Showing posts with label J.R. Miller. Show all posts
Showing posts with label J.R. Miller. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

No Sweeter Answer


A few favourite verses from Ps.40! 
4-5 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, 
and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Many, O LORD, my God, are Thy wonderful works which Thou hast done,
and Thy thoughts which are to usward:
they cannot be reckoned up in order unto Thee;
if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

9...Thou knowest, LORD

11 Withhold not Thou Thy tender mercies from me, O LORD;
let Thy loving kindness and Thy truth continually preserve me...

16 Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad
let such as love thy salvation say continually
 'The Lord be magnified'. 

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Some sorrows, such as the loss of a loved one, are easily visible.
Others 'only Thou knowest, LORD'

Below photos are from the previously mentioned book-
Here a few excerpts from the chapter The Interpretation of Sorrow




Enough to know 'Thou knowest, Lord'
No sweeter answer transcends this;
Though oft love wields grief's rending sword
Still peace past understanding IS

Sorrow would seem a futile lot
No comfort could my heart afford
Without God's truth to cheer my thought
Enough to know, 'Thou knowest, Lord'

So many Lord, outside Thy fold
Unwilling to repent, believe
But prayer doth not slip through Thy hold
You comfort even while I grieve

The benediction of love's cross
Through faith's refining tears outpoured 
Ministers through the pain of loss 
 Joy's gain in this; 'Thou knowest, LORD'

Until the crown of life is won
Until Thou hast Thy last test tried
Help me reply 'Thy will be done'
And 'may the Lord be magnified'

Janet Martin






Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Because True Love Must Suffer Long...


“In every temptation we face and every trial we endure,
both Satan and God are active, and they have opposite designs, opposite purposes.
God is always proving your faith and your obedience in every temptation and trial.
And Satan is always seeking to destroy your faith and undermine your obedience
in every temptation and trial.”
—John Piper

Rom.8:6
For to be carnally minded is death;
 but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

God had one Son without sin,
but none without sorrow
J.R. Miller

Love suffers long...1 Cor.13:4

For this midweek, midmonth morning, a prayer.
Happy (or not) Mid-July! 






Dear Lord, waken our wanting to veiled blessings burdens bear
Expose the carnal taunting of the tempter’s cunning snare
By Thy own life, remind us how true love must suffer long

Let Your Word be our buffer in a world vile and untrue
Through all that love must suffer, shape us to be more like You
As You bless those who mourn with comfort of courage renewed
As You infuse hearts, sorrow-worn with humbler gratitude

Surely goodness and mercy will not fail us all our days
Surely, through sorrow, You instill love’s purer joy and praise
Surely, through self-denial You bestow riches untold
Surely, through each new trial some new blessing You unfold

Dear Lord, help us humbly receive the gifts You long to give
Guard us against lies that deceive; show us how we should live
Then help us walk by faith, not sight; in weakness make us strong
As Your law becomes our delight and love’s suff’ring, our song

© Janet Martin

another soul-cheering reminder from the book pictured HERE 



The Beatitudes

Matt.5:3-12
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the [a]earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, 
and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 
12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, 
for great is your reward in heaven, 
for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.