Mandisa Opens Up about Dealing with Depression

We love Mandisa and how infectiously happy she is-in both her songs and in person. But what a lot of people don't know is that her song "Overcomer" began a downward spiral into a deep depression that even led to thoughts of taking her own life.
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[@tiapayne4260]

Depression is a tough thing to fight. I have fought it my whole life. My daughter and I both fight it the best we can. God is always there to help me through my worst times. He gave me three children that give me reasons to keep fighting. Thanks you, Mandisa, for sharing.

[@ritaf2366]

Watching this right now because I am really depressed and trusting God to help me.

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@BUTTERCUP82568]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@sfutado]

This is what we all should remember. Even if you don't have kids, all kids are our future whether good or bad. We must stick around to guide them for the good things to happen🙏🙏.

[@luv2467]

Depression is demonic

[@williamclark586]

Mandisa is such a beautiful spirit. Her testimony is destined to help a lot of people heal. Its done much for me already.

[@dlolovesherboys95]

William Clark Yep!!! Same for me it has been amazing! My son and I listen to the CD in the car every single day!!! Love and prayers to you... xo 💖🕆

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@dorothyn2459]

I am sad Mandisa has passed on. She was a wonderful human being.

[@cameroncurry6027]

She is with Him, and He with her. Her voice joins a chorus around the throne. Rest in peace, Mandisa, you are restored and healed.

[@BriaBarrows]

Amen

[@gracegrace1896]

I wish I were in heaven too. I ask God all the time to please lo please let me come home

[@luv2467]

@@gracegrace1896same

[@moniquewrites9046]

Big ups to Mandisa for exposing this aspect of humanity. Thank you guys for providing a safe place for her to share.

[@johnstanding4157]

I love Mandisa! She is a beautiful person and has a fantastic voice!

[@User_59886]

Love her. She’s singing in heaven now

[@dorischristopher5394]

May she rest easy.. she is now with God! ❤❤

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@deniselandmesser9966]

Thank you Jesus! She is free, no weight problem and she still have that voice to sing to Christ.

[@marciaphillip8709]

She is so honest, that's the reason why her music reaches so much people. This is what deliverance and the power of God looks like. Blessing to you Mandisa and may God continue to lead you in all your endeavors .

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@FarAwayDistance]

She is SO real I love it

[@beautydefined1601]

Love her sincerely and honesty, the devil loves to make us feel that we are on an island by ourselves, you will be surprise how many people are hiding in the same cave as you

[@kingdomsongwriting7825]

Beauty Defined so true! Just turn on the light and look around! ❤

[@amandakramer2635]

Wow! Eloquently described. Thank u!

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@BriaBarrows]

This

[@YG811]

At age 11 the devil wanted me to take my life after losing my 21 year old brother to drowning. I am now 45 with 2 adult kids and a 6 year old bundle of joy. God spoke to me at age 11 and said the devil is liar because if i took my life my parents would lose 2 kids instead of one. I pleaded the blood against satan , and he tried several times since to get me to take my life since. What we need to remember is once there is life, there is hope so the devil will always want us to give up on life so we won't have hope. Hold on to God who will never let you go. I look at my life now and i know the devil didn't want me to have the joy and peace God had in store for me. Plea the blood people, plea the blood of our risen Saviour 🙏

[@MariaReyes-nb6eg]

The blood of Jesus, I rebuke the devil everyday

[@lynettethompson4625]

Amen!! Hold on to Jesus ✝

[@Letstalkgodlysaints]

Amen ♥️

[@AdonaiRules]

Very good m happy you think like this ..meaning U have hope thru the worst

[@estherramos5939]

I've also battled depression in my life, and have had a few times when it took me way down to the bottom of a pit. The enemy, Satan, really tempted me to take my life. My only salvation was my faith in Jesus. We definitely must share our struggles with others and admit that we are all broken people.

