Rich Wilkerson Jr - Are You OK?: The Suicide Deception
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- Sometimes on the outside damage can’t be seen, but on the inside turmoil is taking place. We tend to hide the signs of mental illness until it’s too late. When this damage progresses, unseen by others, it prevents us from being able to receive blessings in our lives and destroys us from the inside out.
Pastor Rich tackles the crippling issue mental illness by opening the collection of talks “Are You Ok?” with “The Suicide Deception”. In it, he explains that depression, anxiety, and fear are common psychological challenges many of us face in life but the state of our mental health doesn’t have to lead to our downfall.
If we are dealing with mental illness it's not because we aren’t spiritual enough. Being unwell in mental health is not a sin, is not a weakness, and is not our identity.
It’s OK to not be OK, it’s just not OK to not tell anyone. At VOUS, we know that God wants us all to have life more abundantly and we are a family that helps each other through the highs and lows of life.
The suicide deception is a lie, and the only way to counteract a lie is with the truth. The truth is when we focus on faith and community it leads us running to life. We’ve got to fight with faith, and sometimes the only way to fight back and exercise faith is to get up after being knocked down. To choose life and discover purpose we have to get up.
Mental illness unchecked has real repercussions - depression in 2018 is the leading cause of suicide. Suicide is the number one killer of people ages 15 - 24. Realize that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you need to talk to someone, at 1-800-273-8255.
"Depression isn't just in your mind, it's in your stomach" he says as I experience a surge of anguish and dread in the deep pits of my intestines.
Duuuude..that's me as well..its a never ending fear inside my body that just won't go away
Shouldn’t have eaten that taco frfr
Me too and I have IBS also so 💀 it’s like super excruciating and a lot of times I can get confused on which one is causing the pain at that moment
He's right, not only is it a deep feeling in the pit of my stomach but it literally messes with my stomach. I need to trust God more.
I'm the only one who comes from tiktok
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@@michael0260 hi
Me2
me too
Me too
27:54 the part everyone is here for
Thanks lol
😅 thanks!
Sim
Tnx
I came for that but I stayed for my mental health .
"it is okay to not be okay, it's just not okay to stay that way"
I have never cried like I cried during this sermon, I don't know if Pastor Rich will ever see this but thank you for this..during the course of when this video was uploaded I had already set a date on when I was going to take my life, I purposely avoided this video because I didn't want anything to stop me because things were hard, dealing with depression is not easy especially when your community does not believe in mental illness. So the night before I was going to take my life. I decided to watch it as "one final thing" I cried so much because God was speaking to me. I forgot how my pain was temporary and that I can make it. After that night I decided to continue fighting. So here I am, renewed spirit and Faith 😊 Thank you Pastor Rich. Maybe one-day I will get to thank you in Person..
Chuma Wishy praise the Lord...am so glad you decided to wash this video...much love to you....and keep sharing your testimony
Most of the suicide thought are from Demons, God knows best, do good to others to please GOD not to please people and you should have a purpose in life to do good for the sake of GOD only and ask him to bring serenity in your life.
Happy to hear that! Hope you’re doing well God bless
I cried seeing this and we are all glad to see you rise again, as much as you're able to.Welcome to life again.Yeah this process with obstacles within, but as Rich said, permanent obstacles that can be defeated by faith and trust. Love yourself, support your soul and please do what makes your heart feel good.We love u.
man, praise god! i hope you are doing well🙏🏽
When the pastor said “it’s not because you’re not spiritual enough” I thought I was going to cry. I’ve been a Christian for ten years and prayed and read my Bible. Every time I went to speak to a leader at my church about my depression, the response was always “pray about it, you’re not seeking God, you’re not being obedient”. I felt so inadequate. It wasn’t until I sought therapy and medical attention that I felt better. This was such a powerful message.
Glad you found help you needed, How to find therapy?
