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“…hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.” – Romans 8:24-25 . So that you may know that you do not stand alone facing the struggles and dangers, but that divine grace stands beside you. Even in matters that are completely easy, He works with you, and He plays a role in His union with you under all circumstances . – St. John Chrysostom . “Live in hope, and wait on the Lord, and rejoice in Him and in His works.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III . #hope #unseenhope #DivineGracestandsbesideyou #waitonHim #rejoiceinhope #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“…hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we …

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“who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations.” Romans 4:18 . “God tested Abraham. That is, he sent him afflictions for his benefit, not so that he could find out what sort of man he was, for God knows everything, but so that He give him the means to perfect his faith.” St. Mark the Ascetic #hope #faith #Fatherofmanynations #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations.” Romans 4:18 . “God …

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“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32 . “Do not lose heart. There is hope, and it is Christ.” St Ephraim the Syrian #salvation #hope #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

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Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. – 1 John 3:2-3 . . The sweetness of apples makes up for the bitterness of its roots. The hope for gaining a profit brings joy during the dangers of the sea. Looking forward to getting healthy would make it easier to take the disgusting medication. Who likes to eat nuts, would have first to break down its hard shell. So also he, who wishes to rejoice in the holy conscience, would easily bear the bitterness of repentance – St. Jerome . #hope #repent #purify #dailyreadings #orthodoxy

Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we …

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