When Your Father Fails You

[@fathermosesmcpherson]

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[@davidvenegasgellibert6930]

What happened to your X account?

[@emmanuelsantiago-nb6sw]

So much respect for you man

[@shaunallen8214]

No lie I’m on the same road. I could hug you rn bro. Story is beautiful. I crashed out so many times this year. it’s been a year and 2 days since mom passed. I lost my mind and I’m trying but I wish I had someone I could talk to fr like u said cuz ik im not fully there😂. First time on my own. Im 25 I JUST moved out a big family home of drama. My family are beefing 🤦🏾‍♂️and I don’t like confrontation. Ive dealt with a lot in of abuse. My daughters due in march. My wife left me alone in our supposed to be home and I’m alone to my problems which is my fault. I Stressed her out but I’m pushing. Thank you it’s a painful journey but worth it.

[@reef6826]

It seems you can almost heal your own fatherlessness by being a father. You can heal your abuse by helping those once abused.

[@opposingshore9322]

This is so true. I realized that instead of letting myself be a ‘victim’ that I could break the cycle and choose to build my integrity as a man to provide for others and be of service. It worked, thank God 🙏

[@JamesMcCormack-pn5rn]

@@TboneWTFif you’re some kind of atheist, then why is abuse even bad? I mean, how can you justify your belief that it is wrong?

[@Primordial_Synapse]

That depends on the individual. Some have the capacity to heal from the negative effects of fatherlessness through fatherhood, others have no business having families until they substantively address the contradictions in their own lives, especially those who are addicted to drugs, mentally ill (e.g. schizophrenic) or developmentally disabled (e.g. autism, ADHD, etc.).

[@dravenocklost4253]

​@Primordial_Synapse Could you explain why you put ADHD down, as such a hindrance that we would maybe want to hesitate to start a family?

[@Primordial_Synapse]

@@dravenocklost4253 I included ADHD because it is scientifically recognized as a chronic and debilitating mental disorder by the psychiatric community that adversely affects the quality of life of those who suffer from it. Someone prone to inordiante inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity is not going to have the necessary self-discipline to meet the demands of raising a child. I don't mean this in an offensive way; I'm simply stating a fact. Anyone suffering from mental illness needs to submit to structured therapy and, if necessary, medication in order to get control over their lives first before they even think about starting a family.

[@seanoftheroses]

My father left when I was five. My step dad was abusive. Thank you for this. Father Moses.

[@KingTonyBatts]

Thank you Father Moses. I’m 27 years old, my dad died from alcoholism and drug abuse when I was 12. He was the only parent I had left that tried. I was devastated for the longest time, but overtime, I learned from my dads situation. I vowed to myself that I would strive to be the father that’s always there for his kids, hopefully the Lord helps me fulfill this desire 🙏🏻☦️

[@dnnnnnnnnnng]

As a Greek orthodox Christian...I only wish the priest I came across in my life in the Greek churches motivated me like you have. I thank you!...We need more priest, even deacons in orthodoxy preach/talk from a realistic relatable perspective...it really helps us come to turns with things we struggle with instead of only approaching life battles from a biblical point of view...We need more like you in our churches.

[@fathermosesmcpherson]

@@dnnnnnnnnnng well, I hope this is inspired by the saints and the scriptures, because Christ spoke so much about forgiveness, embracing your Cross, and following Him. :)

[@martymcfly4464]

My dad, similar to yourself, had serious issues with his father. i only met my grandfather once. My dad, out of sheer resilience and love, determined to be the opposite for us kids. He loved us unconditionally. Not one time did i doubt my dad's love for me. He was stern when i needed it, and merciful when i needed it. He didn't shirk his responsibilities, but suffered to uphold them. I'm thankful every day for this blessing from God, and i know your children will be too.

[@anthemsofeurope2408]

My great-grandfather run away, when my grandfather was a baby. My grandfather was a truck driver and only one weekend in month at home to see my father. My father divorced my mother when I was two years old. Its complicated to have a stable life when you have such a family. But I hope than one day with the help of God I will break the curse and be a real father for my children

[@gargantaprofunda4889]

Amen brother! I had the luck of having a stable famiily and hearing your testimony brings teara to my eyes (in the best sense) not only to be great full for my luck but also for the hope that you show. All the best luck mate! 🇪🇸

[@dsoule4902]

Past generations had it rough. If you find the serenity within, and a good woman, you can do it

[@henokyemane8701]

You can be what you want Brother. God bless you!

