I have been watching Charles Stanley since I was 30. I am 57 now and I have had some terrible and hard sufferings. I have walked away from God a few times and caught up in sin and miserable. I always find my way back, because God has never forgotten me. I love the Lord and I do not want to live in this world without Him. Charles Stanley helps me everyday with his sermons. He is so awesome, And teaches the word of God correctly. There are so many preachers that teach God's word incorrectly. Thank you Dr. Stanley. I love you and I pray for you to continue as long as God keeps you here. May God bless you always!
People who have said Charles Stanley is a fake are blasphemous. Stanley never talks out of his personal opinion he always uses the Bible. He always puts scripture first. Always makes sense. He is someone who talks with peace and that means he lives and speaks with the holy spirit. That's how you know a preacher is good. He is a good one. God Bless Charles Stanley.
Lolavie Blog There are just two main points I happen to disagree with Brother Charles on 1 is tithing and second is not so much disagree as I wish he would use a KJV Bible. The text and teaching takes on a different meaning sometimes when it is taught other than out of KJV IMHO. Other than that his sermons have helped me many times. And I do like that he is calm and not shouting every word. 😊
Good but not perfect I've listen to alot of his sermons and he contradicts himself sometimes, I still appreciate him bringing me closer to God but I can't say I don't have questions
Zack Howell yeah, I've heard him do that too. I find that if you listen long enough to most preachers these days they will eventually do the same thing.. However, this man has helped me too.
T. Davis "A wise Christian once told me, 'NO MAN has it 100% correct. Eat the hay and spit out the stubble.'"- My Grandmother You will be able to find "contradictions" with any MAN'S teachings. Why expect perfection of any person? Matthew 7:5
You know….Dr Charles is like vintage wine. He is a soothing calm mature wonderful voice amidst all the trouble and distress in the world. He calls a spade a spade but grounded on the Word of God.
I have learned so much from Charles Stanley . The LORD has blessed this man ,with a way to explain the Bible an what the Lord JESUS wants us to live our lives.Thank YOU LORD !! CHUCK STEVENS DUNCAN, S.C.
Few pastors preach God's word with this simplicity yet going to the core of one's soul. Gob bless this man of God because i am stronger because of what he preaches
He is the only pastor that can get to my soul that I cry when I hear the message of God and I also have gotten closer to God because of pastor Charles Stanley, I’m so glad that God is using him to depress his word.
He's a blessed preacher. I love how he speaks from the word, doesn't shout and doesn't pretend to be a comedian like so many pastors are trying to do. Thanks Dr Stanley.
Amen... Someone out there called ,"Justin Peters" is saying some not so nice things about our Dr Stanley I' M very protective of doctor Stanley It's quite crafty the way this Mr. Peters or should I say pastor Peter's is very good at exposing prosperity false teachers but for him to lump Dr Stanley in as well is completely erroneous . He disagrees with Dr.Stanleys view on communication with God and listening to HIS voice. , Justin should agree to disagree when it comes to Dr Stanley. . Please join me in prayer and that this man's false accusations will crumble..🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@Go2God I love this brother he is far from a prosperity teacher because he teaches you of the consequences he is as real as they come and they were very few Tony Evans to be another Steve Furtick and pastor Tony Hart of Montco Bible fellowship
yeah! I loved that! Indeed, "now watch this". We are all intertwined, and Something Good comes out of even our failures." It happened to me, just this morning, matter of fact. Still don't know how he wants to use me, but if he'll enable me, I want to stay on the path.
ask God for forgiveness; learn to forgive yourself as Christ has forgiven you; ask God for wisdom to make right choices next time -> [James 1: 5-8 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.] God's grace is enough for you [2 Cor 12:9 He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.] Emmanuel and God Bless!
I had a stroke in November 5. This has been a challenge for me and my family it has brought me closer to God and helped me prioritize my focus. Thank you Jesus. Yes i have pain but i have peace inside as i seek the Help form the Holy spirit 🙏
I've been bedridden for 2 years from a terrible head and spine issue. I live in agony. Doctors can't find the issue and fix it. I've lost everything. I pray God is glorified and I pray He heals me soon.
Go to God with the pain! Just trust him and he will hear you and help you! He loves but don't give up. Keep praying and then praise him! I live with constant pain as well so I know he is faithful! God Bless
@@glendanewell6076 @glendanewell6076 I've been going to God and trusting Him for over 3 years now. Bedridden and living in relentless 24/7, 10/10 pain. Totally disabled. Just because someone is suffering doesn't mean they aren't trusting the Lord. I give Jesus thanks and praise every day. He is my Savior, and I hope He's yours too!
Pastor Stanley seems to know what we are going through. Can't e everyone see that ...That is not a sermon that hasn't helped me .Thank You Lord ! CHUCK STEVENS, DUNCAN,S.C. 😇
God sent me this man when I was at my lowest and in my darkest period of life. Still going through it but God speaks to me though Charles Stanley. May he RIP.❤
What a beautiful thought. Maybe they were angry and resentful of God then when they thumbed down such a wonderful and practical message. I pray they are in a good place now. 🙏
During a difficult season I have struggled with doubt and trust! This message truly encouraged me to abide in Him and to let my struggles be given up to Him as He knows the timing and He knows me far better than I know myself. The struggle is very real and oh so difficult, but knowing He has allowed it for a purpose and He walks it with me surely does provide some peace and comfort! Love his teaching, God is so faithful, so thankful!
I Came To Know Dr. Stanley When I Was In Prison For A Yr. I Used To Attend Chapel For The Sole Purpose To Pick Up The Latest Pamphlets Of (IN TOUCH). When I Went Back In My Dorm; I Would Spend Hours And Hours Reading Dr. Stanley's Message; And Let Me Say That Dr. Stanley Changed My Life Not Only In Prison But 6 yrs.Of Being Out. I Can Listen To Dr. Stanley 24 Hrs A Day; He Explains The Word Of God 🙏 Like No Other Can; GOD 🙏 Bless Dr. Stanley Forever.
Who will feed us when Dr. Stanley is gone? He has truly blessed my life. I start my day with In Touch devotions. Thank you God for sending us this great man if God.
