Why You’ll Never Be Strong Enough
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- Опубліковано 14 лис 2023
- If you've ever planned to become so holy that you don't need God's help anymore, then this video is for you.
Self-reliance is a virtue lauded by modern society in the west. But not only does Jesus warn against it, self-reliance... just... doesn't even work.
Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative that will change your life. Spoiler: it involves relying on someone else...
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"I'm not enough, I can't do it on my own". Yes I can. "Go away annoying person. You are interrupting me doing what i can do" is the correct response to that gibberish.
Our flaws and discouragement grows us closer to my god. Never waste your weakness. Fall into gods mercy.
Even this is two months ago. This is what I neeeded to hear. Thanks Father Mike. 😊
I’m catholic and I love father Mike
“Be patient with yourself, ruthless with your environment, and never waste your weakness.”
Such a powerful message
Hello brothers. Sorry for the ignorance, but what does he mean by 'wasting your weakness'? I find it kinda hard to grasp. English is not my native language.
@@argentinianguy it starts at 5:44 but really explained at 6:00, basically every time you are weak or mess up, go to God and seek His mercy. Every time we mess up, it’s an opportunity to draw near and closer to The Lord Jesus Christ. We get to experience His mercy, love, and healing. This is better than feeling discouraged as that can tempt us away from God. Instead be discouraged bc it shows how much we need Him and how much He loves us. I hope this helps ❤
Amen.
It’s a meaningless platitude.
Not Catholic. But I Iove Father Mike.
Perhaps you should look deeper into our beautiful Catholic faith...
@@maireglynn6295I tried , but had a very negative experience at a local church.
@@aaronhiggs I know how that feels but I promise not all Catholics are like that
Yea I m a liberal Lutheran and I can t get enough if his faith enthusiasm , his looks don t hurt either ,he could cut down on on coffee or octane !🤗
Same here!
I am becoming Catholic this Easter and I am 60 years old. I have known JESUS since I was 6 years old. I know GOD in the depths of my soul. I have relied upon Father Mike to learn about how to become Catholic. He makes anything make sense. I pray for Father Mike daily and am grateful for his ministry 😊
I'm so happy for you! I always feel overjoyed to hear of people joining the Church. sometimes people think I don't take my faith seriously because I'm young, but honestly it couldn't be farther from the truth. Father Mike is one of my go to listens for when I'm having doubts OR just want to learn more about my faith, or just feel God's presence haha. my other go to's for learning and listening to Catholicism stuff are Father Mark Goring, Catholic Answers, Sister Mary Grace with the Sisters of life, Mother Angelica (a personal favourite to be honest she was delightful and I hope she'll be canonized as a Saint. may she rest in peace.) And in general Ascension Presents haha. sorry this comment ran long. God bless you
As a recovering perfectionist (born from only receiving love from achieving things) I really needed to hear this. Thank you 🙏🏼
What was revealed of the traditional Church is that while all the doctrines are sound the practice of them is done in a very harsh and cold way which actually is the cause of demonic oppression on the people who come to the Church for healing and guidance. Yes a person should acknowledge their sins and weaknesses but if they come to the Church for help and healing this shows they want to convert and change. If the Church turns people who come to it away the Church didn’t condemn them the individual members did.
God bless you. This type of love is the love I thought I needed to obtain growing up and still do. It is so painful to never feel enough for who you are and you always have to prove something to get anything. We are in this together
Father Mike you will never know how much I needed to hear this today. I have always been a very independent person. Never wanting help from anyone . Only crying out to God when desperate. I see now that I was wrong in doing this.
That's exactly what the video says. Rely on God
Same with me. I was brought up this way and never to complain and to struggle alone, so reaching out to others, being vunerable is very hard, even letting God in is hard
I quit smoking and drinking cold turkey. Completely on my own. I didn't need a god, especially when I saw people in twelve step programs relying on your god for their sobriety yet they were constantly relapsing.
The only thing that really discourages me is how so many people are getting away with abusing children under cover of organized religion and funded by tax free tithes.
