

      Well, the book of Ecclesiastes was centered upon the ‘coming’ of the Lord. Today the Lord has already come and left. So we walk by faith and focus more on who we are, where we are, what we are in the Lord though Christ Jesus.

  • @gregattanasio3185
    @gregattanasio3185 День назад +25

    Satan strikes, when we are
    1) Tired, 2) Lonely 3) Hungry....
    Mr. Franklin, you should have went to sleep..

  • @xodus101
    @xodus101 День назад +59

    I know people from church in that Gospel music arena, and they say Kirk is very prideful, very arrogant.. That's not the spirit of Jesus.. Kirk is trying to justify his ignorance. He really wants to be a secular artist..

    • @blaizesibande6634
      @blaizesibande6634 День назад +6

      My question is... Why can't he just be secular though? Like why Is he staying with us when he clearly doesn't want us or Jesus. He wants the world.

    • @christhomas5761
      @christhomas5761 День назад +1

      @@blaizesibande6634 , I think it`s only because he has been a puppet in the " gospel " industry for decades and built such a huge following of supporters all these years that continue buying his music and purchasing tickets to attend his live concerts. He needs these people because they are his money bags for maintaining his comfortable lifestyle ... His performance fee is about $250 ,000 per performance so if he only does just two shows a month , that`s half a million dollars a month . Kirk is getting old , the world does not want him .

  • @thyatiraedney9281
    @thyatiraedney9281 День назад +37

    The way of the transgressor is HARD.

    • @PrayerTimeSA
      @PrayerTimeSA День назад

      Kirk Franklin and Kierra Sheard, here is a truth the devil really doesn’t want us to know: the commands of God are not burdensome (1 John 5:3). The devil WANTS us to believe God’s commands are restricted and the gateway portal in those stage/concert antics/ceremonies - pulling wigs off, dancing gyrating and foolery are not witchcraft practices. The devil WANTS us to believe God’s commands are torturously burdensome, nor untrue comparatively to ‘our’ “experiences”.

    • @PrayerTimeSA
      @PrayerTimeSA День назад

      Kirk Franklin and Kierra Sheard, here is a truth the devil really doesn’t want us to know: the commands of God are not burdensome (1 John 5:3). The devil WANTS us to believe God’s commands are restricted and the gateway portal in those stage/concert antics/ceremonies - pulling wigs off, dancing gyrating and foolery are not witchcraft practices. The devil WANTS us to believe God’s commands are torturously burdensome, nor untrue comparatively to ‘our’ “experiences”.

  • @lindaburgess8669
    @lindaburgess8669 День назад +28

    😆😆😆 I love your impersonation! ... On a serious side, when my daughter overdosed Gods word is what has gotten me through the most heart wrenching experience in life, I continually need him.

  • @karenabrams6625
    @karenabrams6625 День назад +21

    The imitation was on point Mr. Corey 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @youngcnyce
    @youngcnyce День назад +35

    "Cast all your anxieties unto him because he cares for you" - 1 Peter 5:7

  • @sheervanessa5616
    @sheervanessa5616 День назад +41

    Genisis 3:1-24
    The serpent asked Eve 'did God really say that?'
    Kirk is a Prime example of the serpent trying to deceive the people of God!!
    He might want to now prepare for the wrath of God!

    • @fakhriyyahyisrael364
      @fakhriyyahyisrael364 21 час назад

      No "truer" words were spoken Sis. I bet Kirk won't put two n two together when HIS WRATH comes upon him. 😔

  • @blackhannahofficial
    @blackhannahofficial День назад +17

    Pastor Chris, you are an outstanding communicator. I couldn't have said it better. The GOD of My Salvation, cares ALL ABOUT my troubles. And he leads, guides and comforts me through it All

  • @jae5946
    @jae5946 День назад +18

    When I was in darkness, the last thing I wanted was to hear God's words. Kirk is in darkness now, and I will pray for him, but I will not be listening to anything he has to say from this point forward.

