I SUFFER FROM ANXIETY & LOW SELF-ESTEEM. All I want is to love and be loved.

[@mullmonastery]

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[@Truefollower39]

I’m a Catholic and I just want to say I admire you greatly. There are so many Christian commentators on KZbin who only want to indulge in criticism and toxic debates attacking their brothers and sisters in Christ. I admire the fact that you try to draw people closer to Christ than closer to controversy or resentment for their brothers and sisters in Christ. God bless.

[@geraldgeater4547]

Indeed!

[@beverleypettit3577]

I too am Catholic and, like you, I second all you say about Fr Seraphim. Thank you Father. 🩶 🕊 🤍

[@derechoplano]

Another Catholic here. I fully agree

[@kathymacellis9478]

I too am Catholic.

[@josephtravers777]

I too am Catholic. Do not give in to the Accuser. He is everywhere. Good news from Fr. Seraphim.

[@allwynfernandes127]

Father please pray for me, my name is Allwyn Fernandes and i am from Mumbai, India. I am 29 years old. I too am suffering from social anxiety and mental illeness

[@deirdrelewis1454]

When I was young, on a retreat, a priest said something that has stayed with me ever since…there is nothing you can do to make God love you any more than he already does but there is nothing you can do to make Him love you any less either. This has been a constant encouragement throughout my life. I am also a Catholic who has a deep appreciation for Orthodox teaching and practice, especially contemplative prayer. I too love your videos.

[@RainGolem37]

''Dying a death that is not my own'' What a profound choice of words. Thank you.

[@piretkivi3218]

This was a brilliant and elegant way of describing the issue.

[@KINGOFGLORY-40]

Please, please, please, pray for me too Fr. Seraphim as I too am suffering from this same illness! My name is ~Michael and I am an Orthodox Christian that is extremely weak and fragile ☦️ ☦️ Through the prayers of our Holy Father's LORD JESUS CHRIST OUR GOD have mercy on us and save us

[@pinkpanther776]

This counsel is so wise, godly & profound - thank you Father Seraphim.🙏🛐

[@mullmonastery]

Thank God for the words he gives us, dear Carol. When we (try to) speak from a place of love, the most humble words have the power of healing, because they are touched by God Who Is Love.

[@pinkpanther776]

@@mullmonastery Amen Father Seraphim - it is so easy to speak from our own 'wisdom' but Godly counsel gives life and correction!🙏

[@wisdomoftheearlychristians2037]

@@mullmonastery Amen 🙏. That is what is so wonderful about having a spiritual advisor, or failing that, the fact that you take the time, Father Seraphim, to bring these things to the Lord in prayer and obtain His words, rather than a self help type answer. We are all blessed by these videos, and I am certain there are many young people out there right now struggling with this same issue with no way to voice it, or obtain help; and unfortunately, the devil is right there to " help" them through an abuser. Thank you so much for these videos, and God bless you Father and your ministry. 😇

[@raydamoiseau]

Love yourself as I Love you. evil Will Not Prevail. Have Faith. You Have Mine.

[@psalmistinprogress9089]

I used to worry about what everyone thought about me. I was a nice guy and generally well liked, but never comfortable. It wasn't until I studied the Bible for a few years that I got over it. We expect others to judge us harshly. We know that the world never forgives or forgets any wrongdoing, actual or perceived, and that we will hear about it again. Jesus forgave us. We have to practice forgiving others, then not judging others (for inherent worth or position in eternity), and also forgiving ourselves. Then, dismiss the judgment others lay on you because it is a limitlessly vain thing. It has only the value we give it. Give it God's judgment and never value the opinion of man.

[@britviking5960]

Thank you Father, a voice in the wilderness

[@mullmonastery]

May Christ bless you for your kindness, dear one. Please remember us in your prayers.

[@paulazahariuc2635]

@@mullmonastery please father, I have a very important decision, please help me with your prayers

[@anguscairnie9972]

Anxiety is awful. God is with you!

