Sayings of the Desert Fathers

Abba Nilus: Do not be always wanting everything to turn out as you think it should, but rather as God pleases, then you will be undisturbed and thankful in your prayer. Abba Poemen: Do not give your heart to that which does not satisfy your heart. Abba Anthony The Great: Someone asked Abba Anthony, "What must one do in order to please God?" The old man replied, "… whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes…"