[@god563616]

Rest in Peace Mandisa❤️✝️🙏🕊️🙏❤️✝️🕊️Depression is REAL. After being diagnosed with kidney failure at 29 though I have been healthy all my life I prayed to be healed the supernatural way like in the Bible, but years passed on dialysis and Even though i had dreams of me being healed and have had prayer warriors praying for me and i have personality prayed for people and seen their healing manifest i was still in the dialysis chair. Gods healing for me was too get a organ and once i surrendered to that i got one in two weeks time after being on the transplant list. God works in his way in his timing for his reasons and once we surrender to that life will get more peaceful ss you trust God with your whole life.

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@DesmondClark-ye8eo]

@@rocketlikearadredhead9274So sad and I’m curious to her cause of Death.

[@god563616]

@@rocketlikearadredhead9274 Amen. I immediately thought its suicide once I heard of her death. Her DAD at the memorial said she had fell and had covid weeks before so that's not saying much s we will most likely never know.

[@god563616]

​@@DesmondClark-ye8eo Her DAD at the memorial said she had fell from her bed and had covid weeks before so that's not saying much so we will most likely never know.

[@DesmondClark-ye8eo]

@@god563616 Gotcha. I was really wondering if she had committed suicide due to her past with depression 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@GilbertGTV]

I'm here after learning of her passing and I'm a mess. So much of what she has gone through is relatable.

[@beckymarie8720]

Wow that brought me to tears when she shared 8 of her friends showed up and waited 4 hrs to see her. Totally God bringing backup and encouragement on her behalf. Reminds me when God pulled me out of my darkness. God is so good.

[@WallyShow]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@5h3rx2y4]

Wow, Satan said the same thing to me and I thought I was hearing Jesus tell me he was right around that corner so I closed my eyes and waited for the sleeping pills to take effect until I hear, "but you will never see how God can turn this around." That was enough to get me up and make that 911 call. It wasn't smooth working out the issues that brought me to that place, but now 20 years later I see now what was hidden then. I'm glad to be alive.

[@stephenfiore9960]

Shaeray *.........absolutely touching......mine was a suicide attempt at 18 yo.......Baker Acted........now I’m 55 yo and have probably read the whole Bible 55 times......*

[@beckymarie8720]

God is so good. Glad u are still alive:)

[@cindygeorge3229]

Wow glad you are still here to share with us 😊💕

[@5h3rx2y4]

@Saving All my Love Thank you for your kind words. I too am thankful and grateful that I listened. God has shown me over these 24 years since then what He can do when we give it up to Him. And I will forever praise Him.

[@mercyministriesmatthew4429]

Glad your alive to! Bless the Lord for His mercy endure forever! John 5:1-15 helped with my life threatening depression

[@RhondaNashHall]

thank you so much! for sharing your story of depression. I've definitely been there. Satan whispered to me "drive off that bridge" and I would slow down so I wouldn't do it. He told me that the ones I loved would be better off without me. They don't feel that way. I came out of the darkness too. This album is so incredible! and you have the most amazing voice, but then you know that. Hugs!

[@his4evr2c]

Hallelujah Regardless ❣️ Bear HUGS We break off death and despair in JESUS name. We Speak PEACEFUL healing LIFE abundantly in JESUS name for all of US because We are washed in the BLOOD Covenant Sacrifice covering of JESUS and in JESUS name as it's written

[@nicholasramdhan1459]

Ok

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@ladynicole7770]

Sleep in Paradise Such a beautiful Angel 😇 🕊️🙏 Praying for those that are suffering from Depression ❤️🙏🙏

[@TheRealJacksons]

THANK YOU MANDISA FOR YOUR REALNESS!

[@dc1741]

My condolences to her family. RIP 🙏

[@angelina2283]

Hi Mandisa. I have struggled with depression for 27 years. I got diagnosed at 13. So anyhow. I feel like it is hopeless. When I was in high school, I attempted suicide for the first time. I have since struggled with it and self harm. I am still struggling. I fell deep into a pit a few years ago when I got scammed. I hated myself for 7 months. I wanted my life to end. I don't feel like that now. I would love to meet Mandisa just to have her pray for me and so I can hug her. She means the world to me. SHe is courage, love, and the hands and feet of Jesus. Please Wally can you make it so I can meet her? I will be so greatful!!!!! PLEASE??? I love you Mandisa. Keep sharing your story for the light of his Glory.

[@laceygilmour2216]

Angelina Quilimaco I totally understand ur story. I’m younger and I self harm due to my depression and anxiety... I’ve considered Suicide. Music has helped me so much. I hope your doing well

[@chuckolator1859]

@@laceygilmour2216 I've felt the lowest of lows, I've felt completely worthless and hopeless for my future. But I kept faith, I worked stuff out, I got help, even when I felt like there wasn't any help around. And I'm here now, feeling the best I've felt in a very long time, praising God always. Seriously, down the line, when you are out of the darkness and you feel that feeling of "I'm so glad I'm still here", the peace and joy you get is incredible, and completely worth it. I guarantee you that you have so much about yourself to discover, learn, share, and celebrate. The world is better with you in it. We are all God's children, and we are all here for good reasons. Stay strong, trust me you're gonna want to feel the love and relief that comes later. Keep your peace, focus on love, and take one day at a time. Tomorrow and yesterday don't exist; only today exists. Focusing on today is how we make real progress and healing. God loves you and so do His children.

[@christybrown2038]

Hope you are still doing good in your life. I relate to be young and feeling you want to die. I'm still suffering with depression. Some days better than others. Sometimes it's a black cloud is over top of my head and I can shake those feelings of loneliness and wanting life to be over. My family try to be supportive when those times come around. But I just wish there was someone who really gets It. As if they could honestly I understand I've been there I've felt that.....

[@Webbgurl2000]

Angelina Quilimaco How are you doing???

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@nickybrandon5878]

Rest in the arms of Jesus 😢😢😢 Mandisa was one of my FAVORITE inspirational Christian Artists!!!

[@JeweloftheMostHigh]

"We love you as you are, but we love you too much to leave you there." WORD.❤ Love you, Mandisa. You touched our lives.❤

[@garrettagee2489]

So glad Mandisa is back! I know she really struggled for a long time. I struggled with depression for some time also. Mandisa is my favorite artist and is so talented.

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@moniquewrites9046]

So many things I want to say about this topic. My mother died after we prayed. She had an unpleasant road to it but I have found that we have to say in anything we go through that God Is GOOD. That's faith-believing He is and is Good! His goodness is His mercy, His grace, His discipline, His justice, Him allowing us to see that shallowness of our own hearts when we don't get our own way. Our faith can't be so short-sighted. Having endured the no when I heard God say yes, I've learned that it's not always about asking why. I've learned it's about realizing God is on a different playing field of love compassion and grace than any human being. Last word God says "when you go through the water I will be with you" Even when we struggle God is right there with us pushing us to love Him because loving Him frees us.

[@rosamontoya5147]

Felicia Ingram AMEN to that verse!!! I wrote a song of this verse as well as Isaiah 41:10. God gave me this songs reminding me that He is always by my side :-) :-) Your testimony, what you went through, it's inspiring!! As humans, we go through rough times sometimes, thinking God is not hearing us, thinking that He's not there, all satan's lies!!! but, AMEN to God is good. cause what we go through, those hard times, God will, and is gonna use that for good, and for us to help someone that needed to hear what we went through. God's timing is perfect!!!! Romans 8:28!! Thank you for sharing this and it impact my life as well as Mandisa's testimony!! God Bless you always :-)

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@Christreturns4sure]

Thank You Father God and Lord Jesus for testimony of Mandisa and all others who suffer, but overcome!

[@richardej39]

It was amazing! With this we understand that sometimes the answer from God is no but we need to believe that he knows what he does!!

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@patearly9492]

Thank you so much mandisa for so honestly sharing your struggles God bless you and all your fans!

[@lizhalo1040]

Love love love love Mandisa!!! Such an honest, real woman of God and a true inspiration to me.

[@ninapacheco8849]

My heart breaks 💔 Mandisa You are a Beautiful Soul Rest in Heavenly Peace 🕊️❤️✝️🙏🏼 You will truly be missed.

[@kattrin33]

Reminds me of my boss a number of years ago. She had a brain aneurysm at 40, and a 4 yr old. I thought when I saw some rainbows I believed it was a sign that she would get through her surgery and be okay. Unfortunately His answer was releasing her from more of those health issues, and she passed away. I was also in what I called a "pit of despair" but that anger towards God from me eventually lessened with time. I'm thankful for so many friends who came around & supported me. Thanks for your honest/transparent talking about this with us (and through the music).

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@valerieh.1624]

Sounds like my story. Battling depression for years. September 4 made one year that my younger sister passed. Her daughter was not quite 6 months old & her son was going on 3. Thank GOD for coming to my rescue again. I was Not & am Not letting depression take me over. NEVER EVER AGAIN, In JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN AMEN AMEN!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@WallyShow]

So glad to hear you're doing better, Valerie. If you ever feel like you could use some extra prayer, check out our prayer wall. It's where others, just like yourself, can pray for each other. www.wayfm.com/wally/prayer/

[@cherlynk5943]

Thank you so much for coming out with this. I've dealt with depression due to an abusive childhood and then my son was murdered. What's funny is that it's worse in the church because if you have to take medicine they tell you are filled with a demon and I don't know Jesus. Thank you so much Mandisa. Thank God you had friends there for you. I didn't have anyone. Love you

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@ScottMaxwell-z6f]

This world has lost a true inspiration, my heart goes out to this beautiful young ladies family and friends.

[@Emilyrose-jl9tp]

Mandisa love you and your honestly. I have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks and I love how you are saying how to overcome and fight on.

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@LCherry]

Love this interview....Love this woman!!

[@dionnestarr1184]

Mandisa,you are an awesome beautiful creation of God!🤠💖🙏💝🙌🎉Thank-you for sharing,always being real!💝

[@kaylaboo7100]

Thank you Mandisa for being an open Book and letting God use you . Im sure Hes not done, and has Great things Planned for you Jeremiah 29:11 . you are such a talented musical Artist

[@timcarp1964]

Psalm 40: 2-3 - He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Tim Carpenter:

[@RahelAHafa]

God bless you Mendisa, I always admire your honesty ,it is gleams of light for many of us.

[@purdueprincess112]

Thank you Mandisa, it is so nice to know I am not alone.

[@ginaiozzo793]

This beautiful lady gone way too soon. Rest in Peace Mandisa 😢😢

[@ritag5717]

This is amazing Mandisa,you are a blessing!!!

[@steflondon88]

I wish I had friends like that

[@andychandler3992]

I lost my father 4 months ago. And this brought so much comfort because that loss has literally led me to question if I am even saved. Or if God really is love. So I was relieved to read this.

[@jointheir9594]

Andrew Chandler , Greetings to you in the name of JESUS CHRIST!!! Amen!!! 10 months later, how are you faring??? Have you ever read this scripture??? YES I AM PERSUADED!!! For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38‭-‬39 KJV bible.com/bible/1/rom.8.38-39.KJV AMEN!!! AMEN!!!

[@yanibelleza]

I'm in love with her voice and her songs OMG

[@WallyShow]

She is one of the best!

[@whitneyallman8365]

She’s amazing

[@akolisandra7486]

This is so lovely, I am blessed by this testimony

[@soilsoulvlogger9262]

Mandisa is amazingly beautiful 😇😘😘😘😘😘

[@Eunity16]

Beautiful interview. Her love for Christ is evident. Mental Illness is just like any other visible disease. I have no doubt that Mandisa is with the Saviour she loves so much. Prayers for peace for all of those that love her.

[@devonagutierrez2393]

Was it suicide??

