Monthly Archives: June 2012

“The children of God are, indeed, frequently sorrowful, but, paradoxical as the assertion may appear, if they enjoy their privileges they are always rejoicing, “Though now, for a season, if need be, they are in heaviness, through manifold trials, yet … Continue reading →

“God cannot lie, and there is no reason to suspect him of change, or failure of ability to keep His word.  Yet, so false is the heart of man, that man doubts his Maker.”  (Charles H. Spurgeon; 1834-1892)

“Consider how you are daily and hourly wronging God, and you will not be so easily inflamed with revenge against those who have wronged you.”  (John Flavel; 1628-1691)

“Humility is a part of the image of God.  Pride is the master-piece of the image of the devil.”  (Thomas Boston;  1677-1732)

“A child of God is in himself not able to send up a sweet-smelling sacrifice of prayer that is acceptable to heaven.  He is too infirm and powerless because of the impotence of sin, the impotence of foolishness, ignorance, and … Continue reading →

“Let no appearing impossibilities make you question God’s accomplishment of any of his gracious words.  Though you cannot see how the thing can be done, ‘tis enough, if God has said that he will do it…Though the valleys be so … Continue reading →

“Pride sets a man up against God; lowliness brings him back to his place, and lays him down at the feet of his sovereign Lord, saying, Your will be done.”  (Thomas Brooks; 1608-1680)

“If there is in any child of God a desire for Divine conformity, for more of the spirit of Christ, more weanedness, and crucifixion, and daily dying, this should be his ceaseless prayer,–“Lord, increase my faith.”  (Octavius Winslow; 1808-1878)

“To waive one’s rights is, more often than not, a sign of strength and grace.”  (William Graham Scroggie; 1877-1958)

“As God draws near to us in promise, it is our privilege to draw near to Him in petition.”  Arthur W. Pink  (1886-1952)