"Despair is the loss of consciousness that God wants to give us eternal life. The world is living in despair. People have condemned themselves to death. We must struggle resolutely against despondency."
Elder Sophrony (Sakharov) of Essex
Words of Life
Elder Sophrony
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"To despair is to turn our backs on God."
-Marilla from Anne of Green Gables after Anne has dramataically stated that she is in the depths of despair.c
My dear friend Christine also mentioned Anne with an e when she saw this posted on Facebook! :)
Anne with an e is my middle name, and my Orthodox Christian name, which I am quite proud of, I'll have you know. :)
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