Why do I struggle with fear and anger as a Christian? with Hope Darst

[@jillpruett3444]

I need this. Pray for me. 56 years old, broken believer. I'm so tired.

[@micheleo9935]

Praying for you 🙏💗.

[@Timtimkokoba]

Bless you Jill.. Its not over for you. I pray off every negative lie people have spoken over you. The exhaustion from over thinking what you could have done better...I pray healing and freedom from that in Jesus name! May your children and you have much to laugh about again and rejoice in! He is not finished with you Jill! He knows your name! God may Jill mount up with wings of Eagles! Energize her as she reads this! You are loved Jill! And worthy of love!

[@heathersauer1864]

Praying for you ❤️❤️

[@carynmason3421]

Praying, Jill. 💝

[@angelagrant2943]

Prayers for you , I'm very exhausted as well and broken right now. Thankful for Jesus and my brothers and sisters in Christ

[@VRP-Art]

Please pray for me. I need freedom from my anger and loneliness.

[@bigsterms]

I definitely feel this way. I feel numb. And all my thoughts throughout the day are always negative. I just want to be free and happy again. Only thru Jesus can it be done. Amen.

[@1515327E]

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

[@marcellakramer5871]

Thank God for the Christian community. We are here for each other. We are not alone.

[@Scripture-Man]

YES!

[@saraquintanilla-hopkins2061]

I lived what she described, still am. But it's because of the Lord that I am still here. His grace and strength have carried me through the hardest part of my life. I am living because of Him.

[@perismureithi1440]

Pray for me I am NOT free but am saved

[@samhamblin7962]

I really felt this. I had a similar experience in the past, but in my case I had chosen to walk away from Him years before, after losing my aunt Mary (who was like a second mom to me) in 2009 to a drunk driver. She was only 41. She had just had her first grandbaby 4 months before, her other daughter was 4 months along. She was the designated driver that night, after she and a group of friends went to a "Time Warp Prom," and had already safely dropped everyone off and was on her way home when it happened. I couldn't fathom how He could take Mary, this beautiful soul so full of life and new beginnings, and have THAT be her story. I was so furious at Him before it even occurred to me to direct my anger at the repeated offender behind the wheel that night. Years went by and I went down a deep, worldly rabbit hole, getting mixed up in drugs and all sorts of things that would never heal or fill the spot in my heart that is only ever designated for Him. I finally remember "caving" one night, about 10 years ago, because I was at rock bottom and still trying to scrape lower, and finally decided to pray. I saw so clearly in my head all these dark figures that represent the struggles, grief, etc., which had accumulated since Aunt Mary died, but also things I struggled with prior to that. All the battles in this life. And behind it all I could see that there was light shining through, but had no idea how to reach it. I started explaining to Him what was going on and "Alright, I see that You're back there, cos I can see that light, but how am I supposed to get through all of THAT to get to You?" He said two words that continue to heal and strengthen my life to this day. "Look Up." When I did, He showed me that the light I was seeing was just from His feet, and how much bigger He is than EVERYTHING we face in this life (not making light of what people go through, not by any means, but I do know Jesus is bigger than anything we can face in this lifetime) - how the biggest battles in our life are just ants at His feet. That we were never meant to try and get through it on our own to reach Him, and we won't if we are focused solely on the hurt, and not on Him. That turned my life around. I wish I could say that by morning I was completely better - my spirit was, but I had been steeping in the world for a long time and we have to get out of His way and allow Him to clean us up along the way. It's a lifelong process, but appreciate His patience with you while he whittles the world off of you, sculpting you into what He has called you to be. And allow patience for yourself through it as well. Just lean into Him and He will get you through. Always. 💖 He also used Mare's passing to show me a different angle of grief. It's so easy to place the blame on Him, but the truth is we live in a fallen world and the driver used his free will, knowing it was the wrong choice, and opted to drive anyway, knowing the risks. (According to the letter he wrote us, he has since gotten saved, thank God. God uses ALL things for good!) God taught me that He never "takes" people from us. None of us belong to one another, we are only ever His, on loan to each other while we journey through this life. Instead of focusing solely on the loss, or directing your anger at God, allow yourself to stop and think "Of all of the people who have ever existed, in the history of EVER, He chose that I would be blessed enough to have that person in my life." Don't look at the loss of them (especially cos we know that, as His children, this world is not the end), but at the blessings He gave by bringing them into our lives in the first place. Grieving will still take place, obviously, but it also allows thankfulness to flow to Him, even through the bad. (Sorry for the novella! But He put it on my heart to share this, so I pray it helps someone.) God bless. Find the Joy!

