Good cloudy morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! So far, we have only had clouds, no rain, but the coolness is a welcome relief from the blazing sun. As I stepped outside this morning, all I could see were clouds in the sky, so maybe today.
My morning walk turned into a walk in the afternoon yesterday, but Steve (the naturalist) told me that all the babies were at the tower, so I wanted to see for myself. Sure enough , I counted 15 and they were pretty cute. Mama was there when I arrived, but I don't think she likes to have a lot of people around, so she soon took a dive and sank. Two of the babies were on a log on top of each other and a third tried to climb on top of the two...didn't work. They all slid off!
I'm thinking when I saw Mama pop up out of the water Monday, she must have been leading them to the tower.
BTW, for any of you who take the St. Pete Times, there is a wonderful article about Francia Smith, the teacher who emailed me the 60 photos of the hatching. She is remarkable. She shows the children God's great creation of critters.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
What can I do when I suffer injustice?
Romans 12:17-19 "Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do your part to live in peace with everyone as much as possible. Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. for it is written, "I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it," says the Lord.
Proverbs 20:22 "Don't say, "I will get even for this wrong."
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.
God teaches us to respond differently to injustice than the world does. Vengeance and retribution are the way of the world. God teaches us to trust in him and allow him to settle the score.
How can I respond to persecution?
Matthew 5:11-12 "God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too. "
2 Thessalonians 1:5,6 "God will use this persecution to show his justice. For he will make you worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering, and in his justice he will punish those who persecute you."
Persecution is part of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. God blesses those who bear dishonor and hardship for his sake.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Joy, con't
Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the cloudy, windy day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it!
When I stepped outside this morning, all the sky was covered with racing clouds and the wind was blowing from the north! Very unusual for this time of year. I would have been chilly if I had been out for awhile. Cool! We are supposed to be in for some heavy rain today and tomorrow and we need the rain.
Yesterday, I was not too surprised to see that the two baby gators that I had watched the day before were in the same place and not moving, which means that they must be dead. I don't know if any of the 34 or so, have survived. Usually, only one or two survive out of a hatching like that. Sad, but true, although, I suppose, we would be overrun with gators, should they all survive!
I was pleased to see the large gator again at the tower, just resting with nose to the shrubbery. Mr. and Mrs. Coot were no longer in sight,though. They keep their distance from gators!
From the Promise Bible NLT :
More Joy
James 1:2 "Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy."
Troubles remind us of two things. First, they remind us that this is a fallen world full of futility and frustration. Second, they remind us to turn to a God who will never disappoint us. God promises lasting joy for all those who believe in him. this kind of joy stays with us despite our problems.
2 Corinthians 4:14-18 "We know that the same God who raised our Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and present us to himself along with you. All of these things are for your benefit. And as God's grace brings more and more people to Christ, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory.That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen . For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever. "
The promise of our future resurrection helps us look beyond the problems of daily life. It is not escapism or wishful thinking; it is a reality that fuels our joy by keeping things in perspective.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
When I stepped outside this morning, all the sky was covered with racing clouds and the wind was blowing from the north! Very unusual for this time of year. I would have been chilly if I had been out for awhile. Cool! We are supposed to be in for some heavy rain today and tomorrow and we need the rain.
Yesterday, I was not too surprised to see that the two baby gators that I had watched the day before were in the same place and not moving, which means that they must be dead. I don't know if any of the 34 or so, have survived. Usually, only one or two survive out of a hatching like that. Sad, but true, although, I suppose, we would be overrun with gators, should they all survive!
I was pleased to see the large gator again at the tower, just resting with nose to the shrubbery. Mr. and Mrs. Coot were no longer in sight,though. They keep their distance from gators!
From the Promise Bible NLT :
More Joy
James 1:2 "Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy."
Troubles remind us of two things. First, they remind us that this is a fallen world full of futility and frustration. Second, they remind us to turn to a God who will never disappoint us. God promises lasting joy for all those who believe in him. this kind of joy stays with us despite our problems.
2 Corinthians 4:14-18 "We know that the same God who raised our Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and present us to himself along with you. All of these things are for your benefit. And as God's grace brings more and more people to Christ, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory.That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen . For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever. "
The promise of our future resurrection helps us look beyond the problems of daily life. It is not escapism or wishful thinking; it is a reality that fuels our joy by keeping things in perspective.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Joy
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the COOLER day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it!
When I stepped outside this morning, I could hardly believe the coolness of the air! Stars were twinkling brightly in the still night sky and a sense of fall was in the air. Acorns crunching underfoot means a bumper crop to sweep up soon.
Well, I think the excitement of watching Mama gator and babies is just about over. The signs are down and I saw only two for sure, and what looked like (this sounds gross) pieces of three more. I know they have many predators, but I don't think I was ready for this. As I walked out to the tower, though, I was just in time as I looked over the railing, to see a huge head rise out of the lilies and water! I couldn't tell if it was Mama gator or the other younger one I see so often, but when I came back downstairs, it was gone and only bubbles showed where it had been. Timing is everything! God has created beauty and ugliness.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Where does joy come from?
Nehemiah 8:10 "Nehemiah continued, "God will celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. this is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!"
Zephaniah 3:12 "The Lord your God has arrived to live among you. He is a mighty savior. He will rejoice over you with great gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will exalt over you by singing a happy song."
Our joy springs from God's love, which is not dependent on circumstances nor on our performance. When we trust in his love for us, we are far less vulnerable to the depression and despair that could come from our problems and disappointments.
Revelation 21:4 "He will remove all of their sorrows, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. For the old world and its evils are gone forever."
Our joy is rooted in the certainty of heaven, where we will be fully and finally liberated from the trials and troubles of this life.
How Can I Be Joyful in Hard times?
Habakkuk 3:17-18 "Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vine, even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren, even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation."
Philippians 4:4,12 "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice!..I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little."
Joy is a choice. We may not realize it, but we choose our moods and our attitudes. God's promises in Christ are the basis for choosing joy no matter what we face.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
When I stepped outside this morning, I could hardly believe the coolness of the air! Stars were twinkling brightly in the still night sky and a sense of fall was in the air. Acorns crunching underfoot means a bumper crop to sweep up soon.
Well, I think the excitement of watching Mama gator and babies is just about over. The signs are down and I saw only two for sure, and what looked like (this sounds gross) pieces of three more. I know they have many predators, but I don't think I was ready for this. As I walked out to the tower, though, I was just in time as I looked over the railing, to see a huge head rise out of the lilies and water! I couldn't tell if it was Mama gator or the other younger one I see so often, but when I came back downstairs, it was gone and only bubbles showed where it had been. Timing is everything! God has created beauty and ugliness.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Where does joy come from?
Nehemiah 8:10 "Nehemiah continued, "God will celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. this is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!"
Zephaniah 3:12 "The Lord your God has arrived to live among you. He is a mighty savior. He will rejoice over you with great gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will exalt over you by singing a happy song."
Our joy springs from God's love, which is not dependent on circumstances nor on our performance. When we trust in his love for us, we are far less vulnerable to the depression and despair that could come from our problems and disappointments.
Revelation 21:4 "He will remove all of their sorrows, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. For the old world and its evils are gone forever."
Our joy is rooted in the certainty of heaven, where we will be fully and finally liberated from the trials and troubles of this life.
How Can I Be Joyful in Hard times?
Habakkuk 3:17-18 "Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vine, even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren, even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation."
Philippians 4:4,12 "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice!..I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little."
Joy is a choice. We may not realize it, but we choose our moods and our attitudes. God's promises in Christ are the basis for choosing joy no matter what we face.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, September 17, 2007
Encumbrances
Good Monday morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the warm, humid day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! There is a beautiful sunrise casting an orange glow , which will soon be gone, but the wispy clouds are streaking colorfully across the sky for just a few minutes. God has his paintbrush out this morning!
We had a quiet weekend, watching football games, "Go, Gators!", and attending church. Hopefully, your weekend was a little more interesting and active than ours.
