“Whatever hardship comes upon you, it may be overcome through silence.” — Abba Poemen #beofgoodcheer #donotfear #tribulation #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #advent #nativityfast
It is not befitting to correlate God’s presence in our lives with how comfortable we are in this world. Problems and trials are not a sign that God has abandoned us. God allows such things to come our way so that we may receive blessings, crowns, gain spiritual experiences…and become purified (c.f. 1 Peter 5:10, …
“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 . ”Put God in front of your tribulations. Your tribulations will disappear while God, the lover of mankind remains.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #beofgoodcheer #tribulationswillcome #Hehasovercometheworld #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 . “He allows us also to overcome by looking up to the Head of our faith. We walk the same path …
