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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 (Philippians 2:13, KJV) https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon    |
Some things exist, but some do not. Each step will take us farther down the road. Some hopes remain with some forgot. The weighty things of mind become a load. The life at twenty-one is gone. It nevermore shall come, and be again, but when this life is fin'lly done, we'll know missed possibilities aren't sins. The things we've done, and things we've left most certainly are Wisdom from the Lord. The hinder look will make bereft the hearts, that need the blessings of His Word. There must be hope, that still remains. So, what's to do when senior years arrive? Research your life to see what's plain, and follow gifts, that on the vine survive. Some books we write, and shelve for days, or months or years or more 'til they be dim, still we must light the fire and pray with those, who stand with us and give us vim. Can music be reality? The tuba was my friend for many years. The spinet has more notes to free. The voice can choral sing, bring eyes to tears. My knitting's new, my painting was, photography has long since shuttered closed, but scarves are made for needs because so much of art is thought, not simply posed. The possibilities are gifts from God, Who made us with so much to do. Each joyful deed the world can lift right now, and when our breathing life is through. by Jay O’Toole on January 11th, 2023 |
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So beautifully written.