If I’m Suffering, Is It Better to Never Have Been Born?

The question of evil, suffering and brokenness in our world can be a hard one to grapple with. Sometimes, when we're in a place of darkness, the question can arise, "Would it be better if I had never been born?"

Today Fr. Mike tackles these incredibly tough questions and offers some insights into why God created you, and why it is good that you exist.

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[christinelivebird]

I needed this today so badly. There is certainly a lot being thrown at us with the hopes that we will despair. But here is Father Mike reminding us to keep our eyes on God. Thank you Father from the bottom of my heart for being a light in this dark world

[christopherwoerner]

Nothing is worth the suffering I have endured. I wish to not exist.

[GG_Yung]

Exactly what I needed today, I'm struggling for not having a job, for not being able to help my parents to buy a better house, to not be able to help them paying some bills... I really felt that I'm whorthless, I have some addictions to cope with that, so I ended sinning over and over again, I had confesses a week ago and still had sinned. I just wish that I could be a better man. I need to be a better man. Pls pray for me anyone, I really need it. God bless.

[ivahelf]

Good morning Father Mike,
I really needed this message this morning. My husband divorced me after 35yrs of marriage & turned into a person I didn't recognized. I endured a horrible& painful year but in all that I knew my life has been worth living! You made that feeling even stronger today with your message. I pray for you everyday, May GOD continue to INSPIRE YOU & BLESS YOU!!!🙏🙏🙏

[Bigchilezlife]

Needed to hear this today. I’m struggling with trying not to give up 💔💔😔 and for my deep love for a woman I love and for me to have a successful job. God give me strength to not give up in my dark momenTs

[HiDragLowSpeed]

Wow it is like you read my mind. I feel like lost and have no purpose, trying to find it but no joy still. I am just praying all the time for perseverance and persistence to not give up.

[thorncrownking]

Father Mike, I have been thinking about what you said in this video a lot lately. I have been struggling with giving up, and thinking that I would have been better off not existing. I needed this today. Thank you. God Bless you.

[michelleraginimukhia]

Yesterday itself i was questioning God about my pain. I was so broken because of another failed relationship. This video popped out right on time.. Thank you so much Father Mike for this lovely message.
God is good and He has been with me throughout my pain❤

[MorreHope]

I broke down crying. I feel unworthy; that I love being loved. I am so blessed.

[taylorw]

If I had had someone like father Mike growing up going to church that has so much passion for the Word and for God I would had never left. Thank you for helping me come back to the Lord. These videos have been a guiding light back to my faith. Thank you thank you thank you

[westfalltribe]

Welp you've done it again....posted something I needed right when I needed it lol, thanks Father Mike. When times are stressful like today I get frustrated with God and wish I was never born! I wish I could stop thinking this way but maybe this video will help me as all your vids usually do! ❤

[catherinegigliotti]

The first time I ever asked why was when my father died. I was about 34 when he died in the hospital. But he was in the hospital for nearly 27 days before he passed. I could not reconcile why God let him suffer for 27 days, 27 days that gave us hope only to take him home, leaving us devastated. I was actually MAD at God.
It took a while to understand that I will never know God's plan perfectly... and the times that I have had to examine God's plan has occurred on numerous occasions, and I'm nearly 70 now. I call them God Smacks. There are times when it is a daily struggle to recall God's gifts through suffering.
"I have learned to ❤️ love all the things I most wished didn't happen...for what punishments of God are not gifts."
Tolkin via Stephan Colbert

[Mstiny]

😇 Thank you Fr Mike 🙏
Your message is badly needed.

Having survived a traumatic childhood, I often felt what was my purpose for living?

Thankfully, between Gods mercy & grace, I met some good people and began praying to Our Lady who helped refocus my thoughts; and ive never looked back.

I now work with very disadvantaged Youth and all my life skills are helping others.

God is truly good and has a role for us all 🙏

[connienavarette]

I am happy I exist. I didn’t for a long time 😢 so glad I do and we do. God is love 💕

[soniajacobs]

This is so deep and inspiring. I’m going to have to watch it over and over again. Thanks, Father!

[CWfNv]

Thanks for the insight, Fr Mike. I don't think we will know all the answers, until we see God in heaven. God Bless. Claire.

[candyfigueroa]

I needed to hear this today. This week has been harsh! Thank you, Fr Mike. God bless you and keep you always. ❤️‍🔥🙏🏼

[emilymckellar]

Y'all I need every reminder I can get to come back and watch this video time and time again. Please keep liking my comment so that I do.

[youyou]

I remember my mom was so sick last week and pray to God for her healing and two days laiter she gets out of bed and walks...praise be the Lord🙏
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[Redsnowman]

After saying if you never existed you wouldn’t experience love and joy. What do you say to someone who has experience a broken life and nothing but pain suffering in their life and rarely any of the good things?