What's Your Bedtime?

There’s an old saying, “Why put off until tomorrow what you could do today?” Our culture’s "seize-the-day" mentality can be a good thing, but what if today's attempts to be productive deprive us of the sleep we need to function tomorrow? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us several good reasons to stop our work at the end of the day, relax, and prioritize getting a good night's sleep.
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[@bassman_0074]

**Gets this in my feed at 1 A.M. when I know I should be in bed.** I feel like God is trying to tell me something...

[@illonasdollchannel007suita2]

he is if you really listen see hear or feel ect God sends us sutall messages but we have to be willing to acept them and to accept God into out lives

[@kathiesalter8936]

4am for me - yes, the irony!!

[@Urbanity_Kludge]

Naah, he means the other guy

[@loudmouthdreamwalker5087]

Yep, 12:09am

[@philipjohnson3942]

5:57 P.M, maybe a sign...?

[@colleens9332]

"When I go to sleep, the next day has already started." That's the truest line I've ever heard to how I feel about this!

[@RottenDoctorGonzo]

Yeah, it's so true

[@andrewpearce2562]

Hits the nail on the head.

[@maggiewhite2407]

I always say on Sunday night, "I can't go to bed now; that means the weekend is over." But generally, I go to bed at 9:30 PM and that is my goal. Issue: I wake up at 3AM and dont fall back to sleep until 430 AM. :(

[@timopper5488]

It’s very much FOMO, the fear of missing out. I’m like that every night. I DREAD going to sleep, because I fear missing out, and I fear losing control as you do when you drift off. I also DREAD waking up, because I know I have things to do, and that if I don’t do them, I’m a failure.

[@HeatherE303]

@@timopper5488 wow, I feel the same. I hate waking up. I have extreme anxiety in the morning to the point I don’t get out of bed and get fired from jobs. Starting a new day is the ultimate form of stress for me. I stay up way too late and don’t go to bed because I fear the new day so much.

[@JulieNicoleSays]

the irony of watching this before i go to sleep...

[@Eunice.Aceto75]

Me too

[@Ryansullivan1100]

Eunice Aceto It is currently 3:00 in the morning and I’m watching this hahaha. This video was insightful, considering I’ve been wanting to go to bed earlier.

[@elizabethmonica2307]

Guilty as charged ✋

[@thomassilva50]

Same

[@myriamc.]

Same here! God is really in every details of our lives! Wow!

[@AddictedToCandyx]

My goal is 10pm. It is 9:58pm. Goodnight. Praise be to God my friends, sweet dreams, God bless!

[@sarastone8910]

"Lord, this baby that you gave me to take care of, I entrust her to you, I'm going to sleep" New mom wishful thinking!

[@capellax301]

Don't blame gravity for falling in love..AE...lol

[@Lucailey]

Instead try look it differently, maybe the Lord is saying to you about yourself "You are my baby, entrust your care to me" Just as the baby is you pride and joy you are also the Lord's pride and joy. He will take care o you.

[@duckwithoneleg00]

Har. If only, right?

[@andrewjackson3278]

Sara Stone 😂 This is the kind of humor that is most pleasurable!!

[@xdraarz3709]

Live Laugh Love amen ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@iga10000]

Father Mike you are hilarious! I'm watching you for three reasons: getting to know Christ, increase my good mood and to learn English. Thank you father Mike! Greetings from Poland

[@silversadie9342]

Fr. Mike exudes joy. Makes me happy just watching and listening to him even if I don't fully agree with everything. He gives out some words of wisdom for sure and loves God so much. :)

[@chiaratrujillo7958]

Me too! I really love this channel!

[@chimasakien8737]

​@@silversadie9342 ❤

[@florencegata3463]

When I go to bed, I always have my Rosary with me and pray the Rosary.Most of the time I won’t finish it but it feels so good as if I’m a baby that the Blessed Mother is trying to put me to sleep. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I continue praying the Rosary🙏🙏🙏

[@AddictedToCandyx]

I do that too!!! ::D Its so relaxing ♥

[@johnsposato5632]

He probably does anyway, but ask your guardian angel to finish the Rosary for you, if you fall asleep.

