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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)    |
A play, a concert, party music, too. The party's for assisted folks. These seniors need great care, that's long and true with fresh air under massive oaks. It's true we need to help the young and old, but self sometimes is needing rest. Responsibility is painted bold, if humans "would be truly blest." I wonder if the safety tip we're taught, before we taxi out to leave the ground, would help the weary, who are burden fraught. "Put on your mask, and then you look around to find the other souls, you've lately brought." Such airplane flights can teach us how to serve. "Take care of you to give much better care to those you love and all your lives preserve." It seems unkind, yet really it's most fair. First save yourself, then other needs observe. The need for time to daily "come apart" shows truest care, responsibility. For going on a weary, heavy heart will burden others, that you need to free. The saying is "Just come apart and rest or you may find yourself to come apart." The bed prepares you for each daily test. The "midnight oil" can overwhelm the heart. I'm kind to others when I'm kind to me. I'm helping others when I find repose. I'm happiest just with a day to be. I warm my core by Time I've often froze. by Jay O'Toole on December 12th, 2019 |
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