Chonda Pierce: A Comedian Fights Depression - CBN.com

[clarinetist91]

Chonda is such a blessing. Even if you're not suffering from depression, you can learn SOMETHING from her struggles, her testimony and her walk with the Lord. She's amazing.

[nutmeg794]

Thank you for posting this. I have struggled with Depression most of my life and it is sad to say that I have to hide it, because I get judged. I have been told that there is not such thing as depression, if I am depressed it is because I am not doing something right. That I should not be on medicne for depression. It is very diffcult to be a christian and have depression, because of this. When you are going threw this, that is when you need your christian family for support.

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[momintex09]

I cried all thru this. I know i'm not alone but stilll...i suffer from depression, ptsd and just anxiety - at the same time am blessed with so much - even that even makes sense. some days i do okay. some days i just feel i would be better off without other people? anyway...thanks for the video and thank u chondra for ur kind words. may GOD continue to blesss u

[CarolynM63]

Worship is such a vital part of the healing experience...AMEN, Chonda!! Thank you for your transparency, your willingness to show your underside, when it's not necessarily safe to do so in our Christian community! Thank God for you!

[JM135030]

Went through similar things. If there's anyone out there going through this,, ask for help. Tell someone. Don't think you're alone. There are many of us.

[MissChristyVera]

satan beats me up every day. depression and whatnot are getting worse even when I try! I'm finding these videos and God trying to find hope!

[bjanec1]

The suicide thoughts are with me a lot. The "I don't really belong in this world anymore" thoughts run through my head often. Thanks for your testimony. I know it's time to get help.

[ghettomelody]

I've been suffering from depression, not extreme but definitely there. When I accepted Christ I became more aware of satan's purpose and his winnings of souls and that made me sad. I read the bible everyday and I talk to many different people on the elevators everyday about Christ but I feel the sadness and grief that Jesus feels when they didn't believe in him. I am no longer a happy fool but a despaired but hopefull ex-muslim- now christian young woman...

[WebContentwithWOW]

Thanks for your honesty!

I've posted this video to my playlist for people struggling with depression and other mental disorders, humbly called "relaxing" ;)

[caguilar55]

I am so grateful that you have shared your story and that your family did what they needed to do for you, to get you healthy again. Everything happens for a reason and I believe God used you to help all those who suffer from depression. That message was to let the doctors do their job, take the medicine and get well. e Because you ar heard by thousands, He knew you would be able to deliver this message. You are a modern day messager. May God continue to bless you!

[eagle12687]

"but if yo I have cancer" should be "but if you have cancer." Sorry for that. Christians have a tendency to say, "Just give it to God."

If I am blind and I give it to God, he might heal me, but he might not. If I have a missing limb, and I give it to God, he might heal me, but he might not. Even Jesus Christ was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. Paul knew suffering, and Job knew suffering. I'm sure that some of the martyrs got a bit down while being tortured to death.

[eagle12687]

I am a Christian who suffers from MAJOR depression and OCD. The Bible never says that Christians can't be depressed.

God can heal depression, just like he can heal cancer, but if yo I have cancer and pray that God will take it away, and he doesn't, he might be saying, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Likewise with depression. If you suffer from depression and God doesn't take it away from you, it is not necessarily because you lack faith.

[earthalien77]

The church seems CLUELESS in regards to depression. They need some education on this, and all other mental diseases and afflictions. I rarely have seen anyone get 100% "healed and delivered :" in one instance. Sometimes it takes YEARS. Also, it usually involves demonic forces, another area in which the Church is basically CLUELESS. More of thse suffering need to be honest, courageous and dare to speak up!!!!! You are not the only one. Many, many are silently suffering.

[hoover4000]

speaking as a christian who took years to overcome her own depression, i appreciate chonda so much. i was practically dragged out to the town hall and stoned to death by my church because REAL christians are joyful allllllll the time. Thank you Chonda for your bravery and honesty.

[sshirley70]

Depression is so "looked down upon"..that oh..were...Christians and we aren't suppose to ever be anything other than "HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY ALL THE TIME HAPPY"....well, to me that is where being a hypocrit starts to root! How can we be a witness for God and to fully represent all that he stands for if we have to "hide" things that are going on in our "individual lives"! NO MATTER WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN OR WHY....we are all born the same "of flesh" & "created in the image of God"! LIFE ISN'T PERFECT!

[RabboniInDaBronx]

Thank you for posting this. Yes, God's power can take it all away. But unlike my wishes and many sincere testimonies....we cannot manipulate God nor His Power. Let's us do no harm to each other...either with our personal victories and with our clinical experiences. Let's bear each other's burden. I have seen the healed and the unhealed. There is no Charismatic formula.I was blessed by this video for it's God raw honesty.

[Gospelmusiclady08]

God's delivering power can take depression away for good! Call on His powerful name! When I was bound with alcohol,drugs,depression,I did!I began to sob & cry,next thing I know, I was raising my hands 2 heaven,my mind on the Lord, repenting!Then it happened, God's glorious spirit flooded my soul! I began to spk in a heavenly language,oh what a tremendous feeling! Tears of joy!In His presence for at least an hr.~ felt like a wash cloth right thru me! Instantly,I was delivered from it all!

[sshirley70]

Might I ask what your religion is, because I'm pentecostal and we raise our hands and speak in another tongue when the holy ghost comes upon us.

I have terminal cancer and my kids are gone and its just me and my cat and when I listen to my worship music or just down praying/repenting/etc.. then my hands are raised without realizing and tears flowing down my face, I start to speak in that heavenly language, and then I feel the presence of God so mighty on me and around me.

God is always listening

[tchapman1977]

Amen. I am currently suffering with depression. Depression at the depravity, negativity, hatefulness & destruction that is wrought in the world God created. I also am dealing with depression of a clinical nature for myself as well having been laid off almost two years ago when the economy tanked & have yet to find any job. I feel the presence of the Lord in my life & for that I am eternally grateful, but I still fall or get beat down into grief & sorrow & I honestly question if it will ever end.

[ivorypraise58]

The Lord can deliver without medication, however, just as Chonda says, he also works through the doctors and medication. To suggest to any believer who takes medication, that they are not fully relying on God, can have devestating affects. Of course we Christians are often the worst at kicking other Christians when they are down.

[narleypig]

i too suffer from depression, i do feel angry with myself all the time, and did want to end it all several times but i am still here and still standing thanks to the grace of God

[rsrodgers0414]

I love Chonda and the fact that she has talked about her depression will help so many others. Most people are afraid to admit they have this illness.

[HistoryGeek4U]

At least I know I'm not the only Christian who suffers from depression. God bless and stay with Him!

[tamainor]

@HistoryGeek4U

you are not alone. But, at times it does feel as if you are, I know. I am one who also suffers from depression. But, some of my fellow "Christian" friends act as if I have a contagious illness. That at times makes it worse. Just keep telling yourself, like I try to, one day all of this suffering will be over and there will be no more. It's in His name I pray and give glory. THE ALMIGHTY GOD. AMEN