How to Bring Order to Your Life

When you clean and organize a room, you have to ask one very important question first: what is this room for? Once you can answer that, everything begins falling into place.
In order to direct and order your own life, you must ask that same question. What is your life for? What is the primary purpose of the one life you've been given?
Fr. Mike proposes that, when you can answer that question, everything in your life will begin falling into place for you. And he might even take a crack at answering that question for you.
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[@capitaopacoca8454]

You're the only person i know from the internet that sees sickness as an opportunity to make videos, instead of refraining from them, amazing

[@brandibreaux6642]

He's a priest. His job never ends in spreading the word of God ever. through videos I've gotten more from this man than I ever have inside of a church. And that's just the truth of it. In saying, so thank you. Father Mike God bless.

[@datboi6066]

@@brandibreaux6642 "inside the church" who do you think introduced God to father mike and us all? Don't take the priest out of his home

[@kelkabot]

If you’re reading this and you’re so inclined, let’s all say a Hail Mary and pray for Father’s comfort and healing. Father Mike, you are truly such a great dad for us all. ❤️

[@jldisme]

🙏

[@introvertedhomebody]

Oh wow. You're so nice. When I saw Fr. Mike coughing, I laughed at him instead of thinking of praying for him🫣.

[@ChristineCorey]

Amen!!!!

[@Argonaut3]

Just sent one up! 🙏

[@canadian_tabarnak]

I was raised Catholic, struggled over the last 7 years during high school and college to keep up with religion, but i remembered these videos when i was in grade 12 religion class, so i started watching them and have been attending church weekly over the last 2 months, and it makes me think about being Catholic and the privilege it is to be one. Thanks Fr. Mike, i can say youve encouraged and helped me turn back to Jesus

[@wyatttierney9049]

I hope you feel better soon father!!!!

[@Jesus_LovesAndSaves]

John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

[@Godfearingwoman489]

Father Mike, may the blessings you bestow on us, be given back to you 🙏

[@yvonnesimpson5785]

Every time. Every time, Father Mike, that I'm led to one of your videos, the Lord speaks a word of comfort and conviction through you.

[@kelkabot]

There was an older woman in my hometown who found it impossible to part with her husband’s things after he died. Then her house burned down, including all the stuff (no one was hurt, praise God), and she said that after she got over the initial shock, it was incredibly liberating. I think about that a lot.

[@MrDarshD]

I pray and hope that you get well soon, Fr. Mike. May God bless and heal you. Thank you so much for your work and for sharing this analysis and wisdom with us about the purpose of life! Looking at everything and asking about its purpose as well as meaning in a philosophical way does help us to have an order in our life. We must stop, look at things, and think. That is the start of our training in finding the purpose of our life. We glorify God with our work and follow Jesus to our salvation. Loving God in such a way that we can continue loving Him and living with Him in the life beyond this one. This is a great reminder. God bless you and the fellow listeners

[@Chad_7777]

"To know God, to love Him and to serve Him in a way as to live with Him in the next life." The Lord speaks thru you. You are blessed and we are blessed to receive such words.

[@kilroy4103]

Very well said. Fr. Mike is a very special person.

[@kyleangelsionelo5314]

Hello Fr. Mike. I am grateful to still find you here. I've been through a lot, and most of the time I remember you and your advice based on the Scripture. It was so hard for me to keep up. Everything constantly changes. But you are always there. It's like a living proof that God never stops fighting for me and seeking for me. Thank you for your consistency, Father. You are such an inspiration.

[@barbarawalsh2875]

I’m signing my third year lease at this apartment where I live and there’s one room that still has not been unpacked. It has probably 75 boxes in it. Everything that didn’t have a place in a room went in the spare bedroom. It looks like a tornado went through it, I’m not bragging I’m not proud of it. Unfortunately, through some setbacks I’ve not been able to get in there and do what I want to do so here I said haven’t been here three years and that room is maybe an eighth touched and that’s being generous. I’m actually watching this because I’m in bed sick. So you gave me plenty to think about. And hopefully because I’m not telling you what’s wrong with me within the next few months I might be able to get in there and get some work done. God bless you .feel better soon.

[@chastinreppert7685]

Get well soon! 🙏🏼

[@gingerbrockman8216]

Maybe set a goal of one box at a time. Soon, the room will be clean. What do you want to do with that room besides using it for storage?

[@nariko47]

Virtual caldo de pollo for you Fr. Mike ---> 🍲 Hope you feel better soon 🙏

[@kathleenwebb6301]

Give away the other 20 mugs and keep the one your Mom gave you! Most of us have more than we need or will ever use. 😁🙏 Thank you for the reminder not to waste the gifts we are given, to seek out those in need and share our time and resources.

[@jb.301]

i use a different mug every day or rotate .... because every day starts off different from the day before and the whole day is new..........

