Prayer for Another

(Icon of St. Seraphim from Kiev).

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A friend called me in the middle of the night.

Really struggling.

She is a God-believing protestant.

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As I have experienced the difference that being

an Orthodox Christian in an Orthodox Church,

not to mention

Orthodox monasteries,

I can only say I wish so much that she had what

the Orthodox church offers.

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Please say a prayer for my dear friend.

I am miles from her and wish I could be with her

during this time of trial.

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If you are Orthodox do not forsake what you have received!

It is such a temptation for us to not

be present to the Church that is for our salvation,

for our repentance and hope;

may God help us.