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Morning Communings With God - v.2

Devotionals

This is Part 2 of Sturm's "Morning Communings With God."

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Released on 2/5/2025·195 pages·Christoph Christian Sturm

This is the July to December volume of "Morning Communings With God" by Christoph Christian Sturm. It is a classic devotional work that offers daily meditations intended to be read in the quiet hours of the morning. Originally written in the 18th century, the book reflects Sturm's profound reverence for God, his love of nature, and his desire to inspire heartfelt devotion in the lives of believers. Each meditation typically begins with a reflection on a theme drawn from Scripture or the natural world, leading into prayerful thoughts aimed at directing the soul toward God at the start of the day. Sturm's tone is gentle, contemplative, and filled with awe at God's wisdom, goodness, and providence. The devotions are rich in spiritual insight, often blending theology, moral reflection, and poetic appreciation of creation. Morning Communings With God invites readers to begin each day with gratitude, humility, and renewed trust in the Lord, making it a treasured resource for cultivating a daily habit of communion with God through prayer and reflection.
Chapters
Chapter 1
The Preservation of Life Attributed to God
Chapter 2
Calamity and Woe Inseparable from Mortality
Chapter 3
Happiness of Celestial Spirits
Chapter 4
Proofs of a Life to Come
Chapter 5
Acknowledging Personal Frailty and Imperfection
Chapter 6
Man's Unworthiness Compared with God's Goodness
Chapter 7
Fidelity to God and Man
Chapter 8
The Benefit of Faith and Trust in God
Chapter 9
The Many Illnesses of the Soul and Body
Chapter 10
The Pride of Being a Christian
Chapter 11
The Love and Charity of Jesus
Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
Praise and Adoration of Jesus
Chapter 14
Acknowledgment of Divine Favors
Chapter 15
The Parallel between the Pains and Pleasures of Life
Chapter 16
The Spirit and Grace of God Implored Against Sin
Chapter 17
The Duty of Loving God
Chapter 18
The Beauties of Early Morning
Chapter 19
Care for the Life to Come
Chapter 20
False Estimate of the Means of Happiness
Chapter 21
The True Importance of Life
Chapter 22
The Shortness, Vanity, and Hard Work of Our Lives
Chapter 23
Being Moderate in Our Requests to Heaven
Chapter 24
God Proclaimed through Nature
Chapter 25
Dignity and Value of the Christian Calling
Chapter 26
A Great Way to Prepare for the Day's Tasks
Chapter 27
Seeking Support from God in Times of Need and Suffering
Chapter 28
The Necessity of God's Blessing for Our Success
Chapter 29
Give Up Worldly Desires and Be Devoted to God
Chapter 30
God's Support is Always Needed by Man
Chapter 31
On Wasted Time
Chapter 32
The Unchanging Nature of God's Goodness
Chapter 33
Self-Improvement to Promote Societal Change
Chapter 34
The Duty of Dedicating Ourselves to God
Chapter 35
God's Gifts for Human Comfort and Support
Chapter 36
Man, a Pilgrim and Sojourner on Earth
Chapter 37
The Sorrows of Repentance, and their Remedy
Chapter 38
Motives for Contentment
Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
Immortality: A Profound Motivator for Piety
Chapter 41
Understanding Heaven and Its Joy
Chapter 42
God's Goodness Celebrated by all Creation
Chapter 43
The Christian Prepared for Every Change in Life
Chapter 44
The Impact of Private Prayer and Devotion
Chapter 45
Progressing Towards Maturity and Growth
Chapter 46
The Universal Quest for Happiness
Chapter 47
Man Must Praise God through His Actions
Chapter 48
Duty of Watchfulness
Chapter 49
Dangers of Life
Chapter 50
The Promises of God are Stable and Sure
Chapter 51
Proofs of God's Goodness to Ourselves
Chapter 52
The Christian at the Feet of his Redeemer
Chapter 53
Submission to God's Will
Chapter 54
The Most Secret Whispers of Prayer reach God
Chapter 55
The Different Ages of Man
Chapter 56
Desire to be Worthy of God's Love and Mercy
Chapter 57
Morning Meditations for the Soul
Chapter 58
God All in All
Chapter 59
Memorials of Decay and Death
Chapter 60
The Comfort of Living under God's Rule
Chapter 61
Rejoicing in Having the Lord as Our God
Chapter 62
Time and Judgment
Chapter 63
Calls to Fully Trust in God
Chapter 64
God's Fatherly Care and Affection
Chapter 65
Reflections on our Mortal Dissolution
Chapter 66
Prayer for God's Compassion and Protection
Chapter 67
Retrospect of Life
Chapter 68
Awakening from Death
Chapter 69
The True Value of Earthly Things
Chapter 70
Advantages Given to Us Over Our Fellow Creatures
Chapter 71
The Grace and Influence of Prayer
Chapter 72
Acknowledging One's Own Failings
Chapter 73
Man's Attachment to the Things of this World
Chapter 74
Pointless Worries
Chapter 75
Friendship Considered with Reference to God
Chapter 76
An Address of Thanksgiving and Universal Prayer
Chapter 77
Awakening from Sleep
Chapter 78
The True Application of Life
Chapter 79
Gratitude for the Divine Gift of Restful Sleep
Chapter 80
Contemplation of Christ's Agony
Chapter 81
The Departure of the Beauties of Summer
Chapter 82
Proof of Humanity's Destined Immortality.
Chapter 83
The Christian's Gain, Pleasure, Honour, and Efforts
Chapter 84
The Happiness that Lasts Forever
Chapter 85
