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! Yesterday was a day without sunshine and today looks like it is following the pattern. It has already rained lightly and water is still dripping off the roof, with more likely. But the good news is; it will probably clear up by the weekend. And the other good news is that gas prices are still going down. More stations are below 2dollars a gallon! Yay!
My ladies came to clean and told me what a good time they had on their "girl's weekend off". The weather was good, they played games and just enjoyed themselves as they tubed down Blue Run.
After having difficulty with the dosage description on one of my meds, the pharmacy and the doctor finally got together and I was able to pick up the scrip yesterday. After that I drove on to the park and saw an egret and once again, the big, brown gopher tortoise was wandering around. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come
and the mountains tremble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam,
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
A river brings joy to the city of our God,
the sacred home of the Most High.
God himself lives in that city. It cannot be destroyed.
God will protect it at the break of day.
The nations are in an uproar,
and kingdoms crumble!
God thunders and the earth melts!
The Lord Almighty is here among us;
the God of Israel is our fortress.
Come, see the glorious works of the Lord.
See how he brings destruction upon the world
and causes wars to end throughout the earth.
He breaks the bow and snaps the spear in two;
he burns the shields with fire.
Be silent, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world."
The Lord Almighty is here among us,
the God of Israel is our fortress.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Wednesday, September 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! We are overcast with a promise of rain today and the next couple days. We had just a sprinkle yesterday and it only lasted for a few minutes. So, we take whatever God sends!
There was a lot of activity in my street all day yesterday. My cleaning neighbor and her husband have been having a fence installed, so that meant a flatbed truck with all the fencing equipment and pieces parked in front of my house one day, then their house yesterday. But the super's truck was parked in front of my house and then in front of his truck, a giant spool with cable wrapped around it. was parked just beyond the driveway, effectively blocking the access to my recycle dumpster. I saw the guys walking through my side yard, and spoke to them about what they were doing. It was very hot and they were drenched, but still very nice. When Cheryl came home after she and Kim were through with their cleaning jobs, she noticed the situation with the recycle bins and moved them out into the middle of the street. She is so thoughtful...then when the dumpster was cleared, she brought it back up for me. What a friend!
I did make it over to the library and checked out some more books. This time there were "aisle blockers" ..a mother with a large stroller looking over the movies, totally blocking one aisle and on the computer side, another person sitting on the floor, blocking that aisle. It makes it difficult for a person with balance problems and a cane to get through with care taken not to fall. But, I managed.
I also had quite a few phone calls in a short period of time. A very unusual day! But it always soothes me to go to the park, and I saw an egret stretching its long neck, looking out into the canal, and one of the large, brown gopher tortoises attracting attention and getting photographed. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that God causes everything to
work together for the good of those who love
God and are called according to his purpose
for them. For God knew his people in advance
and he chose them to become like his Son, so
that his Son would be the firstborn with many
brothers and sisters. And having chosen them.
he called them to come to him. And he gave them
right standing with himself, and he promised them
his glory.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
There was a lot of activity in my street all day yesterday. My cleaning neighbor and her husband have been having a fence installed, so that meant a flatbed truck with all the fencing equipment and pieces parked in front of my house one day, then their house yesterday. But the super's truck was parked in front of my house and then in front of his truck, a giant spool with cable wrapped around it. was parked just beyond the driveway, effectively blocking the access to my recycle dumpster. I saw the guys walking through my side yard, and spoke to them about what they were doing. It was very hot and they were drenched, but still very nice. When Cheryl came home after she and Kim were through with their cleaning jobs, she noticed the situation with the recycle bins and moved them out into the middle of the street. She is so thoughtful...then when the dumpster was cleared, she brought it back up for me. What a friend!
I did make it over to the library and checked out some more books. This time there were "aisle blockers" ..a mother with a large stroller looking over the movies, totally blocking one aisle and on the computer side, another person sitting on the floor, blocking that aisle. It makes it difficult for a person with balance problems and a cane to get through with care taken not to fall. But, I managed.
