Do You Want to Be Well?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Jesus asked the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to be well?” It seems like an obvious question, but-as Fr. Mike explains-in order for this man to desire healing, he had to believe he could be healed.
So many of us have given up on the thought that God can change us from whatever it is we don’t want to be into whatever it is we want to be, and what we believe he wants us to be. Whether it’s an illness, lack of willpower, or just lack of ability, we believe our problem is chronic.
Jesus’ question to the man at the pool is an appeal to the man’s belief that God can heal him. Believing God can make a drastic change for the better in our own lives may just be the key to actually making that change happen.
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*praying for anyone who sees this*
UPDATE: Still praying, please pray that I may find work!
Thank u
Alright
Thanks, I’ll pray for you
imdiana well that’s a first
I appreciate your prayers. 😊🙏 Same back.
This video was made for me, this day, this minute. Thank you for your kindness and wisdom, Fr. Mike. You have blessed me greatly today.
Ikr. Me too!
Something important, that I wish he said, is that God also does amazing things through our weakness.
“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”
1 Corinthians 1:27 NIV
www.bible.com/111/1co.1.27.niv
Even Paul, one of the most important people in the Bible, had a weakness, or a "thorn" has he called it. "If God only used perfect people, nothing would ever get done." ~The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Not to say you should keep your weakness if that's an option, but that your weakness has a purpose. Whether that might be relating to someone who has the same weakness or drawing close people who need to hear His word.
Me too! My fantasy of him reading this insipid comment and replying is now dashed though.
I once was on Kenny Loggins website and there was a web mistress who would flag certain comments that seemed especially germane or profound or interesting or intelligent or insightful. I think Father Mike might be able to do this. This way he doesn't have to comb through them all and it would still be interactive. Maybe a volunteer at his college or where he works.
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Likewise the Spirit helps us in ourweakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. Romans 8:26
JUST ended a very emotionally abusive and crippling relationship last night. We've gone back and forth over and over and I finally ended it for good. I allowed Jesus to take it away and make me well. And all day today I've been praying and meditating on how I go forward now bc now EVERYTHING in my life is about to change. Fr. Mike I needed this. Thank you SO MUCH. God Bless you always.
So proud of your great strength to end that relationship. This sounds cliche but I have no doubt that God will use this situation and you for such a specific purpose and so much good! Please know of my continued prayers for your healing and an outpouring of grace upon you as you journey along with Christ. You are deeply loved! 💜
God bless you! You did the right thing. Run, and never look back.
I will be praying for YOU today for wisdom and peace.
I will pray for you ❤ you're so strong and aren't alone through this difficult time!!
This is a total reflection of both for you for sinning
Pray for me please. While watching this I realise I have been ill for 38 yrs too. Jesus! I love you. I am willing to change. I want to be well. I want to follow you my Lord. Praise God & thank you YT for your prayers.
Sending prayers
Will keep you in prayer, especially this Divine Mercy Sunday Mairiam. "I look up the hills, whence cometh my help." TRUST IN HIM, whether you receive the outcome you desire or don't. God's love is always with you.
Frankie Garza thank you brother. Bless you
Mark M. thank you. The only outcome I desire, is to come closer to Jesus. Poco a poco! Peace brother.
Have faith in God as your healer. Read and study scriptures on healing. It is God's will to heal us and make us whole and sound. Have faith and speak healing words, not words that are against you getting healed. The Bible tells us that our words are very important. Believe !
