My story parallels hers. I was born male, and had gender dysphoria my entire life. I transitioned in 2002 at age 39, and de-transitioned in 2022 at age 59. I have finally found peace.
So powerful!! I actually transitioned and lived as a man for 6 years. Took hormones, had some surgery, changed my name and gender marker. I was rescued by Jesus from the gender confusion 2 years ago. It was a radical change that I wasn't really looking for at the time it happened. I'm so grateful that He grabbed my hand and pulled me out of that jail cell.
I have a few friends that are struggling with this right now. How exactly did Christ grab employ you from that? What specifically happened? Don't let His story in your life disappear into history!
I am SOOO glad to hear that Linda is sharing her testimony like this! My own story is pretty similar to hers, but I haven't been led by the Holy Spirit to share it in any capacity. She said all the things I have been wanting for years to express to the LGBTQ community and to the church about how this sin works and how freedom from it is 100% possible in Christ! And she explained it all far better than I could have!
You must speak out, ask the Holy Spirit to help you share your testimony! As you open your mouth to speak the Holy Spirit will anoint your words! His word Never goes out and returns void. He led me yo speak to a guy lady one day and I was scared with not knowing what to say so I prayed and ask Him to help me on what to say to her so He opened the way for me to speak the right words to her. She was in tears under the moving of the Holy Spirit and cried as I told her that the Lord wants her to live her life the way He created her to be.
If you’ve been delivered from this , your story deserves to be told and heard by the church and the world around you. Praying Gods boldness and power on you. 🙏🏾
“At their root, it’s not a sexual issue, it manifest sexually because we’re mind, body and spirit intertwined, they are wounds of rejection and lies that become imbedded in the soul”
Actually the root is identity confusion that Satan has caused in this world . If he can attack peoples worth through their identity he can confuse them . Our identity should be in Christ. He gives us our worth .
the enemy uses trauma like narcissistic abuse in childhood however Jesus+His greatest+finished! unddeserved yet free Work of Mercy frees us from slavery of sin as well as through trusting =believing Him saves us and even reconciles us with Our heavenly Father the Maker of ALL Life so much that He calls us HIS Children. We can do nothing out of our own Works. Its through Jesus sollely and His Mercy we are saved and He then heals us, also psychologically and our Childhood Wounds. Trust Him like a Child whos Father saved them from Drowning and Rest in His Peace which supesedes everything. @@nataliewalters2759
I thought I was a lesbian in middle school because I loved my best friend. She was my everything and we were super close. When I told a trusted teacher that I thought I was a lesbian, she said, "You're still young. You have a lot of time to figure that out. Just give yourself time." I did, and as I thought about it and matured, I realized that I did love her... AS A FRIEND. I was just confused about what friendship and romantic love were, because I had never experienced them before. Today, I'm not confused. I thank that teacher for her wisdom and not pushing me into anything.
Very introspective and very nicely put. That teacher was exactly as a TEACHER should be. Non-judgemental, not PUSHING in whatever direction SHE believes, but encouraging and showing confidence in the student to investigate, take time, and figure things out. God's blessings to all.
Excellent!! I'm not a Christian, but as a psychologist I know these dynamics to be spot-on from my work with people regarding sexuality and identifications. So glad to find an island of people able to share and support one another in this way. Keep up your good work, my sisters and brothers💕
Jennidall1550, it is great that you affirmed the truthfulness of her testimony. It seems to me that professionals like yourself who help people with their struggle are realizing the truthfulness of the bible. I am sure by now your profession has brought you to the conclusion that prayer (referred to as meditation), forgiveness, gratitude, generosity, being kind to others, fasting and many other concepts which the bible prescribes have all become part of mainstream counseling. I think it is time for you to move to explore Christ who is the ultimate psychologist so that you can help clients in this life and for the life to come. The bible in Mark 8 towards the end says it is useless for a person to gain the whole world and lose his soul. Since you are in the profession of helping people to think right and live right, why not help your clients find the source of life Himself so that they could live for eternity rightly?
How can I help an autistic male friend who wants to become a female? He's tormented by wanting to be a female and this is beyond my help but I really don't want him to go on hormones because it'll mess up his body and cause irreversable damage.
I love how she says that her attraction was not something she chose, and honestly mean it, but then at the end explains scripturally how that isn't true. It is so refreshing and clean.
