Having dealt with clinical depression for over 50 years I know firsthand the grinding horror of depression and hopelessness. To date I am still dealing with it even with medications but have been forced to lean upon the everlasting arms and love of Jesus. Depression is my proverbial thorn in my side. I do see light at the end of the tunnel and must keep forever focused on the lover of my soul.....
At age 57, I've been struggling with this darkness called depression all my adult life, and even in my teens....its indescribable to explain or describe, a solo journey of regular inner turmoil, , have often wanted release relief as in going to sleep and not waking up....im a Christian, we're not immune to this....God knows I'm sure ,,of my lifelong inward agony , thts all I can say of that
No, Marcia. Don't rely on a pastor, he doesn't understand. Ask the "technicians" God has given you. You wouldn't entrust your car to a man who knows as little about cars as this man; you would take it to a trained mechanic. Do the same with your mind; go first to an appropriately qualified medical practitioner. I was born with inherited major depression. My case was one that psychologists never see, because they are treated by qualified doctors. I will never be free of what is in my genes; I have to learn to live with it. A Book of Prayers had an example where the author was joking with God about how they both knew that psychotherapy was all rubbish! That man hasn't been through the suffering that you and I have. My answer was, firstly, to acknowledge that fact, then, like a paralympian, to live a full life, as far as my condition allowed. I got a job, met and married my perfect match, and have 3 lovely daughters. In their turn, the girls have inherited the problem I have. That kind of life beats those who sit around waiting for the right pill to come along. Find what God wants for you, and listen.
This man of God is really genuine. He really know how depression feels like. Fighting bipolar-disorder since now 15 years, i find this very helpful. This illness is just like cancer not killing your body but killing your spirit.
RitishRoy Patroo hi me too I have bi polar. I sometimes don't like being so emotional and not understanding what is going on in my heart and mind. Just have to remind myself God loves me and has a plan for my life. Take care of yourself
RitishRoy Patroo I so agree with you of how you feel your spirit dying... It's exactly how it feels... But try to make someone understand that feeling...how it ends up affecting all areas of your life... Even physically.... Like a slow death! I pray you keep up hope... Cause I know it affects hope like a cancer cause I'm living exactly that!!!
@@timekeeperg2112 I feel that way too. I'm not bi-polar but was diagnosed with major depressive disorder - severe 3 years ago. Do you sometimes wonder if the medications they put us on do this? I mean the feeling of dying intrrnaly, like there is nothing left of you?
Thank you. A lot weight was lifted from me as I listened to this sermon. I sobbed heavily as finally, I was able to hear a fellow Christian tell me that what I suffer from is not my fault nor anyone else's. I have a nice life, a nice husband, a nice home, a nice career. I believe and love my lord with all that I am, yet I am still tightly bound by deep, sinking and fatiguing depression every single day. I need help. I need to allow someone in to talk to me and to let me talk. I have to stop pretending I am ok to the world for it helps nothing. This sermon has started a new sort of courage in me and a release of some of the doubts I carry. Pray for me please that God leads me in the direction of healing. God bless.
Hi Crystal how are you now? It sounded like you might need medication as there were no obvious causes for your low feelings. I'm on medication for bi polar and it turned my life around. I think sometimes for us ladies hormonal issues can cause emotional problems too. I hope you saw a doctor as well as finding someone to talk with.
@Darla June Hi, how have you found help? Mine has gotten worse since I was young, more chronic, more severe. I'm 51, still serviing, still love the Lord, but so fed up. Where's this life more abundantly. I see others get healed from this too and they tell their testimony, but not me.
Dear Crystal, I have just today read your post, I could have written it myself. I relate so much to what you have written and I stand with you on God's solid Rock praising Him despite our depression xxx
I'm so sorry you have such a beautiful life, yet you're not able to enjoy it. I pray God shows you His mercy, His kindness, and heals you, so you can be truly happy ❤️
My 39 y.o. Son took his life April 2019. He never let us know he had been hearing voices and many other symptoms he was experiencing... and he lived with us. To this day, I cannot forgive myself for missing so many of my precious son’s cues...He was my best friend and I was his... I will never be ‘okay’....
So sorry Pam for your immense loss. Your precious boy loved you so much he did not want to worry you. May he rest in eternal peace 🙏🏻. May God shower you with peace & comfort .....❤❤❤
😥 Heartbreaking. I don't know how It feels to have this happen to your child but I know what it's like to have this happen to both your parents. Pain will end when Jesus comes back for us.
It’s not your fault ! Often you cannot help. My mother has tried most of her life to help me personally get out of the darkness, but has not been able too! She wishes she could have been a better mom. She is the best mother a son can have even at 45 she still tries everything to help me. You are a good mother to honor your son online, and bring awareness to those who don’t understand depression ! Your son would be looking down on you from heaven saying mom please move forward it’s ok I’m sure he wouldn’t want you blaming yourself for not seeing the signs. Take care I know this is 2021 but your sons death is not in vain he lives on and he is reaching people through your honesty and vulnerability! Thank you for this post may you be blessed and able to fund hope and healing too!
Dear Pam I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Please don’t blame yourself for not noticing the signs. He must have been a wonderful person to keep a lot of things to himself so as not to hurt you.He obviously cared for you deeply. Although his body is gone his spirit or soul will still be there with you and around you. Although it may not seem like it , it’s just as though he has stepped into another room. I heard it put like that once by a man of God and it seemed a good explanation to me. My beloved sister went to Switzerland and “self euthanised” six months ago after a disastrous back operation which left her in permanent pain even with morphine and opiate pain killers. I think to some extent I’m still in shock. I miss her terribly but I think perhaps her spirit visits me as well as her children and husband .I say good morning and good night to her and imagine that she’s there sometimes in spirit if not in her body. I think she is. Your son might become your Guardian Angel you know.He’ll be with you watching over you. I hope this provides some comfort. You can still talk to him as if he’s there; I do this with my father who’s deceased and my little daughter who had Down’s Syndrome and died at twenty months and now my sister. God bless you and your family Pam.
What a wonderful compassionate man; Jesus is working through him. As a person who has suffered with bi polar disorder for over thirty years I would like to thank him for his stance on depression; he is saying what all those who suffer from depression need to hear but then he’s been there. I always tell people about my illness and what it means. I’d like to thank him for standing up there and talking about his own depression. I can see why their Church is doing well. I am just learning to talk to Jesus and God about my illness; it’s hard to talk to anyone when you’re depressed. Jesus suffered in terrible ways that we won’t . He can be the most excellent of friends if you will let him and he understands all about suffering. God bless the Preacher and God bless us all. 🙏🏻
Glory to god... Its a great message... And I hve been through depression where I cudnt figure it out... But today I'm out of it... Here u have a hope that is Jesus Christ... Never feel helpless coz he s with us.. Each and every time ur heart crushes and as u sit aside in dark remember his scriptures and cry out for help... Surely he ll help u... We go through such darkness so tat God will use us as light bearers in others life... Never ever give up... Rise up... The King has already paid for all our sins sickness and triumphed 🙏Reflect the love of Christ to all u see
Finally a man of God willing to be deeply honest about the dark spirit a lot of people have to battel. Thank you for the great message. I needed it. Praise The LORD!
