Why I Wept During My Sermon

[@krhenderson1]

Mark, listen up. Right now. I was there, and on the way to my car, I told my wife, "holy cow, that was a barn burner." As for your breakdown, that was a moment where you taught in your actions more than your words. Faith is about surrender, and real emotions is an opportunity to surrender--and you did. Your moment of breakdown was of God. 100%. I'm grateful for your courage to surrender and for the teaching we ALL received when it happened. Do not be mistaken about what happened. That moment was the highlight of that which was already a great message.

[@iceman45ification1]

There is no need to apologize, Pastor Mark. How can you not feel sorrow for your brothers and sisters who have fallen away from the faith. It's a terrible and sad reality.

[@inadevilliers9254]

No need to apologize Pastor Mark. Your word struck to my core and i was deeply moved

[@getinthekitchen64]

Pastor, I wept with you when you broke down and I prayed for you! Totally no need to apologize. You showed your humanity, passion and love for the Lord. I had to update my post because you said you think it was weird, I believe and I think it was one of your best preaching/teachings. God Bless you and your family.

[@123Tkwx]

I was humbled by your honesty and depth of sorrow for those who have drifted from the Lord. Thank you for your genuine emotions. Your reaction made me examine why I don’t have a similar reaction when I know God and salvation. I am humbled, saddened and repenting because I realize I don’t fear God the way I thought I did. I have drifted.

[@stephanieanderson645]

We are so blessed to have pastors like you who aren’t letting the church drift. You teach truth and sound doctrine. You aren’t affraid to offend. That’s love. THANK YOU - I was present for this sermon and it blessed us tremendously.

[@michaelgrzech4907]

DUDE! It was REAL. We saw that. We love and respect you for that.

[@debb313]

I love you more for crying, your love of your fellow humans is honest and real. ❤

[@4elizabeth]

I needed this. I became paralyzed at the age of 32 due to a car accident in 2020. Life has been a STRUGGLE and I do feel myself angry and drifting …but I don’t want to. I really want to persevere and be a branch for the Lord. But at times I just find myself giving up. Please pray for me.

[@jendfam]

@4elizabeth, my heart wrenched when I read your comment. I have a very personal experience in my family with a situation very similar to yours, and I would love to share a bit of my story in hopes that it would encourage, inspire and give you hope! Whether you choose to connect or not, please know that you will remain in my prayers!! ❤🙏🏻

[@theresacaruso7741]

Praying our Lord Jesus will touch your body and restore you to wholeness in body. soul and spirit. May you walk again in praise to our gracious and good God.

[@julieOsmondson]

I can't imagine what you have been through. God loves and adores you! Keep fighting!

[@tonytiger8451]

Father God, i speak 🙏 & pray for your healing power to touch this person who has been suffering with paralysis! IN THE NAME of JESUS, be HEALED and RESTORED! Wiggle your toes, move your feet in JESUS' name! Bend your knees, praise God! Psalm 107:20 says, "He sent his Word and HEALED them! (Hebrews ch 8:13) JESUS Christ, the same yesterday, today, and FOREVER!

[@ericstites9470]

I'm in Wyoming. Have yet to watch the sermon, if it's even up yet. But wow, the way you're speaking in this video it shows how legit you are! You truly do care about your people, and that's got to be a mark of a genuine minister. If I find myself in or around Scottsdale, I'm coming to your church!

[@Kayypasta]

You are one of the biggest reasons my family has come to faith. Especially because you are so real and honest. You are appreciated. That sermon was one that hit harder than we even expected. No need for an explanation . It was amazing. Praying for you Mark. God Bless you.

[@lisafaser6031]

I listened to your sermon on the livestream. The gravity of the message came through: Don’t Drift. You may never find shore again. I could see and feel how it broke your heart to helplessly witness a pastor drift away. Your message hit where it mattered: my heart and my soul. Thank you for being honest and vulnerable, Pastor Mark. I’m staying in the boat with Jesus as captain.✝️🙏🏻✝️

[@madetofitout]

You don't need to explain yourself to anybody Pastor Mark. It takes a strong man to show emotion like that, especially publicly. You've always been so real, so raw. We love you for that. Thanks for "wearing the 200 lb jacket".

[@dserrano8532]

"There was strength in your weeping ,Jesus wept." When were weak were strong.

[@Cookieroyal777]

We absolutely love you Pastor. You are our true leader and we’ve never loved you more. Please, please do not ever change. Our hurting world needs you. ❤❤❤

[@Jarrod86]

Praying for you Pastor Mark! That sermon hit deep, they may not always turn out how you want them to, but every single one will turn out how God wants it to.

[@heatherchambers9900]

Amen!

[@KaraManning]

We cried too when you cried. We prayed for you in that moment. The world needs you, you are truly preaching the word of God as it should be told. We all need help in life, and we all go through really tough things. This is a moment in your life that you need us to pray for you, too. You are human like us. We appreciate your vulnerability because we all feel these strong feelings as well. In this scary time, especially those like you who shine the light of God, Satan presses harder on. You know you are walking the right path when it feels hard. We are praying for you today. Thank you Pastor Mark.

[@nelsonkampeligi534]

Now I know I am not alone in weeping during sermons! God be with you, my Brother.

[@SSSHILOH4]

No need to explain, your emotions were a reflection of your deep love for a brother who's drifted. I thank you for the sermon and have reflected on my own walk.

[@Brother-Louis]

I think God sometimes gives us a glimpse of how He feels when His children drift. I salute you Pastor Mark.

[@ScarlettBonachea]

You are a good Godly man Pastor Mark, I can sense it in my spirit. I can count with one hand the pastors and priests that I listen to and come off this way . I’m not of your denomination precisely , but I listen to all your sermons online . Thank you for all you do not just for your flock in your church, but for us that listen to you online . It means a lot 🙏🏻♥️. Your Bible teaching is the best 🙏🏻. There is nothing you need to explain , and nothing to apologize for .Not all pastors preaching are sending a clear and Godly message . Thank you again 🙏🏻, from Miami Florida , a fellow listener 🙏🏻♥️. Hopefully one day you and Grace could come down here to a church to visit 🙏🏻♥️.

[@giuseppinapinashaw6809]

Oh Pastor Mark, you never have to apologize for being a you. I was there and I cried with you because I understood exactly how you felt in that moment. My husband and I prayed for you all the way home. You gave an amazing sermon with true feelings. You are definitely human and not a robot. Grandkids are gifts from God to remind you how to be a big kid again. Thank you for all you do. Love and peace

[@ShermanMays-fw8ko]

I cry everyday family its hard to think about the Lord and the condition of this world and not weep 🕊️🔥

[@katherinefitcoach]

That was a very moving moment. My heart just ached for you, thank you Pastor Mark

[@mikemullen1413]

Pastor, thank you for being a real man! You are appreciated.

[@michellewyrick568]

I watched last night, and then watched this. I just want you to know that your sermons are so needed right now. There is so much apostasy and drifting going on. Seeing your heart, hearing your words, and completely agreeing to the plea you were making for people everywhere was beautiful to see. A pastor should have a heart (which unfortunately also gets crushed) for those he guides and encourages. Please don’t ever stop boldly speaking up for Jesus and Truth. We need more Truth, God’s Truth, the Only Truth. Pastor Mark, God Bless you and your entire family. I thank you because I needed that confirmation and reality check. It moved my soul through the entire sermon. I appreciate your preaching. I’ll say prayers for you.

[@LivingFearlessDevotional]

May the Lord receive your tears as an intercession for those who have gone astray. May a supernatural act of God draw them back to the Father. We love your heart and the sermon was fire!!

[@thetrain1919]

Generational shipwrecking is such the key thing here. The damage one decision a Father or Mother makes, out of sinful acceptance, can stretch through decades of their family.

