Good chilly 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, last night I had just gotten asleep when I heard what sounded like a strong rain blowing through , and I was thankful, because we still need rain. This morning the wind is blowing and the temp. is dropping and this is supposed to usher in the coldest weather of the season. So, if I don't have any reason to go out, I don't think I will!
It was a beautiful, warm day yesterday, though, and I enjoyed looking at the flock of ibis, and herons and an egret in the Park . Lots of people were crowded in because of the holiday, or just enjoying a day in the Park. God is good,
I took a good long walk in Walmart yesterday, It took me longer to stop and wait for carts to clear, to let me out of the aisles I was in, than it did to shop! Not a good day to go, but how was I to know? I don't think the economy has affected the local super store much.
Because of the historic celebration in Wash. DC, for my birthday, I thought I would send different scriptures about "HOPE". :o) These are all from the Promise Bible NLT.
Romans 15:13 I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
I posted this one on the bulletin board in Louis' room after his surgery and memory loss several years ago.
Jeremiah 29:11"I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
Psalm 130:7 O Israel, hope in the Lord, for with the Lord there is unfailing love and an overflowing supply of salvation.
Psalm 94:19 When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.
Our hope is rooted in the wonderful acts of God in creation and history. The Bible gives full testimony to the fact that God is able to deliver us from any and every circumstance. He will either get us out of it or bring us through it-for his glory and our joy.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis ( a year older, but not much wiser.)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
True Value
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, when I stepped outside in the dark this morning, I was surprised to discover that it had rained during the night! Everything was wet and shiny in the streetlights. The moon was a brilliant crescent, though, and it is much warmer than yesterday. Yay!
We saw a beautiful sight in the Park yesterday... a flock of ibis, a tri-colored heron, and an anhinga were all gathered on the side of the weir and reflected in the water. It was beautiful. We saw peacocks on the way in, as usual, enjoying looking at themselves. God is faithful!
From Quiet Moments for Teachers:
The last will be first, and the first will be last.
Matthew 20:16
...It is always good to remind ourselves of our relative place in society. If we are on top, we need to remember we can soon be at the bottom. If we perceive ourselves as at the bottom, we need to know that in God's order we are among "the first."
In The Finishing Touch, Chuck Swindoll raises the issue of perceived significance by asking about the people behind these Christian greats:
Who taught Martin Luther His theology and inspired his translation of the New Testament?
Who visited with Dwight L. Moody at a shoe store and spoke to him about Christ?
Who was the elderly woman who prayed faithfully for Billy Graham for over twenty years?
Who found the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Who discipled George Mueller and snatched him form a sinful lifestyle?
We may not achieve the fame and recognition from people that we would like to have in this life, but God doesn't call us to be well known or admired. He calles us to be faithful to Him in whatever situation we find ourselves. When we are, we can see more clearly when he promotes us and gives us favor with others.
He who knows himself best esteems himself least.
Henry George Bohn
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
We saw a beautiful sight in the Park yesterday... a flock of ibis, a tri-colored heron, and an anhinga were all gathered on the side of the weir and reflected in the water. It was beautiful. We saw peacocks on the way in, as usual, enjoying looking at themselves. God is faithful!
From Quiet Moments for Teachers:
The last will be first, and the first will be last.
Matthew 20:16
...It is always good to remind ourselves of our relative place in society. If we are on top, we need to remember we can soon be at the bottom. If we perceive ourselves as at the bottom, we need to know that in God's order we are among "the first."
In The Finishing Touch, Chuck Swindoll raises the issue of perceived significance by asking about the people behind these Christian greats:
Who taught Martin Luther His theology and inspired his translation of the New Testament?
Who visited with Dwight L. Moody at a shoe store and spoke to him about Christ?
Who was the elderly woman who prayed faithfully for Billy Graham for over twenty years?
Who found the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Who discipled George Mueller and snatched him form a sinful lifestyle?
We may not achieve the fame and recognition from people that we would like to have in this life, but God doesn't call us to be well known or admired. He calles us to be faithful to Him in whatever situation we find ourselves. When we are, we can see more clearly when he promotes us and gives us favor with others.