This has lifted my day more than I can express. What a wonderful message of hope for those of us who live with this deadly disease that robs joy and God’s abundance from us. Thank you God for bringing me to this sermon
@@gingerberry1472 I must need an awful lot of something. I have been waiting for 3 years and feeling very abandoned. Yet I will trust Him even when I do not understand. I am almost totally isolated now for almost a year. Please pray for me. God bless you.
Wow.. I swear I’d fill out that card if I was in that church. I’d say .. I’m in an isolated situation, not by choice but by psyical pain that prevents me from being in church. I’ll pray for all that are in the same situation and I’ll also pray for people with depression ! What a message. I have never heard how God truly understands what makes a person end their life. That’s not be, by the Grace of God but he said something powerful.
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A year ago I came across this video when was going through depression. He encourage me read psalm 40 and 22. So I prayed after I read the psalm and cried out to TMH to help me. TMH healed me that same moment. I felt a warm sensation and I felt a ton of brick fell off me. I felt so much joy and peace. I thanked the TMH for his healing. Please I courage to all to come to Christ and cast your cares onto him and pray without giving up. He will help you and heal you. That’s my testimony.
Psalm 22 is a really good deliverance psalm. I can hope in that. I have decades of entrenched depression though and it often seems my lot in life to hear about other wonderful deliverances that somehow pass me by.
Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Amen. God keep and bless you all! :)
How can I not isolate when I don't have fellowship where I live and the fellowship I used to have just dosent seem to care and busy with thier own lives. They pushed me out not realizing that they are in a click. How many times do I join a fellowship just to either be left out of activities they do, rejected, accused, or not being welcomed. In a small country town that's full of religious baptists, I find no true fellowship out here. What do I do if there's no fellowship? I'm in a pit right now.
Pastor Thank you so much for being transparent about your own struggles that's very encouraging for someone like me who lives with chronic depression along with a tramatic brain injury. Thank you for the courage to bring this to the churches attention and for explaining it's not just a spiritual battle Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing. I have major depressive disorder, and have been following Jesus now for a year (almost, Jesus gave me a new heart February 4th, 2018). It makes me tear up even thinking about the struggles of depression. Every. Single. Day. I have to do everything i can to not relapse. When I’m not depressed, I am anxious, well beyond my control. It is just horrible. I have cried out to God to take it away so many times that I can’t even count how many times I have. It’s just awful. It is a part of me, and who I am. Please pray for me, and everyone having to battle the worst disease in the world.
Absolute best of sermons I've ever heard. We all need to be reminded of the awesomeness of our God. As we struggle its also encouraging to know there are people He's given us to walk with us thru the struggle.
You have totally blessed me and inspired me. I just shared this sermon on face book with the following post. Thank you thank you thank you. (Fb post) "I have Major Depressive Disorder that started many, many years ago. After watching this, at 18 min. in - the preacher says his church doesn't believe in sweeping things under the rug. I don't either. Being silent or turning a deaf ear is not showing love. Or telling someone to keep it to themselves. Too many suffer in silence and the statistics rise every single day. He gives a lot of practical ideas. I've been told to "just have faith and it'll work out. " often. Life does NOT work out always! We need to "bear one another's burdens" and be there for one another, and stand with one another. I hope y'all will stand with me, and resolve to seek out ways to support your friends and families from this day forward. Never think your kindness doesn't matter. Take it from someone who knows... they can be so healing and life changing. Thank you 💛"
Fighting Anxiety/Depression & Depersonalization for several years now. It’s no joke. It’s very real. It’s a dark and sad emotional and psychological disorder that can be cured and or treated with medication and or counseling.
Isn’t it wonderful that a moment in time can be captured on video and years later someone can be blessed by God through it? This pastor was Gods gentle voice to me. I’m depressed and angry about so many things. My spirit needs rest. The best part was the closing when he quoted “Come unto me.. weary & heavily burdened.. and I will give you rest” ❣️ but also I will heed the warning ⚠️ and stop completely isolating from absolutely everyone and reach out to at least one sister.
Thank you thank you thank you, 30 years I have suffered this disease. God bless your ministry. As a Christian this has been so difficult for me, felt so ashamed, not a lot of people know I have this, so good at putting on a smile and hiding how I really feel. Been told so many times that I shouldn’t be depressed as a Christian. Leave a church every time I’m told this. 😢
@Linda Richardson - I have too for 35 years. The church doesn't understand nor wants to. It's a chemical imbalance. It's not my fault. Nor is your depression your fault. God bless you.
It was so powerful to me to hear you quote Mark 14:34. I needed to hear that Jesus, the man, understands how I feel and what I'm going through at this point. How precious it is to love and serve a God who does. I have a long way to go, but your words gave me a small glimmer of hope tonight. God bless.
I wish I had a preacher like you in my church as a child. Maybe I wouldn't have turned my back on Christ. But I've recently been inspired to wall back to the straight path of God and thank you for this sermon.
Thank you so much for this, I really needed it. Unfortunately I'm Isolated, but not by choice. Yet this helped me in the direction I think I need to go.
nvcchef777 I’m isolated too. Not my fault either. I rebelled against my wealthy narcissistic family and friends . Now I’m isolated in a flat. Depressed as fuck. Any advice ? Hope you get better
This was so timely I’ll take that as God’s comforting hand in the midst of my dark hour 😔 🥀 I don’t really have any friends I can call about this … don’t really have a church home / fam … so - my full hole is in Christ in this lonely time
All I can say is Thank you Thank you... thank you. I'm on medication for depression, but you perfectly described my husband. I called his Dr and made him an appointment. Pray for my family, please. God bless you
Thank you for saying Jesus understands depression. You don't know how many times I have been tormented believing that God rejects me because I struggle with depression.
Just remember, it is the evil one who will attack the mind. But he also has many, many people in these churches too. It's bad. I have testimony if proof. Wolves in sheepskin.
It's terrible how merciless the devil is. Try to remember that satan is also called the accuser of the brethren. If you're getting condemnation, and constant negative mind chatter, that's from depression and the devil takes advantage to kick us when we are down. Remind yourself w/ scripture that God cares for us like a loving father, psalms can be comforts. It's still brutally hard, I know. I struggle to throw off guilt because I can't do much when it hits me hard, but I remind myself only the devil would throw a heavy weight on me and then berate me because I can barely move now.
Praise God, I really needed this. I have hypothyroidism, so depression comes easy. This was inspiring. Glad he said depression isn't a sin..because Ive had people tell me I shouldn't be depressed if I am a Christian. That is partially true, because we have the joy and love o Christ, however, its a journey, and during the journey, I don't believe I am NOT saved because I feel this way. God is SO good, and I feel his HolySpirit like a burst of energy the more I spend time with Him in His Word. Also, change the atmosphere. I feel so much better after simply cleaning my messy depressive room. Diet is also VERY important. And lastly, but most importantly, Know that Christ understands as the pastor said, and just rest in His love!
