November 8

"Our loving and ever-gracious Father, we thank you for illustrations of men who have been willing to deny themselves their own rights that they might show others that they were following you. Instead of developing the spirit of self-assertiveness, may we gain the peaceful spirit of quiet, diligent submission. For Jesus' sake. Amen."

October 29

"Gracious Lord and Master, may your presence today and every day save us from the sins of our own selfish hearts. May we enter into your life in all things. Will you enter our life, dispelling all tendencies which are impetuous and unkind. May we enter the rooms of peace and quietness daily through yourself, the Door, and thus may we honor you. Amen."

August 2

"O great and wonderful Creator, help us, your children, to study more reverently your laws. Teach us to work in accord with your ways, which are never spasmodic nor dilatory, but constant, quiet and forceful. We ask it in Christ's name. Amen."

February 11

'Lead us, we pray, our loving Lord, away from the scenes and words of this world into the place of height and quiet where we may see and hear thee. May we see "Jesus only," and hear thee alone, that we may go down into life's need, and help and save and transform. Amen.'

January 31

"Our loving Lord, we ask your forgiveness for our many complaints and our discontent. May we learn to accept all your gifts with gratitude and joy, never worrying about past errors nor apprehending future experiences. May we gain a quiet, happy spirit, that our lives may reflect your own joy. Amen."