How to Get Through What You're Going Through Intro | Pastor Rick's Daily Hope

In their return to Saddleback Church after the death of their son, Pastor Rick and Kay share the very personal story of Matthew and his battle with mental illness. They explore the stages of loss that they are walking through with honesty and transparency, teaching us how to do the same in the tough and tragic times of our lives, and reminding us that through it all, God is with us and loves us.
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[@cressidamcduffie3851]

I live with pain and severe mental illness. I have suffered for decades. In the last year God lead me to your online sermons which I have listened to every day. I am now overcoming my illnesses with your help. Thank you Rick Warren (and David Jeremiah too) for helping God save my life. I am now helping others instead of dwelling on suicide. I am happier than I have been in decades. Thank you so much

[@nensi1972]

... beautiful, ...God bless you 🌹❤️🙏...please pray for my salvation, thank you 🙏❤️🌹...

[@godfamilycountry2785]

Amen 🙏 amen 🙏

[@susanbarr7582]

Awesome! God bless you!

[@kan-mitsuharu-003]

God bless you.

[@denniswhedbee2322]

🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@fat420tokes]

Jesus Christ saved my life, five year poly drug addicted junkie, repented and quit all drugs I was on (heroin and kratom, bud vaping nicotine, all day everyday) struggled for 5 years without Jesus. First month after I became saved I'm entirely sober. QUIT BASHING GOD HE WILL TAKE YOUR SOUL AND RESTORE IT BACK TO WHEN YOU FELT LIKE A CHILD! I've cried more in the past month than I have in 10 years, only difference is that they're tears of joy! Demons are REAL and they play spiritual warfare on your mind, stay consistent in prayer and Jesus will deliver you but you HAVE to want it!

[@cheriejoanpope]

God bless you 🙏 such a beautiful story x

[@jamie7540]

Amen

[@lissettemaldonado2581]

Well said my brother, Hallelujah, Amen ✝️

[@Monique_1908]

I loss my mom a month ago and yesterday when I came home was one of the worse days. I didn’t want to be here anymore! I cried myself to Sleep and woke up to this message which was “waiting” for me to listen to. Thank you Pastor Warren! This was right on time! 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽

[@susanbartzherrick3991]

My son passed away two weeks ago - accidental drug overdose. I could not breathe. My cousin sent me this video. The peace of the Lord came shining through along with the information I needed to unpack the whole tragedy. Comfort was now mine, Dr. Warren, you helped me put all into perspective and for that I will forever be grateful.

[@cheriejoanpope]

God bless you xxxxx

[@loridelpapa8986]

The message of God through Pastor Rick 🙏

[@nothingelsebutjesus]

I hope you’re doing well, Susan 🤍 Sending you and your family lots of love

[@gladyssaw7203]

@@nothingelsebutjesus derekpri

[@photo_girl7906]

I lost my nephew in June of 2022 to an accidental overdose. Thought it was xanax and it was fentanyl. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@jessiecarson1313]

Dear Pastor Warren I meet you along time ago, when you came to Coronado Baptist church in El Paso, Tx. I was the secretary at the time. Thank you for stand up saying depression is a sickness and it's ok to go seek help. Not to feel shame for needing meds. Or counseling. God bless you.

[@jackwhite8238]

I always liked pastor Rick even after I figured out I was an atheist. He just seems like a genuine dude

[@jamesg8199]

I’m not a Christian, but I suffer from mental illness too and I’m grateful that Pastor Rick is tearing down the taboo of talking about mental illness in the religious community.

[@_NLee]

Thank the lord for the message he gave you! God brought you here for a reason. 🙏🏽❤️ God bless you

[@conniesalenga8892]

How much more if you’re a Christian ✝️ Christian❤️

[@faithfan8657]

By the power of the holy spirit, this is how much Our Father in heaven loves you. We tend to take the smallest things for granted but truly, to even care enough to comment ....I honestly have great faith, it came from identifying the small improvements in my life and attributed those to the Father in Heaven who loves us ....and since then, I know that my HEART TRANSFORMATION is definitely from Jesus Christ! And he is more alive than the way we are living....limited by our strength and finite minds. Give it to Jesus! Amen! It's Jesus Christ, the way, truth and life!

[@themettakook8546]

Grateful for you James openly talking about your mental illness. ✌️🌴

[@jessewhite5858]

Love you brother. You are not alone. You are loved and needed.

[@emmataylor405]

I just lose my son a few ago I'm very lost and really sad. I don't know where to start. Pray for me, please. My son is my best friend a great son mother can ask. Pray for the soul of my son also that he will be with God.

[@nilshubinette4932]

I pray for you Emma, hope you're ok!

[@Angebaby1237]

He was a great son to you and is also is to our Heavenly Father!!! Have comfort in your warm memories with him!! 🦋

[@margiecallahan3009]

Your son, Kay & Rick’s son and my son are where there is no more pain.

[@kellymarques6755]

I will pray for you my friend

[@lesliegrenfell2242]

Oh Dear Sister in Christ...I just see this wonderful Pastor who shares the time with me. 2013 I lost my son. To an unplanned suicide. I so have been there with your pain and Pastor's. Praying you are blessed with kind others and pets who draw near and mourn with you yet ease your grief and help keep your dear Son's Spirit Alive with you in your hearts. Dear Lord Heavenly Father, Jesus Messiah Holy Spirit Trinity within us. Amen

[@gracehoffman1978]

My husband has rejected me and I am moving back in with my mom. This message has saved my life! Thank you.

