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 kinda overcast and breezy today and thunderstorms are predicted as usual, but it is still very warm and humid.
I hear my yard man riding his mower right now, so he is getting his work done while it is dry.Well, a slight interruption while I went outside and talked to Jason for a while. He was dripping wet already from the humidity and already doing four yards. I would never be able to do outside work in weather like this!
Yesterday, I was on the phone for a total of over an hour, including waiting time, trying to get solutions to a question with my health care provider...while she was persistent and called me back when I suggested that instead of waiting on the phone, I was a little frustrated by the fact that all the associates I spoke with had pronounced foreign accents, sometimes difficult for me to understand. I am still working on a solution to the problem with my local primary care. But I am learning a lot of patience through this experience!
I saw the tortoise going into his tunnel yesterday in the park and wondered if he goes in their head first, how does he get turned around to come back out head first? Maybe it is wider down inside than it looks on the entrance...
I also saw a lovely egret quickly pecking at an unwary fish or frog in the canal. Seems like each fish or fowl is part of the food chain for some other critter. That's God's plan and He 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, August 16, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 133
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and
we will rejoice and be glad in it! I heard thunder later in the afternoon yesterday, but all the rain was over the bridges and none came this far. It is windy and sunny today, with another hot and humid day on tap. Daryl told me last night that it seemed like fall in TN, with temps in the 70's and low 80's, so maybe there is hope for us soon. Ha.
I caught up with some long put off chores around the house yesterday morning, folding towels, catching up with ironing..etc., but took off for the park later.
I was re-reading some very old letters while going through my desk and came across a letter from the daughter of an Amish friend of mine from years ago. She was telling me how much they had enjoyed my letters and that her mother was not here "no more". This was her way of saying she had passed away. Her mother. Ida, had made two quilts for me which I had ordered long distance since they live in Indiana. They are old order Amish without electricity or running water in the house, although they had fixed up a bathroom, primitive;, but it worked, and had a hand pump in the sink. The fridge was run on gas from a generator and they used lanterns for lights.
Hard for us to imagine living that way...
I found very few people in the park when I visited yesterday, but did see two large brown, gopher tortoises munching on the grass, I was able to pull the car in very close to the larger one. He raised his head, took a look at me and went on munching, so I took his picture with my iPhone. I also saw a moor hen in the canal in the midst of a bunch of floating hydrilla. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 133
How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as pleasant as the fragrant, anointing oil that was poured over Aaron's head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And the Lord has pronounced his blessing even life forevermore.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
we will rejoice and be glad in it! I heard thunder later in the afternoon yesterday, but all the rain was over the bridges and none came this far. It is windy and sunny today, with another hot and humid day on tap. Daryl told me last night that it seemed like fall in TN, with temps in the 70's and low 80's, so maybe there is hope for us soon. Ha.
I caught up with some long put off chores around the house yesterday morning, folding towels, catching up with ironing..etc., but took off for the park later.
I was re-reading some very old letters while going through my desk and came across a letter from the daughter of an Amish friend of mine from years ago. She was telling me how much they had enjoyed my letters and that her mother was not here "no more". This was her way of saying she had passed away. Her mother. Ida, had made two quilts for me which I had ordered long distance since they live in Indiana. They are old order Amish without electricity or running water in the house, although they had fixed up a bathroom, primitive;, but it worked, and had a hand pump in the sink. The fridge was run on gas from a generator and they used lanterns for lights.
Hard for us to imagine living that way...
I found very few people in the park when I visited yesterday, but did see two large brown, gopher tortoises munching on the grass, I was able to pull the car in very close to the larger one. He raised his head, took a look at me and went on munching, so I took his picture with my iPhone. I also saw a moor hen in the canal in the midst of a bunch of floating hydrilla. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 133
How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as pleasant as the fragrant, anointing oil that was poured over Aaron's head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And the Lord has pronounced his blessing even life forevermore.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Time
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 was quite windy a few minutes ago, but now the air is calm and the sun is shining, so it looks like another hot, humid day is ahead for us.
I received a call from my bank early yesterday, informing me that some fraudulent purchases had been made with my debit card, so they wanted me to come in as soon as possible to sign some papers and take care of the serious matter. I am so baffled by this and why someone would go to all that trouble to be a criminal...I just do not understand!!
After I finished with the bank, I went to the library, returned a couple books and picked up one I had ordered, then decided to go on to the cleaners to pick up my Amish quilt I had left for cleaning. After leaving there, I drove back up 4th St. to the Salvation Army and dropped off several bags of clothes and other items, from cleaning out my closets. I still need to clean out more stuff! For every new item I buy, an old one must be discarded. Right!
I drove on to the park after all that, and absorbed some of the peace I always feel there. Then back home to make the bed with clean sheets and eat some lunch! God is good!
