Christian music artist Tammy Trent’s faith in Jesus was her firm foundation but that desire for an authentic, growing relationship with God was tested when the unimaginable happened. It caused her to ask God questions like, “Do you see me?” “Do you hear me?” “Are you even there?” Discover how in the midst of tragedy God is near to the brokenhearted.
“Are you there God? Do you see me?”
Rev. Charles on February 6, 2016 at 12:08 pm
I first heard a portion of Tammy’s story on christian radio but was unable to hear the end because I was on my way to work. It grabbed me because I just lost my father & wanted badly to hear the end. I still searching for the end but it has also turned me on to a host of other topics on your website.
Thank you.
Cherie on February 8, 2016 at 9:02 am
Rev. Charles – Here is the link to Christina’s Story that you were looking for.
http://words.net/2016/01/22/love-can-overcome-our-guilt-and-shame-christinas-story-wendy-williams-and-sally-morrisons-story/
TT on February 10, 2016 at 1:08 pm
God bless you too much Rev Charles during this hard season in your life. Soon glad you could listen in.
Tammy Trent
Q on February 8, 2016 at 3:41 pm
I just had a friend who lost her father recently, she’s only 13, I’m going to send this to her, I hope it encourages her.
Barbara @ Words to Live By on February 15, 2016 at 12:42 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s loss, Q. I hope hearing how God worked in Tammy’s life will bring her some comfort, too. We’ll be praying for you both here at “Words to Live By!” ~ Barbara
Dorothy on February 6, 2016 at 4:33 pm
Tammy,
Your words are a refreshing shower of blessing from the Lord! My heart aches for you; but I rejoice in the strength you have found in our Saviour!
TT on February 10, 2016 at 1:09 pm
Awwww…thank you soo much Dorothy for your very sweet words. They made me smile today. God bless you and your week.
Tammy Trent
Mark on February 7, 2016 at 7:15 am
A note for Tammy, if she may receive it…I don’t know your work…I don’t know your music…I don’t follow contemporary Christian music…I’m a 60 year old man…I’ve been a believer for over 50 years, since I was a preschooler. These days I often wake up in the middle of the night, and I get up and drive into our town, where I go to my personal office, and putter some, and maybe sleep a little more on the couch in my office until it’s time to get going for the day. This morning I was driving in at 4 and heard your testimony…whatever you’ve done with your ministry, whatever you’ve done speaking to groups…?…your honest transparency in this testimony you’ve given is more penetrating than most words that I’ve heard…never lose sight of them. When you cried out to the Lord, “do you see me?”…when you encouraged your fellow believers not to allow grief to turn them inward…your message here pulls us from down deep in our hearts…do you know this? Do you understand? Perhaps speaking is a calling for you..how would I know? But I write this to encourage you to look, to see…you are an encouragement God is using to pull us from deep in our hearts… and now I pray God’s blessing on your life and your work… and perhaps we’ll meet someday in His presence…thank you Tammy
TT on February 10, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Thank you too much Mark for your very encouraging words. They meant too much to me. Since this interview the Lord has taken me all over the world proclaiming His love and the Hope that I find in Him constantly. I’m blessed and God is soon faithful. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Tammy Trent
Jackie on February 7, 2016 at 11:13 am
I was really touched by what I just heard 20 min ago on KHCB 105.7 in Houston, TX. I heard Tammy Trent story. Tears just rolled down my face. I was asking God the same questions. Do you or anyone see me? Do you hear me? I am in a deep valley desperately trying to make choices to get me out of it. My husband has been charged with a crime that has taken a toll on us and our families. He keeps verbally accusing me of planning this. The trial will be starting next month. I’m stressed, I’ve gained weight, my job is having layoffs, and I chose to disconnect from my family for a while. I have been by his side all this time to let him know God has a purpose and can turn things around in both our lives. Our 10th Wedding Anniversary was yesterday. I thought we could get through one day of peace, but it didn’t happen. I presented a gift to him, but he threw it down rejecting it. I felt that my marriage has been rejected. He rejected me and what was God doing this. I need to make some changes in my life. I need to make some tough choices. Thanks for TAMMY sharing her story. I know that God does not reject me and that I have been just numb. I need to make a choice the choice to be healed. My heart needs to be healed now. Thank you.
Tammy Trent on February 10, 2016 at 1:12 pm
Ohhh Jackie – my heart aches with you right now. I’m sooo deeply sorry for ALL you are going through right now. Please know that you are NEVER alone in this. No matter how numb you feel…we can never interrupt our numbness as God’s absence. You are soon brave girl. Hang in there and do what YOU need to do for YOU right now. Surround yourself with LIFE in Jesus name. I’m praying for you right now!!!
Jim G on February 8, 2016 at 9:12 am
I try to listen to your program on the weekends I work. Usually on my way home from work , which is every other weekend. On labor day of 2015 my wife and my only child, our son passed away here in our home at the age of 24. After 14 years of marriage , childless, we had a call from some friends that a pregnant young lady needed parents for her baby she was carrying. Nineteen days later we held him in our arms as a one day old baby. We named him Nathan,( gift of God ). God spared him through many accidents and trials. About a week after he prayed with his mom and I for forgiveness and a new heart I found him departed from his earthly body and we know he is with Jesus. We have known God’s comfort and grace by His Holy Spirit in us and by fellow believers, family and friends. I was touched by testimony of this young lady and wanted to share just a bit of God’s love shown to us through this trial. I do shed tears because I miss him, but I know we will see him again, maybe sooner than we know. Thanks for being there and encouraging so many with the testimonies.
comalley on February 8, 2016 at 11:35 am
We are so sorry for the loss of your son Jim. We pray for God’s continued comfort to you and your wife. Thank you for writing and sharing just a small bit of your journey. To God be the glory for the gift of your son. Cherie
Tammy Trent on February 10, 2016 at 1:14 pm
Hey Jim – Thanks for sharing your journey with me…..I’m so sorry for your deep loss and I rejoice with you knowing where Nathan is today. I cannot wait to see those we love soo much again. Oh what waits for us on the other side. God bless you and your week ahead.
