THE TRUTH ABOUT SEX, SHAME & YOUR PAST | Part 3
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- Опубликовано: 1 ноя 2020
- WE'RE SO CLOSE TO CHRISTMAS I CAN BASICALLY TASTE IT! (is that a hint to future cooking with Chad Episodes???) who knows. I mean really. I don't. lol Anyways, I have something (hopefully) good to share with yall this morning...
I was listening to a sermon this morning and the pastor said something that hit like a ton a bricks. He said the "most dangerous aspect of your relationships is not your weakness, but your delusions of strength. Self-reliance is almost always a component of a bad relationship.” Now-a-days everything that we see and read is about "self help" or live "your" truth etc. And I'm not hating on the Tony Robins, Gary V's, and "motivational speaker pastors" but i think we are falling into a dangerous trap if those messages are the only we allow in. Yeah sure, "only the strong survive" but when, as christians, do we do things the way the world wants? Was it when Sarah was well above birth giving age that we gave up on her? Or was it David's small stature that made us write him off as not a warrior? or how about Jesus riding into town on a donkey and then crowned with thorns that we denied him because He didn't appear as the world wanted him to appear on a brilliant stallion with a crown of gold and gems. Somewhere along the line it became wrong to be "weak" and because of that our reliance of God to be our strength devolves to we just didn't work hard enough. Or we weren't _______(fill in the blank) enough. Our delusion of strength will keep us from fulfillment more than our weakness will. Let's not lean on our own understanding but let's look to God in ALLLLLLLLLLLL things and He will make our path straight.
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As a perfectionist, the quote, "perfection was only met by our savior Jesus. I was never meant to wear that banner," HIT me
This is the number of people who also love & appreciate Tori and Chad 💙
I guess we are adding to the people who appreciate us... hahahah
@@ToriAndChad hahaha, welcome to the squad hey.
@@ToriAndChad sulaian
"Stop cheating on your future with your past." Wow, that hit me. That feels like something I've been doing unconsciously from habit or self-preservation. Love you both 🙏🏼❤️
Probably both! We love you, Carol!
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I love that you both don't shy away from being vulnerable and open, it's such a rare thing to see a couple be open and vulnerable with people they don't know. God has such incredible plans for you and the mandate on your lives is so huge and I am so excited to see God use your lives to impact generations, ya'll are world changers and I pray that your love for Jesus, your love for each other, and others just continues to grow and become stronger!
I have gained so much perspective through watching you and my life has been impacted because you were obedient when God told you to create this channel!!
So honoured to be in the community 💛
Aww we are so happy you are with us, Whitney! It is such a special group of people... we are in shock to be perfectly honest hahah Thanks for praying for us!
You are a blessing to the young generation🙏🏻 love you guys
You are a blessing to us!!!
She is a blessing for me!❤️
Soooo agreeee!!!
this is exactly what i needed to hear in this moment. God is definitely moving through you guys 🥺🤍
Aww thanks for saying that, Madeline!
"Guilt and conviction should lead to a behavioral change, not shame." It's an invitation to come into the light, to Jesus.
“Stop cheating on your future with you past, it’s Over” 🙌Chillsss!
I love this series thank you guys❤️
Amen to that!!!! We love that you love it!!
guys i have to thank you for talking about these topics, you’re the only youtubers ive seen out there they go into so many details about possible situations !! thank you😭❤️
I needed this so so much, I have been absolutely crushed under the weight of lies, guilt, and shame lately nonstop. Your words and the scriptures touched me so I took a moment to pray and confess toward the end of the video and felt inner peace. thank you for your kindness and honesty! God is so good to us, may He bless you both!
"White as snow" 😭😭😭 Tori!!!!!! THANK YOU!!! 😭😭😭. I need to do a daily meditation on this for the week. Thank you so, so much.
Good guilt vs bad guilt, this is powerful. I think we need to distinguish this more and understand that there is a place for healthy guilt. It shows that your human with a conscious that is still alive which is a good thing.
Yes couldn't agree more with the idea of the good guilt!
This is one of my favorite episodes. Its so relevant to me now and I need this truth sooo much to save myself from the past
I cried with what you shared at the start. I can’t see myself white as snow as God does, and girl, I just wanted to give you a hug because I feel that too 💙
Aww we are crying with you!
