Orthodox Thought for the Day

ORTHODOX THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Repent for these things

 
It is necessary to repent for not sufficiently loving others and for not being sensitive enough to the misfortunes of others. 
 

Friday, January 10, 2014

Go to the spiritual gym

 
Prayer should not depend upon our mood or good will.  If we are in a bad state, it’s because we are filled with sin.  Thus, we need to repent.  Every day, examine your conscience and repent.  Force yourself to pray regularly every day.  If you don’t want to do that, then you need to repent of that.  You must understand how necessary this is.   Know that the devil lurks and waits to destroy your soul, and that you are always in danger.  Prayer alone will give your soul the strength to resist.  In order to acquire spiritual muscles, you have to go to the spiritual gym.