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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
(Philippians 2:13, KJV)


https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon

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May 31, 2023 at 2:28pm
May 31, 2023 at 2:28pm
#1050344
A quiet corner holds my crafts
to do in peace, to while away,
exploring thoughts, enjoying laughs,
a place to live my life, today.

A quiet corner knitting yarns
to make a scarf or tell a tale.
At other times a musty barn
perfumed by hay in many bales.

A quiet corner all alone
when man and beast do other things.
The crafts I've made, the times I've known
help my own heart to softly sing.

A quiet corner helps on days
when life may weigh, and press me down.
To know I'm gifted in these ways
can crack a smile to change a frown.

A quiet corner, where the wing
of He, Who died and rose, again,
can shelter me to safely bring
the Hope of Grace, now free from sin.
(Psalm 91:1-4; Romans 8:1)


by Jay O’Toole
on May 31st, 2023


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May 30, 2023 at 6:32pm
May 30, 2023 at 6:32pm
#1050286
But some days sadness overwhelms
as sit we 'neath the massive elm
to ponder who is at the helm
of this small earthly life.

When days don't go as I could wish.
It's mostly fine, but mostly ish.
His scrubbing still would clean my dish,
but inside there's just strife.

Will ever there be days ahead
when thoughts are heard, and thoughts are read?
Will hopefulness speak joy instead
when pain is fully gone?

Will God be pleased to talents show?
Will others clean, and take trash now?
Will goals of life I fully know
when The Son of Morning dawns?

This overwhelming sadness bleeds
from childhood hurts, and pains, and deeds.
Will victory soon come o'er needs,
or must I feel some more?

I'm working through with a counselor friend
the things I feel in hopes to mend.
The child I was my heart must tend.
His crying thoughts outpour.

Though overwhelmed in human heart
the God of Grace will never part.
He's by my side from life's first start,
no "smoldering flax" ignores.
(Isaiah 42:3,KJV)


by Jay O’Toole
on May 30th, 2023


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May 29, 2023 at 5:09pm
May 29, 2023 at 5:09pm
#1050248
Has God removed His Presence, fair,
when aught but silence fills the air?
Does God stop holding all toge'er
when we can't see Him move?

Is blessed day forever dark
when God seems gone and makes no mark?
No lighthouse seen by tossing barque
can hopeful light yet prove.

Will God be always far from those,
His children loved, so freely chose?
Will He not help as suff'ring grows
within each lo-ved heart?

The pain He lets is for our good,
apart from mental hopes or mood,
that thoughts of Him be ne'ermore skewed
when in The Day we start.

God is right here His Word declares.
He holds each child when in our cares.
He marks each breath, and numbers hairs.
We're ne'er from Him apart.


by Jay O’Toole
on May 29th, 2023


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May 26, 2023 at 9:18pm
May 26, 2023 at 9:18pm
#1050133
One wonders 'bout the great career
I'd have while serving Santa Claus,
the joy of being through the year
a partner in his wondrous cause.

Right now the summer's coming fast
throughout the land with greater heat,
but could some days more gentle last
up north with sunshine on repeat?

The land of midnight's lasting sun
without the snow to make it white
could be a place of certain fun,
where darkness barely touches night.

But still, the animals are fed,
the meals are cooked, and buildings cleaned.
The visitors are met and led,
where Santa's many tasks convene.

Throughout the year are many nights
with Santa Claus in joyful thought.
He needs not fly through Northern Lights,
but reindeer groom and elves be taught.

If I should work with this great man,
I could be a janitor withal.
I could muck stall all day by plan.
I could bring coffee when He calls,

But there would be so many things
to fill the days and nights with joy.
The mundane tasks are blessed as sings
each person, that he would employ.

The days of summer soon give way
to cooler temps and snows, that come.
Then rushing through each blest display,
we'll know sweet Christmas in the sum.


by Jay O’Toole
on May 26th, 2023


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May 25, 2023 at 11:18pm
May 25, 2023 at 11:18pm
#1050099
Beautiful the color floats
through the air, and to our eyes.
Sweetest sounds these color notes
greet us daily, growing in size.

Begonia reds make bright the day.
Smiling hearts can dance around.
Caladiums, their handy way
growing arrow straight to aye abound.

Hostas, ferns, and greenest grass
bring green the honor it deserves.
Daily showers drop and pass,
bringing life to the plants it serves.


by Jay O’Toole
on May 25th, 2023


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May 24, 2023 at 3:16pm
May 24, 2023 at 3:16pm
#1050058
A gentle day of coolish air,
and breezes just a bit,
reminds me of The Lord so fair,
Who calls me with Him sit.

Begonias swaying back and forth,
and pansies, still alive
bring hope, today, for all they're worth,
and peace to in Him thrive.

A gentle day doth give us rest
for other days ahead
when we may face some earthly test
as challenges are bred.

The Lord is why we live and breathe
with lasting peace for Aye.
Salvation's Gift may 'round us wreathe,
if we receive it, today.


by Jay O’Toole
on May 24th, 2023


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May 23, 2023 at 1:39pm
May 23, 2023 at 1:39pm
#1050005
spring remains a bit
summer soon will come to us
then we'll wish for spring


by Jay O’Toole
on May 23rd, 2023


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May 22, 2023 at 12:53pm
May 22, 2023 at 12:53pm
#1049973
That humans write the things they feel
historically is true.
Can artificial thoughts be real
computing what they do?

I have no doubt computer writ
will flawless be withal,
but can the writings it submits
yet feel the human call?

And if we're bested by the brain,
that has no human heart,
is there a hope, that we can gain
some value, ne'er to part?

The perfect beauty seems quite good
from bits, and bites at work,
but these can never know the mood
expressed by the writer's quirks.

I've heard piano pieces done
as nearly perfect rote,
but I left the concert hall with none
to write about nor quote.

With imperfections, we relate
as true in human bent.
Perfections are not quite as great
from human hands be lent.

Perfection is Divine purview,
and there it must remain,
forever, though our lives when through,
will better skills then gain.


by Jay O’Toole
on May 22nd, 2023


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May 19, 2023 at 12:44pm
May 19, 2023 at 12:44pm
#1049840
How many souls can live life large
to be of the world, renowned?
How many of us live our charge,
and by the few be found?

To look upon our own life's song,
we hear notes out-of-tune.
To measure all the good and wrong,
so many things we'd prune.

Our vision is so narrow, small.
We harshly judge our day.
We tend to see no good at all
in our own limited display.

But God would have us be as kind
to Self as other folks
for Self is often terribly blind,
and at the mirror jokes.

"The Lord sees not as humans see
for man sees just the face.
The Lord looks on the heart to free,
and show His matchless grace.
"
(I Samuel 16:7, KJV)

Can we in kindness see our lives,
though small as being great?
Can we wait 'til the Lord arrives
to judge our life's lone plate?

For something small as the life each lives
is great when He's in charge.
Salvation in Christ freely gives
us life to live so large.


by Jay O’Toole
on May 19th, 2023


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May 18, 2023 at 8:52pm
May 18, 2023 at 8:52pm
#1049810
Waiting for my ride to come
some glad morning, some glad day.
Joy of life will know its sum,
evermore the upward Way.

Waiting for my ride to come.
Lower lights now burning dim.
Better Place than where we're from,
folded in the Arms of Him.

Waiting for my upward ride,
darkened day, e'en with sun lit.
Evermore with Him abide,
dying life be fin'lly quit.

Waiting for the Lord of All,
as my Groom, completing me.
Momentary skyward call,
Lovely Face to fin'lly see.


by Jay O’Toole
on May 18th, 2023


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