Fun Fact: Whitney Houston said this was her favorite Mariah Carey song!❤️

In 1984 I was introduced the cocaine in Miami Florida Richmond Heights exactly in 1985 I started smoking crack I stayed on crack for 8 years in 1992 I got on a Greyhound bus with all my belonging in one garbage bag and came to Thomasville Georgia and went to rehab not knowing god was setting me up to get my life together I went in for a 7-Day Detox I got a 5-day extension so that made 11 days I signed up for 28 day stay I took my recovery very serious this song came out while I was in rehab and it was a driving force just perfect for my situation and it drove me to stay clean and sober it's been 28 years as of March 11th 20/20 thank you Jesus thanks Mariah for the song I still shed tears when I think of this song

In a domestic violence shelter with my children 4 mos ans 4 years old- this song kept me going on wanting to keep trying to better my situation. Not 1 dollar, not a car, nor a job.🙌🏽I pushed on. Now my son will be graduating HS in 3 weeks, my daughter is 23 🎉 and I’m living my happily ever after! Never give up💪🏽

Mariah needs to make more Gospel music. Make a full gospel album. Its needed, especially in these times. 🙏🏼🦋

Those lyrics are everything. “I held on to my faith, I struggled and I prayed.”

A very underrated hit.

This song came on the radio one day on my lunch break about 2-3 months ago. I was having one of the hardest days of my life, I had no idea what was going to happen to me and my anxiety was at an all time high. I 1000% believe God/The Universe sent me this song as a sign to stay strong and remain faithful. I’m writing this from my brand new 2 bedroom apartment with a beautiful view of a park from my balcony. If you’re reading this, I want you to know that you, and your choices right now in this moment, are bigger than whatever undesirable thing you’re experiencing in this moment. God is faithful, and always delivers right on time. Hold on. Be strong. Make it happen.

I had brain surgery in 2009 Now in 2024 i have 3 brain tumors. This song has helped me cope with my medical issues Blessings to everyone

i MADE IT HAPPEN!! A MASTER'S DEGREE!!

I can do all things with Christ who strengthens me 🙏🏾

I was being bullied in elementary school for being incredibly poor, and I would go home and play this on repeat on cassette. To this day, I have to hear it at least once a week. Keeps me humble. 30 years later, still hits the same way it did when I was little. :)

there was never any cussing in her songs, no half naked/naked men in her videos, no nudity, no sex, no gangs shooting each other, no alcohol in them, no drugs. the woman has class and standards!!

This is an original gospel song disguised as a pop song, in the tradition of the golden age of gospel.This is incredible work ! Mariah understands how to create classic, timeless songs and this is one of her best.....

Lets not disrespect a woman, whom paved ways for these new artists in the music industry, idk how many great artists today that have said they wanted to be like "Mariah" growing up! Pay respects while this legend is still living!

I believe God used this song to cause me to pray one night when I was hopeless. I woke up and heard it as the first thing, went to the bathroom and prayed concerning what I had pleaded to God for some days. Concerning what I prayed, God made it happen the exact way I prayed concerning it. Thanks be to God.

I think this was her vocal prime. Her control, her unique tone, range, execution of runs are all perfect! Mariah is truly a standard that will never be reached again.

I listened to this song in an endless loop when i wrote an application & drove to the interview and I got the Job. God bless Mariah❤

It still blows my mind that a woman as young as she, had the inspiration and talent to make this song. It’s so profound for an era that was so void of spirituality and self-actualization. Her early artistry is stunning. With God all things are possible.

Mariah Carey inspired me to go all in with my music. She was just like me, an artist without many listeners. Now she’s on top. I believe it will happen for me one day 🧡🧡🧡

I'm listening to this song in 2023 and I must say it's so moving!!! The words being Sung are like God letting you know it's gone be ok, I've been through tough times for sure, Now searching for my peace as my reward!!! When I hear this song , I feel the peace Thank you Jesus ❤️❤️🙏

Old school Mariah can't be matched!

If you read how bad her childhood was and bleak, for her to always believe in herself and make these kinds of songs. God bless you Mariah

YES!!! THANK YOU, LORD JESUS!!! With YOU ALL things Are POSSIBLE!!!!

Who is listening in 2024?

I come from a poor family in the countryside in Chile. I struggled so much to be where I am. I would listen to this song everyday when I was at uni. It gave me so much faith in God and in myself! I made it happen. Now I'm a professor ya'll!! Love u MC!!

