April 25

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance. —Ps. xlii, 5.

Oh, my soul, why art thou vexed?

Let things go e'en as they will;

Though to thee they seem perplexed,

Yet His order they fulfill.

A. H. FRANCKE.

The many troubles in your household will tend to your edification if you strive to bear them all in gentleness, patience, and kindness. Keep this ever before you, and remember constantly that God's loving eyes are upon you amid all these little worries and vexations, watching whether you take them as He would desire. Offer up all such occasions to Him, and if sometimes you are put out, and give way to impatience, do not be discouraged, but make haste to regain your lost composure.

FRANCES DE SALES.

Struggle diligently against your impatience, and strive to be amiable and gentle, in season and out of season, toward every one, however much they may vex and annoy you, and be sure God will bless your efforts.

FRANCES DE SALES.