HOW CAN WE LIVE SPIRITUAL LIVES DOING WORLDLY JOBS?

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • Every part of our lives must be understood as part of the spiritual arena.

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  • @nen3819
    @nen3819 5 месяцев назад +673

    I struggle with this every day. My career is so stressful and i deal with so many people who dont believe in God and act like it.

    • @christianamor8828
      @christianamor8828 5 месяцев назад +95

      Same. However God also put a lot of faithful Christians on my path. Real Christians. Not the lukewarm cultural marxist type. Great time to be a Christian. Things are moving rapidly.

    • @nickkarvelas4082
      @nickkarvelas4082 5 месяцев назад +33

      Keep the faith; pray for them

    • @joset8907
      @joset8907 5 месяцев назад +19

      Me too. I know it's difficult but let's stay focused on Our Lord Jesus Christ and Blessed Mother 🙏

    • @rosscaruso1628
      @rosscaruso1628 5 месяцев назад +40

      I just left religious life. I was a Franciscan Friar for a year. Mainly a postulant. I understand that battle and now have to go back. The call was strong that Jesus wanted me back in the world to proclaim the Gospel. Please pray for me! God bless you ALL in JESUS'S mighty name

    • @joset8907
      @joset8907 5 месяцев назад +5

      @@rosscaruso1628 Praying for you brother 🙏

  • @33jwill3
    @33jwill3 5 месяцев назад +59

    I’m a teacher and I’m Catholic. Working in the system as evil as the “education” system is tough.

  • @pablobernier8284
    @pablobernier8284 5 месяцев назад +16

    I hide my christian life at work for a wordly life to seem more favorable to my coworkers and my higher ups. But at home i speak like i am a Christian. I have done this for a long time that now it feels as though it is a habbit. I know my sin and my cowardice before God. I pray God gives me courage to stand and keep the faith once delivered to the saints in my work life. Thank you for the encouragement genuine encouragement you have givin me today. I watch your videos everyday before going to work because you help remind me that the things of this world are vain and our one persute should be for our savior and lord jesus christ.

    • @breadoflife111
      @breadoflife111 2 месяца назад +1

      I feel the same as you my friend, sometimes I feel I want to say something, but nothing comes out. At home is like my safe space because it just me and God. I don't want to fit in this world anymore. I'll be praying for you bro! 🙏

  • @CzarLazar1389
    @CzarLazar1389 5 месяцев назад +55

    Thank God my job is tile laying. Simple, tolerable, manual labour! Sure, it's physically demanding and on occasion stressful because of deadlines, but generally, I love it!

    • @MagsArt
      @MagsArt 5 месяцев назад +7

      Haha wonderful 😄👍 blessed man. the more reasons to thank God 🙂

  • @maryhannah9685
    @maryhannah9685 5 месяцев назад +17

    This is something I sincerely struggle with. Dealing with co-workers and bosses poses a spiritual warfare in and of itself.

  • @Temoorman34
    @Temoorman34 5 месяцев назад +48

    Ive been struggling with my work this last month, feeling trapped and feeling as i deserve more , it left me with much resent , i did losd myself a bit and forgot to be grateful to God, pray for me my brothers and sisters so I can live in the moment and serve God with clear mind and more loving heart, as I pray for all of you 🙏

  • @scoldschoolmusic1614
    @scoldschoolmusic1614 5 месяцев назад +14

    When my youngest daughter was 4yrs old I had to take a job that I had to stay at during the week and come home on weekends. Absolutely one of the most depressing weeks of my life. On the way home a bumper sticker on a car read "Wherever you are, be all there". I took it as a sign from God and still live by that motto today.

  • @libatonvhs
    @libatonvhs 5 месяцев назад +43

    Thank you father, as a food delivery driver, this is something I struggle with...

    • @ChristIsTheOneAndOnly
      @ChristIsTheOneAndOnly 5 месяцев назад +4

      Same here brother

    • @RaptureHead1993
      @RaptureHead1993 5 месяцев назад

      We only have one Father and he is in Heaven….do you even know His name?

