C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Monday August 11, 2025

"Oh that I were as in months past."-Job 29:2
    
    Numbers of Christians can view the past with pleasure, but regard the present with dissatisfaction; they look back upon the days which they have passed in communing with the Lord as being the sweetest and the best they have ever known, but as to the present, it is clad in a sable garb of gloom and dreariness. Once they lived near to Jesus, but now they feel that they have wandered from Him, and they say, "O that I were as in months past!" They complain that they have lost their evidences, or that they have not present peace of mind, or that they have no enjoyment in the means of grace, or that conscience is not so tender, or that they have not so much zeal for God's glory. The causes of this mournful state of things are manifold. It may arise through a comparative neglect of prayer, for a neglected closet is the beginning of all spiritual decline. Or it may be the result of idolatry. The heart has been occupied with something else, more than with God; the affections have been set on the things of earth, instead of the things of heaven. A jealous God will not be content with a divided heart; He must be loved first and best. He will withdraw the sunshine of His presence from a cold, wandering heart. Or the cause may be found in self-confidence and self-righteousness. Pride is busy in the heart, and self is exalted instead of lying low at the foot of the cross. Christian, if you are not now as you "were in months past," do not rest satisfied with wishing for a return of former happiness, but go at once to seek your Master, and tell Him your sad state. Ask His grace and strength to help you to walk more closely with Him; humble yourself before Him, and He will lift you up, and give you yet again to enjoy the light of His countenance. Do not sit down to sigh and lament; while the beloved Physician lives there is hope, nay there is a certainty of recovery for the worst cases.
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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Hodge Podge FNSI

Handmade by Heidi


Last night was the night so today I'm posting what was accomplished.  I did a hodge podge of things. 



I got 41 - 6 inch signature squares cut out

finished daughter's tier skirt that was started last summer.  I know, I know.  It's been a long time. I started it last summer and had to change my way of thinking.  Then of course I didn't have enough material so I had to have my mom pick me up some material because our Wal-Mart was sold out.  Then mom misplaced the material and finally found it in Nov and sent it to me.  Sew I'm finally getting around to getting the skirt finished.
Long story short:  I did accomplish it and it is so cute.  Daughter wasn't home to model it for the pic.

Then I did some work on my cross-stitch too.  Little-by-little big things get done.  We are definitely pushing the baby steps on this cross-stitch.  But we did get a few stitches put in it. 
cross-stitch before FNSI
cross-stitch after FNSI

 Check out this fabric giveaway while you are at it.  Beautiful bright colors.  Click here to go to giveaway. 

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2 comments:

  1. CheryllMay 21, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    FNSI's are great aren't they..... we get to do whatever we want... and hodge podge is good!
    Love the cross stitchery... I'm interested to see where it's headed. Well DonE!

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  2. JaneMay 21, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    You managed to get quite a lot done for FNSI, your daughter will be thrilled to have her skirt finished.

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