“I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.” LoveNeedsGivingPassionBornEmotionTerribleAffectionEnormousLife And LoveI Love LifeBest Ever LoveSad LifeMature LoveSad FeelingNeeded LoveTrue Affection Author:Audrey Hepburn
“Understand two thoughts, and fear them. One says, "You are a saint," the other, "You won't be saved." Both of these thoughts are from the enemy, and there is no truth in them. But think this way: I am a great sinner, but the Lord is merciful. He loves people very much, and He will forgive my sins.” PeopleThinkingWayInspirationalTwoChristianReligiousSinLordEnemyForgivingSaintSavedSinnerOrthodoxMerciful Author:Silouan the Athonite
“There are lots of those who speak but few who do. However, no one should distort the word of God by his own negligence, but it is better to confess your own weakness, not hiding the truth of God, so that together with the breaking of the commandments you do not also appear guilty of an untrustworthy explanation of the word of God.” InspirationalShouldChristianTogetherSpeakReligiousWeaknessGuiltyExplanationOrthodoxHidingWord Of GodCommandmentsNegligenceTruth Of GodUntrustworthyHiding The Truth Author:Maximus the Confessor
“Whoever prematurely begins a work that is above his strength receives nothing, but only brings harm upon himself.” InspirationalChristianReligiousHarmOrthodox Author:Isaac of Nineveh
“There are people who, when they encounter inability to understand, do not ask the Lord. But one must immediately say, "Lord, I am a sinful man and I don't understand as I should. But give me understanding, merciful One, as to how I must proceed." And the merciful Lord then inspires them as to what to do and what not to do.” PeopleMenInspirationalGivingShouldChristianAsksUnderstandingReligiousLordInspireGive MeEncountersOrthodoxInabilityMerciful Author:Silouan the Athonite
“Amma Theodora said: A certain monk, afflicted by many sorrows, said to himself, "Leave this place." With these words he began to put his sandals on his feet, and suddenly he saw the devil in the form of a man sitting in the corner of his cell. The devil was also putting on his sandals. He said to the monk, "Are you leaving here because of me? Well then, wherever you go, I will be there before you."” MenInspirationalWellsSaidChristianFormCertainReligiousSawsFeetSorrowDevilSittingLeavingCornersCellsOrthodoxMonkSandalsAmma Author:Ignatius Bryanchaninov
“If a man does not argue with the thoughts that the enemy secretly sows in us, but by prayer to God uproots conversation with them, this is a sign that his mind has attained wisdom, and that he has found a short path.” IfsMenInspirationalMindDoeChristianFoundReligiousPrayerEnemyPathConversationArguingOrthodox Author:Isaac of Nineveh
“It is impossible to keep spiritual peace if we do not take care of the mind, that is if we do not drive out thoughts that are displeasing to God and, on the contrary, keep thoughts which are pleasing to God. It is necessary to look into the heart with mind and see what is done there. Is it peaceful or not? If not, then find out in what you have sinned.” IfsInspirationalMindLooksHeartDoneCareChristianSpiritualReligiousImpossibleTake CareContraryPeacefulOrthodoxSpiritual Peace Author:Silouan the Athonite
“Do not seek earthly glory in any matter, for it is extinguished for him who loves it. In its time it blows on a man like a strong wind, and then quickly, taking from him the fruits of his good works, it goes away from him, laughing at his foolishness.” MenInspirationalMatterChristianStrongReligiousLaughingWindGloryFruitBlowOrthodoxWorking ItGood WorkFoolishnessStrong Winds Author:Gennadius of Constantinople
“The Lord bears all the weaknesses of men, but He does not bear a man who is always murmuring, and does not leave Him without chastisement.” MenInspirationalDoeChristianReligiousLordBearsWeaknessOrthodoxChastisementMurmuringWeakness Of Man Author:Isaac of Nineveh