August 10th
Salient Thought
for the Day
We should be thankful for every ordeal, every misfortune. They lay the foundation for serenity and cheerfulness of mind.
Lines
to Memorize
Seeking for my soul’s freedom I have wandered far.
Oft in my haste I have embraced far greater fetters than those I have sought to break.
In search of happiness oft have I plunged into the unenduring glamour of life,
Like the foolish moth in the flame.
In vain have I struggled;
In vain have I sought my liberation apart from Thee.
Lesson
Serenity is a very desirable quality. It is like a tonic to body and heart. It brings great strength. We all need it. When we lose our serenity, we do what is disturbing to ourselves and to others. Now we depend too much upon our own thought and calculation. When we learn to depend upon God, then we shall grow quiet and know true serenity.
Prayer
Supreme One, help me to follow Your way of wisdom,
And learn to maintain evenness in all the uneven circumstances of my daily life.
May I be undaunted in my search for You;
And may I trust wholly to Your guiding hand at every step.
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