I'm glad that you've been able to help yourself, nevertheless don't let those who follow a religion blind you of what the religion truly is.
...a cover for wanton corruption and abuse? 🤔
Out of curiosity do you post this same idea on pro public school videos? Pro Police videos? Videos about children's sports? Because those places also have people abusing kids through organizations with "tax free tithes"
Sometimes people want to be mad at God for what humans are doing and they direct it at the one thing that isn't guilty of it, God.
To be clear, You're mad at a "God/Religion" you don't believe in because children are being hurt under " it" but it's God fault it's not stopped... even though you don't believe in him... and your anger isn't applied anywhere else it's happening under the same "taxpayer loophole"? Ok.
So is your way of fixing it patting yourself on the back for being mad on youtube at someone trying to make the world better? You may have become sober but your drunk on your own hypocrisy and ignorance...
You must be a man.
What you described is horrible, but by that logic we should be against education since the same thing happens in schools, or against the concept of families since a lot of it actually comes from people in the victim's family.
I’ve struggled with a specific sin and recently fell.
I’m going to confession in less than an hour because of this video. I needed this message so bad. I literally cried during this video.
Thank you, Father Mike. May God bless your ministry. Hallelujah 🙌
God bless you, little sister! I'll pray for you!
ThatGirlMoi , I absolutely relate to what you said, We are all struggling so hard but, going to confession and being patient with ourselves is so true, thanks for your comment.
@@dannelson4209 thank you too!!
Through Christ, i am kenough
Hearing this added more confirmation that religion is all about exploiting human weaknesses to maintain job security.
Lord Jesus hear my prayers. Prayers are all I need. I’m losing hope but God restores my faith. These past three years have been difficult. At times I feel so alone especially as a single mom. Since suffering a heart attack two years ago and my on going battle with lupus I’m overwhelmed. Both of my sons are autistic. I’m now homeschooling them so my hours to work are limited. BUT I TRUST YOU LORD! I keep faith even as I constantly struggle to provide for my kids and I constantly struggle to buy groceries. I receive hate for sharing my testimony. My testimony is one of faith. No matter what we are facing God will give us strength to over come. Thankfully I have you Lord! I know I’m not alone. Faith over fear!
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Praying for you! "In my deepest wound, I saw your glory and it dazzled me" - St. Augustine. Keep the faith, God is with you.
I wish I could just give you a big bear hug. Your testimony inspired me. It is almost always hard to do the right thing especially with physical heath problems as well,but you are out there doing it anyway. That gives me hope in my situation.
Blessings to you and your children ❤
I am the oldest of 5 and everyone comes to me for help. They always have. I have often felt I have nowhere to go when I need something or someone. I have always tried to figure it out myself. I see how wrong I have been. I know God is there but I thought he wanted me to do my part as well. I’m not sure how to balance that. I need to rely more on God. I’m 65. I hope its not too late for me to learn this. Thank you Father Mike!
God bless you, Mom. I pray for you.
Amen!!!!! Thank you for this message! I really needed to hear this today! I was recently diagnosed with cancer, had surgery this October 5th, was advised I would most likely not need chemo, however today is the day I will hear the recommendation from the medical oncologist on whether chemo would benefit me or not. As I woke up a bit nervous and worried, I have surrender my worry and fear to our Lord. He knows my prayers, my weakness and he will give me the best treatment so I can be healthy for years to come! So after a shaky start this morning, I am thankful for all the blessings he has given me through this journey and the blessings I will receive during this medical consultation! Thank you Lord for always being there when I need you! Prayers for everyone!
Praying for you @rruiz4145
I would love an update on your condition. When prayers go up, blessings come down.
Hope a month later you are feeling better and supported ❤
God is my strength!
Happy advent fasting, brothers and sisters!
I have experienced this during my knee replacement. I prayed and asked my priest to help during the pain. He called me, and I needed more spiritual help than medical help. Thank you, Fr. Mike.
I am a coward, scared of suffering. Just feel so tired. I pray to the Holy Spirit for the gift of Fortitude, as I struggle through antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. I feel brain damaged and daily anxiety is almost unbearable. Lord, have mercy on my a sinner. I surrender myself to you... at least I really want to!
