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) |
My wife has had a wondrous birthday all day long today. I'm really glad, that she was born one lovely winter's morn to share my years now gray. A youthful face came down that aisle to meet me in full view of all our friends, who shared a smile, and join a home so new. I see that lovely teenaged face each morning when I wake. I'd go again to that holy place a bride for me to take. As Robert Browning smoothly bade, "Grow old with me. The best will be. The last for which the first was made." What lovely words! I agree with he. I love you, Dear! You bring me cheer. Your visage joy remaining clear. To give you words of daily praise is an easy task from my heart to raise. "Trust God. See all, and have no fear." My paraphrase references Robert Browning's original quote, which may be read here. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/71023-grow-old-along-with-me-the-best-is-yet-to... by Jay O'Toole on November 25th, 2019 |