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 wind is blowing, but the sun is shining which is a welcome change from yesterday, which was cloudy all day. We have been warned that unsettled weather is coming tomorrow, with perhaps severe weather for a day.Hopefully, it will not be as bad as is being predicted.
It is so good not to have to rush around this morning to get ready to go to the doctor. I have had an issue with my right arm for the past few days. It actually started with my middle finger which made something pop and now I have a large red spot on my arm which is coming from inside the arm. I have been for an x-ray, which, of course, is normal, because it only shows bones, so the doctor is puzzled. But the good news is; it is finally getting better and there is not so much pain when I use the middle finger, such as typing. The arm is still swollen and I think I popped a tendon or something. We are fearfully and wonderfully made! (The doctor in his wisdom, said "Don't do that again!.")
When I came by Lynch Lake yesterday, it was populated with lots of seagulls, ducks, one egret and a white duck swimming alongside the black ones. When I drove to Boston Market for my lunch after church, their resident "Victoria Egret" was in the usual spot right outside the door, hopefully waiting for lunch. It is always there! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
James 1:2-6
Dear Brothers and sisters, whenever troubles come
your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when
your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to
grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is
fully developed, you will be strong in character and
ready for anything.
If you need wisdom--if you want to know what God wants
you to do--ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will
not resent your asking. But when you ask him, be sure
that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind
is as unsure as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed
by the wind...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Monday, January 11, 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! Well, it is chilly to me today, just like the weatherman predicted. Yesterday was warm and I did not need a sweater, but the wind kept blowing cooler during the day and overnight the chilly air blew in. It is creeping up from the low fifties to maybe 60 something later on, but I have the heat on in the house!
Our Next Generation Pastor Candidate and his wife were introduced in church yesterday and I think will be a good addition to our pastoral staff. Then we had another powerful sermon from Pastor Kevin. For a young man, he has a deep understanding of scripture and brings it out in ways that really minister to me and younger people. I see new faces every week and it looks like the attendance is increasing. Old members who drifted away are coming back. As for me, I look to God, not to man. FCC will always be my church.
After church, I enjoyed watching football games to see who won the play offs! I was especially happy that the Packers won! Go Packs! They are my favorites! Now, they just have to beat the Cardinals next week, but tonight we have the college game for the National Championship. I am favoring Clemson, since the Gators did not make it.
Well, my yard men were here for about 5 minutes a while ago. They just blew leaves off and left, since they mowed last week, And the garbage man came and got the bin and took it down, then brought it back up. He's the same driver who drove the recycle truck, so I guess some of them do double duty. I am blessed to have these things taken care of. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 86:5-10
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask your aid.
Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord,
hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever trouble strikes,
and you will answer me.
Nowhere among the pagan gods is there
a god like you, O Lord.
There are no other miracles like yours.
All the nations---and you made each one--
will come and bow before you, Lord:
they will praise your great and holy name.
For you are great and perform great miracles.
You alone are God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Our Next Generation Pastor Candidate and his wife were introduced in church yesterday and I think will be a good addition to our pastoral staff. Then we had another powerful sermon from Pastor Kevin. For a young man, he has a deep understanding of scripture and brings it out in ways that really minister to me and younger people. I see new faces every week and it looks like the attendance is increasing. Old members who drifted away are coming back. As for me, I look to God, not to man. FCC will always be my church.
After church, I enjoyed watching football games to see who won the play offs! I was especially happy that the Packers won! Go Packs! They are my favorites! Now, they just have to beat the Cardinals next week, but tonight we have the college game for the National Championship. I am favoring Clemson, since the Gators did not make it.
Well, my yard men were here for about 5 minutes a while ago. They just blew leaves off and left, since they mowed last week, And the garbage man came and got the bin and took it down, then brought it back up. He's the same driver who drove the recycle truck, so I guess some of them do double duty. I am blessed to have these things taken care of. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 86:5-10
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask your aid.
Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord,
hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever trouble strikes,
and you will answer me.
Nowhere among the pagan gods is there
a god like you, O Lord.
There are no other miracles like yours.
All the nations---and you made each one--
will come and bow before you, Lord:
they will praise your great and holy name.