[@Kingdl351]

Thank you! I needed to read this. God bless.

[@lockitdrop]

"None of us belong to one another, we are only ever His, on loan to each other while we journey through this life." I'm 100% stealing that. I'm sure there will come a day where I have to wrestle with this truth, so thank you for introducing it to me.

[@samhamblin7962]

@@Kingdl351 You're welcome. God bless. 💖

[@samhamblin7962]

@@lockitdrop You're entirely welcome to it. 💖 I don't ever want to keep what He teaches me to myself. Isaiah 40:31 and Revelation 21:4 are very comforting verses in (well, all, but especially) those moments. God bless. Find the Joy.

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Herein lies the hidden “secret” to God’s power in our lives: There is power in surrendering, truly surrendering, to the Lord Jesus. When you simply cannot go on anymore. Come to Him. Run to Him. And get really honest. The world says “fight for what you want”, “survival of the fittest”. Jesus says, “Come to me all who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest”.

[@1515327E]

Amen - Matthew 11:28-30

[@MaryR7256]

I feel like I have done this many times asking God but nothing ever changes 😞 so i feel like He has left me alone in my misery that i can not be helped!

[@TheApcornejo]

When we literally can't go on He gives us the strength to praise Him. Because in His name is healing power and authority to cleanse and set free the captive and broken hearted. Blessed be the name of Jesus. I too have been at the end of my rope, He is there at the end. When we are weak; He is strong.

[@alecferguson8428]

Amen! I have been through the toughest warfare of my life in the last 4 months and it’s felt like He keeps slipping away, but He isn’t. It’s so hard to feel the absence of connection with Him. So much confusion and anxiety and oppression/depression. I keep fighting but my heart keeps hurting and numbing. Yet I know the truth, but I don’t feel free. Jesus showed me it’s not about a feeling and it’s letting go of control and pride and trusting Him into the deepest parts of my heart because I can’t even identify the pain deep in there and He is the only one who can take it. I don’t know how to find it or let it go but I invite Him to take it. I think He understands all of our situations so deeply and intimately more than we do. He is faithful to restore.

[@hollyfisher8811]

Asking for HIS Hope & Healing in Your Life, Alec🙏~Sending Lots of Love Today from Arizona🌠❤...

[@usernameanonymous158]

I really needed this so much...😢 but to be honest I have been trying and doing everything on my own "with the Lord" for so long.. and the Lord has made it so clear that He wanted me be open to people.. and to be honest.. I have tried, I really have for at least a year... but now I feel like they are all pushing me away when I would need it most that someone'd be there for me.. I am all alone and have no christian family or parents and I am not married. the people I did entrust, now often say things such as "Just go to the Lord," or "pray".. and I really have.. for so many years I have done it all on my own.. I just do not know what to do and how to do it anymore.. I feel so hopeless... 💔😢🙏🏻

[@Scripture-Man]

You're not supposed to be alone, that's what churches are supposed to be for. Sadly most churches are more interested in putting on a show than talking to each other. I pray you'll find people you can connect with. If it's any help I've got videos coming soon which I hope will help people. I also wrote a comment under this video with some advice for depression (which I have been through) so maybe see if you can find the comment.

[@belreed8257]

This reminded me of the time I really struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts and really thought if I died would I get to be with Jesus. I ended up having to go to the hospital to just get help eating and sleeping and being evaluated for mental illness. I had known the Lord most of my life but it wasn’t till I was lying alone in the dark in that hospital bed that I for the first time in my life realized my desperation for Jesus. That I don’t know how to care for my soul and live in freedom in Him. Then I really cried out to Jesus to forgive me for trying to be in control and not trusting him and finally admitted I needed his help to just live and live in freedom . I have had from then on so much more peace and contentment even as as I am still being transformed day by day.

