Struggling to Hear God's Voice
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- čas přidán 19. 09. 2019
- If you’re struggling to hear God’s voice, take heart in Fr. Mark-Mary’s words of hope here. Complementing the advice given by Jackie and Bobby Angel in their new book, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages you to trust in God’s guidance.
He recounts the time when he was working as a missionary in Honduras providing for the poorest families there. The decisions he had to make to ensure the most needy families received food from his mission weighed on him tremendously. Only by praying, deciding, and trusting in God’s providence was he able to proceed and provide the help the families needed.
Especially in discerning his vocation as a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, Fr. Mark-Mary put God’s will before all else. It seems to have paid off quite well, and that’s why he wants to embolden you to do the same.
Check out Jackie and Bobby Angel’s new book, Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will-written in collaboration with Fr. Mike Schmitz-which is now available for pre-order at: ascensionpress.com/collection...
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I kid you not: I was just walking out of work (right now) wondering why I can't hear God in my mind/heart. Then I open up CZcams and this is the 2nd video I see.
If you said the 1st video it would have been better, but less believable 👍
When God speaks! =) I was thinking these similar thoughts the past few days at my new job, which is at a secular construction company, where almost every person drops f and s-bombs every sentence. I am thinking, why am I here, what's the point?
Praise the Lord he for the answered you n me
He listened and he answered.
God works over your karma.
My biggest desire is to hear God's voice.
I feel all by myself
It’s not my biggest desire but I want to hear taste see touch & smell God. My biggest desire is a spouse who meets my qualities & morals on life. Who will help me grow in my saintification & i help her with hers. I am lonely & I have realized that’s because loneliness is the feeling that I have people in my life but no one has me. I’m missing the presences of a females companionship
You are certainly not all by yourself. God is with you and so are the Saints and brothers and sisters. But you also have to be willing to reach out. I know of a woman who feels lonely, but she pushes people away and doesn't want to open her heart and be vulnerable. If that's you, you need to take chances, pray and ask God to lead you to good people and take the chance to open your heart to them and allow them inside.
@@nolancavanaugh406 If you have discerned marriage then trust that God will send the right person you're way. In the meantime, focus on improving yourself. The time will be well worth it. I yearned for my spouse for a very long time, but when I met him I realized that when I had been ready, he hadn't been ready. It takes two. God has to arrange two lives to come together at the right time. Be patient with him and he won't disappoint you. I know I received a lot more than what I ever thought possible through my husband.
Pray to be saved by gods grace. Other than that what other people call their intuition is the Holy Spirit so if you start listening to that the louder and more you will hear gods voice.
If those two don’t work read the Bible and meditate on it. If the Bible is too hard read classical literature first. Think about your actions and hey you do them. Think about other peoples reactions and why they do that what drives People.
This is how I hear gods voice and his guidance and if I feel like I’m starting to not hear him I try to be more present and analytical of what people do, etc.
@@caroc4327 Yesterday at Mass I asked the question to my RCIA director, when we ask God a question how do we know where to look and listen for his answer? She told me often times we receive the answer we need through His word and the word of others. And here I am in the comments of a video that I felt called to and I see your response that is the exact answer I needed to hear, just because I'm ready doesn't mean that the one He has planned for me is ready yet and that's not something I've really considered. Being impatient is the nature of humans and a constant battle to overcome but improving myself daily and striving to become the best man I can be for the one He has planned for me is the biggest motivator I have right now. I will admit, however, that with all this in mind I still struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel on a daily basis. God bless
One time I was joking around and I told God "you never call, you never write." (like I was a parent scolding their college student who left.) I then hear a voice that said "I do call, you just never answer.)
Wow!
uhh ... sure.
aww the chills must be amazing
@@roncelmaxwell how?
Did you actually "hear" that with your ears?
