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 a gorgeous day with lower humidity and temps will go up into the low 80's today Lots of puffy, white clouds with lots of blue sky in between!
Well, it seems that those people who are not excited about Halloween, will be excited about Taylor Swift at RJ stadium tomorrow night. The crowd is already expected to exceed 53,000, but that will not include me. I may be an old fuddy duddy, but I don't think I have ever heard her sing.
I was able to get a few things done around the house and then decided to go to Wendy's for my supper...a chicken sandwich and iced tea. I even treated myself to fries, which I hardly ever order. I just felt like something different. BTW, I saw a survey on FB that listed the worst and best fast food places. McDonald's was worst and CFA the best. No surprise there!
I watched part of the debate a couple nights ago, and was pleased with some responses and amazed at some of the "double speak" at others. It takes a politician to reply to a question and not answer it in fifty words or less. I still like Dr. Carson, personally.
Well, the porch is waiting for a broom today, so I have to do that sweep up job before long. It is just covered! I found out it hurts when one of the acorn missiles falls on my head! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 133
How wonderful it is, how pleasant,
when brothers live together in harmony!
For harmony is as precious as the fragrant
anointing oil
that was poured over Aaron's head,
that ran down his beard
and onto the border of his robe.
Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from
Mount Hermon
that falls on the mountains of Zion.
and the Lord has pronounced his
blessing, even life forevermore.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 30, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Isaiah
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 sun this morning, since it came out yesterday afternoon and will be with us for the rest of the week, Also, the temps will be in the eighties for a while. So the beautiful weather continues.
My cleaning ladies came yesterday, and caught me up on the neighborhood news. The couple that are hoarders, cleaned out their car that was stuffed with bags of who knows what and put it all into a self-store rental van. Then, a truck with a trailer came from a junk yard and hauled it off. What a shame to see a once nice car go to a junk yard. Sigh. Oh, well, different strokes for different folks.
I swept a path clear of acorns for a few minutes, so Kim and Cheryl could come in without crushing dozens of acorns under foot. Before they left the house, more had fallen, and are still falling.The rain gutter is probably full by now! This will be the pattern for a couple more months yet!
I drove to CVS to pick up a few things later in the afternoon and on the way out, was ahead of an older (maybe fifties or sixties) man who said "Ladies first" and then went on to add something about" lovely ladies with hair all gussied up." I took that as a compliment, but replied that at least it was combed! That gave me a chuckle!
I went on to the Park and noticed that the canal and lakes were quite full from what must have been a heavy rain Tuesday night. I was not aware that it had rained that hard, but did see that a flash flood had washed a car into a canal here locally. Fortunately, the driver escaped unharmed. So, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 1:18-20
"Come now, let us argue this out," says the Lord.
"No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can
remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen
snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I
can make you as white as wool. If you will only obey
me and let me help you, then you will have plenty to
eat. But if you keep turning away and refusing to
listen, you will be destroyed by your enemies. I, the Lord, have spoken!"
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning ladies came yesterday, and caught me up on the neighborhood news. The couple that are hoarders, cleaned out their car that was stuffed with bags of who knows what and put it all into a self-store rental van. Then, a truck with a trailer came from a junk yard and hauled it off. What a shame to see a once nice car go to a junk yard. Sigh. Oh, well, different strokes for different folks.
I swept a path clear of acorns for a few minutes, so Kim and Cheryl could come in without crushing dozens of acorns under foot. Before they left the house, more had fallen, and are still falling.The rain gutter is probably full by now! This will be the pattern for a couple more months yet!
I drove to CVS to pick up a few things later in the afternoon and on the way out, was ahead of an older (maybe fifties or sixties) man who said "Ladies first" and then went on to add something about" lovely ladies with hair all gussied up." I took that as a compliment, but replied that at least it was combed! That gave me a chuckle!
I went on to the Park and noticed that the canal and lakes were quite full from what must have been a heavy rain Tuesday night. I was not aware that it had rained that hard, but did see that a flash flood had washed a car into a canal here locally. Fortunately, the driver escaped unharmed. So, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 1:18-20
"Come now, let us argue this out," says the Lord.
"No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can
remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen
snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I
can make you as white as wool. If you will only obey
me and let me help you, then you will have plenty to
eat. But if you keep turning away and refusing to
listen, you will be destroyed by your enemies. I, the Lord, have spoken!"
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Advice from Paul
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 overcast skies and drizzles nearly all day yesterday, so I canceled my doctor's app't. since it is no pleasure to drive in the rain, and hard to hold an umbrella and walk with a cane at the same time. But, I have to go next week. Sigh. This is my dermatologist.
So, today is starting out the same as yesterday. Apparently, it rained last night because the puddles were on the porch and rain is dripping off the roof. Maybe it will clear up this afternoon and turn a little cooler.
Well, I watched part of the World Series last night, but logged on this morning to see the final score, since the game lasted 14 innings! I am rooting for the Royals, because Ben Zobrist was traded to them and he was one of my favorites when he was with the Rays.
I had a wonderful conversation on the phone with my 100 year old friend, Phyllis. Her mind is still very active and she is still a fervent prayer warrior. We spent many years every Monday in prayer at church for many requests that were written for us to pray over. I really appreciate all her prayers for me and my family.
Well, the ibis certainly do not mind the rain. I saw a flock of them flowing from yard to yard yesterday, with heads down and beaks probing in the ground as they moved along.
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:14-19
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
be 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 prophecies, but
test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Keep away
from every kind of evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
So, today is starting out the same as yesterday. Apparently, it rained last night because the puddles were on the porch and rain is dripping off the roof. Maybe it will clear up this afternoon and turn a little cooler.
Well, I watched part of the World Series last night, but logged on this morning to see the final score, since the game lasted 14 innings! I am rooting for the Royals, because Ben Zobrist was traded to them and he was one of my favorites when he was with the Rays.
I had a wonderful conversation on the phone with my 100 year old friend, Phyllis. Her mind is still very active and she is still a fervent prayer warrior. We spent many years every Monday in prayer at church for many requests that were written for us to pray over. I really appreciate all her prayers for me and my family.
