"Certainly it is the great secret of the spiritual life to
abandon to him all whom we love , while abandoning ourselves to
whatever he wishes, with perfect confidence that everything will go
better in that way. It is for that reason that it is said that
everything works for the good of those who serve God. Let us serve
him , therefore, but let us serve him according to his pleasure,
allowing him to do as he wishes. He will take the role of father and
mother for us. He will be your consolation and your strength and
finally the reward of your love." (3 March 1660, SV VIII, 256)