He who knows himself best esteems himself least.
Henry George Bohn
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, January 16, 2009
Encouragement
Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the chilly day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! When I stepped outside in the 50 degree weather this morning, a hazy half moon was shining and the very cold north wind was blowing! BRRR! But, when I look at the weather in other places, I am thankful I live in Florida! Snow and freezing conditions and icicles hanging off people's glasses... not for me!
I actually saw a couple people in shorts yesterday. It was overcast and about 60, but I guess if you have lived in the North, this is warm weather to some. When I drove to the Park, after doctor appointments, I saw a lot of cars and it looked like some patrons were watching a gator sunning on the bank, although there was not a lot of sun. A great white heron was watching intently for an unwary fish to come by, and squirrels were busily scampering around, twitching their tails, and leaping on the trees! God is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Where do I find the strength to keep going when I'm tempted to give up?
Galatians 6:9 Don't get tired of doing what is good, Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.
Endurance comes from keeping our thoughts on the promise of the harvest, not the problems of the moment.
Philippians 2:12-13 Dearest friends, you were always so careful to follow my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away you must be even more careful to put into action God's saving work in your lives, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.
We do not endure through our own strength alone. God is at work in our lives. He gives us the strength to keep going when we are exhausted and the reasons to keep believing when we are discouraged.
What purposes do endurance and perseverance serve in my life?
1 Peter 1:6-7 Be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while. These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold-strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.
2 Peter 15-9 Make every effort to apply the benefits of these promises to your life. Then your faith will produce a life of moral excellence. A life of moral excellence leads to knowing God better. Knowing God leads to self-control. Self-control leads to patient endurance, and patient endurance leads to godliness. Godliness leads to love for other Christians, and finally you will grow to have genuine love for everyone.. The more you grow like this, the more you will become productive and useful in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But those who fail to develop these virtues are blind or, at least, very shortsighted. they have already forgotten that God has cleansed them from their old life of sin.
Endurance is like the fire that purifies precious metals and hardens valuable pottery. It cleanses, clarifies, and solidifies our faith. Living through the trials and tests of life is often the most significant way to discover the riches of our faith.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I actually saw a couple people in shorts yesterday. It was overcast and about 60, but I guess if you have lived in the North, this is warm weather to some. When I drove to the Park, after doctor appointments, I saw a lot of cars and it looked like some patrons were watching a gator sunning on the bank, although there was not a lot of sun. A great white heron was watching intently for an unwary fish to come by, and squirrels were busily scampering around, twitching their tails, and leaping on the trees! God is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Where do I find the strength to keep going when I'm tempted to give up?
Galatians 6:9 Don't get tired of doing what is good, Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.
Endurance comes from keeping our thoughts on the promise of the harvest, not the problems of the moment.
Philippians 2:12-13 Dearest friends, you were always so careful to follow my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away you must be even more careful to put into action God's saving work in your lives, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.
We do not endure through our own strength alone. God is at work in our lives. He gives us the strength to keep going when we are exhausted and the reasons to keep believing when we are discouraged.
What purposes do endurance and perseverance serve in my life?
1 Peter 1:6-7 Be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while. These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold-strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.
2 Peter 15-9 Make every effort to apply the benefits of these promises to your life. Then your faith will produce a life of moral excellence. A life of moral excellence leads to knowing God better. Knowing God leads to self-control. Self-control leads to patient endurance, and patient endurance leads to godliness. Godliness leads to love for other Christians, and finally you will grow to have genuine love for everyone.. The more you grow like this, the more you will become productive and useful in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But those who fail to develop these virtues are blind or, at least, very shortsighted. they have already forgotten that God has cleansed them from their old life of sin.
Endurance is like the fire that purifies precious metals and hardens valuable pottery. It cleanses, clarifies, and solidifies our faith. Living through the trials and tests of life is often the most significant way to discover the riches of our faith.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Talk with the Creator
Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the chilly day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! When I stepped outside this morning, the three quarter moon was shining brightly and casting shadows almost as bright as the sun, in contrast to the overcast rainy day of yesterday.