[@cherylbraswell4468]

Thank you for your care and concern for so many that you’ve ministered to over the years. Your sober reflection is inspiring and we should all be more prone to it. Praying for you 🙏🏻💐

[@jeffreyreid7036]

Speaking the truth being moved by the Spirit of the Lord allowing the Spirit to speak through you... No apology! Praise be to God through Christ Jesus who has forgiven us for so much and has given us a heart for Him as we die to self.

[@wendip683]

Pastor Mark, this was one of your BEST sermons! I appreciate more than you know how passionate you can be, and this message also showed just how deeply you care and how much you fear the LORD. I’m so glad you didn’t follow your notes, because you were meant to reach people by listening to the Holy Spirit’s notes. Thank you! You are such a blessing!

[@heartstringssound-Doug]

We love you Pastor. We felt your pain and love, and prayed for you while happening when we watched. You are a gift of God and truly anointed, and as a man trying to learn to be a more humble servant and being who God wants me to be, you have absolutely been sent into my life and you are blessing me with your firm stance. God bless you richly!

[@practicalinterests7820]

15:47 Your the only Psstor I can depend on to tell the truth about the Word. Thank you for your Fear of God. Respect is probably the better word. But being one who has backslid before. You helped bring me home. Thank you for that.

[@lisaallen9339]

I haven’t watch your response, but a spirit of intercession and a heart for all lost is what I sensed.

[@elisecopeland3753]

Truly you need not explain anything, the Word was Amazing! I needed to hear it!! I Love that you showed your heart of the Father, and that you love so deeply and have that compassion...You Truly have the Heart of The Father and Jesus weeped❤🙏❤️‍🔥 Praying for you here in Cray- Cray Santa Rosa, Ca. Pray for the Drifting Churches out here please

[@marlylucero4470]

I’ve been listening to your sermons for years and I appreciate your passion and your love for the word and your love for Jesus. Press on and continue in the faith brother.

[@williamacuff7707]

Falling away because what's happening in this world; the love of many will wax cold! Lord help them, maybe many of us don't know what suffering is yet; if we know the word it's going to get perilous, blessed are we that keep the faith until the end!

[@michellesaurage4497]

I thought that was one of the most powerful and impactful sermons I have heard in a very long time. I was drawn in by your unscripted message, passion and vulnerability. It touched me.

[@mountainlife1165]

Thank you for sharing this, pastor. I follow you from New Hampshire and have learned so much from you over the past two years. I watched your service live yesterday when you began to weep. As a 60 year old man, former LEO and vet, I completely understand why you did. Having a close relationship with my church pastor, I know what you guys go through and how dedicated you are to your ministries. You give 110% all the time. Pastor, you’re allowed to weep anytime you want on the livestream as far as I’m concerned. Jesus wept and there’s nothing wrong with our pastors doing the same. You’re human…You are truly a man of God and we are all better for having you minister to us. God bless you, your family and Trinity Church and keep doing what you’re doing.

[@FleaMarketJohn]

I think it was one of your absolute top sermons ever. You could "feel" the Lord speaking directly through you. I'm just so sorry to hear that the Fear it produced may keep you from doing live sermons in the future.

[@immanuelwithsu]

I just watched this sermon and I wept with you because I have two precious, beloved men in my life that do not know Christ and I am terrified for their souls. I beg the Lord to save them every day and to not let them die in their sin. I truly weep for their souls daily so this resonated with me in a huge way. I’m glad that my favorite pastor could be so honest and raw. Excellent, beautiful sermon❤

[@shawnhackertelena]

We love you pastor Mark! Love you even more after seeing how much you really care. My heart broke with yours seeing you cry 🥺🥺🥺

[@sar_e_bear]

I watched your sermon this morning before I watched my local church's live service, it was -9 degrees this morning so we decided not to venture out. My pastor is teaching the book of Ruth. He too, cried at the end of the service. You are not alone.

[@solomani-42]

All good. No one’s perfect. Don’t burn out.