[@aminnunez1]

My father ditched my mother and I before I even turned 1. I am the man I am today, in spite of him. His absence made me into a good husband, a good father, and a good son. Thanks Be to God.

[@Garfield4317]

Again your video speaks to me and resonates with me. I have been an unbeliever the majority of my life but I feel God calling to me. On your last video you advised me in the comments to pray to cut unforgiveness from my heart. Today I will do that, and today I will order a Bible. Thank you Father Moses.

[@fathermosesmcpherson]

Go to your local Orthodox Church and get the individual attention you deserve!

[@avriel6903]

Yes come home to the Holy Orthodox Church! I am not in it, nor am I a catechumen, but I am wholeheartedly in love with it and I cannot wait to pursue it.

[@LaxDux]

Get the Orthoodx Study Bible and go to an Orthodox Church (Russian, Serbian or Greek)

[@Garfield4317]

​@@fathermosesmcphersonmy orthodox study bible has arrived, and tomorrow I will attend my 1st service. I have been invited to attend on a Wednesday where Father John will have more 1 on 1 time for me. I am excited and nervous. There's much wrong I've done in this life. There's much to remedy, much to repent for... and so much I have yet to offer. THANK YOU!

[@Garfield4317]

​@@LaxDuxmy nearest one is Greek, and my study bible has arrived today!

[@Will-ze2yq]

Praying that God blesses me with a wife and kids one day so I can provide for them what wasn’t provided to me.

[@hopefullyholyfools]

My dad was an atheist Marxist and passed when I was 17. I really believe God allowed this to happen, so I could appreciate the value of family and continue my dad's quest for truth... My dad was a mathematician and extremely honest, even to his own detriment. Funnily enough, following his pursuit for truth led me to question my dad's presuppositions - and that led me to Christ and his wonderful bride, the orthodox church. Now, I pray for my dad's soul. May God have mercy on us sinners 🙏☦️

[@Summerhaworth]

What a cool story, thanks for sharing this!

[@m4rix2036]

Wow incredible story

[@gustavdamm7377]

Inspiring story, good luck my brother and god bless

[@thomasparg1981]

I think we with weak father figures always search for the fathers we never had. I just turned 43, and I still do it. I used to carry a lot of resentment in me for my father, to the point that I became an alcoholic like him. Only in my 30s could I forgive him, for he couldn't do any better with what was given to him when he came into this world. He lost his father when he was 10, and his mother was an alcoholic. So, of course, I became a third-generation alcoholic - a classic story. I've been sober since 2014, and all is forgiven, to my father and to myself. My belief in God definitely helped in the forgiving process. When you get to your 40s, you see how imperfect you are and how imperfect life is; it makes forgiving a lot easier.

[@alphaandtheomega1]

Im 16 and your situation is exactly what I'm going trough since I was a baby. You make me tear up and Your a role model for me. God bless you Father Moses

[@BrandonKabourek-r1c]

I don't normally comment on videos. But I want to say thank you for sharing this. My parents divorced when I was 7 and I never really saw my dad much after that. He was verbally and physically abusive to my family. Im 20 now and have been dealing with that same mental warfare you are explaining and Im thankful that I am not alone. My main goal in life is to be the father I never had.

[@lukehailey8250]

Thanks Father Moses for this talk. I too grew up with a father in the home but he was and is an absentee dad with a major narcissistic personality. It took a good portion of my 20s to forgive him and realize that he did give me a gift and that is knowing what not to do when it comes time for my own family.

[@minecrafthacker9582]

I'm having a very difficult time being resilient - as in not letting my father's failures sap the energy out of my life. I cry out to God on a daily basis, it seems I can't be strong every single day even though I should be!

[@fathermosesmcpherson]

Gotta forgive and let that ship sail away! You’ll feel free and energized. Pray that God will give you the strength!

[@JoshuaBlais]

I'm over here crying like a baby, thank you for this Father. God bless! Christ is risen!