I was looking out the window at the rain when I noticed a large gopher tortoise, heading for the driveway. This is most unusual, because gophers have not been around here for a long time. He looked up at the driveway, then I guess he decided it was too steep, so he turned, crossed the street, and headed north in the water-filled gutter. I watched him for awhile as he was speeding :o) along, and lost sight of him, hoping a car would not hit him.
The only time we went out, was for a trip to the post office, and, of course, took a ride through the park. There were only three cars there, the fewest I have ever seen, except for years ago, when I used to walk at daybreak. But God is good to give us rain!
From Quiet Moments for Teachers:
Psalm 111:10
Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord. Those who obey his orders have good understanding.
"There is literally nothing that I have ever wanted to do, that I asked the blessed Creator to help me do, that I have not been able to accomplish. It's all very simple if one knows how to talk with the Creator. It is simply seeking the Lord and finding him." these are the words of the great scientist, George Washington Carver, the American botanist who literally rebuilt the southern agricultural economy after the Civil War.
Born a slave, Carver eventually became head of the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. He developed more than three hundred uses for the peanut and dozens of products from the sweet potato and the soy bean. Much of Carver's research was conducted in his laboratory, which he called "God's Little Workshop."
"No books are ever brought in here," he said, "and what is the need of books? Here I talk to the little peanut, and it reveals its secrets to me. I lean upon the twenty-ninth verse of the first chapter of Genesis,"And God said, Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat."
Carver had a habit of seeking the Lord early in the morning. He said, "There He gives me my orders for the day. I gather specimens and listen to what God has to say to me. After my morning's talk with God I go into my laboratory and begin to carry out His wishes for the day".
You can begin each day asking your Creator what He would have you do that day and how He would have you do it! If you are facing a challenge, God can reveal a new perspective. If you need inspiration, God can stir you up. If you feel you are in a dead-end situation, God can show you His way out. Seek your Creator today!
Wisdom is oftentimes
nearer when we stoop
than when we soar.
William Wordsworth
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was looking out the window at the rain when I noticed a large gopher tortoise, heading for the driveway. This is most unusual, because gophers have not been around here for a long time. He looked up at the driveway, then I guess he decided it was too steep, so he turned, crossed the street, and headed north in the water-filled gutter. I watched him for awhile as he was speeding :o) along, and lost sight of him, hoping a car would not hit him.
The only time we went out, was for a trip to the post office, and, of course, took a ride through the park. There were only three cars there, the fewest I have ever seen, except for years ago, when I used to walk at daybreak. But God is good to give us rain!
From Quiet Moments for Teachers:
Psalm 111:10
Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord. Those who obey his orders have good understanding.
"There is literally nothing that I have ever wanted to do, that I asked the blessed Creator to help me do, that I have not been able to accomplish. It's all very simple if one knows how to talk with the Creator. It is simply seeking the Lord and finding him." these are the words of the great scientist, George Washington Carver, the American botanist who literally rebuilt the southern agricultural economy after the Civil War.
Born a slave, Carver eventually became head of the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. He developed more than three hundred uses for the peanut and dozens of products from the sweet potato and the soy bean. Much of Carver's research was conducted in his laboratory, which he called "God's Little Workshop."
"No books are ever brought in here," he said, "and what is the need of books? Here I talk to the little peanut, and it reveals its secrets to me. I lean upon the twenty-ninth verse of the first chapter of Genesis,"And God said, Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat."
Carver had a habit of seeking the Lord early in the morning. He said, "There He gives me my orders for the day. I gather specimens and listen to what God has to say to me. After my morning's talk with God I go into my laboratory and begin to carry out His wishes for the day".
You can begin each day asking your Creator what He would have you do that day and how He would have you do it! If you are facing a challenge, God can reveal a new perspective. If you need inspiration, God can stir you up. If you feel you are in a dead-end situation, God can show you His way out. Seek your Creator today!
Wisdom is oftentimes
nearer when we stoop
than when we soar.
William Wordsworth
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Power of God continued
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 lopsided moon was peeking through the clouds and haze earlier when I stepped outside, but, hopefully, we will have some rain today, preceding the cold front that is coming.