Every human comes into this world against his will and in great suffering, every human also has to undergo the suffering proces of dying against his will . What's in between holds lots of sorrows. Better never to have been.....
Thank you Man of God for your obedience in teaching the word from a sincere, heart felt place. Your ministry was refreshing. It's hard to find churches that are truly ministries...not just a building. God Bless You
I respect your genuineness, honesty and wise words. Very heart felt. I too suffer from depression, PTSD, & severe anxiety. And I have been since I was fifteen and got into foster care. It’s been a long journey and at times I wanted to end my life. But I’ve been trying each and every day. I’ve seen over dozen counselors and maybe two to three psychiatrists. But I still suffer from it. But I am a true child of God. And I’ve been staying positive and keeping the faith. So thank you for your genuine words. It means the world. Pray for me Pastor. I’m trying to find a stable church home that’s genuine and loving. 🙏🏽😇
Please, pray for me and my brokenheart I have lost my wife, kid and home and am seriously rock bottom. I need the lords strength for I cannot continue on my own I need His help.
God Bless and Thank You, your sermon was the friend I needed in the room speaking the Word just as I needed it . It was Powerful and exactly on point as to how I feel dealing with the issue of depression. The scriptures offered were very helpful. Thank God for You and others who TRULY understand how dark these times can be.
*Depression the pit of despair*..... We don't understand these words. Despair comes from feeling hopeless and helpless about things we can't change no matter what. I finally get (understand) despair and here he comes with depression. I'm glad to hear this video so I can try to understand depression: the signal that we need help and hope. But what do we do about medicinal side effects of depression medicine? How do we address suicide of a loved one and make peace with it? Lastly this helps us without clinical depression remember Christ is with us and understands us. Indeed he will hear us all when we pray and understand us whether we're depressed or not. ❤️
It's hard to wait patiently when someone has had so bouts of major depression since childhood and medications sometimes don't help much. Some people go through mild to moderate depression maybe once in their lives but usually they bounce back quicker with medication because it's not part of their genetics but situational and it's totally different. There are many types of depression. Scripture helps but when people are suffering it's hard to keep it in mind when it such a horrible despair.
Thank you for speaking on this subject, I’ve suffered from this even as a child. I haven’t taken drugs but I’m a Christian! I have tried to pretend all is well & it’s tiring.
Thank you Pastor Marty for the most wonderful sermon, in fact it is the best sermon I have ever watched. You got real about the whole topic. I have a friend who is a pastor and he suffers depression too and as you mentioned.... what will people think, we as the congregation dont realise that depression can affect anyone. I am so touched that you read verses about David who was also wondering where God is. Thank you once again and God Bless you for connecting to people like me. I pray that I can find a church that has a pastor just like you, the church I am currently in and considering leaving, is just a bunch of people going off in tongues and it always sounds like one is trying to out do the other, a stranger coming in to that church will surely think the people have gone crazy.....
As soon as I felt unworthy of how great my life was finally going it started falling apart... Now I'm a mere shadow of my former happy self...and I cannot find a way out... I've seen doctors still on anti depressants... I pray to God 10 times a day every day but still his grace eludes me and I feel even more worthless....I have 4 great kids so cannot just give up living... Because I lived through my own mother's suicide when I was 18. So I cannot put my beloved children through that. But they see my depression bringing me down... So it affects em... Like seen my mothers depression until she had no options... That's what happens.... You become trapped with no way out... It's a sad situation for all who go through it!!!! I've made real bad financial decisions because of my wife's adultery... And now hate myself for letting it affect me in turn affecting my kids futures... I've failed them all!😔 he listed everyone of my symptoms... More than years with my psychologist... He knows what he is talking about
Just wanted to make sure you knew another Christian heard you and cared. I'm going through yet another brutal depression too. From what you've said too, it looks like it runs in our families, a familiar spirit it's called. I've struggled w/ chronic recurrent depressions through my life. Someone said psalm 40 delivered them after they read it. It's certainly a good comfort that many have went through what we went through and does connect us to our biblical forefathers. There's some comfort in that and I can keep hoping anyway. You haven't let your kids down at all because you're still here. Others who've dealt w/ the depression monster know too well how hard it is to hang in there. I at least got delivered from suicidal ideation years ago, but I sure don't want to be here when these things fall on me. Drive those thoughts away as quick as you can so they can't get entrenched and the devil take advantage though. Please recognize that satan is the accuser of the brethren. God sees and cares about your struggles, but it's the devil that will kick you when you're down.
God is the great restorer. He can restore you to an even better position that you would have been had you not gone through anything at all. May He bless you ❤️
People are to busy with their own life’s I have severe depression and tonight I am suicidal ( that is why I am listening to this ) I am saved and go to church , sit on my own week after week The pastors don’t even know my name , actually they have never spoke to me I hope by the time I listen to this I feel more settled
MEGR God bless you to , I just don’t understand why God let’s us go through so much , he doesn’t make it easy for some of us at all , I love him with all my heart but sometimes I wonder why . Trust you start to feel better
Joanne Moore God puts us all through trials. Even the rich and successful go through it. It’s a human thing. Read James 1:2-4,12. He tests us for a reason. But He gave us his son, Jesus, to help us get through things. Keep the faith, I’ll pray for you tonight.
This..... just beautiful. thank you! "Let's be an open church, acknowledge that depression is real, as a pastor i'm (was?) on medication....." Meanwhile my church on depressed people: "Maybe they aren't as christian as they should have been.... REAL christians don't get things like that...."
Few years late to the video. Last was usual. Ive been very sad for a few years in and off. I follow the Lord and know I have an eternity of peace and joy secured for me. I have just completed high school a few days ago and don’t have any friends really. I am quite depressed school is over and the only time I would hang out with people is at school or the occasional party. I’m lonely and don’t know what is planned for my future.
Thank you for showing me this lesson. I have been on medication for depression for many years. Some days are better than others. Please pray for me to understand what my life needs. I came to your church in oklahoma for 2 weeks and truly found some peace.
A very compassionate man. At 9:20 he confirms that only god (if he does exist) knows what's going on in the mind of someone who is about to end life. No human, or their condemning judgment, matters. I once was very much in love with Christ but recently through the lies of despicable humans and their machinery of punishment, I have had to jettison my faith and trust in God's ability to protect us from calamity and evil people--he simply doesn't stop anything. I now see him as a sort of absentee landlord.
I checked online to see the stats of pastors who have committed suicide. Very surprising. I heard of two men who left their wives and small children!! I was wondering what brought it on? Very surprised at how many pastors are doing this.
@@lionandlamb7663 just evil. We are in the last days. Bible says the love of many will grow cold. Not all pastors are real Christians. And they are all human and mess up. I would be scared to death to do things against what a pastor should since he will be held even more accountable.
@@RepentfollowJesus Mary, I am not blaming God ie Jesus for anything other ppl do. We have free will to choose what we do. I havw made many mistakes trusting the wrong people. We make mistakes, but God will use it for His purpose.