I also had quite a few phone calls in a short period of time. A very unusual day! But it always soothes me to go to the park, and I saw an egret stretching its long neck, looking out into the canal, and one of the large, brown gopher tortoises attracting attention and getting photographed. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that God causes everything to
work together for the good of those who love
God and are called according to his purpose
for them. For God knew his people in advance
and he chose them to become like his Son, so
that his Son would be the firstborn with many
brothers and sisters. And having chosen them.
he called them to come to him. And he gave them
right standing with himself, and he promised them
his glory.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, September 15, 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! Sun, a breeze and lower humidity! Ahh, what a beautiful morning! Yesterday started out the same, but grew very hot as the day got longer. We probably won't have cool weather until about late October, according to the meteorologists. Oh, well, that's St. Petersburg!
I watched Dancing With the Stars last night. The name should be changed, because I had not heard of over half of the contestants. However, I looked up the 15 year old, Hayes Grier, and discovered that he is the brother of Will, who is one of the Gators quarterbacks! I don't know why Hayes was selected to be one of the "stars", but I don't keep up with the tweets and so forth of the younger set.
I hope Paula Deen is voted off. She talks too much and can't dance. I kept switching over to the Rays which was not too interesting with the no hitter going for seven innings, and than they fell apart. They can forget the play-offs.
I did some shopping at Winn-Dixie to get some items I was out of, and since I hardly ever go in there, I was surprised to find some things that Publix does not carry. Since that store was remodeled inside, it is much nicer shopping. They also have helpful employees! Twice I was asked if I needed help finding something which I did.
Prior to shopping at WD, I had gone to the Park, and saw an egret with his head poking above the bank at the weir, and the mowing crew was busy on both sided of the road, so the smell of fresh grass was in the air, which usually makes me sneeze. Further on, I saw the big, brown gopher tortoise, munching on his lunch. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:1-9
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 command-
ments 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 of 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
I watched Dancing With the Stars last night. The name should be changed, because I had not heard of over half of the contestants. However, I looked up the 15 year old, Hayes Grier, and discovered that he is the brother of Will, who is one of the Gators quarterbacks! I don't know why Hayes was selected to be one of the "stars", but I don't keep up with the tweets and so forth of the younger set.
I hope Paula Deen is voted off. She talks too much and can't dance. I kept switching over to the Rays which was not too interesting with the no hitter going for seven innings, and than they fell apart. They can forget the play-offs.
I did some shopping at Winn-Dixie to get some items I was out of, and since I hardly ever go in there, I was surprised to find some things that Publix does not carry. Since that store was remodeled inside, it is much nicer shopping. They also have helpful employees! Twice I was asked if I needed help finding something which I did.
Prior to shopping at WD, I had gone to the Park, and saw an egret with his head poking above the bank at the weir, and the mowing crew was busy on both sided of the road, so the smell of fresh grass was in the air, which usually makes me sneeze. Further on, I saw the big, brown gopher tortoise, munching on his lunch. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:1-9
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 command-
ments 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 of 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, September 14, 2015
2 Corinthians
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 good to see the sunshine and know that the chance of showers is low today. Once again, I was prevented from attending church because of the rain yesterday. Pastor Kevin is preaching an excellent series on "Love Illuminated".
I did not go out until later in the afternoon after watching the Packers win! Go Packers! Then I returned a book to the drop box at the library, and saw Sonnie and Christa walking toward me on the other side of the street, looking like newlyweds, instead of the parents of five children, two almost adults! Well, I guess Sam is an adult. Anyway, I waved at them and continued on as the light changed and drove on to the park. I saw only one egret beside the canal, which was full from the morning rain, but coming by Lynch Lake, I saw a flock of ibis, an anhinga with wings outspread, an egret and once again the all white duck. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 3:1-6
Are we beginning again to tell you how good we are?
Some people need to bring letters of recommendation
with them or ask you to write letters of recommendation
for them. But the only letter of recommendation we need
is you yourselves! Your lives are a letter written in our hearts.
and everyone can read it and recognize our good work
among you. Clearly, you are a letter from Christ prepared
by us. It is written not with pen and ink, but with the Spirit
of the living God. It is carved not on stone, but on human
hearts.
