April 11

My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.—2 Corinthians 12:9.

DO I feel, as I ought, that I am nothing in myself? And feeling this, do I look to the all-sufficient Saviour for help in the hour of weakness, and for the strength that I need for every conflict, and for the discharge of every duty? Every day do I seek for divine strength, endeavoring humbly to rely on its promised aid to all who ask it, that I may be faithful even until death?

Every promise is a staff, able, if we have faith to lean upon it, to bear our whole weight, whether of sin or duty, of care or trouble.—BRIDGES.

Often the Christian, while gathering a few flowers from the world, suffers his God to be at a distance from him. But the moment he perceives he is alone, he runs to reach his Father and best protector.—ROWLAND HILL.

Humility is the first lesson we learn from reflection; and self-distrust the first proof we give of having obtained a view of ourselves, or of God.—ZIMMERMAN.

I ask Thee for the daily strength,

To none that ask denied;

And a mind to blend with outward life

While keeping near thy side;

Content to fill the lowest place,

If thou be glorified.—A. L. WARING.