Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We have a light overcast today and the weather will be getting cooler, but as long as we have a bit of sun, it will get a lot warmer this afternoon!
Since I did not feel too energetic yesterday, I talked to God as I drove toward my shopping destination, and I said if there was a close parking space, I would shop, but if not, I would put it off. Well, there was a space right across the street in front of the entrance, so I had to shop! God is good that way!
Afterwards, I went to Steak and Shake for a refreshing shake, which I had not indulged in for several weeks. I drove on to the Park, and saw a couple of egrets huddled together in the canal and a lone great, gray heron all my himself. God is good!
This will be my last blog before taking a vacation while my son and grandson are here, so I wish all of you a Jesus filled Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 2:6-
...And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born.
She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips
of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them
in the village inn.
That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding
their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them,
and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. ....
Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others----the armies of
heaven---praising God;
"Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and peace on earth to all whom God favors."
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, Joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, December 19, 2014
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We have lots of sunshine and blue skies, but the temp is still chilly and just creeping up to sixty. But it will probably be up to 70 this afternoon. Yesterday, was so pleasant, I had a couple windows open.
My cleaning ladies were here and we had fun teasing Cheryl about her nocturnal habits.
Whenever she gets up during the night, she takes time to look out the window to see that everybody's house and car are all right with no burglars around. I said she would make a good neighborhood watch person, and when I said I was expecting Daryl and Matthew to come in about 3:30 or so Saturday morning, Kim said for one of them to give a wave to Cheryl's house because she would probably be looking out the window! :)
After they left, I went to the library, and turned in some books and only checked out 2 because I don't expect to have much time to read in the next two weeks. I also met two friends coming out of the Library. It is a nice neighborhood, with friends close by.
After that, I drove on to the Park and enjoyed the sight of a couple of fat wood storks in the canal, turtles on the weir, and the white egrets silhouetted against the greenery. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 150
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his heavenly dwelling;
Praise him for his mighty works;
Praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the trumpet;
praise him with the lyre and harp!
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
praise him with loud clanging cymbals.
Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning ladies were here and we had fun teasing Cheryl about her nocturnal habits.
Whenever she gets up during the night, she takes time to look out the window to see that everybody's house and car are all right with no burglars around. I said she would make a good neighborhood watch person, and when I said I was expecting Daryl and Matthew to come in about 3:30 or so Saturday morning, Kim said for one of them to give a wave to Cheryl's house because she would probably be looking out the window! :)
After they left, I went to the library, and turned in some books and only checked out 2 because I don't expect to have much time to read in the next two weeks. I also met two friends coming out of the Library. It is a nice neighborhood, with friends close by.
After that, I drove on to the Park and enjoyed the sight of a couple of fat wood storks in the canal, turtles on the weir, and the white egrets silhouetted against the greenery. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 150
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his heavenly dwelling;
Praise him for his mighty works;
Praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the trumpet;
praise him with the lyre and harp!
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
praise him with loud clanging cymbals.
Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Paul's Final Advice
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We have blue skies, a few clouds and it is a little warmer than yesterday with no fog. I do not have the heat on, so it is warmer in the house than previously.
Yesterday, I accomplished a few goals...that is, I did some Christmas shopping at the Family Christian Store and took care of five people on my list! Seems like each time I go in there, they have different associates. My check out clerk, Mike, was not too friendly, which is really unusual for that store! I guess being a believer is not a requirement to work there, but it must be hard to give helpful advice on product if you aren't. Since I worked for twelve years in a Christian bookstore, I feel I know how to be people friendly. He did not even ask me for their card, but I gave it to him anyway. Oh, well...maybe he was having a bad day.
After stopping off at the park to see the turtles and egrets and ibis, I came on home, wrapped up all the gifts I have, so far, and relaxed. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those
who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take
tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try
to do good to each other and to everyone else.
Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens,
always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to
Christ Jesus.
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophesies. But
test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Keep
away from every kind of evil.
