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) |
The sweetness of the peaceful thought released from endless angst is how the heart is daily taught and brought to greatest thanks. We strive from task to task the next, while sleeping less than need. We wonder why we stay perplexed with hearts, that often bleed. The busyness of human days creates a tired soul. Sweet, peaceful thoughts from You we pray. Restore and make us whole. "Oh, help me focus on Your Face, Dear Lord of blessed peace. "My heart would ever find its place within your sweet release." "My life of love and hopeful grace is hidden in your wings. "Make me the flow'rs of mercy's vase, where lasting peace, it sings." Repeated taunts of raucous words may wilt my hope through heat, but fly they will like frightened birds when Truth your peace repeats. The truest peace, not free from strife, is lived in strongest Rock. The peaceful hope expresses life in Savior's strength, we walk. "You'll never win! You're way too weak! Your life will soon be o'er!" No! Greater is the peace I seek than aught could cast on floor. "My peace, I leave with you, Dear One. The love you need is mine. "You'll find your peace in God's own Son, who's tender, meek and kind." "I rest in you, dear Lord of peace. You're with me ev'ry day. "I find my hope and sweet release in One to whom I pray." by Jay O'Toole on June 8th, 2019 |