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

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 . “It is appropriate for believers to accept what the Holy Spirit suggests to them, rather than choose for themselves a way of life based on their way of thinking and which they think is beneficial to them. There are many issues which seem to be beneficial in man’s eyes but which cause much harm. For example, a person assumes that a quiet life that holds no dangers or troubles is good for him. That is why the Apostle prayed God three times to lift away his troubles and temptations; and the answer came to him: ‘My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness’, (2 Corinthians 12: 8, 9). In other words, Let us leave all matters in the hands of the Holy Spirit so that they may be transformed for the edification of our souls.” St John Chrysostom #Godspurpose #Allthingsworkforgood #SurrendertoGod #submittoGod #trustGod #faith #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the …

And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” Mark 3:34,35 . “The Lord instructs us to honour our relatives according to faith, more than we do towards those according to flesh and blood. Indeed, man could be a “mother” to Jesus through preaching Him; for he would be then, as though He is delivering Him in the hearts of his listeners.” St. John Chrysostom . “He did not say so, to deny His mother, but rather to proclaim her honour, which is not based on her conceiving Christ, but on her enjoying every virtue.” Fr. Theophlactius #StMary #MotherofChrist #WillofGod #obedience #surrendertoGod #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, “Here are My mother and …