Now, may the God of peace make you holy in every way,
and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept
blameless until that day when our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
God, who calls you, is faithful; he will do this.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, I accomplished a few goals...that is, I did some Christmas shopping at the Family Christian Store and took care of five people on my list! Seems like each time I go in there, they have different associates. My check out clerk, Mike, was not too friendly, which is really unusual for that store! I guess being a believer is not a requirement to work there, but it must be hard to give helpful advice on product if you aren't. Since I worked for twelve years in a Christian bookstore, I feel I know how to be people friendly. He did not even ask me for their card, but I gave it to him anyway. Oh, well...maybe he was having a bad day.
After stopping off at the park to see the turtles and egrets and ibis, I came on home, wrapped up all the gifts I have, so far, and relaxed. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those
who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take
tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try
to do good to each other and to everyone else.
Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens,
always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to
Christ Jesus.
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophesies. But
test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Keep
away from every kind of evil.
Now, may the God of peace make you holy in every way,
and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept
blameless until that day when our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
God, who calls you, is faithful; he will do this.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Love for Enemies
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We had a thick fog that is slowly disappearing , but that makes the chilly temps more noticeable. Actually, this is the first foggy day I can remember in a long time. We usually do have them in the winter, but it is not winter just yet! But the sun will soon peek through and burn it off. In the meantime, all sound is muted and nice.
My yard guys came in the morning, and once again, blew off the leaves and mowed. But, of course, the leaves are back again and still falling. They forgot to bring my dumpster up, but I was able to pull it back without too much difficulty.
After they left, I had lunch and did some shopping, so I am a little caught up, but have a long ways to go, yet. Then I drove to the Park, which was crowded with people, and saw several black turtles sunning on the bank of the weir. Further down, a great blue heron was in the canal, which is down to a trickle, and an egret and a couple ibis were busy toward the second bridge. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 7:27-31
But if you are willing to listen, I say, love
your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.
Pray for the happiness of those who curse
you. Pray for those who hurt you. IF someone
slaps you on the cheek, turn the other cheek.
If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt
also. Give what you have to anyone who asks
you for it, and when things are taken away from
you don't try to get them back. Do for others as
you would like them to do for you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard guys came in the morning, and once again, blew off the leaves and mowed. But, of course, the leaves are back again and still falling. They forgot to bring my dumpster up, but I was able to pull it back without too much difficulty.
After they left, I had lunch and did some shopping, so I am a little caught up, but have a long ways to go, yet. Then I drove to the Park, which was crowded with people, and saw several black turtles sunning on the bank of the weir. Further down, a great blue heron was in the canal, which is down to a trickle, and an egret and a couple ibis were busy toward the second bridge. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 7:27-31
But if you are willing to listen, I say, love
your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.
Pray for the happiness of those who curse
you. Pray for those who hurt you. IF someone
slaps you on the cheek, turn the other cheek.
If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt
also. Give what you have to anyone who asks
you for it, and when things are taken away from
you don't try to get them back. Do for others as
you would like them to do for you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, December 15, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Brrr! My thermometer read 51 outside temp this morning and the indoor was 70, but old bones ache in the cold weather and mine are no exception. I have a small heater that I take into the bathroom to warm it up before I take the plunge into the shower and that makes it nice and cozy. But the sun is shining and it is a beautiful day!
We had a good sermon yesterday with Pastor Dave relating a few funny, true life stories about gift giving in his own life...how some were appropriate and appreciated and some not so much! He also mentioned living for a time in Johnstown , Penn. which my 5 greats grandfather founded. I chatted with him afterward, and he called his wife to come listen to my story. Turns out that her whole family lived in and are from Johnstown. It is a small world!
On my way to church, I drove by Lynch Lake and saw lots of ibis, seagulls, and ducks, plus a couple wood storks. Then, afterwards, I drove to the Park and once again, saw lots of ibis, a couple wood storks and an anhinga with outspread wings on the weir. And down in the canal, egrets herons and ibis. It was a good day for fowl watching! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 92:1-4
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to the Most High.
It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,
your faithfulness in the evening,
accompanied by the harp and lute
and the harmony of the lyre.
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!
