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's overcast, warm and humid today with a breeze blowing, and the smell of rain in the air. But, as a friend told me at church Sunday, every day is beautiful!( And he just recently lost his wife.) What a great attitude!
I did some chores around the house yesterday, and drove to Wendy's late in the afternoon to get a small salad. By that time it was sprinkling and did so for about thirty minutes, then it rained a little harder. There were very few people at the park, because of the light sprinkles, but I saw a beautiful white egret with his long neck stretched down toward the water, looking for lunch, at the bank of the canal. Nearby was an anhinga airing out the wings. I saw some fresh dirt at the gopher turtle hole, so, apparently, he is still going in and out. Good to know.
Well, I have been listening to and reading about the discussion of the pine tar in the glove incident with the pitcher for the Rays. I am not offering my opinion, but have been wondering why, if the Nationals mgr. knew about it because the pitcher used to be on his team, didn't he get reported when playing for the Nationals? Just curious. Cheating is cheating, and wrong, but one of the retired pitching coaches who lives here, says everyone uses pine tar to help grip the ball. A moral dilemma for some, but not for those who have a personal relationship with Jesus. God is good!
From Quiet Moments with God devotional:
The city has no need of the sun nor of the moon to give light to it. For the splendor and radiance (glory) of God illuminates it, and the lamb is its lamp.
Revelation 21:23
Despite endless cloudy days this spring, the columbines still managed to bloom. Blue, scarlet, and gold bell-shaped flowers with delicate dangling spurs towered over lacy foliage. They danced gracefully in the breeze, their bright colors attracting hummingbirds. Yet, without God's sun, they didn't seem as radiant as in previous springs.
It is the same with humans. Although we follow our genetic codes and grow into healthy people physically, we have not radiance without the Son of God. The windows of our souls appear cloudy, and God's love cannot shine through us.
Just as columbines hunger for the sun's warm rays, our souls hunger for the loving presence of Jesus. Unlike the columbines, however, we can find the Son even on cloudy days of despair.
We can take action to find the Son by simply reading or listening to His Word and obeying it. We can meet Him in a flower garden, where each stem and blossom appear like signposts to His presence. We can hear His praises being sung by the rustle of leaves held in the tree's uplifted branches.
Getting to know Him in a personal way enlightens our soul. His radiance fills our hearts and enlivens our spirits with hope for eternal life with Him in Heaven.
In Heaven, the sun will not be needed because God himself will be our Light. Perhaps Heaven's columbines will always dance with radiance from the glow of God's glory.
(As a footnote; the first time I saw columbines was in Keystone, Colorado, as a delegate from our church. They were beautiful!)
The glory of God, and, as our
only means to glorifying him,
the salvation of human souls,
is the real business of life.
C. S. Lewis
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Living to Please Others
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Rain has been forecast for the next couple days, but we have sun and clouds right now, and a nice breeze, so maybe later on?
Seems like the doves are plentiful around the house these days. I can hear their mournful cooing most all the time, but I haven't seen the white one for a while. When I looked in the water bowl outside yesterday, I noticed the water was very low and there were hair or fur strands floating on the bottom. I have never seen a squirrel take a bath, but how could the hairs have gotten in there otherwise? I know they drink from the bowl, but these hairs were over an inch long and dark...one of life's mysteries.
I see several of the golden rain trees around the neighborhood at this time of year. They are messier than the jacaranda trees, but so beautiful, who can complain? They grow huge and the yellow flowers are really glowing! There is one in a yard on the way to the park, and a young tree a block or two away from here. I saw a flock of ibis pecking around a picnic table in the park yesterday and a great blue heron almost hidden in some shrubs growing on the bank of the canal. Not many people were out when I was there, but a lot is going on these days. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 15: 2-9
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 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. Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors. And he came so that Gentiles might also give glory to God for his mercies to them.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Seems like the doves are plentiful around the house these days. I can hear their mournful cooing most all the time, but I haven't seen the white one for a while. When I looked in the water bowl outside yesterday, I noticed the water was very low and there were hair or fur strands floating on the bottom. I have never seen a squirrel take a bath, but how could the hairs have gotten in there otherwise? I know they drink from the bowl, but these hairs were over an inch long and dark...one of life's mysteries.
I see several of the golden rain trees around the neighborhood at this time of year. They are messier than the jacaranda trees, but so beautiful, who can complain? They grow huge and the yellow flowers are really glowing! There is one in a yard on the way to the park, and a young tree a block or two away from here. I saw a flock of ibis pecking around a picnic table in the park yesterday and a great blue heron almost hidden in some shrubs growing on the bank of the canal. Not many people were out when I was there, but a lot is going on these days. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 15: 2-9
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 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. Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors. And he came so that Gentiles might also give glory to God for his mercies to them.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Celebrate Life
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! Today marks a change in the weather. I could tell when I stepped outside this morning that the humidity is coming back. While the breeze felt good, the air was not as nice as yesterday but still it is a beautiful day, with more clouds and sunshine!
I don't know why I could not get to sleep last night. I finally got up at 1` and read until 2, then went back to bed and finally drifted off. I see a nap in my future today!
I had a busy day yesterday, with shopping for groceries, going to Walmart where I was pleased at the low price of gas, then to the library, and finally home. The library was packed with the community room in use and also, lots of children enjoying the fun of reading. Lots of books get returned Monday, along with DVDS, so lots of filing for the workers.
Each time I left a cool building the sun seemed twice as hot, once I got outside. I went to the park and on the way saw the young osprey stretching his wings in the nest atop a light pole at Sawgrass Elem. school. It looked pretty big, so should be leaving the nest soon. There was a story in the Times yesterday, about a big gator that left Sawgrass Park and decided to walk across the interstate. He hit one new car and caused about $2000 damage and then was run over by another car, as he continued on across the road. That one spelled the end for the gator. Wonder what the Insurance co. had to say about that claim? But God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 NASB
Do you want to know God more intimately? Try this: celebrate the life He has given you. Do you feel like celebrating today? If you're a believer, you should. When you allow Christ to reign over your heart, today and every day should be a time for joyful celebration.
What do you expect from the day ahead? Are you expecting God to do wonderful things. or are you living beneath a cloud of worry and doubt? the words of Psalm 118:24 remind us that every day is a gift from God. So whatever this day holds for you, begin it and end it with God as your partner and Christ as your Savior.
And throughout the day, give thanks to the One who created you and saved you. God's love for you is infinite. Accept it: celebrate it; and be thankful.
Some of us seem so
anxious about avoiding
hell that we forget
to celebrate our journey
toward heaven.
Dear Lord, help me remember that every day is cause for celebration. Today I will try my best to keep joy in my heart. I will celebrate the life you have given me here on earth and
the eternal life that will be mine in heaven. Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I don't know why I could not get to sleep last night. I finally got up at 1` and read until 2, then went back to bed and finally drifted off. I see a nap in my future today!
I had a busy day yesterday, with shopping for groceries, going to Walmart where I was pleased at the low price of gas, then to the library, and finally home. The library was packed with the community room in use and also, lots of children enjoying the fun of reading. Lots of books get returned Monday, along with DVDS, so lots of filing for the workers.
Each time I left a cool building the sun seemed twice as hot, once I got outside. I went to the park and on the way saw the young osprey stretching his wings in the nest atop a light pole at Sawgrass Elem. school. It looked pretty big, so should be leaving the nest soon. There was a story in the Times yesterday, about a big gator that left Sawgrass Park and decided to walk across the interstate. He hit one new car and caused about $2000 damage and then was run over by another car, as he continued on across the road. That one spelled the end for the gator. Wonder what the Insurance co. had to say about that claim? But God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 NASB
Do you want to know God more intimately? Try this: celebrate the life He has given you. Do you feel like celebrating today? If you're a believer, you should. When you allow Christ to reign over your heart, today and every day should be a time for joyful celebration.
What do you expect from the day ahead? Are you expecting God to do wonderful things. or are you living beneath a cloud of worry and doubt? the words of Psalm 118:24 remind us that every day is a gift from God. So whatever this day holds for you, begin it and end it with God as your partner and Christ as your Savior.
And throughout the day, give thanks to the One who created you and saved you. God's love for you is infinite. Accept it: celebrate it; and be thankful.
Some of us seem so
anxious about avoiding
hell that we forget
to celebrate our journey
toward heaven.
Dear Lord, help me remember that every day is cause for celebration. Today I will try my best to keep joy in my heart. I will celebrate the life you have given me here on earth and
the eternal life that will be mine in heaven. Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, June 18, 2012
Freedom from Rules
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! What a beautiful morning! The breeze is cool, the humidity is low, and the sun is shining and it is a great day to be alive!
As I walked outside, I paused for a minute or two just to look around and enjoy the air. I looked up and saw a plane so high, I could barely see it, but the contrails gave it away, and then I saw squirrels scampering up the oak tree and an egret flying high from the park to who knows where.
After a church service with a good message yesterday, and full of life from young people, because of VBS starting today, I drove through the park. Not many people were out yet, but dads may have been picnicking elsewhere or at the Trop where a large crowd saw the Rays shut out the Marlins. It was a good Sunday, and God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Freedom from rules and New Life in Christ
Colossians 2:6-10
And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must
continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grown down
into him and draw nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith,
strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives
overflow in thanksgiving for all he has done.
Don't let anyone lead you astray with empty philosophy and high=
sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the
evil powers of the world, and not from Christ. For in Christ the fullness
of God lives in the human body , and you are complete through your union
with Christ. He is the Lord over every ruler and authority in the universe.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
As I walked outside, I paused for a minute or two just to look around and enjoy the air. I looked up and saw a plane so high, I could barely see it, but the contrails gave it away, and then I saw squirrels scampering up the oak tree and an egret flying high from the park to who knows where.
After a church service with a good message yesterday, and full of life from young people, because of VBS starting today, I drove through the park. Not many people were out yet, but dads may have been picnicking elsewhere or at the Trop where a large crowd saw the Rays shut out the Marlins. It was a good Sunday, and God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Freedom from rules and New Life in Christ
Colossians 2:6-10
And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must
continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grown down
into him and draw nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith,
strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives
overflow in thanksgiving for all he has done.
Don't let anyone lead you astray with empty philosophy and high=
sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the
evil powers of the world, and not from Christ. For in Christ the fullness
of God lives in the human body , and you are complete through your union
with Christ. He is the Lord over every ruler and authority in the universe.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, June 15, 2012
Tightrope 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! Today is a replica of yesterday, except the air is a bit cooler, so it was pleasant when I stepped outside this morning. It felt good! Sunshine, a few clouds and gentle breeze...just great!
I noticed in the park yesterday that all the trees have been planted, but I don't know where. Seems odd that they would be planting more, when so many plants were eliminated when so many workers were laid off last year. Most of the hydrilla has turned brown from the spraying, and will soon wash away, so most of the water will be visible once again. I haven't seen the gopher turtle since before the heavy rains, so maybe his home got flooded. But I hope he is okay.
My new yard man is coming this morning, and I look forward to that! I think I have the worst looking lawn on the block right now, but it will soon look much better! God is good!
From the devotional book
Quiet Moments with God
"I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep what I have committed to him until that day."
2 Timothy 1:12 NKJV
In the mid-nineteenth century, tightrope walker Blondin was going to perform his most daring feat yet. He stretched a two-inch steel cable across Niagara Falls. As he did, a large crowd gathered to watch. He asked the onlookers, "How many of you believe that I can carry the weight of a human on my shoulders across this gorge? "
The growing crowd shouted and cheered, believing that he could perform this difficult feat. Blondin picked up a sack of sand that weighed about 180 pounds and carried it across the Falls. They both arrived on the other side safely.
Then Blondin asked, "How many of you believe that I can actually carry a person across the gorge?" Again, the crowd cheered him on.
"Which one of you will climb on my shoulders and let me carry you across the Falls"? Silence fell across the crowd. Everyone wanted to see him carry a person across the gorge, but nobody wanted to put his or her life into Blondin's hands.
Finally, a volunteer came forward willing to participate in this death-defying stunt. Who was this person? It was Blondin's manager, who had known the tightrope walker personally for many years.
As they prepared to cross the Falls, Blondin instructed his manager, "You must not trust your own feelings, but mine. You will feel like turning when we don't need to turn,. And if you trust your feelings, we will both fall. You must become part of me." The two made it across to the other side safely.
Jesus gives us the same instruction when we are asked to trust Him in difficult circumstances" Don't trust your own feelings' trust me to carry you through."
Courage, Brother! Do not stumble though
thy path be dark as night. There's
a star to guide the humble,
Trust in God and do the right.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I noticed in the park yesterday that all the trees have been planted, but I don't know where. Seems odd that they would be planting more, when so many plants were eliminated when so many workers were laid off last year. Most of the hydrilla has turned brown from the spraying, and will soon wash away, so most of the water will be visible once again. I haven't seen the gopher turtle since before the heavy rains, so maybe his home got flooded. But I hope he is okay.
My new yard man is coming this morning, and I look forward to that! I think I have the worst looking lawn on the block right now, but it will soon look much better! God is good!
From the devotional book
Quiet Moments with God
"I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep what I have committed to him until that day."
2 Timothy 1:12 NKJV
In the mid-nineteenth century, tightrope walker Blondin was going to perform his most daring feat yet. He stretched a two-inch steel cable across Niagara Falls. As he did, a large crowd gathered to watch. He asked the onlookers, "How many of you believe that I can carry the weight of a human on my shoulders across this gorge? "
The growing crowd shouted and cheered, believing that he could perform this difficult feat. Blondin picked up a sack of sand that weighed about 180 pounds and carried it across the Falls. They both arrived on the other side safely.
Then Blondin asked, "How many of you believe that I can actually carry a person across the gorge?" Again, the crowd cheered him on.
"Which one of you will climb on my shoulders and let me carry you across the Falls"? Silence fell across the crowd. Everyone wanted to see him carry a person across the gorge, but nobody wanted to put his or her life into Blondin's hands.
Finally, a volunteer came forward willing to participate in this death-defying stunt. Who was this person? It was Blondin's manager, who had known the tightrope walker personally for many years.
As they prepared to cross the Falls, Blondin instructed his manager, "You must not trust your own feelings, but mine. You will feel like turning when we don't need to turn,. And if you trust your feelings, we will both fall. You must become part of me." The two made it across to the other side safely.
Jesus gives us the same instruction when we are asked to trust Him in difficult circumstances" Don't trust your own feelings' trust me to carry you through."
Courage, Brother! Do not stumble though
thy path be dark as night. There's
a star to guide the humble,
Trust in God and do the right.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Psoaring thru Psalm 20
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Another day of sun and humidity! When I opened the door this morning, the heat struck me and it was still early! I filled up the water bowl yesterday for the birds and squirrels and apparently, the birds have been bathing in it, because the water was kinda murky looking like it was dusty! It is really not a big bowl, (an empty Cool Whip container), but the critters are appreciative of a place to splash around.
I was sitting at the P.C. yesterday and looked out the window in time to see two large butterflies flitting by...not at the same time. One looked like a swallow tail, but very yellow and the other was mostly yellow. They went so fast, I could not really tell what kind they were, but I could see they were very beautiful.
My cleaning ladies came yesterday and caught me up on their future "road trip". They are driving to the married one's daughter's house in VA to visit with the grandkid and then, after they return, they will have to go back to baby sit while the daughter and husband go to Hawaii where he will be assigned for a short time. The servicemen were told to bring their wives, because of a short duty day. Well, since one of the ladies does not like to fly, she got reservations on Amtrak, including a room where she and Cheryl will ride in comfort for 21 hours. Sounds like fun to me! These gals have been friends and in business together for about 18 years! One is married with adult kids and the other is single. I really appreciate them.
After doing a little shopping yesterday, I went to the park and watched the work men planting a bunch of trees some place. They have a dozen or so, but I could not see where they were going in. At the spot where they are planting, there are already large maple and oak trees, so I will have to take a walk to find out what is going on. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 20
In times of trouble, may the Lord respondto your cry.
May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
May he grant your heart's desire,
and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory,
flying banners to honor our Lord.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed king.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
Some nations boast of their armies and weapons
but we boast in the Lord our God.
Those nations will fall down and collapse,
but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord.
Respond to our cry for help.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was sitting at the P.C. yesterday and looked out the window in time to see two large butterflies flitting by...not at the same time. One looked like a swallow tail, but very yellow and the other was mostly yellow. They went so fast, I could not really tell what kind they were, but I could see they were very beautiful.
My cleaning ladies came yesterday and caught me up on their future "road trip". They are driving to the married one's daughter's house in VA to visit with the grandkid and then, after they return, they will have to go back to baby sit while the daughter and husband go to Hawaii where he will be assigned for a short time. The servicemen were told to bring their wives, because of a short duty day. Well, since one of the ladies does not like to fly, she got reservations on Amtrak, including a room where she and Cheryl will ride in comfort for 21 hours. Sounds like fun to me! These gals have been friends and in business together for about 18 years! One is married with adult kids and the other is single. I really appreciate them.
After doing a little shopping yesterday, I went to the park and watched the work men planting a bunch of trees some place. They have a dozen or so, but I could not see where they were going in. At the spot where they are planting, there are already large maple and oak trees, so I will have to take a walk to find out what is going on. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 20
In times of trouble, may the Lord respondto your cry.
May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
May he grant your heart's desire,
and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory,
flying banners to honor our Lord.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed king.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
Some nations boast of their armies and weapons
but we boast in the Lord our God.
Those nations will fall down and collapse,
but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord.
Respond to our cry for help.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Matthew 4:10
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 this morning, I was greeted with the noisy singing of many birds and the steady cooing of mourning doves. It was a happy sound to start the day. They were greeting the sunshine as they no doubt were seeking bugs and other things that they eat.
I had a fairly quiet day yesterday..running a few errands in the heat, and thank you, God, for an air conditioned car! Parking in the shade is always good! As I was driving around Lynch Lake, I noticed a large, dark feathered pelican preening as he perched on a bench. Then, in the park, I saw a squirrel perched on a pole by the trash can looking very cute while munching on something good.
Also, the overgrowth in the canal has been sprayed and is turning brown. While the hydrilla and other growth is choking out the canal, I always kind of hate to see the moor hens homes destroyed. They are such busy, cute little ducks, always talking to each other as they busily build their nests. But God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Give God Your Complete Attention
Worship the Lord you God and...serve Him only.
Matthew 4:10 HCSB
Who rules your heart? Is it God, or is it something else? Do you give God your firstfruits or your last? Have you given Christ your heart, your soul, your talents, your time, and your testimony, or have you given Him little more than a few hours each Sunday morning?
In the book of Exodus, God warns that we should place no other gods before Him. Yet all too often, we place our Lord in second, third, or fourth place as we worship the gods of pride, greed, power, or lust. When we unwittingly place possessions or relationships above our love for the Creator, we must seek His forgiveness and repent from our sins.
Does God rule your heart? Make certain that the honest answer to this question is a resounding yes. In the life of every righteous believer, God comes first. And that's precisely the place that He deserves in your heart.
I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours of the day in prayer.
Dear Lord, Your love is eternal and Your laws are everlasting. When I obey Your commandments and put You first in my life, I am blessed. Today , I invite you to reign over every corner of my heart. I will have faith in You. Father, I will sense Your presence. I will accept Your love. I will trust Your will, and I will praise You for the Savior of my life; Your Son Jesus.
Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had a fairly quiet day yesterday..running a few errands in the heat, and thank you, God, for an air conditioned car! Parking in the shade is always good! As I was driving around Lynch Lake, I noticed a large, dark feathered pelican preening as he perched on a bench. Then, in the park, I saw a squirrel perched on a pole by the trash can looking very cute while munching on something good.
Also, the overgrowth in the canal has been sprayed and is turning brown. While the hydrilla and other growth is choking out the canal, I always kind of hate to see the moor hens homes destroyed. They are such busy, cute little ducks, always talking to each other as they busily build their nests. But God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Give God Your Complete Attention
Worship the Lord you God and...serve Him only.
Matthew 4:10 HCSB
Who rules your heart? Is it God, or is it something else? Do you give God your firstfruits or your last? Have you given Christ your heart, your soul, your talents, your time, and your testimony, or have you given Him little more than a few hours each Sunday morning?
In the book of Exodus, God warns that we should place no other gods before Him. Yet all too often, we place our Lord in second, third, or fourth place as we worship the gods of pride, greed, power, or lust. When we unwittingly place possessions or relationships above our love for the Creator, we must seek His forgiveness and repent from our sins.
Does God rule your heart? Make certain that the honest answer to this question is a resounding yes. In the life of every righteous believer, God comes first. And that's precisely the place that He deserves in your heart.
I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours of the day in prayer.
Dear Lord, Your love is eternal and Your laws are everlasting. When I obey Your commandments and put You first in my life, I am blessed. Today , I invite you to reign over every corner of my heart. I will have faith in You. Father, I will sense Your presence. I will accept Your love. I will trust Your will, and I will praise You for the Savior of my life; Your Son Jesus.
Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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