@@BethKnox32 I've used multiple ways to get therapy. If you have insurance, you can look up covered providers and call covered therapy providers for an appointment. You can also call an employer's employee assistance line and they'll connect you with a therapist for a few sessions who can refer you if you need more sessions. You can also visit websites like talkspace, better help or 7 cups.
The bible says, “Healthy people do not need a physician, but those who are ill do.”-Matthew 9:12. Your mind was unhealthy. I’m so proud of you and God loves you. 🤍
i’m here from tik tok. this needs more attention👏🏽
48:09 This is what you came for 🔥
Yes brother 🔥
Um no
Thanks
Thank uuuuu
That is the best part
I wasn’t ready for this word but I saved this video, last week in prayer a woman came to me and asked “how are you”? And I replied “oh good just tired you know classes have bee-“ she cuts me off and says “no you’re not, I see sadness behind your eyes..” I breakdown crying as no one has cared to ask how I was. Perhaps they didn’t mean to not notice but they didn’t.. I pray and have faith that God gets me through depression but I am glad he sends people to help us. She prayed with me and I know God is doing something in my life. I believed the lie that because I was Christian I was evil for feeling depressed.
My friend has depression and he always tries to be my therapist and when i ask him if he is ok he says yeah im fine. But truly he's not and i really feel bad for him. He says these things that are suicidal and those things are very concerning and scary. I cant imagine what he is going through. He is seeing a therapist so that is good. But still..
this helped me so much. i'm not quite suicidal but i'm not doing well. the day i watched this, i reached out for help. can't thank you enough.
Hey mate, same scenario with me. I'm not suicidal but I know that I'm not okay. I don't know where I should share or consult for help. If I do, then people around me will judge me. How did you reached for help? Please tell.
I have accomplished something great in life but now that I'm at the final stage I don't have energy or motivation or idk to take the final step and complete my graduation. I think I'm going to fail. It's been 4 month since I continued trying to complete my project but I can't bring myself to even start it. My activities are so confusing.
I want to reach for help, please tell me how did you reached for help. I don't want anybody close to me know about this.
@@SachinSingh-on7ci one thing that helped me a ton was facebook communities specifically for my diagnosis. supporting each other as a community has been pretty great.
some timestamps from parts i loved: 4:55 - 6:31~6:50 - 27:55 - 9:08
(ignore this it’s for myself)
Thnx
Today is February 16 2022. it's been 2 years since the first time i watch it and Everytime i feel lonely, anxiety attack me and Depression I came here to watch it again cause it gives me a lot of goosebumps to continue my Life.
Im a survivor of three suicide attempts!And all due to mental illness!Medication,therapy,exercise helps.But,those suicidal thoughts at times are always there.
Man U just described the lowest phase of my life perfectly explained 💯
Ever since I was born all that I want is to die…….I had a bipolar disorder, I was depressed, I was addicted to drugs, and I felt empty. but at the age of 18, I met Jesus and He saved my life. He took away my bipolar, my depression, my addictions, and my suicidal thoughts. and I trully believe that He can do the same for you if you come to Him. God loves you..….more than you could ever imagine. I pray that every one of you will always find happiness and love in your life.
God bless.
it makes me cry even more when he screams in the mic something insparational
Lol
Refreshing to see your churches attitude towards all this. Think you're spot on, honestly.
Hi
He declares " I am a Father to the fatherless... and I will walk with you, and whatever you are missing on earth, your Heavenly Father... He can fill in the gaps!" - hits hard
December 2023- On the other side of deliverance from suicidal ideation. Very good sermon on this. Spot on!
9:08 IS MY FAVOURITE !
Thank you so much. Listening in 2022. Suicide is not only way to stop my pain.