@@lionandlamb7663 I agree. But my comment about not blaming God was aimed at Rob who said God was like an absentee landlord. May God bless you and keep you safe from evil. I too have trusted the wrong people especially when I was real young. It didnt turn out well .💙
I’ve been prone to depression most of my life. My daughter in law triggers it for me with her negativity and complaining about everything. It’s a miserable life for my son and I worry about the children. Sadly, she doesn’t know Jesus. I’m seeing a therapist to help me deal with the rollercoaster of emotions. I often want to give up.
when 30% of the people are on an antidepressant there is something wrong other than the need for a pill to fix it! we have lost our connections to each other. We have lost our communities and families. it is very sad and a pill won't fix that.
Why wasnt this pastor at my seminary? They cancelled the biblical counseling program. I lost all my heroes. How could these men on paid staff be so opposed to one another? Who is right? What does God think of this? I was devastated and never fully recovered. If you go to a Calvinist/strong expository preaching church, the counseling program is going to be very narrow. No psychology or psychiatrist/medications. It is SIN problem. There is NO looking deeply at another's life. You will get a binder of bible verses to meditate on. So what we have here is shame upon shame. You already carry shame for depression, then you are shamed for having it. It is sin. You walk out of the office more depressed. More guilt before God. Thank you Mr Pastor. Anyone relate?
Depression is certainly not sadness. Sadness is just a feeling .. depression is a medical state. Certain feelings are uncomfortable but depression becomes unbearable quickly.
I need to isolate the people I stay with drive me insane. It's 2020. Going through separation has been literal hell, havnt been able to see my son in person, would not wish on my worst enemy. Please God take all of this chaos in my mind away.
I have been in the pit of despair before many times. And partially because of you Kinsey. You have thrown armies upon armies of people manipulated to your side. It’s time for people to know that other side you have. It’s time for you to answer to your own demons.
God promises to be with you wherever you are and he cares for you. I hope that gives you comfort when it feels like there are only desert valleys. Read Psalm 139 for some encouragement today.
yesterday i didn't go to mass because i feel strange, hopeless and i don't usually skip mass. even if it's raining heavily i would still go to mass. thankfully a few hours later i'm fine again and i regret not going to mass but the beeech can't sleep because i drunk a lot of vanilla coffee from 7/11 and drunk 2 liters of watermelon milk tea in a span of 3 hours during the evening! thank goodness i don't drink alcohol because there's a big chance i'll be alcoholic. anyway i have anxiety and depression too but it's at manageable level but i feel you guys it's not at all easy! especially if you hide it from your loved ones.
Been there too with the Cancer... I lost my home and my husband and dogs my belonging all but a few items and my clthes. To be put in a house with stranges in an Adult Family Home which was better far better than the street. Then i was dx with cancer. My husband in nursing home. Over 3 yrs ago. Im alone. How can u cry out to God? Its my fault or I wouldnt be in this shape! Ive been depressed most my life .Im 70 now.
This sermon is very balanced, compared to so many. And refreshing. I am now 79. I inherited major depression. Many psychologists say that depression is only an attitude. Dale Carnegie said this, and so did my father. Depression existed in the earliest time and was known as one of the four "humours," but medical awareness started about 20 years ago. In tthe last 10 years or so, the WHO has said hat depression is now the greatest cause of lost productivity. Depression does not fit into the usual medical categories (my wife, a pharmacist, knew this.) Many psychologists say they have found a "cause" for depression, and many preachers say that prayer is the answer. My doctor said that she sees the cases that don't work for the above. In my case, it is in my genes. It came from my ancestors, and I have passed it on to my family. Medication has helped me, but only partially. Among the "quick fixes" this man has the best attitude I have heard. He admits that there are things we do not understand, but God does. I have treated my condition, not as an illness, but as a disability. Paralympians have shown us whatattitude can achieve. I kept working getting (and losing) one job after another. On my doctor's advice, I applied to be an Ambassador for depression, but only 12 vacancies existed.
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I am 69 years old and the first time I ever heard a pastor talk about depression you have helped so many people including myself may God bless you
Having dealt with clinical depression for over 50 years I know firsthand the grinding horror of depression and hopelessness. To date I am still dealing with it even with medications but have been forced to lean upon the everlasting arms and love of Jesus. Depression is my proverbial thorn in my side. I do see light at the end of the tunnel and must keep forever focused on the lover of my soul.....
I have received hope in the future only in Jesus
I had 17 years of straight Clinical depression. I wouldn't have made it to this
spot now without having my Faith in
Our Lord !
@@metsot So very true!!!
@@metsot how did you overcome?
I can relate to you my friend
At age 57, I've been struggling with this darkness called depression all my adult life, and even in my teens....its indescribable to explain or describe, a solo journey of regular inner turmoil, , have often wanted release relief as in going to sleep and not waking up....im a Christian, we're not immune to this....God knows I'm sure ,,of my lifelong inward agony , thts all I can say of that
I understand you Marcia
No, Marcia. Don't rely on a pastor, he doesn't understand. Ask the "technicians" God has given you. You wouldn't entrust your car to a man who knows as little about cars as this man; you would take it to a trained mechanic. Do the same with your mind; go first to an appropriately qualified medical practitioner. I was born with inherited major depression. My case was one that psychologists never see, because they are treated by qualified doctors. I will never be free of what is in my genes; I have to learn to live with it. A Book of Prayers had an example where the author was joking with God about how they both knew that psychotherapy was all rubbish! That man hasn't been through the suffering that you and I have. My answer was, firstly, to acknowledge that fact, then, like a paralympian, to live a full life, as far as my condition allowed. I got a job, met and married my perfect match, and have 3 lovely daughters. In their turn, the girls have inherited the problem I have. That kind of life beats those who sit around waiting for the right pill to come along. Find what God wants for you, and listen.
The best sermon I have ever heard on depression
This man of God is really genuine. He really know how depression feels like.
Fighting bipolar-disorder since now 15 years, i find this very helpful.
This illness is just like cancer not killing your body but killing your spirit.
RitishRoy Patroo hi me too I have bi polar. I sometimes don't like being so emotional and not understanding what is going on in my heart and mind. Just have to remind myself God loves me and has a plan for my life. Take care of yourself
RitishRoy Patroo I so agree with you of how you feel your spirit dying... It's exactly how it feels... But try to make someone understand that feeling...how it ends up affecting all areas of your life... Even physically.... Like a slow death! I pray you keep up hope... Cause I know it affects hope like a cancer cause I'm living exactly that!!!
@@timekeeperg2112 I feel that way too. I'm not bi-polar but was diagnosed with major depressive disorder - severe 3 years ago. Do you sometimes wonder if the medications they put us on do this? I mean the feeling of dying intrrnaly, like there is nothing left of you?
Bernice Rogers Amen Sister. Amen Amen Amen 🙏
Thank you. A lot weight was lifted from me as I listened to this sermon. I sobbed heavily as finally, I was able to hear a fellow Christian tell me that what I suffer from is not my fault nor anyone else's. I have a nice life, a nice husband, a nice home, a nice career. I believe and love my lord with all that I am, yet I am still tightly bound by deep, sinking and fatiguing depression every single day. I need help. I need to allow someone in to talk to me and to let me talk. I have to stop pretending I am ok to the world for it helps nothing. This sermon has started a new sort of courage in me and a release of some of the doubts I carry. Pray for me please that God leads me in the direction of healing. God bless.
