When the Best Decision is to “Stay the Course”
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- čas přidán 14. 03. 2023
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Sometimes in our discernment-especially over major life choices, like our vocations-we start second guessing our decisions. Sometimes, we make hasty decisions because we thought we “messed up” our discernment. But most of the time… the best decision is to “stay the course”.
As the scriptures says, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.”
Today Fr. Mike continues his series on vocational discernment and offers some helpful guidance on how and when to make life-altering choices.
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I totally want to escape my PhD in the final stages of my dissertation. Stay the course. Please pray for me to finish. Thanks for the encouragement Fr. Mike / God.
You will make it, I was in your position a month ago. The rewards for submission will be enormous, none if you surrender. May God grant you the strength, wisdom and inspiration to graciously conclude. Respect.
@@franciscogerardohernandezr4788 thank you! ❤
J.M. may God comfort you and strengthen you. May the Lord grant you the grace to endure the final stretch with courage and resolve just like Jesus did, so you can also say in the end "It is finished." And once you have your Ph.D. you can use it to serve for the glory of the Lord. May He bless you with a tangible presence of the Holy Spirit and give peace that surpasses all understanding. Remember Jeremiah 29:11 ("For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.") Thank you Lord because you are our very present help in time of need. Amen. 🙏
Praying 🙏🏼
@@Shockmeslow nothing is in vain if you give it to God. Just because you had a setback does not define WHO you are and what God has called you to do. My son had many setbacks but he gave them to God… he waited upon the Lord… in the end, he went on to achieve something so meaningful because he did not give up. Hold on and listen to the Holy Spirit, and know something good will happen!! God bless!! ✝️
Never doubt in the Dark what God told you in the Light. - V. Raymond Edman
Ohhh, I love that!
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Thank you. This really helps.
Thank you. Just what I’ve been thinking about
Thank you Fr. I needed to hear this. I will join the Dominicans sisters in my country in January 2024.
God bless you.
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Now i can call you sister im catholic god bless
Bless you! I hope it’s everything you want and need.
Amen!
"Don't leave the ship when the ship needs to be steered" is an encouraging idea and one I needed to hear today. Just putting it out there that not all ships can be steered out of the storm though! Don't make yourself stay in an abusive relationships or toxic workplace waiting for things to get better.
Just waiting is not good. Holding your ground on good principles is. With God’s help, and with the help of His friends.
I was just praying for stability in everything in my life and I got a notification about a new post from Father Mike Schmitz about having “ the virtue of stability.” Wow!! God hears your prayers y’all!! You matter to Him!! Yes, I am going to “Stay the Course” even though it is rough. Peace to all of you.
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@@sammyc9617 thank you and God bless you!!
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@@lolitaschlenker9570 thank you and God bless you!!
You mean to tell me that a popular life advice influencer gave some advice that was relevant to your life?😲
Well there ya go, guess there is a god after all, I mean how else could you explain such a coincidence? It's not like making content that people relate and respond to is his fvcking job or anything, nope definitely the sky wizard sending a message directly to YOU and nobody else with a hectic and difficult life.
Quit being a narcissist🙄
Most people think this applies to men considering leaving seminary, but it can also apply to men considering leaving their Godly relationship for the priesthood! My girlfriend (who I will marry soon) has made me a much better man of God and vise-versa, it’s truly a sensational relationship and marriage is talked about all the time happily. (And as we know, Satan hates nothing more than a truly holy matrimony.) I have no desire at all to become a priest, but I thought that the thought “am I called to be a priest” popping into my head was a sign from God! But after riding that alarming thought out for a while and taking it to adoration, I’ve calmed down and realized I’m called to this beautiful relationship. Minor “scares” and intrusive thoughts are no reason to jump ship.
God bless!
1 Timothy 4 KJV
1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
🩸 Faith 🩸
Romans 3 KJV
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
1 Peter 1 KJV
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
😭😭
2 Peter 2 KJV
1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Acts 20 KJV
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
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Hebrews 10 KJV
29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
May the Lord bless you dear Paul. And grant you a happy and holy marriage if that’s your vocation. Our Heavenly Father is gracious & He is Emmanuel, God with us💟💟💟
“Never make a life-changing decision in the midst of desolation” ❤️
I'm currently in the final few months of my PhD and it is grueling right now. Please pray that I finish and stay the course until it is done. Thanks for the great video Father Mike.
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Don’t give up, nothing is forever but you will feel so much better knowing you got through it all with the glory of god
How did you do? What happened?😊
Prayers to everyone. God Bless you ALL.
God bless you too!!