[@carlynroot8886]

Holy Spirit comfort the brokenhearted…

[@mikegilkey]

It is OK - John 11:35 - “Jesus Wept.” Just saying so many people had teared up after the 8am service today. The end of your message touched so many people. I had not see people walk out that quiet and reflective before.

[@yeseniarios3072]

You are the most honest lead pastor. You rejoice with your flock. You hurt with your flock. You are discipling your flock. Thank you for being led by the Lord and in turn you lead the flock the Lord has blessed you well. We love Trinity, our home church ♥️

[@shamaramalcolm8300]

Best bible teacher in the US! God bless you 🙏

[@SarahAllison-s4f]

Felt that grief in the depths of my soul as I listened to your weeping. My pastor husband and I have wept as we have seen shipwrecked faith up close and personal in people we have loved dearly. It’s excruciating to watch. This may be why we will need Jesus to wipe away our tears when we meet Him face to face. Thank you for pleading for people not to drift.

[@SarahAllison-s4f]

And yes our grandkids are also gifts from the Lord to restore joy in much needed moments

[@conservativemovement]

"For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ." - Paul the Apostle

[@Mochabearwarrior]

My heart broke 💔 that sermon awoke something in me. Thank youI can't say that enough

[@tracymagill5786]

Pastor Mark, this was my third time watching your incredibly heartfelt sermons. Your sincerity & passion speaks to me in ways that no other Pastor has been able to do. You are so genuine with a true gift for expressing not only your own true feelings, but bringing Jesus to life. I am deeply humbled by your compassion & love for not only your family but your flock as well. Sometimes, we all need to let go of those emotions that are buried deep within us. I pray for you & your beautiful family always...and thank you!

[@richardpoland5730]

😢 reverberations all the way here in Florida..

[@kylefischer6209]

Amen! 🙏 It was a very powerful sermon. We all have hurt/pain/wounds/scars.. your transparency and courage to be authentic on the pulpit no matter what honors God and draws a closer connection with your flock. Excited for next week!

[@davyspeaks]

Pastor 😭 my heart broke seeing you cry. I felt every word and I feel so remorseful. I drifted from God, everything you said I could relate. My fire for the Lord is so different now and I thank you for your word 😭😭. I dont want to make God angry, I fear for my family 😭😭 but I am praying God transforms me to reach them. We love you Pastor! - LOVE FROM WA 🥹

[@michelledutra9743]

It was a beautiful sermon. The Holy Spirit led and it is obvious. You left your heart on your sleeve which was beautiful. Thank you for your honesty, your rawness and being such an amazing husband man of God! Bless you and your wonderful family!

[@chosentobedifferent6242]

Thank you Mr. Driscoll for the message/sermon!!! Very insightful and important. As somebody who also prophetic and visionary and has had similar experiences, this video serves as a confirmation, because it is relatable to many who have this spiritual gift!!!

[@ChristaBond7777]

I can imagine how the Holy Spirit feels about the overall state of His Bride right now and how compromised we are as a whole. I know there is a strong and passionate remnant who are standing firm in Christ.

[@jessicarowe9914]

I felt ur pain Pastor and cried with you as well. Your the 3rd pastor I seen preach on the walk of Christians being fake or "culturally an act" The spirit of God is mourning those that are not really walking. They're going missing out on heaven now and forever and God doesn't want them to parish. Its sad! Don't feel bad your an amazing pastor that cares about their souls eternal destination! 😢🙏

[@TwiFiveGirls101]

I'm new to this channel, but I watched your recent sermon while driving home from church. Your heartbreak during the service was touching. It sat with me deeply because I and so many other believers are dealing with people who have turned apostate in our lives.

[@madammim694]

things tend to be overwhelming these days and the deep recognition that we are losing our loved ones to a hellish eternity is something to weep over!

[@yvonnawallis2898]

Thank you Pastor Mark for being real and know that your honor to the Word and your pastoral guidance is so very appreciated! We are praying for you!

