You Won’t Believe What Happened To Me… | My PAINFUL Christian Testimony Video
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- This is my painful and emotional Christian testimony video. In this Christian testimony story I open up about burnout, chronic illness (Lyme Disease and CFS - chronic fatigue syndrome), suffering, heartbreak, isolation and loss. My testimony talks about years of great suffering, and what I experienced.
But during this time God emptied me of myself and gave me a new perspective where I would live a completely new Christian life.
I pray that this powerful testimony video is an encouragement to you, particularly if you are struggling right now.
God bless, Matt.
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$3 a month is really affordable. If I wasn't in such an unstable situation I would definitely sign up here patreon right now. God bless you brother
Good to see you, Bro. Matt! Been a busy season but here i am back.
Praise God.
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@@ladyhumblebee2784 no stress. I hope that things get more stable for you. The most important thing is that you continue to be blessed by these videos. That’s the greatest blessing to me 🙂🙏
@@GoodPennyYHWHsaves Great to see you again sister. Great timing as well with this testimony video coming out. I hope that this is a blessing to you.
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Finally a Christian I can relate to with similar illnesses Matt bless you for coming into our lives thank you for your ministry sir you inspire me to keep doing my bible podcast no matter what I'm going through
It’s a pleasure to be able to open up if it helps people like yourself. I’m glad that you are doing the work that you are doing. Thank you so much for always commenting on my videos and being an encouragement to me also. If there is anyone that you think might be blessed by this video please feel free to share it with them also. Bless you, Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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My sister in law, whose a christian, got into depression. One night I told my husband I didnt understand how a christian could be depressed. Not long after I said that, I got to a point where I couldnt sleep and that lead me to anxiety and then to depression. Boy, did I repent for my judgement of my sister in law. Now I know that anyone can suffer from depression. It was the worse thing Id ever been through. I didnt know this, but stress can also lead to depression.
Thank you for doing this video Matt. It was quite hard watching it and being reminded of the suffering that you went through. It was an extremely difficult and painful time. No parent wants to see their children hurting.
We have seen first hand what God can do when you honour Him. He stripped you of everything but with the work of His hand he has moulded you into a remarkable young man, who no only loves the Lord but you love everyone you come in contact with. I am so proud of what you are achieving. As difficult as some days are, you never give up and always plan to reach as many people as you can for the glory of God. I love your passion for the Lord and the the desire to reach the lost. You never gave up on us when you prayed without ceasing for our salvation.
I pray that God continues to use you mightily for His kingdom. Love you heaps 🙏 💜😊
Thank you so much mum. If you and dad had not been with me throughout this journey I don’t know where I would be. I thank God for putting you both in my life and being such a blessing, encouragement, and support to me. All glory to God. Matt
@@lionoffireministries So Wonderful to be Blessed 😇 by an Awesome Pa & Ma!!!❤️❤️
Thankyou for Loving 🥰 your Son Matt like you & his Pa have! Since God had allowed me to find Matt’s CZcams Site a long time ago, I have Learned so much of Jesus & have growned so much in Jesus, by watching Matt’s CZcams Videos!! What a Blessing he has been to my life! He is very Blessed 😇 to have you & his Pa!!! Thankyou for Loving 🥰 Matt through all of his Sickness!! Only The Lord know’s that all is ALLOWED by Him, and we don’t understand, yet we just keep Praying 🙏🏻 & Trusting that JESUS will bring us through!!!!!! May Jesus Bless Ya’s All the Day’s of your Lives!!🙏🏻✝️
Thank you so much for those kind words to my mum. I really appreciate your encouragement brother. You are a bright light. Matt
@@lionoffireministries You are Soooooooo Welcome 🙏🏻 my brother in Christ!! I only Speak 🗣 The Truth!! And Thankyou for your Kind Word’s as well!!!!!
I am half way through this and had to stop and catch my breath and dry my tears. So far you have described my life. The differences are that I am female, much older and have been sick with ME/CFS, RA and fibromyalgia for 25 years. The Lord used this time to bring me out of the NAR church I had been in for many years. I am unable to attend church or have any fellowship of more than 1 persona at a time maybe once a month. I spend hours each day in the word of God and listen to expository teachers as much as my body can handle. There is nothing that tethers me to this world and I so look forward to being with Jesus when I will receive my healing. In the meantime I will pray for His will and for those who under the influence of false prophets and teachers to have their eyes and ears open to the true gospel. Thank you for sharing. No one understands what this condition is like to live with if they don’t have it. But then how can they? The same can be said for many conditions and situations. Our only hope is in Jesus. Now and forever. Now that I have watched the whole video I am so full of hope for you. I don’t know why we go through such difficulty but I know that this is what endurance looks like in my life.A book that helped me so much was Catherine Marshall’s book Beyond Ourselves. God bless you Matt. ❤️
Thank you so much for opening up and sharing your own story. That is a long time to be suffering with such an illness. I’m glad that God has done a working you during this time. It’s so good that you got out of the NAR church and found some good solid teaching online. It’s so true that no one can understand unless they experience this, but the good thing is that those who have like ourselves, can minister to others. Each person can minister out of their own different experiences. If there is anyone that you think this video may bless, please feel free to Scherret. Matt
@@elainer6499 I too was so tired of hearing about people who say they have ME/CFS and yet they can go shopping, go to church, visit friends, basically still live a life. But I realize that like many other conditions not everyone has severe cases. There are some poor people that are much sicker than I am and need 24 hour care. So I am thankful for the blessings I have. The book I mentioned was by Catherine Marshall not Elizabeth Elliot. I need to change my post. May the Lord continue the work he has begun in us until we see him face to face. In the mean time be blessed.❤️
@@elainer6499 Elizabeth Elliot is another great Christian author. Through Gates of Splender is the account of how her testimony started including what ended with the death of her missionary husband and the tribe he reached with the gospel. Her son also wrote a book that continues the story. You may have to go to eBay to find Beyond Ourselves unless they have reprinted it.
@@elainer6499 i’m glad that this video could be a blessing to you. It is so hard for other people to understand. I wasn’t able to attend church for years and even now my attendance depends on whether I’m feeling well on that week. It’s amazing that I have been able to continue to do what I am with the limitations I have. I don’t think people realise how limited I am even now. I pray that God can use you despite your own limitations. Thank you for being part of this community and I pray that I can continue to bless you through the videos. Matt
@@childoftheking2214 okay. I will make note of that correction also. I know that Elizabeth Elliott is an incredibly powerful writer who has impacted so many through her works. I have the book through gates of splendour. A female friend of mine was raving about an Elizabeth Elliott book that she had. I will check out the title of this other one by the different author and I’m sure that it will be deep and powerful if you recommended it.
