The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“God, What’s Your Plan for My Life?”

Dec 28, 2023

The podcast discusses the desire to know God's plan for our lives and how it's better to trust in Him rather than knowing the entire plan. It emphasizes finding joy in uncertainty and embracing the present moment by following Mary's example of trust.

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God's plan for our lives is often revealed in the present moment rather than the long-term future, and trusting in God, even when we don't know what lies ahead, is the key to finding joy.

The Annunciation with Mary illustrates the power of trusting in God rather than a specific plan, as she embraced uncertainty and found joy in her complete surrender to His will.

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Trusting in God's Plan

God's plan for our lives is often revealed in the present moment rather than the long-term future. While we may desire a detailed plan for our entire lives, God usually only unveils the next step. This can be stressful and cause anxiety as we crave certainty. However, God calls us to trust Him, not a plan. Trusting in God, even when we don't know what lies ahead, is the key to finding joy.

Introduction

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Trusting in God's Plan

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Finding Joy in Uncertainty and Trusting in God's Plan

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The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she’d conceive and bear God’s son Jesus, and 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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