[@climateireland7546]

My father was never in my life. I was born out of wedlock and he and my mother never maintained a relationship. I met him one time and he intimated that because I existed and was in the back of his mind that he was never able to bond and have a close relationship with his other son whom he reared. (Nice of him to burden me with the guilt trip just for being alive!) I saw there was nothing for me in having a relationship with him so that was the first and last time I saw him. I never once got a birthday card from him before or since and I don’t even know if I’ll attend his funeral or even if I’ll be invited. I should be hurting a lot over it I guess but to be honest, it’s kind of like a having scar tissue where’s there’s no sensation so I can be magnanimous and contented with the blessings God has bestowed upon me with my own family. Thanks for your testimony, I rarely speak of any of this to anyone so it’s relieving for me to get it off my chest.

[@vanyavanya-bo4js]

I first met my father when I was 28. It was so strange and awkward. Now I'm 35, already have my own daughter. We communicate from time to time, but I think I don't have any special feelings towards him. Don't know whether I fulfill the commandment "honor your father" or not with such attitude... But at least I didn't reject him although I could. So maybe yes. God bless!

[@CarolineOwens-s1h]

I think it’s so important to share experiences with one another so someone else can relate or say me too and not feel alone but also find a way forward to heal

[@MickieT]

I’ve been praying for this exact video Fr 😭😭😭 Learning to pray was/is very difficult for me because I could never talk to my Dad about anything. As a result I just bottled up my feelings, got horribly mentally ill, and coped with self-harming practices. It’s getting better, but for a few weeks I just had to cry to God after my prayers. I would cry for a long time. God listened and helped me like He promised.

[@murderchicken6854]

My father was abusive on many levels, he beat me pretty severely, but the worst part was he convinced me I was unworthy of love. that's been my biggest stumbling point with God, how can God love me when my own father didn't? pray for me father.

[@TheMichael5833]

You probably already know this but every human is imperfect including your dad and he doesn't have the final say on anything including anything to do with you only God does and God hasn't taken you from the earth he still keeps here because he loves you and he wants you to love him and he still wants that opportunity So remember if you're still breathing God loves you and he wants you here

[@Stonelandscaping_pools]

You’re not alone brother, but you can write your own book. Be what he wasn’t and let go.

[@Ot-ej5gi]

@@TheMichael5833 Remember this: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.

[@thehulk7629]

So sorry to hear of your experience with your father. God loves each one of us unconditionally. Your father was not a good human being but God loves you and knows every hair on your head. Please hold on to Christ, ask God to forgive your father and let go of the past. I pray that you will find a wonderful spouse and be the best God driven parent you can be for your children- sacrificial, loving and a wonderful example for them to look up to and follow. May God bless you. Praying for you🙏☦️

[@ΔημητρηςΖηνδρος]

Father i can relate 100% to this, i grew up while my father was in another country, my mom working to support, i have almost no friends because they od or they are still strugling and i almost died 2 times....last year i had an epileptic seizure because of substances and when i went home i read the phrase of our Christ "“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” It was from a New Teastament that one of my friends who had died gave it to me, while i was an atheist.that moment i felt that someone really loved me truly and unconditionaly...i started crying alone in my house and asking for forgiveness, after 20 years of darkness and since then i feel like my life has changed upside down, but the truly good way. God bless you Father, greetings from Greece

[@Jorge-lw1nh]

Δοξα τω Θεω

[@Ren-9716]

Father, your video, as always, just hits the spot. As a Roman Catholic heavily inquiring into Orthodoxy, these videos just tip the scale, even if bit by bit. I've been tired of all of this, asking God for guidance on this issue of mine, watching your videos, debates and whatnot. Honestly it made a mess inside my head but ever since I woke up this morning, I feel like all of this is coming to an end. Whatever happens I just wanted to thank you, Father, because your videos are just real and it seems like you truly consider your viewers as your spiritual children, wishing the best for them, giving advice, caring like a father. I really wanted to say this for quite some time now, so once again, thank you Father. God bless!

[@Mike-m4p7p]

If nothing else, your father named you well. You truly seem drawn with wisdom and insite out of being raised by your fleshes father, a river full of crocodiles but that seems to have carried you toward your calling; pastor Moses. God love, bless and keep you

[@SamFillippo]

I’ve had a lot of these moments of almost feeling imposter syndrome for being able to have made it this far in life. I am still so far from where I need to be as a man, but every moment, every second that I turn to Christ, the meaning in life, the ability to be someone who others need, to become the person I needed, is there. Thank you for sharing Father Moses and God Bless you.