  • @Holyisyourname
    @Holyisyourname День назад +51

    😂Corey’s impersonation of Kirk😂😂

    • @nowfaithis9799
      @nowfaithis9799 День назад +8

      Yoooooo I died laughing! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Holyisyourname
      @Holyisyourname День назад +7

      @@nowfaithis9799 I had to look twice. That was it I couldn’t hear what he was saying I was laughing so hard. I had to rewind🤣

    • @budget_toysrus9254
      @budget_toysrus9254 День назад +4

      😂

    • @LitForChrist
      @LitForChrist День назад +2

      LISTENNNN ‼️ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @davidguest4549
      @davidguest4549 День назад +2

      Ayoooo 😂😂😂

  • @Abat-f6r
    @Abat-f6r День назад +43

    John 1:14
    “And the WORD was made flesh
    and dwelt among us.”
    “For I am not ashamed
    of the GOSPEL of Christ:
    for it is the power of God
    unto salvation to everyone that believeth”
    Romans 1:16
    Thy WORD is a lamp unto
    my feet and a light unto my path.
    Psalm 119 105
    Thy WORD have I hid in my heart,
    so I would not sin against Thee.
    Psalm 119 11
    Isaiah 40:8
    The grass withers
    the flowers fall, but
    the WORD of our God endures forever.”

    • @Tizzleee
      @Tizzleee День назад +5

      How can we not quote these beautiful scriptures? I pray he can reconnect with Christ on a deeper and spiritual level 😔

    • @angelodoubel9653
      @angelodoubel9653 День назад +2

      Amen 🙌🙌🙌

    • @banita1134
      @banita1134 День назад +3

      Amen!

    • @mslynda2u
      @mslynda2u День назад +2

      Hallelujah!!😊

  • @terrywalker2437
    @terrywalker2437 День назад +77

    Using scripture to address life is pissing him off. Tell me you are not a true Christian without telling me you are not a true Christian. Kirk is not a true Christian. He hates the church, and he hates the word of God.

    • @J0nathanNZ
      @J0nathanNZ День назад +8

      But yet he loves the monetary profit that he has made off of God's people. He's made merchandise of the people of God.

    • @banita1134
      @banita1134 День назад +2

      FACTS!

    • @smallpeeny6435
      @smallpeeny6435 День назад

      @@terrywalker2437 this!

    • @hotdrumchick
      @hotdrumchick День назад

      Even though that SAME word has made him MILLIONS.

    • @shiningstar4885
      @shiningstar4885 День назад +7

      I don’t think he hates the Word of God. He’s someone who has backslide and is feeling the conviction. I’ve been there, too. A person who hates the Word will tell you straight up and will mock God. We need to pray for him that he’ll return back to our Lord and Savior. God is putting a whopping on him right now.

  • @faithfashion273
    @faithfashion273 День назад +12

    Great words bro. Corey. And your Kirk impression....spot on and hilarious!!!!!

  • @DJ-wl9iw
    @DJ-wl9iw День назад +84

    Kirk just go ahead and crossover into secular. You want to so bad just do it. 🙄🙄🙄

    • @sonyagraham9701
      @sonyagraham9701 День назад +3

      Could not have said it better..OUT OF THE MOUTH COMES THE ABUNDANCE OF THE HEART…AMEN.🙏🏽🔥♥️

    • @robertoliver9669
      @robertoliver9669 День назад

      That is what Aretha Franklin did.

    • @DH-wk8lm
      @DH-wk8lm День назад +4

      He will not do that because he knows that he can’t FOOL those that’s in the world or of the world but he KNOWS HE CAN FOOL THOSE THAT ATTENDS A MINISTRY that is just like him (fence straddles).SO he’s going to keep doing what he is doing because of filthy lucre (mammon is his god)!
      It’s sad that so many people attend church services but don’t have a relationship with the Lord!
      Last day’s people will be lovers of PLEASURE (entertainment) more than GOD👆🏿

    • @prideofjudah5767
      @prideofjudah5767 День назад +2

      Agreed. It's okay to talk about God when you put the words to music and make money on it.

