Let us be ashamed of our slowness in thanking God when He gives, and of our quickness in grumbling at Him when He takes away.
Nikolaj VelimirovicFor if God does not for a moment tire of giving us good things, how can we tire of thanking Him for these good things?
Nikolaj VelimirovicO Lord Most-wise, strengthen us by Your power that we not fear the non-believing world neither when they lash us with whips nor when they insult us with words for Your sake.
Nikolaj VelimirovicBe humble, for the worst thing in the world is of the same stuff as you; be confident, for the stars are of the same stuff as you.
Nikolaj Velimirovic