December 19

He that overcometh I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out thence no more. — Rev 3:12

If a man is to be a pillar in the temple of his God by and by, he must be some kind of a prop in God’s house to-day. We are here to support, not to be supported. No one can be a living stone on the foundations of the Spiritual House which is God’s habitation without being a foundation to the stones above him.
— Maltbie Babcock.

Since trifles make the sum of human things,
And half our misery from our foibles springs;
Since life’s best joys consist in peace and ease,
O let th’ ungentle spirit learn from hence,
A small unkindness is a great offense.
— Hannah More.

Prayer

My Father, grant that I may not deceive myself and expect big results from little efforts; nor be willing to receive assistance and refuse my support. May I not only be anxious to give others all that I can, and share their burdens, but may I be glad to help make fewer burdens for others to bear. Amen.