A Balm for Exhausted LGBTQ Christians - Justin Lee at The Reformation Project (2019) 

“not every affirming Christian space feels to me like a Christian space!” SO TRUE. I’m really glad your talking about this cause I’m sure others feel that way and it’s good to know I’m not the only one with that frustration.

I feel this so hard... not only am I Lgbt and Christian, I’m also Black... I’m so tired 😭

EXHAUSTED!!!! Justin took the word right out of my mouth. I feel as if I've reached mental, emotional and spiritual burnout dealing with this gay vs. Christian issue. As drained as I am my soul is still aching. I need to feel secure in my salvation but I'm still attracted to men which has been the case for 40 years despite every effort to rid myself of it. Justin mentioned "shame"which is a huge problem for me. This struggle is real and its taking a toll on my physical health as well. I read Matt 5: 3&4 recently. Never knew exactly what these verses meant but I hope they apply to me.

"And I know how that feels, to be held up as an angel or condemned as a devil, and I'm neither one, I'm a human being... and I'm forgiven and sanctified by the blood of Jesus."

Justin, you are a true Christian. You have been reborn again. Thank you for sharing your story with all. ✌️ peace, jim colahan

You responded to my private twitter DM and talked to me during a very difficult time on your way to an event. I remember you messaging, “I’m boarding now, but we can pick up when I land”. In that moment, you made me feel heard and appreciated, Justin, and I thank you, brother. Much love. -Ken

Thank you so much for finally putting my thoughts into words. I've been struggling so much lately and I am, as you say, very exhausted.

Thank you for your message, and your work. Praying for you, Justin - may you be refreshed daily

Thanks, Justin, for giving voice to a great many themes we face as LGBT Christians. It is somehow comforting to know others are facing it too with grace and grit. You have a special gift of reaching across the division and finding common ground! I pray you find happiness in the journey as well. Even warriors need rest...

Thank you Justin for this great video

Justin, thank you for giving a voice and a platform to so many of us who have never had a voice in the church, especially the American evangelical church. It means so much to know we are not alone, especially those of us in small Midwestern towns who are struggling to find community not only with other believers, but with lgbtq+ believers (as rare as unicorns around here..). I empathize with your exhaustion and encourage you to keep up the fight. It is worth it!

AMEN! This talk is such a blessing and so needed. God DOES love us and want to take our burdens away because we can't carry them but he already did that for us on the cross.

43.40 was a brilliant part amidst an otherwise also brilliant speech, wow. Thank you for... everything? Difficult to say if nobody knows what your ministry needs and costs. Thank you for dedicating your life to this awesome ministry, in such a lightly ironic, funny way no less ❤

Mr Lee’s sense of humor and warmth are so engaging!

Beautiful

Thank you so much for this. I needed to hear this.

What a wonderful program you gave, Justin. This is again a part of the reason that I became an affirming, supporting straight older Southern Baptist minister. I hear the Holy Spirit - my God that I love so much - speak through your mouth and from your heart. And I heard the same Spirit speaking from other gay Christians. And, it occurs to me, that this is the same justification that Peter used for Gentiles being accepted into the church, that he gave to the early church leaders in Jerusalem. If God accepts you, shouldn't we? May our God richly bless you, my dear brother. Please keep presenting the truth of the Gospel to an angry, confused world. (BTW, I think a great title for your book would be, "Do, Love, and Walk With God.")

WOW .... This is a really smart guy. I've just come across his channel and I've subscribed. I'm a 52 year old black gay brother. I LOVE this brother's message. Smart, intelligent and VERY Intune with gay experience and his faith. I'm envious of his devout faith and certainty relative to his position in the Body of Christ. I've ALWAYS wanted to be involved in Ministry but my Homosexuality has always plagued me with guilt feeling that I am not in right standing with God. I have a huge fear of not plesding God and going to hell. I'm the most boring gay person I know. Most people assume I'm straight however I don't pretend to be. I simply just choose not to say anything. I plan on listening attentively to this guy. He seems like he's to recognize what's needed for struggling gay Christians like myself. I'd love to sit and talk with him. Continued blessings to him.

This could not have come into my life at a better time. I just came out to my super non-affirming family during these past few weeks and it hurts that they don't accept me as I come, but at the same time I hold onto hope that people like you are touching so many hearts.

Can I just say... when Jesus calls us to take up our cross and follow him, that is exhausting. And Paul told us to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. Jesus paid it all, he accomplished what we cannot by any of our works, but its going to be hard. I always try to think of our underground brothers and sisters in China who have no hope when they come out as a Believer, but all their hope is in Christ.

Justin, the Lord is speaking so powerfully to us through you. Thank you for what you do and giving your life to Christ. What I would give to have heard this sermon 35 years ago when I was in my early 20's. I was the son of a Southern Baptist preacher with no one to turn to in my struggle to come to terms with being gay.

Wow! You just blew me away! I always think I’m the only one feeling this way! Thank you for this!

Geeky Justin, you're doing a great work in the service of Yeshua.

Justin, if I had heard you speak in 1987 it may have salvaged my Christian faith.

Hey! I’m pansexual and a huge Christian! I have only came out to my older sister and some of my friends . My mom’s side of the family are very homophobic Christians. Idk what to do bc I am only a teenager. I feel as though I’m letting God down and am going to hell for being Pan, but I feel like I’m not myself if I deny my Pansexuality. Someone please guide me in the replies. Please.

The road to heaven is narrow and few find it.