The Devotional Period.

White Ribbon, Volume 26, Issue 3, 1 June 1954, Page 3

The Devotional Period.

Scripture Reading: Isaiah W.R. Hymnal 116. Life is so full for most of Li. We are so busy and as the year moves on, we are becoming more so. Our ’bodies, perhaps become over-tired, nerves strained and there are times wdien we feel overwhelmed with all that is waiting to bw done! Then we ask ourselves “Is it all worthwhile? Are all our jobs of real value?” The Creator, our Heavenly Father, is never weary. He has all power and strength, so that He can spare enough for us, if ... ah! that is it ... if we will WAIT on Him. James tells us in his first chapter and verse 5, that, if we ask of God, He will give to us liberally and upbraid us not, but we must ask in faith, nothing wavering. That’s it. We must take time to ask and wait. Are we definite in our prayers? Do we treat our prayer time as something very important? Is it more important to us than any other time? It should be, because, from it we receive help and wisdom from God, before w ? e attempt any of the other important tasks that come our way. We lose our weariness as we wait upon the Lord for He renews our strength. “What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! Oh what peace we often forfeit! Oh what needless pain we bear! All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer.” Prayer: Again would we bow before Thee, our Heavenly Father to thank The for all Thy bountiful gifts to us. Grant that we may understand Thy Will for us and, receiving Grace and Strength from Thee, endeavour to do it. Bless those who are sick or lonely or infirm. Help our leaders. Bless our beloved Queen. May we strive to live and to serve,Thee always. For Jesus; sake. Amen. R C. GREEN, (Dominion Evangelistic Supt.)