April 8

I delight to do thy will, O my God.—Psalms 40:8.

IS it my chief desire and prayer, that I may do the will of God in all things? Do I seek to conform my will to his, as it is made known to me in his word, in his providence, and by his Spirit? Is it my daily and sincere prayer, that I may habitually feel that God knows all things, and has my well-being at heart, and that his will must be best? With the blessed Saviour, can I at all times say, "Not my will, but thine be done!"

God's people are travelers. Sometimes they are in dark lanes and deep valleys, and sometimes on the hills of joy, where all is light and peace. Let them but always follow, and he will always guide.—TOP-LADY.

He who can say, I will whatever God wills, is always safe, and must be happy.—J. HAWES.

Childlike obedience moves toward every command of God, as the needle points where the loadstone draws. If God calls to duties that are crosses to flesh and blood, if we are indeed his children we hear and obey our Father's voice.—T. WATSON.

Thy way, not mine, O Lord, However dark it be:

Lead me by thine own hand, Choose out the path for me