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 sunshine today! It is a good morning for back to school people, crossing guards and all the bus drivers! Unfortunately, even with dry streets there are accidents already...even a road rage killing. So sad!
Since it rained lightly but steadily all day until late in the afternoon, I stayed in and got my ironing done! Yay for me! I could have done some more drawer cleaning, but instead I finished a book. Who wants to waste a perfectly good rainy day by working indoors?
I am still having an ongoing battle of wills with my Times carrier. As I said, I did not call for two days but this morning the paper was thrown out in the yard under a tree, so I had to take the walker and go out through the garage, then get off on the grass to retrieve it. Bending over is a problem, because i don't want to go over on my head. So, I called again and the rep I talked to said she was sorry and would have the District Mgr. call me. I hope something good comes out of this, because I hate to keep complaining. Sigh.
Well, the birds are certainly enjoying the sunshine. I see several of them flitting about and very busy gathering berries and seeds and whatever else they eat. There should be lots of worms due to the rain, and also, I have seen the tiny frogs hopping around. They only come out when the earth is very wet. 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 say it, Lord,
you both precede and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my
head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
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
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
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! Once again, water is dripping down from the roof and a large bank of rain clouds is hanging off the coast, slowly moving toward us. But maybe tomorrow we will have less chance of rain and more chance of sun.
Yesterday at noon, the sun came out, so I took advantage of the lull in the rain and got out to do some shopping. After I finished getting orange juice and bread, I drove over to the Park to see how high the water was. It had flowed over the weir, but had come down some, and some people were taking advantage of the brief period of dry weather to get out and get some exercise.
My ongoing battle of wills with the Times carrier has not shown much victory on either side. He is determined not to put the paper in the chair, but instead, puts it right beside said chair on the floor, so I either have to use the "grab it" or step out and pick it up. I did not call yesterday, ( I tried but had such a long wait I gave up), and won't call today, because it doesn't seem to do any good.
I watched portions of the Olympics last night and especially the swimming and diving. What hard work goes into all the competition! I was amazed at the high divers, who fearlessly dive from 31 feet above the water! I could never do that! Then I switched channels and watched some guys trying to hit a ball with a stick of wood and lose, after being paid a pretty good salary. Hmm, not a good comparison.
I saw a anhinga with wings fully extended trying to dry out when I went into the park. I don't know where all the birds go when it is raining so hard, but the squirrels don't seem to mind. They are still zipping across the street and up the trees! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 18:21-25
For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid Rock?
God arms me with strength;
he has made my way safe.
He makes me as surefooted as a deer,
leading me safely along the mountain
heights.
He prepares me for battle ;
he strengthens me to draw a bow of bronze;
You have given me the shield of your
salvation.
Your right hand supports me .
your gentleness has made me great.
You have made a wide path for my feet
to keep them from slipping.
I always give thanks for you. remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday at noon, the sun came out, so I took advantage of the lull in the rain and got out to do some shopping. After I finished getting orange juice and bread, I drove over to the Park to see how high the water was. It had flowed over the weir, but had come down some, and some people were taking advantage of the brief period of dry weather to get out and get some exercise.
My ongoing battle of wills with the Times carrier has not shown much victory on either side. He is determined not to put the paper in the chair, but instead, puts it right beside said chair on the floor, so I either have to use the "grab it" or step out and pick it up. I did not call yesterday, ( I tried but had such a long wait I gave up), and won't call today, because it doesn't seem to do any good.
I watched portions of the Olympics last night and especially the swimming and diving. What hard work goes into all the competition! I was amazed at the high divers, who fearlessly dive from 31 feet above the water! I could never do that! Then I switched channels and watched some guys trying to hit a ball with a stick of wood and lose, after being paid a pretty good salary. Hmm, not a good comparison.
I saw a anhinga with wings fully extended trying to dry out when I went into the park. I don't know where all the birds go when it is raining so hard, but the squirrels don't seem to mind. They are still zipping across the street and up the trees! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 18:21-25
For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid Rock?
God arms me with strength;
he has made my way safe.
He makes me as surefooted as a deer,
leading me safely along the mountain
heights.
He prepares me for battle ;
he strengthens me to draw a bow of bronze;
You have given me the shield of your
salvation.
Your right hand supports me .
your gentleness has made me great.
You have made a wide path for my feet
to keep them from slipping.
I always give thanks for you. remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, August 8, 2016
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! Wow! So much rain! I wish I could have told the trash man to skip me today because he used an umbrella to walk to get the dumpster and carry it back. I felt sorry for him, but he is so faithful. I only have once a week pickup because that is all I need.
I wish the Times carrier was that thoughtful. I could not see the paper anywhere when I first looked on the porch, so I put off calling until I had breakfast, and then looked again in the dripping rain, and there it was, right BESIDE the chair I have asked and asked for it to be placed in. Sigh. I will call once again and complain, but yesterday it was on the floor in front of the door. I don't know what the problem is...maybe he is just stubborn and does not like to be told what to do...