[@LewisMcLeod1]

I absolutely love this message. I have a (Earthly) father who I don’t think was really that much of one from about the age of 13/14 onward. Despite everything that has happened, I’ve always said that I was thankful (as much as I was bitter) for my Dad because he showed me exactly the things that I would never allow myself to become, God Willing. I really sincerely hope that I can be a brilliant Dad one day, and everybody reading this comment as well, so I can give what I was never given. God bless you

[@jochenfeyten]

Thank You Father Moses.

[@giusemper_]

You are a great man, God bless.

[@ci6516]

Thank you father Moses . I am RC but adore your preachingings. I love my father very much , he taught me many moral standards , but at the same time as a young child he and my mother were violent . He drank often . Around 12 they divorced , for whatever reason at the time not sure if it was gods grace or what but my only concern was for the fighting to stop so I was happy they split up. At least that’s what I thought . I’m 30 now and have recently come back to the church , and I wonder how different my teenage and young 20s would have been had I been able to run to Christ . I spent those years doing drugs , dropping out, joining graffiti gangs in a big city , as I grew up I searched for meaning healthier places but still , hole wasn’t filling . My behavior truly wasn’t growing . I didn’t truly feel a man. With Christ now , with Mary , I feel all that stuff is OK . As you are saying , I believe this all will make me a very great person in sharing his word , and really trying to do my best to be in his image . There’s nooo reason murking in the mud . I’m amazed to see what man Christ makes of me. I do love my father very much for the record , he’s changed and repented . My mother didn’t mean anything wrong either . It’s tough being human and I get it , it’s great having a good relationship now

[@ci6516]

And if anyone reads this, my ptsd from street fights I got in , physical anxiety symptoms I’d struggle witn like cold sweating and shaking , poor blood circulation, IBS, It’s all come down 90% through Christ . Therapy , medication, meditating , it couldn’t address this the same way !

[@anthonydeutsch]

Father Moses - you are such a beautiful light to us. So real and direct. Thank you brother.

[@fabionovelli3136]

My grandfather was an alcoholic, narcissist, abusive "man". My father, unfortunately, was even forse. I have two daughters now, I am not perfect, I struggle with CPTSD and trying to break free from the only addiction I could not quit yet. But I am trying everyday, in spite of all the mistakes I did in my Life, I try and fight everyday to be the husband and the father they deserve and I could not have. No matter how life continues to beat me, I will not leave them alone. And finally, after many years of bitterness and anger towards God, I am starting to find Him again. Excuse my not perfect English. Thank a lot for your videos, Father Moses, God bless you. A big hug from Italy. Wish you all the best

[@iamjuan007]

Father Moses, please add forgiving our parents for their failures as some of my friends hate their parents even after their death, its so sad to hear that 😞

[@joshreynolds8417]

My father was sadly not in my life growing up much, and died when I was 10. I always felt this terrible hole in my heart and I knew that it's because of his absence. This video, and the other one that is more recent, are God sends, because it's the answers for what I've been looking for! Godbless father!

[@DCWoodWorking]

I appreciate these videos so much. Really helps me work through some of the issues I grew up with.

[@mybonesmyflute5925]

Thank you father. This one was deep. Like many other men here, my father was absent from my life and then died when I was 20. I only have a handful of memories with him, but I forgive him completely and pray for his soul. I am a young married man with a son of my own now. Trying my best to provide the kind of love and life they deserve. It’s tough but it’s the most meaningful endeavor I could imagine.

[@PastxPresentxDarcy]

Father thank you for mentioning that emotionally absent fathers can be just as harmful and painful as physically absent fathers.

[@FightingMyPassions]

The results in terms of their effects on a child are largely the same. My dad was not around for years at a time. When he was around, however, he was not there for me in an emotional way. It felt practically the same whether he was gone or not. Like Fr. Moses said, I’m now able to give my kids what I never received from my dad. They’ll never know a day when they have to wonder whether I love them or not.

[@Aude.Somniare]

Thank you for this video, Father Moses. I have very similar father wounds to you, and hearing your story and how Christ has emboldened you as a father was deeply moving. My dad was largely absent while growing up, addicted to lust and selfish pleasures. My parents got divorced when I was very young as a result. I know that his father was very similar when he was young, so it can easily be a repeating cycle of wounded boys becoming wounded men. Not having a father emotionally present while growing up leaves lasting wounds on a young boy that affect him for life. Wounds that only Christ can heal in order to break the chain of absentee fathers. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@stathis301]

Father Moses, it's a blessing to have come through your channel. I can completely relate to all that you said. You give hope to so many of us. Recently married. Hopefully a dad soon. Lots of love and prayers.