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@mikedavidz6161]

You are not alone God is with you @Grace Hoffman

[@ellenatyler-kearns5716]

Jesus is the best and only husband who will never leave nor reject you. His love is everlasting. Believe.💞🎁

[@Blackinktribe]

I am here with you

[@herfamiller139]

Grace is your name and Jesus Christ has gracefully created you in his own image. Hold onto the Lord he will NEVER reject or dispise you. My dad, my husband, my sister and my daughter have rejected and dispised me but God has kept and is still keeping me. So know that God is for you, just trust love and believe in him he will see you through.🌺🌺🌺

[@loribothwell5493]

Rick Warren is a testimony to how God makes us endure anything 🙏Humble and REAL truly one of Jesus's disciples in action. God Bless you Rick 🙏❤

[@earldorothyparker7433]

I live with Mental illness. Sometimes I do feel it a losing battle I thank God every day for another day I am alive and still fighting the battle...God gives me the strength to fight on!

[@karenbryan7100]

I'm praying for you. Don't forget, you are loved, you are valuable, you are important

[@chrishowes7995]

You have victory in Jesus Christ and you are in the hands of a good good heavenly Father who knows your needs and weaknesses. He looks at you and says " child with you i am well pleased!"

[@_NLee]

May God give you strength !!! 🙏🏽❤️ You have someone praying for you over here 🙏🏽

[@praisethelord8750]

Yes Earl! Just keep God first!

[@emmataylor405]

I'm sorry to keep praying and believe.

[@robinmunoz2344]

I also suffer from bad anxiety and depression. I am hoping that God will come through for me

[@courtneyseidel8625]

god has work for you to do Robin have faith and you shall be healed trust in him he loves you like all good farthers do and no good farther wants you to suffer. God has your back that is why he suffered a physical death for you and I and all who follow him taking on the sins of the world. Peace be with you

[@sonyawilliams9526]

Be encouraged God will bring you through. Just keep moving with God.

[@moraleslauralucia]

Kay needs to speak more often. I loved her !!! Thank you for sharing this. Praying for your family !

[@VanderismTV]

Woww ... i cannot imagine if i'm in Rick Warren position, and he can still preaching like this to people ? great thumbs up for you Rick

[@sponsormyserial7789]

Absolutely

[@roxannesmith4519]

He has god on his side!

[@AntonioSaved]

@@roxannesmith4519 *God

[@NOmore2012Lies]

He knows what's coming and is aware of YHWHs promise and covenant. What peace we receive in our hearts that all is in his hands. Hell or high water we are to pray his will and love and understanding. Warmest regards to this family and a hedge that allows the holy spirit to thrive and reach our hearts. Second time watching yet cried over and over again.

[@avelindamonson4603]

Mental illness has been with my mother since we were kids..she is now 78 years old. It is a struggle every day for my mum for a long time. Pls help me and my family with your prayers for heAling and strength for her and my family...I pray, t9 our Heavenly Father to continue to give her strength..and we as a family to care for her..to be kind..loving...considerate. Open our hearts..ears ..eyes lord to care for her with your guidance in Jesus name Amen

[@54coffeebreak]

Your son died for you to give such a spiritual, heart felt sermon. Through you, your son has helped millions of people who needed to hear this. Amen

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@fanchonirber2933]

My son has cancer he is 21 I can't get threw too him to have God in his heart

[@therealjessbond3896]

There is not a single sermon that Rick Warren could preach in his entire ministry that doesn’t Bring my faith and hope right back up when im at my lowest, and nothing makes sense. :’) Everytime I click on Rick warren… he’s got the perfect thing to say. Gods word reins above all !

[@shellyh4758]

I needed to hear this, your son said exactly what my son always said an on March 10th this year he committed suicide. He just said he wanted to be normal, an be liked.

[@Z1nny]

❤

[@summermoon22]

It's because of this couple, Kay and Pastor Rick, their humility, their honesty, their efforts and sacrifices to serve God no matter what, that I have decided to commit my life to Christ, to God. My life is theirs, and I trust them, no matter what. God is the antidote, Christ is the antidote to this world. God is good. God is intensely kind. He can be trusted, completely.

[@susanjohnson8853]

My son commited suicide 6 years ago. God gave me these three scriptures. IS. 57:1 Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. (He also struggled with mental and emotional problems.) 2 COR. 5:5-8 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

[@himynameisandri]

thank you my love for sharing & i thank God for giving you strength

[@ameliamyers5871]

Thank you Jesus..you are awesome

[@debibarrington4697]

Susan Johnson awesome scriptures to hide in my heart ..my sweet son got tired of the torment also ..year a half..i know we are children of an awesome God who contends with those that contends wit us and He saves our children

[@debibarrington4697]

lester Mc Gregor " he " sent" his word and healed them...God speaks a century old word into our hearts when we cry out to Him

[@bigjb4998]

Sorry to hear that Mam.. I know he lokkking down on you and proud of your strength and focus on your faith.. stay Safe and bless .

