Thursday, February 26, 2015

That Word Never Yet Failed - J.C. Ryle

Do we indeed pray? Then let us pray on, and not faint. It is not lost labor. It is not useless. It will bear fruit after many days. That word never yet failed, "Every one that asketh receiveth." Matt 7:8
Taken from the book Expository Thoughts on the Gospels by J.C. Ryle 1856

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Without Love - Andrew Murray

Without love, true holiness is impossible, so I pray that my love for others will grow.
 
Taken from the book 199 Treasures of Wisdom on Talking with God: Compiled from the Writings of Andrew Murray -Andrew Murray 1828-1917
 

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Thursday, February 12, 2015

In Prayer we Become - Andrew Murray

In prayer we become conscious of our lack of faith.
 
Taken from the book Teach Me to Pray by Andrew Murray 1828-1917
 

Monday, February 9, 2015

The Happiest Man - JC Ryle

Boldness in Christ's service always brings its own reward. The boldest Christian is always the happiest man.

Taken from the book Expository Thoughts on the Gospel by JC Ryle  1816 -1900

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Truly Happy

They alone are truly happy who are seeking to be righteous. Put happiness in the place of righteousness and you will never get it.

D. Martin Lloyd-Jones 1899-1981

Friday, February 6, 2015

The Business of Day - Matthew Henry

It ought to be the business of every day to prepare for our last day.

Matthew Henry 1662-1714

Monday, February 2, 2015

Great Peace in Your Times of Sickness

I exhort you to keep up a habit of close relationship with Christ, and never to be afraid of "going to far" in you religion. Remember this, if you wish to have great peace in your times of sickness.
 
Taken from the book Sickness by JC Ryle 1816-1900