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! A beautiful start to the day1 The sun is shining brightly, and a gentle breeze is blowing and the temp is in the high sixties! Just about perfect!
However, my hands are so cold, I can hardly type! That's the way cold weather affects me...my hands and feet stay cold. Some people stay warm all the time. Louis radiated heat and it felt good at night to warm up my cold feet on him. One Sunday, in church, I was sitting alone, when a friend sat down next to me and I could feel his warmth with no contact at all. Just like a big heater!
Yesterday, I watched the entire funeral service for Congressman Bill Young, and it was very impressive to hear all the tributes and appreciation expressed by friends and colleagues . I even choked up at times. He was a good man and will be missed. But, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No
matter what happens, always be thankful,
for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff
at prophecies, but test everything that is
said. Hold on to what is good. Keep away
form every kind of evil.
Now may the God of peace make you holy
in every way, and may your whole spirit and
soul and body be kept blameless until that
day when our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
God, who calls you, is faithful. He will do this.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 25, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 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! Well! Fall has finally fallen! It is very cool outside and the house is cooling off inside. So, those who have been waiting for cool weather are happy, and those who like the warm weather, will have that back before long! When the sun comes out to stay, it will be very warm for awhile!
Yesterday, my cleaning friend came without her partner, who is taking it easy with a sore back. Since Cheryl came early, I did not have time to compose and send my blog, but I am back now!
I drove to The Fresh Market for the first time in the afternoon, and was amazed by all the different varieties of veggies, meats and the Bakery! I bought a pre-cooked salmon steak and a roasted chicken breast to bring home. Prices are much higher than regular super markets, but "Alice, you are not in Walmart anymore!" The more I walked around and looked, the more I found to buy, so my visit was worthwhile. I especially liked the fresh salad bar and bought some delicious shrimp salad, with very large shrimp! They also have a fresh salsa bar, which really looked tempting...maybe next time. All in all, it was a good experience.
Afterwards, I drove to the Park, and saw many people enjoying the fresh air, egrets, ibis, and other wild life, grass and sun! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Justice
What can I do when I suffer injustice?
Romans 12:17-19
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a
way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do your part
to live in peace with everyone as much as possible. Dear
friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For
it is written, "I will take vengeance, I will repay those who
deserve it ," says the Lord.
-God teaches us to respond differently to injustice than the
world does. Vengeance and retribution are the way of the world.
God teaches us to trust in him and allow him to settle the score.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, my cleaning friend came without her partner, who is taking it easy with a sore back. Since Cheryl came early, I did not have time to compose and send my blog, but I am back now!
I drove to The Fresh Market for the first time in the afternoon, and was amazed by all the different varieties of veggies, meats and the Bakery! I bought a pre-cooked salmon steak and a roasted chicken breast to bring home. Prices are much higher than regular super markets, but "Alice, you are not in Walmart anymore!" The more I walked around and looked, the more I found to buy, so my visit was worthwhile. I especially liked the fresh salad bar and bought some delicious shrimp salad, with very large shrimp! They also have a fresh salsa bar, which really looked tempting...maybe next time. All in all, it was a good experience.
Afterwards, I drove to the Park, and saw many people enjoying the fresh air, egrets, ibis, and other wild life, grass and sun! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Justice
What can I do when I suffer injustice?
Romans 12:17-19
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a
way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do your part
to live in peace with everyone as much as possible. Dear
friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For
it is written, "I will take vengeance, I will repay those who
deserve it ," says the Lord.
-God teaches us to respond differently to injustice than the
world does. Vengeance and retribution are the way of the world.
God teaches us to trust in him and allow him to settle the score.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
My Morning 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! Seems like it is always overcast when I turn off the porch light, but then the sun comes fully up and we have lots of sun and clouds! Our humidity will be lower in the next few days as the temps drop, so that will be nice.
I am getting acquainted with my new shower hose, which was installed by Rick, my handy man, Saturday. If I have it on full blast, the water does not go down the drain fast enough, but if I set it so the flow is lighter, no problem with the drain. I am hoping not to have to call a plumber, because the clogged drain stuff I have used usually works well. I am so happy I have the new shower because the old hose was leaking water up and over the shower door and landing on the floor, before I taped it. What did we do before duct and adhesive tape?
Rick also repaired the socket in a lamp in the living room. Once again, I am blessed to have people to call on who do so much for me!
Yesterday, after shopping at CVS, I gave in to temptation and ordered a half price milkshake from Steak and Shake, right next door. I took it to the Park and sat with the windows rolled down, slurping on the shake. I could hear a mockingbird singing its little heart out, while the squirrels were on their busy way, scampering up and down and across the road. On the way out, I saw a small brown tortoise, munching on the grass near the parking lot, while a great, blue heron was standing sentinel in the canal. God is good!
My Morning Prayer;
"Oh, God, for another day, for another morning,
for another hour, for another minute, for another
chance to live and serve Thee, I am truly grateful."