[@estelleboucher7707]

I love that she is sharing her story! I suffered with depression and almost committed suicide but Jesus saved me, strengthened me, gave me a song in my heart, and delivered me to help others going through it. I am thankful she is allowing God to use her to encourage others.

[@lindsaypurdy5139]

I saw Mandisa Live 4 years ago and could totally relate to her & her message in her songs... I enjoyed so much seeing her live! she truly inspired me that night, beyond believe. But since then I had some struggles and I lost a very close love one and struggled with some serious depression.... like I had never felt before! I've been feeling a little bit better over the last few months and finally decided to search me some Mandisa just to take me back to my 2013 jams when I felt so amazing! And to also see what she had new to lift me up a lil higher and I ran across the new album, Out of the Dark, and then I saw this interview and couldn't believe we had both been going through some similar situations, yet again!!!! I'm so glad our Amazing God works in mysterious ways, cause he knew I needed some Mandisa bc her new message is just what I need in my life right now... We are "OUT IF THE DARK!"

[@KeilaniCeleste]

I understand this completely and I’m going through some things with my own faith in God and Jesus Christ!! I’m trying not to cry right now because I identify with what Mandisa went through after her friend died!! My son, my mom (who I was not close to), my cousin (whom I never met but became close to through Facebook) and some friends I was close to. I believe another song Mandisa wrote was also associated with this story!! Now I’m crying uncontrollably because of Mandisa’s story because this is so relevant to my life right now!! If any of you are believers commenting please keep me in your prayers!!

[@susandotson970]

depression so many suffer....i have shut myself off people hurt ya, my heart calls out for Peace i love a very lonely life but thats ok am glad i found this testimony!

[@akilahbrowne2623]

three years is really long, girl can't do without him for a minute

[@JustAThought155]

Amen. Great discussion. I have struggled with suicidal thoughts for years, as a Believer, but the Lord faithfully keeps me and all of us who walk through this journey.

[@hannahcoston7455]

Mandisa, if there is 1 thing I can tell you right now is I know firsthand what it’s like to go through cancer. This year on September 19th I will be a 16 year Childhood Cancer Survivor. GOD has been so good to me & my family. I thank GOD everyday that I’m still here & able to share my testimony with other people & possibly save lives & draw people closer to GOD.

[@prophetamitkumar7543]

Bless you beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation ( LIVING FOUNTAIN ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION.) in Lagos state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct or transfer details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp/call them now on ([phone]) tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@rocketlikearadredhead9274]

Wow in the video above Mandisa is so transparent about what led up to her 3 year crisis of faith & contemplating suicide..,.after God pulled her out of that she declared that Psalm 40 is what she prayed will be her legacy ! Psalm 40 ~ 1. I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay,
 And He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear [with great reverence]
 And will trust confidently in the Lord. Praying now that if God forbid her cause of death was suicide that the devil won’t try to rob others of their faith & hope …& that instead her very real battles aren’t uncommon to anyone especially believers ! And that her life & her Christian music ministry will be one of an OVERCOMER anyway !! And others will reach out to those in their life buried in their own pits of despair of depression & love & pray for them ! We are never called to suffer in silence !

[@ashleyw7352]

Mandisa is an inspiration and has definitely contributed to me being alive today.

[@whitneyallman8365]

Amen

[@nathanfaust4647]

After had my stroke on April 3, 2016 and I went from being in a wheel chair and being wheeled everywhere I went to less then 2 months later being able to walk without any help or without a walker, I thought and listened to her song "Overcomer" alot. The song has about 2 million views, one of them does, I have about 2 million views myself, Just Kidding, but seriously I was thinking about that song alot when I was going through physical rehab when I was in the VA Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Recovering from a stroke is a daily battle every day the rest of your life. This so hard and not fun either.

[@kathierouse5306]

Nathan Faust Praying for you, Nathan! May our wonderful Lord Jesus grant you His peace. May you feel His Presence every day, assuring you of His love for you.

[@nathanfaust4647]

Thank you Kathie.

[@nathanfaust4647]

Are on facebook Kathie?

