I needed to hear this message. After my 20something child suicided, was told by certain other family members of a certain religion, that my child would not be allowed into heaven. I have tried to learn the teaching of the Bible and remember reading one of God's provisions for mentally ill people is forgiveness of actions they do while not in their right mind. I know my child accepted Jesus as the savior, as the blood sacrifice. I know my child went to heaven and is not in pain anymore, us left behind bear the pain, this is true. The sibling left behind struggles with suicide for 8 years now and yes every day my other young adult child makes it through another dark night is a miracle. Thank you Father.

I just realize that I'm not alone

“Even suicide is under the blood for a believer.” A bold statement on an amazing truth.

I failed a suicide attempt at 15, spent 3 months in the psychiatric ward and learned so much. I didn't let my experience go to waste and have helped many. One of the hardest things as a teen or even an adult is having no one to just listen, ask questions and help you work through things. Everyone is too busy and consumed with themselves or "what they would do." Ever wish someone would ask you if you're okay or would just offer to listen without being forceful or judgemental...just listen? Be that person. A lot of people just need that, I've come to find. Just love them and listen.

I started tearing up when he said he felt he was crazy......cause I felt like that when I first had depression and I thought noone would understand.....

A church that is actually honest.

I cried through so much of this and had to stop the video many times. thank you. Jesus is real. We can make it. I never thought about how leaning on Him is glorifying Him, and had not given much thought to how praising in a dark place is beautiful.

“Mental illness” is one of the highest forms of spiritual warfare.... This is why it is so important to have “the mind of Christ”. In Him there is deliverance. I have experienced the most highs and lows of the mind and have been healed and delivered for over 7 years. ~messenger

I've had schizophrenia for over 20 years. I remember when I told the Pastor's wife of an old Church I used to go to and her first reaction was to say, "well we'll have to get you off all that medication". That was what she wanted and that ultimately led to me being placed in hospital again. Now I go to a different Church. I have a relationship with Jesus and I love Him. That is enough for me.

One of the most profound sermons I have ever heard on depression and suicide. Ive been there. Im there now. This is SO liberating! THANK YOU!

Louie is such a gift. Thank you Lord for making his heart.

I’ve experienced depression at different levels all my life. At 70+, it’s worse than ever-more chronic. Hanging on one day at a time.

"the pressure to be ok can be an intense weight". So true!

I had suffered many years with severe headaches. And came to a point that I felt I could no longer deal with it. I spoke honestly with my Father in Heaven. He showed me some homeopathic medicine that took my pain away.

Thank you for this. I am 68 and a Christian. But choices I made as a teenager still haunt me. And certain family loves to treat me badly. Oh I so want complete freedom in Jesus.

🤕🤕🤕🤕Wow!!!! Thank you so much for this message Pastor Louie. I literally was in the same boat 3 to 4 years ago and people from church said I had demons. Whilst one who was a close friend said I am exaggerating... It was such a dark place. Four years later in October: the Holy Spirit sent me more than two people who were suicidal and prompted me to Speak Out about suicide. I did it! I spoke about it along with living with the trauma of being sexually violated. We thank the Holy Spirit for this message. God bless your obedient heart!!! We need more leaders like you...

Just listened to this February 2020...God sent this message and gave me a miracle.

Wow, the emotions I felt and the feeling of peace I have listening to this can't be described. I suffer from PTSD due to a car wreck and domestic violence and hearing I am not alone is an indescribable feeling. I also am missing my mom who took her life January 2011. She was my best friend and I miss her. I am praying for healing for all of those who are going through a rough season of life and for those who are contemplating suicide.

There was once a time when mental health issues were not taken seriously and even worse not spoken about, thank goodness that’s changed 👍🏻🙏🏻

Amen. Depression and suicide is NOT bigger than Jesus. JESUS is the NAME above all names. Whether its sickness or death... Jesus Name is The Name. Thank you Pastor Louie for this awesome, anointed and powerful message. What a man of God to share your personal experience to the people that needed it the most. Blessings

I still remember when I had a panic attack. It was terrible, and one of my kitchen's knives came to my mind and I could see my self hurting my arm with it. And I voice came to my mind saying, "How on Earth on you going to raise your daughter like this; you can't even take care of yourself; you should better aks your daughter's father to take care of her". And I cried. Then the word of God came to my mind, "I have plans for you... Plans to prosper you..." And other words I don't remember. They gave me a so strong sense of purpose, being loved and sustained. The Word of God has power!k

I lost my daughter to suicide this past July...she was only 30. Thank you for speaking out on this.

