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) |
Imperfect, though I am, I can yet be redeemed. 'Tis through the Great I AM, I'm 'fore the Lord esteemed. Imperfect I was born, and full of sin cast down. By Christ, the veil is torn. I need no more a frown. Imperfect are we all. His Merits we all need. O, listen to His Call. "Salvation," He doth plead. Imperfect, though I am, imputed righteousness was bought by Saving Lamb, forever He to bless. Imperfect I will always be as long as I live in this flesh. Redeemed by Grace and made set Free by He, Who entered through the crèche. Imperfect I'm by Luther's words, "A saint and sinner all the time." Eschewing those in wide-path herds, I'm made to live the life sublime. Imperfect, though I am, He died to take away my sin and shame. Once buried for my awful pride, He rose again to change my name. "Imperfect" is my earthly state. Made new my everlasting JOY. Because of Christ, I'm labeled, "Great!" His Perfect Life for me employed. by Jay O’Toole on September 12th, 2023 |