I sing for joy because of what you have done.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
love and joy!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
We had a good sermon yesterday with Pastor Dave relating a few funny, true life stories about gift giving in his own life...how some were appropriate and appreciated and some not so much! He also mentioned living for a time in Johnstown , Penn. which my 5 greats grandfather founded. I chatted with him afterward, and he called his wife to come listen to my story. Turns out that her whole family lived in and are from Johnstown. It is a small world!
On my way to church, I drove by Lynch Lake and saw lots of ibis, seagulls, and ducks, plus a couple wood storks. Then, afterwards, I drove to the Park and once again, saw lots of ibis, a couple wood storks and an anhinga with outspread wings on the weir. And down in the canal, egrets herons and ibis. It was a good day for fowl watching! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 92:1-4
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to the Most High.
It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,
your faithfulness in the evening,
accompanied by the harp and lute
and the harmony of the lyre.
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!
I sing for joy because of what you have done.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
love and joy!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, December 12, 2014
Hope for Eternal Life
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Once again we have overcast skies and chilly temps, but hopefully, the sun will be shining later on.
I am receiving Christmas cards, even though I have not sent any for a couple years. Just a few to family and close friends, usually, but not nearly what I used to do. Some people who are not on FB, I do not hear from during the year, so I do not send any to them. I do enjoy receiving them, though.
I did a little more shopping at Publix than I had planned, yesterday...just about bought out the store, but I was thinking of Daryl and Matthew who are coming a week from today! Yikes! I have to get busy!
I drove through the park after I bought the groceries and saw egrets, ibis and a dark anhinga contrasting with the white feathers on the ibis he was next to. There were dog walkers and people walking about, just enjoying the beautiful day. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Peter 1:3-7
All honor to the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy
that God has given us the privilege of being
born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation
because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead.
For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for
his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and
undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.
And God, in his mighty power, will protect you
until you receive this salvation, because you are
trusting him. It will be revealed on the last day for
all to see. So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy
ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure
many trials for a while.
These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong
and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--and
your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold.
So if your faith remains strong, after being tried by
fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and
honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the
whole world.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am receiving Christmas cards, even though I have not sent any for a couple years. Just a few to family and close friends, usually, but not nearly what I used to do. Some people who are not on FB, I do not hear from during the year, so I do not send any to them. I do enjoy receiving them, though.
I did a little more shopping at Publix than I had planned, yesterday...just about bought out the store, but I was thinking of Daryl and Matthew who are coming a week from today! Yikes! I have to get busy!
I drove through the park after I bought the groceries and saw egrets, ibis and a dark anhinga contrasting with the white feathers on the ibis he was next to. There were dog walkers and people walking about, just enjoying the beautiful day. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Peter 1:3-7
All honor to the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy
that God has given us the privilege of being
born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation
because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead.
For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for
his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and
undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.
And God, in his mighty power, will protect you
until you receive this salvation, because you are
trusting him. It will be revealed on the last day for
all to see. So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy
ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure
many trials for a while.
These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong
and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--and
your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold.
So if your faith remains strong, after being tried by
fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and
honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the
whole world.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We have another chilly morning, but like yesterday, not a cloud in the sky yet. The prediction is for clouds to move in later in the day, but it will still be cool. Very nice! I even had a couple windows open yesterday while my cleaning ladies were here!
Well, we have a very active street today. Kim's house is getting a new roof, so the four trucks and trailer were here before 7, and about seven men were up on the roof getting started early. Kim said yesterday, that she and Kevin were getting anxious for the work to be done. Cheryl called and said she had pulled her garbage dumpster over to my driveway, because she got skipped when the garbage truck could not get to it with the truck parked in the way. So, sure enough, they picked up her dumpster and then did mine. She was kind enough to put mine back and then took hers across the street. She is so thoughtful!
Speaking of Cheryl; she taught me how to scan something and send it or store it on my computer. There is so much I do not know about the PC, but I am open to learning!
After they were finished with the house, I went to the library to return books and pick up more, then cruised through the park, and saw the great blue heron once again, in almost the same spot as the day before. Also, ibis, and of course, the squirrels scampering. And a spot of pink in the canal as I drove in, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 113
Praise the Lord!
Yes, give praise, O servants of the Lord.
Praise the name of the Lord!
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
forever and ever.
