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 has been shining, but all at once, it has gotten cloudy. Maybe we will have an early rain today, instead of late afternoon.
Well, I tried to take advantage of the tax-free days sale at Beall's over the weekend, but I was too chicken to park in the north forty and walk in the heat to get into the store, however, they always have discount days and sales, so I don't feel too badly.
I did get into Target and bought two DVDs which were not tax free, but I had been wanting them for a long time. I had not been in that store for a year or more, so I had to walk nearly the whole place before I found the music section against the back wall! Sure got in some exercise!
Brian and I had dinner at Leverock's Saturday evening. I had not been there in several years and had forgotten how good the food is. I had shrimp and crabcake, which was served with amazing veggies! We had an appetizer of mushrooms with crab stuffing and chopped tomatoes and lettuce. We were also presented with warm crusty bread with seasoned oil dipping sauce. Reminded me of a meal I had in Keystone , CO several years ago!
That, plus a win for the Rays, made for a great evening! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Corinthians 15:56
For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power, How we thank
God, who gives us victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord!
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about
the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, August 5, 2013
Friday, August 2, 2013
A quote from Mr. Chambers
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, breezes blowing and warm temps already are just a sample of the kind of day we will have.
Yesterday we had an overcast sky starting about noon, but my yard man got my grass mowed, along with three other customers he has picked up along this street, because they saw his truck parked in front of my house. I heard the mower in the yard, but could not see his truck. Turned out he parked it down the street and rode the mower and then walked to get the edger and blower. He said it saves him a little gas. Whatever works for him!
I was able to get to my podiatrist even though it was sprinkling when I left the house and when I got to his office, Then it kept on while I did the rest of my shopping and errand running, but never came down hard enough for me to use my umbrella.
When I finished, I went to the park, and saw a great blue heron with neck craning down into the creek, and further on saw a flock of ibis pecking and moving along. I noticed that the masses of hydrilla have been sprayed and are turning brown, so that problem is taken care of. God is good!
From Oswald Chambers:
If you are going to be used by God,
He will take you through a multitude of
experiences that are not meant for you at all.
They are meant to make you useful in His hands.
Oswald Chambers (food for thought)
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday we had an overcast sky starting about noon, but my yard man got my grass mowed, along with three other customers he has picked up along this street, because they saw his truck parked in front of my house. I heard the mower in the yard, but could not see his truck. Turned out he parked it down the street and rode the mower and then walked to get the edger and blower. He said it saves him a little gas. Whatever works for him!
I was able to get to my podiatrist even though it was sprinkling when I left the house and when I got to his office, Then it kept on while I did the rest of my shopping and errand running, but never came down hard enough for me to use my umbrella.
When I finished, I went to the park, and saw a great blue heron with neck craning down into the creek, and further on saw a flock of ibis pecking and moving along. I noticed that the masses of hydrilla have been sprayed and are turning brown, so that problem is taken care of. God is good!
From Oswald Chambers:
If you are going to be used by God,
He will take you through a multitude of
experiences that are not meant for you at all.
They are meant to make you useful in His hands.
Oswald Chambers (food for thought)
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Roamin' thru Romans
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 sunshine and a moist, breeze blowing greets this first day of August! We had the dark, ominous clouds last evening, but no rain, so that was good!
My yard man did not come as I expected, so I am hoping he will show up today, even though the grass is still very wet down front. But my cleaning ladies came and so the house is spic and span for a while.
I had a quiet day yesterday, finishing up a book, and ready to reload at the library. I have found an author who writes novels about the Amish life mixed with suspense. It's a pretty accurate description of the ways of the Amish. This is of special interest to me because of my Amish heritage.
Well, the mango tree within my vision is still loaded and it looks like a good crop. They are larger than the ones for sale in the supermarkets, but I do not know how they taste. There are different varieties of that fruit and some are better than others. My late uncle moved down to Matlacha so he could grow a specific brand of mango, which he did, and it grew to be a nursery, so instead of retiring, he was busier than ever! But, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:38
And 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
My yard man did not come as I expected, so I am hoping he will show up today, even though the grass is still very wet down front. But my cleaning ladies came and so the house is spic and span for a while.
I had a quiet day yesterday, finishing up a book, and ready to reload at the library. I have found an author who writes novels about the Amish life mixed with suspense. It's a pretty accurate description of the ways of the Amish. This is of special interest to me because of my Amish heritage.
Well, the mango tree within my vision is still loaded and it looks like a good crop. They are larger than the ones for sale in the supermarkets, but I do not know how they taste. There are different varieties of that fruit and some are better than others. My late uncle moved down to Matlacha so he could grow a specific brand of mango, which he did, and it grew to be a nursery, so instead of retiring, he was busier than ever! But, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:38
And 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
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 121
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 storm we had last night! It just hung over this area for over half an hour and the thunder boomed and lightning struck, the lights kept flickering and some of the lights went out in the Trop, delaying the ball game for about thirty minutes!
