The grace of the Holy Spirit is revealed in a person's heart. If, then, people wish to accept God's grace, they open their hearts and will to God and receive God's grace and interior working with a joyful spirit. At once their affection toward God outweighs and overcomes their inordinate affection toward all creatures, though it does not overcome every inordinate inclination or desire of nature, for a holy life is a knightly service in which one must hold fast in the battle. For this reason, if you wish to begin a good life and remain in it forever, you must sincerely intend and love God above all things. This intention will always lead you toward what you love, and in love you will practice, embrace, and possess what you love. You will base your entire life on this and always be occupied with your Beloved with great desire. You will thus savor and experience God's goodness each time you turn within . . . John Ruusbroec, The Mirror of Eternal Blessedness
The grace of the Holy Spirit is revealed in a person's heart. If, then, people wish to accept God's grace, they open their hearts and will to God and receive God's grace and interior working with a joyful spirit. At once their affection toward God outweighs and overcomes their inordinate affection toward all creatures, though it does not overcome every inordinate inclination or desire of nature, for a holy life is a knightly service in which one must hold fast in the battle. For this reason, if you wish to begin a good life and remain in it forever, you must sincerely intend and love God above all things. This intention will always lead you toward what you love, and in love you will practice, embrace, and possess what you love. You will base your entire life on this and always be occupied with your Beloved with great desire. You will thus savor and experience God's goodness each time you turn within . . . John Ruusbroec, The Mirror of Eternal Blessedness