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! Our near perfect weather continues with blue skies, some puffy clouds and cool winds. Doesn't get much better than this!
I ran some errands in the early afternoon and did some grocery shopping with a list. If I don't take a list, I usually find I pick up some items I do not need and forget some that I do. I did not watch the bagger, so discovered he made some of the bags too heavy. ( I usually take my own). Oh, well, I used my muscles and was able to get everything in the house.
After I finished shopping, I went to the park and enjoyed the peace and quiet of nature for a minute or two. There were quite a few people there for the middle of the day; just about all of them locals By the way, Is orange juice good for the complexion? When I opened the top of the oj container it splashed on my glasses and face. Guess I will find out!. God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find.
Knock, and the door will open for you. Yes, everyone who
asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find.
And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.
Matthew 7:7-8 NCV
Today's Prayer
Dear God, You are nearer to me than the air that I breathe.
help me to feel Your presence in every situation and in
every circumstance. You are with me, Lord, in times of
celebration and in times of sorrow.You are with me when
I am strong and when I am weak. You never leave my side,
even when it seems to me that you are far away. Today and
every day, Dear God, let me feel You and acknowledge Your
presence so that others, too, might come to know You
through me. Amen.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 119
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 was so cool last night that I was chilly with just a light blanket on me for cover. Since the prediction is for more low sixties tonight, I will put another blanket on before bedtime! Then I will be able to sleep better!
Yesterday, after I ran a few errands, I drove to the park and found not so many people there as Sunday when it was packed. Of course, school was not out yet, so that accounted for fewer people.
The water was full and mostly clear, reflecting the moss laden trees in it and the sun shining on it. An anhinga had its wings spread on the weir, drying out and the squirrels were busy, as usual.
I am a little later this morning, because of a visit with a dear friend. Good friends cannot be replaced. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:1-8
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
commandments 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 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
Yesterday, after I ran a few errands, I drove to the park and found not so many people there as Sunday when it was packed. Of course, school was not out yet, so that accounted for fewer people.
The water was full and mostly clear, reflecting the moss laden trees in it and the sun shining on it. An anhinga had its wings spread on the weir, drying out and the squirrels were busy, as usual.
I am a little later this morning, because of a visit with a dear friend. Good friends cannot be replaced. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:1-8
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
commandments 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 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, May 6, 2013
Wisdom from 2 Corinthians 12
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! Another sunshiny day with wind and cool temps. After the rain we had last week, everything looks so green and healthy and growing! It doesn't take much rain to do a lot of good, but we had a lot of rain. I was looking at the side yard yesterday and I could see small washouts where the downspout of the the rain gutter had gushed out!
When I drove to the park, Saturday, I saw one of the workers on the other side of the canal near the weir, scooping out debris that had washed down from the houses on the other side of the canal. He had a line of foam cups, and other stuff to pick up later. I saw a couple of egrets and a small bird nipping at a large bird and making him fly off...(you go, little bird!) and a lot of squirrels who were doing their dare devil dashes across the street!
I was surprised to hear our youth pastor, who brought the message yesterday, announce that his family would be leaving for Bozeman, Montana to be church planters. He is from that area and still has family there, so it won't be as strange to them as coming to Florida was. However, he will be stepping into new ministries, so I wish them blessings and courage on their new journey. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 12:9
Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away.
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. Since I know that it is all for Christ's
good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with
insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities.
For while I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine.
Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among
you, it means that you have failed the test. I hope that you
recognize that we have passed the test and we are approved
by God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
When I drove to the park, Saturday, I saw one of the workers on the other side of the canal near the weir, scooping out debris that had washed down from the houses on the other side of the canal. He had a line of foam cups, and other stuff to pick up later. I saw a couple of egrets and a small bird nipping at a large bird and making him fly off...(you go, little bird!) and a lot of squirrels who were doing their dare devil dashes across the street!
I was surprised to hear our youth pastor, who brought the message yesterday, announce that his family would be leaving for Bozeman, Montana to be church planters. He is from that area and still has family there, so it won't be as strange to them as coming to Florida was. However, he will be stepping into new ministries, so I wish them blessings and courage on their new journey. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 12:9
Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away.
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. Since I know that it is all for Christ's
good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with
insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities.
For while I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine.
Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among
you, it means that you have failed the test. I hope that you
recognize that we have passed the test and we are approved
by God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, May 3, 2013
Ministry
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 heard thunder and rain sometime around 2:30 this morning, but now the sun is shining and just a few puffy clouds are in the sky, However, more rain is expected later today. I say, Bring it on!!
