Move within

How beautiful and serene, to have a heart which is always happy, always satisfied and accepting. I really love to read the lives of the saints, among them who did not bother themselves with complains about anything, in regard  of their circumstances. St. John (Ivan) the Russian who was sold as a slave in far away country Turkey, yet he did his best in life, loving his Heavenly Master and his fellow mankind with such purity and humility. Blessed mother Gavrillia, who was so meek as lamb accepting God's calling and in keeping say yes to the Lord of Beauty.

These stories have always touched my heart and soul, and they moved me so much.
How many times have I not been grateful;  forgetting the most essential thing to pursue: to attain the love toward God and toward others. So many times have I been so occupied with pursue of my own fulfillment, enjoyment and indulgence in my day time? Nothing so wrong about enjoying life, though, because our Lord is Lord of joy, but it is in the excessive and seeking first the quick gratifications from time to time instead of the kingdom could put us in really great danger.
How lovely then it is to reflect back to what our beloved Lord and Master taught us, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness." This is not merely a command as I ponder on this manner, it is also such a blessing and encouragement to us to go to the very original nature of us. We are created for Him and for the kingdom of God. It is the answer of answers about meaning of life and this should be in our deepest mind in anything that we do in and out.
He has pointed us to the deepest wisdom which human being could think of: to come back to the Loving Creator and to serve Him with all his heart, might and soul through his love toward his neighbors.
Could this be possible? With God everything is possible! But only with Him. Without Him, we can do nothing. So, it starts with the grace of Holy Spirit in us, and by then through this grace which we keep through constant repentance, our strength is sustained and strengthened. Thus, abiding in Him we are filled with awe of his love and faithfulness. This awe produces humility and trust in God no matter what. Refined soul is made radiant with such joy in knowing that God is working goodness for the ones who loves Him. And this beauty moves within the heart of His people to bear everything, to trust, to love all. And that is what we see in the life of His saints St. John the Russian, Mother Gavrillia and others through the ages.

Through the prayers of St. John the Russian, Blessed Mother Gavrillia, and all the saints, Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and save us!