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) |
The little corner is my room, where I have stored some things. These Christmas treasures, weaver's loom, that help my heart to sing. I'll store away this poem, too, since it's no doubt too late to bless the reader as most may do for Christmas words now grate. The little corner music plays of Christmas hopes and bliss. Our chilly morn reminds of days we stopped to moments kiss. Green, and red, and blue, and gold, the lights create a place, while whitest lights of Christmas told do comfort hearts with grace. The crafts, and plaques, and ornaments remind of years gone by with those half-done experiments, that on the shelves do lie. Christmas wrapping, boxes, bags, with garlands draped around help Christmas presents, and new tags to keep the gift from being found. Eleven months we now must wait, before the world's onboard with Christmas joy, and wonders great to hear each choir's blessed chord. Yet, nothing stops a heart so filled with Christ, Who came, and for us lived to pay our debt He once was killed, and rose Salvation's Gift to give. by Jay OโToole on January 16th, 2023 |