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It is not easy for me sometimes to explain and understand what happened with my days, and there is an easy temptation to be self-protecting. This seems to be my dominant struggle, to forget myself and to move beyond my comfort zone. This reminds me to not give thanks only for the easy and comfortable times in the days that the Lord give me, but also for very though and really difficult ones. Because it is the Lord who owns my life and everything; I am His. Lord, have mercy!

In the world which exalt the luxury and comfortability, when the success is measured by self-improvement and earthly wealth, it is for us to remember that we may live in the world but not of the world. Therefore, even in my weakness I really love the guidance and acts of ascetic life. It reminds us not to be attached to or love this world and the fake pleasures, but to be moderate and have the remembrance of our Lord, to humble our body so that our heart will learn to be humble too.

However, too many times I forgot that I am ignorant and don't know anything of myself. There are many things which happen and need no explanations, and I learn to love them. It is not to say that I shouldn't care, but to care without being tempted to satisfy all curiousness. It is better to keep silent and pray to God to help us to be obedient and have peace of mind. Glory to You, O God! Teach me Your statutes for You are my God and help me to love my neighbors as myself. Amen!