[@jeanniedelahunt3610]

Fr. Mike, I think you're one of these people who has a ton of energy, even when sick, plus I think you have a call to duty regardless of circumstances. That being said, with all due respect, choose something that helps to promote rest and give your immune system a chance to regain strength and heal. After all, even Jesus spent time in the wilderness. All the best.🙏🙏🙏

[@lilyfeagin8634]

Thank you for your thoughtful lessons, Father Mike! Please take some time for rest and healing. God bless you🙏

[@Bigchilezlife]

Praying for you Fr. Mike Schmitz! And truth be told your videos always give me hope in God that everything will be okay.

[@mandy1104]

Me too

[@LOG2007]

Thank you for your video, Father! I hope you feel better soon! God bless!

[@Heene1028]

There are thousands of folks out here watching, who would be honored to be there to help you heal🎉❤

[@angelag7090]

Father Mike prayers you’ll be feelin better soon. God bless you. 🙏🏻❤️

[@yvonneallsopp8773]

Lord I need you every moment of my life. Wisdom and Order. One step at a time! 65..longevity...

[@buffalonickels657]

Prayers for a fast recovery, but I gotta tell you; your sickness has slowed down your delivery from 100 mph to 65 mph and because my brain is slow on the uptake I was able to completely follow what you were saying the first time lol. I thought it was great!

[@wonderwoman6232]

Prayers you feel better soon. ❤

[@wendybohl3055]

Sorry your sick. Prayers you get well soon. Gods Blessings ❤🙏🙏

[@thetypingape2073]

I am an atheist and Father Mike makes some pretty good sense to me most of the time. When I am dealing with people of faith and I am confronted with some of them with just really far-out-there ideas and I need some grounding, I look for people like Father Mike and other friars and priests, usually Catholics. That way, I have hope in the faithful. That they are not all crazy people. So, thank you Father Mike and other people of faith that are still participants in logic and reason. You may not know it, but some of us are watching you, maybe even secretly rooting for you. Good luck out there.

[@Singers2023]

"Primary purpose of your life is to know God, to love Him and to serve Him in such a way as to live with him for ever and the next"

[@colleensymmes5367]

Father Mike is an Amazing priest and a good honest man,God Bless ya❤

[@DiBella03]

Beautiful message Father Mike! Thank you so much for it. It greatly helped me today! I’m so happy I met you virtually. I first met you 4 years ago through one of your other living room videos and my life, faith and relationship with Christ has been changed ever since. God has used you to change my life and make it so much better. Thank you and God bless you!!!

[@anda1anda2]

I have a lot of chaos in my life right now...not only need to order... I no longer know the purpose of my life - life after working in a church for over 14 yrs, and am lost. Fr Mike.... take it easy and rest so that your sickness doesn't last,

[@SheldonAdama17]

Get well soon Fr Mike!

[@megan1379]

How did you know about my boxes Father!?! Haha, I moved here a few months ago and have had so many set backs( had to travel to see my Mom, eldest son was in the hospital ,all kinds of bumps in the road) that Im just now looking around and saying to myself, "ok ,thats enough of this".

[@wiiildfire]

I hope your son is doing okay now.

[@marystenson2852]

I thought the same as we brought 2 car loads to the recycling centre and charity shop today ❤😅

[@17CW68fNv]

Don't do too much organizing, take time to get lots of rest. Praying for you, God Bless. Claire.

[@PleaseViewMyChannel]

Get well soon, father mike🙏❤️

[@kelkabot]

Gosh, Fr. Mike. I wish I could make you some chicken soup, to thank you for all you do for us. I’m sure many others would like to pitch in for your healing!

[@marystenson2852]

Yes!!❤

[@annarosefedish8802]

Thanks for all of your videos/advice. Hope you’re feeling better soon.

[@jessicabarrett3603]

Makes sense, we can hope and strive to make our life and bodies dwelling places for the Lord. Praying for you Father Mike.

[@MichaelF144]

Yes Father Mike, it makes perfect sense. Get well soon!🤒

[@Tabatha437]

What a powerful message. I have been sick too Father. I hope you feel 💯 better really soon. You are such a blessing. God bless you

[@josephrainonejr.4381]

Thank you Fr. Mike, you have given me incentive to donate some things which I no longer use-mugs, etc. God bless!

[@keishacarter1259]

Feel better soon 😊

[@CoolDaysEnd]

Amen Father Mike!

[@charlenekearney6552]

❤

[@vals.7538]

6:09 The primary purpose of my life is to bring Glory to God! To know, to love and to serve Him in this life and be happy with Him Forever in Heaven-New Earth.

