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 and the wind is blowing this morning, which means the seeds and leaves will be piling up on the porch again. I called the yard man yesterday and he said he was running behind because his truck had broken down. That must be very frustrating, since so many people rely on him. I know I am waiting for the blower to make things look clean for a little while! I saw a tractor on 9th St yesterday with a load of sod that looked nice and green, to be placed in one of the spots they tore up due to the destruction and repairs they are making to the street. I couldn't help being envious, because I need sod so badly in my front yard. The grass won't grow because of the shade from the oak trees. Sigh.
I had an appointment with my podiatrist and when I arrived one man was already sitting in the small waiting room. I looked closely and recognized him as the pharmacist who had worked at Galen's when Brian was a baby...over fifty years ago! I spoke to him as he was on his way out, but did not give my name, so I am sure he did not recognize me. He is in his nineties now, so it is a small world!
After I left there, I collected a half price strawberry milkshake with my Steak and Shake gift card from Christmas...took it into the park and enjoyed the peace and quiet for awhile. Just a couple of anhingas drying their wings and an ibis pecking away for his constant lunch and quite a few people were enjoying the beautiful day! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 14:21-
Those who obey my commandments are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them, and I will love them. And I will reveal myself to each one of them.
Judas (not Judas Iscariot, but the other disciple with that name) said to him, "Lord, why are you going to reveal yourself only to us and not to the world at large?
Jesus replied, "All those who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and live with them. Anyone who doesn't love me will not do what I say. And remember my words are not my own. This message is from the Father who sent me. I am telling you these things now while I am still with you.. But when the Father sends the Counselor as my representative---and by the Counselor I mean the Holy Spirit--he will teach you everything and remind you of everything I myself have told you...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
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 and warm breezes mean that today will be a day much like yesterday...very warm and more humid.
Because of the beautiful weather yesterday and a cancellation of my dental appointment due to the illness of the hygienist, I did grocery shopping. While I was checking out, the cashier held up my guava preserves with a smile on her face and said that was her favorite! I told her how fond I was of guavas, and that when I was growing up, we lived very close to a guava grovel (it was where Home Depot is now on 22nd Ave. No.) She did not know that guavas would grow here, because she is from Colombia. She wanted to plant a tree in her back yard so she could have guavas. I told her why not? She is a very pretty girl and it was a pleasure talking with her!
After I got my groceries home, I took books back to the library and checked out some more, then took a drive to the Park. I saw a cyclist peddling very fast ahead of me, and though the speed limit through the park is 15 mph, he was going much faster and circled around, then came back out. While I was looking at the high water, azaleas and all the oak leaves and seeds, he was on his way out. I only caught up with him as I approached the light at 62,nd Ave,. then he disappeared. Well, while I was waiting for the light to change, he zoomed down the sidewalk and when I turned in several blocks down, I was able to catch a glimpse of him already two streets ahead of me! He was single minded and never quit peddling! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Teaching about Prayer and Fasting
Matthew 6:5-13
And now about prayer. When you pray, don't be like the
hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and
in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you,
that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go
away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your
Father secretly. then your Father, who knows all secrets, will
reward you.
When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions
do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their words again and again. Don't be like them, because your Father knows exactly what you
need even before you ask him. Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
may your name be honored.
May your Kingdom come soon,
May your will be done here on earth,
just as it is in heaven.
Give us our food for today,
and forgive us our sins,
just as we have forgiven those who
have sinned against us.
and don't let us yield to temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
Amen.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Because of the beautiful weather yesterday and a cancellation of my dental appointment due to the illness of the hygienist, I did grocery shopping. While I was checking out, the cashier held up my guava preserves with a smile on her face and said that was her favorite! I told her how fond I was of guavas, and that when I was growing up, we lived very close to a guava grovel (it was where Home Depot is now on 22nd Ave. No.) She did not know that guavas would grow here, because she is from Colombia. She wanted to plant a tree in her back yard so she could have guavas. I told her why not? She is a very pretty girl and it was a pleasure talking with her!