[@kate_fairchild_237]

I cannot imagine what they've been through. My first thoughts are, Matthew was truly fortunate to have parents like them, loving and kind and faithful to God. I also felt from their description how painful Matthew must have been, feeling not fitting in and wanting to give up. Watching this actually hits me in my faith, how I now know for certain that we will never know truly how God works. And how God does use pain for our good, and God is merciful, He's no spoiling Father, in the sense that He keeps us in line so we walk on the path of eternity. How do I trust God in times of crisis or pain? I think it is the most difficult part as a Christian. Our faith is so real and so spiritual, but at the same time God walks with us every step of the way. One day we will know why things happened the way they did. And we must be ready to be broken, and be used by God. Like Mosses, Joseph, David, all these men and women who displayed incredible faith at their lowest. After all that happened, I realized that God is indeed true, even when I lost health, income, and virtually no love support. God worked in mysterious ways and supported me, sending me friends that are just like family, perhaps better and more supportive. God takes us to deserts, to deep valleys, but he will never forsake us.

[@BornAgain222]

Kay said, "Choose joy", at such a time... I just broke completely down, that's my God!

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@fcsloiola]

I just found this today Jan 21, 2019 and I am overwhelmed and heartbroken. What these people went through, it is beyond words. As long as I remember my mother has suffered with mental illness and now, she is fading away with severe depression, oppression and fear. Please say a prayer for her, please

[@melaniesmith1022]

Francisca Turner this is 1 year later. Pray 🙏 all is well with you and your Mom. JESUS is coming. He came to bind the wounded and broken hearted. The joy of the Lord is your strength🙏🙏🙏

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@8lack8erry1]

I hope mum is doing much better! Thinking of you and I’ve just said a prayer for you and you’re family ❤️

[@lisahall1989]

Your sweet mother is in my prayers. 🌻

[@lisahall1989]

She is in my prayers.

[@tedhibbard6320]

My best friend my mother passed along with 5 of my good friends.My health is really bad right now.My family ripped me off for a lot of my inheritence.Im all alone now in the world and was planning on ending my life to leave this hell.This is the best video i have ever seen and going to let God have my life.Wish me luck becuase im a heavy sinner.Going to try to follow all of Jesus teaching.Those bible verses are that powerful.I have some hope now.Did not know the bible had such deep wisdom in it.Blessings

[@susanpatton5063]

Been there with ya. Long story short, got away from toxic loved one's. KEEP PRAISING HIM bc I now do know PRAISE IS A WEAPON THAT WILL OVERCOME! I PROMISE! I'm still alone but don't feel like it with Him to talk to all the time.♥️ Hit me back if u wanna know more. My world was SO DARK.

[@subdriver97]

Praying for you Ted. Satan has control of our circumstances in this World. But you have a choice to follow God. You can do it. I believe in you!

[@myda9733]

Seek deliverance after you start being saved ❤️. It makes it easier and the bible says Jesus gives us the power to cast out demons for a reason

[@BLESSED2BEABLESSING]

You are never alone as Jesus is with you. The Samaritans, a free phone number is always there in some countries or a befriending service or suicide stop. Maybe put some numbers in your phone and if you feel panicky you can talk to them.🙂 I wish you all the best in life. I am so glad you discovered Jesus and there is so much hope for you.🙂

[@roseanndolcimascolo4023]

Pastor Rick is moving in step with the truth of his life experiences and the power of the Holy Spirit God is faithful and we know His love never fails Thank you for sharing your burdens and beliefs, giving a positive impact upon the taboo of SUICIDE Those of us who have contemplated, attempted or lost a person to the choice of taking their own life, we are in a very important position to help each other with the Hope that Jesus gives us My immediate membership into the club of ~ the 'Walking Wounded ' who survive someone's suicide are the real people who seek out God's plan to utilize unity and understanding for self awareness and support for serving anyone who has been involved with loss Pastor Rick you are the first person to speak about the trauma and the testimony to the world May your blessings be many May your burdens be few With wholehearted gratitude In Christ, RDesignsInk

[@ribaker822]

I came here cos I am hurting from a relationship that I had to end. Not to invalidate my pain, but listening to the experience of Rick and his wife, my perspective has changed. My faith and hope are inspired. Thank you so much.

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@dankurydotcom]

I have been a Christian for 52 years, (saved at age 11) and Rick Warren is really helping me right now!!!!!!!!!!! May God give you His peace Rick!

[@bunnylancaster3544]

This blesses me each time I watch it. This time is a bit different…. My husband was killed in an auto accident. I am alone for the first time in 48 years. And rejected by family. This time this video may have saved my life.

[@katrina6437]

I'm truly sorry for your devastating loss. May God comfort, strengthen and heal you. May you also experience his overwhelming love.

[@Nrbrelic]

I just my son Matthew suddenly.... I don’t know how to go on without him.... the pain of loosing him is overwhelming... I miss him so much.... my heart is in a million pieces... I want my Matthew back...!!!!!💔💔😭😭

[@Jen8973]

Really sorry for you.. My Father died and I wasn't talking to him at the time. I kept praying to God and then one night I met my Father in a dream. We sorted things out and it brought healing into my life. Maybe ask God for that healing you need brother.