Ok I’m a complete mess 😭 love your honesty and the way you communicate Jesus’ love for us despite our short comings. Thank you
As a person with a bad past, this video really really did help me to get my thoughts straight. I'm still in the process of recovering and moving on from my past, and from how it has affected my present. The points you guys highlighted really spoke to my heart and calmed my mind. And for the first time I feel like I deserve a second chance and that I can be a better person.
You both just appeared on my feed today out of nowhere and I strongly believe that it's a sign from God! Love you both and thank you for sharing things openly. People like you both are truly a blessing! You both are strong and amazing souls! Much love 💕
Man I so needed to hear this today! Tori and Chad Masters you guys are such a blessing and God is definitely moving with you two, keep it up!
I broke down crying after this video, Chad I can definitely relate to you in some areas and it is nice to not feel alone!
Thank you man!
Thank you Tori for what you shared, that was such a huge uplifting encouragement to me! God bless you both!🙌❤️
I am a 64-year-old never-married single adult, but every video from you guys speaks to me in some way. Thank you.
God bless you ❤
Y’all are truly a blessing from the Lord. Your videos and your advice have helped me so much! May God bless your union abundantly. 🤍🌱
There is nothing else like this out there, and I love your mission to be vulnerable and deal with topics that are usually awkward and bring a good honest light to them. I have struggled my whole life with the constant pattern of sin, guilt, shame, and then sin again while feeling sick to my stomach but choosing to do it anyway. I realized as you (Tori) shared what you wrote at the beginning of the video that I have never seen myself as white as snow. How could I, as sinful and terrible as I am, be white as snow? The grace of the Lord is more than words!! Hallelujah, what a Savior! Thank you so much for all you do and for being willing to be vulnerable with the world!
I want to thank you both for the time you give to spread the word to us all! Tori, once you mentioned the Psalms verse... I knew that there was a reason why God led me to the both you! Thank you guys and I pray for more blessings to come your way 😊
Just randomly playing your vlogs, and this is, I think, a reminder of God for me to have the courage to share and talk about my silent battles. Thank you!!!
That thing you said about the head to the heart resonates with me. Even having grown-up in the Church I knew that God loves His people, but it wasn't till halfway through high school that my heart finally accepted that.
This is only the second video I've watched of you guys and clicked onto it on a whim. I've been feeling the Holy Spirit speak to me giving me a word to something and everything you guys literally said was just a confirmation of that word from God. You guys are amazing and are truly going to impact so many with your vulnerability and openness about Jesus ❤️❤️
Scripture memory and meditating on God's Word is such a powerful weapon! God brings the right verses to mind at the right times!
So thankful for yall! I feel like I am in the middle of a pruning/healing season so this video could not have come at a better time! I have a lot of things in my past I am trying to get past! Things that have been done to me, and things I have done. I know and am so thankful for God's forgiveness and grace but I totally related to what Tori mentioned about the distance between our minds and our hearts! It's like I know these things but I guess sometimes my heart doesn't fully believe it... It's one thing for our minds to understand it but another thing for our heart to understand and accept it.
Thanks for all you do! I do not have a great male influence in my life right now. My parents are divorced and my dad has been struggling for a while...and I am single with multiple failed relationships. I have learned to appreciate this season though! I guess I just want to thank you for sharing your marriage up here! It is helping me see how a Godly man loves his wife. It is encouraging to see that when two people are running towards God marriage works.
Thanks again! Love you both!
Aww that means so much!!! And you're so right how it is a totally different thing from understanding with our minds versus our hearts!
Thank you both so so much for this video! I'm only watching it a year and a half later but I'm incredibly grateful. Thank you for shedding light on shame that comes with a negative past - this reminder to speak to truth over myself is really a game changer. Thank you - I mean it deeply
I was in church YESTERDAY and that lyric made me cry even though I’d heard it before because I finally understood I was washed clean by the precious blood of Christ and then today I watch this video and you talk about the same lyric! God is good :)
its wild how God times things. I decided I wanted to journal for a year. today will be day 3. last night I literally wrote down about how I felt I didn't deserve things even though I "know" that it isnt in God's character to keep me from me desires I have in life. these thoughts come from shame...I just love how you talked about this topic and how it really resonated with me. like you said, working on our issues, doesn't go away with just one prayer or overnight. thankyou for taking the time to speak about this.
also just happen to stumble upon you two a couple days ago and have loved your content💗
Thank you Tori for sharing your story. There are somethings I have been struggling with that happened in my past that reoccurs in my thoughts every new year that I go through. Starting today I am on my journey to not let that shame be there forever. Have a blessed day and stay safe.
