I pray that
you will always be healthy. But when you are ill, bear patiently the chastening
of the Lord which is sent from His affectionate and immense heart. The
chastening proceeding from such a heart will never be fruitless, harmful, or
undiscerning. Rather, it chastens us for our own good, for the forgiveness of
our sins, for our protection, and for eternal salvation!
The heart that chastens us is the heart of
God Himself, our heavenly Father. He sees all, especially the purpose of every
act. He sees how you are suffering and are afflicted. Know that He will not try
you beyond your strength. Through afflictions, He brings about the cleansing of
your soul and its eternal salvation.
“We glory in tribulations, knowing that
tribulation produces perseverance.” 1 As His children, God disciplines us so
that His features may be formed in us. It is when children bear the features of
their parents that their legitimacy shows. So this is the purpose of the Lord’s
chastening. Your afflictions are salvific; always have hope and you will by no
means be put to shame.
From the book
Councels from the Holy mountain
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