[@jjjeffers5455]

We are with you Mark. So good brother !

[@jjjeffers5455]

Also I sent the sermon to everyone I could … this is the realest sermon I’ve ever heard. ❤

[@GodIsLove1John416]

Unless you were acting, it shows you're human overwhelmed by grief. I cried with you for all the lives lost and feeling helpless from being able to do anything about it.

[@janetcannon3278]

Praying for you. Thank you for your love of your sheep and honesty❤

[@ambassadorlight3146]

Yes I've had the same relationships. It's sad and heart felt. You're not alone, so let's keep the faith and continue to walk the narrow path. 💖🌞👑✝️😀

[@leannewilliams6608]

We definitely understand the road he took when he drifted. Heartbreaking for everyone especially his wife & children. I wept with you. I’ve been that wife, unfortunately, no matter how ‘perfect’ our life was. Absolute devastation on a soul level to the innocent ones in the home. Thank you for the reminder of what that other ‘tempting’ path leads to. Thank you for leading authentically. Gods church needed that message. I certainly did. Forgiveness and God’s Grace for those that are lost🙏🏻

[@drlongus8321]

It was great Pastor Mark! Nice to see the human side of people behind the pulpit. Shows we all go through things. Think it not strange..........1Peter 4:12-19

[@camriedesel1202]

Your the reason I have faith! Be sad to not hear from you again. I’ll pray for your healing .

[@rixrocker165]

Thank you Pastor Mark for your heart

[@RavensEagle]

You said that that sermon was different then usual and I think it wasn't coincidence, i have been struggling with my friends not being Christian and uncertain if there was anything I coul do to save them for past few weeks if not months being honest. And that Sermon was the first Sermon I saw of you seeing it recommend randomly. And it helped me hard to explain how, but it helped me so thank you for sharing. As the bible says to convide in one another James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of righteous person has great power as it is working.

[@jacobfarrar9388]

I cried with u mark. I love u and ur teaching. I'm dealing with similar things. People in my church are believing in homosexuality and abortion. And I've asked the pastor to address the topics in the pulpit but hasn't. So I'm struggling too. Please pray for me and my church Mark

[@paulremnantone1102]

Jacob leave the church!

[@jacobfarrar9388]

@paulremnantone1102 I've been considering it. I'm conflicted tho because I teach 6th and 7th graders at Awana and I lead an addiction recovery group there. I feel called there. And the pastor and I have talked about it he doesn't believe in homosexuality or abortion or wokeness but it seems he's scared to preach on it. .

[@jacobfarrar9388]

And one person I know forsure supports abortion is a deacons wife and teaches at awana also. Even went to the kamala abortion rally before the election at the capital. I know I'm not wrong for how I feel about it all I just don't know how to navigate through. Please be praying for me

[@paulremnantone1102]

@@jacobfarrar9388 Jacob it’s more complicated than I thought! I have been there! I won’t bore you with the details! My wife and I know watch pastors on KZbin now! To many woke pastors in Iowa! We watch Mark Driscoll Gary hamrick Jack hibbs Skip heitzig I was preaching and my did Sunday school Yes I miss it! I will be praying for you! Thanks for reaching out

[@stac3631]

Dear Pastor Mark, I want to sincerely thank you for your sermon earlier today. I personally my worries for friends and family have been plaguing me for about six months so it was really an answer to a prayer!!! We have people that seem to delight in sin but also drifters, Mormons, and Jehovah's Witnesses - who brought up to me Hebrews and whose eyes were completely scaled for multiple generations. Every week, it's like you wrote the sermon just for us. For about two weeks hubbie and I have been disagreeing about arrogance and humility, and you helped us come to a conclusion today! Keep following the holy spirit, and I'm sure you'll help many other young couples have life-long happy marriages just like us. God's blessings on you, your entire family, and your congregation; we will continue to pray for true understanding for our loved ones and yours too.