Thank you God bless you! I will not die I will live & declare what the Lord has done!

Thank you Louie for bringing this message. I have dealt with depression my whole life it seems. Try twice between the ages of 16-18. Deep down I didn't really want to die. Thankful that Jesus had a hold on me through it all. I am thankful HE continues to hold me. When I feel it trying to come on me I Praise and Pray. This is the way I deal with it. I can't say that the church makes me feel , because maybe it's what the enemy wants me to feel. BUT, something makes me feel as if a true Christian wouldnt go through this. We are suppose to be a light, have joy and smile all the time. And when you don't feel any of this, it just causes more depression which goes deeper into despair. Jesus is the answer and Faith in Him is not based on my feelings. Because my feelings can be a liar. I am not alone in this. I may not be as deep into it as another BUT we are not alone. JESUS is there and will never leave us!!!!

2 of my brothers took their own lives. Eric in 1980 and Chris in 1990. In 1998 my step sister also ended her life. In 2015 my cousin and in 2016 my best friend. I came very close in 1994. Only Jesus carried me through. My church was not understanding. Been told time and again my family are in hell for ending their lives, by Christians. Thanks for this, you are so real. From South Africa.

I am watching this again, trying to get the courage to enter a trauma disorder program again tomorrow for the 3rd time. It's been 11 years since the last time, but if I don't, I will not survive. The nights are always horrible, and suicide is a constant "way out" playing through my mind. I think the enemy really wants me to give up, but I so desperately want Jesus to hold me. I know that Jesus is strong and bigger than this. Praise God that this issue is being brought into the light.

I got a miracle too.. from a total stranger on Facebook. She pulled me through with Gods help and she said " Just do me one favour please speak to Jesus" id given up and given up on God too. God didn't let me go for one second ever, he sent a stranger. Not just any stranger, he sent a stranger that he knew would make sense to me and communicate in a way that i would pay attention. The signs were all over facebook in my posts, family and friends just turned a blind eye. God truly is beyond amazing. Im so grateful and my faith just gets stronger and more intense as i learn to love him.

Thank you so much for your sincere word from your heart. I came to Jesus in 1984 when I was temped to finish my life at the age of 16. I asked God to do something in my life if He truly existed. I'm still here because He is more alive than me and He changed my life for His glory.

Jesus save my life 6 years ago. The lord walk me with me and through my darkness. Depression is REAL. GOD WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT HEAL ME. Thought me step by step how to walk through it out.

This is the message the church needs.

My girlfriend of four years just ended our relationship. I’m in such a dark place I’ve been crying out to God asking him why, why he’s doing this to me. I’m still not sure but I do know I needed to hear this right now. God bless any of you who are battling any sort of battle he is greater than anything life could throw at us.

Louie you have given mental health a voice, you have said what I wish I could say but afraid to be judged and rejected. Thank you for this amazing sermon.

Well, I lost it when I heard this. I’m in that dark place. I’m glad to know there is hope. Thank you, Jesus and thank you for speaking out about depression! My brother did kill himself. I do NOT want to follow in his footsteps.

THANK YOU for this. I have no words. Mental health and the church is a huge passion of mine and it just brings my heart such joy to see you speaking out about this. May many many many churches follow your lead.

"I will not die; instead I will live and declare what the Lord has done." (!!!!!!!!!!) Praise Him 💛💛💛

I am dealing with health issues and this message is just at a right time even if this message was 2 years ago and still speaks until now. I am encouraged with Luie quoting "stay even in the pain and trust God to do a miracle and give you another sunrise and another day to believe in Him." ... I will not die but live and proclaim the works of the Lord. Thank You Jesus Christ

We are vulnerable...we are humans.. we need God's love ❤️

I can only wish that the churches in my area would wake up. I've been there, and I'm battling at the moment. I made the mistake of reaching out to the church. The church crucified me, i was told that I am demon possessed, I turned my back that day and promised myself that I would never sit foot in a church again. I'm fighting and I'm still fighting my feelings of worthlessness and depression. I just know that at this point I can't handle the judgement of the "good christians". I've been told so many times that I need to get over it, I just need to be thankful and I must remember that I am dooming myself to hell with my talk of depression and suicidal thought. At this point in my community, I keep my mouth shut, cry myself to sleep and dread waking up another day.