Everywhere--from east to west--
praise the name of the Lord.
For the Lord is high above the nations,
his glory is far greater than the heavens.
Who can be compared with the Lord our
God, who is enthroned on high?
Far below him are the heavens and the earth.
He stoops to look,
and he lifts the poor from the dirt,
and the needy from the garbage dump.
He sets them among princes,
even the princes of his own people!
He gives the barren woman a home,
so that she becomes a happy mother.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, we have a very active street today. Kim's house is getting a new roof, so the four trucks and trailer were here before 7, and about seven men were up on the roof getting started early. Kim said yesterday, that she and Kevin were getting anxious for the work to be done. Cheryl called and said she had pulled her garbage dumpster over to my driveway, because she got skipped when the garbage truck could not get to it with the truck parked in the way. So, sure enough, they picked up her dumpster and then did mine. She was kind enough to put mine back and then took hers across the street. She is so thoughtful!
Speaking of Cheryl; she taught me how to scan something and send it or store it on my computer. There is so much I do not know about the PC, but I am open to learning!
After they were finished with the house, I went to the library to return books and pick up more, then cruised through the park, and saw the great blue heron once again, in almost the same spot as the day before. Also, ibis, and of course, the squirrels scampering. And a spot of pink in the canal as I drove in, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 113
Praise the Lord!
Yes, give praise, O servants of the Lord.
Praise the name of the Lord!
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
forever and ever.
Everywhere--from east to west--
praise the name of the Lord.
For the Lord is high above the nations,
his glory is far greater than the heavens.
Who can be compared with the Lord our
God, who is enthroned on high?
Far below him are the heavens and the earth.
He stoops to look,
and he lifts the poor from the dirt,
and the needy from the garbage dump.
He sets them among princes,
even the princes of his own people!
He gives the barren woman a home,
so that she becomes a happy mother.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Well, our chilly weather is back and so I have the heat on. I would have a fire in the fireplace, but since I will not spend much time in that room, there is no reason to have the fire going. But the sun is shining and should warm things up soon...
I did some shopping yesterday and on my way to Gateway, saw a very fat osprey perched on the very top of a telephone pole. I am sure he had a bird's eye view of everything. After I finished my shopping, I took a little side trip over to the Park, and was pleased to see my friend, David, out running in the cool air. So, after I finished my visit, I followed a car doing 15 mph all the way up 25th St. It was a lesson in patience! I caught up and passed David, and stopped to chat with him for a few minutes. It was good to see him . Today he is flying to Las Vegas for thirty hours! Lucky him!
There wasn't much activity at the park, besides people. I saw a great blue heron in the canal, but no ibis, which was strange, but it was probably the time of day that accounted for the lack of activity. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-6
O lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my every thought when far away.
You chart the path ahead of me
and tell me when to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord.
You both precede and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.
too great for me to know!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
Joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did some shopping yesterday and on my way to Gateway, saw a very fat osprey perched on the very top of a telephone pole. I am sure he had a bird's eye view of everything. After I finished my shopping, I took a little side trip over to the Park, and was pleased to see my friend, David, out running in the cool air. So, after I finished my visit, I followed a car doing 15 mph all the way up 25th St. It was a lesson in patience! I caught up and passed David, and stopped to chat with him for a few minutes. It was good to see him . Today he is flying to Las Vegas for thirty hours! Lucky him!
There wasn't much activity at the park, besides people. I saw a great blue heron in the canal, but no ibis, which was strange, but it was probably the time of day that accounted for the lack of activity. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-6
O lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my every thought when far away.
You chart the path ahead of me
and tell me when to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord.
You both precede and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.
too great for me to know!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
Joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Colossians
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! The sun has shone for a little bit, but it is still overcast and now the wind is blowing, so it is pretty chilly. I turned the heat on yesterday , after having the A/C on the day before, so the weather is very changeable. But I heard on the TV about the Nor'easter that NY is getting and watched the Packers play in Green Bay, while a light snow was falling, so I can't complain!
