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.
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
Fr Spyridon, please pray for us young doctors and those studying to be doctors . Already a great pride overcomes many of my comrades and often threatens to overtake myself. The field thrives on the dehumanizing of our patients and I have been praying for my colleagues and myself to come to the same frame of mind as the non-mercenary surgeon saints of the past. God bless you from South Africa father. Lord Jesus Christ, please have mercy upon me a sinner.
I wanted to study medicine, but I don't think that I have what it takes and the fear of failure always overcomes me! So I just decided to resign with my life after I finish highschool and work an unqualified job.
@XwizzZap01 I think if you approach medicine from the right place it is truly one of the most rewarding careers in the world. However too many people approach the field for financial gain. The fear of letting a patient down is precisely the sort of thing that would make you a good doctor, because you recognize the responsibility of the station. I will pray for you my friend whoever you may be. God bless you.
So basically the world is controlled by parasitic mind bending sentient worms. They spread through degenerate and promiscious behaviour, which explains sexual preferences, pedophilia, bestiality, diseases etc. There is historical evidence dating back thousands of years and the people in charge don't want you to know. The cure is really simple, just take some de-worming medication and wait a week. Fasting and praying to Jesus Christ helps alot. Read Parasite Pill 2.0 online.
@@Zakstribe The goal is to never be of the world, this is the core of the Orthodox spiritual life. If you go to a Divine Liturgy, you literally will be in heaven. What is your background if I may ask?
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!
You need to be born again, a new creature. To save your life is to lose it, to lose your life for Christ's life is to save it. There is much truth from Spyridon, but the comments are full of idolators and white-washed tombs full of dead bones. Read the bible and seek the LORD with all your heart.
Jesus died so that we can live. We need to be mindful of what goes inside our body, fast and get restful sleep. Treat yourself well. God is always there, He works by believing in Him, being grateful to Him. Ask and you shall receive. I pray a blessing for you in Jesus’ name. Amen.
We are all crying dear brother- all of us have so many crosses and battles and sometimes they are so overwhelming but just be strong and hang in there knowing that with you many are praying for the same thing and 1 day he will wipe the tears from our faces …
I’m from Mexico and how I wish in my country there were more orthodox Christians. The predominant religion is Catholicism but in Orthodox Christianity, the teachings and the way they pray are beautiful. Orthodoxy teaches discipline, complete submission and obedience to the commandments of our beloved Lord Jesus Christ. I’ve been learning a lot thanks to these videos to the glory of God. ☦️💖
Hola amigo mío. Misma situación, hasta que Dios escuchó mi súplica y me acercó a una Iglesia ortodoxa que se fundó en mi ciudad. Oremos para que Cristo ilumine a México con su Iglesia ortodoxa.
@@RoseGardenia7 La Iglesia Ortodoxa en América y la Iglesia Ortodoxa Antioquena tienen presencia en México y tienen un directorio de las iglesias y misiones que tienen activas. Tal vez se te puede facilitar asistir a alguna.
What you are saying is, orthodox Christians are better than other christians, thus, when you are orthodox, you will think you are better than everyone else. Ive seen this in the orthodox community, and spyridon was my priest and I know this. Break the chains that bind you.
Jesus Christ broke the chains of alcoholism in my life and truly saved me from that living death. I've worked 11 years in the grocery business, I stock shelves overnight and sometimes it feels like I work for my drug dealer. Five days a week, eight hours a day I live in the same den as my jailer (booze everywhere). In Christ I have freedom, but I would be a liar not to say being around my addiction all the time isn't hard and I haven't fallen several times. Jesus is always present if we would only see Him. There is nothing so refreshing than to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ afresh and be washed by the Spirit again. Praise God who came to save sinners.
@@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.
