Comments on: Running the Race http://orthodoxleader.paradosis.com/2013/06/18/running-the-race/ Reflections on leadership in the Orthodox Church Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:07:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Fr. James Guirguis http://orthodoxleader.paradosis.com/2013/06/18/running-the-race/comment-page-1/#comment-16769 Fr. James Guirguis Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:52:06 +0000 http://orthodoxleader.paradosis.com/?p=839#comment-16769 Fr. Basil, Aside from our “rule” of prayer we as clergy also need to be able to fall to our knees in a less regulated or regimented way. We often fall into a routine of prayer but I fear that it often is simply just a routine devoid of heart and meaning.

There are times when we are really troubled and Scripture implores us to learn to cast all of our fears, our struggles, our weaknesses on the Lord, “For my strength is made perfect in weakness.” The ability to simply hit the “pause” button and be alone with God, sometimes with tears, is very powerful. God uses this time to enliven and to heal our many wounds.

pray for me.

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