I was a little disappointed when I walked Friday at not finding a single baby gator or even Mama in sight. They have the ability to swim some distances around the nest and perhaps they will appear again before they scatter.
From the book Quiet Moments:
Hebrews 12:1 NKJV "Let us lay down every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us."
In Jules Verne's novel, The Mysterious Island, he tells of five men who escape a Civil War prison and of their flight in a hot air balloon which takes them over the ocean. As the balloon slowly sinks toward the water, they have to discard everything they thought they needed for survival, including their food.
Unfortunately, that is only a temporary solution, and they find themselves sinking slowly once again. One man has an idea: they can tie the ropes that hold the passenger car and sit on the ropes. Then they can cut away the basket beneath them. As they do this, the balloon rises again.
Not a minute too soon, they spot land. The five jump into the water and swim to the island. They are alive because they were able to discern the difference between what was really needed and what was not. The "necessities" they once thought they couldn't live without were the very weights that almost cost them their lives.
Why not make an honest assessment of the things that might be slowing you down today? Are they physical or spiritual necessities for you or someone you love? What would your life be like without them? If you eliminated them, would you have more time for the things in your life that really matter?
Ask God to show you how your life could be improved if you made some changes and dropped some things that are weighing you down.
I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and very beautiful, but I never read in either of them, "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heaven laden."
Saint Augustine of Hippo
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
We had a quiet weekend, watching football games, "Go, Gators!", and attending church. Hopefully, your weekend was a little more interesting and active than ours.
I was a little disappointed when I walked Friday at not finding a single baby gator or even Mama in sight. They have the ability to swim some distances around the nest and perhaps they will appear again before they scatter.
From the book Quiet Moments:
Hebrews 12:1 NKJV "Let us lay down every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us."
In Jules Verne's novel, The Mysterious Island, he tells of five men who escape a Civil War prison and of their flight in a hot air balloon which takes them over the ocean. As the balloon slowly sinks toward the water, they have to discard everything they thought they needed for survival, including their food.
Unfortunately, that is only a temporary solution, and they find themselves sinking slowly once again. One man has an idea: they can tie the ropes that hold the passenger car and sit on the ropes. Then they can cut away the basket beneath them. As they do this, the balloon rises again.
Not a minute too soon, they spot land. The five jump into the water and swim to the island. They are alive because they were able to discern the difference between what was really needed and what was not. The "necessities" they once thought they couldn't live without were the very weights that almost cost them their lives.
Why not make an honest assessment of the things that might be slowing you down today? Are they physical or spiritual necessities for you or someone you love? What would your life be like without them? If you eliminated them, would you have more time for the things in your life that really matter?
Ask God to show you how your life could be improved if you made some changes and dropped some things that are weighing you down.
I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and very beautiful, but I never read in either of them, "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heaven laden."
Saint Augustine of Hippo
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, September 14, 2007
Love is the greatest!
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!
When I stepped outside in the darkness this morning, I could see some of the stars dimly, because of a slight haze, but it is definitely a tad cooler than it has been.
Already our acorns are falling , but they are green. I don't think the squirrels like the green ones. Speaking of squirrels, I think they are busier than ants - they leap, fly across the streets, dig furiously in the grass, race up trees and once in a while, I see one lying flat on the tummy resting. They take time to have fun, though, because the young ones roll around with staghorn leaves, playing with them. They are fun to watch.
I noticed the canal as I started across the bridge at the Park yesterday. The mist was rising off it, just like winter. The air was a little cooler because of the rain the night before and that made the difference between the temperature of the water and the air.
I splashed through puddles on the boardwalk, and enjoyed the slight breeze.
When I got to the gator nest, no Mama gator or babies, but I looked across the boardwalk, and there she was with about five or six babies. Soon she backed up and turned around and headed back under the boardwalk, so I walked to the other side to watch her come out, but all I could see was her nose. The babies were grunting quite a lot yesterday, and soon Mama crawled all the way to the side of the nest. What is so fascinating to me, is that here is this great, huge creature not four feet under me, and I get to see it up close and personal! God is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Corinthians 13
...but if I didn't love others, I would be of no value whatsoever.
