@@MatthewWestOfficial You do such a great job with your songs. You are my favorite song writer and singer. You song are so honest amd relatable. Stay safe 🙏 ❤
To everyone reading this: we may never meet, but I’m sending you my best wishes for a life filled with happiness, success, and all the good fortune you deserve.
My husband died and I spent 5 months saying "Yeah I'm fine, oh I'm fine, hey I'm fine" and when I heard this song I cried my eyes out. Thank you for an awesome song that spoke volumes to me when I needed it most.
Praying for you, I'm recovering from a Jan 26th total hip replacement operation; 1st song I heard on my way to St Francis Hospital in Memphis that morning when I got n my truck.
the stronger you are to god the harder hell works to defeat you and make you fell alone, but those are only feeling and are wrong, you are loved, you are amazing the way you are, because you were made in the image of god. i'm only 13 but your age shouldn't restrict your open relationship with god and every day i am very grateful that i learned this at this young age because i know the pain has only started in this life, because every time i tell myself that i will not fall for the worlds' offers, but because i do i have learned that god IS stronger then depression he IS stronger then hell and i know that when i am in those storms all i have to do is let go of it and give ALL of it to god
@Sierra Clawson I can absolutely say that when my heart is broken from the passing of a loved one and tears are streaming down my face. It is a FACT that I Am FEELING.
@@stormyschultz4465 ya ive had two loved ones that ive known my whole life die in less than 5 months of each other. Its sucks so I understand. I hope that whatever your struggling with gets better.
@@aubreyfrost8163 It does suckand the heartache and pain is real! It will get better and I have an absolute beautiful peace in knowing my beautiful Momma is in heaven and has met Our Savior Jesus 🙏 One day, I will join her!
Just wanted to come back into the comments and say that since I commented back in January, I was baptized into a church that feels like home, and I am now much closer to Jesus than I have probably ever been.
When I was four months old I died for about two and a half minutes. My mom thought she had lost hope, but the doctor came out into the waiting room and told her that I would live. I look back now and see that it wasn't me a fought out of it. It was God, he is one great and wonderful God.
My son is currently in a medically induced coma...Can't be there by his side due to Covid...Was driving and this came on the radio...I feel so lost & broken...Have felt this way for so long...and even more now... This song is me...
Thank you so much for this song. My depression's been telling me that I failed as a christian because I feel dead, I feel lost, I feel numb and I feel unloved. I was ashamed to tell anyone about this, and only God can understand. Even though I was angry before because I feel like this, even though I questioned God, He never left me. He never will. To be honest, if I do not love God, I might have committed suicide already. But I know He loves me and He has a plan. I might be believing to the lies my head's telling me, but I am seeing what God sees in me. It might still be a blur now, but someday, all I'll hear are the truths that God wants me to hear and see. Thank you so much for this song. God bless you!
I stumbled upon this song . Then i stumbled upon your comment. I've feel like this for almost 2 years. I suffer from Anxiety and Depression .It's a heavy burden to carry. Reading your status i felt like i was reading my diary. May God bless you.I will pray for you that you overcome just as I am praying to overcome as well. God loves us so much, more than anyone or thing can. For he created us and who knows better that the creator of the creation. He knows how to love and care for each and everyone differently. He knows every single thing. Trust him and he will work wonders for you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and a sound mind.
I love the line,being honest is the only way to fix it....so true for me! When I admitted I was an alcoholic and asked God for help,He helped me find AA. I'm almost 3yrs sober! Only with God. With Him all things are possible ❤
Same here, just that sometimes you don’t really know the true person to share with, God help us all to find a reliable person to share your joy and pain with.
God bless you with joy peace and love in Jesus name amen praise the Lord 😋 and stay safe because in Jesus name we find peace in Christ we are safe God loves you and he is in control of all things in God we trust amen ps God he is good always and forever
My Pride: Your fine GOD: I can’t help you son My Ego: I’m so good my life is great GOD: I can’t help you son Me Deep Deep Inside: GOD I’m not fine I need you GOD: Finally, I can work with that now I can help you my child
Morning ride to work station plays this every 🌄...its a great song. We are jus raised to say we are fine here n the south.... But its ok to not have all ducks n a row sometimes... GOD BLESS EVERYONE... 🙏
I started listening to spiritual music about 6 yrs ago. After i got over my Prince faze! And turned to "The Prince"! It is now My Granddaughter n i's song! It has a deep meaning in different ways for all who really listen to the words. Blessed that Matthew has recorded our feelings and put it out there to help each and every one, in a special way.
The Lord is so good. He is always there for us. Praise God, he is King. I love you Lord! I can't wait to come home soon. If you are seeing this, God loves you. I hope you know that he is the way, truth, and the life. Turn to him, and have a blessed day. You are loved.
I have never heard a song speak to me so hard... I’m crying right now because this explains me so much. I hate telling people about my problems or telling someone how I really feel...
Played this at our son's celebration of life. He died at 28 by suicide. He had a strong faith so we are comforted to know he is now with God, his friends, and relatives.
Found this song today. In the mist of seeking direction or giving up. Truth is sometimes hard to find or speak in the storm. But truth is where the healing begins.
In the culture I grow up with, when you ask a person, "How are you?" it really means you care and that you are willing to listen. However, when I migrated to the US, I learned that it is 99.9% just a greeting :). Thank you Matthew West for this song. God bless you!
@@MatthewWestOfficial I still struggle if I should say "How are you?" if it only means greeting to the person I am talking to when all I could just say good morning or afternoon to be truthful and not because it is the culture we grow up with. Your song is an eye opener to something that seems so "small" that had been ignored but is actually liberating from the trap of mediocrity a follower of Christ could be into. Praying for you and your ministry as you impact lives with your life and songs.
@@Bob-zl1md Ohh, if I'm looking to not have a long conversation, I just say "hope you're well" to acknowledge the person and extend something warm, yet at the same time not putting pressure on the person to necessarily go through the burden of sharing their life story with you or something.
Some people really do care. Christ is always there and if your new here and dont know many people i know you dont know me from adam but as a brothwr in Christ id be happy to gett to know you and listen. God bless you on your journey. Heres my email s.rbnson82@gmail.com. Seths my name
This song is what the church as a whole needs to embrace and change church culture! This world is broken! Let's be real when we need help, and let's really love people when they ask for help without judgment! Just love, no judgment!
I do this every day. Started listening to the Christian music station in Spokane. I heard this and had to run for the bathroom where I cried and cried. I am broken. And let the truth be told. God has a hook in my jaw and He is reeling me in. It's the only way I can explain it. Just won't let me alone. This small still voice. It's getting loud. Always says "I love you"
One of the worst lines the enemy tells people is that they need to get their lives right so they can go to church. But you go to church to get your life right, because that is where the healing is.
My very good friend died this morning. I was on my way to work and this song just came on. I don’t think I can ever forget this song. Really hit me hard 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
The timing of this song's release is perfect. Coincidentally, my youth group has been talking a lot about "wearing masks" lately, in the last couple of weeks. What we mean by that is exactly what this song teaches: that people tend to hide the truth behind a mask, and deny that anything is wrong in their life, or that they need help. Very rarely do they take that mask off, and become vulnerable, showing their true self. My youth group is full of people that wear masks. And when we think those people take off their mask, they really have just switched to another. They never show the truth. On Sunday, I'm going to share this song with those people. Actually, I've already shared it with one person: myself.
