If You’re Not Feeling Loved

If you’re not feeling loved by someone you love, take courage in the story of Leah in Genesis.
Jacob, Leah’s husband, did not love her. In fact, what’s even worse, he loved her sister, Rachel, instead. Leah named her first three sons out of her hope and desire for her husband to love her, thinking if she bore him sons he would love him. She named her first “Reuben” which means, “Look, a son,” saying, “Now my husband will love me.” She named her second son “Simeon” which means “listening” because she felt the Lord heard her prayer for Jacob to love her. She named her third son “Levi” which means “joined together” because she believed this time her husband will finally be joined to her.
By the time she had her fourth son, she named him Judah, which means “may God be praised.” She finally stopped trying to make Jacob love her, and instead she let go and let God take over. It’s no coincidence that Jesus would be born from the line of Judah.
Some people love people the way they know how to love, and the beloved just doesn’t notice. A father may love her daughter through acts of service rather than words of affirmation or quality time.
Others may simply not love you, but that does not mean you’re unlovable.
You’re chosen by God for a reason only you can know. Do not wait for someone else to give you the love that God the Father has already given you.
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[@abbie.ireland]

Just want to tell Father Mike my six-year-old announced “Let’s watch Father Mike Smidge!” 😁

[@arelycruz9517]

so cute!!🥺😆

[@christelrascon5474]

Hahaha ~ ❤️🙏🏻🌹 ~ from outta the mouths of babes ~

[@angelasuellentrop2189]

I was married for almost 50 years to my husband who was a very difficult man who exhibited his lack of ability to show emotion through an alcohol addiction. I was devoted to him but it was hard to say I loved him. He passed away 1 1/2 years ago. After that separation, I am finally able. daily. to see all the things he did for me that showed his love, the care of details that now allow me to live in comfort and leisure. It makes me sad that I did not know how to approach him to help him with my love. The absolute most loving gift he left me was four of the most wonderful, attentive, devoted children who loved him despite his failings. God is so good and now I can thank Him for the man I spent my life with.

[@AnaClaudia-yh5np]

That’s beautiful!

[@elaineborn6135]

Thank you for sharing. I can relate to your story. God bless you.

[@BitsyBee]

You deserve all those good blessings for being a faithful wife. I bet your husband thought so.

[@lancealoakan9773]

JMJ I recommend for everyone to watch Gabiafterhours! His channel is very Marian! His videos on the Rosary changed my life and the lives of many! AMDG

[@eddiejuarez2427]

Fellow sister in Christ I don't if this means anything to you but, may God our heavenly father bless you and even though we may not know eachother I hope to meeting you in paradise and I wish you nothing but the best, God bless you!!!!! 😁❤

[@bobbybaker8552]

I am not Catholic. I am not even really a devout Christian if I’m being honest with myself. That being said, I always find truth in your videos.

[@jesusalejandrocazares3343]

Come home brotha

[@mishaalalquaddoomi159]

Come back to the Catholic Church, you will find true joy in Jesus Christ!

It takes great humility to say those words. I hope you get closer to God and let yourself be loved by him. 🙏

[@mariem1064]

Katolicos means universal in Greek.! God loves you as He loves all of us.

[@sammyc8217]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lidette711]

I actually read that part of the Bible last week, and it was heartbreaking to see someone be desperate and feel unloved. Lord, please make our hearts bigger and stronger so we can love our neighbors better. Amen.

[@RF-bc4ij]

Amen!

[@adayinthelight7575]

We do need to love our neighbors.

[@theotokos1992]

Not a dry eye in the house, every time I feel down about certain things boooom a Father Mike video and helps fill some supernatural wounds, God bless Father 🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊🇻🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@angelalemos9811]

Right? This man is amazing.

[@mayragossettandrade2418]

If I had heard this when I was 18 I would have saved myself a lot of grief and time with my ex husband. I was always overdoing things in hopes thy he would love me and nothing made him love me more. Nothing you do will make anyone love you.

[@edwinml9860]

I can totally understand this from my experience. Thank you for sharing this, this puts more light on the reality I am facing.

