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! Sunshine and cool breezes...a great start to the day that will warm up quickly!
I am running seriously behind already, in the things I had planned to do, but when I stop and think about it, it doesn't matter whether I get the laundry done or go grocery shopping at a certain time, because the only one I have to please is me! That's a good feeling in a way...
I was just watching a squirrel sitting on the wall on the front porch, industriously munching on an acorn. They seem to sit in the same spot all the time, because I see hulls left in a little pile daily. The little critters are cute, though. We had one family of squirrels that were so tame, when Louis would sit outside they would climb up his pant leg to sit in his lap and get the peanuts he handed them! We have had several generations of squirrels since then and none so tame!
Not much was going on at the park yesterday.just the low water in the canal and ibis pecking around and squirrels running back and forth, but God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 22:23-28
Praise the Lord, all you who fear him!
Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob!
Show him reverence, all you descendents of Israel!
For he has not turned and walked away.
'He has listened to their cries for help.
I will praise you among all the people:
I will fulfill my vows in the presence of
those who worship you.'The poor will eat and be satisfied.
All who seek the Lord will praise him.
Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.
The whole earth will acknowledge the Lord and return to him.
People from every nation will bow down before him.
For the Lord is King!
He rules all the nations!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Binding
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! One minute the sun was shining brightly through the front windows and the next it was raining, but now, the rain has cleared off and once again we have the sun shining. The air is slowly cooling, and, even though it is still not really cool, I had to get up about 3 AM and put my fleece throw on the bed for warmth! I will do the same before I get in bed tonight! Then, it will warm up again and we are in for summer weather for the next six months!
I am slowing down and did not go out much yesterday, but did make it over to the park, where I dodged around a woman standing in the middle of the road pointing her camera straight up in the oak trees. I have seen a couple other people training binocs up into the trees next to the building, so I am thinking there is a hawk's nest high up in the trees. The hawk built a nest right over the sidewalk one year and I was able to see the ugly babies sticking their fuzzy heads over the sides of the big nest. They are ugly because they have huge eyes and yellow fuzzy down, but to mom, I guess they are beautiful.
I saw the roseate spoonbills again, so that was a pink spot of beauty against the mud. Some ibis were also enjoying the grubbing in the mud further down the canal. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two people can accomplish more than twice
as much as one; they get a better return for their labor.
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.
But people who are alone when they fall are in
real trouble. And on a cold night, two under the
same blanket can gain warmth from each other. But how
can one be warm alone? A person standing alone
can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand
back- to- back and conquer. Three are even better,
for a triple- braided cord is not easily broken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am slowing down and did not go out much yesterday, but did make it over to the park, where I dodged around a woman standing in the middle of the road pointing her camera straight up in the oak trees. I have seen a couple other people training binocs up into the trees next to the building, so I am thinking there is a hawk's nest high up in the trees. The hawk built a nest right over the sidewalk one year and I was able to see the ugly babies sticking their fuzzy heads over the sides of the big nest. They are ugly because they have huge eyes and yellow fuzzy down, but to mom, I guess they are beautiful.
I saw the roseate spoonbills again, so that was a pink spot of beauty against the mud. Some ibis were also enjoying the grubbing in the mud further down the canal. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two people can accomplish more than twice
as much as one; they get a better return for their labor.
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.
But people who are alone when they fall are in
real trouble. And on a cold night, two under the
same blanket can gain warmth from each other. But how
can one be warm alone? A person standing alone
can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand
back- to- back and conquer. Three are even better,
for a triple- braided cord is not easily broken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 73
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 had rain already, but not thunderstorms or hard showers, just a light rain. It is still dripping off the roof, and maybe more is coming, , but although it is still not sunshiny, the wetness will move on shortly and we will have cool, drier air later this afternoon. Then, it will be our last cool weather until October!
I did not do much yesterday, except read, but I did get over to the park, I saw such a beautiful sight in a great white heron standing in the middle of the canal,which is very low. Because the contrast between the whiteness and the dark, mud color of the canal, the heron seemed even whiter! Several ibis were pecking away further down. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 73:23
I was so foolish and ignorant---
I must have seen like a senseless animal to you..
Yet I still belong to you;
you are holding my right hand.
You will keep on guiding me with your counsel.
leading me to a glorious destiny.
Whom have I in heaven but you?
I desire you more than anything on earth.
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart.