I did not go out yesterday, so just did laundry and took it easy, since it rained right after the yard guys left. And, yes, the garbage dumpster is still sitting at the foot of the driveway, full of leaves, and too heavy to move. And the leaves are not through falling by any means! The trees are still full, so there are a lot more to come off!
But God is good to give us trees for shade!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 3:12-15
Since God chose you to be the holy people, whom he loves, you must
clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness,
humility, gentleness, and patience. You must make
allowance for each others faults, and forgive the
person who offends you.Remember, the Lord forgave you,
so you must forgive others. And the most important
piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what
binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace
that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members
of one body, you are all called to live in peace.
And always be thankful.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not go out yesterday, so just did laundry and took it easy, since it rained right after the yard guys left. And, yes, the garbage dumpster is still sitting at the foot of the driveway, full of leaves, and too heavy to move. And the leaves are not through falling by any means! The trees are still full, so there are a lot more to come off!
But God is good to give us trees for shade!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 3:12-15
Since God chose you to be the holy people, whom he loves, you must
clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness,
humility, gentleness, and patience. You must make
allowance for each others faults, and forgive the
person who offends you.Remember, the Lord forgave you,
so you must forgive others. And the most important
piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what
binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace
that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members
of one body, you are all called to live in peace.
And always be thankful.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, December 8, 2014
Roamin' thru Romans 12
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! It is another overcast day and rather chilly to me. Yesterday was overcast and misty in the morning. (Sounds like a song title.) I don't think it is misty today, but surely could be!
I have spent the last ten minutes or so watching my yard men blow thousands of leaves into the gutter, then put as many as possible in the empty dumpster, and also a yard bag. The younger guy even climbed in the dumpster and jumped up and down so he could pack more leaves in. Of course, it will have to stay down at the foot of the driveway until Thursday, because it is too heavy to carry back and forth. I was really happy to see them pick up the leaves, though, because everything was covered. I did not think they would take time to do that.
While channel hopping Saturday, I came across a movie just starting and it turned out to be" Message in A Bottle", which I had never seen. I had been wanting to read the book by Nicholas Sparks, but had not seen it at the library, so, of course, I had to watch the whole thing and I am glad I did, even though I was teary eyed at the ending. Sigh.
On my way around Lynch Lake Saturday, I noticed a whole flock of wood storks standing solemnly in a carport at a house. There must have been almost a dozen. Now, I thought they only ate fish and stork food, but someone must have been feeding them or they would not have invited themselves to that house. I am sure they left their calling cards behind.
And yesterday, on my way home from church, I noticed the tide was low and an egret and a pretty pink roseate spoonbill were pecking along the muddy bottom for food. ,God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:14-21
If people persecute you because you are a Christian,
don't curse them; pray that God will bless them. When
others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share
their sorrow. Live in harmony with each other. Don't try
to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people.
And don't think you know it all!
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a
way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do your part
to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.
Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God.
For it is written,
I will take vengeance;
I will repay those who deserve it."
says the Lord.
Instead, do what the Scriptures say:
"If your enemies are hungry, feed them,.
If they are thirsty, give them something to drink,
and they will be ashamed of what they have
done to you."
Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I have spent the last ten minutes or so watching my yard men blow thousands of leaves into the gutter, then put as many as possible in the empty dumpster, and also a yard bag. The younger guy even climbed in the dumpster and jumped up and down so he could pack more leaves in. Of course, it will have to stay down at the foot of the driveway until Thursday, because it is too heavy to carry back and forth. I was really happy to see them pick up the leaves, though, because everything was covered. I did not think they would take time to do that.
While channel hopping Saturday, I came across a movie just starting and it turned out to be" Message in A Bottle", which I had never seen. I had been wanting to read the book by Nicholas Sparks, but had not seen it at the library, so, of course, I had to watch the whole thing and I am glad I did, even though I was teary eyed at the ending. Sigh.
On my way around Lynch Lake Saturday, I noticed a whole flock of wood storks standing solemnly in a carport at a house. There must have been almost a dozen. Now, I thought they only ate fish and stork food, but someone must have been feeding them or they would not have invited themselves to that house. I am sure they left their calling cards behind.
And yesterday, on my way home from church, I noticed the tide was low and an egret and a pretty pink roseate spoonbill were pecking along the muddy bottom for food. ,God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:14-21
If people persecute you because you are a Christian,
don't curse them; pray that God will bless them. When
others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share
their sorrow. Live in harmony with each other. Don't try
to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people.
And don't think you know it all!
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a
way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do your part
to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.
Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God.
For it is written,
I will take vengeance;
I will repay those who deserve it."
says the Lord.
Instead, do what the Scriptures say:
"If your enemies are hungry, feed them,.
If they are thirsty, give them something to drink,
and they will be ashamed of what they have
done to you."
Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, December 5, 2014
A Living Sacrifice to God
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! What can I say? We are continuing in the string of beautiful weather, with sun, breezes and temps near 80 around noon and sixties at night....could not be better!
I did not see the Orion blast off earlier, but saw it on TV. We have too many tall trees in this neighborhood to see contrails from the blast offs that we used to be able to see in the early days of the shuttles. It is still a thrilling sight! Just to think that this one is going to Mars eventually!
Well, I had very mixed feelings yesterday when I got my hair cut by someone other that Mari, who has been my friend and stylist over thirty years. She has retired, so now I cannot rely on her any more. What a friend she has been! Seasons in life change and so I must flow with the seasons, but that does not make it easy. Sigh.
To comfort myself, I went shopping and bought some pretty tops, which I have to take back and exchange because I did not try them on and they are too big. Oh, well, I don't mind. I may pick out something else I like!
I stopped in at the park and saw all the usual birds in the canal , and then went on to the Library, although I was pretty tired by that time. I had stopped at the Subway and got a good sandwich with lots of veggies in it, so I had energy enough to get some more books. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:
As God's messenger, I give each of you this warning; Be
honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your
value by how much Faith God has given you. Just as our
bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,
so it is with Christ's body. We are all parts of his one body,
and each of us has different work to do. And since we are
of one body in Christ, we belong to each other and each of
us needs all the others....
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not see the Orion blast off earlier, but saw it on TV. We have too many tall trees in this neighborhood to see contrails from the blast offs that we used to be able to see in the early days of the shuttles. It is still a thrilling sight! Just to think that this one is going to Mars eventually!
Well, I had very mixed feelings yesterday when I got my hair cut by someone other that Mari, who has been my friend and stylist over thirty years. She has retired, so now I cannot rely on her any more. What a friend she has been! Seasons in life change and so I must flow with the seasons, but that does not make it easy. Sigh.
To comfort myself, I went shopping and bought some pretty tops, which I have to take back and exchange because I did not try them on and they are too big. Oh, well, I don't mind. I may pick out something else I like!
I stopped in at the park and saw all the usual birds in the canal , and then went on to the Library, although I was pretty tired by that time. I had stopped at the Subway and got a good sandwich with lots of veggies in it, so I had energy enough to get some more books. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:
As God's messenger, I give each of you this warning; Be
honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your
value by how much Faith God has given you. Just as our
bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,
so it is with Christ's body. We are all parts of his one body,
and each of us has different work to do. And since we are
of one body in Christ, we belong to each other and each of
us needs all the others....
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, December 4, 2014
A Living Sacrifice to God
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! I have had a couple windows open for the past few days, because the weather is so perfect! Sunshine and temps between the sixties and high seventies!
I was outside for over an hour yesterday, watching and talking with my handy man, Rick, as he hung the lights. Unfortunately, I had not bought enough, so,, I have two different kinds of icicle lights, and not enough of them. I am wondering if I should leave them as is, and be unique in the neighborhood, or go and get some more. Decisions, decisions...But they did look pretty last night!
Then my cleaning ladies came and so they will come two more times before Daryl and Matthew come from TN. Can hardly wait!
I did get to the ATM at the bank and was so pleased to discover they had installed a new one which is so much easier to use than the old one., I used to have to insert my card several times to get it to work, but this new one is touch screen and the card just slides in and out so easily! My money at work!
Then I went on to the park and just a few people were there. I guess because school was not out yet, but lots of dogs were being walked. The usual ibis were there and egrets in the canal, but all was quiet. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:1-2
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you
to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living and
holy sacrifice---the kind he will accept. When you think
of what he has done for you, is this too much to accept?
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world,
but let God transform you into a new person by changing
the way you think. Then you will know what God wants
you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing
and perfect his will really is.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was outside for over an hour yesterday, watching and talking with my handy man, Rick, as he hung the lights. Unfortunately, I had not bought enough, so,, I have two different kinds of icicle lights, and not enough of them. I am wondering if I should leave them as is, and be unique in the neighborhood, or go and get some more. Decisions, decisions...But they did look pretty last night!
Then my cleaning ladies came and so they will come two more times before Daryl and Matthew come from TN. Can hardly wait!
I did get to the ATM at the bank and was so pleased to discover they had installed a new one which is so much easier to use than the old one., I used to have to insert my card several times to get it to work, but this new one is touch screen and the card just slides in and out so easily! My money at work!
Then I went on to the park and just a few people were there. I guess because school was not out yet, but lots of dogs were being walked. The usual ibis were there and egrets in the canal, but all was quiet. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:1-2
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you
to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living and
holy sacrifice---the kind he will accept. When you think
of what he has done for you, is this too much to accept?
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world,
but let God transform you into a new person by changing
the way you think. Then you will know what God wants
you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing
and perfect his will really is.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Jesus, the True Vine
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We had a little rain last night early, but today is sunshiny and warm with just a cool breeze blowing. It is predicted to reach almost 80 by the end of the week!
My yard man did not come yesterday, so I called him to see if he had quit, but he said he had taken off Thanksgiving week, and yesterday his helper did not show up. But he was already here this morning, so all the leaves and acorns have been blown off temporarily, (they are still falling), and the yard cleaned up in the front. I am glad that is taken care of..
I made a shopping trip to CVS yesterday and got some needed things. Then, after I came home I decided to go on over to Big Lots to get another string of lights, because my handy man is coming Wed. to put up the outside lights. I think I did not get what I wanted the first time I was in, but this time I got the long icicle lights, which I think are so unusual. While I was there, at the Rutland Plaza, I had thought to go in the Romance Jewelers to get a couple watch batteries replaced, and much to my dismay, discovered they had gone out of business! I really enjoyed visiting with Roger when I went in! Sigh. So sad to see another small business close. Guess I will have to go to Northeast Shopping Center now, for the batteries.
I drove on to the park after that disappointment, and, once again, lots of people were out enjoying the sun and exercise. One man was crouched down just watching a gopher tortoise, who was staring right back at him. Ibis and egrets were in the canal again, but when I drove by Lynch Lake earlier, there were flocks of seagulls, an osprey on the line, wood storks on the banks, and one pink beauty shining among the ibis! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:5-8
Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me,
and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me
you can do nothing. Anyone who parts from me is thrown
away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are
gathered into a pile to be burned. But if you stay joined to me
and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you
like, and it will be granted! My true disciples produce much
fruit. This brings much glory to my Father.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard man did not come yesterday, so I called him to see if he had quit, but he said he had taken off Thanksgiving week, and yesterday his helper did not show up. But he was already here this morning, so all the leaves and acorns have been blown off temporarily, (they are still falling), and the yard cleaned up in the front. I am glad that is taken care of..
I made a shopping trip to CVS yesterday and got some needed things. Then, after I came home I decided to go on over to Big Lots to get another string of lights, because my handy man is coming Wed. to put up the outside lights. I think I did not get what I wanted the first time I was in, but this time I got the long icicle lights, which I think are so unusual. While I was there, at the Rutland Plaza, I had thought to go in the Romance Jewelers to get a couple watch batteries replaced, and much to my dismay, discovered they had gone out of business! I really enjoyed visiting with Roger when I went in! Sigh. So sad to see another small business close. Guess I will have to go to Northeast Shopping Center now, for the batteries.
