C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Wednesday March 5, 2025

"Let us not sleep, as do others."-1 Thessalonians 5:6
    
    There are many ways of promoting Christian wakefulness. Among the rest, let me strongly advise Christians to converse together concerning the ways of the Lord. Christian and Hopeful, as they journeyed towards the Celestial City, said to themselves, "To prevent drowsiness in this place, let us fall into good discourse." Christian enquired, "Brother, where shall we begin?" And Hopeful answered, "Where God began with us." Then Christian sang this song-
    
    "When saints do sleepy grow, let them come hither,
    And hear how these two pilgrims talk together;
    Yea, let them learn of them, in any wise,
    Thus to keep open their drowsy slumb'ring eyes.
    Saints' fellowship, if it be managed well,
    Keeps them awake, and that in spite of hell."
    
    Christians who isolate themselves and walk alone, are very liable to grow drowsy. Hold Christian company, and you will be kept wakeful by it, and refreshed and encouraged to make quicker progress in the road to heaven. But as you thus take "sweet counsel" with others in the ways of God, take care that the theme of your converse is the Lord Jesus. Let the eye of faith be constantly looking unto Him; let your heart be full of Him; let your lips speak of His worth. Friend, live near to the cross, and thou wilt not sleep. Labour to impress thyself with a deep sense of the value of the place to which thou art going. If thou rememberest that thou art going to heaven, thou wilt not sleep on the road. If thou thinkest that hell is behind thee, and the devil pursuing thee, thou wilt not loiter. Would the manslayer sleep with the avenger of blood behind him, and the city of refuge before him? Christian, wilt thou sleep whilst the pearly gates are open-the songs of angels waiting for thee to join them-a crown of gold ready for thy brow? Ah! no; in holy fellowship continue to watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation.
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Monday, February 1, 2016

Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids by Sarah Young with giveaway


About Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids
Jesus is the Friend who is always with you.  Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids will pour this powerful truth into your children's hearts as they learn that He knows everything about them and loves them more than they can imagine.  Each devotion is based on Scripture and is written as though Jesus is speaking directly to you, assuring that He is in control, that He is good, and that an amazing future awaits all who put their hope in Him.  Adapted from the ECPA 2013 Christian Book of the Year-winner Jesus Today, this devotional has the same themes as the adult version, as well as written-out scriptures.  It is a great choice for families to read and discuss during devotional time together.  

Hardcover: 368 pages
Age Range: 6-10 years

Jesus Today is a beautiful hardcover book.  I like that it has its own ribbon for a book mark already.  It is a good choice for 6-10 year olds to pick up and be able to read and understand the message each day.  It is a great book to use during family devotion time if you have children in this age group.  I really like that it is written as if Jesus is talking right to the child in words they can understand.  I also like the scripture index at the back of the book.  If you are looking for a devotion to go with a particular scripture you can look it up there.  
Want to take a look inside check the book out here.
How about it would you like to win a copy?  I have one to giveaway to one of my blog readers.  Leave me a comment sharing with me how you handle devotions with your children.  Do you have a set time, place, way you'd like to share with me.  Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you.  This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only.  I'll dray a winner on Sat. Feb. 13th. 






About Sarah Young: 
Sarah Young's devotional writings are personal reflections from her daily quiet time of Bible reading, praying and writing in prayer journals.  With sales of more than 14 million books worldwide, Jesus Calling has appeared on all major bestseller lists.  Sarah's writings include Jesus Calling, Jesus Today, Jesus Lives, Dear Jesus, Jesus Calling for Little Ones, Jesus Calling Bible Storybook, Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids, and Peace in His Presence -- each encouraging readers in their journey toward intimacy with Christ.  Sarah and her husband were missionaries in Japan and Australia for many years.  They currently live in the United States.  


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