gratitude Archives • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

Even if it be disease or poverty… for seen and unseen benefits… and for those which we receive against our will …but also whenever we are either in poverty, or in sicknesses, or are being insulted, then let us intensify our thanksgiving; thanksgiving, I mean, not in words, nor with the tongue, but in deeds and works, in mind and in heart; let us give thanks to Him with all our souls – St John Chrysostom . . #gratitude #thankGod #ineverycondition #concerningeverycondition #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy

Even if it be disease or poverty… for seen and unseen benefits… and for those which we receive against our …

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He does not need anything of ours, but we stand in need of all things from Him. In point of fact, thanksgiving adds nothing to Him, but it brings us closer to Him. For if, when we recall the benefactions of men, we are the more warmed by affection for them; much more, when we continually bring to mind the benefits of the Master towards us, shall we be more earnest with regard to His commandments. – St John Chrysostom . . #thanksgiving #praise #bringsjoy #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #gratitude

He does not need anything of ours, but we stand in need of all things from Him. In point of …

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“Let us sing a new song, not with our lips but with our lives” St Augustine . . #praise #thanksgiving #gratitude #ineverycondition #inallthings #coptic #dailyreadings #orthodox

“Let us sing a new song, not with our lips but with our lives” St Augustine . . #praise #thanksgiving …

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