My testimony | how I came to faith•Struggles with body image•anxiety

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

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  • @MeganAcuna
    @MeganAcuna 4 года назад +13

    This was so brave and vulnerable and will help so many people. I’m so proud of you for talking about all of this! 💛

  • @haecarney
    @haecarney 4 года назад +11

    Awww Greer, this is so important for young woman. We all endure this. Even now. So brave ❤️ thank you!

  • @sarinab8654
    @sarinab8654 4 года назад +10

    I love this so much😭❤️ seriously, thank you for your boldness and being so honest. I could listen to testimonies all day❤️ I know the Lord will reach so many people through your story!

  • @DakotaCheyennee
    @DakotaCheyennee 4 года назад +3

    I’m so happy you share this...my whole life I never went to church and always felt so empty. When I finally got out of high school and went to church for the first time, I felt like it would solve all my issues...it didn’t. BUT than I learned the consistency and just what having faith is. So I love that I can relate with your faith and outlook on it. The best of luck to you love! ♥️

  • @courtneyb146
    @courtneyb146 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing. I had a very similar experience related to food and eating. Something I have taken away from it is to not comment on someone else’s weight. Whether they lost or gained there are so many different things that can influence weight. The compliments can be so harmful even if the person may think it is harmless 💛 Plus, there are so many other things we can compliment people apart from their physical appearance

  • @yohanichinchilla6538
    @yohanichinchilla6538 4 года назад +4

    Aww this is so cute. I’ve been struggling with my faith and believing but when I heard your testimony it touched my heart. ❤️

  • @abenafrempong4141
    @abenafrempong4141 4 года назад +2

    “You always have purpose in every season” so beautifully said! Thank you for sharing your light and the reminder to turn to God daily! Needed every moment, for in our weakness He is made strong

  • @KailynWhite
    @KailynWhite 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing!! 💛💛💛

  • @hannahparrish3584
    @hannahparrish3584 4 года назад +3

    So proud of you for being so transparent!! You’re not alone in those feelings ♥️

  • @kennethianquimpo6462
    @kennethianquimpo6462 Год назад

    Wow! This is such a timely message! Thank you for your testimony!

  • @portraiturebystephen9751
    @portraiturebystephen9751 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for being so courageous sharing your story and keeping it honest and real.
    I think men -- speaking from experience as a male -- struggle to understand women in many ways. Sometimes they're not even trying, and are only focused on the superficial and the outward appearance, and say you look great when they have no idea that on the inside you're really feeling down and lost and hurting. (And there's lots of reinforcement for this behavior in our media and our culture.) But even when they are trying -- my experience -- they can love you more than anything in the world, commit themselves to you, marry you, bring a child into this world with you, and, though aware of your struggles with body image and your anxieties, rationalize or come to believe or think that over time just being there for you, committed and loving you, will make it go away and those issues will resolve themselves. (Believing in their own strength is easier than recognizing they need to expand their problem-solving skills. And listen.) And, often, the struggles don't go away and the relationship frays. You're doing a lot of the right things, using problem-solving skills women are generally better at -- communicating more, telling their stories to others, talking through the problem with a counselor or a mentor. (Men often don't do these things for fear of appearing weak, due to cultural gender roles.)
    Your brain is going through a lot of changes right now -- the only other time you go through such major changes in your brain, besides pregnancy, is in puberty. They're not negative changes (as some men may think....) but adaptive changes to prepare you to be a mother, as you'll be solving different adaptive and cognitive problems. We've seen a lot of neuro-imaging research only in the last decade -- it's something to be aware of and discuss with your doctor and others as your body changes and in case you go through any struggles postpartum. I think just posting your testimony like this is you being honest and telling your story and being open to support and help -- you're wiser than a lot of folks twice your age, from what I've seen on this planet.
    I learned in a beginning ballet class that putting one's head in a certain position -- to the side, exposing the neck -- feels unnatural. It goes against our biological will to survive and makes us vulnerable. But we do so, in the arts, to share our vulnerabilities -- our humanity. And, by trusting others, and expressing how we really feel -- in the end, it makes us all stronger. You're kind of building a much bigger family, in a good way....🙂
    (and sorry if I ramble too much....you're just inspiring and put out a lot that's worth responding to....)

  • @Ashley-np3pj
    @Ashley-np3pj 3 года назад

    This is my favorite video you have made. You speak truth!

  • @slowlovedlife
    @slowlovedlife 4 года назад +1

    Been there too, thanks for sharing, Greer! Sending you lots of love and positive vibes.