Who's here from Coles Instagram story. I've started school recently and been feeling overwhelmed and defeated and this is a way of Jesus answering my prayers if me asking him for help. One of the most comforting things is to now I'm defiantly not along. I struggle from some insane mental illness stuff and my family shames me for it and I can't even tell them. But whatever I'm going through is just what Is needed for to rise. I believe Jesus put us in the earth to experience that pain and joy go hand and hand. May the flowers remind us why the rain was necessary

This was very encouraging. I am a Christian who has struggled with this. Jesus brought me through. So grateful to Him x

I never had suicidal thoughts but since 2009 Im struggling with panic/anxiety attacks...My situation is not as severe as others but sometimes it keeps me awake at night and even though I pray I cannot fall asleep and a feeling of an unspecific fear keeps me awake....but after reading all these comments I deffinately know that Im not alone and Jesus knows the situations that each one of us is struggling with and he is here to help us and he WILL help us because he died for us on the cross and because he has a perfect plan for all us ;)

"Jesus, take the beauty from the pain, I'm leaning on you!!✝️🙏🔥❤

Power to the message Louie shares. So much truth but in all this, it's okay to not be okay but, Jesus is the light of this world.

I didn’t leave my room for a year because I was so depressed and hopeless. And this was only 3 years ago. After failed attempts to end my life. I still feel hopelessness but leave my room to go to work.

Praying for all those who struggling right now. Jesus is the answer. With Christ you can overcome. Whether he uses medicine or not, speak the words of Jesus over yourself

Also when I start slipping into that dark hole,i keep listening to gospel music till I feel I am out the hole,i keep praising Him for redeeming me.

The moat honest pastor I've came across

This is the second video I’ve seen of this preacher & wow he’s a breath of grease air ! He speaks the truth & speaks of our troubled world today. He’s preaching what they all should be preaching the problem we’re in & thats Sin !!! I like him a lot & thanks for preaching & teaching the truth even if it stings a little. God Bless you Pastor Louie !!!

Thank you for sharing this message. As a family member that was left behind by someone that took his life, the grief has never ended. My life changed overnight and I know that my relationship with Jesus is what has gotten me through each day. Especially the dark days. I never really talk about it because I still feel shame that I could not stop this from happening. I am forever grateful for my church and the love they have always shown my boys and myself and I know that God brought me there for that purpose.

All churches need this message❤

I am not alone and I am not okay but my Jesus is okay.

People whe need to pray each day and night that God and Holy spirit to work in peoples mind and heart who are thinking of suicide.we must pray that God will touch there hearts and mind,that Holy spirit will take over there mind

What it just frustrates me is hearing "a Christian shouldn't be depressed". To me, it is just like saying "a Christian shouldn't be sick". How can we be so blind to our brothers and sister's pain. They just assume you don't have enough faith, you are not doing enough, you are not praying enough. Would I have my arms longer just because I am praying? You need a miracle for that to happen and enter into a huge battle for your life. And I have and I did. And yes, Jesus is greater!! He healed me. It took me years of surrendering, counselling, meds, God's revelation, a lot of crying, love and sensitivity from my church. Church is critical in this! Depression is not sth we conquered by ourselves. I am still dealing with anxiety and ADD. Oh anxiety, another thing you just have because "your lack of faith" or "because you are not a mature Christian". But I trust God is still working in me, and He knows.

You are never alone. Jesus is always with us👍🙏❤️🎄

All the Amens, Louie. All of them. This is the most real, relevant, honest, yet biblical discussions I've ever heard in the church. I've been one of those Christians since the age of 5. Thank you - keep. it. up.

Thanks Louie for being raw and real, outside of "all the right answers and things to say" This is real church ♥️ Much love and prayers from Perth Western Australia 👋

My belief and faith in the power of GOD and FORGIVENESS OF JESUS is why I'm still here and don't give up. This is my daily battles

Who would thumbs down this video?! This is truth

Wow! A beautifully frank sermon we all need to hear

This is so powerful! Thank you, Louie Giglio, for preaching this truth! Psalm 119:18 brought my friend 15 more years.....THANK YOU for courageously giving out this message!

I just 'stumbled' on this today and I realize that I am the 1 in church who sees the 'others' like me. Do i believe in healing? I just said yes this morning, i'm still in this world- the world is broken, but i'm here Going for 'the MIRACLE'...

I am struggling with this topic for the last couple of days. It has affected every area of my life. A timely message. Thank you Pastor Louie.

Hi 👋 fellow follower of the Lord. 3 times while listening to this video I was sharing my belief and study of the 5 red heftier that were brought to Israel from Texas 9 months ago. And this minister said like 4 words the same second I was thinking 💭 it or typing it in my Facebook post about the second coming of Jesus Christ. 4-5x he said words that I was typing 💬 or thinking 💭 about in my Facebook post. I believe that is the daily bread 🥖 that comforts me. I just want to share that with everyone 🎉

Psalm 118:17 I. shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the. Lord.