[@AnthonyMarquise-my6ki]

Me as well!!

[@Shernickyholmes221]

​@AnthonyMarquise-my6ki yes, didn't even realize it.

[@JBDuncan]

Night shifts don’t allow me to sleep, but God sent me a dream that I wouldn’t be in this line of work anymore. And a job opportunity pops up out of nowhere, thank you God, I can get some sleep 😂

[@allimarie425]

Here is to hoping my professors see this video and decide to be merciful before finals!

[@debraallwardt4531]

Hi Allison- I’m not your professor, but I am a professor. Here’s the hard part: study in the morning or afternoon and get the sleep you need. You will remember more if your brain has time to process that info during sleep. Also, 10 extra credit points for watching this.

[@fernandacastillo6410]

Mood

[@mujerdivina1590]

I’m so tired of work :( they overwork us ... all I want to do is live a contemplative life and get closer to God.

[@reasonablechica]

That's a very solid point. Going to sleep means tomorrow has started. Hadn't thought of it like that before. We can't prevent the responsibilities of the next day by delaying sleep, and yet we still stay up.

[@paigerenee4173]

I’m not Catholic but this was so helpful. I never thought of sleep as an act of trusting God. I’m so sleep deprived right now but I’m going to get to bed tonight.

[@marymilligan2330]

And if we get more sleep, we give God more time to speak to us through our dreams. Like Joseph. 💤😊💤

[@sitka49]

I've never had a dream that was religious.

[@JudyBarrette]

Nice to hear. Years ago, when I was struggling with anxiety, I learned that I really needed my sleep. I was able to train myself to disconnect, before bed, telling myself that there would be time tomorrow to worry about this or that and time to do this or that. Right now, I needed to sleep. I let it all go, surrendered to sleep. Still works when needed. Wisdom comes with pain I guess. I surrender a lot of other things to God.

[@ap2179]

God bless you Judy.

[@civrn368]

When asked how she got enough sleep she replied "I sleep fast" St. Mother Theresa.

[@FlippinMatt]

Sleep Faster. -Arnold Schwarzenegger

[@bizarte24_]

Rest is more important than sleep.

[@Lucailey]

I love that you are a Priest with a Superman cup. That just makes me think you are absolutely even more awesome.

[@lukeruss8370]

Whatsup Buttercup he is superman, he fights crime when he's not on KZbin.

[@fernasmr4143]

Wow God bless you father. Those simple words are all I needed to hear, "get some sleep"

[@fakecubed]

A lot of dads out there are like, what?

[@ericaleight540]

This video is my gap time. xD

[@AscensionPresents]

+Erica Terranova There could be worse things hahah ;)

[@EmilyA1984]

+Erica Terranova Yeah, it's funny how this cool priest made a KZbin video to tell people to stop watching KZbin videos and go to bed.

[@jasonhughes2305]

+EmilyA1984 Seems like the perfect place to reach those in need of this message! Thanks, Fr. Mike.

[@EmilyA1984]

Jason Hughes Well, what do you tell people who stay up all night watching your channel?

[@hazzmati]

+Erica Terranova and I want you in my gap time

[@sylviamar2269]

Mind blowing! Thank you! I will try to go to bed earlier, for God

[@timestamps8576]

alone time is essential, the mind needs time to dream and grow, alone. But there is a time and place for everything.

[@olearysgrave]

Excellent. Simple and yet profound. "It is vain for you to rise early and to put off rest at night when the Lord gives to his beloved gifts in their sleep." That's my new motto. It's 1.00 pm now. I'm going to bed for a long nap. Looking forward to those gifts ...

[@RottenDoctorGonzo]

You're going to bed at 1 in the afternoon? That's interesting

[@hazellevesque7773]

But is it not also unhealthy to sleep too much, therefore is it not a sin to sleep too much, because we should be taking care of our bodies, because we are beautifully and wonderfully made?