I'm at that point in the video right now where she says she didn't choose to be attracted to women; kind of like it all just fell on her against her will. I came to the comments section hoping that this was addressed, or I was shutting it down, because that is a lie of Satan. That WAS a choice. Thankfully your remark was here! Now I'm going to finish the video! Thank you!
I'm watching this on September 26, 2023, 18 years TO THE DAY after she heard God say she was created the way He desired her to be and she believed it. I have a son who is trying to live as a woman, a son who thinks he's gay, and a son on fire for the Lord. God has my family in his hands and all of my boys will turn back to God and live for Him. This gave me so much hope!
Thank you so much Dr Linda for your insight that has increased my faith and hope for my daughter. Please pray for my daughter who is in the middle transition to be coming in man (taking hormone tablets). It has caused a lot of hurt and pain in the family. She has rejected us and she is hurting and I don’t know how to reach her. All I can do is love and pray for her soul. She has rejected Christ and won’t hear of Him.
Heavenly father, he who created us, I pray for Dorine's daughter. May she realize her gender confusion and come to know the truth of you, that you created her in your image and a woman who is loved greater than she could ever know. That you have a purpose and a plan for her life. Please keep the demons filling her head with all these lies away. Restore this family. In Jesus Name AMEN!
I think so much of society has decided to affirm because they are/were scared of the struggling person committing suicide. I pray all the confusion (for any struggle or addiction) is rebuked in Jesus name!
Aleluya!! I needed to hear this!! To many of my youth are sooo confused with their gender identity!! I’m going to pray so the Holly spirit can guide me on how I’m going to share this with them!! May the Lord continue to bless you indeed!!
@GodlimanGardens If you're sincere in your quest to pray for this child, you do not need her name and age. Why would she put her daughter's information on social media? You have alternative motives. I rebuke you in the precious name of Jesus. Satan is a liar.🙏🏽💓
I’ve heard Linda’s testimony before and it is truly amazing! I hope she keeps getting opportunities to share it and impact this generation of confused youth! May lives be transformed for Christ because of it!
An amazing story I hope many who.feel like she felt will one day find out the truth about this. I am just a normal mom of three children and very fortunate that they did not go through this. I now also understand how difficult it can be for someone in that position. Praise our Lord that he set Linda and many other men and women free. AMEN.
32:08 into the video ❤ "They may have wanted a son but I have veto power. And you have full permission to be the woman I created you to be." The moment Gods truth hit her ears she became free from lying thoughts, deceiving feelings, and the false identity that she thought was hers. This truth set her free.
My daughter has proclaimed that she is "pan" and "poly".... and my eldest granddaughter is rejecting her femininity. This message and another Dr. Seiler gave (Jesus & Gender) have given me SO MUCH understanding and wisdom for when I talk with them going forward. Things she said have shed SO much light on what has happened to both of them (daughter was assaulted by her own father) and how it has affected them. Thankfully granddaughter is opening up to coming to church with me and I believe she will receive healing... and with this information I will be less likely to make mistakes I would have made without it.
Thank you for sharing so openly, Dianne. We're glad to hear this broadcast was encouraging to you and we'd like to offer more help. Here are links to a couple of Q&As from our website - “Support for Parent Whose Adult Child Identifies as Transgender” - bit.ly/2QUcxcV and “Responding to a Transgender-Identified Family Member” - bit.ly/3fJo9YI. And here's a link to our webpage with additional resources - bit.ly/3BLpN7h. Also, if you think it would be helpful, we'd like to encourage you to call us at 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT) to set up a callback from one of our counselors (at no cost to you.) In the meantime, please know you're in our prayers.
Amazing response, when she revealed her secret to the pastor. It's difficult to trust people because people push their judgements onto others in hurtful ways, thinking that they are helping, but realistically, they are hurting you.
What an amazing testimony ! Lies embedded in the soul really got me. I’m not struggling with my gender, I’ve been happy being a woman for 56 years. I struggle with family not seeing me and valuing me or my opinions because I choose to live for the Lord . I therefore , many many times , feel unimportant and not valued . This testimony will be a reminder not to feel that way anymore.
Friends watching this...Didn't Dr. Seiler made it plain for us today? Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to work in your heart. You are helping so many by sharing your story.❤🙏❤
I wasn't sure what to expect from this video. There is so much confusion in the world today and I am even skeptical of churches and this topic because of how poorly its been handled (or not at all). But I was happily surprised to hear Dr. Seiler explain exactly what my wife and I have wondered is going through so many who struggle with this issue and others like them. How refreshing and full of hope. Thank you for posting this.