Still love this song ❤️❤️❤️

Still Banging in 2024!!!

God woke me up with this song. Haven’t heard this song in like 30 years. Wow 🙌🏾✝️. Ok I hear You Lord

Still fresh. Still relevant. Still true. Still gives me chills. Still awe inspiring vocally. Still motivational and inspirational. This is a timeless song.

I'm not even religious but this song and Fly Like A Bird make me want to go church

This song keeps me going, I'm holding on to my faith and I believe that HE is going to make it happen. Thanks Mariah

This song is a spiritual experience

Mayyyyyyyyyyyykiiiiiiiii Happaaaaaaaaaaaaaan

This song literally saved me during the hardest period of my life. God wrapped his arms around me and encouraged my heart through this song. Love you Mariah.

One of my Mariah Carey inspirational song 1. Through The Rain 2. Can't Take That Away 3. Make It Happen 4. 100 % 5. Imperfect 6. Lord I Pray 7. Bring It On Home 8. Triumphant 9. Heavenly 10. Rainbow (Interlude)

My favorite song by her. Brings tears to my eyes.

OMG! Wow, 20+ years ago when I was a single parent teen mom, a high school drop out on welfare and food stamps working a $4.25 per hour job (yes that was minimum wage back then) as a cashier in a fast food joint, and living in government housing, I used to listen to this song religiously because I didn’t like my plot in life. This woman’s powerful words and resounding voice and the fitting music of this song used to make tears swell up in my eyes, but bring me great joy because it help me to know I could make it. Mariah allowed me to vicariously live through her when I listen to this song cuz I would have glimpses of the future I so much wanted to create for myself and my child.... I haven’t heard this song in a while and As I listen to it today, I’m still in tears examining how my life has changed drastically since I first heard this song. I mean my life is unrecognizable having gone from GED to a Master Degree, to now owning a few properties, to having a great 15 year career in higher ed to leaving my job to now run an almost million dollar a year business working to help the same community that I come from is a big deal. It’s song like this that help me to remember how far I’ve come. I have to give thanks to the Creator/Creatress for blessing me tremendously with powerful, inspirational, soul stirring songs like this that I continuously fed my spirit in order to gain the energy, strength, focus, determination and will to change the dire impoverished circumstances that I was born into to the comfort life I live now. Thank you so much Mariah for giving us such great music to lift to back in the day! This song is indeed the sound track of my life for so many reasons it would take too long to disclose. So glad I found this song here cuz I’m reconnecting with it to fulfill the next chapter of my journey here.

I can do all things in the Lord! I believe!

This song motivates you as a person

I listened to this song every day when I was hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital, I stayed there for two months because of heavy childhood traumas which resurfaced, I went through an episode of acute depression with symptoms of mental disorder. the abandoned personality following the death of my father, but after a few weeks I forbade myself to let myself rot! and I started a powerful rise and this MC song helped me! and I sing it very well! 😊

This is that "get your lazy ass up and do some shit with your life" anthem. lmfao I love this song !!! It makes me feel like I'm not doing shit with my life. lol 😭😂

"This is for all of you out there tonight reaching for a dream, don't ever give up. Never, never listen to anybody when they try to discourage you....'cause they do that. Believe me." -MC

Today marks 30 years of "Make It Happen" of being released as a single from her sophomore album Emotions (April 4, 1992). Peaking #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, it was her lowest charting single up to that point. It peaked #7 on the US Hot R&B/Hip Hop songs but remains a timeless classic and one of her best deep cuts and one of the most inspirational songs from the greatest Mariah Carey 🎶🎹🎤 #30YearsofMakeItHappen

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Why is this not playing Everywhere?!What is wrong with this world? This is a true masterpiece of inspiration !!It keeps me Going!

Mariah is so inspirational. My mom always says this song put her through nursing school (while going through some adversities). Today she is a nurse 25 yrs plus!

Such an underrated song.. needs to get more views. Can't believe some shitty songs have billion views its like a lot of ppl have no taste and ears for a good song like this.

2024 , we gonna make it happen.

