Blog Journeys of a Lifelong Learner

A weak Christian should be very studious to observe how his heart stands Godward; for the man is as his heart is; if that be right with Christ, then all is well; therefore says Solomon, Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.

Repentance is a grace, and must have its daily operations, as well as other graces. A true penitent must go on from faith to faith, from strength to strength; he must never stand still or turn back. True repentance is a continued spring, where the waters of godly sorrow are always flowing. "My sin is ever before me."

God expects that we should be his remembrancers, and that we should pray over his promises. Gracious promises are God’s bonds, and he loves to see his people put them to suit.

Joy and comfort are those dainties, those sweetmeats of heaven, that God doth not every day feast his people with; every day is not a wedding day, nor is every day a harvest day, nor every day a summer's day.

From Smooth Stones (Spurgeon's collected sayings of Thomas Brooks):