Jesus is Always With You

“Listen my child...and don't be sad! Were you forgotten about? They didn't even give you a phone call? Never mind, and most of all don't complain. Were you being mocked? Don't reply. Were you insulted? Be silent and pray. Were you wronged? Forget it. Were you hated? Be glad. Were you slandered? Don't take notice. They won't listen to you ? Don't be sad. They are bad mouthing you? Don't fight back. They are getting mad at you? Remain calm. They stealing from you? Turn a blind eye. They are mocking you? Show forbearance. Your children are not listening to your advice? Get on your knees and pray to God. Are you at fault? Apologize. You are not at fault? Apologize again. Are you healthy? Praise God. Do you have illness? Are you suffering, tortured, in pain? Praise God. Is there whining, unemployment, poverty in the house? Fast. Make a vigil. Pray. For everyone and everything, pray and fast...because "these kind of passions and demons, does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” Just remember to have faith, Jesus is always with you!”
Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona

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