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We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life.
โ€œThere 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


โ€œOur anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.โ€
โ€• C. H. Spurgeon


โ€œHope 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


โ€œIf 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


โ€œA Bible thatโ€™s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isnโ€™t.โ€
โ€• Charles Spurgeon


โ€œVisit many good books, but live in the Bible.โ€
โ€• Charles Spurgeon


โ€œWhen 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)

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While waiting for a thought to come,
creating daily rhyme,
the day sets sail, while nightly hum
brings resting to its prime.

Some grand event, igniting words
oft seems to best express
as jubilation flies with birds,
and reason moves like chess.

We question what we cannot see,
and strive to see anew.
Can hope and bliss in each day be
when energy is through?

Such laughter from a little child,
who grows to be quite tall.
A now-adult so wise and mild
helps shoulder life and all.

A perfect verse I may ne'er find,
create, nor wrestle down,
but honesty, that's good and kind
can change to a smile, a frown.

The process of a writer gains
in falling, getting up,
while slogging through some heavy rains,
then pausing, draining Cup.

It seems as though it's easier
to sit, and hold quite dear
two-fisted coffee cup as a friend
than write a word that's clear.

Mayhaps when Struggle's seen as guide,
we'll peaceful know the best,
that growth can only be applied
when living through the test.


by Jay Oโ€™Toole
on September 7th, 2023


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