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
Love will last forever, but prophecy and speaking in unknown languages and special knowledge will all disappear. Now we know only a little, and even the gift of prophecy reveals little! But when the end comes, these special gifts will all disappear.
...There are three things that will endure------faith, hope, and love---and the greatest of these is love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
When I stepped outside in the darkness this morning, I could see some of the stars dimly, because of a slight haze, but it is definitely a tad cooler than it has been.
Already our acorns are falling , but they are green. I don't think the squirrels like the green ones. Speaking of squirrels, I think they are busier than ants - they leap, fly across the streets, dig furiously in the grass, race up trees and once in a while, I see one lying flat on the tummy resting. They take time to have fun, though, because the young ones roll around with staghorn leaves, playing with them. They are fun to watch.
I noticed the canal as I started across the bridge at the Park yesterday. The mist was rising off it, just like winter. The air was a little cooler because of the rain the night before and that made the difference between the temperature of the water and the air.
I splashed through puddles on the boardwalk, and enjoyed the slight breeze.
When I got to the gator nest, no Mama gator or babies, but I looked across the boardwalk, and there she was with about five or six babies. Soon she backed up and turned around and headed back under the boardwalk, so I walked to the other side to watch her come out, but all I could see was her nose. The babies were grunting quite a lot yesterday, and soon Mama crawled all the way to the side of the nest. What is so fascinating to me, is that here is this great, huge creature not four feet under me, and I get to see it up close and personal! God is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Corinthians 13
...but if I didn't love others, I would be of no value whatsoever.
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
Love will last forever, but prophecy and speaking in unknown languages and special knowledge will all disappear. Now we know only a little, and even the gift of prophecy reveals little! But when the end comes, these special gifts will all disappear.
...There are three things that will endure------faith, hope, and love---and the greatest of these is love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Worry
Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the beautiful day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! When I stepped outside this morning, I was refreshed by the Cool air! The storm we had last night had washed the sky and all the stars were twinkling in the clear sky. God is Awesome!
I enjoyed my walk yesterday, listening to a songbird somewhere in the shrubbery. Now, it is getting to be a game of hide and seek to find the baby gators. I was a little startled to find Mama directly beneath me, as I looked over the rail. Two of the babies were near her, but I looked across the boardwalk and saw way off about five, at least, some distance away from Mama gator. They are really getting bolder now in moving away from home.
I went on to the tower, and was chuckling at the two gallinules, (coots) Who were balanced on a partly submerged branch. When one would move down the other would go up in the air, just like a teeter-totter! :o)
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Where can I go when worry overwhelms me?
Matthew 6:25-34 "So I tell you , don't worry about everyday life--ask whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of more than food and clothing? Look at the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than they are. Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not. And why worry about your clothes? Look at the lilies and how they grow. they don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely care for you? You have so little faith! So don't worry about having enough food or drink or clothing. Why be like the pagans who are so deeply concerned about these things? Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern. Do don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."
The evidence of our heavenly Father's care is everywhere, even in the most fleeting and unnoticeable aspects of creation. God knows our needs and promises to supply them. Worry erodes our faith and robs us of the joy of anticipating God's faithful provision.
What can I do with the problems that worry me?
Psalm 55:22 "Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you, He will not permit the godly to slip and fall."
Philippians 4:6 "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."
1 Peter 5:7 "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you."
Prayer and a godly perspective drive worry from our minds and hearts. Peace comes when we pray, release all our cares to the Lord, and focus our minds on the promises of God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I enjoyed my walk yesterday, listening to a songbird somewhere in the shrubbery. Now, it is getting to be a game of hide and seek to find the baby gators. I was a little startled to find Mama directly beneath me, as I looked over the rail. Two of the babies were near her, but I looked across the boardwalk and saw way off about five, at least, some distance away from Mama gator. They are really getting bolder now in moving away from home.
I went on to the tower, and was chuckling at the two gallinules, (coots) Who were balanced on a partly submerged branch. When one would move down the other would go up in the air, just like a teeter-totter! :o)
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Where can I go when worry overwhelms me?
