Hey Sarah, I'm sorry that you've been going through these things. I came to this sermon because my sister has had a lot of problems with anxiety and other types of mental illnesses... sigh!… Sadly it has been about three years that we've been fighting this battle... I'm not a doctor, neither a pastor, but I've tried to help my sister with her illness, which has lead me to understand at least a little bit about this topic… I don't know exactly what you have been going through, but I'd suggest you to at least talk to a pastor or a leader of your church about this problem that you've had, in case you have done this already, but haven't found a solution then I'd suggest you to go to a psychologist (ideally a christian one)… I know that the idea of going to a psychologist isn’t the most popular, but try to keep in mind the principle that pastor mentioned in the sermon; if you break a leg you won’t be ashamed to go to a doctor and you won’t just pray about it… so, as hard as it’s to accept it, our mind is also a "part of our bodies", which sometimes needs professional help. The same way you would not try to treat a broken leg by yourself or with the help of family and friends only, please don’t try to fix possible problems that you may have in your mind by yourself or with friends and family only neither!… there are professionals who studied years to be able to “heal” broken legs and the same goes for problems with our mind!… I know that it’s different; one can’t really go on with life as if nothing was happening having a broken leg! But that’s pretty much what we do, when we go on with life having a problem in our mind, that we can’t really fix on our own… That’s why I believe it could be very helpful for you to first try to talk to a pastor or a leader from your church about your problems, and try to get help, if that doesn’t solve the problem, then I’d recommend you to look for a psychologist (again, ideally a christian one) who could then use all of his or her professional experience and knowledge to help you to get better!:) There's the possibility in which your brain, hormones, etc… could be affecting your feelings, perceptions, desires, etc... and that might only (humanly speaking) be curable with the help of medicine. Which again, at least in my opinion, tends to trigger a rejecting reaction on people when they hear about medicine for their minds… but back to the example of the broken leg; Ok, the person goes through the medical procedures, has his or her leg put back together, but then normally the person receives some pain killers, I’m assuming antibiotics, etc… some medicine… Some people, do have some things against antibiotics, but more about the dosage… the point is; most people would not have a problem taking medicine for the healing of their formerly broken leg… which is a part of our body, just like our brain with its components that “mixed” in a very specific way works amazingly well, but sometimes, for diverse types of reasons this chemicals (“components”) can be out of order, and that’s when medicine for our “mind” comes into the picture. From what I’ve understood the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists is basically that psychologists can “only” talk to you and try to help “from the outside” of your mind, but psychiatrists have also learned how these chemicals in our brain work, and they're kinda like a painter. In a very basic example; psychiatrists know that mixing yellow with blue gives out green, and that if they see a green color, they also know, that yellow and blue have been mixed at one point to get to that color…. again, that was the most basic “definition” of what psychiatrists can do with the help of medicines. So if for example; in a talk with a psychologist he or she recommend you to go to a psychiatrist, from what I understand, they are pretty much saying, that maybe the chemicals in your body might not be correctly adjusted, so since psychologist can’t say exactly which ones, what other chemicals and in which amount you should mix in to get the “perfect” order of everything again, they’d send you to a professional who learned how to do that, who can examine you precisely to try understand what exactly is off and what could bring things to harmony (chemically speaking), so then they would prescribe you medicine to help your chemical levels to be balanced, so that you could be better able to control your emotions and yourself as a whole! There are cases in which a person may be a possible danger for him or herself and or to others, and in these specific cases, a psychiatrist could suggest that this person should be medicated and kept under observation in a hospital, which can sound bad, but think with me; a psychiatrist at least from what I’ve experienced would only suggest such measures in case this person’s behaviors were to be harmful for themselves or to others, and in that case, if one is really honest, it actually is better to have this person treated in a place where he or she will be safe and where his or her loved ones as well… Sigh… Life isn’t easy!… at least not always… sometimes it might feel like never!… but 1. it doesn’t have to be easy, we can “just" get stronger to face it adequately;) and 2. With God’s help and with the advanced medicine that we have nowadays, we can literally witness wonders in our lives!!!!! and in the lives of the people we care the most, because as you also mentioned kinda in reverse; if we feel better and are able to love ourselves! theN, loving others will be much easier!!!:DDDD Everything that I said summed up in 3 basic steps: Talk to a pastor or leader at your church and follow their suggestions - in case it doesn’t fully solve the problem; Talk to a Psychologist and follow his or her suggestions - in case it doesn’t fully solve the problem; Talk to a psychiatrist and follow his or her suggestions 1a. pray at all times;) Sigh!:))) I hope that this could help you at least a little bit somehow!:))) It’s sad that we sometimes go through really hard times in our lives, but I believe that at least one of the reasons why God allows it in our lives, it's because, in the end; we are all pretty much the same, going through pretty much the same things, so if God allowed us to go through something that wasn’t that pleasant, I believe that we should first work together with God (and professionals depending on the case;) so that we can first get ourselves healed, we grow from that and then we can share the helpful parts of our journeys with other people who may be going through similar situations in their own lives!…. As pastor said in this sermon; we aren’t meant to do life alone!!!;) So, from your brother in Christ, here it's what God may have allowed me to go and grow through to maybe be sharing it with you today!:)) May God continue to bless you!:D Be strong and very courageous!!!! in the Lord always!!!! Bye!:) Have a great life!!!:DDDD
Hi@@jennycarney3877 , I just wrote something under Sarah's comment that might be helpful for you too. Take a look at it if you want:) I wish you the best from God!!! Have a nice day!:)
I'm a born again and rededicated Christian who suffers from bi polar disorder. Both myself and my girlfriend were pushed out of two Churches. I even reached out to them by making 2 or three DVDs to help them understand what I have to deal and struggle with I seriously doubt they even watched them and really hurt. Who Ever is reading this please pray 🙏 for the both of us 🙏
Father, in the name of Jesus. Bless, heal and deliver them from sickness and disease. May you speak to their spirits and heal the rejection reminding them that you love them and hear their hearts cry. As we are now "shelter in place" let them abide in the secret place of your presence. Let them tap into the right ministry via stream during this time. As you lead them Lord to reach out again to a Pastor for the human voice and distant touch if compassion, let them experience Your love thru whom they reach out to. Let the church walk in the fruit of the Spirit according to Gal. 5:22. Lord, You said that many are the affliction of the righteous and that you will deliver them from them all. Lord, send forth Your word and heal their disease. You are the Lord, their healer. God loves you and has given you His precious Holy Spirit. Trust the Lord and know He's with you and promised to never leave nor forsake you. You're not alone! God bless you both.
Hi! Im a Born Again who suffers bipolar disorder too. How is it going with your Church? have they watched the video? I hope all is well with you brother.
The Devil is not in the Gambling place, Brothel house, Drug house, it in the Church, it allow believer to believe in a certain way that divided us as believer, it divided an Conquer.
I am a small church pastor. One of our associate pastors died about a year ago. I have been unable to speak about this for almost a year. I found my friend after he passed. I have been struggling since. I am so thankful that God brought me to your sermon. I am ready to address my congregation about my friends death. Thank you brother.
Wow. Thank you for sharing Donald. We understand how difficult this to share with the congregation but God comforts and gives us peace in great ways. God will move through your transparency.
It is very much needed because a lot of Christians suffer in silence due to shame or guilt. We are told to pray it away. Pray that more awareness is made. God bless
Jesus is the great healer. I've had depression and anxiety for so long and my God delivered me. He gave me back my self esteem because I realized I am his daughter!
@@jredenfield It isn't that easy for everyone. I believe God understands and he does put people in place on earth such as doctors and therapists to help those with mental illness.
Speaking from C-bad, NM. I've been suffering from Bipolar type1 and anxiety attacks (worsening) since 2000. Presently I've been under attack from the enemy like never before and I cry out to Jesus. I feel I'm just holding on to the side of the boat and i'm in the water. It hurts so badly (physically as well as mentally) during some of the panic attacks I just want to die, but I cry out to Jesus and I keep on. Oh Jesus! Please come for us now!
Jesus is healing me from mental illness and it is a lifelong process. It takes many ingredients to bake a cake and all of these ingredients are important for overall health and healing. Hallelujah, thank you Jesus!!
Right, hope it's going well for you now. I was saved, fail again. Now trying to get back. It's hard cause I have targets on me at work and I've been suffering. Plllease pray for me. I will pray for you. God Jesus blless
Hallelujah sister!!That's why I stay in constant prayer and worship DAILY..I realize this is key..God Bless you.May the holy spirit cover you with abundant joy!!
