Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan

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Who is orchestrating your life? If it's God-and not you-what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying "yes."
Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than you think you do. And that is a very good thing. Here's why.
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@shenliu9253
@shenliu9253 29 днів тому
Amen. When I moved into my new house, broke up with my ex-girlfriend and sank into depression in 2021, I never thought nor planned that I would become a Catholic, but now I am. I just got baptized into the Catholic church during Easter Vigil Mass on March 30th. I never knew that the closest Catholic church is literally on the same street and steps away, which is the church that now I go to for daily mass. I never knew that now in 2024, I would be at the most peaceful stage of my life because of Catholicism. This coming Sunday, I will be honoured to do the second reading during our Divine Mercy Sunday Mass. God is always working for my favour, and often I do not see Him working at the time. Even during the darkest months and years of my life, He never gave up on me. And the realization I came to during praying the Rosary that our Blessed Mother was there for me also brought me waves of overwhelming gratitude. God bless you all. This channel has been helping me so much for my conversion.
@tellez21
@tellez21 29 днів тому
WELCOME HOME🥳🥳🙏🏼❤️
@DavidGCG
@DavidGCG 29 днів тому
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing that. And welcome home!!
@patriciaissa7935
@patriciaissa7935 29 днів тому
WWWWWWOOOOOWWWWWWW❤🎉😮
@pibly7784
@pibly7784 29 днів тому
Congrats !
@tridentgum63
@tridentgum63 29 днів тому
Absolutely amazing good for you❤
@jdemola55
@jdemola55 11 днів тому
I never expected my third son to be killed in a car accident at the age of 33 7 years ago and then my wonderful husband to die from pancreatic cancer 3 years ago. But I am more in love with Jesus from all of this and our Mother Mary!
@christinaburke9249
@christinaburke9249 22 дні тому
I never planned to be solo parenting 3 toddlers and the only one fighting for my marriage. Im exhausted, overwhelmed and lonely often, but I'm learning how to offer the suffering up to God and try to be joyful. Attitude of gratitude! I never realized you could hold sorrow and joy all at the same time until this last year. Please pray for me!
@louiseyvette2261
@louiseyvette2261 18 днів тому
I am praying for you!!
@bertilleacolat9037
@bertilleacolat9037 15 днів тому
Me too 🙏
@Kiliki1989b
@Kiliki1989b 9 днів тому
Praying for you as well. Call out to our Blessed Mother to intercede for you through the Our Lady, Untier of Knots novena. She has always answered my prayers through that Novena. It came about through a couple struggling in their marriage. Very powerful novena. Pour out your heart and tears and she will hear you and answer your prayers. I am doing another Novena myself for healibg for my husband's bladder cancer. God bless you.
@lukebrasting5108
@lukebrasting5108 8 днів тому
God hates divorce, and the enemy knows that. One of the things that the demons do is tempt and incite people to bicker and argue with each other and cause friction and resentment between them. Hardly anyone mentions this aspect of spiritual warfare though so not many people know that it's even happening to them. Fr. Ripperger made a few videos discussing how demons can mess with us psychologically and impact the way we view our partners. Start praying 15 decades of the Rosary every day - all of the joyful, sorrowful, and glorious mysteries - and offer them up for your husband. Finish the 15 decades by saying something along the lines of: "I offer up my prayers, sufferings, supplications, and good works to you Mary so that you may purify them, sanctify them, and present them to your Son as a perfect offering. May this offering be given to obtain the graces needed to heal my marriage and to bind and restrict any and all evil presences and evil influences that may be tempting my husband to resent me and the children and encouraging him to leave us." And you can add more details that are relevant to the situati that you haven't shared here. You definitely need to pray though. Actual Grace (look that term up) can influence our intellect and will remember so you can impact him through your prayers and make him come to his senses.
@marystenson2852
@marystenson2852 8 днів тому
Please get all the help you can get for support- not meant to go it alone!! Lots of services / relatives/ neighbours can help you
@annettepascual5897
@annettepascual5897 29 днів тому
I love this. "This is not the life I planned. But, this is the life God orchestrated." Dear God, Thy will be done. ❤
@THEZ-cp4lk
@THEZ-cp4lk 29 днів тому
Amen
@marybratton5514
@marybratton5514 29 днів тому
I said that every day during treatment for TNBC. I almost died twice. I am currently cancer free. Amen!
@user-kt9ol4nr1x
@user-kt9ol4nr1x 29 днів тому
Amen ❤
@Gr8Methos
@Gr8Methos 28 днів тому
I didn't plan on having a mental illness. I didn't plan not being able to feel love or happiness. I didn't plan on failing to become an engineer or teacher.I didn't plan to work a tiring minimum wage job. I didn't plan on being an older single. I didn't plan on developing one physical illness after another.I didn't plan of being tired of it all.
@laurapetty6770
@laurapetty6770 27 днів тому
(hug)
@marystewart1125
@marystewart1125 27 днів тому
I didn’t plan to lose my twin three months ago and she has a 12 year old. Sad…
@user-ki2vh1uc5k
@user-ki2vh1uc5k 26 днів тому
Life can be so challenging. I struggle with depression and anxiety. I also have degenerative disk disorder. But, I realize that I will be pain-free in Heaven someday. This gives me hope! 😊
@kimmychacon2942
@kimmychacon2942 25 днів тому
I feel that
@cabiserhal
@cabiserhal 25 днів тому
I'm truly sorry for your struggles. I pray things turn around somehow! ❤
@jnkelley42
@jnkelley42 29 днів тому
God slammed every door shut and sent me to Vermont. Which I did not want. I thought it was the end of the world. I was mad, frustrated, and sad. I can now see why I am here. Thank God.