I love this Man of God for being and speaking real truth. Thank you Louie. Mental illness is real and yes even in the churches. I haven't seen hardly any churches wanting or willing to talk about it or even help people walk through it. So much lack of empathy. So many students today dealing with depression and anxiety and are afraid to speak about it. This and many other of Louie sermons are so heart transforming. Spread the Light 🙏

What a powerful message Louie. Thank you for being bold and giving us hope.

Louie!!!! YES. Pastor Jarrid Wilson’s death by suicide has been so hard for me, as a person who struggles with suicidal thoughts, a panic/anxiety disorder, and depression. I’ve been in a funk, but this was so encouraging. Love you, Pastor!

Worst part is being surrounded with people, and feel like you are the last person on earth....

One of the things i learned was that my healing may not be in my time but in God's time. =)

Amen! I have a chemical imbalance in my brain & PTSD. YOU JESUS in our stories, and we're in GOD'S story! Amen Bro!

We serve public safety professionals in the mental health space nationwide. Though not specifically for our target, this is very appropriate. Thank you. More police, fire, and corrections officers die by suicide than in the line of duty.

Thank you for this message,i battle suicide thoughts and depression since I was a teenager,my family thought I was a disgrace,when I confidence church members they thought I was living in sin and that is what happens to me,my mother didn't want to listen to me,she thought I was a disgrace to God,finally while working at UCLA I went to the doctor and quietly talk to him about it,gave me medication and it was like coming out of black and white picture and stepping into colors,i didn't know I had clinical depression.sevetals years ago in my women group a lady who was visiting the church said she was depressed and I'm meds immediately the leader of the women's group said is the devil get out of meds and trust the Lord,I spoke up I said I have been in medication for depression for years don't do it go back to your doctor for that I was shone out of the women group, didn't care ,kin David Jeremiah profet and Job was too and they weren't out of the grace of the Lord.

Thank you my friend. Thank you for this message. The body of Christ needs to understand and come around the heaviness of what God has put as a burden on your heart. No pain is wasted on our spiritual journey.

Wow wow wow praise god louis 🙌 thank you for this much needed sermon! You spoke volumes and i truly hope this speaks and reaches to everyone because we ALL either suffer with or know somebody that has/is/struggles. It is very much OK to not be ok but my Jesus IS very much OK!! HALLELUJAH xx

Point to Jesus Christ 🔥🥹😵‍💫

THIS MESSAGE HAS GIVEN ME A PERSPECIVE IN A WOLE DIFFERENT LIGHT OF LOSING A SON OF 35 TO SUICIDE IN 2018 AND YES I AM NOT OKAY MOST DAYS BUT I HAVE LEARNT WHEN I CANNOT STAND ANYMORE I KNEEL AND I JUST LET IT OUT - SOMETIMES ITS WORDS OR JUST TEARS AND MORE TIMES ITS JUST THANKS YOU JESUS THAT I CAN MAKE IT THROUGH BECAUSE YOU GIVE ME THAT STRENGTH TO DO IT. AMEN AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR THIS MESSAGES

Such an amazing message!! I never usually comment on KZfaq videos, but I felt it on my heart to just encourage this church, and Pastor Giglio. God is truly working.

W O W !!!!!!!! What Manner of Man is this PASSION city Church preacher !!!!!!!! He is preaching how real ppl are even tho Christian’s. I was shown that now I’m free Free of a circumstance that I’m coming back alive and it is true. God can restore back what the cancer worn stole. I can’t get back lotsa what I lost by my choices. But now that I’m free I can see more clearly. And im getting my true self back

I am so grateful for this talk! Thank you, Pastor Giglio, for being so transparent about mental health and the church and what God has to say. I really needed this, especially as a college student.

If u ever read this pastor. U are the miracle God is using thru Jesus Christ..... yr honest real an open testimony 🙌 is Setting the world free 🙌 Thanku Jesus u came to set the captives free an heal the 💔 brokenhearted....

I'm not okay... but my Jesus is.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We need to break the stigma of mental health. In my family in less than three years, I lost my dad, lost a dear friend, I watched my daughter attempt suicide three times, go through a deep depression and then be hospitalized, go through counseling and be on meds. Then I lost my mom. All within three years. My life became so dark that I didn't even realize how dark it was. After many thoughts of suicide, depression, sadness and a slew of other issues, I am finally seeking the help I desperately have needed for so long. But I notice that no one talks about it - especially men!! We need to break this and bring it to the Light. Thank you for being so bold, Louie!!

