I really needed this today. I'm going to confession for the first time in years tonight, and I've been really doubting whether i wanted to or not. Much love, God bless.
Long ago among Protestants, I learned that if our life is like a train, emotions can be the caboose while the mind is the engine up front. I've found that's the best way to live: do what you should and the emotions will always follow.
Father Mike please pray for me that I would have energy and motivation to be a better teacher for my students and take better care of my health. Thank you.
I have really been "not feeling like it" for a long time, and I am holding on to my sins of selfishness, pride, and sloth. It's all come to a head during this week, finals week. And your video is the umpteenth reminder God has sent me in the past couple weeks that I cannot do this on my own, that it doesn't matter how I feel, He will provide, if only I would submit my will, ask for His grace, and work together with Him. Thank you, Fr. Mike.
This this past months upto now. I struggle to connect with God. Every time I wanted to pray, Laziness strikes me. Its like my body and my will is contradicting each other. I care about my soul, and also for my body. I wanted to go back to my old self. The one that focuses more on God and the life of prayers. Letting God in my life and putting my trust in Him just like the Blessed Mother said yes to God. I wanted to become a Saint, I also wanted to enlighten others. But procrastination, anger, greed, lust, envy, etc. Is one of my biggest enemy. Please pray for me so that I may help others in return. Thank you so much for everything. I love you all. Have a blessed Sunday.
Came to UA-cam for a break from writing my final papers and this is the first video I click on. Thanks Fr. Mike! Really needed this! Now back to those papers...
Fr.Mike! I wanna say to you that i really do thank you a lot. I was born in protestant family, and have lived in that way. But for couples of years i'd recognized myself as an atheist , and it actually broke my whole worldview about humanity morality love and so on. Now I confess, those experiences really broke my soul. But few months ago I found the lectures of christian apologetics and that woke me up. And after reading and reading, and searching eagerly for the meaning of chriatianity now I finally got to embrace Jesus Christ. And with your help, I have become to understand Catholic and my mind is now moving toward Catholic. You really helped me, and I really am thank you! I am from south korea and I know my english is so bad, so.. If it was not a good writing i am sorry.. I just wanted to say to you that your work inspires someone and keep him toward Jesus Christ!
I have not "felt like" doing a lot lately. I haven't been to confession or mass in months. I was an atheist for 12 years, and then I (after some great hardship that I'm sure is not unlike those that bring one to God with a crumbled heart) went to RCIA and received the sacrament of confirmation. I was so enthusiastic and then it became difficult, so I was taken aback. I questioned everything I did, and I think in my head, I've been waiting until I was "good" again to go back. I've not stopped praying or believing, but sometimes it has felt that way. I've been trying to become full by starving myself fr the graces of the body of Christ- his Church. This video hit on so many things stirring in my heart, and I am so glad because I watched it after journaling in my Rejoice: Advent meditations with Joseph journal, and God made the timing right even though I have been so self-reliant, stubborn, unsure, and ashamed. Despite that, all I feel now is his truth and peace. Thank you , Fr. Mike and Ascension presents for putting out these videos. The church nourishes us even through UA-cam. 😊 I'll can take a hint from the Holy Spirit that I will not be hurt by returning to God's mercy. ♥️
Thanks be to God for our priests speaking out words of wisdom in this chaotic world we live in! Praying for more people to be drawn to the Truth of Jesus Christ! We are all born to work hard for a living to provide shelter, food for ourselves and for our families. Its hard work to go to work every day and to work in our own homes, but we have to do it. If we slip up, we suffer the consequences later! Every avenue of life needs hard work, starting with our relationship with God, then with our closest family members.
I used to be a really “passions driven” person but having children has forced me to to practice doing things for others even when I don’t feel like it. I am learning that it takes sacrifice to love well! Ironically I’m far happier now then before.
Father.. I watched this video on wednesday... You won't believe how clean my room has been after that 😝 my bed is done.. My laundry is done, in its place... I went to confession, Ive prayed a rosary today (I never do this, now i did it all at once) all because i don't have an excuse any more..Thankyou.. I feel like i should start going to daily mass more often now.. Since i have no excuse not to go.. I know i sound crazy.. But this helps me in so many ways Keep praying and trusting God.. Hes using u, and tiny things are making a big difference in peoples lives.
I’ve been struggling so much with my job as a nurse. My heart used to be stronger and more thick-skinned to deal with the physical and emotional demands... lately my own physical and mental health has been suffering and I’m not able to care for others because I feel so weak. I know God has given me a spiritual gift but I just don’t feel strong enough to use it anymore. It’s killing me slowly. Asking for prayers
rachel hutchinson thank you for your prayers. I have taken time off in the past and it helped for a little bit but you are right: I am very stressed and burnt out. Hoping to recuperate over the holidays for a bit and hopefully the new year will bring new opportunities for a greatly needed change.
