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These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

by Jay O'Toole

Rated: E · Book · Personal · #2172808

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)

Here is yet another signature, that has been provided for me by my good friends, WS & GG.

Image for use by Honorable Mentions in the 2016 Quill Awards

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Jay O'Toole

about 8 hours ago
In response to "Weather Is a Tool"

Amen. We are in total agreement. ❤️

AmyJo-Downhill slide begins!

about 9 hours ago
In response to "Weather Is a Tool"

It is true, that through tragedy there is some redeeming grace, or lessons to be learned. It doesn't negate the hurt, though, or the questions of why. We must trust in God's mercy and grace, and that He holds the answers.

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Jay O'Toole

Jun 26, 2025 at 6:47pm
In response to "A Cup of Tea"

Thanks, Jeff.

Jeff

Jun 26, 2025 at 5:30pm
In response to "A Cup of Tea"

Nice! I enjoyed reading this!

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Jay O'Toole

Jun 19, 2025 at 8:16pm
In response to "The Guide"

You’re welcome, AmyJo. Well said. Thank you.

AmyJo-Downhill slide begins!

Jun 19, 2025 at 6:33pm
In response to "The Guide"

You state this so well. It's hard to have a child-like faith anymore. That doesn't mean it's impossible; it's just a hard path to travel. Everyone, and everything seems to want to beat a person up, take away their simple faith. "Believe like I do, or you're just wrong" seems to be the beat of the drum nowadays. I prefer not to be confrontational for the most part, but when I see someone just throwing their weight around, and being a bully, I really do want to "Gibbs smack" them into reality. Of course, I don't, but I want to...LOL. It just means I get to pray harder than ever. Thank you for sharing.

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Jay O'Toole

Jun 11, 2025 at 10:59pm
In response to "The First Big Trip"

Thank you, Dianne. I agree. She’s in God’s Hands.

Lazy Writer est 4/24/2008

Jun 11, 2025 at 10:29pm
In response to "The First Big Trip"

A beautiful poem for your daughter. It's hard when they grow up and leave home! She is in God's hands and there's not a better place. Will keep you all in my prayers!

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Jay O'Toole

Jun 11, 2025 at 10:10pm
In response to "The First Big Trip"

Thank you so much, Sis. Same happy tears of gratitude.

AmyJo-Downhill slide begins!

Jun 11, 2025 at 10:07pm
In response to "The First Big Trip"

This gave me happy tears! I pray for you and yours in your new endeavors. Blessings to you and your family. May Jade walk in His love and shadow. May God give you grace as you give her wings, Dear Brother.

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