Charles Stanley Quote

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If we think that the Lord has suddenly abandoned us, we are walking by sight and not by faith.

From Hebrews 13:8:  “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

Charles Spurgeon Quote

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I know nothing which can so comfort the soul; so calm the swelling billows of sorrow and grief; so speak peace to the winds of trial, as a devout musing upon the subject of the Godhead.

From Isaiah 26:3:  “Those of steadfast mind You keep in peace, in peace because they trust in You.

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher.  Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world.  He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”

Grasping Heaven’s Swing

From Isaiah 30:18:  “Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore He will rise up to show mercy to you.  For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him.”

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Hearing Father’s voice

Every mountain sings

With faithful echoes

Praising heaven’s King

 

Showering His grace

Every valley sings

With earnest promise

Sowing trust, faith brings

 

Sending His mercy

Every village sings

With truth in His Word

Soaring eagle’s wings

 

Scattering His seeds

Every landscape sings

With divine beauty

Welcoming each spring

 

Walking in His light

Every neighbor sings

With each beating heart

Pulling on love’s strings

 

Witnessing His Son

Every sinner sings

With His righteousness

Grasping heaven’s swing

 

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From Isaiah 30:20-21:  “Though the Lord may give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide Himself any longer, but your eyes shall see your Teacher.  And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”

His Proven Ways

From Deuteronomy 10:12:  “So now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you?  Only to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”

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Facing yet another day

Father’s mercy offers hand

Overcoming each challenge

Solid ground covers sinking sand

 

Trusting path of wisdom’s light

Father’s Word guides each step

Escaping evil’s darkness

Destined for Calvary’s doorstep

 

Looking back at long journey

Father’s love fills wayward heart

Trading pride with humbleness

Hope renewing from faith’s restart

 

Embracing His proven ways

Father’s grace shining ahead

Resisting darkest shadows

Filled with Son’s everlasting bread

 

Blessing Savior’s righteous road

Father’s sovereignty leads

Offering bridge to follow

Blood of Christ saves each tender reed

 

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From John 14:5-6:  “Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord, we do not know where You are going.  How can we know the way?’  Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.'”

Desmond Tutu Quote

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Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.

From Psalm 18:28:  “It is You who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.”

Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and Christian theologian.  He was perhaps best known for his efforts as a human rights activist in dismantling his nation’s system of apartheid.  

Charles Stanley Quote

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If you are overcome by burdens in your life, it is time to trust the only One who can carry your heavy load.

From Matthew 11:28-30:  “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

With Jesus

From John 16:27:  “For the Father Himself loves you because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God.”

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Walking with Jesus

Coming to know Him

Rising from ashes

Life no longer grim

 

Kneeling with Jesus

Joining now as one

Praying to Father

His work shall be done

 

Standing with Jesus

Hearing trusted Word

Subduing darkness

Faith’s walk undeterred

 

Sitting with Jesus

Receiving His peace

Forgiving each sin

Light shall never cease

 

Talking with Jesus

Accepting His love

Sharing Father’s grace

Glory shines above

 

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From John 16:33:  “I have said this to you so that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you face persecution, but take courage:  I have conquered the world!”

Charles Stanley Quote

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God is constantly working in our hearts and circumstances to achieve His will in our lives.

From Psalm 143:10:  “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.  Let Your good spirit lead me on a level path.”

Ulysses S. Grant Quotes

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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.  I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours.

Hold fast to the Bible.  To the influence of this Book we are indebted.

Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) was the 18th President of the United States.

Trusting to Follow

From Psalm 23:1-3:  “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.”

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Walking through trials

Shepherd’s voice of peace

Trusting to follow

Grasping faith’s newfound lease

 

Seeking to believe

Wonders offer signs

Trusting to follow

Rising faith shall align

 

Affirming Lord’s Word

Each day follows night

Trusting to follow

Watching darkness take flight

 

Feeling love come forth

Savior’s light proclaims

Trusting to follow

Witnessing heaven’s flame

 

Overcoming death

Christ shall never rest

Trusting to follow

Tasting grace, faith digests

 

Filling hope with joy

Resurrection thrives

Trusting to follow

Knowing Shepherd’s alive

 

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From John 11:14-16:  “I am the good shepherd. I know My own, and My own know Me, just as the Father knows Me, and I know the Father.  And I lay down My life for the sheep.  I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold.  I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice.  So there will be one flock, one shepherd.”