[@amberkleinerful]

I cried with you as well. There is a young man who comes to our church who has started to dress in more feminine clothes, and on his Facebook page, he calks himself a "her". I reached out privately to him and stated that he is in danger of God's wrath if he continues along this path, that I was praying for him and pleaded with him to repent and turn back to God. He told me to leave him alone, that I didn't know anything, and if I bothered him again, he would report me for harassment. My heart breaks for him.

[@leonznidarcic]

I realized that I was drifting further than I was aware... I called someone who I can talk Bible with and pray... Now I know that it was a drift into secular world. There are also acusat forces agins the right... I saw it with quite a few rocking people. God bless you and your family and everyone.

[@leonznidarcic]

For some reason thescreen goes dark sometimes and I don't see what I'm writing here and worst than usual.

[@susie1111]

Your sermon open up floodgates for me also, so don’t feel you were alone. I have been very unsettled over how close we are to the end and how so many I know, even those who identify as Christians, really have no idea. Anyone I try to talk to either looks at me as if I have two heads or I don’t hear from again. I think of all the funerals I’ve been to where they act like Godless people are now in heaven or hearing someone saying God must have needed another angel. Where the eulogy is about all the fun and sometimes sinful things they did as badges of honor. Can’t attend those any longer.

[@JrscottyIRL]

Follower since Acts 17… You were spot on then, spot on now. Thanks PM. Keep going. Deus volt.

[@michaelheintz5726]

I thought it was raw and real and I loved it. Thank you!!

[@bogopuar7463]

Thank you so much for this video. Myself and my brother are grown men from a shipwrecked father that drifted and shipwrecked. My parents divorced. My father is dead now and I wonder if he was really saved because he drifted so, so far. He wound up an addict, adulterer, manipulator, and lier. I have forgiven him and the three of left in the wake are now healed and not drifting. I believe he taught us a valuable life and spiritual lesson. Matthew 24:4, Take heed that no one deceives you.

[@joshwilson3020]

At first i thought it was fake. For attention! Then i thought about my situation and how my wife isnt a follower of christ.

[@Shinhatin]

Please pray for my family and I we desperately need to find a new place to live and would really appreciate a few prayers for that thank you and God bless you all!!!!!!!

[@ReceeAlberta]

I came to the Lord asking for his blessings as a single mom because raising my son (Joel) was an act of courage despite all the challenges. And the Lord answered my prayers with a benefiting. income of $41,000 every month. To God be the glory. Joel is in school and life's been fair lately.

[@WilliamsJohnathan-w9x]

Congratulations!! The scriptures clearly states there's going a transference of the riches of the heathen to the righteous.God keep blessings you

[@WilliamsJohnathan-w9x]

But how do you earn so much in a month? Mind sharing your thoughts?

[@ReceeAlberta]

Thanks to Laura Walsh Morgan.

[@Dianalizzy-d8o]

Really feel your pain, when I was even almost down my God sent to me Laura Walsh Morgan services cryp to me and changed the game automatically

[@ClintonCJ-g6h]

I've always wanted to be involved for a long time but the volatility in the price has been very confusing to me. Although I have watched a lot of KZbin videos about it but I still find it hard to understand.

[@whitneyestes5360]

Sir I saw it and wept with you! That was the heart of The Father weeping for He only terries as it isn't His will that any should perish...It was incredibly powerful and it hit exactly how it was meant to. Thank you for being so vulnerable! Real Men cry!!! That moment was so precious and I am grateful that your such an amazing vessel for the King of the universe!!!! That was a powerful powerful message sir!

[@kayhammond2129]

Pastor Mark, you were being real today, you were devastated and I mourned with you as i have walked in devastation 3 times before, i knew exactly what you were going through and it takes a while to work through it, but the Holy Spirit will get you through this spiritual wound. Much love to you and family.

[@ItsAlohaMonday]

It's so good that you can be YOU to your congregation. Coicidentially today, my ssenior pastor got emotional today as he shared how he was believing God for a medical miracle for a family he's close to. My pastor rarely gets to the point of tears and being choked up but it happened today. It's definitely encouraging to know that my pastor can do that, and ti's encouraging to us to know that we're all human and in the process of standing strong in faith, ti's ok to have feelings every now and then.