  • @tabeahansel892
    @tabeahansel892 4 года назад

    You are so beautiful inside and out! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @yareligarcia333
    @yareligarcia333 4 года назад

    Thank you thank you thank youuuuu!!! Your testimony speaks volumes!! ✨ God is so good!
    P.S. you’re absolutely adorable!! 💗

  • @emmafinch8087
    @emmafinch8087 4 года назад +1

    Greer, thank you for being so vulnerable. Your testimony touched my heart.

  • @estheramofa5340
    @estheramofa5340 3 года назад

    Thanks for this video! You kept saying how awkward you felt about sharing your testimony and the way you went about it but honestly it is exactly the way I needed to hear it(?). Because I have listened to so many people speak on the subject but somehow I couldn't truly receive what they were saying but yours made perfect sense to me. I can relate so much to this. Thanks for putting this out.

  • @Taylor-hw8zz
    @Taylor-hw8zz 4 года назад

    Greer,
    Thank you for sharing this. ❤️ Your vulnerability has given me some peace. I think it’s so easy as young women to think we’re alone in the things we think about and go through. I relate to you so much. I grew up with an alcoholic parent and dealt with some depression once I was on my own in college. I’m happy to hear you are feeling better but please be mindful and take care of your self post partum. 💗💗💗

  • @luisa1356
    @luisa1356 3 года назад

    Wow I recognize SO much of what you're saying... Thank you... The devil knows our vulnerable places and attacks us there..

  • @makingthemurtlows
    @makingthemurtlows 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your testimony. No need to worry about sharing, it’s obvious God is shining and working through you. Love your channel 💛

  • @carlythecota
    @carlythecota 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your testimony!!!!!

  • @jessijean7669
    @jessijean7669 4 года назад +2

    I'm so excited to watch this video! I've been wanting to hear your testimony for a while

  • @kaileymulford1158
    @kaileymulford1158 4 года назад +1

    I loved hearing this and I really do feel like i know you better now. Praying for peace!

  • @curleq77
    @curleq77 4 года назад +2

    A big hug to you, Greer! 😊 Your story will definitely help some viewers. Kudos to you for sharing. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @user-go8je8ii2c
    @user-go8je8ii2c 4 года назад

    This month has been so hard for me. I haven’t openly to anyone how I felt which is the same as you have before. I literally hated myself and felt an ugly sadness. But lately I’ve been praying so hard for my life to change and to love myself as well as become a better person for God and myself. Thank you for this video! I really needed it and I feel less lonely knowing that we struggle with similar things. God bless you 💕

  • @annasimeonhanna9858
    @annasimeonhanna9858 4 года назад +2

    Amazing. love love love this

  • @DavidLorms
    @DavidLorms 4 года назад

    I’m so proud of you for sharing your story! You are so inspiring to me and you have always been beautifulI, inside and out. I hate I didn’t realize your true struggle. I love you! ❤️

  • @Plata-ori-plumbu
    @Plata-ori-plumbu 2 года назад

    I've been through all the stages in life- raised Christian, became atheist, then agnostic, deist, theist, and finally something I swore I'd never be again- Christian. It took years and pain, but He had a plan with me all along.

  • @emilyelainewilson
    @emilyelainewilson 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for being brave enough to share this. When that verse popped up God definitely spoke though & I won’t forget it. Powerful to realize He didn’t create you, me, or anyone else watching this to look a certain way. Thank you again- this made a difference.

  • @LaurenFayeMatas
    @LaurenFayeMatas 4 года назад +1

    I loved this video so much! Thank you for sharing this! All glory to God💕💕

  • @jswendd
    @jswendd 4 года назад

    proud of you greer! love you so much

  • @emilyhedgecock4533
    @emilyhedgecock4533 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for being so open! I too have been struggling with deep sadness and feeling purposeless, it often makes me feel like a bad Christian too. It's so cool to see how God is using your pregnancy to bless you in more ways than you could've imagined and heal you from your sadness!

    • @azrabashir8824
      @azrabashir8824 3 года назад

      Sending love and prayers to you! I will pray for you!

  • @lauramarazzi1012
    @lauramarazzi1012 4 года назад

    Greer! Wow thanks so much for your vulnerbility and honest chat! I loved it and admire your bravery! Being a christian is so multifaceted and I appreciate you not sharing only the good things, but the real ones! Wishing you all the best!

  • @emilyswildflowers7328
    @emilyswildflowers7328 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for being so open and sharing your story. I also struggle with anxiety and I relate to so much of what you said. I’m so happy you are feeling better. ❤️

  • @gabriellelolson1053
    @gabriellelolson1053 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing! I’ve struggled with self worth and anxiety! God has always been there for me❤️ That was a good reminder In that we are going to go through hard things as Christians.

