August
12th
Salient Thought
for the Day
Your start determines your day.
Lines
to Memorize
Torch of Faith He will give thee, and a staff of Endurance.
When thou art thus equipped and set on this mystic road,
The hidden will be disclosed before the torch of Faith;
All darkness and dangers will cease to be.
Lesson
Some begin the day reluctantly; others rise up with vitality, with a song in their hearts, joyful that a new dawn has come. We must approach the day thoughtfully, since what we do in the early morning fixes the temperature for the hours which follow. We must not waste our time in idle talking and laughing. Exuberance is good, but too much of it disturbs the balance. We can be joyous without losing our equilibrium. The whole day will be in rhythm when we begin it with peaceful, tranquil mind.
Prayer
Giver of all peace and blessing, make this day peaceful and wholly consecrated to You.
May Your Presence sustain me at every hour.
At the time of loneliness and discouragement,
May I turn to You with trusting heart
And look to You for all my needs and inspiration.
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