God's grace is "not a shelter for the presumptuous, but... a harbor for the truly humbled soul to put himself into." ~Richard Sibbes To the soul which knows its desperate state... the soul which recognizes its need of grace... there can never be too much grace. To the presumptuous soul, even the Law is not … Continue reading God’s grace is a safe harbor
He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength as our labors increase; To added afflictions He addeth His mercy, To multiplied trials he multiplies peace. When we have exhausted our store of endurance, When our strength has failed ere the day is half done, When we reach the end of … Continue reading He Giveth More Grace
"Man of Sorrows,” what a name For the Son of God who came Ruined sinners to reclaim! Hallelujah! what a Savior! He is reclaiming us, in the present tense, every day. Ruined sinners. We cannot fix ourselves, or become "better Christians." In ourselves, that is in our flesh, dwells no good thing. To desire to be … Continue reading Ruined Sinners to Reclaim
"Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him." Ps 103:13 KJV The word "pitieth" (or "pity") is usually translated "mercy" or "compassion" in the King James Version of the Bible. Most modern translations translate it "compassion," and properly so. However, I prefer the KJV translation here.... "pity." It … Continue reading The Pity of God
At Rest In Him 