I have seen many photos of the large waterspout that was seen by many people as they crossed over Gandy Bridge. Fortunately, it did not come ashore that I know of. I expected Jason, my yard man to come today, but since the yard is so wet, he may postpone mowing until tomorrow.
I drove out to Walmart to gas the car up yesterday, and was pleased to see they are the lowest in this area as far as price goes. As usual, the Walmart parking lot looked full. They still do a large business! Afterwards, I went into the park and saw a graceful ibis take off with wings outspread and looking very Floridaish. Also, an egret was bending its crooked neck down toward the water, looking for a snack. Beautiful enough for a painting! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 121
I look up to the mountains---
does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made the heavens and the earth!
He will not let you stumble and fall;
the one who watches over you will not sleep.
Indeed, he who watches over Israel
never tires and never sleeps.
The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
The sun will not hurt you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The Lord keeps you from all evil
and preserves your life.
The Lord keeps watch over you
as you come and go
both now and forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I have seen many photos of the large waterspout that was seen by many people as they crossed over Gandy Bridge. Fortunately, it did not come ashore that I know of. I expected Jason, my yard man to come today, but since the yard is so wet, he may postpone mowing until tomorrow.
I drove out to Walmart to gas the car up yesterday, and was pleased to see they are the lowest in this area as far as price goes. As usual, the Walmart parking lot looked full. They still do a large business! Afterwards, I went into the park and saw a graceful ibis take off with wings outspread and looking very Floridaish. Also, an egret was bending its crooked neck down toward the water, looking for a snack. Beautiful enough for a painting! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 121
I look up to the mountains---
does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made the heavens and the earth!
He will not let you stumble and fall;
the one who watches over you will not sleep.
Indeed, he who watches over Israel
never tires and never sleeps.
The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
The sun will not hurt you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The Lord keeps you from all evil
and preserves your life.
The Lord keeps watch over you
as you come and go
both now and forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Gems from John
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! Yesterday was really hot, in the nineties, and today promises to be the same. Although I saw a big, fat dark cloud hanging over the house as I was driving home, nothing came of it, which is OK, because we still have water in the gutters and it is draining out of my front yard.
I managed to motivate myself to do some things around the house that needed doing... filling softsoap bottles, etc. also making the bed with clean sheets. I often think if I would just swap the bottom sheet around, I would not have to wash it as often, since I only sleep in one spot.That is just the lazy me talking...
I drove to the park and not many people were there. Only a few cars, and the only wildflife visible was an ibis pecking in the canal. The canal is filled with big floating islands of hydrilla still, so someone will have to launch the boat and clean it out soon. I noticed the mowers were at work again and have been doing a much more thorough job of mowing. Almost like it used to look! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 17:20-24
I am praying not only for these disciples
but also all those who will ever believe in
me because of their testimony. My prayer for
all of them is that they will be one, just as
you and I are one, Father--that just as you are
in me and I am in you, so they will be in us
and the world will believe you sent me.
I have given them the glory you gave me, so
that they may be one, as we are--I in them and
you in me, all being perfected into one. Then the
world will know that you sent me and will under-
stand that you love them as much as you love me.
Father, I want these whom you have given me to be
with me, so they can see my glory. You gave me
the glory because you loved me even before the world began!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in
my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I managed to motivate myself to do some things around the house that needed doing... filling softsoap bottles, etc. also making the bed with clean sheets. I often think if I would just swap the bottom sheet around, I would not have to wash it as often, since I only sleep in one spot.That is just the lazy me talking...
I drove to the park and not many people were there. Only a few cars, and the only wildflife visible was an ibis pecking in the canal. The canal is filled with big floating islands of hydrilla still, so someone will have to launch the boat and clean it out soon. I noticed the mowers were at work again and have been doing a much more thorough job of mowing. Almost like it used to look! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 17:20-24
I am praying not only for these disciples
but also all those who will ever believe in
me because of their testimony. My prayer for
all of them is that they will be one, just as
you and I are one, Father--that just as you are
in me and I am in you, so they will be in us
and the world will believe you sent me.
I have given them the glory you gave me, so
that they may be one, as we are--I in them and
you in me, all being perfected into one. Then the
world will know that you sent me and will under-
stand that you love them as much as you love me.
Father, I want these whom you have given me to be
with me, so they can see my glory. You gave me
the glory because you loved me even before the world began!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in
my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, July 29, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 30
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 sunshine this morning and in days past that meant the Monday morning wash would be hung on the line outside and drying in the sun. What good smells that made in sun dried clothes. However, I am happy for my dryer and rely on the softening sheets to provide the smell. In case you haven't guessed, I stripped the bed and washed my sheets today.
I have seen many butterflies floating by the window this summer. I thought perhaps my beauty berry bush was attracting them, but when I was out there a few days ago, I did not see any around it. Whatever is attracting them, I am grateful for, because they are beautiful!