Wow. This is the most genuine sermon I have ever heard. This is what people need to hear whether they are Christians or not.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for stating that mental illness is a real thing. I have battled depression and am on anti-depressants. It is a dark chasm...horrible, horrible place. BUT....Jesus is there. He is in the dark shining His Light. Love this message 💕💕💕💕

This was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.

I have experienced it to the max, God has taught me much about it and I have understanding. "Mental illness" is some of the highest forms of spiritual warfare known to mankind. God delivered and healed me 9 years ago. So much of this has to do with loving Yah with our soul. It deals with past trauma, deep emotional pain and dirty little secrets. It is imperative to be transparent and confess our faults one to another. There is joy on the horizon. Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) is able to accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God-it is dynamic and can have tremendous power]. James 5:16 AMP

What a fantastic word. Thank you for this. I struggle with having empathy for people struggling with mental illness. I pray that God helps me with this blindspot.

In the crucible of pain, Godly character is forged. Great Word Pastor

Every time when I'm in the pit of depression again, I listen to this sermon. It is so helpful and comforting

When I was trapped in a marriage to a narcissist and felt like there was no way out and no bright future.... God gave me the words: "I choose LIFE" (Deut 30:19). I used to just repeat it over and over... God rescued my daughter and I from that situation and He gave us a bright future

Wow!!!! So needed...Those are the lies behind suicide...God delivered me and He will continue to deliver.

Oh halleluyah halleluyah Halleluyah. I wish this msg could be televised on huge billboards to christians and non christians world wide... Halleluyah. Yes. To be still standing.

What a powerful message. I have not had experience with depression (thank God) but I feel that maybe with what I learned that l may be able to help someone. God Bless you Louie for your love for Jesus and your heart for preaching His word in Truth!!

the best pastor i have ever heard who knows what Mental health is and how it effects you

O HOW, HOW, HOOW??!! Can anyone not believe God exists and He created all things?!?@ PRAISE GOD FOREVER.!!!

I wish I could go to your church. Churches have failed to ever help in this capacity and continues on not helping the wounded sitting in the sanctuaries.

Thank you so much! I am living the hell of having abuse of 40 years addressed, but nobody wants to admit that they abused me. I am currently fighting a Pituitary Tumour, which is a skull base tumour that is currently taking my sight. I have lost 25 percent of my sight as a result of it. I have pressure in my head that feels like it is taking my breathing. I have lost 50 % of my hearing. I am fighting suicidal ideation, depression and severe anxiety, Complex Post Traumatic stress disorder because of the levels of abuse that were simply swept under the carpet and I am being blamed for revealing that to the Police. I have lost family, friends, a career, my children, my whole life destroyed because abuse needed to be covered up? So I understand, I am there. I fight for my life daily. I have stood up for the truth of my life for a full decade regardless of how uncomfortable it became for myself or others. The worst thing you realise is that people are so incredibly cruel when they are being accused of abuse, but they had no problem abusing me at all? I pray hourly, that God would finally bring the future He prepared for me! The one where He decides who I am. Not others opinions being used as labels to harm, because they confuse "unforgiveness" and "accountability". Forgiveness is always necessary, but confusing it with accountability is a very dangerous manipulative abusive ploy used by some people, to escape what they need to be held accountable for! I am hurting, its inevitable! But I get up and God hasn't left me, not once in 40 years of it! God knows, sees and hear and understands! God bless! Thank you for this sermon! It is exactly what I keep praying every day! A real church, nothing fake! Because we serve a real God! Not faking required! Healing to everyone! God will bring healing in that process! He will, just don't let go! He holds us, despite the fact that we let go and cry and weep and end up in utter despair!

Thank you for talking about this. I have had overwhelming anxiety since I had COVID. I'm getting help but it's hard to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it what is going on and how hard it is to just function when you are anxious especially when you have no idea why you have it. The one thing I do know is God is in control and tho I dont understand it he will use this for good and he is working even if I dont feel it or see it.

This has been my life for a few years. I allready know and declare that God is going to use my mess for His glory. Allthough I allready encourage people while I am healing, I still have to finish my journey, which is the most difficult, darkest and scariest place I have ever been!!! God has saved my life from 2 suicide attempts!!!! All the glory to God 🙌 He sureley has a big plan for my life !!! I declare that I will heal much faster and live boldly to testify of His goodness and grace and help people going through depression, anxiety and suicide thoughts. Please pray for me!!!

What a wonderful messenger. Thank you Jesus for Louie. So happy I found him.