[@bernadettelopes1512]

I've had similar experiences, however, late did I learn by grace, I can still love even though it's not reciprocated. Instead of feeling hurt/injured, I'm able to thank God.❤

[@michellelynch384]

Thank you Fr. Mike ! I cried. I fought for 40 some years to be loved for who I am by my parents. I found out, realized, they were incapable of loving me that way. Live a whole life never feeling good enough. But sought help through a priest who taught me about God's true love. The scars still hurt, but I am living a life feeling God's love. Thanks for this message. Touches home. ❤

[@Itsshadowgod]

I met you over a year ago and I was really awkward. I just said "are you that guy from youtube" and you said thats me and I said "dope" lol

[@nikkifossen-andreska2206]

😂 that's awesome

[@sheeshneesh]

LOL

[@jennyaldrich7456]

Haha did he laugh when you said that? Haha

[@Itsshadowgod]

@@jennyaldrich7456 no lol it was at this catholic event in Missouri 😂 luckily others noticed him

[@phillipjohnson7649]

Lol

[@wfleming537]

Thank you Fr. Mike I really needed to hear this today.

[@milianamorowitz79]

Feeling the same way William.

[@karenfroehlich2843]

Me, too.

[@tatooine13]

Same here. His videos always seem to come out at just the right time.

[@iesusegoconfidoinvobis4309]

I struggle with my grand children. They are miles, no, light years ahead of me in technology. What I loved as a kid, kids today don't relate to. Who plays with model trains, anymore? But, I love them, and I can tell, they love me. All I can do, is be Papa.

[@Elainemom]

Share what you love with them. Time spent with someone makes memories that’s what counts. I love the stories my grandpa told me. Priceless

[@batman48195]

Agreed. Introduce them to something that you’re passionate about. Have a classic car that they can help you with? Play the guitar or another instrument? Teach them something physical. Golf?

[@TheBritishPatriot]

I'm sure you're a great Papa! Maybe try spending some quality time with them, show them what you enjoyed as a kid, even if they don't enjoy it too they will remember the time spent when they're older.

[@Davidjune1970]

All kids like electric train sets, even today’s kids

[@iesusegoconfidoinvobis4309]

Grand children are individuals, each has their own interests. The oldest one likes woodworking and so do I. We have fun. The others are into sports, and I'm a sports dud. I never took an interest in sports. I'm doing okay with the kids, I'm just saying, it doesn't come easy for me.

[@papalseamstress]

So many people needed to hear this message, Father. Thank you. But Jacob's lack of love for Leah then extended to his sons, wounding their hearts so much that they hated and tried to kill their own brother- Joseph. Ultimately God brought good out of that awful situation. Fast forward to present day and our families... So many people walk around with wounds from being poorly loved. I wish they could all listen to your message and believe in its truth.

[@iBuzzinga]

I just read this chapter last night!

[@ebbe1588]

Jacob didn't have lack of love. You can only truly love someone and that's Racheal for him.

[@maggieb5326]

@@ebbe1588 That doesn’t account for why he failed to love all his sons.

[@isisramirez3481]

Fr. Mike always know what to say. Thank God for good priests like him. God bless you Fr. Mike.

[@suzannemiddleton8705]

People who love the most also don't receive the same love back. You can love somebody with everything you have and it doesn't mean that person is going to do the same back to you. It's a hard lesson to learn especially when it comes to marriage. Thank you for this video Father Mike!

[@BD-ez9si]

Thank you soo much for posting that. You are 💯 correct. Just happened to me recently...someone I love very much..he didn't love me the same way. I know in my heart I'll still love him. Still hurts..💔.

[@joycefung9304]

Fr. Mike, a lot of people in the world feel that they’re not loved, they forget that God loves them unconditionally!