@Corey0205
@Corey0205 29 днів тому
You thought Vermont was the end of the world? Interesting.
@jesusworksbro4Life
@jesusworksbro4Life 29 днів тому
Vermont is most definitely God’s country and jesus loves you and is with you
@MonaMonatte
@MonaMonatte 29 днів тому
I’ll tell you what the end of the world is. It’s Hawaii. With all the racists and prejudice and dirty filthy island oahu. I lived in Europe in Canada and in New York. Never seen such filth as oahu. I blame my self for being a fool to move here. Because of some family 17 years still wondering why Gods plan was for me to end up here. Can’t leave for various reasons. Or I would be long gone. Still praying that there must be some ultimate reason that My Lord is keeping me here
@00juls00
@00juls00 27 днів тому
Had a similar situation. God closed all the doors I thought he had just opened. But he was leading down a better path. Very beautiful!
@kelliehays3482
@kelliehays3482 26 днів тому
God sent me to the desert in New Mexico. I'll take some maple syrup!
@debbiesday8270
@debbiesday8270 24 дні тому
When Mary was told she was going to give birth to a baby even though she was a virgin she said "May it be unto me as you have said, God". She did not plan this kind of life, but she took it on and I'm so thankful she did, so my Savior could be born, and that saved my life.
@CadeBergmann
@CadeBergmann 15 днів тому
“I need Jesus more than I thought I did”
@blondboyyy
@blondboyyy 25 днів тому
I didn't plan to get a cancer(but thank to our Lord Jesus Christ im cured),I didn't plan to lose my mom so soon,I didn't plan to fall in debts... but with prayer and Jesus Im still standing ❤❤❤ Thank you Lord.
@carducho
@carducho 29 днів тому
I always wanted to be like my dad (rest his soul), a successful doctor with a big family, a house full of life. Here I am, alone, unemployed and broke. I don't know why God "orchestrated" this for me. Everything I've done throughout my life to get myself out of this well came to no fruition. I sank into depression. Every time I try something, I fail. Sometimes I know why, sometimes I don't. I know I have to trust Him 100%, but lately I've been full of doubts and anger, and questions arise day in, day out. Sorry if I'm not a happy bunny here. It's just that I'm still unable to figure out everything. Good night and God bless you all.
@mrsb_96
@mrsb_96 29 днів тому
Praying for you 🙏🏻 May you have a peaceful night's sleep and a brighter tomorrow.
@amandaa.6545
@amandaa.6545 29 днів тому
May God grant you a special grace of peace and knowing in a special way His tender care and love for you. My heart goes out to you....I can relate with my own struggles. What I know is we need to stay close to Jesus...especially in the struggle and the pain. I know it hurts and sometimes we want to cry out - why....in those times especially may we lay out heads upon Jesus' chest and let Him hold us, knowing He knows our pain. I will pray for you...would you pray for me too?
@wms72
@wms72 29 днів тому
@carducho I have also experienced repeated failure throughout my 69 years, despite my best efforts. I had traumatic abuse as a child, a horrific "Catholic" marriage to a narcissist psychopath for 33 years, deaths of young loved ones including a son, my living children have lost their faith, all of which had given me a life sentence of feeling crushed and unloved. But this Easter (on Good Friday) all that pain left. Have been praying the Rosary, spiritual warfare prayers, a Novena to St. Vitus and St. Therese's novena to never forget God's love for me. The saints are good prayer partners, Praise God! Don't give up. Everything is better with God and hopeless without Him. Let's pray for each other. God bless you! IN NOMINE PATRIS ET FILII ET SPIRITUS SANCTI. +AMEN ❤
@Sharon-hn9wn
@Sharon-hn9wn 29 днів тому
Never give up trying. God has your back. Keep repeating, ‘Jesus, I trust in you. ‘ He loves you and will never leave you. I will pray for you. God bless you. 🙏❤️
@xuancarloshdz
@xuancarloshdz 29 днів тому
I know the feeling. These last few years have been a struggle.
@NeoJester416
@NeoJester416 22 дні тому
I never planned my wife would basically abandon me and force us to sell our house. I moved from Florida to Idaho to be close to my dad and family. I'm still struggling mentally and emotionally. ❤
@Roxy-ou3yl
@Roxy-ou3yl 15 днів тому
Praying for you and for her as well. God can heal ALL the hùrt if we let Him. The Retrouvaille program can do miracles in helping couples communicate better.
@cathybeingcatholic
@cathybeingcatholic 5 днів тому
God is with you!! Hold on to Him and He will get you through this.
@robdee81
@robdee81 18 днів тому
As someone with autism and all the problems that brings leading to me not working ect it can be tough some times but i am always thankful that God created me and i concentrate on all the good things i have and can be thankful for , such as a loving family , a roof over my head and food on the table, but most importantly His beloved, only begotten Son, who He sent into the world for all mankind because of the Love He has for us. If God loves me this much who am i to complain about anything. Lord your will be done in my life whatever it may be and wherever it may lead.
@JoeMcCloud7
@JoeMcCloud7 28 днів тому
I grew up Pentecostal and my eyes have been opened to the fact that what they preach and believe isn’t 100% biblical and I’m very interested in converting to catholic. Your videos have helped me a lot Father Mike. I’m interested in learning why the catholic Bible is different than the one I grew up with. I would love to have one for myself and come to have a better understanding. I just can’t afford one right now. I have so many questions on steps for new converts. Thank you for making these videos Father Mike. God bless you.
@meihui7767
@meihui7767 28 днів тому
You may want to listen to Fr. Mike’s Bible in a Year. He reads the whole Catholic Bible
@SamScott99
@SamScott99 28 днів тому
I will pray for you my friend! The comment above me has good advice. In short the “Catholic” bible is not different than the other bibles, but the other bibles are different than the catholic bible. Protestants a couple hundred years ago removed about 10 books from the Bible. These books were always accepted as part of the biblical canon since the beginning, were used by the Jews, and were referenced in the gospels
@luluq01
@luluq01 24 дні тому
The Catholic Church has the fullness of the truth. It is not only the Bible but the Tradition thru the centuries which teaches how to read the Bible. Most importantly, we have the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the consecrated Eucharist. Jesus present for us. Look into an RCIA program in a nearby Catholic parish.
@Eowyn3Pride
@Eowyn3Pride 23 дні тому
Blessed be the Lord! If you are moved by the Holy Spirit, let Him move you!😊 Catholicism is not superficial...we are all called to a deep relationship with the One who Created us...
@gabygarzonconductor3324
@gabygarzonconductor3324 20 днів тому
Go to your local Parrish and ask for RCIA classes!!!! They’ll teach you about Catholic faith and prepare you to receive the sacraments if after the preparation you want to continue this beautiful path. At our Parrish, we give them Bibles and the Catechism; so they can use it to study and as a reference for the classes. In your Parrish should be the same !!!! ❤❤❤ Don’t be afraid of ask for the classes ❤ and to go to Mass!!!!!
@Jade_902
@Jade_902 29 днів тому
Yeah I never planned I’d loose my husband and dad. Everyday is such a struggle. I could never get through my life without Jesus, Mary and the Holy Spirit.
@cdmc965
@cdmc965 28 днів тому
When I became chronically I'll at 42, I didn't understand, when I lost everything I didn't understand yet at 72, I know the Lord blessed me and was taking care of me when I didn't understand. Thank you my Lord Jesus.
@guy12327
@guy12327 23 дні тому
Blessings
@paulinabak6898
@paulinabak6898 26 днів тому
Hi! I'm Polish. I'm really happy that you had the opportunity to visit my country as a pilgrimage! God bless! ❤
@heleny3868
@heleny3868 29 днів тому
I was shocked by the notification because it's exactly what I'm struggling with, but the video surpassed my expectations. We truly need to remember that we're where God wants us to be, and He has His reasons for it. May we be aware of our capacity to do evil and never succumb to it.
@IONov990
@IONov990 29 днів тому
Does that scare you?
@heleny3868
@heleny3868 29 днів тому
​@IONov990 being able to do evil things? Of course
@andreabiro2357
@andreabiro2357 29 днів тому
I have just finished praying and the way our Lord leads me is sort of not the plan I would've wanted, but I trust Him! ❤
@laurabreaux1404
@laurabreaux1404 29 днів тому
Yes, I had a similar reaction to the notification. Amen, I need Jesus more than I thought I did, and more than I can possibly imagine. Glory to God!❤
@MonaMonatte
@MonaMonatte 29 днів тому
I don’t really believe that anymore. I am living in a place where I don’t want to be. I believe now after 16 years of moving to this place was based on my bad and uninformed choice. Still cannot believe this was Gods plan. Haven’t found a true reason other than my poor choice
@DanielWSonntag
@DanielWSonntag 28 днів тому
I never planned on giving up everything to take care of my dad
@BitsyBee
@BitsyBee 25 днів тому
You won't regret it! I pray you get all the emotional support and physical help you both need.
@aipc4373
@aipc4373 25 днів тому
Todo lo que le hiciste a uno de estos pequeños me lo haces a mi. Dios te recompensará grandemente tu generosidad.
@EpcotCenter1982
@EpcotCenter1982 29 днів тому
This title spoke to me. I was a young woman with an unplanned pregnancy.
@meihui7767
@meihui7767 29 днів тому
Prayers
@Marmur21
@Marmur21 29 днів тому
So was my mom. My biological father said he didn't want me and washed his hands. But she decided to go through it alone, and so here I am :)
@My10thAccount
@My10thAccount 29 днів тому
You probably already know this but in case you don’t I’ll remind you to confess that sin to an ordained member of the Church. No matter the end result, the means to get there (pre marital sex) is a sin. You don’t want to have things like that attached to you before the end. Also forgive me if I’ve missed something or misread what you said. Usually the term unplanned pregnancy is used to describe sex outside of marriage, so if I was incorrect in my reading just ignore this. Either way God be with you.
@nicholaswilson2155
@nicholaswilson2155 29 днів тому
Ma'am I'm sure you don't want advice or a lecture. If I could only say 3 words,it'd be to Keep YOUR Child. I was in a similar situation 8years ago,and was unprepared for a child I didn't want, couldn't imagine, and had no way to raise properly. Today Gemma is the light to my darkness, the beaming smile when I'm about to weep ,and the absolute best thing I can account for in my life. Please, I beg you for your own sake, do not throw away the best gift you could ever receive.
@juliareid9821
@juliareid9821 29 днів тому
Same! I had to really lean on God through that time... I was embarrassed, terrified, and I lost all my friends. Someone told me once that God never wastes a hurt. I knew that one day my experience might help someone else not feel so alone and maybe feel like everything will turn out ok. That was 15 years ago, and now that I can look back on that period of time, the pain seems so small. The gift of life is so overwhlemingly beautiful it just cannot compare! So many women struggling to have children today, I pray that God helps you to see the gift and beauty of life so you can enjoy this time, rather than worry! He has orchestrated this, and He will not abandon you! My heart goes out to you! May Mother Mary hold you in her loving arms and keep you protected under her mantle!
