August 17th
Salient Thought
for the Day
We need joy for the expansion of our soul.
Lines
to Memorize
Thou art the root of this life-plant.
Not knowing the secret of its being,
It lifted its head to the light,
Spreading its limbs in space
As if eager for flight.
But earth held it firm to its root
While sun, rain and air,
By their unfailing care,
Brought it to ripening.
Lesson
We must make our life deep-rooted in God. When it is thus rooted, we can walk through life with smiling heart. The whole world is full of the Spirit of God. Sometimes we close our doors and nothing can penetrate. Our heart becomes barren and dry. Self-consciousness dries it up and attaches it to the finite. Everything becomes parched within us. Only as we open the door to the Divine, can we taste the sweetness of divine joy.
Prayer
All-radiant Spirit, may I make myself open to Your holy blessing.
Help me all through this day to walk in Your light with joyous heart.
May I seek my joy and my support in You alone.
Enfold me in Your loving and abiding protection.
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