January 16th
Salient Thought
for the Day
Pray that you may learn to fill your heart with selfless love, humility and gentleness.
Lines
to Memorize
I give my peace unto thee, but thou must give up self.
Be not frightened, my child,
There is no loss in giving up self.
Fear brings thee anguish and it brings thee doubt;
But doubt, anguish and fear will all leave thee
When thou has given up self.
Lesson
Love, humility and gentleness — these are the things which make us happy, these are the things we should crave for. Souls that are full of self and full of fear are always troubled. God will not fail to make us happy and to bless us when our heart is free from doubt, despair and harshness. Direct all your thoughts and prayers to Him, then you will be safe from pride and egotism and selfishness.
Prayer
All-abiding, All-loving One!
Manifest Yourself in all my thoughts, words and actions,
That I may transcend the limitation of the little self;
And draw nearer to You through selfless devotion.
Make my heart glad and peaceful and fearless.
May I always feel Your Presence within me.
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