C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
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"On Him they laid the cross, that He might bear it after Jesus."-Luke 23:26
    
    We see in Simon's carrying the cross a picture of the work of the Church throughout all generations; she is the cross-bearer after Jesus. Mark then, Christian, Jesus does not suffer so as to exclude your suffering. He bears a cross, not that you may escape it, but that you may endure it. Christ exempts you from sin, but not from sorrow. Remember that, and expect to suffer. But let us comfort ourselves with this thought, that in our case, as in Simon's, it is not our cross, but Christ's cross which we carry. When you are molested for your piety; when your religion brings the trial of cruel mockings upon you, then remember it is not your cross, it is Christ's cross; and how delightful is it to carry the cross of our Lord Jesus!
    
    You carry the cross after Him. You have blessed company; your path is marked with the footprints of your Lord. The mark of His blood-red shoulder is upon that heavy burden. 'Tis His cross, and He goes before you as a shepherd goes before his sheep. Take up your cross daily, and follow Him.
    
    Do not forget, also, that you bear this cross in partnership. It is the opinion of some that Simon only carried one end of the cross, and not the whole of it. That is very possible; Christ may have carried the heavier part, against the transverse beam, and Simon may have borne the lighter end. Certainly it is so with you; you do but carry the light end of the cross, Christ bore the heavier end.
    
    And remember, though Simon had to bear the cross for a very little while, it gave him lasting honour. Even so the cross we carry is only for a little while at most, and then we shall receive the crown, the glory. Surely we should love the cross, and, instead of shrinking from it, count it very dear, when it works out for us "a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."
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Friday, July 13, 2012

question(s) of the DAY!



We haven't done an Aloha Friday in awhile so thought today would be a good day there are two places that I'm going to post my AF to.  Each one asks a different question so here they are.   Leave a comment with your answer if you wish.....

First place is @ An Island Life  her question this week is....

When you’re short on time, what’s your favorite quick meal?

Answer:  Spaghetti  





What is your favorite summertime drink?

Answer:  Sun Tea




Don't forget about the FNSI tonight over @ Heidi's Don't know what FNSI is check out the details here.  I'm going to be sewing early today because of wedding tonight.  My plans are to sew from 1-3 but somewhere around the world it is night time and others will be sewing with me.

Now I must be off and get a little bike ride in ....



I don't know why because later this morning I have to walk a little ways to pick up my daughter's car from the mechanic.  BUT none-the-less flowers are needing a little drink of water at the church so I must ride my bike...OR walk to water them anyway I could use the exercise.  Happy day to you all.... and I hope you all decide to get some sewing in today.



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  1. MMARJuly 13, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    WE love spaghetti also and sweet tea!!

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  2. annies homeJuly 13, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    love grilled cheese and lemonade come answer my aloha question at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  3. ~ NoelleJuly 13, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    sun tea! love it love it love it!!!!!

    http://jumpin-beans.blogspot.com/2012/07/aloha-friday-living.html

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  4. I am HarrietJuly 13, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    I'm a lemonade person.


    Have a great weekend!
    http://harrietandfriends.com/2012/07/what-is-the-warmest-temperature-you-have-ever-experienced/

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  5. Colette SJuly 13, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Short on time: Pasta ! Always. It's quick and easy.

    Drink: I like water :)

    Happy Friday

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  6. Stacy UncorkedJuly 13, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Quick meal on the run for me is a quick sandwich or a bowl of cereal. :) Favorite summertime drink is ice tea or iced green tea - if it's the happy hour sort of drink, pina colada or rum and coke. :)


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  7. kailaniJuly 16, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Passion Ice Tea Lemonade from Starbucks!

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