I just came up on the verse “let your yes be yes and you’re no be no” while I was trying to find what to do about a relationship. Whether to end it or not and then came up on this video. Thank you. I’ll ride this wave of emotions out and wait until God tells me what to do. He always does.
Same here
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Believe in Jesus’ promises. He always leads. 🙏🏽
St. Joseph’s decisions were made from a dream he would have
So if a person needs to make a decision on something important then we say
Sleep on it 🙏🙏
Fr.Mike wishing you a very happy St.Patrick’s day and don’t forget to make an Irish exit
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God Bless you
From Ireland
Is that where the saying comes from?! Makes sense 😊
God bless you Rose in Ireland!!
@@margaretannwoods4869 Thanks so much Margaret
And God Bless you and all yours
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Pray for the virtue of Stability for me and for my dad and mom and for the people whom I meet.
The worst time to change direction is in the middle of a storm. Bingo. When I did the Ignatian exercises I was told to never forget Rule 5. It serves me well. Almost always I'm acting out of fear. Its hard I say I'm all in for you but who are you? I can't find you in this desolation. Wait; and Fr. Mike etc. will come along and remind us whats going on even if it is simply to remain in this current desolation. Its O.K.
Love them.
The timing of these videos never ceases to amaze me!
Amen!!
Thanks Fr. Very true. During the “storm” is the worst time to listen to your gut. That’s the “amygdala hijack”.
Thank you Father Mike. I'm currently working two jobs in my last semester in Uni. They're good but I'm so tired all the time that I want to quit 😢 but I remember how hard it was to get these jobs in the first place and how happy I was when I got them... Please pray for me... I also don't want this to affect my grades negatively.
You are so close!! Well done!! As an old person, just finish university. No one will care about your gpa unless you are going to medical school or getting a PhD. Stay the course!!
I told God that I've already had enough of overthinking and I pray for clear signs to happen. Otherwise, I just try to take life step by step, no jumpy moves. Still, much as I need to work on finding more time for God, this little tactic of mine works quite well.
Key point that Fr. Mike made: when God wants you to change direction He will let you know in no uncertain terms…it will be unmistakable. In my experience He will even reinforce the message if you have doubt. At least that’s my experience. God Bless you all!!
Thank you :) that is so helpful
A Midwest goodbye is more endearing than an Irish one, if that's any consolation. 🙂
Perfect timing as per usual ! So Thankful for Father Mike's ministry !! (Who else feels like Father Mike's videos are directly sent to him/her in time of needs ?)
Yes!! Amen.
Same here!
I do.
A priest once told me that when the timing of a sermon is just right and is syncing with your life events, it is the Holy Spirit that is speaking to us. ✨⭐️💫
@@esdra2628 I believe that
I've been struggling with cognitive dissonance between worldly relationships and my faith since Christmas, and this video popped up just after I was texting an old friend about it. Praise be to God
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Romans 3 KJV
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
1 Peter 1 KJV
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
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1 John 1 KJV
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Romans 5 KJV
9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
🩸 washed 🩸
Revelation 1 KJV
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
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2 Peter 2 KJV
1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Acts 20 KJV
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Our deepest condolences, Fr. Mike.. praying for your mothers soul and healing for your family.
Thanks Fr Mike, for clearing up a potentially confusing situation. Sometimes we get too wrapped up in things, to see clearly. Waiting, rather than making too quick a decision, is better in the long run. God Bless. Claire.
Prayers for you and your family after your mother's passing. 🙏 This topic finally helped me make sense of a decision I made when I was 27, 58 years ago. I always thought I let God "down". Now I realize I followed my real vocation. Thank you.
Wow. I was praying about making a change in my life, and I heard, “Just wait,” in my head. Then I opened CZcams and this was the first video in my queue. Thank you, Lord, for helping me in my distress. Thank you Fr. Mike for this video. God is truly working through you- thanks for letting Him! I choose to stay the course and not make a decision in a place of desolation. Amen
Oh, also… Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️😇✝️
Ephesians 1 KJV
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
✝️ Gospel 🩸
1 Corinthians 15 KJV
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 3 KJV
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
1 Peter 1 KJV
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
1 John 1 KJV
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
I hope your Lent is going well Fr. Mike!!
Irish priests come from Ireland! These are the insights I come for! :D
I was just praying about that!!
I hear a lot of voices, everyday in silence. And now I get the feeling I’m shutting myself off
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God bless you. ✝️🙏🏼
As always, great advice!
And there was actually a humorous component to this video, too. Coming from an Irish family, we are familiar with the "Irish Exit". We call them the "Irish Goodbye", but it's actually the opposite thing: whenever we are going to leave an event/gathering/etc., we start saying our goodbyes. But an hour later, we still haven't even reached the door! 🤣 🤣
Thank you Fr. Mike. I wish I had let my “no be no” for some things, but I can’t go back and change it now. Please pray for me brothers and sisters, that I will get through the difficulties I’m facing. I’m praying for you all as well.
