193. Отсутствие усердия и теплоты в молитве бывает к смирению, а также за осуждение ближних или за превозношение. Спать не раздеваясь – древнее отеческое правило. Что есть истинное откровение

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Sister in the Lord M. Magdalene! I wish you God's mercy and spiritual salvation. I received your letter. Congratulations on St. I wish you, with the help of God, to fulfill it safely and profitably and worship the Passion of Christ and the Holy. His resurrection. I send forgiveness in everything, and I also humbly ask it from you. You write that you don’t feel zeal and warmth in prayer. According to God's vision, this happens to our humility, but sometimes it is tolerated for the condemnation of our neighbors or for exaltation. We must humble ourselves more, and recognize ourselves as unworthy of our gifts, and be more diligent in prayer. There is no way to give up prayer. The Lord will not forsake you for your patience. If the answers and advice of the late Father suit you, then stick to them, calling on his prayers to help you. Sleeping without undressing is an ancient fatherly rule and is recommended by many fathers. You can try. If you see any benefit through this, then you can follow this rule. And if due to weakness it seems difficult, then you can leave it, reproaching yourself. Everything must be written down: good and bad, temptations and consolations - this is true revelation. Repentance must always be brought: both in the evening, and even better after committing a sin. Pray in your own words, saying them with a contrite heart, you can even bow three times. May the Lord show His mercy to Lydia Ivanovna forever. I send a blessing to Pasha and Evstoliya. My Angel Day is April 4th. Asking for peace and God's blessing on you, I remain with the desire for salvation. You might be interested in: