IC XC NIKA Orthodox Cross | Medieval Floral Design | The One Who Conquers (Revelation 3:21) | Orthodox Christian Blue Denim JacketMan's personal efforts are like a receiver for the grace of God. The greater and more decisive these efforts are, the greater is the grace filled help from God that they attract. These efforts in and of themselves are not as significant in unseen warfare as the sincerity of ones good will that is revealed in these efforts. The more forcefully one battles, the more intense the efforts of his good willthe greater is the grace that he receives from God.

nothing of vital necessity and not containing it in your head

The Son conceived in the womb

He did not open the bars of iron

seeking whom he may devour

these will grow and choke you and all the flowers will wither

no more can ye

with the received flesh

for thou hast found grace with God

He firmly resolved that if his prayer were fulfilled

and they spake against me

the tabernacle of God is with men

which You have deigned to receive from our hands