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) |
Quiet room with music sweet Christmas time is here. Warm the house with hearts, that meet. Outside's crisp and clear. Embroidered present, nearly done, can I make another? Much like this, it's blessed fun. For daughter, like for mother. Almost over as it starts, Christmas days are blurred. Life of labor when it parts, what's the lasting word? Will we know the best Noël throughout Eternity? Joyful days with hearts, that tell, "Saved from sin, set free!" The best, that Christmas ever gives is Jesus' virgin birth. The heart forever joys and lives in the Savior's given worth. I want to live Th'Eternal Day in all, that Christ, I Am, is for me, Life, Truth, and the Way, The crucified, and risen Lamb. Will there be lights and Christmas trees? Will there be coffee shop nights? The truest joy is when each sees The Savior from all plights. The Christmas moments, that I seek are truly Christ Himself. Oh, let my heart forever speak of Jesus' lasting wealth. by Jay O’Toole on December 4th, 2024 |