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The passing things of this world

We must entrust everything to the will of God, even our being separated from each other.  The Lord enlighten us in order that we not become attached to the things of this world, no matter how precious they might seem, in order that we might strive for the heavenly, saving our souls.  Strive only to save your soul, for everything else is vanity.  Everything of this world is ephemeral.  Our thoughts must be with God, in the future life.  Everything of this world will pass. Posted by Pres. Candace at 6:49 AM Labels: Holy Trinity Monastery (Jordanville, Living Without Hypocrisy, NY), pp. 24-25, St. Nikon of Optina


