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 weeks of life are gladsome days to work and love with Joy's displays. We give our best to those we know, and those we meet learn friendship's glow. Shared laughter makes some sadness cease and grows all hearts to know increase. The urchin boy, who needs some bread is fed and watered, helped to bed. Some foes in politics are firm. Unkindness seems to limit terms. 'Twould be the betterment of Man to find some common ground and plan. The coins we earn and try to hide are often nothing less than pride, but hands extended t'ward great need show hearts of higher, better breed. When lives of gladsome days do serve by strength of heart and arms they nerve, Mankind is helped as minds recall. Such reputations never fall. If in the gladsome days you yearn some kinder ways to know and learn, then seek some higher cause to know, where gifts are helped and made to grow. "Good measure, pressed down," we would give by selfless hearts our joy would live, without demand, "The gift repay!" for wealthy heart and gladsome day. by Jay O'Toole on September 10th, 2019 |