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forth in the countenance. It will give to the voice a persuasive power.
Communion with God will ennoble the character and the life. Men
will take knowledge of us, as of the first disciples, that we have been
with Jesus. This will impart to the worker a power that nothing else
can give. Of this power he must not allow himself to be deprived.
We must live a twofold life—a life of thought and action, of
silent prayer and earnest work. The strength received through com-
munion with God, united with earnest effort in training the mind
to thoughtfulness and caretaking, prepares one for daily duties and
keeps the spirit in peace under all circumstances, however trying.
The Divine Counselor
When in trouble, many think they must appeal to some earthly
friend, telling him their perplexities, and begging for help. Under
trying circumstances unbelief fills their hearts, and the way seems
dark. And all the time there stands beside them the mighty Counselor
of the ages, inviting them to place their confidence in Him. Jesus,
the great Burden Bearer, is saying, “Come unto Me, and I will give
you rest.” Shall we turn from Him to uncertain human beings, who
are as dependent upon God as we ourselves are?
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You may feel the deficiency of your character and the smallness
of your ability in comparison with the greatness of the work. But
if you had the greatest intellect ever given to man, it would not be
sufficient for your work. “Without Me ye can do nothing,” says our
Lord and Saviour.
John 15:5
. The result of all we do rests in the
hands of God. Whatever may betide, lay hold upon Him with steady,
persevering confidence.
In your business, in companionship for leisure hours, and in
alliance for life, let all the associations you form be entered upon
with earnest, humble prayer. You will thus show that you honor God,
and God will honor you. Pray when you are fainthearted. When you
are desponding, close the lips firmly to men; do not shadow the path
of others; but tell everything to Jesus. Reach up your hands for help.
In your weakness lay hold of infinite strength. Ask for humility,
wisdom, courage, increase of faith, that you may see light in God’s
light and rejoice in His love.