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 🙏
Father Spyridon, words cannot express the gratitude I have for your guidance. Thank you for your presence and for sharing the wisdom God has bestowed upon your pure soul
Dear Father Spyridon, please never ever stop making these videos. This current generation needs you more than ever and as a proud religious man I’d like to say that you’re one of the few people online that can consistently convey such great wisdom. A lot of us don’t go to church whether it’s because of the current media attacks, or because we believe we have no time to do so. However, I think that your online presence might be one of the most valuable resources to educate the youth and is a pivotal point for bringing them closer to God. Thank you again for everything that you do for us. May God bless you eternally
@@AJ0223Hopefully this doesn’t stir anyone the wrong way. I’m actually Muslim so I do not attend church, but I fell in love with Orthodoxy because of how closely those two religions correlate. I’m also a very private person so going to any religious building is going to be a big step that I soon plan to take. Regardless of that, I stand firm on my belief that we all hold a personal connection with God as well as Christ and can worship him from anywhere at any time. Blessings to you my friend.
@@slipperysamuel7423 am happy you condem not For i have nothing than love for you for that for it is written one cannot say Jesus is lord except it be by the holy spirit but make your choice brother I want you to compare both of their lives Muhammad and christ and tell which of them truly bring peace to your heart for the only place you can find peace in this life is your heart and once you made it move in the name of christ and the holy spirit will make you fly
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.
This video's timing couldn't be more perfect. 2:29 was so powerful, as I have had these thoughts just today, from being jealous and prideful in my actions and thoughts.
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!
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)
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.
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.
"... 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.
Man I love this guy, Father Spyridon is like spiritual food every time you'll get hungry!. " we can simply resist or accept every time what God is doing in our lives". Now why on earth would anyone reject what God is doing to you??, it makes absolutely no sense at all not even on a rational level. Yet it happens , I myself have been 'guilty' for this behaviour oh so many times. It is so true that the passions rooted in sin willl give you temporary excitement to get through another day in this life. But on the other hand it will make you empty, like an empty shell. You will be spiritually starved or at the worst case almost spiritually dead. When you start to feed your spirit (yes the 'real YOU') the transform will start to happen...little by little. I don't care at all anymore what I used to enjoy, not even music which was a big part of my personality. All these temporary things won't feed your spirit...in the right way cause they are away from listening to God. In silence you can really start to listen God. Strip away all these temporary things as well as you can, stay humble and curious to get to really know your Creator and you will feel better, To get into the nature away from all the noise and this digital plastic nonsense we have on our culture that don't actually mean anything is the best cure for our disease. Not to mention reading the Bible and praying of course. Some say the Bible is a historic book, some say it's a spiritual book. I would say it's both. But even more than anything it's a bridge and a means of communications between you and your Creator.
I am so love this priest that I have started translating his reflections into Russian lately for my wife, son and the future generations of Orthodox people who speak Russian. Because we also need this beautiful Anglo-Saxon Orthodox Christian fruit of our invincible Orthodox Christian Church. So I am trying to set the bridge between us.
thank you, father, it is something we all have to battle living in this fallen world. Unfortunately, humility kindness and integrity of our christ is not rewarded in our society. In fact, it's the opposite behaviour that is rewarded in most places of work. But we know the spiritual reward is much greater than whatever our earthly rewards offers us.
I struggle with this every day. I've been struggling for so long. Thank you for your words. The Lord sent you through my feed to give me some answers. Thank you thank you thank you
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.
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! 🙏
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.
I once said to an employee, be carefull you don't get paint on the floor whilst he was painting the office walls and he said "who do you think you are, God.! LoL. I didn't say anything and just walked away. later he appologised and said he was sorry, I said it's OK don't worry about it your not fired. I learned something about him and myself from the interaction, that he was human just like me. If God can forgive us so we must forgive others even though some times it's impposibly hard. Every day I count my blessings and wonder just how much God has put up with whilst I have been here. LOL.! F Spiridon is wise man.!
I'm sure a painter doesn't need you to remind him not to get paint on the floor. Maybe you should learn to keep your mouth shut and stop power tripping.
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.
Help me Lord for I am weak,give me strength Dear Lord to deliver me from this winter of affliction,in you I trust my beloved Lord to set me free from this routine...Amen all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ
I've been working in Canada as an electrician for about 8 years, and was a general contractor prior to that. All I can say is that you can only find balance in this world by reconnecting the body with nature as frequently as possible. Spending time in the forest, being close to water, and hiking ontop of mountains has been my personal way of recharging the soul. You have to make it a priority to disconnect and go out there because it is way too easy now to get stuck in vicious cycles of degenerative behavior.
