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) |
Nightly thoughts in gentle flow bid me all His peace to know. How can hope within me grow when I list' to fear? Nightly thoughts at slower pace gentle me from daily race, finding Hope in Jesus' Face, making steps more clear. Nightly thoughts review each day, guiding on the narrow way, teaching good the lips to say. Honor all His worth. Nightly thoughts are worthy. True. Cherish good He works in you. Live this life, until He's through. Thank Him for new birth. Nightly dreams precede the dawn. Hopeful days lead on and on. Lasting life when breath is gone. Ever see His Smile. Nightly dreams from Him are Light, guiding us to live a-right, following beyond our sight, rest in Him awhile. Nightly dreams bring lessons near. The Voice of God becomes so clear. Banishing my ev'ry fear, I just need to stand. Nightly dreams in peaceful rest show my heart, that I am blest, saving me through ev'ry test by th'eternal Plan. by Jay O’Toole on May 18th, 2021 |