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) |
The weather often tries our minds with heavy winds or highest heat. Discomfort in our body binds to point us homeward in retreat. The people in our lives are mixed, unpleasant some, but blessings more. Our hope is kept with eyes so fixed on Christ, the Lord in prayers implore. The work we do is good and hard to strengthen body, mind, and soul. List we long to Wisdom's bard. From Scripture, we are remade whole. These hopeful hearts maintain the road of Heaven's upward-calling way. He carries us, and lifts the load as shines His Light throughout the day. But what of weight we still do feel? Doth He now leave in darkened times? The strength He makes is always real. He trains us in these upward climbs. As step by step we soldier on, He walks beside as Hope He gives. He guides the way, 'til this life's gone. Then evermore with Him, we live. In Christ, we move and being share though days be long with way unknown. Great Hope He gives to lighten care. The Day will show in Him we've grown. by Jay O’Toole on September 4th, 2023 |