[@eveningprimrose3088]

The desire to have some control is so strong in me. This year it is like he has said, "Now what can you do except trust ME?" My answer: "Literally nothing!"

[@Eve14ever]

It's so amazing the way our glorious Father works in our lives. I'm loving the transformation although it has been quite the walk lol. Have a wonderful day with the Lord! :)

[@jld4870]

@@eveningprimrose3088 Yes yes and yes! Amen!!!!

[@jld4870]

@@Eve14ever YES he is SO patient and faithful!! It can be quite the ride…lol

[@jld4870]

Boy this thread has SO blessed me this morning. Thank you Jesus!!!

[@issiek9811]

Thank you so much for sharing 🙏. Im a 17 year old struggling for years , hope explained it so well

[@hollyfisher8811]

Praying for you, Isabel, right now, here in Arizona🙏~Lots of LOVE🌠!!

[@Texasriogrande]

This life is so cruel and just nasty. It is so refreshing to see a testimony like this explaining the walk with the Lord is not always perfect. It has took me years to finally understand complete peace will one day be fulfilled in heaven when we sit at the feet of Jesus. ❤

[@elizabethaldrich6108]

I absolutely appreciated this. Three years ago The JoyFM was the foundation of getting saved and for knowing Jesus as My Lord and Savior !Thanks to your Ministry, for the first time I understood what JOY meant… I gave my all to Jesus. May God continue blessing this Ministry.Truly Your Liza Aldrich 🌹

[@Scripture-Man]

That is GREAT news Liza! There is a lot of terrible teaching out there which can really lead young Christians astray. I recommend keeping an eye on my channel as I've got teachings coming which I hope will be very helpful to a lot of people!

[@RSharpe6344]

It was after I had a break down that I too fell on the floor and cried out to Jesus, fully surrendering to Him, and in that moment He healed me. He opened my eyes to idols I did not realise I had, and I gave them up in obedience to Him. Now my eyes are fully fixed on Jesus, I'm following Him and not this world. My relationship with Jesus is closer than ever. He is my number. He wants to be your number one.

[@RSharpe6344]

He is my number one!

[@mochi6494]

Same thing for me, i always though i had faith. I went to church, sometimes read the Bible, got baptized, recited the sinner's prayer, and all the usual christian stuff that you would expect to see. However there was something in my heart that still felt somewhat empty. No matter how hard I try to shrug it off by saying: "it's okay i'm saved... right? I mean i had faith... so i had to be saved... right?" I could still feel that something was missing, but i couldn't figure out what that was. Then there was a time where I was TRULY tested with my faith by facing a tribulation of whether I would follow Him or not. It's a very long story so I'll spare the details, but it had something to do with me finding out that "____" is a sin. I was so shocked when I learned that "_____" was a sin because it was literally a part of my identity. I tried many ways to debunk it by searching online about how "____" isn't a sin. There was one bias report that says it isn't a sin, so for a long time I fully believed it and went on to my life as usual. However there was still part of me that is still so lost and unsure of whether it was right or not. So in my desperation i asked God if it was a sin, if it isn't a sin, then please help the others realize it isn't a sin, and if it IS a sin, then please help me change. Then I started reading the Bible again, what I found was that it REALLY WAS a sin. And no matter how much I tried making a loophole out of it, the Bible says it IS a sin. Even then, I was still very hesitant to admit it and even became angry to God. But the more I read the Bible, the more it became obvious that I was making excuses. Now I'm left with making a decision of whether following it or not. It was a tough decision, but I geniunely cried out to God asking Him to help me and I need Him and that no matter the circumstances I will follow Him always and that He will always be bigger and worth more than my sinful desires. For the next months I have a really strong thirst for God, I want to read the Bible more, i always prayed a lot everyday. I confess God all my problems, worries, and anxieties and all the sins I commited. I casted all my doubts with Him and learned to trust God will my heart. I was always thankful with the little blessings I received whether big or small. And it was at that point where I TRULY had built a solid relationship with God and all the empty void in my heart has been filled with the Holy Spirit. I'm forever thankful to God for saving me, I started dedicating my life to praising Him and His glory and trusting Him with all my heart because I know that He always knows what is best for me and has a plan for me, so intend to follow Him no matter what.