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🔥 🔥 🔥! This is why I listen to you Father Mike. Pure wisdom from heaven to earth. God bless you.
Thank you Father Schmitz!
Thank you Father Mike Schmitz!!
Thanks from Croatia, God bless you🙌🏻
I know someone I am related to who has pulled an irish exit notoriously. I didn't know there was a name for that. We are irish descent so that makes sense.
Maybe it is to avoid the Irish good byes. This can extend for at least a hour! It is in the genetic coding.
@@karenglenn2329 we always called thise McLaughlin goodbyes but I guess that is also a universal Irish trait.
@@MrPeach1 Tis so. Bless you Mike.
@@MrPeach1 Matt l call you Mike.
@@karenglenn2329 NO problem my Dad got me confused with my brother Mike alot so I am used to it.
Thank you for this message! Jesus I trust in you.
Thank you Fr. Mike. Amen.
Thank you, Father. I have been very confused lately. I has been a good journey where I finally to confession after many years. Through the mercy of GOD and the grace of Holy Spirit I have remembered many things I did, but I get confused easily and I get nervous easy but I trust I will be finally confess fully to be forgiven, to be back and to finally receive my Lord
God bless you, sir! ❤️🙏♥️
I needed to hear this today. I struggle with staying that course in certain areas in my life. In my situation I have noticed I have lost much discernment so I am relying on Godly council. Thank you. FR. MIKE.
This came at the perfect time. I’m in the middle of a dilema of immigrating to another country. Not that my current situation is bad. It’s just that an opportunity to migrate has opened. The thing is I’m not sure if I should do it or not & if I’m just deciding because I feel uncomfortable with my current situation. But it’s not that bad at all. In fact I still consider myself so blessed & lucky. But at the same time, I feel like if I don’t take this chance then I might miss out on a good oportunity. But migrating to another country is not also a guarantee of success.
Thank you Fr. Mike for this. In a way, this message gave me comfort & I’ll just trust the Lord with the outcome of my application.
Thank you! Thank you Fr.Mike!
Always follow the Peace of the Lord ❤
BLESS YOU AMEN
Thank you father . God bless .. I need your prayers at this time , plz remember in your prayers thank you .. ❤️🙏🏻
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I was just thinking I needed to listen to Father Mike and this came up. God is so good!
Amen!!
Focus on God during tribulation and praise him through the storm 😁💯. My mom taught me that, let your yes be yes and no be no and the worst time to make a decision is during a time of panic or uncertainty
Excellent Fr. Mike. Thanks.
Thanks. I Love You. Father Mike 😅
I love this so much! Thank you Fr Mike 🙏 God bless
Where I live it’s called the “Irish Goodbye”
All Glory to God! God Bless Father Mike for his leading Catholics in truth! May God continue to bless him with this great grace so desperately needed at a time such as this!
Thank you very much, Father Mike!🤗
It is very helpful to me!❤️
This is very wise advice and it makes very good sense. The old saying comes to mind "any port in a storm" in which a person will take any kind of comfort and safety in the midst of chaos or difficulty. And that does not allow for quiet, calm discernment for what could be the most important decision in your life. Let our yes mean yes and our no mean no.
This is the second time I heard someone talk about the idea of letting God lead, instead of trying to lead God. Like I want to start serving in my church, and there are so many good ways that I’m just like okay where do you want me. But I haven’t even taken the time to talk with the team leaders, or even church pastors! I have to trust in my Lord, the same Lord who created me with my giftings. He knows where He wants me, and He’ll lead me to serve that won’t compromise my main ministry, which is my home
Thank you. I was asking God to guide me in an audible voice and then suddenly this video..thank you.👍🙏
This was excellent counsel and just what God wanted me to hear. Thank you, Father Mike.
I'm trying to think of going abroad and working there but I don't want to leave my parents who are already 60+ yrs old. But I have a long term plan on being self-employed. Still wise to choose to stay since I know it would be better for the long run.
Stay on course….keep the faith….Jesus loves you!
Thank you father Mike
Just keep working on your dissertation. That’s a huge accomplishment. If you are working and then health or something else your cannot control steps in to stop you from going on with it, then that would be one thing. But if you can physically and mentally do it why not?! That’s amazing that you’ve gotten this far!
This is a video to save and watch again in times of desperation.
Thank you Father
Thank you, Father. I needed this. I'd been worrying about a vocation I had no interest in, and I realized it was coming from a place of anxiety.