Thank you for this video. I have been wondering for years why I've never felt like I heard the voice of God/The Holy Spirit. I speak out to God when I pray or even just whenever I'm thankful for something or coming to Him when I am in need of help in my discernment. He is my Father and I know whatever I choose to do, right or wrong, he will be there to show me how to get back to Him. God Bless you, AP.
What do you want me to do lord…guide me please
Was blown away by that prayer at 5:05 so decided to write it down…..
Lord, I believe that you have called me to this situation. Lord you know my limits, you know what I know, you called me as I am. So here’s what I am going to do Lord, I’m gonna do my best. I am going to try and get all the information I can. Then I’m going to make a decision and I will entrust it to you, Lord. And if I make the wrong decision I’m gonna trust that you are God and you are good and I’m just one instrument. You will come into these women’s lives and provide through another means if it is the wrong decision. If it is the right decision Lord I believe and I trust because of who you say you are that you’ll bless it and you will anoint it,
The way to eternal salvation is faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
I didn't know that was his full Religious name. That's awesome.
*Pray, pray, pray, pray, pray A-L-W-A-Y-S.*
Thank you Fr. Mark-Mary. Truly appreciate your videos. Lots of prayers for your Ministry.
You are a lways hitting what we need.our publication on discernment is the best seller in reprint now.
Your talk was super.thank you.
Padre Mark muchas gracias por ayudar a nuestra gente pobre yo soy de Guatemala y vivimos la misma pobreza de todo corazón que Dios Lo bendiga por su gran corazón
YOU HAVE NOOOOO IDEA I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS IN MY SITUATION. THAANK YOU
Me too...
Thank you brother and may God bless you you doing the right decision and by the way I like when you say the holy rosary I'm a Catholic and I will die as a Catholic I believe in Jesus Christ the only son who was conceived by the holy Spirit amen God bless you all love you
I can't hear God's voice but I wish that I did. It's my greatest desire.
Please pray that I hear our Lord's calling to do His will in all things and especially in choosing my state in life.. Amen!
THANKS father Mark Mary. God bless you too...
This is how I feel: God speaks to people like Fr. Mark-Mary because He has chosen them specially. He doesn't speak to ordinary schlubs like me because He hasn't chosen us specially. I can kid myself that "God is walking with me in my decisions" etc. etc. - but I don't really believe that this is true: the evidence just isn't there in my life. God WON'T help with my decision-making, but He WILL blame me if I get things wrong. I guess that I just somehow should have been one of God's Special Ones - except that I have no idea how to do this.
Having awakened from yet another puzzling dream, opebed the CZcams app to find this video was at the top. Don't know if all dreams are divinely inspired, but I did ask in prayer right before falling to sleep if the Franciscans is the right place for me in my desire to serve God.
Dream didn't seem His answer was yes or no, but coupled with what you shared about having to screen women to decide who was eligible or not for help, the dream could be interpreted as a what to expect I'd be walking into while helping the poor. Not pretty. Constantly needing to watch where and what I step in. Struggling to persuade those people who can help themselves to clean up.
IRL, I worked in a bank for just over one year. Learned I'm not interested in money. I've been homeless, and know what poverty is like. Living a minimalistic life appeals to me. And I've honestly been most comfortable with those similarly affected.
Sadly, the dream doesn't say whether or not if I'd be effective in the Franciscan ministry in 0ursuit of doing God's work.
More prayer and meditation required to hear His voice.
these comment sections inspire me. Thank You God.
I always thought praying was a one side street where you wait for God to pass by when He is ALWAYS with us. In every prayer and decisions we make, it was never about making them alone and waiting for results. It's about making them while trusting God the results are what He has planned for everyone involved. Thank you again for this teaching.