We have used the heat very little and the fireplace not at all this winter, so it has been very mild.There is a house down the street, that has beautiful flowers in season all year, and I admire the different colors each time I drive by. Also, I drive by a nursery that has lovely colors planted along the busy street..very eye-catching!
We went through the Park yesterday and once more, the workmen were busy covering up post holes and working on the new path along the east side by the lake. I did not see the gopher tortoises walking around and hope they are not scared away by all the activity. I haven't seen the big gator since the fence was taken down, but he could be back to sun himself later. God is good!
From my Daily Blessings calendar this morning, I read this:
As new life comes out of death, love and renewal come forth as
your failures are taken before God. He can do more with the ashes
of your life than you could do with the whole thing.
Renewal
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring
forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a way in the
wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:19
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How can God's power help me?
Psalm 60:19 With God's help we will do mighty things, for he will trample down our foes.
We should not look at the size of the problem but at the size of our God. When there are great things to be done, we have a great God who will do them through us.
Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak.
2 Corinthians 12:9 each time he said, "My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me.
God's power does not depend on human strength and power. In fact, our power flows through our weaknesses like electric current through a wire. The wire is simply a conductor, with no power in itself. But without the wire, the current doesn't flow. God is looking for people who are wired for his service.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
We have used the heat very little and the fireplace not at all this winter, so it has been very mild.There is a house down the street, that has beautiful flowers in season all year, and I admire the different colors each time I drive by. Also, I drive by a nursery that has lovely colors planted along the busy street..very eye-catching!
We went through the Park yesterday and once more, the workmen were busy covering up post holes and working on the new path along the east side by the lake. I did not see the gopher tortoises walking around and hope they are not scared away by all the activity. I haven't seen the big gator since the fence was taken down, but he could be back to sun himself later. God is good!
From my Daily Blessings calendar this morning, I read this:
As new life comes out of death, love and renewal come forth as
your failures are taken before God. He can do more with the ashes
of your life than you could do with the whole thing.
Renewal
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring
forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a way in the
wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:19
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How can God's power help me?
Psalm 60:19 With God's help we will do mighty things, for he will trample down our foes.
We should not look at the size of the problem but at the size of our God. When there are great things to be done, we have a great God who will do them through us.
Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak.
2 Corinthians 12:9 each time he said, "My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me.
God's power does not depend on human strength and power. In fact, our power flows through our weaknesses like electric current through a wire. The wire is simply a conductor, with no power in itself. But without the wire, the current doesn't flow. God is looking for people who are wired for his service.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, January 12, 2009
Power of God
Good morning, dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the overcast day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! No glorious sunrise this morning, as a cold front approaches. Looks like we will have the coldest weather of the winter coming in toward the end of the week! But that's Okay. It means we can wear our winter clothes for a change, instead of our usual shorts and tees. :o)
Yesterday I drove through the Park and we enjoyed looking at two peacocks and admiring their colors. God is an artist! On the way home, I watched a Cooper's hawk take off from the line overhead. There have been lots of woodstorks around the lakes and canals in the neighborhood this fall and winter and I saw a lovely reflection of white ibis reflected in the dark waters of the canal at the Park. God is beauty!
Well, I watched as Tim Tebow announced his return for his senior year at UF. Go Gators!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
What is God's power like?
Psalm 20:4-7 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 is great power. Some nations boast of their armies and weapons, but we boast in the Lord our God.
God's power is greater than that of the greatest kings who ever ruled or the mightiest armies that ever marched. That power is ours as we trust him, obey him, and honor his name.
Psalm 44:4-7 You are my King and my God. You command victories for your people. Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. I do not trust my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. It is you who gives us victory over our enemies; it is you who humbles those who hate us.
God's power is greater than any of the skills or resources we have at our disposal. While we may use the means that God has provided to us, we know that victory comes from God alone.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday I drove through the Park and we enjoyed looking at two peacocks and admiring their colors. God is an artist! On the way home, I watched a Cooper's hawk take off from the line overhead. There have been lots of woodstorks around the lakes and canals in the neighborhood this fall and winter and I saw a lovely reflection of white ibis reflected in the dark waters of the canal at the Park. God is beauty!
