Divine Providence…

“Who knows my child the judgments of God? Everything is known to him. He sees everything and nothing escaped his notice but no one knows his will. The works of Satan are nothing next to the power of God. So when the Lord tests us as he knows best we should show our patients and thankfulness. Now that my child if his divine will is in accordance to our desire certainly you will get well. But if he foresee something that we do not know – – since he is God he sees and judges differently from above – – then you will not get well. Nevertheless, we do not lose our reward: it is stored up in his kingdom. So be patient and struggle.

Elder Joseph
~Monastic Wisdom
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