When singers were hailed for pure talent. NO autotune. Mariah = talent

I was homeless once. Many years I was homeless after living in a shelter after shelter. But I knew God was on my side after struggle and struggle. Then I found a housing program that helped me find my place and paid my rent and utilities five years of living here. I did not have to pay a dime to keep my place which is my home after five years. And they still are helping me. Five years! That is no one but God and when I hear this song...it makes me cry and thank God everyday! My mom is watching over me too! God bless her soul. 🙏🙏🙏

Mariah wrote the best songs IMO that really stood the test of time

Thank you Father 🙏🌈🦋🌺 your blessings are beyond

This was apparently Whitney Houston’s favorite Mariah song. And Mariah’s favorite Whitney so is apparently you give good love

"Make It Happen" Not more than three short years ago I was abandoned and alone Without a penny to my name So very young and so afraid No proper shoes upon my feet Sometimes I couldn't even eat I often cried myself to sleep But still I had to keep on going Never knowing if I could take it If I would make it through the night I held on to my faith I struggled and I prayed And now I've found my way [Chorus:] If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen Make it happen And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen Make it happen I know life can be so tough And you feel like giving up But you must be strong Baby just hold on You'll never find the answers If you throw your life away I used to feel the way you do Still I had to keep on going Never knowing if I could take it If I would make it through the night I held on to my faith I struggled and I prayed And now I've finally found my way [Chorus] I once was lost But now I'm found I got my feet On solid ground Thank you Lord If you believe Within your soul Just hold on tight And don't let go You can make it Make it happen [Chorus]

That's the closest thing to a gospel song that Mariah ever had. Praise the Lord. Love it ♥ 🎶

My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤🙏

Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Whitney Houston had the best pop & r&b music amongst female singers back in the day. I wish I could annoint only those 3 women the status of "co-Queens of Pop"...they can share the crown. Love those 3 women...my 3 favorite of all time, at least in my generation.

Not more than three short years ago I was abandoned and alone Without a penny to my name So very young and so afraid No proper shoes upon my feet Sometimes I couldn't even eat I often cried myself to sleep But still I had to keep on going Never knowing if I could take it If I would make it through the night I held on to my faith I struggled and I prayed And now I've found my way If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen (Make it happen) And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen (Make it happen) You're gonna make it happen, oh yeah I know life can be so tough And you feel like giving up But you must be strong Baby just hold on You'll never find the answers if you throw your life away I used to feel the way you do Still I have to keep going Never knowing if I could take it If I would make it through the night I held on to my faith I struggled and I prayed And now I've finally found my way If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen (Make it happen) And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen (Make it happen) If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen (Make it happen) And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen (Make it happen) Make it happen, oh yeah Make it, you're gonna make it, make it I held on to my faith I struggled and I prayed And finally found a way If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen (Make it happen) And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen (Make it happen) If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen (Make it happen) And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen (Make it happen) I once was lost But now I'm found I got my feet on solid ground Thank you Lord If you believe within your soul Just hold on tight And don't let go You can make it, make it happen Yeah, you can make it, make it happen If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen (Make it happen) And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen (Make it happen) If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen (Make it happen) And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen (Make it happen)

This song helped me when I was getting bullied in school many years ago. This song is sending a positive message.

My theme song 🎵 for the rest of my life! Play at my funeral as my gift to y.all!

I absolutely think that Mariah Carey is a genius. awesome singer.

I played this in my car just because today bc I hadn’t heard the song in years , I instantly broke out in tears crying like a baby because I felt every single lyric in my soul after all I been through! I’ll always love this song 👏🏾

✨Soul lifting! ✨

Everytime I'm tired, in pain and feel I can't do another day, I sing this song... she's so inspiring. ❤

When you see what God is up to, it’s going to breathe new life into your spirit, new passion for what’s in front of you.

Who is here after Mariah said that if she had to remake one of her music videos , it would be this one? To have better lighting.

, please turn my weakness into strength. Transform my suffering into compassion and turn my sorrow into lasting joy. Transform pain into comfort I can provide to others. Allow me to trust in your goodness and find hope in faithfulness, even in the midst of this struggle.

GOSPELRIAH is on the place!!!!

Listened to this song as a little girl in an impoverished home with abusive, addicted parents. I'm grown, successful in life and in my career, and happy. I still listen to this song and remember that little girl.

she's such a legend! she has made her mark in history. nobody can and will never be able to sing her songs the way she sings them. nobody will be able to do that actually. they are way to hard, and only Mariah Carey can pull it off. #mariahcareyforeverinhistory

I know this song was sent from Heaven… the inspiration level of this song is undefeated 💜

Mariah Carey giving a Sunday Sermon vibe 🙂 in 1991

this song will bring out the holy ghost in anyone. ❤❤❤Mariah was preaching!

