Encouragement such as this, in the midst of sadness and isolation, when no one thinks of us, or gives us the smallest token of sympathy, "Is not my duty sufficient for me? God [pg 149] requires it of me, and it will lead me to heaven."
Strength to rise again after some failure, some humiliating fault, some depressing weakness; rise again lovingly, confidingly, and with the thought, "Never mind, it is a good Father, a kind Master, with Whom I have to deal." Confess your sin, humble yourself, and while awaiting the assurance of pardon go on with your daily work with the same zeal as before.
Fortitude against the desertion and forgetfulness of others.
We have two things to fortify us,—Prayer and Labor.
One to cheer us,—Devotion.
These remedies are always at hand.