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These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

by Jay O'Toole

Rated: E · Book · Personal · #2172808

We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life.

“There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .”
― Charles Spurgeon

“Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.”
― C. H. Spurgeon

“Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.”
― Charles Haddon Spurgeon

“If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.”
― Charles Spurgeon

“A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.”
― Charles Spurgeon

“Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.”
― Charles Spurgeon

“When your will is God's will, you will have your will.”
― Charles Spurgeon

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon

(Philippians 2:13, KJV)

Here is yet another signature, that has been provided for me by my good friends, WS & GG.

Image for use by Honorable Mentions in the 2016 Quill Awards

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Jay O'Toole

Apr 4, 2025 at 10:20pm
In response to "Voices"

Thank you, Sister AmyJo. You fully understand. "Please, Lord Jesus, save our family and friends. Amen."

AmyJo-Spring's finally here!

Apr 4, 2025 at 10:17pm
In response to "Voices"

How wonderful a story you paint with your words. Terse, unrepentant voices are trying to overshadow the love of the Father. Let us always remember to "come into His rest".

Thank you for your sober words of encouragement.

1 Like

Jay O'Toole

Apr 3, 2025 at 5:59pm
In response to "Alouette: "The Search for Peace""

Sister AmyJo, I’m not perfect at this myself. I write to point me in the right direction. These are things I aspire to. I haven’t arrived yet. Blessings Always. May we remind each other, “The Lord is on the way.” It has been a tough day. I needed this poem.

AmyJo-Spring's finally here!

Apr 3, 2025 at 5:33pm
In response to "Alouette: "The Search for Peace""

Oh, brother! And here I just had a mini rant about the weather. I know, there's nothing we can do, but to Praise the Lord, come what may...

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Jay O'Toole

Apr 3, 2025 at 2:00am
In response to "Who Can Change the Heart?"

You are most welcome, AmyJo. Thank you for the same. ❤️

AmyJo-Spring's finally here!

Apr 3, 2025 at 12:06am
In response to "Who Can Change the Heart?"

As always, in just a few words, a wonderful truth brought forth. Thank you so much for the encouragement.

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Jay O'Toole

Apr 1, 2025 at 3:12am
In response to ""In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lion""

I agree, Dianne. ❤️

Safe travels, Cubby. 😃

Cubby ~ Home Sweet Home

Apr 1, 2025 at 12:41am
In response to ""In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lion""

Love this entry!

I just happen to be traveling through Kansas as we head back home to Michigan. Another storm is brewing and I pray we can skirt around it safely!

1 Like

Lazy Writer est 4/24/2008

Mar 31, 2025 at 9:40pm
In response to ""In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lion""

It is coming. Signs are here.

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Jay O'Toole

Mar 28, 2025 at 6:03pm
In response to "My Friend, Doy"

That’s encouraging, Dianne. Thanks. ❤️

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#1656. Alouette: "The Search for Peace"
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#1655. Who Can Change the Heart?
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#1654. Haiku: "April"
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#1653. "In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lion"
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#1652. My Friend, Doy
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#1651. Monotetra: "These Days Run Fast"
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#1650. Friendship Wears Camel's Hair
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#1649. English Sonnet: "God, The Most"
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#1648. Shapes and Colors in Art
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#1647. Limerick: "Great Need for a Kitty"
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#1646. Helping the Keel
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#1645. Haiku: “Late-Day Sunset”
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#1644. Beauteous Sun
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#1643. Three Cheers for Our Vets
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#1642. Gentle Waiting
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#1641. T.K.O. (aka "Technical Keurig Out")
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#1640. The Hurrier I Go
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#1639. Quality Assurance Each Day
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#1638. Time Change
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#1637. Spring Comes
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#1636. Monchielle: "Readying for Work"
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#1635. I Still Love You
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#1634. Running, Sleeping, Running
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#1633. The Gospel in a Moment
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#1632. Putting It All Together
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#1631. Respite
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#1630. English Sonnet: "Betrothed"
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#1629. Betrothed
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#1628. Times and Seasons
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#1627. A Respite in Florida
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#1626. Driving at Night
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#1625. The Christmas Corner
ID #1084117 entered on February 19, 2025 at 11:36pm

#1624. The News
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#1623. A World of truths
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#1622. Haiku: "Cold Calls"
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#1621. Clerihew: "Bob Denver"
ID #1083812 entered on February 13, 2025 at 4:24pm

#1620. How to Stay Focused
ID #1083778 entered on February 20, 2025 at 12:37am

#1619. Love Over All
ID #1083715 entered on February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm

#1618. Winter Settles In
ID #1083661 entered on February 10, 2025 at 9:15pm

#1617. I Cry
ID #1083493 entered on February 7, 2025 at 7:12pm

#1616. Goodbye to Day
ID #1083430 entered on February 6, 2025 at 6:40pm

#1615. Life Pause
ID #1083390 entered on February 5, 2025 at 8:57pm

#1614. Haiku: "Watch the Sky!"
ID #1083313 entered on February 4, 2025 at 4:30pm

#1613. In Sadness Losing
ID #1083258 entered on February 5, 2025 at 1:15am

#1612. Haiku: "Big Change"
ID #1083073 entered on January 31, 2025 at 5:34pm

#1611. Etheree: "Dusk"
ID #1083030 entered on January 31, 2025 at 5:38pm

#1610. My Life's Goals
ID #1083006 entered on January 29, 2025 at 11:54pm

#1609. Haiku: "The Blue"
ID #1082951 entered on January 28, 2025 at 5:37pm

#1608. Haiku: "Cool, Without Snow"
ID #1082920 entered on January 27, 2025 at 6:22pm

