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“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)    |
| "Oh, Lord, I don't know how to live," moans the weary heart. "I get in trouble for the bad I do, "and amazingly, I get in trouble too often for my good intentions, that are thought of as being bad. "How do I live? How do I hope? Where are You, Lord?" "I'm right here, my Son. Just stop. Breathe. Live," The Savior gives His tenderest touch to the person, whose flame is nearly quenched. "You've given me so many talents. I feel responsible for every one of them. "Please, give me the strength to live and to serve You," the weary heart cries. "The craftsman wears His dearest gloves to make the greatest house. "I make the gloves and I wear the gloves I've made. I hold the tools so tightly. "I make the house with gloved hands and flying tools. "The gloves each rest. Each tool is skilled. All are built by my own strength," The Savior holds and guides his dearest child in love. "I'm taught to be responsible. I'm taught the perfect way to live. I'm weary of this teaching way. "My hope's a dusty breath," the weary child with weary heart collapses into a lump. "Lay down your burdens. Come as you are." The Savior comforts with His voice. "I save the ones, who slightly turn because they're frozen stiff in doubting's fear and confusion's maelstrom." "I don't know if I've believed properly," the frightened, weary heart bellows. "Perfection's not required. Just come as you are," the Lover tenderly smiles. "I don't know how! I don't want to be forever lost! I can't do it! I give up!" The hopeless heart is now prostrate. "You just did. You came as you were," the Father holds his child. "You needed forgiveness. That is now done. You needed lasting friendship. You have that in me, dear Son. "Your work is now known by my unfailing strength. You rest and you serve for you've come to me." Word Count: 326 Line Count: 23 Verse Used: Philippians 2:13 Prompt: The song, "Come as You Are" by David Crowder by Jay O'Toole on May 9th, 2019 |
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