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! Lots of sun, a slight breeze and the usual afternoon thunder showers are on the weather menu today. We had a very loud thunder and lightning storm in the late afternoon yesterday, but very little rain. I was having my supper when a loud clap of thunder really startled me!
We had a powerful sermon yesterday with a preview of the VBS puppets singing the theme song. During the service, a couple rows of chairs were added directly behind me and I did not even hear it being done!...must have been engrossed in listening.
On my way to church, yesterday morning, I saw a great blue heron by Lynch Lake trying to decide what to do with a small, wiggly turtle he held in his beak, I wish I could have stayed to watch, because the turtle was about three times wider than the skinny neck of the heron. Decisions, decisions!
Then this morning when I opened the front door to retrieve the Times, I thought I saw a squirrel, but it was Peter Cottontail. The little brown bunny was back again. He looked at me and decided I was harmless, so hopped over to a fern and started munching. So cute!
I watched the Skywire walk by Nik Wallenda last night, and nearly all the way across, he was thanking Jesus and praying about the motion of the wire and showing his faith in a very positive way. The following scripture is a reminder of how God answers prayers! God is Good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 7:7-11
Keep on asking and you will be given what you
ask for. Keep on looking and you will find. Keep on
knocking and the door will be opened. For everyone
who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And the
door is opened to everyone who knocks. You parents,
if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give
them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do
you give them a snake? Of course not! If you sinful
people know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your heavenly Father give good
gifts to those who ask him.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, June 24, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
Colossians 1
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! Happy first day of summer! Ha. We have been having
summer weather for several weeks now, and my A/C has been running since May. Well,
now it is official!
Looks like our rain will come in the afternoon, now, because we have another sunny day with our usual puffy clouds. Last night I stepped outside to see an egg shaped moon, and a pretty sunset. The moon will be full in a couple days and I think it will be a super moon, so I will have to remember to go out to see it!
Jason, my yard man just left. Yesterday he called me from outside the house during the downpour. He had finished with a house down the street, and too late came to do mine, so
he put that off until today. Two people on this street have asked me for references, so I get a discount for two and one man recommended the man across the street, so that is three Jason has picked up on the same street. Saves him money in gas to have four customers on the same street!
I finally put down a book I was reading and got my ironing done yesterday. Then I paid a visit to the park and saw a freshly mown park, (in fact, I followed a mower down the street and into the park). The grass was fresh and green from all the rain. Several ibis were pecking around and people were everywhere! A good hot day, so I stopped in at McD's to get a smoothie, which was pretty refreshing, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 1:11
We also pray that you will be strengthened with
his glorious power so that you will have all the
patience and endurance you need. May you be
filled with joy, always thanking the Father who
has enabled you to share the inheritance that belongs
to God's holy people, who live in the light. For he
has rescued us from the one who rules in the kingdom
of darkness, and he has brought us into the kingdom
of his dear Son. God has purchased our freedom with
his blood and has forgiven all our sins.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Happy first day of summer! Ha. We have been having
summer weather for several weeks now, and my A/C has been running since May. Well,
now it is official!
Looks like our rain will come in the afternoon, now, because we have another sunny day with our usual puffy clouds. Last night I stepped outside to see an egg shaped moon, and a pretty sunset. The moon will be full in a couple days and I think it will be a super moon, so I will have to remember to go out to see it!
Jason, my yard man just left. Yesterday he called me from outside the house during the downpour. He had finished with a house down the street, and too late came to do mine, so
he put that off until today. Two people on this street have asked me for references, so I get a discount for two and one man recommended the man across the street, so that is three Jason has picked up on the same street. Saves him money in gas to have four customers on the same street!
I finally put down a book I was reading and got my ironing done yesterday. Then I paid a visit to the park and saw a freshly mown park, (in fact, I followed a mower down the street and into the park). The grass was fresh and green from all the rain. Several ibis were pecking around and people were everywhere! A good hot day, so I stopped in at McD's to get a smoothie, which was pretty refreshing, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 1:11
We also pray that you will be strengthened with
his glorious power so that you will have all the
patience and endurance you need. May you be
filled with joy, always thanking the Father who
has enabled you to share the inheritance that belongs
to God's holy people, who live in the light. For he
has rescued us from the one who rules in the kingdom
of darkness, and he has brought us into the kingdom
of his dear Son. God has purchased our freedom with
his blood and has forgiven all our sins.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Colossians 1
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 had sunshine for awhile, but now the sky is dark and thunder is rumbling, so it looks like we will have an early thunderstorm. When the sun comes back out, we will have a very humid, steamy day. Oh, well, this is our summer wet weather!
