C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
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"Blessed be God, which hath nor turned away my prayer."-Psalm 66:20
    
    In looking back upon the character of our prayers, if we do it honestly, we shall be filled with wonder that God has ever answered them. There may be some who think their I prayers worthy of acceptance-as the Pharisee did; but the true Christian, in a more enlightened retrospect, weeps over his prayers, and if he could retrace his steps he would desire to pray more earnestly. Remember, Christian, how cold thy prayers have been. When in thy closet thou shouldst have wrestled as Jacob did; but instead thereof, thy petitions have been faint and few-far removed from that humble, believing, persevering faith, which cries, "I will not let Thee go except Thou bless me." Yet, wonderful to say, God has heard these cold prayers of thine, and not only heard, but answered them. Reflect also, how infrequent have been thy prayers, unless thou hast been in trouble, and then thou hast gone often to the mercy-seat: but when deliverance has come, where has been thy constant supplication? Yet, notwithstanding thou hast ceased to pray as once thou didst, God has not ceased to bless. When thou hast neglected the mercy-seat, God has not deserted it, but the bright light of the Shekinah has always been visible between the wings of the cherubim. Oh! it is marvellous that the Lord should regard those intermittent spasms of importunity which come and go with our necessities. What a God is He thus to hear the prayers of those who come to Him when they have pressing wants, but neglect Him when they have received a mercy; who approach Him when they are forced to come, but who almost forget to address Him when mercies are plentiful and sorrows are few. Let His gracious kindness in hearing such prayers touch our hearts, so that we may henceforth be found "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit."
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Second Day of Christmas baking....


On the second day of Christmas baking I made for my true love....

No Bake Cookies


Caramel No Bake Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup margarine
6 oz. can evaporated milk
4 oz. package instant butterscotoch pudding mix
3 & 1/2 cups oats
1 cup coconut or chopped nuts (optional)

 

In a large sauce pan combine sugar, margarine, and milk.  
Bring to mixture to a rolling boil, stirring frequently.


Remove from heat and add pudding and oats mixing thoroughly.
Adding coconut/nuts if desired
Cool 15 minutes.


Drop dough by rounded teaspoon onto wax paper.  Let harden before serving. I generally put in cool place to let harder quicker.
Make about 4 dozen


Chocolate No Bake Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
6 oz. evaporated milk
1 stick margarine
1/4 cup cocoa
3 cups oats
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1cup coconut or nuts (optional)


1.)  Boil sugar, margarine, milk and cocoa.  Bring to a rolling boil.
2.)  Mix in oats, peanut butter and vanilla.  stirring well
3.) Add coconut or nuts if desired
4.)  Drop on wax paper by teaspoons. Let harden before serving.  I generally put in a cool place to harden quicker.  Makes about 4 dozen


(Sorry I forgot to take picture of each step while making the chocolate cookies.)


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1 comment:

  1. Judy @ Contented at HomeDecember 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    The caramel version is new to me--I know my husband would prefer them over the chocolate ones! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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