Thankyou! 🤧 I was on the verge of suicide just now but I didn't give up and search for sermons and I came across this and I feel blessed with the msg. It's so good. I love it. Thankyou. God bless ❤️
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem - been struggling for 40 years - problem has not gone away
depression is so complex. its an ache you cant shake. its bursting into tears randomly. it feels like hopelessness Im going on atleast 17 years of it now. 1 as a completely sober and serious Christian. Pray for my strength to overcome. I have 3 small children that need me to not only survive but to LIVE in the fullness if what God has called me to. Thank you
Hey how are you
So, I’m an atheist, but I saw this on Instagram reels, so, I wanted to watch it, and honestly, now I’m hooked.
It's the most horrendous feeling
"It's okay to not be okay. It's just not okay to stay that way"
Now I started believing in destiny...
4 years late to see this but still happy. Thanks
The Lord bless you and keep you all the days of your beautiful life! Keep smiling! ❤
So good back then! So good now!!!!!!!😢🎉
Came from tiktok, as an agnositc dude, this is amazing
Odd how I’m feeling so low right now, and have been for years!! feel like I’ve hit rock bottom. I type in ‘depression’, first word…and this guy shows up. Hit the nail in the head everything he said!!!
I'm crying watching this. You don't understand how long I've been told it's because I'm not spiritual enough. I stop, I pray, I try, I do anything to feel that happiness. When I take medication I'm told by the same people about my spirituality that the medicine is God, not what doctors give me. It makes me cry because I know I'm always asking God to help me and I know he does. Just sometimes my depression hits harder some days. I can't believe I was brought to tears.
Thank you for this message. It's timely. With this word you have removed a great stigma. As a believer, that has suffered melancholic depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation this is refreshing. It's been on my heart as well. I spent 2017 fighting for my life. I was spirit filled and knew God, but I felt nothing and couldnt escape the sorrow. I couldnt remember things and I couldnt feel happiness. Love heals!!!! Keep loving! Keep hugging!! I managed to heal from depression through changing my diet and getting in a healthier environment. You're doing great. I hope people will find that they are not their illness.
May I ask what kind of diet you're on?
Last night Saturday night my daughter took a hand full of sleeping medication wanting to take her life . A friend of hers found out and called 911 and a ambulance came to her house and took her to the ER. She is alive praise GOD !! They sent her to a hospital in Fremont Ca. Where there are a lot of other people that have tried to do the same and others that deal with mental health issues. My daughter was raised in the church and loves our Father and our king Jesus so all of this is crazy to my wife and I. I would ask for anyone reading this to please pray for her. Her name is Sophia Chavez. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ 🙏🏼
Whatever our reasons may be, your daughter and I are in the same dark place. I pray that we both will be able to break through this and emerge victorious. Sending prayers and well wishes to her and also to your family. God be with us ❤️
Will be praying for her 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sorry to hear. Fortunately it is impossible to kill oneself using modern sleeping pills. They changed those pills long ago.
If your here from Tik tok your welcome 27:54
Thank you 😊
Thankkk
Sometimes I have to watching this more than once a week. This is one of those weeks.
Churches need to talk about this more instead of pretending it doesn’t exist
fear is always false evidence appearing real" 30:18
You have to open up to people to go through this. When anxiety kicks in, your thoughts become faulty...you have to be vulnerable in order to overcome it. We cannot afford to go through anxiety and depression along. And we should not.
39:40 get up
42:00
45:08 ❤️
This video really helped me today when I was having panic attacks and my depression episode was coming back. Thanks a lot Pastor Rich for your kind words and also making us realise that "We matter". I hope i meet you in person someday.
I love how this pastor is wearing a suit today. It suits him.
From that short clip about depression and anxiety on tiktok i watched almost his all videos in search of that clip
I came across this randomly while going through a bunch of videos about depression. This has helped me a lot when I really needed it. Thank you.
I really really needed this
I needed this so badly .
Thank you for this beautiful message 💙
You described depression perfectly. Good answers, good responses, overall an accurate and spirit lead message.
