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ย ย ย ย To those who are just and upright, trials become helps. Job, a man of discernment, was victorious in trials. Sickness came upon him, but he didnโt complain. Disease afflicted him, but he didnโt murmur. His body failed and his strength left him, but his will wasnโt weakened. By his sufferings he proved himself perfect in every way, because the trials didnโt crush him. . . See then, you who are wise, the power that lies in being free to choose how weโll respond to our circumstances. . .Donโt seek a place of repose in this life, for this is a world of toil. And if you can discern wisely, donโt give up the next life for this one. Donโt trade what lasts forever for what doesnโt last, what comes to an end for what never ends. Donโt exchange the truth for a lie, the body for a mere shadow, alertness for sleep. Donโt trade whatโs in season for whatโs out of season, nor eternity for times that are passing away. Focus your mind so that it wonโt wander along various paths that ultimately are of no profit to you.
-St. Ephrem