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! Water is still dripping off the roof, but the sun is shining, and big, puffy white clouds are slowly moving across the sky. We had nearly an all day rain yesterday, with breaks here and there.
During one of the breaks, I went shopping again, for milk, etc. some things I was low on.
I had washed sheets early and got them taken care of, and just enjoyed the lazy reading day. While I was in the garage, I glanced out the window, and saw the brown bunny hopping across the yard, heading for the next door backyard. Cute! I had several phone calls and a visit from a man wanting to schedule an energy audit, which I do not need. He was so warm, he had sweat pouring down his face, and stood right under the porch gutter, so he got dripped on. Well, at least, he got cooled down.
I drove over to the wet, park after I finished shopping, even though it was late. But I saw a beautiful great blue heron in the canal. I haven't seen one of those in a long time! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 6:7-13
When you pray, don't babble on and on as people
of other religions do. They think their prayers are
answered only by repeating their words again and again.
Don't be like them, because your Father knows exactly
what you need even before you ask him!
Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
may your name be honored.
May your Kingdom come soon.
May your will be done here on earth,
just as it is in heaven.
Give us our food for today,
And forgive us our sins,
just as we have forgiven those who
have sinned against us.
And don't let us yield to temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! I went to sleep last night with the sound of thunder in my ears and this morning already, I hear more thunder. But the sun is shining, also, so this is typical Florida summer weather!
I went shopping yesterday afternoon, after putting it off as long as I could, but I have been gradually cleaning out a closet and needed to replace some T-shirts. I took a 10 dollar off coupon from the paper, got senior 15% off, so I found what I wanted, and saved a bundle! Oh, and everything was on sale, so I actually did not pay full price for anything! My kind of shopping!
After I finished shopping, I drove to Chick-f.a. and bought a salad to have for supper, since it was almost 4:30. I also visited the park on the way, and saw an anhinga with tail drooping on the weir. An egret was flying down the canal, and I saw the splash of another one catching a fish from the sparse water in the canal. 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 where to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
You know what I am going to say
even before I know it, Lord.
You both precede and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.
Too great for me to know.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I went shopping yesterday afternoon, after putting it off as long as I could, but I have been gradually cleaning out a closet and needed to replace some T-shirts. I took a 10 dollar off coupon from the paper, got senior 15% off, so I found what I wanted, and saved a bundle! Oh, and everything was on sale, so I actually did not pay full price for anything! My kind of shopping!
After I finished shopping, I drove to Chick-f.a. and bought a salad to have for supper, since it was almost 4:30. I also visited the park on the way, and saw an anhinga with tail drooping on the weir. An egret was flying down the canal, and I saw the splash of another one catching a fish from the sparse water in the canal. 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 where to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
You know what I am going to say
even before I know it, Lord.
You both precede and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.
Too great for me to know.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, July 14, 2014
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 bright sun coming up in the east was reflecting on a towering white cloud in the west earlier and it was almost sunglasses brilliant even in the house! We had no rain yesterday, although I heard rumbles very close by. I heard just a few sprinkles falling , but not much.
My yard crew has already come and gone. they don't waste any time with mowing, edging and blowing. It only takes them about fifteen minutes and then they are gone on down the street where they have at least three more yards to do.It is hot, sweaty, work this time of year, but must be what they want to do.
I had a nice quiet day yesterday, with a visit from Brian in the evening, and my usual phone call to Daryl, plus some texts about the ball game. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 14:17-19
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what
we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness
and peace and by joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve
Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and
other people will approve of you, too. So, then,
let us aim for harmony in the church and try to
build each other up.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard crew has already come and gone. they don't waste any time with mowing, edging and blowing. It only takes them about fifteen minutes and then they are gone on down the street where they have at least three more yards to do.It is hot, sweaty, work this time of year, but must be what they want to do.
I had a nice quiet day yesterday, with a visit from Brian in the evening, and my usual phone call to Daryl, plus some texts about the ball game. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 14:17-19
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what
we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness
and peace and by joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve
Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and
other people will approve of you, too. So, then,
let us aim for harmony in the church and try to
build each other up.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, July 11, 2014
Wisdom from Hebrews
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Well, we have sunshine this morning, instead of dark clouds and rain! The porch is still wet from last night's downpour, but if the wind keeps blowing and the sun lasts for a while that will soon dry up. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
I mostly stayed home yesterday, doing a few chores around the house and working now and then on cleaning out one closet. I have a big bag ready to go to the Salvation Army. If I keep this up a little at a time, it might get done this year. :o)
If the sky is clear tomorrow evening, I might be able to see the Super Moon come up, but if it is cloudy, I am sure I will see photos on Facebook from someone or several someones posting. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is full of living power.
