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Here are two thorough resources that address your question:PowerPoint - http://www.saintmaryhouston.org/content/docs/emotions-spiritual-life
Article - http://www.copticorthodoxanswers.org/orthodox-spirituality/god-dont-feel-always-feel-god-prayer-emotional-spirituality-2/
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