Comparison, Self-Image, and Your True Worth (feat. Stacey Sumereau)
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- In our culture today there is so much pressure to look a certain way, to constantly compare yourself to others, and to attach your value and worth to your self-image.
Today Stacey Sumereau shares how she had the wrong paradigm for understanding her self-image and how the difficult birth of her daughter taught her about how God truly sees each of us.
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I just stumbled on this and it felt like God was talking to me, it’s so easy to get caught up in the values of the world especially how we look. Thanks for sharing your stories ❤️
Wow - this is a powerful message! Yes I'm crying. God bless your daughter - I'm so happy that God chose to work miracles in her. Her story will call people to conversion. ❤
I’m not crying, you are crying 😭😭🥰
You're right I am
I lost both of my parents and i'm an only child.... i was struggling to find my self worth lately because everybody around me keeps degrading and judging me....
This message brought me to tears because i forgot that i don't need validation from other people and that there's God who loves me unconditionally
Keep her on your channel! I love her. She has a way that speaks to people in a unique way. The Holy Spirit is working through her!
Hi there I have a eating disorder which was diagnosed 2 months ago. I'm constantly making sure my weight is 158 lbs. Right now I have control of it and I still some hangups. But I'm allowing myself some lee way with this. I know God loves me for who I am and I have to do the same too. Thanks Stacey.
I listened to your amazing story and it reminded me of how I felt before the Father told me he loves me. My mother and I always had a rocky relationship. When she was pregnant with me she suffered a lot from morning sickness. She was in England at the time visiting her aunt who took her to her doctor because she was so concerned. She was losing wait at an alarming rate. The doctor, unbeknownst to her at the time, prescribed Thalidomide. As a result I was born with no ear on my right side. She had only taken a few and found they weren’t working for her, so she stopped. When she discovered the damage the meds had done, she must have been devastated! She felt guilty and as a result always kept me at arms length.
Sadly, I grew up feeling like I was unloved, except by my Dad, and unwanted. I was a constant reminder of her perceived failure. I am also a mother and I have always done what I thought was best for my kids because that is what we do for them.
But because of this this I grew up feeling fat, ugly and stupid (none of which was true! )
One day, before going to Sunday Mass, some people I had invited for dinner called and were backing out of the invitation, I don’t even remember why! I just figured that it was because nobody, except for my husband and children, liked me. I sat in Church, near tears wondering why nobody liked me and why they didn’t want to spend time with me. I wasn’t a bad person, or stupid. I just couldn’t understand!
After the readings, Father got up to do his homily and for the rest of my life I will remember that moment like it happened 2 minutes ago! He said…” it doesn’t matter if you are skinny or fat, smart or not, pretty or ugly! It doesn’t matter because God loves you and that’s all that matters! “
As he said those words, it was like God’s voice boomed in my head and he was telling me that he loved me! At that moment I looked around to see if anyone else had heard that beautiful noise! I started crying and ended up in the Church basement, when another friend came down as well, also crying! It seemed that we both needed to hear those words spoken to us in such a momentous way!
From that day forward, I don’t care what other people think of me. I am a good person, caring, loving and all that matters is that HE loves me. It transformed my life! And other than my father, who passed away when I was 25, and my loving husband and family I have never felt such love! I am so thankful for that gift and I will cherish it till the day I meet him in Heaven!
I LOVE THIS. Thank you so much for sharing. You are loved.
Thank you! Beautiful
You have such a beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing!
❤️❤️thank you for sharing
Such a beautiful message of Gods love for us! “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. God does not look at us the way we look, or the way we would imagine He would look at us. It is a perfect love and justice to the extreme, out of human boundaries, bias or selfishness. Thank you so much for this video, I hope it will help others as much as it did help me today!
I am soaking in this message like a sponge. On repeat.
There are days when I feel sorry for myself. When those days come again I'm going to think of you and your daughter and all you have been through. Sometimes we mistake annoyances with problems. You are right, God loves us unconditionally, so much so that he gave his only begotten Son. God Bless you and your family, especially that beautiful little angel who endured so much but found her way home. 🙏
I hope this video helps so many women and men 🕊
God Bless your daughter. 🙏🏼💖🙏🏼
people sometimes seem afraid to share their stories... but our stories connect us. peace be with you & yours. and thank you for sharing your heart.
