God's Presence

We never keep so true a watch over our ways as when we walk as in God's presence. The realization of God's presence is the one sovereign remedy against temptation. It is that which sustains us, consoles us, and calms us. It is not by constraint or by painful effort that we make real progress. On the contrary, it is simply a question of yielding up our will, of going from day to day whithersoever God may lead us, discouraged by nothing, satisfied with the present moment, thankful to let him do all who has made all, and to leave our own will immovable within his will. How happy it is to abide in this condition  How satisfied is the heart, even though it may lack all else!