Michael Yih Just wonderful. Glory to God. Tell your father that I never liked being a pale white guy - I'm not kidding. I'm over it now, but it was a terrible, aweful insecurity with which I wrestled while growing up (my wife is Vietnamese and my youngest son looks so too - go figure!). Funny, when I was 11 years old one morning I woke up to find a man cooking breakfast in our kitchen (of course I knew my mother had brought him home for a one night stand). My mother told me he was Michael the arch-angel. Though raised in an unchurched, unbelieving home, I just knew that God didn't send angels to have intercourse with single mothers. But percolating through the bizarre occultic stories she told me were true biblical propositions. I firmly believed that the Spirit had called me even in the midst of this chaotic and strange experience and period of my young life, helping me to discern the truth from lies. I mention this because, though I now disagree with Hal Lindsay's futurism and dispensationalism more broadly, his movie "The Late Great Panet Earth" enraptured me and somehow brought me closer to a proper, salvific faith in Christ Jesus. When people say that "God works in mysterious ways", I think this and your father's story are good examples of His "mysterious", providentially secure ways. I'm proud of your father too; he's my brother in Christ. To God Almighty be the glory forever. Amen.
Me too. ME TOO! I am Navajo and my own people and parents don't accept me because my skin is lighter than theirs. I'm better now, but it was tough. Much love! 💗
You are one blessed man, to have grown up under such a loving father, I never knew my dad, sure I met him a few times but I didn’t know him. Alcohol consumed his life and made him reject us, which is ok, I was raised by a good mother and didn’t have to endure beatings like she did under such a cruel person. I have literally listened to this at least 10 times already and it’s my favorite “I am Second” testimony. What a wonderful person, such a amazing man of God.
I accepted Christ as a child. 13 years old, brought to youth church by a friend. I had visited there numerous times. I went to the altar lots of times. Those people laying hands on you and watching other people cry around you, I was scared. But I knew I wanted what they said Jesus had to offer. So the last time I went, I prayed. "God if this is for real, I'm listening. I'm not going to fight it anymore. I'm not going to be afraid. If this is for real, please show me". I fell to my knees before I knew what had happened. I cried and laughed all at the same time. It was pure love. Pure joy. - But I was 13 with no guidance and at age 15 I was date raped. I had no one that brought me to church regularly or shared my faith and after what happened, I lost it. I was angry. And I've sat around in the "in between" for a long time. A hole in my heart. A void I filled with things that did not belong. I'm 33 now. I learned that even though we walk away from God he doesn't leave us. I walked away. Like a stubborn teenager, I rebelled. It wasn't His fault. My path has many curves and detours, but because I meant it THEN, HE always leads me back. TThank you Lee Yih and makers of these videos for sharing your stories.
"God shaped void." That is just so eloquent and you are so right. There is a void in all of us, whom He created, that only he can fill. You know- I was abandoned by my own earthly father, and I would be so happy to have a God filled father like you. I'm so glad you captured your dream!
This speaks to me so much! There is a void that we try to fill with everything else, but God -- relationships, sex, money, drugs, addictions, all the lusts of the world -- but it never satisfies and will always be fleeting pleasures that always leave us still broken and craving for something more because that place in our hearts has always been and will always be meant for our Creator -- our Father! -- who knows us and loves us more than any person ever will. Thanks for the amazing testimony!
I could relate to you in terms being a certain race and being able to fit in to society and keeping up with the Jones' and so forth...But I learn that it is not what's on the outside. It is on the inside.
Very powerful, thank you so much for sharing your story. i could relate to a lot of your story and have also come to find my deepest identity in the love of God in Jesus Christ. Blessings friend.
I sent this to my friend who is a missionary in Taiwan. She said if only it were in Chinese she could show all the young people at the mission orphanage.
God is good all the time. I wish I could summarize my story at such a highlight like these folks that share on I am second because it's such an inspiration to hear so many stories how people got connected or had a spiritual awakening and now believe Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior; How they have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,God the Father and the holy Spirit 🙏💕🙏🤗
Put's Christianity into such a perspective without the need for religion. Yes, religion is a form of worship but 'I am second' brings such a humble truth that Jesus is our personal savior and anyone can have a relationship with him if they wanted too, how lovely
This is great. I'm so proud of you Dad.
Michael Yih
Just wonderful. Glory to God. Tell your father that I never liked being a pale white guy - I'm not kidding. I'm over it now, but it was a terrible, aweful insecurity with which I wrestled while growing up (my wife is Vietnamese and my youngest son looks so too - go figure!).
Funny, when I was 11 years old one morning I woke up to find a man cooking breakfast in our kitchen (of course I knew my mother had brought him home for a one night stand). My mother told me he was Michael the arch-angel. Though raised in an unchurched, unbelieving home, I just knew that God didn't send angels to have intercourse with single mothers. But percolating through the bizarre occultic stories she told me were true biblical propositions. I firmly believed that the Spirit had called me even in the midst of this chaotic and strange experience and period of my young life, helping me to discern the truth from lies. I mention this because, though I now disagree with Hal Lindsay's futurism and dispensationalism more broadly, his movie "The Late Great Panet Earth" enraptured me and somehow brought me closer to a proper, salvific faith in Christ Jesus. When people say that "God works in mysterious ways", I think this and your father's story are good examples of His "mysterious", providentially secure ways.
