C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Monday May 19, 2025

"And he requested for himself that he might die."-1 Kings 19:4
    
    It was a remarkable thing that the man who was never to die, for whom God had ordained an infinitely better lot, the man who should be carried to heaven in a chariot of fire, and be translated, that he should not see death-should thus pray, "Let me die, I am no better than my fathers." We have here a memorable proof that God does not always answer prayer in kind, though He always does in effect. He gave Elias something better than that which he asked for, and thus really heard and answered him. Strange was it that the lion-hearted Elijah should be so depressed by Jezebel's threat as to ask to die, and blessedly kind was it on the part of our heavenly Father that He did not take His desponding servant at his word. There is a limit to the doctrine of the prayer of faith. We are not to expect that God will give us everything we choose to ask for. We know that we sometimes ask, and do not receive, because we ask amiss. If we ask for that which is not promised-if we run counter to the spirit which the Lord would have us cultivate-if we ask contrary to His will, or to the decrees of His providence-if we ask merely for the gratification of our own ease, and without an eye to His glory, we must not expect that we shall receive. Yet, when we ask in faith, nothing doubting, if we receive not the precise thing asked for, we shall receive an equivalent, and more than an equivalent, for it. As one remarks, "If the Lord does not pay in silver, He will in gold; and if He does not pay in gold, He will in diamonds." If He does not give you precisely what you ask for, He will give you that which is tantamount to it, and that which you will greatly rejoice to receive in lieu thereof. Be then, dear reader, much in prayer, and make this evening a season of earnest intercession, but take heed what you ask.
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Friday, July 1, 2016

Would a Worm Go on a Walk by Hannah C. Hall with giveaway

Read to the end of this post this book has a giveaway.


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About the book:
“Would a worm go on a walk, if you could lead him down the street? / Would he wear his tiny tennies, if he had two worm-sized feet?”
            So begins this humorous and imaginative picture book that introduces children to the idea that animals are uniquely created by a loving and wise God. Would a Worm Go on a Walk?, with its colorful, comical illustrations, is a fresh, fun way to teach young children that God created all things very good. He gave all the animals, and children, too, wonderful qualities and unique strengths. Children will giggle over the ridiculous scenarios presented, and they will come away with the knowledge that we all are loved and special.
            Format: Jacketed hardcover
            Page count: 32
            Reading age: 4-7
Your youngster will be laughing as you read this rhyming book together.  To picture a worm with tennies on or a pig playing the piano, or even a lion as a lifeguard, how absurd can you get?  However, it'll grab and keep their attention and give you wonderful talking power for bringing God's creation into your conversation.  You'll enjoy laughing along with your toddler as you turn each page of the book.  The illustrations are  just as charming and eye appealing as the rhyming meter.  Bold, bright and colorful to grab even the youngest of the group.  The worm on this cover and his animal friends throughout the book will walk right into your child's heart and make this book a well loved and asked for book. 
Find out more about this book here.

About the author:
Hannah C. Hall is the author of best-selling children’s books, including God Bless You and Good Night and God Bless Our Christmas, as well as an award-winning blog, HannahCHall.com. Hannah lives in Prairie Grove, AK with her husband, Josh, a worship pastor, and their four children.
 
Would you like to win a copy of this book?  Please leave a comment telling me who you'd like to share this book with?  Please make sure you leave a way of contact as well, otherwise I have to pick another winner if I don't have contact information.  Giveaways are open to the U.S. and Canada.  I'll pick a winner for this book on Saturday, June 9th. 

"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”
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