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(for a time of trouble)It is a mark of man's greatness, that he can go out and commune with nature, some commune with the great minds of the past and some with the present. There is no ending to whom you can commune with. But the grandest of them all is to commune with God. Early morning is considered by most the best time to commune with God, before the daily chores begin. In the evening is also a good time.Then we have rest; and we can retire from the stress and turmoil of the world, and in secrecy of our hearts commune with God. Here are some quieting thoughts for a time of trouble. (1). God rules over all. God is love. His love is holy, just, and good. It is well with all those who do his will. There may be clouds and darkness and there may be trouble; but God reigns, and his truth and mercy are spread out as wings, under which we can always find refuge. (2) We can look back. It is good to look back and remember God's loving-kindness. What he has done for us is not a cause of thankfulness; but of hope. His acts as well as his promises does not change. Nothing eludes his eye, nothing can surprise his wisdom or baffle his powers. There are times when he seems not to hear, but this is our infirmity. The throne of grace stands ever accessible. If we ask we shall recieve. We may be cast off and dishonored by men, but God will never forsake those who trust in him. The future of the wicked is dark, but the future of the righteous is bright as the heavens shing with countless stars. Whatever happens! Let us hold fast to God. To this
