I am going to tell my little readers of a good way to learn their lessons, for I know how it will please the dear little hearts that get worried over their lessons sometimes.
A little girl found her lessons very hard, and this is how she overcame and learned them: Her mother was having her taught music, and poor little May seemed so dull at learning, and she often shed a little tear at the thought of practicing, when she would rather be playing out of doors. Her mamma tried in every way to make her try harder, but the poor little girl could not take an interest in it.
One day, when she started to practice, her mamma was astonished to hear how well she was playing, and came into the room, saying,
“Why, May dear, that was splendid. You are improving. You must be trying harder.” Little May, looking around to her mamma with a pleased face, said,
“Well, I tried to make myself believe the king was listening, and so I played my best for him to hear.”
She always tried the plan after this and soon overcame all her difficulties, for, you see, dear children, she was playing for the king to hear.
Now, I want my readers to try this plan too, but not to think of an earthly king who cannot hear.
There is a much greater King, the “King of kings” in heaven, who really can and does hear. He hears every little word and sees every little act. He sees your lessons, and the little tasks your teachers or parents give you to do, so how careful and how watchful you should be that your work is done for such a great King to see!
Have you ever thought that a King, the Lord Jesus Christ, is watching you all clay long, and listening to all you say? Yes, clear children, He is, and it grieves Him when you do or say that which is not right.
Remember, He is looking and listening, and He wants you to tell Him all your troubles, for He loves little children.
Children’s prayers He loves to hear,
Children’s praise delights His ear.
11/01/1936