WOWO SO powerful! SO happy you are having chains broken. Gal 5:1. Don't listen to the enemy! 2 Tim 1:7
I've seen pretty much every video of yours and I think I was subconsciously avoiding this one. Thank you so much for it, its what I needed.
"The difference between knowing it, and actually knowing it." I felt that so muuch!!! So so so t r u u u e e e !!! 💯💯
The overwhelming comfort is so strong. Thank you so much for being so encouraging and affirming about guilt and sin and how God doesn’t hold you to anything. He died to show us how valuable we are to Him. Keep making this content please, it is needed!💕
I’m so happy I found you guys. I love your love for each other and the advice and videos you post. This was one I really needed to hear. As I struggle with holding to disappointment from relationships. And then them saying I carry baggage from
My old relationship to my new one. With out the intention of doing so even after years of learning to forgive and heal. It’s been such a shameful thing cause I want a long lasting, beautiful relationship sent from god.
This video is so encouraging as a teenage girl. Thank you so much for your exemple of a authentic christian 🤍
Aww of course, Maria!
I just came across your channel today and I’ve watched so many videos already and I just want to say thank you for the overwhelming encouragement that I have received from your videos🤍
I’ve just found your videos and have been binging them the last couple days!! I really liked this video and loved what you were saying about you can’t give what you don’t have; what you aren’t receiving! I think that’s such a great reminder in all relationships! Thanks for sharing💛
I love you two , you are such a blessing.You can truly tell that you both have a deep love for the Lord and each other.Chad I love the way you look at Tori with such love when she's speaking, and she does the same to you.I have grandchildren and great grandchildren that I will share you guys with.I was scrolling through RUclips and ran across you and I love you.You make it fun , and you guys are so good at taking God's word and using it in such a simple way that even a child could understand how to use it in our daily walk with him.Thank you both.❤
This is such fire 🔥 😍 I've been redeemed for trauma, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, etc. God is so good!
YES YOU HAVE!
Amen😊😊
Glory to God 🙏😍
I'm obsessed with analogies, so the fact you always speak in them just blows my mind! I'm gonna call it, Chad-nalogies. xD
hahahah Let's coin that as a phrase!
Thank you! Really! For your honesty, for being so open about your past and also to the Holy Spirit, leading you both to share wisdom and truth. Thanks for being so real.
I really appreciate you!
Lots of love from Germany. 🖤
Thank you for being willing to watch!!! We love you! Danke Schon!
Wow this was sent to me DIRECTLY from God! As someone who has dealt with years of sexual abuse and harassment and knows the feelings of shame all too well, this video told me just what I needed to hear. Thank you two for doing this, you are impacting lives 💗
Aww wow... thanks for being so strong! Proud of you!
I have just enjoyed so much sitting with you this Sunday afternoon and peeling a pomegranate and listening to the Word and how digestible you are making it! I started watching you with your pregnancy announcement and found you through Milena and Jordan Ciciati, whom I've watched for years. Thank you so much for the work you do and I wish many blessings on your marriage and coming family! Your sister in Christ, AJ
Tori and Chad this video is such a blessing, Tori thank you for pouring out your heart. I really needed to hear this, I'm going to be working on really *knowing* I'm not made to be living in shame, guilt or condemnation. So thankful for the scriptures shared also. Psalms 32:1-2 is one I haven't read in the NLT translation and it's been so powerful.God is so good. His joy is so clear. God bless you both.
God bless you!! Thank you for the support!!
Just wanted to say that you two have had a huge influence on me in my Journey with Christ 🙏 Thank you so much!
Aww thank you very kindly!!!
