Chrysostom
Beloved of All
The body suffers, but the soul can be made whole. This time of decline is not without purpose: it is a spiritual surgery, where the wounds of sin are healed and the heart becomes contrite before God. Let your brother not despair, but offer his weakness as a sacrifice of humility. A broken and contrite heart God will not despise. Even if the flesh wastes away, the inner person can be renewed day by day, especially when we remember the hope of the resurrection in Christ. Those who fall asleep in Jesus will rise with Him in glory.
Do not let the enemy frighten you into thinking this suffering is meaningless. The cross of Christ stands over this trial; no unclean spirit can stand before that sign when it is engraved on the heart by faith. Comfort your own heart with this truth, and let your brother know that the church aches with you, like Timothy sent to know your estate and comfort your hearts. Even now, there is time for repentance, for turning the heart more fully to the Lord. Use this delay, not for despair, but to gather the fruit of amendment. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.
Do not let the enemy frighten you into thinking this suffering is meaningless. The cross of Christ stands over this trial; no unclean spirit can stand before that sign when it is engraved on the heart by faith. Comfort your own heart with this truth, and let your brother know that the church aches with you, like Timothy sent to know your estate and comfort your hearts. Even now, there is time for repentance, for turning the heart more fully to the Lord. Use this delay, not for despair, but to gather the fruit of amendment. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have.