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 ☦
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)
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 🙏
Thank you, Father. I’m struggling so much that I have to work hardest of anyone in my family to provide and I’m the wife. But I need to realize, this may be my yoke ❤
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
This was exactly what I have needed to hear. I work for one of the larger American retailers. I struggle with being surrounded by consumerism every day and often fall into despondency. I can treat every interaction as an opportunity to serve Christ and my fellows. I must maintain a heart of gratitude as a spiritual shield. Thank you for this one, Father.
Thank you father Spyridon for you kind words. God bless you, gives you a health and spiritual wisdom. Lord, Jesus Christ, Have mercy on me, a siinner. Amen
God Bless you Fr Spyridon🙏🏻 Your words always give me hope.. It’s so important to keep ourselves humbled. Even when it’s so hard. I’m struggling with keeping myself humble, and trusting Gods plan. Please guys could you pray for me. I been working so hard past year, I 19 years old now and I didn’t start my university, i feel lost, I feel like I’m wasting my time at work , working 8 hours for 6 days a week. I always have a feeling like it would be way better if I spend this time serving God in the Church in any way, starting from cleaning or helping someone who is in need. Sometimes I want to leave it all and go to monastery, or thinking about spending all of this time on building a family and having kids, which I don’t have but I really wish too.. Maybe I should stop thinking of that. Just accept what I have now, but it’s really breaking me. Lord forgive me
I appreciate this from the bottom of my heart, as someone who has shuffled through many different tedious and soul-sucking jobs. I'm currently trying to find a job. This video has really encouraged me so thank you and thank you, Lord for bringing me to this video.
This kinda relates to me especially when I go to an art university(you know how they can be) but I don't let it get to me and always profess(when asked) that I'm in a relationship with Yah.Alot of Believers today are so shy of professing and expressing their love for Him that it saddens me how far down we've gone as the Believers. If someone doesn't want to hang out with you for Who you live for then that's on them and it should never weaken your faith nor disturb your relationship I pray others find companions who Believe and live righteously Yah bless you good father and anyone who encounters this comment
@Gigi-ho2qk I've been leaning towards it cuz I'm not Catholic nor Protestant(or any of its branches) but I'm a True Believer who wants to know who/which is the True one that'll lead me to Yah than all the deception that's surrounding us
I have been asking myself this question many times recently. I have asked God for guidance - and He seems to answer me yet again. Thank you, Father and thank you, father.
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.
This is something I sincerely struggle with. Dealing with co-workers and bosses poses a spiritual warfare in and of itself.
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.
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.
Keep the faith; pray for them
Me too. I know it's difficult but let's stay focused on Our Lord Jesus Christ and Blessed Mother 🙏
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
@@rosscaruso1628 Praying for you brother 🙏
This man was a HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER? Wow, he certainly has patience.
I think he was suggesting he still is.
How fortunate those children are to have a teacher as wise as him
@@Eppursii would go to his high school 🙏
Amin!!!!!. 😌🤌💕.
Fr Spyridon, please pray for us young doctors and those studying to be doctors . Already a great pride overcomes many of my comrades and often threatens to overtake myself. The field thrives on the dehumanizing of our patients and I have been praying for my colleagues and myself to come to the same frame of mind as the non-mercenary surgeon saints of the past. God bless you from South Africa father. Lord Jesus Christ, please have mercy upon me a sinner.
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I wanted to study medicine, but I don't think that I have what it takes and the fear of failure always overcomes me! So I just decided to resign with my life after I finish highschool and work an unqualified job.
@XwizzZap01 I think if you approach medicine from the right place it is truly one of the most rewarding careers in the world. However too many people approach the field for financial gain. The fear of letting a patient down is precisely the sort of thing that would make you a good doctor, because you recognize the responsibility of the station. I will pray for you my friend whoever you may be. God bless you.
