August 8th
Salient Thought
for the Day
We must learn to be quiet and cheerful. It not only helps us, it helps others.
Lines
to Memorize
Thou hast chastised me by Thy sad countenance;
I lose all courage when Thy benign face is turned away from me.
Thy displeasure is my long night of living death,
The blessing of Thy smile is my perpetual day of unbroken life and bliss.
Lesson
Suppose someone loses her balance; if we come with peaceful, quiet mind we exert a quieting influence on her and help her regain her equilibrium. We can always set a standard. The way we do everything can become an example. When we do things casually, it means that we have acted thoughtlessly and lack ardor of spirit. The true art of performing action means doing things with poise and calmness. Our thought can make us careful or careless and dull. When our heart is full of lofty aspiration, we move swiftly, lightly and thoughtfully; we are never agitated or careless.
Prayer
Lord, still all turbulence in my heart.
May I be so surrendered to Your will
That I shall gain quietness of spirit.
May I always trust in Your loving care and protection
And find my peace in You.
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