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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Saturday, December 19, 2015

Christmas Ornament Exchange

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I joined in on the Christmas Ornament Exchange @ SewWeStitch this year.  It's time to reveal our goodies.  I was sew excited to received my package from Heather @ A Reformed Heath'n.  Sew set back and take a few minutes to view my Christmas decorations that I like to display every year as well as show off what I received in the exchange.

2015 National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC

First I thought I'd tribute the National Christmas Tree this year for two reasons.  1.) on the trek to its final destination this tree stopped in my mom's home town where she was among greeter's to sign the truck as it passed through.  2.) my daughter works on Capital Hill so she took the final picture.  She said, "This year the view isn't as pretty with Capital in background because of the construction that is going on with the Capital dome", any how it is what it is.

can't wait to see this smiling face get off the airplane
Just a side picture.....  daughter that works on Capital Hill can't wait til she gets home.  She's been gone 9 months. I know little off track, but indulge a mom.  ;P  OK, OK I know not what you wanted to see.


The youngest talked me into putting up the 7 foot tree this year.  The past 5 years we down-sized to a 4 foot tree.  So in honor of the oldest coming home we went for it.   Yep, in my kitchen it went.  Only place for it.  UGH!  It is close quarters, but I'm dealing with it because it is only for a short time.  Oh, yes another side track.  A mom has to be fair and not play favorites.


This one just graduated this week from Nursing school.   Already has a LPN job lined up as soon as she can take her state boards in January.  RN classes won't start til fall.


Let us not forget the Reason for the Season.  If my Lord and Savior had not came so many years ago we wouldn't have Christmas.  This is the true meaning of Christmas.  Luke 2.


Out side of the Manger Scene this is a family treasure as my husband's Uncle made this.  I love this decoration.  I know my beautiful butterfly scentsy doesn't go with the theme, but it is what it is. 



Here are a few up close pictures of our tree ornaments:





Yep, I still have a Tinker fan that lives at home.


Oh, yes she's an owl lover too.  The oldest has taken her ornaments so can't display any of her favorites.

OK now for the reveal of what I got in the ornament exchange.  





Sew Pretty Thanks Heather.  
Thanks to Mdm Samm for organizing this exchange.  


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