Wow thank you for sharing 🙏 I'm off work now struggling with 4 years of Fibromaylgia, chronic pain depression amongst other things. So many do not understand chronic pain or mental health. I'm struggling with my faith and fear of us struggling to manage on one wage. I pray I can come to that place of peace and feel Gods love. Thank you so much for blessing others. 🙏
I’m sorry to hear of your own struggles Kerry. I’m glad that this video was an encouragement for you. I feel very connected to those who are suffering with these types of illnesses obviously because I have gone through so much myself. I pray that you draw closer to God and that this time is used well for his glory. If there is anyone that you feel that this testimony might be a blessing to please feel free to share. Thank you so much for watching and opening up about your own situation. Matt
I struggled with depression & anxiety since childhood. My life was filled with fear very early on in life unfortunately. As a child I wasnt able to protect myself and ill leave that at that. It consumed me thru my teens and into adulthood, though I tried blocking it out as much as possible. FFWD to my being an adult and in a horrible marriage to a man that tried pushing me over the edge. We moved away from friends & family and I was never so isolated and alone. I cried all the time. My husband I learned hated me. I always had a good heart and loved who I thought he was. I didn't know anything about Narcissists & really thought id married the Devils Spawn. I truly believed that too. Hed had started grooming our children to almost bully me... but definitely not respect me. He was still in contact with friends and family but I didn't know this & he was telling everyone I just needed space due to being depressed. It worked because nobody even tried getting ahold of me. We was less than 30 mins away from my family and his but somehow he'd convince everyone he was there for me and doing everything he could to get me thru this depression he was actually purposely making worse. It was as if I was slowly dying but woke up day after day and nothing changed but his attitude and actions towards me. Anyway, FFWD several years I managed to get away from him as far as living together but he used our children in ways that changed who they was meant to become. The mind games were so crazy nobody would've believed me if theyd known. So I struggled in silence for the most part. I didnt think id survive seeing my children raised and told myself once they was 18 surely he'd leave me alone THEN! To this day he tries making me out as the crazy person that didnt care about them which is really the insane part. But they are grown now and see exactly what he did but we lost so many yrs. I trusted nobody including my kids sadly. My son has apologized and told me my suspicions were justified. We cried together but both needed that sort of closure for a new beginning and healing. With the sadness and stress of losing what was supposed to be the happiest years of our lives, I started having medical issues a couple yrs before my youngest was 18. For several yrs my health got worse and my depression/anxiety worsened... I was having spinal injections to help with pain for pain that couldn't be explained. Making things worse to understand. Pain that would leave me unable to hardly move and function. My quality of life was beyond poor & I felt worthless. Pain that was now constant along with worsening depression. I tried several times to take my own life. I don't know how I didn't over dose on the meds id been prescribed to take daily. Pain pills, depression, anxiety and sleeping pills. It was embarrassing but I was willing to do anything to find just the right combination to help me just get out of bed & walk pain free. All I wanted was to just live a pain free simple life & be happy...but it was so bad at this point, that I don't know how I MENTALLY made it thru a day let alone a week then month then a yr.... add the debilitating pain and Looking back now... ITS A MIRACLE IM HERE. I lost yrs that I can't get back. BUT... I heard a pod cast 1 day and it was how depression and chronic pain are best friends. I wish I could remember who it was. A female had the podcast and she had a male Dr on and he explained (to my amazement) how mental & physical issues work in a way that though Id always considered myself as battling my mental problems but then had my physical problems where I had more Drs trying to help me get better... my Therapist knew about my pain management Dr and vice versa... But hearing that pod cast made something click! Because of hearing their discussion, I now do not take any medication and stopped the spinal injections & all medications except Vit D. Oh and ask for physical therapy where I slowly stopped taking all pain medication. On my own because when Id say anything about stopping the medication...Hydros, gabapentin just RIDICULOUS the prescriptions I was on! I continued with what id learned in Phys. Therapy and started taking Vitamin D FAITHFULLY and slowly stopped taking my prescriptions. The Vit D. is something Id heard that helped with pain & yet Drs never talked about that let alone recommended it. That 1 vitamin was my game changer!! I have days I hurt but NOTHING like Id struggled with for far too many years. Im active again and now with the help of a trauma therapist in under 2 yrs Ive come so much farther than almost 20 yrs of seeing a regular therapist. My life has done a 360 & I've recently bought a house and working really hard to make it everything I know it can be. Im happy and almost pain free and definitely pill free even all depression meds (I was on (wellbutrin, prozac, trazadone, 3 pills a day of the highest dose xannaxs!) But I did it gradually & on my own without telling my Drs I was not going to be taking any medication after a certain point and it was rather quickly and I had no withdrawals that required hospitalization like id been told would have to happen... it's crazy how things have worked out. I have to give God credit because on the 3 times I had decided I couldn't go on, I ask him each time to just give me a sign if ending my life wasn't supposed to happen. I apologized to God repeatedly but I couldn't take anymore at that point and I just want the pain of literally my entire life to just stop. My life was just consumed with heartache and physical pain. Tears streaming down my face and out loud talking to God and almost begging for him to let me know what to do or Not to do. Let me tell you when I ask for a sign which ive never needed anything more in that moment because I was leaving this world behind but knew Id have to answer to him. I only resisted just doing it because I didn't want to have anything to do to add to what my children (now adults) pain and suffering like they'd already endured most of their lives just from confusion and my exs lies. I am kinda all over the place here im sorry... my relationships with my children are not where it should be but they know the truth and that id do literally anything I could to see them happy. There's an awkward distance with my children and myself that I keep patiently working on healing for all of us... But I know God is real & always have known it because Ive felt him with me and in me just for whatever reason, not always consistent and strong. My heart was so broken & I think maybe that's why?.?. I have over come SO MUCH and now want to have him and feel him and live for him... but I don't know why I can't feel him like I have so many times in my life. Its almost like feeling disconnected and I know its me. Ill keep searching for whatever it takes and know as long as I stay focused and have a good heart and treat others well and ive got no hatred in me for anyone that has hurt me... Ill get where I am meant to be with God. I owe him so much... I owe him literally my life and just still being alive... I know he loves me and he knows how much I love and appreciate him it's just I am lacking something that I have felt so strong with him to where it's constant and I feel what I know im supposed to with him. Ive come too far with his help to let him & myself down... I hope this makes sense. Ive forgot exactly my point I was making here in regards to your comment. I think I needed to get all of that out, maybe?? My point was Mainly on the mental and physical pain connection... maybe that is something you can research and see the connection of how both are enemies in our lives but best friends to each other & in some peoples daily life. I hope that gets you on the right path anyways. I promise you the connection is what all Drs need to be telling us about and VITAMIN D to help with pain. Its remarkable!! Sorry this is so long and I really hope you took the time to read this. God Bless you and I wish you all the best. ❤️
Sorry to hear of your struggle. I’m living with Lyme disease. I got to a point where I could not cope with the symptoms keeping me awake at night and I started listening to the Bible app. Miraculously within a few minutes the symptoms subsided and I was able to get back to sleep. This continued night after night. I would wake in the middle of the night and turn straight to the Word and my symptoms have been much more under control since. John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what he will, and it shall be done unto you.
I have learnt that faithfulness to God and His Word (KJV) is the key to success.
My anxiety when I was bearing children came out in the form of ulcerative colitis. But my abusive husband wouldn't allow me to get help so I suffered for 3 years with malnutrition and excruciating pain and anemia. God used my suffering to build my character through perseverance. And eventually I stumbled across garlic and apple cider vinegar and was cooking chicken with it and the garlic killed the bad bacteria and the vinegar healed the ulcers and if I got help when I first needed it I'd be walking around with a colostomy bag today!!!
God works all things for the good to those who love him 🙏 ❤
Wow Sheila. I’m sorry that you experienced that but I’m glad that God worked in building your character during that time. It’s amazing what an impact natural remedies can have. Both garlic and apple cider vinegar are amazing healers. Thank you for sharing your personal story with me. Matt
@@lionoffireministries Yes, I always say God cares more about our character than our comfort. Many blessings to you 🙏
Wow! I love that. Amen 🙏
Bless you brother Matt. I am struggling with health issues and this video has greatly encouraged me. Thank you for opening up and allowing your story to help others. God Bless you and your little “Lion”. 🙏
I’m sorry to hear that you have been struggling with your own health issues. I’m glad this video was an encouragement for you and my hope is that it can be an encouragement for many of those who are struggling with health issues. Thank you so much for watching, and if you know anyone else who is struggling that might be blessed by this, feel free to share. Matt
@@lionoffireministries I do have a question for you. What is the best way to pray for healing when you have chronic pain? Should we pray every day? I know God listens to our prayers, but is it selfish to pray for our own healing? Thank you Brother..
@@MediocreComedian that would be a good question to answer in the live stream. It’s not selfish to pray for one’s healing. It very much aligns with the Scriptures. I don’t pray for this every day however because I know that God is not ignorant of my needs. I do pray periodicity however from time to time. It’s a really difficult balance because the Bible does talk about us persisting in prayer but it also talks about us waiting on God and leaving things with him. The most important thing is that our heart is in the right place 🙂
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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Thank you Matt! You are such an encouragement to me. I suffer with OCD and an eating disorder. God has taught me to rely on Him, plus I use medication, but it taught me to depend on Christ for all things every day. Your testimony is so powerful and yet so difficult to hear. My OCD is an anxiety disorder, but like you, Christ is my first love due to my suffering over the years. Thanks brother. And thanks for not compromising on the Word of God ever!❤
Thank you so much for your comment brother Mark. It truly blesses and encourages me to hear your words. Despite your challenges you are drawing closer to God and putting him at the centre of everything. Praise God for the work he has done in you. If there’s anyone else that you feel might be blessed by this video please feel free to share it with them also. Bless you, Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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Matt this is such an inspiring testimony. I appreciate the sacrifice that you have made in reliving the pain of all of this to help others. God bless you brother.
