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

“If a person relinquishes his will he can truly say, “By my God, I leapt over a wall. As for my God, His way is perfect.” (Ps 18:29-30). How wonderfully spoken! For when a person abandons his own will he sees that the way of God is without blemish but when he identifies himself with his own will then he cannot see that the way of God is blameless. If he happens to be cautioned by someone, he immediately blames him, treats him with contempt, dislikes him and opposes him. How can he tolerate anybody or receive any advice whatsoever when he keeps his own will?” St Dorotheos of Gaza #theWillofGod #submit #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“If a person relinquishes his will he can truly say, “By my God, I leapt over a wall. As for …

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