One morning, Frank Duckworth and I had our little taxi stop so we could watch the sun rise. We had already been travelling an hour so as not to be late to our preaching appointment in a remote village. We had been in India about a month and I had more than two to go, and the prospect was very burdensome. Then, a verse of scripture came to my mind and I said it out loud for tue use of us both. "This is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalm 118:24). Our spirits were noticeably lifted, as they usually are when we recall the word of the Lord--his will on a given subject. It is wise to savor the moment and enjoy them to the most.
I oft wonder what I would do if I had my days to do again? There would be many changes! I'd go barefoot earlier in the spring! I'd ride more merry-go-rounds and pick more daisies. Yes, I'd plant more trees, and befriend more children. Forget more injuries and gossip injuries to others. Write more letters, and seek more wisdom. I'd give more generously, trust more quickly, and forgive more easily. I'd love more warmly, act more courteously and live more simply. Judge more charitably and pray more expectantly. BL
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