Hi Crystal how are you now? It sounded like you might need medication as there were no obvious causes for your low feelings. I'm on medication for bi polar and it turned my life around. I think sometimes for us ladies hormonal issues can cause emotional problems too. I hope you saw a doctor as well as finding someone to talk with.
@Darla June Hi, how have you found help? Mine has gotten worse since I was young, more chronic, more severe. I'm 51, still serviing, still love the Lord, but so fed up. Where's this life more abundantly. I see others get healed from this too and they tell their testimony, but not me.
Dear Crystal, I have just today read your post, I could have written it myself. I relate so much to what you have written and I stand with you on God's solid Rock praising Him despite our depression xxx
I'm so sorry you have such a beautiful life, yet you're not able to enjoy it. I pray God shows you His mercy, His kindness, and heals you, so you can be truly happy ❤️
Get a grip as this is shit. Listening to this idiot is so fkn boring
Thank you for praying for people who are sick of depression.Amen
No. Sense to fight this is a terdd ex ble
Ok
My 39 y.o. Son took his life April 2019. He never let us know he had been hearing voices and many other symptoms he was experiencing... and he lived with us. To this day, I cannot forgive myself for missing so many of my precious son’s cues...He was my best friend and I was his... I will never be ‘okay’....
So sorry Pam for your immense loss. Your precious boy loved you so much he did not want to worry you. May he rest in eternal peace 🙏🏻. May God shower you with peace & comfort .....❤❤❤
😥 Heartbreaking. I don't know how It feels to have this happen to your child but I know what it's like to have this happen to both your parents. Pain will end when Jesus comes back for us.
It’s not your fault ! Often you cannot help. My mother has tried most of her life to help me personally get out of the darkness, but has not been able too! She wishes she could have been a better mom. She is the best mother a son can have even at 45 she still tries everything to help me. You are a good mother to honor your son online, and bring awareness to those who don’t understand depression ! Your son would be looking down on you from heaven saying mom please move forward it’s ok I’m sure he wouldn’t want you blaming yourself for not seeing the signs. Take care I know this is 2021 but your sons death is not in vain he lives on and he is reaching people through your honesty and vulnerability! Thank you for this post may you be blessed and able to fund hope and healing too!
Same here. 🤝💕🇦🇺
Dear Pam I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Please don’t blame yourself for not noticing the signs. He must have been a wonderful person to keep a lot of things to himself so as not to hurt you.He obviously cared for you deeply. Although his body is gone his spirit or soul will still be there with you and around you. Although it may not seem like it , it’s just as though he has stepped into another room. I heard it put like that once by a man of God and it seemed a good explanation to me.
My beloved sister went to Switzerland and “self euthanised” six months ago after a disastrous back operation which left her in permanent pain even with morphine and opiate pain killers. I think to some extent I’m still in shock. I miss her terribly but I think perhaps her spirit visits me as well as her children and husband .I say good morning and good night to her and imagine that she’s there sometimes in spirit if not in her body. I think she is. Your son might become your Guardian Angel you know.He’ll be with you watching over you. I hope this provides some comfort. You can still talk to him as if he’s there; I do this with my father who’s deceased and my little daughter who had Down’s Syndrome and died at twenty months and now my sister. God bless you and your family Pam.
What a wonderful compassionate man; Jesus is working through him. As a person who has suffered with bi polar disorder for over thirty years I would like to thank him for his stance on depression; he is saying what all those who suffer from depression need to hear but then he’s been there. I always tell people about my illness and what it means. I’d like to thank him for standing up there and talking about his own depression. I can see why their Church is doing well. I am just learning to talk to Jesus and God about my illness; it’s hard to talk to anyone when you’re depressed. Jesus suffered in terrible ways that we won’t . He can be the most excellent of friends if you will let him and he understands all about suffering. God bless the Preacher and God bless us all. 🙏🏻
Am just now finding and listening to this. Thank you for this sermon. Christian's need to wake up.
Glory to god... Its a great message... And I hve been through depression where I cudnt figure it out... But today I'm out of it... Here u have a hope that is Jesus Christ... Never feel helpless coz he s with us.. Each and every time ur heart crushes and as u sit aside in dark remember his scriptures and cry out for help... Surely he ll help u... We go through such darkness so tat God will use us as light bearers in others life... Never ever give up... Rise up... The King has already paid for all our sins sickness and triumphed 🙏Reflect the love of Christ to all u see
Finally a man of God willing to be deeply honest about the dark spirit a lot of people have to battel. Thank you for the great message. I needed it. Praise The LORD!
This has lifted my day more than I can express. What a wonderful message of hope for those of us who live with this deadly disease that robs joy and God’s abundance from us. Thank you God for bringing me to this sermon
LORD i feel abandoned, where are You? I need You😭😭
I feel the same
@Gerson Munoz “he’s there just calm down” ??? Really? Are you joking? Just calm down. The international cure for depression and abandonment
The pastor speaks of 'waiting patiently' for the Lord's help but what if no help arrives. Sometimes we need help quickly without tarrying.
I know what you mean. I'm 51 now.
And God knows that, but will still wait for his will and timing.
He loves us so much he knows what we need.
@@gingerberry1472 I must need an awful lot of something. I have been waiting for 3 years and feeling very abandoned. Yet I will trust Him even when I do not understand. I am almost totally isolated now for almost a year. Please pray for me.
God bless you.
@@sonyaclawson1514 ❤🙏🏾
@@sonyaclawson1514 I'm isolated too. Can't leave the house due to illness. Looking for help and can't find it.
Praying for you, please pray for me.
Finally an empathetic message on depression and its heartbreaking challenges. Thank you, pastor. God bless.
Wow.. I swear I’d fill out that card if I was in that church. I’d say .. I’m in an isolated situation, not by choice but by psyical pain that prevents me from being in church. I’ll pray
for all that are in the same situation and I’ll also pray for people with depression ! What a message. I have never heard how God truly understands what makes a person end their life. That’s not be, by the Grace of God but he said something powerful.
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Im crying listening to this, reading messages and crying. 70 yrs
A year ago I came across this video when was going through depression. He encourage me read psalm 40 and 22. So I prayed after I read the psalm and cried out to TMH to help me. TMH healed me that same moment. I felt a warm sensation and I felt a ton of brick fell off me. I felt so much joy and peace. I thanked the TMH for his healing. Please I courage to all to come to Christ and cast your cares onto him and pray without giving up. He will help you and heal you. That’s my testimony.
What does TMH stand for?
@@laurenchatman714 i believe she means The Most High God. Blessings. :)
Psalm 22 is a really good deliverance psalm. I can hope in that. I have decades of entrenched depression though and it often seems my lot in life to hear about other wonderful deliverances that somehow pass me by.
Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Amen.
