Stop Relying on Yourself

In this reflection, Father Josiah Trenham draws on the powerful words of St. Philaret of Moscow, which reveals why relying on your own strength blocks God's grace, and what true dependence on God actually looks like. 0:00 — Why Good Intentions Fail 2:14 — Self-Sufficiency Kills Spiritual Progress 3:02 — The Path to Real Change Download the *Patristic Nectar App* on all platforms! Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://store.patristicnectar.org/apparel/ #OrthodoxChristianity #PatristicNectar #FrJosiahTrenham #ChurchFathers #christian #god #jesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #christianity #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #ChristianLiving #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar #ChristianApologetics #AncientFaith #Christianity #Saints #prayer #biblestudy