[@voteformeg]

Praying for comfort for you. Be encouraged today. You are not alone. God bless you 🌹

[@jesusislord5275]

Jesus always came through at the right time he knows what we can and can't handle he knows what we need and don't need and when we need it. We can't lose when we have Jesus but the devil tried to convince us that we can. Trust in Jesus and pray and seek him he cares for you 🙏 ❤️

[@lindaoclinaria1192]

1) l learn to live alone with my own ability. 2.) I learned to judge final disesion of my own life. 3.) I learned how to minimize how to budget my money. 4.) I learned to forgiveness of my enemies. 5.) I learned to love each other and to give thanks for the giver's. Amen

[@Luke747gal]

This godly man could've lied to himself to feel better about his loss. But he speaks inspired truth instead. His brutal honesty is admirable and glorifies God. I'm so blessed by this message. Thank you!!!

[@alvinbose6576]

I lost my mother on 7th March, 2020 who was suffering from cancer since 2013. Prayer warriors prayed for her healing all over our country and abroad. I had questions too. Thank you Pastor Rick.

[@oumin6580]

I lost my son lately due to mental illness. As a Christian mom, I have been through what Kay has been through. I was angry at God. I trust Him so much that I thought a miracle will happen. Then came his death. I am still not over with the grievance. But thank you kate and Pastor Rick for your encouraging word. Yes this is not the end of the story. Someday we will see him alive and well, and we will be resurrected together.

[@ms.marvelous6513]

This video saved my life, today. God Bless you and your wife, Kay, for your honesty. I have a "mustard seed" of HOPE, but I don't understand how God allows those who BELIEVE in him to suffer. I believe that there is a God, but that's about the gist of it, right now. My HOPE is that GOD will restore me and grant me JOY again.

[@lacosa4597]

Ms. Marvelous I'm praying for you. Only God knows just how deep our pain goes. And only God can truly comfort us. It's not easy, that for sure. I lost my wonderful Mother on April 2nd and I still cry many times throughout each and every day. But,,,, she isn't suffering anymore and she's in heaven with God, and they are watching me with love I can't understand yet, but I will. Be well.

[@awildarodriguez4491]

God does not allow believers and non believers to suffer-once sin entered the world-pain, suffering and death entered the world. God gives Man free will, and often we use that free will to kill... others or our own life. Yes, God is Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omnipotent and can intervene in every horrible situation-but often He doesn't because Man is not God's robots. He will NOT force people to do or not do anything against their will. He loved us so much that He allows Man to destroy man at his will, with the hope that Man will realize He, She needs God.

[@LyonBrosOfficial]

You will be in great joy in heaven forever and ever. I will pray that your faithfulness will grow stronger and that you will live forever with God! If u want to know how just ask me or go to the end of the video (; 1:25:00 Or just read John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@GabrielAcosta-kr3ni]

Life is a mixture of God's ordained will, the advancing attempts of the enemy, humans free will, the fallen nature of our world, and God working through his childrens choices and all of creations choices. Just because God allowed something bad to happen doesn't mean He specifically wanted it to happen. God allows alot of horrible things, look at the world and history. Human free will is pointless if we can't have any reaction out of our choices, that's the minimal reason of why God allows bad things to happen. However God will make bad things into good things, look at the story of Joseph. He thought his life was over and that he was going to be a slave for the rest of his life, but God turned it around for him. As hard as this is to say, because I am going through my own hell right now that seems I am stuck in this for the rest of my life, literally. But besides my doubt, if you give enough time, patience, and faith as well as growing deeper with the Lord. You will have a breakthrough and your life will get better or you will overcome this. It all starts with the attitude and the inward and that effects the outward. I will pray for you and I ask that you pray for me, but I guarantee you will be okay no matter how crazy your situation is

[@danielmccallon7033]

Ms. Marvelous hello and blessings to you. We live in a fallen world. Through Jesus a day will come when we live in an eternity. Eternity is a big concept. We are promised no more death, suffering, or tears. In this world we will not escape trials and pain, but HE gives us the strength to endure. When you see others know that all people have pain. All people. We are all broken, no matter how good the outside looks. Loving God doesn't shield us, but each day of our lives we practice trust in HIM. I'm no stranger to the trauma of deaths and crisis, and all I could do was to pray God I trust you. It was all I could do when trying to breathe life in . Those trials made me often question why?" And in those times my faith, love, trust, and strength grew, even when things make no sense . I learned to trust His will that He would get me through it and I would accept that I am not in control . I think of the apostles so beloved by God, they were given strength to endure great pain. God can & does quiet our fear. God can and does restore us to peace & hope. So for myself and for all here, I pray that God walk with us through the dark valley's and quiet our fear. That we remember His promises always and ask Him to shine Hope In the darkest places to guide us through a fallen world and trust HIM. In Jesus name I pray Amen. It is not for me to answer the " Why's because that has to be experienced through the Holy Spirit ( living in us) that our Heavenly Father sent to those who asked . Jesus said knock and I will come in. Our God is greater than he who is in the world. He dispels fear with trust. Trust and Love are not mere words, they are experienced from the depths of our. Souls and Our Humanity when we submit knowing we need our Fathers hand to hold, in every aspect of our lives. Though pain and joy, He is there and will never leave you. Don't let go of HIS hand. I lost my sister to brain cancer 6 months ago, it seemed I could take no more loss. I became afraid. I didn't allow anyone to comfort me and I let go of God's hand. I reached a critical point. I reached my hand back out and for a time I had to walk alone. Just God & I, until I understood three principals of life. Think of daily gifts in these areas and fill them constantly. GOD, Self, Others. Give your time and gifts to these three, and never let one be left empty.