He is mine forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not do much yesterday, except read, but I did get over to the park, I saw such a beautiful sight in a great white heron standing in the middle of the canal,which is very low. Because the contrast between the whiteness and the dark, mud color of the canal, the heron seemed even whiter! Several ibis were pecking away further down. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 73:23
I was so foolish and ignorant---
I must have seen like a senseless animal to you..
Yet I still belong to you;
you are holding my right hand.
You will keep on guiding me with your counsel.
leading me to a glorious destiny.
Whom have I in heaven but you?
I desire you more than anything on earth.
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart.
He is mine forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, April 7, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 147
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! The sun is shining, but the wind is blowing and clouds are scudding about. I saw the big line of a front that is heading this way, so tonight we are in for rain and probably tomorrow, also. But, yesterday was a beautiful, very warm day. In fact, I had my A/C on in the house. Seems like I turn it on earlier each year!
Yesterday was my younger son's birthday, and I discovered about three or four others in church had the same birthday, including the pastor! I have always loved the month of April! We had a good service, with communion served at the end.
I drove through the park on my way home and saw the water in the canal had really gone down again. I remember how dry the lake was some years ago, when it was actually mud. I was at the tower and saw a turtle struggling to get through the mud. That was a really dry year! There were quite a few people out enjoying the sun and shade and barbequing . A hawk flew up in front of me from the canal as I drove in. He had something in his claws and headed for the tall trees over the lake on the right. Must have had a nest there. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 147:7-11
Sing out your thanks to the Lord;
sing praises to our God, accompanied by harps.
He covers the heavens with clouds,
provides rain for the earth,
and makes the green grass grow in mountain pastures.
He feeds the wild animals,
and the young ravens cry to him for food.
The strength of a horse does not impress him;
how puny in his sight is the strength of a man.
Rather, the Lord's delight is in those who honor him.
Those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday was my younger son's birthday, and I discovered about three or four others in church had the same birthday, including the pastor! I have always loved the month of April! We had a good service, with communion served at the end.
I drove through the park on my way home and saw the water in the canal had really gone down again. I remember how dry the lake was some years ago, when it was actually mud. I was at the tower and saw a turtle struggling to get through the mud. That was a really dry year! There were quite a few people out enjoying the sun and shade and barbequing . A hawk flew up in front of me from the canal as I drove in. He had something in his claws and headed for the tall trees over the lake on the right. Must have had a nest there. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 147:7-11
Sing out your thanks to the Lord;
sing praises to our God, accompanied by harps.
He covers the heavens with clouds,
provides rain for the earth,
and makes the green grass grow in mountain pastures.
He feeds the wild animals,
and the young ravens cry to him for food.
The strength of a horse does not impress him;
how puny in his sight is the strength of a man.
Rather, the Lord's delight is in those who honor him.
Those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, April 4, 2014
A Call to Remain Faithful
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 some high clouds today and wind, but earlier the sunrise was beautiful. It is still so warm, I left a window open last night, but a blanket on the bed still feels good.
Well, I no longer have a garden of oak trees growing in the rain gutter! Rick, my handy man came yesterday and cleaned out the mud, leaves, etc. that had accumulated, then ran the hose water through to make sure everything was open. So, all is good! I have said this before, but I am so happy to have people available to do what needs to be done!
I saw the roseate spoonbills yesterday at the park. They had worked their way almost to the second bridge, just concentrating on their scooping up whatever they eat. What a pretty contrast they make against the muddy, dark background of the swampy banks of the canal! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude
"But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives
on the foundation of your holy faith. And continue to pray
as you are directed by the Holy Spirit. Live in such a way
that God's love can bless you as you wait for the eternal
life that our Lord, Jesus Christ in his mercy is going to give
you. Show mercy to those who faith is wavering. Rescue
others by snatching them from the flames of judgment.
There are still others to whom you need to show mercy,
but be careful that you aren't contaminated by their sins.
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, I no longer have a garden of oak trees growing in the rain gutter! Rick, my handy man came yesterday and cleaned out the mud, leaves, etc. that had accumulated, then ran the hose water through to make sure everything was open. So, all is good! I have said this before, but I am so happy to have people available to do what needs to be done!
I saw the roseate spoonbills yesterday at the park. They had worked their way almost to the second bridge, just concentrating on their scooping up whatever they eat. What a pretty contrast they make against the muddy, dark background of the swampy banks of the canal! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude
"But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives
on the foundation of your holy faith. And continue to pray
as you are directed by the Holy Spirit. Live in such a way
that God's love can bless you as you wait for the eternal
life that our Lord, Jesus Christ in his mercy is going to give
you. Show mercy to those who faith is wavering. Rescue
others by snatching them from the flames of judgment.