@@MatthewWestOfficial I don't know if anyone will see this update, but I just wanted to say that I did share the song with the group. I only mentioned it by name, and encouraged them to look it up in their own time. I know at least a couple of the guys did, and it had an impact. As for everyone else, I don't know if they have seen the song. But, I've done my part. I can only plant the seed. It's God's job to water it, right?
@@jaymontana13 I pray that by sharing this song you made an impact on their lives! This song has definitely helped me so it has to have affected at least one of them.
These lyrics speak directly to the truth so many of us can't, or won't, admit about the hurts and scars in our lives--about our own imperfections. Thank you and bless you Matthew West for heartening us to speak the truth instead of hiding behind the facade of being "perfectly in control" --that is so casually encouraged and perpetrated by our broken and rudderless culture.
God will NEVER Give Up on you nor mee... I turned my back on Him before but He has Always been there just waiting for me to come back... just know you are Not Alone... I'm broken too and even though it may seem like everyone else is perfect or something they AREN'T. I know I'm Broken but I don't Always have to be... Gods got me at all times.
The first time I heard this song I cried. 2 days later I had to put my husband in a mental hospital. Praise God he was only there for 3 day's. I remembered you song. When strangers ask me how I was when I was at a store. I bawled and answered broken. Please pray for my husband and myself. I never any more answer I fine anymore but answer honestly . My outer day my brother was caught in a lie. He said don't you tell a lie I answered no. He said yes you do if a stranger at a store ask how your doing and you say fine ,when your not that's a lie. My answer to him was no if it's not a good day I tell them I'm broken and explaine what's wrong .Prayers with total strangers is God's Grace shared with all. Thank you for writing this song. We are both doing great and will celebrate in Fiji and New Zealand or 50th ann in December of 24. Have a Merry Christmas. Don and Cindy
My dad sent this to me and a message that said "I've always taught you guys to be who you are, and be proud of that. Let no one tell you who to be. Trust in yourselves, and yourselves alone. Love you guys. ❤️" He's truly the best
I feel like that everyone can relate to this at some point in their life’s if it’s at school/work with family or friends. We all feel/say/do these things. Christian or not. It’s just LYING and it may not be good for us to do, but we all do it even if we don’t think about what we say. We do lie because it’s easier than telling the truth. And as the lyrics say “the truth is rarely told” that’s because we may trust our friends and/or family, but we don’t completely trust them with our problems and feelings. -Anna G.
Children around the world! Don't let Anyone tell you there is no God! If you LOOK in the YEAR 2010 on Google Earth, this is what you'll find- the DIRECTIONS to the "Garden of Eden's" Location!... by Gods own Hand! th-cam.com/video/2K2XfdCjXfk/w-d-xo.html
Yes. Me and my friend have been preaching this for years now.. Now its a song.. Amen.. This whole how are you and fine bit every one says at church is so shallow and surfaced
When my granddaughter was killed I listened to this song and sobbed every day for two years. It’s been 5 years and I feel more at peace now. I love this song and I’m so grateful for music. God speaks to us through music when we don’t feel like we have anything else. Thank you.
Why I do not say the truth when asked its because people generally do not care, will judge you, so I would rather say I am fine even if I am not. I can only talk to God about everything but to the world I will forever be fine.
Every now and then you will hear a song, and by the second or third time, you will know that it must have been divinely inspired. You will know from the sheer beauty of the music and the truth in the message that it could not have come just from the human mind. This song, to me, is one of those songs. I thank God for sending this to me through his servant Matthew West.
I have to say. I went through depression. One of the main reasons I got out, was when you uploaded the song The God Who Stays. And... I never thanked you. Thank you for that Matthew! God bless you
Real Lyrics, Real Talk, This song is asking us to be truthful. Truth be told there are some things going on. Lord if we can't be honest with other let us be truthful with you because you already know. Heal us in that broken place. Love this song.❤❤❤❤❤👍🏽🌹👏🏾
I’ve never sobbed uncontrollably because of a song before. Last night this song just hit me hard. I had severe depression for 7 years and spent most days in bed and could barely speak. I wanted to know God but didn’t know how. I lived right across the street from a church and so many times I imagined running in there to ask for help but never did. Eventually I started praying and reading the Bible. My depression has been gone for 3 years now and my life is completely changed. God is so good!! We don’t have to wait until we “look like Christians” to go to church or seek God. We can be completely broken. That’s why Jesus came. He came for the sick not the healthy! I totally agree that the church should look more like a hospital! I pray that more people will hear this and seek Him. Thank you for this song! Mark 2:17 On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Thank you Jesus ❤️🙏
This song is every single thing I've and many have been feeling. It's a perfect Christian song. I think I've spoken these exact words this year "I say I'm fine, yeah I'm fine oh I'm fine, hey I'm fine but I'm not, I'm broken"
I was working as a full time volunteer at Windermere Baptist Conference Center in Roach, Missouri.I lived there for 15 months and they gave me a house to live in at the camp. In September 2016 I reported drugs coming through the camp to the camp president. Within 48 hours there were two hit men called in to murder me at the camp. But the LORD truly intervened for He allowed me to be at the right place at the right time to hear these two wicked men in the camp dining room. I fled the camp that day leaving many of my belongings behind in my camp cabin. I was followed by many strange cars and SUV's as a fled eastbound back to NJ. There was an actual attempt on my life with poison in Jackson, TN just 48 hours after I fled this ''Southern Baptist' camp. There is great evil going on in this camp and it took me 15 months of living there to actually see what was going. I believe that the hayride accident on Halloween night of 2015 there at Windermere is going to reveal that men were there to have s_x with underage gals who were also on the hayride. I cleaned up the accident scene there at Windermere but I now know it was really a 'crime scene' and the Missouri State police officers are 'in on it' and covered it up. My life is still threatened by drug world people who are lying in wait for me some 3 years after this happened. There has been two other known attempts on my life since the 1st poisoning episode. I pray the truth is told at Windermere and that the LORD has His camp back. I pray the 14 building dr-g/ s-x complex embedded within this camp is bulldozed. It is on the Wilderness Creek side of the camp; the side of the camp that gets the 'free' electricity from Southwest Electric. Police would hold 'training meetings' in the Windermere dining room......about 30 of them. I now know they were really there for their 'hush money'. The Camden County Sheriff's Office in Camdenton, Missouri have deleted all 7 or 8 e-mails that I sent them and they have no case number or police report to this day.......like it never even happened. But I know what is happened and what is going on. It is time for the 'Southern Baptists' of Missouri to 'repent and come clean on this huge money making criminal operation. The LORD knows all and He is watching. He truly watched over me and delivered me from this wicked Baptist camp. Please pray that the truth is told because over 10K children (mainly teens go to this camp every summer and they have no idea of what is really going on around them). Glenn Ericksen Retired NJ School Teacher and Gospel Musician
I feel like no matter who they are, no matter what their background is, every single person can relate to this song. The thing is, we lie to the whole world, and eventually, we even start to lie to ourselves, but there is one person that we can not lie to, no matter how hard we try. God knows everything, and Jesus knew everything that he was going to die to correct. Thank God for a person that we can never lie to. -Clint Kerrigan
I Love this song because the past three years I’ve been going through some tough times and every time I hear it I’ll tear up and every time I get in my car Caleb‘s on my radio and the song is playing all the time thank you Matthew with right now song🙏
So,not long after listening to this song for the first time in church(i cried)I asked my mom to sighn me up for therapy,I had been saved a year before,I wasn’t happy,I had to force myself to do everything including eat,I told her I truly believe I’m depressed,how I don’t know what to do anymore,I’ve started little by little giving it all to god,it’s still very rough but I’m working on it
I feel like I’m in a good place I am still learning how I am but there’s no failure or fall or sin I could do to stop myself from being a good person :)
This song is so true. Even when we try to hide our feelings and keep them a secret we have to tell the truth- thank you for helping me realize it Matthew.
