We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life. |
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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 https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV) |
Sometimes this life is just a list of daily things, that we must do. The loved ones cared for, hugged and kissed, plus cleaning house that's never through. And then there's work, beyond the house, that pays the bills, and buys the gifts. The groceries shopped by either spouse, which feed the tummies, the heart it lifts. So many things invade our minds. The constant tasks make rest to flee. The pressing years, that weighing blinds to playful childhood days we'd see. But when a moment's breath we take to think on respite with the Lord, what a gift of Joy we thus partake found swimming in The Divine True Word. We're waiting now for Christ's Return. The Blest Day when we'll see His Face. This starts the years to ever learn, to be as we were made in Grace. But when His Majesty comes anon, the waiting will be ever o'er. The Greatest Love, God's Only Son, Salvation in This Blessed Door. If hear you can, thou needst not wait. The behest is yours. Oh, come with speed. Such difference made, 'tis ever great. His Time is now. He will not plead. by Jay O’Toole on January 14th, 2026 ![]() ![]() |