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trusteth in man and maketh flesh his arm;" that trusteth
in man's opinions; that believes in Life and Understanding apart from God. "For he shall be like the heath in
the desert, and shall not see when good cometh . . . Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, . . . for
he shall be as a tree planted by the waters . . . and
shalt not see when heat cometh."
So we need not ask God to be near us; Good cannot
come any nearer than it always is! Let us then seek to realize how near God is. We will not ask for more life,
more strength, more health, to be given us; but will try
to appreciate and accept the changeless Life and
Strength, the perfect Health in which we live. "Shall
we plead for more at the open Fount, which already
pours forth more than we can" (or know how) "to receive?" -- S and H. What then shall we ask for? Only
that our eyes may be opened to see what eternally is.
Consciousness of God enables us to claim what is;
to recognize our Father's good gifts and good will. The
prayer then of a higher understanding is recognition of
Truth, and willing thanksgiving.
"In happy childhood, at a father's call,
Trusting we walk wherever He may lead.
We say not: 'Father, do not let me fall
Down this steep hill. ' We feel so safe, that all
We think is to enjoy his loving heed.
We never plead: 'Do not forget, I pray,
To give me food and drink enough to-day.'
Why should we with a heavenly Father plead?"
In a better consciousness, the pleading of God's children, gives place to joyful recognition. Many, at this
point, call attention to the "Lord's Prayer," and ask, Is
not that full of petition? Granted that it is, we must remember that Jesus himself, admitted his restriction in
speaking, because of lack of understanding in his hearers.