"Am I the only one who says I'm fine yeah I'm fine oh I'm fine hey I'm fine but I'm not, I'm broken, and when its out of control, I say it's under control but it's not, and you know it.” We try to hide from him and cover up all that were done and even when we feel like we won’t be forgiven he’s already forgiven us, in Psalm 103:12 it says “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” The song moves on to saying- ”There's no failure no fall there's no sin you don't already know" so powerful, this song is uplifting and reminds me that everything I'v messed up in he's already forgiven me, I have people who are here for me and I just have to open up and give it all to God, he is almighty and wonderful. Psalms 44:3 “Your people did not conquer the land with their swords; they did not win it by their own power; it was by your power and your strength, by the assurance of your presence, which showed that you love them.” This song is amazing and has encouraged so many people! God is good! No matter what ya’ll are going through God is always cheering for you and will help you through anything and everything, If you feel alone know that you are not alone, John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Jesus died for ALL of us, not just believers but sinners, the ones who needed to be rescued, he loves all of you and will NEVER abandon you. Psalms 91:4 “He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler” Psalms 91:10-12 “No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you up in their hands, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.” (NKJV) God even has the angels watching out for us! He loves us with all his heart, And is working in our lives more than we can imagine. We tell ourselves all these lies but really we just have to listen to God and let the truth be told. And then share the truth with others who need to hear it! Jesus provides and will always give you a way out of your hard ships. All of you are worth so much! Don’t ever forget that! 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
Anyone who sees this comment... It's okay to be broken. ❤❤ God allows this so we can grow and to learn. The memories of our mistakes and sins will always be within us, but it wont matter anymore. Because God loves you for what you became of yourself through your trials, what you WILL become. Jesus paid the penalty of our sins, his blood washed away ALL guilty stains. God bless every single on of you, stay healthy and safe and msy the Lord shine upon you this very day. ❤❤🙏🙏
Once I got to the chorus of this song, I just started crying, as this is just too relatable to my own testimony right now. I had a horrifying child pornography addiction since I was 13 (about 10 years ago) that led me to prison just over a year ago, and while searching the stuff, I just didn't fully understand why I was attracted to the things I was looking at, and I honestly felt I was the only one struggling with it, especially with the children being so young. I hid it from even those closest to me, and the couple of moments I did get caught by my parents, I was not honest and made excuses for it like "I'm looking it up to report them to Google." And in the meantime I thought I had it under control myself when it was really getting OUT of control. I was denying it to even MYSELF how bad it was getting, getting worse day by day, even infiltrating a healthy relationship with my niece and nephew. Then Feb. 1, 2020, my lies and my life all came crashing down when I took pictures of my then 7-year-old niece and 5-year-old nephew in the nude in a place I thought was remote enough where no one would be. It wasn't the first time I had done so, but this time they were FAR more sexual in nature and intention than those I had ever done before. Someone had driven by and reported it to the police, and 45 minutes later, I was pulled over and arrested. I spent 8 agonizing months in county jail serving a 16 month sentence with halftime credit. During that time, I spent a lot of time thinking about it all and coming to terms with what I'd done and the true cost and meaning of it all. There were 4 times where I had thoughts of committing suicide while I was in. I was so angry with myself, hurt, depressed, and remorseful when I realized the full extent of it all. I couldn't believe such a smart person like me, who had future hopes of becoming an aerospace engineer, could do such a stupid and evil thing, and think it wouldn't bite me in the rear. How could I do this damage to my family? How could I ever think this was okay? How could I ever think that it wouldn't get worse and worse? I kept asking a bunch of "why" questions as well - why did I choose to throw it all away, why didn't I seek help before, why wasn't I arrested before it got to taking pictures, why didn't I just LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD so long before? Why, why, WHY? With time and prayer, I received some answers, and scripture. Proverbs 4-8, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, and Hebrews 12:5-11 were go-to's for me. I hadn't sought help because I thought I had it under control. What good does help give you if you aren't willing or ready to receive it and learn from it? I realized I was arrested at the point of taking pictures because, sad and upsetting as it is to say, that's likely what it took for me to realize I needed help. And I believe I was caught precisely the time I was because I possibly wouldn't have survived prison because of my personality. Because COVID hit right about then, there was no one going into prison - just county jail. Secondly on that, if it wasn't right then, it would have gotten MUCH worse QUICKLY. I didn't tell the truth beforehand because I was too afraid. I knew what it would mean to society and be looked at if I came forward about it, and I wasn't about ready to be more of an outcast than I already was. I had been bullied and harassed in middle school because of my Aspergers, plus I was looked at as a "simple-minded" farmboy who lived in a "cheap box" (a mobile home) by those going to my school but living in the city nearby. Not to mention I was far smaller than most my peers, having been born 6 weeks early and weighing in at 2 lbs 4 oz and 14 inches long when born. Because of being bullied and shamed, I became shy and reclusive, and I suffered severe depression and my grades suffered because of it going from A's and B's to D's and F's, which made my depression even worse because I set a high expectation on myself which so far until then had been successful. Even at that time, I knew where I wanted to go in life as far as career. The worst part of being bullied is even my GIRLFRIEND had begun to turn on me. I had always been one for relationships and socializing, and that was the last straw for me on relationships at that time. I told my parents while one day that I wanted to kill myself, and they at that point desperately looked for a different school. Once I switched schools, my grades went back to A's and B's, but my socialization still did not improve. I mainly only spoke unless spoken to, and I wouldn't be more open to speaking to you for a while. I was only willing to make friends, and that's as far as I was willing to go with my trust having been broken so badly. Deep inside, though, I wanted a girlfriend, but I didn't want to be subject to rejection again. In the meantime, I longed for the "good old days" of when I was young and friends and relationships were so easy to make, and I looked to that time. Not to mention I was insecure about some of the physical changes to my body going on, and some of the similar changes in females my age (I'm a male). I preferred the looks before the changes. And I realized while I was in jail that that insecurity could be the basis for my addiction. Amazingly, my sister has already forgiven me, and is wishing to be able speak to me and see me soon. Right now we can't because of specific parole restrictions. The court has imposed a 10-year no-contact order against me with my niece and nephew, but my sister is hoping to get it knocked down or changed to a supervised contact, but she isn't rushing it because #1 my parole is being a proving ground for future decision and #2 she doesn't want it to be looked at as too soon and foolish by the courts. My sister actually saw me and gave me a big hug the day after I got out, before we learned of the restriction that I can't see or speak to her as well. I am currently 4 months in on parole, and doing fairly well in it. I have VOLUNTARILY been going to a Celebrate Recovery program and have also been very interactive and open in my court-appointed sex offender therapy sessions. I still struggle with unclean thoughts, but I pray about it daily. Very few times so far I have had a fall. I'm kind of nervous to admit these things under my upcoming polygraph, but I pray all will go well if I tell the truth. My parole officer has been keeping close watch on what I look at online, and there have been a few issues with videos watched, as the district attorney does not want me to watch any videos containing minors in it, understandably. That includes the music video for this song, which is what brings me to this audio version. Please pray for my continued efforts in recovery, and that I can be an inspiration for others struggling. Please also pray for my sister, who I have learned from my mom, has also just left the relationship with her now ex-boyfriend of 11 years, who also happens to be the father of my niece and nephew. He himself was abusive and neglectful, not in the same way though, and she didn't realize how bad it was getting until the kids' teachers called. And please pray for him as well. Above all, remember, there is NO sin or hurt God does not already know about and willing to forgive you of. My sister has forgiven me, which is a blessing and helps me as well along the difficult days. So, even if you are afraid of the consequences - even if you feel you've gone too far - even if you lose people because of it, let the truth be told. If you lose everyone around you, there is always One who will be with you. He was rejected and killed by those who He made. He was tempted in everything anyone has been tempted by, but He never gave in. He suffered heartbreak, anxiety, rejection, anger, depression - anything and everything you could think of, so don't think He will never understand. Believe me, it was the scariest thing to mention even in the small group in Celebrate Recovery what I struggle with, but it can be done. I took 3 years of Performing Arts (theater) courses while in high school and one semester of Public Speaking, so I'm no stranger to getting up in front of crowds and speaking my piece. Coming forward about this, though, was something different. I'd never been so afraid to speak in my life. Afterward, however, it was a HUGE relief. I know it may sound odd, but I am thankful for being arrested. It has given me the space and time away from my addictive behaviors to examine myself, repent, and seek help. I may not have much choice right now, but I WILL continue seeking help after parole. I no longer want to live the kind of double life I did.