You’re very welcome Tommy. Thank you for your continued encouragement and support of this ministry. People like yourself make it possible for me to be able to continue to move forward. All glory to God. If there’s anyone that you feel needs to hear this message, please feel free to share it with them. God bless you and I look forward to continuing to interact with you my brother! Matt
What a powerful testimony and thank you for sharing and encouraging others.🙏🏽🙌🏽❤️✨
You’re very welcome Cathy. Thank you for watching and commenting. If there’s anyone that you feel needs to hear this message, please feel free to share it with them also. Bless you, Matt
Wow. Your journey, and the price you've paid, is the stuff of the great men of God of old. You've truly experienced the refining fire of God. The place you've landed is such an encouragement and inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your story and for staying faithful to the call of ministry on your life. I will be praying for you.
Thank you so much for your kind words Debbie. The refining fire can certainly produce much spiritual good in our lives. I pray that you can continue to be blessed by the ministry. Thank you so much also for your support on Patreon which I received today. I’m so grateful to you and I sent you a private message on Patreon. If there’s anyone else that you think would be blessed by this video please feel free to share it with them. Bless you, and thank you again, Matt
I am blessed by having found your videos! To God be the glory. 🙂
You’re very welcome. I’m glad to have you here and I’m happy that they are resonating with you. If there’s anyone that you feel needs to hear this message please feel free to share it with them. God bless you and I pray that this ministry can continue to bless you going forward. Matt
Thanks for sharing. The mental health valley iof my life was devastating also. Listening to your story i knew that only ppl that have gone thru it or are still trying to get healed of it will understand. You were fortunate to have such loving, kind & supportive parents helping you. Praise God for that. I pray that God gives you the grace to help others that are in the throes of mental illness. Right now it seems like too many of them are being thrown away like they dint matter . God help them i pray in Jesus name.
Took me back to 2 years ago when I walked an almost similar path. I was born again, working, doing ministry at my church and going for missions(very okay according to people around me) but after trying so hard I finally shut down. I remember going to a park kneeling down and I just made one prayer, "Please God, don't let me take my life, I beg you" I've never been in a darker place. God heard me, I sought help as well. Praying for anyone dealing with depression, mental health or anything crushing. Thank you Matt for sharing your testimony makes it easier for others to share too.
I’m sorry to hear that you have experienced such darkness in your own life. I’m amazed at how many people have been able to relate to parts of this testimony. I’m also so encouraged that you turn to God and that he has done a work in you. Thank you so much for sharing and opening up about yourself. I pray that this ministry can continue to bless you. If there’s anyone that you feel this testimony would be an encouragement to please feel free to share. God bless you, Matt
Ho My G.. you have described my life, 24 years with that torment, I don't know how I have resisted, I am still searching, I am going to church but I leave devastated because no one understands my pain, now I am reaching out to the community of friends by Bruno Gröing, I have asked for forgiveness for my sins, I have told God to tell me what to do, I would do anything to have peace again.
Can we talk please.
Ive been a christian for 45 yrs. I went through a really bad anxiety and depression. I could not sleep either. I couldnt eat, sleep, and was bed bound as well. I literally thought I was going to die. What you went through sounds like what I experienced. I went down to 98 pounds. This happened to me in my 40s, in the early 2000s.
Thank you, Brother Matt, for sharing your precious testimony! Sounds like you were under severe spiritual attack sanctioned by our Lord in order to gain your full attention that Jesus Himself would be your Everything! Well done in persevering in Christ. The Lord continue to bless you and the ministry. Pleasant day.
You’re very welcome. I’m glad that I was able to share this with you and the others. If there’s anyone who is struggling that might be blessed by this please feel free to share it with them. Matt
Matt I’m going through health problems and have no energy; I’m not nearly as bad as you; your testimony is so encouraging because I have felt like my husband doesn’t really understand; you’re helping me to see that God can use me, like he is using you and the apostle Paul! Thank you for your ministry!!! Keep fighting the good fight of faith brother!!! And pastor…!!!
mental struggle is really bad and scary, you went into very scary mental struggle brother, GOD Bless you brother, thank GOD that you are fine, we as a Christian must read thr word of GOD more and pray more too.
Bless you friend 🙏
Love you brother. Thanks for sharing. What a gift indeed when all is taken away & in replace the knowledge of God being enough no matter what’s ahead.
Thank you so much Katie. I know that God has also shown you many of the truths that he has revealed to me. Neither of us wanted to go through the circumstances that we have but praise God that he has worked through them for good. If there’s anyone else that you feel would be blessed by this message please feel free to share it with them. Thank you so much for your continued encouragement. Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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Very soon I will give a TESTIMONY in JESUS CHRIST NAME AMEN 🙌🙏😭🙌🙏🙌
Amen! Praise God 🙏
May the Lord continue to send you the strength and courage to speak truth boldly. Thank you for sharing your story. Blessings on you.
You’re very welcome Carmen. Thank you for your words. If there is anyone else you feel might be blessed by this video please feel free to share it with them. I pray that you can continue to be blessed by this ministry. Matt
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. Such a powerful testimony!
Thank you so much Christi. I really appreciate your encouragement. I’m glad that I’ve been able to open up about my journey with you. You are always so caring. Matt 🙏
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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I love you, young man, and believe you’ve found the answer for true happiness. It’s ALL in Christ Jesus so keep your eyes on Him first, listen for His voice to guide you then follow through in faith. You can’t go wrong!! God bless and keep you, Matt 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much Linda for your encouraging words and insights. You speak truth. I pray that this ministry can continue to bless you, and please feel free to share this video with anyone who you think it may help. Bless you, Matt
Matt u have suffered tremendously, our trips to the hospital sitting up all night, Sydney treatment, loss of your job, money, and fiancé.
How u have come so far is a testament to ur love and faith in God. Most people would not have made it. The power of God, Prayer and faith has been your SAVING GRACE.
We r so proud of the way you have come through this illness.
Although u r not fully recovered the difference is a great blessing.
God bless you always my son.
I’m so proud of you.
You are a great disciple.
Thank you so much dad for your encouraging words and all your support on the journey. I love you, Matt
I went through the exact same thing with being told that I just had anxiety and I was in four hospitals and probably two or three months but the third hospital visit revealed that I had a elevated thyroid which means that it is making low amount of thyroid hormones and in January I went to an endocrinologist for the first time even though my primary doctor was advising against it because he just wanted to give me anxiety meds and the one he tried to give me could have interacted with one of the medications I was taking so I fired him and got a new doctor and I went to the endocrinologist which luckily I didn't need a referral for a minute because of my insurance. It turned out that I had hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's and PCOS which also surprisingly one of the symptoms was abnormal high cholesterol, hair loss and being cold and tired all the time. I started on medications right away and I felt drastic improvements. With the help of the medication which I was just taking one at the time and still taking it, my thyroid level went back to normal but it also confirmed that my hormones were out of whack which confirmed that I had PCOS and she put me on metformin which helped with my facial hair and even body hair and now I don't have to shave nearly as much because it had slowed down in my Cycles are now on time. I'm going to see how metformin is helping my levels and don't get me wrong there are still times where I don't feel good but it's way better than what it was and I obviously listen to my body! So all this time that the doctors were telling me it was just anxiety they were right but they really didn't look at the whole picture and these medical conditions can cause anxiety and everything may look good on the inside but it doesn't mean you're not suffering and that your pain isn't real but then I just realized on my third or fourth visit that I just need to go to specialist instead of hospitals and it has helped me tremendously because I know I'm not just going to be pushed out the door anymore! I would be very hesitant before even going back to a hospital unless I have a high fever, I pass out or I start getting in so much pain I start sweating. Hospitals unfortunately look if you're going to die or if you have something serious going on and they're not interested any more the minute your blood test looks normal and then they just tell you you have anxiety, prescribed you medications and basically tell you in a nice way to shew so they can look for the new patient and do the same thing with them unless they see something seriously wrong. That's just the way hospitals are and they are quick to Gaslight but it doesn't mean the anxiety isn't real because it can cause real symptoms but there are chronic conditions or diseases that can cause anxiety not always but in some cases. But finding God through this is healing itself despite if you get healed or not. We must do what Paul did and go to Christ despite our sufferings and our victories because through him we are strong! That's not to say that you are physically healed but that's just putting your faith in God no matter what in worship Him despite it all because He sent Jesus to die on the cross and spread the gospel to All Nations! So that tells me he wants for everyone to be saved but rather they accept it or not is up to them.
