Does God Make Us with Flaws?

Fr. Mike answers that God does not make us with flaws, but we are all born with the unfortunate effects of original sin. We were all made in the image and likeness of God, but if we feel like some sinful behavior has been a part of us for as long as we can remember, that part doesn’t come from God. It comes from our fallen nature. Whether or not we were “born that way”, God still wants to make us holy and wipe away even the most deep-seated blemishes.
God loves us just as we are, but loves us too much to keep us that way. Admit it, acknowledge it, accept it, but don’t stop there. Allow God to transform it into something that can give him glory.
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[@kitschkat8678]

"God loves us just as we are, but loves us too much to keep us that way." Fantastic!

[@happysikubwabo5130]

😂 I see what you mean here !

[@svetlanabarrow6026]

It is just twisting of words and ideas.

[@jamesdelap4085]

God could annihilate our invincible ignorance-but loves us too much.

[@firstnamelastname1823]

I believe this is one of the reasons God created the experience of parenthood in this life. It allows us to experience a portion of His heart. We love our children just as they are with all our hearts, but we absolutely do not accept or condone a lot of their behaviors and we work to help them grow and become better people.

[@tomandrews1429]

As a parent though, would you ever allow your children to be born with some sort of defect? If you had the power, wouldn't you step in to at least give them a perfect starting point? What the child does later is their own choice, but I would at least ensure that they're not punished for something they never did.

[@firstnamelastname1823]

@@tomandrews1429 I would say that God did create us without defect. It was man's own rebelliousness that brought suffering and defectiveness into the world. Every action we take has consequences not just for ourselves, but for others. It's sad, but it's reality. But God loves us in spite of our rebellious nature, and paved the way to undo what has been done: "Since by man came death, by man [Christ] came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." (1 Corinthians 15:21-22)

[@tomandrews1429]

@@firstnamelastname1823 Ok, but why doesn't God step in a fix the problems caused by original sin? The mechanism for why original sin causes bad things for us now like cancer and mental illness is a little supernatural anyway, so it wouldn't be impeding on anyone's free will to fix problems like that.

[@firstnamelastname1823]

@@tomandrews1429 I'm not going to pretend to know all of God's motivations, but I will say this: it was my struggle to overcome cancer that brought me to faith. It was in the premature birth of my son at 18 weeks into my pregnancy that turned so many of my friend's and family members' hearts about abortion - seeing his 10 perfect fingers and 10 perfect toes, and my husband's chin and nose already so early in the pregnancy made them realize he was a baby, not a "clump of cells." Terrible, heart-wrenching things happen in this life, but these terrible things are opportunities for us to learn and grow and come closer to Him.

[@tomandrews1429]

@@firstnamelastname1823 I'm so sorry to hear that. Forgive me if I'm being insensitive, but are you saying that it was better that that had happened than not happened?

[@jjbama8201]

New catholic convert here. I have enjoyed Father Mike's videos. God has given him a gift for speaking and teaching. Just wanted to say thanks!

[@marcusbullion5565]

Thank you Fr. Mike. I have recently reverted to Catholicism after being quite sinful. (You had a part in that particularly getting me back to the sacrament of confession) . I pray the rosary daily now and had been praying to God to have the grace to eradicate my sinfulness. You’ve just given me a great understanding of acceptance and giving it to God. Thank you. And may God bless and keep you safe.

[@AngloFalcon]

Welcome back :)

[@squint04]

Welcome Home!!

[@marinakitrell3660]

Marcus Bullion Welcome home 🥳

[@jamesdelap4085]

EVERYBODY is doing it once their looks are gone.

[@just4roles1]

Thank you Fr. Mike. It's so true that God loves us the way we are but God wants us to work on ourselves because of our love for Him. 💕

[@kscheuerman5378]

jlr Excellent comment!

