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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) |
Sahara dust is coming near, affecting heat and rain. The days of sauna may not clear, until it's left, again. The path of this storm is quite broad, like hurricanes before. These sunsets may, yet, leave us awed with greater rain to pour. Sahara dust by subtle means affects our health in ways, afflicting lungs without screens and darker skies for days. Sahara dust won't blow us down, like hurricanes can do, but leave us dirty all around when the steering current's through. The virus made us buy a mask, and masks may mean more now. For breathing can be quite a task when mud's upon the brow. Sahara dust may be the cause of greater health duress, but let us bow our heads and pause to ask the Lord to bless. Sahara dust effects remain a question in each mind, but when it's blown, a new refrain of music ever kind. by Jay O'Toole on June 24th, 2020 |