October 14

The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.—Proverbs 10:22.

IN all my plans and undertakings, do I seek the blessing of God? Do I make it a point never to do anything in which I cannot ask him to bless me? If he has given me health, or talents, or influence, or wealth, do I endeavor sacredly to use all as his steward, knowing that I must soon give up my account to him? In all that I have and am, do I acknowledge God, and ask his guidance and blessing; enjoying thankfully what he gives, and endeavoring with it to do good to others?

What a privilege is this, to enjoy God in all things while we have them, and all things in God when they are taken away!

There is nothing we can do, but its complexion for weal or woe depends entirely on what the Lord will make it. It is said of Matthew Henry that he undertook no journey, began no sermon, committed no book to the press, and never apprehended or felt any trouble or difficulty, or began any undertaking, without specially asking for divine assistance and success. And Cornelius Winter never even opened a book without a moment's prayer.—J. HAMILTON.

All that God blesses, is our good;

And all unblest, is ill

All that seems dark shall brightly shine,

If it be his sweet will.

The meek God raiseth from the dust;

No evil comes to those who trust.