[@victoriarose6824]

The pain that your family went through helps the people who are going through the same or similar situations right now. I am very sorry for your sufferings. But i am listening to this while driving back to my hometown to see my sick dad, the story of your pain and sufferings answer many of my questions and bring great comfort. Thank you for sharing. God blesses you and your family.

[@Blackinktribe]

How are you doing ?

[@MsDivingdiva]

this made me cry the whole way through. i am so sorry for your loss, and so encouraged by your teaching of Gods word, i too have borderline personality disorder and physical disabilities since a severe car accident when i was 26 3 years prior i found my husband 29yrs old hanging and dead. i had no idea how to look after my 1 year old girl and 5 yr old boy , i had no one to help me, God throughout the years, through prayers to Jesus, i healed as best i could, i was baptised again from Catholic baptism to Christian adult and i have prayers answered, and still being answered. i am in the UK i came across your channel, i find your teachings honest and truthful. they encourage me daily. i use Ricks hand prayer process, great idea it helps me a great deal. thank you, God Bless you all.

[@worldview730]

Bless you , great story of encouragement 🙏

[@karenhansen1945]

I am a divorced disabled Mom raising 2 children on my own. Hang in there. I love listening to Pastor Rick too. He inspires me and gives me comfort.

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@PaulinaAmaralMedeiros]

Wonderful message, I suffer from mental illness and have suffered even more from the judgments and put-downs even more from it. The ignorance that I have been subjected to can be even worse than the illness itself, Thank you so much God bless you and your family. Your strength is remarkable. Since I have been watching your videos my entire outlook on life has changed.

[@lisahall1989]

Sweet Paulina I'm praying for you. Please pray for my daughter too. She has been on the streets since Feb 2020. Shes gone to jail and even prison from her mental health and I'm raising her 5 children and I am unable to get her proper care. Please pray that the Lord opens that door.

[@margiecallahan3009]

I know all about your troubles. Thank you for this. I hurt so badly 10 years after my son left this world, after so many years of heartache trying to help him during his time here. Your teachings are so helpful.❤

[@jeffcarpenter6306]

Thank you for this message. My daughter is suffering form depression due to loss of her biologic father dying from COVID. My brother-in-law suffers from schizophrenic conditions for years. My other brother-in-law had by-polar. My wife and I help take care of brother's care the best we can. This message show me hope for a better tomorrow as we take each day one breathe at a time. I shared with my daughters to hopefully have answers she is having a hard time believing I give her from the bible. I love listening to your messages to help me learn and see the scriptures from other perspectives then what I am reading. You help me to be better using the word of God. God Bless you for the gift sharing God message.

[@Shellbell888.]

My brother took his life six years ago, it was the first of many big disappointments in my life.... theres been at least 10 betrayals from family and friends that came after that and 2020 brought 2 miscarriages, my heart has been torn to pieces far too many times... im still here, still praying and seeking God for myself and my family and others around me. None of it makes sense or is fair but I just pray God will give me double for my trouble. God bless Pastor Rick and his wife and to all who have experienced severe disappointment in life. One day we will be taken out of this wretched world, no more tears, no more pain.

[@jamesthehacker8410]

I have anxiety and depression. I'm on medications for them. Also have autism and struggled with suicide and self harm. God spoke to me recently and paved my way with a direction and a purpose. This video came at the right time for me.

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@jesuschristsaves392]

Dear God🙏♥️💕 in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin. You said in the bible that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as my Lord. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Amen.

[@ronregelin8075]

My beloved ♥ died 6 months ago from a surgery and IWas in a great shock because in two weeks I thought she would be home and well. She did go home but not our home in instead she went to be with Jesus but she is well and be well internally so she is better off ,Thank GOD. I will be so happy when I can go to be with her for a eternal life.

[@julianelivanson4988]

It’s the first time I listen to this message, but wow I’m so touched, because my family has been through a lot, and what’s going on in the world today, we really need preachers like Rick, who knows others pain. Thanks for preaching 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bkerlick]

My Father passed away today from a sudden heart attack and the first thing I wanted to listen to was Pastor Rick Warren and Kay speak the Word of God about how to get through these times and we choose Joy, Hope and Love and Faith that God is a Loving God and we are Never Alone. Amen.

[@bkerlick]

My Father introduced me to Pastor Rick Warren and I am forever grateful to have this forever!

[@josephudumula7202]

We in India need Jesus through saddleback church. Please do something Pastor Rick

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@iCa11]

Did learn today that means for those who trust God hel turn it to good..

[@Kim-lt7br]

I recently had a close friend who took his life. It’s absolutely tragic and I know the exact pain you’re going through. It sounds silly, but I honestly didn’t realize the group of people I’d be thrown in to after this happen. I’m now in this unwanted club but have found so much comfort in your words. Even after being preached 6 years earlier- just know in 2020, your message helped me so much. ❤️ thank you so much Pastor Warren.

[@reikochinen2106]

This is a much needed message that applies to so many!

[@wlt5526]

Me too suffering depression. Keep fighting on with God. We don't know why some thing happened. In the end, it is God in control. He sees things far greater than any human being can comprehend. God is compassionate and love. Mathew is in heaven. RIP.

[@warrenrodgers7544]

Amen well spoken

[@cheriejoanpope]

God bless you 🙏

[@ronda7891]

I I'm so appreciative to be a part of Saddleback Church helping Me Grow in so many ways. The best church I've ever experienced. I am sending love love love . Sincerely Thank you Rick, Kay and the rest of Saddleback team .

[@micheleknudsen1763]

Thank god for all you both do. Thank god for my CA family that lead me to you (Uncle Jeff and Aunt Jeannie love you dearly) ..I listen to you on KZbin for my 10 hours shift. You give me hope, encouragement and lead me to God.

[@AishaAisha-eb9hh]

Pastor Rick and your family, God got you. You are not alone. Iam praying for you and yours so much love from Nairobi Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪.

[@MrsMamaWoll]

My mom was the rock of our family. She was a single mom of 4 kids after escaping a brutally abusive marriage. She had to be both mom and dad to 2 boys and 2 girls. She met that challenge head on and executed it perfectly. I still don't know how she did it. She loved us unconditionally with patience and compassion and was our comfort, but she was also our law giver and disciplinary and held us accountable for our actions when we stepped outside of the principles and morals that formed her laws. My greatest fear was losing her. I feared that it would destroy me. About 6 months before she passed away, I found Christ. He rescued me before I even knew I needed rescued. God gave me this incredible hunger to truly know Him intimately. I spent day and night for months in His Word and in prayer. Building a relationship that, little did I know, would soon be my lifeline. My mom ended up needing a very dangerous surgery to repair several large abdominal hernias. About a month after her surgery, she became really sick and her kidneys started shutting down. She became septic. She ended up in the ICU for a couple weeks where it was touch and go. They finally got her stabilized, giving her dialysis treatments at least 3 times a day. She never regained her strength to get out of bed again. She went on like this for about a month. Finally, her doctors called my siblings and I in for a meeting to inform us that she was not improving and that her kidneys were completely dead and there was nothing more they could do for her but try and keep her comfortable. We asked how long they thought she would live and they said that, with around the clock care, she could survive 6 months to a year. I had spent the past 2 weeks by her side every day reading my Bible as I watched her suffer. If she wasn't in severe pain, she was hallucinating, whenever she was awake. Hearing that she could suffer in that condition for the next 6 months to a year was more than I could bare. As soon as the meeting was over, I went into the restroom where I hit my knees and pleaded with God to not let her suffer. To either heal her or take her home, and handed everything I was feeling over to Him. I went back and sat with her again for awhile until it got late and I had to get home to make dinner for my husband and kids. My husband can't cook for the life of him and they had already been pretty much living on cereal and microwave dinners since I had been spending most of my time at the hospital. Early the next morning, I got a call from the hospital saying that my mom had passed in the middle of the night. They said that she had died peacefully in her sleep. Instead of her death destroying me, like I had always feared, I felt relieved and at peace even though I was grieving. Knowing that God had heard me and answered my prayer for mercy for my mom, me and my siblings meant everything to me. It showed me that I had nothing to fear losing the rock that had always kept me grounded and loved me unconditionally...giving me wisdom and guidance, strength and encouragement, hope and comfort my entire life. That He had stepped in and took that position in my life, but this time I would never have to fear ever losing that Rock. The relationship that I had with my mom was just a shadow of the relationship that I would have with God and a glimpse into His character. I received so much more than I lost that day and, for that, I will always be grateful and thankful. I'll never stop sharing my faith and the hope and peace that knowing God has given me with the lost and broken...at least not until my work on this earth is done and He calls me home.

[@bufallowolfbear]

Thank you for sharing this :). God bless you, I hope you and your family are doing great

[@phylliswerner4111]

IM SO SORRY RICK WARREN FOR YOUR LOSS. ICANT IMAGINE YOUR PAIN I LOST MY HUSBAND AND THEN MY MOM AND DAD.BUT I CAN'T IMAGINE LOSING MY CHILD.I PRAY FOR JESUS PEACE AND COMFORT ALWAYS 🙏😔💔😪😞✨🙏😔GOD BLESS YOU 🙏✨❤💕💖THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO GOD.WE ARE TRULY BLESSED BY YOU.

[@0555pink]

Hearing from Kay........ A Mother’s Heart...... Made Me Weep 🕊

[@TheNanasBananas]

my son lost his best best friend this last week and this is the message that will see him through. It;s amazing how God knew before Mathew was born what it was that you and your wife would need to see you through. Our God is just Amazing!!

[@avalynnwaller6885]

I sooooo appreciate Rick's authenticity and transparency in the crushing of his family related to his son's suicide. Iron sharpens iron. He's instrumental in bringing out mental illness from the shadows of the church. He's humble and doesnt claim he has all the answers. Yet he's firm in what he DOES know. Love that.

