Thank you so much for introducing me to Taylor’s song on here! Wow! I am a huge fan of Christian music and I have never heard of him before! Song blew me away!

It would seem when almost everything has been taken from you that Jesus would ask for more. In places of deep pain I have learn that the only way through it is to give it all to Him. Give Him your pain, your anger, your hurt, your confusion, your doubt, your raw emotion. Place it in those nail pierced hands, they know pain, and they are the tenderest hands you will ever encounter. In those hands healing of the heart comes.

I open 8tracks after almost a years absence and while listening to the first song, read your story behind this playlist. Even in the midst of your pain your words draw others to encouragement. You reflect such a wonderful heart of Jesus. I couldn’t leave without leaving a message. 27th of Oct is also my birthday.

Thank you. I have spent the last 23 years thinking that somehow my suffering was owed to Christ because of what he paid for me. I felt like I couldn't bring my pain or hurt to God because I would be dismissing or denying Him as my comforter and healer; that Him being enough for me should mean that I don't feel the sting of my trauma. It was two days ago that I began to open my heart in Lament to the Lord and I know he hears my cry. I'm not okay, and that's okay, because He is with me, and He is good.

Thank you for sharing your heart so openly. Your playlists have meant a lot to me over the last few years. Your words brought me to tears... I am here for you too. I feel God in it all, all of the time, I feel Him in your pain. May He continue to move you, trust His ways.

Oh, jbear. Some of your playlists have gotten me trough confusing and difficult days, times. He drew very close to me in some. I love your honesty and my heart hurts for you. All I can say is May God be near so very near to you and your family's broken hearts and crushed spirit. He will not let you go. ❤️

This is amazing. I love your message in it, the world can be an evil place filled with temptation and it's refreshing to see the holy spiriting working through people. Thank you for creating your playlists and helping others. God be with you through all of your days❤️

Thank you for sharing so candidly and openly. I pray for comfort and peace for you and your family.

I have been following your blog for years. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It is tragic and confusing and maddening. I have family members who have done the same thing and it is a tough thing to grapple with. Please, I beg you, try not to blame yourself or be hard on yourself. That is the hardest thing. I hope you know your music always speaks to me and seems to be very timely. I know the Lord gave you a gift in finding music to speak to your soul which also speaks to so many others. I am so glad I found your blog and I am so excited when I see you have posted something else.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying for you and your compassionate grieving heart. God will heal you and protect your from this pain in time. Keep praising, praying, and pursuing. You're playlist saved me today. Thank you.

I for some reason felt compelled to read the description which I never do. But I was so touched and empathetic to your words. I feel your pain and I'm so happy that you've held steadfast in your faith through the pain and hopelessness. I'm currently in situation with my older brother. He's only 22 and he's been in rehab since January. He's filled with anxiety, and has issues with alcohol and substance addiction and abuse and my parents don't know how to control him when he doesn't want or care to get better. He tried to drink bleach when my parents cut him off. He's ODed 5x in the past year. And I just am filled with so much pain and hurt for him. My faith has been lacking this past year in a time I need God the most. I know this is way too much information but I just felt compelled by what you wrote.

My grandmother died today. I was extremely close to her. I feel alone right now. But, I find peace with Christ and I feel comforted. Seeking strength from God is our only choice. Stay strong, jbear. Thank you for this playlist. It's helping me right now. This is my first comment on 8tracks. I just had to write to you. Lots of love.

Sending love and prayers to you jbear. Your presence here on 8tracks has brought me closer to God, and I thank you for that. i cannot image what you are going through, but as someone currently hit hard by depression, and in a fight for myself, I can understand what's going on. Take time, take prayers, take all that you need. You are an amazing human being placed here on this earth, and I pray you inspire more and more. God bless

Oh! :(( sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.

Thanks for sharing. This time last year I was rock bottom. But God's the rock that I rest upon. Sending your family a prayer. Abba's got the world in His hands.

may God be close in the darkness and emptiness you feel, may he fill the vacuum of your grief

Sending love and my prayers to you and your family. I've been listening to your God-inspired playlists for over 4 years now and they have carried me through tough and dark times. Thank you for sharing so much of your heart and life. I pray that you find peace and rest in Him. ⃠

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. -John 1:5

I don't ever read descriptions on playlists but for some reason I just happened to read this one. I am so incredibly sorry for what you and your family are going through right now. Faith is something I'm trying so hard to get back but I am sending you warm hugs and prayers! Just know that beyond all this hurt and pain YOUR life is precious and you will continue to fight and pursue all your goals. Hang in there babe ⃠

I love this Playlist ⃠