Dear God I needed to hear this today. I am in a time of desolation at my job, but I’ve said from the beginning that God literally held me by the hand and hand delivered me into that position and only he will walk me out. Dear Lord continue to guide my steps, and I offer everything I’m going through to you. Amen.
Father Mike, so many of us were made to change course during covid - and not by our own choice. I lost a wonderful job, at the top of my game, and while it’s now 3 years, still haven’t made peace with the decision or with myself.
you have NO idea how much I needed this. it is helping me to make sense of so much. thank you Fr. Mike and God bless you!
In my country (Poland) 'Irish Exit' is actually called 'English Exit' :)
Thank you Father Mike🙏
Thank you
I just heard your Sunday Homily and learned about your Mom's passing. I'm so sorry and please know you and your family are in my prayers, even more than usual.
A. I love the Irish exit and use it frequently.
B. Your message was spot on. God bless you!
Thank you Fr.Mike May our Lord Of Divine Mercy - fill you with many ,many blessing, I really need it to hear your message...🙏
Staying the course, and each day, gets easier. Thank you father Mike, I always enjoy your talks!
I did exactly that. I entered the novitiate for the caption Franciscans, knowing that this was what I wanted to do with my life. I told the Lord,” if you want me to stay, and here I am.“ he decided at the end of my novitiate year that I was done with formation, and the fryers voted for me not to continue. Sometimes the Holy Spirit’s lessons are harsh, but I don’t regret either going, nor leaving. God is good!
I think what is beautiful is that you were open to tbe idea and that a ‘no’’ was ok also.
🙏🙏🙏Thank you.
I really appreciate this because I'm applying to seminary for diocesan priesthood, but I just ended a weekend retreat at a Benedictine monastery, and that has got me thinking about being a monk, possibly a monk-priest, instead of a diocesan priest. This video was most welcome. Thank you, Fr. Mike, and praise be to God.
Thanks Mike!
Yes, it make totally sense! Thanks so much, Father Mike Schmitz!!!
My husband and I were wondering about what an Irish Exit meant after hearing it on a survival show. Thank you, I will share this explanation with him.☘
Hi Fr Mike, I am going to do a three day bread and water fast for peace between Russia and Ukraine. I am not interested in how God does it or who "wins" all I am asking God for is peace. If any one is interested in joining me please do and remember to pray for peace only.
Profound & beautiful message, thank you so much Father!
God bless you, Fr. Mike!
Thank for this reminder!
Aye Serrrrrr, stay the course
❤ Thank you..
Great message Father! Thanks for posting.
My parents also counseled me to try not to make a decision when I am hungry, tired, or angry. It has been quite helpful.
Happy St. Patrick's day!
Ooo father Mike I had a hard time listening to this video because it was way to real for me. I am faithful to God but I still struggle a little with the What If. I don’t know why I have this fear of disappointing him ? But I do trust him. I appreciate this message Father Mike .
Thank you for giving your time to all, I enjoy the readings and reflections! Peace be with all.
Gracias,gracias,gracias!
Much needed ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, Father. I'm on the end of the second week of a job that God made very clear He helped me get and I am getting quite a bit of anxiety/imposter syndrome/nagging thoughts that I should have just taken the dive into seminary instead. But I'm almost three weeks in and if God wants me in this job for whatever reason, then I have to stay the course until He says otherwise. And you're right- you'll know it when it happens
Father Mike your videos are always so encouraging, a beacon of light during challenging times. I just decided to take a break in my romantic relationship and it’s been so difficult - I want to keep my eyes on God and His will, grow in Christ likeness and live out my faith in all situations
That’s great advice! 🙌🏻🙏🏻
Thanks you for taking the time
For this video
Everybody struggles 😪 😫 🤧
Me to Thanks again
*clearly. God Bless!
Merci Padre 😇
That's what I want to do is make sure that this is God's will for my life and make sure this is the path he is calling me I want to pray 🙏 and fast about it and be sure 🙏 ❤️
I needed to hear this right now. Last week I was so demoralized because my passion for pursuing my master’s degree has been fleeting. I wanted to quit. But I know those feelings were out of fear and desolation. Thank you father Mike
I regret 40 years later not finishing mine. I could have shortened my program by a year and finished, but I still left. My advice would be to finish what you start even if you think that degree no longer has relevance to what you want to do. You never know decades from now what opportunities will arise. Also, your confidence and pride in finishing and succeeding is valuable in itself. That can never be taken from you. Also don't be shy to ask advice from faculty.
@@BitsyBee wow thanks for responding. Wasn’t expecting to see this right now but the timing is much needed. I’m planning out my summer right now to catch up and this word of encouragement really helps, because I’m still not fully in it mentally