C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Thursday August 14, 2025

"Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work."-Psalm 92:4
    
    Do you believe that your sins are forgiven, and that Christ has made a full atonement for them? Then what a joyful Christian you ought to be! How you should live above the common trials and troubles of the world! Since sin is forgiven, can it matter what happens to you now? Luther said, "Smite, Lord, smite, for my sin is forgiven; if Thou hast but forgiven me, smite as hard as Thou wilt"; and in a similar spirit you may say, "Send sickness, poverty, losses, crosses, persecution, what Thou wilt, Thou hast forgiven me, and my soul is glad." Christian, if thou art thus saved, whilst thou art glad, be grateful and loving. Cling to that cross which took thy sin away; serve thou Him who served thee. "I beseech you therefore, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Let not your zeal evaporate in some little ebullition of song. Show your love in expressive tokens. Love the brethren of Him who loved you. If there be a Mephibosheth anywhere who is lame or halt, help him for Jonathan's sake. If there be a poor tried believer, weep with him, and bear his cross for the sake of Him who wept for thee and carried thy sins. Since thou art thus forgiven freely for Christ's sake, go and tell to others the joyful news of pardoning mercy. Be not contented with this unspeakable blessing for thyself alone, but publish abroad the story of the cross. Holy gladness and holy boldness will make you a good preacher, and all the world will be a pulpit for you to preach in. Cheerful holiness is the most forcible of sermons, but the Lord must give it you. Seek it this morning before you go into the world. When it is the Lord's work in which we rejoice, we need not be afraid of being too glad.
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Monday, September 24, 2012

Monday Daybook ~ Sept. 24, 2012


Outside my window...the sun is shining beautifully, nice little summer relapse after some fall like weather we had last week.

I am thinking…that I need to get some dusting done today.

I am thankful for...fall colors

From the kitchen…all is quiet. 

I am wearing…blue print broom stick skirt, white shirt and sandles

I am creating…a list of items needed to get accomplished 

I am going…to take daughter to work shortly

I am reading…Autumn Winds by Charlotte Hubbard

I am hoping…for date night with hubby tonight

I am hearing...something thudding in the basement

Around the house…it is pretty much quiet here.  daughter getting ready for work and hubby isn't home yet from work.  They pass tonight.

One of my favorite things...sun tea 

A few plans for the rest of the week…starting to gear daughter toward thinking on some college preparations that need to be accomplished.

Photo for thought...

fall burst of color on my back deck.



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