    • @libatonvhs
      @libatonvhs 5 месяцев назад +6

      @@RaptureHead1993 I don't like your fundamentalist comment, implying that I violated our Lord's commandment. St Paul calls himself the spiritual father of the Corinthians. It clearly has a deeper meaning than simply not using the word father.

    • @Cobruh_Commander
      @Cobruh_Commander 5 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@RaptureHead1993"Hello everyone, this is my mother and my mother's husband" 😂 so silly.

  • @johnfinnerty4243
    @johnfinnerty4243 5 месяцев назад +74

    This promises to be an excellent presentation everyone. How do we separate the worldly pursuits, some of which are necessary to live, from our obligations to honour our Lord? I certainly do not have all the answers to this so I am looking forward to hearing some guidance.

    • @johnfinnerty4243
      @johnfinnerty4243 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@oliviavpb3482 Absolutely.

    • @Isaac-mj2wh
      @Isaac-mj2wh 5 месяцев назад +6

      I believe he's saying that you don't separate them, fundamentally. They are one in the same. Your worldly work provides an arena for your pursuit of God to manifest itself. Furthermore, he seems to make quite the claim that God has placed you in that job out of his love for you.

    • @nicolasuribestanko
      @nicolasuribestanko 5 месяцев назад +1

      "... and I began to think how it was possible to pray without ceasing, since a man has to concern himself with other things also in order to make a living." This is from "The Way of the Pilgrim", which I highly recommend to those seeking answers to this question.

  • @ryrocks9487
    @ryrocks9487 5 месяцев назад +16

    I love seeing all the people who come to your channel seeking Spiritual Guidance. This is very impactful.

  • @danalaw4466
    @danalaw4466 5 месяцев назад +11

    Praying for you Fr. Spyridon. I hope you are getting stronger and healthier. Thanking you for your encouraging words.

  • @sodalish
    @sodalish 5 месяцев назад +17

    "No matter how objectional our boss can be at times.." ~ Father bless!

  • @John-sk8cm
    @John-sk8cm 5 месяцев назад +24

    It is as though you read my mind Father. This is one of the biggest spiritual battles that I face & l can see from the comments that l am not alone. As l grow in my walk with Christ, l'm finding it harder & harder to fit in with the world around me, especially with regards to employment. I so look forward to hearing your thoughts on this matter. Thank you!

  • @theodorehawkins3636
    @theodorehawkins3636 5 месяцев назад +5

    I am thankful that someone is addressing this because we have been exposed to this material, images, and the unnatural ungodly industry that puts this stuff out there. I was exposed to it at 7 yrs old and it can become quite addictive creating shame, guilt, and hopelessness. Thank God there is hope for one who has been afflicted for 56 yrs.

  • @louisejball7800
    @louisejball7800 5 месяцев назад +36

    Forever learning and growing through the wisdom of Christ, Who sees my all to human falls, but loves me nonetheless! Amen

  • @harrybriggs2586
    @harrybriggs2586 5 месяцев назад +18

    Father Spyridon, thank you for all that you do, have done, and will do in the name of our faith. Please never stop making these videos and spreading the good news.
    If, for whatever reason, you doubt your mission - know this. Only a few days ago I was going through a trial and my soul was in anguish. I had become addicted to sin through pornography and asked God for mercy and salvation. While going through this trial, God had directed me to you videos on lust and, through you, I was able to find the strength and the discipline to overcome sin. Do not misunderstand me, it was not easy. If fact, it was the hardest thing I have ever done. When I say my soul was in anguish, I felt as if God had taken me and held me down in the waters of baptism until my suffering was so great I wanted Him as much as a drowning man wants to breath just before he suffocates.
    Now I thank almighty God for the trial he has put me through as He has shown me the light, the truth, and the way; and I have begun holy catechism and am converting to Orthadox Christianity.

  • @antonkirani2758
    @antonkirani2758 5 месяцев назад +14

    Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
    Thank you for your words Father.