In between showers yesterday, I made a trip to the library, and then did some errands, while just a very fine mist was falling. I included a trip to the park, and found the canal was up nicely, and washed clean of all the lilies and growth because of the fast moving current. Also, some roofers were putting new roofs on the house and work shop. I think it was green metal roofing, which replaces the aluminum roofing that was already on. I really like the looks of metal roofing, which I have seen on a few houses and buildings. But, at least, my roof is not leaking that I know of, so God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 9:37
He said to his disciples, "The harvest is so great but the workers are so few."
People are ready to hear and receive the Good News of God's love. But with this promise comes the responsibility to work and to pray. The Lord expects to enter fully into his work of reaching the world with the love of God.
Matthew 16:18-19
Now I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock
I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not
conquer it. And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of
Heaven. Whatever you lock on earth will be locked in heaven
and whatever you open on earth, will be opened in heaven.
As followers of Christ, we are part of the church, or the people of God. God has promised that we will overcome the kingdom of darkness and secure his victory. We should take the offensive and overcome evil with good.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
In between showers yesterday, I made a trip to the library, and then did some errands, while just a very fine mist was falling. I included a trip to the park, and found the canal was up nicely, and washed clean of all the lilies and growth because of the fast moving current. Also, some roofers were putting new roofs on the house and work shop. I think it was green metal roofing, which replaces the aluminum roofing that was already on. I really like the looks of metal roofing, which I have seen on a few houses and buildings. But, at least, my roof is not leaking that I know of, so God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 9:37
He said to his disciples, "The harvest is so great but the workers are so few."
People are ready to hear and receive the Good News of God's love. But with this promise comes the responsibility to work and to pray. The Lord expects to enter fully into his work of reaching the world with the love of God.
Matthew 16:18-19
Now I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock
I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not
conquer it. And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of
Heaven. Whatever you lock on earth will be locked in heaven
and whatever you open on earth, will be opened in heaven.
As followers of Christ, we are part of the church, or the people of God. God has promised that we will overcome the kingdom of darkness and secure his victory. We should take the offensive and overcome evil with good.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Easin' thru Ephesians
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 had an all day rain yesterday and today is overcast with more showers predicted, so it looks like May is coming in wet!
My cleaning ladies came yesterday just before the sprinkles started in earnest and we had a good chat about the happenings in the neighborhood and other places while they worked. By the time I got ready to go out after they left, it had really started pouring, so I stayed in all day, but hope to get some errands run today before the wetness starts.
So this is the National Day of Prayer, and I hope the President recognizes that and all our leaders do. This nation cannot run without prayer! But God is in control and He is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 6:10-13
A final word. Be strong with the Lord's mighty power.
Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to
stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the devil.
For we are not fighting against people made of flesh
and blood , but against the evil rulers and authorities
of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of
darkness who rule this world and against wicked spirits
in the heavenly realms.
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 just before the sprinkles started in earnest and we had a good chat about the happenings in the neighborhood and other places while they worked. By the time I got ready to go out after they left, it had really started pouring, so I stayed in all day, but hope to get some errands run today before the wetness starts.
So this is the National Day of Prayer, and I hope the President recognizes that and all our leaders do. This nation cannot run without prayer! But God is in control and He is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 6:10-13
A final word. Be strong with the Lord's mighty power.
Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to
stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the devil.
For we are not fighting against people made of flesh
and blood , but against the evil rulers and authorities
of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of
darkness who rule this world and against wicked spirits
in the heavenly realms.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Psalm 1
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 sky is overcast and we have promises of more thunderstorms today. But that's okay, we need the rain. Remember the old saying, "April showers bring May flowers". We did not get many April showers, but a good downpour just a couple days ago!
So Happy Mayday! I remember when I was attending Woodlawn Elem. School, back in the day, we celebrated May first with a real May pole, and danced around it winding ribbons all around . There was a talent competition to determine who the May queen would be. I sang the very old song, "Harbor Lights" as my contribution, and would have won, but I came down with chickenpox and had to drop out. Ah, memories. Back then, school was opened with a student reading scripture, prayer, and then the salute to our flag! No one objected, and it was an honor to be chosen to read the scripture! Oh, how times have changed!