[@olakolade6656]

no matter what, we have Jesus who loves us❤❤and that’s all we need

[@tomassalazar928]

My sister died August 2 please pray for my family why are in shock and in grief

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

Actions speak louder than words but both is best. Children thrive with love and grow into adults who give/receive love openly. We teach our kids that the greatest example of love is Jesus, his life, his words and his actions. If you weren't loved as a child or if you aren't feeling loved now by your earthly family, always know that you spiritual family: Jesus/Mary/Joseph, the Saints and your guardian angel are always by your side. 🙏🏾

[@flightless8903]

Wow! I was struggling with the same issue for awhile and everytime, I hear this voice " I am with you and I love you" it intensified my need for God more and more and HE calmed the STORM that was within me. Thanks Father Mike, you are awesome!☺

[@flightless8903]

@@Raminakai I literally would hear someone calls my name sometimes...I would ask my family but they say if im hearing things...I hear a man's voice or a woman's voice sometimes...especially when I miss my prayer🙏🙏🙏GOD IS WITH US ALWAYS ABD FOREVER! GOD BLESS!

[@patriciamccarthy7180]

Love u Sydney Australia

[@ladyluck5248]

The neat thing is , that the older you get the less you care .... it’s such a relief.

[@candaceorr7517]

In my whole family, I have one person that loves me, a grandson, and he and I are the only ones left that love God and know God loves us.

[@oliverkent8429]

I never heard my Dad use the words 'I love you'. He was emotionally scarred from his upbringing, losing his Dad and being in forces in wartime. He suffered black moods and minor domestic violence. I have forgiven him, he was a product of his background.

[@chris_coffin]

Something inside said “click this” when I saw this vid in my notifications, and I was not disappointed! Thank you Fr Mike for another awesome video

[@bestgrandmaever1]

May your mother rest in peace how proud she must have been of you praying for you

[@jc9303]

Wow! I have been praying for relief of the pain I feel around my family and this video came just in time! Thank you, Father Mike, for being the instrument to carry this timely message.

[@urbard81]

Ok. So I cried my eyes out on hearing this. I have this tumultuous relationship with my Mom all through my entire life, and I'm 56. This is my truth. But as you said, there is another truth.. that God loves me unconditionally. That is enough. Thank you, Fr. Mike. I am lovable. ... In God's heart. ❤️

[@amespointer]

Well, he had 4 kids with her so he was showing some kind of love, eh? No wonder she had so much trouble understanding his feelings, put that in context of today. Ladies, a man can "love" you physically and still not love you correctly. I don't know how I never thought of that story that way until just now.

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

Thank You Father Mike💜✝️💜 Yes it is difficult for some men to show affection, (old school Dad's my grandfather), was absolutely this way. He could not say I love you, nor hug either. but I could greet him with a kiss on the cheek, good morning, goodnight, hello, goodbye! He was not a sit on your lap fuzzy grandfather at all but I knew he loved me. He was often silent and he worked vigorously hard to build a home for his family and he came from very poor. He truly gave meaning to the Biblical words "Say Yes when you mean Yes and No when you mean No" 😂😂. I knew he loved me though because, in his way he protected me and he would watch over me and make sure I did not go around with friends who would do untoward things and, the way he provided and, the way he would be so Compassionate to many people. He owned a little store in the Bronx and often fed Sooo many people who could not buy the food so he would literally give it to them and, if they could only afford a small portion for example of coldcuts yet, he saw that would not feed the family, instead of giving 1/3 pound he would give a pound and charge only for a 1/3 pound. He was very kind to animals as well often rescuing them. So although he was not an affectionate man he was indeed a good unselfish man and I Love and Miss him very much🙏✝️🙏

[@laurac5451]

Sex isn't love

[@lizb853]

@@laurac5451 EXACTLY! I agree 200% and SO many people fail to understand that.

[@mariem1064]

The guy did not love Leah. He loved his pleasure !

[@IamHisHeismine]

This is spiritual bypassing. We only people who genuinely love us even if it’s not our family we experience God’s love through one another.

[@amyparker1762]

Wow! I really needed this today! May God be praised! Thank you Fr Mike. ✝️💜

[@angelalemos9811]

It's like this dude read my mind.

[@mellisugahelenae]

We have been married for 39 years. My name is still Lea and my husbands name is still Jacob.But now I realize what I need to change and I don't want to cry anymore. Thank You Father. 😔

[@IONov990]

I have difficulty loving abrasive people. People have difficulty loving me because I'm very sensitive and very emotional.