@quackquackduckyy
@quackquackduckyy 29 днів тому
I never planned to come to Christ but here I am! 😃
@barbp4982
@barbp4982 26 днів тому
Thank you for talking about "Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan" . I had hard time. I was/am a devoted Christian, graduated from a difficult university, work in a responsible position with people, and yet, I never realized my dream of getting married and having five children. When I was about 35, I started avoiding Sunday Mass because I couldn't look at all these people who achieved their goals through marriage and family, while I remained alone. At the age of 40, I adopted a boy who is 100% disabled. I am immensely grateful to God, but the question remains- never met anyone, no one "decided for me". However, this Easter I managed to confess it and realize that Life used to be like that, but that God was always there, by my side. Hallelujah.
@Shevock
@Shevock 29 днів тому
I once saw myself as becoming a professor. I left public schools in 2011. Relatively quickly earned a PhD. Publish(ed) a lot. Taught as an adjunct for 6 and a half years and never sniffed a tenure line. I didn't choose the life I got. Now I'm in my late 40s, teaching at a poor rural middle school, a 50 minute commute from the college town where I live with my family. But it's the life I was given by God and I pray every day I can win a soul for God, or turn somebody into a better path. Unexplicitly, of course, as public schools are secular. My Bible and prayer books on my cart are the most explicit I can be. But I try to trust in God, working this challenging job, and Hope. What else can we do? I bow obediently to whatever God wills for me.
@learnenglishwithtreesongte5915
@learnenglishwithtreesongte5915 29 днів тому
Thnku4sharing
@drchristineobrien9704
@drchristineobrien9704 26 днів тому
Beautiful!
@PieterWycoff
@PieterWycoff 29 днів тому
One of the things that happened after I converted to Catholicism (actually 14 years to this day 4/3/10!), was that my life has taken so many unexpected turns, set backs since then whereas prior to my conversion, my life was what I would call 'stable' and 'predictable'. In these days where so many people are confused and bewildered by what is going on in the world and in their own lives, I have finally come to the personal realization that everyday I wake up is a day that the Lord has ordained and called me into. It may seem confusing to me, but I have to remember that it is His day - not mine, and He calls me forth yet again in the hopes that we would walk together and I would know Him and love him more.
@amandaa.6545
@amandaa.6545 29 днів тому
Happy Anniversary.
@melissat9120
@melissat9120 25 днів тому
Wow, beautifully put.
@bumkisful
@bumkisful 29 днів тому
Poland is a kind of Holy Land in a way :-) We have many Saints … we have Chosen God’s Mother as Our Queen a few centuries ago. So Jesus is Our King 😇
@sassypatty2666
@sassypatty2666 27 днів тому
Oh this is so true. Great history of this wonderful country.
@kevinsantee9581
@kevinsantee9581 29 днів тому
Thanks Fr. Mike. I can't imagine how humbling, sad and reverential a tour of Auschwitz would be for me or any of us.
@roxannearismendez1315
@roxannearismendez1315 29 днів тому
This went perfectly with a conversation I had with my niece less than an hour ago when she reached out for prayer. She's having a rough time in her life right now and even contemplated suicide at times. She's overwhelmed and stressed. We had a good conversation and then I directed her to the adoration chapel to spend time with Jesus in prayer. Then I just came across this video so I sent it to her.
@simple_naildesigns
@simple_naildesigns 29 днів тому
Amen! Great timing.
@AlbertoLopez-mn8ms
@AlbertoLopez-mn8ms 29 днів тому
Thank you Father. This hits home. My wife and I have been married for a little over 5 years. We've faced different adversities and so far have been unable to have children as we would have wanted/expected. I've been contemplating bringing up adoption to my wife the last few days and now this video comes up. Not sure if Divine providence or what but I'm tearing up . Please pray for us. This has been a hard process especially for my wife that questioned a lot of things last year. I think we are in a better place now and may be able to start looking into this
@meihui7767
@meihui7767 29 днів тому
Prayers
@AlbertoLopez-mn8ms
@AlbertoLopez-mn8ms 29 днів тому
@@meihui7767 Thank you
@suzannederringer1607
@suzannederringer1607 29 днів тому
Sometimes in situations like yours, when a couple adopt a child who desperately needs a family - God allows the wife to become pregnant. It might happen to you. If God wills!
@charlotterose8356
@charlotterose8356 29 днів тому
Look for a Napro technology doctor...they are successful at dealing with infertility in ways in accordance with the Church. My daughter had stage 4 endo, a huge endometrioma that ruined her ovary & tube, and an outpatient surgery by Dr. Patrick Yeung in St. Louis Mo cured the endo for good and with only one ovary, she has 3 children.
@agnessusilo7953
@agnessusilo7953 26 днів тому
Please go to Walk to Mary in Champion, WI, on Saturday May 4, register thru Relevant Radio
@nancyemery4717
@nancyemery4717 29 днів тому
You have no idea how much I needed this message! I am currently living a “ life I did not plan, but God has orchestrated .” Needless to say, I am failing this test in a Big way! God has used this message to show me my ugly attitude. I pray that God takes the bitterness and resentment from my heart and reveals His purpose for this season in my life🙏🏻Thank you Father Mike for allowing God to use you in a Mighty way. May God continue to Bless and keep you🙏🏻
@catholicfemininity2126
@catholicfemininity2126 19 днів тому
All my life I wanted to be married and have kids or have a career that I love. I don't have both years later and I'm not pleased with this life, but perhaps God wants me to be here for a reason even if it's annoying me because I don't know why truly. Please pray for me.
