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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) |
Facing fear is never bliss for those, who like to stay behind closed doors in rooms like this all safely hid away. But facing fear is not a choice, that brave ones quick would make for danger is no great rejoice, that puts a life at stake. Facing fear intimidates the coward and the saint. So often real the heart debates to stand or yield to faint. Fears are faced when some great need makes love the stronger still. To care for others is the deed, that moves past fear by will. Only by the Lord of Grace o'er fears to fully win, but conquer once 'til next its place is seen in this world of sin. Such courage is not mine alone, but of Jesus Christ, the Lord. He victors new the heart of stone. So says His lasting Word. The heart of flesh can feel more fear, but fleshy hearts obey, that when His Presence is felt near, we'll do what He would say. by Jay O’Toole on March 3rd, 2022 |