Beautifully put! I can't think of anyone who doesn't need to hear this.
No words but tears!
Thank you so much Stacey for sharing your amazing story and the comparison of how much our God loves us.
Wishing all the best for you little daughter and the rest of your family❤️
A touching video on getting to know God like how parents love their
children very much. So rather than looking out for a sense of worth of our true self and for getting a positive image of us we don't need to compare with other people.
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“and if i, an imperfect parent, can love my daughter that way, how much more can a perfect parent love you?”
this got me. thank you for reminding me see how God sees us
What a beautiful testimony. God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your experience with your daughter. I pray she is happy and getting healthier every day. God bless.
I did not think One story can make me feel so much better, thank you
I am thrilled to hear that ❤️❤️❤️ God bless you!
Absolutely beautiful. Yes, your daughter is blessed and such a gift from God. So happy to see the pics at the end of the video. God bless you and your family and i will keep your family in my prayers.
Thank you for this video. It comes just in time. I needed something like this. I'm having very hard weeks trying to believe and trust in God's love. Thank you so much.
I will pray for your daughter 🙏🏼 Please, pray for me too
To answer your opening question, expiration dates are often there just because the FDA requires them. The perishability of food is a redpill most aren't ready to accept.
Thank God that He was with your daughter every step of the way.
Thank you so much. Felt like this message was just for me. I have struggled so much with confidence and anxiety. I pray God blesses you and your beautiful family. Especially your miracle baby girl🙏 Truly made cry. I admire your strength and faith. Thank you for this.
I'm watching this as this video was with Father Mike and Bible in a Year day 111. I am so glad they included this video. What a great 9 minutes.
God bless you and your family God bless your daughter as well ❤️🙏
This was so amazing! God is using you and your beautiful story for his glory!
Thank you for this video. My Son had a difficult time coming to this world since birth. I understand your message. My son was also in the NICU. Beautiful example of our value.
Thank you. God bless you, your dear little daughter and entire family.
That helped me feel so much better. It didn't relate to my exact issues but the message hit me hard. Thank you so very much!
You have no idea how much I needed to hear this
thank you ... thank you
So heartfelt... I am in tears... Thank you so much for sharing your miracles of love.
Thank you so much Stacey! 😭❤️ Really needed to hear the truths you proclaimed here, been struggling with body image, thank you for being a living testimony of God’s love through your love for your daughter 😍 you are a precious instrument of God, praise God for the gift of you! ✨
Please pray for my spouse, she is threatening divorce because I have the kids in public school but we can't afford Catholic school nor can she home school.
God bless denis… how did things pan out?
Oh no :( I pray all is okay!
Hi Denis, I’m sorry to hear about your struggles. I hope things have been going well over the past 2 years. But even if they haven’t please remember that ‘all things are possible with God with those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.’ (Rom. 8).
Allow me to share a super brief micro-summary of my own life. Maybe you can share it with your wife - even if you are apart. I was baptized as an infant and raised Catholic; attending Mass every Sunday, but that was pretty much the extent of my religious practice and upbringing. I attended public school K-12. I had to attend CCD in order to receive 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion, and Confirmation. That said, I stumbled upon a children’s book of Bible stories when I was about 8 years old. That’s all it took for The LORD to start breaking into my life. Curiosity led to asking questions of my parents. Then as I got older I got involved in the CYO at my parish. By the time I was 15 I was the only one under 50 years old in the charismatic prayer group at my church. Then I got involved in a prayer group in the next town. By the next year I was attending another teen prayer group in another nearby town. [Just so you know, I didn’t get my license until I was 22 because I have epilepsy so I was depended on other people to pick me up]. The same year I got involved in a retreat program a few towns away - then served on team leadership for those retreats…By the time I was 18 and looking at colleges I wanted to enter the seminary but my parents insisted I go to a state school for my BA before I make that decision. That August (1984), I attended orientation at UMass Amherst (nicknamed ZooMass at the time). During the sleepover I heard some “nocturnal activity” in the room Nextdoor and decided I would override my parent’s wishes. 😂 I spoke with my parish priest, applied for the seminary, jumped through a bunch of hoops (including psychological exams!) and was accepted in 3 weeks (probably a record). By my senior year I discerned that the priesthood was not my calling but the seminary had definitely been exactly where The LORD wanted me. It had a tremendous influence on the man I am today, though it was no help with my marriage or in raising my 3 kids 😂.