My father died back in March after a lifetime of tragedy and sorrow. There was happiness too, but a lot of mental and physical suffering. He was a very strong man, yet those sorrows defined him by extension they defined me. After he died, I had to determine whether I was going to continue to be defined this way. Almost all my family has died. I promised myself after he died that I would not turn down opportunities for community and growth . A friend asked me to join an adult group that studied the Bible. I am agnostic for over 30 years, but I decided to revisit the wisdom in the book and see how I could apply it to my life. And through that I found Father Mike. I listen to him everyday and try to apply his teachings. I don't know that I can go back to communion but I am edging towards confession. I have returned to Mass. I am not good at prayer so I use Father Mike to fill the gaps. It calms my mind and helps me grow
God is beautiful in His Creation. God is beautiful in you
So timely! I spent 3 years mentally and emotionally crippled by trauma and eventually sought help in 2020. It’s been almost a year since I started this journey to healing and it certainly doesn’t get any easier, especially when it’s so comfortable to stay sad and afraid of the world. But I don’t want to live my life this way. I know Jesus calls me to be more and to live my life in joy and peace. 💚
If you see this, please pray for me! I’ll be praying for your healing too ☺️
Praying for your healing 🙏🏻🫶🏻
Me too😊
Have had 2 brain strokes, have fractured back bone, cripplg arthritis but most painful is going thru divorce after 15 years, trusting Jesus to be my Waymaker
am age 77
Received the Holy Eucharist from Fr. Mike this past Thursday. Such a blessing and something I won’t forget. God Bless ❤️
God bless you
Nice 😁
Father Mike's video talk really help me....I'm going through a unwanted divorce.! Great to hear that you received the Eucharist from him personally. God bless you. This is a wonderful channel.
Mall Shopper hope things are better for you. ♥️ I had uterine cancer last year and my boyfriend broke up with me. Then he came back and now I have breast cancer. Watching these videos really help me.
I feel like I have been emotionally crippled for 68 years. I do want to be well. I have asked and asked.
Lord make comfortable with being uncomfortable..
No thanks. I rather God heal me. He has healed me.
Amen!
Not to mention I'm 32 years old and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia almost 10 years ago. I lost my house, my job, my body, my lifestyle, even my friends when I got sick. I FULLY understand the paradox of comfortability in all you know even though it's a crippling terrible thing. It would be such a blessing but also terrifying if one day I woke up without so much as a headache. This is such a beautiful message. Sharing with all my fibro warriors on Facebook who NEED to hear this.
Yep. 💯 "What would I do if I woke up tomorrow without so much as a headache?" How would that change the way I live? My choices? How I spend my time? Who would I be if I lost that identity?
Questions that challenge us to reassess the basis of our identity and our priorities.
God, give us the grace of courage to answer these questions and the graces of persistence and diligence to actually do something about it.
Thanks!
We only remember and dwell on the wounds, and we forget the wins.
Couple years ago I visited the place where this event happened in Jerusalem. I was challenged by those very same words... but I was not really ready. I said I wanted to get well, but I wasn’t ready to make changes. I had become comfortable with extreme obesity, it had become my identity. “I will probably be like this for the rest of my life.”
A year ago the question came back. But this time I was willing to cooperate. Amazing things have happened. Now, 75 pounds lighter, I feel in my bones Jesus’ healing power. Thank you Jesus for never giving up on me. I am still on the journey... and you guide me by the hand. Yes, Lord. I want to be well.
I've been struggling with lust recently so this really spoke to me. It's easy to say you want to change but actually allowing Him to change your life is so hard. Especially when it comes to such addictions as mine. I like to think of it as pushing a boulder. God will help you, but He won't push the boulder for you. You still have to put in the effort and struggle to change.
Thank u for that ❤️ i neddet to hear that
Aniko Mind You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear I could help someone else through my struggle.😊
Thanks for that Josh! I know what is like to struggle with lust as well. I struggled with it since I was a child. Now at 25, I wondered if it was time to give up. But I didn´t! And I am happy to tell you that I finally understood why I was using this to soothe my soul. When there is an aching in your heart and physical pleasure is one of the things that soothe you, you are more likely to do it. Pray for guidance and stay strong in moments of temptation. I tell you; you will get out of this cycle. In God´s name, Amen!
Flor Del bosque Amen! Not just for me, but also the people reading these comments struggling with lust as well. Thank you for your kind, encouraging words.
