I was flipping through some of my old ministry journals today and came across a quote by Charles H. Spurgeon that reminded me of Denise, my wife. For the past 15 weeks she has been on a cross country journey walking from Burlington, ON. back to our home in Melfort, SK. She will be home in five more weeks! At present she is walking across the Canadian prairies that stretch out as a vast flat land. She is enjoying the change from the curves and hills of the Northern Ontario Canadian Shield. These long days of walking gives plenty of time to reflect on the blessings of God. Spurgeon observes that although the journey of life may be long and tedious it is never boring or empty when a person considers the immeasureable blessings of God.
I heard a gentleman say yesterday, that he could walk any number of miles when the scenery was good; but he added, "When it is flat and uninteresting, how one tires!" What scenery it is through which the Christian man walks - the towering mountains of predestination, the great sea of providence, the mighty cliffs of divine promise, the green fields of divine grace, the river that makes glad the city of God - Oh, what scenery surrounds the Christian, and what fresh discoveries he makes every step! (Flashes of Thought, Charles H. Spurgeon, Passmore & Alabaster, 1883, p.19). See the Spurgeon Archive for a wealth of insightful writing.
Denise, with every simple step you take on this incredible journey, I pray that you will be encouraged and empowered by the limitless blessings of our faithful God.
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Thank you Paul. You are a great blessing in my life. How sweet the scenery when I awake with you at my side. One more month till we make it home! Closer everyday. xoxo denise
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