  • @natashahartsoch895
    @natashahartsoch895 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ It is easy for me to think that everyone else is happy and I am the only one who struggles with anxiety and comparison and things like that, as still as that sounds. Thank you for reminding me I am not alone in my struggle.

  • @Mathildeauchocolat
    @Mathildeauchocolat 4 года назад

    Hey! I discovered your channel thank's to your plants tour, and I have loved your videos ever since ! I am not a Christian, but I found your testimony very interesting and touching, and it made me think. Thank you for that, and take care :)

  • @alexismattson6156
    @alexismattson6156 4 года назад

    Greer, this was truly soo inspiring!! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I feel like in the world of RUclips and Instagram it's easy to give off the appearance that your life is perfect and there are no struggles. I think it is so important to be able to share these things! For the sake of yourself and for the sake of your followers. My family has been struggling recently and I've found myself want to get closer to God, as if he is calling me and telling me to show my family the way. I feel like you sharing your story about your parents and your mom has given me so much more clarity in my situation as well. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @savvymitchell
    @savvymitchell 4 года назад +1

    im so proud of you

  • @AntAA588
    @AntAA588 4 года назад

    Thank you for being so open and sharing this with the world. While I'm not religious, I so related with so much of what you were saying. I wish I could have seen this video when I was going through my toughest times. Sending gratitude and positive vibes your way. :)

  • @alyssapannkuk5843
    @alyssapannkuk5843 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing ❤️ God’s blessings to you

  • @RebuildingHomeWithJasmineRae
    @RebuildingHomeWithJasmineRae 4 года назад

    LOVE THIS!!!

  • @haleyheeter234
    @haleyheeter234 4 года назад

    I love your channel, and I especially loved watching this. Keep being confident in who you are in Him ❤️.

  • @lovebug1891
    @lovebug1891 4 года назад +1

    Love love it so thank you

  • @scoutelsie
    @scoutelsie 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing, Greer. I love hearing other people's experiences with faith and how it has affected their lives :) sending love

  • @patriciamitnaul5916
    @patriciamitnaul5916 4 года назад

    Thank you for your honesty!! This is helping so many women, including myself!

  • @mooremindfulmoments6599
    @mooremindfulmoments6599 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing about your mental health within this video

  • @aliceoluyitan9372
    @aliceoluyitan9372 4 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for sharing this. ❤️

  • @Mary0712-q2t
    @Mary0712-q2t 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing. I feel not alone in what Im going through.

  • @adapickett8358
    @adapickett8358 4 года назад

    You are very brave to lay it all out there. I believe what you have gone through will help some ppl that are going through the same things. Thank you for sharing that being a Christian does not mean your perfect and you don't struggle with stuff. Being a Christian is a daily walk and we could never be good enough. We are just sinners saved by grace! I'm so thankful that God looks on the heart!! Thank you for sharing!!👍😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Ariel-xn4nl
    @Ariel-xn4nl 4 года назад +1

    you are such an amazing person!!

  • @kristinmorris5293
    @kristinmorris5293 4 года назад

    Thank for being so open with us and sharing your heart. ❤️ Also, so many things you said I can relate to. ❤️

  • @savannah1579
    @savannah1579 4 года назад

    Late to commenting here but it 100% could have been hormones. I related to this story SO SO much and it took me way too long to realize I had a soy allergy that was throwing my hormones out of whack. Thank you for sharing!

  • @sarahsalmon3512
    @sarahsalmon3512 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing!!! 1 Samuel 16:7 is one of my favorites! Such a good reminder!💕

  • @jessijean7669
    @jessijean7669 4 года назад

    wowowow thank you so much for being vulnerable with us. I love how you hit on the point that following Jesus doesn't mean everything is perfect. And also that it isn't just a Sunday morning thing! I would love to hear more of your heart on the last topic, I feel like you have a lot of wisdom/experience in that. Love hearing more of your story, your heart is so beautiful. Thankful for your channel beautiful one!

  • @supercay94
    @supercay94 4 года назад +2

    Love this ❤️

  • @nataliehoist2148
    @nataliehoist2148 4 года назад

    Thank you for this. There's so much power in vulnerability, this was so encouraging to me

  • @edanner09
    @edanner09 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your testimony, I know it was not easy. God bless you and your family.

