One should always endure any trial for the sake of God with gratitude.
Our life is a single minute in comparison with eternity and therefore, according
to the Apostle, the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be
compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us ( Rom.8:18 ).
Bear it in silence when an enemy offends you and open your heart
to the Lord.
Little Russian Philokalia , St. Seraphim