Well, the ibis certainly do not mind the rain. I saw a flock of them flowing from yard to yard yesterday, with heads down and beaks probing in the ground as they moved along.
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:14-19
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
be 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 prophecies, but
test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Keep away
from every kind of evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Teaching about Money
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 an overcast morning with a light rain falling and more predicted later on..remnants of Patricia or El Nino, depending on what weathercast you watch. From the earlier traffic reports, the roadways are a mess with accidents on all the main freeways, so I am so thankful my family does not have to travel at this time.
Well, a funny thing happened yesterday. As I was typing I reached for my Bible to copy the scripture for the day, and bumped the esc key on the keyboard and everything disappeared! Did not go into "drafts", or trash, so apparently, it is floating around somewhere in space. Since it was late, I did not want to start over, so just took a day off.
What I said was that it was a wonderful, fun day of celebration at Faith Covenant for the 37th birthday of the founding. Our founding pastor, Don Logue, was honored as Pastor Emeritus and there was choir singing of "Cornerstone", and O, Happy Day, two favorites of mine, plus another excellent sermon from Kevin Dean in his series of Love Illuminated!
Tables were set up on the street in back of the church, which was closed off for the occasion, but because the walk was too long for me, I decided to stay inside in the kitchen area to eat my bar-b-que cole slaw and beans. Brian, was with me and Tim set up a card table for us. Before long, we were joined by other friends who stopped by to chat and eat, because it was so hot outside where bounce houses, cotton candy, popcorn, icees, face painting and other activities were taking place. There was also a dunk tank which was welcome on such a hot day! Thanks to all the guys who took part in it! It was a wonderful time for all! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 7:1.20
Don't store up treasures here on earth, where they
can be eaten by moths and get rusty, and where thieves
break in and steal . Store your treasures in heaven, where
they will never become moth-eaten or rusty and where
they will be safe from thieves.. Where ever your treasure is
there your heart and thoughts will also be.
So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life---whether you will
have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of
more than food and clothing?
Look at the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put
food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them, and you
are far more valuable to him than they are. Can all your worries add
a single moment to your life? Of course not!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, a funny thing happened yesterday. As I was typing I reached for my Bible to copy the scripture for the day, and bumped the esc key on the keyboard and everything disappeared! Did not go into "drafts", or trash, so apparently, it is floating around somewhere in space. Since it was late, I did not want to start over, so just took a day off.
What I said was that it was a wonderful, fun day of celebration at Faith Covenant for the 37th birthday of the founding. Our founding pastor, Don Logue, was honored as Pastor Emeritus and there was choir singing of "Cornerstone", and O, Happy Day, two favorites of mine, plus another excellent sermon from Kevin Dean in his series of Love Illuminated!
Tables were set up on the street in back of the church, which was closed off for the occasion, but because the walk was too long for me, I decided to stay inside in the kitchen area to eat my bar-b-que cole slaw and beans. Brian, was with me and Tim set up a card table for us. Before long, we were joined by other friends who stopped by to chat and eat, because it was so hot outside where bounce houses, cotton candy, popcorn, icees, face painting and other activities were taking place. There was also a dunk tank which was welcome on such a hot day! Thanks to all the guys who took part in it! It was a wonderful time for all! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 7:1.20
Don't store up treasures here on earth, where they
can be eaten by moths and get rusty, and where thieves
break in and steal . Store your treasures in heaven, where
they will never become moth-eaten or rusty and where
they will be safe from thieves.. Where ever your treasure is
there your heart and thoughts will also be.
So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life---whether you will
have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of
more than food and clothing?
Look at the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put
food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them, and you
are far more valuable to him than they are. Can all your worries add
a single moment to your life? Of course not!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 23, 2015
Wisdom
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 was noticing the different and beautiful formations of the clouds yesterday while I was out, and I think it will be the same today. We have clouds, sun, and breezes, just the same as yesterday.
I accomplished a lot yesterday. I shopped at Publix at noonish, thinking it would be crowded, but it was not. As I was rounding an aisle, a lady came up to me and commented on my hair, calling me by name. I looked closely at her and recognized her as a former member of my church. I could remember her first name, but not her last, so I looked in the church directory for 1995, and there she was! She mentioned that she wanted to come back one of these days, and seemed to know what was going on at my church. Small world!
I had a really nice bag girl named Cheyenne, who walked out with me to put the groceries in the van, so shopping was really a pleasure! As I left the store, and went past Beall's, I saw two work men sitting on the display window ledge intently looking at their cell phones. Further down, four teenagers were sitting on the concrete all looking at their cell phones. Whatever happened to conversation? Just sayin'.
After putting the groceries away, and having a bite of salad, I took off for the library and returned two books, and checked out six more.. It was a busy place after school, and with lots of people on computers.
Then I drove on to the park and saw a tall, white egret fishing, and further down, the large brown tortoise moving with glacial speed, and munching on grass as he moved along.God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
James 1:3-8
If you need wisdom---if you want to know what
God wants you to do--ask him and he will gladly
tell you. He will not resent your asking. But when
you do ask him, be sure that you really expect
him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled
as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the
wind. People like that should not expect to receive
anything from the Lord. They can't make up their
minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I accomplished a lot yesterday. I shopped at Publix at noonish, thinking it would be crowded, but it was not. As I was rounding an aisle, a lady came up to me and commented on my hair, calling me by name. I looked closely at her and recognized her as a former member of my church. I could remember her first name, but not her last, so I looked in the church directory for 1995, and there she was! She mentioned that she wanted to come back one of these days, and seemed to know what was going on at my church. Small world!
I had a really nice bag girl named Cheyenne, who walked out with me to put the groceries in the van, so shopping was really a pleasure! As I left the store, and went past Beall's, I saw two work men sitting on the display window ledge intently looking at their cell phones. Further down, four teenagers were sitting on the concrete all looking at their cell phones. Whatever happened to conversation? Just sayin'.
After putting the groceries away, and having a bite of salad, I took off for the library and returned two books, and checked out six more.. It was a busy place after school, and with lots of people on computers.