Do thou this day free me
from all fear of the future
from all bitterness toward anyone.
From all cowardice in face of danger
from all laziness in face of work,
from all failure before opportunity
from all weakness when Thy power is
at hand.
But fill me
with Love that knows no barrier
with Sympathy that reaches all
with Courage that cannot be shaken
with Faith strong enough for darkness.
With Strength sufficient for my tasks
with Loyalty to Thy Kingdom Goal,
with Power to lift me to Thee.
Be thou with me for another day and use
me as Thou will for Christ's sake, I pray.
Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am getting acquainted with my new shower hose, which was installed by Rick, my handy man, Saturday. If I have it on full blast, the water does not go down the drain fast enough, but if I set it so the flow is lighter, no problem with the drain. I am hoping not to have to call a plumber, because the clogged drain stuff I have used usually works well. I am so happy I have the new shower because the old hose was leaking water up and over the shower door and landing on the floor, before I taped it. What did we do before duct and adhesive tape?
Rick also repaired the socket in a lamp in the living room. Once again, I am blessed to have people to call on who do so much for me!
Yesterday, after shopping at CVS, I gave in to temptation and ordered a half price milkshake from Steak and Shake, right next door. I took it to the Park and sat with the windows rolled down, slurping on the shake. I could hear a mockingbird singing its little heart out, while the squirrels were on their busy way, scampering up and down and across the road. On the way out, I saw a small brown tortoise, munching on the grass near the parking lot, while a great, blue heron was standing sentinel in the canal. God is good!
My Morning Prayer;
"Oh, God, for another day, for another morning,
for another hour, for another minute, for another
chance to live and serve Thee, I am truly grateful."
Do thou this day free me
from all fear of the future
from all bitterness toward anyone.
From all cowardice in face of danger
from all laziness in face of work,
from all failure before opportunity
from all weakness when Thy power is
at hand.
But fill me
with Love that knows no barrier
with Sympathy that reaches all
with Courage that cannot be shaken
with Faith strong enough for darkness.
With Strength sufficient for my tasks
with Loyalty to Thy Kingdom Goal,
with Power to lift me to Thee.
Be thou with me for another day and use
me as Thou will for Christ's sake, I pray.
Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, October 21, 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! My, the days are really getting shorter! It seems like the sun does not come up until well after seven, now. When I roll out of bed around 6:30, it is still dark, so I don't turn off the outside light until an hour or so later.
Speaking of the outside light, Brian and I ate dinner at Cracker Barrel Saturday night, and I forgot to turn on the light before I left home. When we were getting in the car to come home, my cell rang, but before I could pull it out of my purse, it quit, and then Brian's cell started ringing. He said it was probably Cheryl, wondering why my porch light was not on. He was right. My neighbor had come over to see if my van was in the garage and because she did not see Brian pick me up, she thought maybe I had fallen and bonked my head. She had been gone for a couple days and I did not think she was back, yet. I am so blessed to have people who care and worry about me!
We had a powerful church service yesterday on Chapt. 20 of Revelation! I hope the sinner's prayer at the end had an effect on those who needed to pray it. We will find out whose name is written in the Book of Life when we get to Heaven!
I visited the Park and saw three ibises pecking on the hill, and the large, brown gopher tortoise lumbering along near the parking lot. People strolling, walking dogs and kids playing making good use of the park and enjoying nature! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:1-2
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you
to give your bodies to God. Let them be a willing
and holy sacrifice---the kind he will accept. When
you think of what he has done for you. is this too
much to ask? Don't copy the behavior and customs
of this world, but let God transform you into a new
person by changing the way you think. Then you
will know what God wants you to do, and you will
know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Speaking of the outside light, Brian and I ate dinner at Cracker Barrel Saturday night, and I forgot to turn on the light before I left home. When we were getting in the car to come home, my cell rang, but before I could pull it out of my purse, it quit, and then Brian's cell started ringing. He said it was probably Cheryl, wondering why my porch light was not on. He was right. My neighbor had come over to see if my van was in the garage and because she did not see Brian pick me up, she thought maybe I had fallen and bonked my head. She had been gone for a couple days and I did not think she was back, yet. I am so blessed to have people who care and worry about me!
We had a powerful church service yesterday on Chapt. 20 of Revelation! I hope the sinner's prayer at the end had an effect on those who needed to pray it. We will find out whose name is written in the Book of Life when we get to Heaven!
I visited the Park and saw three ibises pecking on the hill, and the large, brown gopher tortoise lumbering along near the parking lot. People strolling, walking dogs and kids playing making good use of the park and enjoying nature! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 12:1-2
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you
to give your bodies to God. Let them be a willing
and holy sacrifice---the kind he will accept. When
you think of what he has done for you. is this too
much to ask? Don't copy the behavior and customs
of this world, but let God transform you into a new
person by changing the way you think. Then you
will know what God wants you to do, and you will
know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 18, 2013
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
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
Thursday, October 17, 2013
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
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
Wednesday, October 16, 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! 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
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
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