So, that being about the least micro version of an autobiography, I hope it demonstrates that nothing can limit God’s power. I pray God will bless you, your wife and your children throughout all of your lives.
Thank you so much for this message may everyone reading this be blessed
I have the same cushion, in pink 💞
Stacey thank you so much, God bless you and your family ❤❤❤
God spoke to my soul through you today.
Outstanding
Well, I’m crying.
This video left me in tears. I so needed this. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Praying for your little girl and your family 🙏🏻
aww! she's precious!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. This is such an important message.
So helpful thank you so much 😊
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ God bless you
This is so beautiful 😭❤️ I have constantly seen myself this way, and as much as I could appreciate and see the good in others, I could seldom do that to my own self. But uff! How our God loves! thank you for this dear sister ❤️
PERFECT timing. Thank you.
God Bless You and your family Stacey! Your story truly helped me today!
Made me cry 😢😢😢 this hit home
Thank you very much for this beautiful message. God bless you and your family!
Thank you Stacey! Good Bless
Amen!! God sees me as His perfect love!!
This is incredible touching ❤️ Thank you for sharing. I needed this right now. God bless you and your family 🙏
Perfect analogy, thank you ❤
Thank you this blessed me greatly
Thank you for this video. It is a message I needed to hear and didn’t realize it. Tears and healing.
So beautiful! And just what I needed today!
Thank you. ❤
This was beautiful THANK YOU😭🤍
Wow! Thanks for making me cry! You got my prayers and for your beautiful family.
More videos please! This was great!!
Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏼
I needed this. Right on time.
I needed this right now ❤
This was soooo beautiful- thank you for sharing.
Thank you for these words.
Thank you so much.. Felt great relief
Thank you so much......this video you shared mean alot to me
Amen
Thankyou so much, this really moved and helped me.
Beautiful message . Thank you
This gives me hopes. Thank you!
thank you for this, so needed ♥️
Thank you for sharing your story 😭❤️
Wow this was so powerful and made me reflect so much!
Does anyone else think her whole mannerisms are just like Father Mike Schmidts? Besides that this has been a wonderful message.
thank you ❤
This is so beautiful. Love, love, love.
Love this 👏
Beautiful words, thank you ❤️
( First Comment ) - Some People Look Down On Me , I Hope They Like What They See 👀 ! 🙋♂️ Stacy , Thanks For The Message 👍 Edit - * Stacey 😃 - Sorry.
So good!!! To show abundance of love for another that leads them to know in their heart, mind and spirit… We love you so much... how could you not!?!? 🥳💝
It’s great to see someone share their testimony and experience on here. This is much better content because it is authentic and real. We don’t need anymore “Catholic influencers” telling us how to live our lives and how perfect they are lol. Some of the people on here are cringe worthy. Thanks for this one though, I appreciate her experience, strength, and hope.
Beautiful ❤️
Beautiful 💕
Love 💓
I think you touched on this but I think this should also apply to our human achievements. We should do our best but in the end when we encounter failures or setbacks it doesn't mean we should beat ourselves up over it or that we aren't good enough. I think it's hard because in the modern world human achievement and how far you can get ahead in life are also rated very highly in addition to more superficial things such as looks. I've struggled with this as well, sometimes it's hard to just surrender everything to God.
When in doubt I throw it out! I have a principal that I don’t wanna have to go to the bathroom.
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I am having hair loss at age 23. I've been thinking that I may not get married, my friends may not treat me the same way they did before, no one may ever love me again. I only take solace in the thought of God and upon reading the scriptures and the quotes from saints and prayer. But still, most of the time I am still haunted by the thought of " Validation" of people. It frustrates me. I ask that you pray for me. I want to overcome this challenge.
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Who’s cutting onions
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Typo in title? "Tru[e] worth"?
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God is always on time... this is what I need to hear right now. Thank you, Stacey Sumerau! Thank you, Ascension Presents! What are my paradigms? Who am I looking to? Wow...
Im new to this channel so forgive me but are you and Fr. Mike related in anyway? The way the both of you speak and your body language is extremely similar. Just wondering :)
Dude, I wish we were related! That would be AWESOME! But sadly, no.
Very sorry about your baby.