God's Word or any other useful and edifying book—wait
said, "For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him" (Isaiah 28:26). Trust in that wisdom to direct your way, for the good man is promised that he shall order his affairs with discretion. Seek also His blessing, which makes rich without adding sorrow, and the honest profit that can only come from diligent and upright work.
Whatever your employment—whether in rural business, city trade, maritime work, or even the duties of managing a household—pursue it with the fear of God in your heart. Depend on Him to make your efforts both enjoyable and fruitful, and to prosper the work of your hands. By doing so, you will guard yourself against the many temptations that accompany worldly business. Waiting on God will free you from the care and anxiety often attached to your daily labours, lift your heart above the temporary and material concerns of this world, and enable you to serve God even in the busiest moments of your day. Thus, your heart will remain fixed on Him even when your hands are fully occupied with the demands of life.
4. When you take a book in your hands—whether it be God's Word or any other useful and edifying book—wait upon God for His grace to enable you to make good use of it. Some of you may spend a considerable amount of time reading each day, and I trust that none of you lets a day pass without reading some portion of Scripture, either privately or with your family. Be careful, however, that the time you spend in reading is not wasted. It is wasted if you read material that is idle, vain, or unprofitable. It is also wasted if you read what is good—even God's Word—but fail to pay attention to it, to understand it, or to apply it for your spiritual benefit.