­­Being and Doing – 18 September – Arrangement and Economy of Time

IT would be well if in the freshness of the morning hour we were to arrange our engagements, as far as possible, with a little forethought and discretion, and make up the plan of our day until bedtime.

This is consideration beforehand – thoughtfulness;  but it is not the thoughtfulness which the Lord forbids, for it lies within the horizon of to-day.   What He does forbid, and what unhappily it is very hard to check in oneself, is the previous contemplation and adjustment of difficulties which stretch into that unknown tomorrow, which belong not to the cycle of the present day.

SEWELL

WHERE persons are heavily engaged there is a certain feverish fidgetiness to take up several tasks at once, which greatly interferes with quietness and thoughtfulness of mind, and so with progress.   Let the aim of such persons be to do the thing well rather than to get through it fast.

GOULBURN

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These quotes are from ‘Being and Doing’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.

Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1908 for members of the Being and Doing Guild whose object is to do all they can for the relief of suffering and misery.

Most of the writers are 19th Century Christians from Britain and Europe who were committed to living their faith through deeds as well as words – Being AND Doing.

For many years these words have kept me company and encouraged me on the journey of faith.  I hope they will encourage others also.