@@totustuusmaria2157 It's great to pray the rosary! I'm a girl and sometimes the topic of lust, sex or masturbation is quite embarrasing for some women. I've prayed the rosary and it made me understand the need of more Mary in my life. I love her purity, and I wish I could be pure because she inspires me to achieve that. She always said yes to God's will and she guarded her heart for God; when she was on earth, she always demostraded devotion and sweet love. I love her so much!
my father, never complained or talked about being ill or sick... he never brought up feeling pain, and when he hurt... it was the way he was brought up, it was the way I was was brought up... he, passed away, from late stage cancer, because he didn't want to burden others with his troubles... and, even seeing the outcome, of my father's choices, I still let my pain and discomfort, go too long... because, I was comfortable, with the pain... rather then burdening others, and complaining... it takes, a strong will, to break through the pride, and cry out to the Lord... "yes, I want to be well"
I'm 38 years old. Listening
Thank you, as someone with chronic pain, I really needed to hear this.
Peni Anne Ditto. Fibromyalgia & CFS here. It was quite moving, I didn't understand the title of the video and then when he said Jesus asked are you sure you want me to make you well?, I almost started crying. I so needed to hear this.
Meeeee too! It is the heart and crux of the matter. 💜 ✝️
Go figure! Thank you Father Mike, peace, Life!, & healing to all. ❤️
@@misstropicanna14 I also have CFS and often struggle to reconcile it with my faith. It's a constant journey. All I can do is offer it up to God.
Same :(
I lost my mobility 10 years ago. By that I mean I have osteoarthritis but worst in my knees. Now my ligaments and meniscus has a tear again and surgery is not an option. My right leg has athropy. And my body is so tired so I am. Yes I would change. To kneel again in church in the blessed sacrament after receiving Jesus. To drive without pain so I can attend First Fridays. To stand in church and give thanks. To volunteer at a food pantry and hospice. To be able to walk up and down steps without fear of falling. To see God's beautiful country out West. To be there for my niece when she has her first baby. To tell my story to those who are in need of healing that saying yes to change is nothing to.be afraid of.
Absolutely, the Eucharist is such an immense blessing. Cant live without it. You know I have heard Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyers speak, and I enjoy hearing them speak, however, when it comes to really feeling our Lords presence, peace, comfort and closeness, I only feel that in the Catholic Church with the Eucharist. Praise God Almighty...
Please Pray for My Spirit. I have completely poisoned my head with lies. I would highly appreciate it. Thank You!
That was almost difficult for me to watch. I have been disabled for a good many years and I don't know how I would survive if I was healthy again. It's to late to go back to school and who is going to hire a man who has no job history for the last 15 or 20 years. It gave me a lot to think about, thank you!!!
You would need to have faith in God to take care of you if you did get healed. He's our healer, He's our provider.
You are not alone. People with lesser situations feel exactly the same way. It is ubiquitous, but most people never confront its existence in themselves.
Heck, there are times I have answered "no" to this question, consciously. Now THAT is sad.
But as a wise and holy priest once told me, "the holiness is in the struggle."
P.s. don't try to eat the elephant all at once. Little bites, my friend. 🙂
It was difficult because you want to do something about it. Surrender to him and take steps in the direction you want to go in. You may have to surrender as if you are out in the ocean and the current is going over you as if it could take you farther out. Relax and let the current pass over you and thru you. It will pass and when it does you will understand. And you will have so much you want to do and be you won't believe it!! But you will just keep being and doing. God bless you he is always with you even when you don't realize.
@@palmina77italiana Thank you for the positive response.
Julie Nielsen yes.
Thanks Father Mike. Really needed this. I seem to have a heavy melancholy that I carry after being awakened towards the end of 2019. I was gutted by the enormity of my sins and the reality of good and evil. It still weighs on me and I want to be free of it so I can walk in His joy no matter the circumstances. Pray for me Father. Thank you
All Glory to God my Saviour
I underestimate your videos and yet every time I watch them, I am thankful that I did. I realised I do that with the Bible\prayer aswell and the similar thing happens.
It seems to me that I am the crippled man saying ‘no’ to Jesus. Oh my God
I know what you mean. You get used to the limits your wounds impose on you - and accepting to be made well means taking a new responsibility for your new, expanded life. That can be scary.
For Priests
O my Jesus, I beg You on behalf of the whole Church: Grant it love and the light of Your Spirit and give power to the words of priests so that hardened hearts might be brought to repentance and return to You, O’Lord.