Dr Stanley is a great man of God In answer to your question ... can I also suggest 2 more great preachers John Piper . Desiring God ministry And Charles Swindoll. Insight for living ministry . Be blessed xx
Rose Jefferson . Dear Rose trust Jesus, “He is with you, in you, always and in all ways and all the time; even now. See how much He loves you, all the time. 🙏🏽😇
Life just doesn’t make sense sometimes but I am trying to trust God. I know his ways are way above my own. Thank you Dr Stanley, your sermons always give me hope
... God, if you will just enable me, I will persevere and keep walking your path... no matter how deep the valley goes, i will be walking on the path. Trusting You to take me through, all the way to other side.... Dr. Charles STanley
If only you know guys how much I value the word of this man ! I hv been through deep shxt...but these sermons have tremendously help me ! God is real believe me !
I thank God for using Charles Stanley to teach through his experience and wisdom through the Holy Spirit . All who hear him will be blessed. Thank you Jesus
when the Holy Spirit drills right into our hearts with convictuons, we begin to see, realise, acknowledge how terrible we are and desperately need our Perfect Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ to rescue us! without trials we are unable to see where we are spiritually.... sometimes trials resulting from our flesh, our undoing, mistakes and disobedience..... we need to thank God for purging us from sins and purifying and sanctifying us from all unrighteousness! From these, i am eternally grateful for what the Lord Jesus has done for me @ the Cross! Thank You Lord Jesus for Your Precious shed Blood for the forgiveness of All my sins! To Jesus be All Glory , Power, Honor and Praise forever and ever! Amen :)♡
I loved your every word! So well put!! GOD BLESS YOU!! We cannot keep running into, toward sin and not expect HIS CHASTIZEMENT‼️🙏🙏 he loves🙏🙏🙏 his children and will chastise us, it hurts!! Stay on the Streight and narrow path!! 🙏🙏‼️
Jesus said" Judge not and be not judged". I find Pastor Stanley ' s sermons lead us to study the Bible and learn to handle life in a God trusting way of life. The right way.
Thank you Dr. Stanley. I am going through intense grief. And God keeps me moving in the day. I meet a beautiful mildly mentally disabled girl 10 years ago. She was suffering in a home with every kind of abuse there is. I offered her shelter and love. She told me all she wanted was to be a mother. So I spent the last 10 years training her. I bought her 2 dogs so she would be used to having someone need her constantly. We babysat 8 kids at different times, Including 2 babies and one premature baby. And on march 30, 2019 we had a c-section and our own premature baby. He was born at 1lb 7 oz. My wife named him jack. Due to complications he was in the hospital 170 days. And we were there 167 of those. We read him 250 books, changed him, fed him and nurtured him. How ever here in Oregon it appears that having a disabled parent is grounds for the government to charge you with neglect. And in September they took the child from the hospital and placed him in foster care. This hurts me on levels I cannot express. I keep praying and asking what do you want me to learn from this lord? If you read this please pray for my family. I feel like the man who stepped out of the boat and the storm is raging. I feel like a lost sheep in the valley of shadows darkness all around, and the devil tempts me to give into fear. I feel like I am staring down in the sand and seeing only my footprints in this most trying time of my life. But we all know the ends of these. God is here and knows what he is doing. I just wish I knew where he is leading me.
@@judymahabir899 sadly no. The state was cruel we only get to see our son 4 times a year. Someday he will want the truth and we will tell him. But now life has been very difficult. I could use all the prayers you could offer. Of course my wife doesn't understand why the state has done this. Can't say I really do either.
I have been listening to Charles Stanley for at least 30 years because of his sermons and because of him I have been able to grow with God I love Jesus. Charles sermons have a way of hitting me every day with something new that I need to work on. He has help me grow so much. I appreciate everything he’s done so much,not enough words to express how thankful I am to have been able to listen to him for so long and continue to grow. Thank you Charles I’ll forever. Be grateful I have hundreds of your tapes.
Thank you dear God for all the miracles in my life after the trials. I have had two miscarriages and when I was pregnant again initially it was thought I had a blighted ovum ,I thought another miscarriage. I was upset and angry however I did tell him to be with me in this trial and give me the baby if he thinks I deserve. And God graciously in my next scan showed me my baby with a heart beat. Praise be to God. God is good. My faith is growing day by day.
I really like Dr Stanley, I have listened to him over the years. My Sister went to the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, that's when I first heard him..
Everytime I'm hurting, in an impossible situation, or ready to throw in the towel, God uses you to rescue me, thank you Dr. Stanley, you are an Awesome and encouraging Big Brother in Christ.💖
I remember just after I was saved and received His wonderful Holy Spirit, I said, "What do I need to work on Father that you can help me with?" "Trust."... It was clear as day.
Thank you Pastor Stanley...your teaching really helps me, in my time of pain, not knowing when this is going to end! Now I know, God is in control. When I read Acts 9:15 - 16, and mediated on these scripture verses; I realized why apostle Paul was able to be joyful even when He suffered. Thank you Pastor Stanley, for your teaching, and how much you love God in Christ. I love Him too. If not for Him; I don't know what would have happened to us. Jesus, Lord Jesus, You are everything to me. Amen
I have difficulty starting to listen to Dr. Stanley, because of the slow pace. But, how beautiful and right to the heart are his words. Every day, it's as if God is putting words in his mouth for me to hear. A great man of God. Thank you Lord for him.
Thank u Dr. Charles Stanley for this powerful message. I really need this as I am going thru a difficult time. I have CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia) & find it really hard to accept. I don't know how will i get thru this.. Been diagnosed 3 months ago & Im only 33 yrs old.. I am still single & living abroad alone w/ no family members & I need to take care of myself completely. The only reason I am staying here because I get my medication here for free. But the side effects of the drug have made changes in my body such as overfatigue, rashes & now my liver enzymes are high..and even though i have very supportive friends, the only one I can truly hold on to is Jesus Christ.. please pray for me that I will be able to overcome this situation & be healed completely.
Agent May God help you to grow in Him and overcome this trial . Let go of all negative and hold on to only positives. He told us to give thanks in all things and all things will work together for our good. Trust Him no matter what. I give thanks that He will bring you through this to complete wholeness. Look up natural remedies to replace tablets in the physical but it’s usually the spirit that needs healing. Most of all He wants us to trust Him even when we don’t understand. May His Spirit be your guide.
