The joys of heaven will surely compensate for the sorrows of earth.
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Book reviews, art, photography, short stories, quotes, poetry and posts on a variety of topics.
Christ is Sovereign Over All of Our Trials | John Newton
What a comfort to be assured that our afflictions do not happen to us at random — but are all under the direction of infinite wisdom and love, and all engaged to work together for good to those who love the Lord!
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God is On His Throne | Grief Quote #7
Why dost thou worry thyself? What use can thy fretting serve? Thou art on board a vessel which thou couldst not steer even if the great Captain put thee at the helm, of which thou couldst not so much as reef a sail, yet thou worriest as if thou wert captain and helmsman. Oh, be quiet; God is Master!
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Two Years Closer
January 11, 2016 was the best day of Hans' life. That's the day he entered the Presence of Almighty God. And we are two years closer to seeing him again. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 † https://youcantrusthim.com/2019/01/29/is-anyone-remembering-him-today/
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C.H. Spurgeon | Evening, January 10
In my flesh shall I see God.Job 19:26 Mark the subject of Job's devout anticipation "I shall see God." He does not say, "I shall see the saints" - though doubtless that will be untold felicity - but, "I shall see God." It is not - "I shall see the pearly gates, I shall behold …
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When Believers Die | John Newton
Death is but a temporary separation. Those who are gone before us, are waiting for us. Oh! It will be a happy meeting before the throne of the Lamb--out of the reach of sin and sorrow, to meet and part no more!
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Grief Quote #3
There is no grief like the grief that does not speak. HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
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Every Good Gift Is from God
Can people who have died send us 'signs'? Kathleen Duncan shares God's Truth in this excellent post on a sensitive topic:"People don’t control nature. The spirits of those who have died do not command birds and bugs. God does. God is sovereign over all.God does give us beautiful gifts! He sends us things that remind …
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Bells Across the Snow | Streams in the Desert 12/24
If we could but hear them singing, As they are singing now, If we could but see the radiance Of the crown on each dear brow, There would be no sigh to smother, No hidden tear to flow, As we listen in the starlight To the “bells across the snow.”
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That Woman
She is operating under the power of the Holy Ghost. Her ship is powered by Someone Else's fuel.
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The Last Christmas: Baubles & Trinkets
Hans does not care at all now about missing his birthday or about unopened presents. No, eleven months later (our time), Hans is joy-struck, blown away by the magnificence of God’s glory and by the wonders of His Heaven.
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Shaken | Grief Quote #4, George Whitefield
At first I was shaken, but looking up, I recovered my strength . . . George Whitefield This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. https://youcantrusthim.com/2021/10/21/the-most-important-thing/
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Our Father’s Hand | J.C. Ryle
Nothing whatever, whether great or small, can happen to a believer — without God's ordering and permission. (J.C. Ryle, 'The Gospel of Luke' 1858) courtesy of gracegems.org 'I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that can do no more. . . . Are not five sparrows sold for …
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Looking Forward
Reality demands that I accept the facts as they are. It is a matter of discipline to remember those facts, believe them, and live them with love, purpose, and praise for my Father in Heaven who loves me and in whose presence Hans now is.
You Can Trust Him 