Lord, give us holy priests: You yourself maintain them in holiness. O Divine and Great High Priest May the power of Your mercy accompany them everywhere and protect them from the devils traps and snares which are continually being set for the souls of priests. May the power of Your Mercy, O Lord, shatter and bring to naught all that might tarnish the sanctity of priests, for You can do all things (1052) . . . I ask You for a special blessing and light, O Jesus, for the priests before whom I will make my confessions throughout my lifetime (240). 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This video was made for me too. I want to be well from OCD
I usually say I dont want to be well when Im upset but I really do want to be well through the mercy of Jesus
I want to be well. Been emotionally and physically handicapped for 18 years I want to be well. I will not look back!! i want to live the dreams You gave me Lord.
Father , the people that live in pain . You can fight it or you can accept. I lived in pain since I was 17 . I hear people everyday o I can't o the pain is real .when you change for Christ you become a new person in Christ. Believing in Christ is the most important thing you can do it is changing your heart .Doesn't mean you will live pain free .It does mean our eyes our ears turn to God instead of the God of the world .We have a choice .When you receive the holy spirit everything chances if you want it or not .when you say yes too God and no too sin . You become a new person .Gbu Father .
To cease to change is death...DEEP...WOW...
Sometimes I find myself addicted to sadness and pain. It becomes comforting in a way. The thought of "joy" bothers me and almost disgusts me. But when I'm able to break free from sadness, through God's help, and experience joy I realize how amazing it is and what I was missing out on, and what an idiot I am to not want it. But it's definitely a struggle to accept and want joy. It's a struggle to accept love. Being human is a struggle.
Yes indeed, the accepting of joy can require inner work and can present itself as a harsh project. Life can be hard, in surprising ways.
Yes, I also seem to be more comfortable with sadness. Another one from Father Michael, called "Feeling Sorry for Yourself" helped me. Maybe it would do something for you also.
Love is never difficult to except, abuse is.
I feel the same way.
I feel that too, it's something I've only just begun to realize. I'm afraid of joy and I've convinced myself I can't have it and even that I don't want it. I've gotten comfortable in my anxiety and insecurity, even in feeling sorry for myself, but I don't want to live like that anymore
Don’t let your mind wander... keep your eyes always on Jesus. Remember that your father is with you and fear no evil!
Thank you for all that you give to us. You are changing people!!! God Faith Family
Take away these panic attacks, my isolation, loneliness and poverty. I want to be well.
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Thank you. God be precious to your heart. 🙏
I’ve also had periods of illnesses during the past many years being bedridden and housebound a few times for a number of years but still manage to bounce back to health and recovery and when it happens we juz go back and adapt to being normal again through Gods miraculous love and Our Blessed Mother’ Mary’s intercession and even now Im waiting on God to heal me of a stroke I had a year ago, high blood pressure, brain aneurysm and digestive issues due to all the meds. Sometimes I fall into depression but bounce back up remembering how I recovered each time before with minimal medication so will not give up my faith, hope and trust in God to heal me again with Our Blessed Mother’s intercession 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I saw this episode on the chosen. Made me cry. Love you Jesus!
God Bless as well.
Fr. Mike Sometimes I feel like I could (respectfully) argue with you until there's no more air left in the world to breathe.
But I get this. Anyone can become comfortable in their own illness. It becomes easier to live with the status quo than to change. I won't say, "Finally, we have something we can agree on". I just finished your BIAY podcast. And I agreed with more of what you said than not.
I'm living this first hand. I would love to be healed! But I would have to be willing to change my entire life. At my age, I have fewer days ahead of me than I do behind me. But yes, I would love to be healed. So, we agree and you didn't even know we were arguing. 😂 May God Bless You!
Your face is like angel that pulls me out of my miserable marriage. the marriage crippled me for 17 whole year living a lie. I am so comfortable with this pain. I want o surrender this marriage toGod and I am praying that He finally gives me the answers that I've been waiting for. I thank God for your wisdom Fr. Mike you lift up my spirits all the time.