It doesn't have to be a lifelong process, or many different ingredients,..its only 1 indgredient that will heal you and deliver you...thats Jesus... nothing more nothing less...please believe
MaryDell Chu amen I'll continue to keep you lifted please keep my niece and prayer she is dealing with mental illness her name is Crystal she just tried to commit suicide she is in recovery right now please keep her lifted I have no idea I'm trying to get more educated on this mental illness so keep our family in prayer thank you
I'm learning spiritual warfare..I decided I'm going to win over anxiety or fear,ect..Before i even open my eyes,I go into conversation with the holy spirit.I CONSTANTLY keep the word of God playing and loudly praise and LOUDLY DECLARE God's word whenever I feel anxiety or depression trying me..Dont give up people;May the spirit of joy and Prince of Peace be with anyone suffering!
Thank you, pastor Miles for being sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit and speaking about real things that our community and church need...blessings!
I appreciate your preaching and sharing this. I have a son presently in a behavioral center for bipolar and schizophrenia he is just 25. I had a terrible divorce and I am sad because he is struggling. Please pray for him.
I don't know exactly how you feel right now Ma'am, but I will pray for you and your son. I have been struggling with major depression and suicidal thoughts too (for 2 years now) and what gives me hope is Jesus' promise in Matthew 28:20 that "I WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU EVEN UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD".. You are never alone. God is always with you..
Leaning on one another threw these times, we could face some hard in our life but we have to remember that we are loved in many ways, God sees something in us at times we not see
I found this video by accident. Thank you so much for your kind and passionate message. I am a born again Christian battling depression and anxiety. God bless all the way from Philippines.
My Granddaughter, Abigail, 7 years old, recently diagnosed with ADD, borderline personality disorder with outbursts, schizophrenia.... she's had to tolerate so much in her precious short life. Abuse, neglect... I was raised to belief that these illnesses do not exist. That everything is a demon or "you just need to spank your kids and make them behave". Or some other thing like don't put up with that.. I believe in balance.. but mental illness IS real. And God has solutions for each and every one of ALL diseases. Sometimes it takes time and planning and figuring out the best plan for each individual. Let's take that time, talk to and listen to our kids, friends and everyone.. let's continue to seek God and pray earnestly for everyone. I love ya'll. Ending your life is not the answer.
Great word Pastor Miles. Especially the part about feeling like you can't work for God when you feel depressed, ill, etc. First, let me say that I reached out to my church and my brothers and sisters online (one of who attends your church) when I was diagnosed with depression. I am on the prayer team at my church in Bothell, Washington, and I feel God's presence best when I'm praying for other people. And I've had people come back to tell me they received healing. God uses broken people! It gives Him ALL the Glory, because we know it isn't us that healed them!
God!! Please help us, 24 years with anxiety am getting worse! Please please pray for me! I can’t handle anymore! God why did you forget us!! Where are you, im feeling dying inside!! Please have a mercy for your holy blood, please!!
For those of you that thumbs downed this message you may be one of those sitting in the dark in silence. Know that you are covered by the grace and blessing of our God. Don’t be afraid to come forward and admit you have a problem and seek professional and spiritual help.
This sermon just popped up in my feed. I watch Pastor Miles and have been to The Rock Church a few times and I loved it. I’m in Az so can’t continue in person. God knows I needed this today. I have been struggling bad for years I can recall back to 2005. My mental health issues are due to my traumas in my life I’m sure. I now see they are spiritual attacks. Please I encourage anyone to get help right away if you notice any signs of mental health issues. If your unsure talk to your dr, church, family, friend. Don’t hide it and don’t let it go on thinking your strong enough to battle it on your own. If I could go back I would of received help right away because now my mental illness is at its worst and please get away from anyone toxic they feed your mental health issues too. I know God can heal but now that my mental health gets in the way I can’t think clearly as before and it affects my every day. Especially my relationship with God. I am also dealing with a physical illness now it’s affecting my autonomic nervous system and possible have an autoimmune condition now. I’m not a dr but I know some is due to my mental health. Drs aren’t able to figure out what’s going on w/ me and all the symptoms I’m having have them stumped. I have yet to have a diagnosis of my illness. But I do know that Jesus is at my side. I’m waiting on Him because it’s all I can do at this point. There have been having many suicidal thoughts because I’m not receiving the help I need from my drs and I’m tired of feeling this way but as soon as I get a diagnosis on my physical symptoms in what’s going on I will be back in counseling/therapy to help as well. I’ve tried medications they don’t help me but add to the side effects Because I do not do well on medications I feel they are toxic to my body and now have made me feel worse. Love to you all and please try to keep your thoughts Focused on Him. Take every thought captive. He’s the true Physician and healer. Believe me I’m trying to stay in this truth too.
I tried to harm myself before and I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar, manic depressive disorder. I was very scared at one time and running away from everyone and everything but I was healed by God when I went to church. I hate taking antipsychotics and I don't want my boyfriend taking them either and I want us to get healed together because I still suffer from mental illness and he suffers from mental illness too.
Thank you for such an encouraging sermon. I'm currently facing a very tough time, finances are very tight and I don't know exactly what to do. I would like to teach music lessons but I haven't been able to find many students. I'm facing hunger as a result and I'm discouraged. I do love and know Jesus but facing such poverty day in and day out is very wearring on my body and mind. I know God provides to those he loves but I'm not seeing anything... I'm still broke. Thank you again for this sermon, it really has encouraged me. I pray for your pastor and his family, I understand what you are facing very well.
I hope you are doing well and have found a solution to your financial situation, you are in my prayers, and if need be I could send you some assistance for food :)
Hi my name is Pauline. 32 years ago I was diagnosed with mental illness. It was hard for me to accept this. The doctor told me that I would have to be on medication the rest of my life. I prayed constantly to God about this. I taught that I must have sin in my life. I asked God to search me and I also searched my own life, but I could not see any sin. I came off the medication many times, just to have the doctors put be back on the medication. To date, I am still on the medication. However, I have decided to trust God and live for HIM and do what ever work HE has for me to do. I am asking for prayer. I feel in my heart that God wants me to go back into the hospital and lead an exercise class for other people with mental illness. I do believe also, that I am working "undercover" to bring the gospel to medical professionals in that hospital. Thank you for your prayers.
Jesus Christ has the power to heal you. im not the religious type. i didnt grow up in a Christian home and the way I have been walking isnt the steps God wants me to yet God is good to me. I at one time considered myself "agnostic". I dont know what I am, but I believe In Christ as savior. everytime I call to God for help I am quickly answered. pray for me, I too had been diagnosed with "major depression" suicide did go through my mind, and i was just a void with hopelessness. Instead of acting that way I seeked out for help which is what i recommend most. but what gave me peace is the whole book of John and the eternal promise of Christ. pray for me so that I can walk in Gods ways & pray for people that deal with anxiety and depression and any mental illness.