Yesterday I made good time getting to my dentist's office, because I got a lot of green lights on 66th St. and traffic was not too heavy. I got there a little early, and was taken in right away, so I was finished in record time!
However, when I left almost an hour later, it was lunch time and so I stopped and got a chicken sandwich to take home, because my cleaning ladies were due in half an hour. I took time to drive through the park and saw an anhinga on the weir , and a great white heron by the bank of the canal. A beautiful sight!
After the ladies left, I continued on with my shopping, and then headed for home because the heat was too much for me to enjoy any more getting in and out of the car! But, as always, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 1:9-14
So we have continued praying for you ever since
we first heard about you. We ask God to give you
complete understanding of what he wants to do
in your lives, and we ask him to make you wise
with spiritual wisdom. Then the way you live will
always honor and please the Lord, and you will
continually do good and kind things for others.
All the while you will learn to know God better and
better. ...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday I made good time getting to my dentist's office, because I got a lot of green lights on 66th St. and traffic was not too heavy. I got there a little early, and was taken in right away, so I was finished in record time!
However, when I left almost an hour later, it was lunch time and so I stopped and got a chicken sandwich to take home, because my cleaning ladies were due in half an hour. I took time to drive through the park and saw an anhinga on the weir , and a great white heron by the bank of the canal. A beautiful sight!
After the ladies left, I continued on with my shopping, and then headed for home because the heat was too much for me to enjoy any more getting in and out of the car! But, as always, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 1:9-14
So we have continued praying for you ever since
we first heard about you. We ask God to give you
complete understanding of what he wants to do
in your lives, and we ask him to make you wise
with spiritual wisdom. Then the way you live will
always honor and please the Lord, and you will
continually do good and kind things for others.
All the while you will learn to know God better and
better. ...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
The Power of Encouragement
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 was awakened early by the sound of rain, and was so happy to hear the nice soothing sound, that I went back to sleep. However, the sun is shining now and puffy clouds are back, so it looks like another beautiful, hot day!
I have another dentist app't for 11 this morning, so I have to hurry. The traffic is so heavy going across town, I like to allow about 30 minutes for driving time.
I just watched a squirrel rush his way through the hedge outside my window, not letting close branches and leaves deter him in the least. I also see over a dozen mangoes ripening on the tree in my vision. There are so many producing fruit trees in their yard, I think they could have a fruit stand to sell extras!
My cleaning ladies are coming around noon, so I will have a busy morning. Hope you all have a great Wednesday, God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Patience and encouragement come from God. And I pray that God will help you all agree with each other the way Christ Jesus wants.
Romans 15:5 NCV
Here's a question only you can answer. During a typical day , how many opportunities will you have to encourage other human beings? Unless you're living on a deserted island, the answer is "a lot". And here's a follow up question. How often do you take advantage of these opportunities? Hopefully, the answer is "more often than not".
Romans 14:19 advises us to "Pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another." and whenever we do, God smiles.
Whether you realize it or not, you're surrounded by people
who need an encouraging word, a helping hand, or a pat on
the back. And every time you encourage one of these folks,
you'll be doing God's will by obeying God's Word. So with no
further ado, let the encouragement begin.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I have another dentist app't for 11 this morning, so I have to hurry. The traffic is so heavy going across town, I like to allow about 30 minutes for driving time.
I just watched a squirrel rush his way through the hedge outside my window, not letting close branches and leaves deter him in the least. I also see over a dozen mangoes ripening on the tree in my vision. There are so many producing fruit trees in their yard, I think they could have a fruit stand to sell extras!
My cleaning ladies are coming around noon, so I will have a busy morning. Hope you all have a great Wednesday, God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Patience and encouragement come from God. And I pray that God will help you all agree with each other the way Christ Jesus wants.
Romans 15:5 NCV
Here's a question only you can answer. During a typical day , how many opportunities will you have to encourage other human beings? Unless you're living on a deserted island, the answer is "a lot". And here's a follow up question. How often do you take advantage of these opportunities? Hopefully, the answer is "more often than not".
Romans 14:19 advises us to "Pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another." and whenever we do, God smiles.
