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continual disappointment. It is learning to think less of ourselves and
more of making others happy that will bring to us divine strength.
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In our separation from God, in our pride and darkness, we are
constantly seeking to elevate ourselves, and we forget that lowliness of
mind is power. Our Saviour’s power was not in a strong array of sharp
words that would pierce through the very soul; it was His gentleness
and His plain, unassuming manners that made Him a conqueror of
hearts. Pride and self-importance, when compared with lowliness and
humility, are indeed weakness. We are invited to learn of Him who
was meek and lowly of heart; then we shall experience that rest and
peace so much to be desired.
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