Yes please. Jesus I want to be well. I want out of this weakness, this pain. I want to be a new, whole person. Pray for me. Jesus I want you to make me well. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
My uncle will be dead a year in May. Please pray for my healing. My emotional healing. It has been a hard year. I cried last night a lot. Thank you. GOD BLESS YOU 🙏
God bless Jesus let his love and mercy come on all of us
What a beautiful and wonderful message-this is a great message-TO CHANGE-I know I need JESUS to really change and be different-JESUS give me the strength to embrace my change and let go! Thanks Fr. Mike ,Ray
I was a jr high Catholic school teacher for 30 years. 7 years ago I suddenly had an unexpected mental breakdown and then developed physical ailments. Bc of these - even though I worked hard to get back to myself - I lost my position, could not get another, nor could I manage to arrange tutoring clientele. But I found the worst consequence of all this was no longer being able to serve God by teaching religion to my students. This I miss the most. And I feel there have been so many students that have missed the Christian stories and message of a personal relationship w The Trinity. As the years have gone by, my financial situation has taken a beaten, I have lost friends: family who might help,, & my emotional & physical conditions have become much worse. The pain is so severe that I can barely get around now by myself. I have prayed constantly for healing so that I may serve Him someway again. Maybe God doesn't need me anymore? Idk. It's difficult not to be discouraged when I can do so little. But my daily request in Jesus's merciful is YES! I want to be healed. I know the Lord does things in His Own time. So I persist in my prayer and wait.
Perhaps you have an answer or recommendation for me, Father. I'd appreciate it.
I had to let go of a friendship of over 7 years I got so used to living my life with my best friend with me. I had to let that go and it was the hardest most uncomfortable thing to do. But I’m so thankful I did. I will always have love for this person however I was ready to move on to my next season in life. Thankfully I was willing to make the change. This video is just a reminder of how gracious our God is!!!
Father Mike Schmitz.....you are loved and adored
I get it, I have been sick since as I was in my 20's, I am now in my 60's. I wouldn't know how to live any other way. Thank you Father!!0
God bless you Father , I keep you in my prayers always . Thank you for your video .
Lord, help me to change.
I think im unwilling to change from my Scrupulocity, i dindt really realize though, it just hurt for so long, but for some reason, it would be scary without it. I think ill give Jesus permission to take it away though
Amen
Thanks, God!!! This message is for me today. Father thanks for the comfort you give me, You are amazing as always. My God bless you abundantly!!!!♥
Lord Jesus I declare you have permission to heal me. I am open to change
That is a question that in my heart I was saying no to for a long time while out loud saying yes.
Now my yes means yes. Glory be to God!
I love your teaching I am not Catholic but I'm a Christian and you really make it simplify to help everyone to understand the scripture much better keep on doing the great work of God. I let a lot of people know about you. God bless you
Nice to be back on a Wednesday after giving up TH-cam for Lent!
I did the Same two years ago
Same here!😇
At first, I agreed with Mark M. Why would I want to stay with the familiar pain and limits that my disabilities force upon me, but then I look at what I do in medical research. I was looking at stem cell therapy to help reverse the effects of the stroke I had 25 years ago. Not until my aunt said something did I consider using it to fix the mess that is my heart deformity. God did not make me, originally, with a half dead brain, but he DID create me and allow the heart deformity. I have outlived EVERY prognosis I’ve been given. I understand that this IS God’s plan and I will follow him however he needs me.
I did need to hear this today. Thank you and God bless!
Wow ! I needed to hear that. I am willing to be comfortable to be uncomfortable and be willing to change.
Jesus I want to be well.
Thank you Fr Mike you are an awesome man of God. May God bless you and continue His Great works in you.
I thank you for saying YES.
My son is also a priest. I thank God for him saying YES to God and all priests. God bless and keep you all.
Thanks for all these wonderful inspiration talks and helping me getting closer everyday to Jesus AMEN.
So true! It entails a change that many wouldn't be comfortable with.
She has hallucinations and delusion, this illness has ruined her teenage years , she lives in fear all the time. Please please pray her, her name is Michelle. Thank you Fr Mike. I love all your homilies and messages you are a gem.