[@maryannspare3168]

Rediscovering the catholic faith of my youth....love your videos,very clear and informative,thank you

[@rinjaminbutton]

Welcome back:) I just did the same as well

[@kaliek3781]

I hope you are doing well! 😊

[@tempesnyder6243]

Yes, and me too. I am almost 60, and I have been Catholic up until I was about 35 or 40. Then I quit. But now, I can go back. And it feels so good!

[@charliefrostcharlie]

Somebody share this to Fr. James Martin. Affirming people in their sin, that's dangerous!

[@BEASTLYMAN96]

Beat me to it. Sadly he has a large following and the liberal media unsurprisingly love him.

[@sunflowerrayne6026]

@David Russell the Bible tells us to repent. No one is judging we need to remind others of that. This world today wants to believe God loves them so much they can sin freely and just say "well I love jesus" so I'm going to heaven. That is false.

[@sunflowerrayne6026]

@David Russell I am worried about myself as well as anyone that is being led wrong. Don't you love people enough to tell them God says to repent?

[@leonabrawne200]

@David Russell He doesn't talk to his critics.

[@sunflowerrayne6026]

@David Russell I am not bashing any priest in fact I just said we should tell people about repentance and you are proving my point some ppl don't want to hear it. Also half of these sites the person running them won't answer. Anyways if we are not to tell people about repentance then what are we aloud to say? Hey Jesus loves you the way you are no need to say sorry about anything? We are sinners and all need to repent. I'm not being prideful if it coming off this way then I am sorry.

[@limadelta17]

This is the BEST Catholic response on this topic. GOD bless and prosper your work Fr. Mike!!!🙏🏼

[@gabbystreet103]

Perfect, not even close. Always under repair here.

[@caryulmer5578]

Gabby Street So true of all of us.

[@ginjnadela1666]

Work in progress... :-)

[@gregmccarty8476]

"Born this way" is usually code for "I'll do whatever I want."

[@gregmccarty8476]

@David Russell Glib?

[@svetlanabarrow6026]

Judgement and full of blame.

[@Ezekiel336-16]

Dear Lord, please help all those who need to see this so they may better understand and appreciate the love that they have been, and are, given by others and by you. In Christ, Andrew

[@jsmpearson]

This is what bravely speaking truth with love looks like. Praise God.

[@sunnyranadive5918]

Thank you Fr. Mike. (From India)

[@9929kingfish]

Goa?

[@JasonandtheGang777]

Great video I am a catholic myself, and your video taught me something.

[@gracie-ud3wf]

I can't sleep so this is what my Catholic self watches. Thank you Father

[@gabrielwhittaker1915]

@@declan.mclean3857 We as Catholics know that Jesus is our true Father in heaven. When we call a priest "Father" we aren't using it in the same context as when we call God, Father.

[@jvthebest2891]

@@declan.mclean3857 hold on why do you call your dad dad hmmmm

[@brendanray3186]

Fr James Martin needs to hear this.

[@scarlette536]

But more than anything he needs our prayers. We shouldn't let Satan win his soul. Think of how sad that would make Jesus.

[@Cos263]

David Russell is preaching Jesus’s message: “Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3 Don’t judge. Love 💗

[@JavierGarcia-jg5xp]

Father James Martin is an excellent priest. The Pope just met with him and sent a very clear message by doing so.

[@formangrilling111]

Javier Garcia if someone has met God that doesn’t make them the best person in the world with no mistakes nor sin. What I’m saying it pray for him since he’s lost, just because the pope met him doesn’t make him the holiest nest man in the world that makes zero mistakes, it means he has something to learn or teach him. May God be with all of you

[@LostArchivist]

We have flaws because we are still being shaped by the Artist's hand. We are not yet the finished product. God makes in His art what all artists try to make, life and beauty and all good and true things. But, we need to let Him work His hand in us.

[@tomandrews1429]

So then God (the artist) is responsible for the flaws?

[@tryhardf844]

Flaws are in a way a burden of who you are.Period. But the society we live in often praises and forgets rather than help and correct. Let that sink in. God bless.