Yesterday I went to the library, drove to Walmart for gas, and then stopped at the park to see a small gopher tortoise wandering around, and lots of squirrels, dashing across the street. There are so many happy birds around everywhere, I hear them at the park and in my neighborhood each time I go out! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the
advice of the wicked, or stand around with
sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight
in doing everything the Lord wants; day and night
they think about his law.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank
bearing fruit each season without fail.
Their leaves never wither , and in all they do they prosper.
But this is not true of the wicked,
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by
the wind. They will be condemned at the time of
judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
So Happy Mayday! I remember when I was attending Woodlawn Elem. School, back in the day, we celebrated May first with a real May pole, and danced around it winding ribbons all around . There was a talent competition to determine who the May queen would be. I sang the very old song, "Harbor Lights" as my contribution, and would have won, but I came down with chickenpox and had to drop out. Ah, memories. Back then, school was opened with a student reading scripture, prayer, and then the salute to our flag! No one objected, and it was an honor to be chosen to read the scripture! Oh, how times have changed!
Yesterday I went to the library, drove to Walmart for gas, and then stopped at the park to see a small gopher tortoise wandering around, and lots of squirrels, dashing across the street. There are so many happy birds around everywhere, I hear them at the park and in my neighborhood each time I go out! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 1
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the
advice of the wicked, or stand around with
sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight
in doing everything the Lord wants; day and night
they think about his law.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank
bearing fruit each season without fail.
Their leaves never wither , and in all they do they prosper.
But this is not true of the wicked,
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by
the wind. They will be condemned at the time of
judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Colossians
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! The sun is shining now, very brightly, but we had a good downpour about 5 or 6 this morning. I woke up and heard it just pouring and was so content to go on back to sleep to the sound of rain!
My paper carrier, who is still putting the Times in the chair on the front porch, did the same this morning, and even though the paper was sitting in a puddle in the chair, it was dry, because he had knotted the end of the wrapper. He is the best carrier I have ever had. Much improved over the one who used to throw it on the roof!
Well, we had a little excitement the next block over late yesterday. When I drove out to go to the park, the street was blocked off by a police cruiser, and I could see a lot of cars plus cop cars further down the street. They remained there for quite some time, but I still do not know what was going on. Whatever it was, was pretty serious. Maybe I will find out sometime.
I went on to the quiet park and saw anhingas, a few people, lots of squirrels, and lots of shade, greenery, and peacefulness. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 1:9
So we have continued praying for you ever
since we first heard about you. We ask God to
give you a complete understanding of what he
wants to do in your lives, and we ask him to make you
wise with spiritual wisdom. Then the way you
live will always honor and please the Lord, and
you will continually do good kind things for others.
All the while you will learn to know God better and better.
We also pray that you will be strengthened with his
glorious power so that you will have all the patience
and endurance that you need. May you be filled with
joy, always thanking the Father, who has enabled
you to share the inheritance that belongs to God's
holy people, who live in the light. For he has rescued
us from the one who rules in the kingdom of darkness
and he has brought us into the Kingdom of his dear Son.
God has purchased our freedom with his blood and
has forgiven all our sins.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My paper carrier, who is still putting the Times in the chair on the front porch, did the same this morning, and even though the paper was sitting in a puddle in the chair, it was dry, because he had knotted the end of the wrapper. He is the best carrier I have ever had. Much improved over the one who used to throw it on the roof!
Well, we had a little excitement the next block over late yesterday. When I drove out to go to the park, the street was blocked off by a police cruiser, and I could see a lot of cars plus cop cars further down the street. They remained there for quite some time, but I still do not know what was going on. Whatever it was, was pretty serious. Maybe I will find out sometime.
I went on to the quiet park and saw anhingas, a few people, lots of squirrels, and lots of shade, greenery, and peacefulness. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 1:9
So we have continued praying for you ever
since we first heard about you. We ask God to
give you a complete understanding of what he
wants to do in your lives, and we ask him to make you
wise with spiritual wisdom. Then the way you
live will always honor and please the Lord, and
you will continually do good kind things for others.
All the while you will learn to know God better and better.
We also pray that you will be strengthened with his
glorious power so that you will have all the patience
and endurance that you need. May you be filled with
joy, always thanking the Father, who has enabled
you to share the inheritance that belongs to God's
holy people, who live in the light. For he has rescued
us from the one who rules in the kingdom of darkness
and he has brought us into the Kingdom of his dear Son.
God has purchased our freedom with his blood and
has forgiven all our sins.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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