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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)

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September 1, 2023 at 6:15pm
September 1, 2023 at 6:15pm
#1054977
The velvet sound of wondrous bass
is speaking of God's Own Great Grace.
He plays trombone and prays and reads
to give us peace to end the day,
to help us give to God full sway,
Who gives us life and meets our needs.
We see Him not. His Heart we trace.

Bill Pearce, his name, this wondrous voice,
he prays about each subject choice,
that we, who list God's Word would hear.
We have great hope at eventide
with Truth attending at our side.
The Gospel Message spoken clear
will always make our hearts rejoice.

For Nightsounds is the program fair
of childhood takes the mem'ry there.
Refreshments made of note and word,
that day by day we'd think and pause
enjoying Grace, that saves from Laws
by nightly sounds of blessings heard
'bout God, Who saves from lasting care.


by Jay O’Toole
on September 1st, 2023


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August 31, 2023 at 6:12pm
August 31, 2023 at 6:12pm
#1054915
Preventing work from being stale,
we change up hours or things to do.
Thus, training hands to be made new,
we finish tasks the whole long tale.
A full day's shift we're made to work,
and be not slack, nor aught to shirk.
The lunch break helps us not to fail.

Each cleaning task I know so well,
but others need a learning curve
to make me fit from nothing swerve,
that when I'm done the best will tell.
I see the schedule in some days.
Will they require some new displays?
Will I learn rest as in it dwell?

I wonder will the cleaning shifts
be more in numbered thoroughness,
or will I need to others bless,
in other places show my gifts?
When Monday comes I'll know the cause
of hours change in workplace clause.
The heart will know the hope, that lifts.


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on August 31st, 2023


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August 30, 2023 at 1:36pm
August 30, 2023 at 1:36pm
#1054863
Waiting for a guest to come
doth heighten senses all.
Praying for a peaceful sum,
that no harm may fall.

Waiting 'til the guest arrives,
so many preps to do.
Hoping that we'll live and thrive
when the peace is new.

Waiting to meet ev'ry need
of guest and home folks here.
Waiting until we be freed
from each risk and fear.

Human guests oft schedule times
for the best to be.
Hurricanes oft visit climes
without cause we see.

Waiting for the present knock
upon our life's own door.
"Grant us, Lord, that on The Rock
we're founded as before.
"


by Jay O’Toole
on August 30th, 2023


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August 29, 2023 at 7:22pm
August 29, 2023 at 7:22pm
#1054820
Sipping tea, while tasting thought
throughout these quiet hours of eve
improve the heart as peace is taught.
Such moments slow do rest achieve.

"Hot Cinnamon Sunset" is its name,
a spicy black tea, a wondrous choice.
I savor, awaiting the darkness same,
while the sun's rays lengthen and rejoice.

How warm the tea to taste and touch!
It comforts tummy, mind, and soul.
The cricket banter helps so much
as teatime mouthfuls restore us whole.


by Jay O’Toole
on August 29th, 2023


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August 28, 2023 at 4:52pm
August 28, 2023 at 4:52pm
#1054767
The 'cane it hurries from the South.
It builds its strength the slower it comes.
How wide will be its open mouth
to dump its rain and windy sums?

They say "it's just a smallish storm,"
but will it prove to be much more?
Yet, Michael in its final form
left in its swath a months-long chore.

Our care is rested in God's Hands.
Salvation? Or the worst of it?
He works in wisdom in His Plans
for He Alone can make us fit.

The 'cane of Wrath nears HIStory's shore.
To say it, "Nay," we have no pow'r.
Upon our knees with God implore
to keep us from that fearsome hour.

The Man of God, the God of Man,
He came a Babe with right to rule.
Directing HISt'ry by His Plan,
He parts the wise from ev'ry fool.

These days of preparation best,
we store what needs we may have then,
that when we face the coming test
survive we will in Wisdom's Win.

These days of Grace are Hope's last breath.
He's calling now to Saving's Side.
Redeeming hearts beyond all death
is His great Work beyond all pride.
(John 3:16; John 6:37,44; John 14:6)


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on August 28th, 2023


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August 26, 2023 at 9:47pm
August 26, 2023 at 9:47pm
#1054689
Wonderful friends make life amazing.
They lift our spirits every day.
The Light of Life is always blazing.
His purpose wins. Yes, come what may.

Temptation stands to question all
the good we've done in life,
though "perfect" we could ne'er be called.
His blessings' are ever rife.

Perspective is a blessed gift.
The eyes are open to now see.
Each good that's done the heart can lift.
Salvation Grace from failings free.

O listen, now, to Clarence, wise,
and take his words to heart,
"No man has fallen, not to rise,
who can with friends new start.
"




by Jay O’Toole
on August 26th, 2023


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August 25, 2023 at 6:32pm
August 25, 2023 at 6:32pm
#1054611
When just a youth,
watching sitcoms each day,
she was my favorite of truth.
Sweet Marianne,
sore tooth.


by Jay O’Toole
on August 25th, 2023


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August 24, 2023 at 6:11pm
August 24, 2023 at 6:11pm
#1054548
Resting in the writing place,
seeking subjects new,
speaking with blest words of grace,
whether much or few.

Writing in the writing place,
many thoughts now past,
coming slow or some apace,
wisdom, that may last.

Writing Place is just a nook,
crafts and lights aglow.
Moments, that I oft have took
give me words to know.

Writing Place, a savored peace,
longing for some joy.
Putting words toge'er release
endorphins to employ.

Waiting in the writing place
for the way to end
poem in this lovely space,
daily hurts to mend.


by Jay O’Toole
on August 24th, 2023


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August 23, 2023 at 3:50pm
August 23, 2023 at 3:50pm
#1054490
While sitting with a cup o' Joe,
I think about my day.
The darkened liquid helps me go.
Alertness helps me stay.

With Stevia and almond milk,
I flavor it just right.
The taste, once bitter, now is silk.
It comforts with no bite.

A moment's peace with a silent friend
attends me on the couch.
The gentle lights and music blend,
preventing Oscar's Grouch.

My evening's work in ease is done
with clarity apace
through Macchiato's vict'ry won
to paint a smiling face.

His gift created cherries' beans
to roast and then to brew.
A lifetime's labors start with "greens"
best sipping 'til we're through.


by Jay O’Toole
on August 23rd, 2023


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August 22, 2023 at 3:51pm
August 22, 2023 at 3:51pm
#1054450
The sun shines hotter ev'ry day,
mysterious and rare.
The Truth is showing all to say,
"Conviction's clear with care."

How bright it is! The rays unknown,
not often seen by man.
Are these the days with normal flown
when Judgment comes by Plan?

To hydrate Self, we that do know,
before the heat deflates.
Be careful when we plant or mow
to keep alive to date.

The desert heat is bright always.
No trees nor buildings shade
the awesome power of the days
as Nature, God obeys.

But when the desert heat is seen
throughout the lands up north,
it's time to understand what means
these days he's bringing forth.

The God, Who speaks through Written Word,
now speaks through Earth and sky,
"The days for calling Me 'The Lord'
are closing pretty nigh.
"

"Before I take My Bride away,
you can yet bow the knee,
but after, 'Lord' you then may say,
'twill be My Victory.
"

His heated Presence grows, today.
Salvation draweth nigh.
Receive Salvation and obey,
redeemed of His Hand by.


by Jay O’Toole
on August 22nd, 2023


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