" I held on to my Faith ...I struggled and Prayed... HE IS going to make it happen The Lord ...this song gives me so much Hope and The Light shines bright within US ALL ...

Tomorrow I have 5 years clean from over prescribed opiates. To this day since 20 years old (im 43) I listen to this song every day. If you believe within your soul, just hold on tight and dont let go 💯💜

That run starting at 3:50 was absolutely amazing!!!!

This is the greatest Mariah song of all time

God answers prayers, and when we take our anxieties to Him, He will comfort us!

The kind of music that we need to hear today!

You really can't get any better than this.

What makes mariah head and shoulders above her peers, for me, the fact she writes alot of her hits herself is truly legendary. Crazy talented. Respect and love only for Mariah Carey 💖

Held on to my Faith in Jesus, I struggled and I prayed. get down on my knees at night and I'm gonna make it happen. Hallelujah ✝️🛐🔥🎤⛪❤️. Thank you Mariah Carey

Easily her best effort, what an underappreciated classic. I never hear any mention of this perfectly sung tune.........and she is stunningly gorgeous.

One of my girls...Celine, Mariah, Christina, Whitney...

This song is so relevant today. It's very inspirational!

This song reminds me how powerful is our God. I had severe endomitriosis stage 4 and my doctor told me i could never get pregnant naturally and i had to follow his treatment after my 8 hour surgery or else he would have to remove my uterus... Well guess what ?? I held on to my faith and prayed.. God made it happened... Got pregnant naturally with 2 months of not even trying. Glory to God almighty 🙏💯💯💕

Not ashamed to say that I recently heard this on tik tok and haven’t stopped listening to this since! Thank you God 🙏🏾🙌🏾 this song builds up my faith. 🔥

If you get down on your knees and pray, He's gonna make it happen. 🙏🙏🙏

I'm not even religious, but Mariah's singing makes me want to!!!

This song inspires me and makes me feel I can do anything!

My favorite song by MC

"Make It Happen" Mariah Carey #Emotions [Verse 1] Not more than three short years ago I was abandoned and alone Without a penny to my name So very young and so afraid No proper shoes upon my feet Sometimes I couldn't even eat I often cried myself to sleep [Pre-Chorus] But still I had to keep on going Never knowing if I could take it If I would make it through the night I held on to my faith, I struggled and I prayed And now I've found my way [Chorus] If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen, make it happen And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen, make it happen You're gonna make it happen, oh, yeah [Verse 2] I know life can be so tough And you feel like giving up But you must be strong, baby, just hold on You'll never find the answers If you throw your life away I used to feel the way you do [Pre-Chorus] Still I had to keep on going Never knowing if I could take it If I would make it through the night I held on to my faith I struggled and I prayed And now I've finally found my way [Chorus] If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen, make it happen You're gonna make it happen And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen, make it happen If you believe in yourself enough (If you believe) And know what you want You're gonna make it happen And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord (You just gotta hold on) He's gonna make it happen, make it happen [Interlude] Make it happen, yeah, make it You're gonna make it, make it, oh, baby Make it through the night I held on to my faith, I struggled and I prayed And now I've found my way [Chorus] If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen, make it happen And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen, make it happen (Yes, he is) If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen, make it happen And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen, make it happen [Bridge] I once was lost, but now I'm found I got my feet on solid ground Thank you, Lord If you believe within your soul Just hold on tight and don't let go You can make it, make it happen, yeah You can make it, make it happen You're gonna make it, you're gonna make it You're gonna make it, you're gonna make it [Chorus] If you believe in yourself enough (You're gonna make it) And know what you want You're gonna make it happen, make it happen And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen, make it happen If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You're gonna make it happen, make it happen And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He's gonna make it happen, make it happen

She is pure musicality and inspiration

When I need motivation this is what I listen among a few other artists

One of my favorite MC songs, it’s crazy because you forget about it until you hear it and then realize you needed it. I can play this song 12 times back to back. I feel like we need an EP or album from MC with this vibe. It just feels good..

I was only 2 years old when Mariah Carey released this wonderful song......I heard this song playing in my heart this morning after a difficult period of discouragement. Now, I keep on playing it back to back. I would like to encourage somebody to trust in the Lord regardless of your difficult circumstances because He is mindful of you, He desires that you prosper, and He desires that you enjoy life to the fullest. HE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!! HALELUYAH!!!

One of her most underrated songs

Gurl took us to church with her voice!

Just powerful vocals. Thanks Mariah. You're da best!

Her Voice is Magnificent ! ❤️