[@Thee740]

Same here darling, cant stand abrasive people! They bring out the worst in me!!!

[@IONov990]

@@Thee740 It is like oil and water. As much I envy and respect people who are brutally honest, thick skinned with a no nonsense attitude, they rub me the wrong way. I can tell they cannot stand how emotional and sensitive I am. Or how sappy I can be. It would be wonderful to be that assertive, confident, logical, practical, rational type. I often wish I were that way but they can be a little too cold and insensitive for my liking. They tell me I'm weak and too whiny.

[@elaineborn6135]

Thank you for sharing. It a comfort to know that I am not alone.

[@IONov990]

@@elaineborn6135 I guess that is good. It is like oil and water when my very sensitive, emotional self interacts with thick skinned abrasive people.

[@lizb853]

Patience Mabaso, I know 100% how you feel. I was very much like you, and if the truth be told I wouldn't say boo to a goose. Nowadays however, If people are rude, blunt and overbearing, not to mention selfish towards me, I will give as good as I get, and sometimes EVEN MORE than them. I will snap at them when I answer the phone to them, and answer in minosylables if I meet them face to face, and yawn at them if I am bored or fed up with them. I Just don't bother to hide my feelings about them sny longer, and it SHOCKs them. Now they keep asking, are you alright, and they're quite scared of me. I absolutely love it when that happens, cos now they're getting a taste of their own medicine, and it's really unpalatable for them. You should try it on your detractors some time. They'll think twice, before they verbally abuse you again.

[@MrsRassie]

My parents had 1 child and it wasnt me. They even disinherited me and gave everything to my brother. I cant help but feel bitter. It gets easier to live with as time passes. But it still hurts.

[@sz4963]

It’s tough for a child though, to understand this until later in life.

[@ma.junafelicen9571]

Thank you, Fr. Mike! The Holy Spirit really works through you. Everytime that I am struggling with something, you upload a video related to it. Praise God for Ascension Presents!

[@samuelilko8501]

I'm not gonna wait for any girl to give me what the Father in heaven already gave me. 🥰🔥 Guys, don't fight for her/his love but praise the Lord cause He says: I love you, you're worthy my child. 🔥😍

[@priscillaelikem6202]

This is my first time in the comment section. Fr. Mike you nailed it! God bless you

[@annatmarshall5133]

I have to confess...I'm a doer more than a talker as a parent. But I do love my children very much.

[@wreloise1]

Who truly loves me...”May God be Praise”. “for the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.” ‭‭John‬ ‭16:27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

[@jaynex903]

Wow so satisfying....One more thing we should not be jealous of anyone being loved more... May be they need it more.

[@christophewakim3587]

Father mike I love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ It has been one year I am watching you and I learnt a lot and my relationship with Jesus grew up thxx so much.

[@bicanpucaplanicka3037]

That story about Lea is truly inspiring. Thank you so much for your contribution. Even though I am from a Protestant denomination, I must say that your videos come at the right time, simply to be reminded of God's power and his mercy. God bless.

[@nikkifossen-andreska2206]

Wow. Im my opinion, this is your best video. So very heartfelt & a much needed reminder. Even though I pray the rosary daily (I'm Lutheran, but my daughter goes to Catholic school & just celebrated her first communion. ❤)& practice contemplative prayer, you saying these things hit different. Thank you!! I also really enjoyed & was happy that you have done a few videos on race-especially in the wake of the uprising (i'm just a couple hours south of you in Minneapolis). You do important work. You are very much appreciated! Thank you!!!!

[@christjunnetfacun6269]

Since we have known that we are worthy in the eyes of God and He loves us unconditionaly - let us not stop by receiving His love and blessings, let us share the love to all🙏😇❤️

[@BigVirginiaBuckeye]

How could anyone love someone like me? God loves me, I know that but I'm NOT sure if anyone other than my daughter truly loves me.