Matthew 6:25-34 "So I tell you , don't worry about everyday life--ask whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of more than food and clothing? Look at the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than they are. Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not. And why worry about your clothes? Look at the lilies and how they grow. they don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely care for you? You have so little faith! So don't worry about having enough food or drink or clothing. Why be like the pagans who are so deeply concerned about these things? Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern. Do don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."
The evidence of our heavenly Father's care is everywhere, even in the most fleeting and unnoticeable aspects of creation. God knows our needs and promises to supply them. Worry erodes our faith and robs us of the joy of anticipating God's faithful provision.
What can I do with the problems that worry me?
Psalm 55:22 "Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you, He will not permit the godly to slip and fall."
Philippians 4:6 "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."
1 Peter 5:7 "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you."
Prayer and a godly perspective drive worry from our minds and hearts. Peace comes when we pray, release all our cares to the Lord, and focus our minds on the promises of God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Strength
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 couldn't see any stars again this morning for the clouds, but it is supposed to be another warm day .
Yesterday turned out to be quite breezy, so it was pleasant walking. I saw signs that the raccoons had been eating well, at the Park. They leave their evidence right at the entrance of the bridge...lots of berries.
I had to really look for the baby gators yesterday, but discovered that they are moving around now, and were quite aways from the nest, about 9 or ten all clumped together. Three were exclusive and by themselves some distance away, but all in all, about eleven were visible. No Mama, though. She might have been taking another refreshing mudbath. God is good!
From the Promise Bible:
Strength
How Can I experience God's strength in my life?
Nehemiah 8:10 " Nehemiah continued," Go and celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!"
Strength starts in the heart long before it is exerted in other aspects of life. The joy of the Lord gives us strength to obey, to endure, and to triumph in all circumstances.
Isaiah 40:29,31 "He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak...Those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."
Life wears us out, but waiting on the Lord renews our strength. Our limitations remind us to rely more fully on the Lord..
Psalm 138:3 "When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need."
God's strength comes through prayer.
What can I do in God's strength?
Philippians 4:13 " I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need."
There are no limits to what God can do in and through us.
Psalm 181-2,29-30 "I love you, Lord, you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, and my stronghold...In your strength I can crush an army, with my God I can scale any wall. As for God, his way is perfect. All the Lord's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection."
Ephesians 3:20 "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."
God's strength in us is a result of his love for us. In his strength we have the power to do things that we could never do on our own. We can withstand the toughest attacks and can take the offensive to overcome our problems.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday turned out to be quite breezy, so it was pleasant walking. I saw signs that the raccoons had been eating well, at the Park. They leave their evidence right at the entrance of the bridge...lots of berries.
I had to really look for the baby gators yesterday, but discovered that they are moving around now, and were quite aways from the nest, about 9 or ten all clumped together. Three were exclusive and by themselves some distance away, but all in all, about eleven were visible. No Mama, though. She might have been taking another refreshing mudbath. God is good!
From the Promise Bible:
Strength
How Can I experience God's strength in my life?
Nehemiah 8:10 " Nehemiah continued," Go and celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!"
Strength starts in the heart long before it is exerted in other aspects of life. The joy of the Lord gives us strength to obey, to endure, and to triumph in all circumstances.
Isaiah 40:29,31 "He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak...Those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."
Life wears us out, but waiting on the Lord renews our strength. Our limitations remind us to rely more fully on the Lord..
Psalm 138:3 "When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need."
God's strength comes through prayer.
What can I do in God's strength?
Philippians 4:13 " I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need."
There are no limits to what God can do in and through us.
Psalm 181-2,29-30 "I love you, Lord, you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, and my stronghold...In your strength I can crush an army, with my God I can scale any wall. As for God, his way is perfect. All the Lord's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection."
Ephesians 3:20 "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."
God's strength in us is a result of his love for us. In his strength we have the power to do things that we could never do on our own. We can withstand the toughest attacks and can take the offensive to overcome our problems.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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