#1607. Newness
ID #1082751 entered on January 24, 2025 at 5:49pm

#1606. After the Celebration
ID #1082731 entered on January 23, 2025 at 10:44pm

#1605. Historic Snow
ID #1082683 entered on January 22, 2025 at 10:59pm

#1604. Living Life as We Should
ID #1082645 entered on January 21, 2025 at 5:40pm

#1603. It's Big!
ID #1082604 entered on January 20, 2025 at 6:29pm

#1602. The Gift of Faith
ID #1082476 entered on January 17, 2025 at 4:23pm

#1601. Feeling Sick: "When the Cold Gives You a Cold"
ID #1082449 entered on January 16, 2025 at 11:36pm

#1600. Christmas Moment
ID #1082400 entered on January 15, 2025 at 11:03pm

#1599. Waiting for the Peal
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#1598. Winter Cap
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#1597. Winter Sky
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#1596. The Seox: "Southern Cold"
ID #1082177 entered on January 9, 2025 at 5:35pm

#1595. Name Change
ID #1082142 entered on January 9, 2025 at 5:15pm

#1594. Some Days Ahead
ID #1082097 entered on January 7, 2025 at 5:11pm

#1593. Who Can Stand Before His Cold?
ID #1082058 entered on January 6, 2025 at 6:32pm

#1592. Back to the Grind
ID #1081910 entered on January 3, 2025 at 5:47pm

#1591. The Sunshine Dances
ID #1081864 entered on January 3, 2025 at 5:02pm

#1590. The Search for Secret Christmas
ID #1081812 entered on January 2, 2025 at 3:19pm

#1589. The Last Light of 2024
ID #1081769 entered on December 31, 2024 at 7:06pm

#1588. Fearsome Freezing
ID #1081726 entered on December 30, 2024 at 6:38pm

#1587. Haiku: "Sasanqua Camillias"
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#1586. Haiku: "Stillness"
ID #1081559 entered on December 26, 2024 at 5:41pm

#1585. It's Christmas in the Evening
ID #1081520 entered on December 25, 2024 at 10:46pm

#1584. It's Christmas in the Evening
ID #1081519 entered on December 25, 2024 at 10:42pm

#1583. Christmas Time Need Not Be Gone
ID #1081485 entered on December 25, 2024 at 12:25am

#1582. The Day Before the Day Before Christmas
ID #1081435 entered on December 23, 2024 at 6:21pm

#1581. Nights of Lights - Guido Gardens
ID #1081353 entered on December 20, 2024 at 5:11pm

#1580. The Sun Shines Through the Wooded Stand
ID #1081313 entered on December 19, 2024 at 5:31pm

#1579. Bruhni, the Friend
ID #1081283 entered on December 18, 2024 at 3:10pm

#1578. My Quiet Place
ID #1081255 entered on December 17, 2024 at 2:15pm

#1577. Christmas Time
ID #1081227 entered on December 16, 2024 at 6:20pm

#1576. There is a Wedding
ID #1081153 entered on December 14, 2024 at 1:25pm

#1575. Epulaeryu: "Smoked Turkey"
ID #1081084 entered on December 12, 2024 at 5:29pm

#1574. Childlike Heart
ID #1081057 entered on December 11, 2024 at 11:35pm

#1573. Christmas Movies
ID #1081009 entered on December 12, 2024 at 12:18am

#1572. Warmth and Glow
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#1571. Sunny Cold
ID #1080879 entered on December 6, 2024 at 4:58pm

#1570. Tricube: "Endings"
ID #1080857 entered on December 5, 2024 at 5:11pm

#1569. The Lasting Noël
ID #1080833 entered on December 4, 2024 at 11:42pm

#1568. Onda Mel: "Christmas Comes"
ID #1080787 entered on December 3, 2024 at 7:25pm

#1567. Artistic License
ID #1080753 entered on December 3, 2024 at 6:42pm

#1566. He Lived to Tell the Tale
ID #1080637 entered on November 29, 2024 at 3:19pm

#1565. Thank You, Lord!
ID #1080603 entered on November 28, 2024 at 3:24pm

#1564. Happy Thanksgiving Day!
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#1563. Resting Day
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#1562. Through the Night the Lights
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#1561. Happy Birthday to My Wife
ID #1080440 entered on November 24, 2024 at 5:28pm

#1560. Thanksgiving Seems Late
ID #1080346 entered on November 22, 2024 at 5:19pm

#1559. Quadrette: "Twinkle Lights"
ID #1080322 entered on November 21, 2024 at 11:40pm

#1558. Christmas Lights Around the Home
ID #1080254 entered on November 20, 2024 at 8:43pm

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