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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 wind, unseen by human eyes, it blows upon the hoary head. To dwell within the earthly skies, it stands a ghost and runs when led. The wind, its gentle face caresse, doth comfort heart and spirit twain, but in its violence of duress all men's creations are as vain. The wind, a symbol of the heart, will bless the world when all is good, but when its changes come to start the suddenness of bad is rude. The wind must be by God contained for life to venture past today. The heart must be by God full reigned for Hope to live beyond dismay. The wind and heart encouragement now when given voice to show their strength, but lost the day when bad makes bow a life beyond its given brink. Some day the Master of the wind will say thee, "Peace!" and "Stop!" "Enough!" for blowing causes reeds to bend, and hearts to bow when words are rough. Yet, He by words can all create, and He by words can be Heart's balm for He is ne'er too soon, nor late to speak, "SHALOM!" and greatest calm. by Jay OโToole on March 29th, 2023 |