Demi Lovato speaks up about her faith

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24th Nov 2020
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Demi Lovato is a well-known pop singer who has been in the UK’s Top 100 Charts numerous times.

The artist has been actively exploring her faith.

She is commonly known for staring in Disney shows such as ‘Camp Rock’ (2008) and ‘Sonny with a Chance’ (2009-2011), but what people may not know is that the artist has been actively exploring her faith and seeking God.

Following her touching performance of her single “Anyone” at the Grammy Awards, Demi has opened up about her pursuit to find the true God. 

As reported by Relevant Magazine, the singer said, “I tried to seek God through other experiences, whether that’s through other relationships or substances. And it’s just like, I had to realize that the God that I’m seeking, the God that I love and the God that I want to be my God is available 24/7, always at an arm’s length and constantly with me. I need to focus on myself and my relationship with myself and my relationship with God.”

She had struggled with drug overdose and an eating disorder.

Her 2017 documentary, ‘Simply Complicated’, went into depth on how the singer had struggled with drug overdose and an eating disorder. Her aforementioned single showcases her emotions at the time of this struggle, with lyrics screaming for help, “Anyone, please send me anyone / Lord, is there anyone? / I need someone”.

Demi has been attending Churchome in Beverly Hills, the same church as Justin and Hailey Bieber.

Her story is a testimony of hope.

She has been on a strong recovery journey since then, and her story is a testimony of hope for those walking through a similar situation.

Places you can go for help

• If you're struggling with drug or alcohol overdose you can go to Young Minds
• If you need help overcoming an eating disorder you can go to Beat Eating Disorders