[@thescaleofnature5775]

That part about not being able to relate to how your kids feel made me shed a tear with you. God bless you, Fr. Moses. Thank you.

[@stringtheorymusiclessons]

The night before last I broke down when I was putting my little boy to sleep. I imagined what it could be like for him if he were in my shoes at his age. I cried for a boy unloved by his father. I often get overwhelmed and emotional by the fact that I am able to give my son what I absolutely did not have growing up. And I give it in abundance. So I KNOW your emotional response in this video. It’s the same as mine. Pure gratitude.

[@kingpin785510]

This was very relatable. Thank you for sharing. The hurt may never go away, but we can always strive to do better for the children we bring into this world.

[@FiremanKevin]

Thank you for the wisdom today. Much of our generation is struggling to be a man and father without having the model for what that looks like. God bless 🙏🏻☦️

[@freespace771]

Wow this video hit, it could describe me. Distand father with a controlling, very emotionally needy mother. Left me a social cripple. You hit spot on with this idea that I felt some critical part of becoming a man was missing. It became an obcession for me, kept thinking about it for hours most days well into my thirties. After he died I was able to move on somewhat. Its means alot to hear another man speak out about this. To know I'm not the only guy who felt like this.

[@jaredahmed3802]

Thank you father Moses for being emotionally open and authentic. It takes a certain level of courage, maturity and humility to be able to do so. It also makes the messages more human and relatable. God bless.

[@nahomelion]

There is absolutely no one who just captures my exact experience like this. It’s almost like he is narrating my life path. Recently learned that I can get some of my needs met from older role models. Please pray for me so that I see God as the perfect key for my lock representing an emotionally absent father.

[@CCootauco]

I found Christ in the darkness, and in his loving silence, he spurred me towards the light. Im not at the source, but maybe by his mercy, i may touch its edge one day. God bless you Fr. Moses.

[@og3a339]

You are an amazing father and thank you so much Father Moses you are truly an inspiration.Christ has Risen ☦️💖

[@fathermosesmcpherson]

Indeed He is Risen!

[@DannyLyriCa]

I'm 32 years old, and you just spoke to me down to the teeth. Only thing is that i pray I will be able to have those tears of joy when, God willing, I have my children. Thank you for sharing such video, to YHWH be all the glory.

[@BOGYofOBLIVION]

Every night I pray and I thank God for the time that I get to spend with my family

[@jimsteele2072]

I have the same situation exactly. Like you say, we have expectations of what we missed, but what we have gained in our living and growing through this heartache, going through all facets, in the end, those learning experiences are way more important than if we had what we thought we missed. ✌️

[@imover9999]

As many others have said, incredibly relatable. I'll spare the story, but I was right there with ya during the video. Ya choked me up when you mentioned Christ standing at the door and knocking. My heart is often fickle. One moment I love Christ and rely fully on Him, the next I'm shutting the door. Thanks for reminding me to try to always keep my heart open to Him. And to think - as much as you emulate Christ as a strong and loving Father - He is still infinitely greater in that role. It's mind blowing. But you are doing and have done - at least in my estimation - a great job being that not only for your children, not only for your parish, but also for those of us who need to hear this and don't have other means of receiving it. Thank you. God bless you and your family and your parish.

[@kingsjsj123]

Thank you, Father Moses. I needed this right now.

[@Postmalon123]

Very powerful video, “god’s strongest warriors go through the most”🙏

[@Wortmort-s4x]

I can relate to this story a lot. I feel like Im looking into a mirror when you speak about the absences in your life and also the people lost to substances. Christ saved me from substances and he even became like a father to me his wisdom is everlasting truly. I see a man who has what I aspire to achieve in life and it makes me overjoyed to see God working through you. I am young and still have many trials to go through but I carry God close to me I have no intentions of letting go. I am glad you have achieved such a beautiful Christ-like union, I hope I am worthy of such a thing one day.

[@sikandarnaseer1777]

My father hospitalised me when i was 16, i havent let him in my home for 5 years. It brings me alot of pain, hopefully the Lord aids me in this trouble

[@lifematterspodcast]

Thank you for your honesty. I too had a similar experience. Your words are powerful here. Praise Jesus

[@TranslatedAssumption]

What an astounding message of hope, I have had similar struggles as you have described and I pray that the end result may be similar in my life as well.

