THE INDESCRIBABLE BALM
My Beloved, I thank you and praise God from all my heart for that Great Redeemer and Savior, Who is always compassionate with us, and does not deal with us according to our numerous sins, nor punishes us with respect to our trespasses.
I am very pleased that nothing in the world can trouble or upset me, for I take refuge in the impregnable fortress, inside the safe shelter. I am reassured in the bosom of His mercies. At all times, I have continuous flow of comfort and blessing.
The Lord's grace flutters its wings and casts away any trouble or sadness, and heals the heart with its indescribable balm. Oh, how sweet it is to feel this in your heart, as He eliminates the cares of the world. He helps to strengthen and speed man through his struggle. No one can withstand the trials without His care or power.
Our forefathers compared this Grace with a mother teaching her child to walk. She stands at a distance from him and when she feels that he is about to fall, she hurries to him, embraces him and wipes away every tear from his eyes. That is the way God's Grace deals with man.
Amid his struggles, God's Grace distances itself a little, to train him to walk in the path of virtue. But, when he is sad, troubled or discouraged, He hurries to comfort and encourage him.
How great and abundant are the mercies and blessings God gave man to enjoy. We pray and entreat God to always give us these blessings and keep us in His faith, and help us disregard worldly matters and concentrate on His blessings alone. He is capable of everything.
Saint Pope Kyrollos the Sixth
Christian Behavior
Pages 68-70, St. Mina Monastery Press, Cairo, Egypt - 2000
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