Alphonsus Liguori

If you wish to strengthen your confidence in God still more, often recall the loving way in which He has acted toward you, and how mercifully He has tried to bring you out of your sinful life, to break your attachment to the things of earth and draw you to His love. ”

God is displeased at the diffidence of souls who love Him sincerely and whom He Himself loves. ”

Speak to Him often of your business, your plans, your troubles, your fears - of everything that concerns you. ”

Just as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness. ”

Not only is there no need of an intermediary through whom He would want you to speak to Him, but He finds His delight in having you treat with Him personally and in all confidence. ”

Since His delights are to be with you, let yours be found in Him. ”