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 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)    |
| To feel the lack, but know He's great is truly of this world. To open presents, box and sack reveals some JOY unfurled. To hope that this is all that's best diminishes the sight of some new Day, which gives real Hope, relieves us from our plight. The world is so much faster, now. We'll blink, and once again the Christmas cards of fam'ly, friend will beckon us to send. If gifts received make lasting peace, then something is amiss for days of life do flee away. We bury loved one's kiss. This lack we feel weighs down our hearts for now we work and live to buy the things of earthly times. We stop, that love we give. Some empty chair, that none can fill when we say table's grace. The silent night where once were words makes house a larger place. The Joy we once of Christmas cheers remember in our lack. The hope of time when all's restored makes us request to pack. "Dear Jesus, help us in our need. We thank You for this Day. For those, who grieve, we for us plead. Still grant us to obey. "The tasks you have for us to do, please help us with great JOY to serve our loved ones as to You. Your Gift of strength employ. "Please, cherish tears we shed, right now with hoped-for JOY in grief, that when before You we do bow, we'll know Your Great Relief." "On Christmas Day forevermore, the Gift of Jesus known, we'll have no lack for what's in store is blessings always sown. "Now, thank we all, Dear Blessed Lord, for Jesus' Saving Power. The Promises of Your Dear Word, we'll live through that sweet Hour." by Jay O’Toole on December 25th, 2025    |
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