I really appreciate Linda's personal sharing. Her testimony and the comments of others who have struggled similarly gave me a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. We are all broken and easily tempted in different ways.
I see Isaiah 53. By his wounds am healed. Sister thank you for exposing what were your wounds and prayer many will heal, body of Christ will heal from deception in Jesus mighty name. I celebrate ur life n deliverance 🙏🏽❤
I always felt unwanted, only to discover at the age of 46, the holy spirit whispered to me, ask your mother, my father was a insecure abusive verbally and physical, she had already had my brother, unbeknown to her, she verbally spoke of not wanting me during her pregnancy, because she did not want to bring another child into this past marriage of hers, my peace with myself and understanding of my mother's situation, I have found forgiveness and understanding of why I was never wanted..🙏
That.was.amazing. Threads of her comments & experiences have been a part of my life and it’s hard working your way through what you don’t yet understand (especially when no one else seems to have elements of the same struggle), but when you cling to the Lord, He shows you who and whose you are, a daughter (or son) of the divine with eternal potential. It takes a lot of patience to learn how to walk and speak with and listen to the Lord, but life is infinitely better for it! ❤
Thank you Linda for bearing your soul on stage. Your story is amazing. I have a granddaughter that reminds me of you. She is 17 years old and still very confused. I pray the Lord, our Heavenly Father touches her heart as did you. God bless you and may God bring forth your man you have been praying for. 🙏🙏🙏
Pamela, we'd like to encourage you to call us at 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT) to talk with one of our counselors (at no cost to you.) In the meantime, please know you and your family are in our prayers.
My daughter is 18 and is also very confused. We need to see the Lord intervene in this younger generation, for his glory! He came to set the captives free!
Nobody should be guided on who to be by a book full of evil, talking animals, full of lies and contradictions and a bunch of stories that don't make no sense. Get some professional help.
Thank you Dr. Linda Seiler... Your message was very beneficial to me especially the part of Struggling that not everyone would accept or understand, just as you are 🙏
Superb testimony . Have never heard that level of depth and clarity except in the teaching of Ellel Ministries (England and 36 other countries). The university pastor and the Christian counsellor were the Lord's people through and through. Thank you. G Ire
I didn't realize that there were so many people who were trying to right this wrong they committed against their body. It's heartening to hear this sisters testimony, and i hope that God anoints her words to minister healing to others.
A true gem. Thank you Jesus for healing Linda. Please help us guide the young people in our lives to you and I pray they seek you as Linda did to eventual healing. Please also help Linda find a good faithful man. Amen.
It blesses me to see the true body of Christ speaking up the truth in love, without compromising the word of God. Keep on working in His ministry of reconciliation.
Thank you so much for sharing Linda's testimony on your platform. Thank you Linda, for your walk of faith in obedience to God's call upon your life. This content is the first biblically- based , relevant and insightful teaching I have ever come across touching LGBTQIA issues. I have shared it with the Women's Ministry of the AOG church that my daughter and I are members of. God bless you, your families and your ministries. I follow you from the Fiji Isles in the South West Pacific. Warm, sunny greetings in Jesus's name. Shalom ❤️🎉
Linda, This has blessed me so much. You are so brave. God bless you and give you everlasting peace and joy in Jesus. May you be agent of light and salt to a confused world. Thank you for being transparent.
Thank you for sharing this experience! Mortality is a journey, nothing easy about it! But with Jesus it is a purposeful experience where joy outweighs the heartache and we grow to be more like Him.
Thanks for sharing that your mum wanted a boy. My brother is 31 months older than me and in betweeen, mum had twin girls, one lived 4 hours, the other 13, "the most beautiful angels you could ever see" according to my mum - then I arrived - another boy, more heartbreak and disappointment. The emotional pain she felt during her pregnancy with me did imprint on me in some subtle ways. All sorted now but, in hindsight, did impact. Particularly on my self-confidence and ongoing feelings that people do not really want me around. Fortunately our insights have come a long way since 1949 - thank you for sharing.
A much needed testimony in this time & age on Gender confusion. Thank you, Linda for sharing so succintly your victory over gender confusion through Jesus Christ! Glad also that the pastor played a pivotal role in your journey in the right direction. A testimony worth sharing!