@@For_the_People_Of_God thank you. I appreciate your prayers. Just last night in my CR group, one person who's been there a while mentioned he is a child and family behavioral therapy advocate. I've been up all night thinking about that. I've thought If there is one person I can fully spill my guts out about the details of my case, that may be the one. Considering his job, he can, after all, provide a respected, professional opinion to a court about what would be best for everyone moving forward.
I struggle with this too and im still trying to figure out things but im glad that I read this! I’ll definitely pray for you. Too many people don’t talk about this sort of stuff because they are ashamed (like me :( but im glad you were brave enough to say this because it makes me feel less alone about this I hope that you have a good life and that you love God for the rest of your life!! I’ll keep you in my prayers and thank you for everything!! Also I hope you get to see your niece and nephew soon! And I hope that you will trust in God because he will take care of everything! I hope this helps and know that God loves you and Jesus does and your sister does and I do too❤️ Cya!! *hugs*
Oh my gosh...this song speaks to me. I bawled my eyes out tonight. Another setback for my health...covid long hauler. It has been awful. I am truly broken but I get up every day and start all over again. I pray to God every day my life changes and I don't feel broken.
@@MatthewWestOfficial Mr. West, I am not a pastor's kid. However, having a mental illness puts me in a position to pretend that everything is OK when it is not. I suffer from schizoaffective disorder. I try to make each day OK but sometimes it is almost impossible. What is it like to be a pastor's kid? Is it like having a mental illness?
Jennifer speaking out about your illness takes courage and is very admirable. I would love to share a bible verse with you (Deuteronomy 9:3) " Therefore understand today the Lord your God is He who goes before you as a consuming fire. He will destroy them and bring them down before you; so you shall drive them out and destroy them quickly, as the Lord has said to you.” If you believe this, it will be. As a pastor's kid I grew up feeling as if I was being ungrateful if I was sad about something. My dad always taught us to always be positive and think positive. Now that I'm older I understand what he meant but when I was younger I felt trapped. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. All my dad was teaching me was faith. So have faith that your illness will be gone. If you believe it will be.
This is so beautiful! I love the message in this! Got me crying like a baby. From someone with chronic illness, this really hit the mark for exactly how I feel. Thank you!
Finally a very sincere Christian song :’)
Gerhard Muniz thanks for the comment. Just trying to be honest in my songwriting.
I AGREE IM S CHRISTIAN TOO
there's a lot of sincere Christian songs but I still agree with you :)
@@MatthewWestOfficial You do such a great job with your songs. You are my favorite song writer and singer. You song are so honest amd relatable. Stay safe 🙏 ❤
I totally agree
To everyone reading this: we may never meet, but I’m sending you my best wishes for a life filled with happiness, success, and all the good fortune you deserve.
I have never had a song speak to me like this one did. It's amazing.
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It spoke to me too I feel like it's made for me
frrrrr
Same
Me too
My husband died and I spent 5 months saying "Yeah I'm fine, oh I'm fine, hey I'm fine" and when I heard this song I cried my eyes out. Thank you for an awesome song that spoke volumes to me when I needed it most.
Praying for you, I'm recovering from a Jan 26th total hip replacement operation; 1st song I heard on my way to St Francis Hospital in Memphis that morning when I got n my truck.
@@beechgrovebaptistchurchvia3233 feel better
I’m really sorry for you
I HEER YA GIRL ANN I SORRRY...I CRYE TOO THISSS CAUZE,I M NOTT FINE
I am sorry my cat result ntley passed away
the stronger you are to god the harder hell works to defeat you and make you fell alone, but those are only feeling and are wrong, you are loved, you are amazing the way you are, because you were made in the image of god. i'm only 13 but your age shouldn't restrict your open relationship with god and every day i am very grateful that i learned this at this young age because i know the pain has only started in this life, because every time i tell myself that i will not fall for the worlds' offers, but because i do i have learned that god IS stronger then depression he IS stronger then hell and i know that when i am in those storms all i have to do is let go of it and give ALL of it to god
The greatest characters in the greatest stories start out from the bottom of something.
"Being honest is the only way to fix it." I wish more people would realize this.
Edit: And I also wish that I had learned it sooner. Much sooner.
Amen!!! God Bless You!!!
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Amen, I need to start to realize this as well.
Believe what they say when they say, "The truth will set you free"
I agree 🙏
the lyric “ lie number 2 everyone’s life is perfect expect yours.” that one is so realiable
Ive learned that the word fine really means Feelings Inside Not Expressed.
Painfully true💔
@Sierra Clawson I can absolutely say that when my heart is broken from the passing of a loved one and tears are streaming down my face. It is a FACT that I Am FEELING.
Yes but I never noticed it.
@@stormyschultz4465 ya ive had two loved ones that ive known my whole life die in less than 5 months of each other. Its sucks so I understand. I hope that whatever your struggling with gets better.
@@aubreyfrost8163 It does suckand the heartache and pain is real! It will get better and I have an absolute beautiful peace in knowing my beautiful Momma is in heaven and has met Our Savior Jesus 🙏 One day, I will join her!
Just wanted to come back into the comments and say that since I commented back in January, I was baptized into a church that feels like home, and I am now much closer to Jesus than I have probably ever been.
Hello dear how are you doing today
When I was four months old I died for about two and a half minutes. My mom thought she had lost hope, but the doctor came out into the waiting room and told her that I would live. I look back now and see that it wasn't me a fought out of it. It was God, he is one great and wonderful God.
Amen😇
That is really sweet
Wait, U ACTUALLY DIED?????!!!!!??
That was amazing there was a movie based off something about it.
How do u die for 2 1/2 minutes that's my question
My son is currently in a medically induced coma...Can't be there by his side due to Covid...Was driving and this came on the radio...I feel so lost & broken...Have felt this way for so long...and even more now... This song is me...