We are confident of all this, because of our great trust in
God through Christ. It is not that we think that we can do
anything of lasting value by ourselves. Our only power and
success come from God. He is the one who has enabled us
to represent his new covenant. This is a covenant, not of
written laws, but of the Spirit. The old way ends in death; in
the new way, the Holy Spirit gives life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not go out until later in the afternoon after watching the Packers win! Go Packers! Then I returned a book to the drop box at the library, and saw Sonnie and Christa walking toward me on the other side of the street, looking like newlyweds, instead of the parents of five children, two almost adults! Well, I guess Sam is an adult. Anyway, I waved at them and continued on as the light changed and drove on to the park. I saw only one egret beside the canal, which was full from the morning rain, but coming by Lynch Lake, I saw a flock of ibis, an anhinga with wings outspread, an egret and once again the all white duck. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 3:1-6
Are we beginning again to tell you how good we are?
Some people need to bring letters of recommendation
with them or ask you to write letters of recommendation
for them. But the only letter of recommendation we need
is you yourselves! Your lives are a letter written in our hearts.
and everyone can read it and recognize our good work
among you. Clearly, you are a letter from Christ prepared
by us. It is written not with pen and ink, but with the Spirit
of the living God. It is carved not on stone, but on human
hearts.
We are confident of all this, because of our great trust in
God through Christ. It is not that we think that we can do
anything of lasting value by ourselves. Our only power and
success come from God. He is the one who has enabled us
to represent his new covenant. This is a covenant, not of
written laws, but of the Spirit. The old way ends in death; in
the new way, the Holy Spirit gives life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, September 11, 2015
Strength
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 put the flag out this morning as my small way of remembering what happened 14 years ago today. I know exactly where I was and what I was doing at that time and watching for hours the horrible scenes from New York, Pennsylvania and Wash. DC. I also saw some of the ceremonies this morning on TV. I will never forget!
My handy man was due at 9:30 but called to ask if it would be ok if he didn't come until noon, since he had some equipment he had to drop off for repairs. That is perfectly all right with me, because it us just yard work that needs to be done. He always does a good job, no matter what it is!
I saw flocks of ibis and ducks at Lynch Lake, as I drove to the library to pick up a book I had ordered. I still watch for the roseate spoonbills to come back, because they seem unaware how pretty they are in their pinkness! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Nehemiah 8:10
Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast
of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food
with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred
day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the
joy of the Lord is your strength,"
Strength starts in the heart, long before it is exerted in other
aspects of life. the joy of the Lord gives us strength to obey,
to endure, and to triumph in all circumstances.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I put the flag out this morning as my small way of remembering what happened 14 years ago today. I know exactly where I was and what I was doing at that time and watching for hours the horrible scenes from New York, Pennsylvania and Wash. DC. I also saw some of the ceremonies this morning on TV. I will never forget!
My handy man was due at 9:30 but called to ask if it would be ok if he didn't come until noon, since he had some equipment he had to drop off for repairs. That is perfectly all right with me, because it us just yard work that needs to be done. He always does a good job, no matter what it is!
I saw flocks of ibis and ducks at Lynch Lake, as I drove to the library to pick up a book I had ordered. I still watch for the roseate spoonbills to come back, because they seem unaware how pretty they are in their pinkness! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Nehemiah 8:10
Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast
of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food
with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred
day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the
joy of the Lord is your strength,"
Strength starts in the heart, long before it is exerted in other
aspects of life. the joy of the Lord gives us strength to obey,
to endure, and to triumph in all circumstances.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, September 10, 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! Sunshine, clouds, pretty sunrises and gorgeous sunsets, and a shower here and there! Who could ask for anything more? And we may feel a touch of fall this weekend...we will wait and see.
I took the van to Walmart yesterday to gas up and was pleased to see that gas is now below 2.00 a gal. It suits me if it stays that way for a long time! With my card, I get another 5 cents off. Sweet!
Well, I noticed that my fence is now sagging toward my yard, since the post has totally collapsed. I have not heard from my friend from church, whose group was planning to fix it, so I will have to get in touch with him and see if they are still planning, or do I have to call a fence company. It is good to have friends volunteer, but I know they are all busy, so getting free time for them is the problem.
