Monthly Archives: December 2021

#throwbackpoem: New Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ New Life ~ By Deborah Ann I rely on my faith,each day to be strongI trust it even when . . .things are going wrong. I rely on prayer,every day to get byI believe my needsGod will daily supply. I rely on God’s graceeach day, I need moreI know I can count on itto… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.13.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Evening Brightens into Day “It shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light.” ~ Zechariah 14:7 ~ It is a surprise that it should be so; for all things threaten that at evening time it shall be dark. God is wont to work in a way so much… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Care Casting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Care Casting ~ By Deborah Ann My cares I’m casting,with all surenessgiving them to the Lordwith this assurance. That all of my concerns,He will take from mefrom my every worryHe will set me free. With confidence,I’m placing all my trustonto the Onewho truly loves us. My every illness,all my pain and griefI’m letting Jesus… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.13.21

Matthew 2:4-6 And when he had gatheredall the chief priests and scribesof the people together,he demanded of them whereChrist should be born.And they said unto him,In Bethlehem of Judaea:for thus it is written by theprophet, And thou Bethlehem,in the land of Juda, art not theleast among the princes of Juda:for out of thee shall comea Governor, that shallrule my people… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.13.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Salt without prescribing how much.” ~ Ezra 7:22 ~ Salt was used in every offering made by fire unto the Lord, and from its preserving and purifying properties it was the grateful emblem of divine grace in the soul. It is worthy of our attentive regard that, when Artaxerxes gave salt to Ezra the… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.12.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “They have dealt treacherously against the Lord.” ~ Hosea 5:7 ~ Believer, here is a sorrowful truth! Thou art the beloved of the Lord, redeemed by blood, called by grace, preserved in Christ Jesus, accepted in the Beloved, on thy way to heaven, and yet, “thou hast dealt treacherously” with God, thy best friend;… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Stress Not

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Stress Not ~ By Deborah Ann I’ve got worries,but I’m not stressinginstead into God . . .I’ll be hard pressing. I’ve got problems,God has a perfect planso I’m just leaving . . .all of them in His hand. I’ve got difficulties,but, I’m not complaininginstead close to God . . .I’ll keep on remaining. I’ve… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.12.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon A Quiet Heart “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.” ~ Isaiah 30:15 ~ It is always weakness to be fretting and worrying, questioning and mis-trusting. What can we do if we wear ourselves to skin and bone? Can we gain anything by fearing and fuming? Do we not unfit… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Blood Transfusion

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Blood Transfusion ~ By Deborah Ann Some day’s I need,a blood transfusionwith God’s graceI need an infusion. Some day’s I need,to be remindedwhat life was likewhen I was blinded. Some day’s I need,a blood transfusionwith God’s loveI need an infusion. Some day’s I need,a reality checkrecall when I wasa miserable wreck. Some day’s I… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse (copy)

Galatians 4:4-5 But when the fulnessof the time was come,God sent forth his Son,made of a woman,made under the law,To redeem them thatwere under the law,that we might receivethe adoption of sons. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 533

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.12.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “His ways are everlasting.” ~ Habakkuk 3:6 ~ What He hath done at one time, He will do yet again. Man’s ways are variable, but God’s ways are everlasting. There are many reasons for this most comforting truth: among them are the following—the Lord’s ways are the result of wise deliberation; He ordereth all… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.11.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Ye serve the Lord Christ.” ~ Colossians 3:24 ~ To what choice order of officials was this word spoken? To kings who proudly boast a right divine? Ah, no! too often do they serve themselves or Satan, and forget the God whose sufferance permits them to wear their mimic majesty for their little hour.… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.11.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Trust and Do; Do and Trust “Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. “  ~ Psalm 37:3 ~ Trust and do are words which go well together, in the order in which the Holy Spirit has placed them. We… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.11.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:24 ~ Heaven is a place where we shall never sin; where we shall cease our constant watch against an indefatigable enemy, because there will be no tempter to ensnare our feet. There the wicked cease from troubling, and the… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.10.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Whose heart the Lord opened.” ~ Acts 16:14 ~ In Lydia’s conversion there are many points of interest. It was brought about by providential circumstances. She was a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, but just at the right time for hearing Paul we find her at Philippi; providence, which is the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Amen and Amen