I needed to hear this video. I 100% can relate to this on a few levels. My prayer life being one. And you're totally right it's me using my emotions as an excuse. It is very convicting.
Sometimes when something is right but we do not have the motivation to do it, our motivation can be in the fact that when we deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus for His sake, we get innumerable graces. So when you suffer rightfully while involving the Jesus, we gives us grace and that is worth more than so many things. That helps me every time when I am not motivated to do something right.
Father Mike... you hit it right money with this topic. I struggle with this situation from time to time. Unfortunately I try to make up for it during adoration.
I doubt if you read the comments, but thanks for this message. And thank you for keeping it simple and concise. I'm not a catholic, funnily enough it's the priests that put me off, but you Fr Mike are quite different. A breath of fresh air. Occasionally you do come out with a rainbow of delight 😂😂👍🏼🙏
Thanks Fr. Mike. This is the exact thing I've been feeling. These past 2 days I've been completely bed ridden.Inactive. cant even work on hobbies I enjoy :(
Many things that I do as a mum of 6 kids do not really vibe me up, daily committment even when you feel under the weather is hard. But what prompts me to motivate myself is the idea of for whom I am doing these tasks...for the good and love of my beloved family. As for my prayer life, I struggle daily to find the time and sometimes I pray out of duty and not out of emotions. I try and discipline myself and stick to keeping a daily routine. Thank you Fr Mike, you really pick great topics for your clips...that are so common.
I did choose not to pray last night because i feel that i dont like it, and this video pops up. Thank you father mike. THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR YOUR MESSAGE 🙏😍
Father, please pray for me that I can stop criticising people around me, start loving my family and friends as they are. Not only for my obvious reactions but also for my inner life. That I can accept that everyone is different and everyone is good at something, that I look at those good things and don't focus on those areas that don't appear good to me. Thank you very much! I wish you a Merry Christmas and many blessings!
This adds another perspective on my recent lack of motivation. Thank you. I must add that there are physical reasons for lack of motivation too - low thyroid function, lack of exercise, not eating enough protein (I fit that list and add low blood pressure and slow metabolized of caffeine so I can’t do what most do and just drink more energy) So for today, I am increasing my protein, doing some more yoga + walking while I ignore the feelings of failure and “why bother” and press on towards what motivates me: being a better mother and a more passionate Christ follower. ❤️
For months I thought about signing up to do Adoration at my parish, and, about ten years ago, i finally did so, and began keeping my weekly hour. For the first few years I was scheduled for Saturday afternoons and made the 25-mile drive from home to the church. I worked very near the church, so when the opportunity to move to an hour that was right after work on Fridays, I took it. But whether I had to drive an extra 50 miles each week or not, I very often struggled against the feeling that I didn't want to be there. I was failthful to go because others were depending on me, but once there, the hour would often seem interminable. I would pray and then figdet, wait for the half-hour church bells to ring, and then for the hour. I would try to pray the rosary or the chaplet of Divine Mercy, or read from a spiritual text, and prayed to be able to focus on prayer, but so often was just waiting for the time to be up. Finally, in the last two years, I have found that the prayer has come more easily, that I have been able to focus, and that I have stopped counting the minutes. Adoration has become a joy for me, but two weeks ago I attended for the last time. I am retired, and my arthritis has grown so severe that the long drive through rush hour, and then the walk into the chapel, have become impossible for me to do without assistance. Now I miss being there. I was ashamed of myself when I was not praying well, but believe that some good must have come from my faithful attendance. I pray so.
I needed this video today. I didn’t go to mass when I normally go during the week because “I didn’t feel like it” in my heart- yet I felt like going was the right thing to do. I still didn’t go. Please have me in your prayer to push through those “don’t feel like it’s” and choose to do the right thing. Also pray for me to have a deeper relationship and connection with God
Thank you so much Father. I am struggling so hard to be motivated even to get up in the morning. Even though I'm currently studying Law and try to fulfill my dream to be a judge one day. I thought it was a disease or something like that. But God reminded me through you that I have to start praying again. As a once passionate christian I prayed daily and went to church every Sunday. But something changed months ago and I left gods herd. Since then these symptoms occurred. The first thing I did after watching this video was to pray intensely. I committed to my relationship with god again, and I'm so confident that if I hold on to this relationship my life will take the right turn again. I've been subscribed to your channel for a long time now, but skipped every video in the last months, except this one. This was clearly a sign from God. Again, thank you Father. If you don't mind I would like to ask for your prayers. Laudetur Jesus Christus! PS: Please excuse my bad English, I'm a German fellow.
There are many areas in my life that I have the attitude of "If my hearts not in it, I can't do it." Honestly, the extent to which this is true, terrifies me. I fail too often because of this. Working on changing it. Glad I found this video though.