Juan C Jimenez you should also listen to Todd White and Dan Mohler press into your identity in Christ you are a child of God definitely keep you in prayer
Hello Pastor, I was overwhelmed and moved by your preaching on mental illness I know it was uploaded 6 years ago I will still take a moment to pray for the family that lost there love one and your dear friend. I recently believe that God granted me the decerment, to the truth of what lies inside my ex husband mind and reveal to me he is a Narcosist taught and instilled by his parents as a young innocent child that was only taught he is not ,has never been, and will not ever be loved which is a Lié God loves him and I still love him. After 12 years took it's toll and we have been seperated for 8 yrs now in a recent visit to a family members wedding I saw him and this time it clicked. All this years I knew something was terrible wrong but I did not know what it was the mental illness suffocating, it's a constant pain, it is treating people vendictavily and everyday of his life I have now truly realized the demons that torment him every day of his life the hatefullness he feels, I have forgiving him for all the wrong he did to me and have forgiving myself by asking God to forgive me ,not understanding the depth of his mental illness. We live far apart he is in Puerto Rico and I live in TN which is the only reason I don't see him i can not tallk to him about giving his pain to God God will forgive everything he can start the path of healing .So I pray every single day how could I not ,when I have learned of his suffering torment and his dismise of beeing a Narcosist. You preach that we need to stop the lies need to stop acting like we do not know of these things that we are to help one another that we are to love one another and to not just sit ignore and pretend we do not know. But God gave free will to all of us each one has to make the decisión to call out to the Lord and ask Lord I need help I can not do this any longer help me heal me. at this point once I spoke to God I sent him several recordings letting him know he was victimize as a child and I understand why he believed I could never love him since he was never loved it is imposible for him to believe I could ever love him. He rejected me because that is all he knows to do. They hate themselves, but they don't admit, making imposible to get through them when we offer to help. After i sent the videos letting him know that allthogh we could not be together as a couple I know of his mental illness and if he wanted to reach out I was here for him and that God is standing by ..no calls no news that was about 3 month ago. So no matter what he thinks I will continue to pray even in the distance I believe God hears my prayers and I only wish he can one day soon acknowlege, accept it is a mental illness he does not need to feel he is alone. I wait I wait believe God hears my prayers. I JUST want him to start the path of his recovery he is 40 and if he lived to be 90 my only wish is that he has overcome this terrible pain he can live a much better and happier life since doing nothing is only his own demise of a very very lonely and bitter life. I don't know what else to do but I have thought and fear of him commiting suicide because he diesnt even love himself and destroys himself everyday with all of these characteristics. Worse part is the one person he needs to go zero contact is his mother which they say they view there children as pawns manipulated there lives I dont like what she did to him I know one way or anothe a lot at least for sure she continúes to fire up up his insecurities I pray for her too the Bible says pray for your enemies. I was blinded , but I see know everything I pray he too stop be blinded by his mother and break free , Hard it's going to be Hard she has him where she always wanted him by her side. If there is anything else you can advise me on i will graciously accepted to do, Sometimes I fell so helpless like I should do more.. Blessings to your family to your daughter you mention she had depresión blessings to the Church you choosen by God to preach his word. Last thank you for your honesty in sharing your trials drug additions what you been through it takes courage to share that , I pray my Louie with Gods help finds his inner courage and strenghth to do that so he can realized no one is perfect we are all sinners he deserves to be happy and break out of this infernó that torments his mind and soul each day. Amen God Bless you in Jesús Name
Beautiful message!! Thank you God for having me find this video! This vital and important topic. Lord it's only by your grace I'm still here. I've suffered depression my whole life. Thank you, for Mental health care Drs. And medications, especially for those of us with a chemical imbalance. Many Christian's have been sooo ignorant of this topic!! They always make it seem like if you are a Christian, that you shouldn't have depression.
My condolences to the family of Will Fejeran . Through this message I understand that only God can get us out of depression. Without Jesus Christ we can do nothing . Thank you Pastor Miles McPherson.
I am one of the carriers who is carrying her son onto the roof top and lowering him down before Jesus to get healing from being diagnosed with schizophrenia. I was given this scripture few months ago but let the scripture slip away from my thoughts till l listened to this. Lord hear my prayer. Pray for my son and l
thankyou for the indepth and candid message on mental illness. i am a sufferer and are in a season that i can relate to ending it but i hv children so i must March on
Thank you for being Gentle with us Pastor. I pray more ministers and Pastors incorporate being kind to the congregations and members in a manner that is nourishing for the Spirit; even behind people's backs. Peace and Blessings. Thanks Jesus for still believing in me and showing up to re"mind" us all that we are your eternally.
Someone pray for me. I suffer from skitzoaffective disorder. I hear voices and see things, delusions, and hallucinations. In the past medications have not helped me, or had side effects that were also very bad. I also owe a ridiculous amount of money in medical debt that I struggle to pay due to other health conditions that limit my ability to work. So it's not easy to just go get help, I'm under the weight of a lot of burdens.
Please pray for my son Gary who suffers with depression and other stuff. We are estranged due to the lies of the enemy in his head. I love and miss him. He left Spring Valley and is out of California now. I have no car I can't even go find him.
This happened before I started attending The Rock, so I never met the man who ended his life. What really resonates with me is Pastor Miles desire to make The Rock a place where people can trust God and not suffer in silence. Even today, most of the people I pray with there are not involved in any time of church family like a small group bible study. We aren’t meant to do life alone, so reach out if you need help.
Jesus I repent for the energy I put out 2 days ago. Jesus I trust my mind will be perfectly well in you. May the prayers of the righteous availeth over all the mental perceptions to be healed in Jesus Holy Name. 👁🙏💝
Thank you, Pastor Miles, for allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to us through you. There was healing going on at RCEC on Sunday, and I believe at all the campuses. As a church family, we are grieving the loss of our dear brother, but God....
crystal I am praying for you today! Praying for God's word that is "active, living" to penetrate your heart and bring you healing and peace. God Bless you
I will pray for u sister..Stay in the conversation with God..Worship music helps me..Finnally getting a hold of this right when I have anxiety ect...Took me time to learn how to get the power and win over it !!God Bless you..Dont give up!
Yes worship music helps.. just have it on during the day have the radio in your car set... sing along that helped me and I never thought I would like that music but i love it bow
I never really talked about it to anyone, never been dignosed and I only talked to the School Couselor once. I've been suffering for years. Recently, I had an accident with fractured my front teeth. I had a lot of things going on and it was too much for me. I cried secretly over weeks. I don't have a good faith. I worry a lot. I'm scared and I don't know what to do. I'm so desperate to the point of actually balming myself for what happened. I wished that my front teeth would grow back and a lot of scenarios went in my head. I had nightmares of that incident and I'm still in the process of forgiving myself. Thank you for sharing this message. God Bless your Church!
God has you in that position for a reason you will over come in time and you will be a stronger person because you will overcome the test of life. when you over come your sickness nothing will ever be that hard in your life again. I was sick and never thought I could do it on my own but I did, no help no doctors no medication just faith in God. it was the worst pain I've ever went through but it took me feeling the pain to never want to feel that pain again.
Been there still there but we are more aware of it. People can be so horrible at times,i hate the saying i understand they don't. The mind is so complex only jesus understands us, heal us walk with us this guy unbelievable 🙏
this is such a sad situation and my prayers go to the family and the church in this time. however I think sharing this message needs to be handled with care because there are those out there that contemplate suicide and and deal with illness and the scripture and warning specifically with Judas as the son of perdition is the only thing keeping them from going through with it. so please be careful with this. sin is forgiven with repentance and grace.. how do you repent once you have died? grace doesn't give freedom to sin..Dont let the devil win!. If there are some struggling with this please do seek help and cry to God get into the word and reach out! God bless all
Ali P imho if you are ill in the mind God does not corner you in a religious box. some are sicker than others just like a physical illness or deformity. God doesnt blame the person w cerebral palsy that gets worse each year and dies nor does he blame a mentally tormented person. they are both ill.
Are you saying that the perfect sacrifice of Jesus is not powerful enough to cover someone who commits the sin of suicide? Because then you basically have a works based understanding of salvation. What if the day I die I am cursing someone in traffic and have a car accident and die? Do I go to hell because I called the other driver an idiot? Or because Jesus lived a perfect life and is the only holiness that Father God will accept I will be accepted by God into heaven for eternity. Jesus said cursing someone is the same as murder. Secondly as someone has pointed out taking one's own life when suffering from a mental illness is part of a disease. I agree its similar to cerebral palsy as it's like a disability of sorts. When someone has cancer and they try radiation and chemo and surgery and get a bit better but aren't fully cured its extremely demoralizing. Then when they just cant take it anymore and refuse further treatment so they can just die in peace after fighting for so long. Is that a sin? Even if we believe in healing which I do, Jesus and the disciples didn't condemn sick people for the hopelessness they feel around their sickness. Like the epileptic boy in Matthew 17. He threw himself in fire when having a seizure. Jesus didn't tell him he was sinful and didn't value his life. He was sick. He actually rebuked his disciples for not having faith to heal the boy. The same with cancer. If there is a church member or family member who has faith for healing then great. But the person suffering with cancer barely has faith to brush their teeth that morning. Yes what Judas did committing suicide was a sin. But he had not placed his faith in Jesus yet. Did you know Elijah and Job also asked God to die. They were suicidal. And God did not rebuke them. Most people suffering with depression get helped by medication but its definitely not a perfect solution. Most people get only slightly better with meds. I am suffering with depression now for 4 months and the meds help me feel from a 30/100 to a 45/100. Still not great. From my experience and the research out there the most other helpful things are: 1) Physical aspect (improve sleep, eat healthy, anti-depressant meds to fix the chemical imbalance, do more exercise, reduce stressful situations) 2) Social aspect: (need support and love from empathetic, kind people to help them heal: cell groups, support groups, family and friends who can listen and pray for them) 3) Emotional aspect: (Psychotherapy helps tremendously to understand the illness and some root issues from childhood and the effect of current traumas. Counselling with church counsellors also helps.) 4) Spiritual aspect: (Yes depression definitely has a spiritual element and this needs to be addressed. prayer, worship, meditation, biblical truth and deliverance all help people with mental illness) It's a complex illness that is multifactorial need a multifaceted approach to healing. Many who commit suicide I can guarentee were only given 1 or 2 of the options above to help heal them. I have only started healing from my depression by engaging in all 4 areas of help and health. Hope this helps you understanding the complexity of this disease.