Thank you so much for this song. My depression's been telling me that I failed as a christian because I feel dead, I feel lost, I feel numb and I feel unloved. I was ashamed to tell anyone about this, and only God can understand. Even though I was angry before because I feel like this, even though I questioned God, He never left me. He never will. To be honest, if I do not love God, I might have committed suicide already. But I know He loves me and He has a plan. I might be believing to the lies my head's telling me, but I am seeing what God sees in me. It might still be a blur now, but someday, all I'll hear are the truths that God wants me to hear and see. Thank you so much for this song. God bless you!
Hope you will see the picture God wants you to see in the future ^^ God Bless
God loves you. You have purpose.
I stumbled upon this song . Then i stumbled upon your comment. I've feel like this for almost 2 years. I suffer from Anxiety and Depression .It's a heavy burden to carry. Reading your status i felt like i was reading my diary. May God bless you.I will pray for you that you overcome just as I am praying to overcome as well. God loves us so much, more than anyone or thing can. For he created us and who knows better that the creator of the creation. He knows how to love and care for each and everyone differently. He knows every single thing. Trust him and he will work wonders for you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and a sound mind.
God Loves You! Even when We are in Darkness he is there. You have an amazing Testimony. God Bless you.
God bless you always 🙏🙏
I love the line,being honest is the only way to fix it....so true for me! When I admitted I was an alcoholic and asked God for help,He helped me find AA. I'm almost 3yrs sober! Only with God. With Him all things are possible ❤
this is my favorite christian song. *period.*
Help me JESUS!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
His Father, Jehovah, is Greater. John 14:28. Colossians 1:14-16
I’m in tears. This song is so true. Thank you! #TruthBeTold
So true
Cindy Scapellato I’m so with u
Same here, just that sometimes you don’t really know the true person to share with, God help us all to find a reliable person to share your joy and pain with.
Brings me to tears too, Cindy. One of the best songs to come out on Star99.1!
#truthbetold
so true - I think this is so many people in todays world - we all put on a mask when on social media and yet suffer in silence so often -
This song has opened my heart and enabled me to let God help me through my day to day
That is great to hear!
Amen 🙏🏻 , PRASE THE LORD!!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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God bless you with joy peace and love in Jesus name amen praise the Lord 😋 and stay safe because in Jesus name we find peace in Christ we are safe God loves you and he is in control of all things in God we trust amen ps God he is good always and forever
Amen
God the truth is that am not fine, I need to let you know that am broken and I need your help. Please help me Lord 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
My Pride: Your fine
GOD: I can’t help you son
My Ego: I’m so good my life is great
GOD: I can’t help you son
Me Deep Deep Inside: GOD I’m not fine I need you
GOD: Finally, I can work with that now I can help you my child
God can help you no matter what
Alexis Reiseg facts🙏🏿
@@tjjohnson683 i was saved at 10 and my dad told me no matter what you did God can help you no matter what
Alexis Reiseg and your dad was 1000000% correct
@Dream Team Yes.
This SPOKE TO ME N MADE ME CRY...SOOOO MUCH...N TRUER WORDS WERE NEVER SPOKEN...
Every church should sing this...
Love this song, and especially how you add “like me” after the sick,sinner,scarred, prodigal line.
Morning ride to work station plays this every 🌄...its a great song. We are jus raised to say we are fine here n the south.... But its ok to not have all ducks n a row sometimes... GOD BLESS EVERYONE... 🙏
I am fine, but I'm broken. My God's got this.
I started listening to spiritual music about 6 yrs ago. After i got over my Prince faze! And turned to "The Prince"! It is now My Granddaughter n i's song! It has a deep meaning in different ways for all who really listen to the words. Blessed that Matthew has recorded our feelings and put it out there to help each and every one, in a special way.
This song has left me in a puddle of tears. I didn't even know I could cry.
I've been feeling distant from God lately can yall pray for me? Thanks my name is Riya from FL tysm! :0)
Truth be told is my very favorite song in the entire world I was in tears the first time I heard this song
I love this song 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The Lord is so good. He is always there for us. Praise God, he is King. I love you Lord! I can't wait to come home soon. If you are seeing this, God loves you. I hope you know that he is the way, truth, and the life. Turn to him, and have a blessed day. You are loved.
Beautiful Song ... Thank God an may he Always bless you an your beautiful voice
Hello beautiful lady how are you doing
I have never heard a song speak to me so hard... I’m crying right now because this explains me so much. I hate telling people about my problems or telling someone how I really feel...
Played this at our son's celebration of life. He died at 28 by suicide. He had a strong faith so we are comforted to know he is now with God, his friends, and relatives.
Found this song today. In the mist of seeking direction or giving up. Truth is sometimes hard to find or speak in the storm. But truth is where the healing begins.
May you find healing!💯
Praying for you
Thank for this beautiful song.
So true.
I’ve never heard a song that understands my depression more than this one
What a beautiful song I love Matthew West
Hello dear how are you doing today
In the culture I grow up with, when you ask a person, "How are you?" it really means you care and that you are willing to listen. However, when I migrated to the US, I learned that it is 99.9% just a greeting :). Thank you Matthew West for this song. God bless you!
Bob wow great comment. So true
@@MatthewWestOfficial I still struggle if I should say "How are you?" if it only means greeting to the person I am talking to when all I could just say good morning or afternoon to be truthful and not because it is the culture we grow up with. Your song is an eye opener to something that seems so "small" that had been ignored but is actually liberating from the trap of mediocrity a follower of Christ could be into. Praying for you and your ministry as you impact lives with your life and songs.
@@Bob-zl1md Ohh, if I'm looking to not have a long conversation, I just say "hope you're well" to acknowledge the person and extend something warm, yet at the same time not putting pressure on the person to necessarily go through the burden of sharing their life story with you or something.
Some people really do care. Christ is always there and if your new here and dont know many people i know you dont know me from adam but as a brothwr in Christ id be happy to gett to know you and listen. God bless you on your journey. Heres my email s.rbnson82@gmail.com.
Seths my name
Has my heart full of love no one to share with that what doesn't fit in to the heart if not with anyone it doesn't matter if use it for nothing ok
This song is what the church as a whole needs to embrace and change church culture! This world is broken! Let's be real when we need help, and let's really love people when they ask for help without judgment! Just love, no judgment!
I do this every day. Started listening to the Christian music station in Spokane. I heard this and had to run for the bathroom where I cried and cried. I am broken. And let the truth be told. God has a hook in my jaw and He is reeling me in. It's the only way I can explain it. Just won't let me alone. This small still voice. It's getting loud. Always says "I love you"
One of the worst lines the enemy tells people is that they need to get their lives right so they can go to church. But you go to church to get your life right, because that is where the healing is.
HOW COULD ANYONE HATE THIS SONG IT HELPS SO MUCH!!!!!
My very good friend died this morning. I was on my way to work and this song just came on. I don’t think I can ever forget this song. Really hit me hard 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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The timing of this song's release is perfect. Coincidentally, my youth group has been talking a lot about "wearing masks" lately, in the last couple of weeks.
What we mean by that is exactly what this song teaches: that people tend to hide the truth behind a mask, and deny that anything is wrong in their life, or that they need help. Very rarely do they take that mask off, and become vulnerable, showing their true self.
My youth group is full of people that wear masks. And when we think those people take off their mask, they really have just switched to another. They never show the truth. On Sunday, I'm going to share this song with those people. Actually, I've already shared it with one person: myself.
Tow Mater awesome comment. Let me know what the youth group thinks for the song!
@@MatthewWestOfficial Thank you very much! I certainly will!
