75. Ухищрения врага отклонить от мироотречной жизни. Как отражать их

God's mercy be with you! You write: “I’m sad, there is no peace anywhere. Something is pressing on me, my heart is heavy and dark. Suddenly it hit me." The power of the cross is with us! Take courage and stand firm. It was the enemy who guessed that you completely want to escape from that circle where he conveniently manages to make money around Christians, and so he greets you with such tightness and languor. You are not alone, everyone experiences such attacks, but not all are the same. You are tormented by tightness; covers others with insurance; For others, obstacles pile up in their thoughts like mountains; For others, the incongruity of the business being started is pictured in their heads. It approaches everyone in whatever way suits them best: it induces streams of thoughts, disturbs the heart, and disturbs it inside. And all of a sudden, like a gust of storm. Such are the tricks of our enemies. They are a disorderly people. They stagger everywhere. They see that the doors are open and there are no guards, they burst into our house - and everything is upside down. They rewarded them and ran away. And then you’ll deal with it as best you can. But there is still no harm from this. It is not our fault that enemies are attacking; They are not to blame for the disruption of our internal order that they cause; They are not to blame for the thoughts and feelings that they arouse. And God doesn't blame us for this. You just don’t need to agree with anything, but endure it and everything will pass. You have not defined your languor in any way, probably because it is truly indefinite; This uncertainty most of all reveals that there are enemy attacks here. Stop! The Lord allowed you such a test so that you would show that you are not joking with the word of your vow. Treat what you experience as something sent from the Lord and say like Job: “Blessed be the name of the Lord!” (Job 1:21). It was calm, but now it’s tight! Thank the Lord for peace, thanksgiving for this pain. Tell the Lord: “I will endure, Thy will be done!” Just help me, Lord, to endure.” And all of you fall before the Lord. And call on the Mother of God. You are being attacked. This is an opportunity to show your ability to stand in good spirit, like a warrior - an opportunity to distinguish yourself when the enemy attacks. Let the enemy strike. You stand steadfastly in goodness. Even say with your tongue: “I will not change one iota in my intention and decision. I don’t want anything that the enemy suggests,” and list what he suggests, rejecting and cursing it. And call the Lord for help. Everything will pass. A good layman was attacked by a spirit of blasphemy and unbelief. He said: “I hear the enemies buzzing in my ears: there is no God, there is no Christ. And I just kept repeating: “I believe, Lord! I believe, I believe, I believe!” And drove away the enemy." That's your business. Shout: “I don’t want this, I don’t want that, I don’t want the third - I don’t want anything suggested by the enemy. I want one thing, which I have spoken before the Lord in my heart.” Say: “It’s true, I’m a big sinner, and the Lord is punishing me.” That you feel like a sinner is a good feeling. And if you feel like a bigger sinner, don’t cross the line. We are all big sinners and unpaid. If you create this incident from your sinfulness, there will be no trouble. Just don’t cancel your internal decisions and don’t fall into despair. Whatever the Lord allows (both internally and externally), everything directs towards our purification and salvation. He himself is nearby and helps. And there is one near you. Resurrect such hope - and, enduring, pray. This and similar things the Lord allows for crowns. Whoever resists is the winner and the crown. We can win crowns for everyone around us and everyone who meets us. You just need attention, courage, and to accept everything from God and relate it to God. Be grateful and do not allow any hesitation. God bless you! You might be interested in: