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! After Saturday's turbulent weather, and Sunday's perfect sun and warm up, today looks like more of the same. Cool but sunny for baseball's opening day.However, it doesn't matter what the weather is for the Rays, since their field is indoors!
The rain had quit long enough Saturday for Brian to take me to Red Lobster for the Lobsterfest. I went for the Lobster lovers dream and got a huge plate full of lobster, pasta with shrimp and broccoli. I really enjoy the cheese biscuits that they have. Of course, I brought most of my meal home, since I had already had the lobster bisque and cole slaw. But I enjoyed it yesterday, after church!
I took a drive to the park and saw that the water was up quite high in the canal after the downpour we had Saturday.. Lots of people were out and the herons and ibis were also enjoying the feasts and the good weather. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 7:7-11
Keep on asking, and you will be given what
you ask for. Keep on looking, and you will find.
Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened.
For everyone who who asks, receives. Everyone
who seeks, finds. And the door is opened to
everyone who knocks. You parents---if your children
ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone
instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them
a snake? Of course not! If you sinful people know how
go give good gifts to your children, how much more
will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, March 31, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Greetings from Paul
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 started out with sunshine, but now it is overcast and breezy and still a little coolish. But, already the race cars for the Grand Prix are making noise downtown, so unless it rains, I think the race will go on.
Some of the people who live in the condos make plans to be out of town during the race, because it is so noisy. So, that is a good place for me to stay away from this weekend!
As I was putting sheets in the washer this morning, I saw two ducks sitting in the yard next door very close to my door, and a squirrel on the roof sitting in the rain gutter, looking down at the ducks. But, like squirrels always do, he did not stay quiet for long, and then he was off. I don't really know why the ducks come on this street, because we have no water close by, except for a little still in the street gutters.
Our mail is coming later and later. Yesterday it did not come until 6 PM. I have heard that none of the carriers want to bid on this route for some reason. Oh, well, God is still good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 1:9-14
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
Some of the people who live in the condos make plans to be out of town during the race, because it is so noisy. So, that is a good place for me to stay away from this weekend!
As I was putting sheets in the washer this morning, I saw two ducks sitting in the yard next door very close to my door, and a squirrel on the roof sitting in the rain gutter, looking down at the ducks. But, like squirrels always do, he did not stay quiet for long, and then he was off. I don't really know why the ducks come on this street, because we have no water close by, except for a little still in the street gutters.
Our mail is coming later and later. Yesterday it did not come until 6 PM. I have heard that none of the carriers want to bid on this route for some reason. Oh, well, God is still good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 1:9-14
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
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Opportunity
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 expected sunshine today, but so far, only clouds. From the looks of the radar, we will be getting rain sometime soon. We had a touch of less humid weather yesterday, but today the humidity is coming back.
My cleaning team is down to one, since Kim had knee surgery last week. Cheryl has been cleaning houses by herself and yesterday, she had a really rough day...one very large house with an alarm system that went off when she got there, an extra home she had canceled, but had to do anyway at the request of the owners, and so she didn't get here until almost 3 PM. But she is always cheerful and seemingly tireless. So the house is clean for another week!
I had to go to CVS to pick up some stuff and a couple scrips and also some creme eggs yum!, and then on to the Park, which was pretty well crowded once again. I don't understand why the water in the canal is so low, just about the lowest I have seen. But it could be due to the dredging they are still working on in the lake.I did not see any herons, but did see the gopher tortoise nibbling on some grass. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How Can I face challenging, sometimes intimidating, opportunities?
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the
strength I need.
Our ability to face challenges is rooted in Christ, not in ourselves. With Christ's help,
we can make the most of every opportunity.
Revelation 3:8 I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for
you that no one can shut. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word,
and did not deny me!
We can trust that nothing will prevent us from fulfilling the opportunity God has for us.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning team is down to one, since Kim had knee surgery last week. Cheryl has been cleaning houses by herself and yesterday, she had a really rough day...one very large house with an alarm system that went off when she got there, an extra home she had canceled, but had to do anyway at the request of the owners, and so she didn't get here until almost 3 PM. But she is always cheerful and seemingly tireless. So the house is clean for another week!
I had to go to CVS to pick up some stuff and a couple scrips and also some creme eggs yum!, and then on to the Park, which was pretty well crowded once again. I don't understand why the water in the canal is so low, just about the lowest I have seen. But it could be due to the dredging they are still working on in the lake.I did not see any herons, but did see the gopher tortoise nibbling on some grass. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How Can I face challenging, sometimes intimidating, opportunities?
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the
strength I need.
Our ability to face challenges is rooted in Christ, not in ourselves. With Christ's help,
we can make the most of every opportunity.
Revelation 3:8 I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for
you that no one can shut. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word,
and did not deny me!
We can trust that nothing will prevent us from fulfilling the opportunity God has for us.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Paul's Prayer
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Brrr! The fifties and sixties may not seem cold to those in the twenties and thirties, but I turned on the heat this morning and I am still not too warm. It was 54 when I rolled out of my nice, warm bed and 66 in the house. Chilly to me! But the sun is shining and it will warm up soon.
I got an all clear from my doctor yesterday, lungs clear, and heart good, so I guess I am good for another few miles. Talk about old magazines in the office...I looked at one in the examining room that was from 1996! The doc is always interested in what I do, and I told him I was reading a book, so he wanted to know the title and author and talked about the mystery books he had read. I told him mine was a "chick" book, then mentioned I had read most of John Grisham's books, which he had, too. They did not seem too busy yesterday, so I guess most of the tourists have gone home.
After I left the doc's office, I stopped at Romance Jewelers to get a couple watch batteries. Roger was alone, as usual, so we caught up on what was going on in each other's lives. He has a daughter who has a heart problem they have dealt with, but she is doing fine. Since I had two children with heart problems, we have that in common.
I drove on to the park and discovered it was almost full. But the roads and everything is covered with oak tree blossoms and pollen was everywhere! Not a good place to go for people with allergies! The water was still low, which was fine with the ibis who were pecking along the muddy banks again. 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 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 infinitely 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 got an all clear from my doctor yesterday, lungs clear, and heart good, so I guess I am good for another few miles. Talk about old magazines in the office...I looked at one in the examining room that was from 1996! The doc is always interested in what I do, and I told him I was reading a book, so he wanted to know the title and author and talked about the mystery books he had read. I told him mine was a "chick" book, then mentioned I had read most of John Grisham's books, which he had, too. They did not seem too busy yesterday, so I guess most of the tourists have gone home.
After I left the doc's office, I stopped at Romance Jewelers to get a couple watch batteries. Roger was alone, as usual, so we caught up on what was going on in each other's lives. He has a daughter who has a heart problem they have dealt with, but she is doing fine. Since I had two children with heart problems, we have that in common.
I drove on to the park and discovered it was almost full. But the roads and everything is covered with oak tree blossoms and pollen was everywhere! Not a good place to go for people with allergies! The water was still low, which was fine with the ibis who were pecking along the muddy banks again. 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 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 infinitely 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
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 139
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! Rain is still dripping off the roof, but blue skies are peeking through the clouds and the rain is supposed to be over with for now. Meanwhile, the wind is supposed to pick up and the cold front will come through this afternoon, so we will have one last taste of winter as we come to the end of March.
I did not leave the house yesterday, because of the weather, but today I have a check up appointment to keep and two watches that need new batteries, so looks like I will be going out this afternoon. That's when the wind is supposed to pick up. Sigh. Makes for a bad hair day!
The yard guys were here this morning for about five minutes. They only had time to blow off the driveway and porch before it started raining again. It makes it hard to keep up with their work, but they should be able to catch up this afternoon. So, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-6,22-24
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!
Search me, O God, and know my heart,
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not leave the house yesterday, because of the weather, but today I have a check up appointment to keep and two watches that need new batteries, so looks like I will be going out this afternoon. That's when the wind is supposed to pick up. Sigh. Makes for a bad hair day!
The yard guys were here this morning for about five minutes. They only had time to blow off the driveway and porch before it started raining again. It makes it hard to keep up with their work, but they should be able to catch up this afternoon. So, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-6,22-24
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!
Search me, O God, and know my heart,
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, March 24, 2014
Forgiveness
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, I did not expect to wake up to rain , because I thought the prediction was for rain starting this evening. This serves a good purpose, though, because the pollen was getting bad again. There are seeds from the oak trees every place! My front yard and the back, also, are covered with a carpet of seeds. So, the rain dampens down the airborne dust and that's a good thing!
There was a scarce crowd at church yesterday, because of spring break. I know of at least two families who have gone on cruises, and several people were racing at Ft. DeSoto, so I think the regulars will be back next week. I had two visitors sitting on either end of my row, so people are still coming in.
It looks like my birthday balloons have finally given up floating...the last two are sitting on the hearth, so I will cut them up today. Sigh. It was so thoughtful of Mari to buy all those pretty balloons just for me! I have really enjoyed them!
I drove to the park after church yesterday, which is doubly covered with oak seeds and leaves. I was surprised to see how low the water in the canal was. I really don't know the reason for that. But lots of people were walking dogs, having picnics and watching the ibis and herons fishing along the muddy banks. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Can any sin be forgiven?
Mark 3:28-29
I assure you that any sin can be forgiven, including blasphemy, but anyone
who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. It is an eternal sin.
Romans 8:38
I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love.
Death can't and life can't . The angels can't, and the demons can't . Our fears for today ,
our worries about tomorrow , and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away.
Forgiveness is not based on the magnitude of the sin, but the magnitude of the
forgiver's love. No sin is too great for God 's complete and unconditional love. The
Bible does, however, mention one unforgivable sin---harboring an attitude of defiant
hostility toward God that prevents us from accepting his forgiveness. Those who
don't want his forgiveness place themselves out of its reach.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy
and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
There was a scarce crowd at church yesterday, because of spring break. I know of at least two families who have gone on cruises, and several people were racing at Ft. DeSoto, so I think the regulars will be back next week. I had two visitors sitting on either end of my row, so people are still coming in.
It looks like my birthday balloons have finally given up floating...the last two are sitting on the hearth, so I will cut them up today. Sigh. It was so thoughtful of Mari to buy all those pretty balloons just for me! I have really enjoyed them!
I drove to the park after church yesterday, which is doubly covered with oak seeds and leaves. I was surprised to see how low the water in the canal was. I really don't know the reason for that. But lots of people were walking dogs, having picnics and watching the ibis and herons fishing along the muddy banks. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Can any sin be forgiven?
Mark 3:28-29
I assure you that any sin can be forgiven, including blasphemy, but anyone
who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. It is an eternal sin.
Romans 8:38
I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love.
Death can't and life can't . The angels can't, and the demons can't . Our fears for today ,
our worries about tomorrow , and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away.
Forgiveness is not based on the magnitude of the sin, but the magnitude of the
forgiver's love. No sin is too great for God 's complete and unconditional love. The
Bible does, however, mention one unforgivable sin---harboring an attitude of defiant
hostility toward God that prevents us from accepting his forgiveness. Those who
don't want his forgiveness place themselves out of its reach.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy
and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, March 21, 2014
Phlippin' thru Philippians
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! Yes, it is still morning for another hour or so.. It is another beautiful day and looks like it will be good weather for the MacDill airfest going on tomorrow.
I mostly stayed around the house yesterday, staying out of the sun on my wounded face. It will be another week or more before the scab on my nose comes off. Meanwhile the two spots on the right cheek are still prominent and I do not like them! Ah, vanity is thy name, even at my advanced age!
I drove over to the park late in the afternoon, and quite a few people were there, including those with cameras. There is always something to photograph, even if it is just seeing the natural Florida, which the banks of the canal look like. I saw a black turtle sunning on the banks of the weir on the way in, and the sun was high and bright! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-9
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again, rejoice!
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.
Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything, instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do
this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more
wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace
will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more
thing as I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is
true and honorable and right. Think about things that are
pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that
are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice
all you learned from me and heard from me and saw me
doing, and the God of peace will be with you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, with thanksgiving joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I mostly stayed around the house yesterday, staying out of the sun on my wounded face. It will be another week or more before the scab on my nose comes off. Meanwhile the two spots on the right cheek are still prominent and I do not like them! Ah, vanity is thy name, even at my advanced age!
I drove over to the park late in the afternoon, and quite a few people were there, including those with cameras. There is always something to photograph, even if it is just seeing the natural Florida, which the banks of the canal look like. I saw a black turtle sunning on the banks of the weir on the way in, and the sun was high and bright! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-9
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again, rejoice!
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.
Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything, instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do
this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more
wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace
will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more
thing as I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is
true and honorable and right. Think about things that are
pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that
are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice
all you learned from me and heard from me and saw me
doing, and the God of peace will be with you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, with thanksgiving joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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