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! Our weather continues to be almost perfect with lots of sunshine and cool breezes. It got a little warm yesterday afternoon, so the A/C cycled on, but mornings are great!
Cheryl, half of my cleaning team, came yesterday and we had a nice visit while she worked. She carried all her equipment over from her house across the street, instead of driving. I had to laugh at her, because she really had her hands full, including a mop and bucket!
After she left, I got ready to go to the library and gather up more books, then took a cruise through the park. I saw an anhinga stretching out its wings on the weir, and nearby, a great blue heron was stalking a fish in the canal. A cute squirrel was sitting up nibbling on an acorn, as I continued on down into the park.
While I was sitting at the pc yesterday morning, I watched a pretty little black and yellow striped butterfly flit by . I did not look it up online, but will try to remember to do that today. And, I also noticed that the tiny mangoes on the tree next door, must have fallen off, because they are no longer visible on the tree. :0( When I was at Sweetbay a couple days ago, I saw the osprey nest high on a light pole and the occupant had just flown in. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 15:2
We should please others. If we do what helps them,
we will build them up in the Lord. For even Christ
didn't please himself. As the Scriptures say, "Those who
insult you, are also insulting me." Such things were
written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us.
They give us hope and encouragement as we wait for
God's promises.
May God, who gives this patience and encouragement,
help you live in complete harmony with each other--each
with the attitude of Christ Jesus toward the other.Then all
of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and
glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Today'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! Our near perfect weather continues with blue skies, some puffy clouds and cool winds. Doesn't get much better than this!
I ran some errands in the early afternoon and did some grocery shopping with a list. If I don't take a list, I usually find I pick up some items I do not need and forget some that I do. I did not watch the bagger, so discovered he made some of the bags too heavy. ( I usually take my own). Oh, well, I used my muscles and was able to get everything in the house.
After I finished shopping, I went to the park and enjoyed the peace and quiet of nature for a minute or two. There were quite a few people there for the middle of the day; just about all of them locals By the way, Is orange juice good for the complexion? When I opened the top of the oj container it splashed on my glasses and face. Guess I will find out!. God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find.
Knock, and the door will open for you. Yes, everyone who
asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find.
And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.
Matthew 7:7-8 NCV
Today's Prayer
Dear God, You are nearer to me than the air that I breathe.
help me to feel Your presence in every situation and in
every circumstance. You are with me, Lord, in times of
celebration and in times of sorrow.You are with me when
I am strong and when I am weak. You never leave my side,
even when it seems to me that you are far away. Today and
every day, Dear God, let me feel You and acknowledge Your
presence so that others, too, might come to know You
through me. Amen.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I ran some errands in the early afternoon and did some grocery shopping with a list. If I don't take a list, I usually find I pick up some items I do not need and forget some that I do. I did not watch the bagger, so discovered he made some of the bags too heavy. ( I usually take my own). Oh, well, I used my muscles and was able to get everything in the house.
After I finished shopping, I went to the park and enjoyed the peace and quiet of nature for a minute or two. There were quite a few people there for the middle of the day; just about all of them locals By the way, Is orange juice good for the complexion? When I opened the top of the oj container it splashed on my glasses and face. Guess I will find out!. God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find.
Knock, and the door will open for you. Yes, everyone who
asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find.
And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.
Matthew 7:7-8 NCV
Today's Prayer
Dear God, You are nearer to me than the air that I breathe.
help me to feel Your presence in every situation and in
every circumstance. You are with me, Lord, in times of
celebration and in times of sorrow.You are with me when
I am strong and when I am weak. You never leave my side,
even when it seems to me that you are far away. Today and
every day, Dear God, let me feel You and acknowledge Your
presence so that others, too, might come to know You
through me. Amen.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 119
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 was so cool last night that I was chilly with just a light blanket on me for cover. Since the prediction is for more low sixties tonight, I will put another blanket on before bedtime! Then I will be able to sleep better!
Yesterday, after I ran a few errands, I drove to the park and found not so many people there as Sunday when it was packed. Of course, school was not out yet, so that accounted for fewer people.
The water was full and mostly clear, reflecting the moss laden trees in it and the sun shining on it. An anhinga had its wings spread on the weir, drying out and the squirrels were busy, as usual.
I am a little later this morning, because of a visit with a dear friend. Good friends cannot be replaced. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:1-8
Happy are people of integrity,
who follow the law of the Lord.
Happy are those who obey his decrees
and search for him with all their hearts.
They do not compromise with evil,
and they walk only in his paths.
You have charged us to keep your
commandments carefully.
Oh, that my actions would consistently
reflect your principles!