I drove on to the park after that disappointment, and, once again, lots of people were out enjoying the sun and exercise. One man was crouched down just watching a gopher tortoise, who was staring right back at him. Ibis and egrets were in the canal again, but when I drove by Lynch Lake earlier, there were flocks of seagulls, an osprey on the line, wood storks on the banks, and one pink beauty shining among the ibis! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:5-8
Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me,
and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me
you can do nothing. Anyone who parts from me is thrown
away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are
gathered into a pile to be burned. But if you stay joined to me
and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you
like, and it will be granted! My true disciples produce much
fruit. This brings much glory to my Father.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, December 1, 2014
Jesus' Prayer of Thanksgiving
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! This is one more in the string of perfect days we have been having! Blue skies, lots of sun, gentle breezes...who could ask for anything more?
I watched the Packers-Patriots game yesterday, played in below freezing weather, at Green Bay WS, with thousands of screaming fans sitting in the cold and not seeming to mind at all, since the Packers won! Yay! My mother was from Wisconsin and my sister was born there, so I have a connection. I also watched the Gators narrowly lose, but that's another story. Sigh.
I hope you all had as good a Thanksgiving as I did. Brian and I drove up to Dunnellon to be with my two nieces, my sister, my great nephew and a couple cousins of theirs, so there was good company, and great food. Much laughter, and memories!
The drive up was perfect and we made good time on the Suncoast Parkway. Not much traffic and blue skies! We were interested in a shiny, black new looking Corvette, that we picked up in Pasco Co. and followed and passed back and forth until we got to Crystal River. We sorta wondered where they were headed and missed them when we turned off to head for Dunnellon. We stopped by my mother's old house on Blue Run and saw that it looks much the same as when we sold it. Those were good times! Then we headed for home and once again, had really good weather and a great trip!
I have seen more wood storks around the various lakes and yesterday on my way to church had to suddenly stop to let one cross in front of me unexpectedly! they have taken to hanging out in people's yards around Lynch Lake and this one was crossing the street from a house. There were several more around the lake and ducks, ibis, and seagulls. A busy place! Over at the park I saw turtles of various sizes sunning on the banks of the weir, and ibis and egrets in the canal. Lots of people were at the park, which was closed Friday. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 11:25-30
Then Jesus prayed this prayer, "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
thank you for hiding the truth from those who think themselves
so wise and clever, and for revealing it to the childlike. Yes, Father,
it pleased you to do it this way!
My Father has given me authority over everything. No one really
knows the Son, except the Father, and no one really knows the
Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."
Then Jesus said, " Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry
heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you,
and let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you
will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the
burden I give you is light."
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I watched the Packers-Patriots game yesterday, played in below freezing weather, at Green Bay WS, with thousands of screaming fans sitting in the cold and not seeming to mind at all, since the Packers won! Yay! My mother was from Wisconsin and my sister was born there, so I have a connection. I also watched the Gators narrowly lose, but that's another story. Sigh.
I hope you all had as good a Thanksgiving as I did. Brian and I drove up to Dunnellon to be with my two nieces, my sister, my great nephew and a couple cousins of theirs, so there was good company, and great food. Much laughter, and memories!
The drive up was perfect and we made good time on the Suncoast Parkway. Not much traffic and blue skies! We were interested in a shiny, black new looking Corvette, that we picked up in Pasco Co. and followed and passed back and forth until we got to Crystal River. We sorta wondered where they were headed and missed them when we turned off to head for Dunnellon. We stopped by my mother's old house on Blue Run and saw that it looks much the same as when we sold it. Those were good times! Then we headed for home and once again, had really good weather and a great trip!
I have seen more wood storks around the various lakes and yesterday on my way to church had to suddenly stop to let one cross in front of me unexpectedly! they have taken to hanging out in people's yards around Lynch Lake and this one was crossing the street from a house. There were several more around the lake and ducks, ibis, and seagulls. A busy place! Over at the park I saw turtles of various sizes sunning on the banks of the weir, and ibis and egrets in the canal. Lots of people were at the park, which was closed Friday. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 11:25-30
Then Jesus prayed this prayer, "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
thank you for hiding the truth from those who think themselves
so wise and clever, and for revealing it to the childlike. Yes, Father,
it pleased you to do it this way!
My Father has given me authority over everything. No one really
knows the Son, except the Father, and no one really knows the
Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."
Then Jesus said, " Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry
heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you,
and let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you
will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the
burden I give you is light."
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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