    • @ContendformyFaith
      @ContendformyFaith День назад

      💯

  • @chrisjones460
    @chrisjones460 День назад +19

    As a believer and resident of Florida who had two tornadoes come through his neighborhood and had neighbors homes ripped in half before the hurricane even showed, that had to first stay with neighbors during a hurricane some now have had to relocate, and others we are helping clean up the damage that many have lost everything, I can attest that NOW isn’t the time for me to walk them through a text of scripture….No it’s time for me to exercise what the scriptures teach. If someone is cold give them your jacket, if they are hungry feed them. The scriptures are not the problem obviously however there is indeed a time to teach them and a time to exercise them.

    • @Edith-k7d
      @Edith-k7d День назад +3

      That is not Kirk's real problem his problem is he loves darkness rather than light. God gives us all wisdom. No, you don't have to teach scripture in a situation that may be hard but the best thing to do is be the scriptures in action. Show love and hospitality to your neighbors. The best sermon as we often say is one in action. Kirk does not want to take accountability for his actions and the things he do and are involved in. He knows the sins that are so easily besetting him in this hour. He chooses to live for the world, and he is angry with himself and does not want to be responsible for his own reckless actions in life. He is in a scary place. Prayer is needed for him. Satan has his thoughts and mind captive from the truth. When you rather blame the word for your troubles you know you are being fooled by Satan.

    • @amenaatem2424
      @amenaatem2424 День назад +1

      You are so right sir. Help first scriptures later.

    • @JJ-it9vr
      @JJ-it9vr 8 часов назад

      @chrisjones460 Thank you!! I think you understand what he's trying to say. God bless you. Everyone else is purposely & actively trying to misunderstand him to condemn him.

    • @chrisjones460
      @chrisjones460 8 часов назад +1

      @@JJ-it9vr In no way am I attempting to build a defense of Kirk. Kirk is Kirk that has nothing to do with me, however I think most are choosing to look at that man that they obviously have issues with instead of just hear the argument he’s making. They aren’t allowing themselves to see pass what they think of him in order to hear the actual argument being made.

    • @JJ-it9vr
      @JJ-it9vr 8 часов назад +1

      @chrisjones460 That's what I'm seeing, too. It's not about defending him at all. It's just listening with logic and a peaceful spirit. It's sad, though, because it's a conversation worth being had. Talking about how we as believers can better walk with people through their tough times is a more edifying conversation than tearing him down in willful ignorance.

  • @Beverly-zi5wl
    @Beverly-zi5wl День назад +19

    Good morning from PA. What I’m seeing is someone torn as well as tormented because of it. The only thing we can do is pray for him. Lift him up to the one that can do all things. Blessings to everyone. Stay in the Word of GOD powered by the HOLY SPIRIT.

    • @gizmetdoralopez6806
      @gizmetdoralopez6806 День назад +2

      @Beverly-zi5wl I agree with you that Kirk presents as a person who is 'torn and tormented'.We can and will/do pray for him, but Kirk needs to find himself at the foot of the cross.
      Instead of drawing closer to God, he is obsessing over his image as seen by Christians who have no empathy for his messy lifestyle. Kirk needs to find his comfort in and from the Lord, not from his fellow man.

    • @nanawynn6916
      @nanawynn6916 День назад

      We've been lifting Kirk up in prayer...at this point he refuses and have rebellioned against the knowledge of God....God's word says those who continue to sin let them sin.....my motto is we do our best and God will do the rest...amen

  • @Freethkr
    @Freethkr День назад +31

    2 minutes in..
    Kirk bye! Go to sleep...
    We've been dealing with your shenanigans since the early 2000s or before, and it's not changing.
    You got one foot in the world and your big toe in the kingdom of God, and it's obvious you're just doing the bare minimum to hold on to the fame and recognition of it all. Do yourself a favor and go pursue your dream of doing secular music and stop blurring the lines.