Im Muslim but I love your videos so much 💫 i have been watching you for years 🙌
Thank God for people like you father. Especially in these days when it seems Peter has forgot his job again. And we all know what he told him the first time. We can't have Peter in bed with Ceasar. I will keep praying for the Church. GOD bless.
Truth is I’m weak and I don’t deserve God’s love but I know that God Does not want our perfection he wants our brokenness ❤️ because he loves us
That’s beautifully said! 🙏🏼🥰
So true! GOD bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😊
Wholeness is accomplished through brokenness.
Sounds like you're in a manipulative abusive relationship. You sound like some poor cult follower. Everything you said is exactly like someone in a cult would say. You're actually better than your god and it is he who doesn't deserve your love
You know you are speaking like the wife of an abuser? "He hurts me because he loves me and want me perfect so I can please him as he wants"... 🤮
Thank you for this, Fr. Mike and Ascencion. This is so timely. Lately I've been feeling discouraged to the point of despair. 😞 I'm finding it difficult to conquer a habitual, grave sin. But I never really thought of it this way. I was thinking that one day, 'I will be there', that insidious thinking that I won't need God one day. Thank you for this enlightenment.
It's rare when you see someone come right out and say that they want you weak, so you will rely on them to solve your problems for you. You sound like an abusive spouse.
Be patient with yourself, ruthless with your environment, and never waste your weakness. Every failure and weakness is an opportunity to grow closer to God and the Lord Jesus Christ. We need God every moment of our lives indeed - to achieve things, to be peaceful, and to not be weak or betray God. Self condemnation is bad and condemning God is worse but when we learn more how God works and take the example of Job from the Bible, it seems that everything works in a mysterious way and everything eventually works out. Thank you Fr. Mike and Team Ascension! God bless you all!
Every failure is a chance for the church to drive their hooks into you further to make you more dependent on their "counseling" that continously tells you how broken you are and how much you need them and their imaginary deity. Grow up and take responsibility for your actions not pawning off responsibility onto an imaginary creature. Become better because of your failures.
found myself nodding at 2:00 I subconsciously resent myself for needing God so much and feeling so helpless.
The truth is i'm hurting inside and secretly crying. And everytime i listen to your Songs gives me peace of mind and heart.
I needed to hear this. I’m taking it as a sign as well. As a aircraft mechanic that airplane sound instantly had me paying attention. I will rely on God. ❤
Poverty in Spirt. One of the beautitudes. Great video, Fr. Mike.
Having Trust in this truth brings Peace to my soul as insight into how I am Loved with no conditions by God and His blessed mother I am aware of my need to stay Close to him by breathing in Peace and out with Doubt as I stretch and Breathe in The Holy Spirit As 🙏breath in me breathe Of God Fill me with Life Anew so I may Love the things you Love and Do what you would Do as I lift Up 👩❤️👩 I am renewed Amen thank you for all you Say and do ❤️🤲☘️
Admitting your weakness is the key. That's what God wants.
SOOOOOOO convicting! Thank you Fr. Mike! Lord, please help me be who You made me to be! Amen!
I am so weak without Jesus. I feel that I am being called to do something with my life and career but cannot seem to figure it out, with many failed attempts! My faith and trust are being tested to the max. Please pray for God to give me the strength to discern my calling.
Just what I needed to hear, Father Mike. I am struggling with a disabled sick sister whom I have little ability to help due to family dynamics. I also feel weak in a new job role. I have neglected to ask for strength. Doing what I need to clouded the fact I need help beyond my own ability.
