question, for instance, of shutting a door, of making a little too much noise going upstairs, of being punctual to some appointment, of playing one game rather than another, of listening to a story that we have heard a hundred times before. A thoughtless or overbearing person will despise such petty matters as mere trifles, and, in despising them, will spoil all the comfort of some one perhaps to whom he owes gratitude and respect. A more pliant and more amiable Christian will for virtue's sake submit to what is required of him, and thus he will please God and make himself loved by his fellow-creatures; and he will himself enjoy that sweet satisfaction which charity secures for us when it is joined to humility. — Ibid.
6.— Be of Good Cheer!
"Be of good cheer!" "Be of good heart!" "Have confidence!" "Fear ye not!" So said Our Lord on various occasions.
And the Apostle admonishes us not to be anxious about our affairs, but to trust in the loving kindness of God, "casting all your care upon Him; for He hath care of you" (i Peter v. 7).
Don't brood over what is past; forget it!
Be not too eager and anxious in the present.
Do your best; leave the rest to God, your good Father in heaven; keep your peace.
Don't worry about the future. What is the use of doing so? When you see trouble, blessings may really be in store for you. Hope for the best. Accept what happens philosophically. Always act with a pure intention and with deliberation.