@cathybeingcatholic
@cathybeingcatholic 5 днів тому
you have great purpose! God loves you and we are here to know Him, love Him, and serve Him, and in that is everything! bring Him to the world through your presence and trust in Him. You are His!
@Eternallyhopeful7788
@Eternallyhopeful7788 29 днів тому
That is really good- “God orchestrated Poland”…. “We scheduled the Holy Land… Man plans his steps… God leads the steps… “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9… Good Encouraging Word! ❤
@Eternallyhopeful7788
@Eternallyhopeful7788 29 днів тому
@@stingingnettle9726 Net Worth $3 Million… I pray he is using it to help others and for God’s Glory not for self and pride. I really wish you didn’t comment as then I had to look up and it is discouraging… only because serving God should be serving others not profiting self. Though many use God’s name to profit self which is heartbreaking to God. I pray he isn’t one of the many… as his teaching blesses me much… I will quit listening if it is all for profit and self gain. I have nothing to believe that is truth.
@Lvetto
@Lvetto 25 днів тому
I got married 4 years ago, before Covid hit. Both my wife and me lost our jobs during Covid so all our savings had to be spent during that time. Savings we were gonna use to buy furniture and maybe a car. During that time my wife got in a huge car accident (she’s fine) but that meant we had to postpone having children. I got depressed and I was angry most of the time. Now I know that’s the life that God was inviting me to say yes to. I still grieve about my plans sometimes but I’m moving on and we’re getting to take on our plans from where we left off.
@kingofthorns203
@kingofthorns203 29 днів тому
Being an uber Catholic nerd who pores over faith based tour packages regularly, I'd welcome a trip to Poland OR the Holy Land! :)
@IONov990
@IONov990 29 днів тому
Makes me think of St. Peter. It can be difficult to see your shadow self or the inherent ugliness in your soul. I have finally grown to understand that "no one is good." It is humbling and sad to see that nastiness, pettiness, selfishness, etc within your heart. We need a savior.
@ellachallas
@ellachallas 29 днів тому
Thank you, Father Mike. It’s so wonderful to see such humility in a Catholic Priest. I have been missing my Catholic faith, lately. I left the church 20 years ago. I have to say, listening to a priest that is humble AND wise all of these years later, was a truly special experience. It’s so very different from what I remember and showed me God’s grace and love, once again. 🤍🕊️
@wms72
@wms72 29 днів тому
Please come home to the Catholic Church, God's family household. ❤🤗🙏🖐
@elizabetharr8551
@elizabetharr8551 29 днів тому
praying for you sister
@janicemulry8140
@janicemulry8140 28 днів тому
Jesus misses you Ella. Come home. 🙏
@cathybeingcatholic
@cathybeingcatholic 5 днів тому
Come home, sister!! prayers for you!
@feliciagallo9832
@feliciagallo9832 29 днів тому
I saw a lovely quote on UKposts, which i well paraphrase here: 'Thank God every day for the things that you wanted, but did not get. God knows better.'
@florencenambaziira3246
@florencenambaziira3246 29 днів тому
Amen
@randilervik
@randilervik 16 днів тому
Thank you, had to write that down ❤
@sandinovinger6779
@sandinovinger6779 28 днів тому
Father Mike, you have a gift. Almost every one of your videos touches my heart in a new way. Thank you. I need Jesus more than I thought I did. Every day.
@AlexanderBrown77
@AlexanderBrown77 25 днів тому
1 Peter 3 kJV 18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
@lguevara586
@lguevara586 29 днів тому
Saying yes to a life you didn't plan, esp when you made concerted effort to chart it in certain direction, is hard. Lord, help us. May we accept God's grace along the way to be formed as He wishes via this "detour." 🙏
@AlexanderBrown77
@AlexanderBrown77 25 днів тому
1 Corinthians 15 kJV ✝️🩸 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
@lguevara586
@lguevara586 25 днів тому
@@AlexanderBrown77 ??
@AlexanderBrown77
@AlexanderBrown77 25 днів тому
@@lguevara586 ♥️ Just sharing the gospel and my faith in the blood of Jesus Christ. Romans 3 kJV 🩸 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
@00juls00
@00juls00 27 днів тому
This couldn’t be more true with my life. I always say, God doesn’t give me what I want ever because he knows better. I love my life but it’s not what I had planned. And that’s why it’s good!
@lucymartinez6910
@lucymartinez6910 27 днів тому
Same thing happened to us, we were suppose to go to the holy land but it cancled and now going to medigourie as pilgrims…. God is good! 🔥🔥🙏
@NCFMANINJA9
@NCFMANINJA9 28 днів тому
Thank you, once again, Father Mike. Our lives are not our own. I have wanted a position as a professional advocate for people with disabilities for 30 years. Not only could I not achieve that, but every door I tried to open slammed shut. I went back to nursing school and I am now a RN. I still struggle with nursing skills to this day, but God orchestrated it all. Jer. 29:11 has been my life verse for almost 14 years. I know that He is working all things for my greater good. Romans 8:28. ❤
@Roxy-ou3yl
@Roxy-ou3yl 15 днів тому
You will see in heaven all the lives you blessed with your nursing...not only patients, but their families and their coworkers. It will be beautiful!!