Love you Matt. Thank you for your testimony. It means a lot.
You’re very welcome Carla. It’s my pleasure to be able to share if it is a blessing to you. Thank you for watching and commenting on the video. If there’s anyone else that you think would be blessed by this video please feel free to share it with them also. Bless you, Matt
Even a least bit of anxiety or depression, or stress can cause anxiety.❤
Yes 😔
Help us all who have this mess or a bad spirit of resistance... And need the loving mercyful forgiving and good healing Holy Spirit. I got to many weaknesses and keep holding back or taking others to take the lead or control but I also getting so mad at it all because also how evil spirits are sneaky with us all and the evil one just plays with us all. Really spiritual and life issues.
I got overwhelmed by fears and responsibilities first and then got mad mindset and mentally spiralling with life and just giving onto doing a lot of wrong messed up things. And just family events also were just were also been stired up. And really bad communication and relationships. And just more events that make us mad and worried about bad things and putting more issues and events on each other.
And I just started to get worse and also issues with being and really connecting with others and just wanted to be isolated. And I just also hammered my self with a lot of negative thoughts... But also had spirit resistance when I would try to
come to believe and listen to gospel music and reading the word. And how struggled and seeing how bad I was or being evil... And feeling and believing in "stuck" or trapped or being decieved into being or doing everything wrong and just be speaking badly or feeling false even when trying to speak well and good of God and Christ...
And even more of the need of the Holy Spirit to be greater in me and all of us... And what our life and minds hearts are so hung up on too. So wish that we had no evil in us or that we had to worry about that we or other people and spirits that are effecting us all 😔
Thank you for your testimony! I have gone through strikingly similar experiences as you in the past year and it has made me more serious about my walk with God than ever!
Great testimony dear Matt. May our living God bless you,heal you completely, strengthen your heart and use you mightily for His glory. Always remember God loves you and we love you too. Thank you for strengthening our faith.🙏❤️
Thank you so much for your continued encouragement Maria. I’m glad that you enjoyed this one. It was good to be able to open up to everyone. If there’s anyone that you feel would be blessed by this then please feel free to share with them also. Matt
Thank you for your encouragement.
So glad this blessed you Natasha!
What GOD cannot do does not exist,thank GOD for your life,I also pray for healing over my life🙏🙌🙌🙏😭
May it be so. God bless you 🙏
Your story is so touching and inspiring…Your love for God is just so real..
Thank you Matt. I feel like you telling my story. I suffer from severe panic attacks. Diagnosed with major depression and ptsd. I also was diagnosed verballly with Rheumatoid arthritis., I say verbally as it still needs to be confirmed. The medical costs for the tests is phenomenal and I just can not afford it now. I have been hanging onbtthe my Faith for dear life and sometimes thats hard when I am in chronic pain in my joints and major migraine clusters. I'm struggle to keep up the pace of my work. I know exactly how you feel. I'm on so much "chronic" meds......but so scared to go off them as Im hardly coping with them. I also has problems in my marriage due to me being sick and the financial impact. And to make it worse I had a woman trying to seduce my husband by telling him that I am crazy.......And I had to fight to keep him as she magaged to create alot of tension between us. This started my journey down wards. I have times when I simply cry the whole day. I used to love people and some I still do but I don't trust anymore. I am struggling most days. But one thing I know is God will never leave me. I love him and believe in the Bibles gospel. That why I watch all your videos. Because there is so many false teachings. Thank you. Amen and Shalom
Thank you for sharing your testimony Matt!
You’re very welcome my friend. Thank you for watching and if there is anyone that you feel may be blessed by this video please feel free to share with them. Matt
Thank You for this post.
Bless you brother. All the glory to God.
Bless you brother Daniel. Thank you so much for watching. Please feel free to share with anyone who might need to hear this message. Matt
Bless you Matt I too have suffered from anxiety, mental health. Thanks brother you are a blessing.
I’m glad that this video could bless you Geoff. It was not easy to make this video and I put it off for a long time but I’m glad that it is out there now and can be a help to others. If there’s anyone that you think might be blessed by this video please feel free to share it with them. Bless you, Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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I really feel like I found your channel at the right time. Thank-you so much for sharing your journey I know how painful it is to share these parts of your life. I've been through similar things. Not able to do much of anything because of panic attacks and exhaustion, your mind playing tricks on you that you are dying. I am prone to burnout syndrome as well. It is a hell I wouldn't wish on anyone. It is like we are running from ourselves. The pain inside is so strong we have to keep doing things that burn us out and damage us. High achievers are very prone to this. I recently went through some troubles in my family and crashed again with panic attacks and after 4 months I'm finally feeling better but still not back to normal, I know what it's like to feel like you can't do all the things you want to do but I am learning to be thankful for what I do have thanks so much for the encouragement!
It sounds like you’ve been through quite a bit also. I’m so glad that you are in a better place. I hope that you find this channel to be a real blessing to you. I did another video on chronic illness, as well as a week in my life documentary with chronic illness. Those are under the folder starting with the name Matt.
The messages I’ve preached draw from a lot of what I’ve gone through with my illness. I hope that they can be a blessing and help to you in your own faith journey. Matt
I love you brother in Christ!
I am sorry for what you went through
Thank you for your testimony
Your welcome
Your testimony is a blessing to everyone. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you so much Rowena. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it 🙏 It was good to finally open up fully!!
Thanks for sharing, Matt. You are a great encourager and a brother. And you are a true blessing to me and I’m sure for many others as well. May God continue to bless you and strengthen you
Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for watching and commenting on this video. I really appreciate it. If there’s anyone in particular that you feel this might be a blessing to please feel free to send it to them also. Bless you, Matt
Brother in Christ, Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. So many people that are struggling with these issues especially, in the world that we are facing today. It so good to see how God is using you ~ our Most High God, Creator of Heaven and Earth. You are “Spot-on” with Gods Word ~ so important! So much of His Word is being watered down. Thank you & God Bless
You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching and I’m so glad that you were blessed by this video. Truly God‘s power is made strong in our weakness. If there’s anyone that you feel this video might bless them please feel free to share. Bless you, Matt
What a great picture of you and your dad. Thank you for sharing. You are a fighter and I admire your strength. We are more than conquerors through Christ who strengthens us. I suffer with chronic muscle spams and have had slipped discs. I also suffer with Anxiety and Depression. I was an addict for many years as well. But God. I am not where I want to be put I know God is working through my life. I have nothing but hope. God bless you Matt!! 💖🙌🙏😊
Thank you so much for sharing sister. We all have our different journeys and the only thing that matters is how faithful we are to God along the way. Thank you for your encouragement. If there’s anyone that you feel would be blessed with this, please feel free to share. God bless, Matt 🙏
@@lionoffireministries Thanks Matt! I am always in your corner brother. You are doing a wonderful job spreading the gospel. I will share it on Facebook right now. 😊
Thank you so much. It’s wonderful to have your support and encouragement sister 🙏
Thank you for sharing your testimony and for being so open and honest about your struggles. Praise the Lord He carried you through and brought revelation and healing to your life. It is so encouraging and powerful to hear you praise the Lord despite what you went through, to glorify Him for all the hard times knowing and believing He was doing a good work in you. I believe the Christian life is a constant refining fire, we are constantly in the furnace for purification, to bring the impurities to the surface (our weaknesses, our sin etc). It’s uncomfortable at the time but it is for our good, to become more Christ like and above all to glorify God.
