Father Paisios said that the spiritual work of a Christian should focus on the acquirement of humbleness.
God loves man very much; He knows very well the problems of each one of us, and wishes to help us before we ask Him to do so.
Since God is omnipotent, there are no difficulties which He cannot overcome, except one.
The difficulty God faces, and I repeat, it is the only one,
is that He “cannot” help us when our soul is not humble.
God “feels sad” because, while He sees His creature suffer,
He “cannot” offer any help.
Whatever help He offers,
it will harm the person because he lacks a humble mindset.
Elder Paisios