@NCFMANINJA9
@NCFMANINJA9 15 днів тому
@@Roxy-ou3yl thank you so much
@deidrarichards5801
@deidrarichards5801 21 день тому
I thought I would be married by now. The age of 50 is fast approaching. Much of my life I have been spending my time trying to accept God's plan for me and finding happiness in this life - letting go of dreams and just trusting in God. It is not easy.
@mariosousa5024
@mariosousa5024 15 днів тому
I now am approach 65 and am single to and through returning to the church I have found peace and more acceptance then I have had my whole life till now. It is still hard some days but when I am with god spiritually and physically in church I know all will be well and I am grateful for all his graces The road is rocky but with him you will never tire be strong brothers and sisters and prey for all on this journey
@tylerwerthmuller2005
@tylerwerthmuller2005 29 днів тому
I joined the church a few days ago on Easter. It's been a struggle, I've experienced some intense spiritual warfare and my faith is being tested. I know God has a plan, I just need to trust
@janicemulry8140
@janicemulry8140 28 днів тому
Keep trusting Tyler! It’s very common that the devil plagues those that have turned to God - especially in those early days. Tell the devil where to go! God bless you! 🙏
@theresaburke7
@theresaburke7 29 днів тому
I can’t imagine how fast your brain goes, judging by the quick voice pattern. Thank you for your blessings
@SueLW65
@SueLW65 29 днів тому
I listen at 0.75 speed. My brain doesn’t work as quick as his. 😂
@tylerharvey3688
@tylerharvey3688 15 днів тому
Haha he is very fast.
@sorlowski78
@sorlowski78 29 днів тому
Greetings from Poland Fr. Mike! I wish I knew you'd be in Poland. I would come over to make a high five. Please, visit us again!
@angrypotato_fz
@angrypotato_fz 29 днів тому
Me too!
@adacathy3018
@adacathy3018 25 днів тому
This is definitely not the life I planned… but it’s the life that the Lord has granted me 🙏🙏
@claddaghclare22
@claddaghclare22 28 днів тому
Powerful video. I had life changing experience in Poland within the Jewish Community in Kracow and Aushwitz as part of research trips.. Really resonated as I felt Jesus was still there. The Community is starting to build up again. I believe God is calling me to service and a part of me still doesnt feel worthy enough. Despite my flaws, I am changing and he still loves me and wants to use me, doing more in church, being in a Passion Play and helping at an Alpha Course. All this in 4 months when I decided to completely surrender. Definitely not in my plans but I trust God. The video is timely! Thanks so much..
@edrachel6251
@edrachel6251 23 дні тому
“This place would have revealed the worst of me.” Maybe. Maybe not. Be thankful that you haven’t been put to that test. I’m always grateful that we get to witness the best part of you, or that you are still alive for even greater things to come. “I am nowhere near the man I thought I would be.” The source of my sin, guilt, and pain. My ever-present cross to bear. One of your hardest hitting videos Father.
@user-ru2rc2lq7c
@user-ru2rc2lq7c 22 дні тому
God is with us in all our plans but we just do not realize it.
@Defender_Of_Christ
@Defender_Of_Christ 26 днів тому
Thank you Father Mike for spreading the truth to all ages and groups. As a 14 year old male trying to grow with God you are one of the people that help me through. Thank you. ✝️❤
@NickolleStallings
@NickolleStallings 29 днів тому
We Are in a culture of death. How we choose to treat the people around us does reveal our hearts. Thank you for another great message.
@LoriJMarshall
@LoriJMarshall 29 днів тому
I must have a Catholic spirit because I align with so many things you teach. Thank you Father Mike. 🙏 God Bless you.
@debbieanderson6740
@debbieanderson6740 11 днів тому
I need Jesus more than I thought I did. That is so true. I've lived in this town since 1995; which is not my home town. My husband grew up here and thought it was perfect. Not perfect. I've always struggled here. When i finally found a church that I connected with, five years later, the church broke up. The pastoral staff all fled to another state. It left very few left to lead. Then when the music department, which I connected with completely changed, I left too. At the same time I became an empty nester. So much change at one time. Then several years later my father passed away. Left my job to care for my mother. Then I returned back to my house about a year ago. Jesus never left my side, but still wonder what next? It has been a long hard struggle. One thing that I've done was become a CASA volunteer. It helped me to get outside of myself. Had to step down when I left town to care for my mother. Need to put myself back in there. This is corney but "Jesus take the wheel".
@millieramey5711
@millieramey5711 29 днів тому
Greetings from Poland ❤
@williamwhitmore4710
@williamwhitmore4710 29 днів тому
Thanks for the reminder. I sometimes forget he knows where I need to be.
@alphacause
@alphacause 29 днів тому
I find that some of the best moments in my life happened when my plans did not materialize and God's plans for me did. There is a reason why the adage "Be careful what you wish for" is so well known. Many times the thing you most desire isn't good for you, and when that desire is not fulfilled it is a blessing.
@FigaroHey
@FigaroHey 29 днів тому
I live in Poland and my community's pilgrimage to the Holy Land was cancelled. So where does that leave me? 😂 Been to all the places he mentions in Poland. But seriously, some 30 years ago I told God that I'd feel like such a loser if I stayed in Poland. I heard in my heart, "Sometimes you have to lose." Darn. That's true and i just had to shut up. I lost a LOT. Lost my idea of how my life would be. Lost my attachment to money. Lost friends and for a couple of years was extremely isolated. The only meaningful conversations i had were with my confessor. But many people have told me over the years how important I've been in their lives and how grateful they are that I stayed. I'm retired, don't have the peoverbial pot or window, and work full-time in the church as a volunteer with foreigners in my diocese, helping with liturgies and events and as the catechist for adult converts who don't speak English. I can see how all my education and past experience here was training me to be exactly the right person in the right place to do this work. Definitely not my plan 32 years ago when I finished my Master's degree at Oxford and took my first teaching job in Poland. But God had a better plan. I've served others, not myself.