For you are great and perform great miracles.
You alone are God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, January 7, 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! I have not seen the sun so far, and it seems cooler to me, so I am trying to warm my hands up enough to type!
My handy man came yesterday and took down the Christmas lights and neatly put them away and then raked leaves and put them in the dumpster. He left the dumpster down at the curb, so the garbage man thought he did not need to bring it back up after it was emptied this morning. I called the Sanitation Dept. and they will send someone to pull it back, but maybe not today. Sigh. Sometimes being helpful is not the right thing to do.
I had a 4 inch Subway for lunch yesterday. My favorite is honey chicken Teriyaki, with all the veggies except hot peppers and green peppers. It was good! Then I drove in to the Park and saw a few more people than the day before, even though it was not a sunshiny day. Still it was warmish and a good day for a walk. The ibis were on the same branch of the tree that they were perched on the day before. I don't know if they were the same birds, since they all look alike, but God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 150
Praise God in his heavenly dwelling;
praise him in his mighty heaven!
Praise him for his mighty works,
praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the trumpet;
praise him with the lyre and harp!
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals.
Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My handy man came yesterday and took down the Christmas lights and neatly put them away and then raked leaves and put them in the dumpster. He left the dumpster down at the curb, so the garbage man thought he did not need to bring it back up after it was emptied this morning. I called the Sanitation Dept. and they will send someone to pull it back, but maybe not today. Sigh. Sometimes being helpful is not the right thing to do.
I had a 4 inch Subway for lunch yesterday. My favorite is honey chicken Teriyaki, with all the veggies except hot peppers and green peppers. It was good! Then I drove in to the Park and saw a few more people than the day before, even though it was not a sunshiny day. Still it was warmish and a good day for a walk. The ibis were on the same branch of the tree that they were perched on the day before. I don't know if they were the same birds, since they all look alike, but God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 150
Praise God in his heavenly dwelling;
praise him in his mighty heaven!
Praise him for his mighty works,
praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the trumpet;
praise him with the lyre and harp!
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals.
Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
An example of faith and trust
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! It is a little warmer today and we have lots of sunshine, so before the cold comes again this weekend, we will get up to the high seventies again...my kind of weather!
Well, there was a pick up fail yesterday. I called this morning to report that my recycle bin did not get emptied, and, of course, with all the Christmas stuff still in it, it is full--so full that the lid won't shut all the way. I was assured that someone would come today and see that it gets emptied. Seems odd that the garbage man came and pulled the dumpster down and took care of it, but the recycle guy did not. Oh, well, I am sure it will be taken care of.
My outside lights will be taken down later today, and some of the leaves will be raked up, but they are still falling, so this is not a one time job! My handy man called and said he would come. I am blessed to have him.
I saw some photos of otters in a lake in CA. this morning. on Facebook, taken by my cousin. It has been a long time since I saw any at Sawgrass Park, but one year when Matthew was here, we watched and followed one swimming all the way to the second bridge! They are such fun to watch! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
(King Nebuchadnezzar had built a giant gold statue, and issued a decree that everyone should bow down and worship it. The following is Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's response.)
Daniel 3:16-17
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied, " O Nebuchadnezzar, we
do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the
blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will
rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn't ,
Your Majesty can be sure that we will never serve your gods or worship
the gold statue you have set up."
(They realized that God might have answered their faith by allowing the flames to consume them, but they still had great faith;. a reminder that God sometimes answers prayers in His way and not ours.)
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, there was a pick up fail yesterday. I called this morning to report that my recycle bin did not get emptied, and, of course, with all the Christmas stuff still in it, it is full--so full that the lid won't shut all the way. I was assured that someone would come today and see that it gets emptied. Seems odd that the garbage man came and pulled the dumpster down and took care of it, but the recycle guy did not. Oh, well, I am sure it will be taken care of.
My outside lights will be taken down later today, and some of the leaves will be raked up, but they are still falling, so this is not a one time job! My handy man called and said he would come. I am blessed to have him.
I saw some photos of otters in a lake in CA. this morning. on Facebook, taken by my cousin. It has been a long time since I saw any at Sawgrass Park, but one year when Matthew was here, we watched and followed one swimming all the way to the second bridge! They are such fun to watch! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
(King Nebuchadnezzar had built a giant gold statue, and issued a decree that everyone should bow down and worship it. The following is Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's response.)
Daniel 3:16-17
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied, " O Nebuchadnezzar, we
do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the
blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will
rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn't ,
Your Majesty can be sure that we will never serve your gods or worship
the gold statue you have set up."
(They realized that God might have answered their faith by allowing the flames to consume them, but they still had great faith;. a reminder that God sometimes answers prayers in His way and not ours.)
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
A Message from Ezekiel
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 am comfortable in my long sleeves, jeans and a vest around the house, because I get chilly in these cool temps. It was in the low fifties this morning, but will be in the seventies if the sun gets busy doing what it is supposed to do about warming things up. I know most people like a little coolness, but I like the warm weather!
I had my first appointment of the year with my Primary Care doctor, who is still surprised at how independent I am as far as living without assistance in the home. I do have a lot of help as far as the yard, household cleaning, and now, the city picks up and brings back the trash and recycle bins, so I do have help. Now, on to the lab work, since I did the memory test and lung capacity test yesterday. Last year I developed pneumonia at this time, so I am hoping and praying that I stay healthy.
I stopped at Audibel and purchased new batteries for my hearing aids, went to the park, which was unusually full in the middle of the day. Unusual, because school was in session and I just did not think many people would be out enjoying themselves. I saw five or six ibis sitting on a limb hanging over the water...a stark contrast of white birds and gray bare branches! One of the gopher turtles was showing off by munching for a couple tourists. They don't pay any mind to people wanting to take photos and just stare at them. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ezekiel 36:22-27
"Therefore, give the people of Israel this message
from the Sovereign Lord; I am bringing you back again
but not because you deserve it. I am doing it to protect
my holy name which you dishonored while you were
scattered among the nations. I will show you how holy
my great name is--the one you dishonored among the
nations. And when I reveal my holiness through you
before their very eyes, says the Sovereign Lord, then
the nations will know that I am the Lord. For I will
gather you up from all the nations and bring you home
to your land.
Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be
clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no
longer worship idols. And I will give you a new heart
with new and right desires and I will put a new spirit in
you. I will take out your stony heart of sin, and give you
a new obedient heart. And I will put my Spirit in you
so you will obey my laws and do whatever I command."
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had my first appointment of the year with my Primary Care doctor, who is still surprised at how independent I am as far as living without assistance in the home. I do have a lot of help as far as the yard, household cleaning, and now, the city picks up and brings back the trash and recycle bins, so I do have help. Now, on to the lab work, since I did the memory test and lung capacity test yesterday. Last year I developed pneumonia at this time, so I am hoping and praying that I stay healthy.
I stopped at Audibel and purchased new batteries for my hearing aids, went to the park, which was unusually full in the middle of the day. Unusual, because school was in session and I just did not think many people would be out enjoying themselves. I saw five or six ibis sitting on a limb hanging over the water...a stark contrast of white birds and gray bare branches! One of the gopher turtles was showing off by munching for a couple tourists. They don't pay any mind to people wanting to take photos and just stare at them. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ezekiel 36:22-27
"Therefore, give the people of Israel this message
from the Sovereign Lord; I am bringing you back again
but not because you deserve it. I am doing it to protect
my holy name which you dishonored while you were
scattered among the nations. I will show you how holy
my great name is--the one you dishonored among the
nations. And when I reveal my holiness through you
before their very eyes, says the Sovereign Lord, then
the nations will know that I am the Lord. For I will
gather you up from all the nations and bring you home
to your land.
Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be
clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no
longer worship idols. And I will give you a new heart
with new and right desires and I will put a new spirit in
you. I will take out your stony heart of sin, and give you
a new obedient heart. And I will put my Spirit in you
so you will obey my laws and do whatever I command."
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, January 4, 2016
Psoaring thru Psalms
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will be glad and rejoice in it! It is good to see the sun after a couple days of overcast skies and rain most of yesterday afternoon. But we finally have winter, because the temps are down in the sixties and will climb to the seventies as the sun warms everything up.
I put my warm fleecy blanket on the bed for the first time this winter, and it felt so good and toasty! It will probably be on for a few more nights at least.
Well, the yard guys are here and wearing shorts, but one has long sleeves on his shirt, so that is a concession that it is cooler. They skipped last week, so they have a lot of catching up to do.
The weather has been so nice, that the Park has been extra busy with lots of visitors. I drove through there a couple times while it was so hot, and had to stop to let a young woman with her cell clamped to her ear so tightly, that she walked right in front of me. She was oblivious to anything around her. Sigh.
However, the squirrels don't let anything bother them...they race across in front of traffic and most times manage to escape harm. I saw an anhinga with wings spread wide perched on a large bush over the water. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:17,18,23,24
How precious are your thoughts about me,
O God!
They are innumerable!
I can't even count them;
they outnumber the grains of sand!
And when I wake up in the morning,
you are still with me!
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 put my warm fleecy blanket on the bed for the first time this winter, and it felt so good and toasty! It will probably be on for a few more nights at least.
Well, the yard guys are here and wearing shorts, but one has long sleeves on his shirt, so that is a concession that it is cooler. They skipped last week, so they have a lot of catching up to do.
The weather has been so nice, that the Park has been extra busy with lots of visitors. I drove through there a couple times while it was so hot, and had to stop to let a young woman with her cell clamped to her ear so tightly, that she walked right in front of me. She was oblivious to anything around her. Sigh.
However, the squirrels don't let anything bother them...they race across in front of traffic and most times manage to escape harm. I saw an anhinga with wings spread wide perched on a large bush over the water. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:17,18,23,24
How precious are your thoughts about me,
O God!
They are innumerable!
I can't even count them;
they outnumber the grains of sand!
And when I wake up in the morning,
you are still with me!
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
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Abundance
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! This is also the last day of 2015, and the whole month has set a record for high temps for this time of year! I watched on the news, pics of the band from Tenn. playing on Clearwater beach. They are here for the Outback Bowl. But Sunday is supposed to be much cooler, so they may still get a taste of weather like that back home.
I went to the Library yesterday, and saw two Mormon missionaries taking a break, texting on their ipads or tablets. It is a good place to cool off and get a drink of cold water. They left about the same time I did, and as I got to my van, a large flock of ibis flew overhead and landed awkwardly on the lines, trying to balance as the lines blew in the wind. They were right over the young men's heads and I was hoping for no accidents!
They took off on their bikes and I headed for home, because by that time, the sun was low enough that my visor just barely kept it from shining in my eyes. As I drove around Lynch Lake , more ibis and ducks were gathered there taking a siesta. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Under what circumstances does God promise abundance to us?
Malachi 3:10-11
"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so
there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do," says the Lord Almighty, "I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won't have room enough to take it in! Try it! Let me prove it to you! Your crops will be
abundant for I will guard them from insects and disease. Your grapes will not shrivel before they are ripe," says the Lord Almighty.
Philippians 4:19
This same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious
riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
God's abundant provision is a gracious gift. When we give what God requires we receive more than we could ever desire.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love! And wishing you all a very Happy New Year!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I went to the Library yesterday, and saw two Mormon missionaries taking a break, texting on their ipads or tablets. It is a good place to cool off and get a drink of cold water. They left about the same time I did, and as I got to my van, a large flock of ibis flew overhead and landed awkwardly on the lines, trying to balance as the lines blew in the wind. They were right over the young men's heads and I was hoping for no accidents!
They took off on their bikes and I headed for home, because by that time, the sun was low enough that my visor just barely kept it from shining in my eyes. As I drove around Lynch Lake , more ibis and ducks were gathered there taking a siesta. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Under what circumstances does God promise abundance to us?
Malachi 3:10-11
"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so
there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do," says the Lord Almighty, "I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won't have room enough to take it in! Try it! Let me prove it to you! Your crops will be
abundant for I will guard them from insects and disease. Your grapes will not shrivel before they are ripe," says the Lord Almighty.
Philippians 4:19
This same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious
riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
God's abundant provision is a gracious gift. When we give what God requires we receive more than we could ever desire.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love! And wishing you all a very Happy New Year!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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