[@AnAn-wp5rk]

Thank you Jesus. Thank you Pastor Rick for this love and words you are spreading in the grace of Jesus Christ. Bless. Thank you 🙏

[@kunjidee]

I dealt with a mother with mental illness. And it was hell. She spiralled into dementia and i almost died taking care of her. It was a relief when she died. Its taken years to recovee from "her". She tore our family apart. But the only way i can deal and accept with the misery of having her for a mother was this the job God gave me and if it pleased him to see me care for her.

[@user-ev6xm8vo9n]

“OUR HOPE IS FIRM BECAUSE WE KNOW…” “What you know Is what gets you through” “There is no growth without change;there is no change without loss;there is no loss without pain;and there is no pain without grief.”

[@jonahjolie7466]

Thank you for this Word Rick and Kay...I took my 8 year old granddaughter from my daughter...i was her temporary guardian...in Sept...the judge gave her back! I wasnt sure why God did it...i was completely caught by surprise...shes gone...i took care of her full time since she was 6 mos old, my daughter is a heroine and meth addict...i fear for Bella, but God knows why...i dont understand why, but im believing in Gods plan...whatever that may be...i recieved MUCH ENCOURAGEMENT from this message...crying with you over our losses...although satan means it for evil...My God will turn it around for our good! I will continue to look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith!!! He will do a great job at the finishing work in our lives! HES A FINISH CARPENTER!!!

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@shariwiita778]

Boy Pastor, I've just gotten over 2 ciezures and a stroke on X Mass eve 21, life support till 1-5-22, I'm walking, talking ,starting to do more each day, the more everyday listening to you, I'm ever so Blessed and stronger everyday, I'm in AZ, but lived in NJ, God has been so good to us cause as for your boy Pastor I too can relate .Thankyou Pastor Rick, always love your way, God Bless you all

[@andreejohnston516]

Sooo helpful to those of us with mental affliction and how we suffer but we will be new one day! Nest sermon EVER! I feel more hope thank you!

[@7085amanda]

Love you Paster Rick ..still praying for you and your family. I love how you teach the word of God and explain the Bible to others ..God bless you

[@jeremiahgolding890]

I am listening for the first time and I have been tremendously blessed. Thank God for giving them the courage and faith to share this message in such a wonderful way.

[@marynelson6814]

We need you in Africa think and pray for us thank you so much for sharing God with us

[@natassja5191]

Thank you both for being so honest and open about your journey. My dad past away recently from cancer, and it gives so much peace to hear your story. Much love and blessings

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@therainbowcodebook]

I am so thankful to God for this ministry and the humility of Pastor Rick and Kay. Love you Saddleback!

[@iCa11]

God has helped me so much am so excited every day cause he loves me

[@annrobinson3424]

I commend you Kaye for being able to have this discussion after 4 months. It’s been 2 years since my daughter went home to be with the Lord, and I still use the word dead when talking about her. God bless you

[@mc127636]

Pastor Rick, in the words of our Lord through His servant Paul, "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain", "Nobody has ever imagined what wonderful things God has prepared for us for those who love Him and called to His Purpose". Because of these two phrases I am no longer afraid of death or suffering because I know how my story will end according to the wishes of my Lord.Amen.

[@mc127636]

Pastor Kay I feel every cell in your body that hurts with the memory of your beloved son Matthew. Just take heart the life in this world is going to close very soon and soon, you and Matthew and all the other saints in Heaven will be reunited in our beloved Trinity. God Bless You and your family.

[@RichardGKhan]

I cannot even begin to imagine what you and Kay went through Matthew's demise. But how cruel could people get, to say things so hurtful, blog such rude ugly, cruel stuff they said or posted. It would have been more painful than losing Matthew. How awful & evil an unredeemed heart can get ?? But this bears out what the Scripture speaks about being put through the furnace of pain & affliction, to come out as pure gold, refined and more precious. Which both Kay and you have, for the glory of God. Sorry to bring this up after you already endured so much. But was listening to your message ( I have heard it during the Pandemic) again. What a come back and with that wonderful card at Saddleback- we care ! And as you put it, you have come back fearless ! So glad for you both. And with 4 years or more gone by, I know that those were not empty words of bravado. Thank you Dr Rick & Kay. My family and I, we follow you as much as possible. God bless you and all at Saddleback.

[@donnaderrico5392]

Praise the Lord for your Church! 🙏🙌❤

[@karenabjelina5036]

Thank you Pastor Rick Warren ! Your life is a testimony amd an encouragement. God hless you!

[@melvapryor9868]

I finally found 2 people who understand heartbreaking pain and how to get through it. I have been praying for my son to be delivered from drugs since he was 17 years old. He is now 46 and has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. I have had a weight on my heart and sadness so intense that I sometimes despise my life. Blaming myself. My church has written him off. I did everything this boys mother did. But he’s going to prison. His children without their dad. This sermon has helped me begin to hold on to hope...again.