[@kljfaith]

You are loved. I feel your pain and heartache.

[@Tom67X]

Oh that boat analogy...that hit me. My greatest fear in life bar none is drifting, and failing my beloved family. Without a doubt. If we are not _"5 Sola",_ we are adrift- that's how I would process it.

[@cr3amche3z99]

I love you brother, thank you for your service❤🕊️🌈👋🥹☘️🔥🙏

[@heatherchambers9900]

I didn't find it weird at all. I love when pastor verbal processes as it seems he gets the message that the Lord wants him to teach. It may not be the same as his notes, but it's what he's lead to deliver at that time. Right on point, right on time. I love listening to Pastor Mark.

[@88earthstar]

Love you & your family Pastor Mark. Thank you for bringing me closer to Jesus and being a wise example of what a friend, father, grandfather, pastor and follower of Jesus looks like. May the Lord bless you and your family, the church, people who feel this same sadness, and those suffering with grief due to losing a loved one to sin.

[@JohnEmuu]

Man, you don't need to defend yourself, that was a great sermon, one of your best if you ask me. Nothing wrong with showing emotion.

[@ryangilbank6514]

Beautifully powerful Ps Mark. Thank you for sharing.

[@ajribhere]

No need to apologize ❤

[@adamfreeman5609]

Seevices on Saturday night? That's pretty cool. I wish churches in Australia had that

[@ElizabethRonghangpi]

Glory to Almighty Father. 🙌✝️👏

[@JohnEmuu]

Not sure if you ever read comments, but that sermon hit me. I feel the same way, people I know are drifting, some have shipwrecked their faith, then their life. I've lost my cousin who was like a real brother to me to suicide. I have a sister paralysed with depression and anxiety and doesn't seem to want any help from me. I have a sister in law who has labelled me toxic. I have an Ahab brother who let her leave him and he seems OK with it. But I want you to know there are people like me who are staying strong to the word of God. I go to a good church (yes they still exist) in Sydney Australia and I listen to your sermons and your real men sermons while I work out at the gym. I have a wife and a son and a child on the way and I am holding onto God for provision, protection and guidance. After loosing my father to cancer just before I became a father, I've kind of turned to you as a surrogate father and respect your teaching, even when it challenges me. I love you and I hope you never stop doing this amazing ministry. God bless you always.

[@rebeccawilliams836]

I understand your emotions, I am not a shepherd but I am heartbroken for what I am witnessing in my world. I have family members that I am terrified for. I do not understand why we as God's family are encouraged to be a part of a organized church. I listen to you brother Mark and I have 2 more that I find my spiritual food from. I miss my church family and wish so much I had a church home but they are fur and more times than not , not there. The last 8 years of my life I have got with my Bible and God and advance more spiritually than in my lifetime. I am 71 years old , I am a grandmother, great grandmother, I am a wife, sister and mother, aunt and friend. The world is so dark and everywhere I look and everyone I interact with is full of the world. My point is or my question is how does a apostate church even minster to a person that is brokenhearted for all that she loves. The reason is the church has so turned them off and they see God and the Bible the way they see the church . Help me understand!

[@kcdw3495]

I cry a lot because I grieve for hurting people. I work in the charity sector, I encounter a lot of poor and hurting people daily and I feel their pain. A lot of people find my tears unsettling, I've learned to just tell them. "I feel other people's pain, I also feel very deeply. I also cry when I feel the Holy Spirits presence and I cry when I'm happy, there is no need for concern or for you to feel uncomfortable when you see tears, I'm ok with the tears."

[@jaymichael91]

Sometimes, those of us who do the feeding need to stop to be fed.

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Man do we have to give an explanation of everything we do? Enjoy your experiences with the Lord in whatever level or situation. That is between you and God

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A loving message.