@@kryptorex4609 thanks for the encouraging words! God bless you too!
So basically the world is controlled by parasitic mind bending sentient worms. They spread through degenerate and promiscious behaviour, which explains sexual preferences, pedophilia, bestiality, diseases etc. There is historical evidence dating back thousands of years and the people in charge don't want you to know. The cure is really simple, just take some de-worming medication and wait a week. Fasting and praying to Jesus Christ helps alot. Read Parasite Pill 2.0 online.
Not orthodox, but I love listening to this guy, he's so serene.
agreed. i am not Orthodox either, but love these videos.
So glad to see you guys here :))
He is a Godly man indeed and his words reach the soul
Keep listening to his messages, you won't make a mistake 😃
He is this way through the life in the Orthodox Church. Come, and some day God willing you can have this peace and serenity too.
@@0utc4st1985I feel peace in Christ when i’m not of the world. How does that correlate with Orthodoxy?
@@Zakstribe The goal is to never be of the world, this is the core of the Orthodox spiritual life. If you go to a Divine Liturgy, you literally will be in heaven. What is your background if I may ask?
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!
Haha wonderful 😄👍 blessed man. the more reasons to thank God 🙂
I’m a teacher and I’m Catholic. Working in the system as evil as the “education” system is tough.
My hope is that Jesus comes to wipe the tears off my face. I hope that day come soon...
Mara nata. Amen.
You need to be born again, a new creature. To save your life is to lose it, to lose your life for Christ's life is to save it. There is much truth from Spyridon, but the comments are full of idolators and white-washed tombs full of dead bones. Read the bible and seek the LORD with all your heart.
Jesus died so that we can live. We need to be mindful of what goes inside our body, fast and get restful sleep. Treat yourself well. God is always there, He works by believing in Him, being grateful to Him. Ask and you shall receive. I pray a blessing for you in Jesus’ name. Amen.
We are all crying dear brother- all of us have so many crosses and battles and sometimes they are so overwhelming but just be strong and hang in there knowing that with you many are praying for the same thing and 1 day he will wipe the tears from our faces …
If you are saved then yes
I’m from Mexico and how I wish in my country there were more orthodox Christians. The predominant religion is Catholicism but in Orthodox Christianity, the teachings and the way they pray are beautiful. Orthodoxy teaches discipline, complete submission and obedience to the commandments of our beloved Lord Jesus Christ. I’ve been learning a lot thanks to these videos to the glory of God. ☦️💖
Hola amigo mío. Misma situación, hasta que Dios escuchó mi súplica y me acercó a una Iglesia ortodoxa que se fundó en mi ciudad. Oremos para que Cristo ilumine a México con su Iglesia ortodoxa.
@@edgarleon6347 amén. Gloria a Dios! Me alegro que hayas encontrado una iglesia ortodoxa en tu ciudad.
@@RoseGardenia7 La Iglesia Ortodoxa en América y la Iglesia Ortodoxa Antioquena tienen presencia en México y tienen un directorio de las iglesias y misiones que tienen activas. Tal vez se te puede facilitar asistir a alguna.
What you are saying is, orthodox Christians are better than other christians, thus, when you are orthodox, you will think you are better than everyone else. Ive seen this in the orthodox community, and spyridon was my priest and I know this. Break the chains that bind you.
@@edgarleon6347 No lo sabía. Buscaré información sobre esas iglesias. Muchas gracias, hermano en Cristo.
I can feel Christ speaking through him, thank you Father Spyridon
What a wonderful way to phrase it. I wholeheartedly agree with your very astute observation 🤗
Praying for you Fr. Spyridon. I hope you are getting stronger and healthier. Thanking you for your encouraging words.
Jesus Christ broke the chains of alcoholism in my life and truly saved me from that living death. I've worked 11 years in the grocery business, I stock shelves overnight and sometimes it feels like I work for my drug dealer. Five days a week, eight hours a day I live in the same den as my jailer (booze everywhere). In Christ I have freedom, but I would be a liar not to say being around my addiction all the time isn't hard and I haven't fallen several times. Jesus is always present if we would only see Him. There is nothing so refreshing than to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ afresh and be washed by the Spirit again. Praise God who came to save sinners.
