We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life. |
โThere 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. . . .โ โ Charles Spurgeon โOur anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.โ โ C. H. Spurgeon โHope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.โ โ Charles Haddon Spurgeon โIf 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.โ โ Charles Spurgeon โA Bible thatโs falling apart usually belongs to someone who isnโt.โ โ Charles Spurgeon โVisit many good books, but live in the Bible.โ โ Charles Spurgeon โWhen your will is God's will, you will have your will.โ โ Charles Spurgeon https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV) |
One wonders 'bout the great career I'd have while serving Santa Claus, the joy of being through the year a partner in his wondrous cause. Right now the summer's coming fast throughout the land with greater heat, but could some days more gentle last up north with sunshine on repeat? The land of midnight's lasting sun without the snow to make it white could be a place of certain fun, where darkness barely touches night. But still, the animals are fed, the meals are cooked, and buildings cleaned. The visitors are met and led, where Santa's many tasks convene. Throughout the year are many nights with Santa Claus in joyful thought. He needs not fly through Northern Lights, but reindeer groom and elves be taught. If I should work with this great man, I could be a janitor withal. I could muck stall all day by plan. I could bring coffee when He calls, But there would be so many things to fill the days and nights with joy. The mundane tasks are blessed as sings each person, that he would employ. The days of summer soon give way to cooler temps and snows, that come. Then rushing through each blest display, we'll know sweet Christmas in the sum. by Jay OโToole on May 26th, 2023 |