Then I drove on to the park and saw a tall, white egret fishing, and further down, the large brown tortoise moving with glacial speed, and munching on grass as he moved along.God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
James 1:3-8
If you need wisdom---if you want to know what
God wants you to do--ask him and he will gladly
tell you. He will not resent your asking. But when
you do ask him, be sure that you really expect
him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled
as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the
wind. People like that should not expect to receive
anything from the Lord. They can't make up their
minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, October 22, 2015
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! Today is the same as yesterday; cool in the morning and growing hotter as the sun gets higher. No rain is forecast and although the ground is saturated, the top layers are pretty dry. I see muddy ruts in peoples yards from cars driving on the lawns, so. like I said, the ground is still saturated.
While my cleaning ladies were working, I swept off the front porch. The lawn guy helper who usually blows off the porch, is not getting behind the furniture, so a bunch of acorns had gathered all along the wall. I got them out with the broom as best I could, and there were hundreds! Cheryl was in a pretty good mood while she cleaned; being really silly and fun. They are good to have around.
I took a ride to the park and saw just a few cars, but several people on the bridge talking and looking. There is just something about standing on a bridge and looking down at the water that is really fascinating. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:23,24
A Prayer
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
While my cleaning ladies were working, I swept off the front porch. The lawn guy helper who usually blows off the porch, is not getting behind the furniture, so a bunch of acorns had gathered all along the wall. I got them out with the broom as best I could, and there were hundreds! Cheryl was in a pretty good mood while she cleaned; being really silly and fun. They are good to have around.
I took a ride to the park and saw just a few cars, but several people on the bridge talking and looking. There is just something about standing on a bridge and looking down at the water that is really fascinating. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:23,24
A Prayer
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Opportunities
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! As yesterday, we have sun and wind and cooler temps, but it will warm up again this afternoon, close to ninety. Still there is a definite change in the air and it feels like fall.
I accomplished some chores around the house yesterday, such as laundry, and decided I wanted a Teriyaki chicken sandwich for lunch, so drove to Subway in Pinellas Park that has a drive-thru. I noticed the new Moe's and the strip center it occupies across the street, and also the Ihop next to it. Seems like PP is growing, which is good. On my way back. while waiting at the light on 34th St. a big fire truck came along with lights and siren blaring, crossed the street and disappeared down the highway. Then, before I got home, another red firetruck came along, so something big was going on. My prayers are with the first responders.
Well, the acorns are accumulating on the porch again, so, since the squirrels cannot possibly eat all of them, I will have to sweep them off. They are not good to have underfoot, as they are easy to slip on. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How can I know if an opportunity is from the Lord?
Joshua 1:7-9
Be strong and very courageous. Obey all the laws Moses
gave you. Do not turn away from them, and you will be
successful in everything you do. Study this Book of the Law
continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure
to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed. I
command you--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or
discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I accomplished some chores around the house yesterday, such as laundry, and decided I wanted a Teriyaki chicken sandwich for lunch, so drove to Subway in Pinellas Park that has a drive-thru. I noticed the new Moe's and the strip center it occupies across the street, and also the Ihop next to it. Seems like PP is growing, which is good. On my way back. while waiting at the light on 34th St. a big fire truck came along with lights and siren blaring, crossed the street and disappeared down the highway. Then, before I got home, another red firetruck came along, so something big was going on. My prayers are with the first responders.
Well, the acorns are accumulating on the porch again, so, since the squirrels cannot possibly eat all of them, I will have to sweep them off. They are not good to have underfoot, as they are easy to slip on. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How can I know if an opportunity is from the Lord?
Joshua 1:7-9
Be strong and very courageous. Obey all the laws Moses
gave you. Do not turn away from them, and you will be
successful in everything you do. Study this Book of the Law
continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure
to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed. I
command you--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or
discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Time
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 beautiful day with lots of sun and breezes and temps in the low seventies, but a bit higher than yesterday. A beautiful day in the neighborhood!
While I was on the computer yesterday, my yard crew came. I thought I heard them, but they did not mow, because it is not necessary in the cooler weather when the grass does not grow so fast. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they had blown off the acorns and brought the dumpster back up. Of course, the acorns were falling as they were being blown off, but that is to be expected this time of year!
After my ironing, I decided to go for an outing. I had been curious about the boarding up of the windows at the new Sav-A-Lot store at Town Plaza, thinking they had decided not to open it after all, but even though the plywood was still over the windows, the front door was open and it looked like work was going on inside, so maybe they just wanted to keep prying eyes out...
Anyway, I went on to the park and saw quite a few cars there, with people enjoying the gorgeous weather and the boardwalk. I saw an anhinga with wings folded and the usual squirrels dashing across the road. It was peaceful, shady and serene. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to make the most of our time, so we may grow in wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
There is a time for everything, a season for every activity
under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time
to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to rebuild. A time to cry and a
time to laugh..A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to
scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace
and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to lose.
A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a
time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak up. A time
to love and a time to hate. A time to war and a time for peace.
What do people really get for all their hard work?I have thought
about this in connection with the various kinds of work God has
given people to do. God has made everything beautiful for its own
time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so,
people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning
to end.
Valuing time begins with seeing it from God's perspective. When we do
this, we learn that there is always time for accomplishing God's plans for
our lives.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
While I was on the computer yesterday, my yard crew came. I thought I heard them, but they did not mow, because it is not necessary in the cooler weather when the grass does not grow so fast. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they had blown off the acorns and brought the dumpster back up. Of course, the acorns were falling as they were being blown off, but that is to be expected this time of year!
After my ironing, I decided to go for an outing. I had been curious about the boarding up of the windows at the new Sav-A-Lot store at Town Plaza, thinking they had decided not to open it after all, but even though the plywood was still over the windows, the front door was open and it looked like work was going on inside, so maybe they just wanted to keep prying eyes out...