@@daynehaworth9258 man, this is why I fuckin hate religion. Everybody think they know how to be healed from mental illness. If your brain still operates like that then no, no you are not fucking healed. Are you guys spiritual or on crack??? Tell that story to someone with schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, man, you suffer from depression and that is it. That's nothing, that's ONE of my symptoms and you can't compare physically sick people to the mentally ill people, they don't have to take mental pills to have their marbles together, especially the physically sick people who don't have permanent sickness unless it's hereditary. You can't cure majority of mental illnesses and you can't pray it away, either.
I have schizophrenia. I don't like sharing that to anyone outside therapists and psychiatrists and certain family members. At a young age I dabbled with the witchcraft opening my third eye and other things. I don't know enough about the third eye to tell people not to open their third eye. I was also bullied alot in school and schizophrenia runs in my family. I have renounced the old way of life and am trying to walk right with God. I would tell people to pray to God talk to him in a respectful way like you would a person read your bible. Know your triggers there are certain music I dont listen to and certain movies I don't watch. I would like to but these things aren't always good for me. Know your triggers. Don't take your own life because it is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Do things that make you feel positive. Read. Your bible listen to gospel music exercise Crochet draw learn to play an instrument make necklaces watch funny movies talk to a therapist journal. Do something positive. Talk to someone. Talk to God . Read in bible book of job. Watch movie bruce Almighty with Jim Carey and. Morgan freeman. God bless and heal you.
Hi Steven I just watched the video here because I have several family members with mental illness. I am always trying to learn. I think this pastor gave a biblical message. I then read a few of the comments and saw yours from 6 days ago. The one another scriptures are crucial to pursuing holiness and finding peace in this life. Are you a believer and are you in a small group within a Church? I have just prayed for you. Bless you for asking for prayer.
@@karenhopkinsharrod5828 Thank you soooooo much.Yes I believe in Christ,but every Christian I know believes I'm possessed by demons.I've been hospitalized numerous times with people with various"demons"but they always get better with meds.I know Christ is still looking over me."I will never leave you nor forsake you."
Steven Martinek this makes me sad. Even if you were possessed (which I don’t believe) all the more reason to extend prayer and help. Where do you fellowship Steven ?
@@karenhopkinsharrod5828 No where right now.I was incarcerated for a bit due to anger issues bipolar gives birth to but I attended all the prayer calls and church services.I was put in solitary for 3 months but the word got me through it.I just don't like being ripped off.
We sufer a lot and we know Jesus loves us...The problem is we are missing a sustance quimical invalance in our brain the makes us feeling horrible, thas why we need medicine and support and been listening don’t tell us what to do because we feal missundertending and thas why people whit depression insole we don’t feal support and nobody understands us God bless you all I’m cristian 12 years ego and sick since 2010 and alive and helping others whit the word of God yo feal better whit mental illness and praying for them too
My heart goes out to the leader and his family. May God be with them and comfort them. I have read most of the replies to this video, I would like to suggest the materials and teaching and research from a woman named dr. Leaf. Her research on the study of the brain and how she applies her research to the word of God, is life changing. I would advise anyone dealing with matters of the mind, mental illness included, check out her materials and studies. God has truly bless her to be a blessing to the body of Christ for the revelation he has given her through her research and work. To anybody and everybody check out her videos on switch on your brain. This has been a huge help to me. May God bless everyone dealing with mental illness and matters of the mind.
We suffer depression bcos well want something but we cannot have it, if only we think that everything went see we touch we cannot bring when we die,, as a single mother I'm the only one working for the education of my 5kids,, pay rent,school fees,daily allowances, I'm also the only one supporting my mother,, but thanks God that He carry all my problems so I sleep peacefully bcos I know that Jesus is my carrier,,
Nobody wants to get mad helping others. Everybody in this world thinks only about him/herself (or, to some extent, their family).Nice speech, but to this day I’ve yet to find a preacher who proposes something people are or may be willing to do.
Amen pastor!!! Thank you very much for sharing this powerful message!!!! I'm really sorry for your loss in the church!... wishing his family comfort and strength! And thank you very much for the "ABC" of salvation!!! I've often asked myself, what should I pray with a person who wants to accept Jesus as their Lord and savior... but I think that with this acronym I'll remember what to say with the person so that they can be saved!!!:DDDD Once again! Thank you very much!!!:DDDD See you in heaven!;) but I hope to meet you one day here on earth as well;) or on a flight somewhere;p hahahahaaha (technically in heaven again;) hahahah
I was told by a pastor but I'm not healed from my bipolar because I don't have faith, and the Bible says without faith it is impossible to please God. Therefore I am not pleasing to God in my current state.
Pray for faith it's a gift but just so you know Janet you do please God ♡♡ and he wants to give you more faith and a hug because he loves you♡ Alot of us have to pray for more faith :)
Like the pastor said sickness is not from God so then who is it from? Many are under satanic attack and have been delivered .I Actually faught with a demon
It can be I actually fought with a demon when my daughter was being attacked. She was involved in witchcraft ,tarot cards ect She was delivered from him. All situations are different.
My sister was abused by "my dad" , and actively abusing my sister. While being a Pastor. This has caused alot of issues with me. I battle w self harm now. The physical abuse has stopped bit they're is still manipulation and belittling of my emotemotions. I feel like I'm in the twilight zone and I'm crazy. Any advice would be helpful.
The Warrens know your pain. Know that they partnered with churches and catholic parishes across orange county to spread awareness and reach out to others
Can someone please explain to me where the Bible says that we will be burdened, but it will not take over us? I'm having trouble finding that particular verse but I'd really like to know what exactly it is. This pastor referenced it in his sermon
God thank you for miles McPherson Amen
God bless you pastor as you speak today. The
Lord is w/ you. The Lord
comfort his family
I suffer with depression and anxiety...life is hard and its hard to love others when you dont love yourself. Lord, I need help!
Sarah Bruns I understand exactly what you are going through you are describing me to a literal tea God be with you
Me too thank you 🙏God I know you here our cry and your near. ❤️
Look into Ketamine Infusions. Could be life-changing for you, as it's been a lifesaver of others.
Hey Sarah,
I'm sorry that you've been going through these things. I came to this sermon because my sister has had a lot of problems with anxiety and other types of mental illnesses... sigh!…
Sadly it has been about three years that we've been fighting this battle...
I'm not a doctor, neither a pastor, but I've tried to help my sister with her illness, which has lead me to understand at least a little bit about this topic…
I don't know exactly what you have been going through, but I'd suggest you to at least talk to a pastor or a leader of your church about this problem that you've had, in case you have done this already, but haven't found a solution then I'd suggest you to go to a psychologist (ideally a christian one)… I know that the idea of going to a psychologist isn’t the most popular, but try to keep in mind the principle that pastor mentioned in the sermon; if you break a leg you won’t be ashamed to go to a doctor and you won’t just pray about it… so, as hard as it’s to accept it, our mind is also a "part of our bodies", which sometimes needs professional help.
The same way you would not try to treat a broken leg by yourself or with the help of family and friends only, please don’t try to fix possible problems that you may have in your mind by yourself or with friends and family only neither!… there are professionals who studied years to be able to “heal” broken legs and the same goes for problems with our mind!…
I know that it’s different; one can’t really go on with life as if nothing was happening having a broken leg! But that’s pretty much what we do, when we go on with life having a problem in our mind, that we can’t really fix on our own…
That’s why I believe it could be very helpful for you to first try to talk to a pastor or a leader from your church about your problems, and try to get help, if that doesn’t solve the problem, then I’d recommend you to look for a psychologist (again, ideally a christian one) who could then use all of his or her professional experience and knowledge to help you to get better!:)
There's the possibility in which your brain, hormones, etc… could be affecting your feelings, perceptions, desires, etc... and that might only (humanly speaking) be curable with the help of medicine. Which again, at least in my opinion, tends to trigger a rejecting reaction on people when they hear about medicine for their minds… but back to the example of the broken leg;
Ok, the person goes through the medical procedures, has his or her leg put back together, but then normally the person receives some pain killers, I’m assuming antibiotics, etc… some medicine… Some people, do have some things against antibiotics, but more about the dosage… the point is; most people would not have a problem taking medicine for the healing of their formerly broken leg… which is a part of our body, just like our brain with its components that “mixed” in a very specific way works amazingly well, but sometimes, for diverse types of reasons this chemicals (“components”) can be out of order, and that’s when medicine for our “mind” comes into the picture.
