As a youth, it is very easy for me to get attracted to something new, something challenging and something unique, good and creative. And the positive thing about that is, I would be motivated to do something arduously to do that kind of projects. . And as Christians, we know that we should not have enthusiastic attitude and do our best not only in something we are "in mood," because we works as to The Lord Himself and how glad that is, to work under His Glorious care and concern; and even to Glorify Him.
(Photo: my supervisor and partners in Library)Yes, even in the days when we feel they'll be tough, exhausting and tiresome. Simply, always remember our Lord who worked so arduously and obediently. And this is an instruction from one of holy fathers:
"Labor conscientiously, pray, and ask God for patience. Tribulations are a good sign, they show that we are on the narrow way. Humble yourself more and reproach yourself."
(Elder Joseph of Optina in "Letters" quoted from The Morning Offering blog).
(Elder Joseph of Optina in "Letters" quoted from The Morning Offering blog).
Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God have mercy on me a sinner!
"Tribulations are a good sign, they show that we are on the narrow way."
ReplyDeleteYes, we need not look for tribulations or try to manufacture them for ourselves. If we are following Jesus, tribulations will follow us, great or small.
"If the world hates you, remember that it hated Me before you. If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you do not belong to the world, because My choice withdrew you from the world, therefore the world hates you."
(John 15:18-19 JB)
Excellent post, Yudhie! Axios!
By the way, very nice picture! Your supervisor and your co-workers look like very kind and friendly people!
ReplyDeleteYes, life is defined by how we deal with the "mundane" and ordinary. God has ordered the universe and day to day the sun rises and sets, yet daily shows His glory. Through steadfastness and attention to the familiar we see God. The new and shiny are often distractions and temptations of the evil one. Good post!
ReplyDelete"The new and shiny are often distractions and temptations of the evil one", thanks for remind me of this, Steve! and also for your kind visit and comment :)
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