“God, What’s Your Plan for My Life?”

The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she'd conceive and bear God's son Jesus, and even when she asked how this could be, he elaborated. Wouldn't that be nice? Wouldn't it be nice to have an angel show up and tell us what God's plan for our life is?

But... that's not how it went. The angel actually told her very little. And after Mary's "fiat" ("Let it be done unto me according to thy word"), what happens? "The angel departed." That's it.

See, God probably won't tell you what his plan is for your life. Not all at once. And Fr. Mike is here today to tell you why it's actually better that way, and how we can follow Mary's example of trust.

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[dog]

Father Mike was instrumental in helping me convert to Catholicism this past year; his videos are second to none. Always will appreciate him forever!

[catherineepommett]

A few months ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 Ovarian cancer. The cancer is in my liver, lungs and all through my body. God has blessed me with the best doctor. I know He is watching me as my husband and I pray to Him. This suffering I offer up to the souls in purgatory.
I still have joy in my life thanks be to God!

[heathervancalcar]

For someone who's cross includes being prone to anxiety... Thank you For this "Ah ha!" moment... I often feel like I am failing because I don't know what God wants me to do.. I most often have no idea what I am doing, except not giving up.

I was putting so much pressure on "I don't know God's plan." But you are right, its not in God's plan I trust... It's in God... Thank you... Indeed I will put this into practice....

God help me be patient and go by the pace of The Holy Spirit. One right task at a time... Amen!

[ChildofGod]

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you today asking for your blessings as a single mom. I’m raising my children with strength and courage, despite the challenges I face with my sons being autistic. Lord as I struggle to pay my rent every month and as I struggle to buy groceries for my children. I ask that you bless me with your wisdom and guidance, as I navigate parenthood on my own heal my lupus and heart disease and continue to give me strength to keep going so I may watch my sons grow into men. ❤

[briyinrunj]

The worst part of being traumatized is that people expect you to behave as if you aren't.

[CWfNv]

We are called to trust in God. That is the hardest thing. We want to know, we just don't like the unknown. That is my biggest obstacle, to believe and trust God wants what is best for my soul, and not to worry. Thank you, Fr Mike, God Bless.

[marywesterbeke]

I found this very relieving because I always felt I wasn't understanding what God wanted of me long term.

[andrewm]

"God does not always want us to fully understand his doings, but rather to align our will with his in complete filial trust"

[funtimewithu]

It's just wonderful that this video popped up right now when I was feeling uncertain about certain things in my life❤ It's truly amazing to see Mumma Mary's role reflecting her complete trust in God's plan even if it wasn't too clear to her🥺and how we too must be like her and trust God!😄Thank you so much for this, Ascension presents!

[PatristicRecluse]

I definitely needed this. It says if God truly knew that I needed to hear this. I'm 29 years old Going on 30 and I'm in nursing school. I just failed my second semester in a row and it left me frustrated seeing my friends go even further and me being left behind. I was praying for God to show me his will this entire week whether to stay in the program or to keep moving forward. I've recently made the decision to keep going on with the program until I get that degree or I fail out. It was with great hesitation but I did it because I don't have a plan B at the moment. This video truly hit home for me. God bless you father Mike

[CherylZuzzio]

This video just came up when I’ve literally been crying all day because I’m in a place I have no idea why I’m here and what it is I’m suppose to be doing here. I’m so confused and uncertain. I have been praying to for patience waiting in his timing.

[Tacit_Tern]

Meaning and fulfillment in one's life comes easy with Christ.

[maryj]

Well said, Fr. Mike. Giving up our will and our control over our lives is humility. Extremely hard, yes. It's true love. It's dying to one's self. You can only do it out of divine love. You do it only when you're madly in love with God.

[pat]

You, Fr Mike Schmitz, are truly a God send to us. Thank you for serving.

[whatchamacallit]

I asked God what he wanted from me and two things came to mind: pray and love. Peace be with you father.

[cynthiahester]

God let’s you make your own choices, God gives you many paths but each path has good and bad, nothing is perfect because wants us to learn from our mistakes! 😊

[cathrynmazeika]

As a protestant, I don’t know a lot about Catholicism, but I do get so much truth from Father Mike’s videos. Thank you Father Mike. Bless you.

[paulet]

I'm having a very hard time with this. I must be doing something wrong, because I just can't seem to let go and let God right now. The holidays have been difficult. I am grieving a staggering loss which has unearthed tons of past pain. I can't even figure out what to do in the next hour.

[SurrenderNovena]

Place your trust in a PERSON, not a Plan. Thank you, Father Mike!

[DiBella]

Thank you Fr. Mike. God Bless You and everyone watching.