[@elvenkind6072]

I have discovered by experience that when I focus on the suffering on others, I forget about my self and my own suffering. When I can soothe the pain of others, my own pain become irrelevant. I think this is why the bible say's that the Law and the Prophets, that we follow the will of God without trying to follow it, as long as we live in love. And the bible says that there's no greater love then those that give their live for their friends. So if we give our life to help others, that's the best way we can help ourselves. Let us live in this love, brothers and sisters, amen.

[@squatchmercantile]

The whole world should hear this. This is the most helpful, authentic, real, downtoearth honest-to-God advice I have ever heard.

[@reins981]

Mathew 16:25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Clinching to this world gives nothing but anxiety. And there is a scary stage where no medicine or doctor are able to help you. Then the light of christ begins shining bright in you to remind us that he is the only one capable of saving us. This is at least my experience

[@kevinmckay6815]

Agree with you Father, God doesn't make junk, we are a perfect reflection of God's Love. Praying for this young man.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

God Forgives and Loves us ALL! Forgive Yourself and others. Jesus Taught..Lived and Died to Show us this Principle. We have Nothing to Fear and no reason to feel Unloved. Love Yourself and the Love Will Come. 😇

[@ritakevorkian2649]

Thank you Father I too feel anxiety and sadness soo much Because the mistakes and the sins I make .Thank you for your words 🙏

[@mullmonastery]

Thank you for your encouragement, dear Rita. I think any Christian soul feels some degree of anxiety regarding our standing before Christ and that is - to a degree - a normal and healthy reaction of a repenting soul. The issue is when the anxiety is not related to Christ's reaction to us, but to the reactions and opinions of the world. Christ is Love; the world is not.

[@grandmasterhiram]

Anxiety is sometimes self-induced. Low self-awareness, I think nobody knows what that beast is... As for work... Just do your work to the best of your abilities :))

[@lindalarson6228]

I very much appreciate your videos. I am Roman Catholic with a very Eastern monastic bent which is often not understood by others. Your plain speech is full of encouraging words of wisdom. My spiritual director is an Eastern Catholic abbot who was raised in an Orthodox home. Previously you mentioned Fr Sophrony, and I am reading him now. I want to appreciate the saints both west and east and listen to them.

[@mullmonastery]

Thank God for that, dear Linda. When you read the life or the teachings of a holy person, I strongly encourage you to also add them to your daily prayer. I have discovered from my own life that if I pray to a Saint while reading their work, their words have more power in my life and I often find answers to my questions in their words (almost as if they hear my prayer and a conversation of sorts is started between us).

[@destinysdaughter3424]

I learned more in this brief video than 20+ years of sitting in various nondenominational churches. This really blew me away! And I felt as if you were talking directly to me. Thank you, Father Seraphim.

[@tjames6427]

I was the same way once and it only led to a life of sin. I will never not be myself ever again. Love and light trumps hate and darkness.

[@terrybyrd8568]

Ime Catholic to and I've gained so very much food for my soul through your videos ❤

[@jameshutchins3396]

So important for our brothers and sisters to hear now days. Bless you Father ☦

[@rainman4744]

I have to rewatch this video every few weeks I relate heavily to the person who wrote this and to Father. I am in so much pain

[@hairbyemiiilyrose]

Thank you for this video.. Please pray for me I am in an emotional and anxiety torment I want to feel gods love and comfort for me in this time

[@TickledFunnyBone]

one of my favorite scriptures is Romans 8: 38-39 and also 8: 35 and 8: 37

[@johannes6741]

God loves us for no reason. We don t need to be Something or Someone to be loved by God. Our worth is our nothingness so Christ becomes more and we become less... Thank you Father for this beautiful video. Thank you.

[@fredj.w.4345]

Thanks Fr Seraphim..You touched on a very important problem that many young people, men and women, are encountering these days. Suffering from anxiety and extremely low self-esteem is Psychological human issue if not fixed can lead to more serious problem. Having said that, what do you suggest for these youngsters to do on a daily basis? We are talking about waking up and sleeping with the same disease, so to be more practical, these young persons need some kind of more practical changes in their daily routines, could be self-healing program to follow until they become a little stronger; I can think of the following: Getting out of their rooms, finding jobs and working using their hands and mind, imitating the monks (even though they live in the world), nourishing the heart by reading good books, helping the needy, engaging in a church activity, good sleeping habits, having good mentors and not being ashamed of telling their problem, praying constantly or at least getting the habit of doing it, reading Psalms, along with many other type of activities maybe you can specifically tell us about by another new video. The young in our generation need good mentors and as you mentioned, we are the ones to whom should put the blame because "we built this life for them according to false ideology"! Thanks a lot!