Then I will not be disgraced when I
compare my life with your commands.
When I learn your righteous laws
I will thank you by living as I should.
I will obey your principles.
Please don't give up on me!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, after I ran a few errands, I drove to the park and found not so many people there as Sunday when it was packed. Of course, school was not out yet, so that accounted for fewer people.
The water was full and mostly clear, reflecting the moss laden trees in it and the sun shining on it. An anhinga had its wings spread on the weir, drying out and the squirrels were busy, as usual.
I am a little later this morning, because of a visit with a dear friend. Good friends cannot be replaced. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:1-8
Happy are people of integrity,
who follow the law of the Lord.
Happy are those who obey his decrees
and search for him with all their hearts.
They do not compromise with evil,
and they walk only in his paths.
You have charged us to keep your
commandments carefully.
Oh, that my actions would consistently
reflect your principles!
Then I will not be disgraced when I
compare my life with your commands.
When I learn your righteous laws
I will thank you by living as I should.
I will obey your principles.
Please don't give up on me!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, May 6, 2013
Wisdom from 2 Corinthians 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! Another sunshiny day with wind and cool temps. After the rain we had last week, everything looks so green and healthy and growing! It doesn't take much rain to do a lot of good, but we had a lot of rain. I was looking at the side yard yesterday and I could see small washouts where the downspout of the the rain gutter had gushed out!
When I drove to the park, Saturday, I saw one of the workers on the other side of the canal near the weir, scooping out debris that had washed down from the houses on the other side of the canal. He had a line of foam cups, and other stuff to pick up later. I saw a couple of egrets and a small bird nipping at a large bird and making him fly off...(you go, little bird!) and a lot of squirrels who were doing their dare devil dashes across the street!
I was surprised to hear our youth pastor, who brought the message yesterday, announce that his family would be leaving for Bozeman, Montana to be church planters. He is from that area and still has family there, so it won't be as strange to them as coming to Florida was. However, he will be stepping into new ministries, so I wish them blessings and courage on their new journey. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 12:9
Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away.
Each time he said ,"My gracious favor is all you need. My
power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to
boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ
May work through me. Since I know that it is all for Christ's
good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with
insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities.
For while I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine.
Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among
you, it means that you have failed the test. I hope that you
recognize that we have passed the test and we are approved
by God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
When I drove to the park, Saturday, I saw one of the workers on the other side of the canal near the weir, scooping out debris that had washed down from the houses on the other side of the canal. He had a line of foam cups, and other stuff to pick up later. I saw a couple of egrets and a small bird nipping at a large bird and making him fly off...(you go, little bird!) and a lot of squirrels who were doing their dare devil dashes across the street!
I was surprised to hear our youth pastor, who brought the message yesterday, announce that his family would be leaving for Bozeman, Montana to be church planters. He is from that area and still has family there, so it won't be as strange to them as coming to Florida was. However, he will be stepping into new ministries, so I wish them blessings and courage on their new journey. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 12:9
Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away.
Each time he said ,"My gracious favor is all you need. My
power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to
boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ
May work through me. Since I know that it is all for Christ's
good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with
insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities.
For while I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine.
Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among
you, it means that you have failed the test. I hope that you
recognize that we have passed the test and we are approved
by God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, May 3, 2013
Ministry
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 heard thunder and rain sometime around 2:30 this morning, but now the sun is shining and just a few puffy clouds are in the sky, However, more rain is expected later today. I say, Bring it on!!
In between showers yesterday, I made a trip to the library, and then did some errands, while just a very fine mist was falling. I included a trip to the park, and found the canal was up nicely, and washed clean of all the lilies and growth because of the fast moving current. Also, some roofers were putting new roofs on the house and work shop. I think it was green metal roofing, which replaces the aluminum roofing that was already on. I really like the looks of metal roofing, which I have seen on a few houses and buildings. But, at least, my roof is not leaking that I know of, so God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 9:37
He said to his disciples, "The harvest is so great but the workers are so few."
People are ready to hear and receive the Good News of God's love. But with this promise comes the responsibility to work and to pray. The Lord expects to enter fully into his work of reaching the world with the love of God.
Matthew 16:18-19
Now I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock
I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not
conquer it. And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of
Heaven. Whatever you lock on earth will be locked in heaven
and whatever you open on earth, will be opened in heaven.