Thank you for your wonderful videos Fr. Mike! Please pray for me to have the focus, the energy, the determination & the want to maximize my God given talents to be the best me possible for my family & friends, the people I work with & help, and my community. Pray for me to overcome the obstacles placed in my path on this journey. Thank you & God Bless!
This is exactly the video I need to see now. I just came back from confession where I shared that I regret not putting God first because I don’t pray outside of Mass at the moment. The priest was helping me find ways to make prayers a habit. I am motivated now but afraid it will fizzle out. And then, I watched this video: I need to pray daily because it is the right thing and to have a relationship with God. That’s the motive. I love how God works and how He knows us. Thank you for letting him work through you all!
You receive more blessings by praying, going to Mass, or doing something for someone when you don’t feel like it; if you offer it to God. This builds good character.
It feels like all of us are messing up, have messed up and really messed up😂😂 Hang in their my fellow brothers and sister and don't worry but say a good prayer.👍👍
Wow this video came in just the right time. I just got layoff and going through a difficult time. Its so hard to try to even get out of bed sometimes not knowing whats next . Yes its difficult to just keep head above water but i quess simple things like making a habit to talk to the Lord daily would be a good start. Thanks for the video. It makes alot of sense right now
Please pray for me father. I found your channel on a topic you spoke of. I just don’t remember but I believe God has guided me to your channel. I was brought up catholic 100% but over the years have been with Christianity. I have lost the feeling I once had through that faith and I feel a desire to go back into the Catholic Church. Please pray for my health and guidance.
Ha! I came across this video in the middle of taxes. And I admit that I've really been struggling doing them for some reason. But this video helped. Honestly? Most Ascension Presents videos help. And I've shared a many a video since they always packed with wisdom. Thanks for putting these videos together. They've really helped me with my faith.
This was timely today. I didn't watch the video until right now but saw the title earlier. There was something I didn't "feel like" doing but I did it anyway because I knew what Fr. Mike would say. :)
Please pray for me. I have known that emotions do not reveal reality, thus I strive to do the right and just thing. However, the condition of my heart reveal my true self one who struggles to love those around me, one who would rather be lazy then orderly, and one who hangs onto fears and shame from the past. Please pray.
These videos show up when I need them the most. I saw this on my feed last night and did a “save that for later” reaction - but just like going to worship you can never regret watching. I am struggling with what the Holy Spirit is directing me to do. I am not being completely obedient! Growth is hard! Thanks!
Father God Almighty please help all Christian brothers and sisters who are being persecuted by those who have been misled by the evil force. I pray for all Christian's to live a happy and peaceful life and make it into heaven safely Alleilua Amen
Fr. Mike, thank you for this video! After having been to Mass this morning and through a lot of prayer and discernment over this past year, this video definitely was the push I needed to get my project off the ground. I've had the motive to do it, but watching this, it definitely is a sign from God. I will hopefully have it up and going here on UA-cam soon! God bless Fr. Mike!
This has helped a lot. For a little while now i've been feeling a dryness in prayer, like my relationship with God is not as it was just before the dryness. Thank you Fr. Mike.
Very applicable... esp. since I'm changing careers... need prayers that this is something to go through as God made this happen. I'm just scared to take the next steps (I'm almost 45).
Dang Father mike I was tired lastnight and thought I would just skip my rosary for the night...then I ran across this video didn't even watch it just the title made me grab my rosary and pray it lol.
When you have a media and a culture mass marketing emotionally manipulative content in order to infame passions that statement would definitely sound counter cultural.
Prayer and spending time with the Lord is no problem. It’s the time in between.. the daily life, work and routine where my prayer life does not have an effect at least often times on my emotions. There are also people who are more or less sensitive and emotional and struggle more in that respect. It remains a difficult fact that it is hard to share or to live a life of faith if you don’t feel positive emotions. And God in His sovereignty seems to will it so? I agree with Father Marc that „emotions are important but not that important“ and still I wish life was easier in that respect.
Hi Father Mike. This was a great post. I know for me the right thing to do is exercise but I never do it. I'm 45 and have suffered with fear and anxiety for the last 14 years at least. Now I'm so afraid that if I start to try and get healthy something bad will happen. I'm afraid of the pain, the effort and commitment that comes with it. Now I know the motive is that God wants me to be healthy but the emotion is fear. Please pray for me that God will give me the grace and urge to get healthy. Thank you
Hi Stephen I too have suffered with fear anxiety and depression. What I have found to be the best cure to get me on the right track again is monthly( or even sooner than a month ) is Confession!! It lifts all fears and anxiety and depression. I am 64 and this took me a long time to learn. And I still struggle to do what's good for me! I still ask myself "why dont you want to do what is good for you". Father Mike make it so clear. Yup we need to do it even if we dont feel like it. Praying for you Peace and joy this advent season that you may draw ever closer to our wonderful God
Fr Mike please pray for me, from a long tume I have been paralyzed by fear irrespective of the task that I chose ro do, I am in a new country now to pursue my Masters and most of the time, I am not doing the tasks I am supposed to do and then I worry about it, please please pray for me, I am tired of being like this, my family has taken a great risk for me to be at this place, I dont want to trouble them, please pray for me
My heart is broken. It's been broken since the day I was born, because it's been a constant series of traumas and tragedies. Perpetual brokenness makes it hard to do anything, even simple things. Please pray for me that I not continue to be paralyzed by my brokenness.