After I got my groceries home, I took books back to the library and checked out some more, then took a drive to the Park. I saw a cyclist peddling very fast ahead of me, and though the speed limit through the park is 15 mph, he was going much faster and circled around, then came back out. While I was looking at the high water, azaleas and all the oak leaves and seeds, he was on his way out. I only caught up with him as I approached the light at 62,nd Ave,. then he disappeared. Well, while I was waiting for the light to change, he zoomed down the sidewalk and when I turned in several blocks down, I was able to catch a glimpse of him already two streets ahead of me! He was single minded and never quit peddling! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Teaching about Prayer and Fasting
Matthew 6:5-13
And now about prayer. When you pray, don't be like the
hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and
in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you,
that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go
away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your
Father secretly. then your Father, who knows all secrets, will
reward you.
When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions
do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their words again and again. Don't be like them, because your Father knows exactly what you
need even before you ask him. Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
may your name be honored.
May your Kingdom come soon,
May your will be done here on earth,
just as it is in heaven.
Give us our food for today,
and forgive us our sins,
just as we have forgiven those who
have sinned against us.
and don't let us yield to temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
Amen.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, March 2, 2015
Easin' thru Ezekiel
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! After another day of rain Saturday, Sunday turned out to be very warm and sunshiny. It was almost time for the A/C to be on! I did not even need a sweater in church, which is unusual for me!
On my way to church, I drove around Lynch Lake Park, and saw a dad and daughter on a bench tossing bread to a huge flock of seagulls, ibis, ducks and assorted feathered friends! It was an amazing sight! The birds were all moving to get into the best position for the goodies, so there was constant activity.
There is so much water everywhere, the gutters and yards are mushy. Now that the oaks are shedding the seeds, they are hard to remove when wet. I got out the broom and tried to sweep off the porch late in the afternoon, but a big clump was piled up in front of the step up to the porch from the sidewalk and it was hard to move them because of the wetness underneath. It is partly cloudy and partly sunshiny today, so maybe more drying out is in store.
I spoke to a squirrel hiding behind the large oak and sticking his head out at me, but he just sat and looked at me. I still have some peanuts and if he had seemed interested, I would have given him some. If I throw them out on the ground, the blue jays swoop in and get all before the squirrels can find them! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ezekiel 36:23-27
Therefore, give the people of Israel this message from the Sovereign Lord:
I am bringing you back again but not because you deserve it. I am doing
it to protect my holy name, which you dishonored while you were
scattered among the nations. I will show how holy my great name is---the
name you dishonored among the nations. And when I reveal my holiness
through you before their very eyes, says the Sovereign Lord, then the
nations will know that I am the Lord, for I will gather you up from all the
nations and bring you home again to your land.
Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth
will be washed away and you will no longer worship idols. And I will
give you a new heart with new and right desires, and I will put a new spirit
in you. I will take out your stony heart of sin and give you a new, obedient
heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so you will obey my laws and do
whatever I command.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
On my way to church, I drove around Lynch Lake Park, and saw a dad and daughter on a bench tossing bread to a huge flock of seagulls, ibis, ducks and assorted feathered friends! It was an amazing sight! The birds were all moving to get into the best position for the goodies, so there was constant activity.
There is so much water everywhere, the gutters and yards are mushy. Now that the oaks are shedding the seeds, they are hard to remove when wet. I got out the broom and tried to sweep off the porch late in the afternoon, but a big clump was piled up in front of the step up to the porch from the sidewalk and it was hard to move them because of the wetness underneath. It is partly cloudy and partly sunshiny today, so maybe more drying out is in store.
I spoke to a squirrel hiding behind the large oak and sticking his head out at me, but he just sat and looked at me. I still have some peanuts and if he had seemed interested, I would have given him some. If I throw them out on the ground, the blue jays swoop in and get all before the squirrels can find them! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ezekiel 36:23-27
Therefore, give the people of Israel this message from the Sovereign Lord:
I am bringing you back again but not because you deserve it. I am doing
it to protect my holy name, which you dishonored while you were
scattered among the nations. I will show how holy my great name is---the
name you dishonored among the nations. And when I reveal my holiness
through you before their very eyes, says the Sovereign Lord, then the
nations will know that I am the Lord, for I will gather you up from all the
nations and bring you home again to your land.
Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth
will be washed away and you will no longer worship idols. And I will
give you a new heart with new and right desires, and I will put a new spirit
in you. I will take out your stony heart of sin and give you a new, obedient
heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so you will obey my laws and do
whatever I command.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, February 27, 2015
The Lord's Charge to Joshua
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 kind of a changeable day ...overcast and cool, with a wind blowing and sun sometimes. But later on into next week, we will be in the eighties! From heat to A/C!
The leaves are still falling, but my handy man is coming next week to rake and bag them. The yard man does that once in a while, but mostly blows them up against the house, and into the azaleas, where I don't want any more. Mow, edge, blow and go..that's what the yard man does! I realize he has to get in as many lawns in a day as possible, so he does what is required and off he goes.
I have a doctor's appointment for a checkup this afternoon, so if we are to have rain, I hope it won't be then. The strawberry festival is on its second day, so they probably don't want rain, either. Just thinking of strawberry shortcake makes me hungry. Yum! Guess that's what I will get on my next trip to Publix.
I saw some amaryllis blooming in a neighbors yard near here, but mine are buried too deep to bloom although they have healthy looking leaves. Sigh. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Joshua 1:6
Be strong and courageous, for you will lead
my people to possess all the land I swore to give
their ancestors. Be strong and very courageous. Obey
all the laws Moses gave you. Do not turn away from
them, and you will be successful in everything you do,
Study the book of the law continually. Meditate on it
day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is
written in it. Only then will you succeed. I command you---
be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged.
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
The leaves are still falling, but my handy man is coming next week to rake and bag them. The yard man does that once in a while, but mostly blows them up against the house, and into the azaleas, where I don't want any more. Mow, edge, blow and go..that's what the yard man does! I realize he has to get in as many lawns in a day as possible, so he does what is required and off he goes.
I have a doctor's appointment for a checkup this afternoon, so if we are to have rain, I hope it won't be then. The strawberry festival is on its second day, so they probably don't want rain, either. Just thinking of strawberry shortcake makes me hungry. Yum! Guess that's what I will get on my next trip to Publix.
I saw some amaryllis blooming in a neighbors yard near here, but mine are buried too deep to bloom although they have healthy looking leaves. Sigh. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Joshua 1:6
Be strong and courageous, for you will lead
my people to possess all the land I swore to give
their ancestors. Be strong and very courageous. Obey
all the laws Moses gave you. Do not turn away from
them, and you will be successful in everything you do,
Study the book of the law continually. Meditate on it
day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is
written in it. Only then will you succeed. I command you---
be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged.
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, February 26, 2015
The Hope of the Resurrection
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 already, with no fog, but right now, it is cloudy and from the looks of the weather map,the cold front is heading this way, but it won't last long. I already received pictures from Daryl of the snow covering all of Cleveland, TN. He made it in to work, but could not get his car all the way into the parking lot. Schools and most businesses are closed. For those of you not familiar with that area, they are two hours north of Atlanta, near Chattanooga. Brrr!
My cleaning lady and friend came and we had a good time chatting while she worked. She was asking me about the Harry Connick, Jr. concert, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and then the conversation covered restaurants, and how we will probably never visit the new ones at Sundial, since we can't afford $105 for a meal!
I saw on the news this morning, an alert about the partial collapse of a building at Central and 6th downtown, due to water erosion. Crews are working carefully to try to fill the hole and stop the water from continuing to form the hole. Many stores are without water now. Stay tuned for further developments...
I drove over to the Park yesterday late afternoon, when the shadows were long. Not many people were in the park, but several were on the bridge overlooking the canal which is still high with water. They were probably watching the tilapia and gar. The azaleas were in full bloom and very pretty. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-
And now, brothers and sisters, I want you to know what
will happen to the Christians who have died so you
will not be full of sorrow like the people who have no
hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised
to life again, we also believe that when Jesus comes,
God will bring back with Jesus all the Christians who have died....
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning lady and friend came and we had a good time chatting while she worked. She was asking me about the Harry Connick, Jr. concert, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and then the conversation covered restaurants, and how we will probably never visit the new ones at Sundial, since we can't afford $105 for a meal!