[@genevaconvention5443]

I love you because you're a human being

[@tinag7506]

Sending love ❣️

[@petermolloy992]

Brian, we never know who we truly touch and how we impact someone. Many years ago when I was still living in Ireland I had some friends who spend a few weeks sailing around Wales. On their adventures they met a young Welshman. This young man when hearing the Irish accents asked them where they were from. When they mentioned our little village in County Louth the young Welshman said ‘my best friend lives there!’ When my friends told me the story, I remembered this young man who had spent a summer internship at a company where I worked. We had enjoyed working together and I could tell he was going to be an excellent engineer, but never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d made that much of an impression on him. I’ve carried this story with me for many years. I’ve seen it repeated in my life many times. I’d encourage you to be open to see how you have impacted people in your life and I truly believe you will see that you are loved, it’s just not readily obvious because you may not look for the signs.

[@nikkifossen-andreska2206]

You are so loved!!

[@lisa-tm5ix]

Woah... I always felt sorry for Leah before. Although I felt really bad for Jacob since he was honestly working yet was tricked, I didn't like how he chose to still try to get what he wanted and ignore Leah, a girl who was forced into an unfortunate circumstance. However, this video made me now respect Leah!... Wow. The childrens name meanings are very cool 😯

[@NathanDiasMusic]

As much as I wish I could hear the words "I love you", be given a hug, or be accompanied in the hard and lonely work of recovering from sin, it's too painful to continue fighting for the unconditional love I want from those who simply can't. Thank you Fr Mike. I know now that all the love I need has already been given to me by our Father. Embracing this truth helps me bear my suffering such that I desire to give the love Christ has given to me, freely to those who have little or nothing to give back 😊❤

[@marymcelroy5967]

You are truly a great and beautiful Soul.

[@ak3220]

Romans 9:25 "As He says also in Hosea, 'I WILL CALL THOSE WHO WERE NOT MY PEOPLE, 'MY PEOPLE,' AND HER WHO WAS NOT BELOVED, 'BELOVED.'' Thank you Father Mike. Today was hard and this is what I needed to hear.

[@ebbe1588]

This message is so much needed at this time of narcissism. People may not give u the love u need or deserve coz they r broken. Leave them alone.

[@luisalejandrorodriguezcamp9516]

One of the best videos from Father Mike... And he has very good ones

[@sarapostl3851]

Okay Fr. Mike you have me crying and it is not the humidifier sitting next to me. ;) Sorry I make jokes when I am hurting. It has been over a year since anyone connected with me in the way I best receive love - hugs and quality time. I pray Fr. Mike sees this and cares.

[@a77051]

This hits home for me because there is tension between me and my brother I’ve tried talking to him but he is always cold to me and he usually has only one word responses he also pushes me away and I’m not allowed near his friends. However I’m going to do the best I can to help him with his house even though he will not appreciate it.

[@sofieschoice4114]

I used to feel loved. My mom loved me. God has always loved me.

[@aprilrosegaysis6234]

Dont wait for people to love you the way you want to be loved. Love people the way God loves us.. Let us be the one who have the Big heart that is limitless to Give LOVE.. to be truly happy, love without any expectation.. ❤

[@jasminabudzinska2696]

I've always liked Lea and felt a lot of compassion and sympathy for her☺️

[@hotwings3]

I think sometimes, we have to look at ourselves and recognize how well we love others also. It should not always be put on someone else. I babysit and sometimes the ones who are the most unlovable are the ones who need it the most. Grown ups are like this also. All we can do is have compassion for everyone. Great video.

[@kathleenirish]

I have so much anger for parents who do this to their kids. I have 4 boys and they know they are all loved equally and unconditionally My mother made sure I knew she did not love me. These examples seem so superficial to me. Big struggle

[@carissahanson9887]

For many parents it is hard to show love especially if their child was contentious I know for my parents I would sometimes question their love. And there were so many circumstances that made it hard for them to even say it are use my dad‘s example he didn’t understand a lot of things about having children like holidays or family time but as I got older I learned that my father was given up by his mother after winning him in a divorce case she sent me to a home and the home is in those days we’re just a bunch of older boys that weren’t adopted and or really poor kids and they really didn’t express love it that time at the home so he had to spend his life learning how to love him because of his circumstance of being alcoholic made it hard to acknowledge that anybody in that house you could love me including my mom but I realize amongst their struggles love was there and the fact that it was so hard for them to show it now as I am older makes it a greater gift.

