How to Breakthrough Confusion Coming out of Religious Legalism

Do you have a history of being raised or trained in religious legalism? In this video, I want to share some steps that can be helpful for your healing process.

[lalavargo]

Condemnation, guilt, fear, legalism and obsessive religousness, perfectionism and worry caused me to have a massive break down last year consisting of panic artacks and anxiety and confusion. I have been a christian for as long as I can remember, gave my life to the Lord at 8 years old, grew up with harsh upbringing of a strict father, who disciplined harshly and did not affirm a healthy identity in me. I Thought I was going to go to hell every night and would spend hours praying and begging God not to send me there. Thought God was always telling me harsh things and so I thought I just needed to try harder. I then became more hard on myself and on others, which made my self esteem break. My thoughts became dark. Then when my marriage ended that was almost like the last straw, I definitely needed to try harder then and prove to God that I wouldn't make that mistake again and that I'd make it up to him. It has been a scary and painful experience. I began to have dark thoughts and dreams, it almost felt like I was stuck in a bit. I felt like the Lord had stopped talking to me and that the Holy Spirit had left. But September last year was the first time I learned about the true meaning of grace. Coming out of condemnation, legalism and religousness has been the scariest experience of my life, doubted if I was saved, struggled to recieve the truth in my heart until I finally chose to trust the truth of the gospel regardless of my feelings and rest in Christ Jesus my Lord and Saviour. This video has encouraged me so much, I felt like I was still trying to make sure I was doing enough to make sure I was walking in grace and not religion, which defeats the whole point. I felt alittle stuck, not sure what to do next or who to listen to, scared id listen to the wrong information and set myself back again. But thanks be to God our Father, who I'm still learning to see as father and who I desire to connect with in a different way now and believing it's possible. This video let's me know that it's a process I'm going through and to try not be so hard on myself. God bless

[trutgd]

I Love Everyone who has left comments. I never knew so many people have similar struggles as I do. Feels so good to know I'm not alone.

[sydneylol]

I'm so grateful for this... Being OCD and getting caught up into a legalistic church have poisoned me so much. I'm grateful for this season though because it's brought out the wounds and ocd within me so that God can heal, similar to what Mark went through

[ladytemjad]

Mark!!!! Where have you been all my life???!!! Thank you SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO!!!! You are freeing my soul!!!❤️

[marymungai]

learning to receive the love of God. Detox from religious legalism this is true, at least Mark puts it as it is. blessings upon blessings to Mark and his family. what a honor to find Mark teachings thank you Holy Spirit for leading me.

[doreenclarke]

Praise God for this teaching.
I thought that I had overcome the legalism of my past, but God has now shown me that I still have a way to go to experience more freedom, especially from being motivated by guilt.
Thank you so much Mark.

[mrunixman]

I started to learn about the dark side of legalism, possibly is a root cause of my OCD.

[Brian-rsug]

So important! It’s a journey not a destination. That means it will take time, consistency, determination and effort. There are no quick fixes. I have spent most of my life looking for the “short cut.” God has designed your life and my life to be a journey not a destination.

[dubem]

This the type of message that’ll deliver so many

[god_is_true]

Lord brought me here, i asked him why i am running on empty i need grace and why i am not yielding to the Holy Ghost. He answered me when i stopped talking through a book i opened and it said legalism. Lord you save me ❤️

[maryprice]

“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!” ‭‭ - Psalm‬ ‭126:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

His Love Conquers all Praise His Holy Name!

[mariovasquez]

Failure is part of the journey I wish I had heard that before in church

[xxmidnightxx]

I think listening to your videos has been the most I’ve heard of God’s love for me in a long time. Thank you.

[Thebeloveds]

Thankful I came acrossed Mark's channel.
I am 35 & have spent my life under extreme legalistic religious guilt & condemnation due to my upbringing. I am working with a therapist to sort through my diagnosis of PTSD/panic . Alot of it I am learning; were from spiritual abuse . I am on a journey of seeking god for myself and I want healing so bad from all the fear Instilled in me. Prayers for me that god will be revealed to me as a loving father and I would begin to see the truth and find grace, mercy and love . Lord jesus, break my bondage & the distorted thinking. In jesus name

[Melaann]

My extended family is legalistic, I was the target after being saved. Once I separated myself as much as possible from said family members and making healthier boundaries with myself and relationships without being bitter in my faith. I can still love from a far even if it makes them annoyed and frustrated I'm not around, but I no longer hear how my salvation is un pure or not good enough because of 'XYZ'. Def getting in a better place since and healing. 🙏

[shannonmoore]

Thank you!!! God revealed to me I've been living under condemnation and anxiety through these videos.

[candacesillygoat]

I love you so much Mark. I am so grateful to God for your teaching on God's true love that produces the best out of us. I lived in a very toxic legalistic household for the past 2 years and I have been struggling to clearly understand Gods love and acceptance of me. These teachings remind me and help me that God's love is unconditional for me and not conditional for me. I am loved regardless if I do wrong or right in my life. I have been told that I was a demon because I struggled with particular sins in my life and I was told to go to hell from my own parents. It is so painful but I know I struggle everyday with sin but God tells me I will be ok, He loves me, to move forward, do my best and I am his child even when I slip up at times. Thanks for this teaching.

[Will.I.Am_So.Am.I]

Thanks Mark. Timely word for me.
The kindness of Papa God almost always startles my sceptical heart. It's constantly a fresh surprise to discover in moments of sight that God, being Love, is kind, gracious, and relational above all else.

[abcisneros]

My mom was very strict when I was a child. I was not allowed to watch Harry Potter. As a 30 year old woman, my mom still says I should not watch it and she lectures me. She is against me listening to Bethel, hillsong etc bc of their doctrine. She also approaches people with repent or hell rather than Grace. She has convinced me Jesus is coming and America is doomed for destruction in November. I live so anxiously and wish I could experience joy. 😔

[luzannebarlow]

Discovered your channel today... Thankful for God's timing!