[@missycheesehead6388]

Thank you SO much for sharing! I've had cancer twice and now it looks like it's back, I'm right there. I am a born again believer, a Christian counselor/coach and know...but it's always hard.

[@redshift6743]

How are you doing, Missy?

[@whitneyallman8365]

Yes how are you

[@selinaleentjie5441]

I can relate to what Mandisa says about healing, my mom was 2018 diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3 but I had that faith that she will be healed, but my mom could not bear the pain and only shared 4 months with us and passed on... I was in pain but I realise that her best place was in the presence of the Lord..

[@WallyShow]

I'm so sorry you walked through something so terrible. I hope we can be there to offer fun entertainment when you need a good laugh. We also provide a service called the prayer wall where you can post your prayer requests and have others pray for you. Here's the link if you are interested: pray.wayfm.com/?wall=101

[@AndreaSantos-bs7hu]

Awww this moved my heart

[@PoGirlShines]

Mandisa had loving friends. God bless them.

[@annabanzon313]

U guys did so great with her interview ❤️ Rest in paradise Mandisa

[@markieharper9991]

I wish i was able to meet her at the concert last night. She radiates Gods love

[@coribuchanan6947]

I ❤️ Mandisa!

[@mollya.7206]

Thank you for keeping it real. I'm letting the light in piecemeal. I'm grateful you left us your songs. Sing in peace with Jesus. We miss you!

[@connywormuth3156]

Mandisa, you are beautiful inside and out! God has blessed you with speaking out about the things we don't like to talk about.. Thank you

[@queentinadoire6931]

Mandisa, your death has saddened my heart. All I can think of is your song "Overcomer." Sometimes God will keep you in the hurt to make you stronger. 🙏🏽 You've broken my heart Sweetheart. ❤❤ I've battled depression and I know how tough it is. I hope you would have held on. I am not sure whether folks who take their life go to Heaven. There is no opportunity to repent when you take your life. I may be wrong, but I really hope that you meet Jesus.🙏🏽

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Mandisa, God bless you.

[@samanthaanderson7608]

Thank you mandisa, I didn’t know about you going through this and this is helping me while my cousin who was just diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. I’ve been in such a depressed state that I’ve been kind of in hiding myself. Especially while I’m over 14 hours away from them. I miss her so much and praying God gives her enough time on earth so I can see her one more time before she passes away.

[@WallyShow]

Samantha, I'm so sorry to hear of your cousin's situation. We have a thing called our Prayer Wall where you can post prayer request and have others just like yourself come together and pray for each other. Here's the link and maybe it'll give you some peace during this difficult time: pray.wayfm.com/?wall=101

[@june.kgeibob3648]

I love your song Mandisa.It gives me hope and reminds me of the love of Jesus over my life.I have been going through rough storms in my life and the lyrics of your song really gives me strength.It was like a prayer to God reminding us of His love that He won't leave us nor forsake us in these storms.

[@krystalj5792]

I can definitely relate to this. Thanks for sharing your story!!

[@vikkibrown2023]

Please people, watch over your friends/family because it's always the people that laugh and are always happy it's likely that they are suffering inside and need someone to talk to or someone just to be there for them~~I know that our Dear Lord knew she was an Angel and he needed her~~She's fine and will never be depressed again~~But she will be missed and always loved~~I bet she's still singing and making everyone love her more~~She's an Angel~~💖💖💖~~She was our ANGEL~~~~💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@gg13308]

oh my goodnes!!! i love her and her music!!! Thank you Lord for your people and your word

[@naarahjanemorris3121]

God Bless you Mandisa I Suffering From Severe Anxiety &Severe Depression on My Own With No Help.

[@jfaught4139]

Ooh I can relate, I had to give my daughter who had an attachment disorder up for adoption to her foster family. I prayed for years, but the healing is now coming and a bond is growing, and now we have eight new members in our family, and I'm praying for her family s salvation! Praise breaks the strong holds of the enemy! Sometimes er have to let go and let God work in his time. He makes all things beautiful in his time.