Whether you realize it or not, you're surrounded by people
who need an encouraging word, a helping hand, or a pat on
the back. And every time you encourage one of these folks,
you'll be doing God's will by obeying God's Word. So with no
further ado, let the encouragement begin.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Living as Children of Light
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! This is another day pretty much like yesterday, except maybe a teensy bit less humidity. Lots of sun and more puffy clouds.
I remember lying on the ground when I was a teenager and looking at the clouds to see what kind of faces I could spy. That was before TV or cell phones, when we had to play outdoors, instead of staying inside glued to some kind of electronic gadget! We also built our own scooters, and made clogs out of wood and rubber tube strips. Ah, those were the days! I am so happy we have A/C now, though, after growing up without it. My family of five took a trip one summer, driving all the way to Reno, NV where my aunt lived. 36 Ford sedan with no A/C in July! What an adventure!
My adventure yesterday was a trip to Walmart for gas and a trip to Sawgrass park. Enough excitement for one day. Seems like the ospreys like to gather on the wires over Lynch Lake, now. I saw three there the other day, so there must be a lot of fish in that lake. Not many people were at the park on a very hot day, but I saw a great white heron and an ibis walking and wading in the canal, looking for lunch. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 4:20
...But that isn't what you were taught when
you learned about Christ. Since you have heard
all about him and have learned the truth that is
in Jesus, throw off your old evil nature and your
former way of life, which is rotten through and
through, full of lust and deception. Instead, there
must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and
attitudes. You must display a new nature because
you are a new person , created in God's likeness-
righteous, holy and true...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I remember lying on the ground when I was a teenager and looking at the clouds to see what kind of faces I could spy. That was before TV or cell phones, when we had to play outdoors, instead of staying inside glued to some kind of electronic gadget! We also built our own scooters, and made clogs out of wood and rubber tube strips. Ah, those were the days! I am so happy we have A/C now, though, after growing up without it. My family of five took a trip one summer, driving all the way to Reno, NV where my aunt lived. 36 Ford sedan with no A/C in July! What an adventure!
My adventure yesterday was a trip to Walmart for gas and a trip to Sawgrass park. Enough excitement for one day. Seems like the ospreys like to gather on the wires over Lynch Lake, now. I saw three there the other day, so there must be a lot of fish in that lake. Not many people were at the park on a very hot day, but I saw a great white heron and an ibis walking and wading in the canal, looking for lunch. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 4:20
...But that isn't what you were taught when
you learned about Christ. Since you have heard
all about him and have learned the truth that is
in Jesus, throw off your old evil nature and your
former way of life, which is rotten through and
through, full of lust and deception. Instead, there
must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and
attitudes. You must display a new nature because
you are a new person , created in God's likeness-
righteous, holy and true...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, June 17, 2013
Paul's Prayer
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Sunshine, puffy clouds a slight, humid breeze and very warm temps are how this Monday is starting! With a promise to be even hotter as the days grow longer!
I enjoyed a good weekend, in spite of having my stitches out of the arm, and a visit to the dentist. The arm is healing nicely and so is the toe. I am able to wear closed toe shoes now, without so much discomfort, which is a blessing.
Brian came over for a visit Saturday, and I suggested that we go to The Hangar for dinner. He was in agreement, so off we went, and decided to try the waffle and chicken item. We had a wonderful waiter named Will. When I asked about the waffle and chicken, he said they had a number of "repeat offenders" who came back time after time for that dish. I was doubtful because I like veggies, and he pointed out that there were red pepper flakes in the maple syrup. I said that was not my idea of veggies. We had a laugh about it! I would not order the dish again, but it was different ...had lots of chicken, gravy and syrup.
While we were there, we could see the tall masts of the CG ship Eagle, and also, an ultra-light airplane came zooming down the field and off for a quick flight around the neighborhood, then came back in for a landing, out of sight. We also watched a Carnival cruise ship sail out of sight headed for some destination. Then we watched the Safari helo take off on a twenty minute flight, come back and land.
After we finished, Brian drove a far as he could, down to the harbor, so we could see the Eagle up close and personal. It is magnificent! We did not get the tour, but the close up look was great! I usually remember to say a little prayer of thanksgiving for the men flying the Coast Guard helicopter over the house as it comes back from it daily patrols.
Then came Sunday and I was engrossed by the power of the sermon and enjoyed meeting and greeting all the friends at church. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-21
When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's plan, I fall to my knees and
pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited, resources he will give you mighty
inner strength through his Holy Spirit. And I pray that Christ will be more
and more at home in your hearts as you trust in Him. May your roots go down deep
into the soil of God's marvelous love. And may you have
the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide how
long and how deep his love really is. May you experience the
love of Christ , though it is so great you will never fully understand
it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I enjoyed a good weekend, in spite of having my stitches out of the arm, and a visit to the dentist. The arm is healing nicely and so is the toe. I am able to wear closed toe shoes now, without so much discomfort, which is a blessing.
