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- Father Josiah Trenham
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Brothers and sisters and Fr Josiah please pray for me. I found myself being called out by this message and i must repent.
I shall right now.
Much love from a fellow sinner.
Lord have mercy
You both can be at ease, I, the chief of sinners is here @@MajorMustang1117
But jokes aside, seriously been backsliding recently. But seeing comments like yours reminds me that we all share in the same struggles. Glory to God!
May Lord have mercy on all of us
He already did, recieve the salvation offered by grace through faith
Lord have mercy on me a sinner
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr thank you 😊 I don’t look down on myself, I just appreciate God’s great mercy and love for everyone despite all the mistakes we make
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr In addition, it is not right to see myself as a righteous person. Jesus said he didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Think about people who see themselves as righteous, they usually are not. Therefore I should not justify myself as a good person, but be humble before others and God. That is what Jesus wants and it’s also what leads to me acting more loving towards other people. If I see myself as better than other people, it leads to lots of toxic and sinful thoughts and behavior.
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr I have no idea what another person believes or if God will have mercy on them. I hope that he has mercy on everyone, and does not condemn anyone else on account of me, a sinner. I have faith in God’s love and justice, and I want to help His will be done. I have no right to judge others at all, that is His place.
Lord Jesus Christ Son Of God Have mercy on me a sinner
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr Saying that you are a sinner just means that you are fallible. Everyone, even non-Christians, accept that they are fallible, and thus, sinners. The only way to not be a sinner is to be infallible like Jesus Christ. So saying you are a sinner is not low self-esteem. God bless/
I have a tendency to hear these messages and think I’m the exception. I even have the audacity to think that my prayers go unheard because of the general evil of society and not my own sin.
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_GeoguessrExcept that's not really true, but okay.
Me too🥹 unfortunately, self pride is …
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr Repentance and humility are healthy things.
Me too. I tend to think I'm something special but lately I've been reminded just how sinful and wretched I am. I'm praying God lets me see myself for who I really am so I can put my pride in it's place.
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr if they are being genuine, there’s a lot of joy behind those words.
I am not worthy! As a sinner and ask for forgiveness, I still sin, yet still ask the Lord Mighty God Jesus I still go out and help others in suffering. I know this is not enough but at least it's a step forward.
Same here.Only a little worse.I can;t even refer to God like I used to because I betrayed him many times.
I adore God's honor to maintain his promise to his people. He is so incredible in his keeping of his vows. It speaks volumes of his majesty and his ultimate most highness.
Much of Isaiah could be applied to my own nation 🇲🇽 and my own person
If you're talking about Mexico; could you talk about the situation? I'm from the states but I'd like a better picture of whats going on down there. Full situational breakdown in as Much detail as you can, I'm earnest when I say I want to know.
@@H_HoldCatholics in Mexico just by being born into it not because they know the Lord
¡El Señor tenga piedad hermano!
Saludos desde El Paso, TX
Lord, by your Spirit, help me to do what is pleasing to you.
We have gifts in spirit with which we can access, only through spirit. By communions.
Like how one throws emotion, in soundeds.
Spirit moves in will.
Canfidance. Faith.
We feel and act upon movements within Spirit, merkaba, seas and tides of energy between us.
The evil, use all gifts to bring down our kingdom.
I use all gifts to build.
To speak good word.
To those I hold in fondness to my being.
You know when dem homeless bums suddenly tell you,
"Hey man, you deaf?"
We wuz talkin'
U prolly even recognized
You just aren't honed
Such is life.
Sermons like this always make me so grateful for the blessing of Christ. The fact that God knows we cannot measure up and all throughout history have let him down over and over and still through faith in our lord Jesus Christ we are given the chance at salvation. That concept is the source of my joy. The strength in my sorrow. We should all be grateful that we are saved by grace or we would all be found unworthy despite how “holy” we may feel at times.
One foolish thing I could do right now is comment on this teaching. I must prayerfully chew on it for awhile. Digest it. And allow it's painful truth to be my teacher. Bless you Father for this powerful message. As an inquirer, this message was needed.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us!
Hi am from Eritea. I am Orthodox Christian I love the way you are teaching glory to the Lord Almighty God preay for me and my family father?
I will pray for you and you family friend
I will pray for you brother/sister! I have heard that your country is very troubled and impoverished and constantly tormented by war. I will light a candle for you and your family! Much love from a brother in Greece!
I will pray for you as well
Thank you Fr Josiah, really enjoy your teachings!!! Praise by to our Lord Jesus!!!
❤🕊🙏☦GOD HAVE MERCY ON US SINNERS ☦🙏⛪💪
O Lord, Prince of Peace, my King of Ages, Have mercy upon us! ☦️🙏
Lord Jesus have mercy upon me a sinner..