[@gtfj6cheb]

A priest said this that struck me: If you have to prove that you're worthy in order to be loved, you'll constantly have to prove you're worthy.

[@rykerquackenbush585]

I wonder if Father Mike wears a Superman t-shirt while in the gymnasium. Father Mike, if you do not, get yourself one. I strongly recommend this. :)

[@JohnR.T.B.]

"Ah, sinful nation, people laden with iniquity, offspring who do evil, children who deal corruptly, who have forsaken the Lord, who have despised the Holy One of Israel, who are utterly estranged!" - Isaiah 1 : 4 - Even the Lord himself is not loved the way He deserves, the living God who has created us, in fact people now hate and despise Him even more. Let us praise the Lord for all the wonders He has made, He is our final goal in the end! Everything will be made right in God!

[@bunniesandroses499]

Yohanes R.T.B. well said

[@irenkemaria]

Thank you so so sooo much for this Fr. Mike. Feeling unloved and thinking I'm unlovable is something I've been struggling with a lot over the years and more so as of late. It's a timely reminder that just because other people's hearts are limited, that does not mean we are unlovable or unworthy of love. God loves us unconditionally. May God be praised indeed!

[@charliec2627]

To those who dislikes this video and other videos, remember Jesus loves You!

[@jonatikaWwe]

Sometimes it can feel like you're the only one going through something like this. I know everyone always say this but this ABSOLUTELY came at the exact right time, as I was crying because my dad yelled at me (just the usual) and I can't possibly explain how profound your words penetrated my heart, how much it truly felt like you were speaking to me and just how much I really, REALLY needed to hear this. Thank you so much father 😭💖

[@aprilramos6512]

Fr mike I recently left home because my parents choose my brother instead of me. They don’t care how he does whatever he wants and is risking our life’s so I finally left home but I regret it. But I don’t since my brother is still going his ways.

[@joyyoung3319]

GREAT book "The God Who Loves You" by Peter Kreeft. Brought me to tears. What an amazing read!

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

Thanks I will get this book I screen shot so as not to forget💕

[@nariko47]

9:21 thats it right there. Gold!!!!

[@mattiejackson4615]

God's love is the best love there is.💜

[@NacidodeLaBruma]

My mom never love me, hurts, a lot, but i can't do nothing, now i have to live knowing that, and idk how being ok with myself.

[@veritascaritas7925]

It would be very painful indeed. Maybe your Mum is very limited, just as Fr Mike said. Perhaps she was never shown love by her Mum/Dad, & so has nothing to give Whatever the reason, it's no reflection on you. As Fr said, you ARE lovable. Don't let anyone make you feel like you are not. I will pray for you.

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

This is a very difficult thing and extremely painful experience and it is a battle daily to overcome that feeling of being unloved by the very person who is supposed to love you most on earth, your Mother. Perhaps your Mother was wounded. You are LOVABLE Nicolas. JESUS Mother MARY is The Most LOVING COMPASSIONATE Mother and She will never reject You. No MOTHER in Heaven or on earth has GREATER LOVE than Mother Mary and, for people like you and me who did not experience an earthly Mother's love guess what- we are Most especially Dear to our Mother Mary's Heart💝 with Love Gemma 🌹

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏

[@run4cmt]

My grandfather treated his two sons very differently. The youngest was his little buddy and the other got harsh discipline. I cannot imagine being the punished child in that situation. It does happen and it is damaging when it happens. It went far beyond in this case having a favorite child.

[@AbsurdScandal]

Wonderful message! Exactly - we are all lovable and worth loving! God Himself before we were created thought we would be wonderful to have and worth enjoying, and now that we do exist He loves and appreciates the existing worth we have as well - He loved us first. Just like parents look forward to their wonderful children, and enjoy them when they finally have them, so does God! Love is not deserved - even better, you're worth loving! A gift is undeserved, and yet we give them because we appreciate the other person and think them worth having - value is not merit. It is better to not deserve to exist, and be considered infinitely worth having and enjoying, than to proudly deserve existence but not be thought worth having! And if God thinks you are wonderful and worth having, then how can any human deny that? Rather, if God Himself thinks this, then nobody can deny what God has decided.