But the Holy Spirit speaks to us but we have to discern
God will guide me🙏
Father your story is something I need it yo hear since I experience a similar situation every now and then
You are an amazing young Priest. If the world had more Holy Priests, religious and laity as yourself, it would change the world. God love you. We love you.
yes, its comforting to know there are monks who are so wonderful
I have heard God's Voice when I took a glance to close my eyes 2 days
ago around 9pm. I felt that my body has a different sensation, it's a
different feeling that my body felt, it feels like I was in another
dimension. What I heard is "....Angels....." God said to me with little
clarity and a loud voice with Echo voice in all directions. It is like a
loud speaker all over the sorroundings but he has a big voice. I only
hear the word "Angels" but the other words that he said are slowly
fading and I can't understand it. I think I heard his voice in a matter
of only a few seconds and faded, then I opened my eyes and I felt
different again. I was not sleeping that time, I am just closing my eyes
for a few seconds but never expected that God the Father is the Word,
and the Word was God. Now I know that he wants to send his Angels on me
because I have been thinking a lot of bad things lately.
I started to question my faith during my teenage years (in the 1970s), then my faith took a hit after I returned from military deployments in combat zones. I have doubts and continuously question my faith and beliefs, but I’ve never stopped looking and praying. That’s why I’m here watching this. God Bless.
Have you tried reading about the life of St Ignatius of Loyola he was a military man, a man of the world and seasoned in battle, worldly pleasures and a rich life. He himself had no access to the novels of the time and had to make do with books about the Saints in a period of convalascence...a literary distraction which brought about his conversion. He might understand more about your situation than you think
Thanks for the advice. I will definitely look into it. Again, thank you.
Yeah, same thing happens to me. Although I question God's existence and our creation. Specially after losing some of my loved and my wife. I had never stopped believing and praying and praising God and Jesus our lord. Godbless and be strong!👍
Fellow veteran here, combat zone deployments, even if you weren’t on the “frontlines” had a huge effect on me and my faith. Keep telling, even demanding, God show you His way. It won’t let you down even if it is hard. Good luck and God bless.
Somos peregrinos poco a poco vamos a llegar ...
Amen 🙏 God bless you
Wow amazing lesson, awesome helpful message ❤❤❤
To me at least i can't speak for anyone else but god never answers or guided absolutely anything in my life regardless of how much i ask him.
Amen, God bless you father for answering the call of God, thank you!without the priests there’s no Holy Eucharist and other Sacraments.
Bible says call no man father (especially a spiritual figure)
Catholism allows this because they do not understand what it really means to be born again!
Fabio Tuan the only one who lacks understanding is you.
@@fabiotuan5206 poor St Paul doesnt even know what it means to be born again then because he called himself a father to the Christians at Corinth in 1 Corinthians 4:15 "For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel"
And Peter must not know what it means to be born again as he was calling Mark his son making him a Father to him “She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings; and so does my son Mark” (1 Pet. 5:13)
Tom Jenkins thats because you’re thinking in terms of your man made protestant religion and not actual Christianity.
Well Fabio, the Apostles Peter & Paul did it & so I'm sure it's ok to call a priest "Father". Seriously, you're NOT better than the Apostles.
Thank you for this gentle reminder to trust in the Lord he will always turn it for our good
This is a great video on discernment. Please make a video on listening to God's voice! Sometimes we need to hear him speak truth, and healing, not just direction. Thank you for sharing!
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏
Real world ---practical advice that is needed and timely
God is amazing. I just finished praying the rosary and i stumbled across the St Anne prayer ( St Anne is Mary’s mother), so i asked my mom to add that to her daily prayer as a mom and also because my translates to Mother Mary( Holy Mother). And here he goes talking about God giving him his name for a reason. I thank God for the big and the little things.
Thank you,Fr. Mark
I know exactly what you mean, when I feed the birds I was worried some would be hungry but then I felt like don't worry God can multiply the food for them. These talks are good.
Very helpful!
It’s amazing how the providence of God works in your own life. Leading and guiding us throughout the day
This video hits hard. Thank you, Father Mark-Mary!
Prayer is so important. Which is why it hirs so much when I cant pray. Sin, a constant betrayal. I dont know what to do.