Pray the holy rosary and help defeat Satan
The harsh truth is tough to swallow, but like a breath of fresh crisp air. Glory to God☦️
Thank God I’m going to confession today. And but for His great mercy, woe is me. Please pray for me that I choose life and live in real repentance. Thank you for this message Fr. Josiah
Father Bring Us Not to the Time of Trial But Rescue Us from the Evil One Amen
❤❤❤❤❤ Lord Have Mercy on me .🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I love that the Lord is so merciful and gracious. If any of this causes us to fear, we have not been perfected in Love.
Understand that repentance is your very life. You do not do it alone, but through the power of God! Do not be discouraged. This is not about God rejecting you and condemning you because you struggle. We all struggle. It’s about getting back up again and going to the very ONE who can help you. Don’t run away from God. Run to Him! Ask for help ❤ He deeply loves you.
Be careful, Christian’s, not to be run by fear, but Love .
Lord, have mercy on me a sinner.
I like how you say God bless at the start and move your hand. Great speaking, great message. Thank you Father Trenham. God bless you too.
God bless you, and thank you so much for this video
Absolutely phenomenal ! thank you most Blessed and loving Father . If the whole world can hear this and all Christians of the world this hits right between the eyes Glory to Our Lord for you Father 🤗❤️✝️🌷will send this to every one I know
❤ Lord have mercy on me.
Amen may the Lord our God help us !!!
I just discovered how to mirror my tablet on the tv, and we had a lovely lovely end to our evening - seeing you, and hearing your words, on our tv screen ❤ Such good strong clear words from Isaiah.
My name is Daniel. Help me, I feel so much guilt from the littlest thing. Please pray for me!
I repent for everything, even an immoral ad makes me feel I need to repent and say the act of contrition. I feel like my prayers aren’t genuine anymore. Please pray for me, I am so tired!
Perhaps you should go to an Orthodox church and talk to the priest.
He can 'unpack' the problem better than any of us can. Say the Jesus Prayer a lot. It is deeply helpful and encouraging..
@@lindaphillips4646 I just got over the problems, thanks though
this is great wisdom
I've always been touched and frightened by these Isaiah words... Scary.... Thank you father for reminding me again and again... You are wonderful, God bless you for your mission....
He's one of my favorites.
My friends think I'm;
"Bold".
I'm trying
May God have mercy on us brother. God bless.
Love your videos by the way
Fr thank you for this iam not orthodox iam Anglican with Jewish ancestry! I thank the lord Jesus christ 🙏 every day I'm not blinded I'm a true remnant!
I am glad to have found this channel.
thank you for the teaching. What a thoughtful and thought provoking message.
Amen
Brilliant message Fr Josiah !!!
Fantastic preaching thank you.
አሜን አባታችን። Amen. ። ቃለ ሕይወት ያሰማልን።
Amen JesusLord
Thank you for this message. This message along with one of yours that I found yesterday about not torturing ourselves over our sins was just what I needed to hear. I realized that in recent weeks I had started to become harden of heart with all of the cruelty going on in the world. I began to think why am I going out of my way when others are not or in some cases leaving it all to me? This attitude had lead me to take some actions or, in some cases, inactions which I deeply regret.
Thank you Father
I’m grateful to have found this excellent teacher and path. You are a treasure Father Trenham. May Christians not bow to “Israel”
Amazing video ❤
GOD❤ is the MOST DEAR and ENDEARING FATHER but HE❤ is also very just. Good can never co-exist with evil otherwise we would all still be living in Heaven and not on planet Earth, the planet lingering in the Abyss until ' be no more' . Only Love in the form of loving actions/thoughts/feelings/wishes/reasonings/beliefs/behaviours matter. Easy to say but difficult to do. Fortunately we are NOT alone, for Jesus CHRIST❤ said He❤ is here with us until the end of times helping us to carry each of our crosses (total majestic divine quantum physics) and HEAL our sick/divided splitted - minds (dark/evil subconscious activity). There is Jesus CHRIST, our dear SAVIOUR❤, so there is surely HOPE. Please dear Jesus help me and all the ones who also ASK You❤ to carry each of our crosses!!
Thank you Fr. Josiah!
Amazing 😮
Thank you 🙌
Lord have mercy
Thank you. I was lost for the past few days & this is perfect.
So perfectly beautiful! 🥲🙏❤️🔥🕊
Thank you so much for this Father
Amen.
And with that ime donre with god
Don’t give up. I know how these types of messages can make us feel, but it’s a good thing, as it allows us to take steps to the right direction
Please pray for me a worse sinner
Israel of today needs to hear this
The church is Israel
I fear they are too far gone. The way I've witnessed them treat Christians is heartbreaking.
Jesus told them 2000 years ago, I don’t think they care
All lands need to hear This
USA is no better or Russia or ...................
🇮🇱
Israel of today is the Church
When God is worn down, Dear Father, it is to the NiB. Yes indeed that Black Sabbath song is akin to sin, if sang then it is worthless prayer. To wit, I would like to replace it with a Psalm. Pray tell, which one do Orthodox Monks use to help them find things lost or misplaced? 🙏🏼
First experience an attempt at your life by seven guys in plain daylight, then you will see the worth of one's prayers!