As followers of Christ, we are part of the church, or the people of God. God has promised that we will overcome the kingdom of darkness and secure his victory. We should take the offensive and overcome evil with good.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
In between showers yesterday, I made a trip to the library, and then did some errands, while just a very fine mist was falling. I included a trip to the park, and found the canal was up nicely, and washed clean of all the lilies and growth because of the fast moving current. Also, some roofers were putting new roofs on the house and work shop. I think it was green metal roofing, which replaces the aluminum roofing that was already on. I really like the looks of metal roofing, which I have seen on a few houses and buildings. But, at least, my roof is not leaking that I know of, so God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 9:37
He said to his disciples, "The harvest is so great but the workers are so few."
People are ready to hear and receive the Good News of God's love. But with this promise comes the responsibility to work and to pray. The Lord expects to enter fully into his work of reaching the world with the love of God.
Matthew 16:18-19
Now I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock
I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not
conquer it. And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of
Heaven. Whatever you lock on earth will be locked in heaven
and whatever you open on earth, will be opened in heaven.
As followers of Christ, we are part of the church, or the people of God. God has promised that we will overcome the kingdom of darkness and secure his victory. We should take the offensive and overcome evil with good.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Easin' thru Ephesians
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 an all day rain yesterday and today is overcast with more showers predicted, so it looks like May is coming in wet!
My cleaning ladies came yesterday just before the sprinkles started in earnest and we had a good chat about the happenings in the neighborhood and other places while they worked. By the time I got ready to go out after they left, it had really started pouring, so I stayed in all day, but hope to get some errands run today before the wetness starts.
So this is the National Day of Prayer, and I hope the President recognizes that and all our leaders do. This nation cannot run without prayer! But God is in control and He is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 6:10-13
A final word. Be strong with the Lord's mighty power.
Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to
stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the devil.
For we are not fighting against people made of flesh
and blood , but against the evil rulers and authorities
of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of
darkness who rule this world and against wicked spirits
in the heavenly realms.
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 just before the sprinkles started in earnest and we had a good chat about the happenings in the neighborhood and other places while they worked. By the time I got ready to go out after they left, it had really started pouring, so I stayed in all day, but hope to get some errands run today before the wetness starts.
So this is the National Day of Prayer, and I hope the President recognizes that and all our leaders do. This nation cannot run without prayer! But God is in control and He is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 6:10-13
A final word. Be strong with the Lord's mighty power.
Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to
stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the devil.
For we are not fighting against people made of flesh
and blood , but against the evil rulers and authorities
of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of
darkness who rule this world and against wicked spirits
in the heavenly realms.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Psalm 1
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 sky is overcast and we have promises of more thunderstorms today. But that's okay, we need the rain. Remember the old saying, "April showers bring May flowers". We did not get many April showers, but a good downpour just a couple days ago!
So Happy Mayday! I remember when I was attending Woodlawn Elem. School, back in the day, we celebrated May first with a real May pole, and danced around it winding ribbons all around . There was a talent competition to determine who the May queen would be. I sang the very old song, "Harbor Lights" as my contribution, and would have won, but I came down with chickenpox and had to drop out. Ah, memories. Back then, school was opened with a student reading scripture, prayer, and then the salute to our flag! No one objected, and it was an honor to be chosen to read the scripture! Oh, how times have changed!
Yesterday I went to the library, drove to Walmart for gas, and then stopped at the park to see a small gopher tortoise wandering around, and lots of squirrels, dashing across the street. There are so many happy birds around everywhere, I hear them at the park and in my neighborhood each time I go out! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the
advice of the wicked, or stand around with
sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight
in doing everything the Lord wants; day and night
they think about his law.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank
bearing fruit each season without fail.
Their leaves never wither , and in all they do they prosper.
But this is not true of the wicked,
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by
the wind. They will be condemned at the time of
judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
So Happy Mayday! I remember when I was attending Woodlawn Elem. School, back in the day, we celebrated May first with a real May pole, and danced around it winding ribbons all around . There was a talent competition to determine who the May queen would be. I sang the very old song, "Harbor Lights" as my contribution, and would have won, but I came down with chickenpox and had to drop out. Ah, memories. Back then, school was opened with a student reading scripture, prayer, and then the salute to our flag! No one objected, and it was an honor to be chosen to read the scripture! Oh, how times have changed!
Yesterday I went to the library, drove to Walmart for gas, and then stopped at the park to see a small gopher tortoise wandering around, and lots of squirrels, dashing across the street. There are so many happy birds around everywhere, I hear them at the park and in my neighborhood each time I go out! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the
advice of the wicked, or stand around with
sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight
in doing everything the Lord wants; day and night
they think about his law.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank
bearing fruit each season without fail.
Their leaves never wither , and in all they do they prosper.
But this is not true of the wicked,
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by
the wind. They will be condemned at the time of
judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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