  • @PituGuli987
    @PituGuli987 5 месяцев назад +18

    May God bless all of you

    • @camelia_9981
      @camelia_9981 5 месяцев назад +4

      May God bless you too amen🙏🏼❤️🫶🏼

  • @orthodoxphronesis
    @orthodoxphronesis 5 месяцев назад +9

    Prayer of St. Joseph the Hesychast “I thank Thee O Lord for all the good things Thou has given me, and for all the hardships that I suffer, glory to Thee O Lord glory to Thee”
    (Monastic Wisdom)

  • @JoshWebster-bj2gw
    @JoshWebster-bj2gw 5 месяцев назад +8

    I absolutely love his teachings. So comforting and enlightening

  • @damilolasanni4295
    @damilolasanni4295 5 месяцев назад +11

    This is why i love orthodoxy its brings peace to the heart i pray the spirit of GOD conti ue to empower you sir

  • @LeeMatthews-cf4el
    @LeeMatthews-cf4el 5 месяцев назад +7

    God embraces me like a innocent child despite my mess and mistakes, I thank Him for this underserved gift!!!✝💕

  • @smararetired2052
    @smararetired2052 5 месяцев назад +9

    Lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on me a sinner 🙏 Thank-you Father Spyridon for another great sermon.

  • @thelandofmisteroz
    @thelandofmisteroz 5 месяцев назад +9

    So great to see you again in the woods!! God is good! Much love to all❤❤

  • @TatianaSitnikova
    @TatianaSitnikova 5 месяцев назад +11

    Thank you so much, Father Spyridon 🙏 So much wisdom and truth. I will save this video to rewatch it in the moments of inner struggle.

  • @godstomper
    @godstomper 5 месяцев назад +6

    My belief is do every job with the best of your ability. From digging ditches to being a doctor

  • @whatcookgoodlook
    @whatcookgoodlook 5 месяцев назад +8

    Thank you for preaching to us Fr. Spyridon. May God have mercy on me, a sinner

  • @calebjosephcountry
    @calebjosephcountry 5 месяцев назад +8

    Thank you father. This was something that I was struggling with today so your video came at the right time

  • @27.versus.Entertainment
    @27.versus.Entertainment 5 месяцев назад +8

    🎉blessings Father.
    Hope your doing well since your past hospital visit.

  • @Tots214
    @Tots214 5 месяцев назад +9

    All Glory to our father in heaven and thank you these encouraging words of faith. 🙏

  • @arkhamforever9690
    @arkhamforever9690 5 месяцев назад +5

    God bless you father, as always you are here for the soul and words cannot express how thankful I am.

  • @T3reeee
    @T3reeee 5 месяцев назад +12

    Can't wait!! Such a perfect timing!!

  • @hunadisa
    @hunadisa 5 месяцев назад +10

    Thank you Father Spyridon for your strong message of repentance. Yes, our God really loves us - "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed,
    because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning:
    great is thy faithfulness" (Lamentations 3:22-23)

  • @gms9397
    @gms9397 5 месяцев назад +12

    Thank you Father Spyridon

  • @Psalm91ArmorUp
    @Psalm91ArmorUp 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Father 🙏🙏. As a catechumen for 4 months now, formally agnotic/atheist for 20 years, and also secondary school teacher for 17 years; you're message is a great reminder of the path we should seek to be on with humbleness and humility.

  • @optimusprimal8398
    @optimusprimal8398 5 месяцев назад +2

    I feel like i need to watch this over and over as its message is so sorely needed in my heart.

  • @NJP9036
    @NJP9036 5 месяцев назад +7

    These videos help me get through my trials. Thank you Fr. Spridon.

  • @nicholasdemato1718
    @nicholasdemato1718 5 месяцев назад +3

    God bless this man with his breakdown of the scriptures are truly a gift from god!! Thank you Jesus ❤

  • @Звездобројац
    @Звездобројац 5 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you Fr.Spyridon for these encouraging words.. God bless and guard you and yours

  • @joset8907
    @joset8907 5 месяцев назад +6

    Amen Father Spyridon, God bless you 🙏👍

  • @1swm1
    @1swm1 5 месяцев назад +6

    Father Spyridon, this was so helpful for me, and I needed to hear it today. Praise be to God!