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@ryaneddings7740]

I hope your life is going well

[@WholeHeartily]

Ugh. I need this. My life is a mess.

[@GenuineAltruist]

Thank you for your testimony. 🥺😢🙏✝️ I heard it right when I needed to,..the Lord's timing is always perfect, I don't know why it still shocks me every time I experience it. God is good! Amen!!

[@wise_Cat777]

My wife is a nurse and Christian but hasn’t let Jesus in and like this women struggles with anger of feeling stuck . Please 🙏 pray for her everyone that she opens her heart.

[@Angismit]

This is something I am so afraid to do. I don’t want to face the hurt.

[@kharles7]

Me too. But you know what, =) God always start where we are. If we are afraid to face our past and wounds, He can handle that fear first. Then you can hit the next step in order to let God be God as He is doing the job where He is the best, healing our deepest wounds and giving us our deepest and truest identity as His sons and dougthers of Him.

[@Eve14ever]

Actually, contrary to popular misguided belief, we do not have to face negative emotions or rehash anything. These emotions are gateways for demonic activity. Consider this, if we forgave as instructed then in that process the pain is released however many of us think we have forgiven yet we hold on to the pain. Also by allowing Father to be bigger in us than ourselves, we can reduce the need for the ego to be soothed. In scripture we are told that what God closes no one can open. Ask Him to close the door to your pain and suffering so that you may be free to live the life He intended for you. I have not prayed for this however it was done for me and it has made such an amazing difference in my life. I am so crystal clear now, so strong within, no longer besieged with doubt, frustration, anger, hurt or anything along those lines. My discernment is through the roof as negative emotions no longer tie me down. It's actually amazing! Hallelujah!

[@pamelamwilliamson7623]

Get at his feet & ask him to do only things that he can do!!!++++ Amen amen 🙏... GOD is LOVE at its best!!!++++♡ Peace be still!+♡

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@berhanerashmi9104]

Did good end up do something for you ?

[@debfox]

This is so true and beautiful! 🥺 I’ve been hospitalized for suicidal depression before. That song has always brought me comfort as has John 14:27! If you’re feeling this way too, you’re not alone! You matter! You are known to God! He loves you INFINITELY!

[@mysterygirl30011]

Amen. Brethren, we seem to forget about deliverance. We NEED it when we come to the Lord from all past sins and generational curses. This ministry seems to be so forgotten. My people perish for lack of knowledge

[@michelleandrade8337]

Wow this is so encouraging! I feel like i’ve been working towards my freedom instead of allowing Him to free me. I love you Jesus

[@Sacrifice-Paid]

This woman’s message hit home for me 🙏🏻

[@shadowsidesoamplified]

I don’t know how else do get rid of this anger. I grew up with trauma, I didn’t learn how to act right, abused on one hand and spoiled on the other. I have such short fuse I don’t know how else to get rid of it. I have a therapist, I pray, I try to do work on myself. I wouldn’t even call this anger it’s boiling rage. I watch testimonials when peoples lives changes after meeting or hearing the Lord and I keep asking him to help me get rid of this anger. I’ll keep praying and please pray for me. I’m going to get baptized soon , trying to arrange for that, maybe it will help , too. Then I think of Apostole Paul who pleaded with God 3 times to take away the thorn in his flesh and God just said “My grace is sufficient for you”

[@Scripture-Man]

I'm really sorry to hear about your trauma. Getting baptised is ESSENTIAL! If you haven't been baptised you can never expect God to change your heart and spirit. Don't listen to any person, or any church, who says baptism isn't important. You need to be BORN AGAIN! That is a major spiritual transaction that will change your being to the core. If you're interested I've got videos coming about these topics, also I left a comment under this video with some important steps to overcoming depression which may be worth reading!

[@shadowsidesoamplified]

@@Scripture-Man thank you ! I am much better today ! I got baptized but I also asked a doctor for help and I’m on medication that helps a great deal.

[@Scripture-Man]

@@shadowsidesoamplified Great to hear it! :-)

[@guitarschronos4937]

I’m recently saved 49 and feel down sometimes. I’ll pray for you. Together we have hope Amen 🙏

[@kareensanderson579]

I totally relate to the struggles but not the breakthrough. Need an encounter with God. Been feeling like a failed Christian.

