Don’t be troubled if you don’t feel the love of God in yourself, but think about the Lord, that He is merciful, and guard yourself from sins, and the grace of God will teach you.
St. Silouan the Athonite, Writing
My dear spiritual sons and daughters. Try to remember that our feelings do not always tell the truth. Feelings go up and feelings go down. Instead remember the truth concerning God. He is merciful whether your feelings are elevated or depressed. As our Lord Jesus has said to us: Don’t let your hearts be troubled…… Father Wayne