Your channel is such a blessing to my life. I love your passion for the truth, it’s so refreshing, inspiring, encouraging and unfortunately rare these days! Keep boldly speaking the truth and God bless you!
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I’m so glad that you were blessed by this testimony and I’m so glad that I could release this video finally. I pray that these videos can continue to be a blessing to your sister. Once again, thank you for your encouragement. Matt 🙏
That was awesome Matt. Watched the whole thing while doing my housework today. Really feel like I see how God just completely emptied you of every self-interested part of you life and replaced it with something better. It’s so good man. You wouldn’t choose it, none of us would, but when we focus on eternity, our momentary light sufferings seem as of nothing. Bless you mate - very inspired 👊😊
Thanks so much for taking the time to sit down and watch this. Hopefully it gives you some insight into some more of the depth of what I’ve experienced. We all have our stories and this one was mine. If there’s anyone that is struggling that you feel might be encouraged by this please feel free to pass it onto them. God bless you brother, talk soon.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Incredible how God brought you to seeing him as “the pearl of great price,” above all else.
You’re very welcome. It’s amazing what God can do when circumstances become so overwhelming and we trust in him. If there’s anyone that you feel might be blessed by this video please feel free to share it with them sister. Thank you for your encouragement, Matt
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony! God is so good and faithful! He holds all things in His hands. Your joy and peace is so evident despite all that you've gone through. His video has really encouraged me and has prompted me to delve deeper into my relationship with God : )
I’m so glad that this video has helped you Sarah. I’m glad that I was able to open up and share these things. I pray that this ministry can continue to bless you, sister 🙏
I am glad I have come across this video I have been encouraged as I am going through a chronic pain in my head that seems to respond to medication and I have been praying and I have faith but I feel tired. All I am saying is let God's will be done on me as I am in a desolate place
I’m glad this video was a blessing to you in your difficult time. I have done a couple of other videos under the playlist that is called Matt‘s personal. I also did a video of a week in my life with chronic illness, and another video called a Christian with chronic illness. Maybe they might be a blessing to you also 🙏
Thanks!
Your welcome
Thank you so much 🙏
All glory to God! what a powerful testimony. Thank you for taking your time to share your testimony with us. Your testimony has helped me and so many others. I pray for God covering and blessing over you. In Jesus mighty name.
I’m glad that you enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. If there’s anyone else that you feel might be blessed by this please feel free to share it with them also. Thank you so much, Matt
God bless you, Matt. This such a message of hope. Yes, I suffer from a very debilitating and crippling disease. It not only affects me, but my walk with God, my family, work, social life...and I ask for this community to take time and send a prayer for me. I believe so much on the power of prayer, and I have so much hope that, not only will I overcome this, but I will serve that much more with Joy in heart. I thank you I'm advance and God's blessings on you all. :)
I’m sorry to hear that you have been suffering from your own condition. I do find it encouraging to hear that your confidence and hope is in God. Praise God for this. Thank you for being such an encouragement to me on this channel. Matt
Love u lots Brother in Christ! Our testimonies are so important and beautiful! God Bless you Matt 🙏🏻 ❤️
Bless you and thank you for watching Becky 🙂🙏
Thank you for sharing that Matt, I have never experienced anything like that but it helps me understand people more. It's SO important to be empathetic if we are Christians. God bless you ❤ 💙 💜
I’m so glad that you were blessed by this video Amanda. I really want this to be able to have an impact on people. Thank you for the encouragement. Matt 🙏
Matt I love how you have used this epic trial for the glory of God 🙏
I’m so glad that you enjoyed this video. Thank you for watching and commenting. If there’s anyone who struggling that might be blessed by this then please feel free to share it with them. Matt
Praise God for healing you, Matt! What an incredible GOD we serve, what faithfulness He shows His children.
Amen. I’m so grateful for the work that he has done and that he continues to do.
Your testimony, your channel are a blessing to us all. I am presently going through chronic situation, but also may be able to turn it around through our Father/Yeshua guiding me through His plan of healing. It has been a journey of walking away from all my earthly possessions in early 2021 and moving in with family. I am mainly homebound these days and my only companion and fellowship is with our Father and Yeshua. At the time all of this started is when I found your channel. Thank you Matt. I pray for you and all on this channel for blessings and healing. Shalom.
I’m really encouraged to hear that this testimony was a blessing to you. I’m so sorry to hear that you are suffering so much at the moment with your own illness and challenges. It seems like God has taken you along way, and that is a tremendous blessing. Thank you so much for your comment and being part of this community. I pray that this channel can continue to bless you more and more, Matt
Thank you for sharing. Sometimes going through these things we feel like we are alone and the only ones but to hear the testimony of others reminds us we are not alone. I understand a pastor your pain. I have dealt with panic attacks and anxiety for years. God is my rock. The attacks have become a warning of when I am moving away form Christ and into the world. I spent over a year with vertigo all day everyday, panic attacks and anxiety almost every night. My mom had been diagnosed with cancer qnd I became angry at God, I was also following the whole word of faith false teachings and became frustrated and hopeless in my marriage and life. He used this to bring me back to Him and show me the true gospel and I am thankful for it. I am in a true Bible believing, teaching church and I am so blessed for it. God bless you and your ministry ❤🙏
I’m so sorry to hear about your pain sister. It makes my heart sing. I’m so glad that you were laid out of that false movement and that God has planted you in a Gospel-centred church.
It was not easy for me to do this video and I put it off for a long time but I pray that it can bless many people. If there’s anyone that you can think of that would be encouraged by it please feel free to share it. Bless you, Matt
Thank you Matt,
I can relate to this, as I have 10 chronic conditions, that will eventually take my life. God has chosen not to heal me. God has blessed me beyond measure.
I’m glad that this blessed you Gail. Thank you for watching and for your comment. I know that you have lived through quite a lot in your journey. If there’s anyone that you feel might be blessed by this that you know has a similar background please feel free to share it with them. Matt
I went through the exact same thing I was born again christian, and the lord brought me through exactly where your at as well but went through almost 7 yrs of what felt like pure hell on earth and it didn't make sense I loved The lord ,went to doctors ,thought I was going to die anxiety panic attacks ,everything you shared, like you I was a strong motivated person no one understood my situation went through medications than horrible withdrawals psychologist, you name it I fought it, bedridden couldn't sleep or eat felt like a zombie ,cried out to God night and day was loosing everyone around me , but like you God has miraculously restored me and I love him ,thank him ,praise him, He is my absolute everything joy peace love for Him and everyone also, God has refined me through the fire, I just barely touched on all I went through, thankyou for sharing your testimony, Blessings, Deborah
Thanks Matt. I struggle with so much that you have and continue to struggle with “the battle” as well. God Bless you. Keep up the good works.
I’m sorry to hear that Jason. I’m glad that I made this video because I never know who it can help relate to. I pray that God keeps you strong in him. If there’s anyone else that you feel might be blessed by this please feel free to share it. God bless you brother, Matt
I will. The whole world is in pain. Many carry crosses, lie about how they feel, wallowing in dark shadows of guilt and shame. Rejection and loneliness are awful tools used by Satan to get us to “fail the test”. And those with chronic illness, our will and fortitude can be warn down, our faith “under attack”, life being a “true” struggle. God Bless. Keep Thy Faith in the Lord. (I’m just happy I haven’t been swallowed by a fish….yet.)
Thanks brother. Let’s keep fighting the good fight together. Matt
My dear Brother, what an amazing testimony! May The Lord bless your ministry mightily. I can identify with some of what you went through. The Lord is faithful. Much love ❤️. Please rest up.
Thank you so much for your encouragement and care. I’m glad that I have made this video now and that it can be a blessing to others who are going through things. If there’s anyone that you feel might be blessed by this video please feel free to share it with them. Bless you, Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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I like your videos. Thanks for your work. Thanks Jesus Christ for you!
