C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Friday June 13, 2025

"Remove far from me vanity and lies."-Proverbs 30:8
    
    "O my God, be not far from me." Psalm 38:21. Here we have two great lessons-what to deprecate and what to supplicate. The happiest state of a Christian is the holiest state. As there is the most heat nearest to the sun, so there is the most happiness nearest to Christ. No Christian enjoys comfort when his eyes are fixed on vanity-he finds no satisfaction unless his soul is quickened in the ways of God. The world may win happiness elsewhere, but he cannot. I do not blame ungodly men for rushing to their pleasures. Why should I? Let them have their fill. That is all they have to enjoy. A converted wife who despaired of her husband was always very kind to him, for she said, "I fear that this is the only world in which he will be happy, and therefore I have made up my mind to make him as happy as I can in it." Christians must seek their delights in a higher sphere than the insipid frivolities or sinful enjoyments of the world. Vain pursuits are dangerous to renewed souls. We have heard of a philosopher who, while he looked up to the stars, fell into a pit; but how deeply do they fall who look down. Their fall is fatal. No Christian is safe when his soul is slothful, and his God is far from him. Every Christian is always safe as to the great matter of his standing in Christ, but he is not safe as regards his experience in holiness, and communion with Jesus in this life. Satan does not often attack a Christian who is living near to God. It is when the Christian departs from his God, becomes spiritually starved, and endeavours to feed on vanities, that the devil discovers his vantage hour. He may sometimes stand foot to foot with the child of God who is active in his Master's service, but the battle is generally short: he who slips as he goes down into the Valley of Humiliation, every time he takes a false step invites Apollyon to assail him. O for grace to walk humbly with our God!
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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Sometimes life gives you lemons.....

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Well I failed to get my project completed.  It did get started.  I feel so terrible that it didn't get done.  Life has just been getting in my way.  I thought I was clear and ready.  Then last weekend started cutting and sewing and much to my displeasure the pattern had me cut a wrong size of an item. (Should have cut 2 & 1/2 instead of 2 &3/8) Therefore, it didn't work.  Then I didn't have enough fabric to make again so had to wait til Monday to get more fabric.  Got to work Monday night on it little, but not enough.  Tuesday we had sewer backup in our basement so I dealt with that Tuesday night after work instead of sewing. YUCK!  Trust me I'd rather have sewn.  Wednesday night was church.  I thought I had Thursday night to myself.....But, low and behold hubby worked day instead of night....Sew I didn't get to my machine and here it is time to post and the project isn't completed.  Sorry.  Here are pictures of what is done.


This is the outside of the bag

Inside panel #1
Inside panel #2
It too will have the pink breast cancer fabric around it to make it the right size.  

I know you all are going to ask Why is the bra pattern going to be inside the bag?  Well, it is an inside family joke so I decided to put it inside the bag.   The recipient of the bag will be my mom.


She has metastatic breast cancer that is now in her skull.  She has had three treatments for this and is doing absolutely wonderful at this present time which we are all so grateful for.  This picture was taken this past summer when we all found out her condition.  Pictured are my two lovely daughters, that adore their G'ma,  my mom and myself. 

I really, really feel bad that this bag didn't get completed in time.

Be sure to visit the other blogs in this hop today......

I Piece 2 - Mary


Baa's Amazing Adventure

Quilted Delights

The Blended Blog (you are here)

Help give a free mammogram (It's just two clicks away that's all....click on icon below. then click on the pink button that says click here - it's free!)...
http://thebreastcancersite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/bcs/home


I got the bag patter from Shannon @ pieceful kwilter.
I found the bra paper piece patter @ Paper Panche quilt patterns.



Also posted at:

Fresh Poppy Design


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17 comments:

  1. JoanneFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about the "messy" things happening right now. I can already tell that the bag will be beautiful when it's done and I can't wait to see the final pictures. I'll keep your mom in my prayers, hoping for continued health. Thanks for posting today! :-)

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  2. Judy BFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Love your bag and the pped bra pattern. It will be beautiful when you finish it and your Mom will love it! All the best to her. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Baa. xxxFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    Your Mum will love the bag when it is finished - it is so pretty!

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  4. AnitaFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    I am sorry you didn't get to finish your project, but as far as I can see it will turn out lovely!

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  5. Jane's QuiltingFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    What a clever idea. Your mother is going to love it. I do hope she gets better. I will say a prayer for her.

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  6. Heleen GrootFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    Life gets in the way. It does that. The bag looks like it is going to be spectacular (and I will be checking back to see if it is). Your mom will love her bag. I hope she will continue to do well on her treatments. Thank you for sharing!

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  7. charlotteFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    A lovely bag that I am sure your mom will adore. Thanks for the support.

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  8. DorianFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Your bag looks lovely so far, I'm sure your Mom will enjoy it. Great job.

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  9. LindaFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    What a great project for your Mom! She will be honoured, I'm sure!

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  10. The Slow QuilterFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    I am given you support for at least trying to get the project completed, I think the paper piece bra is great and have already printed it out. I am sure that it will be great when you finish.

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  11. SparkyFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    it is lovely and you still came to the hop and that is important and knowing your mom is doing well ...that is LOVE

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  12. StitchinByTheLakeFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    I'm sure you'll be able to finish soon - and prayers for your mom and your family going up! blessings, marlene

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  13. krislovesfabricFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    It looks to be a great start, best wishes and prayers to your mom!

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  14. allthingzsewnFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Your bra pattern is cut and perfect for this being inside the tote. The lace and embroidery would snag every time she put something in it. I like the bag very much and the free mammogram is a life saving gift for some one. I'm in prayer for your Mother as is every one mentioned in this hop.

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  15. Needled MomFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    It will be a wonderful gift for your mom. I hope she continues to do well.

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  16. Siouxzq64@gmail.comFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    I am sure your bag will be fantastic. Prayers and hugs for your mamma and your family.

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  17. CalicojoanFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    It's not a race...and your progress looks great. I love the paper pieced bra. Sending best wishes to your family!

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