    • @angelo7515
      @angelo7515 День назад

      He can't do that. He can't follow your advice, "Do yourself a favor and go pursue your dream of doing secular music and stop blurring the lines." Satan would no longer have any use for him. Satan will kill you once you have lost your usefulness.

    • @TheSwordofTruth412
      @TheSwordofTruth412 День назад

      Kirk be kirkin....

    • @JMarie-th8xe
      @JMarie-th8xe 18 часов назад

      Agree.

  • @IMicahThomas98
    @IMicahThomas98 День назад +23

    That was a good, although satirical, but still, good impression 🤣🤣🤣😂😂

  • @FlowerRFabulous
    @FlowerRFabulous День назад +8

    UNPOPULAR OPINION:
    I actually understand what Kirk Franklin is saying on a deep level! I just don’t think he said it the best way.
    It’s been MANY times where I’ve felt frustrated with some christians because they threw scripture at me. It WAS NOT scripture itself that bothered, but rather it felt like they were quickly trying to brush my problems off of them and not hurt WITH me. I feel A LOT of us Christians can be lazy and not want to bear other people’s burdens. I love the Lord, I love His word but it is frustrating when people throw scriptures at me and don’t want to bear my burdens which we are actually called to do for one another.
    I’ve met only a few Christians who will walk with me during those tough times while giving me scripture and encouragement and taking their time to get their hands dirty!

    • @vkenneyjr7468
      @vkenneyjr7468 10 часов назад

      @@FlowerRFabulous I tell you I'm not sure how many comments I read here on this video post. Yours is the only and first one I have seen here that I totally agree with.
      I've been going through a attack from the enemy for 3 years now. Those that I know one side of my family that have been church members for a very long time. I see it another way when these last 3 year and counting on this earth I have to bare and take up my cross alone. I read scriptures and the word of the Bible. It is those that knows your story of what your going through. They are quick to maybe fire a scripture here and their and go on their way that's not sharing a person's burden as scripture says.
      Just before seeing your post it is two short sentence ones that I almost replied to. They were like they were from the book of Job. Where when Job's friends came and sat with him and sat with him a few days. Then Job express his feelings to them. His friends response was not to share his burden with Job . Instead they started shooting all these different scriptures at him in their way trying to figure out and telling Job where he went wrong in life ,and how to get back right with God . Just being a outside critic.

  • @podorowskipoe2945
    @podorowskipoe2945 День назад +8

    Kirk Franklin is not even born again, born from above, born of his Spirit and washed in his blood. The man is unsaved!

  • @KiKiCarr
    @KiKiCarr День назад +5

    wow thank you so much for sharing your testimony.. you life is a perfect example of Gods ability to rename and redeem .. bless you

  • @TheMyshine09
    @TheMyshine09 День назад +14

    I thought he was saying in suffering its important to not only pray for them but to be there as a comfort

    • @ChrisC97232
      @ChrisC97232 День назад

      It would be true if he had actually said what you thought he said
      But he didn’t

    • @1999isis
      @1999isis День назад +1

      Same here. It sounds like he is expressing that we as god’s children can have understanding & compassion & patience ,towards each other in challenging times and towards each other’s walk through life & god will work through us all .. Essentially god is the one who will have the glory in the end for helping that individual overcome whatever it is. Everyone is not in the same spot on their walk with god so how other people are connecting with god within their relationship with him may not predominantly be the same as ours, at times. And we should be considerate within our approach in supporting another. Ofc he is not saying forget the Bible , he probably is seeing arrogant, condemning , critical , prideful comments or gossip in response to his collaboration. Instead of an approach that has positive feedback and constructive suggestions & maybe a productive approach within the conversation to remind the youth & all of us to seek god first in life … no matter where you are on your walk . God is always present so this can really be the start of something positive. No matter how many people they reach with that song , god Is still working in all of our lives and will receive the glory from him transforming us. It sounds more productive to ask “ what is god doing here ?” Instead of automatically condemning them or assuming they are in “darkness”. Glo shared how God was the reason her first single went big .. & now that she made a song really expressing her just simply talking to him is not something negative. This could be the start of a positive influence on anybody just simply be reminded they can talk to god & truly seek him .. especially the youth . We can’t be quick to assume someone personal relationship with god, & how he is using him as a vessel , nor limit gods plan. He has unfailing love for his children so he could be calling some of his lost sheep home !