[@jenniferfay2634]

The world needs Godly wisdom. Thank you for being the messenger.

[@annawray2220]

Such words of truth spoken, thank you Father, I pray for you in your journey to Christ

[@mullmonastery]

Thank you, dear Anna, and may God bless you for your kindness.

[@ritaamor283]

Such a beautiful video. I saved to rewatch. We will never feel loved if we aren’t ourselves, but what we see as “ourselves” is no big deal, we want to be more, always more, in a direction that is so fragile. But the extraordinary thing is...God knows us exactly as we are and loves us with a love that is beyond our comprehension. In practical terms...I feel loved when I surrender everything to God.

[@kikifiat5021]

During my young teenage years, I suffered from low self-esteem, but when I finally understood that I shouldn't need to please people because what God thinks of me is more important. If you have low self-esteem, seek Jesus and ask Mother Mary to show you how God loves you. Praying the rosary and praying in adoration brings me peace. And we can only find peace in Jesus. Receiving the Jesus in the eucharist also bring us peace because God is present with you. ❤🙏

[@anthojn1651]

This is probably the best video I’ve seen so far. I needed it so much. Thank you Father Seraphim! God bless you! ☦️❤️

[@kaybrown4010]

Your words are balm. Thank you, dear Fr. Seraphim. It’s such a blessing to hear from you again.

[@maryanncathopoulis5420]

This really spoke to me. I felt like you were speaking to me! May God always bless you!

[@mullmonastery]

I am grateful that these words spoke to you, dear Maryann, but I am sad that they were relevant to you. I so wish no one would need this sort of advice...

[@josephgagaridis9504]

OOOOOWoooooahhhAARRRRRGH! Good Morning From Australia ❤❤❤ May God Bless Us All

[@gretagarbo1119]

Yes.No one should suffer abuse.Everyone deserves to be loved.Truly loved.Thank You,Fr.!God bless!🤗❤

[@АлександарТодоровић-ф1к]

Good bless you dear father! Also mention us from Serbia in your prayers!

[@mullmonastery]

May Christ bless us all, dear Alexander. May He shine in all our hearts, so no darkness can take root in us.

[@gaborgabor2290]

Thank you for this teaching Father Seraphim. May your rewards be eternal, love from Hungary.

[@mkeenan1955]

What true words you speak, Father. We often hear in the media, especially regarding politics, the phrase “existential threat.” Indeed, the world itself can be an existential threat to our true selves. I liked your striking image of being shaped by the world as a fetus in the womb. Yes, I too, even at my ripe old age, have that fear of being inauthentic. This, as you may know, is what the French philosopher J. P. Sartre wrote about; also, the hell of others and bad faith, La mauvaise foi.

[@m.p.bailey6785]

Thank you Father, this world is not our own. We are travelers here to share Christ love. May God bless You and all Monastics.

[@donnacurran3388]

Father Seraphim, please pray for Leonard atheist, gift of faith and salvation for his sons Donna USA

[@Michel-ov1sv]

Thank you Father Seraphim.

[@steveanderson5718]

Anxiety struggle is hard. Therapy is often useful. I pray 🙏 today for those suffering 🕯☦️❤️

[@simonjones9674]

Monumental delivery. Thanks be to god

[@amirasaad630]

I find the entirety of psalm 139 to perfectly summarize your video « your eyes saw my substance being yet unformed».. and David ends with « search me o God and know my heart- try me and know my anxieties.. » as if David knew both are related .. God’s love and our anxieties ❤🙏

[@ZR-ho9rp]

Thank you, Father. The timing of this message in my own life can only be by God's grace. Amen

[@mullmonastery]

That gives me so much joy, dear one. Thank you for sharing that, it gives me courage and motivation to keep doing the work we are doing.