I saw the large brown gopher tortoise munching on some weeds at the park yesterday, but did not see any other wildlife. There are always ducks and ibis and seagulls around Lynch Lake, and lately I have seen what looks like a white swan, but since there is no long, graceful neck, I think it must be a rare white duck. Anyway, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-21
When I think of the wisdom and scope of
God's plan, I fall to 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 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
I took the van to Walmart yesterday to gas up and was pleased to see that gas is now below 2.00 a gal. It suits me if it stays that way for a long time! With my card, I get another 5 cents off. Sweet!
Well, I noticed that my fence is now sagging toward my yard, since the post has totally collapsed. I have not heard from my friend from church, whose group was planning to fix it, so I will have to get in touch with him and see if they are still planning, or do I have to call a fence company. It is good to have friends volunteer, but I know they are all busy, so getting free time for them is the problem.
I saw the large brown gopher tortoise munching on some weeds at the park yesterday, but did not see any other wildlife. There are always ducks and ibis and seagulls around Lynch Lake, and lately I have seen what looks like a white swan, but since there is no long, graceful neck, I think it must be a rare white duck. Anyway, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-21
When I think of the wisdom and scope of
God's plan, I fall to 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 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
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The Shepherd's Psalm
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! So far, we have sunshine and humidity, but, of course, showers are called for at some point during the day. However, this could be spotty... rain at one house and none across the street. That's the way it goes locally.
One of my recently found second or third cousins, posted photos of a reunion they had which took place at Lake Tahoe in Nev. I remember being there when I was 14 and it was beautiful and pristine. Now, it appears to have a lot of lodges and other buildings, and the lake is very low from the drought they have had in that area. But still, the setting is gorgeous with the mountains surrounding the lake, I remember going in for a swim and the water was icy! That was the year we also visited the Grand Canyon. What memories!
Well, I have a hearing aid in for repairs. It has to be sent back to the factory and the repair is pricey. I have no idea why hearing aids are so expensive. Even with computer technology inside them, still regular computers are not that unreasonable. Sigh. It's just like a car, I guess. All repairs are expensive.
I had to make a trip to the CVS yesterday, and did not find a cart, so I went inside and stood waiting. The manager happened to come by at that moment so I asked him for a cart, and he went and rescued one from the parking lot and said he would have to get his truck and do a condo run. to pick up what the people across the street carry off..This is a constant problem for them. I also noticed a big puddle of water in their parking lot, and the retention pond between them and Steak and Shake was overflowing. It had rained shortly before I went shopping after my podiatrist visit and that was the result. We are wet!
As I was in the Park recently, I saw the two brown gopher tortoises having a face to face conversation or maybe it was a stand off. Anyway, they were about three feet apart and looking at each other. It was funny. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
head leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as a guest,
anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and uinfailing love
will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
One of my recently found second or third cousins, posted photos of a reunion they had which took place at Lake Tahoe in Nev. I remember being there when I was 14 and it was beautiful and pristine. Now, it appears to have a lot of lodges and other buildings, and the lake is very low from the drought they have had in that area. But still, the setting is gorgeous with the mountains surrounding the lake, I remember going in for a swim and the water was icy! That was the year we also visited the Grand Canyon. What memories!
Well, I have a hearing aid in for repairs. It has to be sent back to the factory and the repair is pricey. I have no idea why hearing aids are so expensive. Even with computer technology inside them, still regular computers are not that unreasonable. Sigh. It's just like a car, I guess. All repairs are expensive.
I had to make a trip to the CVS yesterday, and did not find a cart, so I went inside and stood waiting. The manager happened to come by at that moment so I asked him for a cart, and he went and rescued one from the parking lot and said he would have to get his truck and do a condo run. to pick up what the people across the street carry off..This is a constant problem for them. I also noticed a big puddle of water in their parking lot, and the retention pond between them and Steak and Shake was overflowing. It had rained shortly before I went shopping after my podiatrist visit and that was the result. We are wet!
As I was in the Park recently, I saw the two brown gopher tortoises having a face to face conversation or maybe it was a stand off. Anyway, they were about three feet apart and looking at each other. It was funny. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
head leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as a guest,
anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and uinfailing love
will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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