C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Tuesday June 17, 2025

"Help, Lord."-Psalm 12:1
    
    The prayer itself is remarkable, for it is short, but seasonable, sententious, and suggestive. David mourned the fewness of faithful men, and therefore lifted up his heart in supplication-when the creature failed, he flew to the Creator. He evidently felt his own weakness, or he would not have cried for help; but at the same time he intended honestly to exert himself for the cause of truth, for the word "help" is inapplicable where we ourselves do nothing. There is much of directness, clearness of perception, and distinctness of utterance in this petition of two words; much more, indeed, than in the long rambling outpourings of certain professors. The Psalmist runs straight-forward to his God, with a well-considered prayer; he knows what he is seeking, and where to seek it. Lord, teach us to pray in the same blessed manner.
    
    The occasions for the use of this prayer are frequent. In providential afflictions how suitable it is for tried believers who find all helpers failing them. Students, in doctrinal difficulties, may often obtain aid by lifting up this cry of "Help, Lord," to the Holy Spirit, the great Teacher. Spiritual warriors in inward conflicts may send to the throne for reinforcements, and this will be a model for their request. Workers in heavenly labour may thus obtain grace in time of need. Seeking sinners, in doubts and alarms, may offer up the same weighty supplication; in fact, in all these cases, times, and places, this will serve the turn of needy souls. "Help, Lord," will suit us living and dying, suffering or labouring, rejoicing or sorrowing. In Him our help is found, let us not beslack to cry to Him.
    
    The answer to the prayer is certain, if it be sincerely offered through Jesus. The Lord's character assures us that He will not leave His people; His relationship as Father and Husband guarantee us His aid; His gift of Jesus is a pledge of every good thing; and His sure promise stands, "Fear not, I WILL HELP THEE."
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Friday, February 24, 2012

Three Hearts DVD By: Samaritan's Purse


I didn't know what I was in for when I said, "I'd review this movie"  WoW what an eye opener.  Talk about touching.  This is a hour and a half documentary of the Children's Heart Project by Samaritan's Purse.  If you don't know anything about this organization before you watch the movie you'll be inspired to get involved afterward.  You'll follow 3 Mongolian children from start to finish on how they were selected to receive their heart surgery. The movie describes their condition and also the surgery that will take place.  You'll see interviews with the patients and their families.  You also get to got to Mongolia to pick-up the patients and bring them to the US for the surgery.  Follow through with the surgery and recovery.  You take the journey and find out the challenges that lie ahead of each patient.  They are fighters and find a faith and new life in the One that changes the heart.  Find out more about Samaritan's Purse Organization here

Thanks to Angie and flypropeller I have the opportunity to offer one of my blog readers with the chance to win a copy of Three Hearts DVD.  this would be a wonderful movie to show to church group that is looking to get involved in a mission type project.  It will stir hearts to action and explain about the organization and process in choosing patients to receive heart surgery.  Watch the video trailer, look around on their web site and leave a comment as to why you'd like to win this dvd.  Be sure to leave a way of contact.  Please US residents only I will choose a winner on Mar. 10th




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About Three Hearts:
A passionate team of people work to save the lives of three Mongolian children with life-threatening heart defects.
Graduating college senior, Cissie Graham Lynch, granddaughter of evangelist Billy Graham, takes on an internship at Samaritan’s Purse working with the Children’s Heart Project. This project is dedicated to saving the lives of children by providing medical procedures that aren’t available in many countries. Cissie is charged with supervising the arrival and surgeries of three Mongolian children suffering from fatal congenital heart defects.

But the task is not easy and filled with unexpected challenges.  Cissie balances responsibilities as a newly married wife to a professional football player and her tasks with the internship.  Meanwhile the Children’s Heart team turns to a Texas family who travels to Mongolia for the adventure of a lifetime to help bring the children to San Antonio for their surgeries.  In Texas, two host families make sacrifices to care for these children and their mothers, while a team of doctors and nurses volunteer their time only to stare directly into the face of life and death. How far would you go to save a life?
It’s a fight for survival, a fight of faith, and a fight for a new life for these three hearts.





In exchange for my honest review an ecode to watch this movie on-line was provided for this review and copy of the dvd for the giveaway by flypropeller
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