Episode notes
In this study we look at one of the most comforting truths of the Orthodox faith. Christ did not stay far away from us. He entered every part of our human life and made it holy from the inside. He took on our growth, our work, our friendships, our suffering, and even our death. Nothing in your story is outside His reach. He has walked your path before you, and He walks with you now.
We also turn to the Four Pillars of the Divine Medicine and learn how they can shape the Nativity Fast. Prayer opens the heart. Fasting trains the heart to hunger for God. Giving softens the heart with mercy. Repentance heals the heart and makes room for grace. These are not rules but a way of life. They guide us toward healing and prepare us to welcome Christ more deeply.
As you move through the Nativity Fast, remember this simple truth. Your story is alr ...
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