June 15th
Salient Thought
for the Day
Fearlessness comes through the practice of unselfishness.
Lines to Memorize
It is not ambition that lifts us to our goal.
Nay, not ambition, but our humble acts, void of self,
Give us wings for flight!
Lesson
Souls who are full of self are always troubled and fearful. We cannot hope to have no moments of anxiety. Until we are able to give up clinging to the self, we can never enjoy the blessing of rest in God’s protection. So long as we have the slightest feeling that we are able to live our life and do our work without a sense of consecration, the fever of struggle will never cease and our aim will never be reached.
Prayer
Grant to me, O Lord, greater closeness to Your holy Spirit.
Give me clearer vision, deeper understanding,
That I may realize how little I can depend on my own frail self,
And how great is my need of You.
I lay my life and love at Your blessed Feet in humble devotion,
And ask only for greater power to give myself wholly to Your service.
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