October 23 The direction of our thoughts is very important. If they are turned toward God, he will in time come into our hearts and we will feel the strength that comes from him--and strength is what we need on this earth. We need God's strength to help us stand firm. The world is a hard place. Frequently life on earth puts a crushing load upon us; but we can go forward in God's power, and then we shall notice that we gain fresh strength again and again and find new joy in life. That is why you must set your mind on God, your Lord. He is everything to you! And even if life seems burdensome at times, nevertheless you can live through it in God's strength. Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt, from Family Prayers for Each Day. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- A PRAYER FOR TODAY Blumhardt's prayer for today and every day of the year. http://blumhardts.com/bl/DailyPrayer.htm?source=Breakfast Like what you read today? Share it with a friend. Send them this URL: http://blumhardts.com/bl/Subscribe.htm?source=Breakfast © 2004 Bruderhof Communities.