Brian took me to the Metro Diner for dinner Sat. evening. We got there early, so there wasn't a crowd, yet. In fact, there was not a big crowd even when we left, so it was not very noisy at all. What I had was good, but it was like Bob Evan's food. Just like home cooking and a lot of it! I took a box home with a full meal left over. We did have ruffeled fries with a creamy dip for an appetizer and I tool most of that home, too.
I am a people watcher, and I was fascinated with a dad with three children; one just an adorable baby about 5 or 6 mos. old sitting all by him (her) self across from dad, and a boy and a girl about 5 and 6. They were so good with the baby and very well behaved. When they were through eating, the Dad had two boxes left over and he took all three kids into a restroom. Since the workers were cleaning off the table and looked about for the man who had left the bag with the leftovers on the table, Brian got up and walked over to tell them where he had gone. Sure enough, he came out and collected the bag, then loaded with diaper bag, and kids, they all left and I saw him kiss the baby's head as they went out the door. It was so sweet! I don't know where the Mom was, but the little ones were in good hands!
I had to miss church yesterday because of the rain, and I really wanted to see the new chairs. Oh. well, I may go up during this week to take a peek, although my van is showing the check engine light! Hopefully, it is nothing serious. God is still good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 18:25-30
To the faithful, you show yourself faithful.
to those with integrity you show
integrity.
To the pure, you show yourself pure. but
to the wicked, you show yourself hostile.
You rescue those who are humble, but
you humiliate the proud.
Lord, you have brought light to my life;
my God, you light up my darkness.
In your strength I can crush an army;
with my God I can scale any wall.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I wish the Times carrier was that thoughtful. I could not see the paper anywhere when I first looked on the porch, so I put off calling until I had breakfast, and then looked again in the dripping rain, and there it was, right BESIDE the chair I have asked and asked for it to be placed in. Sigh. I will call once again and complain, but yesterday it was on the floor in front of the door. I don't know what the problem is...maybe he is just stubborn and does not like to be told what to do...
Brian took me to the Metro Diner for dinner Sat. evening. We got there early, so there wasn't a crowd, yet. In fact, there was not a big crowd even when we left, so it was not very noisy at all. What I had was good, but it was like Bob Evan's food. Just like home cooking and a lot of it! I took a box home with a full meal left over. We did have ruffeled fries with a creamy dip for an appetizer and I tool most of that home, too.
I am a people watcher, and I was fascinated with a dad with three children; one just an adorable baby about 5 or 6 mos. old sitting all by him (her) self across from dad, and a boy and a girl about 5 and 6. They were so good with the baby and very well behaved. When they were through eating, the Dad had two boxes left over and he took all three kids into a restroom. Since the workers were cleaning off the table and looked about for the man who had left the bag with the leftovers on the table, Brian got up and walked over to tell them where he had gone. Sure enough, he came out and collected the bag, then loaded with diaper bag, and kids, they all left and I saw him kiss the baby's head as they went out the door. It was so sweet! I don't know where the Mom was, but the little ones were in good hands!
I had to miss church yesterday because of the rain, and I really wanted to see the new chairs. Oh. well, I may go up during this week to take a peek, although my van is showing the check engine light! Hopefully, it is nothing serious. God is still good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 18:25-30
To the faithful, you show yourself faithful.
to those with integrity you show
integrity.
To the pure, you show yourself pure. but
to the wicked, you show yourself hostile.
You rescue those who are humble, but
you humiliate the proud.
Lord, you have brought light to my life;
my God, you light up my darkness.
In your strength I can crush an army;
with my God I can scale any wall.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, August 5, 2016
Paul's Final Advice
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Well, unlike yesterday, we have lots of sunshine this morning, although a large area of clouds is hanging off the coast in the western gulf. So, it looks like we will be getting more rain later today and then on through the weekend. Oh, well, God is in control, not the meteorologists...
I have an ongoing feud with my Times carrier. For over a year, I have been getting the paper delivered to a chair right by the front door. Since my balance is not too good, it is very convenient for me just to reach out and get the Times from the chair. Well, there is a new carrier on the route and I have called every day all week to report that the paper is slung everywhere but the chair. The customer service reps are all very nice and sympathetic, but so far, no results. I will call once again today and see what happens tomorrow. I was awake about 5 and heard it hit the front door, then it bounced back on the floor. Sigh.
Yesterday, after the rain, I shopped at CVS for some needed items and when I checked out with my debit card, I noticed they have the chip slot where you insert your card. This is a fraud deterrent which is new to me, but a good idea.
After I left there I drove on to the park. Quite a few people were walking, or hanging over the bridge looking down into the canal. It looks like they are just going to let nature take it course with the trees hanging in the water. They were blown over in the last big wind.