I believe I know exactly what it means to become comfortable in suffering. I was and still am struggling with mental disabilities that make it difficult to find happiness or joy in anything. I feel powerless to find the strength to do much of anything. I let sin become a distraction from my sorrow and that has left consequences in my life. But I am trying to put God’s will above my own will again. I am not any happier than I was before, but it’s easier to bear the pain along with Jesus rather than without him. I thought of another way to phrase it a while back: The darkness is cold. But when all you know is the darkness, even the cold can feel more comfortable than the warmth of the light.
Father Mike you do great do not worry because you leave us with positive thoughts all the time
Short solid and to the point
Always thank you!
I have had epilepsy for nearly my entire life, but when I was 40, it was finally controlled and I could do so many things. What a wonderful change! Then I was diagnosed with an illness which is eventually fatal, along with failing kidneys; I need a complicated surgery to remove part of my stomach so I can start digesting my food again, and some other things. Anyway, my point is that sometimes illness, suffering, is a good thing because it can be offered up for others as a prayer. I'm pretty sure my mom's suffering, and my dad's suffering, have gotten their children a place in heaven. So this time, instead of healing, which brought such joy, I am using these troubles as a prayer for my children and grandchildren, the way my parents did for their children. Am I wrong to NOT pray for healing? Suffering as a prayer seems like a perfect opportunity to join myself to Jesus in a small way...
Whoop, there it is! You go Fr. Mike!
I completely agree. I remember a time when I felt that the Lord was dealing with certain fears I had had for a long time (now that they're gone I can't even remember exactly what they were), and part of me was afraid of this because I wondered who I would be once these fears were gone. I had carried them for so long that I wondered who I would be without them. It sounds like total madness but like you say, there is a comfort that comes from familiarity....even if you hate that thing you are familiar with, because uncertainty and new things can be scary. I was shocked to feel that way because I wanted nothing more than to be free from these fears, and I had asked for God to deliver me from them for such a long time.
Amen amen!! Please heal me and accept my healing. 🕊🙏🏼🌹
I like how you ask practical questions and not just give the answer.
Yes. After years of holding onto sin and especially anxiety, I am ready to let it all go and allow God to take His proper place in my life.
Thank you father Mike
I love this! I was recently talking about this in therapy. I’ve been chronically ill my entire life. And when I get a glimmer of “normal life” I freeze. It really is scary! I don’t know any different, even though every day I wish it would stop. Probably one of my favorite videos ever ♥️
How we identify ourselves IS who we are to OURSELVES and OTHERS who know us well. Family dynamic, social economics, orientations, etc. in prison many of us for DECADES, if not lifetime. Change is too big of a risk and demand.i agree with everything you said in this video. Being sanctified; cleansed by the word, really helps a lot of us. Then one day you look back and say wow.
Yes Fr Mike, I would like my daughter to be made well from severe mental illness, for 7 years since was 12 years old she has been home without any single friend and I and my husband are taking care of her.
Thank you Father Mike. God bless you
I really needed this
That phenomenon is 100% true. I've lived with a chronic pain disease for 17 years now, and at a certain point, it becomes part of your identity. I have zero idea who I would be without it. When I had surgery last year to potentially cure it, one of the warnings a nurse gave me was that healing would mean radically changing family relationships, daily habits, self-image, and more. Healing from a long-term problem is amazing, but also terrifying.
We need more frequent videos too please ✝️✝️✝️✝️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
"change is the only constant thing in nature" thanks Fr. I pray Jesus helps fit in my life what He sees to be missing
It totally makes sense. Where I live are a lot of homeless but they are there by their own choice. They are used to do drugs and don't want to quit it in order to get a normal life. It's easier to beg. Also I know a lot of people who used to complain about their illness but never put an effort to improve it, cause as Father Mike says they are comfortable with their wounds.