@Eowyn3Pride
@Eowyn3Pride 23 дні тому
I loved Poland. It wasn't easy, but it became a foundation for everything else and a reliance on Divine Mercy!
@mlsim8062
@mlsim8062 29 днів тому
Wow! Pretty profound. I never thought about God using situations etc to reveal the worst of me. But now knowing that, God is actually empowering me to reach out to Him even more!
@simple_naildesigns
@simple_naildesigns 29 днів тому
‘But this is the life God has orchestrated’ amen!
@justme-xe2un
@justme-xe2un 29 днів тому
Its like God is talking to me in this video. Yesterday at night i went to sleep crying my eyes out as i was tormented by some stuff in my life, and here i am watching God talking to me through your video.thank u❤
@sassypatty2666
@sassypatty2666 27 днів тому
Oh, I would love to visit Poland. 🇵🇱 God bless you! I still have relatives there.
@ajc5930
@ajc5930 29 днів тому
This is certainly not the video I planned to watch today, but it was the one I needed and I think I know why it happened :D
@itinerantpatriot1196
@itinerantpatriot1196 29 днів тому
I've never been to Auschwitz but I went to a Holocaust museum near me and they had a train car that was used to transport people to the camps. I was struck by the ordinariness of the thing. It was fairly small so you could imagine how terrible the conditions would have been if it was crammed with people whose only crime was being alive at a time and place of dark forces beyond rational understanding. I wondered how many regular people saw this boxcar filled with human suffering and just kept on walking. And I wondered how it would be if it was just another relic sitting in some abandoned railyard. How no one would consider what happened in that car. As Father pointed out about regular people being involved, this was just another boxcar. It could have been used for anything, but it wasn't. Like I said, it was just the ordinary look of the thing that struck me, a past that would have been forgotten if someone hadn't taken the time to remember. Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary acts, for good and evil. It's our blessing and our curse.
@Thinking4myself-zt9vp
@Thinking4myself-zt9vp 13 днів тому
I didn’t plan on watching this video. God brought me here. You know, I think back at times when my life was good and I was wishing for more…these days I understand. I am his grateful child. I no longer need a lot of material things. My time with God and Jesus is more important to me than anything.❤🙏🏻
@manuvithayathil5488
@manuvithayathil5488 29 днів тому
In 2022, I had taken a year or to serve in ministry fulltime and we were scheduled to go to Punjab in North west India for mission, but God send us to Tripura in the North east. During the mission God really orchestrated how the teams got split up and the villages we were send to, the people we met. For me personally, it was time where I found there was great meaning in the sufferings and mistakes of my past life as my experiences became a great blessing for the people I met there. In those moments I was thankful for the sufferings God allowed in my life.
@JanetHadson-po2zr
@JanetHadson-po2zr 8 годин тому
I was institutionalised as a child in the seventies in a place we called Auschwitz . Even there I found God. In truth we cannot plan life without someone solid to depend on for deliverance from every evil. God, the Great Mystery, Jesus and Mary offer great stability in the storm . Many years later I became Catholic and realised who was with me all along.
@marylloyd5840
@marylloyd5840 27 днів тому
Thank you , Father Mike. This podcast has left me in awe. May God smother you with His love.
@olka_fasolka
@olka_fasolka 29 днів тому
Oh man!!! I heard Poland and my jaw dropped. Here I am journeying with Father Mike through the Bible, watching Ascension YT videos, listening to his Sunday sermons and conferences and thinking how awesome it would be to meet him in person or get to listen to one of his talks live... And it turnes out he was closer than I ever thought was possible 🙈 A little bitter sweet, but I'm happy God led him here 😊 I hope you enjoyed our neck of the woods Father Mike. How were the pierogi's? 😁
@kellygreen195
@kellygreen195 17 днів тому
Once again your words always hit home with me and bring me back to where I need to be spiritually. I am Protestant, but follow you pretty faithfully. Your words speak to me. Thank you for being you. GOD bless you father Mike.
@kittyh4830
@kittyh4830 22 дні тому
I didn’t plan of having anxiety and panic attacks. I never planned for someone I looked up to to leave my life completely. No matter how many emails I sent I never got one back from them. I praise God for it because now I have someone I really need in my life who helps me more than the first person did. Even though I have anxiety and constant panic attacks and worry about them constantly and what others think Gods with me through it all. And we serve an amazing and loving God because I know he will and is making something beautiful of my anxiety. Praise the Lord and Momma Mary!💟✝️
@user-fs9wj4wj2f
@user-fs9wj4wj2f 27 днів тому
Thank you Father. I really needed this today
@JDfaith2024
@JDfaith2024 29 днів тому
This hit home for me. I’ve been in so much pain and grieving at how my life has been. Thank you 🥹🙏🏻. I just pray when I leave this world someday God is going to say this is why.
@joeycrowder7748
@joeycrowder7748 29 днів тому
This was such a powerful message. Praise be to God!
@lorraineortega1031
@lorraineortega1031 29 днів тому
"Acknowledge that truth"...such a humbling testimony.
@CKGolfer
@CKGolfer 29 днів тому
I never planned a single minute of my life, apart from tasks, paying bills etc. l had zero expectations for what my life would be. 58 years later here I am. It happens.
@pattiprosperoella3244
@pattiprosperoella3244 29 днів тому
I'm with you, to the t. No pun intended.
