I Started to Wonder If God Even Cared | Hope Works
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- Moroni saw the drunkenness and beating and chaos of a dysfunctional family and went to the boxing gym to release his anger. A trainer, noticing how often he was pummeled, told him that the “fight comes from within.”
That counsel came to mind years later as he sat alone, abandoned and full of doubts in his prison cell. Facing a certain 15-year prison sentence, he prayed in his sanctuary of concrete and metal bars. He remembered a dream from years earlier when he saw the Savior on the beach come to him, lift him up, and say, “I remember you, and I’m with you.”
He recommitted his life to goodness. He prayed and served others. He attended Church services and kept his faith and hope bright. To his surprise, he did not face the prison sentence but was released into drug court where he met his future wife, who was also recovering from an addiction.
For the last four years, they’ve served as addiction recovery missionaries for the Church.
“I never thought I’d be here,” he said. “Christ keeps me afloat in the storms of my life. For those who struggle, know that Jesus is in the ring with you.”
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Wow !
Tomorrow I will be 6 weeks clean of methadone. Wish now my dad & sister could but more than anything, I wish things were better with us. Prayers please.
Congratulations on 6 weeks! Every single day is a battle. Prayers for you and your family. 💜
DONE sister!💜
@@schroekate my battle is not wanting any substance, it’s mainly getting my self back physically & moving on from the past. It’s took many many years, and today I can say, I have the knowledge & tools to succeed because I WANT IT and IM DETERMINED! Thank you for your kind words, and a lot of days are harder but I’m hopeful:)).
I will pray for you and your family. 💕🙏🏻
I prayed for you and the family. God be with you, always. The angels in heaven and here on earth will always be there for you.
I remember you and I'm with you. Love that..
Amen! That part gave me chills. I could feel the truth of that statement. What an inspiring soul. You know he had to be prepared for such a mission on this earth to go through all that! To get out of that hell and turn to Christ after all that is an incredible testimony!
I am grateful to have the savior In my life, I was homeless for 10 years living on the streets couch-surfed finally living in a van, while having to watch my back yet I kept praying, going to church, feeling the spirit, and knowing our savior is with me and helped me with a new life.
Stay on the path friend, we are all here for you
Romeo my heart goes out to you. I am blown away that you held on for soooo long. What a great example you are to anyone wanting to give up. God bless you. I pray you will continue to feel His love.
Dude..., YES, stay on the bath brother, Don't let trouble drag you down NO more! You've showed me that there is true HOPE in GOD. Thank you for your honesty and testimony. Thanks again for your testimony and your beautiful spirit.... you've given me HOPE!!♿✔️🤟
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That’s incredible! I wish I was more like you.
Man, I can't lie, I drop some tears. The poor me syndrome was a slap on my face. God bless you brother!!!
In overcoming the "why me?" "victim" attitude, stacking it as part of the wins under your belt, you have indeed kept hope alive. Well done and may more miracles attend your prayers.
Indeed
i havent been anywhere in africa
and he said; i remember you and I'm with you💘
"I knew it would take a God to rescue me"
Amen!
I liked that expression too.
That one sentence struck me really hard. I stopped what I was doing and wept..
This brother reminds me that a saint IS a sinner who keeps trying. Even while having joined the church, he still eventually fell into very bad addictions and despair once again. I can relate and hate to say I have felt somewhat worse.. The church isn't the church without the ever enduring strong hearts and continuing, dedicated faith of its loyal members.. Even ones that can still screw up like everyone else. Just as me and this inspirational brother have. I WILL continue to hold to the rod. I know personally myself, I've slipped off the path many many times. I've sunken or fallen into many dark, familiar intoxicating mists in my life that keep returning to haunt me.... Lds or not, DON'T let yourselves be so discouraged brethren. Never give in to that it's too late or point of no return bullcrap. We ALL can change..God speed 🙏🏼💛
We'll keep fighting on together Bro 💥
Great comment but try not to say a bad word some kids watch these things and wouldn’t know to not look in the comments
I used to run those classes you took in drug court...I worked mental health court which is basically the same thing. Good for you! This is such a great testimony! I know where you're coming from for sure.