[@ladyradiana]

God is so good Father Mike, He always steers me in the right direction because He knows what I need to hear and learn. This video is exactly what I needed because as Lent begins I'm starting a huge undertaking to clean and organize my home. I have physical limitations and I'm basically handicapped but with Our Lord and Ladies' help in 40 days I will have a clean and tidy home and will be able to invite people in to break bread together. You mentioned small spaces and minimalism, my home is average size but it's multi generational so it's crowded. I sometimes joke about that I feel like I'm living in a space capsule having to play tetris to get through the day. Father how did you know I had boxes everywhere. Some of these boxes haven't even been opened even though when I ordered them they seemed pretty important. Father thank you so much for all that you do and I pray for your recovery. I hope in your little kitchen you have some lemon and honey. Be well.

[@monicadriscoll645]

Thanks Fr Mike! Hope you feel better soon!❤

[@TecOneself]

Thank you father, my space is so small and in boxes, to find your words and remember where I came from, those words for immortality in God.

[@standforfreedom5264]

Divine order is beautiful!!! If you don’t have it or live by it You will have disorder!! Followed by chaos!!! Viva Cristo Rey!!

[@IONov990]

Get well soon Fr. Mike. Take care of yourself. The scariest about life is making mistakes and then feeling regret.

[@katorkwase]

This is me, trying to move ahead

[@moniquedalla863]

Pray u recover from your sickness. Thank you for this video 🙏👍

[@hermionegreen333]

Father Mike is awesome!

[@SBL19681]

Fr. Mike! Please rest a little bit! We need you! Thank you for all you do! Get better soon! God bless you!

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

U've just made sence of my life at this particular chapter. Thank you, you're beautiful! 😇 ❤

[@franpatzcraig6713]

Excellent take on bringing order, and incidentally peace, to our space and to our lives.

[@johns1834]

Thank you Fr. Mike, it was good to finally realize the truth and part of that learning was to realize how 'false' other churches are. Brand new Catholic here and Fr. Mike helped us along in our journey.

[@carolinelandein246]

Me, too. Converted on 24.6. last year to Catholicism from Protestantism. I thank Father Mike and Bishop Barron for it, and most of all, of course, Jesus.

[@johns1834]

@@carolinelandein246 Welcome Home to Rome. It feels good.

[@01happykat]

Just finished your book, "How to Make Great Decisions." Thank you. I needed that. It's amazing how God works and is always there, no matter what decisions we make. I especially needed the example about failed relationship after failed relationship being part of the discernment process. This book, in my mind, aligns with Philippians as it instructs to not worry about anything. :)

[@mupetabobo9906]

Thank you Fr, and get well soon 🙏

[@irene_c-s]

continued prayers for you to get better soon Fr. Mike. God Bless 🙏🏻

[@coolcatbaron]

Order frees us from anxiety. Anxiety is nothing but being in a "desert where you dont know where to go, because every way seems the same". It's not about not having an option, hut having too many options that makes us anxious.

[@laowaistudieschina7470]

Father, I am praying that God will bring you abundant health back.

[@CarolynKaplan]

Thank you Father Mike , for always caring about your flock , even when you arent feeling well. Praying for you .

[@kaptincrazy]

You are truly a gift to this world. Thank you

[@lyndavermillion6383]

God's blessings upon you Fr. Mike. Thank you for your resilience!

[@rruiz4145]

Applying this to my life little by little! I have to admit, I have a drawer of “random things” in maybe 3 out of 6 rooms in my house 🤦🏻‍♀️! But seeing that little by little I put order and minimilize on things, has made my days easier…and I’m thankful for that because the chemo treatments I just finished this 2/09/24 had me laying down for days! So at least I wasn’t worried about having a messy house lol!

[@gsus4eternity112]

I need to hear this at least every year. Thank you Fr. Mike.

[@GUAYABAFELIZ]

Father Mike, the fact that you made videos while being sick was encouraging. I am having a hard time loving God while facing illness after illness, recovering from injuries, and many other issues. I questioned why God created us to suffer. And then this video showed up and you said that our first purpose in life is to love God. I appreciate that. It is hard to feel loved while overcoming illness and injury. I pray for those who are at hospitals in more serious conditions than mine. Please pray for me.

[@DanielWSonntag]

Working with a particular client, I'm coaching him into following the God-directed order. I'll send him this video! He and his wife love watching you anyway

[@n4ughty_knight]

Father, I love your videos because they make me think about my current situation. I've reached a point in my life that I don't really see the reason of keeping everything in order. My bedroom can be a mess and it doesn't really matter to anyone but me, and I don't mind at all. My kitchen can be a mess because at the end of the day, I'm the one who pays the bills. See what I mean? None of these mundane things matter to me anymore. My life had plenty of order but it didn't amount to anything at the end of the day. So, now I live as a hermit and serve God as much as possible. (P.S.: Please get well soon!)

[@petergarcia8225]

When people ask me that...That is the only reasonable answer I can give.what is my purpose in life. To live....for him.