  • @chrisgriffin6489
    @chrisgriffin6489 5 месяцев назад +4

    Father Spyridon thank you God in heaven, Jesus Christ, and the holy Spirit bless you.
    I'll pray for you and remember to pray more tomorrow on my hike here in the northern states woods

  • @potkurt1519
    @potkurt1519 5 месяцев назад +3

    i am a greek orthodox i live in greece and i am very happy to hear a priest in us like you father God bless you for what are you doing father

    • @Fein528
      @Fein528 5 месяцев назад +1

      He’s in the U.K.

    • @potkurt1519
      @potkurt1519 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Fein528 ok thanks

    • @Fein528
      @Fein528 5 месяцев назад

      @@potkurt1519You’re welcome.

  • @GodBlessUs-Amen
    @GodBlessUs-Amen 20 дней назад

    I've yet to come across a video of yours that isn't absolutely filled to the brim with wisdom. God bless you and thank you so much.

  • @Staarchid
    @Staarchid 5 месяцев назад +4

    I love listening to this guy🙏keep doing what you doing sir

  • @yaft27
    @yaft27 5 месяцев назад +4

    I have been struggling with this exactly. This has helped me tremendously. “We must perform every task, every job, fulfill every responsibility with the memory of Gods presence in our life.” 8:55 thank you Father Spyridon 🙏

  • @МихаелаМихайлова-ы3с
    @МихаелаМихайлова-ы3с 5 месяцев назад +1

    I totally, absolutely, completely loved these words. Depends where you listen, if you are stressed maybe you should listen somewhere quietly.

  • @Djordjo.S
    @Djordjo.S 5 месяцев назад +9

    Fr. Spyridon i plead for your wisdom at this moment..
    I have watched your video about counterfit spirituality and the video about the religion of antichrist and i am uncertain how to progress spiritually and if my prayers for my loved ones salvations were in a selfish manner.
    I am worried the end times are nearing and i am pleading with our Father in heaven to save my loved ones and to look upon them before me.
    But im afraid that i have damaged my soul beyond help because i just recently opened my eyes to our Lords truth(im Serbian Orthodox),but i have also had great many sins in my past few years of my life and i feel like im undeserving of anything i plead for from our Father above...
    I hope your wisdom can slow my mind down from a race and help me to grow closer to our Father in the heavens..
    Thank you,Fr. Spyridon.

    • @merrick7795
      @merrick7795 5 месяцев назад +2

      No damage of the soul is beyond repair. Turn to the Divine Physician. Mary Magalene's situation would have made most people think they are beyond help, but she trusted in Christ. Ask for her intercession to turn to the Lord for healing and peace. May God bless you!

    • @Djordjo.S
      @Djordjo.S 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@merrick7795 Thank you so much for these kind words brother! May God bless you!!

    • @SILLY_BILLY_777
      @SILLY_BILLY_777 5 месяцев назад +1

      Don't worry brother, Christ can forgive all, make sure you're confessing your sins, no damage is beyond God's repair, He has full control of reality

    • @Djordjo.S
      @Djordjo.S 5 месяцев назад

      ​​@@SILLY_BILLY_777thank you brother but i sometimes get the feeling that im undeserving of our heavenly Fathers love and forgivness because i fall into some sins on occasion.....(but my faith is not affected its just that my heart hurts cus of what i did/do...)

    • @SILLY_BILLY_777
      @SILLY_BILLY_777 5 месяцев назад

      @@Djordjo.S none of us are worthy friend, this is why it is a gift from God

  • @chrollo111
    @chrollo111 5 месяцев назад +3

    GOD spoke to me through you father spridoyn thank you ❤

  • @Jovo.S
    @Jovo.S 5 месяцев назад +1

    God bless each and everyone of you, we are living in tough times. We need God and his grace more than ever. Thank you Father Spyridon for everything you convey. Each video I watch I feel it in my heart because I know you speak the truth. Jesus Christ Son of God please forgive me for my sins for I am a sinner. Repent brothers and sisters ☦

  • @bluempiremusic2014
    @bluempiremusic2014 5 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you Father!!!