I did not see any wildlife but lots of ibis in the neighborhood. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 5:12-19
Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are
your leaders in the Lord's work. they work hard
among you and warn you against all that is wrong.
Think highly of them and give them your whole-
hearted love because of their work. And remember
to live peaceably with each other.
Brothers, and sisters, we urge you to warn those who
are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender
care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try
to do good to each other and to everyone else.
Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens,
always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who
belong to Christ Jesus.
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but
test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Keep
away from every kind of evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I have an ongoing feud with my Times carrier. For over a year, I have been getting the paper delivered to a chair right by the front door. Since my balance is not too good, it is very convenient for me just to reach out and get the Times from the chair. Well, there is a new carrier on the route and I have called every day all week to report that the paper is slung everywhere but the chair. The customer service reps are all very nice and sympathetic, but so far, no results. I will call once again today and see what happens tomorrow. I was awake about 5 and heard it hit the front door, then it bounced back on the floor. Sigh.
Yesterday, after the rain, I shopped at CVS for some needed items and when I checked out with my debit card, I noticed they have the chip slot where you insert your card. This is a fraud deterrent which is new to me, but a good idea.
After I left there I drove on to the park. Quite a few people were walking, or hanging over the bridge looking down into the canal. It looks like they are just going to let nature take it course with the trees hanging in the water. They were blown over in the last big wind.
I did not see any wildlife but lots of ibis in the neighborhood. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 5:12-19
Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are
your leaders in the Lord's work. they work hard
among you and warn you against all that is wrong.
Think highly of them and give them your whole-
hearted love because of their work. And remember
to live peaceably with each other.
Brothers, and sisters, we urge you to warn those who
are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender
care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try
to do good to each other and to everyone else.
Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens,
always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who
belong to Christ Jesus.
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but
test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Keep
away from every kind of evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Faith and Endurance
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 woke up to the sound of thunder and flashes of lightning around 4 AM, and since then the rain has been coming down periodically. Looks like we are in for a rainy day, according to the radar. I was kinda glad for the rain, because it meant I could stay in bed a little longer, but I didn't. I got up a little earlier than usual, showered and cooked bacon and eggs for my breakfast.
My yard crew has switched to Wed. instead of Mondays, so they came and got the yard looking nice and neat in about five minutes, then off they went to the next couple houses down the street. I got some chores done around the house and then decided to go to the park to see what was going on.
It was quiet, with a few more people out and about. I noticed going by the Christian school that the teachers were back and busy, so I guess school starts next week. Seems like a short summer!
I saw two anhingas when I drove into the park; one perched on the top of a pipe and the other on the end of a shrub. Neither had wings spread, so they must have enjoyed drying out and absorbing the sun. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
James 1:12-15
God blesses the people who patiently endure
testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of
life that God has promised to those who love him.
And remember, no one who wants to do wrong
should ever say. "God is tempting me." God is
never tempted to do wrong and he never tempts
anyone else, either. Temptation comes from the
lure of our own evil desires. These evil desires
lead to evil actions, and evil actions lead to death.
So don't be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.
Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God
above, who created all heaven's lights. Unlike them
he never changes or casts shifting shadows In his
goodness he chose to make us his own children by
giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation,
became his choice possession.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard crew has switched to Wed. instead of Mondays, so they came and got the yard looking nice and neat in about five minutes, then off they went to the next couple houses down the street. I got some chores done around the house and then decided to go to the park to see what was going on.
It was quiet, with a few more people out and about. I noticed going by the Christian school that the teachers were back and busy, so I guess school starts next week. Seems like a short summer!
I saw two anhingas when I drove into the park; one perched on the top of a pipe and the other on the end of a shrub. Neither had wings spread, so they must have enjoyed drying out and absorbing the sun. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
James 1:12-15
God blesses the people who patiently endure
testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of
life that God has promised to those who love him.
And remember, no one who wants to do wrong
should ever say. "God is tempting me." God is
never tempted to do wrong and he never tempts
anyone else, either. Temptation comes from the
lure of our own evil desires. These evil desires
lead to evil actions, and evil actions lead to death.
So don't be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.
Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God
above, who created all heaven's lights. Unlike them
he never changes or casts shifting shadows In his
goodness he chose to make us his own children by
giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation,
became his choice possession.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Listening and Doing
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! Seems like there is not a whole lot of change in the weather reports. We continue to have hot, steamy days and not too much cooler at night. I saw a large area of rain hanging off shore in the Gulf, but I am not sure if it will move east to us or not. We will just have to wait and see!
I had my A/C checked just for maintenance yesterday, and the cleaning ladies came at the same time. My filter does not get dusty and can go for 2 or 3 months without needing changed or cleaned.The wiry, little man who worked on it, said everything was fine with the unit, so that is good news.