  • @danielkennedy8438
    @danielkennedy8438 День назад +13

    I realize now that Im older with a family, when I ask my Dad about an issue that is "serious" , the first question he always asks is, What did God tell you? I never had that when i was growing up. This just shows us that we all can change, grow and realize that God's work is never done and He will always have the correct answer. Just a though I had.

    • @ContendformyFaith
      @ContendformyFaith День назад +1

      Philippians 1:6 I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

  • @TheGuy-cf2rg
    @TheGuy-cf2rg День назад +9

    That hoodie scene you did killed me!!!😂😂

  • @QK97749
    @QK97749 День назад +11

    Kirk sounds extremely immature for a 50 year old man.

    • @lulatyson4523
      @lulatyson4523 День назад +1

      Perhaps what he should have done at that hour, being sleepy and tired and not trusting that he will say the right thing is turn to the Lord and not social media. He could have cried out to the Lord instead of an audience.🤷‍♀

    • @christhomas5761
      @christhomas5761 День назад +2

      He`s well past that , if I`m not mistaken he will be 55 on his birthday

    • @QK97749
      @QK97749 День назад

      @@christhomas5761 I said 50 just as milestone, I knew he was over 50 I just didn’t have enough care to google it haha.

  • @barbarakinder2603
    @barbarakinder2603 День назад +15

    5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
    6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
    Amen Cory. This is the way when going through, trust God. Run to God!

  • @patriotjc
    @patriotjc День назад +36

    Stop trying to justify your sin

  • @FrankiesXpress
    @FrankiesXpress День назад +9

    This the best breakdown of Kirk video I’ve seen❤

  • @ElsnaGz
    @ElsnaGz День назад +15

    Lmaooo that kirk impression took me out 🤣

  • @katherinelyn
    @katherinelyn День назад +5

    Thank you Corey for another great teaching. Your Kirk impression was spot on!😂

  • @edwardroseiii7498
    @edwardroseiii7498 День назад +6

    The way I see it, if humans had obey God in the garden and NOT eat the forbidden fruit we would not have to deal with sin and suffering. We created our own problems. But God had mercy on us and sent Jesus to make it right. IJS

  • @taniawilson710
    @taniawilson710 День назад +5

    I miss the old anointed Kirk Franklin, I grew up on that anointed music.

    • @vendradi
      @vendradi День назад +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @gwayne8758
    @gwayne8758 День назад +9

    Putting the hood on 😂😂😂😂.
    Amen brother

  • @chuckmoseley3771
    @chuckmoseley3771 День назад +9

    Kirk Franklin will never see the gates unless he changes

  • @Will-o5o6e
    @Will-o5o6e День назад +10

    I get what he’s trying to say. People think God can’t operate outside of every word and exactly how the Bible says it’s. If Peter did it this way and Paul did it that way, blah, blah, blah. When your in close fellowship with Holy Spirit you will get this. Supernatural doesn’t make sense sometimes. The Bible is not stereo instructions. The Holy Spirit will navigate you through it.

  • @davidwilliams4648
    @davidwilliams4648 День назад +7

    Wow!!! The people who are going through those hurricanes in Florida are feeling some real pain, and some of them may have a personal relationship with God, and some of them may not. Hopefully, those who do will turn to Him. But yet the ones feeling the same pain may not know God like we do and our compassion, love, and comfort should lead us to ask questions on how to help them and not just start attacking them with scripture. Only the love of God will draw a person to Him. 🙏🏾

  • @melindastewart1345
    @melindastewart1345 День назад +5

    Love the imitation, spot on!! 😂😂

  • @ceciliaramos2280
    @ceciliaramos2280 22 часа назад +1

    Been in Florida all my life. Went through several hurricanes. Helene and Milton were the worst. Gods word and prayers got me through. I don’t blame God for any of these storms. God has been so faithful in my life.

