Out of the Deep
I've been reading an old book entitled, Out of the Deep, which as collection of thoughts from the great 18th Century novelist and pastor, Charles Kingsley.
Kingsley's wife, Fanny, compiled these insights five years after his death, and the dedication of the book reads: "To all troubled souls and to the dear memory of one who passed through the deep into eternal rest."
I found the following excerpt to be especially inspiring:
. . . You are disappointed. Do remember if you lose heart about your work, that none of it is lost. That the good of every deed remains, and breeds, and works on forever; and that all that fails and is lost is the outside shell of the thing, which perhaps might have been better done, but better or worse, has nothing to do with the real spiritual good which you have done to men's hearts, for which God will surely repay you in His own way and time. (p. 100)
Kingsley's wife, Fanny, compiled these insights five years after his death, and the dedication of the book reads: "To all troubled souls and to the dear memory of one who passed through the deep into eternal rest."
I found the following excerpt to be especially inspiring:
. . . You are disappointed. Do remember if you lose heart about your work, that none of it is lost. That the good of every deed remains, and breeds, and works on forever; and that all that fails and is lost is the outside shell of the thing, which perhaps might have been better done, but better or worse, has nothing to do with the real spiritual good which you have done to men's hearts, for which God will surely repay you in His own way and time. (p. 100)
Pastor Mark: Thanks for your blog. Sometimes we do get discouraged. This is a great reminder that what we do has a greater purpose than our own satisfaction. You have done a lot to encourage us all and I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteFor His Glory and no other reason: Steve Uhthoff