Anyway, I went on to the park and saw quite a few cars there, with people enjoying the gorgeous weather and the boardwalk. I saw an anhinga with wings folded and the usual squirrels dashing across the road. It was peaceful, shady and serene. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to make the most of our time, so we may grow in wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
There is a time for everything, a season for every activity
under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time
to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to rebuild. A time to cry and a
time to laugh..A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to
scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace
and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to lose.
A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a
time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak up. A time
to love and a time to hate. A time to war and a time for peace.
What do people really get for all their hard work?I have thought
about this in connection with the various kinds of work God has
given people to do. God has made everything beautiful for its own
time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so,
people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning
to end.
Valuing time begins with seeing it from God's perspective. When we do
this, we learn that there is always time for accomplishing God's plans for
our lives.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, October 19, 2015
Love
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 finally have a little cooler weather...not chilly, but definitely cooler. My indoor-outdoor thermometer read 69 degrees an hour ago. I think that's the first time it has been in the sixties since last winter. But the sun is shining and it will warm up to the low eighties today!
As I was watching the last of the Packers game, which they won, yay!, I heard a splat on the porch. Since it was dark and the light was on outside, I did not check, but was pretty sure it was the hanging plant falling. I was right. When I checked this morning, there it was sitting on the floor. The hook holding it in had once again come out. I am expecting my handy man in another week or so, so I will ask him to hang it back up. It fell once before and Daryl put it back up at Christmas, so it held for quite a while. It grows so fast, I have to keep trimming it, and since the wind was blowing, I think that is what made it fall.
I had a good weekend. Brian took me to Verizon where my new iphone 6s had come in, so after transferring the data from my old phone to the new one.we were good to go.It is a pretty phone...rose gold, so I got a cover that does not obscure the color, but adds gold stars to it.
Brian put some extra apps in it and I have used it a few times, so it works well. I am amazed at all the things a person can do with a phone like that! Not me, yet!
Also, I watched the Gators lose to LSU. With all that has been going on with the Gators, I did not expect them to win, but it was really close, so maybe it will be a good season after all. But the Packers won! Philip Rivers, the quarterback for the Raiders, had a wonderful game. Too bad he lost. He is only 33 and has 8 kids! Wow! Congrats to his wife!
We had another good service at church with more in attendance than last week. We are getting quite a few visitors and they look young. That is a good thing.
I drove around Lynch Lake and saw a flock of ibis gathering around a man who was fishing
I did not know they would do that, but they were hoping for a hand out! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 John 4:16-21
God is love, and all who live in love live in God,
and God lives in them. And as we live in God,
our love grows more perfect. So we will not be
afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him
with confidence because we are like Christ here in
this world.
Such love has no fear because perfect love expels
all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of judgment, and
this shows that his love has not been perfected in us.
We love each other as a result of his loving us first.
If someone says, "I love God," but hates a Christian
brother or sister," that person is a liar, but
if we don't love people we can see, how can we love
God whom we have not seen? And God himself has
commanded that we must love not only him but our
Christian brothers and sisters, too.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy, and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
As I was watching the last of the Packers game, which they won, yay!, I heard a splat on the porch. Since it was dark and the light was on outside, I did not check, but was pretty sure it was the hanging plant falling. I was right. When I checked this morning, there it was sitting on the floor. The hook holding it in had once again come out. I am expecting my handy man in another week or so, so I will ask him to hang it back up. It fell once before and Daryl put it back up at Christmas, so it held for quite a while. It grows so fast, I have to keep trimming it, and since the wind was blowing, I think that is what made it fall.
I had a good weekend. Brian took me to Verizon where my new iphone 6s had come in, so after transferring the data from my old phone to the new one.we were good to go.It is a pretty phone...rose gold, so I got a cover that does not obscure the color, but adds gold stars to it.
Brian put some extra apps in it and I have used it a few times, so it works well. I am amazed at all the things a person can do with a phone like that! Not me, yet!
Also, I watched the Gators lose to LSU. With all that has been going on with the Gators, I did not expect them to win, but it was really close, so maybe it will be a good season after all. But the Packers won! Philip Rivers, the quarterback for the Raiders, had a wonderful game. Too bad he lost. He is only 33 and has 8 kids! Wow! Congrats to his wife!
We had another good service at church with more in attendance than last week. We are getting quite a few visitors and they look young. That is a good thing.
I drove around Lynch Lake and saw a flock of ibis gathering around a man who was fishing
I did not know they would do that, but they were hoping for a hand out! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 John 4:16-21
God is love, and all who live in love live in God,
and God lives in them. And as we live in God,
our love grows more perfect. So we will not be
afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him
with confidence because we are like Christ here in
this world.
Such love has no fear because perfect love expels
all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of judgment, and
this shows that his love has not been perfected in us.
We love each other as a result of his loving us first.
If someone says, "I love God," but hates a Christian
brother or sister," that person is a liar, but
if we don't love people we can see, how can we love
God whom we have not seen? And God himself has
commanded that we must love not only him but our
Christian brothers and sisters, too.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy, and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 16, 2015
Roamin' thru Romans
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 clouds have disappeared and now the sun is bright and hot, so even though it is the middle of Oct., we will still have temps in the high eighties.
My p.c. decided to freeze up yesterday, so I could not use it until almost noon, when it decided to thaw. Very temperamental. So,,,I had a day off. I had a call from the Library that a book I had ordered a few months ago had come in, so I went to pick it up, (I am almost through reading it) and then went to the park, I saw two egrets--one at the weir and the other at the canal, both looking intently at the water.
Well, the POD is gone from the driveway a couple doors down, so someone reported it. It is hard to keep an old neighborhood looking neat, when people come and go, and some do not have any interest in how the neighborhood looks. My next door neighbor, who has lived in the house since he was a baby, has no desire to mow his yard, and as a result, it is overgrown and looks pretty bad. I don't have much grass, but the weeds are clipped and green, so it looks neat from the street.