[@ritaplantamura6027]

Thank you for sharing

[@mullmonastery]

Glory be to God that we are not alone, dear Rita. With a bit of help from Christ, we can always find a voice to lift us up when we are down. At times, this voice comes from the most unexpected places.

[@screwstonTXmeskin713]

Love your videos. Really struggling with sin but I'm trying to improve myself for God and Jesus

[@eden7736]

Such wonderful and strong advice. My son, and his friends, almost perceive themselves as a brand. My son is quite confident, mind you -but still -I will share this with him. Peace to you! 🙏

[@MalikaIC]

This is such a deep and beautiful respons...Thank you father....

[@josephmary969]

praise God for your wisdom fr! i know you will probably reply in humility ,which just goes to show your virtue. pray that i may be so filled with Christ that this miserable sinner draws other to Christ by just living for him

[@royalbirb275]

I think I can relate to whoever wrote that…Lord have mercy. Thank you, Fr. Seraphim, and God bless you.

[@m_d1905]

When I feel this way I go back to God's word to remember how God sees me. Adopted as an heir to Christ. Holy through Christ. It helps me remember my worth. Good advice from you Father.

[@kathleencampbell5156]

Thank you for your blessed council.

[@mullmonastery]

Glory be to God for everything, dear Kathleen. We all need a good word from time to time, and it is such a blessing when it finally comes - may we all be blessed, may we all be a blessing to others.

[@rameau1124]

Good advice for a very common problem. Thank You Father Seraphim!

[@JesseRickett]

Oh thank you, Father Seraphim. Oh thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

[@vivienne4686]

How I wish you could by locate and be a teacher in our schools Father. Bless your soul.♥️

[@MidnightSky801]

Such a great video for those seeking approval and acceptance from others on social media. Thank you for posting this to teach and help others.

[@Ricky-es9vg]

Your videos touch my heart , thank you Father

[@mullmonastery]

Glory be to God, dear Ricky. Thank you for taking the time to say so and please say a little prayer for our monastery.

[@elemib79]

Be blessed Father Seraphim. Thank you so much for this very deep and very useful message. All your videos are profound and wise, not only this particular one, and I always apreciate them, but I am grateful to know your view on this particular topic, that resonates somehow with a problem that I myself confrunted with, even though at a much smaller scale.

[@mariastenner4831]

Powerful talk. Thank you, Father. God bless.

[@vernika_z_lesu2771]

Thank you so much, Father. I have the same problem and your words spoke directly to my heart. I'll be praying for you 💙

[@amirasaad630]

Thank you dear father for the message .The struggle to be authentic and to stop seeking to please others is real and a difficult one. Even in my own spiritual life I find myself in constant evaluation of the motives behind my service or spiritual activities. May God bless you for the reminder today and pray for me.

[@DeathStarPokeball]

i used to have terrible anxiety as a kid. from 5 to my mid 20s. all over the firey place. full blown out of breath, heart racing panic attacks. God isnt as trivial as to torture u forever for not loving God. its just not eternal imo. 10,000 years. 100,000 years maybe. not forever. Or, time is not the same and heII is just metaphor for life without God. God should be approached with love and respect. not fear. ive liberated myself of heII. i also try not to feel entitled to heaven as that alone could send me to heII (makes sense to me). i just occasionally disappoint God and beat myself up over it more than i should. God knows your heart and is merciful

[@carinas_introverted_plans]

I have missed your Godly words and wisdom so much Father Seraphim. I am so happy that God has brought you back to our online community

[@mony2934]

I felt every single word and meaning and have listened to it in one breath ❤️ Thank you ever so much, Fr Seraphim! Sending blessing 🙏

[@radamanthus]

Thank you, Father. Very timely.

[@catherinenjogu136]

Dear Father Seraphim. God bless you abundantly! I came across your channel 2 days ago, and I have been watching them constantly. 🙏

[@ruthshivani]

Thanku - such hearts joy to feel your darshan once more - the depth of profound wisdom shared speaks to the inner knowing, reminds and inspires - Thanku 🙏🏽🙏🏽 God bless, love and prayers

[@melissadifini2190]

Amen !

