The soul that has acquired humility is always mindful of God, and thinks to herself: ‘God has created me. He suffered for me. He forgives me my sins and comforts me. He feeds me and cares for me. Why then should I take thought for myself, and what is there to fear, even if death threaten me?’ The Lord enlightens every soul that has surrendered to the will of God, for He said: “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
–Saint Silouan the Athonite (1866-1938)
