736. На Господа возверзи печаль свою и надежду. Скромность – украшение монаху

N.N.! The mercy of God be with you, and may the Lord guide your path to salvation. It’s good that the Lord brought you to get sick. Illness cleanses sins, just don’t grumble. And if you live without true obedience, do not be sad, but cast your sorrow and hope on the Lord. Just make it a rule not to give up anything, then you will be at peace. May you surrender yourself in everything to the will of God and the superior. What you are doing now, may the Lord help you. Try to do everything with humility and self-reproach, and do not become arrogant and do not condemn others who do not work. In your free time, read books by St. Fathers. Read with attention the teachings of Abba Dorotheus with guidance to the spiritual life of St. Barsanuphius and St. John and other books. From this reading your soul will be strengthened for good deeds. But it is very bad to laugh and talk idlely - this can completely cool your soul, and you will become a burden to yourself. That is why there is chaos in the soul and dissatisfaction with oneself, because there is no food for the soul - the word of God. May the Lord give you peace. That he was reconciled is good. Now try not to do anything that could disturb this peace. And pray to God for him. But you have to be careful with everyone, otherwise excessive swagger does a lot of harm. Modesty is the adornment of a monk. Calling upon you the peace and blessing of God, I remain with the desire for salvation. You might be interested in: