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 have to enjoy the coolness of the mornings, now, because the weather will be heating up toward the end of the week, with temps near ninety! Looks like it will be a long, hot summer. Some don't like the cold and some don't like the heat, but God gives us what He wants and we should be content in all situations.
As I drove to the Park yesterday, I noticed blooms on a jacaranda tree, but very few. The Jacarandas were hit hard by the freezes we had, so I don't think there be a display like we had last year.. I am not sure about the Royal Poincianas, whether they are as sensitive to the cold as jacarandas. Just have to wait and see. But the Florida orchid trees, pink and white are in full bloom and I passed a house that had a beautiful apple blossom amaryllis in bloom in the yard. I think those are the prettiest with their pale pink and white flowers.
As I drove in the park, I almost hit a daredevil squirrel dashing across in front of me. They seem to be doing that more this year... in this neighborhood, too. I drove on and parked and walked to the canal to sit on a memorial bench and just look at the water for awhile. It was peaceful and the breeze was cool. I watched a pair of herons fly over and the ripples from the tilapia in the canal. The anhinga was air drying its wings and I actually saw a gopher tortoise on the way out! First time in a long while. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-10
My child, listen to me and treasure my instructions. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight and understanding. Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of good sense to the godly. He is their shield, protecting those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of justice and protects those who are faithful to him.
Then you will understand what is right, just and fair, and you will know how to find the right course of action every time. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise planning will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Failure
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 a prediction of showers for today, the sun is now shining and the cool wind is blowing, making for a cooler day. It was nice to have a rainy day yesterday to settle the pollen, making it a little easier to breathe and not blow! The oak trees have mostly stopped shedding now, thankfully, and new green leaves are all over. I went through hard enough showers to really wash off the car, so it doesn't look quite as dirty. :o)
I determined to walk as far as I could Saturday, because I knew showers were coming for Sunday, and I am glad I did! On the drive in, I saw the usual gator sunning on the bank to the right. Then I parked and took out my walking stick, and started across the bridge. I received two comments on the curled walking stick, both positive, and continued on to the first shelter. I looked all around for any sign of the babies and was just about to give up, when I saw one, whose head is getting larger, swimming under the walk. He headed for the bank and crawled up on the mud, so I left and continued on, stopping now and then, to look over the rail down into the underbrush. Sort of hoping to see an armadillo, but guess it was too muddy for them. I went on to the tower and was pleased to see a flock of ospreys circling high in the sky. They gradually circled down, and I mentioned to a young man with a camera that they sometimes hover. He had never seen them do that, so sure enough, a couple started hovering and kept it up for awhile. I was so excited! While the ospreys were putting on a show, another gator came swimming across from the north side of the lake, so I watched it for make its way near us and then sink all but his head.
I started back and looked over at the bank across the canal, when I got to the spot where they once in a while hang out, and sure enough, there was a huge one clear up on the bank! He must have been 10 or 11 ft. and very fat. I stood and watched him for a few minutes, and saw him uncurl one leg, but since I was standing in the sun, I started on back. I was slathered with sunblock, but that still doesn't give me enough protection. Guess I will have to start wearing a hat and have hat hair! Sigh. But I still enjoyed the walk and all creatures great and small. God is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
What is failure in God's eyes?
Colossians 3:23-24 Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and the Master you are serving is Christ.
Often our sense of failure is determined by the level of approval from others. Scripture reminds us to define success in terms of faithfulness to God. God will reward our faithfulness even if we fail in the eyes of the world.
Does failure make God love me less?
Hebrews 2:17-18 It was necessary for Jesus to be in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. He then could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. Since he himself has gone through suffering and temptation, he is able to help us when we are being tempted.
Hebrews 4:15-16 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.
God love us unconditionally, Jesus Christ, our High Priest, entered fully into the human experience and knows our trials, and temptations. While caring parents may be hurt or saddened by a child's failure, that failure doesn't make them love the child less. In fact, failure often awakens greater tenderness and support toward the child. Just as the Lord understands our weaknesses, our failures help us understand his marvelous grace.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving joy and love!
Love and hugs,
amaryllis
I determined to walk as far as I could Saturday, because I knew showers were coming for Sunday, and I am glad I did! On the drive in, I saw the usual gator sunning on the bank to the right. Then I parked and took out my walking stick, and started across the bridge. I received two comments on the curled walking stick, both positive, and continued on to the first shelter. I looked all around for any sign of the babies and was just about to give up, when I saw one, whose head is getting larger, swimming under the walk. He headed for the bank and crawled up on the mud, so I left and continued on, stopping now and then, to look over the rail down into the underbrush. Sort of hoping to see an armadillo, but guess it was too muddy for them. I went on to the tower and was pleased to see a flock of ospreys circling high in the sky. They gradually circled down, and I mentioned to a young man with a camera that they sometimes hover. He had never seen them do that, so sure enough, a couple started hovering and kept it up for awhile. I was so excited! While the ospreys were putting on a show, another gator came swimming across from the north side of the lake, so I watched it for make its way near us and then sink all but his head.
I started back and looked over at the bank across the canal, when I got to the spot where they once in a while hang out, and sure enough, there was a huge one clear up on the bank! He must have been 10 or 11 ft. and very fat. I stood and watched him for a few minutes, and saw him uncurl one leg, but since I was standing in the sun, I started on back. I was slathered with sunblock, but that still doesn't give me enough protection. Guess I will have to start wearing a hat and have hat hair! Sigh. But I still enjoyed the walk and all creatures great and small. God is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
What is failure in God's eyes?
Colossians 3:23-24 Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and the Master you are serving is Christ.
Often our sense of failure is determined by the level of approval from others. Scripture reminds us to define success in terms of faithfulness to God. God will reward our faithfulness even if we fail in the eyes of the world.
Does failure make God love me less?
Hebrews 2:17-18 It was necessary for Jesus to be in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. He then could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. Since he himself has gone through suffering and temptation, he is able to help us when we are being tempted.
Hebrews 4:15-16 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.
God love us unconditionally, Jesus Christ, our High Priest, entered fully into the human experience and knows our trials, and temptations. While caring parents may be hurt or saddened by a child's failure, that failure doesn't make them love the child less. In fact, failure often awakens greater tenderness and support toward the child. Just as the Lord understands our weaknesses, our failures help us understand his marvelous grace.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving joy and love!
Love and hugs,
amaryllis
Friday, April 16, 2010
More than Positive Thinking
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!
Looks like more clouds today, but we did not get any rain yesterday to settle the pollen, so maybe today we will get a few sprinkles, One can only hope! I don't believe I have ever before seen so many yellow cars and the windowsills on my house are layered with yellow pollen dust. More people are complaining of allergies this year, also. Well, hopefully, it will pass soon.
Surprise! I am much earlier this morning, in case you hadn't noticed! I rolled out of bed an hour early, drank some water, and decided to get at the prayers and devotions early. Good to see the sun rise.
Yesterday, I went to the park briefly, but did not walk. the street had been blown clear of the pollen and leaves, so it looked good. The anhinga that usually is perched on the downed maple tree was in place, drying his wings and squirrels were happily dashing across the street from one acorn to another.
I saw the tail of a peacock on the way in..the rest of him was hidden by a tree. God is good!
From Quiet Moments With God:
As he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23;7 NKJV
What we think about determines what we do. Even more important, the Scriptures tell us that what we think about shapes our attitudes and how we live our lives.
The Greek city of Philippi was one of the places where the apostle Paul had a fruitful mimistry. The Greeks were great thinkers. They loved a good debate, a lively conversation about philosophy, or a rousing time of oratory that might trigger the imagination. Paul wrote to the Philippians.
Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble,
whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things
are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things,
Philippians 4:8 NKJV
It's interesting to note Paul wrote this immediately after addressing three other concerns in Philippians, chapter 4. First, he told two women who were having an argument to become of "the same mind in the Lord."
Paul wanted them to be at peace with each other and to rejoice together in the Lord.
Second, Paul told them to be gentle with all men. That's descriptive of having peace with those who don't know the Lord. And third, Paul advised them not to be anxious or worried about anything, but to turn all their troubles over to the Lord. He wanted them to have total peace of mind and heart.
As we look for the good in others and meditate on the unending goodness of our Creator, we find the path toward peace with others and the peace that passes all understanding in whatever situation we find ourselves.
Thinking right is more than positive thinking--it is living a life that is filled with God's goodness, wisdom and mercy!
The soul is tinged with the color and complexion of its thoughts.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Looks like more clouds today, but we did not get any rain yesterday to settle the pollen, so maybe today we will get a few sprinkles, One can only hope! I don't believe I have ever before seen so many yellow cars and the windowsills on my house are layered with yellow pollen dust. More people are complaining of allergies this year, also. Well, hopefully, it will pass soon.
Surprise! I am much earlier this morning, in case you hadn't noticed! I rolled out of bed an hour early, drank some water, and decided to get at the prayers and devotions early. Good to see the sun rise.
Yesterday, I went to the park briefly, but did not walk. the street had been blown clear of the pollen and leaves, so it looked good. The anhinga that usually is perched on the downed maple tree was in place, drying his wings and squirrels were happily dashing across the street from one acorn to another.
I saw the tail of a peacock on the way in..the rest of him was hidden by a tree. God is good!
From Quiet Moments With God:
As he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23;7 NKJV
What we think about determines what we do. Even more important, the Scriptures tell us that what we think about shapes our attitudes and how we live our lives.
The Greek city of Philippi was one of the places where the apostle Paul had a fruitful mimistry. The Greeks were great thinkers. They loved a good debate, a lively conversation about philosophy, or a rousing time of oratory that might trigger the imagination. Paul wrote to the Philippians.
Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble,
whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things
are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things,
Philippians 4:8 NKJV
It's interesting to note Paul wrote this immediately after addressing three other concerns in Philippians, chapter 4. First, he told two women who were having an argument to become of "the same mind in the Lord."
Paul wanted them to be at peace with each other and to rejoice together in the Lord.
Second, Paul told them to be gentle with all men. That's descriptive of having peace with those who don't know the Lord. And third, Paul advised them not to be anxious or worried about anything, but to turn all their troubles over to the Lord. He wanted them to have total peace of mind and heart.
As we look for the good in others and meditate on the unending goodness of our Creator, we find the path toward peace with others and the peace that passes all understanding in whatever situation we find ourselves.
Thinking right is more than positive thinking--it is living a life that is filled with God's goodness, wisdom and mercy!
The soul is tinged with the color and complexion of its thoughts.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Words of wisdom
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 good to have a free day. That is, free of doctors' appointments and other things and just to have the time to do what I want and what is necessary.
The weather is beautiful and warming up so in the afternoon, that I have been turning on the A/C in the late afternoon. Well, I read in the paper yesterday that worms are attacking the oak trees. Oh, no! I remember several years ago in the park, the rails of the boardwalk were absolutely covered with blankets of worms. It was disgusting! You could not walk for worms dropping on your head. I am hoping it doesn't get so bad this year.
After my doc's app't yesterday to get the all clear on my arteries, I felt so good, that I changed clothes and walked out to the tower. I stopped at the first shelter and no baby gators were to be seen, so I walked on the tower. I stopped at the second covered shelter and a lone squirrel, who had obviously been fed in spite of the sign that says no feeding the squirrels, was coming to me hoping to get a peanut. I did not oblige, but told him that was a "no-no". It was nice and windy at the tower, so I enjoyed cooling off.
On my way back I stopped at the first shelter once again and looked and looked and finally spotted four babies about 12 feet in front of the shelter. I know Mama must have been around somewhere, maybe under the shelter, but at least I saw them. God is good!
From the NKJV
Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,
because the Lord has anointed Me
to preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those
who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable
year of the Lord,
And the day of vengeance of our God.
To comfort all who mourn,
To console those who mourn in Zion.
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the
spirit of heaviness that they may be called
trees of righteousness.
The planting of the Lord that He may be glorified.
Prayer of Habakkuk 3:17-19 NLT
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. The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He will make me as
surefooted as a deer and bring me safely over the mountains.
--i always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
The weather is beautiful and warming up so in the afternoon, that I have been turning on the A/C in the late afternoon. Well, I read in the paper yesterday that worms are attacking the oak trees. Oh, no! I remember several years ago in the park, the rails of the boardwalk were absolutely covered with blankets of worms. It was disgusting! You could not walk for worms dropping on your head. I am hoping it doesn't get so bad this year.