@@MatthewWestOfficial I don't know if anyone will see this update, but I just wanted to say that I did share the song with the group. I only mentioned it by name, and encouraged them to look it up in their own time. I know at least a couple of the guys did, and it had an impact. As for everyone else, I don't know if they have seen the song. But, I've done my part. I can only plant the seed. It's God's job to water it, right?
@@jaymontana13 I pray that by sharing this song you made an impact on their lives! This song has definitely helped me so it has to have affected at least one of them.
@@rydyly1734 Thank you so much for the encouraging words! I hope you are right!
These lyrics speak directly to the truth so many of us can't, or won't, admit about the hurts and scars in our lives--about our own imperfections. Thank you and bless you Matthew West for heartening us to speak the truth instead of hiding behind the facade of being "perfectly in control" --that is so casually encouraged and perpetrated by our broken and rudderless culture.
Well Said
My new favorite song 🎵 means so much. Thank you God 😊 💓
pray for peace in jerusalem
I'm only 9 but I just wanna say I've never had a song speak to my heart so mush as this one did and God has brought me so many blessings 😇
So true this is why I'm not in the church now..this song is so true and real🥺❤🕊
This song just explains what someone with depression thinks on the daily.
Yep Exactly
Hello beautiful lady how are you doing
I love this song it is so really awesome
Matthew west is on a roll lately! First unplanned which is now one of my favorite songs and now this! He knows how to hit home!
It's not the song it's Christ don't forget it
Love this song. Listen to it every day. I need this more than you will ever know. Thank you for this beautiful song.
I originally came looking for the audio to The Truth Untold by BTS but I clicked on this by accident. I don’t regret anything.
I dont know why its hard to admit it when being honest is the only way to fix it.
I am truly broken and no matter the choices I make my heart gets broken!💔 Sometimes I even think God's given up on me.
I get it, Rita. I'm so broken and just a mess. Please don't give up on God, tho, cuz he hasn't given up on you. 🤗
God will NEVER Give Up on you nor mee... I turned my back on Him before but He has Always been there just waiting for me to come back... just know you are Not Alone... I'm broken too and even though it may seem like everyone else is perfect or something they AREN'T. I know I'm Broken but I don't Always have to be... Gods got me at all times.
man! this song hits me square in the heart. I live this song daily right now.
The first time I heard this song I cried.
2 days later I had to put my husband in a mental hospital. Praise God he was only there for 3 day's.
I remembered you song. When strangers ask me how I was when I was at a store. I bawled and answered broken. Please pray for my husband and myself.
I never any more answer I fine anymore but answer honestly .
My outer day my brother was caught in a lie. He said don't you tell a lie I answered no.
He said yes you do if a stranger at a store ask how your doing and you say fine ,when your not that's a lie.
My answer to him was no if it's not a good day I tell them I'm broken and explaine what's wrong .Prayers with total strangers is God's Grace shared with all. Thank you for writing this song. We are both doing great and will celebrate in Fiji and New Zealand or 50th ann in December of 24. Have a Merry Christmas. Don and Cindy
I heard this song for the first time today. I cried. I cried hard. So thankful that I attend a church where it is okay to not be okay! Publicly even!
Praise God for that! That's a blessing! I'm praying to be led to one like that as well 🙏
My dad sent this to me and a message that said "I've always taught you guys to be who you are, and be proud of that. Let no one tell you who to be. Trust in yourselves, and yourselves alone. Love you guys. ❤️" He's truly the best
I feel like that everyone can relate to this at some point in their life’s if it’s at school/work with family or friends. We all feel/say/do these things. Christian or not. It’s just LYING and it may not be good for us to do, but we all do it even if we don’t think about what we say. We do lie because it’s easier than telling the truth. And as the lyrics say “the truth is rarely told” that’s because we may trust our friends and/or family, but we don’t completely trust them with our problems and feelings.
-Anna G.
So true ❤️🌹
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So true...
You are right Anna. Listening to this song again really brought back a lot of memories. It's well. Thanks for this contributions of yours.
Yes. Me and my friend have been preaching this for years now.. Now its a song.. Amen.. This whole how are you and fine bit every one says at church is so shallow and surfaced
When my granddaughter was killed I listened to this song and sobbed every day for two years. It’s been 5 years and I feel more at peace now. I love this song and I’m so grateful for music. God speaks to us through music when we don’t feel like we have anything else. Thank you.
Oh I needed to hear this..... I’m not fine
Why I do not say the truth when asked its because people generally do not care, will judge you, so I would rather say I am fine even if I am not. I can only talk to God about everything but to the world I will forever be fine.
It's okay not to be okay, I listen to this song every morning when I wake up because i can relate. Thank you for sharing, greetings from Zambia 🇿🇲
Monica Banda thank you for listening in Zambia!
You are welcome, wow 😍
Thanks for this song is actually very realistic and make me feel better :)
Who is listening this song in November 2019......... Who is waiting for 100 million views 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🌍🌎🌏
Every now and then you will hear a song, and by the second or third time, you will know that it must have been divinely inspired. You will know from the sheer beauty of the music and the truth in the message that it could not have come just from the human mind. This song, to me, is one of those songs. I thank God for sending this to me through his servant Matthew West.
I have to say. I went through depression. One of the main reasons I got out, was when you uploaded the song The God Who Stays. And... I never thanked you. Thank you for that Matthew! God bless you
Real Lyrics, Real Talk, This song is asking us to be truthful. Truth be told there are some things going on. Lord if we can't be honest with other let us be truthful with you because you already know. Heal us in that broken place. Love this song.❤❤❤❤❤👍🏽🌹👏🏾
I’ve never sobbed uncontrollably because of a song before. Last night this song just hit me hard. I had severe depression for 7 years and spent most days in bed and could barely speak. I wanted to know God but didn’t know how. I lived right across the street from a church and so many times I imagined running in there to ask for help but never did. Eventually I started praying and reading the Bible. My depression has been gone for 3 years now and my life is completely changed. God is so good!! We don’t have to wait until we “look like Christians” to go to church or seek God. We can be completely broken. That’s why Jesus came. He came for the sick not the healthy! I totally agree that the church should look more like a hospital! I pray that more people will hear this and seek Him. Thank you for this song! Mark 2:17 On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Thank you Jesus ❤️🙏
This song is every single thing I've and many have been feeling. It's a perfect Christian song. I think I've spoken these exact words this year "I say I'm fine, yeah I'm fine oh I'm fine, hey I'm fine but I'm not, I'm broken"
Hello beautiful lady how are you doing.
Who's watching in 2019 ???, whoever it is, it's like this comment Wonderful, tremendous God........
Best Worship Songs too soon, bruh.