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Amen and Amen ~ By Deborah Ann God’s made a way before,He will make one againI know this too shall pastgot no reason to complain. I made it through before,I will get by once moreI know God has a planand He will open a door. I’ve been here before,God guided me throughI know He… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.10.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon God Is Our Ally “But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.” ~ Exodus 23:22 ~ The Lord Christ in the midst of His people is to be acknowledged and obeyed.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: To The Heavens and Back

to GOD be the GLORY ~ To The Heavens and Back ~ By Deborah Ann I love You Lord,to the heavens and backI trust You Lordfor all that I lack. I know You’re watching,looking out for meI have faith in You forthe things I can’t see. I love You Lord,from here to eternityI trust You LordYou have my fidelity. I… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.10.21

Deuteronomy 18:15 The Lord thy God will raise upunto thee a Prophet from themidst of thee, of thy brethren,like unto me; unto himye shall hearken; King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 447

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.10.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “So shall we ever be with the Lord.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:17 ~ Even the sweetest visits from Christ, how short they are—and how transitory! One moment our eyes see Him, and we rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, but again a little time and we do not see Him, for our… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.09.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “My people shall dwell in quiet resting places.” ~ Isaiah 32:18 ~ Peace and rest belong not to the unregenerate, they are the peculiar possession of the Lord’s people, and of them only. The God of Peace gives perfect peace to those whose hearts are stayed upon Him. When man was unfallen, his God… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Shall Seek

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Shall Seek ~ By Deborah Ann I shall seek you Lord,as my day, I go aboutwith my whole heartI will search You out. I will find You Lord,I know that I willas long as I’m ableto wait and be still. I will hear you My child, as to Me, you pray I will… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.09.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon The “All” of Belief “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” ~ Mark 9:23 ~ Our unbelief is the greatest hindrance in our way; in fact, there is no other real difficulty as to our spiritual progress and prosperity. The Lord can do… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I’m Waiting For You Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’m Waiting For You Lord ~ By Deborah Ann I am waiting for You Lord,because You told me toand I am anticipatingwhat it is that You will  do. I am being strong Lord,for I have put my trustin You because I knowYou’re always fair and just. I am waiting for You Lord,just like You said I shouldand… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.09.21

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him,I am the way, the truth,and the life: no mancometh unto the Father,but by me. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 1,102

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.09.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Therefore will the Lord wait that He may be gracious unto you.” ~ Isaiah 30:18 ~ GOD often DELAYS IN ANSWERING PRAYER. We have several instances of this in sacred Scripture. Jacob did not get the blessing from the angel until near the dawn of day—he had to wrestle all night for it. The… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.08.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Thou, O God, hast prepared of Thy goodness for the poor.” ~ Psalm 68:10 ~ All God’s gifts are prepared gifts laid up in store for wants foreseen. He anticipates our needs; and out of the fulness which He has treasured up in Christ Jesus, He provides of His goodness for the poor. You… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Hold On Tight

to GOD be the GLORY   ~ Hold On Tight ~ By Deborah Ann Some days I hear my Lord say,dip in to Me a little closeryour life need not be . . .like a winding roller-coaster. The past is but a whisper,compared to what’s in storeso don’t you get off trackby its fearful, screaming roar. Today is just a… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.08.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Following Leads to Honor “If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.” ~ John 12:26 ~ The highest service is imitation. If I would be Christ’s servant I must be His… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Storms Aren’t Meant

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Storms Aren’t Meant ~ By Deborah Ann Storms aren’t meant,to blow us over . . .they come so we can bestronger than ever. Storms aren’t meant,to take us down . . .they arise so we can turnour lives around. Storms aren’t meant,to make us weak . . .they arrive so we willfirst, God truly… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.08.21

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him,I am the way, the truth,and the life: no man comethunto the Father, but by me. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 689

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.08.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.” ~ Revelation 3:4 ~ We may understand this to refer to justification. “They shall walk in white”; that is, they shall enjoy a constant sense of their own… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.07.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” ~ 1 Corinthians 9:22 ~ Paul’s great object was not merely to instruct and to improve, but to save. Anything short of this would have disappointed him; he would have men renewed in heart, forgiven, sanctified, in fact,… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Deep Waters

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Deep Waters ~ By Deborah Ann No matter how deepthe waters getI know that me . . .God won’t forget. If they be shallow,or be they knee-highGod will not leave mealone to get by. No matter how deep,my troubles may goI know the way outGod promises to show. If there be darkness,or if there… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.07.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Gift of Strength; Peace to Bless “The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.” ~ Psalm 29:11 ~ David had just heard the voice of the Lord in a thunderstorm and had seen His power in the hurricane whose path he had described; and… (more…)

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