Ah, well, I am looking forward to see how the Gators do tomorrow with all that has been going on with the team. And then the Packers on Sunday. Go Teams! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:6-8
God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if
God has given you the ability to prophecy, speak out when you have
faith that God is speaking through you. If your gift is that of serving
others serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching,
If your gift is to encourage others , do it! If you have money share it
generously. If God has given you leadership ability , take the respon
sibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others,
do it gladly.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My p.c. decided to freeze up yesterday, so I could not use it until almost noon, when it decided to thaw. Very temperamental. So,,,I had a day off. I had a call from the Library that a book I had ordered a few months ago had come in, so I went to pick it up, (I am almost through reading it) and then went to the park, I saw two egrets--one at the weir and the other at the canal, both looking intently at the water.
Well, the POD is gone from the driveway a couple doors down, so someone reported it. It is hard to keep an old neighborhood looking neat, when people come and go, and some do not have any interest in how the neighborhood looks. My next door neighbor, who has lived in the house since he was a baby, has no desire to mow his yard, and as a result, it is overgrown and looks pretty bad. I don't have much grass, but the weeds are clipped and green, so it looks neat from the street.
Ah, well, I am looking forward to see how the Gators do tomorrow with all that has been going on with the team. And then the Packers on Sunday. Go Teams! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:6-8
God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if
God has given you the ability to prophecy, speak out when you have
faith that God is speaking through you. If your gift is that of serving
others serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching,
If your gift is to encourage others , do it! If you have money share it
generously. If God has given you leadership ability , take the respon
sibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others,
do it gladly.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Pressing on
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! Lots of big, puffy clouds and sunshine, but still cooler temps make a very pleasant day!
I see the blue jays and mockingbirds flying in and out of the hedge outside my window and it reminds me of the very large osprey I drove by the other day. He was sitting on top of a street light, very close. so I could almost count the feathers! Of course, he was near the water so he could spot his dinner!
Well, I am expecting my cleaning ladies early today, so I must finish this and get towels out of the dryer. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 3:12-14
I don't mean to say that I have already
achieved these things or that I have already
reached perfection! But I keep working
toward that day when I will finally be all
that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me
to be. No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still
not all I should be, but I am focusing all my
energies on this one thing. Forgetting the
past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
I strain to reach the end of the race and receive
for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling
us to heaven.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I see the blue jays and mockingbirds flying in and out of the hedge outside my window and it reminds me of the very large osprey I drove by the other day. He was sitting on top of a street light, very close. so I could almost count the feathers! Of course, he was near the water so he could spot his dinner!
Well, I am expecting my cleaning ladies early today, so I must finish this and get towels out of the dryer. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 3:12-14
I don't mean to say that I have already
achieved these things or that I have already
reached perfection! But I keep working
toward that day when I will finally be all
that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me
to be. No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still
not all I should be, but I am focusing all my
energies on this one thing. Forgetting the
past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
I strain to reach the end of the race and receive
for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling
us to heaven.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Paul's Prayer
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 enjoy this much cooler weather with the lower humidity. Already I have noticed that the A/C is not cycling so much, so a lower electric bill is always welcome.
My yard crew came yesterday and did a good job of cleaning acorns off the porch and driveway. Of course, more are falling today, but this is the time of year for them. The squirrels should have fat tummys from all the food!
I did not go out yesterday, because of my leg, but it is much better today, so I think it was just a strained muscle. Brian came over yesterday late afternoon and brought me some orange juice and also took the recycle bin down to the curb. I saw blue bins lining the street this morning. Mine only needs to be picked up once a month, because I don't have that much.
Well, I was disappointed about the news of Will Grier's suspension as Gator's quarterback and not surprised at Steve Spurrier's retirement. Things are always changing in college football, but God is always good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-22
When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's plan, I fall on my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources, he will give you mighty, inner strength through his Holy Spirit. And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love. And may you have the power to understand as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high and how deep his love really is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it . Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us. he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. May he be given glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through endless ages. Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard crew came yesterday and did a good job of cleaning acorns off the porch and driveway. Of course, more are falling today, but this is the time of year for them. The squirrels should have fat tummys from all the food!
I did not go out yesterday, because of my leg, but it is much better today, so I think it was just a strained muscle. Brian came over yesterday late afternoon and brought me some orange juice and also took the recycle bin down to the curb. I saw blue bins lining the street this morning. Mine only needs to be picked up once a month, because I don't have that much.
Well, I was disappointed about the news of Will Grier's suspension as Gator's quarterback and not surprised at Steve Spurrier's retirement. Things are always changing in college football, but God is always good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-22
When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's plan, I fall on my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources, he will give you mighty, inner strength through his Holy Spirit. And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love. And may you have the power to understand as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high and how deep his love really is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it . Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us. he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. May he be given glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through endless ages. Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, October 12, 2015
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! I was surprised when I felt the coolness of the air as I opened the door to get the Times. I thought the cool air was to come through yesterday, but it held off for a day.
But the banks and post office are closed today, so some people will be able to enjoy this great weather and get out in it! Unfortunately, I won't be one of them. I was sitting down on my kitchen stool at the snack counter when something popped or twisted in my right leg and I was in great pain for a few minutes. I was able to walk, change and get into bed after resting awhile and taking Tylenol, so I slept pretty well. I will try to get help for it today.
We are getting so many people at first service at church that there are no more parking spaces left. Last week and yesterday, I had to wait about ten minutes for people to come out so I could pull in. I was not the only one waiting, either. There were about four other cars waiting. I had intended to go to first service yesterday, but ran out of time getting ready.
I had the nicest surprise Sat. morning! I had just finished breakfast when the doorbell rang, and it was my dear thoughtful friend, Christa, with a package of pumpkin waffles from Trader Joe's! She read my complaints about not finding any, and brought me some! What a kind thing to do! Guess what I had for breakfast Sunday morning! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 28:6,7
Praise the Lord!
For he has heard my cry for mercy.
The Lord is my strength, my shield from
every danger.
I trust in him with all my heart.
He helps me and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
But the banks and post office are closed today, so some people will be able to enjoy this great weather and get out in it! Unfortunately, I won't be one of them. I was sitting down on my kitchen stool at the snack counter when something popped or twisted in my right leg and I was in great pain for a few minutes. I was able to walk, change and get into bed after resting awhile and taking Tylenol, so I slept pretty well. I will try to get help for it today.