*Prayer* is also one of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The disciples of Jesus asked him to teach them 'to pray.' Pray the *Our Father mindfully as often as you can.* It indeed is the Model Prayer. Please make that effort to pray, you may also ask Jesus to give you the 'Spirit of prayer.'
Watch Sensum Fidelium's Habitual Sin and the Spiritual Contract. It helped me A LOT!
old comment, I hope you're doing ok, but please know Jesus wants you to come to Him when you've sinned. St Faustina writes about this in her diary. as soon as you realize a failure on your part, throw yourself into the arms of His mercy, and don't be afraid! trust in His mercy and allow yourself repentance and peace, not frustration and beating yourself up. shame and worry come from the devil. God loves you and wants you to live in His peace.
Felt I was all alone and all responsible for my decision until I saw this video this and I have realized now that my discernment is with God's collaboration. God bless you
Thank you so much. God bless you
Thank you so much Father. I really needed to hear this today. 🙏🙏🙏
Awesome video.
Saint John 6:45
It is written in the prophets:
‘They shall all be taught by God.’
Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me.
Thank you Father Mark, you are a blessing to everyone who is watching this and may a lot of people will find this channel! So many decisions in my life that I never acknowledge God but HE never left me, we are so loved even in our brokenness!
Humility is your middle name. May God bless you and Mary keep you.
Tom Jenkins Mary. The mother of Jesus
Jesus is the King. Mary only birthed Jesus. Stop admiring Mary. Jesus gave His life for you, not Mary.
Monica Lives for Jesus Mary leads souls to her Son, the same way souls on earth help lead other souls to Jesus.
Joseph, Mary has nothing to do with anyone’s soul. She only birthed Jesus. Jesus isn’t pleased with you honoring Mary. Praise Jesus (God), not Mary. Be careful for your actions, they have consequences.
Joseph, Did you notice Mary worshipped Jesus?
✝️
Love your insight. Keep ‘em coming. The Holy Spirit is strong in you. Thank you. God bless. 🙏🌹🙏
I bought the book on Amazon Kindle: Pray, Decide Don't Worry. Have not yet read but I am sure that it is a good recommendation.
I also pray to my Guardian Angel 7 Glory Be's every morning for guidance and seven Glory Be's to the Holy Spirit for enlightenment.
I don't remember where that suggestion came from. I know it helps me when I am confused or unsure. God's Blessings!
Thanks for that message. It's so important to be reminded that we're not alone in our decision-making and that God can bless our decisions even when we're not sure we've made that right one, as long as we sincerely tried to do the right thing.
Reflection for tonight:
I was an Altar server when I was a teenager and I remember everybody need to receive communion on the tongue and we use a bronze paten to not let a particle of the Lord (Eucharist) drop on the floor. I can really see him particles on the paten. After then the Priest will very carefully place the particles to the chalice. Is this love for the Lord? Or what.
I can’t imagine it. Oh Lord forgive me.
Love you Father Mark Mary. Thanks you for this video. You are shaping and saving lives! God Bless you. 🕊
Here I am looking through CZcams and one of the places I always go for answers is Ascension Presents. I really want to learn how to hear God’s voice more clearly but my own thoughts always get in the way and it’s tough to discern which is me and which is God... also, I’m from Honduras and it’s so exciting that you went there! My aunt is a director at a Catholic orphanage there and the poverty situation is very sad. God bless you.
Thank you my brother. You have a beautiful spirit. God bless you and may God help us get through times of desolation. I love you all.
Thank you John ! God Bless
Muchas gracias, Padre Mark, for sharing your experience and wisdom. Dios lo cuide y lo bendiga siempre.
Father I needed this.. Came at the right time. Thank you father.God will bless you
The world needs your videos with Spanish subtitles.... Please!!!!! Thkss
Our Lady of Guadalupe pray so we may love God and his holy will ❤️
Why don't you just pray to God instead?
Thanks for working to hear God's voice and to know His will!!
I feel like God is calling to me to be a nurse. When I think about being a nurse it gives me a sense of peace and not of anxiety.