[@Olivia_C_]

I understand that feeling and I know it's going to sound repetitive but you are not a failed Christian. God will meet you. I highly recommend any of Charity Gray songs. I speak Jesus is one I play when I'm anxious, depressed, angry, happy. Just saying Jesus, welcoming the Holy Spirit (like literally say in your mind and outloud "Holy Spirit I welcome you in this space". Say it over and over and then just keep saying Jesus until you are calm. Taking deep breaths as well. Also remember, the Devil can hear your words. He can plant lies into your mind but he cannot hear your thoughts. You have the power to smash the devils head with your heel. You have that authority!

[@Scripture-Man]

If you can find it, I left a comment under the video with some steps to happiness that I think will help any Christian. Please take a look!

[@smileyt7581]

I needed this... brought tears to my eyes!!! I've been angry with the body of Christ because it's not a safe place for saved but broken people!! I've been feeling like I don't belong in church because I'm broken but don't know how to get better. "They're all perfect and got it together, but I'm not. Do I even belong here?"

[@johnhealy4647]

I believe, help my unbelief!!!!!!!!!!!

[@loripallo7549]

Thank you for being authentic. Ive gone through some of the same when I was 40. Had so much to heal from my past. And at 50, my Identity needed healing. I crashed both of these times. But He picked me up, provided me w help, but mostly w my intimacy w Jesus. His presence heals us! Thank you sister in Christ for sharing and being courageous!

[@simplydee4522]

We need more conversations such as this. At 62 dealing with challenge after challenge that messes with my head as a believer wondering why I have no victory in my life. I would rather sleep on than to continue and struggle.

[@TzsahallThomas-x6u]

See all us broken people at His Banquet. Marriage supper of the Lamb! You all encourage me! God Bless.

[@V4mpirelove78]

Amen Hallelujah I'm always at Jesus feet❤

[@josephmonreal8062]

Thank you Hope for sharing your heart. Our Father and our Great Shepherd let you go through that so you can do exactly what you're doing right now. Testifying of His unfailing love and tender mercies when we fall at His feet in surrender. Exposing the enemy, and helping His children who battle within. Peace be still is a powerful, darkness defeating battle cry that the Holy Spirit used you to let faith rise up in the children God. It sure has for me when I first heard you sing it. May the Lord pour His spirit out on you again and again.....Joseph in California

[@jenacacruz]

I so needed to hear this message thank you Jesus for healing and letting Hope share this message. God Bless you Hope

[@Scripture-Man]

I was once depressed but I learned how to get things back on track and enjoy the joy of God's spirit. I left a comment under this video where I gave my "5 steps to happiness", if anyone is interested check it out :-)

[@joannebush5679]

Many heartfelt thanks for sharing this!!! I SO needed to hear this and felt you were speaking directly to me!! God Bless!

[@patperez8223]

"Who the son sets free, is free indeed " John 8:36

[@TheHouseAgain]

Wow its amazing this story popped up on KZbin. I’ve been going through a hard time lately with a friend of mine who’s starting to fall down the wrong path I’ve tried to help but only made is worse. I finally fell on me knees and have been asking God to heal and help and guide my friend and every time He has told me that He will help and hold my friend and keep him safe yet I still have doubt idk and I pray God will help me fight the doubt I think God put this story in my life today to show me I am on the right path and He will help me and my friend. What a beautiful story

[@Eve14ever]

Remember Sammy, we are seed planters and what we share may not have impact right away however in the future, maybe just in the nick of time, something you shared will be remembered and held on to with more faith and passion than we can imagine. We often are so impatient, wanting immediate results, closure, success ect ect not knowing how our words will eventually play out. Look at what Jesus's words are doing now so long after He said them. Your words could wind up being shared years from now to a child that isn't even born yet. Our reward is with our Father and He will reward us for every single word, thought or action that this world did NOT reward us for.....when you think about it that way well being rejected takes on whole new meaning....understand dearest Brother? Have a blessed day with the Lord. :)

[@myrnaparker984]

So Proud of you all for sharing your story❣️ As a former educator in both religious, public and collegiate, I applaud you and wil keep you in my prayers❣️🙏🏻🕊🙌🏻👏 “Blessed are the poor in Spirit…” ❤️‍🔥

[@991JOYFM]

Thank you for what you do Myrna!

