Tag: God

Life is ever changing

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(Charles Spurgeon) Life is ever changing. Who can tell what may come next? Today it is fair — the next day there may be the thundering storm. Today I may need nothing — tomorrow I may be like Jacob, with … Continued

There remains a rest

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There remains, then, a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9. (adapted from Octavius Winslow’s “Morning Thoughts“) Not yet come to the heavenly rest, we still are approaching it, and, oh ecstatic thought! We shall reach it at last! … Continued

Your comforts delight

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(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898 excerpts) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” Psalm 94:19 “Your comforts delight my soul!” Blessed Lord, … Continued

Never give up in despair

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(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898) “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You!” Jeremiah … Continued

Joy and sorrow

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(Octavius Winslow, “My Father’s Way Right!“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “He led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.” Psalm 107:7 The believer is as much to live upon the grace … Continued

Every cross is a mercy!

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(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “He will certainly accomplish what He has decreed for me, and He has many more things like these in mind!” Job 23:14 The trials of time were appointed in eternity. … Continued

Friend and Companion

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(Octavius Winslow, “None Like Christ”) “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 There is no friend like Christ! No love soothes, and no smile gladdens, no voice cheers, and no arm supports —like His. Jesus … Continued

No care but all prayer

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C.H. Spurgeon Prayer, Thanksgiving, Praise “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and … Continued

Behold your God!

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(Edward Payson, 1783-1827) Only to be permitted to contemplate such a being as Jehovah . . . to ponder goodness, holiness, justice, mercy, patience and sovereignty–personified and condensed; and ponder them united with eternity, infinite power, unerring wisdom, omnipresence, and … Continued

Precious promises

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from Spurgeon’s “Three Precious Things” #931 “…He has given us His very great and precious promises…” 2 Peter 1:4 God’s promises are precious because they tell of exceeding great and precious things. We have promises in the Bible which time … Continued