The Beatitudes

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! Our beautiful fall weather continues with sunshine and cooler air, but more humidity today. I will be surprised when the cold weather comes next week, because of the change from A/C to heat!

This is in the small world dept; yesterday my pest control man came, (he is third generation of the independent outfit I have used for years) and he brought a friend who is partnering with him in the business. The partner is the grandson of a pharmacist I used to know at Galen's drug store fifty years ago, when my sons were babies! Another third generation!  As I said; it is a small world!

I had an appointment with my audiologist at 3 PM yesterday, and arrived a few minutes before, but had to wait for over an hour before I was seen because the previous patient was late. All actions have consequences! It was so cold inside that I went out for about ten minutes to warm up. I should always carry a sweater in the car! My audiologist is a young strawberry blond man who is very kind and gentle handling old geezers. He has two little girls, 3 and not yet one year old, and a very pretty wife. I have known Keith for over three years, and really like him, but he needs to keep his office a little warmer!

After I thawed out, I drove on to the park and watched an egret and squirrels scampering up trees and across the road. Several people were enjoying the sun, the views, and one man was reclining on a blanket on the hill beside the canal. God is good!

From the Promise Bible NLT:

Matthew 5:2
God blesses those who realize their need for him.
for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
God blesses those who are gentle and lowly
for the whole earth will belong to them.
God blesses those who are hungry and
thirsty for justice,
for they will receive it in full.
God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure
for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
God blesses those who are persecuted
because they live for God,
 for the Kingdom if Heaven is theirs.

I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!

Love and hugs,
 Amaryllis

Psoaring thru Psalm 37

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 are still into fall weather and it feels wonderful to have the cool air in the mornings and even sometimes in the shade during the hot afternoons! From what I hear from the predictions, we will even have chilly weather sometime later next week! I don't know if I am ready for that or not...

I had to go grocery shopping yesterday. There comes a time when the milk is running out and the bread needs replenishing, so I decided to try the Walmart NS again. I had not been there in awhile, and was pleased to see they had upgraded their produce dept. The problem I had with their stocking is that the cranberry juice I buy is on the highest shelf and I have trouble stretching high enough to grab hold of it and keep it from falling on my face. Sometimes I can politely ask a man to help me , but yesterday I did it myself with no disaster! I was able to find everything on my list and saved a lot by shopping there.

I stopped by the Park on the way and looked for a gopher, but did not see one. But I did see the ibis and egrets pecking and fishing, so God is good!

From the Promise Bible NLT:

Psalm 37:3-7

Trust in the Lord and do good
then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the Lord and he will give
you your hearts desires.

Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him and he will help you.
He will make your innocence as clear as the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine like
the noonday sun.

Be still in the presence of the Lord.
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don't worry about evil people who
prosper or fret about their wicked schemes...

I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!

Love and hugs,
 Amaryllis

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! The days are getting shorter, so the sun is coming up later than a few weeks ago, so when I roll out of bed around 6:30 or so, it is still dark outside (and inside). But the air is cooler morning, and evening, and that is a good thing! Beautiful weather!

Well, I was hoping the Tigers would win yesterday, but one run won the game and that was the only run the whole game! I wanted Justin Verlander to win, since the Rays did not make it. But, it won't change the rotation of the earth if they don't and there will still be beans in Boston. But I was disappointed, just the same!

I finally started out to get a new shower hose for my shower, and drove down 28th St. for a change. Should have gone down 34th St. I got behind a guy on a motor scooter, and while he drove a bit slower than the speed limit, I had to follow him all the way to Central Plaza where he turned in at the exact same place where I was going! I thought I had lost him at one point, but I think he turned off and went a different way for a couple blocks.

After calling Daryl, for information, I made my purchase at Ferguson's and on the way home on 34th St. drove by the scene of a serious accident. One person was already on a gurney and it looked like another one on the median ground. Lots of emergency vehicles were surrounding the area and traffic was backed up southbound for blocks! I was happy to be northbound...

I drove into the park on my way home, and saw an anhinga on the weir, and squirrels scampering in the freshly cut grass. Quite a few people were enjoying the beautiful weather and the peacefulness and beauty of the park. God is good!

From the Promise Bible NLT:

 Romans 8:24-28
Now that we are saved, we eagerly look forward to
this freedom. For if you already have something,
you don't need to hope for it. But if we look forward
to something we don't have yet, we must wait
patiently and confidently.

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we
don't even know what we should pray for , nor how
we should pray, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with
groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And
the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit
is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us  believers in
harmony with God's own will. And we know that God
causes everything to work together for the good of
those who love God and are called according to his
purpose for them.

