The Demon of Lust

They said of Sarah that the demon of lust was attacking her threateningly, tempting her with vain thoughts of the world. She continued in the fear of God and maintained the rigor of her fasting.

Once, when she climbed up on the roof to pray, the spirit of lust appeared to her in bodily form and said to her, "You have overcome me, Sarah."

But, she replied, "It is not I who have overcome you, but my Lord Christ."

Lord, Give Me Strength

They said of Sarah that for thirteen years she was fiercely attacked by the demon of lust. She never prayed that the battle should leave her, but she used to say only "Lord, give me strength."

Not Easily Distracted

It was said concerning Amma Sarah that for sixty years she lived beside a river and never lifted her eyes to look at it.