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! Although the sun is shining , I think the clouds are gathering and we will probably have rain before long. It rained hard last evening just a little ways from here, but just a sprinkle here. That's good, because we are wet!
Jason came to mow yesterday morning, and said he is catching up from being unable to work due to the rain. The ground is so saturated, the ride on mower left some grooves in the grass by the street. I am sure they will soon fill in, though.
Well, the attack bird is still at it! He's picking on the window in the guest bedroom. Or I should say, "pecking". Seems like most birds spend their time looking for food, but not this one! When My cleaning ladies were here yesterday, Kim got to see him in action and thought it was cute, but if she had to listen to the tapping most of the day, I think she would change her mind!
Other than a trip to Boston Market for my dinner, I did not go out much yesterday, because of the staggered schedules of the yard guy and the cleaning ladies. But, God is good!
A Prayer from a Friend:
Dear Jesus,
I long for my spiritual and physical life to become
such a blend that I cannot separate the two. I also desire
to be a Lighthouse for your love with friends , neighbors
and extended family. I want to be able to do more for
others than what I can accomplish on my own. I am so
thankful for how I have been pulled out of the darkness
and into the light. I am so thankful that You regenerate
and prepare me for each day . What an awesome thought
to know that I am your brother -and God's child. I so desire
to receive power and direction from You in sharing hope
and direction with other people. I come to Uou and give You
my life today-seeking the love, power,and majesty of the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, June 28, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Psalm 23
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 enjoy looking at the towering white clouds this time of the rainy season! They are so beautiful against the blue sky. I should take time one day just to sit and watch them change as the wind blows. Then, later on, as the rain clouds form, the clouds get very ominous looking.
We had our rainstorm early yesterday, The house was so dark I had to turn all the lights on, about 5:30, but after the storm passed, the sun came out brightly, until sunset. Ah, Florida in rainy season!
Well, the attack bird is back, Guess I spoke too soon yesterday, because I heard once again, the tapping on the windows in the afternoon, from one side of the house to the other. The bird is reddish brown on top and has black and white stripes underneath. I believe from the length of the beak that it is some kind of woodpecker, but whatever it is, I wish he would take out his frustrations on something besides my windows!
All was peaceful at the park yesterday, with few cars parked and not many people visible. But when I went to the library, it was quite busy, with lots of people and kids. It is good to see people taking advantage of the computers and other resources that the local libraries have. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
He leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk through the
dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies,
You welcome me as a guest,
anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love
will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
We had our rainstorm early yesterday, The house was so dark I had to turn all the lights on, about 5:30, but after the storm passed, the sun came out brightly, until sunset. Ah, Florida in rainy season!
Well, the attack bird is back, Guess I spoke too soon yesterday, because I heard once again, the tapping on the windows in the afternoon, from one side of the house to the other. The bird is reddish brown on top and has black and white stripes underneath. I believe from the length of the beak that it is some kind of woodpecker, but whatever it is, I wish he would take out his frustrations on something besides my windows!
All was peaceful at the park yesterday, with few cars parked and not many people visible. But when I went to the library, it was quite busy, with lots of people and kids. It is good to see people taking advantage of the computers and other resources that the local libraries have. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
He leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk through the
dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies,
You welcome me as a guest,
anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love
will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Confidence
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! Amazing how the mornings can be so beautiful with sunshine and light or no breezes and then later in the evening the black clouds roll in and the thunder starts!
Yes, we had another tornado warning last night. I had stepped outside on the front porch about 8 and saw the bank of dark clouds in the southeast right over my neighborhood. I had the TV on and the weatherman started showing pics of radar and how severe the storm would be. Sure enough, the thunder and lightning started and we lost power for about a minute. When it came back on, I went to get my lantern to have it close, but didn't need it after all. I think I will keep it close at hand, until these thunderstorms roll around to the morning hours!
I noticed how high the water is in the canal over at the park from all the rain. It was up almost to the top of the weir! There were a few people enjoying the heat as they walked, but not many cars were parked. A few ibis were walking, and I saw an immature one by itself pecking along the bank of the canal.
