The true Christian does not live in fear and anxiety about when a war will break out or when a bomb will fall on his head.

 “The true Christian does not live in fear and anxiety about when a war will break out or when a bomb will fall on his head. He seeks ways to sacrifice himself more for his neighbor and for God. The true Christian seeks within himself the Kingdom of Heaven and fears nothing in this ephemeral life. For him, sorrow is joy and the Cross is resurrection. In any case, our life is in the hands of God and only He knows the end of man. Therefore, let us not be afraid when we hear about wars and other terrible events, because all these things must happen, as our Savior said (cf. Matt. 24:6 and Mark 13:7). We should fear the fact that our souls are not ready to meet Christ”

+Elder Justin Parvou

From the book “Life of Sacrificial Love” pp. 80-81 ATHOS Publications