seeking to bless

"O that from Satan's infernal industry we may learn to go about like good Samaritans, seeking whom we may bless!" -Spurge

one another

"Learning to give preference to others is one of the true marks of a Christian because it is so contrary to human nature. That’s why desiring it comes from God, and doing it comes through the Holy Spirit." -John Fischer

"conversation is an evanescent relation - no more." -Emerson

"love is not a victory march,

it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah"

-Leonard Cohen

comfort

"Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer." 2 Corinthians 1:6

ralph

"We must be our own before we can be another's." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

You hear my voice

"In the morning, O LORD , you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation." Psalm 5:3

freedom

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened" Galations 5:1

the light

"But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin." 1 John 1:7

abundant

"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundant beyond all we could ever hope for or imagine." Ephesians 3:20

satisfaction

nothing will ever satisfy the whole man but the love of God.

the question was asked of Solomon, "is there nothing in thy wealth?" he replied, "nothing, but weariness of spirit." This was his verdict when he had trodden the whole world round of pleasure.

day of mercy

"blessed be the Lord for another day of mercy, even though I am now weary with it's toils." -Spurgeon

eulogy

"Michael O'Sullivan was my great friend. But I don't ever remember telling him that. The words that are spoken at a funeral are spoken too late for the man who is dead. What a wonderful thing it would be to visit your own funeral. To sit at the front and hear what was said, maybe say a few things yourself. Michael and I grew old together. But at times, when we laughed, we grew young. If he was here now, if he could hear what I say, I'd congratulate him on being a great man, and thank him for being a friend." from Waking Ned Devine

"Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all 'mean it.' A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment, for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. And always remember: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." –George Carlin

deeper

"May the Lord bring you into an ever deeper understanding of the love of God and the endurance that comes from Christ." 2 Thessalonians 3:5

fill

"Let Heaven fill your thoughts." Colossians 3:2

be gracious

"Let your conversation be gracious and effective" Colossians 4:6

blessed

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Ephesians 1:3

lucky

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16

heaviness of spirit

"Our blessed Lord experienced a terrible sinking and melting of soul. 'The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity, but a wounded spirit who can bear?' Deep depression of spirit is the most grievous of all trials; all besides is as nothing. Well might the suffering Saviour cry to His God, 'Be not far from me', for above all other seasons a man needs his God when his heart is melted within him because of heaviness. Believer, come near the cross this morning, and humbly adore the King of glory" -Spurgeon

The Storm

"When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the 'northeaster,' swept down from the island. The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along. As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were hardly able to make the lifeboat secure. When the men had hoisted it aboard, they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and let the ship be driven along. We took such a violent battering from the storm that the next day they began to throw the cargo overboard. On the third day, they threw the ship's tackle overboard with their own hands. When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: 'Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss. But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island.'” Acts 27:13-26

"Angels are not kept from us by storms, or hindered by darkness. Seraphs think it no humiliation to visit the poorest of the heavenly family. If angels' visits are few and far between at ordinary times, they shall be frequent in our nights of tempest and tossing." -Spurgeon

He isn't far

"God has done all this, so that we will look at Him and reach out and find Him. He isn't far from any of us, and He gives us the power to live, to move, and to be who we are. 'We are all His children'" Acts 17:27.28

everything

"everything was created by Him... and everything was made for Him." Colossians 1:16

that I may be still with Thee.

"Blessed Lord Jesus, be with me, reveal Thyself, and abide with me all night. So that when I awake, I may be still with Thee." -Spurgeon

the beginning

"Respect and obey the Lord! This is the beginning of knowledge." Proverbs 1:7

peace of God

"and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

unto Jesus

"If you are avoiding the call of the religious thinking of today's world, and instead are 'looking unto Jesus' (Hebrews 12:2), setting your heart on what He wants, and thinking His thoughts, you will be considered impractical and a daydreamer. But when He suddenly appears in the work of the heat of the day, you will be the only one who is ready. You should trust no one, and even ignore the finest saint on earth if he blocks your sight of Jesus Christ." -Oswald Chambers

your prayers

"Let not your prayers be all concerning your own sins, your own wants, your own imperfections, your own trials, but let them climb the starry ladder, and get up to Christ Himself, and then, as you draw nigh to the blood-besprinkled mercy-seat, offer this prayer continually, 'Lord, extend the kingdom of Thy dear Son'." -Spurgeon

the habit

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another- and all the more as you see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:25

it is time

"It is time to seek the Lord" Hosea 10:12

"Slight not that word, it may be your last call from destruction, the final syllable from the lip of grace" -Spurgeon

no time

"We should take a look at our current circumstances. Do crises which affect us or others in our home, business, country, or elsewhere, seem to be crushing in on us? Are we being pushed out of the presence of God and left with no time for worship? If so, we must put a stop to such distractions and get into such a living relationship with God that our relationship with others is maintained through the work of intercession, where God works His miracles." -Oswald Chambers