It is easy for us to ask things of God and not ask for God Himself, as if the gift is better than the Giver- St Augustine . . #happynewyear this new year #askforthegiver our real #gift from the #synaxarium departure of #kingdavid let us all be after #Godsheart
“Which mercy we find not indeed by our own seeking, but God from on high has appeared to us, as it follows; Whereby (i.e. by His tender mercy) the day-spring from on high (that is, Christ) has visited us, taking upon Him our flesh.” St John Chrysostom #HappyNewYear #NewBeginning #GodsMercy #Lightindarkness #Peace #Joy #NewYearsEve #BirthofStJohntheBaptist …
“For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.” – Hebrews 2:18 . “He knows what sufferings and temptations are, not less than we do, because He has experienced them, for He suffered too. Hence, He stretches His hand with great zeal and compassion.” – St. …