From what I’ve understood the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists is basically that psychologists can “only” talk to you and try to help “from the outside” of your mind, but psychiatrists have also learned how these chemicals in our brain work, and they're kinda like a painter. In a very basic example; psychiatrists know that mixing yellow with blue gives out green, and that if they see a green color, they also know, that yellow and blue have been mixed at one point to get to that color…. again, that was the most basic “definition” of what psychiatrists can do with the help of medicines.
So if for example; in a talk with a psychologist he or she recommend you to go to a psychiatrist, from what I understand, they are pretty much saying, that maybe the chemicals in your body might not be correctly adjusted, so since psychologist can’t say exactly which ones, what other chemicals and in which amount you should mix in to get the “perfect” order of everything again, they’d send you to a professional who learned how to do that, who can examine you precisely to try understand what exactly is off and what could bring things to harmony (chemically speaking), so then they would prescribe you medicine to help your chemical levels to be balanced, so that you could be better able to control your emotions and yourself as a whole!
There are cases in which a person may be a possible danger for him or herself and or to others, and in these specific cases, a psychiatrist could suggest that this person should be medicated and kept under observation in a hospital, which can sound bad, but think with me; a psychiatrist at least from what I’ve experienced would only suggest such measures in case this person’s behaviors were to be harmful for themselves or to others, and in that case, if one is really honest, it actually is better to have this person treated in a place where he or she will be safe and where his or her loved ones as well…
Sigh…
Life isn’t easy!… at least not always… sometimes it might feel like never!… but 1. it doesn’t have to be easy, we can “just" get stronger to face it adequately;) and 2. With God’s help and with the advanced medicine that we have nowadays, we can literally witness wonders in our lives!!!!! and in the lives of the people we care the most, because as you also mentioned kinda in reverse; if we feel better and are able to love ourselves! theN, loving others will be much easier!!!:DDDD
Everything that I said summed up in 3 basic steps:
Talk to a pastor or leader at your church and follow their suggestions - in case it doesn’t fully solve the problem;
Talk to a Psychologist and follow his or her suggestions - in case it doesn’t fully solve the problem;
Talk to a psychiatrist and follow his or her suggestions
1a. pray at all times;)
Sigh!:))) I hope that this could help you at least a little bit somehow!:)))
It’s sad that we sometimes go through really hard times in our lives, but I believe that at least one of the reasons why God allows it in our lives, it's because, in the end; we are all pretty much the same, going through pretty much the same things, so if God allowed us to go through something that wasn’t that pleasant, I believe that we should first work together with God (and professionals depending on the case;) so that we can first get ourselves healed, we grow from that and then we can share the helpful parts of our journeys with other people who may be going through similar situations in their own lives!…. As pastor said in this sermon; we aren’t meant to do life alone!!!;)
So, from your brother in Christ, here it's what God may have allowed me to go and grow through to maybe be sharing it with you today!:))
May God continue to bless you!:D
Be strong and very courageous!!!! in the Lord always!!!!
Bye!:)
Have a great life!!!:DDDD
Hi@@jennycarney3877 ,
I just wrote something under Sarah's comment that might be helpful for you too. Take a look at it if you want:) I wish you the best from God!!!
Have a nice day!:)
I ve suffered with anxiety , PTSD and depression for so long im beginning to feel like it's a thorn in my flesh.
I'm a born again and rededicated Christian who suffers from bi polar disorder. Both myself and my girlfriend were pushed out of two Churches. I even reached out to them by making 2 or three DVDs to help them understand what I have to deal and struggle with
I seriously doubt they even watched them and really hurt. Who
Ever is reading this please pray 🙏 for the both of us 🙏
Father, in the name of Jesus. Bless, heal and deliver them from sickness and disease. May you speak to their spirits and heal the rejection reminding them that you love them and hear their hearts cry. As we are now "shelter in place" let them abide in the secret place of your presence. Let them tap into the right ministry via stream during this time. As you lead them Lord to reach out again to a Pastor for the human voice and distant touch if compassion, let them experience Your love thru whom they reach out to. Let the church walk in the fruit of the Spirit according to Gal. 5:22. Lord, You said that many are the affliction of the righteous and that you will deliver them from them all. Lord, send forth Your word and heal their disease. You are the Lord, their healer.
God loves you and has given you His precious Holy Spirit. Trust the Lord and know He's with you and promised to never leave nor forsake you. You're not alone! God bless you both.
I have bipolar 1 I understand my friend I am a born again Christian myself. God will use you to help other with there’s. He can.
Hi! Im a Born Again who suffers bipolar disorder too. How is it going with your Church? have they watched the video? I hope all is well with you brother.
May God help you lift the burden of mental illness
It’s not easy.
Please know that you’re not alone 🙏
The Devil is not in the Gambling place, Brothel house, Drug house, it in the Church, it allow believer to believe in a certain way that divided us as believer, it divided an Conquer.
I used to face suicide and depression for 10 years but god set me free 6 years ago
Amen godbless
Amen! Yay Jesus!
Praised be our Lord🙏❤
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I am a small church pastor. One of our associate pastors died about a year ago. I have been unable to speak about this for almost a year. I found my friend after he passed. I have been struggling since. I am so thankful that God brought me to your sermon. I am ready to address my congregation about my friends death. Thank you brother.
Wow. Thank you for sharing Donald. We understand how difficult this to share with the congregation but God comforts and gives us peace in great ways. God will move through your transparency.
It is very much needed because a lot of Christians suffer in silence due to shame or guilt. We are told to pray it away. Pray that more awareness is made. God bless
I have to suffer in silence because I have no one except Jesus christ
Jesus is the great healer. I've had depression and anxiety for so long and my God delivered me. He gave me back my self esteem because I realized I am his daughter!
I wish it were that easy..
@@jredenfield
It isn't that easy for everyone. I believe God understands and he does put people in place on earth such as doctors and therapists to help those with mental illness.
Praised and blessed be the Lord🙏❤
Speaking from C-bad, NM. I've been suffering from Bipolar type1 and anxiety attacks (worsening) since 2000. Presently I've been under attack from the enemy like never before and I cry out to Jesus. I feel I'm just holding on to the side of the boat and i'm in the water. It hurts so badly (physically as well as mentally) during some of the panic attacks I just want to die, but I cry out to Jesus and I keep on. Oh Jesus! Please come for us now!
Jesus is healing me from mental illness and it is a lifelong process. It takes many ingredients to bake a cake and all of these ingredients are important for overall health and healing. Hallelujah, thank you Jesus!!
Right, hope it's going well for you now. I was saved, fail again. Now trying to get back. It's hard cause I have targets on me at work and I've been suffering. Plllease pray for me. I will pray for you. God Jesus blless
Hallelujah sister!!That's why I stay in constant prayer and worship DAILY..I realize this is key..God Bless you.May the holy spirit cover you with abundant joy!!
Believe me of my heart
Falling isn't failing..Everytime you get stronger..God Bless you!
It doesn't have to be a lifelong process, or many different ingredients,..its only 1 indgredient that will heal you and deliver you...thats Jesus... nothing more nothing less...please believe
MaryDell Chu amen I'll continue to keep you lifted please keep my niece and prayer she is dealing with mental illness her name is Crystal she just tried to commit suicide she is in recovery right now please keep her lifted I have no idea I'm trying to get more educated on this mental illness so keep our family in prayer thank you
I'm learning spiritual warfare..I decided I'm going to win over anxiety or fear,ect..Before i even open my eyes,I go into conversation with the holy spirit.I CONSTANTLY keep the word of God playing and loudly praise and LOUDLY DECLARE God's word whenever I feel anxiety or depression trying me..Dont give up people;May the spirit of joy and Prince of Peace be with anyone suffering!
I also am learning spiritual warfare. Most excellent!
Every Church need to have knowledge and open about this issue, if they want to have spiritual growth in Christ
Thank you, pastor Miles for being sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit and speaking about real things that our community and church need...blessings!
I appreciate your preaching and sharing this. I have a son presently in a behavioral center for bipolar and schizophrenia he is just 25. I had a terrible divorce and I am sad because he is struggling. Please pray for him.
I don't know exactly how you feel right now Ma'am, but I will pray for you and your son. I have been struggling with major depression and suicidal thoughts too (for 2 years now) and what gives me hope is Jesus' promise in Matthew 28:20 that "I WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU EVEN UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD".. You are never alone. God is always with you..
@@christineleahzambales4273 thanks for your honesty and loving words.
You're welcome.. God bless you with more strength and faith to endure trials.. Take good care of yourself always!
@@christineleahzambales4273 You too. I really do appreciate your encouraging words. God is working.