Tammy Trent
Jim G on February 16, 2016 at 11:01 pm
God has blessed myself with three dreams of Nathan , my wife , Linda had a dream of him a few nights ago and a gal my wife works with had a dream of Nathan. We are blessed. I am so thankful God came into our lives and gives grace. Thanks for your prayers, cares, and may God continue to give you strength . Jim
Mary on February 11, 2016 at 2:31 am
I heard Tammy Trent speak about this about 15 years ago, at my first WOF conference. Her story of heartbreak, and how she was able to remain positive in her life of following Christ is an inspiration! I have thought of her many times over the years, as I have had struggles, and then I think, if she can make it, so can I. God bless you Tammy.
Barbara @ Words to Live By on February 15, 2016 at 12:44 pm
I’m so glad Tammy sharing her journey has touched your heart, Mary. We feel privileged to be able to share it through our program as well. Thanks for your encouragement, Barbara
Tammy Trent on February 15, 2016 at 2:17 pm
Thank you soo much Mary for thinking of me….God is truly faithful and I’ve walked out a beautiful path of healing in my life over the years. I’m soon grateful to the Lord and have lived an adventurous fun hope filled life through the years back to wholeness. God bless you and hope your week is awesome. Come catch me on the road again some time 🙂 http://www.tammytrent.com has all my bookings and events.
Sincerely,
Tammy Trent
Rachel on February 11, 2016 at 9:43 am
Thank you
Tammy Trent on February 15, 2016 at 2:07 pm
You’re welcome and God bless you Rachel 🙂
Tammy Trent
Christina on February 11, 2016 at 12:33 pm
Tammy,
I really needed to hear your message today. Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for your loss but your story was meant to touch people’s lives for the glory of God.
My sister recently lost her conjoined twins after carrying them for 14 weeks. Through it all she was steadfast in her faith in God but she is still grieving and will never know the reason why it happened. I think we are all wondering how something like this could happen, especially to herI She was a volunteer at a local pregnancy center that encouraged girls to have their babies instead of choosing abortion. She was dedicated to fighting for these girls and I know that we are all so proud of her.
I will share with her the verse that comforted you…Psalms 30:5. How amazing that my sister’s name is Joy! I feel led to include the link to her story that she has shared with so many in hopes that her story too will be for the glory of God. http://posthope.org/the-greene-babies/journal/191192/saying-goodbye
Thank you for your words of encouragement and for providing comfort and scripture that will help her during her darkest hour as well. May God continue to bless you and your ministry!
Tammy Trent on February 15, 2016 at 2:10 pm
Hey Christina – thank you soo much for taking the time to share the story of your precious sister. I’m soo sorry to hear about such a loss and you’re soo right, I don’t think we’ll ever fully know this side of heaven why certain things happen….so I cling to the thing I absolutely know without a doubt….and that is that the Lord is in the middle of it all with us. We are loved. We are deeply cared for and we are never abandoned. Life breaks, that’s for sure. But God is truly faithful. I’m sending love and prayers to you and your family and I’m honored to have encouraged you somehow through my own journey. God bless you.
Tammy Trent
Kris on February 13, 2016 at 10:02 pm
Tammy, Your testimony touches my heart and can relate with wondering if God hears us, sees us in those dark hours. Our son died 6 hours after he was born back in February 19 , 1996. We tried 12 years for Isaac , ended up being a high risk pregnancy because of early rupture. Sat for 3 months in the hospital. When Isaac was born his lungs were not developed enough to survive.( He weighed 3-lbs , 19 inches of precious ) After holding him for hours and the nurse coming in to take him to the morgue is when I looked up and asked where are you God, make him cry and be OK , don’t you see this , me??? Our hearts broke , crying non stop! So yes a lot of what you shared we felt, and yes it is a choice to move on and want healing. We stayed stuck in anger and grief for a couple years. We walked into a church (Resurrection Life , Grandville, Michigan ) and started hearing God’s word like we never had before, even though raised in Christian homes. At a healing service is when God touched us and reminded us of his Love and Grace. We got free from the darkness and walked into the light of truth and Jesus waiting arms. We began reaching out to others dealing with infant loss. God turned our mess into a message :)) Isaac would be 20 years old next Friday. His life and death continues to help others and us ! The enemy wanted to keep us in the dark and never trust God again. Well , God gets all the Glory also blessed us with a 2nd son Samuel through adoption. God bless you too as you keep sharing your story and God’s promises. Amen!
Tammy Trent on February 15, 2016 at 2:15 pm
Wow Kris – What a heartbreaking story that is filled with HOPE!! I’m just amazing at how the Lord continues to pursue us even in our seasons of anger and just plain feeling left behind…..I smiled soo big reading about your beautiful moment of healing….it just honestly takes time and the Lord met you both right where you were at, at the perfect time and NOW you are able to comfort those because of your own comfort in Christ. Sooooo cool. God bless you soo much and I’m soo glad you could listen in to my Hopefilled story too.
Sincerely,
Tammy Trent