Daily Strength for Daily Needs - June 21

June 21

Thou calledst in trouble, and. I delivered thee_.--PS. lxxxi. 7.

Be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed_.--I CHRON. xxii. 13.

  Thou canst calm the troubled mind,
    Thou its dread canst still;
  Teach me to be all resigned
    To my Father's will.

HEINRICH PUCHTA.

Though this patient, meek resignation is to be exercised with regard to all
outward things and occurrences of life, yet it chiefly respects our own
inward state, the troubles, perplexities, weaknesses, and disorders of our
own souls. And to stand turned to a patient, meek, humble resignation to
God, when your own impatience, wrath, pride, and irresignation attack
yourself, is a higher and more beneficial performance of this duty, than
when you stand turned to meekness and patience, when attacked by the pride,
or wrath, or disorderly passions of other people.

WM. LAW.