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) |
Soft and quiet, gentle friend with bombastic times, pianoforte moods do blend in our uphill climbs. Many years ago I took the lessons that I'd need to play piano by the book. Each time I played, I'd read. But now I'm told, "It's by the ear," the best of keyboard fare is "plug and play," and "feel it clear," which makes me stop and stare. They'd eat their meals, while I would play, which part of College paid, but this type of job is rare today. My playing's at home stayed. I played at church a few years past, but not now, and I'm sad. I pray my gift will somehow last through Eternity's great glad. Piano is a blessed joy, it's ivories to gliss. Engaging all its keys employ makes tonal music bliss. The world has left this instrument, except for venues large, where it costs much cash to rent, the audience to charge, but Mama's piano is with me right now. I've played it, since quite small, and by the Lord's most wondrous "How," I'll play it 'til His call. by Jay OโToole on April 27th, 2023 |