Chotkis (prayer beads/ropes) and rosaries are excellent tools for motivation to prayer. Don't ever let proddies tell you you're doing something wrong when you pray with these.
Thank you, this was beautiful as usual, you've said it well. ♡ I'm going to write down the sentence you quoted too, I think it's very important. I only have one addition to make to your message, from my own experience. Don't generally do things regardless of your emotions. Yes, often it's just necessary or even imperative to do the right thing. But in my experience, it helps to take those opposing emotions *with you* in doing the right thing. Be gentle about them. They all have their story and why they are like this. Don't simply push them away but acknowledge them, see them, let them be, love them regardless and maybe ask what they actually need or what they want to tell you. Just like you would with little children. That's my take on this but I also really loved your clarity on the motivation and that doing the right thing is just right and that's enough reason. God bless and best wishes to you all! ☆
Fr. Mike, pray for me because I have to make a decision that will affect my whole life and I don't know what to choose about my vocation, and I really don't feel like doing one of those.
I need prayers for some anxiety/bad habit issues 🙏🏽 Thank you! Jesus has already won the war even though I’m struggling in this battle I know it will work work out even though my faith may be as tiny as a mustered seed.
Please pray for me, I have been struggling to what needs to be done and praising God and going to confession, I always make excuses this video opened my eyes please pray for me.
Please pray for me. This is exactly my problem because my emotions and feelings have run my life for as long as I can remember. I know that is not how it should be and it has caused me and others many problems. Please pray for me to start listening to the motive of my goals instead of my whims.
Just wanna thank all y'all who prayed for me. I finally got a job!!! The prayers of the righteous... Thank Jesus, too. God bless y'all.
So pleased for you. Hoooorah!
"Emotions do not reveal the truth about reality, but they do reveal the condition of your heart."
~Dean 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
lishkoburger12 HAHAHAHA! I took away that saying as well but idk why when reading your comment I read it as, “Dean is lit!” 😂
Dean rocks
the goat
Hitting us with those hard truths leading up to finals, nice
Ill watch it tomorrow
I feel it too Aubrey!
My thoughts exactly!
I really needed this today. I'm going to confession for the first time in years tonight, and I've been really doubting whether i wanted to or not. Much love, God bless.
God is calling you back and all heaven of will rejoice upon your return!! You got this!!
have said a prayer for you, God bless
I said a prayer for you just now. 🙏💙
shiester please go. God loves you!
God is mercy and will overjoyed!,
God bless
Long ago among Protestants, I learned that if our life is like a train, emotions can be the caboose while the mind is the engine up front. I've found that's the best way to live: do what you should and the emotions will always follow.
That is very true
Father Mike please pray for me that I would have energy and motivation to be a better teacher for my students and take better care of my health. Thank you.
Catherine Golitzin 💜💜💜
Praying! Lord help Catherine!
I cannot speak for Father Mike, though I have prayed for you my sister. God bless!
I have really been "not feeling like it" for a long time, and I am holding on to my sins of selfishness, pride, and sloth. It's all come to a head during this week, finals week. And your video is the umpteenth reminder God has sent me in the past couple weeks that I cannot do this on my own, that it doesn't matter how I feel, He will provide, if only I would submit my will, ask for His grace, and work together with Him.
Thank you, Fr. Mike.
This this past months upto now. I struggle to connect with God. Every time I wanted to pray, Laziness strikes me. Its like my body and my will is contradicting each other. I care about my soul, and also for my body. I wanted to go back to my old self. The one that focuses more on God and the life of prayers. Letting God in my life and putting my trust in Him just like the Blessed Mother said yes to God. I wanted to become a Saint, I also wanted to enlighten others. But procrastination, anger, greed, lust, envy, etc. Is one of my biggest enemy. Please pray for me so that I may help others in return. Thank you so much for everything. I love you all. Have a blessed Sunday.
"Prayer does not help your relationship with God, Prayer is your relationship with God!" Lol! so good!!
Came to UA-cam for a break from writing my final papers and this is the first video I click on. Thanks Fr. Mike! Really needed this! Now back to those papers...