From the devotional book Quiet Moments with God:
As Time Goes By
This is the day which the Lord
has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 NKJV
"Where does the time go?" we ask. Here it is--a
new day on the horizon--and we can't remember
how it arrived so quickly. Why, last week seems like
yesterday, and last year flew by like a video is fast forward.
And worse, it's hard to remember what we spent it on.
Shouldn't I have more great memories? we wonder. What
did I accomplish? IS this all I've done with all that time?
Singer Jim Croce mused in his hit song "Time in a Bottle"
that "there never seems to be enough time to do the things
you want to do , once you find them." We search so hard for
happiness. But often, we don't understand that happiness is
not a goal to be won, but a by-product of a life well spent.
This "Old English Prayer" offers simple instruction for enjoying
the day that the Lord has made:
Take time to work, it is the price of success.
Take time to think, it is the source of power.
Take time to play, it is the secret of perpetual youth.
Take time to read, it is the foundation of wisdom.
Take time to be friendly, it is the road to happiness.
Take time to dream, it is hitching your wagon to a star.
Take time to love and be loved, it is the privilege of the gods.
Take time to look around, it is too short a day to be selfish.
Take time to laugh, it is the music of the soul.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I received a call from my bank early yesterday, informing me that some fraudulent purchases had been made with my debit card, so they wanted me to come in as soon as possible to sign some papers and take care of the serious matter. I am so baffled by this and why someone would go to all that trouble to be a criminal...I just do not understand!!
After I finished with the bank, I went to the library, returned a couple books and picked up one I had ordered, then decided to go on to the cleaners to pick up my Amish quilt I had left for cleaning. After leaving there, I drove back up 4th St. to the Salvation Army and dropped off several bags of clothes and other items, from cleaning out my closets. I still need to clean out more stuff! For every new item I buy, an old one must be discarded. Right!
I drove on to the park after all that, and absorbed some of the peace I always feel there. Then back home to make the bed with clean sheets and eat some lunch! God is good!
From the devotional book Quiet Moments with God:
As Time Goes By
This is the day which the Lord
has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 NKJV
"Where does the time go?" we ask. Here it is--a
new day on the horizon--and we can't remember
how it arrived so quickly. Why, last week seems like
yesterday, and last year flew by like a video is fast forward.
And worse, it's hard to remember what we spent it on.
Shouldn't I have more great memories? we wonder. What
did I accomplish? IS this all I've done with all that time?
Singer Jim Croce mused in his hit song "Time in a Bottle"
that "there never seems to be enough time to do the things
you want to do , once you find them." We search so hard for
happiness. But often, we don't understand that happiness is
not a goal to be won, but a by-product of a life well spent.
This "Old English Prayer" offers simple instruction for enjoying
the day that the Lord has made:
Take time to work, it is the price of success.
Take time to think, it is the source of power.
Take time to play, it is the secret of perpetual youth.
Take time to read, it is the foundation of wisdom.
Take time to be friendly, it is the road to happiness.
Take time to dream, it is hitching your wagon to a star.
Take time to love and be loved, it is the privilege of the gods.
Take time to look around, it is too short a day to be selfish.
Take time to laugh, it is the music of the soul.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, August 12, 2013
Prayer Pause
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 no rain yesterday, and it is another hot and humid morning, , so maybe there will be no rain again tonight. I tried to get out and see the Perseid meteor display last night, but, although I saw the beautiful half moon shining brightly,and a few stars, there was also a smattering of clouds and I did not see any meteors. Oh, well...
I had an interesting weekend, starting Friday. Terry, my old friend, (not so much in age) called and after a short chat, invited me to meet him for lunch. So I did. It was good to catch up on what was going on in each others lives. I used to see him at Sawgrass pretty much every day, since he was supervisor, and Louis knew him even before that.
I also visited CVS to pick up a prescription. and asked about the Shingles vaccine, which I had a doctor's scrip for. Seems you have to make an appointment with the pharmacist, who will then give the shot. My appointment is today at noon, so it looks like a late lunch for me. I had the chickenpox as a child, so just as a precaution, I wanted to get the vaccine. Never too late!
I visited Sawgrass Park in the heat and saw a few people, with several little ones which the heat did not seem to bother. A flock of ibis was just moving slowly as they kept their heads down and slowly pecked their way to wherever they were going.
I was going to throw out some peanuts for the squirrels in my yard yesterday, but several ducks were moving toward me, so I did not dare encourage them by giving them peanuts. Sorry, squirrels, you will have to wait! But, God is good!
From the devotional book Quiet Moments with God:
A coffee break is a good time for prayer!
Uphold me according to your promise so that I may live.
