December 31 Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 3:13, 14. Yet I argue not Against Heaven’s hand or will, nor bate a jot OfRead More …

December 30 O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.—Jeremiah 10:23. I will direct all his ways.—Isaiah 45:13. Come, Light serene and still! Our darkened spirits fill With thy clear day: Guide of theRead More …

December 29 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report,—think on these things.—Philippians 4:8. As he thinketh in his heart, so is he.—Proverbs 23:7. Still may Thy sweet mercy spreadRead More …

December 28 Now the God of peace make you perfect in every good work, to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.—Hebrews 13:20, 21. Be ready to every good work.—Titus 3:1. So, firm in steadfast hope, in thought secure, In fullRead More …

December 27 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.—Galatians 4:7. Not by the terrors of a slave God’s sons perform His will, But with the noblest powers they have His sweet commands fulfil. ISAAC WATTS. OurRead More …

December 26 The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:7. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.—Colossians 3:15. Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, AndRead More …

December 25 That ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.—Ephesians 3:17-19.Read More …

December 24 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light.—Colossians 1:12. The souls most precious to us here May from this home have fled; But still we make one household dear; One Lord is still our head.Read More …

December 23 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.—2 Timothy 2:3. Where our Captain bids us go, ‘T is not ours to murmur, “No,” He that gives the sword and shield, Chooses too the battle-field On which we are to fight the foe. ANON. Of nothingRead More …

December 22 I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth His face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for Him.—Isaiah 8:17. What heart can comprehend Thy name, Or, searching, find Thee out? Who art within, a quickening flame, A presence round about. Yet though I know TheeRead More …