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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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Sweet 16...

Today is the day...

16 years ago at this time I was in labor and now I have a beautiful princess


Tinker Bell cake for a Tinker Bell Fan

We celebrated yesterday because we just couldn't get everyone together today because of work schedules.  So how did we celebrate?...
why with opening the gifts of course

birthday pancake
Thanks to WW and Mom Spotted blog I found this clever funfetti pancake idea.  And lucky me I even had a funfetti cake mix.  WOOHOO!  things were heading in the right direction.  Daughter loves funfetti cakes.  They make her SMILE.

meal wouldn't be complete with out inviting our fave gooseberry patch recipe.
looks like it was a big hit.  Forgot to be a before picture.

Simple Chicken Tetrazzini 
~ taken from p. 118 the Quick & Easy Autumn cookbook

4 oz. spaghetti, uncooked
2 T. butter
2 T. all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taset
1/2 c. chicken broth
1 c. milk
2 c. cooked chicken, diced
2 oz. jar chopped pimentos, drained
1/4 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1.  Cook noodles as according to package directions.
2. Melt  butter in large saucepan over med-low heat.
3. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; blend until smooth
4.  Add broth and milk gradually; blend well
5.  Simmer until thickened, stirring constantly.
6.  Add chicken, pimentos and cooked spaghetti
7.  Spoon into a lightly greased casserole dish
8. Sprinkle with cheese
9.  Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 15-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted
10.  serves 4-6


No Birthday celebration would be complete without Dad's famous BBQ.  (forgot to get a pic.)
and her fave salad..(get recipe for mac salad here)

And what is in store for the actual day?????

She is looking forward to getting her permit today.  YIKES!!  Now I have to give up my daily walks.



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