I'm proud of your father too; he's my brother in Christ.
To God Almighty be the glory forever. Amen.
Me too. ME TOO! I am Navajo and my own people and parents don't accept me because my skin is lighter than theirs. I'm better now, but it was tough. Much love! 💗
You are one blessed man, to have grown up under such a loving father, I never knew my dad, sure I met him a few times but I didn’t know him. Alcohol consumed his life and made him reject us, which is ok, I was raised by a good mother and didn’t have to endure beatings like she did under such a cruel person. I have literally listened to this at least 10 times already and it’s my favorite “I am Second” testimony. What a wonderful person, such a amazing man of God.
Your dads testimony blessed my day! God bless you and your family forever! ✝️🙏🏻
Beautiful - privilege to listen to
Bless you dear brother and thank you.
I accepted Christ as a child. 13 years old, brought to youth church by a friend. I had visited there numerous times. I went to the altar lots of times. Those people laying hands on you and watching other people cry around you, I was scared. But I knew I wanted what they said Jesus had to offer. So the last time I went, I prayed. "God if this is for real, I'm listening. I'm not going to fight it anymore. I'm not going to be afraid. If this is for real, please show me". I fell to my knees before I knew what had happened. I cried and laughed all at the same time. It was pure love. Pure joy. - But I was 13 with no guidance and at age 15 I was date raped. I had no one that brought me to church regularly or shared my faith and after what happened, I lost it. I was angry. And I've sat around in the "in between" for a long time. A hole in my heart. A void I filled with things that did not belong. I'm 33 now. I learned that even though we walk away from God he doesn't leave us. I walked away. Like a stubborn teenager, I rebelled. It wasn't His fault. My path has many curves and detours, but because I meant it THEN, HE always leads me back. TThank you Lee Yih and makers of these videos for sharing your stories.
Ohhh how I loved this! Spoke to my heart
"God shaped void." That is just so eloquent and you are so right. There is a void in all of us, whom He created, that only he can fill. You know- I was abandoned by my own earthly father, and I would be so happy to have a God filled father like you. I'm so glad you captured your dream!
This speaks to me so much! There is a void that we try to fill with everything else, but God -- relationships, sex, money, drugs, addictions, all the lusts of the world -- but it never satisfies and will always be fleeting pleasures that always leave us still broken and craving for something more because that place in our hearts has always been and will always be meant for our Creator -- our Father! -- who knows us and loves us more than any person ever will. Thanks for the amazing testimony!
Great testimony. Thank you for sharing with us.
There is so much beauty in his humility. God is so good.
That was an incredible testimony! The way you saw not just your life changed but your relationship with your wife. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you brother! God is awesome. I am glad to be in the family of God with you.
Everytime I see this I just cry , his honesty and tenderness are so real. He was just a lost little boy for a long time
uber duper inspirational. so honored to have met u + Miltinnie, you guys inspire many many of us.
Wonderful! God bless you!
Great job. So proud of you too, Dad! I thought you gave your testimony authentically, humbly, and eloquently.
Thank you for sharing your story. Praise Jesus.
" . . . I asked Him to accept me . . ." 😭💗💗💗
Thank you for being so open.
Respect for this man, Thank you God for his heart and continue to bless him and his family
Lee Yih, I don't know you. But I am so happy to meet you! May the Lord continue to richly bless you!
how may one dislike this story. it is truly an amazing testament to the power god has in our lives
I loved this
Thank you for your story 😢 . June & OP Otis are amazing people
I really feel drawn to your testimony. I am so encouraged!!
thank you so much for your testimony, I praise the Lord for the wonderful work done in your life.
I could relate to you in terms being a certain race and being able to fit in to society and keeping up with the Jones' and so forth...But I learn that it is not what's on the outside. It is on the inside.
God is always right on time. Great testimony
God bless you sweet sweet man
WOW! I love this!!!
Very powerful, thank you so much for sharing your story. i could relate to a lot of your story and have also come to find my deepest identity in the love of God in Jesus Christ. Blessings friend.
I sent this to my friend who is a missionary in Taiwan. She said if only it were in Chinese she could show all the young people at the mission orphanage.
Amazing story. Amazing God! Thanks Lee, this made my day.
God Bless you for posting thisxx
outstanding! thanks for sharing!
God is good all the time. I wish I could summarize my story at such a highlight like these folks that share on I am second because it's such an inspiration to hear so many stories how people got connected or had a spiritual awakening and now believe Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior; How they have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,God the Father and the holy Spirit 🙏💕🙏🤗
made me cry..."I wanted to be included"....
I was very touched by this :)
God Bless you Lee+++
I love Jesus ❤️❤️❤️💙
Put's Christianity into such a perspective without the need for religion. Yes, religion is a form of worship but 'I am second' brings such a humble truth that Jesus is our personal savior and anyone can have a relationship with him if they wanted too, how lovely
how can i tell my story on here
Amazing! :)
Profound
@Michaelyih I am also proud of your Dad! And more importantly, God is proud of your Dad!
blessing God bless hero and friend were hero
God bless
Amen
my heart goes out to this man....I believe in God but I wamt /need to feel the Holy Spirit
Marquis Roads
Sometimes the best view of God is from Hell.