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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)    |
| "Mama is gone," attempts to say, that she has left this life today. So few the words, it's not okay. Emotions feel so raw. "Mama is gone." She'll not come back to live within this house of lack, where days are long, and pains attack. Released, her soul is free. "Mama is gone." Was all bestowed? Were things well-said? The thoughts we owed? Beware of Grief's accusing mode as we begin to heal. "Mama is gone." Please, help us, Lord, to find great solace in Your Word, while reading Truth through eyes still blurred. We live in lasting Hope. "Mama is gone," but Jesus comes. The days to live are still great sums, where all is blest in work, that hums. He's JOY, dear grieving heart. "Mama is gone," but just for now. We'll all before the King soon bow. His Blessings evermore bestow to know His laughter there. "Mama is gone." What more can be said? "Our Hope is in Christ, Alive from the dead! Our sins are paid by He, Who bled." There's nothing more to pay. "Mama is gone." The sun is set upon these earthly days to get. One dash can nevermore be let to stop the life, that comes. "Mama is gone," but we are here to help each other combat fear, to light the path, to walk it clear, until He calls us Home. "Mama is gone" to joy in her peace, to lay down weak life in fullest release. Now, knowing more strength, that life can increase. There's Hope to embrace once again. by Jay O’Toole on July 15th, 2025   |
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