GROWTH is generally slow where the tree is strong. So long as you are going on doing the things which Christ loves, there is growth. The troubles, as well as the joys of the life of the Christian, help towards his growth. Above all else, seek for grace to do what the Lord loves in the very little things of life. There is a saying, “Take care of the pennies, and the pounds will take care of themselves”; and we may say take care to please the Lord in trifles, and you will please Him in great trials.