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inspired by this faith go forward in the work of saving souls, they will
run and not be weary, will walk and not faint.
I assure you that if you work in right lines, God will make your
enemies to be at peace with you. He will uphold and strengthen you.
Make a covenant with God that you will guard well your words. “If
any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also
to bridle the whole body.”
James 3:2
. Remember that a revengeful
speech never makes one feel that he has gained a victory. Let Christ
speak through you. Do not lose the blessing that comes from thinking
no evil.
Remember that prayer is the source of your strength. A worker
cannot gain success while he hurries through his prayers and rushes
away to look after something that he fears may be neglected or for-
gotten. He gives only a few hurried thoughts to God; he does not take
time to think, to pray, to wait upon the Lord for a renewal of physical
and spiritual strength. He soon becomes weary. He does not feel the
uplifting, inspiring influence of God’s Spirit. He is not quickened by
fresh life. His jaded frame and tired brain are not soothed by personal
contact with Christ.
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen
thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” “It is good that a man should
both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14
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Lamentations 3:26
. There are those who work all day and far into
the night to do what seems to them must be done. The Lord looks
pityingly upon these weary, heavy-laden burden bearers and says to
them: “Come unto Me, ... and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
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God’s workers will meet with turmoil, discomfort, and weariness.
At times, uncertain and distracted, they are almost in despair. When
this restless nervousness comes, let them remember Christ’s invitation:
“Come ye yourselves apart, ... and rest awhile.” The Saviour “giveth
power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth
strength.”
Isaiah 40:29
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Difficulties will arise that will try your faith and patience. Face
them bravely. Look on the bright side. If the work is hindered, be sure
that it is not your fault, and then go forward, rejoicing in the Lord.
Heaven is full of joy. It resounds with the praises of Him who made
so wonderful a sacrifice for the redemption of the human race. Should
not the church on earth be full of praise? Should not Christians publish