  • @darkroom5534
    @darkroom5534 Месяц назад

    Thank you father. I truly needed this right now. I never considered so much of this. Excited to begin incorporating into my family life
    🙏 thank you

  • @jbarronnidayiv
    @jbarronnidayiv 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you father. I needed this today.

  • @justicer14
    @justicer14 5 месяцев назад +3

    Somehow you always post what I need when I need it, God bless you Father Spyridon❤

  • @mariafefuentes2580
    @mariafefuentes2580 5 месяцев назад +1

    God Bless you Father, thank you for this inspirational message, 🙏

  • @davidl4097
    @davidl4097 5 месяцев назад +1

    The angle from which every day mundane work can become meaningful truly is to "do all things unto the Lord." Whether seemingly glamorous or trivial, everything pales in comparison to the potential meaning and life that can be found in working unto Him.

  • @mariab.2744
    @mariab.2744 5 месяцев назад +1

    I needed this! Thank you Father.

  • @trevorwinston5084
    @trevorwinston5084 5 месяцев назад +3

    Watching now, but Father Spyridon thank you. I struggle with this question.

  • @ReikiMasterCarlie
    @ReikiMasterCarlie 5 месяцев назад +1

    Oh you have given me the answer that I am longing for. ❤Thank you so much father.🙏

  • @joshclossick5710
    @joshclossick5710 5 месяцев назад +13

    I’ve done terrible this lent Lord have mercy.

    • @genevieverose1234
      @genevieverose1234 5 месяцев назад +1

      You are not alone, I as well.

    • @logos8952
      @logos8952 5 месяцев назад

      Myself aswell, all we can do is confess what’s in our hearts and try to do better next time, God bless you both and may the father always be with you

    • @johnfisher8401
      @johnfisher8401 5 месяцев назад

      how do you do terrible at lent? you mean fasting?

    • @logos8952
      @logos8952 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@johnfisher8401 for me it was just not spending time with the lord

  • @patodwyer721
    @patodwyer721 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Fr.Spyridon for your Wisdom and Guidance

  • @Jussijj
    @Jussijj 5 месяцев назад +4

    Thank You Father

  • @kerlangnongkynrih4894
    @kerlangnongkynrih4894 5 месяцев назад +7

    Exactly what i need

  • @ramenmastereater4210
    @ramenmastereater4210 5 месяцев назад +1

    Amen thank you for what you do in Jesus

  • @dennisthurman2070
    @dennisthurman2070 2 месяца назад

    I really love your videos father I send them to all my family and friends christian and non Christians alike

  • @jacobmacdonald4713
    @jacobmacdonald4713 5 месяцев назад +3

    Powerful, God bless you all.

  • @Messiah114
    @Messiah114 5 месяцев назад +3

    Need more videos like this about living amongs things of the world

  • @95sven95
    @95sven95 5 месяцев назад +3

    I needed to hear this, thank you

  • @Lma832
    @Lma832 5 месяцев назад +3

    This is so relevant and much needed. I wonder about this a lot.

  • @GodsHerosGodsHeros
    @GodsHerosGodsHeros 5 месяцев назад

    Teacher I thank you for your words! I thank God your heart is healed. Eat healthy sir! Adam and Eve ate very healthy God bless you. Howdy from Texas 🤠 You are my hero

  • @elliotbacklund8529
    @elliotbacklund8529 5 месяцев назад +2

    So beautiful, and you allways post what I need.

  • @angeluvv1608
    @angeluvv1608 2 месяца назад

    i really do appreciate this channel, thank you for everything you do

  • @Life-xg9pf
    @Life-xg9pf 5 месяцев назад +4

    Some Christians struggle a lot in this world. Sometimes I feel that I'm among of the few who struggle so much.

    • @cl6xn821
      @cl6xn821 5 месяцев назад +4

      take heart and keep on

  • @kiryu-chan577
    @kiryu-chan577 5 месяцев назад

    Father Spyridon has the most calming voice. I am so exhausted and I heard about 1/2 of it yet its just what I needed.

