What Does God Want Me to Do? 

I also found this line very powerful. Sometimes I fear the lessons of god, who where quite painful for me. Yet to be delivered and to trust is the definition of faith. Very helpful.

Same

Hmm

Perhaps they are speaking to a part of you which you don't believe you have. 🙂

Fr. Mike really has a calming presence.

Cause Fr. Mike is a great person and priest!

Rim Bel Are you saved? I'm asking because you can only go to heaven if you are saved

Jesus Is Lord yes I'm saved, but I don't know how to pray, and I don't go to church because in the city where I live there is no church,and I didn't get baptised so I feel like I'm far from God. I want some advices on how to be close to god in my situation. Thank you!

Rim Bel Prayer is more of a way to talk to God. There isn't a specific way to pray to God. Everyone communicates differently. You can pray to him out loud, in your head, or through a journal. If you pray out loud, the devil can hear your prayers, so it's important to keep that in mind. You don't have to talk to him in a fancy Elizabethan or Shakespeare English. Talk to him like you would talk to a father. You can vent out your feelings to God. Like for example, if you ever feel sad, lonely, or anxious. You can tell God how you are feeling and tell him why you are feeling this way. If you want to ask God for something then always end the prayer with "In Jesus name, Amen" because anything you ask in the name of Jesus, God the father will give it to you if it's his will. For example, let's say you want a new pair of shoes. You can pray like this: Dear God, I love you so much. Can you please give me money to buy me a new pair of shoes? In Jesus name, Amen. If you seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Meaning if you have been reading the bible and praying to God and it's Gods will for you to get these shoes, he will give you the money through someone else so you can buy a new pair of shoes. By the way, I noticed you mentioned that you live in an Islamic country and that you are hiding your faith. I will recommend for you to pray to God everyday and ask him to protect you and keep you safe but remember to ask it in the name of Jesus. You should also ask God to not make anyone in your country find out that you are a Christian so you can be safe. As for the church thing. Since there aren't any churches in your area. You can watch church sermons on RU-vid or on a podcast. I will recommend for you to watch Elevation Church. They upload church sermons on RU-vid and on podcasts. You should look them up. You should also watch TD Jakes on RU-vid as well. Lastly, I will like to recommend for you to watch these youtubers, they can teach you a lot about the bible and God in general. You should watch Ieva F, Heather Lindsey, and Girl Defined on RU-vid.

Rim Bel , I told God how I love African parrot and asked him if I can have one in heaven because it's very expensive here. It's around $2000 and two weeks later a African parrot flew to my house and stay with me. I bought a huge cage for it to stay in and I made a mistake by giving it away because my dad died and I got depressed. Until this day I still heart broken over it.

bummer beavis No this guy is not pagan. He is a believer in Christ, he just chooses to be apart of the Catholic denomination. Christians need to stop being so caught up on Protestant vs. Catholic. God doesn't care about the denomination, he cares about the relationship. He showed me that it's the relationship with him that you can only get through salvation that matters, not what denomination someone is. Everyone in the body of Christ (meaning everyone who is saved in general) need to stick together regardless of our denomination. Don't let the devil divide us! Especially in these last days! BTW I'll like to add that Catholics call the priest "father" out of respect. They are not calling the priest "father" to compare him to God who is our Heavenly Father. Obviously they know that God is above the priest and any human being in general.

Jesus wasn't a catholic, you don't need to follow it, just HIM and read the new testament, you don't need a religion jesus was against religion, it was religious people that sent him to be assassinated, Jesus is the end of religion thats why the religious leaders were threatened.

@@GrantJolanta “I came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it.” (Words from Jesus Christ). Also it was not religious people but all of our sins that crucified Christ. Which includes you as well as me. We all are responsible for His death. Look at the early church fathers. You’ll see that they put the New Testament together. Before the New Testament existed the church had oral tradition. You are falling pray to scrupulosity towards words such as “catholic”. You are letting it become a stumbling black the same way the Sabbath was a stumbling block for the sinful Pharisees. Catholic means “ universal church” that’s all. It means “Christians from all nations” if you will. Every Christian is in danger of spiritual pride. It’s not exclusive to Catholics. Also, look into the Eucharist. Jesus clearly states in John chapter 6 that He is not being symbolic. It’s because of Christ’s true presence in the Holy Eucharist that I became catholic. Look into Eucharistic miracles. You’ll see that what I say is true. I know you wrote me with love & the intention of helping my soul. Know that I write to you in the same manner. Before you dismiss what I’ve written, I beg, that in the spirit of charity, you’d look into the church fathers & information on the Eucharist, especially Eucharistic miracles. Do it with prayer & fasting. Let your research be led by the Holy Spirit, not your emotions, since Satan can manipulate our feelings. May the precious blood of Jesus shield you from the enemy & draw you ever closer to His most Sacred Heart ♥️.

Gratulerer! You should stick with your conversion. All of Scandinavia was once Catholic until Luther upset everything. If you explain to your mother that Protestant theology is defective because they're missing 6 books of the bible and that the Book of James was badly hacked about, she might be more comfortable with the idea.

​@@GrantJolanta Jesus established the Catholic Church. It was the only church actually that's why it means universal. (Katholikos) from the Greek which the New Testament was first written in. The Old Testament is one half of the bible and Jesus himself referenced it and fulfilled it many times. You can't understand the NT properly unless you also know the OT.