Psalm 119:116 AMP
When we pray at the outset of our day, our prayer is often for general guidance and help from the Lord. When we pray in the midst of our day our prayer is much more likely to be specific and aimed at immediate needs and concerns. By the time a coffee break rolls around, we have a much better idea of what our day holds, including what particular dangers, difficulties, or temptations we are going to face! It is with that knowledge, born of experience, that this prayer of Saint Patrick takes on even greater meaning:
May the wisdom of God instruct me,
the eye of God watch over me,
the ear of God hear me,
the word of God give me sweet talk,
the hand of God defend me,
the way of God guide me.
Christ be with me,
Christ before me.
Christ in me.
Christ under me.
Christ over me.
Christ on my right hand.
Christ on my left hand.
Christ on this side.
Christ on that side.
Christ in the head of everyone to whom I speak,
Christ in the mouth of every person who speaks to me.
Christ in the ear of everyone who hears me today.
Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had an interesting weekend, starting Friday. Terry, my old friend, (not so much in age) called and after a short chat, invited me to meet him for lunch. So I did. It was good to catch up on what was going on in each others lives. I used to see him at Sawgrass pretty much every day, since he was supervisor, and Louis knew him even before that.
I also visited CVS to pick up a prescription. and asked about the Shingles vaccine, which I had a doctor's scrip for. Seems you have to make an appointment with the pharmacist, who will then give the shot. My appointment is today at noon, so it looks like a late lunch for me. I had the chickenpox as a child, so just as a precaution, I wanted to get the vaccine. Never too late!
I visited Sawgrass Park in the heat and saw a few people, with several little ones which the heat did not seem to bother. A flock of ibis was just moving slowly as they kept their heads down and slowly pecked their way to wherever they were going.
I was going to throw out some peanuts for the squirrels in my yard yesterday, but several ducks were moving toward me, so I did not dare encourage them by giving them peanuts. Sorry, squirrels, you will have to wait! But, God is good!
From the devotional book Quiet Moments with God:
A coffee break is a good time for prayer!
Uphold me according to your promise so that I may live.
Psalm 119:116 AMP
When we pray at the outset of our day, our prayer is often for general guidance and help from the Lord. When we pray in the midst of our day our prayer is much more likely to be specific and aimed at immediate needs and concerns. By the time a coffee break rolls around, we have a much better idea of what our day holds, including what particular dangers, difficulties, or temptations we are going to face! It is with that knowledge, born of experience, that this prayer of Saint Patrick takes on even greater meaning:
May the wisdom of God instruct me,
the eye of God watch over me,
the ear of God hear me,
the word of God give me sweet talk,
the hand of God defend me,
the way of God guide me.
Christ be with me,
Christ before me.
Christ in me.
Christ under me.
Christ over me.
Christ on my right hand.
Christ on my left hand.
Christ on this side.
Christ on that side.
Christ in the head of everyone to whom I speak,
Christ in the mouth of every person who speaks to me.
Christ in the ear of everyone who hears me today.
Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, August 9, 2013
Be Still
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We have another duplicate of yesterday's weather...sunshine and heat in the morning and towards afternoon, clouds building and rain in the evening. Wow! Did we ever have rain for about thirty minutes! I guess people at the Bucs game got wet in the first quarter. I have to say the Rays do not have that problem!
While I was getting dressed this morning, Jason, my yard man, called to say he was outside but his mower was in the shop for repairs. So, he will be back this afternoon if his repairman has it ready. I was happy he called instead of coming to the door, so that was thoughtful of him. He also wanted me to call Lee down the street, to say he could not come today, yet. He thought Lee might be still in bed, and he was, but I talked to him for about fifteen minutes while he was still trying to think of a good reason to get up. :o) That's retirement for you!
My friend across the street had cooked a big pot of lima beans Wednesday,with all kinds of seasoning in them and brought me over a good portion of them, so I went to KFC and got two biscuits and cole slaw to go with them. As Louis' late uncle would say, "Mighty fine eatin'"! And I have enough for tonight!
I drove to the park and was revived by the peace and quiet, even though it was very warm and steamy in the afternoon. But God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 40:10 NKJV
The Bible teaches that a wonderful way to get
to know God is simply to be still and listen to Him.
But sometimes you may find it hard to slow down
and listen. As the demands of everyday life weigh
down upon you, you may be tempted to ignore God's
presence or --worse yet--to rebel against His
commandments. But, when you quiet yourself and
acknowledge His presence, God touches your heart
and restores your spirits. So why not let him do it
right now? If you really want to know him better,
silence is a wonderful place to start.