This has to be the best explanation and talk I have ever heard - ever! Wow, I don't have struggles or know anyone with lgbt issues but your explanation covered so many other points/issues that negative beliefs of deceit can plague one's heart and mind with - I've never heard such a perfect explanation. So glad you were healed through Jesus, your before and after pictures are mind blowing!! You were/are beautifully stunning as a woman and I bet every guy was beating down your door to date you! Amazing talk, amazing teacher, and amazing testimony - you are proof that Jesus and Heavenly Father will work miracles in our lives if we turn to them. Such a wonderful talk, I've listened to it twice because you packed so much truth in it I needed to hear it twice! Thank you for sharing your story, I hope those who do struggle with these inflictions will hear it and have hope.
Focus on the family was part of my foundation when I came to the Lord. Still you impact mine and many other's lives. Listening to your program on our local radio station CCFM. Thank you. From Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
What a straightforward, honest, and transparent powerful testimony of transformation by the power of the word of God and the Holy Spirit! Yes, it is possible with God!
May we all be transformed for God’s glory, whatever sin is in our lives, be it those you’ve mentioned, lying, stealing, greed, ____(fill in the blank), etc.
This was an incredible testimony. It really gave me compassion and insight for this community and also there was such beautiful truth here for all of our brokenness and the lies that spring up from it everyone needs to hear this message.
Wonderful message. I have a son who is confused. I appreciate prayers from the staff. We are currently separated from him, his decision not ours. Thanks again for the inspiring message.
Doctor, you are amazing. Thank you for sharing your testimony, with your brilliance and Biblical wisdom and insight . As a fellow follower of Christ, we are called to LOVE, but not necessarily to affirm. Thank you so much.
What a wonderful testimony!!! This is so powerful to understand our true identity in God and find purpose for our lives. I know that I have gone through rejection, anger and sexual addictions in my life. However, I understand who I am in Christ Jesus our Lord. I love it how you breaking it down for us to hear and how precious we are in the eyes of God. And especially in this season and decade where we need to go back to what the word of God says. Dr. Linda you are true gem and thanks for breaking through the barriers in this generation with your stories. In deed we need to know that speak in love and not compromise on the message of the gospel!!!👌🏿
Wonderful Speech/testimony Dr. Seiler to SO help many people understand those coming out of the LGBT community as Saints & those who are working to come out of the LGBT community as a chosen person. Thank you. ❤🙏🙏🙏.
Thank you so much for sharing….tears while listening- you so truthful speak your heart and so lovingly but clear expose the devils lies….show “BUT God” …his love can do more than we ask and expect! Hallelujah 🌈👑 to our saviour and king!
I'm sooo happy to know GOD can and is delivering those bound in certain lifestyles, additions, etc. We know HE can! But it's great to know that HE is!!! Praise The LORD!!!
What a wonderful testimony, clear and beneficial. May the Holy Spirit use this message and video to bring healing and freedom in Christ to many, many more.
Wow, thank you Dr you have explained affliction/addiction better then any other explanation I have ever heard. God bless you and may you message continue to be heard by those that are in need and be blessed by its discipleship.
This is training that I need. Very eye opening and great use of scripture. Thank you so much. This will assist me in my approach to individuals so that they can be comfortable in sharing hard issues. My dad passed away when I was 12 and mom's hands were tied. Sad to say but nobody from the church took an intrest in me to guild and reveal God's word in a way that I could have grown spiritually. I got a real late start even had kids of my own who needed a father to guild them and I was like a fish out of water.
I needed this and didn’t even know it. I too had issues with my mother and ended up a tom boy. I didnt have the attraction to women, or wished to be a boy but I didn’t have anything in common with the other girls. I was always playing football at recess with the boys. I see now how this rejection by a mother early on can cause a wound deep in the soul that will change a child profoundly.
This testimony is so helpful. As a pastor, counseling, often at a loss to understand. Tha k you for your courage to share. Doubtless this testimony of God's Redeeming Love will be helpful for not only pastors, counselors, but perhaps ppl who they themselves may be struggling with the lie satan has planted in them!
@revllorlegit most of what Linda says is discussed in great detail by LeAnne Payne in her books “The Broken Image” and “Restoring the Christian Soul.” These two books really are must reads for any Christian that is engaged in counseling/mentoring others.
Wow!! what a great testimonial from Dr Linda. It was so great to hear her speak from her own experiences instead of hearsay. I pray that this message and she will be able to go all over the world and continue to speak on her experiences especially to our youth. Thank you so much for opening the eyes of those who are lost with their sexuality as well as other sins.