Hello, I'm so sorry for the trial in sickness and weakness to your body. Nothing is impossible to God. I pray HE brings you through to complete healing. Reach out when your feel your faith fainting. We are all here on this Earth to lift up, pray for, and encourage one another. May the peace of God be upon you. You are more valuable than many sparrows and God is aware when one sparrow falls. Blessings to you. 🙏
The Bible says, “When it’s not against me, it’s with me. “ Everyone has his journey to grow spiritually, God never stop to help us to be more like Him. We should pray for Dr. Charles Stanley. Anyone who works for God needs more of our prayers. Bless everyone who has the opportunity to watch this video today! 😊🙏
I went through a trial with gossips and bullies at work. I was so gullible and kept trusting them. My Lord showed me who they were. There was a Christian co-worker who was kind. Yet I never drew myself to her. I finally woke up, prayed and prayed and prayed some more. Praise you Jesus for blocking the bullies and gossips and showing me to befriend my now Christian friend. It was 2 years of heartache. Yes he brought me to it and through it and oh I grew spiritually and I learnt how to set boundaries for people . Praise to you my Lord.🙏🏼🦋✝️
Someone in this world really sad Charles Stanley is a fake? One person out out of millions One person out out of millions is not too bad . Charles Stanley is an incredible pastor pastor and speaks the truth from The Bible. He even tells you don't take my word for it read God's work yourself
Well my coment didn't work so the one that did makes no since. He's a pastor and a teacher that will live on what a great legacy. God blessed us all with him❤
A message I needed tonight. Thank you Dr Stanley for your timely messages. You've encouraged me to focus on how God has not given up on me, and not to give up on Him!
I belive in prayer so I ask you all if you would pray for me my anxiety my depression my pain in my body I feel so old and I'm only 42 and my finances and my family thank you all and God Bless you all.
Gary West Jesus Yeshua told us to come to Him all that are heavy laden and He will give us rest. When things become unbearable to me I try to remember the word that says to give thanks in ALL things and that All things are working together for my good. That’s my only way to find peace in drastic times. After claiming that all I can do is try my best to be of Him in what I say and do, make the effort to do the best I can and then trust Him completely. Pray that this may bring you the peace that He has given me. Too hard to bear without Him. May God’s Spirit guide you.
Gary West I hear you. I’ve had a bad bout with that - too much pain from certain circumstances even on medication didn’t help I eventually weaned off of them very slowly and gradually. Between being prayed over in intercessory healing and deliverance prayer group I trusted, I use a couple of different supplements which help with brain chemistry and functioning for anxiety and depression we all need a balance of stable neurotransmitter functioning so here is what I will share with you for you to research yourself to see if it works for you: 5-HTP I use 50 or 100 mg per day it is the precursor for serotonin in the brain check out what serotonin does for you if you do not know already. Also LTyrosine- The precursor for dopamine. I use 175 mg per day. These things are best taken on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before each meal or a couple hours after a meal. See also: GABA, Ltheanine, ASHWAGANDHA, SamE. I would NOT recommend taking every single one that I just named you at the same time you would have to do the research and pray about it. God bless you.
@@leacastori1138 Lea, very wise words. You are so right. I also use supplements that had helped me so much when I feel nervous, down etc. I could also add fish oil, excellent for your brain and the management of emotion. B12 vitamin also very good. I believe God give us intelligence to be able to discern and help ourselves.
Cristina Saez We have to be careful however with certain supplements. I thought I was so smart didn’t know… The case with five - HTP went on for too long I hadn’t realized we should only be on it temporarily. I stayed on it for approximately four months and didn’t take any breaks. There are some things that happened to me medically which I won’t go into but let me just say five HTP could be potentially dangerous if you use it for more than a few weeks. And then you should wean off of it don’t go cold turkey. Definitely do your research the other supplements should be fine though. Just be careful of five HTP for more than a few weeks. And wean off of it just like you would any anti-depressant. It’s pretty potent stuff and we don’t know where were getting it from it could have certain toxins in it. I’m surviving but now I have to go to a gastroenterologist to have some major exploratory work done and I think it came from that supplement.
In my adversity, I know that GOD is up to something Great in my life and my family's life. God is in control of the time and intensity of my trial. Thank YOU!! Thank YOU!!! Thank YOU!!!! JESUS for WHO YOU ARE in my life. AMEN!!!
I just want everyone to love you Jesus. It hurts my heart when people I love don't know you and love you. Father, through the Holy Spirit, open the minds and hearts of those I love who have rejected you.
I have been a subscriber of In Touch Ministries booklet for years. This really helped me in my spiritual maturity and find encouragement and comfort of Dr. Charles Stanley's messages. I'm glad I found this in utube. God bless this ministry.
He truly is a man of God. He speaks the truth which we need in this day. The truth hurts sometimes, but he speaks it in Gods love. He just wants us to spend eternity in Heaven! Praise God for this Godly man. May God continue to use him & bless him & his family
I absolutely view Charles Stanley as a man of God. He reads, teaches and stands on the word. I always love to watch his sermons. I always feel uplifted and taught the truth of Gods word.....thank you
You've helped me more than other preachers. You're not only a preacher, but also a teacher and you do it so well and so calm keeping me at peace while receiving God's word♡ God bless you 😊 🙏
Love, love, love listening to Pastor Charles. 🙌 His voice and whole demeanour is so peaceful and full of God’s amazing Grace. He makes Bible reading practical and easy to follow so that referencing the Bible becomes a continuous habit. Watching all the way from Botswana in the Southern part Africa. God bless you! 😊
Dr. Charles Stanley is a Pastor and Teacher of the "True" Word of God. I have been listening to him for over 25 plus years. He has helped me so much on my Christian journey with God. As Pastor Charles Stanley will tell you, “Don’t take my word search the Scriptures.”
This is what I needed to hear because when I got in a fight, I just was like God why did you let this happen! And now I'm learning hes testing my faith in him. And that made me realize that I don't want God seeing me getting mad because I do have faith but I don't show it In those situations So now I changed, You Got a like from me.
