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“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)    |
The school year, now, is underway, but I stand by and watch, no more to teach from day to day, historic color swatch. These days I have new things to do to keep myself amused. I exercise my body new. I walked when the rain refused. For on the side of the road, I splashed as torrents poured on down I stood erect as peltings lashed my body, toe to crown. I walked, and trudged, and walked some more without a sheltered space. Upon the roadside drenched before I reached my truck cab's grace. Unruffled as a mad, wet hen, I made the best of it. 'Twas like I swam. 'Twas not a sin. I could not wetter get. Arriving home I could assess my situation, full. My driver's seat was wet to bless, not dry as was the rule. My socks were soaked. I wrung them out, and pealed 'way ev'ry cloth, that clung to me without a doubt as flames draw ev'ry moth. On the side of the road, I learned a Truth, "God rains on ev'ry man. The good days and the bad of youth are by His lasting Plan." Some days He gives us shelter quick. We find it if we hear. Some days the drops are really thick, and glasses are not clear. But in the end The One, Who made, and saves us by His Son, transforms this all for good displayed, His lasting Victory won. by Jay O’Toole on August 5th, 2022 |
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