Keep my recommendation in mind that you think of God often; by day, by night, in your business, and even in your diversions.
He is always near you and with you. Leave Him not alone. You would think it rude to leave a friend alone who came to visit you. Why, then, must God be neglected? Do not forget Him but think on Him often. Adore Him continually.
Live and die with Him.
This is the glorious work of a Christian; in a word, this is our profession. If we do not know it, we must learn it.
If we were well accustomed to the practice of the presence of God, bodily discomforts would be greatly alleviated, Faith is the foundation of our confidence. We must put all our faith in God. He will not fail us in time of need. He loves us infinitely more than we can imagine. Love Him in return and seek no consolation elsewhere.
Let all our efforts be to know God. The more one knows Him, the greater one desires to know Him. Knowledge is commonly the measure of love. The deeper and more extensive our knowledge, the greater our love. If our love of God were great we would love Him equally in pain and pleasure.
Let us begin earnestly to be devoted to Him. Let us cast everything else out of our hearts. He wants to possess the heart alone. Beg this favor of Him. If we do all we can, we will soon see that change wrought in us which we so greatly desire.
If in this life, we might enjoy the peace of paradise, we must accustom ourselves to a familiar, humble, and affectionate conversation with God.
We know also that we can do all things with the grace of God. He never refuses those who ask earnestly. Knock. Persevere in knocking and in His due time, He will open His graces to you.