[@Perseverance-EJ]

My father choose his death, lost him at 4. I will do absolutely everything in my power to be nothing like my father, but to humbly surprass him on every level. I WILL find a way to succeed. God Willing.

[@dsoule4902]

We can live ways that they couldn't ...

[@aaronjimenez7566]

Lord have mercy on Father Moses, all the men and women and myself who lived with out a father in our lives, physically or emotionally. I pray that you show your mercy on all the fathers who have abandoned or will abandon their children. I pray that you show your mercy on the fathers who have neglected or will neglect their children. Father I pray that you will help us, your children, in forgiving our earthly fathers for what they could not give to their earthly children. Help us O' Lord, on accepting the departure of this ship, may we move forward with our lives and continue to manifest the love we did not receive unto others. May He guide, protect, and bless you all during this journey that He has placed us on. Thanks be to God. Amen.

[@ICXCNIKA33]

I was raised by my grandparents and struggled with the same anger and frustration thank you father Moses this video and the others are amazing for young men God bless you

[@duckeggcarbonara]

Thank you for this video Fr. I have spent a while lamenting at how my father failed me in some capacity here or there in teaching his children how to live in a healthy and masculine way. Its time to get over myself and seek out this wisdom from my Heavenly Father.

[@armyfirefighter]

My parents were both early baby boomer in age and divorced at age 5. I didn't see my father again for over 30 years. Luckily I had a grandpa who thought of me as much as a son as my uncles. A great example for me to live up to now that he is gone. But, there are many times that I do miss those things that you just don't get in any other way than with a good father. My grandpa was just not my dad. My father was afraid to even speak to me, being 7 inches, 50 pounds of muscle, and military training between me and him. I was angry and bitter for a long time, until I was an adult and saw that my mother and he just never should have been together and hurt each other far more than raised each other up. I have no ill will toward him and told him so and he was very apologetic about being away for so long. But so much time had passed that the relationship was just sort of gone. Funny thing is, all these decades later, when I am in a civilian gym, I have so many young men who I have helped working out or spotted or just see me there everyday who have told me, "I wish my Dad were more like you." The pain of that absence, even though in the same room, is so strong and so sad. And I mentor them, support them in some small way in their goals. A small bit of a cheerleader. But in the end, all I can do is pat them on the back and tell them to remember and take the lesson with their own children and to be the dad to their own kids they hoped their dad was for them. It may not be much I can do for them, but maybe there is some of the parable of the Sower in that and that little seed of encouragement or mentorship can help restore in them and their kids what I didn't have.

[@xo_ectophylla_alba_xo]

That’s the thing is, we live in a lost time. To our ancestors, it would be unimaginable and horrible that a father doesn’t love a child sincerely.

[@Tsekalare]

Right when I needed this video wow. Went in Greece to visit my dad after 5 years and I had one of the worst experiences in my life with that guy. He kept bashing me for no reason. It's too hard to like him, or being around him and I don't think I'll visit him again anytime soon. 😔

[@lancequeen7154]

Father Moses giving us the talks our fathers should have had.

[@thedudefromtexas]

Father Moses you have no clue how much I’ve been praying for a message like this! I thank you for being who you are and foremost thank God for using you as his instrument to send healing to people all over the world. The Heavens rejoice in you for being a man after God’s heart and for serving the world. May God bless you infinitely🙏🏽

[@giodude92]

Thank you for your transparency, sir. My father left when I was 9, and it took me years to heal from the anger and bitterness I had towards him. I'm now at a point in my life where I've forgiven and released him from my heart and mind. The Heavenly Father is the only father that I need.

[@edoardopuglisi9763]

Father, bless. This video deeply touched me. I turned 23 this year, and as I see time running fast I feel behind. I'm realising I have issues with my father, who I disrespect daily (I pray Christ to forgive me), not because he is a bad father, he is a goo man, committed to his values, but he was absent for most of my teenage years and I grew attached to my mother. I accused him of not understanding him, and not even trying, and I insult him, and then, although I feel bad about it, asking forgiveness it's hard, because it doesn't reflect my sinful feelings. Please, pray for us.

[@stheo8651]

I relate so so much. Wow. Thank you for putting this out. God bless. Yes, turn around, turn away from the void, and look to God the Father of Love.

[@livinglikeahuman7918]

Thank you for being vulnerable Fr.Moses this really struck a chord with me. Shed a tear myself.