After my doc's app't yesterday to get the all clear on my arteries, I felt so good, that I changed clothes and walked out to the tower. I stopped at the first shelter and no baby gators were to be seen, so I walked on the tower. I stopped at the second covered shelter and a lone squirrel, who had obviously been fed in spite of the sign that says no feeding the squirrels, was coming to me hoping to get a peanut. I did not oblige, but told him that was a "no-no". It was nice and windy at the tower, so I enjoyed cooling off.
On my way back I stopped at the first shelter once again and looked and looked and finally spotted four babies about 12 feet in front of the shelter. I know Mama must have been around somewhere, maybe under the shelter, but at least I saw them. God is good!
From the NKJV
Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,
because the Lord has anointed Me
to preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those
who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable
year of the Lord,
And the day of vengeance of our God.
To comfort all who mourn,
To console those who mourn in Zion.
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the
spirit of heaviness that they may be called
trees of righteousness.
The planting of the Lord that He may be glorified.
Prayer of Habakkuk 3:17-19 NLT
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. The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He will make me as
surefooted as a deer and bring me safely over the mountains.
--i always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, April 12, 2010
A 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! I put the heavy blanket back on the bed, expecting colder weather over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the warm sunshine and dry weather! So, off with the blanket again, although my 95 year old uncle says he has not planted his tomato crops yet, because he is expecting one more freeze in Alabama. Hopefully, not here!
When I walked in the park, Friday, I saw lots of baby gators and Mama gator guarding them at the first shelter. The shelter was full of people just looking and taking photos, so it was a little difficult to get to the rail to look down. But it was a beautiful day and I am getting stronger. David, who does the yard, brought me a crooked, walking stick; the kind that the teacher at Sawgrass used to carry. I think it will be helpful in giving me more balance. I am anxious to try it out!
Yesterday, I saw a baby osprey sticking its head out of a nest high atop a light pole at Sawgrass elememtary school. They build nests everywhere! Have you noticed the gorgeoous Florida orchid trees blooming all over the city? This is the time of year when the azaleas and orchid trees bloom at the same time in a riot of color. Also, I noticed that I have an amaryllis bud coming up! God is good!
From Hymns for the Family of God:
Liberation from Materialism
Forbid it, Lord, that our roots become too firmly attached to this earth, that we should fall in love with things.
Help us to understand that the pilgrimage of this life is but an introduction, a preface, a training school for what is to come.
Then shall we see all of life in its true perspective. Then shall we not fall in love with the things of time, but come to love the things that endure. Then shall we be saved from the tyranny of possessions which we have no leisure to enjoy, of property whose care becomes a burden. Give us, we pray, the courage to simplify our lives.
So may we be mature in our faith, childlike but never childish, humble but never cringing, understanding but never conceited.
So help us, O God, to live and not merely to exist, that we may have joy in our work.
In Thy name, who alone can give us moderation and balance and zest for living, we pray.
Amen
by Peter Marshall
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
When I walked in the park, Friday, I saw lots of baby gators and Mama gator guarding them at the first shelter. The shelter was full of people just looking and taking photos, so it was a little difficult to get to the rail to look down. But it was a beautiful day and I am getting stronger. David, who does the yard, brought me a crooked, walking stick; the kind that the teacher at Sawgrass used to carry. I think it will be helpful in giving me more balance. I am anxious to try it out!
Yesterday, I saw a baby osprey sticking its head out of a nest high atop a light pole at Sawgrass elememtary school. They build nests everywhere! Have you noticed the gorgeoous Florida orchid trees blooming all over the city? This is the time of year when the azaleas and orchid trees bloom at the same time in a riot of color. Also, I noticed that I have an amaryllis bud coming up! God is good!
From Hymns for the Family of God:
Liberation from Materialism
Forbid it, Lord, that our roots become too firmly attached to this earth, that we should fall in love with things.
Help us to understand that the pilgrimage of this life is but an introduction, a preface, a training school for what is to come.
Then shall we see all of life in its true perspective. Then shall we not fall in love with the things of time, but come to love the things that endure. Then shall we be saved from the tyranny of possessions which we have no leisure to enjoy, of property whose care becomes a burden. Give us, we pray, the courage to simplify our lives.
So may we be mature in our faith, childlike but never childish, humble but never cringing, understanding but never conceited.
So help us, O God, to live and not merely to exist, that we may have joy in our work.
In Thy name, who alone can give us moderation and balance and zest for living, we pray.
