we need simplicity |

When we have a relationship of absolute trust with Christ, we are happy and joyful. We possess the joy of Paradise. This is the secret. Then we can exclaim with Saint Paul, “for me to live is Christ and to die is gain and “it is no longer I who live, Christ lives in me.” Such marvelous words! Delightful! All things must be done simply and gently.

We must go on our own to God in simplicity and artlessness of heart. What does wise Solomon have to say? He says that we need simplicity. “Be mindful of the Lord in goodness and seek Him in simplicity of heart, for He is found with those who do not tempt Him.”

Simplicity is holy humility, that is absolute trust in Christ, when we give our whole life to Christ. In the Divine Liturgy we say, “we commend our whole life to Christ our God,” and at another point, ” To You, O Loving Master, we commend our whole life and hope, and we entreat you and pray and supplicate.”