The Blended Blog: Bummer Night of Sewing.....

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, March 5, 2016

Bummer Night of Sewing.....

I sewed last night with First Friday Night with Friends again. It has been a long time since I've had a chance to really set down and sew. I really miss it. I mentioned in earlier post this week that I was going to work on a cover for my kitchen aid mixer. I found a free tutorial online. Anyway, I'd been working real hard this week to get my material all quilted so I could finish my project last night.

I was on a roll. I had the main part pieced and all the quilting lines drawn. Then Thursday night I ran out of thread to finish quilting the last piece.

Sew I had to run to the store after work just to get my thread. After sending daughter off to work I got busy. Got all the quilting done! Whee! Started cutting out the pieces. Nice it was all coming together. I like it when things go well.....Got all the piece cut and started pinning them together. All of the sudden it happened.... yep things were going too smoothly......

What a BIG hit in the gut. Can this be right????? No....No.....Ugh! Yep the pattern for the ends was about 2 and 1/2 inches too short.

Now, I'm trying to figure out how I can fix this?????? ARGH! I think I have enough fabric to make the ends again, but I think I'll sleep on it and see if I can think of a creative solution before I go that route. SEW BUMMED!!!!

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