"to be alive is to change, to cease to change is to be death" - thank you Fr. Mike
Hey I am from Gemany 👍🏼 your Channel is very nice. You tell very good the Message of God (in German Evangelium). much luck with your Channel. With me you have a new catholik Fan❤️
I’m also from Germany and grateful for these messages. In my church group, we occasionally discuss Father Smith’s videos and podcasts
Ich bin auch aus Deutschland ;)
Me to ;)
Gandalf ❤️✝️🇩🇪
Franz Müller ❤️✝️🇩🇪
I think what I got out of this is not really about the physical illnesses that so many of us have. I have heart failure and have struggled with heart issues since birth. I'm 50 now, but that has never caused me much pain and taken me away from God. But, what I personally have been struggling with lately is a lack of self-confidence. I am a graphic designer who can do so many great things and different types of projects, but when it comes down to marketing myself to be able to provide financially for my family, I don't have any Faith that God will take me and hold my hand and whatever projects I get, will be the right ones for me. I have to get out of my comfort zone and allow God to work through me, even though that is uncomfortable for me. Over time, I will feel more and more comfortable and I will be changed to a better life. God gave me a talent and I'm not allowing it to shine through yet.
Thanks for the talk.
I heard this same take on this story by a man named Steve Brown from Key Life decades ago, and I sort of got it, but I kinda dismissed it as well...because I did not really want to be made well. I wasted many years of my life because of that, not to mention the lives of those I kept reaching out to "rescue me." If I got well I'd have to start taking responsibility for my life, heck I might even have to help others and get involved in their lives! No more pity parties, I want to be made well, Lord have mercy!
This change was written in my book and I have memorized it for years.
I want to be well, except when I don't...... Jesus, change my heart this time!
I’ve always underestimated the meaning of that apparently redundant question “Vis sanus fieri?” in John’s Gospel.. indeed willing to change one’s mind and giving up one’s identity is a necessary condition for any real change to take place.. making room for Grace implies leaving behind parts of what we believed was ourselves but was indeed just habit and staying in our (dis)comfort zone. Thanks, excellent video.. Italian catholic here.. 🇮🇹 😉 🍝
I thought what kind of person would i be to not want to get well then I heard a voice inside saying, " you know That's true...you've befriended these demons ever since you believed the lie that echoed by others that you're weak and you will never be good enough for anyone so you might as well stop trying..." but you know what jesus whispered instead? I love you and I won't give up on you until you know the truth of my love and how precious your soul is to me." I just wanted to take time to reflect on this video. Thank you, Fr.Mike! You're great 😊 May God continue to bless you and give you the daily strength to continue on your vocation and service. Amen
Spot on,Father! There is the familiarity of one's condition (I already know it) and in medicine, there is also what is called the secondary gain of illness. In clinics, we have to deal with this part of managing illness, especially chronic illness, because, as you said, the patient needs to make changes; even if it is, as in the case of my practice of pain management, to the new normal of NOT having pain. :-) Thank you for this spiritual perspective! God bless you!
You helped a widow who has many ailments including cancer survivor and severe diabetes and more. Thank you in Jesu Machiac (Christ).
Wow!!! This was amazing!!
Hey Father Mike, words are yours but message is Gods his grace is there in the timing, when we need him thank you Jesus Aussie Den
Wonderful Father!!! Just wonderful!!! Michael
Thank you. Very inspiring as usual, I've been struggling with serious desease for over a year and it's so overwhelming... I pray to god he makes me well... I'm trying to become the new man he has foreseen from all eternity. I ask for your prayers, fr Mike.
Have faith in God as your healer. Read and study scriptures on healing. It is God's will to heal us and make us whole and sound. Have faith and speak healing words, not words that are against you getting healed. The Bible tells us that our words are very important. Believe !
This is good. I wanted to think of illness, but this so much more. Wow!
Thanks Fr. Mike! I sometimes think Jesus said and did some things that might seem unnecessary because they were teaching moments, and that because He's God He knew what was going to be said and eventually written down in order to help preach His accurate teachings to every nation as per His command to His disciples.
I also have a great 👍 power wheel chair to get around in.Thanks for making me laugh to.🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻
Ft Schumitz you are such a blessing to us your sheep. I get amazed by the depth of your sermons time and time again. Thank you!!!
This is applies with health and financially. I realized that after growing up in poverty, living in poverty can be seen as a comfortable struggle too. Very powerful message.
I’ve watched a video everyday since December and I love it
Dear father for many years maybe for all my life I live in a comfort zone that was so miserable,so I say Yes I want to change !!! I want to born again!!! thank you because now! in this very moment I think and believe that almighty God talk to me. through your mouth.