The Christian sees himself as a Child
Chapter 86
Nothing can Compensate for the Loss of the Soul
Chapter 87
Lost Time Cannot Be Recovered
Chapter 88
Supplication for Grace
Chapter 89
Adoration of the Angels
Chapter 90
Natural Harvest and the Fruits of the Spirit
Chapter 91
Readiness for Death and Eternity
Chapter 92
Review of the Elapsed Month
Chapter 93
The Need for, and Comfort of Divine Support
Chapter 94
Confidence in Divine Support
Chapter 95
Sacrifices Required Compared to Rewards
Chapter 96
The Importance of a Good Reputation After Death
Chapter 97
Spiritual Dangers
Chapter 98
Contempt of God's Grace
Chapter 99
The Present World is only a State of Trial
Chapter 100
The Unjustifiability of Our Complaints and Murmurings
Chapter 101
Reflections on the Alternation of Day and Night
Chapter 102
Human Wisdom vs. Divine Wisdom
Chapter 103
The Mystery of God's Rules and Plans
Chapter 104
Human Wisdom vs. Divine Wisdom
Chapter 105
Admiration of the Works of the Creator
Chapter 106
The Lot Appointed to Everyone, the Best for Him
Chapter 107
Godliness and Worldliness in Conflict
Chapter 108
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Chapter 109
The Approach of Winter
Chapter 110
The Present and the Future State
Chapter 111
The Wonders of the Human Body
Chapter 112
God's Universal Care
Chapter 113
The Unfeeling Sinner
Chapter 114
The Day of Judgment
Chapter 115
Reflections on an Added Day of Life
Chapter 116
Of Past Follies
Chapter 117
God as the All-wise and Generous Creator
Chapter 118
Instability of the World, Heart, and Peace
Chapter 119
Christ, the Shepherd
Chapter 120
Instant Commitment to Serving God
Chapter 121
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Chapter 122
The Need for Spiritual Alertness
Chapter 123
Different Memories of Different People
Chapter 124
The Sinner's Comfort
Chapter 125
The Emptiness of Honor, Riches, and Prosperity
Chapter 126
The Weakness of the Heart
Chapter 127
Time Not Fully Appreciated
Chapter 128
Working on Salvation
Chapter 129
The Importance of Being Prepared for Death
Chapter 130
The Proper Estimate of Life
Chapter 131
On the Baptismal Vows
Chapter 132
The Prosperity of the Ungodly Not to be Envied
Chapter 133
Sins of Youth
Chapter 134
The Wonders of the Sky
Chapter 135
Comfort Despite Our Physical Weaknesses
Chapter 136
The Danger of Earthly Joys and Prosperity
Chapter 137
Ignorance of the Future
Chapter 138
The Misery of Postponing Repentance
Chapter 139
Supplication for the Influence of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 140
Mortality
Chapter 141
The Prospect of Eternal Happiness
Chapter 142
Connection of Present Life and Eternity
Chapter 143
The Duty of Loving God
Chapter 144
Man's Vain Desires
Chapter 145
Reflections Inspired by Shortening Days
Chapter 146
The Christian's Joyfulness
Chapter 147
God's Care to Promote Our Salvation
Chapter 148
Proper Estimate of the World
Chapter 149
The Brief Time We Have to Prepare for Eternity
Chapter 150
Winter Shows Us God's Presence
Chapter 151
Praise of the Divine Benevolence
Chapter 152
Love towards God and Jesus
Chapter 153
Life and Death Separated by Narrow Boundary
Chapter 154
Calm Hope for the Future
Chapter 155
Elevating Our Thoughts from Creation to Creator
Chapter 156
The Dedication of All Our Abilities to God
Chapter 157
The Happiness of Being a Real Christian
Chapter 158
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Chapter 159
The Sin of Discontentment
Chapter 160
The Present World is Only a State of Trial
Chapter 161
Reverence and Adoration Due to God
Chapter 162
Resolution to Perform the Duties of the Day
Chapter 163
Aspiring after Heaven
Chapter 164
The Best-spent Life is the Longest
Chapter 165
Valuing Godliness Above All Else
Chapter 166
Thanks for the Divine Protection during the Night
Chapter 167
The Winter Season
Chapter 168
The Fewness and Sorrowfulness of the Days of Man
Chapter 169
Prayer for Spiritual Gifts
Chapter 170
The Joy of the Heart
Chapter 171
True and Inexhaustible Sources of Joy
Chapter 172
Why Change and Repentance are Essential
Chapter 173
A Grateful Spirit Well-Pleasing to the Lord
Chapter 174
Christian Humility before God
Chapter 175
Review of Blessings received this Year
Chapter 176
The Completion of Christian Faith
Chapter 177
The Blessings of the Savior's Arrival
Chapter 178
The Birth of Christ
Chapter 179
The Mystery of Redemption
Chapter 180
The Merits of Jesus
Chapter 181
Bitterness and Frailty is Overcome by Christ
Chapter 182
Life to be Devoted to Providing for Eternity
Chapter 183
The Heart called to its Account for Time
Chapter 184
Thanks for Past Year's Blessings
Chapter 185
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Chapter 186
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Chapter 187
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Chapter 188
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Chapter 189
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Chapter 190
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Chapter 191
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Chapter 192
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Chapter 193
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Chapter 194
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Chapter 195
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