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@andreashelton957]

Thank you Hope for your faithfulness. You are helping so many people. I am going through that place and I was led to your song. I have listened to it every day. Today I found your testimony. You are so loved and appreciated.

[@floaretudorache9287]

God is an amazing God He cares about every pain every doubts every trouble we go through if we only trust only in Him He deliver us and set us free

[@rebeccaschroeder8891]

THIS IS ME. LOSING MY MOM 2 WEEKS AGO HAS BEEN THE HARDEST TIME I HAVE EVER EXPIRENCED MY WHOLE 40 YEARS OF MY LIFE.

[@karenworley241]

I'm soo sorry 😭 I lost mine in 2003, only Jesus can heal this kind of pain, He alone is our comforter, praying for His love to surround you today💖🙏🏼📖🙏🏼💖

[@crystalgail1241]

I cannot comprehend the devastation you must be feeling Rebecca. Praying God strengthens you and surrounds you with such tender mercies. ❤️

[@kimberle4753]

Sadly, I just lost mine on 1-7-22 and then my brother 1-12-22, on her birthday. Both from Covid. I've cried. But I know I haven't cried enough, if that makes sense. We will be having their Celebration of Life together this coming Saturday. I know then, then it will hit me. I've not walked the walk that I should be and all of this happening has brought me to question everything. I'm not questioning God, just myself and where I want to be when it's my time. Rebecca, I'm so sorry you are feeling the same pain. I also lost my husband 7, almost 8 yrs ago, and some of those same feelings of devastation are coming back because my father lost his wife of 51 yrs and my sister-in-law lost her husband of 24(?) yrs. My heart hurts. I'll be praying for you.

[@tiffanyl4352]

I’m so sorry, Rebecca! Praying for you!

[@deb9784]

So sorry, Rebecca! I'm sure there are no words to help at this time! But I'm praying for supernatural comfort and peace upon you and your family! Please remember that scripture: "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 So he is worthy to be trusted even in the dark time! HE will provide just what you need for today!. 💜🙏💜

[@jessicamenchaca4970]

This was me just a few days ago. Exactly same feelings. 🧡

[@angelagrant2943]

Love you brethren...💛

[@jessicamenchaca4970]

@@angelagrant2943 much love 🧡

[@KittyCurioso]

This has been me for the last 12 years

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@gregattanasio3185]

Thank you for your life story... As, we must always remember, we are in Relationship with Our King.. NEVER ABOUT RULES.. Shed the chains that bind Us..

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@Nandia2023]

Thank you so much for this Word.... God is the ONLY One that can help me and I know He is doing just that! Stay blessed!

[@Dar1234567ren]

Thank you Hope for being so vulnerable and sharing your heart. You are a precious sister in the Lord. God is using your gift to encourage others. God bless you.

[@neilbrown9331]

I have been there . You first stated all the things that you do, or have done. Not trying to insult, but we are not transformed by what we do . All those things are superficial. We are changed only by HIS saving power, & grace. I struggled with worry big time . I was in prayer, & JESUS spoke to my heart . I set you free at the cross. He has set you free at the cross as well.

[@tabithab33]

His time is not our time and when we are ready is when he says. Days are not days. Years are not years… we just come as we are and know we need help in only HIM 💜🙏💜

[@andreamartsolf356]

I need freedom from anxiety and fear. I’m tired of it. Mentally I am not all there.

[@angelaaleman7787]

I relate to this sooo much. Thank you so much for sharing - it gives hope in Christ ❤

[@Brianna-et5qg]

Thanks to the Joy Fm for sharing these stories ♥️ they are life changing

[@xLovelyTati_]

Prayers be with you. Thank you for sharing your testimony🙏🏽

[@ladyj5682]

Pray for me. I resonate with her words. Church, church activity, small groups, counseling has failed to work. Drawing close to God hasnt healed only soothed...what next? No christians around for help or support really. All escaping something bc they dont know how to help me heal either. I see why Christians can give up now

[@Scripture-Man]

I care about you and I'm very different to most Christians. I'm praying for you sister. If you can find my comment under this video, that might be helpful too.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

Only He is needed and we need to surrender. Hope said something about laying at the Masters feet much as Mary did when she was learning. We can’t fix ourselves but we need to surrender to Him all our wants and needs. All our pain & anguish. Shalom is found thru Him and in Him. He is the Great Physician. Amen

[@reund2005]

So we’ll said on so many points. Leaving room to ask the hard questions and not being shamed is huge. Bravo to you Hope.