@@melissawaddell3358 Amen. Because He loves us..
*tears* this message is so powerful. someone I love suffers from mental illness and it hurts to witness...my God, I needed this message!
Leaning on one another threw these times, we could face some hard in our life but we have to remember that we are loved in many ways, God sees something in us at times we not see
I found this video by accident. Thank you so much for your kind and passionate message. I am a born again Christian battling depression and anxiety. God bless all the way from Philippines.
My Granddaughter, Abigail, 7 years old, recently diagnosed with ADD, borderline personality disorder with outbursts, schizophrenia.... she's had to tolerate so much in her precious short life. Abuse, neglect... I was raised to belief that these illnesses do not exist. That everything is a demon or "you just need to spank your kids and make them behave". Or some other thing like don't put up with that.. I believe in balance.. but mental illness IS real. And God has solutions for each and every one of ALL diseases. Sometimes it takes time and planning and figuring out the best plan for each individual. Let's take that time, talk to and listen to our kids, friends and everyone.. let's continue to seek God and pray earnestly for everyone. I love ya'll. Ending your life is not the answer.
Great word Pastor Miles. Especially the part about feeling like you can't work for God when you feel depressed, ill, etc. First, let me say that I reached out to my church and my brothers and sisters online (one of who attends your church) when I was diagnosed with depression. I am on the prayer team at my church in Bothell, Washington, and I feel God's presence best when I'm praying for other people. And I've had people come back to tell me they received healing. God uses broken people! It gives Him ALL the Glory, because we know it isn't us that healed them!
I no longer live in San Diego, and I miss Pastor Miles and going to The Rock. Very loving message.
God!! Please help us, 24 years with anxiety am getting worse! Please please pray for me! I can’t handle anymore!
God why did you forget us!! Where are you, im feeling dying inside!! Please have a mercy for your holy blood, please!!
For those of you that thumbs downed this message you may be one of those sitting in the dark in silence. Know that you are covered by the grace and blessing of our God. Don’t be afraid to come forward and admit you have a problem and seek professional and spiritual help.
I have been mental for my whole life and this man helped me God bless Mr McPherson.
This sermon just popped up in my feed. I watch Pastor Miles and have been to The Rock Church a few times and I loved it.
I’m in Az so can’t continue in person.
God knows I needed this today. I have been struggling bad for years I can recall back to 2005. My mental health issues are due to my traumas in my life I’m sure. I now see they are spiritual attacks.
Please I encourage anyone to get help right away if you notice any signs of mental health issues.
If your unsure talk to your dr, church, family, friend. Don’t hide it and don’t let it go on thinking your strong enough to battle it on your own. If I could go back I would of received help right away because now my mental illness is at its worst and please get away from anyone toxic they feed your mental health issues too.
I know God can heal but now that my mental health gets in the way I can’t think clearly as before and it affects my every day. Especially my relationship with God. I am also dealing with a physical illness now it’s affecting my autonomic nervous system and possible have an autoimmune condition now. I’m not a dr but I know some is due to my mental health.
Drs aren’t able to figure out what’s going on w/ me and all the symptoms I’m having have them stumped. I have yet to have a diagnosis of my illness.
But I do know that Jesus is at my side. I’m waiting on Him because it’s all I can do at this point.
There have been having many suicidal thoughts because I’m not receiving the help I need from my drs and I’m tired of feeling this way but as soon as I get a diagnosis on my physical symptoms in what’s going on I will be back in counseling/therapy to help as well.
I’ve tried medications they don’t help me but add to the side effects Because I do not do well on medications I feel they are toxic to my body and now have made me feel worse.
Love to you all and please try to keep your thoughts
Focused on Him. Take every thought captive. He’s the true Physician and healer. Believe me I’m trying to stay in this truth too.
I tried to harm myself before and I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar, manic depressive disorder. I was very scared at one time and running away from everyone and everything but I was healed by God when I went to church. I hate taking antipsychotics and I don't want my boyfriend taking them either and I want us to get healed together because I still suffer from mental illness and he suffers from mental illness too.
You saved me today from my mental torment thank you. But also thank God
I can relate. Thank you Miles for addressing this with passion.
Depression is something you can't explain to people that don't have it--
People who don't understand need to empathize. If not, they need to keep their mouths shut.
I hate it when people say the depression and anxiety is a demon.
Thank you for such an encouraging sermon. I'm currently facing a very tough time, finances are very tight and I don't know exactly what to do. I would like to teach music lessons but I haven't been able to find many students. I'm facing hunger as a result and I'm discouraged. I do love and know Jesus but facing such poverty day in and day out is very wearring on my body and mind. I know God provides to those he loves but I'm not seeing anything... I'm still broke. Thank you again for this sermon, it really has encouraged me. I pray for your pastor and his family, I understand what you are facing very well.
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I hope you are doing well and have found a solution to your financial situation, you are in my prayers, and if need be I could send you some assistance for food :)
Hi my name is Pauline. 32 years ago I was diagnosed with mental illness. It was hard for me to accept this. The doctor told me that I would have to be on medication the rest of my life. I prayed constantly to God about this. I taught that I must have sin in my life. I asked God to search me and I also searched my own life, but I could not see any sin. I came off the medication many times, just to have the doctors put be back on the medication. To date, I am still on the medication. However, I have decided to trust God and live for HIM and do what ever work HE has for me to do. I am asking for prayer. I feel in my heart that God wants me to go back into the hospital and lead an exercise class for other people with mental illness. I do believe also, that I am working "undercover" to bring the gospel to medical professionals in that hospital. Thank you for your prayers.
Donald Kelly God bless you Sister Pauline!
Praying for you. God loves you and is with you maybe he is using you to help others.
Rest in peace Will Fejeran. Prayers for his family. This message today really hit my heart. Thank you pastor Miles.
Amen! Preach child of
God!
Jesus Christ has the power to heal you. im not the religious type. i didnt grow up in a Christian home and the way I have been walking isnt the steps God wants me to yet God is good to me. I at one time considered myself "agnostic". I dont know what I am, but I believe In Christ as savior.
everytime I call to God for help I am quickly answered. pray for me, I too had been diagnosed with "major depression" suicide did go through my mind, and i was just a void with hopelessness.
Instead of acting that way I seeked out for help which is what i recommend most. but what gave me peace is the whole book of John and the eternal promise of Christ.
pray for me so that I can walk in Gods ways & pray for people that deal with anxiety and depression and any mental illness.
Juan C Jimenez you should also listen to Todd White and Dan Mohler press into your identity in Christ you are a child of God definitely keep you in prayer
So you went to the doctors or just prayed
Praying for you. God is drawing you near. Please open your heart and let him all the way in. Continue reading his word.
Hello Pastor, I was overwhelmed and moved by your preaching on mental illness I know it was uploaded 6 years ago I will still take a moment to pray for the family that lost there love one and your dear friend. I recently believe that God granted me the decerment, to the truth of what lies inside my ex husband mind and reveal to me he is a Narcosist taught and instilled by his parents as a young innocent child that was only taught he is not ,has never been, and will not ever be loved which is a Lié God loves him and I still love him. After 12 years took it's toll and we have been seperated for 8 yrs now in a recent visit to a family members wedding I saw him and this time it clicked. All this years I knew something was terrible wrong but I did not know what it was the mental illness suffocating, it's a constant pain, it is treating people vendictavily and everyday of his life I have now truly realized the demons that torment him every day of his life the hatefullness he feels, I have forgiving him for all the wrong he did to me and have forgiving myself by asking God to forgive me ,not understanding the depth of his mental illness. We live far apart he is in Puerto Rico and I live in TN which is the only reason I don't see him i can not tallk to him about giving his pain to God God will forgive everything he can start the path of healing .So I pray every single day how could I not ,when I have learned of his suffering torment and his dismise of beeing a Narcosist. You preach that we need to stop the lies need to stop acting like we do not know of these things that we are to help one another that we are to love one another and to not just sit ignore and pretend we do not know. But God gave free will to all of us each one has to make the decisión to call out to the Lord and ask Lord I need help I can not do this any longer help me heal me. at this point once I spoke to God I sent him several recordings letting him know he was victimize as a child and I understand why he believed I could never love him since he was never loved it is imposible for him to believe I could ever love him. He rejected me because that is all he knows to do. They hate themselves, but they don't admit, making imposible to get through them when we offer to help. After i sent the videos letting him know that allthogh we could not be together as a couple I know of his mental illness and if he wanted to reach out I was here for him and that God is standing by ..no calls no news that was about 3 month ago. So no matter what he thinks I will continue to pray even in the distance I believe God hears my prayers and I only wish he can one day soon acknowlege, accept it is a mental illness he does not need to feel he is alone. I wait I wait believe God hears my prayers. I JUST want him to start the path of his recovery he is 40 and if he lived to be 90 my only wish is that he has overcome this terrible pain he can live a much better and happier life since doing nothing is only his own demise of a very very lonely and bitter life. I don't know what else to do but I have thought and fear of him commiting suicide because he diesnt even love himself and destroys himself everyday with all of these characteristics. Worse part is the one person he needs to go zero contact is his mother which they say they view there children as pawns manipulated there lives I dont like what she did to him I know one way or anothe a lot at least for sure she continúes to fire up up his insecurities I pray for her too the Bible says pray for your enemies. I was blinded , but I see know everything I pray he too stop be blinded by his mother and break free , Hard it's going to be Hard she has him where she always wanted him by her side. If there is anything else you can advise me on i will graciously accepted to do, Sometimes I fell so helpless like I should do more.. Blessings to your family to your daughter you mention she had depresión blessings to the Church you choosen by God to preach his word. Last thank you for your honesty in sharing your trials drug additions what you been through it takes courage to share that , I pray my Louie with Gods help finds his inner courage and strenghth to do that so he can realized no one is perfect we are all sinners he deserves to be happy and break out of this infernó that torments his mind and soul each day. Amen God Bless you in Jesús Name
God will never leave nor forsake you Amen
Beautiful message!! Thank you God for having me find this video! This vital and important topic. Lord it's only by your grace I'm still here. I've suffered depression my whole life. Thank you, for Mental health care Drs. And medications, especially for those of us with a chemical imbalance. Many Christian's have been sooo ignorant of this topic!! They always make it seem like if you are a Christian, that you shouldn't have depression.