[@buddybrown8607]

You're crazy father Mike, and it's probably why we love you! You remind me of my childhood priest, being made learning about God and Catholicism fun, thank you and God bless

[@larrylim3571]

A top on how to sleep and not to be anxious or "scared" to sleep at night I learned after 30 years of insomnia. I contemplate, staring at God and He communicating with me in silence, and being in the spiritual world. That makes me excited now to sleep. I chose my eyes and let go and let God. It works wonders daily. I also live responsibly daily so I'll get tired. Eating early, and befriending 8pm as near sleep time and being excited to see sunrise brod it comes out. And to have self time in the morning and time to pray intently without rushing. Sleeping and waking up early are wonderful. Also, in doing right, just say yes. No more negotiations. In doing wrong, just say no, no more negotiations. Submit to your conscience. Obey it. God commands you through it. So, just trust and say yes, I'll sleep on time. No nor excuses. All worked and concerns set aside and let go, let God. Lastly, but not the least, regimen is important. It creates habits and order and creates your character. Godliness is orderliness. Follow a good schedule and include exercise there. Don't exercise late. It's best to do it first thing in the morning to jump start your mind and body, better than coffee. You'll get tired and sleepy when 8pm comes. Good night!

[@mreyes194]

Yep, it's 1.20am and this is my last viewing of the night/morning! Goodnight and thank you for your wise counsel.

[@eyahj4967]

How can be a simple tip so profound and even biblical? So nourishing-- figuratively & literally. Thanks Fr Mike! Proud Catholic here from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@joeym9169]

I'm impressed. Father Mike really hit the nail on the head on this one (as always, but this is next level).

[@Mekanizer8]

I needed to see this again. I’m gonna go to bed sooner and I pray for all of us that we all do.

[@committedsuicide2284]

wow. I'm watching this at 3:00 am. I should sleep more...

[@myriamc.]

Lol😂

[@wandaperi]

Normie

[@abelj5145]

You're loved more than you could ever know. Thanks for existing. Jesus loves you! Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

[@swetainlove5384]

Plz pray for me tht i can be a well Catholic and fr my spiritual growth

[@jesusgod8060]

Amen God bless

[@davidclayton3099]

🙏🏻

[@thomasburridge4635]

Of course! God bless you!

[@peaceandjoy559]

one Hail Mary for you dear Shweta.

[@besentycorrea700]

Something I recently learn and do is if you want change in your life, pray constantly. Morning, day and night. I pray the four mysteries of the rosary and the 3oclock Devine mercy. God bless you and help you to be a devoted catholic to God and humanity 🙏

[@monicavarone1092]

This is lovely 😊 !!! For me going to bed is kind of ritual. It is a place where I find God connected with my heart ❤️.

[@itsnando20]

I go to bed an hour past my goal time because I was watching Father Mike

[@powerliftingcentaur]

Wonderful! Thank you. But I have to laugh: What am I doing in my gap time? Watching Fr. Mike.

[@anasofiamurgabarajas8225]

Me toool 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Maybe small gap

[@cassandrajordan2820]

That's why I like to wake up by 5:00. Then you don't feel like you have to start working when you wake up.

[@sara505sings]

The answer is to get up extra early, like around 4 a.m. so that you have a couple of hours of free time to think and pray and get organized. This makes the morning enjoyable and something to look forward to. But it also means going to bed earlier, which is no problem if you've been up since 4 LOL

[@whoathor]

It was amazing to hear Fr. Mike before sipping that coffee. Never heard him talk at normal speed.

[@deborahdeclue]

😂

[@Chris.3791]

May God bless you, Father Mike!

[@theresawilliams3650]

Fr. Mike ,, I retired a year ago, and have had months fighting with sleep, Most of all watching you before I go to sleep gives me back what I have needed in my life! Thank you

[@user-uj2pw2vk4l]

Thank you Father Mike!!!🙂💙💙💙

[@mwerries]

Thank you Father! If only extroverts understood the need for introverts to get their quality sleep time. I totally agree that to be on the top of your game, you need more sleep.

[@sarahcrane6940]

You shouldn't judge people who don't sleep, lots of reasons why people don't sleep. Some people over think and find it hard to sleep. Love is always the answer ❤️

[@iheartdates]

I can completely relate with the belief that I stay up late to savor the time to myself, before "tomorrow" starts. This is a video I will be watching again tonight as a reminder to myself to get to bed because that's what the Lord wants for me. Thank you, Fr. Mike.