You’re welcome Nick 🙏
Hi brother Matt
God bless you and keep doing what the Holy spirit led you to do
Thank you very much Jannie. I’m glad that this was a blessing to you sister. If there’s anyone that you feel might be encouraged by this video please feel free to share it with them. I hope that many can be reached and blessed. Matt
God bless you brother 🙏❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much. If there’s anyone else that you feel would be blessed by this please feel free to share it with them. God bless you, Matt 🙏
Matt you are strong and you have a good courage. I think everything you have been through is a Spiritual attack. You need a total deliverence from these cycles of attacks. Whatever it is, you need to dig the Root of what causes those attacks, command the Fire 🔥 of God to consume that root, command the devil leave your body and enter you no more. Declare yourself healed, Delivered by the BLOOD of the New Convenant and Last Convenant of the Lord Jesus! In the name of Jesus.
Please use your 👅. Don't forget Proverbs 18:21.
'There's no chronic illnesses, these are devil's lies.' No Healing can be denied in Jesus Mighty name. It cost you time, however I already see you Healed. I see your Restoration forever. Keep trusting and you will see His Glory IJMN.
Your testimony has encouraged me a lot. I cannot imagine what all you have been through. Praise the Lord. He never forsakes us.
I’m so glad that you were blessed by this Karissa 🙏 I pray that these videos can continue to bless you and I can share all the lessons that I’ve learnt. If there’s anyone that you feel would be blessed by this testimony please feel free to share it because I would love to encourage as many people as possible for God’s glory. Bless you, Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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Brother Matt, Thankyou SOOOOOOOOOO Much for your TESTIMONY of Your Sickness & Our God’s So Being Such A Faithful Lover of Our Souls!! I so understand now how you Felt!!! God had to Truly Show you what Really Matter’s!!! And It’s ALL ABOUT JESUS!!! And like me & my Diabetes & my Trials, I’ve Learned Greatly how to TRUST JESUS no matter how Low I feel!!!!! And with His GRACE & MERCY, I’m Fighting the good Fight! Keeping the Faith, & Running 🏃🏻 the Race He has set before me! And I Believe He has done this with your life too!! You are & have always been in my Prayers 🙏🏻ever since God allowed me to find your Site! You have Helped me So Much to learn & grow in Jesus like you’ll never know! I’m so Thankful 🥲 God has you on this Earth 🌍 for such a Time as This!!! Just remember to REST REST REST!!!!! And know that you have through all your CZcams Videos have Ministered to So many of us!! I Love ❤️ you my Most Blessed 😇 Awesome brother in Christ!! Happy 😊 Sunday Morning March 6th 2022. Thankyou for your Transparency & Honesty you are Sharing your Personal Testimony with us!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words brother Jeremiah. I’m glad that God has worked in your life also. I’m glad that I could open up and I hope that this can be a blessing to many people. I’m glad that it was a blessing to you. Thank you for always being so encouraging, I really appreciate it. Feel free to share this with anyone who you feel might need to hear it! God bless, Matt
@@lionoffireministries You’re Soooooooo Welcome 🙏🏻 & I’m Sharing with all!!!!!✝️🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Praise God Jeremiah 🙂🙏✝️
Your not crazy. Me& my myadult kids went though this. I love Father GOD & JESUS CHRIST with all my heart, mind , and soul. I love listening and reading the Holy Bible. Your are not alone either. GOD Bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m glad that this video was a blessing to you. I’m sorry that you have gone through your own suffering but I’m glad that your faith in God is strong and that you are putting him at the centre. If there’s anyone that you feel might be blessed by this message please feel free to share it with them also. Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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My goodness gracious, I finally got to watch this video.. Amazing testimony dear Matt.. There are many out there who need to hear this.. Now am figuring out how to refer this on my channel.. This is my first time doing this, but I will for His glory.. God bless you❤
Thank you Shirley. Feel free to share this one with any friends also that you feel might be encouraged by it. I hope that it can bless many people. Matt
@@lionoffireministries Surely 👍
Thank you for your testimony, Matt! Proof that God always finishes what he starts & His plans for us are good, to prosper us!
Thank you so much Kasey. I’m glad that this video blessed you. Thank you for watching and if there’s anyone else that you feel maybe blessed by it, please feel free to share with them also. I hope that this can be an encouragement to as many people as possible. Matt
@@lionoffireministries I will certainly share it! Thank you again! God bless you, brother!
You’re very welcome 🙏
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him. Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.”
Psalms 40:1-5 NIVUK
AMEN and AMEN
My Bible promise that I hung onto was, ALL things work together for good to those that love the Lord and are the called according to Gods purpose.
I had to share this with my daughter who's close in age to you. She suffers with anxiety and when she feels a panic attack come on she drives to the er and sits in the parking lot til it comes down.
Anxiety is definitely a malfunction of the brain that manifests itself physically,.
She never wanted to take drugs but after each child she had her anxiety got worse. Now she's been on Ativan for years and if she stops she can die from withdrawal. She gets lightning zaps in her brain and other strange and scary symptoms. She just wants to feel normal again. It effects every area of her life, and she can't work cause she'll need to run off cause of an attack.
I’m really sorry to hear that Sheila. It’s really sad that she is being impacted in such a debilitating way. It was the same with my medication in terms of the brain zaps. I hope that this video can give her some encouragement. I pray that God will help her in her journey. If there’s anyone else that you feel needs to hear this message please feel free to share. Thank you for continually watching this channel and commenting. I appreciate interacting with you. Bless you, Matt
@@lionoffireministries I also hope she watches it lol. Love you
I’d love for it to impact her 🙏
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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Pray pray and pray more. Pray the scriptures. Meditate on them. God will heal your daughter. Put your faith in him for total healing. Press into him and encourage your daughter to as well. I suffer with anxiety and have had a majority of my symptoms cease because of my relationship with Christ. Imagine if we all truly believed in God. Imagine what that would look like. If we have faith like a mustard seed we could move mountains. Imagine if we built faith as big a mountain what we could do?
Praising God right now for His love and care of you, Matt! This is one of the most encouraging ministry videos I’ve seen in a long time…keep up your good work, Matt, I’m praying for you and your ministry 🙏🏻🥰
I’m so glad that this bless you Rhonda. It took me a long time to decide to make this video. I put it off for a long time because I didn’t want to go into it all. But I’m glad that I’ve done it now and that it can be a blessing to others. Please feel free to share this with anyone else who you think would be blessed by it. Matt
@@lionoffireministries way ahead of you, shared with a few folks already 😊
@@rhondasflyingsoon3529 thank you so much. I really hope that helps them also 🙂✝️🙏
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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Hey brother, greetings from Sunny Gold coast. Your video was very encouraging. A couple years ago I was living my life when suddenly hit with CFS and major trauma which has debilitated me. I've lost everyone and everything and am a shadow of who I used to be. My Theology won't allow me to believe God is using this as I was always told this kind of thing is never his will which leaves me so confused. I bounce from healing ministry, to deliverance ministry to medicine and no one has any answers for me. I could really use your advice on how to handle this man.
God bless you bro.
Josh
I’m sorry to hear that you are struggling so much at the moment. I’m doing a video in a few weeks about why Christians are emotionally stark and how to practically walk in freedom. I absolutely do believe that God allows these things to happen to people. He doesn’t cause them to happen, but they are a result of this fallen world and he can use them. I do believe that there is information out there that we can learn from to heal our bodies. I also believe that God can heal instantaneously today. However I don’t see any biblical support for the fact that Christians cannot go through major illness. Even Paul did and other disciples in the new Testament. Pray for restoration, but also pray that God would work in you and show you what he desires during this time. God bless you, Matt
@@lionoffireministries thanks for the response. I'd love your opinion on methodology not found in the Bible to help with what I'm going through. E.g. somatic body work for healing trauma and acupuncture. These things seem to really help. Thanks for your help.
With any practices, I don’t want to overstep my area of expertise. What I would say is that when the physical healing processes involve spiritual elements then they are best avoided. As to whether those things involve spiritual elements, I have not looked into them.
If there is no spiritual aspect involved, then I see no problem with it.