Y’all are such a big blessing in my life! Thank you for helping me grow in my faith! ❤️
Aww you are a blessing in our life!
Thank you so much for this. You honestly don’t know how much I needed to hear it. Thank you for being vulnerable and open, while just letting Holy Spirit lead you xx
Aww thanks for saying that!!
Wow, this was awesome. I felt the anointing, y’all are very educated and spirit led! I took communion while listening to this, thank y’all! Keep going, keep flowing, and keep Jesus’s love!
Thanks fo the love, Blake! It means a lot!
Wow I really needed to hear this... The shame and guilt definitely came from my boyfriend, who never accepted the fact that I had a past, and that I had sexual relationships before him. I know that doesnt define me, because I know God loves me no matter what, he knows my heart, and knows the kind of person that I am. Thank you so much for this video. This felt like a message sent directly from Him. I hope one day I can find someone who treats himself with Grace and therefore if able to extend that Grace to me too. So powerful!
It’s really refreshing to have you guys🥺so happy I found this and you! God bless
Thank you so much for this video! You guys are definitely doing God's work through these videos. I am beyond grateful to have found you a long time ago. I love everything that you've been doing lately. Thank you for being a blessing!
Very sweet of you to support us like that!
Thank you for sharing this, it helps a lot, and I am so happy to see that the Lord is using you both to help others overcome shame ✨ ! Be blessed ☺️ (and greetings from France 🇫🇷)
Your honesty is helping so many youth❤️ this is what we need to talk about more in church
awww thanks for saying that!!
I want to thank the two for allowing God to use you this way. I am struggling with shame, this was helpful. Thank you
I have just started watching this series, it is soo helpful! Thank you for your wisdom and sharing your testimony’s with us. God bless you both Xx
Thank you guys! You’re such a huge help for me to grow in Christ!❤️
You are very very welcome!
Truth vs. Lies is the root of all freedom! Journaling it out is the best way I've found to do it! ❤️
Thank you for this timely message. The words from Mathew 11:28-30 always brings so much joy to my heart: my yoke is easy and my burden is light. May God bless both of you, you’re such an amazing couple. I see the kingdom of God in your union filled with so much grace and understanding 💕
Aww so happy it was a timely message!
I'm getting married August 28th, and I came across you guys bc I was watching wedding videos and your wedding video came up(which was beautiful and inspiring btw), but then all these videos started to come up and I've veered off of wedding stuff now and the past 3 hours straight I have been sitting here watching you two, and all I can say is you have spoken directly to me, and to my heart, I want to find the lord again, I want to be forgiven, and I want my fiancé and I to live a life full of joy and have a marriage as healthy and loving as yours. I've been facing some real struggles lately in my head, and questioning a lot of things/ decisions, one big one in particular, and I really could use your advice/help with it. Like I said, it's like you guys were meant to be talking directly to me tonight, or I was SUPPOSED to come across your channel tonight for a reason, I truly believe this, I know it in my heart. What is the best most private way I can share with you my question/ problem I guess you could call it? I just trust your guys' advice whole heartedly, bc I know it would coming from a non judgmental place and you guys know God's word and his message and I think you would know exactly the right advice to give me, and I'm at a pivotal time in my life, I'm staring down two roads...I would love to be able to write my story down the short version I guess lol (bc I DO have quite a "story" ) my life sometimes feels like a movie or story 😔 sometimes for good reasons, sometimes for not great reasons...but anyway I just don't want it publicly posted, so is there an email address or someway I can get advice that I so desperately need from you guys, (like I said I know this was destiny, or fate, or God's will, SOMETHING that I've been needing)...you guys are my answered prayers (yes I do pray when things are really bad, I pray that they will stop and things will go back to normal) ...(You will understand more after you know the whole story) ...but please hear me, please listen to me, please, I graciously will accept any answer / advice I get from you afterwards! 🙏Thank you so much I'm advanced! Btw u guys are HILARIOUS also...I laughed,, and cried SOOOOO much in the past few hours its crazy! You guys are 👌awesome 🥰😇🤣🤍🙏
I love and appreciate y’all so much! Thank y’all for being so authentic & sharing God as y’all do! 💕🤩
We love you! Thanks for believing in us!
