February 15th
Salient Thought
for the Day
Our trials are a greater blessing than the pleasant things which happen to us.
Lines
to Memorize
Brother, thy load is heavy and thou art weary;
But One Who has placed the load upon thy head will also give thee strength to carry it. . .
He knows both thy strength and failing;
His gift is just and right-proportioned.
Bear thou then with unruffled mind joy and sorrow, loss and gain.
Lesson
O blessed sorrow! You pierce our hearts with your sharp thrust that we may be purged of self and delusion. You are truly our beneficent friend, but you come with the ferocity of an enemy. You are the awakener of our spoiled lethargic hearts. Come as often as you think best.
Prayer
Sweet Comforter, my soul's unfailing Refuge,
You are the embodiment of all that is blessed;
Bless me that I may find my sole comfort and joy in You,
Taking whatever You give with trusting heart.
Make me a worthy channel to express Your power and do Your Will.
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