[@donxnik]

We love you father. Listening to you from Caucasus Georgia 🇬🇪

[@jollygoodgordon5580]

Thanks. God bless you Father Moses ❤🙏🏾 I never had a dad but I have forgiven him years ago and now, he even might become Christian, pray for him pls.🙏🏾🤍

[@juanranger4214]

I have not begun seeing the video yet, but this day I felt like my father could have done something more for me and defend me from my mother’s rage, since the father is the head of the home, but he does not believe in this and lets the wife be the “boss”. I do much for my family and yet I got no recognition of what I did, and in a split moment of rage all remembrance of what I do for them goes out the window… I feel terrible, and now this video pops up in my feed. I know Jesus Christ is Lord and I must honor my father and mother, and seeing this video popping up just in this exact moment is God trying to speak to me through this pastor. I do not know much about him, but God is surely using this video for me right now. I write this as testimony so others can edify their faiths in Christ Jesus. May the Father settle down this rage within me and keep my eyes on the Lord and forgive them, in Jesus name.

[@nigstar1239]

The two sides of it.... When the Voice of the Mother Does not matter, or when the strength of the father does not matter... We Pray for Miracles everyday. You've got to believe it. My Father just had the first man to man talk with me during my entire life and the old sport broke into tears over how wrong he had raised me with so much hate and violence... He visited a Church and he said God spoke to him about his wrongdoings. Pray so that this miracle may come to you too!

[@youcantbeatk7006]

My situation could be described exactly with the first 3 lines of your text.

[@petebrasco]

I appreciate your testimony very much. I had a similar experience in that being there for my step children healed a lot of pent up resentment I had for my own father who wasn’t really involved in my life, even though he was present. I think Christ does heal us if we allow ourselves to be there for someone in the same manner in which our family was inadequate to provide for us.

[@lifeofasith]

Thank you Father Moses. My father is the most passionate atheist I know. I was brainwashed by it for about 25 years. He placed his 'god' in drugs and my mother broke up with him when I was 18 months old due to his abuse and multiple drug addictions. I feel like I lost a huge part of my childhood from the abuse and his obsession with drugs and hatred for religion and still find it difficult to have fun with anything. But thankfully, the Lord Our God is the Greatest Father and I can't compare my sinful father to God. God has helped me through my life before I was a believer and now that I know God, He is constantly helping me grow and evolve. Every day I become more Christlike. Appreciate your wisdom brother.

[@montyleblanc8776]

I was once talking to a friend of mine about whether I would be a different person if my father was still around. I said yes, without a doubt, I would forgive him as well if he sought it. I accredit it to The Holy Spirit when a thought occurred immediately afterward saying “then why haven’t you?” In that moment I did forgive him. Didn’t need to tell him or wait for an apology. I’d hug him if I saw him again.

[@i-refuse-to-set-a-username]

I just want to say thay even as a current protestant I love hearing what you teach and it genuinly reaches my heart and teaches me so much more than what any of the people I have in my life ever could.

[@kieferonline]

Incredible confessional here, Father Moses. Very relatable to so many men. My parents divorced when I was young. The rest of childhood was tumultuous and ruined the family. I was resentful for over 20 years. After my son was born I set out to be a great father. After I returned to Christ, I was able to forgive my own father and reestablish a relationship. The burden has been lifted! Amen!

[@StarDaughterOfZionDube]

I’m glad I clicked on this video , the Lord is answering me through you right now , been having these thoughts lately about being fatherless ‼️💙

[@desprx6782]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you Father Moses. I can be the father I wished I would have had because Christ Jesus showed me the way.

[@Summerhaworth]

Oh boy, here come the tears. Father thank you for sharing your story on fatherhood. And I just started laughing so much at the part where you were describing the two different people coming to God. I am definitely the softer one and my fiancé is similar to the opposite… very very passionate, full of fire, stubborn, strong headed, wild and self destructive in some ways. We both have history with poor fathering. I truly believe having your father there in all stages of your life is a blessing. And what a blessing it is to be able to give to others through Christ.

[@joaquinsancaro6285]

Thanks for opening up. I relate to your story. Your sharing this here speaks well of your courage and will increase that of others who might struggle with similar issues.