It is sharper than the sharpest knife,
cutting deep into our innermost thoughts
and desires. It exposes us for what we
really are. Nothing in all creation can hide
from him. Everything is naked and exposed
before his eyes. This is the God to whom we
must explain all that we have done.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I mostly stayed home yesterday, doing a few chores around the house and working now and then on cleaning out one closet. I have a big bag ready to go to the Salvation Army. If I keep this up a little at a time, it might get done this year. :o)
If the sky is clear tomorrow evening, I might be able to see the Super Moon come up, but if it is cloudy, I am sure I will see photos on Facebook from someone or several someones posting. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is full of living power.
It is sharper than the sharpest knife,
cutting deep into our innermost thoughts
and desires. It exposes us for what we
really are. Nothing in all creation can hide
from him. Everything is naked and exposed
before his eyes. This is the God to whom we
must explain all that we have done.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 20
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 am watching the rain drip off the roof and another window shows the sun shining brightly on a pure, white cloud. But that's the way the weather is this time of year. It can be raining on one side of the street and be dry on the other side! My staghorn really like the extra water, though. It is huge and perky!
My cleaning ladies came yesterday while a big, black cloud was threatening, and before they got through, it was pouring! I offered them umbrellas, but they just dashed out into the rain to get into their SUV. Looks like we will have this weather pattern for the next few days.
Well, I watched the Rays lose what looked like a sure win last night, even after a grand slam by Kevin Keirmaier! Wonder what happens when Wil Myers comes back...
I drove over to the park yesterday after the girls left and saw three ducks sitting on the weir, and ibis pecking around later on. It was a humid, lazy afternoon and not many people were out and about. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 20:1-9
In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry.
May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory,
flying banners to honor our God.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed king.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
Some nations boast of their armies and weapons,
but we boast of the Lord our God.
Those nations will fall down and collapse,
but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord!
Respond to our cry for help.
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 while a big, black cloud was threatening, and before they got through, it was pouring! I offered them umbrellas, but they just dashed out into the rain to get into their SUV. Looks like we will have this weather pattern for the next few days.
Well, I watched the Rays lose what looked like a sure win last night, even after a grand slam by Kevin Keirmaier! Wonder what happens when Wil Myers comes back...
I drove over to the park yesterday after the girls left and saw three ducks sitting on the weir, and ibis pecking around later on. It was a humid, lazy afternoon and not many people were out and about. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 20:1-9
In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry.
May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory,
flying banners to honor our God.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed king.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
Some nations boast of their armies and weapons,
but we boast of the Lord our God.
Those nations will fall down and collapse,
but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord!
Respond to our cry for help.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 100
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! Thunder is rumbling all around and a few sprinkles are falling, but mostly the sky is blue, I think once the dark clouds blow away, it will be another hot and humid day!
Did you ever go to a meeting and no one else showed up? That happened to me this morning. I arrived at church at the appointed time, and waited a few minutes, but the leader did not show and I left after trying to call her and not getting an answer. So, I came back home through the sprinkles. That's why this is so late. I checked with one of the other members and he did not even know there was supposed to be a meeting! Hmmm, "I believe we have a failure to communicate".
I am in the market for new glasses. My eyesight has not changed for five years, but I am tired of the frames I have, so I think a change is in order. I stopped in at the new Optical Outlet on 4th St. yesterday, but once again, big black clouds were threatening, so I did not take time to look over all the frames. Sigh. This is always a difficult decision for me.
Well, my crape myrtle is blooming up a storm and looks really healthy! And the yellow blossoming trees are really beautiful all over. Birds are still diving into the hedge to get the berries and squirrels are digging up acorns long buried. They sit on my porch wall and leave the hulls there. Tsk. Messy. But they are still cute. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 100
Shout with joy to the Lord, O earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
He made us and we are his.
