terrible frustration and depression which had gripped his life. The dis tinguished psychiatrist, after discuss ing the problems which the man faced, made a suggestion which seemed very practical. “Why don’t you try doing something lively, and give yourself some amusement? I t ’ll take your thoughts o ff yourself. Frankly, I think it’ll do you more good than any medicine I could prescribe.” The pa tient was willing, but wanted to know what kind of entertainment or amuse ment would help him. The doctor smiled, and then explained, "Well, I suggest you go to the circus that’s in town now. Don’t be concerned about the trapeze artists or any other per formers, you just watch the clown. The one that’s featured is sure to make you laugh. Looking at him, you’ll find that his merriment is con- tageous.” But having given this un usual prescription, the doctor noticed that his patient’s countenance fell even lower than before. The saddened man explained, “Sir I am that clown.” Yes, on the outside, there may be laughter but on the inside there can be sheer miser)/ and hopelessness. I f this is your lot, listen to the invitation of the One who said, "I have come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.” » * * To stay youthful, keep useful for busy people have no time to be busy bodies. * * * A LIVING EXAMPLE The best representative for true spiritual living is a walking sermon, one who doen’t simply profess to know the Lord, but rather one who is intimately acquainted with Him. A storekeeper, on the rather portly side, advertised for a boy to help around 9
WHICH WAY TO GO It is strange how many people give no thought for God or for taking His perfect direction in life before they start off on a day’s pathway. It is like the tramp who was questioned as to how he decided which way to go. He proudly answered, "Well, that’s easy. You see, when I get up in the morn ing I just stick my finger in my mouth, hold it up to see which way the wind is blowing, then I turn my back to the breeze and go the other way." How many people there are in this world, doubtless many of them with great fortunes, yet often both moral and spiritual tramps, always turning their backs to take the easy way. The one who has placed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Saviour can rejoice in placing his trust in the Saviour, regardless of what wind or gale may blow, fo r we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. The eagle that bucks the . mightiest storm has the strongest wings, the trout that lives in the heaviest current has the firm est flesh, and the believer who is will ing to conquer through Christ, is the one who is victorious over all things. "Wherefore we are more than con querors through him that loved vs and gave himself for vs.” * * * Some people seem to fall for everything but stand for nothing. * * * THE PSYCHIATRIST'S PRESCRIPTION There are a lot of unhappy and mis erable people in the world today. Many frequent psychiatrists’ offices, seeking some alleviation from the bur dens which oppress them. A very well dressed man entered the doctor’s of fice seeking for help to overcome a
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