Can I Have A Hug? | Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant

Speaker: Dr. Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor Message: Can I Have A Hug? Scripture: Judges 16:4, 16:17, and 16:22 Supporting reference: Genesis 2:25 CAN I HAVE A HUG? | Healing, Intimacy & Restoration What happens when you are strong in public but struggling in private? What happens when unresolved pain, unhealthy relationships, and emotional wounds begin to threaten your God-given purpose? In this powerful and thought-provoking message, “Can I Have a Hug?”, ministered by Dr. Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor, we explore the life of Samson and Delilah in Judges 16 and discover the importance of emotional healing, healthy boundaries, discernment, and genuine intimacy. Samson had extraordinary physical strength, but his struggles with discipline and relationships reveal an important truth: a strong body cannot compensate for an unhealed heart. This message challenges us to look beyond physical attraction and recognize that true intimacy requires trust, vulnerability, accountability, and responsibility. It reminds us that not everyone attracted to our strengths is committed to protecting our weaknesses—and that repeated relationship patterns must be examined before they continue to damage our peace and purpose. But this sermon is not just about brokenness. It is about restoration! Just as Samson’s hair began to grow again, God can restore your strength, rebuild your boundaries, renew your discernment, and help you recover your vision for the future. Your past does not have to define your future, and your worst relationship decision does not have to be the end of your story. IN THIS MESSAGE, YOU WILL DISCOVER: Why physical attraction is not the same as genuine intimacy. How unresolved emotional wounds can influence relationship decisions. Why discernment and healthy boundaries are essential. How to recognize destructive relationship patterns. Why accountability, community, and brotherhood matter. How loneliness and rejection can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Why healing is necessary to fulfill your God-given purpose. How God can restore your strength, vision, and capacity to trust again. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 📖 Judges 14–16 📖 Judges 16:17 — Samson reveals his heart. 📖 Judges 16:22 — Samson’s hair begins to grow again. 📖 Genesis 2:25 — Naked and unashamed. 📖 Matthew 18:20 — The power of gathering in faith. YOUR LIFE CAN BE DIFFERENT You do not have to repeat the same mistakes, carry yesterday’s pain into tomorrow’s relationships, or allow heartbreak to steal your future. Healing is possible. Restoration is possible. A new season is possible. Let this message encourage you to pursue healthy relationships, embrace accountability, establish boundaries, and trust God as you rebuild your life. 🙏 If this message speaks to you, like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who needs encouragement and healing. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What does healing and restoration mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Remember: You can desire intimacy and still require safety. You can acknowledge your past without being imprisoned by it. And through God’s grace, you can rise again. #CanIHaveAHug #HealingAndRestoration #SamsonAndDelilah #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalHealing #ChristianSermon #FaithAndPurpose #GodRestores #RelationshipWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #DrJamalBryant #NewBirth #WeAreNewbirth #PastorKarriBryant #SeniorPastorJamalBryant CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website https://newbirth.org 🙏 Prayer fray3@newbirth.org Facebook: New Birth MBC YouTube: New Birth MBC JOIN OUR FAMILY https://grownewbirth.org WAYS TO GIVE Online https://newbirth.org/give Text "NBGIVE" to 77977 Pushpay https://pushpay.com/g/nblithonia Givelify https://giv.li/lupOjb Zelle dataentry1@newbirth.org