Try giving yourself the strength. Work on yourself. Don't be dependent on a fake entity. You can better yourself
"That others become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, Grant me the grace to desire it....Litany Of Humility..And may I become more patient with myself, as my husband has called me out on that too many times.😇 Thank you!❤
I love & thank God for the Holy Faith into which I was baptized! I thank Him for placing me in the “time zone” I find myself now ! Even with all the sin, the ingratitude, the utter evil yes, even in the bride of Christ ! All of it gives me more reason to pray unceasingly but full of hope in the promises of Jesus. He never moves from us, we do the moving. It’s a grand time to be alive . He knows us from our 💔outward. Thank You, my precious lord Jesus !❤
Father Mike.. you’re so Blessed. The Lord gave you so many wonderful gifts.. when you speak and explain.. everything becomes very clear, no matter what the subject. Thank you so much for your work. I’m praying for you..✝️🙏🏻🌹
Thank you so much for this video Fr. Mike. I just got back from confession of a habitual sin I've been working on. I achieved 7 days sin free my longest achievement by praying for his help all those days. I fell that 8th day from thinking I had it under control. I know now that praying for the strength is a daily thing I must do.
We need each other and we need to pray for each other. I pray for you father Mike. Please accept my prayer.
Thank Father for this eye-opening reflection!
So timely Fr. Mike! Just what I needed to hear today. Literally just called in sick and asked for help at work. My tendency has always been to rely on myself, but ever since 2020 the Lord has been teaching me to rely on Him only. I am exhausted trying to do it all on my own, so help me Jesus to rely only on You!
Please prayers and Thank You
Thank you Father Mike .📿🙏🫶I need to hear that. 🥰🙏📿🫶
Amen. Thank God for his grace. I know I'm not worthy of his love and am weak without Him. I am thankful for his goodness and I know I am lost without Him. He continues to save me and brings me out of despair...thank you Fr. I needed this. ❤
I feel like I will never be good enough for God
You are enough for Him, you are His beautiful creation...
As an atheist I am pretty happy with my life, friends and family love me and I them. I am comfortable with who I am and generally look at the world with a positive light. In fact the only dark part of my life is when religion sticks it's nose into my world uninvited. That makes me cross, because religion is a really silly idea. After all it can only exist via faith, no other human enterprise relies on faith to succeed.
Well said 👏
What a terrific message I never thought of it. That way each time I watch one of your videos my eyes open and my heart opens more to God. Thank you for loving me Jesus I love you too.
Please pray for me and my brother for success in our Chartered accountancy final exam. Thank you😊
Thank you. It seems like every time one of your videos pops up, it completely relates to a situation that I am dealing with inside. Very comforting. Again, thank you.
This is me today. Thank you for the reminder of needing God's grace and being ok with not being able to "tough it out" without God's help.
Father Mike-- you're Awesome!!
I truly feel deeply in my heart that Fr. Mike's words are true. Thank you Jesus for opening my heart to receiving this message today, free from distraction and distortion. Thank you Fr Mike and Ascension Press.
THANK YOU FATHER MIKE I needed to hear this I am tired.
I always as God to help me but some days are heavy need prays please.
Again - the timing of these videos...... very grateful
God bless you, Father!
This is so true...Father of tenderness give us the gift of accepting our humaness...and knowing that we are loved by you always
I hate the distractions and temptations, but thankyou for that timely reminder.
I’ve always loved this passage from Exsultet which is sung during Easter liturgy:
“O happy fault
that earned so great, so glorious a Redeemer!”
My sins offend The Lord but every time I receive His mercy I’m getting closer to Him.
Ave Maria cheia da graca o Senhor e convosco. Bendita sois Vos entre as mulheres e bendito e o frutto do vosso ventre Jesus.
I need this message everyday.
Loved this one!!! I really needed this reminder. Thanks Fr. Mike and God bless you. ❤️🙏
Let my faults bring me closer to you
Confidence & courage.......a never ending battle
It's crazy how as soon as I get a 'win' or feel like I am making progress I think its me, I can do that 'something' now and it goes straight to my head and I get prideful. I also get enthusiastic that I can do more things and then I do too much at once and come crashing down in my weakness needing Gods help because I cant do it all. How do we remain humble and with God whilst making progress. It's so hard. I guess consistent gratitude for the small wins God gives us and to make it a team effort.
Boy, did I need to hear that! Thank you Fr. Schmitz.
