[Manna - July 22]
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. Psalm 34:18,19
A just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again. Proverbs 24:16
IF at any time we find we have taken a wrong
course which is irretrievable, we may expect it to
bring the disappointments as the Lord has foretold:
but He may permit it to bring, as well, some blessings
in the way of contrition of heart, and humility toward
the Lord, and greater zeal, watchfulness and faithfulness
for the future.
Thus even some of the blunders of
life may become stepping-stones to higher planes of
grace and truth. Z.'03-217 R3223:5