We are getting so many people at first service at church that there are no more parking spaces left. Last week and yesterday, I had to wait about ten minutes for people to come out so I could pull in. I was not the only one waiting, either. There were about four other cars waiting. I had intended to go to first service yesterday, but ran out of time getting ready.
I had the nicest surprise Sat. morning! I had just finished breakfast when the doorbell rang, and it was my dear thoughtful friend, Christa, with a package of pumpkin waffles from Trader Joe's! She read my complaints about not finding any, and brought me some! What a kind thing to do! Guess what I had for breakfast Sunday morning! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 28:6,7
Praise the Lord!
For he has heard my cry for mercy.
The Lord is my strength, my shield from
every danger.
I trust in him with all my heart.
He helps me and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 9, 2015
More Joy
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! Did I say fall has come? Not today! It is very humid and warm, but a "cold" front is coming and by Sunday we will see temps in the sixties! Bring on the sweaters! I can just hear those who live north of Florida laughing at me, but this old gal gets cool when the temp gets below seventy! I even get chilly in church from the A/C!
I am expecting Rick to come today to work on sealing the flat roof where it joins with the peaked roof to see if that will take care of any leakage that may be coming through the joint. He is so busy, it takes a while to get on his list. But I am glad he is available for me!
Well, this is pumpkin time and I still have not found pumpkin Eggo waffles in the Publix freezer or Winn Dixie. I have not checked any of the other stores. It won't be a tragedy if I don't find them..I just like them for a change. But I did have a Krispy Kreme pumpkin cruller and it was yummy!
I got over to the Park later in the afternoon, and saw the gopher tortoise, and an egret stretching his graceful neck to see what was in the water. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 4:14-18
We know that the same God who raised our Lord Jesus
will also raise us with Jesus and present us to himself along
with you. All of these things are for your benefit . And as God's
grace brings more and more people to Christ, there will be
great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory.
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying,
our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles
are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us
an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! So we look
forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will
soon be over , but the joys to come will last forever.
The promise of our future resurrection helps us look beyond the problems of daily life.
It is not escapism or wishful thinking. It is a reality that fuels our joy by keeping
things in perspective.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am expecting Rick to come today to work on sealing the flat roof where it joins with the peaked roof to see if that will take care of any leakage that may be coming through the joint. He is so busy, it takes a while to get on his list. But I am glad he is available for me!
Well, this is pumpkin time and I still have not found pumpkin Eggo waffles in the Publix freezer or Winn Dixie. I have not checked any of the other stores. It won't be a tragedy if I don't find them..I just like them for a change. But I did have a Krispy Kreme pumpkin cruller and it was yummy!
I got over to the Park later in the afternoon, and saw the gopher tortoise, and an egret stretching his graceful neck to see what was in the water. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 4:14-18
We know that the same God who raised our Lord Jesus
will also raise us with Jesus and present us to himself along
with you. All of these things are for your benefit . And as God's
grace brings more and more people to Christ, there will be
great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory.
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying,
our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles
are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us
an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! So we look
forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will
soon be over , but the joys to come will last forever.
The promise of our future resurrection helps us look beyond the problems of daily life.
It is not escapism or wishful thinking. It is a reality that fuels our joy by keeping
things in perspective.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Joy
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 see lots of blue sky , but at the same time it is overcast and no sun is shining on my house right now. But the air is still cooler and feels so good! These cooler temps are nice!
My handy man, Rick has come and gone after checking out the stain on the ceiling right by the A/C vent. He said he can't see anything that would cause a leak on the roof, but will come by tomorrow and do some corrective measures. I am blessed to have him take care of things that go wrong or need repair.
My cleaning ladies came yesterday, stuffed from their lunch. Cheryl wanted to take a nap, but Kim said she was going to go walking with her after they finished up with me. They eat at different places depending on where they have been working and yesterday it was the Sangwich Block, one of their favorites.
After they left, I returned some books to the library, and then drove on to the park. As I was leaving the library, once again, the ER vehicle came out with lights blinking and siren and horn blaring, stopping traffic. That is really startling if you're right beside it when the siren comes on!
I saw quite a few people at the park and the small gopher tortoise ambling about. There were lots of ibis at Lynch Lake when I came home. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Where does Joy come from?
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God has arrived to live among you. He is a
mighty savior. He will rejoice over you with great gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will exult over you by singing a happy song.
Our joy springs from God's love, which is not dependent on circumstances nor on our
performance. When we trust in his love for us, we are far less vulnerable to the
depression and despair that could come from our problems and disappointments.
Philippians 4:4,12
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say et again--rejoice! I know how to live on
almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every
situation , whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.
Joy is a choice. We may not realize it, but we choose our moods and our attitudes.
God's promises in Christ are the basis for choosing joy no matter what we face.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My handy man, Rick has come and gone after checking out the stain on the ceiling right by the A/C vent. He said he can't see anything that would cause a leak on the roof, but will come by tomorrow and do some corrective measures. I am blessed to have him take care of things that go wrong or need repair.
My cleaning ladies came yesterday, stuffed from their lunch. Cheryl wanted to take a nap, but Kim said she was going to go walking with her after they finished up with me. They eat at different places depending on where they have been working and yesterday it was the Sangwich Block, one of their favorites.
After they left, I returned some books to the library, and then drove on to the park. As I was leaving the library, once again, the ER vehicle came out with lights blinking and siren and horn blaring, stopping traffic. That is really startling if you're right beside it when the siren comes on!
I saw quite a few people at the park and the small gopher tortoise ambling about. There were lots of ibis at Lynch Lake when I came home. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Where does Joy come from?
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God has arrived to live among you. He is a
mighty savior. He will rejoice over you with great gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will exult over you by singing a happy song.
Our joy springs from God's love, which is not dependent on circumstances nor on our
performance. When we trust in his love for us, we are far less vulnerable to the
depression and despair that could come from our problems and disappointments.
Philippians 4:4,12
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say et again--rejoice! I know how to live on
almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every
situation , whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.