[@javiercurrea694]

That psalm verse COMPLETELY BLEW MY MIND!!!!!

[@DarkHybridx]

A little late, but I had the same reaction. I actually pulled out my Bible to look up the verse because I found it so profound.

[@patvonfeldt3826]

Yes!!! Sleep hygiene! Learned it, albeit late. I would avoid sleep so I could recreate, but also because I had night terrors. I started praying the Dominican Compline before bed has allowed me to sleep more sound with more peace than ever in my life.

[@r.elizabethmartinez8941]

I recently started to struggle with sleeping early, this year i'm getting into college and i was a little concerned about how it was going to impact on my hours of sleep, i got the goal of sleeping at least one one or two hours more this week, today i found this video and something tells me that maybe God wants to tell me i should definitly sleep at least a little more. College and responsabilities are important but the sleep time of a child of the Lord its not negotiable, so you the person reading this pass midnight, go to bed please

[@happyguy5165]

“Rambo Priest” has to genuinely be one of the best phrases I’ve ever heard.

[@forlife84]

Please tell my young children that their mother needs at least 7 hours of sleep. Said from the sleep deprived mom of 3 kids under 4. ;)

[@dorothyswol6979]

Dear Saint in the making Fr. Mike; I think that you should share this with Saint in the making Fr. Chris Alar who only gets about 3 hours of sleep every night, even his doctor told him he needs to get more sleep.

[@popgas3821]

I didn’t realize this but it is kind of true. When I surrender to sleeping it does mean that the next day starts and I dread it because of work (another issue I’m fixing). So turns out I’m making the most of my only “personal time” by binging on things that satisfies me, even though they are only temporary. Never knew that sleep deprivation has something to do with faith as well. I guess that is why my meditations don’t work at all. Aside from I’m not “in the moment”, I lack the faith of resting everything to Him.

[@wordsbyruthie]

This makes so much sense...God bless ❤️

[@markdunphy4561]

My prescription for sleep: no eating after 6-7pm, melatonin tablet under the tongue, listen to delta/alpha waves(can find on KZbin or Spotify), and read Scriptures on my iPad (night mode, no lights in room). Reading, no videos (not even AP!)

[@LivLaugh]

Totally unrelated but he looks very similar to Jon Hamm!

[@peaceandjoy559]

I got it! Thank you Father. It's 1:15 am and I have to go to bed. I'll have to commit to the spiritual exercise.

[@zstroud5698]

So, I am watching this at 2:21 am. Great message that I needed to hear! I will definitely strive to do better after watching your video.

[@nidzacrespo9533]

Thank you!! Now I’m going to bed!! Good night Father Mike. God bless you always 🙏🏻🇵🇷

[@clairey6407]

I love you Fr. Mike! Your thoughts, insights and advice are so helpful. I appreciate them and you so much. Sending a massive hug from Scotland, U.K.

[@SantaNMS]

GOD BLESS YOU FATHER!! I have watched nearly all your videos! You have an excellent gift of teaching and your messages are coming in loud and clear. I will keep your ministry in Minnesota in my prayers! I am actually your next door neighbor, as I live in Wisconsin! I will be getting to bed tonight indeed!

[@helenmahoney7114]

Thank you. I never thought of being a sleep dodger as being vain.

[@fr.joseortigas2426]

When I was a child I loved staying up and now that I’m old I can’t wait to get to bed 😇💤

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: ( USA 🇺🇸) : btw: the presentation is outstanding: again, the presentation is outstanding

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: ( USA 🇺🇸) : btw: Mother Immaculate. Pure Blessed Virgin Most Undefiled, pray for us

[@latoyabolt9459]

Your *face* is a gift to this world! Very animated, good natured & pleasant. Keep up this missionary work with such a wonderful gift.

