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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)

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January 3, 2025 at 5:31pm
January 3, 2025 at 5:31pm
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The year has settled in it seems
with daily tasks to do.
Our future bright, it fairly gleams,
so good for me and you.

No more do holidays distract.
No more of wishing gifts
could be a wonder, fully packed
with hope the heart to lift.

The job with weekly, working list,
the home with family chores,
for months our lives in same ol' gist
will keep us from our s'mores.

For nearly'a year we'll find some peace
in ways, that don't cost much,
a walk for miles will bring release.
We'll keep with friends in touch.

If you have time to visit me
in my home town a bit,
I know a place, that you must see,
where we with cup could sit.

The Daily Grind's a coffee shop
a quarter-century near.
In February, then full-stop
accomplishment we'll cheer.

If Lilli is QUILLING! Author Icon visits the "Peach State,"
we'll serve her the house brew.
We'll sit awhile, 'til very late,
and share my family, too.

'Tis one of half a dozen, now,
The Daily Grind's the first.
They need to stand and take a bow
for long-time quenching thirst.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 3rd, 2025


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