Try so to live in the light of God's love that it becomes a second nature to you, tolerate nothing adverse to it, be continually striving to please Him in all things; resolve firmly never to commit the smallest deliberate fault, and if unhappily you are overtaken by any sin, humble yourself, and rise up speedily. You will not be always thinking of God consciously, but all your thoughts will be ruled by Him, His presence will check useless or evil thoughts, and your heart will be perpetually fixed on Him, ready to do His holy will.—
Let us never be afraid of innocent joy. God is good and what He does is well done. Ask for the spirit of joy and gratitude, that genuine and religious optimism which sees in God a father and asks no pardon for His benefits.—
