for me to be

For me to be is to pray, to see the power and the worth of the words spoken and thought in mind, to say them loud, to believe them, to feel them and agree with them.

"I can take my telescope and look millions of miles into space; but I can go away to my room and in prayer get nearer to God and Heaven then I can when assisted by all the telescopes on earth." /Isaac Newton/

Just lately I have just fell in admiration of prayers written by people. Written Prayers inspire me, cos I know I don't have talent for writing poems. I have tried, but nothing much has come out of that. So I receive inspiration and encouragement from prayer books.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me the sinner.

For me to be is to love, to give up all in the name of love, to go far beyond I can do. Sometimes I say more than I do. That's lying to myself and to other people. Sometimes I do not fear the task, but when I see it, I run away. that's my coward-ness.

For me to be, is to do. To do it right is very important, to with quality and withing the standard is right way to do. I like to explain, I like to show, I like to answer and give the information. As I can do that, it is a great feeling, that you have something you can't measure, you can't put in box and save, you can just receive and give away further. Knowledge. Makes me feel rich in nothing.

For me to be is to submit and listen, to humble myself and let the other win. I am not a crafty fighter.

Into Your hands, Lord Jesus Christ, I commend my soul and my body. Bless me, have mercy on me, and grant me life eternal. Amen.

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a Friendly Smile
You love everyone and they love you back. You are a true people person and have the smile to show it. Your smile, as well as your personality, is genuine and sweet, open and cheerful. You will often find yourself being confided in and you will never be short of friends. You are also quite optimistic and have a great sense of humor and a caring personality.

And, you know why I have this smile on me today? :) it is a holiday!!! yahoo!!! Happy Labour day! Happy all the people who work!

ΚΑΛΊ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ - the midnight service

It was Saturday night. We came at 23.45 to church. It was drizzling all around Cyprus that night.. the weather changed, so this week is a bit cooler (around 20C) and I have sore throat.

It was the last minutes before all lights were turned off, before the culmination as everybody was waiting for the miracle, for the light to come to the world. And then suddenly it becomes light candle by candle, people pass the flame of the candle to candle. Its the experience of fellowship and sharing the gift from God between all people of church. For some people the flame seems so precious. People take it home and keep it for more burning at home. After short service of Light, Everybody greets each other with "Christ is risen" and almost all people leave church. The fun part is over, but not for everybody. 3hour long service has started. This service is very important for those who have fasted for 50days, who were waiting for this night, who dedicated something of their life to Resurrection of Jesus. In the end there is communion and people leave to have a meal with eggs, egg - lemon soup, chicken, flaunas or any other food.. Happy time!

This quote i read in one of the blogs and the description is pretty exact:

"I can't really describe the fullness of what happens during Orthodox Holy Week. Each service takes at least an hour and a half, and many of them are 2-3 hours long. It's exhausting. It almost kills us, but it is glorious!"

Went to bed at 6am. Early morning, but great feeling of accomplishment. I did IT and i know how it is to do IT!
Please note that i fasted on certain food items for the first time in my life. There were moments when I have to admit it loud to other people, which seemed weird , but it was good to know that I can admit that am doing something not just for fun, but something greater to expect. Great exercise for discipline.

ΚΑΛΊ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ

The celebration of Christ's resurrection is being celebrated now in Cyprus. I could say that i have never felt Easter miracle and the power of God as I have experienced this time in Greek Orthodox church.
Actually I should be sleeping now, as we will go to church at about midnight as the Holy light will come, the resurrected Jesus will bring the light to the people. Service will probably last till 3am. Lord, give me strength!
In Orthodox church most of the activities take place early in the morning or late at night..
Like this morning, when there was resurrection service.. the church was packed at 7am. during the service people were banging the chairs and making real noise, to recall the earthquake the natural disturbances in air, as Jesus was raised from dead. No other church recalls the resurrection so lively and for real. The priest threw flowers in the air and the icon or resurrection was carried around. it happened, indeed happened! He did it!