My yard crew has already been here and gone this morning. It only takes them about five minutes to mow, edge and blow, and then on to the next job. I don't know how many customers he has but it must be a lot to be able to pay his two helpers!
Well, the two ripest mangoes must have fallen from the tree next door, because I can't see them any more. There are still a couple within my view, but further from my property. I can't see through the hedge to see if the fallen fruit is close to me or not, so, hopefully, the neighbor picks them up before the fruit rats get them!. I still have a couple in the fridge that my friendly cleaning ladies gave me last week and they are sweet and juicy! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
James 1:19-
My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen,
slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Your anger
can never make things right in God's sight.
So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and
humbly accept the message God has planted in your
hearts, for it is strong enough to save your souls.
And remember, it is a message to obey, not just to
listen to. If you don't obey, you are just fooling yourself.
For if you just listen and don't obey , it is like looking
at your face in a mirror, but doing nothing to improve
your appearance. You see yourself, walk away, and
forget what you look like. But if you keep looking
steadily into God's perfect law---the law that sets you
free---and if you do what it says and don't forget what
you heard , then God will bless you for doing it.
If you claim to be religious, but don't control your tongue,
you are just fooling yourself, and your religion is
worthless. Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God
our Father means that we must care for the orphans
and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world
corrupt us.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had my A/C checked just for maintenance yesterday, and the cleaning ladies came at the same time. My filter does not get dusty and can go for 2 or 3 months without needing changed or cleaned.The wiry, little man who worked on it, said everything was fine with the unit, so that is good news.
My yard crew has already been here and gone this morning. It only takes them about five minutes to mow, edge and blow, and then on to the next job. I don't know how many customers he has but it must be a lot to be able to pay his two helpers!
Well, the two ripest mangoes must have fallen from the tree next door, because I can't see them any more. There are still a couple within my view, but further from my property. I can't see through the hedge to see if the fallen fruit is close to me or not, so, hopefully, the neighbor picks them up before the fruit rats get them!. I still have a couple in the fridge that my friendly cleaning ladies gave me last week and they are sweet and juicy! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
James 1:19-
My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen,
slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Your anger
can never make things right in God's sight.
So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and
humbly accept the message God has planted in your
hearts, for it is strong enough to save your souls.
And remember, it is a message to obey, not just to
listen to. If you don't obey, you are just fooling yourself.
For if you just listen and don't obey , it is like looking
at your face in a mirror, but doing nothing to improve
your appearance. You see yourself, walk away, and
forget what you look like. But if you keep looking
steadily into God's perfect law---the law that sets you
free---and if you do what it says and don't forget what
you heard , then God will bless you for doing it.
If you claim to be religious, but don't control your tongue,
you are just fooling yourself, and your religion is
worthless. Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God
our Father means that we must care for the orphans
and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world
corrupt us.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
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! Hot is the prediction and yesterday was dry, so it will be extra hot.
I had to go outside on the porch to retrieve the paper this morning, and it was already steamy at 8 AM. Well, this is August already, so I will probably be noticing the chilly air in a couple months.
I was able to do some things around the house yesterday, before I returned a couple books to the book drop at the Library. They were new 14 day books and I had a week left, but thought since I was through with them, I might as well return them.. One was by JoAnn Fluke who writes simple mysteries and includes cookie recipes, which look to be very tasty.
After I left the library, I rode on to the park and enjoyed the greenery and the water. There were few people in the middle of the day, but it was nice to see children and others enjoying themselves. On the way back, I saw the white duck at Lynch Lake Park along with several ibis and it looked like a wood stork. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 34: 8-10
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who trust in him!
Let the Lord's people show him
reverence,
for those who honor him will have all
they need.
Even strong young lions sometimes go
hungry, but those who trust in the Lord
will never go hungry.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving , joy and Love!
Love and hugs,
amaryllis
I had to go outside on the porch to retrieve the paper this morning, and it was already steamy at 8 AM. Well, this is August already, so I will probably be noticing the chilly air in a couple months.
I was able to do some things around the house yesterday, before I returned a couple books to the book drop at the Library. They were new 14 day books and I had a week left, but thought since I was through with them, I might as well return them.. One was by JoAnn Fluke who writes simple mysteries and includes cookie recipes, which look to be very tasty.
After I left the library, I rode on to the park and enjoyed the greenery and the water. There were few people in the middle of the day, but it was nice to see children and others enjoying themselves. On the way back, I saw the white duck at Lynch Lake Park along with several ibis and it looked like a wood stork. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 34: 8-10
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who trust in him!
Let the Lord's people show him
reverence,
for those who honor him will have all
they need.
Even strong young lions sometimes go
hungry, but those who trust in the Lord
will never go hungry.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving , joy and Love!
Love and hugs,
amaryllis
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