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 Hope we have belongs to God. His Finished Work in joy applaud with teary eyes so greatly awed, forever with Him reign. The hopes of Earth are fleeing fast, each day a Happy, that won't last, tomorrow's Face, a Judgment blast, with color, that will drain. This Hope, He gives by His Own Hand, receiving heart, a place to land, the future now, so wondrous grand, the best we surely gain. The hopeful heart can rest in peace. Shalom doth mollify, release, our Joy in Christ will never cease. The Truth we've known is plain. The Person of our Hope is Love. He reigns within and reigns Above. His Spirit is One Pure, White Dove. We're cleansed from ev'ry stain. Remember that in foolish sin, just selfishness, my past had been, but Hope for me this Christ did win, enduring all my pain. The Hope of God, my daily rest. Forever I will be so blest, my robe, His Own Great Righteousness, the Purchase of His Vein. by Jay O’Toole on September 22nd, 2020 |