  • @cherisemertz509
    @cherisemertz509 День назад +10

    I'm praying for Kirk

  • @joycemckindra1334
    @joycemckindra1334 День назад +3

    I stopped listening to his music a long time ago just for this reason. Thank you for your timely messages, I am a new subscriber because you bring the truth 🙏🏿

  • @Sarcasm1855
    @Sarcasm1855 День назад +4

    I hollered when he changed into a hoodie🤣🤣🤣

  • @JQuint_
    @JQuint_ День назад +7

    The impersonation though😂!

  • @BlessingIrving
    @BlessingIrving День назад +7

    NO! The Bible is the clear authority. The Word of God. Anyone who is hurting needs absolute truth of God’s word! Anyone telling you to stay away from the Bible in any way, watch out for them…

  • @samanthadaniel5320
    @samanthadaniel5320 День назад +5

    Corey, on this one, you are spot on with every word. You are getting closer and closer. Psalm 115

  • @mystrodds
    @mystrodds День назад +5

    Dude is doing what he always do which is cater to the people he wants to be apart of the most… the world. Nobody with good biblical sense would have this take on life. Please pray for that man!

  • @tam1729
    @tam1729 День назад +6

    He did say some years ago that he was losing his religion. He knows exactly what he’s doing.

  • @predicando.verdad
    @predicando.verdad День назад +13

    But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14

  • @ContendformyFaith
    @ContendformyFaith День назад +1

    😂😂😂 Corey loved the skit.But so true

  • @KiaraSadee
    @KiaraSadee День назад +3

    Thank you Brother Corey, loved this godly message. To our King Jesus be the glory, honor and praise forever and ever. Amen✝️🙏🏼 i pray Kirk becomes born again and the Lord draws Kirk near to Himself

  • @keyona77
    @keyona77 День назад +3

    He's only speaking out because he's on the new Glorilla album with maverick city. It's causing backlash

  • @marcusjohnson5917
    @marcusjohnson5917 День назад +21

    💀😂 Corey Kirk impression 😂

  • @wordsoflife42
    @wordsoflife42 День назад +9

    6:00 aw man, you got me 😆🤣

  • @carolynwhite9975
    @carolynwhite9975 День назад +8

    😅😅Corey's Kirk Impression

  • @tiawannawilliams
    @tiawannawilliams День назад +7

    We’re supposed to turn to the Word of God‼️Kirk is nutty.

  • @jjj0026
    @jjj0026 День назад +11

    I FEEL Kirk. SPIRITUAL BYPASSING. Sometimes Christian don’t know the temperature of the room. Just too eager to be the spiritual superhero sometimes while not allowing people to be HUMAN for a moment

    • @savannalane838
      @savannalane838 День назад +2

      Yeah I can understand that and have felt that way too. Some Christians don't know when to overlook something and when to start rebuking and teaching. This is a maturity thing to know when the right time is

    • @paulc3629
      @paulc3629 День назад +1

      Corey needs to show some grace to people he doesn't like. The content grift nowadays in the world of youtube today is just 🫤

    • @Thefaithfighter
      @Thefaithfighter День назад +1

      In regards to the storm, God did that. Nowhere in the Bible will see behavior of “feeling the room” behind Gods judgment on ungodly people. No one said “I feel sorry for Sodom and Gomorrah”. Milton may be a final warning ! Usa don’t need empathy it needs repentance!!