I always give thanks for you remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!

Love and hugs,
 Amaryllis

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 !Well, God's timing is so perfect! The roof was coated yesterday with lots of sunshine to dry it out. Today we have had fog or something all morning, but no sun at all!

Rick not only did the roof, but when I asked him to give me a date to trim all the hedges and clean out the gutters, he started right in and got all that done. He took a break in the middle and we had lunch, so he was finished with everything about 2 PM. He had an unfortunate incident happen in Lowe's parking lot. A lady backed right into his shiny, black Ford truck, and left a big crunch in the side. At least, she had insurance, so the repairs will be paid for. I saw two cars back into each other in the CVS lot one day., Neither driver looked before backing...they met by chance! There is so much traffic in the CVS parking lot, I always take my time before backing up.

I watched butterflies flitting by as I was watching Rick work on the podacarpus hedge. My beauty berry bush is full of berries and the birds and butterflies both like them. God is good!

From the Promise Bible NLT:

How can I know God hears my prayers?

Psalm 145:18 The Lord is close to all who call on him,yes, to all who call on him
sincerely.

The Lord invites us to make prayer our first response
rather than our last resort. He always listens to those
who are honest with him.

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people who are called by my name
will humble themselves and pray and seek my
face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear
from heaven  and will forgive their sins and heal
their land.

Since prayer is conversation with God, we must approach
God with the same love and courtesy we bring to any
relationship we value. We must be humble, not arrogant. We
must admit our sin and seek God's forgiveness.

I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!

Love and hugs,
 Amaryllis

Psoaring thru Psalm 145

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 this morning, and cool air, so it is very fall like and I really like it!

My friendly handy man is here, working on coating my flat roof, after washing and blowing it. I am blessed to have someone I can depend on to do what repairs need to be done around here.

We had a meeting last night at church to elect our search committee for a new pastor.  There are always changes is life, but God is in control.

I saw lots of people at the Park yesterday, enjoying the slight coolness of the fall weather. A white egret, several ibises, and a gopher tortoise were also enjoying whatever they could find to eat!  God is good!

From the Promise Bible, NLT:

Psalm 145:14-18

For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
You rule generation after generation.

The Lord is faithful in all he says;
he is gracious is all he does.
The Lord helps the fallen
and lifts up those bent beneath their loads.
All eyes look to you for help
you give them their food as they need it
When you open your hand,
you satisfy the hunger  and thirst
of every living thing...

I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!

Love and hugs,
 Amaryllis

A Prayer of Praise

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! There is lots more sunshine coming in the windows around here, because yesterday the trees were trimmed. I had expected them to come today, since that was the date decided upon, but I was surprised when they showed up a day earlier!

I was outside a lot all afternoon, while I watched the young man who climbed up very high in the oaks. I was under the shelter of the porch roof most of the time, to avoid anything falling on my head. The tree man anchored himself with a very long rope and safety harness, But he fearlessly swung from one branch to another, while he pruned and got rid of deadwood. The guys on the ground took care of cleanup, while another one worked in the backyard on the two oaks back there.

They worked all afternoon, from about 1 through 5:30, but did a thorough clean-up when they finished. I enjoyed the cool, fallish air while sitting and standing outside, for a couple hours, then as the afternoon wore on, it got really hot again. This morning I stepped outside and the temp was in the low seventies. Birds were chirping and singing , and just outdoing themselves, but the squirrels still have not come back, after the uproar yesterday. But God is good!

From the Promise Bible NLT:

Jude 24-25

And now, all glory to God, who is able to
 keep you from stumbling, and who will
bring you into his glorious presence innocent of
sin and with great joy. All glory to him,
who alone is God our Savior, through
Jesus Christ  our Lord. Yes, glory, majesty,
power and authority belong to Him, in the
beginning, now and forevermore.
Amen

I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!

Love and hugs,
 Amaryllis

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! Lots of sun this morning, but the air still feels like fall is finally here! Ir makes for more pleasant work for those outside.

My cleaning ladies came yesterday, and are happy to have the next week off. They have quite a business going, just by word of mouth. But they are glad to be able to limit their work, so they can choose their own hours and work just when they want to.

As we were chatting, BoJangles restaurant came up and Kim was raving about their biscuits. I was interested, since that is where my grandson works in TN, so I Googled to see if there was a BoJangles around here, and there is not! Oh, well, it was just a thought.

I drove through the park yesterday late afternoon, and saw a flock of ibis, quite a few people and the large, brown gopher tortoise ambling along near the parking lot. This place is a bird watchers paradise, and I often see groups of people with binoculars staring up at the trees. 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