We are his people, the sheep of his
pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
For the Lord is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Did you ever go to a meeting and no one else showed up? That happened to me this morning. I arrived at church at the appointed time, and waited a few minutes, but the leader did not show and I left after trying to call her and not getting an answer. So, I came back home through the sprinkles. That's why this is so late. I checked with one of the other members and he did not even know there was supposed to be a meeting! Hmmm, "I believe we have a failure to communicate".
I am in the market for new glasses. My eyesight has not changed for five years, but I am tired of the frames I have, so I think a change is in order. I stopped in at the new Optical Outlet on 4th St. yesterday, but once again, big black clouds were threatening, so I did not take time to look over all the frames. Sigh. This is always a difficult decision for me.
Well, my crape myrtle is blooming up a storm and looks really healthy! And the yellow blossoming trees are really beautiful all over. Birds are still diving into the hedge to get the berries and squirrels are digging up acorns long buried. They sit on my porch wall and leave the hulls there. Tsk. Messy. But they are still cute. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 100
Shout with joy to the Lord, O earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
He made us and we are his.
We are his people, the sheep of his
pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
For the Lord is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
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! The sun was shining brightly when I rolled out of bed, but now we have clouds rolling in, Yesterday it sprinkled just about all morning, and maybe we will get more rain today.
I was so surprised to get in to see Dr. Pierce five minutes after I signed in, and was out thirty minutes later. The waiting room was almost full and lots of cars in the lot, even in the rain, but maybe most of the patients were with other doctors. I always get a hug and "God bless you", from the doc when I leave and that makes me feel special! :o)
Maybe some of you have noticed the trees with yellow flowers that are blooming all over the city. I don't know if they are called Golden Rain or not, but they are gorgeous! There are several in this neighborhood and one very large one on the way to the Park. Of course, they make a mess falling on everything just like the lovely jacarandas, but for a little beauty, that is a minor inconvenience.
I spied a brown bunny in the backyard a couple days ago and talked to him a little bit. I have seen three in the front yard, but this time he was alone. And last night, when I closed the window in the garage door, there was a tiny, anole. (I think) on the screen. They live out there and roam around at night.
Yesterday when I drove to the park, I saw a roseate spoonbill in the canal near the entrance, and lots of ibis pecking around near the entrance bridge, but not many people out. Maybe due to the wetness. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 1:15-23
Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord
Jesus and your love for Christians everywhere, I have
never stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you
constantly, asking God , the glorious Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and under
standing , so that you might grow in your knowledge
of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light
so that you can understand the wonderful future he has
promised to those he called. I want you to realize what
a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.
I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness
of his power for us who believe him. This is the same
mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him
in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms.
Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader
or anything else in this world or in the world to come. And
God has put all things under the authority of Christ, and he
gave him this authority for the benefit of the church. And the
church is his body ; it is filled by Christ, who fills everything
everywhere with his presence.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
love and joy.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was so surprised to get in to see Dr. Pierce five minutes after I signed in, and was out thirty minutes later. The waiting room was almost full and lots of cars in the lot, even in the rain, but maybe most of the patients were with other doctors. I always get a hug and "God bless you", from the doc when I leave and that makes me feel special! :o)
Maybe some of you have noticed the trees with yellow flowers that are blooming all over the city. I don't know if they are called Golden Rain or not, but they are gorgeous! There are several in this neighborhood and one very large one on the way to the Park. Of course, they make a mess falling on everything just like the lovely jacarandas, but for a little beauty, that is a minor inconvenience.
I spied a brown bunny in the backyard a couple days ago and talked to him a little bit. I have seen three in the front yard, but this time he was alone. And last night, when I closed the window in the garage door, there was a tiny, anole. (I think) on the screen. They live out there and roam around at night.
Yesterday when I drove to the park, I saw a roseate spoonbill in the canal near the entrance, and lots of ibis pecking around near the entrance bridge, but not many people out. Maybe due to the wetness. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 1:15-23
Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord
Jesus and your love for Christians everywhere, I have
never stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you
constantly, asking God , the glorious Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and under
standing , so that you might grow in your knowledge
of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light
so that you can understand the wonderful future he has
promised to those he called. I want you to realize what
a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.
I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness
of his power for us who believe him. This is the same
mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him
in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms.
Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader
or anything else in this world or in the world to come. And
God has put all things under the authority of Christ, and he
gave him this authority for the benefit of the church. And the
church is his body ; it is filled by Christ, who fills everything
everywhere with his presence.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
love and joy.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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