Mental illness is real. It is in our head. I take medication 💊 and see a therapist. I've also had ECT's. Electrical Convulsion Therapy. They've done studies and found that people who have seizures don't suffer depression as much. I have been laying in bed for months but after this I'm going to get up. I have been isolating and not eating, my hygiene is bad. My doctor keeps telling me I'm on the highest dose of antidepressants but I still feel depressed and anxious. She won't change my medication so I'm changing doctors. You are preaching to me. I needed to hear this badly. Thank you God led me to this. I'm also having problems sleeping.
Everything is going to be okay, your taking the steps to change that is in your control, let God do the rest because he will!
Giving my life a new meaning thanks for that!!
After this, so much was cleaned in my mind!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this sermon.
THANK YOU
Thank u soo much for this. M really needed it. M really blessed to hear this😭. May God bless your ministry. 😇
Thank you sooo much for this message.I always wanted church to be honest about what is going on in LIFE. God bless your soul. I was having one of the worst day ...this is a blessing🙏🏽
Amazing word!
Amazing message
Thank You God for this....♥️
This message is so needed today in the world not only the church.
I will only say...
Thank you. Incredible.
Miss church but thankful we can watch it on here. What a refreshing word that was needed.
Thank you Jesus🙏🏾🙌🏾😭
Best message I’ve ever heard
Thank you brother for this paver full ms
one of the best talks I have ever watched in my life. Thanks!
Thank you.
Thank you for this. Refreshing perspective.
This hit me hard, I cried
This inspires me and hoping be the same to everyone. Thanks Pastor Rich!
I need to hear this for far too long. My anxiety and depression have over taken my life to the point I I barely go out anymore. And it's gotten me to the point I can't walk unassisted.
Thank You, Pastor Rich.
Thank you ❤️
Thank you for this!❤
Wow thanks so much , I was crying tonight and I was feeling down , then I was searching for a vid like this tht really talked to me , felt like God wanted me to see this , I need to tell my mom how I feel .
THANKYOUUU SO MUCH PASTOR RICH FOR THIS AMAZING MESSAGE! It just changed my life..
Wowow!! Incredible message!
This is such a powerful and wow I’m speechless ❤️
THANK YOU Pastor I watch all these vid you make my day 🙏 ❤ 💓 💕
I just had the privilege to see Rick at Hillsong NY last week. He's incredible! It is a treat to see him live, excellent pastor.
Amazing thank you! Really really helpful.
The perfect time for this rhema word.
i see this years later cam across it when i was crying looking for a good preaching and this video caught my eye glad it did really opened my eyes a bit to see that my depression is only here for the short run and not long run because i hate this closing feeling it aches so bad
Pastor nailed it with perfect words, things, feelings, situation 💯💯
You are great !!!!!
YESSS! All this! I'm Insta-storying some of these pieces. ah! Talk to yourself; don't listen to the bad stream of thought and anxiety! Fatherlessness! We need people.
So powerful… I’ve never had a sermon of this topic relayed this way. Thank you Pastor
this sermon its totally amazing, pastor Rich you're blessed for God
Amazing!!!
Thank you so much🙏
Omg I really needed this
I don't know English
But I like this man..
Love from India ❤️🇮🇳
Just had a rough moment. I went to walk through a house inspection with my husband with whom I will soon be separated. Rough!!! That was supposed to be our house! God get me through this season!
Thank you 🙏🏻❤✝️☦
I love his voice
I needed this so bad. Thank you.
You are loved by Jesus so much ❤
Spot on pastor... Thanks for taking the condemnation out of mental illness..
“Life is so short” Pastor Rich thank you for the message God bless you and your family.
Thank God for this Sermon going thru depression it helps when people
Talk about this. God bless
PTL I was so down today. I battle with depression and I am a Christian. I have battled it since my baby died at 14 days old from a heart murmur. Now I have times I really have bad days. If it wasn't for the Lord I couldn't have made it. I came across your sermon it was just what I needed. So thank you. And everyone out there you can make it just keep looking for a pastor that has a word you need. PTL 🙏
9:08 “It’s okay to not be ok, it’s just not ok to stay that way”
Thank you♥️