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  THOUGHTS THAT DISTURB
  by Mary Wilder Tileston
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Summary: Look above disturbing thoughts to God's infinite goodness and
cling to Him in love despite frailties and falls.

Topics: "Faith And Trust", "Spiritual Comfort"
Scripture References: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 94:19, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Peter 5:7

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Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of seeking comfort in God
amidst the multitude of troubling thoughts and temptations that may
disquiet us. She encourages fixing our eyes on God's infinite goodness,
relying on Him with faith, patience, and trust, as He blesses those who
do so. Tileston reminds us that disturbing thoughts usually do not come
from God, advising us to put them away and place increased trust in Him
while distrusting ourselves. She reassures that where there is love for
God, He is present, never allowing a soul that clings to Him in love to
fall completely away.

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In the multitude of my thoughts within me, Thy comforts delight my soul.

PSALMS 94:19

OH, listen then, Most Pitifull

To Thy poor creature's heart;

It blesses Thee that Thou art God,

That Thou art what Thou art!

FREDERICK W. FABER

WHAT the particular thoughts or temptations are that disquiet you, I
know not; but, whatsoever they are, look above them, and labor to fix
your eye on that infinite goodness, which never faileth them that, by
faith, do absolutely rely and rest upon it; and patiently wait upon Him,
who hath pronounced them all, without exception, blessed that do so.

ROBERT LEIGHTON

Thoughts that disturb and trouble us seldom come from God. It is
generally best to put them away, and throw ourself, with increased trust
in Him and mis-trust of self, at His feet. And never forget, amid
whatever may befall you,--dryness, coldness, desola-tion, and
disappointment, consciousness of many faults, and of great weakness, and
want of faith,--that where love is, there God is sure to be. He never
yet has suffered any soul to fall wholly from Him which, amid all its
frailties and falls, clings to Him in love.

H. L. SIDNEY LEAR

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/mary-wilder-tileston/thoughts-that-disturb/
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