Good luck on your finals! You got this!
Fr.Mike! I wanna say to you that i really do thank you a lot. I was born in protestant family, and have lived in that way. But for couples of years i'd recognized myself as an atheist , and it actually broke my whole worldview about humanity morality love and so on. Now I confess, those experiences really broke my soul. But few months ago I found the lectures of christian apologetics and that woke me up. And after reading and reading, and searching eagerly for the meaning of chriatianity now I finally got to embrace Jesus Christ. And with your help, I have become to understand Catholic and my mind is now moving toward Catholic. You really helped me, and I really am thank you! I am from south korea and I know my english is so bad, so.. If it was not a good writing i am sorry.. I just wanted to say to you that your work inspires someone and keep him toward Jesus Christ!
I have not "felt like" doing a lot lately. I haven't been to confession or mass in months. I was an atheist for 12 years, and then I (after some great hardship that I'm sure is not unlike those that bring one to God with a crumbled heart) went to RCIA and received the sacrament of confirmation. I was so enthusiastic and then it became difficult, so I was taken aback. I questioned everything I did, and I think in my head, I've been waiting until I was "good" again to go back. I've not stopped praying or believing, but sometimes it has felt that way. I've been trying to become full by starving myself fr the graces of the body of Christ- his Church. This video hit on so many things stirring in my heart, and I am so glad because I watched it after journaling in my Rejoice: Advent meditations with Joseph journal, and God made the timing right even though I have been so self-reliant, stubborn, unsure, and ashamed. Despite that, all I feel now is his truth and peace. Thank you , Fr. Mike and Ascension presents for putting out these videos. The church nourishes us even through UA-cam. 😊 I'll can take a hint from the Holy Spirit that I will not be hurt by returning to God's mercy. ♥️
I love this take. Thank you for commenting
Thanks be to God for our priests speaking out words of wisdom in this chaotic world we live in! Praying for more people to be drawn to the Truth of Jesus Christ! We are all born to work hard for a living to provide shelter, food for ourselves and for our families. Its hard work to go to work every day and to work in our own homes, but we have to do it. If we slip up, we suffer the consequences later! Every avenue of life needs hard work, starting with our relationship with God, then with our closest family members.
I used to be a really “passions driven” person but having children has forced me to to practice doing things for others even when I don’t feel like it. I am learning that it takes sacrifice to love well! Ironically I’m far happier now then before.
I didn’t feel like watching this video, but I’m glad I did
Very applicable to me with finals starting in a day!
I hope you study hard and do well!
Good luck with your finals!
remember Scott it is your brain that gets you through your finals, not some supernatural b/s.
I hope you do well! :)
richard lawlor was it your brain that got you to this channel?
Father.. I watched this video on wednesday... You won't believe how clean my room has been after that 😝 my bed is done.. My laundry is done, in its place... I went to confession, Ive prayed a rosary today (I never do this, now i did it all at once) all because i don't have an excuse any more..Thankyou.. I feel like i should start going to daily mass more often now.. Since i have no excuse not to go.. I know i sound crazy.. But this helps me in so many ways
Keep praying and trusting God.. Hes using u, and tiny things are making a big difference in peoples lives.
Pray for me? Ive struggled with this my whole life. Not about prayer but about important things in general.
Frances, it is DONE! In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit!
Father this is kinda helps me to see more of what is meant by overcoming self💜🕊
Perfect beard!
Prayer is relationship with God. Jesus makes it all possible. Praise God
If we only did what we feel like doing, we would never get anything done!
I’ve been struggling so much with my job as a nurse. My heart used to be stronger and more thick-skinned to deal with the physical and emotional demands... lately my own physical and mental health has been suffering and I’m not able to care for others because I feel so weak. I know God has given me a spiritual gift but I just don’t feel strong enough to use it anymore. It’s killing me slowly. Asking for prayers
rachel hutchinson thank you for your prayers.
I have taken time off in the past and it helped for a little bit but you are right: I am very stressed and burnt out.
Hoping to recuperate over the holidays for a bit and hopefully the new year will bring new opportunities for a greatly needed change.
I needed to hear this video. I 100% can relate to this on a few levels. My prayer life being one. And you're totally right it's me using my emotions as an excuse. It is very convicting.
Sometimes when something is right but we do not have the motivation to do it, our motivation can be in the fact that when we deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus for His sake, we get innumerable graces. So when you suffer rightfully while involving the Jesus, we gives us grace and that is worth more than so many things. That helps me every time when I am not motivated to do something right.
Father Mike... you hit it right money with this topic. I struggle with this situation from time to time. Unfortunately I try to make up for it during adoration.