@@UbaMckay I do not think so
Best Worship Songs I T. W A S. J U S T. R E L E A S E D. WHO WOULDN'T HAVE SEEN IT IN 2019?? o\
@@UbaMckay ok yoou i think
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God!” Mathew 5:8
I was working as a full time volunteer at Windermere Baptist Conference Center in Roach, Missouri.I lived there for 15 months and they gave me a house to live in at the camp. In September 2016 I reported drugs coming through the camp to the camp president. Within 48 hours there were two hit men called in to murder me at the camp. But the LORD truly intervened for He allowed me to be at the right place at the right time to hear these two wicked men in the camp dining room. I fled the camp that day leaving many of my belongings behind in my camp cabin. I was followed by many strange cars and SUV's as a fled eastbound back to NJ. There was an actual attempt on my life with poison in Jackson, TN just 48 hours after I fled this ''Southern Baptist' camp. There is great evil going on in this camp and it took me 15 months of living there to actually see what was going. I believe that the hayride accident on Halloween night of 2015 there at Windermere is going to reveal that men were there to have s_x with underage gals who were also on the hayride. I cleaned up the accident scene there at Windermere but I now know it was really a 'crime scene' and the Missouri State police officers are 'in on it' and covered it up. My life is still threatened by drug world people who are lying in wait for me some 3 years after this happened. There has been two other known attempts on my life since the 1st poisoning episode. I pray the truth is told at Windermere and that the LORD has His camp back. I pray the 14 building dr-g/ s-x complex embedded within this camp is bulldozed. It is on the Wilderness Creek side of the camp; the side of the camp that gets the 'free' electricity from Southwest Electric. Police would hold 'training meetings' in the Windermere dining room......about 30 of them. I now know they were really there for their 'hush money'. The Camden County Sheriff's Office in Camdenton, Missouri have deleted all 7 or 8 e-mails that I sent them and they have no case number or police report to this day.......like it never even happened. But I know what is happened and what is going on. It is time for the 'Southern Baptists' of Missouri to 'repent and come clean on this huge money making criminal operation. The LORD knows all and He is watching. He truly watched over me and delivered me from this wicked Baptist camp. Please pray that the truth is told because over 10K children (mainly teens go to this camp every summer and they have no idea of what is really going on around them). Glenn Ericksen Retired NJ School Teacher and Gospel Musician
Ya ok
Every song tells my story of being lost in this earth, being rescued and redeemed. Thank you for this inspired music
This is actually what our church discussed today. God works in mysterious and many ways!
I feel like no matter who they are, no matter what their background is, every single person can relate to this song. The thing is, we lie to the whole world, and eventually, we even start to lie to ourselves, but there is one person that we can not lie to, no matter how hard we try. God knows everything, and Jesus knew everything that he was going to die to correct. Thank God for a person that we can never lie to. -Clint Kerrigan
I need to start telling the truth if I ever want my mom to trust me again
I've been there before. Just pray and ask God to help you not lie, not saying he'll do it all for you. You have to put in the work too. :D
Georgia girl! The truth is ultra important for any relationship. Bravery.
@emilia grandell thank you very much!!
@@terrimaid I agree
Thank you for this song! Exactly where I’m at! God bless!
Hello dear how are you doing today
I’m not a Christian but holy crap this is good song nice work 👍
Hello dear how are you doing
I Love this song because the past three years I’ve been going through some tough times and every time I hear it I’ll tear up and every time I get in my car Caleb‘s on my radio and the song is playing all the time thank you Matthew with right now song🙏
Truth
Reveals
Us
To
Him
That is what truth stands for.
Amen
So,not long after listening to this song for the first time in church(i cried)I asked my mom to sighn me up for therapy,I had been saved a year before,I wasn’t happy,I had to force myself to do everything including eat,I told her I truly believe I’m depressed,how I don’t know what to do anymore,I’ve started little by little giving it all to god,it’s still very rough but I’m working on it
Nailed it in EVERY way!
Yep!
I love youuuuu! Fly like an eagle ❤️ God is in your life!
I feel like I’m in a good place I am still learning how I am but there’s no failure or fall or sin I could do to stop myself from being a good person :)
This song is so true. Even when we try to hide our feelings and keep them a secret we have to tell the truth- thank you for helping me realize it Matthew.
"Am I the only one who says I'm fine yeah I'm fine oh I'm fine hey I'm fine but I'm not, I'm broken, and when its out of control, I say it's under control but it's not, and you know it.” We try to hide from him and cover up all that were done and even when we feel like we won’t be forgiven he’s already forgiven us, in Psalm 103:12 it says “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” The song moves on to saying- ”There's no failure no fall there's no sin you don't already know" so powerful, this song is uplifting and reminds me that everything I'v messed up in he's already forgiven me, I have people who are here for me and I just have to open up and give it all to God, he is almighty and wonderful. Psalms 44:3 “Your people did not conquer the land with their swords; they did not win it by their own power; it was by your power and your strength, by the assurance of your presence, which showed that you love them.” This song is amazing and has encouraged so many people! God is good! No matter what ya’ll are going through God is always cheering for you and will help you through anything and everything, If you feel alone know that you are not alone, John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Jesus died for ALL of us, not just believers but sinners, the ones who needed to be rescued, he loves all of you and will NEVER abandon you. Psalms 91:4 “He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler” Psalms 91:10-12 “No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you up in their hands, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.” (NKJV) God even has the angels watching out for us! He loves us with all his heart, And is working in our lives more than we can imagine. We tell ourselves all these lies but really we just have to listen to God and let the truth be told. And then share the truth with others who need to hear it! Jesus provides and will always give you a way out of your hard ships. All of you are worth so much! Don’t ever forget that!
1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
I cannot get enough of this song I just can’t every time I get my car K love playing the song every single time ✝️
Thank you Matthew! I can tell it's from the heart. ❤️
Anyone who sees this comment...
It's okay to be broken. ❤❤ God allows this so we can grow and to learn. The memories of our mistakes and sins will always be within us, but it wont matter anymore. Because God loves you for what you became of yourself through your trials, what you WILL become. Jesus paid the penalty of our sins, his blood washed away ALL guilty stains. God bless every single on of you, stay healthy and safe and msy the Lord shine upon you this very day. ❤❤🙏🙏
Once I got to the chorus of this song, I just started crying, as this is just too relatable to my own testimony right now. I had a horrifying child pornography addiction since I was 13 (about 10 years ago) that led me to prison just over a year ago, and while searching the stuff, I just didn't fully understand why I was attracted to the things I was looking at, and I honestly felt I was the only one struggling with it, especially with the children being so young. I hid it from even those closest to me, and the couple of moments I did get caught by my parents, I was not honest and made excuses for it like "I'm looking it up to report them to Google." And in the meantime I thought I had it under control myself when it was really getting OUT of control. I was denying it to even MYSELF how bad it was getting, getting worse day by day, even infiltrating a healthy relationship with my niece and nephew. Then Feb. 1, 2020, my lies and my life all came crashing down when I took pictures of my then 7-year-old niece and 5-year-old nephew in the nude in a place I thought was remote enough where no one would be. It wasn't the first time I had done so, but this time they were FAR more sexual in nature and intention than those I had ever done before. Someone had driven by and reported it to the police, and 45 minutes later, I was pulled over and arrested. I spent 8 agonizing months in county jail serving a 16 month sentence with halftime credit. During that time, I spent a lot of time thinking about it all and coming to terms with what I'd done and the true cost and meaning of it all. There were 4 times where I had thoughts of committing suicide while I was in. I was so angry with myself, hurt, depressed, and remorseful when I realized the full extent of it all. I couldn't believe such a smart person like me, who had future hopes of becoming an aerospace engineer, could do such a stupid and evil thing, and think it wouldn't bite me in the rear. How could I do this damage to my family? How could I ever think this was okay? How could I ever think that it wouldn't get worse and worse? I kept asking a bunch of "why" questions as well - why did I choose to throw it all away, why didn't I seek help before, why wasn't I arrested before it got to taking pictures, why didn't I just LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD so long before? Why, why, WHY? With time and prayer, I received some answers, and scripture. Proverbs 4-8, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, and Hebrews 12:5-11 were go-to's for me. I hadn't sought help because I thought I had it under control. What good does help give you if you aren't willing or ready to receive it and learn from it? I realized I was arrested at the point of taking pictures because, sad and upsetting as it is to say, that's likely what it took for me to realize I needed help. And I believe I was caught precisely the time I was because I possibly wouldn't have survived prison because of my personality. Because COVID hit right about then, there was no one going into prison - just county jail. Secondly on that, if it wasn't right then, it would have gotten MUCH worse QUICKLY. I didn't tell the truth beforehand because I was too afraid. I knew what it would mean to society and be looked at if I came forward about it, and I wasn't about ready to be more of an outcast than I already was. I had been bullied and harassed in middle school because of my Aspergers, plus I was looked at as a "simple-minded" farmboy who lived in a "cheap box" (a mobile home) by those going to my school but living in the city nearby. Not to mention I was far smaller than most my peers, having been born 6 weeks early and weighing in at 2 lbs 4 oz and 14 inches long when born. Because of being bullied and shamed, I became shy and reclusive, and I suffered severe depression and my grades suffered because of it going from A's and B's to D's and F's, which made my depression even worse because I set a high expectation on myself which so far until then had been successful. Even at that time, I knew where I wanted to go in life as far as career. The worst part of being bullied is even my GIRLFRIEND had begun to turn on me. I had always been one for relationships and socializing, and that was the last straw for me on relationships at that time. I told my parents while one day that I wanted to kill myself, and they at that point desperately looked for a different school. Once I switched schools, my grades went back to A's and B's, but my socialization still did not improve. I mainly only spoke unless spoken to, and I wouldn't be more open to speaking to you for a while. I was only willing to make friends, and that's as far as I was willing to go with my trust having been broken so badly. Deep inside, though, I wanted a girlfriend, but I didn't want to be subject to rejection again. In the meantime, I longed for the "good old days" of when I was young and friends and relationships were so easy to make, and I looked to that time. Not to mention I was insecure about some of the physical changes to my body going on, and some of the similar changes in females my age (I'm a male). I preferred the looks before the changes. And I realized while I was in jail that that insecurity could be the basis for my addiction.
Amazingly, my sister has already forgiven me, and is wishing to be able speak to me and see me soon. Right now we can't because of specific parole restrictions. The court has imposed a 10-year no-contact order against me with my niece and nephew, but my sister is hoping to get it knocked down or changed to a supervised contact, but she isn't rushing it because #1 my parole is being a proving ground for future decision and #2 she doesn't want it to be looked at as too soon and foolish by the courts. My sister actually saw me and gave me a big hug the day after I got out, before we learned of the restriction that I can't see or speak to her as well. I am currently 4 months in on parole, and doing fairly well in it. I have VOLUNTARILY been going to a Celebrate Recovery program and have also been very interactive and open in my court-appointed sex offender therapy sessions. I still struggle with unclean thoughts, but I pray about it daily. Very few times so far I have had a fall. I'm kind of nervous to admit these things under my upcoming polygraph, but I pray all will go well if I tell the truth. My parole officer has been keeping close watch on what I look at online, and there have been a few issues with videos watched, as the district attorney does not want me to watch any videos containing minors in it, understandably. That includes the music video for this song, which is what brings me to this audio version.
Please pray for my continued efforts in recovery, and that I can be an inspiration for others struggling. Please also pray for my sister, who I have learned from my mom, has also just left the relationship with her now ex-boyfriend of 11 years, who also happens to be the father of my niece and nephew. He himself was abusive and neglectful, not in the same way though, and she didn't realize how bad it was getting until the kids' teachers called. And please pray for him as well.
Above all, remember, there is NO sin or hurt God does not already know about and willing to forgive you of. My sister has forgiven me, which is a blessing and helps me as well along the difficult days. So, even if you are afraid of the consequences - even if you feel you've gone too far - even if you lose people because of it, let the truth be told. If you lose everyone around you, there is always One who will be with you. He was rejected and killed by those who He made. He was tempted in everything anyone has been tempted by, but He never gave in. He suffered heartbreak, anxiety, rejection, anger, depression - anything and everything you could think of, so don't think He will never understand. Believe me, it was the scariest thing to mention even in the small group in Celebrate Recovery what I struggle with, but it can be done. I took 3 years of Performing Arts (theater) courses while in high school and one semester of Public Speaking, so I'm no stranger to getting up in front of crowds and speaking my piece. Coming forward about this, though, was something different. I'd never been so afraid to speak in my life. Afterward, however, it was a HUGE relief. I know it may sound odd, but I am thankful for being arrested. It has given me the space and time away from my addictive behaviors to examine myself, repent, and seek help. I may not have much choice right now, but I WILL continue seeking help after parole. I no longer want to live the kind of double life I did.
l will be praying for you, Keep your eyes on Him!
@@For_the_People_Of_God thank you. I appreciate your prayers. Just last night in my CR group, one person who's been there a while mentioned he is a child and family behavioral therapy advocate. I've been up all night thinking about that. I've thought If there is one person I can fully spill my guts out about the details of my case, that may be the one. Considering his job, he can, after all, provide a respected, professional opinion to a court about what would be best for everyone moving forward.
I struggle with this too and im still trying to figure out things but im glad that I read this! I’ll definitely pray for you. Too many people don’t talk about this sort of stuff because they are ashamed (like me :( but im glad you were brave enough to say this because it makes me feel less alone about this I hope that you have a good life and that you love God for the rest of your life!! I’ll keep you in my prayers and thank you for everything!! Also I hope you get to see your niece and nephew soon! And I hope that you will trust in God because he will take care of everything! I hope this helps and know that God loves you and Jesus does and your sister does and I do too❤️ Cya!! *hugs*
Oh my gosh...this song speaks to me. I bawled my eyes out tonight. Another setback for my health...covid long hauler. It has been awful. I am truly broken but I get up every day and start all over again. I pray to God every day my life changes and I don't feel broken.
Hello dear how are you doing today
As a pastor's kid I can totally relate to song
I’m a pastor’s kid too... much of the inspiration for this song came from that experience as a PK. Thx for listening!
@@MatthewWestOfficial Mr. West, I am not a pastor's kid. However, having a mental illness puts me in a position to pretend that everything is OK when it is not. I suffer from schizoaffective disorder. I try to make each day OK but sometimes it is almost impossible. What is it like to be a pastor's kid? Is it like having a mental illness?
Jennifer speaking out about your illness takes courage and is very admirable. I would love to share a bible verse with you (Deuteronomy 9:3) " Therefore understand today the Lord your God is He who goes before you as a consuming fire. He will destroy them and bring them down before you; so you shall drive them out and destroy them quickly, as the Lord has said to you.” If you believe this, it will be. As a pastor's kid I grew up feeling as if I was being ungrateful if I was sad about something. My dad always taught us to always be positive and think positive. Now that I'm older I understand what he meant but when I was younger I felt trapped. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. All my dad was teaching me was faith. So have faith that your illness will be gone. If you believe it will be.
@@MatthewWestOfficial Hello
I definitely feel that
As a father, husband and provider to my family, this hits home.
But God is always there.
This is so beautiful! I love the message in this! Got me crying like a baby. From someone with chronic illness, this really hit the mark for exactly how I feel. Thank you!
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I know exactly how you feel! Hang in there, God's never gonna give up on us!
~Amen~
@@samuelpetruescu7099 Thank you! You are so right! Prayers!
My Daughter Died and my son's depression was like this and this song helped him not to throw his life away thank you