Glorify God by Giving Thanks

Day and night are saying one thing: God is glorious! Turn away from the creation as your supreme satisfaction, and delight yourself in the Lord of glory. 

God is love precisely because he relentlessly pursues the praises of his name in the hearts of his people. 

If God loves us enough to make our joy full, he must not only give us himself; he must also win from us the praise of our hearts. 

What would it be like to have unhindered, abundant joy in the midst of all circumstances? The beauty of the joy God longs to give is that it’s not fleeting or temporary. It is sustaining, strong and true. As we continue to discover what it means to live for heaven, today we look ... Show More

This English translation of the sermon of Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol (Cyprus) was recorded for otelders (Orthodox Teaching of the Elders) by Peter Eliades. Remember to visit our website otelders.org, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/otelders and subscribe to our YouTu ... Show More