I doubt if you read the comments, but thanks for this message. And thank you for keeping it simple and concise. I'm not a catholic, funnily enough it's the priests that put me off, but you Fr Mike are quite different. A breath of fresh air. Occasionally you do come out with a rainbow of delight 😂😂👍🏼🙏
Thank you Father, God bless you ,and please pray for me , two.
Thanks Fr. Mike. This is the exact thing I've been feeling. These past 2 days I've been completely bed ridden.Inactive. cant even work on hobbies I enjoy :(
I will pray for you
Lord King Jesus Christ of Blessed Holy Mary please come into my heart Alleilua
Many things that I do as a mum of 6 kids do not really vibe me up, daily committment even when you feel under the weather is hard. But what prompts me to motivate myself is the idea of for whom I am doing these tasks...for the good and love of my beloved family. As for my prayer life, I struggle daily to find the time and sometimes I pray out of duty and not out of emotions. I try and discipline myself and stick to keeping a daily routine.
Thank you Fr Mike, you really pick great topics for your clips...that are so common.
I did choose not to pray last night because i feel that i dont like it, and this video pops up. Thank you father mike. THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR YOUR MESSAGE 🙏😍
God calls upon us to play our part in crucial situations & then being passionate about one’s calling to fulfill his will, leads us to the Truth.
Father, please pray for me that I can stop criticising people around me, start loving my family and friends as they are. Not only for my obvious reactions but also for my inner life. That I can accept that everyone is different and everyone is good at something, that I look at those good things and don't focus on those areas that don't appear good to me. Thank you very much! I wish you a Merry Christmas and many blessings!
This adds another perspective on my recent lack of motivation. Thank you. I must add that there are physical reasons for lack of motivation too - low thyroid function, lack of exercise, not eating enough protein (I fit that list and add low blood pressure and slow metabolized of caffeine so I can’t do what most do and just drink more energy)
So for today, I am increasing my protein, doing some more yoga + walking while I ignore the feelings of failure and “why bother” and press on towards what motivates me: being a better mother and a more passionate Christ follower. ❤️
Please pray for me to do the right thing even if I'm so afraid and get filled with anxiety and depression
For months I thought about signing up to do Adoration at my parish, and, about ten years ago, i finally did so, and began keeping my weekly hour. For the first few years I was scheduled for Saturday afternoons and made the 25-mile drive from home to the church. I worked very near the church, so when the opportunity to move to an hour that was right after work on Fridays, I took it. But whether I had to drive an extra 50 miles each week or not, I very often struggled against the feeling that I didn't want to be there. I was failthful to go because others were depending on me, but once there, the hour would often seem interminable. I would pray and then figdet, wait for the half-hour church bells to ring, and then for the hour. I would try to pray the rosary or the chaplet of Divine Mercy, or read from a spiritual text, and prayed to be able to focus on prayer, but so often was just waiting for the time to be up.
Finally, in the last two years, I have found that the prayer has come more easily, that I have been able to focus, and that I have stopped counting the minutes. Adoration has become a joy for me, but two weeks ago I attended for the last time. I am retired, and my arthritis has grown so severe that the long drive through rush hour, and then the walk into the chapel, have become impossible for me to do without assistance. Now I miss being there. I was ashamed of myself when I was not praying well, but believe that some good must have come from my faithful attendance. I pray so.
Very true father Mike. You are awesome. I love all of your videos.
Our emotions can be manipulated, but being disciplined and obedient to do the right thing overcomes that. Ave Maria🙏💓
I needed this video today. I didn’t go to mass when I normally go during the week because “I didn’t feel like it” in my heart- yet I felt like going was the right thing to do. I still didn’t go. Please have me in your prayer to push through those “don’t feel like it’s” and choose to do the right thing. Also pray for me to have a deeper relationship and connection with God
Thank you so much Father. I am struggling so hard to be motivated even to get up in the morning. Even though I'm currently studying Law and try to fulfill my dream to be a judge one day. I thought it was a disease or something like that. But God reminded me through you that I have to start praying again. As a once passionate christian I prayed daily and went to church every Sunday. But something changed months ago and I left gods herd. Since then these symptoms occurred.
The first thing I did after watching this video was to pray intensely. I committed to my relationship with god again, and I'm so confident that if I hold on to this relationship my life will take the right turn again. I've been subscribed to your channel for a long time now, but skipped every video in the last months, except this one. This was clearly a sign from God.
Again, thank you Father. If you don't mind I would like to ask for your prayers.
Laudetur Jesus Christus!
PS: Please excuse my bad English, I'm a German fellow.
There are many areas in my life that I have the attitude of "If my hearts not in it, I can't do it." Honestly, the extent to which this is true, terrifies me. I fail too often because of this. Working on changing it. Glad I found this video though.
