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 (Philippians 2:13, KJV) https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon |
O, Lord, we ask, that You would give our world the peace it needs. We're sinful souls. Please, us forgive. Make Gratitude our deeds. We start by praying for your heart, the ones whom You did choose. Make peace in Israel ever start. Jerusalem ne'er You lose. Dear Lord, we pray for presidents and the leaders of each land, that You would be in residence to guide as You have planned. Please give salvation. Help us call on You, the One, Who saves. You died on the cross to win us all, and rose up from the grave. Protect our first responders, Lord. Their job is often hard. Please, fill their hearts with Your Own Word. Each day their dear lives guard. In Hope, we ask, that You would show our children how to live, that when they're grown, they all would know, in You is where we thrive. So many things need daily prayer. Please, help us to recall, that You can carry every care. We'd bring you one and all. Oh, Prince of Peace, please speak, "Shalom" o'er every earthly thought, that when you come to bring us Home Your joyful peace be wrought. by Jay O'Toole on January 2nd, 2020 "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good." (Psalm 122:6-9, KJV) |