[@StonedElectrician420]

My father left this earth on his own terms a in august and we had what i felt was a great relationship with him even through all the struggles, had to find the aftermath of what he did, without him i wouldnt know who Jesus is and its hard coming to terms with him making that choice and leaving me and especially my little sister, its a combination of so many emotions that all hit at once, youre videos help and inspire me so much Father Moses

[@SicMundus7]

Idk exactly how I found you I was drawn in and have listened to many of your videos now, some more than once. Im imparted with something I need each time. Something is really shifting, pulling at me lately.

[@FuzzyMutt76]

Today (9/14) marks 1 year since my father reposed. May his memory be eternal. I love you Pop!

[@sugarpoisson1]

Father Moses thank you for your confession,first time in my life I hear an Orthodox priest being so open and first time I feel so proud of my religion as a greek person I never liked it,but now after the death of my mother 7 months ago I'm driven and consumed by it and watching orthodox priests everywhere in the world on youtube . It's so moving and feels so warm in my heart to connect with all of you by the Grace of the Holy Spirit...you are a treasure for the Christian Church.Amen

[@og3a339]

I am so sorry because of your mother my condolences.God bless you, from your brothers from the north 🇷🇸☦️🇬🇷

[@sugarpoisson1]

@@og3a339 thank you brother

[@sethscalvino4680]

As a young guy going through the pitfalls of life Christ is the one keeping my head up and your words are the lifeline to the religion. You will truly never know the good you are doing and helping people like myself thank you.

[@Maverick_Leal_ZX]

My father passed away in May of this yr and the last time I interacted with him was with anger. All I thought about is the idea he never wanted me to exist (I'm the youngest) he was mostly absent while he was around my older siblings. With being an open target to bullies, never had a girlfriend or developed a practical skill I felt his absence set me up for failure. Somedays I just want to end it all, I fight every time the idea comes up with the skills I developed (running, martial arts training or costuming.) I really don't know how I will escape this hell/time warp of what it could of been. He was also filled with issues he didn't want to face. His life ended with cancer and despite me trying to speak to him, he just couldn't help me understand why things came to be. I tried.

[@Ananias17]

This is the story of my life and my “dads” life and how he wasn’t able to be a father to me and my sister even though I yearned for it. My childhood was rough experiencing domestic violence and the lack of sacrificial love and emotion I experienced from my “dad”. So I fully resonate with everything you’ve said. I really needed this video.

[@bernardoleyraud6945]

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. God Bless you father.

[@celestin777]

When my grandpa was about five years old his father, so my grandfather died and my grandpa didn't probably have a good father figure in his life. He was a workaholic, a fireman and a butcher by craft. I think he wasn't really deep in the faith except his wife, my grandma. So my father only could learn from him how to be a father. There are many wounds that have been passed on and I think there is no one to really blame. We don't choose our parents, in this case our biological fathers but I believe that God can fill that void and heal those wounds.

[@shigaxn]

Thank you father Moses. I appreciate your framing of such a widespread issue in modern society.

[@nofacekz]

im so grateful i stumbled across you, you’re the first person, especially priest in all of this that i can really relate to, your videos are great man, you’re helping some of us more than you may know.

[@tbo2120]

Right on time Father. Thank you so much for this. You are a great teacher. Respectful, authentic and real.

[@jackbrown6474]

Such an inspiring message. Thank you so much for showing me how to overcome this pain. I hope you keep making videos! God bless you and your family ✝️

[@alexisjimenez925]

A timely posting, as I just learned today that my father has betrayed and disowned his family. A relationship I thought had been restored through the sanctification of Christ. My faith has been shaken deeply. Praying for spiritual fathers to guide me and especially my young siblings. The wounds of no father unfortunately grip another generation, 5 generations deep. Pray this cycle is broken.

[@thehulk7629]

Praying for you brother. May God bless you and your family. Stay strong in your faith.🙏☦️

[@Ot-ej5gi]

It's important to note, that the onus of being a better human being to others is so much heavier on people who did get that love when they were kids...

[@mchristr]

My dad crushed the souls of his children through criticism and unloving discipline. God has gifted me with mature Christian brothers to help fill the void. It's an ongoing process with God.

[@clydedoris5002]

My dad definitely needs God and thanks for telling us to let it go and fill that void with God

[@THEAmateurSommelier]

My dad hasn't been a part of my life since I was 10. It's affected my life significantly, and I'm still picking up the pieces of myself and the sins I've committed to become a better person and increase daily.

[@GMatze6]

Father moses i really appreciate this video God bless you and may he thank you for all the people who can see this and relate to it.