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) |
When the boat was tossing wild, Jesus took a nap. When the world shakes His own child, fear comes as a trap. Blessed Hope looks up above, past all worldly din. Face of Saving, Lordly Love, best of HIStory's men. Maelstrom 2024, not much left of peace. Holidays are at the door. Is there yet release? Storm the eyes, November grates. Our lives no anchors have. Mark the choice among the dates as Joy combats the grave. Blessed Hope, that Jesus soon will come to rest for aye the chosen ones, who know His boon in everlasting Day. A bird can nest in rocky crag. A whale retreats to the deep. A human can without a brag know The Savior's Arms, that keep. The storms of life are for a time. Rest not in circumstance, but in God's Word, His Truth sublime, determined, not by chance. by Jay OโToole on September 20th, 2024 |