[@andrewmusano839]

Well said Father. God Bless. Inspiring

[@gwenechotaylor96]

I think Christ's love will give you a reflection of your true self whereas the World will give you a reflection of itself. Christ is from above and the World is below.

[@OrthodoxChristian809]

These words are very valuable and I hope the writer feels better in time. It must be so difficult being young now because social media can be a harsh place. Everyone deserves to be loved.

[@mullmonastery]

I give praise to God each day that I am not young during these times. Only God's grace and His infinite Love can bring light in the darkness we have all created for these young people.

[@marie22tully10]

I often confuse people pleasing with love.

[@TheLorraineclelland]

❤❤❤

[@timfoster8537]

Thank you for your kind and wise words father. I need them more than ever I’m glad I found your channel. I have Been neglecting spirituality in my life for for too long and you’re in wisdom is much needed at this stage in my life right now. I will continue to try to be a better man, God bless. I’m not sure what specifically I need a prayer for but I would appreciate anyone that will pray for me.

[@1bonatsos]

Thank you brother for shedding more spiritual light in our Orthodox face☦️Our Orthodox reflections☦️ ever shining on the darkness of our passions that tether us to our humanist world today. In the trappings utilized by Satan as its source.

[@anna.iakobidze]

Thank you, this sounds so helpful and true

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

Thank you.

[@katkat2340]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@celestethompson9542]

Wow! This person spoke my heart!!!

[@zita-lein]

Loved this! Latin Rite watching and learning from California.

[@georgerefulle7116]

Father Seraphim, I'm thankful to God that I subscribe your channel in order to enlightened and healed my wounded soul....I'm from Philippines particularly Davao City..... hoping I can practice contemplation....

[@imnotbrian]

Such wisdom 🙏☦️

[@svilenkondakov4997]

Thank you, Farher Seraphim, for making this wonderful video! 😊☦️✨

[@jbarnets6246]

🙏✨🕊🛡⚔

[@sandragrace4613]

Thank you Father Seraphim, very helpful and I appreciate it very much 🙋🏻‍♀️🕯️✴️🎄🎆

[@davidmorton8332]

Very wise.

[@giulia1606]

Dear Father Seraphin, i am experiencing as well these feelings you are talking about , and sometimes i am afraid to letting the world shaping me and not to give all myself to Jesus. I truly agree with you. What shall we do when you Say that we have to be careful ? What to do for protect totally ourselves from this world. Thank you very much for everything

[@apantaorthodoxias]

Very nice

[@annawhiteley3128]

🙏

[@tonyhayes9827]

We are truly free to love each other when we are truly free to let each other go. We are truly free to let each other go when we know God loves us. Like father says if we love the world we will become like the world. When Facebook first came out I did not join it because it was way too happy. Everyone smiling and having the best time in their lives 24/7. That world is a lie. It's a siren song and all siren songs lead us to our death. God doesn't love us because we are good. We are good because God loves us. We ALL fall short of who God made through original sin. This is the world we are born into through no fault of our own. Returning to God is returning to our free selves. Yeah its a narrow path but we already know that, it should be no surprise.

[@DK-hd9yc]

Brilliant talk.

[@lioneska8771]

😢 so much clarity :( thank you so much

[@JJ-ik7zw]

Very well said.

[@vince3292]

Dear Father Seraphim, It’s not possible for me to put into words, to relay to you precisely just how important all your Holy video messages are for me personally. They are a true Blessing from The Holy Spirit and I give thanks to God for your Holy Priesthood and I thank God for the Covid lockdowns which lead me to grow ever closer in faith to Our Dear Lord Jesus Christ and which was the divine conduit that profoundly lead me to your Holy video messages back in 2020. You are always in my prayers. All Praise and Thanks to Our Dear Lord Jesus Christ. 🙏🙏🙏

[@fredericknitz9248]

Amen 😥🕊️🙏💖🫂

[@petergunn9149]

I am looking for a wooden cross and would love to have one like the one next to St Seraphim icon ☦️ Where can I purchase ☦️ Glory to God ☦️ Thank you ☦️

[@milivojepurovic3140]

God help, how to pray for overcoming anxiety