Brian came over for a visit Saturday, and I suggested that we go to The Hangar for dinner. He was in agreement, so off we went, and decided to try the waffle and chicken item. We had a wonderful waiter named Will. When I asked about the waffle and chicken, he said they had a number of "repeat offenders" who came back time after time for that dish. I was doubtful because I like veggies, and he pointed out that there were red pepper flakes in the maple syrup. I said that was not my idea of veggies. We had a laugh about it! I would not order the dish again, but it was different ...had lots of chicken, gravy and syrup.
While we were there, we could see the tall masts of the CG ship Eagle, and also, an ultra-light airplane came zooming down the field and off for a quick flight around the neighborhood, then came back in for a landing, out of sight. We also watched a Carnival cruise ship sail out of sight headed for some destination. Then we watched the Safari helo take off on a twenty minute flight, come back and land.
After we finished, Brian drove a far as he could, down to the harbor, so we could see the Eagle up close and personal. It is magnificent! We did not get the tour, but the close up look was great! I usually remember to say a little prayer of thanksgiving for the men flying the Coast Guard helicopter over the house as it comes back from it daily patrols.
Then came Sunday and I was engrossed by the power of the sermon and enjoyed meeting and greeting all the friends at church. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-21
When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's plan, I fall to my knees and
pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited, resources he will give you mighty
inner strength through his Holy Spirit. And I pray that Christ will be more
and more at home in your hearts as you trust in Him. May your roots go down deep
into the soil of God's marvelous love. And may you have
the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide how
long and how deep his love really is. May you experience the
love of Christ , though it is so great you will never fully understand
it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, June 13, 2013
All Creatures Great and Small
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! The sun is shining,and a moist breeze is blowing, but it looks like another great day ahead of us!
I am blessed with amazing and kind friends! When I came home from errand running yesterday, the trash can was sitting down by the street. My friend, and neighbor had done it.) Then, this morning I received a call from her as I was finishing breakfast and she said that a possum had been hit by a car and was lying in the street in front of the house with babies crawling on her. Cheryl dragged the mother over into the gutter and called the SPCA and told them about the babies. Well, the babies had not all been born,yet, so Cheryl pulled two of them out of the pouch and then got a basin to put the others in. They were nursing on the dead mother, so she really had to pull to get them off. The SPCA lady said the mother's milk would turn toxic after death, so it was important not to let them nurse. All together, there were nine babies. The SPCA lady came in about thirty minutes and put the carcass into a trash bag in the back of her nice, shiny van, with her bare hands!
Meanwhile, Cheryl went to put gloves on before she handled any more babies. I took pictures with my camera, but I don't know how to transfer them to the emails. BTW, Cheryl also brought my dumpster back up to the house! God is good! I think that is enough excitement for today!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 150
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his heavenly dwelling,
praise him in his mighty heaven!
Praise him for his mighty works,
Praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the trumpet,
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
praise him with loud clanging cymbals,
Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am blessed with amazing and kind friends! When I came home from errand running yesterday, the trash can was sitting down by the street. My friend, and neighbor had done it.) Then, this morning I received a call from her as I was finishing breakfast and she said that a possum had been hit by a car and was lying in the street in front of the house with babies crawling on her. Cheryl dragged the mother over into the gutter and called the SPCA and told them about the babies. Well, the babies had not all been born,yet, so Cheryl pulled two of them out of the pouch and then got a basin to put the others in. They were nursing on the dead mother, so she really had to pull to get them off. The SPCA lady said the mother's milk would turn toxic after death, so it was important not to let them nurse. All together, there were nine babies. The SPCA lady came in about thirty minutes and put the carcass into a trash bag in the back of her nice, shiny van, with her bare hands!
Meanwhile, Cheryl went to put gloves on before she handled any more babies. I took pictures with my camera, but I don't know how to transfer them to the emails. BTW, Cheryl also brought my dumpster back up to the house! God is good! I think that is enough excitement for today!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 150
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his heavenly dwelling,
praise him in his mighty heaven!
Praise him for his mighty works,
Praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the trumpet,
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
praise him with loud clanging cymbals,
Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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