Joy is a choice. We may not realize it, but we choose our moods and our attitudes.
God's promises in Christ are the basis for choosing joy no matter what we face.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
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 were down in the seventies earlier and yet as the day goes on, we will climb back up to the high eighties. But, the A/C is working less and there is a definite change in the air. Ah, fall!
I read recently, a quote from someone that you should always have something to do in the day when you get out of bed. So, since I had nothing in particular that needed doing yesterday, I decided to take a ride downtown and see what is going on in my hometown. I saw the progress on the parking garage/grocery store that is coming on first ave. south; lots of cars parked along Central Ave. people walking about, and then drove along the waterfront which was gorgeous...both weather and view! My goal was to see the pier before it is totally destroyed, so I pulled over next to the curb in front of the Vinoy Hotel and took a picture with my iphone to send to Daryl. To me it was sad to see it coming down, but a new one is due to come up maybe in my lifetime, maybe not. Oh, well, I have many fond memories over the years of visiting the million dollar pier, and this one.
I drove home over the brick streets of Coffee Pot drive, where the speed limit is 25, which is too fast on that bone jarring bumpy road. I think the shock absorbers on the van heaved a sigh of relief when I got off that street!
I saw a huge flock of ibis around Lynch Lake coming home and lots of ducks and seagulls. It was a good ride and I enjoyed it! 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,
but 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 read recently, a quote from someone that you should always have something to do in the day when you get out of bed. So, since I had nothing in particular that needed doing yesterday, I decided to take a ride downtown and see what is going on in my hometown. I saw the progress on the parking garage/grocery store that is coming on first ave. south; lots of cars parked along Central Ave. people walking about, and then drove along the waterfront which was gorgeous...both weather and view! My goal was to see the pier before it is totally destroyed, so I pulled over next to the curb in front of the Vinoy Hotel and took a picture with my iphone to send to Daryl. To me it was sad to see it coming down, but a new one is due to come up maybe in my lifetime, maybe not. Oh, well, I have many fond memories over the years of visiting the million dollar pier, and this one.
I drove home over the brick streets of Coffee Pot drive, where the speed limit is 25, which is too fast on that bone jarring bumpy road. I think the shock absorbers on the van heaved a sigh of relief when I got off that street!
I saw a huge flock of ibis around Lynch Lake coming home and lots of ducks and seagulls. It was a good ride and I enjoyed it! 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,
but 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, October 6, 2015
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! It is a beautiful morning with cooler temps and lots of sunshine and a few puffy white clouds around. If we have any rain today, it won't be until late afternoon.
Yesterday, the yard crew came about 11, so, even though the grass was wet, and there was water standing on the porch, they got the job done. It did not rain while they were here, but right afterwards it started to sprinkle after they had moved on down the street.
I did laundry yesterday, including ironing which I had let accumulate. I should not do that, because it is tiring to stand and iron and then hang everything up. However, it was good to get it done. Then I noticed a large truck out front and checked and saw it was the BH guys again...this time they were in the back yard climbing the pole and removing the old cable. I was amazed at how long it was. One man pulled it through the backyard, and way down the street until the end showed up. They had a large spool in the street to wrap it around. I spoke to them and they seemed happy in their work.
Later, I took off for the park and wouldn't you know, it started to rain as I left the house. I drove over anyway, just to see what I could find. A wet, shiny, gopher tortoise was wandering around not worried about the wetness. He carries his shelter where ever he goes.There were quite a few people there who did not care about the rain. Of course there are shelters on the boardwalk. I remember many years ago, I got caught in the rain, stood under a tree for awhile, and then dashed for a shelter, but got pretty soaked.. Ah, those were the days! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 121
I look up to the mountains...
does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made the heavens and the earth!
He will not let you stumble and fall;
the one who watches over you will not sleep.
Indeed, he who watches over Israel
never tires and never sleeps.
The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shield.
The sun will not hurt you by day,
nor the moon at night.
The Lord keeps you from all evil as you come and go,
both now and forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, the yard crew came about 11, so, even though the grass was wet, and there was water standing on the porch, they got the job done. It did not rain while they were here, but right afterwards it started to sprinkle after they had moved on down the street.
I did laundry yesterday, including ironing which I had let accumulate. I should not do that, because it is tiring to stand and iron and then hang everything up. However, it was good to get it done. Then I noticed a large truck out front and checked and saw it was the BH guys again...this time they were in the back yard climbing the pole and removing the old cable. I was amazed at how long it was. One man pulled it through the backyard, and way down the street until the end showed up. They had a large spool in the street to wrap it around. I spoke to them and they seemed happy in their work.
Later, I took off for the park and wouldn't you know, it started to rain as I left the house. I drove over anyway, just to see what I could find. A wet, shiny, gopher tortoise was wandering around not worried about the wetness. He carries his shelter where ever he goes.There were quite a few people there who did not care about the rain. Of course there are shelters on the boardwalk. I remember many years ago, I got caught in the rain, stood under a tree for awhile, and then dashed for a shelter, but got pretty soaked.. Ah, those were the days! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 121
I look up to the mountains...
does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made the heavens and the earth!
He will not let you stumble and fall;
the one who watches over you will not sleep.
Indeed, he who watches over Israel
never tires and never sleeps.
The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shield.
The sun will not hurt you by day,
nor the moon at night.
The Lord keeps you from all evil as you come and go,
both now and forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, October 5, 2015
Teaching about money and possessions
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 overcast skies right now, but the blue is showing around the clouds, so this day may be like yesterday...rain one minute and sunshine the next. Very peculiar. But the heat is gone, at least, most of it. It has only gotten into the middle eighties, instead of nineties, so we are feeling the first taste of fall!
I had a time getting into church yesterday. When I left home it was just starting to sprinkle but by the time I got to church it was pouring, so I circled the lot three or four times, until a space opened up. Ray pulled into a space nearby, and spoke as he passed by, then the next thing I knew, he had grabbed an umbrella from the umbrella stand inside and came out to give me shelter so I could get in dry! My hero!
I watched the Rays win their last game of the season, while watching the Packers win their game. Also, I watched the Gators win, so as far as I was concerned, the world of sports was good for me. Not so good for Bucs fans!