God keep and bless you all! :)
How can I not isolate when I don't have fellowship where I live and the fellowship I used to have just dosent seem to care and busy with thier own lives. They pushed me out not realizing that they are in a click. How many times do I join a fellowship just to either be left out of activities they do, rejected, accused, or not being welcomed. In a small country town that's full of religious baptists, I find no true fellowship out here. What do I do if there's no fellowship? I'm in a pit right now.
Pastor Thank you so much for being transparent about your own struggles that's very encouraging for someone like me who lives with chronic depression along with a tramatic brain injury. Thank you for the courage to bring this to the churches attention and for explaining it's not just a spiritual battle Thank you
Pastor Grubbs speaks so vividly.
Thank you so much for sharing. I have major depressive disorder, and have been following Jesus now for a year (almost, Jesus gave me a new heart February 4th, 2018). It makes me tear up even thinking about the struggles of depression. Every. Single. Day. I have to do everything i can to not relapse. When I’m not depressed, I am anxious, well beyond my control. It is just horrible. I have cried out to God to take it away so many times that I can’t even count how many times I have. It’s just awful. It is a part of me, and who I am. Please pray for me, and everyone having to battle the worst disease in the world.
How are you?
My heart goes out to you.
Johnny V it is the worst most private hell
Me too😂
That was suppose to be the crying one😭this one
Absolute best of sermons I've ever heard. We all need to be reminded of the awesomeness of our God. As we struggle its also encouraging to know there are people He's given us to walk with us thru the struggle.
You have totally blessed me and inspired me. I just shared this sermon on face book with the following post. Thank you thank you thank you.
(Fb post) "I have Major Depressive Disorder that started many, many years ago. After watching this, at 18 min. in - the preacher says his church doesn't believe in sweeping things under the rug. I don't either. Being silent or turning a deaf ear is not showing love. Or telling someone to keep it to themselves. Too many suffer in silence and the statistics rise every single day.
He gives a lot of practical ideas. I've been told to "just have faith and it'll work out. " often. Life does NOT work out always! We need to "bear one another's burdens" and be there for one another, and stand with one another.
I hope y'all will stand with me, and resolve to seek out ways to support your friends and families from this day forward. Never think your kindness doesn't matter. Take it from someone who knows... they can be so healing and life changing.
Thank you 💛"
Great message, and proud of you for sharing, for being vulnerable. God is in vulnerability!!!
I needed to hear this right now. I have struggled with depression for years. Thank you so much for sharing this message. God bless you!
Fighting Anxiety/Depression & Depersonalization for several years now. It’s no joke. It’s very real. It’s a dark and sad emotional and psychological disorder that can be cured and or treated with medication and or counseling.
I really undestand, I suffered with Depersonalisation 20 yrs, big hug x
Hope things get better !
Isn’t it wonderful that a moment in time can be captured on video and years later someone can be blessed by God through it? This pastor was Gods gentle voice to me. I’m depressed and angry about so many things. My spirit needs rest. The best part was the closing when he quoted “Come unto me.. weary & heavily burdened.. and I will give you rest” ❣️ but also I will heed the warning ⚠️ and stop completely isolating from absolutely everyone and reach out to at least one sister.
Thank you thank you thank you, 30 years I have suffered this disease. God bless your ministry. As a Christian this has been so difficult for me, felt so ashamed, not a lot of people know I have this, so good at putting on a smile and hiding how I really feel. Been told so many times that I shouldn’t be depressed as a Christian. Leave a church every time I’m told this. 😢
God bless Linda x
How are you
Seek prayers from church elders
@Linda Richardson - I have too for 35 years. The church doesn't understand nor wants to. It's a chemical imbalance. It's not my fault. Nor is your depression your fault. God bless you.
@@SacredFire777 So true!
God can deliver you from depression and thoughts of suicide. There is NO shame in reaching out and asking for help.
It was so powerful to me to hear you quote Mark 14:34. I needed to hear that Jesus, the man, understands how I feel and what I'm going through at this point. How precious it is to love and serve a God who does. I have a long way to go, but your words gave me a small glimmer of hope tonight. God bless.
Jason Fornwalt praying for you. I know the feeling I'm going through some dark days.God will deliver us Amen
I wish I had a preacher like you in my church as a child. Maybe I wouldn't have turned my back on Christ. But I've recently been inspired to wall back to the straight path of God and thank you for this sermon.
Thank you so much for this, I really needed it. Unfortunately I'm Isolated, but not by choice. Yet this helped me in the direction I think I need to go.
I hope you’re doing okay now
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nvcchef777 I’m isolated too. Not my fault either. I rebelled against my wealthy narcissistic family and friends . Now I’m isolated in a flat. Depressed as fuck. Any advice ? Hope you get better
God bless🙏, ❤️❤️❤️
This was so timely
I’ll take that as God’s comforting hand in the midst of my dark hour 😔 🥀
I don’t really have any friends I can call about this … don’t really have a church home / fam … so - my full hole is in Christ in this lonely time
How are you doing? I hope you are ok? Reach to me to talk
All I can say is Thank you
Thank you... thank you. I'm on medication for depression, but you perfectly described my husband. I called his Dr and made him an appointment. Pray for my family, please. God bless you
How are you?
Thank you for saying Jesus understands depression. You don't know how many times I have been tormented believing that God rejects me because I struggle with depression.
Just remember, it is the evil one who will attack the mind.
But he also has many, many people in these churches too. It's bad. I have testimony if proof.
Wolves in sheepskin.
It's terrible how merciless the devil is. Try to remember that satan is also called the accuser of the brethren. If you're getting condemnation, and constant negative mind chatter, that's from depression and the devil takes advantage to kick us when we are down. Remind yourself w/ scripture that God cares for us like a loving father, psalms can be comforts. It's still brutally hard, I know. I struggle to throw off guilt because I can't do much when it hits me hard, but I remind myself only the devil would throw a heavy weight on me and then berate me because I can barely move now.
How are you
Thank you for this message. If it was not for the encouragement of godly people like you, I don't know where I'd have been today... so thank you.
Praise God, I really needed this. I have hypothyroidism, so depression comes easy. This was inspiring. Glad he said depression isn't a sin..because Ive had people tell me I shouldn't be depressed if I am a Christian. That is partially true, because we have the joy and love o Christ, however, its a journey, and during the journey, I don't believe I am NOT saved because I feel this way. God is SO good, and I feel his HolySpirit like a burst of energy the more I spend time with Him in His Word. Also, change the atmosphere. I feel so much better after simply cleaning my messy depressive room. Diet is also VERY important. And lastly, but most importantly, Know that Christ understands as the pastor said, and just rest in His love!
I hope you’re doing okay
How are you?
Thank you to this pastor for the courage and wisdom in sharing this you have helped so many people may God bless you and thank you so so much
Fine, intelligent, compassionate sermon.
Every human comes into this world against his will and in great suffering, every human also has to undergo the suffering proces of dying against his will . What's in between holds lots of sorrows. Better never to have been.....