[@matthewterry9413]

This is the gospel truth, Fr. Mike! - your Protestant follower

[@markpotzick3253]

Sincere question---Why are you still protesting?

[@lishmahlishmah]

Welcome! ... Waiting for your protest against Protestants... 😁 😁 and finding your way Home 💒💒💒💒💒💒💒

[@lishmahlishmah]

@ Matthew. Thank you for your reply. I can see it in the email notification, but it is not visible here. KZbin has the worst comment sections ever in the internet history!!! Almost 50% of my comments went lost in the same way. As for the joint declaration with Lutherans... Actually it is the statement of the same old catholic doctrine. That's our doctrine for 2,000 years. For example you can check St. Augustin (400 CE) and St. Thomas Aquinas (1200 CE). They are the greatest catholic theologians, and they have explained Grace & Justification in the same way we explain today. (You can read the Cathechism, free online, chapter Grace and Justification, with all the ancient references of catholic history...). If you like, check it. It was a huge misunderstanding due to mutual hatred and to many heretics all over Europe. It was not due to true Catholic Doctrine. Catholic Church always taught that we have no merits for Salvation. (But we can donate and we can add our works to the Sacrifice of Christ - only because He has allowed us to do that. And that's why we co-operate to our sanctification). God Bless. Thank you for your being here and for your kindness 😇😇😇

[@matthewterry9413]

lishmah lishmah I actually have a copy of the Catholic catechism on my desk. Agree with everything you just said.

[@mad_marc2757]

Loved this. So glad Fr. Mike brought this up. I am really saddened with Fr. James Martin preaching on this topic, so good to actually hear a Catholic view on this topic from a priest who has a wide reach to the audience on the media. This is a very necessary, urgent, and important topic to be addressed. Thanks Fr Mike, God bless.

[@JavierGarcia-jg5xp]

Father James Martin is excellent. The Pope just met with him and sent a clear message by doing so.

[@mariatorres8623]

I Love friends FRIENDS In GODS chosen one

[@mariatorres8623]

“FINISHED” Walter, why I didn’t do it? YESTERDAY they want me also in camera. I Love friends FRIENDS from GOD- no matter what& how, please CHRIS💚💍raise the race FATHER🤍💍

[@eleanormalone1677]

These videos always hit me at the right time. When I feel vulnerable and need guidance, the right video comes along and gives me hope. Ascension presents is comforting and informative. It leads me closer to christ and all of his goodness. It gives me direction. Thank you Father Mike.

[@Regis596]

Fr. Mike Schmitz - "Voices of sanity"

[@kleinschmitterling]

"God's gift to us is who we are. Our gift to God is who we become."

[@stephenpaulwilson6496]

3 Hail Marys with love from Liverpool England

[@neil2763]

Fr Mike, the more I watch your video's the more I am drawn to the RC faith (currently Anglican)....I have been reading, watching and learning more and more about Catholicism and having so many falsehoods that i have come to accept over the years as truth, dispelled. And then I came across Ascension Presents and especially your videos and I feel more and more drawn because of what I am learning. I'm not there yet and I know I will face conflict if I move to the RC faith. Thank you for explaining things so clearly and respectfully.

[@GiantsMets7760]

Take note James Martin, of what a good priest who speaks the Truth with compassion looks like.

[@alttab3694]

Who's James Martin?

[@dead-manproduction8286]

@@alttab3694 He's a Catholic Priest who is publicly spoken about we need to accept homosexuality in the context we should change the Church to be okay with active homosexual life style. While we should love all, Father James Martin comes across very much in the tone of heterodox (Heterodox being sayings country to the church's teachings), overtly concerned about social matters, sounds like an SJW at times, Affirming people in their sins that's its okay. That's just what I've seen of a minute worth of him speaking in clips, I don't partially pay attention to him, but he's a Modernist Priest it seems

[@Cos263]

AltTab Father Martin is, like all of us, a mortal being who is trying to follow Jesus’s message of love, not judgment of others’ (see John’s Gospel 8: 1-11)

[@JavierGarcia-jg5xp]

Father James Martin is an excellent priest. The Pope just met with him and sent a very clear message by doing so.