My condolences to the family of Will Fejeran . Through this
message I understand that only God can get us out of depression.
Without Jesus Christ we can do nothing . Thank you Pastor Miles
McPherson.
I am one of the carriers who is carrying her son onto the roof top and lowering him down before Jesus to get healing from being diagnosed with schizophrenia. I was given this scripture few months ago but let the scripture slip away from my thoughts till l listened to this. Lord hear my prayer. Pray for my son and l
Amen felt better after hearing him, may someone pray for my illness
I have.
thankyou for the indepth and candid message on mental illness. i am a sufferer and are in a season that i can relate to ending it but i hv children so i must March on
Bradley Cruise and this is why we all should keep pushing on ❤️
Yes amen keep going forward in Jesus name god is in control 🤗
All my life it's been hard. God totally takes care of us all. Amen.
I have schizoaffective bipolar disorder 17 mental hospitals the last one a month ago life so hard
Jason Brown may God bring peace and healing to you, in the name of Jesus!
I am so sorry. Is it okay if I ask how you came to believe you were really ill? My mom is suffering the same but is in denial.
Thanks for breaking the silence
I want to cry watching this.
Thank you for being Gentle with us Pastor. I pray more ministers and Pastors incorporate being kind to the congregations and members in a manner that is nourishing for the Spirit; even behind people's backs. Peace and Blessings. Thanks Jesus for still believing in me and showing up to re"mind" us all that we are your eternally.
Thankyou for this. I pray healing for your loss.
Someone pray for me. I suffer from skitzoaffective disorder. I hear voices and see things, delusions, and hallucinations. In the past medications have not helped me, or had side effects that were also very bad. I also owe a ridiculous amount of money in medical debt that I struggle to pay due to other health conditions that limit my ability to work. So it's not easy to just go get help, I'm under the weight of a lot of burdens.
I had a lot of medical bills from mental illness. They fall off after some years!
Please pray for my son Gary who suffers with depression and other stuff. We are estranged due to the lies of the enemy in his head. I love and miss him. He left Spring Valley and is out of California now. I have no car I can't even go find him.
This happened before I started attending The Rock, so I never met the man who ended his life. What really resonates with me is Pastor Miles desire to make The Rock a place where people can trust God and not suffer in silence.
Even today, most of the people I pray with there are not involved in any time of church family like a small group bible study. We aren’t meant to do life alone, so reach out if you need help.
Jesus I repent for the energy I put out 2 days ago. Jesus I trust my mind will be perfectly well in you. May the prayers of the righteous availeth over all the mental perceptions to be healed in Jesus Holy Name. 👁🙏💝
It’s hard when you don’t know how go talk about how you feel when you don’t understand yourself
Thank you sir for this message. You have saved my life. And hopefully my daughter’s. May God bless you and your Church
Thank you, Pastor Miles, for allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to us through you. There was healing going on at RCEC on Sunday, and I believe at all the campuses. As a church family, we are grieving the loss of our dear brother, but God....
Can u pray for me I'm depressed an mentally ill
crystal I am praying for you today! Praying for God's word that is "active, living" to penetrate your heart and bring you healing and peace. God Bless you
+Colette Perez thank u sis i need it
I will pray for u sister..Stay in the conversation with God..Worship music helps me..Finnally getting a hold of this right when I have anxiety ect...Took me time to learn how to get the power and win over it !!God Bless you..Dont give up!
Yes worship music helps.. just have it on during the day have the radio in your car set... sing along that helped me and I never thought I would like that music but i love it bow
Thank you for this message.
Blessings to you pastor miles✝✝💒
I never really talked about it to anyone, never been dignosed and I only talked to the School Couselor once. I've been suffering for years. Recently, I had an accident with fractured my front teeth. I had a lot of things going on and it was too much for me. I cried secretly over weeks. I don't have a good faith. I worry a lot. I'm scared and I don't know what to do. I'm so desperate to the point of actually balming myself for what happened. I wished that my front teeth would grow back and a lot of scenarios went in my head. I had nightmares of that incident and I'm still in the process of forgiving myself. Thank you for sharing this message. God Bless your Church!
Pray for my daughter that her mind would be clear
Thank you for this message Pastor Miles. God bless
I wish I could be struck sober but this doesn't happen for most addicts miles. Still a great message. Thank you.
God has you in that position for a reason you will over come in time and you will be a stronger person because you will overcome the test of life. when you over come your sickness nothing will ever be that hard in your life again. I was sick and never thought I could do it on my own but I did, no help no doctors no medication just faith in God. it was the worst pain I've ever went through but it took me feeling the pain to never want to feel that pain again.
God bless you, Todd!
Anthony Thomas you just gave me hope, please pray for me I may be bipolar and have relapse
Veronica Delarosa Father God, Please help Veronica. In Jesus Name, Amen
Thanx so much for this! 🙏
I appreciate this word.
"When you break your leg, just pray about it..."
Thank you, Pastor...
He didnt say that 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
He said that's what others say, he didn't say it himself.
I enjoy these videos!!! Thank you for proving so much information. God is good 🙏 Te amo senor ❤
Been there still there but we are more aware of it. People can be so horrible at times,i hate the saying i understand they don't. The mind is so complex only jesus understands us, heal us walk with us this guy unbelievable 🙏
Thank you.
GOD BLESS YOU. HUG
Solid message
God thank you Amen
this is such a sad situation and my prayers go to the family and the church in this time. however I think sharing this message needs to be handled with care because there are those out there that contemplate suicide and and deal with illness and the scripture and warning specifically with Judas as the son of perdition is the only thing keeping them from going through with it. so please be careful with this. sin is forgiven with repentance and grace.. how do you repent once you have died? grace doesn't give freedom to sin..Dont let the devil win!. If there are some struggling with this please do seek help and cry to God get into the word and reach out! God bless all
Ali P imho if you are ill in the mind God does not corner you in a religious box. some are sicker than others just like a physical illness or deformity. God doesnt blame the person w cerebral palsy that gets worse each year and dies nor does he blame a mentally tormented person. they are both ill.
K Happy yes but the devil uses our minds we are not our minds.
Are you saying that the perfect sacrifice of Jesus is not powerful enough to cover someone who commits the sin of suicide? Because then you basically have a works based understanding of salvation. What if the day I die I am cursing someone in traffic and have a car accident and die? Do I go to hell because I called the other driver an idiot? Or because Jesus lived a perfect life and is the only holiness that Father God will accept I will be accepted by God into heaven for eternity. Jesus said cursing someone is the same as murder.