Put your entire faith in Jesus, He loves you
This was very good and he’s so compassionate. I learned more about my depression but not a way out of it. I want it gone & I don’t know how to do it
How are you
You need to ask God to heal you, than wait for Him to do it in His own timing. I myself am currently waiting. May He bless you ❤️
Thank you Man of God for your obedience in teaching the word from a sincere, heart felt place. Your ministry was refreshing. It's hard to find churches that are truly ministries...not just a building. God Bless You
What a great Sermon. All I can say is thank you
Thank you and praise the Lord for your transparency
I wish my church would hear that message
I respect your genuineness, honesty and wise words. Very heart felt. I too suffer from depression, PTSD, & severe anxiety. And I have been since I was fifteen and got into foster care. It’s been a long journey and at times I wanted to end my life. But I’ve been trying each and every day. I’ve seen over dozen counselors and maybe two to three psychiatrists. But I still suffer from it. But I am a true child of God. And I’ve been staying positive and keeping the faith. So thank you for your genuine words. It means the world. Pray for me Pastor. I’m trying to find a stable church home that’s genuine and loving. 🙏🏽😇
Britani Renae keep breathing
This kind of church body is very hard and rare to find. You're not alone.
Have you ever been through deliverance? Look to hardcore Christianity. Its on RUclips. Some people are being healed.
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Please, pray for me and my brokenheart I have lost my wife, kid and home and am seriously rock bottom. I need the lords strength for I cannot continue on my own I need His help.
Ryan I will pray for you
I am so sorry to hear of your circumstances. I will pray for the Lord to give you help. God bless you, Ryan.🙏🏻
I will pay for you john
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU - there is so much judgement around this -
God Bless and Thank You, your sermon was the friend I needed in the room speaking the Word just as I needed it . It was Powerful and exactly on point as to how I feel dealing with the issue of depression. The scriptures offered were very helpful. Thank God for You and others who TRULY understand how dark these times can be.
God bless his soul for sharing and educating! Made me feel 100000 times better. Jesus understands and will get us through it! I love uuuuuuu
Wonderful sermon. Made me want to join his church. Intelligent and extremely sensitive!
Neil Hasid lol...join "his" church???? He doesn't own it. Church is like a business w a CEO. He calls himself Senior Pastor as a title. UNbiblical!
Thank you for this validating sermon.
Thank you. I’m going through depression and this has been a tremendous encouragement. God bless you Pastor.
*Depression the pit of despair*..... We don't understand these words. Despair comes from feeling hopeless and helpless about things we can't change no matter what. I finally get (understand) despair and here he comes with depression. I'm glad to hear this video so I can try to understand depression: the signal that we need help and hope. But what do we do about medicinal side effects of depression medicine? How do we address suicide of a loved one and make peace with it? Lastly this helps us without clinical depression remember Christ is with us and understands us. Indeed he will hear us all when we pray and understand us whether we're depressed or not. ❤️
It's hard to wait patiently when someone has had so bouts of major depression since childhood and medications sometimes don't help much. Some people go through mild to moderate depression maybe once in their lives but usually they bounce back quicker with medication because it's not part of their genetics but situational and it's totally different. There are many types of depression. Scripture helps but when people are suffering it's hard to keep it in mind when it such a horrible despair.
Proverbs 4:22 says to read God's words for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.I think that includes the mind as well.
Thank you for speaking on this subject, I’ve suffered from this even as a child. I haven’t taken drugs but I’m a Christian! I have tried to pretend all is well & it’s tiring.
Thank you Pastor Marty for the most wonderful sermon, in fact it is the best sermon I have ever watched. You got real about the whole topic. I have a friend who is a pastor and he suffers depression too and as you mentioned.... what will people think, we as the congregation dont realise that depression can affect anyone. I am so touched that you read verses about David who was also wondering where God is. Thank you once again and God Bless you for connecting to people like me. I pray that I can find a church that has a pastor just like you, the church I am currently in and considering leaving, is just a bunch of people going off in tongues and it always sounds like one is trying to out do the other, a stranger coming in to that church will surely think the people have gone crazy.....
Sounds like a false church. Run!
That was the best! Thank you for saying God understands.
This needs more views!
Thank you for this message.
very helpful, thank u from Scotland ( in a bog!!)
As soon as I felt unworthy of how great my life was finally going it started falling apart... Now I'm a mere shadow of my former happy self...and I cannot find a way out... I've seen doctors still on anti depressants... I pray to God 10 times a day every day but still his grace eludes me and I feel even more worthless....I have 4 great kids so cannot just give up living... Because I lived through my own mother's suicide when I was 18. So I cannot put my beloved children through that. But they see my depression bringing me down... So it affects em... Like seen my mothers depression until she had no options... That's what happens.... You become trapped with no way out... It's a sad situation for all who go through it!!!! I've made real bad financial decisions because of my wife's adultery... And now hate myself for letting it affect me in turn affecting my kids futures... I've failed them all!😔 he listed everyone of my symptoms... More than years with my psychologist... He knows what he is talking about
Just wanted to make sure you knew another Christian heard you and cared. I'm going through yet another brutal depression too. From what you've said too, it looks like it runs in our families, a familiar spirit it's called. I've struggled w/ chronic recurrent depressions through my life. Someone said psalm 40 delivered them after they read it. It's certainly a good comfort that many have went through what we went through and does connect us to our biblical forefathers. There's some comfort in that and I can keep hoping anyway.
You haven't let your kids down at all because you're still here. Others who've dealt w/ the depression monster know too well how hard it is to hang in there. I at least got delivered from suicidal ideation years ago, but I sure don't want to be here when these things fall on me. Drive those thoughts away as quick as you can so they can't get entrenched and the devil take advantage though. Please recognize that satan is the accuser of the brethren. God sees and cares about your struggles, but it's the devil that will kick you when you're down.
Hang in there and trust Jesus, He loves you and He died for you
God is the great restorer. He can restore you to an even better position that you would have been had you not gone through anything at all. May He bless you ❤️
god delivered me fro the spirit of depression he will do the same for you to!! just ask and don't stop praying be sincere about it !!!
we need this taught like this in every church
God bless you and everyone everywhere.
This helps. Thank you Pastor. I’d like to go to your Church, God Bless
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People are to busy with their own life’s
I have severe depression and tonight I am suicidal ( that is why I am listening to this )
I am saved and go to church , sit on my own week after week
The pastors don’t even know my name , actually they have never spoke to me
I hope by the time I listen to this I feel more settled
Joanne Moore hang in there. I’m going through anxiety and some depression. You can get through. God bless you.
MEGR God bless you to
, I just don’t understand why God let’s us go through so much , he doesn’t make it easy for some of us at all , I love him with all my heart but sometimes I wonder why .
Trust you start to feel better
Joanne Moore God puts us all through trials. Even the rich and successful go through it. It’s a human thing. Read James 1:2-4,12. He tests us for a reason. But He gave us his son, Jesus, to help us get through things. Keep the faith, I’ll pray for you tonight.
MEGR thank you
I am feeling stronger tonight
Jesus definitely has kept me the last 24 hours..
thank you for talking to me I appreciate it
Joanne Moore what state do you live in? If you need someone to talk to, I might know someone.