[@passion777able]

Such a small, trivial subject, "bedtime" but you have brought a bright light to this issue for MANY of us. I know I'm a night owl. I have known since I was a child that my internal clock functions much better and BRIGHTER at night. It just does. All my life I had to struggle with what others said I MUST DO, go to bed early. SO when I got divorced, no more husband to take care of and both my kids were now adults also and moved on. One got married and 6 months later my son moved to Detroit to his first job as engineer, so my nest was truly empty. I went for a full time job now, and I picked the late shift..... 4pm to 11 pm. It was wonderful. This was MY TIME! I was alert, solved problems easily and I was not tired. I worked in a call center where the pace and problem solving came one issue after another. Hard customers to satisfy, but it was great for me. I was alert. So, early to bed is NOT right for everyone, unless you're a farmer and have to milk cows, feed the pigs and chickens and plant your crops. Your strengths dictate your career. Now I'm retired and I go to bed at 5am so don't call me unless you want my social call at 1am to chat and see what's new with you.

[@curlynoodle2929]

Good night Father ~ God bless xx

[@annai157]

Brilliant! A very similar principle to that of resting on the Lord's Day. I was raised to believe that that, too, is an act of Faith : )

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Doh... I should go to sleep. Well said, Fr.

[@oogalook]

+fjwisme Same going on here. G"night.

[@SumanthLazarus]

God bless you Father.

[@santosbasmeri809]

The fact that i have always had a problems with sleeping and just think about recently then suddenly this video popped to my recommendation is amazing 🤧🙏

[@barbarawalsh2875]

I watch this incredibly brilliant priest that puts out a lot of media on religion. I find him fascinating. I’m almost 20 years older than he is and as the product of a very bad marriage was away from the church for over 20 years. My sister-in-law recommended that I listen to him and I did, and the next thing I did was got his book on reconciliation. Which led me to a few sleepless nights as I started cataloging what would turn out to be about 50 years worth of sins and then kind of making MMA easier way to describe when I went to my first confession in 50 years, the few nights before I did that I was certainly up past my bedtime. Like I said I’m in my 60s I need to be in bed at 10 o’clock and I get up with Alarm at 8 o’clock in the morning and if I didn’t have an alarm, I just keep sleeping. I’m retired I live alone, so I really am my home keeper but I have to do a better job at getting to bed on time and sure that I eat properly. It’s a pain in the neck to cook for one person. I gotta be perfectly honest with you, but on occasion, I do get hungry enough that I do make a meal and then I know I’m good for about three or four days. It was really nice well spoken priest that keeps me up at night. But I don’t mind because I have learned so much from him that the time is well spent, have a good nightFather Mike according to my central standard clock it is now midnight, two hours past my bedtime, father, Mike and I’m betting it is past yours too. Good night.

[@darioveneziano3995]

You are awesome fr. Mike! Straight to the point, well-thought and realistic. Thank you as usual! Praying for you!

[@darioveneziano3995]

This is maybe my greatest struggle, please pray for me!

[@KrissieMagdalene]

You have no idea how much I love Fr. Mike and his messages! It's like the Lord is talking to me through him. God bless you, Father!

[@Subeffulgent]

My bedtime is WIFLI (when ever I feel like it). Keep up the good work. God bless you 👉✝️

[@bizarte24_]

I can believe what I want and do what I want whenever I want to. Deal with it.

[@ethiopienqueen]

My bed time is at 7:30 but it’s really 8:00. I usually pray, reflect and watch a bit of youtube between the gap. I became more productive ever since I changed my sleeping cycle. My energy is way better now. I recommend it.

[@MrEd-ri5kh]

Good message to try to sleep. I wake up at least twice through the night. That's a given. "Trust God" will ease racing thoughts through the night from now on. Thank you, and good night.

[@toml.8210]

When I lie down on the bed for sleep, I thank God for the day, and I think Him for tomorrow, but first, I'll rest in his arms for a few hours.

[@artorefalnera3055]

Fr. Thank you. God bless you.

[@tnt2054]

You are very charismatic and handsome father Mike. Good bless you.

[@cheraybisaya]

Loved it, thanks to our God who is always behind in everything we plan to do, need to do! Thanks Fr., God bless!

[@jenyoung2473]

This explains why my husband and I fight going to bed when we are working but on holiday we are always in bed by 9.30 because the next day no work!!!! Excellent as usual

[@lukasthomas267]

Thank you Father Mike. You are truly a blessing.

