God has a definite plan for me, a plan which is mainly concerned with my eternal salvation. At times He gives me an interior joy, peace, and eagerness to do more good. At other times He takes away these interior gifts, and I feel dejected, dull, perhaps even sad and discouraged.

A levelheaded person tries to live a balanced life, without giving into moods and feelings. When God sends spiritual light and joy, he tries to enjoy these gifts with self-control, remembering that shortly he will experience spiritual trials which will take away this present enjoyment. So too, in time of trial, he reminds himself of the joy which he had previously and will have again in due time.

Such a person avoids extreme changeableness and the undependablility of those who act on their feelings and moods. He is reliable both with God and with his fellow man, because he seeks to keep control of himself, whether he feels himself raised up in joy or submerged in spiritual darkness and sadness.

From the Confraternity of the Most Precious Blood

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