Well, I watched as Tim Tebow announced his return for his senior year at UF. Go Gators!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
What is God's power like?
Psalm 20:4-7 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 is great power. Some nations boast of their armies and weapons, but we boast in the Lord our God.
God's power is greater than that of the greatest kings who ever ruled or the mightiest armies that ever marched. That power is ours as we trust him, obey him, and honor his name.
Psalm 44:4-7 You are my King and my God. You command victories for your people. Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. I do not trust my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. It is you who gives us victory over our enemies; it is you who humbles those who hate us.
God's power is greater than any of the skills or resources we have at our disposal. While we may use the means that God has provided to us, we know that victory comes from God alone.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, January 9, 2009
Psoaring thru Psalm 138
Good morning,. Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the cool, sunshiny day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Well, I was a sleepyhead this morning, after staying up late to watch the Gators win the National Championship! Go Gators!! I really like to watch Tim Tebow play, because he is so intense. He had a different scripture on his faceblack last night, Instead of Phil. 4:13 he had John 3:16 under his eyes. He always give thanks to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ... a remarkable young man of faith! God is good!!
Well, I found out what is going on at the Park yesterday. I talked with Mike and he said all the fencing will be taken down, and people will be able to walk their dogs next to the deep lake between the interstate and the park road. I would not want to do that, because I have seen gators come out of the water and walk to the gate, plus snakes. Also, the gopher tortoises will be exposed. Yesterday, I saw two huge ones ambling about behind the fence which is still up in that section. Mike sent an email to the powers that be, about his concerns, but has not received an answer. The chain link fencing will be stored or maybe used in another park, and the posts will be sold for scrap. I do not know whose idea that is, but it is not a wise one. Sigh. I guess it is not my problem. I told Mike I appreciated him and am glad he is back at Sawgrass. He said he is glad to be back, too.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 138
I give you thanks,O Lord, with all my heart.
I will sing your praises before the gods.
I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
I will give thanks to your name
for your unfailing love and faithfulness,
because your promises are backed
by all the honor of your name.
When I pray, you answer me,
you encourage me by giving me the
strength I need.
Every king in all the earth will give you
thanks, O Lord,
for all of them will hear your words.
Yet they will sing about the Lord's ways,
for the glory of the Lord is very great.
Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,
but keeps his distance from the proud.
Though I am surrounded by troubles,
you will preserve me against the anger of my enemies!
You will clench your fist against my angry enemies!
Your power will save me.
The Lord will work out this plans for my life--
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
Don't abandon me, for you made me.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, I found out what is going on at the Park yesterday. I talked with Mike and he said all the fencing will be taken down, and people will be able to walk their dogs next to the deep lake between the interstate and the park road. I would not want to do that, because I have seen gators come out of the water and walk to the gate, plus snakes. Also, the gopher tortoises will be exposed. Yesterday, I saw two huge ones ambling about behind the fence which is still up in that section. Mike sent an email to the powers that be, about his concerns, but has not received an answer. The chain link fencing will be stored or maybe used in another park, and the posts will be sold for scrap. I do not know whose idea that is, but it is not a wise one. Sigh. I guess it is not my problem. I told Mike I appreciated him and am glad he is back at Sawgrass. He said he is glad to be back, too.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 138
I give you thanks,O Lord, with all my heart.
I will sing your praises before the gods.
I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
I will give thanks to your name
for your unfailing love and faithfulness,
because your promises are backed
by all the honor of your name.
When I pray, you answer me,
you encourage me by giving me the
strength I need.
Every king in all the earth will give you
thanks, O Lord,
for all of them will hear your words.
Yet they will sing about the Lord's ways,
for the glory of the Lord is very great.
Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,
but keeps his distance from the proud.
Though I am surrounded by troubles,
you will preserve me against the anger of my enemies!
You will clench your fist against my angry enemies!
Your power will save me.
The Lord will work out this plans for my life--
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
Don't abandon me, for you made me.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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