Amen to this message. Thank you!
Thank you for the homily father God Bless you
Might've shed a tear or two... thank you!
How far will God go for us? Will He put us in time out? How long does restoration take? How can we tell if God is mad at us?
I have no discernment and it frustrates me sooo much. Please pray for me to hear His voice
My gilrfriend broke up with me 3 weeks ago. These past 2 days, I've been getting a lot anxious and thinking of callimg her. Yesterday, I opem up CZcams and the first video that appears to me is Fr. Mike's hommily called "Be patient".
God, I pray that I always do your will. This will help me not make wrong decisions. Amen.
Thank you Father.
also, i just want to say that this video came on my recommended tonight and as i watch tou i can literally feel the presence of God around you or his anointing. idk how to explain it, there is so much peace, this feeling that makes me want to cry and pray when u speak which reminds me of when i am worshiping God and fill with the holy spirit. God is moving through tou!!! May God bless you and bless you.
I enjoy your gentle yet straight forward style of explaining everything✨🙏🏻✨
Thank you Fr. Mark Mary, that was very powerful!
Great video! May God bless you, Father, and Mother Mary be ahead of all your life!
So key!!! Thank you Father.
I have never heard His voice . Practicing Catholic for 14 years
I came here because I've been trying to hear God's voice, have been praying and I hear nothing.
Thank you so much! God bless you!
I awoke about 430am, my heart full of anxiety. I needed to hear the voice of God. Not the booming voice from the sky as depicted in the movies. The still, small voice, that speaks to one's spirit. I have "heard" God's voice on occasion. Does God only speak on occasion, or is He always speaking it's just we aren't hearing? I'm inclined to think the latter. So it was heavy on my heart how to hear God's voice. I NEED his guidance in some major decisions I'm about to make. This was the second video I found as well! This video was SO on target for me. Thank you, and God bless you Fr. Mark-Mary. I bought the book Pray, Decide, Don't worry immediately on Kindle. Viva Christo Rey! JA
Your illustration is not unlike the situation of my final career. I prayed, but not nearly as eloquently as you, Fr. Mark Mary.
I appreciate these weekly visits.
Please pray for each other and me,
Wow, so relieved to hear this! I grew up in the non-demonization church and so much energy was put into the whole, “what is God’s will for X in your life?” Perhaps even to the type of cereal you’re gonna have in the morning. (I joke, but not really). A book from the Protestant side that really gave me some relief was Kevin DeYoung’s book, “Just Do Something: a liberating approach to find God’s will or how to make a decision without dreams, visions, fleeces, impressions, open doors, random bible verses, casting lots, liver shivers, writing in the sky, Etc.”
It seems like waaaay too much responsibility for God to put on us if we are doing our best to then be chastised for not doing the most optimal thing because we were not knowledgable or wise enough. Where would God’s grace be in that? Thanks brother and keep it up!
This clip is very relevant for me at this time. I am suffering from anxiety due to a major decision. Thank you
I can't believe this! This is just what I needed and it was just a scroll away in my notifications!!! GOD IS AMAZING!!!!!
Thanks, I needed this approach to discerment!
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Bless you brother
i needed this video right now!! thank you!!
I really needed to hear this, thank you. ✨
God bless you. Thank you so much for this. It really lifted something.
Thank you - I SO needed to hear this tonight :)
Thank you, Father 🙏🏻 needed this
Amen- Praise Jesus! Thank you for the reminder!! God Bless! 🙏🏻😇
Thank you!
Thank you so much!!!!!! Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ bendiciones desde Mexico
Love the friar videos.
Truly spoken from the heart. Thank you, Fr Mark-Mary!
Needed that
Thank you for this message. I needed this! ❤️🙏🏼🕊
Thank you!🕊🙏🏼 just listening to your message is giving me peace. May God continue to bless & guide your messages, to all that are in need of guidance for the greater good of God’s glory.🕊🙏🏼
Really needed to hear this right now!
Thanks Fr.