If you in. Everyone did something at the start of the video.
Thank you Father Josiah beautiful teaching, so much needed peace, it’s been one loss after another, I am so tired of the evil doing😭💔🙏🥰🌺Father I keep subscribing, Go off come back and I’m not subscribed
How can I love someone I cannot converse with or know? How can I know someone without meeting this person in any way at all ? How can I know someone I can't contact? How do I love someone who I can't know
I’m just a little confused, when you mentioned that our prayers to God are worthless when we repeatedly fall into sin, should we not be praying to him for forgiveness? Will he refuse to hear our prayers for mercy and forgiveness? What should we be doing because sinning is unavoidable.
No you keep struggling till God bless you and the struggle stops. The devil want us to fall in despair after we fall in sin and thus separate us from the source of our power and from our hope and salvation. I think he talks about people like me .People who prays coldly and not in repentance spirit and thus do not grow in spirit.
@@Tanya-tb8irPraying for you 🙏
Fr. What version of Bible are you using?
I have a question. We speak the words of praise, but our hands are involved with blood. We are working in evil industries that hurt people. Seeing as that every form of generating income is now tied to hurting somebody in one way or another, how are we able to make a living for ourselves and our families and still please the Lord?
We Eastern Orthodox need to hear this, above I myself need to hear this and contemplate it. The present conflicts, strife, major schisms and our biggest Patriarchate's acts of condoning war in the name of 'Holy Rus' are disgusting to behold. Blessing weapons who will used to combat another traditional Orthodox land is a disaster. So sad that the Orthodox keep so quiet about what is happening in our own ranks is heartbreaking. We are so wary of admitting our lack of unity. The leader of the largest Orthodox church supports war and yet we can't admit it. Speak out Father, we know that's one of the reasons you made this video. Don't be afraid to admit we have serious issue in Eastern Orthodoxy.
The government and replacement "church" of the land speak of against who the weapons go are schismatics and heretics who even use national symbols instead of crosses in service and burn churches to the ground,are you sure they should be the ones you're supporting? I pray for the real canonical orthodox church in Ukraine to endure the persecution by the pharisee atheist government.
I am a critical Protestant Christian, and I was fully prepared to disagree, but I found the message to be solid, strong, and Biblical. Good word from the Lord!
Why come prepared to argue, when you have no understanding of what it is you want to argue about?
There are many, *countless* even, former Protestants that become Orthodox after giving a thorough and unvarnished examination of Scripture, history, and theology of the Church given to His apostles to teach.
Too many Protestant arguments are prepared against imaginary straw man points of contention, or the assumption that Orthodox are “just Roman Catholics.” It’s good you felt it wasn’t needed after listening to the truth.
How do you tell if you are on God's side? I want a healthy relationship with him
Ok so how do we balance this teaching with infinite forgiveness? I am truly sorry about my sins but I still struggle every day should I just quit praying and going to Mass? Clearly quitting isn’t the answer.
All my prayers are worthless
What about jesus saying repent, then when you do repent things go well but then the demonic assault ramps up and all that repentance seems to go nowhere and the prayers you prayed IN ALIGNMENT WITH GODS WILL turned out to be fake? Then what 😢 AND im living a holy set apart life as best i can
They copy what parents do. Not in a bad way. But things must've been "administered right." :))
Israel is doing the exact same thing today.
I've been wondering why those pagan jews sacrifice animals. If I understand this accurately, it's a substitute for human sacrifice. How can such people consider themselves God's chosen?
They have the same arrogance as the time they rejected Christ and killed him,sparing a murderer instead. Lord have mercy on them and open their hearts to the truth
when it comes to shopping coming to you, all prayers are worthless. A call and money might do it instead, point being doing is the right price for making it happen, not praying. Praying is to understand what you must do, cure the sickness in your mind. The process is simple: what you do deposits into your subconscious loop, which comes back to you determining your behavior. In this regard no prayer is worthless, but what you make of it, and even so, words you understand and don't agree with, go past you in your subconscious and come back sometimes through your behavior and "new" ideas. Nothing is really new
there is no worthless prayer my friend if u pray to God it is not worthless he already knows what u need what u require. God always listens no i correct myself he knows from eternity what i will say , do, act but He who is All, leaves us in freedom to act. please be careful how u speak and interpret things and words. remember u cannot fanthom the Father whose Son died for us for the love of us. speak less, think more; mention no religion, who are u to express what God his son Jesus and the Holy Spirit want from us.
Im sorry but if theres anything that could ever make me doubt its prayer. You say its not worthless and yet you can literally run math statistics of prayer vs non prayer and its identical.
And it dont matter one bit whos doing the praying.
yep every law based work of flesh is in vain.
A god so pathetic that he punishes people for not knowing him .... After he hides for centuries 🤣
If you dont say something useful in this video im done with god
I guess your saying God needs a hearing aid lol 😂maybe capitalism crumbed up everyones ear , cough cough covid
Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner
Lord have mercy on me a sinner
Amen
Amen
Amen