Amen amen amen. I went though a deep agony break up last year , to a point that I wanted to take my life. I felt naked l,worthless and cheap when that man left. I was so mad at God for taking what seemed so beautiful just vanish and leave me bare!!!!But God is in CONTROL ****now I have had more dreams and vision of God then ever. God is a jealous God and people give yourself to him First and all WILL Will go well with you. Praise God!
Amen sister. I too went went through a divorce and loss of my children but the positive part is god has used this experience to bring me back home to him. Glory to god in the highest.
Dr. Stanley is such an important inspiration for my life. He is a rock, a cornerstone to my walk with God and being the best version of myself as a Christian.
I see where this message has blessed people for 7 years. 7 years ago, I didn't even know there was a "TH-cam" channel. I'm so thankful that Charles Stanley has used the media for God, the Word of God, knowledge and understanding of His Word to help so many for so many years. If this was what all the media was used for, how many of our children and grandchildren would be sound minded, kind minded, peaceful, loving and know God as their creator and Saviour? Keep praying🙏
I just truly love pastor Charles Stanley, the way he teaches is so calm and peaceful and gets the point across of scriptures so powerfully. He is truly anointed
Once again this is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you so much for speaking Gods word to me. This video may be from 7 years ago but it’s touched my heart and answered my prayers. I love Charles Stanley’s soft spoken words and wisdom. ❤
Wow I needed this video today, so much truth to what he's saying. If your going through any trials in your life this can help give you a breath of fresh air in the midst of it.
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This Godly man is the gift that keeps on giving! Awesome message!
To whoever is reading this may God bless you❤❤
May God bless you too friend
Amen 🙏 ❤ May GOD bless you abundantly more 🙏 ❤
Thank you and my GOD Bless you Too… ❤
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Amen
I miss this man. How the world needs more like him.
I take comfort in knowing he will be teaching people for decades to come through his recordings.
I have been watching Charles Stanley since I was 30. I am 57 now and I have had some terrible and hard sufferings. I have walked away from God a few times and caught up in sin and miserable. I always find my way back, because God has never forgotten me. I love the Lord and I do not want to live in this world without Him. Charles Stanley helps me everyday with his sermons. He is so awesome, And teaches the word of God correctly. There are so many preachers that teach God's word incorrectly. Thank you Dr. Stanley. I love you and I pray for you to continue as long as God keeps you here. May God bless you always!
Thanks , Darlene l appreciated your words. May God Bless and Keep You, Always. Jonathan
AMEN!!!!!!
Amen
That is EXACTLY my story too.
Darlene Hart AMEN 100% 📖🙏🏼🙌🏼🕊🤝👑☝🏼🌹💛💝⚓️
People who have said Charles Stanley is a fake are blasphemous. Stanley never talks out of his personal opinion he always uses the Bible. He always puts scripture first. Always makes sense. He is someone who talks with peace and that means he lives and speaks with the holy spirit. That's how you know a preacher is good. He is a good one. God Bless Charles Stanley.
Don't listen to those who criticize. Pray for them. Charles Stanley is👍👍💜
Lolavie Blog There are just two main points I happen to disagree with Brother Charles on 1 is tithing and second is not so much disagree as I wish he would use a KJV Bible. The text and teaching takes on a different meaning sometimes when it is taught other than out of KJV IMHO. Other than that his sermons have helped me many times. And I do like that he is calm and not shouting every word. 😊
Good but not perfect I've listen to alot of his sermons and he contradicts himself sometimes, I still appreciate him bringing me closer to God but I can't say I don't have questions
Zack Howell yeah, I've heard him do that too. I find that if you listen long enough to most preachers these days they will eventually do the same thing.. However, this man has helped me too.
T. Davis "A wise Christian once told me, 'NO MAN has it 100% correct. Eat the hay and spit out the stubble.'"- My Grandmother
You will be able to find "contradictions" with any MAN'S teachings. Why expect perfection of any person? Matthew 7:5
You know….Dr Charles is like vintage wine. He is a soothing calm mature wonderful voice amidst all the trouble and distress in the world. He calls a spade a spade but grounded on the Word of God.
Exactly!!🙏🏼🍷
Special place in heaven for this man.
Oh! Yes... If it's the Good Lord's will!!!!!!
I have learned so much from Charles Stanley . The LORD has blessed this man ,with a way to explain the Bible an what the Lord JESUS wants us to live our lives.Thank YOU LORD !!
CHUCK STEVENS DUNCAN, S.C.
This man is full of love Jesus Christ!! It is a blessing from my Lord to hear him preaching the Word! May God Bless him always!
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No doubt
Few pastors preach God's word with this simplicity yet going to the core of one's soul. Gob bless this man of God because i am stronger because of what he preaches
Very True.. 👍🙏
Me too!!
Me, too!
He is the only pastor that can get to my soul that I cry when I hear the message of God and I also have gotten closer to God because of pastor Charles Stanley, I’m so glad that God is using him to depress his word.
Me! Too! PASTOR CHARLES STANLEY ROCKS!! Love frm a sister in Christ.Be Blessed Everyone!
God is good. No matter what happens he is good.
Catherine M.
AMEN
Amen
Everyday God 1st, Amen.
@@fredriksundberg4624 there`s a fight going on God vs the devil. when good men don`t stand up, evil prevails.Amen.
He's a blessed preacher. I love how he speaks from the word, doesn't shout and doesn't pretend to be a comedian like so many pastors are trying to do. Thanks Dr Stanley.
So true! I don’t want to praise man but he really was a man of true faith
I also appreciate that he doesn’t yell. So calming.
“His goal is never to defeat you but to develop you.”
Father, I’m going to trust you because you know what’s best for me.
I love listening to him. He breaks it down simply with love. God bless him all the days of his life. He truly is a man of God 🙏🏼
He is so relaxing to listen to ❤️🙏🏻
4-20-2023 RIP
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Good morning, please excuse my error.
May His peace, be your closest companion.
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"The trial is going to be for my benefit if I respond in faith. " 💜
Nice 😊
Amen 🙌
Amen!!