When Brian came over Saturday, I had just reached for the mail and discovered a bug-eyed froggie sitting on the mailbox. Now, I always have big, black lizards, or anoles, on the mailbox, messing it up, but a frog is a first. He did not move when I opened the box and retrieved the mail, but seemed pretty secure. Maybe he was waiting for special delivery! :o)
After Brian was through checking out my bank statement, he ordered a pizza for us from Italia Mia, so we had that for supper and I had more of it for lunch yesterday. It was good!
I took a couple of trips through the park and yesterday, a family was gathered around the big, brown gopher tortoise touching him and hopefully, not annoying him, since they are protected. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Excerpts from Psalm 30:
Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones!
Praise his holy name.
His anger lasts for a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime!
Weeping may go on all night,
but joy comes with the morning....
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.
You have taken away my clothes of
mourning and clothed me with joy
that I might sing praises to you and not be silent!
O, Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I have seen many butterflies floating by the window this summer. I thought perhaps my beauty berry bush was attracting them, but when I was out there a few days ago, I did not see any around it. Whatever is attracting them, I am grateful for, because they are beautiful!
When Brian came over Saturday, I had just reached for the mail and discovered a bug-eyed froggie sitting on the mailbox. Now, I always have big, black lizards, or anoles, on the mailbox, messing it up, but a frog is a first. He did not move when I opened the box and retrieved the mail, but seemed pretty secure. Maybe he was waiting for special delivery! :o)
After Brian was through checking out my bank statement, he ordered a pizza for us from Italia Mia, so we had that for supper and I had more of it for lunch yesterday. It was good!
I took a couple of trips through the park and yesterday, a family was gathered around the big, brown gopher tortoise touching him and hopefully, not annoying him, since they are protected. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Excerpts from Psalm 30:
Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones!
Praise his holy name.
His anger lasts for a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime!
Weeping may go on all night,
but joy comes with the morning....
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.
You have taken away my clothes of
mourning and clothed me with joy
that I might sing praises to you and not be silent!
O, Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, July 26, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 22
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 have not seen the sun yet this morning, in fact, we just had a hard downpour. which almost put me to sleep while I was having my devotions! Just something about having the sound of rain coming down...and, I went to sleep to the sounds of thunder and rain falling last night, so the wet weather is back again for a little while.
It was overcast but not raining when I went grocery shopping yesterday. But the humidity was very high and it was very hot when I came out of the air conditioned store! I get spoiled when I go from an air conditioned house to an air conditioned car, and then go in a chilly store. But it is good!
After I left the store, I drove to the park and noticed a lot of clumps of hydrilla loose in the canal. They usually flow down stream on the current and wind up clogged against the third bridge. There were a few people out , so some really enjoy the heat. Or at least,, they don't mind it.
One of the things I have enjoyed this summer has been the beautiful flowers alongside the street that Dolin's nursery has displayed. The sun flowers and the black-eyed susans have been outstanding! Someone always has seasonal flowers planted there, for us motorists to enjoy.
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 22:23-29
I will praise you among all your people.
Praise the Lord, all you who fear him!
Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob!
Show him reverence, all you
descendants of Israel!
For he has not ignored the suffering of the needy.
He has not turned and walked away,
He has listened to their cries for help.
I will praise you among all the people;
I will fulfill my vows in the presence of
those who worship you.
The poor will eat and be satisfied.
All who seek the Lord will praise him.
Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.
The whole earth will acknowledge the
Lord and return to him.
People from every nation will bow down before him.
For the Lord is king!
He rules all the nations!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
It was overcast but not raining when I went grocery shopping yesterday. But the humidity was very high and it was very hot when I came out of the air conditioned store! I get spoiled when I go from an air conditioned house to an air conditioned car, and then go in a chilly store. But it is good!
After I left the store, I drove to the park and noticed a lot of clumps of hydrilla loose in the canal. They usually flow down stream on the current and wind up clogged against the third bridge. There were a few people out , so some really enjoy the heat. Or at least,, they don't mind it.
One of the things I have enjoyed this summer has been the beautiful flowers alongside the street that Dolin's nursery has displayed. The sun flowers and the black-eyed susans have been outstanding! Someone always has seasonal flowers planted there, for us motorists to enjoy.
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 22:23-29
I will praise you among all your people.
Praise the Lord, all you who fear him!
Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob!
Show him reverence, all you
descendants of Israel!
For he has not ignored the suffering of the needy.
He has not turned and walked away,
He has listened to their cries for help.
I will praise you among all the people;
I will fulfill my vows in the presence of
those who worship you.
The poor will eat and be satisfied.
All who seek the Lord will praise him.
Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.
The whole earth will acknowledge the
Lord and return to him.
People from every nation will bow down before him.
For the Lord is king!
He rules all the nations!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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