  • @simeondavis5912
    @simeondavis5912 День назад +2

    8:03 thats quite literally every reason to give them scripture. To give them encouragement and to show that person that may not have hope, that there is hope. That you are blessed when things get bad. God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. Your faith is pure when you are on the ground emotionally and mentally. Thats why we give them scripture

  • @ashleyrenee3906
    @ashleyrenee3906 День назад +11

    Preston Perry has a phrase and he says, "Jesus led with his humanity." This phrase has been instrumental in my growth and understanding how to navigate life with others as a believer.
    I feel like this is what Kirk is trying to say.

    • @tanderson2too
      @tanderson2too День назад +2

      That's the impression that I got as well.

    • @Thefaithfighter
      @Thefaithfighter День назад

      Was Jesus dancing like Kirk? Come on. Kirks fruits do not match his words

    • @ashleyrenee3906
      @ashleyrenee3906 День назад +2

      @@Thefaithfighter No, he wouldn't, and that's not an example of leading with your humanity. But also, that's not what this video is about. Based on the video, I believe he's saying people are hurting and it seems that sometimes we're so spiritually minded that we're no earthly good. That's all.
      I'm not saying the dancing is right. I'm saying you can still honor God AND meet people at their point of need without overtly throwing scripture at people.

    • @tanderson2too
      @tanderson2too День назад +1

      @@ashleyrenee3906 The comments and this video are exactly what Kirk was talking about.

    • @ashleyrenee3906
      @ashleyrenee3906 19 часов назад +1

      @tanderson2too I noticed that, too. The irony

  • @gayleallen8969
    @gayleallen8969 День назад +1

    When my Mom passed it was the hardest time of my life. It’s had always been My Mon my sister I the three of us. She was not sick all of a sudden she had a stroke and went into the hospital and never came out. It was the word of God the rose up in my inner self and brought me comfort. It was the word of God that enabled me to be able to support my sister and son. It was the word of God that gave me to strength to make it. And since that time it has been the word of God that surpassed all understanding that brought me peace. We know this is no ordinary word it is life changing life building and life correcting. Don’t stop reading the word of God. Scripture says God Honors His word above his Name. Think about it you know the power thats in His Name.🙏🙏

  • @teomesay7024
    @teomesay7024 День назад +6

    He’s probably tired of the whole Gospel/Church world. It’s a lot of pressure for someone to maintain this holy position when really he’s just like everyone else except his gift is different. We all have ups and downs in our walk with Christ. The difference is people are not sharing and commentating on our every thought expressed to be judges and juried. There must be a lot of pressure to maintain his lifestyle so he has to work twice as hard or else he’s gonna be judged on vlogs saying he fell off and going broke. Then on top of that he has to deal with a million personalities behind the scenes in entertainment and business. People need to show compassion but then again the world nowadays we’ve all become judges for God. When the truth no matter what you say or think God is gonna love Kirk just the same and ain’t doin nothing with our thoughts. I know God will draw him closer and we’ll be judging someone else. Anything to avoid healing our own situations.

  • @neetneet978
    @neetneet978 День назад +6

    Excellent comeback. I enjoyed your reply to his video.

  • @KydSyster20
    @KydSyster20 День назад +11

    3:12 Broad is the way that leads to destruction and many find it…narrow is the gate that leads to eternal life…and few enter (paraphrasing) ….God will save who God saves….IMO he’s struggling with what the Bible says about Holy living….true believers know there is no perfection we only strive to live a life pleasing to God…”Be ye holy for I am holy”.

  • @AndrewTheLifestyle
    @AndrewTheLifestyle День назад +1

    8:09 “Who you turn to at your hour of need in your worst says a lot about you. Says a lot about your heart.”

  • @SungananiManjolo
    @SungananiManjolo День назад +3

    If he can't stand the Word of God, then he should change sides.

  • @shermanjackojrJohn316
    @shermanjackojrJohn316 День назад +2

    Let’s remember to keep Kirk Franklin in our prayers.

  • @theabrinkley6472
    @theabrinkley6472 День назад +6

    Good morning that was very true very good analogy thank you so much.