God bless pastor Stanley...please protect him from any attacks of the enemy...may your love cover him and use him powerfully
Amen... Someone out there called ,"Justin Peters" is saying some not so nice things about our Dr Stanley I' M very protective of doctor Stanley It's quite crafty the way this Mr. Peters or should I say pastor Peter's is very good at exposing prosperity false teachers but for him to lump Dr Stanley in as well is completely erroneous . He disagrees with Dr.Stanleys view on communication with God and listening to HIS voice. , Justin should agree to disagree when it comes to Dr Stanley. . Please join me in prayer and that this man's false accusations will crumble..🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Join the redeemed praying with you 🙏✝️
Amen
@@Go2God I love this brother he is far from a prosperity teacher because he teaches you of the consequences he is as real as they come and they were very few Tony Evans to be another Steve Furtick and pastor Tony Hart of Montco Bible fellowship
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Pain does have a purifying factor. He is so right. As hard as the pain is, it truly cleanses us. God is wonderful.
Yes and amen...
You are right rima! could you guys please pray for me? im going through a bad trial right now.
amen!
It truly Cleanses US. Amen 🙏🏽
Wonderful sermon. Thank God for Dr. Charles Stanley sermons.
I love his calm soothing voice and his simplistic style of preaching. I resonate with him very well. It's kind of a breath of fresh air.
I feel the same way. His voice is soothing. He explains things simply and I can understand his teachings easier than any other preacher.
Me too.
Agree with Canadasweet.
I love Dr.Stanley! He is so wise warm and caring. God bless!
Davien Danessia and mama
K Carter xxx
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“Now watch this...”
-Dr. Stanley
Listen.. . now some people may ask why i say listen...
Because you should listen!
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yeah! I loved that! Indeed, "now watch this". We are all intertwined, and Something Good comes out of even our failures." It happened to me, just this morning, matter of fact. Still don't know how he wants to use me, but if he'll enable me, I want to stay on the path.
I love when he says that.
😂😂😂😂😂😂That’s right!!! ❤✝️🥰
Most of my bad situations was my fault because I didn’t follow him like I was supposed to.
Bless you Hilda.
Same here
🦶 prints in the sand thanku Jesus those s words are so so true Jesus Christ loves us all amen 🙏 I do for all of you that I do not know
It’s okay. Simply return to him. Ask for forgiveness and he will restore your life.
ask God for forgiveness; learn to forgive yourself as Christ has forgiven you; ask God for wisdom to make right choices next time -> [James 1: 5-8 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.] God's grace is enough for you [2 Cor 12:9 He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.] Emmanuel and God Bless!
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Hello 👋 how are you doing today
I had a stroke in November 5. This has been a challenge for me and my family it has brought me closer to God and helped me prioritize my focus. Thank you Jesus. Yes i have pain but i have peace inside as i seek the Help form the Holy spirit 🙏
I've been bedridden for 2 years from a terrible head and spine issue. I live in agony. Doctors can't find the issue and fix it. I've lost everything. I pray God is glorified and I pray He heals me soon.
He will
Go to God with the pain! Just trust him and he will hear you and help you! He loves but don't give up. Keep praying and then praise him! I live with constant pain as well so I know he is faithful! God Bless
@@glendanewell6076 @glendanewell6076 I've been going to God and trusting Him for over 3 years now. Bedridden and living in relentless 24/7, 10/10 pain. Totally disabled. Just because someone is suffering doesn't mean they aren't trusting the Lord. I give Jesus thanks and praise every day. He is my Savior, and I hope He's yours too!
Prayers for you 🙏
For I will restore health to you and your wounds I will heal declares the lord. Jeremiah 30:17
Love his sermons. Always the right word at the right time in my life. We can always learn if we are open minded 😉
Pastor Stanley seems to know what we are going through. Can't e everyone see that ...That is not a sermon that hasn't helped me .Thank You Lord ! CHUCK STEVENS, DUNCAN,S.C. 😇
Hello 👋 how are you doing
God sent me this man when I was at my lowest and in my darkest period of life. Still going through it but God speaks to me though Charles Stanley. May he RIP.❤
Lord have mercy on my life and grant me the strength to endure these trials. Please pray for me! My brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus
@Davin Steven may the Lord bless you, I have received a blessing with your words
God bless the 345 who had their thumbs down may they encounter their trials and apply this sermon.In Jesus Name.Amen.God bless Dr.Charles Stanley.
Amen
What a beautiful thought. Maybe they were angry and resentful of God then when they thumbed down such a wonderful and practical message. I pray they are in a good place now. 🙏
It's up to 934 now. Prayers for them. 🙏💜🙏
During a difficult season I have struggled with doubt and trust! This message truly encouraged me to abide in Him and to let my struggles be given up to Him as He knows the timing and He knows me far better than I know myself. The struggle is very real and oh so difficult, but knowing He has allowed it for a purpose and He walks it with me surely does provide some peace and comfort! Love his teaching, God is so faithful, so thankful!
Kim valarik, Amen to that! My thoughts exactly.
I Came To Know Dr. Stanley When I Was In Prison For A Yr. I Used To Attend Chapel For The Sole Purpose To Pick Up The Latest Pamphlets Of (IN TOUCH). When I Went Back In My Dorm; I Would Spend Hours And Hours Reading Dr. Stanley's Message; And Let Me Say That Dr. Stanley Changed My Life Not Only In Prison But 6 yrs.Of Being Out. I Can Listen To Dr. Stanley 24 Hrs A Day; He Explains The Word Of God 🙏 Like No Other Can; GOD 🙏 Bless Dr. Stanley Forever.
I literally listen to this everyday. I’m currently walking through a valley. Im trying to patiently wait bc I know God is working for my good 😢
Praying for you, friend. 🙏🏻
I'm in a valley, still standing on his word.
Who will feed us when Dr. Stanley is gone?
He has truly blessed my life. I start my day with In Touch devotions. Thank you God for sending us this great man if God.
+Rose Jefferson i wondered the same thing he is really a great teacher thanks be to God for the holy spirit that teaches him
Dr Stanley is a great man of God
In answer to your question ... can I also suggest 2 more great preachers
John Piper . Desiring God ministry
And
Charles Swindoll. Insight for living ministry .