@@gerhardsrensen6815 my mother converted about 2 years ago 🙏🏽☺️♥️. She prays the divine mercy chaplet every night ♥️. Thank you anyways for your advice.

Thank you :) I needed to read it today.

This helped me a lot! Thanks!

He's a little hyper...less caffeine...🙏

Well yeah. You’re a woman so that would be the right answer. Seriously?

Praise God. The Holy Spirit guide you!

You are not alone, nor will you ever be!

Stay strong! You’re never alone if God be for us than who is against us?

I will keep you in my prayers 🙏

Pray the rosary

Hi and welcome to the Faith :-) try youtube videos by Bishop Robert Barron too. They are very good as well. God bless!

dönecek başka din mi kalmadı ? katholiklik garip geldi bana..

Perhaps you could be a Turkish Priest for others?

Hey Ertan...I saw your comments on so many other Christian videos and now I see you here. My husband is turkish too.But we both were born and raised in Germany. He doesn‘t really believe in God and keeps distance from Religion. It‘s hard to talk about it with him. Maybe you could pray for him. Stay blessed brother.Cok tesekkürler

When you say you're a former Muslim, what do you mean? What you believe in and make you a Muslim. Sorry but I really want to make sure you understand that Islam is not a race .

Joseph Radd This is one of my favorite passages next to when the children coming to Him under the tree. Thanks for your post it is fitting for all of us. God Bless

@@jellybelly7629 But for all the other nations and cultures involved? Plus, why did Satan retain any powers, exactly, upon exile?

chris sonofpear1 I don’t understand the question you are trying to ask. Also why God allowed satan to retain his powers was up to God. And we are not God so how would we know the answer to that part of your question. Remember God thinks differently than we do. IDK maybe you can ask Him yourself some day when you look upon His glorious face. I know for me I hope I get to see Him. I won’t care at all why He did what He does. I believe our judgment is given instantly upon death. However His time is different than how we measure time here. God Bless p.s. I love Him so much I look forward to my own death. But I certainly am not trying to push His hand either.

@@jellybelly7629 Nevertheless - I am asking. Because I care for many humans down here, and they often seem divided, rebuffed, or confused - and I already note CONSIDERABLE historical body counts, schisms, confusions, and curiously prolonged and worrying practices... including the vague definition and opposition to slavery.

Also, if impure, imperfect or sinful beings cannot be directly in YHWH's personal Presence, then was any exception made, for Satan, as defined in the Job story, at that time...?

Helena, I feel you, chica. This was me for the past two years. please know that God is not going to make you do anything you don't want to do. You have free will! You have a choice! Something that has really helped me is viewing my relationship with God as an adventure. You know how you might make plans with friends or family to go on a road trip, but unexpected things come up that might not be the most fun? Despite those unexpected hiccups, when you get home, you can ultimately conclude that those hiccups probably made the ride even more worth it. God wants us. No matter what. You're not going to mess up your vocation, and it's more likely than not that God is not going to reveal to you what your entire life will look like overnight. Give it all to God no matter what.and let Him use you for whatever He needs. Bless you!

Jessica Rutkowski thank you, I’m trying to do better everyday, sometimes God feels distant, but I know that he’s there❤️

May I please ask you, does God ever not feel distant to you?

Sometimes theoretical knowledge is confusing. Go for a practical training to understand God and directly connect with Him. Meditate and raise your vibration. You can join some spiritual organization which can prepare you to decode God's words. God is love and peace. There is nothing to be afraid of as long as we stay humble and love Him unconditionally. God is our secret lover and guide.

@@jessicarutkowski1855 how are you doing now 2 years later?

Hoping and praying your doing well and that the LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ❤🙏🏼🫶🏼😊

John Smock LOL, like... why was this even necessary??

John Smock May I ask who hurt you so much that to ease the pain you feel the need to insult innocent people on beautiful, random youtube videos? :)

Paulina Ramírez he's just being edgy.

John Smock God is the one that decides when to take me, if I'm still here is bc He wants me to be here. But again, who hurt you so badly?

John Smock Well I'm sure that whatever happened to you, as horrible as it was, God wasn't responsible, He loves you and wants you to be in heaven with Him someday. I pray that you get to see that.

+Yenny Lestari matthew 23 9 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. king james version. beware of these kinds

Eleven Oeight, I call my father "father" is it ok?

Call your father dad instead

+Dart B i know what you mean. i had some bad experiences with multiple priests so irl, i go out of my way to avoid them. online, i'm subbed to one on youtube, haha.

If I may say something, don't give up on your faith just because some people in the church were not good Christian examples to you. Please remember that the church is not a museum of saints, but a hospital of sinners.

Word.

William Gratchic please do not give up! The lord is with you, even when we are suffering. Here are 2 videos from father Mike as well, talking about why bad things occur in our lives, and the meaning of suffering: Why does God allows bad things to happen ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0NOTU1g0Z8w.html The meaning of suffering ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tR25hk8NVio.html I hope these videos will be of help to you. And by the way, I think it is better for you to find help from your local priest, or other people you trust if you are being abused, because that seems to be very serious😰 God bless

MAY YOUR SUFFERING BE OVER

Faith without action is dead. Go to confession and make sure you write all your sins on the paper so you wont forget anything. Go to mass every sunday and pray the rosary everyday and Trust in Jesus always that he will change you to be born again in spirit and truth.

So glad this has helped, Gregory! Please know of our prayers for you!