And me,a homeless jobless alcoholic who's trying to find Christ
Glory to God! I pray often for people suffering from addiction. 🙏🏽
@@ctb7376🤍✨🤍✨🤍
Thank you father, as a food delivery driver, this is something I struggle with...
Same here brother
We only have one Father and he is in Heaven….do you even know His name?
@@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.
@@RaptureHead1993"Hello everyone, this is my mother and my mother's husband" 😂 so silly.
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 🙏
You sound like me😂.
Father Spyridon, words cannot express the gratitude I have for your guidance. Thank you for your presence and for sharing the wisdom God has bestowed upon your pure soul
Dear Father Spyridon, please never ever stop making these videos. This current generation needs you more than ever and as a proud religious man I’d like to say that you’re one of the few people online that can consistently convey such great wisdom. A lot of us don’t go to church whether it’s because of the current media attacks, or because we believe we have no time to do so. However, I think that your online presence might be one of the most valuable resources to educate the youth and is a pivotal point for bringing them closer to God. Thank you again for everything that you do for us. May God bless you eternally
@Gigi-ho2qkhe thinks it's okay because he's proud
You May not call anyone father but the Father
@@waarheidsgetrouwe288 go to church dude
@@AJ0223Hopefully this doesn’t stir anyone the wrong way. I’m actually Muslim so I do not attend church, but I fell in love with Orthodoxy because of how closely those two religions correlate. I’m also a very private person so going to any religious building is going to be a big step that I soon plan to take. Regardless of that, I stand firm on my belief that we all hold a personal connection with God as well as Christ and can worship him from anywhere at any time. Blessings to you my friend.
@@slipperysamuel7423
am happy you condem not
For i have nothing than love for you for that
for it is written one cannot say Jesus is lord except it be by the holy spirit but make your choice brother
I want you to compare both of their lives Muhammad and christ and tell which of them truly bring peace to your heart for the only place you can find peace in this life is your heart and once you made it
move in the name of christ and the holy spirit will make you fly
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.
This video's timing couldn't be more perfect. 2:29 was so powerful, as I have had these thoughts just today, from being jealous and prideful in my actions and thoughts.
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!
"No matter how objectional our boss can be at times.." ~ Father bless!
I love seeing all the people who come to your channel seeking Spiritual Guidance. This is very impactful.
God bless you all! ☦️
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)
May God bless all of you
May God bless you too amen🙏🏼❤️🫶🏼
very helpful indeed. I don't want ANY separate parts in my life. This is a great warning and teaching for believers Christians.
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.
@@oliviavpb3482 Absolutely.
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.
"... 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.
1:11 😊
Lord give me strength to carry my yoke. Hear my confession, forgive my sins and send me back in to battle. 🔥☦️☦️☦️🔥
Jesus Christ have mercy on me, I am a sinner.
Man I love this guy, Father Spyridon is like spiritual food every time you'll get hungry!. " we can simply resist or accept every time what God is doing in our lives". Now why on earth would anyone reject what God is doing to you??, it makes absolutely no sense at all not even on a rational level. Yet it happens , I myself have been 'guilty' for this behaviour oh so many times. It is so true that the passions rooted in sin willl give you temporary excitement to get through another day in this life. But on the other hand it will make you empty, like an empty shell. You will be spiritually starved or at the worst case almost spiritually dead.
When you start to feed your spirit (yes the 'real YOU') the transform will start to happen...little by little. I don't care at all anymore what I used to enjoy, not even music which was a big part of my personality. All these temporary things won't feed your spirit...in the right way cause they are away from listening to God. In silence you can really start to listen God. Strip away all these temporary things as well as you can, stay humble and curious to get to really know your Creator and you will feel better, To get into the nature away from all the noise and this digital plastic nonsense we have on our culture that don't actually mean anything is the best cure for our disease. Not to mention reading the Bible and praying of course. Some say the Bible is a historic book, some say it's a spiritual book. I would say it's both. But even more than anything it's a bridge and a means of communications between you and your Creator.
