September 30

"We thank you, our Father, for the boyhood picture of Jesus Christ. We praise you for the knowledge that he was natural and genuine when a child, that he was not injured by new and remarkable experience, and that in willing obediene he went back from the temple to his quiet home. We thank you that he is our children's patterm. Amen."

September 29

"O great Physician, we thank you that every suffering child of yours touches your heart, and that you blended loving words with unselfish service. As we work to heal the hearts of those who suffer may we spend oursleves in relieving their pain and misery. Amen."

September 28

"O you who are the Light of the world, shine, we pray you, in our hearts and deeds, that we may attract and lead others to you. May we be satisfied to be the kind of light you have made us, placed where you have put us, content to be unnoticed ourselves if we offer light whereby others may see. Amen."

September 27

"Almighty God, you who are most high, may we show forth your loving-kindness in the morning and your faithfulness every night. May our characters grow like the cedars in Lebanon. May we today and every day be worthy of you. In Christ's name. Amen."

September 26

"Grant us, O God, the broad vision of those who see the far distances. May we include in our prayer all who need you the world over. May contending nations and men gain the childlike spirit and dwell together in peace. Hasten the day when none shall hurt or destroy, but all shall glorify you. Amen."

September 25

"Our Redeemer and Saviour, we praise you that you are the Mighty One of Old. We thank you that yours is a joyful kingdom. We praise you that your own people shall sometime own and honor you, and shall inherit the land prepared for them. May our cities be filled today with men whose lives and conversation show faith and character. Amen."

September 24

"We thank you, our Father, for the examples of sincerity you have given us in your Word, and for the warnings against infidelity and insincerity. May we never take your name in vain. When we speak of you and your guidance, may our own souls really mean what we say. For Christ's sake. Amen."