@@lionoffireministries thanks for your help. 🙏
It seems like all the great men of God went through difficult stuff like this. You could be very very thankful that you went through this because it is a HUGE compliment from God. He really wants to use you otherwise you wouldn’t have experienced this.
Thank you so much for the encouragement Jeremy. These challenges are never easy at the time, but God certainly can do the greatest work when things become difficult and we turn to him and rely on him. If there’s anyone else that you think this video might bless please feel free to share it with them also. Bless you, Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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As someone who has experienced similar issues, I kept thinking about people who didn’t know Christ, how they coped. It’s only because of Christ that I’m still here.
Amen. Praise God. I’m sorry to hear you experienced these things also. Hopefully you were encouraged by this video. Please feel free to share with anyone else who might be blessed by it. Matt
I’m glad I came across your channel, I’ve had agoraphobia for 6 years straight. I can’t even make it out my front door without experiencing extreme panic 😥 sometimes I ask myself why I’m even still alive. Why would God allow me to go through so much pain and isolation? I haven’t had a real conversation with anyone throughout these 6 years, the loneliness is unbearable
This is really heartbreaking for me to read Mary. I really feel sad to hear what you are experiencing. A couple of scriptures that will be a blessing to you are these: Romans 8:18 and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.
Hold on to those at all times. Renew your mind with them. I hope that they give you some renewed perspective in times of difficulty.
I really pray that this ministry can be a blessing to you Mary. Hearing what you are going through makes me want you to know a greater level of the peace of God so badly.
Love in Christ,
Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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What a powerful testimony! Had me close to tears a few times to be honest... When you talked about knowing the exact place you broke down in tears... I have a place just like that at home.
You've been through SO much the last few years WOW! Thank you for being so personal, being vulnerable, etc it absolutely shines through your ministry. I pray God keeps healing you and using you to touch others with what He has given you. I also thank you for your ministry, it has helped me with my walk with God and putting things in order in my life the last few months.
I’m so glad to hear that this was an encouragement to you brother. It was not easy for me to open up but I’m glad that I have now. I have such a heart to want to encourage those who are going through struggles like this and others. It’s hard to know that you’ve been through so much as well which you’ve shared with me at other times. I pray that I can continue to be a blessing to you. That’s all I ask. Also please feel free to share this testimony with anyone that you feel maybe encouraged by it. I hope that it can impact many people for God‘s glory. Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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@@lionoffireministries your genuine kind heart shows through in all your videos. I'll absolutely share this video!
@@lionoffireministries I will watch it in a few minutes thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much brother. I really appreciate that. And I really appreciate all your support and encouragement. It means the world to me 🙏
Thank you brother Matt for sharing, if anything it will help many to feel they are not alone.
Having experienced burned out chronic fatigue, depression, panic attact, PTSD for the past 13 years on and off, I know too well how difficult it is for people to understand what we are going through.
The way you shared so openly will help bring a deeper understanding to many.
Praise God for that.
Blessings 🙏
Praise God that:
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 NKJV"
Thank you so much Corinne. I always appreciate your encouragement and the deep perspectives that you bring having experienced your own difficult journey. God bless you dear sister, Matt
@@lionoffireministries Thank you brother Matt🙏
Thank you Matt for sharing your testimony and your experiences so openly despite how personal and painful a great deal of your journey has been. I am thankful that you have found closure on difficult chapters of your life as well as joy and hope in your continuing spiritual journey. You have been an inspiration to me and many others who see your sincerity and passion which shines through in your ministry.
I have been dealing with chronic debilitating pain for over a year and a half now. This experience has drawn me closer to God as well. I felt compelled to call out to him when I had exhausted all other avenues and had nowhere else to turn. I believe that he is using my affliction to get my attention which had strayed significantly from him for quite some time. It has led me back into his word and into a meaningful daily prayer life with him. There are significant parallels between your journey and mine.
There is one thing I found a bit perplexing though listening to your testimony, and that is that reading The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life was a turning point in your spiritual life. I know however that God uses whatever means he chooses to accomplish his plan for our lives, so I don't fault you for something I don't fully understand. I am curious as to your thoughts regarding the Holiness Movement which caim to mind while listening to your testimony. I have some issues with it, but don't know a great deal about it.
Regardless, I wish you the best, and pray that you will continue to be strengthened both physically and spirituality. God did not tell us that our pilgrimage here would be an easy one. But praise be to him that he has promised an eternity with him, void of suffering, to all who accept the free gift of salvation accomplished through Christ's obedience and sacrifice.
And it sounds like you have been through quite a lot my brother. I’m glad that all they give experience difficulties, God has worked during that time. It’s very encouraging to hear. I thank you for your continued support and encouragement and I’m always blessed to see you pop up in the comments.
The holiness movement is an interesting one. To be honest I would have to study it in further detail to be able to provide an overall perspective. There are parts that I agree with and there are parts that I don’t. As far as the mention of the book in this testimony, all that I can say is that the words in it expressed some deep theological truths that awakened me in a way which transformed my practical faith life.
I don’t label myself as any particular denominational movement. What I would say is that I am definitely not a Calvinist/Reformed.
But I don’t get so hung up on the secondary issues. As I mentioned in the video, I do have particular issues with the author which do contradict primary issues of the faith such as universalism. And that is why I mention the book with caution.
I hope that explains things a bit.
Bless you brother, Matt
@@lionoffireministries
Matt,
Thank you for your detailed response. I don't label myself as any particular denomination either. I agree with you regarding Calvinism and Reformed theology. While I believe in original sin and the total depravity of man as a result , I most certainly do not agree with their beliefs regarding unconditional election, limited atonement, and irresistible grace.
Regarding the Holiness Movement, I have a problem with their belief in entire sanctification as a second work of grace leading to the entire extinction of the carnal mind. This notion is contradicted many places in the New Testament where it is taught that while we ought and are able to follow the Spirit rather than the flesh after obtaining salvation, we continue to wrestle with the carnal mind which we still possess in this body (esp. Romans 7:25).
God bless you Matt.
I completely agree regarding that aspect of the Holiness Movement. That is a false teaching. It is a clear contradiction of Scripture! A very clear contradiction!!
I hold to depravity but not total depravity (corpse like). One example I see of a man seeking God before being regenerated is Cornelius. Of course, the grace of the Holy Spirit must be present for one to be born again, but I hold to illuminating grace, rather than irresistible grace.
In terms of original sin, I hold to the fact that we have inherited a sin nature.
Seems like we could have a great discussion over coffee or a meal!
@@lionoffireministries
I base the terminology "total depravity" on Jeremiah 17:9 along with the fact that we're born with a sin nature passed down from Adam. But I'm not driving at "corpse like"!
I think that Cornelius was a unique case intended to demonstrate and clarify that salvation was given unto the Gentiles as well as the Jews. The Bible teaches that anyone who has not the Spirit of God is not one of Christ's. We are all indwelled by the Holy Spirit in the moment we first believe. I honestly don't know whether the experience of Cornelius and of Pentacost were one time events or whether this is something available to us in our Christian journey today.
Would love to break bread with you and chat about such things; I'll look you up next time I'm on your side of the world! 😀
This would actually be a really interesting discussion. I’m glad that you’re not holding to the corpse like position.
I do think it’s too subjective to hold the position that Cornelius is a one off event.
I believe that the heart is deceptive, and that we have a proclivity towards sin. I also believe that no one truly seeks God with all their heart, which is clear in Scripture including Romans.
But I do believe that one can be searching for God in a general sense. Even if they are resistant, to whatever degree, to what they discover.
I think the most important point is that we both recognise that the presence of the Holy Spirit must be there for a heart to be changed and a person to be born again.
I feel so blessed for finding this video. Many of us Christians are shamed for having anxiety problems. I've been told I don't have enough faith and other really hurtful things. I have been suffering with chronic migraines and anxiety for a while now. This video helped me so much. May God bless you!
I’m so glad that this blessed you 🙏
I have a number of videos in the playlists “topical teachings” and “Christian living” that might bless you 🙏
Matt, I have struggled eith agoraphobia since my early twenties. It is the worst because people don't get it!