I needed to hear this! ♥️
Been feeling so numb and far from God because of shame.
dang that makes us happy to hear!
Tori and Chad, thank you for all the grace and blessings you pour out on us. Thank you for allowing God to work through you to help and encourage others! May you be blessed as you continue to bless others!
This was so encouraging and so uplifting! This got me fired up!! Thank you guys so much for putting yourselves out there and letting God use you in the way he has, you both are consistently such a blessing and encouragement! Also, Tori’s method of writing down the lie and finding a verse about it in scripture is so good and is backed up in two scripture verses!!
“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
Ephesians 6:16 NIV
And romans 10:17 says, “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
Romans 10:17 NIV
Thank you for being so willing and humble to pour your hearts out to your viewers. I feel like a sponge soaking up your wisdom in every video. God has truly given you guys a gift. ❤️
Aww that's super kind of you to say! You are a gift to us!
@@ToriAndChad ❤️❤️❤️
Beautifully done! There are many that need to hear this! Love you.
Aww thank you! We posted part 4 today!
Wow, I really needed this! Thank you so much for sharing such amazing advice and Bible verses on this topic!🤍 it really helped me to change my perspective and will help me to finally get rid of the shame that I’ve been carrying. Psalm 34:4,5 is a beautiful reminder of how God has made us white as snow. Y’all are such an encouragement, thanks for this video!!
This is by far my favorite video from you guys. I hope you see this comment. I recently found your channel and it has truly been such a blessing for me. I've shared some of your videos with a few friends already too. This video in particular got me so emotional though, especially when Tori was crying because I was crying with her. I felt like I understood her because I have been there too. Honestly, I didn't realize it, but I think I had some unresolved shame that was still lingering. It's been passive, but from time to time the flash of memories pop up. It's so real and when you guys described it like that too, I was like wow, I'm not the only one who experiences it like this. This video was a turning point for me because even though I know I'm saved and forgiven, I thought I'm most likely being punished for my disobedience (like Moses and the Israelites) and I came to terms with it. I was sad, but I also felt like I understood why He would choose to do that to me. Even now, I still don't know for sure. The punishment in doubt is if I will receive my future husband that I've been praying for since I was a little girl because I've repeated so many of the same mistakes/sins. However, something that came to mind while I was listening to this video was that maybe that kind of thinking is more like God in the Old Testament. Maybe I need to start telling myself that I am not punished for that anymore since I've repented and changed my ways. The Bible tells me that I am a new creation in Christ, so I need to start truly believing that and accept it as the truth for my future. Thank you so much for that encouragement! 🙏
*Side note: I know God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, but what I meant by God in the Old Testament is that he changed how we are made pure and clean with Him again. With Jesus, there is no more sacrifice offerings. He was the ultimate and last sacrifice for our sins. Like Chad said, my sins are nailed to that cross and they're not going anywhere. 🙌 All thanks to God! (And thanks for the reminder) 😊
These videos are my favorite. So much to learn from here. Really felt like God spoke to me through this. Thank you guys!❤️
Aww that means so much!
So many good points. I’ve been healed from my past but it’s such nice confirmation to be reminded of it. Well said by both ❤️🙏
We love you, Emily!
Hello Chad and Tori. I’ve only just started watching your videos but I sincerely thank you for your videos. You’re a safe space for me.
Shame is such a huge part of my life. I was conceived in shame. My family punished me for my existence because I was a mistake and I’ve just had so much bullying, neglect etc in my life I have been constantly filled with shame from the inside.
Then I met Jesus and was full of the spirit and did well for a while and then was placed in such a horrible environment that I was trapped in, I went back to old ways and shame hit me again. Then all the people I had loved on and showed the love of Jesus to the best of my ability for 8 years have now brought up my past and shame is so strong, I am getting in a big hole.
I also have gone through so much trauma in my life, I wake up and have woken up most days on survival mode. It’s been hard to trust the Lord, especially trusting myself, family, friends and men.
You spoke about confession breaking shame but I believe there are things done to me at a young age I don’t remember, so how can I overcome this? I have such fears of getting close to anyone, even God. I have such fears of men, of family, of myself. I don’t know how to overcome and I haven’t found a safe spiritual home I can.
