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Words of Cheer for Daily Life: Messages to Encourage the Heart
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. – 1 Peter 4:13
Child of God, do not say that the sun is quenched because the cloud has hidden it. No! It is behind there, preparing summer for you, for when it comes out again, it will have made the clouds ready to drop in April showers, all of them mothers of the sweet May flowers. Above all, when your God hides His face, do not say that He has forgotten you. He is only tarrying a little while to make you love Him better. When He comes, you will have joy in the Lord and will rejoice with joy unspeakable (1 Peter 1:8). Waiting exercises our grace. Waiting tests our faith. Therefore, wait in hope, for although the promise tarries, it can never come too late.
We never have such close dealings with God as when we are in tribulation. When the barn is full, we can live without God. When the safe is bursting with gold, we somehow can do without as much prayer. But once your gourds have been taken away (Jonah 4), you want your God. Once the idols are cleansed away out of the house, then you must go and honor the Lord.
God does not afflict willingly, nor grieve us for nothing, but He does so out of love and affection. He knows that if He leaves us unchastised, we will bring upon ourselves misery ten thousand times greater than we will suffer by His slight rebukes and the gentle blows of His hand. He is admonishing you, not punishing you. He is correcting you in measure, not smiting you in wrath. There is no angry displeasure in His heart. Even though His brow may be ruffled, there is no anger in Him toward you. Even though His eye may have closed upon you, He does not hate you. He still loves you.
- Charles H. Spurgeon
Child of God, do not say that the sun is quenched because the cloud has hidden it. No! It is behind there, preparing summer for you, for when it comes out again, it will have made the clouds ready to drop in April showers, all of them mothers of the sweet May flowers. Above all, when your God hides His face, do not say that He has forgotten you. He is only tarrying a little while to make you love Him better. When He comes, you will have joy in the Lord and will rejoice with joy unspeakable (1 Peter 1:8). Waiting exercises our grace. Waiting tests our faith. Therefore, wait in hope, for although the promise tarries, it can never come too late.
We never have such close dealings with God as when we are in tribulation. When the barn is full, we can live without God. When the safe is bursting with gold, we somehow can do without as much prayer. But once your gourds have been taken away (Jonah 4), you want your God. Once the idols are cleansed away out of the house, then you must go and honor the Lord.
God does not afflict willingly, nor grieve us for nothing, but He does so out of love and affection. He knows that if He leaves us unchastised, we will bring upon ourselves misery ten thousand times greater than we will suffer by His slight rebukes and the gentle blows of His hand. He is admonishing you, not punishing you. He is correcting you in measure, not smiting you in wrath. There is no angry displeasure in His heart. Even though His brow may be ruffled, there is no anger in Him toward you. Even though His eye may have closed upon you, He does not hate you. He still loves you.
- Charles H. Spurgeon
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2000
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About the author
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
5,682 books1,656 followersCharles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.
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September 2, 2021
Highly recommend if you are alive on a daily basis.
January 3, 2022
For beginners
February 12, 2026
Excellent read!
August 8, 2018
DNF.
Some occasional nuggets of truth... but mostly very stretched illustrations and applications. I love Spurgeon, but this is definitely not his finest work.
Some occasional nuggets of truth... but mostly very stretched illustrations and applications. I love Spurgeon, but this is definitely not his finest work.
March 13, 2022
I wouldn't say I enjoy Spurgeon's style a great deal overall, although I did enjoy his book, God's Promises: Of Salvation, Life, and Eternity.
I found some statements he made encouraging and thought-provoking, while at other times the "words of cheer for daily life" were anything but cheering -- rather on the depressing side instead. The biographical notes on Mr. Spurgeon's life at the end of the book indicated he struggled with depression himself at times, so that may be why.
Some ideas Mr. Spurgeon shared do not fit my understanding of how the Lord works. Particularly, I didn't care for the idea that God is concerned about our spiritual needs, but not so much about our material needs. I don't see that in the Bible promises, and I don't see that in Jesus' actions while He lived on earth.
Aneko Press does a nice job of updating classic Christian writing and formatting their e-books with an elegant style.
I found some statements he made encouraging and thought-provoking, while at other times the "words of cheer for daily life" were anything but cheering -- rather on the depressing side instead. The biographical notes on Mr. Spurgeon's life at the end of the book indicated he struggled with depression himself at times, so that may be why.
Some ideas Mr. Spurgeon shared do not fit my understanding of how the Lord works. Particularly, I didn't care for the idea that God is concerned about our spiritual needs, but not so much about our material needs. I don't see that in the Bible promises, and I don't see that in Jesus' actions while He lived on earth.
Aneko Press does a nice job of updating classic Christian writing and formatting their e-books with an elegant style.
June 4, 2022
Splendid
Truly enjoy reading about and learning from Charles Spurgeon. He was a great man of God and any who follow his direction to immerse themselves in Christ will have a fulness of life.
Truly enjoy reading about and learning from Charles Spurgeon. He was a great man of God and any who follow his direction to immerse themselves in Christ will have a fulness of life.
October 22, 2022
Never go wrong with Charles Spurgeon!
Yes, he lived, wrote and preached in a different time. But if you will take the time to carefully read Spurgeon, your faith will grow, and your understanding of Scripture will deepen. Don't rush through this!
Yes, he lived, wrote and preached in a different time. But if you will take the time to carefully read Spurgeon, your faith will grow, and your understanding of Scripture will deepen. Don't rush through this!
Did not finish
April 25, 2023DNF - Not my favorite
June 6, 2023
Words of Cheer Indeed
In these dark days we all need these words to cheer us and motivate us. Thank you Charles H. Spurgeon.
In these dark days we all need these words to cheer us and motivate us. Thank you Charles H. Spurgeon.
June 6, 2024
oh so wonderful
December 28, 2013
Such a helpful book that, aside from just a few archaic references, you would think it was written yesterday instead of in the late 1800's. If you have trouble with worry, depression, job (or lack thereof), illness, and/or many other types of trials we still have today, you will find this little volume a source of strength and encouragement.
May 29, 2025
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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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