[@WallyShow]

Thank you for sharing!

[@crystalgarza7638]

Thank you mandisa for your story I needed that I love u ! You were awesome at city fest 2018!❤️

[@angelacross7129]

THAAANK YOU SOOO MUCH for SHARIN your testimony 'n BEIN the LIGHT in a WORLD...FULL of DARKNESS!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@amandakramer2635]

Thank u for this message as there is no distance in the Spirit and this was to the precise MOMENT--a lifesaving message that my soul needed... Thank u!!

[@tynisharamirez75]

You will be missed. What a sweet blessing.

[@mommyoftrips]

Thank you, Mandisa. I'm so glad you kept going. You inspire me. Love your spirit and your music so much.

[@mlinder8061]

What a beautiful testimony🤗 I look up to you Mandisa! I have been hearing the same lies from the enemy; I almost took my life 3 Times. With a disability, depression, it's hard to handle for me. This would be my 3rd year struggling also, I got an eating disorder which I'm not proud of. Just want to say spiritual warfare is real and its something that can not be ignored. My advice is whoever is out there struggling; keep praying and worshiping. I know it's easier to say than done. Be bless.💞 from NC

[@angelajordan3017]

Thank You Mandisa For Sharing May God Bless You ♡♡♡

[@chrispynov1963]

Love that woman ! She is so beautiful inside and out. Depression does suck, 3 yrs now on meds. I will overcome it with my Lord and savior Jesus Christ

[@WallyShow]

You're not alone!

[@whitneyallman8365]

Amen

[@chrispynov1963]

Thank you Whitney Allman

[@donniemonroe8561]

I love you mandisa ☺️ I so happy you're doing better.

[@jakuteng]

Thank you Mandisa for your story. It helped me in my process of coming out from the dark.

[@sunnymonkey6182]

I needed to hear this today 🕊

[@tarawright1287]

I love her heart such a beautiful person im glad she shared this. I had a situation in my life where ive struggled with deppression as well due to my marriage ending i have to remember that even if it hurts god is always with me. Thanks mandisa my sister in christ for sharing your story you are so inspiring.

[@WallyShow]

Thank you for sharing your story as well, Tara. We provide a thing called The Prayer Wall where you can post prayer requests you have and have others pray for you. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out: pray.wayfm.com/?wall=101

[@lisannm95]

Powerful.

[@hey1232]

Also, am going through the same thing off and on these past 7 years. Pray for me God people. Thank you!

[@mirnacollins6514]

A beautiful Soul, she will be missed...

[@peterrumble1224]

Just watched this. It is so relevant today even if it was 4 years ago. A beautiful lady with a heart for Jesus.

[@Manningf]

So I'm over here watching this interview and my mouth is wide open! I'm like OMG my mom passed from breast cancer last year may 19,2017 . I have so much grief and hearing this story has shed so much light. Because I literally just said that I was shutting everything and everyone out and going to live in a shelter because of some really crazy horrible personal things that have happened. And losing my job. I am been overwhelmed and shamed. But this let me know I'm not alone like even a superstar went through this.. I love when Jesus leads me to videos like this.. man. Oh man . Now go listen to her song OUT OF THE DARK. Lord continue to guide me I could go on and on. This has truly touched my spirit.

[@WallyShow]

Paige, I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. Satan wants us to feel alone in our difficulties but it helps SO MUCH when we know we're not alone. I'm so thankful Mandisa was willing to share her story so it could help others like you.

[@donnapooksc6379]

Powerful testimony! Thanks for sharing. This is changing lives.

[@melindapatterson7855]

thank you so much for sharing Mandisa, Awesome!

[@danceballetacro]

thanks for being real and seeking the help that you needed! We love you and pray for the best for you!

[@MannyShields]

Very inspiring story, thanks for sharing it!

[@DavidSCammack]

Excellent interview, Wally and Mandisa. Thank you.

[@Sheida03]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing. May God continue to be your strength....every day! ❤️🙏🏾