I also feel I have been open and transparent in church and have often felt judged and pushed out because of it. I haven’t always been treated well. I really am in a place of absolute loss. I thank you for your loving approach to biblical Truths.
I desperately ant my future but am so afraid to put myself out there again, when I’ve tried there has been so much resistance or I fall for the lies or fears I have about getting close to people. I even have commitment issues and get afraid to lose control. Some issues are so ridiculous but as Tori rightfully said. A lot of the meaningful words people tell me don’t reach my heart. There is such a barrier.
I do hope and believe I will have a marriage like yours. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. It means a lot.
Xxxxxxx
Oh Tori, it has to be the Holy Spirit, because I just came accross your channel yesterday, but I literally feel you like a sister. I am sitting here crying with you. Tori, I can quote Psalm 34:4-5 in two languages and I knew it for years. But I guess it had to be today and it had to be your open vulnerable heart crying with me for all the words to completely sink in. I can't even tell you why I am crying so hard, but the only thing I can compare it with is how I felt when I got saved. Like these tears are cleansing somehow and a weight is lifting off me. Thank you. I wrote once in my journal something that the Lord spoke to my heart "You will never step out bravely without Me honouring that." That's what I feel you did in this video. I am part of the fruit of your tears and honesty. May our Father bless you richly. Thank you, sis.❤
You guys have such pure hearts. Tori, you're such a beautiful woman. You both are so blessed to have each other. Thank you for being such a blessing and inspiration to me and to all of us! Love you guys!
That's so sweet of you to say, Elana!!! Thank you for being so sweet to us and supporting us! We love you!
"God has never loved me more than in this moment" WOW! 🤯 Started crying when I heard that. 😇
Thank you both for your obedience. To Yah be the glory. HalleluYah.
Tori, I just have to say, you have such a beautiful and pure spirit. I love how passionate you are about Jesus and that you and Chad are showing such a godly example of purity and love. Honestly, these videos are restoring my hope for a godly marriage in the future 💖
You are so kind! So happy you are on this journey with us!
I loved listening to this! That I’m a daughter of the King who loves me. I need to write these verses down to remind me of the truth! It’s just nice to know we are not alone in these feelings.
Yay, I’m asking my self how to overcome my past and you guys come up with this video. So lovely
hahah love it!
"God has never loved me more than in this moment" ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Chad and Tori, the grace and transparency of this video will bless and help so many I'm sure. 🙂👍
Chad you spoke about glory and its meaning. One of the first definitions of glory i think you will find is actually 'opinion' or 'to be of opinion' which is actually really telling and fascinating. When we are met with the astonishing reality of Gods opinion of us we have seen his glory. So, God's opinion of us shapes ours of him. We love because he first loved us. 🙂
Hope this thought is a blessing to you.
yeah that is powerful! Dang!!!
This right here is Kingdom work. God's surely using you both and he can do that because you've both made yourselves available as vessels. God bless you both and bless your marriage forever.
Both of you are the best, thank you God for allowing us to hear such testimony, thank you for your Word is always powerful and we can see it through this two amazing couple.
This is SUCH an encouraging video! You guys are being used so powerfully by the Lord! I know that so many people are growing because of your example...myself included! 💕
Aww thank you for the love!!! You are so kind!
y’all are truly amazing. definitely needed to hear all of this. will be watching/listening on repeat! thank you.
You guys are truly an inspiration to everyone. May God bless your pure hearts!! much love 🤍
Sharing love back to you!!!
It has and always been a struggle for me of getting rid of feeling ashamed or guilty about my past mistakes but I am always reminded that he died for me/us at all cost. He showed me the way even on my darkest days. Thank you, guys! ❤️ Needed and blessed to hear this.
Hebrews 12:2 ~~~
YES Love Hebrews 12!!!
Thank you for using your platform in sure a genuine way! You both point people straight to Jesus!!!! Grateful that there are people like you both who can be role models!
thanks for saying that, Hailey!!! means a lot!!!
Thank you guys for speaking Gods Truth!
You guys always encourage me in my walk.❤️🙏✝️ Also you guys are such a beautiful couple, inside and out!❤️
Awesome video guys, thanks so much for responding in obedience to the Holy Spirit. Tori, the tears tells a part of the story.