Dang I needed this. It’s what I’ve been looking for. I keep praying to God to remove this deadly sin from me but I keep seeing it and falling for it here and there. But one thing is for sure: I never give up on God. I once almost did and I exploded crying and went back to Him only a few minutes later.
Try and better yourself for yourself. There is no imaginary creature that supports of cares about your problems. Your friends and family do. You should care yourself. Take responsibility for your own actions and better yourself. Stop leaning on the crutch of religion. Christianity tells you that your broken so they can fix rhe problem they brainwashed you into thinking you have
Fr. Mike!!! I wish I can tell you in person how much your talks encourage me 🥹 Needed to hear this today. You are such a gifted preacher and your ministry has been a blessing to so many people. Thank you for saying yes to our Lord!!! May God reward you 💙
How do you do it Father? This is hardly the first time you spoke about exactly what I needed to hear! If you ever wonder if you are making a difference…wonder no more. Clearly, you are being used by God, our loving father, to speak sense to us. I have been so disgusted with my self. I have been feeling He is disgusted with me. My prayers tonight will be very heartfelt.
Listening to this was the best way to start my day! Thanks again, Fr. Mike. You always show us the way!
Father...thank you. It's amazing that I always find what I need to hear in your videos. Love and prayers. ❤🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
have you named the juice today?
Thank you Fr. Mike.
Thank you, Father Mike.
God bless Fr.Mike...l needed to hear this.
I never knew how much i needed to hear this until now.
Thank you for making this video, and thank God for leading me this video.
Father, your videos got me back to Mass in over 7 years of absence, AND RECONCILIATION after 16 years!!!!!!!!!! PRAISED BE JESUS CHRIST!!!!! Thank you for doing what you do!!!!!
This was very encouraging bless you father ❤❤❤
Thanks Fr Mike. Reading about the saints and how they handled life's trials, can bring us closer to the Lord and give us hope, and keep us from despair. God Bless. Claire.
Fr Mike I am asking you to pray for my Son Kieran who has a serious drinking problem
He is a caring loving Son
Thank you Fr Mike
Que Dieu vous bénisse père Mike !
Thank you, Fr. Mike. Nails it right on the head.
Father Mike, thank you for all you do. As a man, this message has especially resonated with me. I embrace my weaknesses, my faults, my downfalls, all in the name of our Lord. I find strength in the sorrow, and yearn for God's love to steer me forward. Thank you.
Thank you, Father Mike. I will always strive for my Lord.
As a Christian, I really like this guy. His videos are comforting.
Perfect Timing, Thank you
What a brilliant message!!! Thank you ❤
Thank you Father... this had cleared my misunderstanding. I used to think that God will give limit for how many times He will help, and at one point I had to struggle fully by myself.
In Thanksgiving: ( USA 🇺🇸) : btw: thank you 🙏: again; thank you 🙏
This is what I needed to hear today, thank you God!
Self reliance is God defiance. Thy will be done, oh Lord, Amen. That we might not rely upon ourselves, but we rely on God's power. God powered, not Val powered.
❤Father Mike💜
I needed to hear this today ... Holy Spirit, thank you for using Fr Mike
Thank God
I abandoned God but He opened my eyes again. I see His work in my life through a time when I rejected Him and I know that whatever I do, more or less correctly He is always there. Especially when I say to Him "I'm hurting and I don't know what to do but I want to stay". I can relax about it because I know He will always lead me and I don't have to have all the answers. That of course does not mean I am not doing my best.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Fr Mike is the best! Praying for you Fr Mike!
I really needed to hear this today😭 I immediately went for adorable after listening to you Father. Thank you🙏
This is an excellent word.
Thank you for giving me hope Fr Mark. Viva Cristo Rey ❤
Absolute TRUTH! The "world " tell us DIFFERENT! GOD BLESS you Father!
Took me several tries (and a bit of Balvenie) to get all you were saying here. But, thank you. I needed to hear all of this, and I thank God for his grace, and I pray that he'll continue to bring me guidance. Amen!
Amen
this is facts, thank you
w/out trusting God's guidance, there is no strength