Amen
by Peter Marshall
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, April 9, 2010
LOVE
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 the thunder in the wee hours of the morning, and then the rain falling, and then went back to sleep, because for some reason the falling rain sound is comforting. However, it is still kind of gloomy and the yard was supposed to get mowed this morning. So, I don't know if David C. is still coming. Lots of the tall purple and lavender weeds are growing in the front and back yards and they are really pretty, but they also make the yard look unkempt, which it is!
The fallen tree in the park has been sawed through and taken away, so the tree men must have come yesterday morning. Lots of hydrilla in clumps are still floating in the canal. and I saw the airboat two days ago, and thought they must have been spraying to get rid of the hydrilla, but the clumps still look pretty healthy to me. The road is covered with oak seeds, so much so, it is hard to see where it ends. But it is still a good place to be, to watch the water fowl, the turtles and occasionally, a gator. God is good!
I enjoyed being in the company of dear friends last evening for a supper of portobello mushroom burgers! Yum! Good friends and good food. Life is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Corinthians 13
If I could speak in any language in heaven or on earth but didn't love others, I would only be making meaningless noise like a loud gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I knew all the mysteries of the future and knew everything about everything, but didn't love others, what good would I be? And if I had the gift of faith so that I could speak to a mountain and make it move, without love I would be no good to anybody. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it, 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. New 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 tree 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
The fallen tree in the park has been sawed through and taken away, so the tree men must have come yesterday morning. Lots of hydrilla in clumps are still floating in the canal. and I saw the airboat two days ago, and thought they must have been spraying to get rid of the hydrilla, but the clumps still look pretty healthy to me. The road is covered with oak seeds, so much so, it is hard to see where it ends. But it is still a good place to be, to watch the water fowl, the turtles and occasionally, a gator. God is good!
I enjoyed being in the company of dear friends last evening for a supper of portobello mushroom burgers! Yum! Good friends and good food. Life is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Corinthians 13
If I could speak in any language in heaven or on earth but didn't love others, I would only be making meaningless noise like a loud gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I knew all the mysteries of the future and knew everything about everything, but didn't love others, what good would I be? And if I had the gift of faith so that I could speak to a mountain and make it move, without love I would be no good to anybody. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it, 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. New 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 tree 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, April 8, 2010
More Roamin' thru Romans
Good morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is another beautiful day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! I have heard lots of morning doves around the house lately, cooing their mournful songs, but not in the winter. As far as I know they do not migrate, but anyway, it is another sign spring is here. Yesterday, I heard the cardinal chirping very loudly in the oak tree. It would be really cool if they nested around here.
I enjoyed a delightful time with two dear friends who took me to lunch. We caught up on goings on and old times. They are both very committed prayer warriors. As one said, her pastor told her "Praying is a calling, not a spiritual gift." I never thought of it that way!
After our lunch at Olive Garden and they had brought me home, I went to the Park and saw people on the bridge looking down at the fish in the water. The tree is still in the canal, so, sometimes I guess a gator could use it for shelter. Maintenance does not get things done very fast these days. Lots of parks to cover for the trim crew. But God is good!
Thoughts from Romans 15 from the Promise Bible NLT:
We should please others. IF we do what helps them, we will build them up in the Lord. For even Christ didn't please himself. As the Scriptures say, "Those who insult you are also insulting me." Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises.
May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other-each with the attitude of Christ Jesus toward the other. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
So accept each other just as Christ has accepted you; then God will be glorified. ...
So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in Him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I enjoyed a delightful time with two dear friends who took me to lunch. We caught up on goings on and old times. They are both very committed prayer warriors. As one said, her pastor told her "Praying is a calling, not a spiritual gift." I never thought of it that way!
After our lunch at Olive Garden and they had brought me home, I went to the Park and saw people on the bridge looking down at the fish in the water. The tree is still in the canal, so, sometimes I guess a gator could use it for shelter. Maintenance does not get things done very fast these days. Lots of parks to cover for the trim crew. But God is good!
Thoughts from Romans 15 from the Promise Bible NLT:
We should please others. IF we do what helps them, we will build them up in the Lord. For even Christ didn't please himself. As the Scriptures say, "Those who insult you are also insulting me." Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises.
May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other-each with the attitude of Christ Jesus toward the other. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
So accept each other just as Christ has accepted you; then God will be glorified. ...
So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in Him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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