"The true way to handle a matter wisely is to trust in the Lord."
Taken from Our Daily Walk for August 23, 2010
IN EVERY life there should be the worship of the Temple and the service of the Home. Do we realize that God is directing and locating our life-plan?
The Home is His arrangement for us equally with the Temple, and the daily meal may be an ordinance as the Lord's Supper.
Do you take your food "with gladness and singleness of heart," or do you grumble over your meals?
Do you perform common tasks gladly and gratefully?
This is only possible when we come to understand that the greatness of life consists, not so much in doing so-called great things, but in doing small things greatly! "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might."
There was great joy in the lives of these early Christians. They parted with their worldly possessions, but they were filled with gladness, and probably this gave them favour with the people. There was true helpfulness among them.
The give and take of life is so important.
We are all glad enough to take what we can get, but how about to give!
We like to be waited on, but how about the serving?
Yet true gladness and happiness depends, not on being ministered to, but in ministry.
This next part, my daughter brought to my attention this morning. I am SO glad she did:
{When we have learnt the secret of praising God in and for everything; when we refuse to shut ourselves up in our own griefs, but compel our dull spirits to enter into the joys of those around, then we shall have no difficulty in living joyfully and gladly.}
PRAYER FOR TODAY
O Lord, renew our spirits and draw our hearts unto Thyself that our work may not be to us a burden, but a delight; and give us such a mighty love to Thee as may sweeten all our obedience. AMEN.
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