Secondly as someone has pointed out taking one's own life when suffering from a mental illness is part of a disease. I agree its similar to cerebral palsy as it's like a disability of sorts. When someone has cancer and they try radiation and chemo and surgery and get a bit better but aren't fully cured its extremely demoralizing. Then when they just cant take it anymore and refuse further treatment so they can just die in peace after fighting for so long. Is that a sin? Even if we believe in healing which I do, Jesus and the disciples didn't condemn sick people for the hopelessness they feel around their sickness. Like the epileptic boy in Matthew 17. He threw himself in fire when having a seizure. Jesus didn't tell him he was sinful and didn't value his life. He was sick. He actually rebuked his disciples for not having faith to heal the boy. The same with cancer. If there is a church member or family member who has faith for healing then great. But the person suffering with cancer barely has faith to brush their teeth that morning.
Yes what Judas did committing suicide was a sin. But he had not placed his faith in Jesus yet. Did you know Elijah and Job also asked God to die. They were suicidal. And God did not rebuke them.
Most people suffering with depression get helped by medication but its definitely not a perfect solution. Most people get only slightly better with meds. I am suffering with depression now for 4 months and the meds help me feel from a 30/100 to a 45/100. Still not great. From my experience and the research out there the most other helpful things are:
1) Physical aspect (improve sleep, eat healthy, anti-depressant meds to fix the chemical imbalance, do more exercise, reduce stressful situations)
2) Social aspect: (need support and love from empathetic, kind people to help them heal: cell groups, support groups, family and friends who can listen and pray for them)
3) Emotional aspect: (Psychotherapy helps tremendously to understand the illness and some root issues from childhood and the effect of current traumas. Counselling with church counsellors also helps.)
4) Spiritual aspect: (Yes depression definitely has a spiritual element and this needs to be addressed. prayer, worship, meditation, biblical truth and deliverance all help people with mental illness)
It's a complex illness that is multifactorial need a multifaceted approach to healing.
Many who commit suicide I can guarentee were only given 1 or 2 of the options above to help heal them.
I have only started healing from my depression by engaging in all 4 areas of help and health.
Hope this helps you understanding the complexity of this disease.
@@daynehaworth9258 man, this is why I fuckin hate religion. Everybody think they know how to be healed from mental illness. If your brain still operates like that then no, no you are not fucking healed. Are you guys spiritual or on crack??? Tell that story to someone with schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, man, you suffer from depression and that is it. That's nothing, that's ONE of my symptoms and you can't compare physically sick people to the mentally ill people, they don't have to take mental pills to have their marbles together, especially the physically sick people who don't have permanent sickness unless it's hereditary. You can't cure majority of mental illnesses and you can't pray it away, either.
@@daynehaworth9258 Totally agree!!!
RIP. He looks like one of the guys in a clip that is part of the My Story 2 part series done by pastor Miles
I have schizophrenia. I don't like sharing that to anyone outside therapists and psychiatrists and certain family members. At a young age I dabbled with the witchcraft opening my third eye and other things. I don't know enough about the third eye to tell people not to open their third eye. I was also bullied alot in school and schizophrenia runs in my family. I have renounced the old way of life and am trying to walk right with God. I would tell people to pray to God talk to him in a respectful way like you would a person read your bible. Know your triggers there are certain music I dont listen to and certain movies I don't watch. I would like to but these things aren't always good for me. Know your triggers. Don't take your own life because it is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Do things that make you feel positive. Read. Your bible listen to gospel music exercise Crochet draw learn to play an instrument make necklaces watch funny movies talk to a therapist journal. Do something positive. Talk to someone. Talk to God . Read in bible book of job. Watch movie bruce Almighty with Jim Carey and. Morgan freeman. God bless and heal you.
we were not meant to do life alone.
Nice to see Gustavo Fring has found a new lease of life.
love this
Excellent
I have bipolar,unmedicated and having a really rough time.Could you please pray for me?
Hi Steven I just watched the video here because I have several family members with mental illness. I am always trying to learn. I think this pastor gave a biblical message. I then read a few of the comments and saw yours from 6 days ago. The one another scriptures are crucial to pursuing holiness and finding peace in this life. Are you a believer and are you in a small group within a Church? I have just prayed for you. Bless you for asking for prayer.
@@karenhopkinsharrod5828 Thank you soooooo much.Yes I believe in Christ,but every Christian I know believes I'm possessed by demons.I've been hospitalized numerous times with people with various"demons"but they always get better with meds.I know Christ is still looking over me."I will never leave you nor forsake you."
Steven Martinek this makes me sad. Even if you were possessed (which I don’t believe) all the more reason to extend prayer and help. Where do you fellowship Steven ?
@@karenhopkinsharrod5828 No where right now.I was incarcerated for a bit due to anger issues bipolar gives birth to but I attended all the prayer calls and church services.I was put in solitary for 3 months but the word got me through it.I just don't like being ripped off.
Steven Martinek so sorry to hear that. Are you out now? Where do you live ?
You are cured!
We sufer a lot and we know Jesus loves us...The problem is we are missing a sustance quimical invalance in our brain the makes us feeling horrible, thas why we need medicine and support and been listening don’t tell us what to do because we feal missundertending and thas why people whit depression insole we don’t feal support and nobody understands us God bless you all I’m cristian 12 years ego and sick since 2010 and alive and helping others whit the word of God yo feal better whit mental illness and praying for them too
"Mental illness is not a sin."
My heart goes out to the leader and his family. May God be with them and comfort them. I have read most of the replies to this video, I would like to suggest the materials and teaching and research from a woman named dr. Leaf. Her research on the study of the brain and how she applies her research to the word of God, is life changing. I would advise anyone dealing with matters of the mind, mental illness included, check out her materials and studies. God has truly bless her to be a blessing to the body of Christ for the revelation he has given her through her research and work. To anybody and everybody check out her videos on switch on your brain. This has been a huge help to me. May God bless everyone dealing with mental illness and matters of the mind.
We suffer depression bcos well want something but we cannot have it, if
only we think that everything went see we touch we cannot bring when we die,, as a single mother I'm the only one working for the education of my 5kids,, pay rent,school fees,daily allowances, I'm also the only one supporting my mother,, but thanks God that He carry all my problems so I sleep peacefully bcos I know that Jesus is my carrier,,
I'm a Christian and I get it
PREACH IT
I am suffering. People have been looking down on me. I feel alone. I'm also epileptic. Thirty eight years. Was not born with the condition
kat.cross2@gmail
I'd like to talk to you Sharon.
Great video thank you!!!!
Nobody wants to get mad helping others. Everybody in this world thinks only about him/herself (or, to some extent, their family).Nice speech, but to this day I’ve yet to find a preacher who proposes something people are or may be willing to do.
there's not a sin God doesn't forgive... i released a music video about mental illness / it has a dancer expressing how it feels
It is okay to judge if you have dealt with your own sin first
Amen pastor!!!
Thank you very much for sharing this powerful message!!!!
I'm really sorry for your loss in the church!... wishing his family comfort and strength!
And thank you very much for the "ABC" of salvation!!! I've often asked myself, what should I pray with a person who wants to accept Jesus as their Lord and savior... but I think that with this acronym I'll remember what to say with the person so that they can be saved!!!:DDDD
Once again! Thank you very much!!!:DDDD
See you in heaven!;) but I hope to meet you one day here on earth as well;) or on a flight somewhere;p hahahahaaha (technically in heaven again;) hahahah
I was told by a pastor but I'm not healed from my bipolar because I don't have faith, and the Bible says without faith it is impossible to please God. Therefore I am not pleasing to God in my current state.
Pray for faith it's a gift but just so you know Janet you do please God ♡♡ and he wants to give you more faith and a hug because he loves you♡
Alot of us have to pray for more faith :)
I am a son of God.
Mental illness is not a demon.
Like the pastor said sickness is not from God so then who is it from? Many are under satanic attack and have been delivered .I Actually faught with a demon
It can be
I actually fought with a demon when my daughter was being attacked. She was involved in witchcraft ,tarot cards ect She was delivered from him.
All situations are different.
My sister was abused by "my dad" , and actively abusing my sister. While being a Pastor. This has caused alot of issues with me. I battle w self harm now. The physical abuse has stopped bit they're is still manipulation and belittling of my emotemotions. I feel like I'm in the twilight zone and I'm crazy. Any advice would be helpful.
The Warrens know your pain. Know that they partnered with churches and catholic parishes across orange county to spread awareness and reach out to others
Amen
Can someone please explain to me where the Bible says that we will be burdened, but it will not take over us? I'm having trouble finding that particular verse but I'd really like to know what exactly it is. This pastor referenced it in his sermon
Angelina Gill 1 Corinthians 10:13 - you might have found it by now...
Monica Yve thank you I hadn't found it yet
Angelina Marie Isaiah 43:2 :)
Seeing your post 6 years later but still probelled to add 2 Corinthians 4:8
Charles Spurgeon suffered from depression.