There are still others to whom you need to show mercy,
but be careful that you aren't contaminated by their sins.
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, April 3, 2014
Power of God
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Once again, we have a great beginning to a perfect day! Sun, and a cool breeze and later on, it will be almost warm enough for A/C. In fact, I was tempted to turn it on yesterday, because even though I had opened windows, it still got a little warm after the ladies left me with a clean house in the afternoon.
I was pleased with what I accomplished yesterday. I did all my ironing, which took about thirty minutes, got the laundry done, then drove to Walmart to gas up the van. After that, I headed out to the Touch Free car wash on 66th St. and got all the pollen cleaned off. It looks nice and shiny, now.(The van).
I stopped by the Park on the way out and saw the herons pecking along the banks of the canal, and quite a few cars, even though school was not out, yet. I also noticed a family which looked like they had triplet boys about two years old. So Cute! What a couple hands full! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 40:28-31
Have you never heard or understood? Don't you know
the the Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all
the earth? He never grows faint or weary. No one can
measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power
to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength
to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and
young men will give up. But those who wait on the Lord
will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like
eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will
walk and not faint.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was pleased with what I accomplished yesterday. I did all my ironing, which took about thirty minutes, got the laundry done, then drove to Walmart to gas up the van. After that, I headed out to the Touch Free car wash on 66th St. and got all the pollen cleaned off. It looks nice and shiny, now.(The van).
I stopped by the Park on the way out and saw the herons pecking along the banks of the canal, and quite a few cars, even though school was not out, yet. I also noticed a family which looked like they had triplet boys about two years old. So Cute! What a couple hands full! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 40:28-31
Have you never heard or understood? Don't you know
the the Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all
the earth? He never grows faint or weary. No one can
measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power
to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength
to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and
young men will give up. But those who wait on the Lord
will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like
eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will
walk and not faint.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 28
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 perfect weather these days...cool nights and warm days with lots of sunshine! The oak trees have finally stopped dropping the seeds and have new green leaves, so the porch is staying clean after being blown off. That's a good thing!
I noticed a pretty, jacaranda was in bloom when I passed by one the other day. Not all are blooming yet, but even though they are messy as the flowers fall, they are still lovely in the lavender color. After they bloom, the Royal Poinciana blooms in their brilliant colors show off! Ah, spring! What a colorful time in Florida!
Well, I noticed the former Sweetbay on 4th St. had a lot of cars in the parking lot, as they were working to change it into a Winn Dixie. That still seems strange to me. I liked Sweetbay, but I was in the WD store a couple days ago, at Rutland Plaza, and I was impressed with how cleaned up the store was, even though I am not impressed with the way it is laid out. I guess Publix takes the prize on that, but maybe that's just because I am used to it.
On my way to the Park yesterday, I passed my friend David, but he didn't see me...just passing by in traffic, but once I got to the park
I saw the very old, large, gopher tortoise walking in a hurry to someplace yesterday. I don't know where he was going, but his short, stubby legs were really moving. At least for a turtle!. The roseate spoonbills were not in sight, but the white herons were having a good time poking their beaks in the mud to scoop up bugs and grubs and what not. 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 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
I noticed a pretty, jacaranda was in bloom when I passed by one the other day. Not all are blooming yet, but even though they are messy as the flowers fall, they are still lovely in the lavender color. After they bloom, the Royal Poinciana blooms in their brilliant colors show off! Ah, spring! What a colorful time in Florida!
Well, I noticed the former Sweetbay on 4th St. had a lot of cars in the parking lot, as they were working to change it into a Winn Dixie. That still seems strange to me. I liked Sweetbay, but I was in the WD store a couple days ago, at Rutland Plaza, and I was impressed with how cleaned up the store was, even though I am not impressed with the way it is laid out. I guess Publix takes the prize on that, but maybe that's just because I am used to it.
On my way to the Park yesterday, I passed my friend David, but he didn't see me...just passing by in traffic, but once I got to the park
I saw the very old, large, gopher tortoise walking in a hurry to someplace yesterday. I don't know where he was going, but his short, stubby legs were really moving. At least for a turtle!. The roseate spoonbills were not in sight, but the white herons were having a good time poking their beaks in the mud to scoop up bugs and grubs and what not. 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 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
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