Thank you for your wonderful videos Fr. Mike! Please pray for me to have the focus, the energy, the determination & the want to maximize my God given talents to be the best me possible for my family & friends, the people I work with & help, and my community. Pray for me to overcome the obstacles placed in my path on this journey. Thank you & God Bless!
Father Mike, I really appreciate your videos. Outstanding work 👍👍. Thank you!!!
This is exactly the video I need to see now. I just came back from confession where I shared that I regret not putting God first because I don’t pray outside of Mass at the moment. The priest was helping me find ways to make prayers a habit. I am motivated now but afraid it will fizzle out.
And then, I watched this video: I need to pray daily because it is the right thing and to have a relationship with God. That’s the motive.
I love how God works and how He knows us. Thank you for letting him work through you all!
Thanks fr. Mike for proclaiming the truth, Spirit filled, Baptized and sent, with prayers.
You receive more blessings by praying, going to Mass, or doing something for someone when you don’t feel like it; if you offer it to God. This builds good character.
It feels like all of us are messing up, have messed up and really messed up😂😂 Hang in their my fellow brothers and sister and don't worry but say a good prayer.👍👍
Yes Father. The Holy Spirit is on fire! I needed to hear this. Thank You for saying "yes" to this video!!! I pray for all of you as well! 🙏💙
Dang it Father! had to motivate me at 11:52 at night to do all the things i should have done during the day/week/month!
A hope the big man in the sky can keep me in Right direction as Iv been going in wrong direction last few weeks
Yesterday I literally thought I was so depressed I can't even talk to God. See today's video... Thank you Father
Wow this video came in just the right time. I just got layoff and going through a difficult time. Its so hard to try to even get out of bed sometimes not knowing whats next . Yes its difficult to just keep head above water but i quess simple things like making a habit to talk to the Lord daily would be a good start. Thanks for the video. It makes alot of sense right now
Powerful! Yes, my hear is often dead. Lord have mercy on us
I prayed for an answer to something. I got this video. Praise God!
I struggle with this a lot please pray for me!
Please pray for me father. I found your channel on a topic you spoke of. I just don’t remember but I believe God has guided me to your channel. I was brought up catholic 100% but over the years have been with Christianity. I have lost the feeling I once had through that faith and I feel a desire to go back into the Catholic Church. Please pray for my health and guidance.
Ha! I came across this video in the middle of taxes. And I admit that I've really been struggling doing them for some reason. But this video helped. Honestly? Most Ascension Presents videos help. And I've shared a many a video since they always packed with wisdom. Thanks for putting these videos together. They've really helped me with my faith.
"We're always praying for you, whether we like it or not"...good one, Fr. Mike!! :-)
This was timely today. I didn't watch the video until right now but saw the title earlier. There was something I didn't "feel like" doing but I did it anyway because I knew what Fr. Mike would say. :)
Thank you Fr Mike! May GOD continue to bless you and your work!
God bless Everyone watching this channel. God bless Fr Mike Schmidt.. 🙏
Please pray for me. I have known that emotions do not reveal reality, thus I strive to do the right and just thing. However, the condition of my heart reveal my true self one who struggles to love those around me, one who would rather be lazy then orderly, and one who hangs onto fears and shame from the past. Please pray.
Thanks for breaking down the meaning of motivation and the insignificant effects on it.
These videos show up when I need them the most. I saw this on my feed last night and did a “save that for later” reaction - but just like going to worship you can never regret watching.
I am struggling with what the Holy Spirit is directing me to do. I am not being completely obedient! Growth is hard!
Thanks!
Father God Almighty please help all Christian brothers and sisters who are being persecuted by those who have been misled by the evil force. I pray for all Christian's to live a happy and peaceful life and make it into heaven safely Alleilua Amen
If you just follow your emotions as a criteria for making decisions, you'll never be happy...you'll be chasing your own tail.
Fr. Mike, thank you for this video! After having been to Mass this morning and through a lot of prayer and discernment over this past year, this video definitely was the push I needed to get my project off the ground. I've had the motive to do it, but watching this, it definitely is a sign from God. I will hopefully have it up and going here on UA-cam soon! God bless Fr. Mike!
Father mike, every time you post a video it feels like you’re talking to me and the things I’m going through in that moment 🙏 thank you so much
What a fantastic reflection by Fr. Mike. And that statement by Dean is so powerful. God bless you for what you do.
this guy is so charismatic he should be an actor
This has helped a lot. For a little while now i've been feeling a dryness in prayer, like my relationship with God is not as it was just before the dryness. Thank you Fr. Mike.
Very applicable... esp. since I'm changing careers... need prayers that this is something to go through as God made this happen. I'm just scared to take the next steps (I'm almost 45).
Dang Father mike I was tired lastnight and thought I would just skip my rosary for the night...then I ran across this video didn't even watch it just the title made me grab my rosary and pray it lol.
Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for being God's instrument🙏
It's a sign of the times, that "emotions don't reveal the truth about reality" is a controversial statement that can spark protests outside your door.
When you have a media and a culture mass marketing emotionally manipulative content in order to infame passions that statement would definitely sound counter cultural.
Thank you Padre . 🙏 So important to hear this tonight.
God bless and protect you.
Prayer and spending time with the Lord is no problem. It’s the time in between.. the daily life, work and routine where my prayer life does not have an effect at least often times on my emotions. There are also people who are more or less sensitive and emotional and struggle more in that respect. It remains a difficult fact that it is hard to share or to live a life of faith if you don’t feel positive emotions. And God in His sovereignty seems to will it so? I agree with Father Marc that „emotions are important but not that important“ and still I wish life was easier in that respect.
Excellent. "Where our hearts are "
Hi Father Mike.
This was a great post.
I know for me the right thing to do is exercise but I never do it.
I'm 45 and have suffered with fear and anxiety for the last 14 years at least.
Now I'm so afraid that if I start to try and get healthy something bad will happen. I'm afraid of the pain, the effort and commitment that comes with it.
Now I know the motive is that God wants me to be healthy but the emotion is fear.
Please pray for me that God will give me the grace and urge to get healthy.
Thank you
Hi Stephen
I too have suffered with fear anxiety and depression. What I have found to be the best cure to get me on the right track again is monthly( or even sooner than a month ) is Confession!! It lifts all fears and anxiety and depression. I am 64 and this took me a long time to learn. And I still struggle to do what's good for me! I still ask myself "why dont you want to do what is good for you". Father Mike make it so clear.
Yup we need to do it even if we dont feel like it.
Praying for you
Peace and joy this advent season that you may draw ever closer to our wonderful God
Thank you, Father, for your encouraging words. I've been feeling tired as of late and stumbled upon this video. It's what I needed today.
I love you Father Mike!! You have brought me back home!❤️
Ty Fr. Mike! For the prayers too. 💓
Fr Mike please pray for me, from a long tume I have been paralyzed by fear irrespective of the task that I chose ro do, I am in a new country now to pursue my Masters and most of the time, I am not doing the tasks I am supposed to do and then I worry about it, please please pray for me, I am tired of being like this, my family has taken a great risk for me to be at this place, I dont want to trouble them, please pray for me
Love it, i needed it. Thank you Father Mike, God bless you
My heart is broken. It's been broken since the day I was born, because it's been a constant series of traumas and tragedies. Perpetual brokenness makes it hard to do anything, even simple things. Please pray for me that I not continue to be paralyzed by my brokenness.
Thanks for the joy of your beard and all, lol love you FM!
Came on youtube to waist time and avoid my holy hour because I wasn't feeling like it. There's a wake up call from God!
You can't think your way into right action, you just have to do it.
Something I needed to hear. Thank you Fr. Mike
Chotkis (prayer beads/ropes) and rosaries are excellent tools for motivation to prayer.
Don't ever let proddies tell you you're doing something wrong when you pray with these.
Emotions reveal the condition of our hearts...
Thank you, this was beautiful as usual, you've said it well. ♡ I'm going to write down the sentence you quoted too, I think it's very important. I only have one addition to make to your message, from my own experience. Don't generally do things regardless of your emotions. Yes, often it's just necessary or even imperative to do the right thing. But in my experience, it helps to take those opposing emotions *with you* in doing the right thing. Be gentle about them. They all have their story and why they are like this. Don't simply push them away but acknowledge them, see them, let them be, love them regardless and maybe ask what they actually need or what they want to tell you. Just like you would with little children.
That's my take on this but I also really loved your clarity on the motivation and that doing the right thing is just right and that's enough reason.
God bless and best wishes to you all! ☆
Fr. Mike, pray for me because I have to make a decision that will affect my whole life and I don't know what to choose about my vocation, and I really don't feel like doing one of those.
I need prayers for some anxiety/bad habit issues 🙏🏽 Thank you! Jesus has already won the war even though I’m struggling in this battle I know it will work work out even though my faith may be as tiny as a mustered seed.
Keep on keeping on! God can help you get through, just try your best! God is with you! Trust in him!🙏🙏
Please pray for me father, for I am literally in this state of mind regarding my relationship with the Lord and with my duties as a student.
Fantastic video! Thanks, Fr. Mike!
Please pray for me, I have been struggling to what needs to be done and praising God and going to confession, I always make excuses this video opened my eyes please pray for me.
Please pray for me. This is exactly my problem because my emotions and feelings have run my life for as long as I can remember. I know that is not how it should be and it has caused me and others many problems. Please pray for me to start listening to the motive of my goals instead of my whims.
Wow I'm convicted! Thank you Father.
Awesome as always! Thank God for you! Thank you for praying for us))))