  • @RaSheedapower
    @RaSheedapower День назад +5

    Kirk Franklin is not a Christian. He keeps proving that

  • @evelynwofford1784
    @evelynwofford1784 День назад +6

    Kirk want the benefits of GOD- but he don’t want JESUS the Bible and he don’t like Christians! 😢He straddling the fence but he riding the world! The torment in his voice is frightening! Great impression Corey!

  • @cemowilliams
    @cemowilliams День назад +1

    Corey you play too much! I wasn’t ready 😂😂😂😂

  • @BodyOFChrist-b
    @BodyOFChrist-b День назад +292

    September 2018 rocked my family with the hurricane Florence. To lives and properties displaced we gave $45k. We also gave in 2020 COVID year. The "Treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn helped my giving reason why getting $105k in two months is just evident of God's blessings on my household. God never faltered on his written and spoken promises over my household.

    • @MarciaJuliana-l3c
      @MarciaJuliana-l3c День назад +1

      That's a major turn around. Praise be to Jesus our Lord. Hallelujah

    • @MarciaJuliana-l3c
      @MarciaJuliana-l3c День назад

      But then, what do you do? How do you come about that in that period?
      Would like to leave my son an inheritance.

    • @BodyOFChrist-b
      @BodyOFChrist-b День назад +3

      It is simply the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer. A lot of folks in the US amd abroad are getting so much from it, God has been good to my household Thank you Jesus

    • @BodyOFChrist-b
      @BodyOFChrist-b День назад

      Big thanks to Mrs Elara Marie Wells.

    • @BodyOFChrist-b
      @BodyOFChrist-b День назад

      Her top notch guidance and expertise on digital market changed the game for me.

  • @barbaraprayer9720
    @barbaraprayer9720 День назад +2

    FACTS, THE WORD IS COMFORTING IF YOU LOOSE YOUR FOCUS AND ANYTHING ELSE. 15:43

  • @msgreen1545
    @msgreen1545 День назад +4

    Corey thank you for your faithfulness. Yes the word is there to bring us closer to Jesus Christ. If we feel its convicting us than good. Repent and trust in the Lord.

  • @lawrenbell7198
    @lawrenbell7198 День назад +2

    I recognized that cup as soon as I seen it 😂 didn’t think it was yours though. Praise God for turning your life around 🎉🎉

  • @d.michaelfischer5283
    @d.michaelfischer5283 День назад +5

    Well said sir.

  • @Ja44495
    @Ja44495 День назад +2

    I’m 24 and life after college has been difficult. It took me to a very very low place. A place where I didn’t even want to live anymore and who did I turn to? God. That’s FIRST for me.

    • @gracegrace4734
      @gracegrace4734 20 часов назад

      Nobody can comfort us the way that God can. He is faithful and He is the God of all comfort.

  • @sheervanessa5616
    @sheervanessa5616 День назад +8

    Kirk you are Not a or the Comforter!! Sit down already! You have a platform and resources so gather your buddies and get to work..Oh it's easier said than done to separate with your money. The government and agencies have not come through yet; so since you're there kick in. We'll wait..

  • @Bombdog_Nitro
    @Bombdog_Nitro День назад +4

    He's a stumbling block to many lost, he'll be held accountable at the judgment!

  • @tonylittle7627
    @tonylittle7627 День назад +3

    hey brother Cory. God bless you. He makes it seem as tho our feelings or circumstances matter more than the what God says. kirks tripping

  • @msbrowneyes9010
    @msbrowneyes9010 15 часов назад

    I lost my niece, my mother in law and by best friend in the span of 4 years. The only thing that comforted me was worship and the word of God. Even through the grief, I am now thriving because of the word of God. Each of those situations made me actively pursue him in a way I never had before. In the worst of it, there was a period of time when no one could reach me other than God, and he was right there in it, with me when I needed him. Even after I gave up and turned away from him he was right there. So when my friends and family let me know they're going through a hard time, I tell them to seek God because there are somethings only he can take you through. I give them scriptures and offer to listen to and pray with them. I encourage them to trust God and pursue him through reading his word and worship.