When long and steep the path appears,

Or heavy is the task,

Our Father says, "Press on and overcome your fears;

One step is all I ask."

When facing a crisis, trust God and move forward!

Don't look backward, but press onward!

When serving the Lord and you lose your way,

Just hold out your hand and let Jesus lead;

He will come to your aid and you'll hear Him say,

"I'll show you the way and meet every need!"

Often when the hour of need is darkest, deliverance comes with speed.

If you use what little you have with faithful wings,

To serve the Lord with all your heart,

God can do great things when you do your part.

One that is generous shall be blest,

Someone who is stingy, experiences unrest.

Give me a humbler spirit, Lord, where wisdom will take root.

Help me then to cultivate each tender budding shoot.

Endow me with a thirst for truth and deny me self content.

Make me useful in this world until my life is spent.

Please, God! Give me a faith that's strong and sure above all temporal things.

Thank you for a sense of humour to offset life's tiresome things.

Thank you to all who contribute to our Beacon news.

I read every page and receive enlightenment

From each contributor's articles and views.

By Lily Carreck Milljour