I think my beauty berry bush is attracting a lot of butterflies, because I see lots of yellow and black striped one, large and small, flitting and and dancing along outside my window heading toward the bush in the back yard. They are so pretty! And, BTW, the attack bird gave one last fierce peck against the east bedroom window yesterday and has not been back since! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How can we have confidence in the face of life's greatest hardships?
Romans 8:38-39 I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love.
Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't and the demons can't. Our fears for
today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell, can't keep
God's love away. Whether we are high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean,
nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God
that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yes, we had another tornado warning last night. I had stepped outside on the front porch about 8 and saw the bank of dark clouds in the southeast right over my neighborhood. I had the TV on and the weatherman started showing pics of radar and how severe the storm would be. Sure enough, the thunder and lightning started and we lost power for about a minute. When it came back on, I went to get my lantern to have it close, but didn't need it after all. I think I will keep it close at hand, until these thunderstorms roll around to the morning hours!
I noticed how high the water is in the canal over at the park from all the rain. It was up almost to the top of the weir! There were a few people enjoying the heat as they walked, but not many cars were parked. A few ibis were walking, and I saw an immature one by itself pecking along the bank of the canal.
I think my beauty berry bush is attracting a lot of butterflies, because I see lots of yellow and black striped one, large and small, flitting and and dancing along outside my window heading toward the bush in the back yard. They are so pretty! And, BTW, the attack bird gave one last fierce peck against the east bedroom window yesterday and has not been back since! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
How can we have confidence in the face of life's greatest hardships?
Romans 8:38-39 I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love.
Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't and the demons can't. Our fears for
today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell, can't keep
God's love away. Whether we are high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean,
nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God
that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Don't Condemn 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! We had a very loud and severe thunderstorm last night, which caused tornado warnings . In fact, one small one touched down just a couple miles from here, at 87th and 4th St! Too close! When I finally climbed in bed, it was still rumbling and sprinkling. We got a lot of rain!
Well, my house is under attack by a brown, feisty sparrow. I have reflexive film on the windows and apparently this crazy bird thinks this other bird is intruding on his territory! I kept going from bedroom window to bedroom window, chasing him off, so he would stop pecking his brains out against the glass! This morning at 6:30, I heard the tap, tap against my window and sure enough, there he was, flinging himself against the window and pecking away! Now, that is a little too early for me! Hopefully, he will get over this obsession soon!
I went for a ride through the park yesterday, All was quiet and simmering in the heat of midday. Not many people were there, but the grass looks very green and the ibis were quietly pecking here and there. It was peaceful. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 7:1-6
Stop judging others, and you will not be judged.
For others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever
measure you use in judging others, it will be used to
to measure how you will be judged. And why worry
about a speck in your friend's eye, when you have a
log in your own? How can you think of saying, "Let
me help you get rid of that speck in your eye, when you
can't see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First
get rid of the log in your own eye, then perhaps you will
see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye.
Don't give what is holy to unholy people. Don't give
pearls to swine! They will trample the pearls , then
turn and attack you!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, my house is under attack by a brown, feisty sparrow. I have reflexive film on the windows and apparently this crazy bird thinks this other bird is intruding on his territory! I kept going from bedroom window to bedroom window, chasing him off, so he would stop pecking his brains out against the glass! This morning at 6:30, I heard the tap, tap against my window and sure enough, there he was, flinging himself against the window and pecking away! Now, that is a little too early for me! Hopefully, he will get over this obsession soon!
I went for a ride through the park yesterday, All was quiet and simmering in the heat of midday. Not many people were there, but the grass looks very green and the ibis were quietly pecking here and there. It was peaceful. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 7:1-6
Stop judging others, and you will not be judged.
For others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever
measure you use in judging others, it will be used to
to measure how you will be judged. And why worry
about a speck in your friend's eye, when you have a
log in your own? How can you think of saying, "Let
me help you get rid of that speck in your eye, when you
can't see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First
get rid of the log in your own eye, then perhaps you will
see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye.
Don't give what is holy to unholy people. Don't give
pearls to swine! They will trample the pearls , then
turn and attack you!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, June 24, 2013
Effective 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! 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
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
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
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