February 27

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.—Psalms 23:6.

AM I at any time anxious and troubled about the future? Why should I even wish to take it out of God's hands? Has he not promised to provide for all who trust in him? In his power, his wisdom, his goodness, his love, have I not the sure pledge that he will order the future, as he has the past, for my highest good? If I seek first his kingdom and the righteousness thereof, has he not promised that all things needful shall be added thereto?

Life is a warfare, and he who easily desponds, deserts a double duty. He betrays the noblest property of man, which is dauntless resolution, and he rejects or distrusts the providence of that all-gracious Being who guides and rules the universe, and who will surely provide for us all that he sees we need.—JANE PORTER.

If I am faithful to the duties of the present, God will provide for the future.—BEDELL.

Doth each day upon its wing

Its allotted burden bring?

Load it not beside with sorrow,

Which you fear may come to-morrow.

Strength is promised, strength is given,

When the heart by God is riven;

One thing only, claims thy care,

Seek it, first, by faith and prayer,

And whate'er you need beside

He thou trustest will provide.