  • @froyo9674
    @froyo9674 5 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you father

  • @briang.9817
    @briang.9817 5 месяцев назад +3

    I complain much too much! Help me Jesus! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @chrisrobinson1671
    @chrisrobinson1671 5 месяцев назад +3

    Needed this, thank you

  • @ljiljanastuden5804
    @ljiljanastuden5804 5 месяцев назад +2

    ❤ Father Spyridon...
    He is like our father abbot Rafail from the Serb orthodox Monastery Podmaine - Budva

  • @DaltonChandler-kz3xk
    @DaltonChandler-kz3xk 3 месяца назад

    Thank you and love your teaching, Christ has risin.

  • @altekamerad
    @altekamerad 5 месяцев назад +4

    Father spyridon was a secondary school teacher?
    PEOPLE WERE TAUGHT BY FATHER SPYRIDON?!?!?!
    YO, that‘s cool.

  • @FreeTruly
    @FreeTruly 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the wisdom 🙏🏾

  • @marialadybug6261
    @marialadybug6261 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom. It really helps in our daily life.
    And the birds agrees with everything your saying.😁🥀🐦

  • @adamwhoyt5126
    @adamwhoyt5126 5 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you father 🙏

  • @LSCModels
    @LSCModels 5 месяцев назад +2

    Well said Father Spyridon.

  • @Nathan00at78Uuiu
    @Nathan00at78Uuiu 5 месяцев назад +2

    I often think, God became perfect man and defeated hell and death and rose from the dead and sits at the right hand of the father so I can type for the main part of the day at work? Really? Thank you for sharing a perspective that gives meaning to my mundane life at work.

  • @kristiant96
    @kristiant96 5 месяцев назад +5

    this one is for me.

  • @DiceDecides
    @DiceDecides 5 месяцев назад +2

    His words heal the soul

  • @TriggerStand
    @TriggerStand 5 месяцев назад +2

    Most Holy Trinity, save us all by Thy grace
    Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me
    Most Holy Theotokos save us all
    Baptiser of Christ, intercede for us all
    All Saints of God, intercede for us all
    Archangels of God, intercede for us all

  • @Soru04
    @Soru04 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you Father Spyridon. Amen

  • @fatimaawadh1117
    @fatimaawadh1117 3 месяца назад

    Thank you! I needed this today.

  • @Worldahurt
    @Worldahurt 4 месяца назад

    "Don't rock the boat, don't tip the boat over, baby!" ~🎶🎵🕊

  • @DistilledHealth
    @DistilledHealth 21 день назад

    Wonderful Father!

  • @OshaunWayve
    @OshaunWayve 5 месяцев назад +1

    wonderfully communicated!

  • @sixstringsoneway
    @sixstringsoneway 5 месяцев назад

    My job, guitar lesson teacher, is a ministry. I get to help people from all walks of life play their favorite songs on guitar, and sometimes help in other aspects of life, too. And I get to witness sometimes, too, they know what I believe. Guitar students and gigs pay the bills, truly I am blessed!!!

    • @soundsnags2001
      @soundsnags2001 5 месяцев назад

      Dude, good for you. That is such a good life.

  • @czarlev
    @czarlev 5 месяцев назад +2

    God bless you father spyridon

  • @fekadu1978
    @fekadu1978 5 месяцев назад +4

    My personal experience working in London is that there is an antichristian attitude that permeates virtually all the official establishments. its almost like you have to hide your faith to be considered part of the team.

    • @merrick7795
      @merrick7795 5 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah it's unfortunate, keep hope though

  • @Stickythekid
    @Stickythekid 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you

  • @jahshshdhdgsh4686
    @jahshshdhdgsh4686 5 месяцев назад +1

    God Bless You🙏

  • @carlosvergara2114
    @carlosvergara2114 4 месяца назад

    I work at a very popular grocery store, customers and coworkers are very secular/ worldly and it’s even encouraged by management. Hard work is no longer valued it’s more about the acceptance and supporting this culture..After 7 years there I’m considering leaving over this because it’s overwhelming but I’m trying to stand my ground with my beliefs and power through the constant persecution and disrespect daily. My preacher told me to stick with it and outlast it.

  • @Jack-y6z5g
    @Jack-y6z5g 5 месяцев назад +1

    I really like your videos