YOU WISH TO DWELL IN ME

St. John Chrysostom (347-437AD) Orthodox priest was an early church father who served as Archbishop of Constantinople. Known for his wisdom, teaching and humility, prayed:

“Lord and Master, I am not worthy or sufficiently pleasing for You to enter under the roof of the house of my soul. Since You, the Lover of mankind, wish to dwell in me, I boldly approach. Command me, and I shall open the doors, which You yourself have made. In your constant love for mankind You may enter in and enlighten my darkened mind. I believe You will do this, for You did not send away the harlot who came to you in tears or the publican who repented. You did not refuse the thief who acknowledged Your kingdom, or the penitent persecutor, Paul, to continue in his ways. Rather, You numbered among Your friends all those who came to You in penitence, for You alone are blessed always, now and ever and to ages of ages. Amen.”

Lord, we wish for you to dwell in us always.

“If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” Jesus