I'm not okay... but Jesus is - Louie Giglio

As the church, it can feel like we have to have it all together all of the time, to avoid talking about where we are, where we've been, or what we've walked through. Our prayer is that this message is just the starting place for us to let go of those expectations, to be a church where we open up and ask Jesus to use our stories in order to shine His light into the darkness.
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"I will not die, but I will live, and declare what the Lord has done."
Psalm 118:17
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If you are struggling with thoughts of taking your own life, please make the choice to stay and call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-8255
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At Passion City Church we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God's Glory back to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song.

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[samanthamiller]

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.

[arhcota]

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

[mickeyhorrocks]

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.

[charlesk]

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

[steflondon]

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

[bonniejans]

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

[Itsme-tsnj]

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.

[eleazarmoeljono-]

I just realize that I'm not alone

[oddlybeautifuldesigns]

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.

[TheGatheringStormMin]

“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

[steflondon]

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.

[godsdaughter]

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.

[willemienbotha]

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!

[eileencita]

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

[margrose]

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.

[beautifuljai]

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

[shainatilley]

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

[donnamitchell]

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.

[LittleMamato]

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.

[aseracsouthafrica]

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