[@noahsmommytn23]

Oh man 😭😭😭😭😭😭 this really touched my heart. I know this feeling sooo well 2020 was a horrible year and I landed myself in the hospital on a 5150 and went through some dark times. Won't go all into details but GOD opened my eyes and touched my heart and has done so many wonderful things for me when I didn't even trust him. N now this journey I'm on with him is something so amazing I never want to go backwards again. I'm taking up my Cross and I'm walking with my Father Lord Jesus until I see him face to face one day so I can wrap my arms around him and give him the biggest hug. I will never be able to Thank him enough.

[@CherishedMolly]

This really spoke to me, thank you so much ❤

[@johannamariavanzyl774]

So beautiful Amen YES at Lord Jesus feet we thank Him for all he has done for us on that cross Risen KING. Thank You Almighty Father for Jesus thank You Lord Jesus for your precious Holy Spirit leading guiding protecting teaching us precious comforter when we weak You are strong Hallelujah Amen

[@emilybrazzel6097]

Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your struggle! It is so powerful!

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@NohelaniAloha85]

That's me, I am her, right now😭 ohh gosh does it hurt. I have gotten myself and my life into such mess after mess, before coming to Jesus. That I admit, I don't know how to get through it, I don't know what to do or how to fix it.. I feel so broken and lonely, like I'm hated and not loved. I'm married 17 year's in April, I have 5 kid's, no family outside of my household, no friend's and no one to turn too. I never pictured this is where my life would be by now.. I chose drug's to cover the hurts of my past, instead of Christ. I chose dancing and seeking love of men, instead of Christ and the love He gives.. I've done so much that I lost who I really was in the midst of it all. I just need Jesus and I hate that I didn't realize this before the life of ugliness. 🥺 I want Jesus, I need Jesus, but I don't know how to hear His voice over all the other voice's in my head.. I don't know how to just be in His presence?? I always knew I didn't fit in anywhere in this world, I didn't know why. Now I know it was because I was never meant to.. I belong to Jesus!! I want Him in my life..

[@shandalyn1865]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I have been in that place and your story made me weep tears of empathy and joy ❤

[@vincentparagas9162]

Thats why we have to read the word everyday and pray to God that his spirit will lift us and give us grace everyday.

[@soldout3746]

This is me now. Jesus 😭 don’t leave me.

[@FutureAuth0r]

This is where I’m at right now. Except I haven’t made it to the other side yet. I’m still stuck in the darkness and losing hope

[@mattysexton5886]

Please pray for me I needed this message

[@FtWkCn]

I can relate to this. It feels suffocating at time but i pray i get to a place where i completely give up control and worry and dwel in the lord's peace. These days i wake up and ask for peace everyday and i know i will be freed soon.

[@2samnate]

Pray for me , I’m saved but feel I’m tormented by anger and fear .

[@yvonneboudreaux7704]

I am struggling with this now. I want to be free. Thank you for posting this video.

[@elieteoliveira-janus2416]

To know Him personally is so important to overcome anything that come in your way. He let we go through it to make us stronger, to make us to learn to trust him.

[@Chuck883]

Thank you Sister. Your testimony is beautiful and brings glory to God. It also reminded me to get rid of my pride and get at the feet of Jesus. Something I’ve not done in humility.

[@ToxicAquarius]

I believe in Jesus Christ through 99.1 joy fm

[@Roz-zi1ye]

Lovely testimony!

[@robertmartin1394]

Thank you for sharing. I have same struggles….

[@Scripture-Man]

Robert, if you can, find my comment under this video. I gave some advice, for what it's worth. Love, Lee

[@israelperez-sg8er]

Dear Hope Darst, thanks for your wonderful testimony, there are millions of people who have had or are still having the kind of crisis that you describe here, i know, i was one of those people who struggled with these kinds of feelings for a good part of my life and i hope the millions that are going through what you describe can be set free by your great testimony! Thank God that he has shown you his great mercy and love! Israel Perez, Guatemala, C.A.