[@gemmameloni6966]

Oh my goodness Father I’m sick too, awful. Been trying to pray; listen to Bible in a year among other things on Hallow. Thank you for doing this, get better. In my prayers.

[@patrickodonnell4109]

Keep the mug from your mom 😊. Give the rest away. Another great video !! Thanks, Father Mike.

[@equilibrium2147]

It’s now becoming a habit to watch and listen to you Fr. Mike before going to bed…🙏🏼 God bless you Father. Lots of love from the Big Apple🥰

[@johnangelino437]

Praying for you, Father. Watching this while also struggling with cold and cough. Thanks, Father for your inspiration! Our prayers!

[@viktorianikolai]

Get well soon, Fr. Mike. May God console and provide for you.

[@loricrockett-owens5117]

Father Mike great video and get to feeling better. Take it easy and I hope you're doing well. God bless you all.

[@user-ks3fo8bg6h]

Dear Father Mike...take a few big oranges...as many to fill a cup with juice...to that add honey and ginger..and bring to a boil in a small pot....put it in your cup and drink...do this for a few days....this is natural remedy I've used for years any time I'm sick...lots of rest and sleep....Love and blessings father.. Thank you

[@lorimulder8038]

You are the Best! I listen to each discussion. Keep going...

[@fisherdude8855]

Thank you Fr. Mike!! I can't tell you how much you help me in my journey with and to Jesus. Many times I get lost, many times I find and experience Him so powerfully. In those times of searching, your guidance and wisdom is so needed and helpful. The Holy Spirit is truly alive and working through you for us. We love you and your priesthood. Thank you and God bless. ❤

[@Alexa-yw4rm]

Than you! I hope you'll get well soon

[@maireahernofs6682]

Great, great message Fr. Mike!!! Thank you so much for filming while you are sick (me too 🤒) Feel better quick!

[@karinab.9768]

Thank you very much for this beautiful message, Father. This comes in a moment when I'm feeling a little lost in life, so I'm glad to hear it. God bless you, and feel better!

[@kelkabot]

I think we all feel lost at times. I will pray for you 🩷

[@jonm3292]

Needed this today. Thanks Fr.Mike God is good 🙏🏽

[@yvonneallsopp8773]

Amen ! In sickness, we are weak. It is in weakness that Jesus is seen strong. He has sent the Holy Spirit to help us to navigate through this journey, life of uncertainty. ❤ Thank you Jesus for Salvation. All glory belongs to you! These videos are so needed. Yes my life is chaotic right now. But I know that God has called us Before the foundation of the Earth! Help us to live for you!❤

[@ziesha.marie11]

Get well soon

[@user-kg1zv5xb1m]

Prepare for my salvation with God .. know Him now so I can be with Him later✝️🙏🏻🌹

[@janetlivsey6641]

Here in England we call it spring cleaning. Thank you. Get well soon.

[@giovannaizidio8577]

Your blessing, Father. I'm from Brazil and I discovered your channel today by the grace of God. Keep making the videos, they are food for the soul! 🤍

[@karina996]

Thank you for the advice and I hope you feel better father

[@thinman8621]

Fr. Mike offers the best faith understanding on the worldwide web. Thank you

[@user-qp8xe3sx6h]

❤❤❤❤❤❤true.All love and Respect INCHRIST

[@julialopes5054]

God bless you, Father! Thanks a lot for the vídeos

[@finiejiju8029]

Praying for you dear Father. Can't start my day without the gospel and yur pearls ot wisdom. 😮

[@angelalalhmangaihsangi7821]

Get well soon dear Fr..

[@alittlepieceofearth]

Not even a Catholic but, thank you. I needed this today.

[@neilcunningham5542]

Yes it does make sense....I really appreciate your videos I know God led me to you. Thank you would love shake your hand. GOD BLESS YOU

[@ruthortega5822]

I always, always get inspired by anything you say Father Mike. Your words are so wise, carefully chosen. Thank you for being you. I wish good health for you.

[@ClosedDoor35]

My sister has no problem getting rid of things she doesn't need. I wish I could do that so easily lmao

[@Eliza-cn5ii]

I've been asking myself and praying about "the purpose of my life?" for the past week. 😅 Was feeling a drift in the world. It's a struggle to not feel like I am wasting my life as a single person. I haven't been called to marrriage (40yrs) or religious life and don't know how to orient my days to serve God. Funny I ran into this video. May God bless and protect you Fr. Mike. Praised be Jesus forever!!

[@jude1515]

Good video and I hope you feel better Father Mike.

[@hugh009]

I actually teach my ClassZMinimalism interior design around form, function and ORDER.

[@Corinna674]

Thank you, Father! I really enjoyed this video.🙏

[@nanarodriguez1854]

Sending healing prayers your way! ❤🙏