[@KolokaiKalai]

God loves us as we are..loves too.much to let one stay that way 🙏

[@marystewart185]

#father Mike keep preaching and telling us the truth I Love your messages keep them coming I wish you were my priest ,keep doing good work

[@declan.mclean3857]

Matthew 23:9- And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

[@ArtyCraftZ]

@@declan.mclean3857 Do you call your biological father by his first name as well?

[@ArtyCraftZ]

@Jeremiah SCARIYA I'm not even Catholic, but if there's one thing that gets an EO fired up more than the filioque, it's garbage Prot so-called "theology".

[@hs6404]

Excellent message from 4 years ago -- still a fresh message today.

[@SmallvilleHeart_MetropolisMind]

I grew up Catholic and now I serve as U.S. Missionary as part of the Assemblies of God. I love the kindness, compassion, and pure simplicity with which you approach all of these topics. Really thankful to have you as a brother in Christ.

[@brianleonel2080]

“In order to build ‘bridges’ what I’m going to say is ‘God made you this way’ “ ... Sounds like the title of a popular book “Building a Bridge” .. wrong. Thank you Father Mike for speaking the truth in love, we all need to hear pastors in the Catholic Church that call sin what for what it is, sin. As a sinner on the way to Sainthood, I must acknowledge my sinfulness and continue to ask God to give me the grace to repent and follow Him. We were all “born this way” but not meant to stay this way.

[@juanchoXIII]

Hahaha I noticed that too. I think he used those specific words on purpose. Father Mike is certainly one of the voices of Truth that the faithfull desperately need.

[@Bob.W.]

Thanks Fr. Mike.

[@sineadgordon]

God sent video. Thank you Fr. Mike for being his servant. He knew I would need this exact video and Bible verse, so he used you. Praise the Lord till the end of the ages. 🙌🙏

[@loradurling2358]

We were created basically good but with life‘s ups and downs we have our weaknesses

[@robonymous4620]

So true, so true -- and a very important teaching ... thanks as always, Fr. Mike. 🕆📿❤😆

[@katkat2340]

Thank you - Holy Spirit Words🙏🏽

[@roy6957]

I have to absolutely tell you, where I am in my life rn I’ve been struggling with this and somehow you decided to make a video on it right as this was hitting me hardest; I just want to say thank you so much for clearing this up for me, thank you so much for the help; this solves a lot of doubts and questions I’ve been having, thank you

[@joelpatinodrummer]

Thank you Father Mike Smchitz for another helpful and meaningful video 😎👍🏻

[@maryhargis6921]

Thank You God for this priest!

[@stelladrums]

This was fantastic. Thank YOU, YOU opened it up perfectly for me.

[@raymonddreitlein8238]

Just beautiful and right on!! We are all on this journey of discovery for sure! Ray D. Thanks

[@stephensylvester9171]

God bless you Fr Mike!

[@ehh-6831]

perfect explanations, thank you Fr. Mike

[@susandesousa8966]

When you truly believe in Jesus Christ, you will see things clearly. Jesus Christ is perfect.

[@billhagy1415]

I so very much needed this message today... thank you Father Mike.

[@KristenLeahcleaning]

This was just what I needed to hear today. Thank you! God Bless. ❤

[@KrustyKrabbz2]

The Church is a hospital for sinners, not a country club for saints 😁 This video completes the message of Jordan Peterson, combatting post-modernist ideology. Thanks Fr Mike!

[@Tabatha437]

Yes! Beautiful & true, what a wonderful video. Thank you Father Mike.

[@saffetkuscu9080]

I needed this. Thank you, Fr Mike! God bless!