And some say that the Bible is a love letter from God to us ☺️ keep walking on a faith path, it is leading to everlasting life with God ❤️
I am so love this priest that I have started translating his reflections into Russian lately for my wife, son and the future generations of Orthodox people who speak Russian. Because we also need this beautiful Anglo-Saxon Orthodox Christian fruit of our invincible Orthodox Christian Church. So I am trying to set the bridge between us.
100% correct! AMEN 🙏
thank you, father, it is something we all have to battle living in this fallen world. Unfortunately, humility kindness and integrity of our christ is not rewarded in our society. In fact, it's the opposite behaviour that is rewarded in most places of work. But we know the spiritual reward is much greater than whatever our earthly rewards offers us.
❤🕊️🙏☦️ GOD HAVE MERCY ON US SINNERS ☦️🙏⛪️💪
I absolutely love his teachings. So comforting and enlightening
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
🎉blessings Father.
Hope your doing well since your past hospital visit.
as a Police Officer working in a big city in America this resonates with me
I struggle with this every day. I've been struggling for so long. Thank you for your words. The Lord sent you through my feed to give me some answers. Thank you thank you thank you
God embraces me like a innocent child despite my mess and mistakes, I thank Him for this underserved gift!!!✝💕
Thank you Father. I pray you are well. Your messages seem to be very well timed for me to hear. Bless you.
My belief is do every job with the best of your ability. From digging ditches to being a doctor
Always here for some wisdom because wisdom is the real treasure all the money and all the knowledge is nothing compared to wisdom
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.
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! 🙏
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.
@Gigi-ho2qk Thank you, I will.
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Thank you for preaching to us Fr. Spyridon. May God have mercy on me, a sinner
Thank you Father Spyridon .
Excellent sermon !
Forever learning and growing through the wisdom of Christ, Who sees my all to human falls, but loves me nonetheless! Amen
Thank you father. This was something that I was struggling with today so your video came at the right time
Thank you, Father! I appreciate all that you do on your channel! I hope your health is good! ☦️
So great to see you again in the woods!! God is good! Much love to all❤❤
This is why i love orthodoxy its brings peace to the heart i pray the spirit of GOD conti ue to empower you sir
This has been the biggest struggle of mine since the very beginning of my adult life. Work has beaten me down and hardened my heart and I hate it.
This is beautiful words father...they connected to my soul..
Thank you Father Spyidon, for the guidance throughout our small time here on earth. Jesus Christ Conquers.
Lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on me a sinner 🙏 Thank-you Father Spyridon for another great sermon.
Peace. Love. Faith. ❤
Praise be the Lord o God Almighty❤
God bless you father, as always you are here for the soul and words cannot express how thankful I am.
All Glory to our father in heaven and thank you these encouraging words of faith. 🙏
I once said to an employee, be carefull you don't get paint on the floor whilst he was painting the office walls and he said "who do you think you are, God.! LoL. I didn't say anything and just walked away. later he appologised and said he was sorry, I said it's OK don't worry about it your not fired. I learned something about him and myself from the interaction, that he was human just like me. If God can forgive us so we must forgive others even though some times it's impposibly hard. Every day I count my blessings and wonder just how much God has put up with whilst I have been here. LOL.! F Spiridon is wise man.!
I'm sure a painter doesn't need you to remind him not to get paint on the floor. Maybe you should learn to keep your mouth shut and stop power tripping.
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.
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.
God bless this man with his breakdown of the scriptures are truly a gift from god!! Thank you Jesus ❤
Help me Lord for I am weak,give me strength Dear Lord to deliver me from this winter of affliction,in you I trust my beloved Lord to set me free from this routine...Amen all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ
God bless all 🙏🏼
I've been working in Canada as an electrician for about 8 years, and was a general contractor prior to that.
All I can say is that you can only find balance in this world by reconnecting the body with nature as frequently as possible.
Spending time in the forest, being close to water, and hiking ontop of mountains has been my personal way of recharging the soul.
You have to make it a priority to disconnect and go out there because it is way too easy now to get stuck in vicious cycles of degenerative behavior.
