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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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Waiting for The Lord seems long
touching deep within.
When this life doth quench our song
is there hope to win?

Waiting for The Lord was hard
for hearts so long ago.
Prophets spoke to land so marred
by Romans in the know.

Waiting for The Lord was glad
for shepherds in the field.
Once, they'd been so greatly sad.
Now, their hearts were healed.

Waiting for the day of birth
gave such great relief.
Mary saw His lasting Worth.
Gone was her pain so brief.

Waiting now at Christmastime
gives release to tears.
Taken up at moment prime,
chasing all our fears.

Waiting through these darkening days,
seeking warmth in the cold.
Light of Life in his displays
renders Hope most bold.

Waiting day by day for Him
keeps us looking up.
Joy forever tops the brim
of His loving cup.


by Jay O’Toole
on December 14th, 2023


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