[@davidrodger5131]

Thanks Father Mike! Your amazing 🙏🤗

[@gladyscompere9392]

Thank you father Mike ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@ramirizkalla4420]

This is a wonderful video, definitely rewatching this frequently.

[@pdkiernan5]

Thank you, Father Mike. This is something our family has talked about in the past. God Bless.

[@Alexa-kb7fl]

Thank you Fr. Mike - very helpful advice. God bless you.

[@MrCapi55]

Whew! Father Mike, another Liberation for Me Just in the Right Moment; Mental confusion because my nerves are wrecked due to terrible cramps at night on my legs at a point that I am afraid to sleep (I tried each and every imaginable serious treatment. No results. I Even think this is evil permission by GOD). I thought that this is some kind of punishment for my past behavior, but GOD "sent me" this video. Praise to HIM. But PLEASE say a Prayer for me begging the Holy Trinity what I am expected to do because I feel I'm going to "Crack-Up" completely, Physically and Mentally. And as soon as I get asleep, in 3 or four hours, the cramps appear in an extremely hard pain.

[@emilykelly2815]

Have you tried 'Natural Calm' by Natural Vitality? It's amazing for Charlie horses and restless leg syndrome. I use it regularly and the Physician assistant I know recommends it to all her clients. Peace!

[@declan.mclean3857]

Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

[@gabrielwhittaker1915]

@@declan.mclean3857 As Catholics we understand that Jesus is our true Father in heaven. When we call a priest Father we are using it in the same way when we call our Dad Father. We are not using it in the same context as when we call God Father.

[@NewNoise1]

Father mike you are a blessing. These videos bring me a lot of peace and answers im looking for. Thank you father.

[@lesterlong9798]

thank you father mike! righteous mighty righteous video!

[@jessicasheppard2339]

One of my favorite teachings of the Church!

[@AlejandroGarcia-ek3uy]

God bless you God bless you God bless you. You are a gift from Heaven.

[@adadadadaddadadadadad5600]

Couldn't of said it better Father. Thank you for helping guide my life in the right direction! :)

[@stephenfernald2490]

Bravo Fr Mike. Outstanding

[@0380chad]

So many people today need to hear this truth. Thank you Father Mike!

[@user-ji2on8eg3l]

"The good enough is often the enemy of the best, when the best is available." Unknown

[@sylviadonis5077]

Thank you Father Mike for leading us with the truth of God following you into heaven someday.

[@declan.mclean3857]

Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

[@sylviadonis5077]

Thank you Saved by Jesus’s blood you might want to view Father Mike’s video “Should catholics call Priests Father”.

[@josephholliday3621]

Thank you Fr.Mike for such an amazing Week 1 Of SteubyStl. Truly. Plus Got to receive Communion from you.

[@sara-350f]

I was there too!

[@notagain2422]

Finally I understand why I am afflicted by so many addictions! Ty

[@nenavalentin5706]

Fr Mike tank you there’s so truly right good bless you keep preaching 📿📿📿📿

[@pgc0009]

Gracias padre por tan bellas palabras!

[@anadeanda6421]

Thank you Father for your love and dedication to God’s children. Thank you for your amazing “yes” to God.

[@tesschavit3009]

God bless father

[@sarahzepeda1008]

I think this is such a great distinction to make, and one I hadn't been able to make before. Thank you for this explanation. I think another great reason to let God into these wounds is so that in your healing and growth from these things, you are able to provide strength and support to others with similar wounds, helping your brothers and sisters in Christ understand and accept the truth of our imperfections and the love God has for us

[@jonathangoodwin646]

That's very true. We were not born this way . We chose to do what we wanted to do. One of the things my wife tells me is that I'm hard-headed. Even though I'm back in the church practicing Catholic, I still make mistakes, and I'm striving to do better . One of the things I do when I'm going to mass at Sunday's I listen to the priest What God has given him to say We're not there just to watch Was there to listen To meet God Who the holy communion I did all my confessions I had to go to 3 confessions cause I didn't remember everything since I was gone for so long . And I'm trying my best to do the right thing . The only thing I don't like My former church showed up and asked what where have I been I do not want to tell him I'm going to the Catholic for church now cause they will give me a hard time. So I texted the pastor I returned to the Catholic Church, blocked his calling 📞

[@marvinmansueto6081]

Thank you Fr. Mike. You really come up with awesome topics for your videos, that sometimes are hard to understand. Explained really well. God created everyone with flaws so that He does not exclude anyone from His love and help.

