Sometime after somebody thought and even said things poorly of me, my initial reaction was that kind of uneasy feeling and signs of defence. I am still learning to appreciate poor opinion and not to be affected by these kinds of things. May the grace of the Lord brings me into what He desires! I am reminded of the sayings of our Holy Fathers to accept gratefully any degrading comments and even insults and not to hold back. Because these things too had to be done that way for our salvation.
When I came to my sense, I regret why was I so ungrateful for such occassion. He is so merciful and is providing me with such things to live His commandments by following Him in the way that he was also treated even worse.
It is such a remedy for pride and self-righteousness. Help me O Lord not to be saddened by those who treated us poorly but rather rejoice in You who has given us opportunity to be sanctified. Guide Your poor servant and bring the person into sense.
When I came to my sense, I regret why was I so ungrateful for such occassion. He is so merciful and is providing me with such things to live His commandments by following Him in the way that he was also treated even worse.
It is such a remedy for pride and self-righteousness. Help me O Lord not to be saddened by those who treated us poorly but rather rejoice in You who has given us opportunity to be sanctified. Guide Your poor servant and bring the person into sense.
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