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You write that for several days various thoughts have been constantly bedeviling you, which you find it difficult to explain. They especially confuse you during singing, reading and church services. There is nothing to be surprised by, and there is no need to be embarrassed: thoughts creep into your mind against your desire, and you, due to your weakness, agree with them and are embarrassed. Prayer is a weapon against the devil; You arm yourself against him and he resists you with his thoughts; but instead of being embarrassed, repent before God and humble yourself, no matter how many times you happen to get carried away by your thoughts. When you have a pledge of humility, the enemy cannot resist it. So, do not be embarrassed, but repent! God accepts the prayer of the humble.
The fear you feel when fulfilling the rule comes from your cowardice. What should you do if, overcome by a feeling of fear, you put your little girl in another room while you fulfill the rule? It is better to follow the rule than to leave it completely. Mnogohreshny I.M.
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