Thank you for your service .
I left the church right out of high school. I just found Jesus again after a lot of years without Him. I've done it both ways, with and without Him and all I know is the dark is a lot darker without Him.
Thanks for sharing, @Niwtahc Ardnas. We are so glad that Christ has brought more light into your life.
This is my favorite Hope Works video. This guy is a fighter in every sense of the word. Thank you for sharing your story
We love Jesus 🙏🙏
Mee too
Me too
Me too
What an amazing story!!!!
I love it💜💛♥️
My father was an addiction recovery leader missionary as well! He LOVED IT! He loved it soo much that he did it for 8 yrs! It not only helped others. It Helped himself as well! I attended the meetings also because I'm an EX-Addict as well. I've now been 12 yrs clean! It IS POSSIBLE!!!
My life could not be any better now!
Thankyou for sharing your wonderful inspiring video!! Good 4 you!!!🙏
Thank you for being an inspiration to us all.
I wish I could meet this guy IRL and just thank him
People like him are everywhere. We spend so little time thanking them because we’ve never asked them about their stories.
Same
@@ColeComplains And sometimes even don't want to tell them, because the stories are so painful to them to repeat.
Never quitting is an absolute necessity to come out with the win. Even then, we cannot do it ourselves, we must have God on our side, and we need to ask.
Deciding ahead of time to never give up makes the whole difference.
I admire your faith and inner strength!
Before I watch the video I just want to express how much I love Jesus Christ ❤️ he never leaves me even when I'm in my darkest of moments.. feeling so alone. He always lets me know, that he's right there with me
Amen preach!! 🙏👏👏
Jesus never fails🙏❤️
I was so poor that I begged on the streets and Jesus was always there but I couldn't see him,so bogged down in depression that it took me yrs to finally find my God. I'm blessed, today I have finally found my father,my Lord God. Jesus Christ.
I hope you are safe. 💜
God be with you friend. We are all here for you and believe you can endure to the end. May the angels lift you up and may His Spirit guide you home.
I can't relate to his story in any way as I've never had experiences like his but I so needed to hear him and Him today. I am so grateful for Saints who are willing to share their stories because it can touch someone in a way that prompts them to remain hopeful and to make necessary changes. Thank you Moroni and thank you Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Thank you for sharing your powerful story! GOD BLESS!
I’m so great full to Jesus Christ, for His love and care for ALL of God’s children, including you and me. Keep on the narrow, covenant path my brother! God is ALWAYS there for you
Such a heavy laden, but to God be the glory you've found rest in Jesus Christ.
Hold to the rod!
I too was an addict and fought and had miracles happen to me I completely understand your pain and your humility thank you for sharing your testimony and your story I too feel that I am ahead of the game I've been to the temple I try hard every day some days it's not easy I rely on Jesus to help me he always does there is hope there is success
Thank you for your faith brother. Stay on the path, we are all here for you.
Thank you for your faith and strength! You're awesome and and an example to others!!!
I am so grateful that Jesus can heal anyone, because we are all broken and need his help.
Thanks for sharing your strong testimony, Jesus is allways with us in the ring!
I love when he said that it was not a perfect happy ending but Christ was always there to help him through his battles!
This is one of the best testimonies I’ve ever heard
"I remember you and I am with you. " ✨
You are so brave for sharing this !!!
Im sure a lot people need this now thank you!!!
"my cell turned into my sanctuary"
The part where he said “I remember you and I’m with you” made me feel a bunch of good emotions and made me cry. I know Jesus Christ will be with me in everything I do and that in everything I do I remember him. I also know that he will strengthen me by praying and doing the things of the Lord. I remember experiencing doubt in my life and going through depression, but God never left my side and I pushed myself to pray more often so that I’m always on the right path. During my institute class today someone shared that it is also okay to cry when we are feeling down or doubt, it is normal, but God with always be right next to us (almost like he is literally next to you). One thing that I remember is that Jesus Christ is like our missionary companion. He will always be there for us like a missionary companion is. I’m very thankful for being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also super grateful for all the many amazing testimonies of everyone. I can testify that God is always with us and will never leave our side no matter what we go through. And I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. ❤️
Thanks for sharing, Natalie!
@@churchofjesuschrist and I love the last quote “Fear not, it is I. Be not afraid.” now THAT made me cry tears of joy!
I "played in the jungle" for a period of time, and had 2 marriages with some pretty hardcore men as well. Both wound up in divorce (of course), but I was able to get clean 15&1/2 yrs ago, and forgive them/be friends with them both. God showed me how over time, and one has since passed, and the other is still in & out of prison. I minister to him through letters, staying clean, and being an example through Christ. We'll never be together again because I've grown into a very different person, but I'll be the best friend I can be to him for Jesus.
Keep hanging in there. We are here for you in the church.
Such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!
Amen because all you needed was to have faith in yourself and in our Heavenly Father and in our Saviour and redeemer Jesus Christ and thy Holy Spirit above themselves Amen
Beautiful message of ultimate hope through our Savior Jesus Christ!
I had a similar experience in a jail cell few years back, our heavenly father and our lord and Savior love us without a doubt.
"Help is on the way. Jesus is in the ring with you, and with me"..❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing your story, and your hope.
God is really good, always give us a chance to change to be better.
Never give up because He never gives up on us.
A grain of sand on the beach.
That's a powerful metaphor. I feel that.
Touched to me this word..thank you brother for ur wonderful message..God bless!
Thank you for your testimony. This really helps me.
Keep up the great job 🙏🏼
His story is so touching! God Bless him!
11:44 "Fear not.. It is I.. BE NOT AFRAID!" These words in your voice pierced my soul! Thankyou:)
Amen..great story.
Thank you for sharing.Yes,God always loved us.
Help is on the way. "fear not it is I be not afraid". Amen
Thank you for sharing your story! A good reminder that we are never alone! 🥰
Wow, what an amazing story. Even in our darkest moments, He loves us unconditionally.
This is beautiful. God takes the most unlikely people in our eyes because they have learned firsthand how to fight the battles the rest of us have never known. They speak to those who no one else can speak to. This speaks to me.
Thank u! I’m crying throughout my bus ride to work.
He’s a good speaker.
I hear you! I watching this enjoying my breakfast and crying tears of happiness for this brother...cheers from Australia..
What an honour it must be to have you as an Addiction recovery missionary Sir. I love you Sister and Brother Moroni
Wins under my belt...this is a beautiful concept. Thank you.
Moroni, I knew I recognized you from the 12 steps from recovery video. Your story really stuck with me. I'm glad you made it through. I'm glad your life changed. You're a good man.
How much joy brings to my heart to hear his testimony and see the love of are Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for each one of us and they never ever giving up on us.
Powerful! Thank you for sharing your life and faith stories.
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story. It does indeed give me hope.🙂
I cried 😢 your story is amazing and I'm sure you can help a lot of people who are in struggling like you did befores. I do pray you will endure to the end 🙏
One of my favourite people. Heard about his story 3 years ago. Now he's back. Beautiful ❤️
What an awesome, wonderful story! Isn't it amazing how God can bring us out of the worst situations and guild us to a place we never thought we'd be if we just trust Him. Thanks so much for sharing and may God continue to bless you!!!
God bless you as well. Stay on the path!
Amazing story!
Much love to you my brother! All my thanks and recognition to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
He reminds me a little of James Edward Olmos
I love the point of the message to have The Savior at the center of our lives & never give up. Keep trying. You are loved.
Great testimony! That was really neat, feeling like a grain of sand among many on the beach, & then the dream.