Be blessed xx
Rose Jefferson . Dear Rose trust Jesus, “He is with you, in you, always and in all ways and all the time; even now. See how much He loves you, all the time. 🙏🏽😇
Haven't you heard andy stanley? His son
There's also Paul Washer
I just went through a MAJOR SPIRITUAL battle with a satan. Thank God for the strength He gave me . Praise you Yeshua!
God bless you Dr. Charles Stanley !
Tina B
AMEN!
A wonderful Man of God Charles Stanley!!
Check this out
gurudeseyesubai.org/trails-of-life/
🙏🙏🙏
I’ve been listening to preachers for 50 years, and Charles Stanley is THE BEST.
A true man of God.
Life just doesn’t make sense sometimes but I am trying to trust God. I know his ways are way above my own. Thank you Dr Stanley, your sermons always give me hope
Rhianna, Amen!
I'm not going back
A true Man of God he is blessed!! Thank you Dr. Stanley for keeping me on track in my walk with Jesus Christ 💜
Thank u dr stankley for ur wisdom on gods word may god continue to. Bless u
Thank GOD for Dr Stanley
... God, if you will just enable me, I will persevere and keep walking your path... no matter how deep the valley goes, i will be walking on the path. Trusting You to take me through, all the way to other side.... Dr. Charles STanley
violetncurls beautiful prayer
Jesus take the reins and give me rest.. .
Thank you for this Anointed sermon Man Of God!!! This sermon has changed my life..😍Praise GOD...♥️♥️♥️
If only you know guys how much I value the word of this man ! I hv been through deep shxt...but these sermons have tremendously help me ! God is real believe me !
I thank God for using Charles Stanley to teach through his experience and wisdom through the Holy Spirit . All who hear him will be blessed. Thank you Jesus
gurudeseyesubai.org/trails-of-life/
I live on the opposite side of the world from Charles but he's been my spiritual mentor for about 20 years
when the Holy Spirit drills right into our hearts with convictuons, we begin to see, realise, acknowledge how terrible we are and desperately need our Perfect Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ to rescue us!
without trials we are unable to see where we are spiritually....
sometimes trials resulting from our flesh, our undoing, mistakes and disobedience.....
we need to thank God for purging us from sins and purifying and sanctifying us from all unrighteousness!
From these, i am eternally grateful for what the Lord Jesus has done for me @ the Cross!
Thank You Lord Jesus for Your Precious shed Blood for the forgiveness of All my sins!
To Jesus be All Glory , Power, Honor and Praise forever and ever! Amen :)♡
Amen, how so true.
I loved your every word! So well put!! GOD BLESS YOU!! We cannot keep running into, toward sin and not expect HIS CHASTIZEMENT‼️🙏🙏 he loves🙏🙏🙏 his children and will chastise us, it hurts!! Stay on the Streight and narrow path!! 🙏🙏‼️
Amen and Amen
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I'm Blessed to have heard his preaching and sermons for over 30 years. He is missed every day. He is in Heaven now.
I know God had his arms open wide for you sir. Thank you for your service ❤
Jesus said" Judge not and be not judged". I find Pastor Stanley ' s sermons lead us to study the Bible and learn to handle life in a God trusting way of life. The right way.
I feel relaxed, yet inspired to do God's will when I listen to this pastor.
Thank you Dr. Stanley. I am going through intense grief. And God keeps me moving in the day. I meet a beautiful mildly mentally disabled girl 10 years ago. She was suffering in a home with every kind of abuse there is. I offered her shelter and love. She told me all she wanted was to be a mother. So I spent the last 10 years training her. I bought her 2 dogs so she would be used to having someone need her constantly. We babysat 8 kids at different times, Including 2 babies and one premature baby. And on march 30, 2019 we had a c-section and our own premature baby. He was born at 1lb 7 oz. My wife named him jack. Due to complications he was in the hospital 170 days. And we were there 167 of those. We read him 250 books, changed him, fed him and nurtured him. How ever here in Oregon it appears that having a disabled parent is grounds for the government to charge you with neglect. And in September they took the child from the hospital and placed him in foster care. This hurts me on levels I cannot express. I keep praying and asking what do you want me to learn from this lord? If you read this please pray for my family. I feel like the man who stepped out of the boat and the storm is raging. I feel like a lost sheep in the valley of shadows darkness all around, and the devil tempts me to give into fear. I feel like I am staring down in the sand and seeing only my footprints in this most trying time of my life. But we all know the ends of these. God is here and knows what he is doing. I just wish I knew where he is leading me.
Find a GriefShare Group. It is helpful...
Hi, I am reading this 3 years later and I am just wondering how you are doing today. Did you get your baby back?
@@judymahabir899 sadly no. The state was cruel we only get to see our son 4 times a year. Someday he will want the truth and we will tell him. But now life has been very difficult. I could use all the prayers you could offer. Of course my wife doesn't understand why the state has done this. Can't say I really do either.
So sorry for your pain . Will keep you in my prayers
Thank you be to God for using Dr. Charles Stanley to preach His word.
I have been listening to Charles Stanley for at least 30 years because of his sermons and because of him I have been able to grow with God I love Jesus. Charles sermons have a way of hitting me every day with something new that I need to work on. He has help me grow so much. I appreciate everything he’s done so much,not enough words to express how thankful I am to have been able to listen to him for so long and continue to grow. Thank you Charles I’ll forever. Be grateful I have hundreds of your tapes.
Awesome man of God
AMEN!!
God is the Great I AM!!! He is worthy of all PRAISE!!!
Yes.. He is. 🙏
'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom'. Excellent word. Thank you for sharing.
Proverbs. Very good book.
Thank you dear God for all the miracles in my life after the trials.
I have had two miscarriages and when I was pregnant again initially it was thought I had a blighted ovum ,I thought another miscarriage. I was upset and angry however I did tell him to be with me in this trial and give me the baby if he thinks I deserve. And God graciously in my next scan showed me my baby with a heart beat. Praise be to God. God is good. My faith is growing day by day.
I really like Dr Stanley, I have listened to him over the years. My Sister went to the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, that's when I first heard him..