[@keithr.4645]

JOY FM, I love this series of authentic and detailed testimonies. I can’t wait to discuss them with my small group.

[@991JOYFM]

I can’t wait to see how He uses these testimonies in your small group!

[@natalirodriguez8905]

Thank you for sharing. I identified so much. Made me realize how much healing I need to allow Jesus to do in my life.

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5SXpnerorJmsJo

[@adriennecarollombard5221]

I needed to hear that thankyou so much. God bless you .

[@vamonarch4740]

Thank you! I needed to hear this today.

[@TrailofTruth]

To be free is to forsake All and live by faith

[@zmanag5297]

It is so refreshing to hear Christian Artists addressing the problem within the church of consistently pushing The “how to” heal formulas as a fix all for everything broken in one’s faith. “ I believe Lord. Help my unbelief”.

[@jonguardia]

Thank you so much for sharing your testimony, I've never heard of someone that identified so closely to something I've been struggling with my hole life's thank you so much !!!!! :')

[@mr.t382]

I just found this video and want to say Thank You for posting! After many years being a Christian and years of involvement in mainly music ministry - there are so many broken places in my life. So many unanswered questions but Like the little ever-ready bunny I have kept on going - hoping one day for a deep breakthrough and healing from the Lord. Hope - you’re transparency gave me hope! In the midst of my brokenness - God bless you and Thank You Much! 🙏❤️🙏

[@tammyt8306]

What a beautiful testimony, thank you Hope.

[@elba0337]

Oh God , I needed this . 😪

[@donbailey2765]

Hope Your songs give me JOY beyond Hope...In my darkest days, Music lifted me up....praying for you and thank you for sacrificially doing your music...

[@ariannaduckwall6001]

I needed to hear this. I'm struggling with this rn. It's been an extremely rough few months and specifically the past few days. I hope I can help people someday but I need help rn myself

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5SXpnerorJmsJo

[@carolamoore72]

There is always a root cause to our pain and suffering, but if we don't find out what that is, we will always struggle with the trials of life. God covers us, Jesus carries us, and the Holy spirit comforts us, so there is nothing that we can't overcome, if we surrender our all to God, let Jesus take us to where we need to be, and allow the Holy spirit to move through us. Only then can we be healed, delivered and set free!

[@Ourlifepalette]

I’ve never related to anything more. Literally going through the same thing this made me cry.

[@DelinaKharmawlong]

Wow our God❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@brendakaira5482]

thank you so much for sharing your testimony.

[@lindasanderson4829]

I can relate. Thank you for your testimony. ❤️

[@rosemarychiang6924]

The lord bless and keep you .may the lord shine ,His face upon you and be gracious unto you .may the lord upon you and give you peace .i am ugly but i am gentle mother of the free🕊💌

[@Slacker_Elizabeth7702]

This is the difference between “saved” and “surrendered”. Biblical peace and joy that’s described in the God’s Word where it is “beyond understanding” is achieved when we have finally surrendered to the Lordship of Christ Jesus, the Holy One, our Blessed Redeemer. Hallelujah! He is worthy! 🙏🏽💙

[@blindsided3095]

I need to get to that place. My world is falling apart.

[@sevenspaulding123]

Hope, your song peace be still is in my opinion, the best song on this plane❤.

[@markitajackson4032]

Liberty in his name!!!! Galatians 5:1

[@patriciabritton5917]

Thank you for.sharing. what you have talked about helped me. I have dealt with anxiety in the past and some now but God is helping me.

[@jenaya_laila2442]

I am at that point. I am a new Christian but my road to God has been difficult and full of obstacles so that I keep on getting scared and almost losing faith. I need more from God to fully believe. I am scared and doubtful...I heard someone say if you don't forgive Hod will throw you into prison and prosecute you. That scared me to my bones as a new Christian and made me back off! I am now asking God to do more in life and show me he is real and that I can trust him. I'm in a scared, confused and dark place...

[@janycee2661]

God/Jesus has said He will never forsake you, and He will never live you, I pray you are in a better place with the Lord today!!!