Well, we're heading Southwest for a vacation, so pray for safe travel, good family time and effective communication of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the meantime, here's a contribution from
Brooks, "The Golden Key to Open Hidden Treasures"
Friends, these things must have first place in your thoughts:
1.
Your sins--to humble you and abase you before God.
2.
God's free and rich and sovereign grace--to soften and melt you down into submission to His holy will.
3.
The Lord Jesus Christ--to assist, help, strengthen, and influence you in all your duties and services.
4.
The blessed Scriptures--to guide you and lead you, "and to be a lamp unto your feet, and a light unto your paths."
5.
The afflictions of the godly--to draw out your charity, mercy, pity, sympathy and compassion to men in misery.
6.
The glory and happiness of the eternal world--to arm you and steel you against all your sins, snares and temptations.