Thank you very much from this older man, applies to me, glory to God and my Savior, and God bless you.
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 ☦
Thank you Father Spyridon
Thank you father. I needed this today.
Can't wait!! Such a perfect timing!!
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)
Thank you Fr.Spyridon for these encouraging words.. God bless and guard you and yours
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 🙏
Thank you, Father. I’m struggling so much that I have to work hardest of anyone in my family to provide and I’m the wife. But I need to realize, this may be my yoke ❤
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
He’s in the U.K.
@@Fein528 ok thanks
@@potkurt1519You’re welcome.
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
This was exactly what I have needed to hear. I work for one of the larger American retailers. I struggle with being surrounded by consumerism every day and often fall into despondency. I can treat every interaction as an opportunity to serve Christ and my fellows. I must maintain a heart of gratitude as a spiritual shield. Thank you for this one, Father.
I absolutely love listening to this man of God. Such wisdom.
Thank you father Spyridon for you kind words. God bless you, gives you a health and spiritual wisdom. Lord, Jesus Christ, Have mercy on me, a siinner. Amen
the new camera is sensational. it feels different and better. amen ❤
Thank you for a spiritual response to a practical problem
lord have mercy lord have mercy lord have mercy
Amen Father Spyridon, God bless you 🙏👍
Thank you Father and may God bless you in all things you do. May peace come to you and all of us in our tasks. Much love for you.
I love listening to this guy🙏keep doing what you doing sir
Father Spyridon, this was so helpful for me, and I needed to hear it today. Praise be to God!
God Bless you Fr Spyridon🙏🏻 Your words always give me hope.. It’s so important to keep ourselves humbled. Even when it’s so hard. I’m struggling with keeping myself humble, and trusting Gods plan. Please guys could you pray for me.
I been working so hard past year, I 19 years old now and I didn’t start my university, i feel lost, I feel like I’m wasting my time at work , working 8 hours for 6 days a week. I always have a feeling like it would be way better if I spend this time serving God in the Church in any way, starting from cleaning or helping someone who is in need. Sometimes I want to leave it all and go to monastery, or thinking about spending all of this time on building a family and having kids, which I don’t have but I really wish too.. Maybe I should stop thinking of that. Just accept what I have now, but it’s really breaking me. Lord forgive me
I appreciate this from the bottom of my heart, as someone who has shuffled through many different tedious and soul-sucking jobs. I'm currently trying to find a job. This video has really encouraged me so thank you and thank you, Lord for bringing me to this video.
These videos help me get through my trials. Thank you Fr. Spridon.
Exactly what i need
This kinda relates to me especially when I go to an art university(you know how they can be) but I don't let it get to me and always profess(when asked) that I'm in a relationship with Yah.Alot of Believers today are so shy of professing and expressing their love for Him that it saddens me how far down we've gone as the Believers.
If someone doesn't want to hang out with you for Who you live for then that's on them and it should never weaken your faith nor disturb your relationship I pray others find companions who Believe and live righteously
Yah bless you good father and anyone who encounters this comment
Right on! God bless you!
@Gigi-ho2qk I've been leaning towards it cuz I'm not Catholic nor Protestant(or any of its branches) but I'm a True Believer who wants to know who/which is the True one that'll lead me to Yah than all the deception that's surrounding us
Thank you Father Spyridon. You are looking better. More colour in your face. ✝️🙏☦️
I feel like i need to watch this over and over as its message is so sorely needed in my heart.
Can’t wait
I have been asking myself this question many times recently. I have asked God for guidance - and He seems to answer me yet again. Thank you, Father and thank you, father.
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.
I'm a young man who watches your videos, and I really appreciate them Father.
I'm hoping to create a beautiful family soon. God bless you.
Watching now, but Father Spyridon thank you. I struggle with this question.
GOD spoke to me through you father spridoyn thank you ❤
Excellent teaching Fr, thank you very much 🙏🙏✝️✝️
I let God down so many times with jobs, he blessed me every time I asked him for new opportunities. And every time I lost them at my own hand.