  • @NicolesVlogs
    @NicolesVlogs 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video ❤️

  • @Itssalinaking
    @Itssalinaking 4 года назад

    Thank you for this! Encouraging

  • @testimoniesgrace3867
    @testimoniesgrace3867 Год назад

    I really enjoyed your testimony. Do you mind if I copy and reshare it? I am putting together a website and RUclips channel of testimonies to spread the gospel. I will add a link back to the original source. God be with you sister!

  • @wynnssecret8584
    @wynnssecret8584 4 года назад

    What are the odds that I would click on your video 🤔. What you went through ( feeling sad, not wanting to be here anymore, etc) is exactly where I am now ( and have been for a while ). I've come up with the theory that we all have our "stories" to live ( whether we like them or not ). Unfortunately I want another story. Basically I just want to live " Happily ever after " like in the story books, but I don't see that ever happening ( too much time has gone by ) and like I said I don't think it's meant to be my " story "????

  • @someoneofgods2620
    @someoneofgods2620 2 года назад

    We must be reborn and keep the Commandments

  • @toniwadsworth7577
    @toniwadsworth7577 4 года назад +1

    💕

  • @luciferlucero
    @luciferlucero Год назад

    💜

  • @lauratrotchie8093
    @lauratrotchie8093 4 года назад

    You did really good 👍😊

  • @jessicafreitag5111
    @jessicafreitag5111 2 года назад

    🖤🖤🖤

  • @rachelweeks6216
    @rachelweeks6216 4 года назад +1

    Awe! Also we’re you ever on birth control? I remember when i was on birth control the first year of marriage i struggled sooooo badly with everything you were talking about.

  • @kylielawhon4317
    @kylielawhon4317 4 года назад

    MAH GIRL. Not Religion -- Relationship!! This is so necessary during this crazy season!! Way to be a girl boss and post a video like this.

  • @JamesAustinHall
    @JamesAustinHall Год назад

    God bless you in the name of Jesus mentally, spiritually, physically, and financially amen!

  • @dianaturalist178
    @dianaturalist178 4 года назад

    💚

  • @kaitlynslice673
    @kaitlynslice673 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your testimony. It is very true that when you become a Christian you WILL face trials. When you accept Jesus as your Saviour, Satan has his guns fired towards you and will do all he can to make you doubt or drive you from God. But thankfully God takes care of His children and he doesn’t lose one. Trials are very important to go through and the Bible says they are more precious than rubies. They are what draw us closer to God, make us dig deeper, they strengthen our faith, and through them we see the devils tricks and how subtle his lies are. And we learn how to fight those lies. Through hard times we realize that God is our everything. Everyday is a battle, but just look to God and His Word. Cling to his promises. Use the Word to fight Satan, that’s what Jesus did and it defeated satan every time. Satan will battle you in the mind, but God speaks to your heart. And remember It’s not about what you feel it’s about BELIEVING. Faith goes beyond senses. I wish you wouldn’t worry about babbling, or what to say. I can relate to that too, but we worry TOO much. Speak from your heart. Just commit it to God and trust him to help give you the words to speak, whatever it is. Love you sister. God bless you. I will pray for you and your family.

  • @dudemynameiskevin
    @dudemynameiskevin 3 года назад

    🙏🏽
    “...exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
    ‭‭Acts‬ ‭14:22
    “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”
    ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1:6
    And the Lord said, “lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
    ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28:20

  • @amandalynnwood
    @amandalynnwood 4 года назад

  • @AGNETHAFALTSK0G
    @AGNETHAFALTSK0G 4 года назад

    Is it true that if a dog goes round and round when expelling faeces it means it's going to rain soon?

  • @cedricjeffers7444
    @cedricjeffers7444 4 года назад

    N my eyes u r gorgeous just saying

  • @bruce8961
    @bruce8961 3 года назад

    Greer: I Only Watched this Video Because it's a Testimony, I Assume I'll watch Others? No One Comes to Christ Except The Father Calls ( John 6:44 ) When You Feel His Voice Tugging on Your Heart Ask Forgiveness. If He Answers You Will be Washed by The Blood of The Lamb ( Revelation1:5 ) You Will be Baptized with The Holy Ghost ( Mark 1:8 ) You Will be Changed ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ) You Will Know Impossible Not to Know. The Spirit Living in Your Heart Will Teach and Guide You as You Study His Word and Tell Others what Christ has Done in Your Life

  • @DakotaCheyennee
    @DakotaCheyennee 4 года назад +1

    I’m so happy you share this...my whole life I never went to church and always felt so empty. When I finally got out of high school and went to church for the first time, I felt like it would solve all my issues...it didn’t. BUT than I learned the consistency and just what having faith is. So I love that I can relate with your faith
    and outlook on it. The best of luck to you love! ♥️