Everytime I'm hurting, in an impossible situation, or ready to throw in the towel, God uses you to rescue me, thank you Dr. Stanley, you are an Awesome and encouraging Big Brother in Christ.💖
Praise God for my pain, suffering and trials. They lead me closer to God.
Aa Lot, Amen!
Amen!
I remember just after I was saved and received His wonderful Holy Spirit, I said, "What do I need to work on Father that you can help me with?"
"Trust."... It was clear as day.
Go see dad
Absolutely no fake to Dr Charles Stanley he's so for real I love him so much speaks only the truth or the man thank you Father for him.
Thank you Pastor Stanley...your teaching really helps me, in my time of pain, not knowing when this is going to end! Now I know, God is in control. When I read Acts 9:15 - 16, and mediated on these scripture verses; I realized why apostle Paul was able to be joyful even when He suffered. Thank you Pastor Stanley, for your teaching, and how much you love God in Christ. I love Him too. If not for Him; I don't know what would have happened to us. Jesus, Lord Jesus, You are everything to me. Amen
Usually, I just simply say, "Lord, I know it's gonna be ok" and glory to God - it ALWAYS winds up ok..
Romans 8:28 ALL THINGS
GOD BLESS🙏🙏🙏
Don't waste your SORROW thank him no matter how deep in the valley we go trust GOD
I have difficulty starting to listen to Dr. Stanley, because of the slow pace. But, how beautiful and right to the heart are his words. Every day, it's as if God is putting words in his mouth for me to hear. A great man of God. Thank you Lord for him.
Thank u Dr. Charles Stanley for this powerful message. I really need this as I am going thru a difficult time. I have CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia) & find it really hard to accept. I don't know how will i get thru this.. Been diagnosed 3 months ago & Im only 33 yrs old.. I am still single & living abroad alone w/ no family members & I need to take care of myself completely. The only reason I am staying here because I get my medication here for free. But the side effects of the drug have made changes in my body such as overfatigue, rashes & now my liver enzymes are high..and even though i have very supportive friends, the only one I can truly hold on to is Jesus Christ.. please pray for me that I will be able to overcome this situation & be healed completely.
I will pray for you Agent. May God bless you.
Agent I am praying for you.
Agent May God help you to grow in Him and overcome this trial . Let go of all negative and hold on to only positives. He told us to give thanks in all things and all things will work together for our good. Trust Him no matter what. I give thanks that He will bring you through this to complete wholeness. Look up natural remedies to replace tablets in the physical but it’s usually the spirit that needs healing. Most of all He wants us to trust Him even when we don’t understand. May His Spirit be your guide.
Hello, I'm so sorry for the trial in sickness and weakness to your body. Nothing is impossible to God. I pray HE brings you through to complete healing. Reach out when your feel your faith fainting. We are all here on this Earth to lift up, pray for, and encourage one another. May the peace of God be upon you. You are more valuable than many sparrows and God is aware when one sparrow falls. Blessings to you. 🙏
Giant hugs to you. How are you doing now ?💐
I needed to hear this, God spoke through this man, thank you brother. Glory to our God, glory to Lord Jesus.
Not my will but they will be done Lord ❤!!!!
The Bible says, “When it’s not against me, it’s with me. “ Everyone has his journey to grow spiritually, God never stop to help us to be more like Him. We should pray for Dr. Charles Stanley. Anyone who works for God needs more of our prayers. Bless everyone who has the opportunity to watch this video today! 😊🙏
I so always benefit by listening to God’s wisdom thru Charles Stanley teaching the word of God.
God bless so much ....am too blessed listening ....real gems
Hello 👋 how are you doing today
Dr. Charles Stanley, your sermons are like beautiful poetry. Thank you!
I went through a trial with gossips and bullies at work. I was so gullible and kept trusting them. My Lord showed me who they were. There was a Christian co-worker who was kind. Yet I never drew myself to her. I finally woke up, prayed and prayed and prayed some more. Praise you Jesus for blocking the bullies and gossips and showing me to befriend my now Christian friend. It was 2 years of heartache. Yes he brought me to it and through it and oh I grew spiritually and I learnt how to set boundaries for people . Praise to you my Lord.🙏🏼🦋✝️
Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today???
Someone in this world really sad Charles Stanley is a fake? One person out out of millions One person out out of millions is not too bad . Charles Stanley is an incredible pastor pastor and speaks the truth from The Bible. He even tells you don't take my word for it read God's work yourself
Pastor Stanley is an amazing speaker for the Lord. His messages are always insightful and have saved me more than once.
I have a Faith and I believe God Jesus Holy Spirits heard my prayer, Thank you, for closed captioning, I needed it because I am Deaf
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Amen, God hears the prayers of his children. Thank you Lord.
I am happy for you
You are healed!!
Well my coment didn't work so the one that did makes no since. He's a pastor and a teacher that will live on what a great legacy. God blessed us all with him❤
THANK YOU DR. STANLEY FOR THIS BLESSING MAY YAHUAH CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HALLELUYAH.
God bless you Charles!
A message I needed tonight. Thank you Dr Stanley for your timely messages. You've encouraged me to focus on how God has not given up on me, and not to give up on Him!
Great teaching thank u Charles Stanley. I love his teaching. God bless you Charles Stanley with long healthy life.
I belive in prayer so I ask you all if you would pray for me my anxiety my depression my pain in my body I feel so old and I'm only 42 and my finances and my family thank you all and God Bless you all.
prayers sent, Gary
Gary West Jesus Yeshua told us to come to Him all that are heavy laden and He will give us rest. When things become unbearable to me I try to remember the word that says to give thanks in ALL things and that All things are working together for my good. That’s my only way to find peace in drastic times. After claiming that all I can do is try my best to be of Him in what I say and do, make the effort to do the best I can and then trust Him completely. Pray that this may bring you the peace that He has given me. Too hard to bear without Him. May God’s Spirit guide you.
Gary West I hear you. I’ve had a bad bout with that - too much pain from certain circumstances even on medication didn’t help I eventually weaned off of them very slowly and gradually. Between being prayed over in intercessory healing and deliverance prayer group I trusted, I use a couple of different supplements which help with brain chemistry and functioning for anxiety and depression we all need a balance of stable neurotransmitter functioning so here is what I will share with you for you to research yourself to see if it works for you:
5-HTP I use 50 or 100 mg per day it is the precursor for serotonin in the brain check out what serotonin does for you if you do not know already. Also LTyrosine- The precursor for dopamine. I use 175 mg per day. These things are best taken on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before each meal or a couple hours after a meal.