[@samuelseibert4578]

I'm very happy that you made this video. I had been asking this for a while but I never remembered when I was with someone who could answer it, the question being, how did God make me perfect but I still need to change because I sin? You saying, "God loves you just the way you are but He loves you too much to let you stay this way", really clarified that for me. Many thanks Father.

[@jenniferwhite546]

I totally love this, very well explained. Because if we say, we are like this with all our flaws, and that our flaws are who we are, there is no hope it actually t kills hope, and that's why I believe people get sick, and we have so many Mental Health problems because of people accepting the flaws as being this way and do not let them go. We cut off our growth of becoming a "better" person. Thanks for this brilliant video. Such deep truth.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

I enjoy Father Mike. I'm a returning Catholic . When I came back to the Catholic church .I started listening to Father Mike on KZbin on different Topics . I had learned so much from him.

[@mrbojangles101]

Great video, Fr. Mike!

[@alakes100]

Keeping it real thanks father Mike

[@josephjackson1956]

We must follow the will of God as best we can, and when we fall in sin, we ask God to forgive us. And when we fall in grave sin, which makes our faith falter, we must use the sacrament of confession to reconcile ourselves back to God and His church, lest we fall away even further

[@BindingTheYoke]

Best to pray for compunction of heart if you are sinning to the point of your faith faltering.

[@AnnInFL]

Father Mike, thank you for your courage. You are doing what a priest of God should do. This is a Holy Spirit inspired video because is truth spoken with love. My own life experience bears out every word. I hope this video is spread far and wide!

[@weirddepressedgirl369]

Wow father mike you are such an amazing priest and you are just healing my heart more and more. I just came from camp survive (I'm Amber-Rose) and I just want to tell you thank you and I love you.

[@gsit80]

“Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.” - Lv. 21:17

[@Densmith43]

ABSOLUTELY COME AND STAY FOR A WHILE . BE ALL IN , LOVE YOU FOR EVER .

[@76katster]

So grateful for the Shepherds who lead us to green pastures.....thank you Father.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Thank you Father. Our individual flaw/weakness is our personal path to holiness. What I struggle with is different than what someone else struggles with-it requires my dependence on God, my faith that He will help me. This same struggle/flaw may not even be an issue for someone else, thus not calling for their dependence in that area. Ultimately, our flaws are what will draw us closer to the Lord and to sainthood.

[@MeganGrantham]

That bible verse at the end is AWESOME!

[@annas7350]

I love this video!!!!!!!!!!!

[@teresatantaro8398]

Wow wow wow! Thank you!

[@imalive4u169]

What God has made is good what is the result of the original sin corrupted nature. We are not conceived or born with Sanctifying Grace because of the original sin. Which is why it's the duty of the Church to preach the Gospel and bring people to the Sacraments in which they would receive Sanctifying Grace within themselves. Christ within themselves.

[@Unclenate1000]

Original sin is itself a stupid concept: Being punished for the actions of the other is akin to a primitive, savage society and not a modern, rational one.

[@patrick.7326]

Amen Father.

[@timopper5488]

God didn’t make us static; he made us so that we can grow and change through life, hopefully for the better. But he made us in flesh, not carved in stone, unchanging.

[@imommtube]

Wonderful thanks a lot

[@cr1pledn1pple12]

Hey Father. Im gonna be at the steubenville retreat this year and it's awesome to hear that you'll be there God willing! Can't wait to see you there.

[@declan.mclean3857]

Matthew 23:9) And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

[@cr1pledn1pple12]

@@declan.mclean3857 but don't you call priest's father?

[@everyday9072]

Father I was really happy to find the link in the description..thank you. God bless.

[@declan.mclean3857]

Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

[@gabrielwhittaker1915]

@@declan.mclean3857 As Catholics we understand that Jesus is our true Father in heaven. When we call a priest Father we are using it in the same way when we call our Dad Father. We are not using it in the same context as when we call God Father.

[@marinastrom2134]

Thank you this helps me a lot

[@st0ckk242]

thanks I needed it!

[@smilemore6130]

As a person with chronic pain, a disfigured hip and mental problems I sometimes doubt if God is real. I really hate admitting it. This video did clear up a lot of things for me, thank you Father.

[@BernardoRojasdeLuna]

God bless

[@gracesamita]

thank you father mike, ive been asking myself this question a lot and you just helped give clarity. god bless

[@declan.mclean3857]

Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

[@gabrielwhittaker1915]

@@declan.mclean3857 As Catholics we understand that Jesus is our true Father in heaven. When we call a priest Father we are using it in the same way when we call our Dad Father. We are not using it in the same context as when we call God Father.

[@declan.mclean3857]

Gabriel Whittaker A verse that supports that?

[@gabrielwhittaker1915]

@@declan.mclean3857 Genesis 17 3-5 KJV 3And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying, 4As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. 5Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.

[@gill426]

This is one of the best videos that you've made in a while. I always enjoy your videos and I love your perspective on many things, your last videos were good too. But this one was just the best, it had so many aspects and thought processes and it spoke to me very much. Thank you! I wish you could go on talking about the last bit even more, about God loving us too much to leave us this way. I also wish you could make a video on how to deal with situations where you feel intensely rejected by God and stuff like that. Crisis of faith if you will. In such a way that the emotions associated with this very bad situation get actually acknowledged. But either way thank you for this video, it was great!

[@Maya-ln6sl]

He has one that touches on that! It's called "Finding God in Darkness". Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYnJip2Kpsuib9E Also I don't know if you're going through that feeling but I have and I promise you, there is no power strong enough to separate you from his love (Romans 8: 35-39). The loving Father is gazing down on you, well pleased with his beloved child. He let Roman soldiers shred his skin apart just so he could hold you in heaven. It's hard because our feelings are such a huge part of who we are and when we don't *feel* loved it seems like we simply aren't loved. But take heart, love--even the darkest night will end and the sun (or Son) will rise!

[@GustAdlph]

Hello gill426, Jesus can identify with you, He felt rejected by God on the cross, and in one sense He was because He became guilty of every sin you and I have ever committed. After He rose from the dead, He didn't reject the apostles for abandoning Him, He told them "Peace be with you." I hope this helps.

[@gill426]

@@Maya-ln6sl Hello, thank you, ive already watched this video and found it interesting and insightful but it didn't help me yet because I am dealing with a very complex problem there. But it definitely is the dark night of the soul. Thank you for your kind words though, that was actually very uplifting. I hope I will get through this soon!

[@gill426]

@@GustAdlph Hello, thank you! Yes, I've been contemplating that too and it gives me some relief at least that this is a shared experience. I'm not too sure about the sin stuff though but I can imagine He felt rejected too and that is a relief in so far that it can be overcome and that even the Lord Himself knows those dark human experiences. Thank you for your words though, they were comforting.

[@gill426]

I wanted to say to both of you that I was actually genuinely pleasantly surprised with this reaction. I hadn't imagined any or if so, I usually get incomprehension or people who want to tell me that I'm wrong and that God is actually a nice guy and to stop being so negative or something like that. So it really was helpful to see some compassion and hope. Because yes, what we feel we believe. But maybe I can find out what blocks the love. Usually it's trauma in such cases. I'll try to take heart and find _my_ way out. Thank you for your kindness!