It is a great deal to realize that your faith is reduced. And it is indeed always reduced. St. Iakovos (Tsalikis) used to tell me, “Never be satisfied with your faith. Always ask for more faith. If possible at dawn, early in the morning.” If possible early in the morning, at dawn. As soon as you rise from your bed. “A new day, my Christ, good morning! Please give me more faith than the one you gave me yesterday.” This is what it means, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)…
If we break our leg, [we say] “My Virgin Mary, let my leg heal and I will light a big candle for you.” Hey, your heart is broken, your nous is disabled! Why don’t you ask [help] for your heart and nous?
What are you waiting for? You can’t love [anyone], you can’t forgive your mother, your father, your children… You will tell Him, “My Christ, I don’t know how to forgive. Help me! Enlighten me! Send the Holy Spirit!”