What a happy class of children, Each, except the child who is taking the needed rest, is intent on his hand-work or a book, they seem to love their gentle teacher, and to be glad to please her.
These children will likely not have to learn through experience that idleness brings unhappiness.
We have often to thank God for His grace in allowing us the contentment that comes through useful activity of mind and body. But even the satisfaction that attends diligence in work and play does not give soul happiness.
The only way to be truly happy is to know the Lord Jesus as our Saviour. He, God’s holy Son bore the sins of all who accept Him, and their hearts are set free to enjoy His love and grace.
“WHOSO TRUSTETH IN THE LORD, HAPPY IS HE.” Prov. 16:20.
Happy they who trust in Jesus;
Sweet their portion is and sure,
When the foe on others seizes,
God will keep. His own secure.
Happy people;
Happy, though despised and poor.
ML 12/22/1940