[@geoleo2597]

Thank you for sharing your burdens. I cannot imagine the pain you're going through. 💔 I don't know what words to say to comfort you. I can offer you a 🙏 prayer. Dear Lord. Please shower your love and grace upon Melva and her son. She is reaching out for you and your support. May your presence give her strength. Please keep watch over her son and his family 👪. Amen

[@iCa11]

Truely help ful people Rick and his wife...my regards to about Ur son...have had depression and didn't believe I'd survive but God healed me complete y so much it's a.miracle

[@Nayomie8264]

I feel your Pain ms. Kay 😢💔May GOD bless you and your Family.🙏

[@leonafanning8566]

Dear Rick, you are awesome. You're nothing like a real Pastor you're sooo much better... You really hit home as I've lost children also and it's so refreshing to hear from one who's gone through the same pain instead of throwing too many bible quotes at those in pain. Some people use bible quotes and expect you to feel better instantly. Thanks Leona

[@janinealexander2037]

Amen….. I will never leave you or forsake you? No mother forgets the baby she raised…..it’s impossible without a tormented soul…. The physical and spiritual attachment is from conception.

[@mandiemyburg3568]

My son took his own life on 08 October 2020. I have been to hell and back looking for answers. And the one thing that stood out from this sermon for me is what in getting answers will change the fact that he died. NOTHING. I will know why but he will still be dead. My son is gone and he took the joy of so many of us with him. But he is at peace in the arms of my Lord Jesus Christ. And he found the peace there that he never had in the 23 years one month and one hour that he was alive on earth.

[@RashedaF]

One of the things I have been asking The Lord is to help me to seek His council in whatever issue am facing and not to act out my reasoning, logic or what he masses say. In Matthew 8 "And when He came to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men confronted Him as they were coming out of the tombs. They were so extremely violent that no one could pass by that way" we seeing these 2 men would say they were crazy and someone should call the police because they are violent. Luke 9 "37-40 Then on the following day, as they came down the hill-side, a great crowd met him. Suddenly a man from the crowd shouted out, “Master, please come and look at my son! He’s my only child, and without any warning some spirit gets hold of him and he calls out suddenly. Then it convulses him until he foams at the mouth, and only after a fearful struggle does it go away and leave him bruised all over. I begged your disciples to get rid of it, but they couldn’t.” We would say he has epilepsy therefore, he needs medication, we should hold him so that he doesnt shake violently and we should take him to seek medical help. I say all of that to say, the remedy for our problems come from God. We can diagnose a problem wrongfully and also find the wrong solution. Let us be led by The Holy Spirit to both identify and remedy our issues.

[@jonathanpho2000]

I can't believe it; I asked Jesus to appear before me so that I can really see him. He led me straight to your videos when I thought you are not with Him. Then after I prayed your prayers; I already knew that He answered your prayer by led me to you and my prayer by led me to you. That's when I figured, He revealed Himself to me through goodness.

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

🙏🏽

[@georgiavanhouten9360]

I'm going to be "FEARLESS" with you Pastor Rick

[@robinmunoz2344]

I have also lost a 17yr old son, and there is no other pain that compares. Thank you Pastor Rick for this. Just knowing that my son is now all healed Believed it before but believe it more now

[@bluewaters1736]

I love this man. God created an amazing preacher, husband, Dad and SON. God, you made an amazing man. I am glued to your message. I am with you too.💕💕💕

[@AK-pp7rf]

Thank You Rick Warren for coming back to spread the message of God.I don't know y mathew couldn't be saved. ..But i can tell one thing for sure that because of your suffering & bcoz of your faith on god . .many other people have been saved & have found a renewed strength of faith on God.

[@renukalazarus8288]

What an incredible message of comfort n Hope in Jesus!! I so so so needed this!!

[@lacosa4597]

I love you Momma.. I miss you so much, it's physically painful. It's been more than 4 months, and each day seems to be the worst say of my life, over and over again. I'm sorry for not spending every second, I could with you. I'm sorry for,,,,,,,,, everything... I love you, Mom.

[@gracegotthis3704]

Josh Adams ,praying for you.

[@gracetoglory5020]

💟

[@thepoetstone]

praise God! thank you!

[@lindaclement8728]

Pastir Rick and Kay, I'm so sorry about your son. My heart truly goes out to you. Two yrs ago we found my only child, my son dead in our garage. Praise God my husband and neighbor were able to get him back to life. Rick I thank God and believe that your son knew the Lord even though he struggled with his illness. My son does not know the Lord and I honestly have to say that if he were to try again and succeed, I wouldnt be able to cope with his death with hope of ever seeing him again or knowing he is free in heaven. How does God handle this situation?

[@gracegotthis3704]

Edgar martinez, praying for you. I struggle with depression and family issues but God will never leave you nor forsake you.

[@casiepowell9434]

I cannot possibly tell you how much God blessed me by bringing me this video today. My heart goes out to your family and I am humbled by the grace of Jesus yet again.

[@heyyou3785]

I watched this video clip from Sarang dawn revival worship and wanted to listen the full story of it. This video teaches me how to see the sufferings in our lives and how to rebuild our hope in Jesus Christ. I am so cried.. specially with Kay’s story. God bless Rick and Kay...

[@rosekimbeng9365]

Amen 🙏 the world 🌎 is full of broken hearts, broken minds and broken bodies.The truth Only thank you pastor God bless you ❤️

[@warrenrodgers7544]

People hate God for no reason because they love their sins...Jesus is alive and well , and on the way

[@joshuamorin1771]

Preachers like you inspire me.

[@angierose222]

I can hear your pain in your voice. My heart aches for you. Thank you Jesus for getting us through these challenging times. God bless you , your family, and your church. ❤