[@sptvler]

What an absolutely perfect vid to stumble upon when I should be asleep! :D

[@elcompalex31]

Going to bed , lord I leave everything to you , thank you fr mike god bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@andreaarthur2258]

Lets all pray for those unsaved and less fortunate people guys who dont have our blessings and salvation the eternal hope. 💗💗💪 We and God love you father mike schmitz.

[@pedrocuviLEP]

You are Awesome Father, God bless your work!

[@jodoncaribbeancostarica]

Hmm. It’s 3am. I just awoke to find my teenage son wide awake on a school night. After getting angry and frustrated I sat down on the couch and this video came up. I pray my son learns to put himself to bed.

[@bumblebee5926]

Watching Ascension Presents, watching Fr. Goring’s spiritual messages, listening to Gregorian music 🙏🏼😊

[@MuazCannabissativaMCMXCIV]

In my opinion, this is the best video of yours by far. Lord bless you.

[@Trini2DeBone]

I sleep in intervals of 2 - 3 hours at a time. So this is my gap time at 3:35 am. Next time I wake up would be to get ready for Mass...oh how I wish I could sleep straight through the night without waking!

[@Chrisgalin]

To meet father Mike Schmidt would be on my bucket list! I used to live in Duluth MN.

[@Maria-jo6nn]

I believe sleep is a gift from god and is health issues if we don’t sleep 🙏 thank you father for being so real I like going to bed early but the problem for me is the I heard every little noise 🙌what keeps me from thinking and noise is the prayer 🙏 🙌🙌 changes my thought and gives me peace 🙏

[@zofiahetkowska321]

Thank you Thank you Thank you. Good God Bless you Father

[@True1-10]

Perfect timing! It is my bedtime :) I`ve been struggling with getting a good night`s rest lately.. God Bless you Fr Mike & all who are watching this video & need God`s help in some way...

[@alexanderlee5401]

My goal time is right now. Perfect time to watch this video. Thank you Father Mike.

[@uuucuz]

Well this is interesting.... I forgot about this video... I do not remember watching this.... and I was the last one to comment about how pivotal this video was to me. I did not take it to heart. What a wake up call. God Bless Fr Mike and Ascension Press.

[@tacyherron]

My issue with sleep is I'm afraid of not living enough for the time we have here on earth. I always wanting to be learning and exploring and gain all the knowledge I can .. I've always had the desire to never sleep so I could live a 1/3 more of my life then to be sleeping .. thank you Father for your insight .. I struggle with getting sleep on a daily basis.

[@blueskyeyes315]

This is such wise advice! I feel like a bad kid at night sometimes, doing everything I can do avoid going to sleep!! Thanks so much, Fr. Mike!

[@cbrackett7042]

I love you Fr Mike!! My sister Grace and I were just talking this morning how our mind race's in the am hours while in bed. Then low and behold you pop up on my KZbin feed with this divine advice. Thank you ❤❤

[@Cindy1956ful]

I recently retired. I used to go to sleep at 1 am but disciplined myself to sleep at midnight. I worked a 3-11 shift for 6 years so still stuck on that bio time. When you get home from work, you relax, watch tv, get a bite to eat....easily 1-2am.

[@louieadam251]

Thank you Father Mike, It has been almost two weeks that I tune to your videos. It is very inspiring and help me getting closer to our God.

[@yosmeirinhilario5848]

I’m so happy I found you here on KZbin, Gracias padre Mike!

[@nuriamariasv]

Its's also the search of time for ourselves that leads us to try to be with us during that gap. I guess it also has something to do with the fact that when we are in bed, we feel like we're finally over with the world to be with ourselves. My advise would also be, try to discover what things fullfill you and do them during the day, and also if you can't find a moment but the final moment of resting is right before going to bed, set a goal time two hours earlier from your goal time. :D

[@uuucuz]

Pivotal video for me. God Bless You Fr Mike!

[@sofiagarrahan395]

It amazes me how accurate and relevant this vídeos are to our day to day lives...😶🙏🏼❤️

[@demtemplado418]

How ironic and timely Fr. Mike!