See also: GABA, Ltheanine, ASHWAGANDHA, SamE.
I would NOT recommend taking every single one that I just named you at the same time you would have to do the research and pray about it. God bless you.
@@leacastori1138 Lea, very wise words. You are so right. I also use supplements that had helped me so much when I feel nervous, down etc. I could also add fish oil, excellent for your brain and the management of emotion. B12 vitamin also very good. I believe God give us intelligence to be able to discern and help ourselves.
Cristina Saez We have to be careful however with certain supplements. I thought I was so smart didn’t know… The case with five - HTP went on for too long I hadn’t realized we should only be on it temporarily. I stayed on it for approximately four months and didn’t take any breaks. There are some things that happened to me medically which I won’t go into but let me just say five HTP could be potentially dangerous if you use it for more than a few weeks. And then you should wean off of it don’t go cold turkey. Definitely do your research the other supplements should be fine though. Just be careful of five HTP for more than a few weeks. And wean off of it just like you would any anti-depressant. It’s pretty potent stuff and we don’t know where were getting it from it could have certain toxins in it. I’m surviving but now I have to go to a gastroenterologist to have some major exploratory work done and I think it came from that supplement.
Thank You Lord ,for using Dr. Charles to share wisdom from you all Glory to God
It’s always been a blessing to hear Dr Charles Stanley teach and preach..He is truly a guiding light.
In my adversity, I know that GOD is up to something Great in my life and my family's life. God is in control of the time and intensity of my trial. Thank YOU!! Thank YOU!!! Thank YOU!!!! JESUS for WHO YOU ARE in my life. AMEN!!!
I just want everyone to love you Jesus. It hurts my heart when people I love don't know you and love you. Father, through the Holy Spirit, open the minds and hearts of those I love who have rejected you.
Sweet sweet man. Thank you Dr. Stanley... thank you.
Thanks be to God for your life Dr.Charles Stanley,may God continually bless your work for his kingdom.神に感謝します
I have been a subscriber of In Touch Ministries booklet for years. This really helped me in my spiritual maturity and find encouragement and comfort of Dr. Charles Stanley's messages. I'm glad I found this in utube. God bless this ministry.
Hi pretty Annabelle. How are you and your family doing over there??
Love Charles Stanley a Spiritual Giant .
Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today??
He truly is a man of God. He speaks the truth which we need in this day. The truth hurts sometimes, but he speaks it in Gods love. He just wants us to spend eternity in Heaven! Praise God for this Godly man. May God continue to use him & bless him & his family
I absolutely view Charles Stanley as a man of God. He reads, teaches and stands on the word. I always love to watch his sermons. I always feel uplifted and taught the truth of Gods word.....thank you
I trust this beautiful man.Speaks and helps me understand the bible. God bless him.
You've helped me more than other preachers. You're not only a preacher, but also a teacher and you do it so well and so calm keeping me at peace while receiving God's word♡ God bless you 😊 🙏
This is a man of God. He never speaks form his own But from the Holy Spirit. Thank you Jesus for Dr. Stanley 🤍
Love, love, love listening to Pastor Charles. 🙌 His voice and whole demeanour is so peaceful and full of God’s amazing Grace. He makes Bible reading practical and easy to follow so that referencing the Bible becomes a continuous habit. Watching all the way from Botswana in the Southern part Africa. God bless you! 😊
Dr. Charles Stanley is a Pastor and Teacher of the "True" Word of God. I have been listening to him for over 25 plus years. He has helped me so much on my Christian journey with God. As Pastor Charles Stanley will tell you, “Don’t take my word search the Scriptures.”
This is what I needed to hear because when I got in a fight, I just was like God why did you let this happen! And now I'm learning hes testing my faith in him. And that made me realize that I don't want
God seeing me getting mad because I do have faith but I don't show it In those situations So now I changed, You Got a like from me.
It was Dr. stanleys sermons that led me to the Lord Jesus Christ more then 20 years ago.
Amen amen amen. I went though a deep agony break up last year , to a point that I wanted to take my life. I felt naked l,worthless and cheap when that man left. I was so mad at God for taking what seemed so beautiful just vanish and leave me bare!!!!But God is in CONTROL ****now I have had more dreams and vision of God then ever. God is a jealous God and people give yourself to him First and all WILL Will go well with you. Praise God!
Varienne Cloete Amen!
Amen
Amen sister. I too went went through a divorce and loss of my children but the positive part is god has used this experience to bring me back home to him. Glory to god in the highest.
Varienne Cloete 💯❕❕
Mark S Rickert use reverance when referring to the Most High, it's God with a capital G brother. sorry but it's true..
Dr. Stanley is such an important inspiration for my life. He is a rock, a cornerstone to my walk with God and being the best version of myself as a Christian.
I’ve been struggling with a divorce. I may have failed God, but he will never fail me. I will do gods will no matter what
I see where this message has blessed people for 7 years. 7 years ago, I didn't even know there was a "TH-cam" channel. I'm so thankful that Charles Stanley has used the media for God, the Word of God, knowledge and understanding of His Word to help so many for so many years. If this was what all the media was used for, how many of our children and grandchildren would be sound minded, kind minded, peaceful, loving and know God as their creator and Saviour? Keep praying🙏
I needed this
leximakeupful no*no
Paul stanley lays out the word of God like no other....
Sorry, i meant charles
Psalm 119:67 ..Before I was afflicted, I when astray ...but now I keep your Word ! 📖 🙏
I just truly love pastor Charles Stanley, the way he teaches is so calm and peaceful and gets the point across of scriptures so powerfully. He is truly anointed
Once again this is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you so much for speaking Gods word to me. This video may be from 7 years ago but it’s touched my heart and answered my prayers. I love Charles Stanley’s soft spoken words and wisdom. ❤
Wow I needed this video today, so much truth to what he's saying. If your going through any trials in your life this can help give you a breath of fresh air in the midst of it.