The poor me syndrome is our current popular culture. Victimy, being easily offended, people feeling like they have to walk on eggshells around each other. Yet people have never had as many comforts & opportunities & so much stuff.
God bless you brother. Praise Jesus for His infinite love and mercy.
Whenever I feel like I need a boost of encouragement, I watch this video.
What an incredible story. Thank you SO much for being open and sharing. We need stories like this!
Another great testimony God bless you and yours families
Thank you so much for this beautiful and powerful testimony of the atonement of Jesus Christ our Savior 🙏❤️💪🏾
I had my cry, i just want to say to you my brother in the Gospel we love you thanku for sharing this incredible story, love from New Zealand
You might give up on god but he will never give up on you. He will always love you. ❤
Hey Moroni, Love your step 5 video, one of the best.......
That was very powerful. Thanks for putting this together.
Thank you for bravely sharing your inspiring story and for not giving up. Your strength and testimony will help many. May the Lord continue to bless you.
Thank you! I have extra strength and courage just listening to you. I love you man!
Wow. I can't move beyond the power of this amazing man's story & testimony.
Christ's Light really does shine brightest in the darkest nights of the soul.
And just like our beloved Prophet says, "The Lord loves effort!" You give it your all
Thanks be to God for you & your wife. God bless you & may there be many more rescues like yours.
Christ lives & my only hope resides in Him. Thank you for sharing! 😇💙
Oh I simply love this
Another day where I felt like its only me who is struggling and fighting so much and then to hear your story of failing and succeeding just makes me realize I am not alone in trials, I am not forsaken, God still cares about me, there is still hope for tomorrow. Thank you for this!
What a fighter you are! Thank you for sharing this amazing story!
Wow... beautiful testimony. God bless you for your work. Glory to Jesus our God and Savior Hallelujah
It's an amazing testimony❤ Thank you for sharing😊 He is with you!!
I believe it takes a great deal of humility to aire your dirty laundry as this good brother does in this video. I’m glad he did though. It proves to me that no one is unreachable. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is for all.
I appreciate his faith and trust to God, and he is willing to let God to be part of his life again to guide him back to the brighter path. Thank you for Moroni's testimony.
Thanks for your comment!
This is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story!
God is good 😇🙏
Thank God for you and for this message. Prayers for all of us as we fight our various battles. Love you all.
Powerful Message I needed to hear every bit of that. Thank you keep pressing forward Jesus is in the ring for I know we are not alone.
This story made such a difference to me and my family. Such a difference. Thank you for trying & going & sharing ❤️
I Love this, thank you for sharing your life story!!!.. ❤
Great testimony, very encouraging Heavenly Father can overcome all things, great video,it would take a God to deliver me , so true great statement. Thank you Jesus.
Wow, this was incredible! I can’t almost express how great this was! Thank you so very much, brother, for your story about your life and your testimony and your work and service for our fellow brothers and sisters!!!! Your story gives a lot of hope, where there was no hope I’m sure! It gives a lot of help to me and I’m sure many, many others! Thank you to you and your wife and may God bless and keep you and keep you strong in the gospel and keep you strong to serve others to help others! I love you! As Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love you both!
God see us, not as we are, but as we can become. He never gives up on us, so there is always hope! What a powerful story, thanks for sharing!
Godspeed brother.
Thank you for sharing this amazing story! I'm in recovery & this is so inspiring
We're glad you're here. Thanks for your comment!
I love hearing your story! God is great! He works miracles in our lives when we open the door and let him in!
Thank you Brother for your service 🙏❤️
Touching, and well delivered. Thank you
Loved his story!!! Thank you
So inspirational 😭😩 Sending so much love to everyone who are going through their own personal battles within themselves that nobody knows about.
such an amazing message. Thank you for sharing your story. What an amazing guy and soul.
thank you once again
Glad to hear you are doing better and in the process of recovery, welcome back!
This man was dealt a really tough hand. I love his story of never giving up on Christ. Beautiful testimony. Love his faith.