The Well | Unhappiness Archives

Marilyn (South Africa)

Meet Marilyn

Marilyn says she lived an unhappy life and was thirsty for spiritual truth. She tried all sorts of religions and couldn’t find peace. One day, an ad for a forthcoming sermon at a Bible preaching church irritated her, yet she found herself drawn to attend that very sermon. God used the Bible passage to show Marilyn her broken-ness and need for Christ. Marilyn trusted in Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She describes the changes in her life. She is now happy and finds her satisfaction in Jesus, her ‘Well’. She also shares how she has changed in regards to putting other people first.

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This story was produced by Common Ground Church, Capetown, South Africa.

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Tags: Certainty of eternal life, Hope, Searching for answers, Sin - accepting I'm a sinner, Spiritual curiosity, Unfulfillment, Unhappiness

April 27, 2019 0

Yumiko (Japan)

Meet Yumiko

Yumiko describes being very troubled on the inside. She thought she was worthless, she felt very alone and hopeless, and she had suicidal thoughts. Yumiko decided to try going to church. At first, she found it hard to hear that God loved her. Yumiko describes encountering Jesus and learning how He bore her sins and pain. She has found true hope and joy in Him.

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This story was produced by MovingWorks, Austen, Texas, USA.

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Tags: Anger - general, Anxiety - general, Depression, Emotional pain, God's love, Hopelessness, Loneliness, Low self-esteem, Suicidal, The gospel - don't know it, Unhappiness

March 14, 2019 0

Sam (Australia)

Meet Sam

In this interview, Sam shares that she didn’t grow up in a Christian home. Her parents divorced when she was 8 and that left her very hurt. She found herself curious about a God she never knew. She started learning a lot about Jesus and spent time around Christians. When she finished high school, Sam worked abroad and put God out of her mind. At the same time, she describes feeling very unhappy, knowing she was living a life not pleasing to God. When she returned to Australia Sam joined a church and quickly discovered the acceptance Jesus has for sinners. Sam understood Jesus died for her. She describes the unshakeable joy and contentment she has in her life knowing Jesus and knowing she has eternal life.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill , Sydney, Australia.

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Tags: Certainty of eternal life, Christianity - lack of knowledge, Contentment, God - pushing God away, God's grace, Joy, Parents - divorce, Purpose of life, Sin, Unfulfillment, Unhappiness

March 5, 2019 0

Lily (Guyana)

Meet Lily

Lily describes a very traumatic childhood and her strained relationship with her alcoholic and abusive father. Lily talks about her deep emotional pain and years of hiding what occurred in her home growing up. She led a party lifestyle at college and took drugs. Lily also tried to commit suicide because of her unhappiness and hopelessness. Lily felt anger toward God. God did not let go of Lily, and through the influence of her Christian boyfriend and time spent studying the Bible – God brought Lily to an understanding of who He was, and of His love for her. Lily understood she was a sinner in need of Jesus’ saving work and she trusted in Him.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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Tags: Childhood - traumatic, Childhood – from an alcoholic home, Drug abuse - marijuana, Eating disorder, Eating disorder - anorexia, Emotional pain, Father - abusive, Father - death, Father - illness, God - angry with God, God's love, Hiding feelings, Hopelessness, Secrecy, Suicidal, Suicide attempt, The gospel - believing it, Unhappiness

February 28, 2019 0

Laura (USA)

Meet Laura

Laura describes her long battle with self-worth, which began in her childhood and resulted from over-hearing negative comments from her parents. She also shares she had an abortion as a teenager, and how that day traumatized her and she felt guilt and shame. Laura was divorced twice and struggled with the pressures of parenting her daughters. Laura describes leaving everything and riding away on her motorcycle. She stayed with a friend who invited her to church. There she heard the gospel and believed she could be forgiven and washed clean. She accepted Christ that day. Laura talks about how Christ has healed her pain and mended her relationships with her daughters. She is now married to her friend and she has had the opportunity to help young women who have experienced the same things as she did.

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This story was produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

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Tags: Abortion, Divorce - multiple times, Emotional pain, Feeling unloved, Guilt, Hiding feelings, Low self-esteem, Parenting - pressures, Shame, Unhappiness

January 24, 2019 0

Jennifer (USA)

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer started life as a God-hater. She was sexually molested by someone in her church growing up, and she resented God because of her parents jokes that she was supposed to be a boy and God had made a mistake. In her emotional pain, Jennifer turned to drugs and ended up living life on the streets. She was arrested for drug possession and robbery. She went to prison aged 22. Jennifer says prison was the best thing that ever happened to her because she found Jesus Christ there and He freed her from her bondage to sin. Jennifer describes the awesome ways God has changed her thinking and her ways. She is now very active in ministry life.

(Jennifer’s story is presented in the first 20 minutes of the video. Her story is part of a conference presentation including other women who received Christ in prison).

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This story was produced by Revive our Hearts, Niles, Michigan, USA.

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Tags: Arrested - drug possession, Arrested - robbery, Christianity - dislike or hostility, Drug abuse, Drug addiction, Emotional pain, God - angry with God, God - hostile towards God, God - lack of knowledge about God, Imprisonment, Life of crime, Low self-esteem, Reckless lifestyle, Self-worth, Sexual abuse, Stealing, The gospel - don't know it, Unhappiness

January 16, 2019 0

Ken (USA)

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Ken grew up in Alabama and was made aware by a relative of the racism towards black people. He shares how his heart grew extremely hateful and prejudiced toward white people. Ken describes how accepting Christ as his Savior radically changed his outlook on white people. He understood Christ died for every person of every color. Ken became the pastor of a church with a predominantly white membership, and he also married a white woman of German descent.

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Ken’s story was produced by I Am Second, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.

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Tags: Anger - general, Christian ministry life - pastor, Emptiness, God's love, Hatred, Prejudice - race, Racist background, Selfishness, Unhappiness

December 17, 2018 0

Latasha (USA)

Meet Latasha

Latasha describes a difficult childhood, growing up in an alcoholic home. Latasha was an unhappy adult and turned to alcohol for comfort. She was a church-goer but did not have a personal relationship with Christ. Latasha misunderstood the role of baptism. She describes the day she was born again, and how God directed her to get baptized as an outward display of her inward regeneration because of her trust in Jesus. Latasha’s baptism is included.

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Latasha’s story was produced by Eagles Landing First Baptist Church, McDonough, Georgia, USA.

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Tags: Alcohol abuse, Baptism - purpose, Childhood - from an alcoholic home, Religious life - going through the motions, Unhappiness

December 13, 2018 0

Junko (Japan)

Meet Junko

Junko shares that she was sexually abused as a child. This resulted in her feeling terrible shame and a lack of self-worth. She describes her unhappiness in adulthood and her desire to be loved. Junko describes what it’s like to know Jesus and experience His love. She knows she has eternal life.

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Junko’s story was produced by Moving Works, Austin, Texas, USA.

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Tags: Certainty of eternal life, Depression, Find love, God's love, Low self-esteem, Sexual abuse - childhood, Shame, Unhappiness

December 11, 2018 0

Ritsuko (Japan)

Meet Ritsuko

Ritsuko felt unloved as a child and she was a very unhappy adult. All she wanted was love and acceptance. She talks about her eating disorder, drinking, and promiscuity. She wondered if Jesus could be God, especially as there were other gods worshipped in Japan. Nevertheless, she went to church, sang gospel songs and placed her faith in Jesus. She talks about the joy of knowing that God loves her. She has a genuine smile now and desires to show Christ’s love to others.