People really struggle to understand illnesses unless it something I can see physically. This makes it really hard when we suffer with something like this. The good thing is that God to see, and our experience can motivate us to be more empathetic to others who are struggling. Matt 🙏
I know exactly what you went through, happened the same to me!
I've recently found your channel, also have chronic illnesses and still learning to live through the changes in my life. It's not lost on me that these issues cause me to slow down, be more purposeful and turn to Christ more. Thank you for sharing your testimony, it came at a cost to you, but it was energy and time well spent.
Welcome to the channel Julie. I’m so glad that this testimony was a blessing to you. I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing your own challenges but it’s a great thing that it is making you more purposeful for the things of God. I pray that this channel can continue to bless you. Matt
Wow big Hug to you, ive gone through a similar time not nearly as long, so happy your doing well now.❤️
Thank you sister. I’m sorry to hear that you have struggled also. Are you better now? Or are you still on a journey to recovery?
Are you the Jewels that I saw come up on Patreon today? If so, I sent you a message on that platform 🙂
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Thank you, I’m doing better now, Had to make some drastic changes, like you said about God surgically removing the disease of living for self, he brought me to the end of myself and it wasn’t pretty.
Yes thats me 🙂
Glory to God indeed! Thank You Bro.Matt for being brave to share your personal struggles. I experienced panic attacks, and through this video, I felt freedom from guilt feelings of not being able to do much , since as an achiever before I strive to do everything conscientiously, up until I had physical symptoms in which I ended up having frequent sick leaves from work. I just read Psalm 73 (NIV)this morning and after watching your testimony, I saw myself in this situation: v2: But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.v3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.v4 They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.v5 They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.v21 When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, v22 I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You.v23 Yet I am always with You; You hold me by my right hand.v24 You guide me with Your counsel, and afterward You will take me into glory.v25 Whom have I in heaven but You?And earth has nothing I desire besides You. v26 MY FLESH AND MY HEART MAY FAIL, BUT GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART AND MY PORTION FOREVER. Sending you from the Philippines blessings and keepings from our Lord Jesus Christ!
I am sorry to hear that you have gone through so much of your own suffering. And thank you for sharing that beautiful psalm. I will post a video below that will also help you further with those guilty feelings.
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If there’s anyone that you feel would be blessed by this testimony please feel free to share it with them. God bless you, Matt
Thanks again Bro.Matt, and for the link that you posted. God bless you more and your ministry!🙌🏻
You’re very welcome 🙏
The Imitation of Christ Book strengtens me
Although I have not gone through your circumstances I can relate to them.
I’m sorry to hear that. I pray that God continues to do your work in you. If there’s anyone that you feel might be blessed by this video please feel free to share it with them. Bless you, Matt
This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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God bless you brother Matt! Thank you for sharing your full testimony! God really does turn the ashes into beauty.... and it's all for His glory! "All things work for the good for those who love God- those who are called according to His purpose." You have helped me a lot on my journey since I was redeemed in March 2021, and I just want to thank you. I've been struggling a lot financially, but I will pray for you again, and hopefully be able to subscribe to patreon or at least buy some merchandise in the near future. I wish you had cash app available in your country. I wish you were in my country just so I could sit and talk with you. I trust God has you right where you need to be though. You are exactly the type of man fir a husband I hope to find soon if it is in God's will. Your passion for God and His Word is exactly how we need to be. Continuing to strive to be better and more Christ-like each day without condemning ourselves. You would make a wonderful husband and father, but you are wonderful on your own as well. If it is in His will it will be done on His time. Thank God you know Jesus and His saving grace and love for you! You have been such an inspiration to me and set a good standard for what type of man I want in my life. Love to you in Christ. Grace and peace to you 💓🙌💓
Thank you so much for your incredible encouragement and kind words. I really appreciate that. My heart is to want to bless people and to encourage them during their difficulties as well as growing closer to God. Please do not stress about the financial side of things at all. If God desires, his will be done. He will provide. All I ask is that I can continue to bless people like yourself. Please feel free to share this with anyone else who may be blessed by this testimony. I hope that it can reach many people for God’s glory. Bless you, Matt
PS. It would be so nice to be able to sit and chat. I love chatting with people everywhere I go and I have such a heart to want to chat and encourage others. My only problem is that I love it too much that I can use up all of my energy which I need to be careful about with my illness. But I really love interacting with people.
@@lionoffireministries I can relate on more levels than you know...Keep listening to your body and the Holy Spirit. Love to you in Christ 💓
@@ladyhumblebee2784 This is a video I’d love to share. It is about purpose in suffering. I believe that this is one of the best videos that I’ve made. I feel that God gave me some really great revelations on this and I believe that they will be a blessing to those watching 🙂🙏
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@@lionoffireministries I remember this one it helps me a lot! Thank you so much I will share it with a friend going through suffering right now. God bless you brother
Hi Matt, your testimony relates a lot to what I’m dealing with right now. Specifically about you being addicted to trading in the markets and being too busy with church activities. I had a few questions to ask you if you don’t mind me sending you an email?🙏
mattmasonchristianchannel@gmail.com
Wow that’s incredible. Have you also been trading the markets? I’m actually planning to do a live stream in the near future answering questions about my testimony. If you would like me to answer them in the video where I can elaborate more I’m happy to do that if I get a chance to get to the question.
In the meantime, please feel free to email me and I will do my best to get back to you.
Matt
I’m crying out for peace and deliverance every day fighting addiction God has helped me so much I can’t deny that but depression and anxiety is so so awful I read the bible every day and pray but feel this oppression of depression and my wife is 30 weeks pregnant I want to be free and feel free by time baby comes please pray for me anyone who reads this I’m fighting but man I’m hurting 😔all glory to JESUS no matter how I feel🙏
I’m sorry that you are going through the struggles that you are. It’s good that you’re able to be honest and transparent. I’m doing a video in a few weeks which talks about why people stuck in emotional bondage and how to have true freedom in Christ. I’m sure it will be a blessing to you in someway. Matt
go out more, like do group cycling long distance, climb a trail, go picnic....etc read the word of GOD too, get a pet if you don't have a pet like fish, cat....etc it's helps I know
go out more like do camping, hiking, group cycling, picnic, play sports, keep a pet if you don't have....etc plus read the word of GOD more and pray more, it's helps to get rid of depression
Please pray for me for help
God be with you brother.
I pray this channel can be a blessing to you and God will speak to you through the videos 🙏
Matt
Hey Matt, thank you sharing your testimony. It was really helpful. I’m curious if you believe Christian counselors should be pursued if we are dealing with mental health concerns? Sometimes I think the gospel and Jesus alone is the cure but with so much trauma some of us have gone through maybe counseling could be of use. What are your thoughts?
Great question! I’ll write it down for the live stream 🙂
It is in our deepest despair we come to realize we are nothing without God. That void in our soul that longs for meaning and purpose can only be found in Christ Jesus our Lord by power of His Holy Spirit. Thank you for your testimony Matt, i saw the hand of the Lord working at every turning point in your life. I leave you with this scripture today.
2 Corinthians 4:8-18
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
11 For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
12 So then death worketh in us, but life in you.
13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Amen 🙏 and Amen
Thank you so much for this message. Thank you for the encouragement. I’m glad that this was a blessing to you and I pray that he can bless many others also. May this ministry continue to be a source of blessing in your life, Matt
I would dearly love to hear every detail of the experience of your regeneration, Brother. Was it like mine? It’s interesting to hear about all the Lord’s unique ways that He saves His dear ones. What do you say, Matt?
That is definitely something that I plan to share. I will be doing a full video on that at some point. I hope that you enjoyed this testimony of the recent few years. If there’s anyone you feel that it would be less then please feel free to share with them. Matt 🙏
Great! I really think the details of your regeneration will be, not only interesting, but helpful. People don’t realize what makes a Christian a genuine Christian. It’s birth; not decision. Rather, the “decision “ lies with the Father begetting us. So I look forward to your story, Brother. Cheers
Yes. New birth! As we truly believe with saving faith we are transformed!