Fri.-Sabbath, 5/1-3/20 Devotion

Thank God—Sunday is almost here! Here (also) is Thomas Watson, from his, "The Art of Divine Contentment” book. . . .

"A gracious soul spots God's mercy in every condition; therefore he or she has a heart that is inclined to thankfulness. Other people will bless God for their prosperity, but the gracious soul will also bless Him for affliction. That person reasons this way, with him- or herself; 'Am I in need? God sees that it is actually better for me to be in need than to abound. God is now putting me on His “diet.” The Lord sees that it is actually better for my spiritual health to sometimes be in a “fasting" mode.’

"Therefore the gracious soul not only submits to God, but is thankful before Him. The malcontented person is always complaining about his condition. The contented spirit is always seeking to give God thanks. O what height of grace this is! A contented heart is a *temple* where the praises of God are sung forth—not a *sepulcher* wherein they are buried."