[@lizb853]

Absurd Sca. I can understand very well what you are saying, but I'm afraid that not everyone believes in God. So your 2nd paragraph, is a little harder to persuade a non believer to accept that.

[@charles3964]

Amen to that! When the Good Lord touches your heart through an encounter with His Presence, you will undeniably know of his Love and Mercy. He lifted me up from falsely believing I was worthless and inadequate, that I had to "earn" love and attention. I was insecure in myself and it led to excessive worry and doubt. But the Lord who is my Beloved has been purifying and renewing me with His Grace. It's still a battle to not fall back into my weakness but I gave thanks that I'm freed from this darkness that caused me much suffering and confusion. Glory be to God.

[@suzsiz]

Yes...I have realized that too. People have different love languages. And people have different capabilities to love.. I can accept that..

[@beckycaughran7071]

Thank you so much for this message! I wish I’d heard it years ago! My husband and his kids, my step-children, left me 4 months ago and I had spent so many years trying to get them to love me, but they didn’t. I felt unloved, but now I know I didn’t love myself and accept that God’s love is all I need. I pray I’ll always remember that and hope everyone learns this hard lesson. One can only change oneself- not others. Thanks again, Fr. Mike.

[@JohnR.T.B.]

God bless you

[@E_man2002]

As a man that is moment's away from giving up the faith that I even asked god to take my life away before entering 2023, this man speaks truth.

[@nalayini1504]

That's a beautiful explanation of the story of Jacob and his wives....I've always felt upset for Leah's plight ❤

[@janedoe8570]

Thank you I truly needed to hear this today. God is good all the time

[@AnaClaudia-yh5np]

All the time! ❤️

[@elishaleah2949]

hey fr mike. I just saw this video of yours and man, it brought tears to my eyes. One, the caption had caught my attention. Two, while waiting for the video to load, I saw Leah's name which is coincidentally the name I chose during confirmation. third, the story was relatable to me, a guy I had loved ended up marrying someone else. But what had gotten me, is what you said about how God had given me love and that other people may not or I had felt it was given insufficiently. Thank you for the beautiful video.

[@jenniebarrow812]

Thank you for all you do!

[@evanoelle4031]

Y'all always post a video on a certain topic right when I need to hear it. Thank you ❤

[@pretheekshajayapriyadarsha2788]

Thank you Fr.Mike. I needed this

[@SeaChellesShore]

”May God be Praised”.

[@barryanakbarim]

Leah, guide me. Struggling with a break up of 4 years now, and the pain still comes knocking at times; not as severe as the first few years. with that being said, God, guide me along Your path of life. easier said than done but God willing.

[@gingambrosio8461]

I needed this Fr. Mike, thank you.

[@messyartdesk8141]

Thank you so much. I really needed to hear this.

[@sharondecruz]

Thank you... i needed to hear this

[@SteveJohnson-yw1ic]

Thanks so much Father Mike!

[@joshuagovi]

No one loves me. I certainly feel like that way. People say they do but they're actions say otherwise

[@ednahnduta6579]

Thank You Fr. Mike, this is all i needed to hear.

[@LaTeacherLore]

Thank you so much, I am speechless.

[@maryfischer8568]

I needed to hear this Fr. Mike. Thank you.

[@shannonabeywardena7323]

Thanks, Father Mike!!

[@ryousseph30]

Thank you. I needed this today

[@ChristinaRichardsonFitness]

I needed this today Father. Thank you.

[@777olia]

Thank you!

[@zsofiasz.8533]

Thank you 🙏♥️

[@christine4613]

Thank you. ❤️

[@jennievelten6125]

Thank you! Definitely something I needed to reflect on today

[@silverbubbles4728]

Thank you for saying that. God Bless you!

[@Presmelb]

This is so great, Father!!!

[@mashajakin3280]

Thank you 🙏

[@nancyreed6535]

Thank you so much!