@kerryfaden94
@kerryfaden94 27 днів тому
I needed to hear this thank you I am not half the person I thought I’d be and need grace That relieves a lot of pressure What happens if I just be And let be I bet the Holy Spirit comes in!
@kellybonfigt
@kellybonfigt 29 днів тому
“This moment is from Your hands. I say “yes.” ❤❤❤
@myladycasagrande863
@myladycasagrande863 29 днів тому
Thanks Fr. Mike! I'm dealing with a lot of upheaval in my work, with a possibility of changing companies entirely. Praying that i will see God's will in this decision.
@IS-kf4nr
@IS-kf4nr 29 днів тому
Thank you, Father Mike. I know exactly what it's like to live a life you did not plan--times two... God bless!
@annefern5585
@annefern5585 22 дні тому
Father Mike I'm listening to an audio of yours from 7 yrs ago......same sex attraction.... Loved what you said about marriage. My husband of 35 yrs + (rip) was the most amazing gift from God. We were best friends and had an amazing marriage. The 3 people in our marriage were God, my husband and I. I remain in love with my husband 7 yrs into being a widow. I remain celebate! It's my plan to remain like that. My biggest love is for God!😊 His love and guidance is amazing. Yes to the life that God has given me!
@Sunflowerdaz747
@Sunflowerdaz747 24 дні тому
This is not the life I planned for sure at 67. So I have come to a place of total surrender a place I am familiar with but didn’t think I would be here again but my life isn’t where I wanted thought it would be so I placed my life in Gods hands and I said I will do what he asks of me as I don’t know what the road ahead will be. I know in my heart God will be there and will have me every step of the way. Thank you Father Mike as your messages and Bible study have been an important blessing and now even more so. Thank you God for loving me.
@stephaniebate6814
@stephaniebate6814 29 днів тому
I remember a sermon about Job God’s second choice was better. I loved your talk You make me think
@earlineinglesbirth1841
@earlineinglesbirth1841 29 днів тому
Wow...Praise God that you had this encounter.
@mariechong9109
@mariechong9109 29 днів тому
Lord I surrender myself to you as you know what is best for me, you are in control. I praise and thank You for your love
@ingridlarsen1299
@ingridlarsen1299 27 днів тому
Thank you Father!
@cherylhee9762
@cherylhee9762 28 днів тому
As usual Father Mike, right on time!
@verop.7506
@verop.7506 29 днів тому
So, true. I thought I was retiring in a great community. 2 months later, I had to obtain an injunction against harassment placed on the owner above me. Now I have my condo for sale. My place is somewhere else.
@maggieketcherside9051
@maggieketcherside9051 12 днів тому
I never thought I’d be teaching middle school in the public schools, but here I am finishing up my second year and I plan on returning next year. I also didn’t picture turning 33 and not being married/starting a family. Really trying to trust God that He knows best.
@1annewatkins
@1annewatkins 28 днів тому
Wow that was good Father. Thank you
@V_Gert
@V_Gert 28 днів тому
Life reveals the best and worst of all the ordinary ”For no king has had a different beginning of existence; there is for all one entrance into life, and one way out.“ ‭‭Wisdom‬ ‭7‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NRSV-CI‬‬
@laurieide4303
@laurieide4303 29 днів тому
This message speaks to me so much in my life now. Thank you, Father Mike
@ChristianSalzillo
@ChristianSalzillo 29 днів тому
Thank you for this, Father Mike. Life reveals the best of us and the worst of us. Both need Jesus. Amen.
@theraayato5346
@theraayato5346 14 днів тому
I needed to hear this. This past year has brought so much change to my family. Loss, gains and everything in between. We've been reminiscent of our old life and a bit resentful of some things, and although we(husband and i) understand it is all in the hands of the lord, hearing it helpes accept it a bit better and flow with it a bit more easily. God bless you all!
@markantonelli53
@markantonelli53 28 днів тому
How exactly am I supposed to know that the path my life has taken has been orchestrated by God?
@cabellero1120
@cabellero1120 29 днів тому
The call to holiness is challenging, if not difficult. We want to do things our own way. It's His will we need to accomplish, Not Ours. This is a Great challenge! The Patriarchs and Prophets of Old had to work and grow in holiness, It's no different for us I Can't imagine going to Auschwitz or any Other death camp, for that matter.
@Wewillbeokay8
@Wewillbeokay8 29 днів тому
Amen!!! We are so small compared to the Father’s plan for us and all of creation.
@Don-Dolindo-Ruotolo
@Don-Dolindo-Ruotolo 29 днів тому
My husband and I were scheduled to go to Ecuador, ten days before our departure the Ecuadorian president declared a state of emergency. We ended up going to Mexico City instead. I'm convinced Our Lady planned it that way - She wanted us to visit her beautiful Shrine of Guadalupe twice! Mysterious and wonderful are the ways of our lovely Mama Mary, la Virgen de Guadalupe! ❤🌹🌸🌺🌷❤
@EastCentralEurope35
@EastCentralEurope35 19 днів тому
Thank You Father. Sending Love, Peace, Strength, Health, Success 💕⚓️💐🇹🇷
@ruthortega5822
@ruthortega5822 29 днів тому
Great story Father Mike! The best laid plans don't always work out as we planned. We need Jesus in the best of times and the worst of times. This is definitely the case in my life. Jesus, your will be done always.
@yoshiinasuit8160
@yoshiinasuit8160 29 днів тому
Right now im getting a 2nd major at 22 after failing the 1st,now I’m much happier ❤
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