Chad my man, really looking forward to the video coming of you sharing and shining more light to chase shame away.
Thank you! I am excited to share with you!
loving this series sooo much. thankful for your hearts! hope you two have the best week 🤍
also the ending to your videos just keep on getting better and better 😂
Aww that makes me happy!
and hahah the endings are so awkward!
this was phenomenal Tori! I have never felt called to Bible study or anything but legit wanna come to yours right now! lol like continue let the Lord flow through you and teach me :)
Love you guys!!! This video was literally more helpful to me than years of therapy. From the bottom of my heart, thank u ❤❤❤ love from Sydney Australia xx
Okay, I'm only 8 minutes in and I'm already crying!
1st- Yes! We need a cooking with Chad Christmas edition. Also, LOVE that I made it into one of your videos because of the tiny hands and merch!
2nd - My past is so different from others as I've experienced trauma for years. You know 2020 has been incredibly uncomfortable BUT I wouldn't trade it for the world because I can finally say, after 9 years, I've healed from the pain of my past. Now, I've been very fortunate because the bulk of that healing came in the last 3 years when I got serious about taking steps toward dealing with all the ugliness. I feel like forgiveness is never easy but it definitely is easier when you've done something wrong. My scenario is unique in that I was truly blameless. Just being born put me in my situation and the perpetrators refuse to admit they've done anything wrong. IN FACT, they blame me and have heaped shame on my head for years.
You know, if you would've asked me last year, I would've told you that I was healed and that I'd forgiven those who abandoned, hurt, and belittled me. Little did I know that satan had taken the pain of my past and was still using it as a weapon to keep me from walking in freedom and making an impact for the Kingdom. He didn't want me to be healed because he knew my testimony would become that much more powerful and God would be glorified. It was just this year that I was challenged to seek the face of God and EVERYTHING CHANGED!!!
I finally felt led by the Spirit to speak up for myself and I was immediately released from my past! My past had built up a wall around my heart that I didn't realize was there until God broke it down and replaced the fear, depression, anxiety, and pain with overwhelming peace, joy, forgiveness, and freedom. I know my journey isn't over but I can step out in victory knowing that the Lord is good and sovereign!! It only took 23 years and 2 months but I finally feel like I'm the woman I was created to be and I can't help but tell everyone about what the Lord can do for you in just a few months when you hitch a wagon to HIS agenda and not your own!
For those who are still with me - Know that God is bigger than any pain your past has to offer! Seek Him and you will find Him when you seek Him with ALL of your heart (Jer. 29:13)! Let my story be a testament of that.
Also, Tori - I did the same thing with Scripture. The enemy loves to get into our heads and thoughts but I would have to call out the lie and replace it with Truth which is even more powerful. It was a HUGE help! I've experienced those attacks and actually still do. Every time I have a breakthrough with God, the enemy tries to pull me down but I can confidently say that I'm no longer afraid because God has the victory!
I know that was all a lot but simply stated - Thank you guys for doing this, sharing truth, and inspiring us all to live for God!!
Wow. This is so powerful. Thank youi for sharing all of this.. woah. Thank you for inspiring us!
Wow! Very inspiring. God uses our life story to perfect our testimony.
@@melodymercy5681 That He does! Thanks for reading Melody. Hope you are well :)
@@jess1ic5a I am well. I believe you are too.
Truly a blessing to be part of this channel. So much love for you guys! 🥺💞
We are so thankful you're here Joshua!
So excited for the next video, I always find it so hard to help guys who struggle with it because I have zero experience. The Holy Spirit def spoke through this video 💙 thank you two for letting Him use you
Thanks for being a constant light to us!
@@ToriAndChad aww of course 🤍
This is so enlightening!! Thank you so much for sharing this. 🙏
I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS.
I took notes the whole time!
Thank you for this, guys! Love your heart so much, Tori! This is SO powerful and convicting!
Aww happy you liked this!!!
I love love LOVE when you guys talk about God!!! Please never stop!
We definitely won't!!!
Okay. I cried this entire video. Thank you
Oh my goodness you gave away tiny hands that is the most fun and Chad-like gift ever!!
hahahah I had to do it!