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) |
Leaving Christmas, the sun returns for the longer days are here, not as heat from summer burns, but a little more light to make it clear. Leaving Christmas can feel sad because the emotions were built up, but turning to the new I'm glad. When the coffee's gone I need a new cup. Leaving Christmas is a choice for boats still docked can't sail the seas. When flowers come we all rejoice. When Christ is raised the lost He frees. Leaving Christmas warms the heart, since warmer days will be here soon. Once Salvation's day doth start the dark of night is as the noon. Leaving Christmas gives me pause. I want to live it every day. Giving treasures shows us laws, "The greater's found when we God obey." Leaving Christmas means the best will come by moving toward the next. The mountain's climb will find its crest in June when each muscle's fully flexed. Leaving Christmas says, "Goodbye" to the joys, we've known of late. Cups of Christmas still apply. Each moment's peace a daily date. by Jay O'Toole on December 27th, 2019 |