Yesterday, after reading a thought provoking post by Romanos, Greeks from rocks I kept reminded that human is vulnarable and needs always, always Lord's mercy. Therefore I have been falling in love with our holy fathers' instruction for us to be constant in repentance, that is to repent every hour, minute, seconds, and every time, for the sake of His love to us and by that we are encouraged and strengthened, and even transformed to love Him, to walk in amazement before Him with such a joy, a joy that can't be given by this world, and yet realizing the cruelty of the fallen worlds, carnal desires and passions that are in us, and most of all, and our longing to be in communion with Him forever through the Holy Spirit, our souls cry aloud to Him: Lord, have mercy!
Romanian Elder, Father Joel of Sihastria (+1986) got this beautiful instructions from his beloved spiritual father, Archimandrite Ioanichie (Moroi): fear of God, vigilance of the mind (keeping it pure of evil thoughts and imaginings) and not to forget Jesus Prayer, the prayer of the heart. What beautiful instructions they are.
For me personally, The Lord has been a Great and Faithful Lord, Friend and Teacher. He is the owner, the creator and sustainer of every single moment of my time, what does can I be without Him? Yet, in my enthusiam to learn and even to follow His mighty and tremendous, even extreme humility, meekness, compassion and firmness in Love, I cried in amazement yet in contrite heart, Lord have mercy on me, a sinner! For Thou art perfect and awesome, but behold me, I am very unworthy, weak and feeble. Let Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, so that the earth will be restored and become heavenly, holy and well-pleasing unto Thee! Let Thy will be done in me also, thy unworthy servant, because your love is so strong, let my heart and life be consumed by Thy Love. Vest me with Thy humility, so that The Holy Spirit might dwell in me and I can see and taste the Goodness and Love of The Father which is boundless. Lord, have mercy on me a sinner!
What else should I wander, O Lord, for Thou hast filled all things with Joy! But, Lord may Thou bring and lead me as your Love desires, wherever it takes. And according to Thy Mercy and Kindness, grant also my brothers and sisters to know How Great and Good Thou art among Thy Beloved Saints and above all universe, that they may be enjoy the gladness which Thou hast revealed unto us. Let thy unworthy servant's (mine) days filled with the praise of Thy name!
Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner!
And I say to your prayers written here, Ameyn! and again Ameyn!
ReplyDeleteI thank Christ our Great High Priest, whose ikon you are holding, for continually bearing you up, as on angels' wings, for protecting you and providing for you, and for letting me know that you exist, and for our friendship in Him.
Its so beautiful what you live now.Tears of joy for you!God bless you! :)
ReplyDeleteYour Faith is so fresh, pure and beautiful.Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteA kiss for your forehead from a bigger sister :P
Romanos, thanks for the loving and encouraging words. I also give thanks to God for all these wonders.
ReplyDeleteDelia-Carmen, Glory to God, sister! Thanks also for your loving and kind words. Praise the Lord! ^^