Great Thoughts
Speed-reading may be a good thing, but it was never meant
for the Bible. It takes calm, thoughtful, prayerful meditation
on the Word to extract its deepest nourishment.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
While I was getting dressed this morning, Jason, my yard man, called to say he was outside but his mower was in the shop for repairs. So, he will be back this afternoon if his repairman has it ready. I was happy he called instead of coming to the door, so that was thoughtful of him. He also wanted me to call Lee down the street, to say he could not come today, yet. He thought Lee might be still in bed, and he was, but I talked to him for about fifteen minutes while he was still trying to think of a good reason to get up. :o) That's retirement for you!
My friend across the street had cooked a big pot of lima beans Wednesday,with all kinds of seasoning in them and brought me over a good portion of them, so I went to KFC and got two biscuits and cole slaw to go with them. As Louis' late uncle would say, "Mighty fine eatin'"! And I have enough for tonight!
I drove to the park and was revived by the peace and quiet, even though it was very warm and steamy in the afternoon. But God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 40:10 NKJV
The Bible teaches that a wonderful way to get
to know God is simply to be still and listen to Him.
But sometimes you may find it hard to slow down
and listen. As the demands of everyday life weigh
down upon you, you may be tempted to ignore God's
presence or --worse yet--to rebel against His
commandments. But, when you quiet yourself and
acknowledge His presence, God touches your heart
and restores your spirits. So why not let him do it
right now? If you really want to know him better,
silence is a wonderful place to start.
Great Thoughts
Speed-reading may be a good thing, but it was never meant
for the Bible. It takes calm, thoughtful, prayerful meditation
on the Word to extract its deepest nourishment.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Greetings from Paul
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 and clouds this morning, as usual and another very warm, humid morning greeting us. Last night, I heard lots of thunder, rumbles and noise off in the distance, but it never came this way, although the porch was wet this morning, So, sometime during the night, we got a little rain, I think earthworms have built tunnels in the sand in the front yard where the grass does not grow, because the dirt looks very weird with black and white speckles.
And the crows are making a mess on the front sidewalk! They scratch all the mulch and old acorns out and leave them to make marks on the concrete! Messy, messy!
My cleaning ladies came to work yesterday after lunching at Italia Mia, which is one of their favorite places. Cheryl has to have cataract surgery this month, so that will keep her from working for a little while. I gave them calendars, because I always get half a dozen from the various charities I have donated to in the past! They were glad to get them.
I drove to Boston Market for a Mediterranean salad with chicken which I had for supper, and on the way back went by the building where Krispy Kreme is supposedly coming, but saw no signs of life or construction, so maybe they are waiting for permits, or maybe KK is not coming. Time will tell! 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 a
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 kind things for others. All the while you will
learn to know God better and better.
We also pray that you will be strengthened with his
glorious power so that you will know all the glorious
power 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 that 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 the crows are making a mess on the front sidewalk! They scratch all the mulch and old acorns out and leave them to make marks on the concrete! Messy, messy!
My cleaning ladies came to work yesterday after lunching at Italia Mia, which is one of their favorite places. Cheryl has to have cataract surgery this month, so that will keep her from working for a little while. I gave them calendars, because I always get half a dozen from the various charities I have donated to in the past! They were glad to get them.
I drove to Boston Market for a Mediterranean salad with chicken which I had for supper, and on the way back went by the building where Krispy Kreme is supposedly coming, but saw no signs of life or construction, so maybe they are waiting for permits, or maybe KK is not coming. Time will tell! 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 a
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 kind things for others. All the while you will
learn to know God better and better.
We also pray that you will be strengthened with his
glorious power so that you will know all the glorious
power 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 that 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
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 46
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 day started out really hot and humid yesterday, as it is today, but we had another unexpected hard thunderstorm in the afternoon! I really do not like the loud, crashing thunder, and was glad when it stopped and moved on.
But I got in my doctors appointment before the rain, and also got some shopping done, so I was thankful for that! I even paid a visit to the park before heading for home. A few people were out and lots of squirrels, again, but no feathered friends were in sight. God is good! Just a note; today our daughter would have been 61. I miss her.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
A river brings joy to the city of our God,
the sacred home of the most High.
God himself lives in that city; it cannot be destroyed .
God will protect it at the break of day
the nations are in an uproar,
and kingdoms crumble!
God thunders and the earth melts!
The Lord Almighty is here among us,
the God of Israel is our fortress.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
But I got in my doctors appointment before the rain, and also got some shopping done, so I was thankful for that! I even paid a visit to the park before heading for home. A few people were out and lots of squirrels, again, but no feathered friends were in sight. God is good! Just a note; today our daughter would have been 61. I miss her.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
A river brings joy to the city of our God,
the sacred home of the most High.
God himself lives in that city; it cannot be destroyed .
God will protect it at the break of day
the nations are in an uproar,
and kingdoms crumble!
God thunders and the earth melts!
The Lord Almighty is here among us,
the God of Israel is our fortress.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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