I drove through the park on Saturday and was surprised to find it full! Lots of people were out and walking the boardwalk even though the sky looked very threatening. the squirrels were out and an egret and anhinga were enjoying themselves doing whatever they do. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 6:24-30
No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one
and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise
the other. You cannot serve both God and money..
So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life--whether
you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't
life consist of more than food and clothing? Look at
the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put
food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them.
And you are far more valuable to him than they are.
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
Of course not.
And why worry about your clothes? Look at the lilies and
how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing,
yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully
as they are. And if God care so wonderfully for flowers
that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more
surely care for you? You have so little faith!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had a time getting into church yesterday. When I left home it was just starting to sprinkle but by the time I got to church it was pouring, so I circled the lot three or four times, until a space opened up. Ray pulled into a space nearby, and spoke as he passed by, then the next thing I knew, he had grabbed an umbrella from the umbrella stand inside and came out to give me shelter so I could get in dry! My hero!
I watched the Rays win their last game of the season, while watching the Packers win their game. Also, I watched the Gators win, so as far as I was concerned, the world of sports was good for me. Not so good for Bucs fans!
I drove through the park on Saturday and was surprised to find it full! Lots of people were out and walking the boardwalk even though the sky looked very threatening. the squirrels were out and an egret and anhinga were enjoying themselves doing whatever they do. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 6:24-30
No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one
and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise
the other. You cannot serve both God and money..
So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life--whether
you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't
life consist of more than food and clothing? Look at
the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put
food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them.
And you are far more valuable to him than they are.
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
Of course not.
And why worry about your clothes? Look at the lilies and
how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing,
yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully
as they are. And if God care so wonderfully for flowers
that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more
surely care for you? You have so little faith!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 2, 2015
Paul's prayer
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 overcast skies again today, but not from Joaquin. The forecast has changed from a beautiful weekend to maybe more clouds, but not so much rain, which is good since I have not heard from my handyman.
Well, after I had my hair done, I once again stopped at CFA for lunch and, as usual, the drive thru line was around the building. But the employees were outside taking the orders from the car windows and we paid the guy under the canopy. Very efficient, and my frosty lemonade was so refreshing!
I drove on home to eat my salad and then went to the library, to check out more books before all the school kids came in. Then I went on to the Park, and saw something really unusual there. A small teepee was set up on one of the berms at the circle, with a man and woman standing in front. The woman had on an American Indian like dress, but the man was casually dressed. Two children were standing in front of them in Indian dress, and a photographer was taking their picture. At first I thought it was a wedding, but there was no one else there, so maybe it was a shoot for an ad or something...Very interesting. But it did not seem to bother the large gopher tortoise, who was also being photographed by a couple of visitors.He just kept on munching. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude
And now, all glory to God, who is able to
keep you from stumbling and who will bring
you into his glorious presence innocent of sin
and with great joy. All glory to him. who alone
is God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Yes, glory, majesty, power, and authority belong
to him, in the beginning, now, and forevermore.
Amen,
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, after I had my hair done, I once again stopped at CFA for lunch and, as usual, the drive thru line was around the building. But the employees were outside taking the orders from the car windows and we paid the guy under the canopy. Very efficient, and my frosty lemonade was so refreshing!
I drove on home to eat my salad and then went to the library, to check out more books before all the school kids came in. Then I went on to the Park, and saw something really unusual there. A small teepee was set up on one of the berms at the circle, with a man and woman standing in front. The woman had on an American Indian like dress, but the man was casually dressed. Two children were standing in front of them in Indian dress, and a photographer was taking their picture. At first I thought it was a wedding, but there was no one else there, so maybe it was a shoot for an ad or something...Very interesting. But it did not seem to bother the large gopher tortoise, who was also being photographed by a couple of visitors.He just kept on munching. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude
And now, all glory to God, who is able to
keep you from stumbling and who will bring
you into his glorious presence innocent of sin
and with great joy. All glory to him. who alone
is God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Yes, glory, majesty, power, and authority belong
to him, in the beginning, now, and forevermore.
Amen,
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, October 1, 2015
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! "The goldenrod is yellow and the fields are turning brown", from the poem I learned in my early school days, about October's "bright blue weather". and hopefully it will stay bright blue until my handyman gets time to come and check out another small stain on the flat roof ceiling, which means another leak is lurking overhead. Grrr.
I did not notice the stain, but one of the cleaning ladies saw it yesterday and asked about it. I am glad she pointed it out, because I always go to that room in the morning to have my devotions and pray, and did not see it. Just more upkeep on the house!
I got over to the park yesterday and, surprisingly, there were only about three cars total plus the ranger cars there! That is very unusual.
I was mentioning about the Emergency vehicles I saw next door, to Cheryl and Kim, my cleaning ladies, because they usually see what is going on before I do, since there is a lot of shrubbery between me and the house next door. But, it seems the mother and daughter are both in precarious health and the first responders are there pretty often. It is sad that they keep to themselves so that no one knows what is going on. All I can do is pray for them.
Well, I have to leave pretty soon to get my hair done, which really needs help! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Thessalonians 5:12-22
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 prophecies,
but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.
Keep away from every kind of evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not notice the stain, but one of the cleaning ladies saw it yesterday and asked about it. I am glad she pointed it out, because I always go to that room in the morning to have my devotions and pray, and did not see it. Just more upkeep on the house!
I got over to the park yesterday and, surprisingly, there were only about three cars total plus the ranger cars there! That is very unusual.
I was mentioning about the Emergency vehicles I saw next door, to Cheryl and Kim, my cleaning ladies, because they usually see what is going on before I do, since there is a lot of shrubbery between me and the house next door. But, it seems the mother and daughter are both in precarious health and the first responders are there pretty often. It is sad that they keep to themselves so that no one knows what is going on. All I can do is pray for them.
Well, I have to leave pretty soon to get my hair done, which really needs help! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Thessalonians 5:12-22
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 prophecies,
but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.
Keep away from every kind of evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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