Refreshingly honest sermon, thank you
Great and relevant word. Thank you.
This..... just beautiful. thank you! "Let's be an open church, acknowledge that depression is real, as a pastor i'm (was?) on medication....."
Meanwhile my church on depressed people: "Maybe they aren't as christian as they should have been.... REAL christians don't get things like that...."
Few years late to the video. Last was usual. Ive been very sad for a few years in and off. I follow the Lord and know I have an eternity of peace and joy secured for me. I have just completed high school a few days ago and don’t have any friends really. I am quite depressed school is over and the only time I would hang out with people is at school or the occasional party. I’m lonely and don’t know what is planned for my future.
Hey, how are you doing?
Great teaching!
What lovely soothing music on the intro ...
Thank you for this message.Inspirational.
Thank you for showing me this lesson. I have been on medication for depression for many years. Some days are better than others. Please pray for me to understand what my life needs. I came to your church in oklahoma for 2 weeks and truly found some peace.
I don’t know how I feel about sharing my depression with my church family.
Me too.
But I believe God wants to help us.
A very compassionate man. At 9:20 he confirms that only god (if he does exist) knows what's going on in the mind of someone who is about to end life. No human, or their condemning judgment, matters. I once was very much in love with Christ but recently through the lies of despicable humans and their machinery of punishment, I have had to jettison my faith and trust in God's ability to protect us from calamity and evil people--he simply doesn't stop anything. I now see him as a sort of absentee landlord.
I checked online to see the stats of pastors who have committed suicide. Very surprising. I heard of two men who left their wives and small children!! I was wondering what brought it on? Very surprised at how many pastors are doing this.
Dont blame God because His children dont know how to act. Not everyone who claims to be a Christian is one. I have had to learn this.
@@lionandlamb7663 just evil. We are in the last days. Bible says the love of many will grow cold. Not all pastors are real Christians. And they are all human and mess up. I would be scared to death to do things against what a pastor should since he will be held even more accountable.
@@RepentfollowJesus Mary, I am not blaming God ie Jesus for anything other ppl do.
We have free will to choose what we do.
I havw made many mistakes trusting the wrong people.
We make mistakes, but God will use it for His purpose.
@@lionandlamb7663 I agree. But my comment about not blaming God was aimed at Rob who said God was like an absentee landlord. May God bless you and keep you safe from evil. I too have trusted the wrong people especially when I was real young. It didnt turn out well .💙
Wow that guy even choked up. Real guy.
I’ve been prone to depression most of my life. My daughter in law triggers it for me with her negativity and complaining about everything. It’s a miserable life for my son and I worry about the children. Sadly, she doesn’t know Jesus. I’m seeing a therapist to help me deal with the rollercoaster of emotions. I often want to give up.
Thanks God Bless you I'm going through this now despite prayers - scripture reading and spiritual warfare videos. It's a horrible thing.
I could use some help right now. Enjoyed this sermon. Hopefully it helps.
when 30% of the people are on an antidepressant there is something wrong other than the need for a pill to fix it! we have lost our connections to each other. We have lost our communities and families. it is very sad and a pill won't fix that.
Nope ,,I need people who are real not pills. The love of many has grown cold.
U can thank social media for that.People always have their faces on a phone cant even conversate with people anymore
You are correct we are not connected any more..
I really needed to hear this. Thank you so much, pastor, for posting this.
Wow such a deep message I felt every word he said. This video helps me alot
Why wasnt this pastor at my seminary? They cancelled the biblical counseling program. I lost all my heroes. How could these men on paid staff be so opposed to one another? Who is right? What does God think of this? I was devastated and never fully recovered. If you go to a Calvinist/strong expository preaching church, the counseling program is going to be very narrow. No psychology or psychiatrist/medications. It is SIN problem. There is NO looking deeply at another's life. You will get a binder of bible verses to meditate on. So what we have here is shame upon shame. You already carry shame for depression, then you are shamed for having it. It is sin. You walk out of the office more depressed. More guilt before God. Thank you Mr Pastor. Anyone relate?
Depression is certainly not sadness. Sadness is just a feeling .. depression is a medical state. Certain feelings are uncomfortable
but depression becomes unbearable quickly.
I need to isolate the people I stay with drive me insane. It's 2020. Going through separation has been literal hell, havnt been able to see my son in person, would not wish on my worst enemy. Please God take all of this chaos in my mind away.
Please pray for my depression. I'm bipolar and have been doing good and all the sudden went into a deep depression.
Lori Ferguson are you on anything
Praying for u.
I have been in the pit of despair before many times. And partially because of you Kinsey. You have thrown armies upon armies of people manipulated to your side. It’s time for people to know that other side you have. It’s time for you to answer to your own demons.
Whats wrong
What's the point of getting us through a dark valley when for some, that's all there is.
God promises to be with you wherever you are and he cares for you. I hope that gives you comfort when it feels like there are only desert valleys. Read Psalm 139 for some encouragement today.
yesterday i didn't go to mass because i feel strange, hopeless and i don't usually skip mass. even if it's raining heavily i would still go to mass. thankfully a few hours later i'm fine again and i regret not going to mass but the beeech can't sleep because i drunk a lot of vanilla coffee from 7/11 and drunk 2 liters of watermelon milk tea in a span of 3 hours during the evening! thank goodness i don't drink alcohol because there's a big chance i'll be alcoholic. anyway i have anxiety and depression too but it's at manageable level but i feel you guys it's not at all easy! especially if you hide it from your loved ones.
Thank God for this video.
will be praying for you dear sir!! shalom
Thank you kindly
omega3 fatty acids might help!! dont give up godbless
Beautiful message
Thanks for listening
Been there too with the Cancer... I lost my home and my husband and dogs my belonging all but a few items and my clthes. To be put in a house with stranges in an Adult Family Home which was better far better than the street. Then i was dx with cancer. My husband in nursing home. Over 3 yrs ago. Im alone. How can u cry out to God? Its my fault or I wouldnt be in this shape! Ive been depressed most my life .Im 70 now.
This sermon is very balanced, compared to so many. And refreshing. I am now 79. I inherited major depression. Many psychologists say that depression is only an attitude. Dale Carnegie said this, and so did my father. Depression existed in the earliest time and was known as one of the four "humours," but medical awareness started about 20 years ago. In tthe last 10 years or so, the WHO has said hat depression is now the greatest cause of lost productivity. Depression does not fit into the usual medical categories (my wife, a pharmacist, knew this.) Many psychologists say they have found a "cause" for depression, and many preachers say that prayer is the answer. My doctor said that she sees the cases that don't work for the above. In my case, it is in my genes. It came from my ancestors, and I have passed it on to my family. Medication has helped me, but only partially. Among the "quick fixes" this man has the best attitude I have heard. He admits that there are things we do not understand, but God does. I have treated my condition, not as an illness, but as a disability. Paralympians have shown us whatattitude can achieve. I kept working getting (and losing) one job after another. On my doctor's advice, I applied to be an Ambassador for depression, but only 12 vacancies existed.