I AM With You Always | Guest: Deacon Yousef Girgis | I AM (S2E05) – Light and Incense

Thanks for watching the Light and Incense Podcast! We hope this episode was informative and provided a meaningful learning experience.Episode Description: In a world filled with noise, confusion, and chaos, we started this podcast to provide a space where ancient, unchanging truth shines and prayers rise. In this final episode of our second season, our hosts conclude the "I AM" series by welcoming a very special guest, Deacon Yousef Girgis. A physician at the Cleveland Clinic and a deacon serving in the Diocese of Ohio, Deacon Yousef provides a unique perspective on seeing God’s hand in daily life. Together, they explore Christ’s final parting promise to His disciples: "I am with you always",. They discuss how the Ascension is not an ending but an invitation to discover His abiding presence, the importance of spiritual stillness, and how the church community helps us overcome the fear of being alone,,.In this video, we discuss:Navigating Fear and Doubt: Exploring how the disciples felt hopeless after the crucifixion and learning how to bring our doubts into the open so Christ can fill them, just as He did for St. Thomas,.The Discipline of Stillness: Discussing the practical need to "close the door" to distractions like social media and daily noise to allow Christ to initiate prayer within us,.The Power of Remembering: Reflecting on the importance of keeping a spiritual journal to track God's work in our lives, mirroring how the Psalms served as King David’s personal diary of his relationship with God,,.United Through the Mysteries: Understanding St. Cyril of Alexandria’s teaching that while Christ departed bodily, He remains united to the faithful through the Sacraments (Mysteries), such as the Bread of Life and Living Water.Overcoming Loneliness: Analyzing how fear is often rooted in the dread of being alone and how the "treasure" of the church community serves as a support system that reflects Christ’s love,,.Being Christ for Others: Learning to "be the change" by practicing the presence of God at work and in our daily interactions, effectively becoming living witnesses of His love to those around us,.Series: I AM Statements Throughout this season, we have explored the profound "I AM" statements of Jesus. While He often spoke in humility during His earthly encounters, these statements reveal His true glory and identity as "I am who I am," showing us exactly who He is for us today. We conclude this series with the realization that the bread remains, the light remains, and the Christ who ascended remains with us always.Connect With Us: We invite you to listen prayerfully with your heart and grow alongside us. Please leave your feedback and questions in the comments; we look forward to discussing them in future episodes.Glory to God forever. Amen.----------------------------------------------------------------------Light and Incense Podcast: Bringing faith, reflection, and God’s presence into daily life. Where truth shines and prayers rise. Under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Saraphim. 📌 Stay connected & find all our links: 👉⁠ https://linktr.ee/lightandincense Support Our Mission: Help us grow the Light & Incense Podcast and share Christ with more people. Your donation supports recording, editing, and creating faith-filled content that inspires, teaches, and reaches others through Orthodox spirituality. Every gift helps us continue this mission. 👉⁠ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/40798e8a-e991-4475-9988-7253579899f8 📱 Follow us on all social media: @LightAndIncense#LightAndIncense #OrthodoxPodcast #ChristianPodcast #OrthodoxChristian #Faith #Prayer #SpiritualReflection #CopticOrthodox #IAmWithYouAlways #Matthew28 #Ascension #SpiritualGrowth #OrthodoxTheology #ChristIsRisen #AbidingPresence