I saw on the news this morning, an alert about the partial collapse of a building at Central and 6th downtown, due to water erosion. Crews are working carefully to try to fill the hole and stop the water from continuing to form the hole. Many stores are without water now. Stay tuned for further developments...
I drove over to the Park yesterday late afternoon, when the shadows were long. Not many people were in the park, but several were on the bridge overlooking the canal which is still high with water. They were probably watching the tilapia and gar. The azaleas were in full bloom and very pretty. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-
And now, brothers and sisters, I want you to know what
will happen to the Christians who have died so you
will not be full of sorrow like the people who have no
hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised
to life again, we also believe that when Jesus comes,
God will bring back with Jesus all the Christians who have died....
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Paul's Final Thoughts
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 is not shining yet, but I think the fog is lifting a bit. It looks like another day of fog, like yesterday, but maybe a bit warmer this afternoon.
I mostly stayed in and just did laundry and stuff around the house. Looked through a few closets and found some more clothes ready for the Salvation Army. Incredible how many things collect over the years!
I have my friend and cleaning lady coming today. She is such a hard worker and even has a part time job with Office Depot in the evening. I had a lot more energy when I was her age (in the fifties).
Well, the squirrels do not mind the fog..they still play and race up the oak trees, out the limbs, onto the roof and into the neighbors yard; pretty much racing across the street and going anywhere they please! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:1-4-9
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I love you and long to see you,
for you are my joy and the reward for my work. So please
stay true to the Lord, my dear friends.
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again---rejoice!
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.
Remember the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God
what you need , and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will
experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind
can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as
you live in Christ Jesus.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as
I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right.
think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about
things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting
into practice all you learned from me and heard from me and saw me doing,
and the God of peace will be with you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I mostly stayed in and just did laundry and stuff around the house. Looked through a few closets and found some more clothes ready for the Salvation Army. Incredible how many things collect over the years!
I have my friend and cleaning lady coming today. She is such a hard worker and even has a part time job with Office Depot in the evening. I had a lot more energy when I was her age (in the fifties).
Well, the squirrels do not mind the fog..they still play and race up the oak trees, out the limbs, onto the roof and into the neighbors yard; pretty much racing across the street and going anywhere they please! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:1-4-9
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I love you and long to see you,
for you are my joy and the reward for my work. So please
stay true to the Lord, my dear friends.
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again---rejoice!
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.
Remember the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God
what you need , and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will
experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind
can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as
you live in Christ Jesus.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as
I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right.
think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about
things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting
into practice all you learned from me and heard from me and saw me doing,
and the God of peace will be with you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Love for Enemies
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 more fog today and so far, the sun has not made an appearance. When the fog leaves, we will have temps close to the eighties!
It got up to 80 yesterday, just like a spring day!
My yard man came about 1 PM yesterday, just as I was dragging the dumpster back up the driveway. I had given up on him, and needed to go shopping, so I wanted to move the garbage can back up where it belonged. The helper said he would put it up, so I let him. It is heavy and I have a difficult time dragging it, while using my cane for balance, so I am glad for help!
I did some shopping at the Dollar General, and then took a trip to the Park, The water is still high in the canal, so the ibis and herons do not have the mud to peck in any more. But the azaleas are still blooming, although mine are fading away, after being so pretty for a week. I have seen some tourist cars lately from far away places; for instance, one from Alaska and a day or two later, one from Hawaii. Now, how did that one get here? Shipping must be expensive! The usual Ohio, Ontario, and Michigan cars are usually at the Park, along with many local cars. But God is so good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 7:27-31
But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your
enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Pray
for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on
one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone demands
your coat, offer your shirt also. Give what you have to
anyone who asks you for it, and when things are taken
away from you, don't try to get them back. Do for
others as you would like them to do for you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
It got up to 80 yesterday, just like a spring day!
My yard man came about 1 PM yesterday, just as I was dragging the dumpster back up the driveway. I had given up on him, and needed to go shopping, so I wanted to move the garbage can back up where it belonged. The helper said he would put it up, so I let him. It is heavy and I have a difficult time dragging it, while using my cane for balance, so I am glad for help!
I did some shopping at the Dollar General, and then took a trip to the Park, The water is still high in the canal, so the ibis and herons do not have the mud to peck in any more. But the azaleas are still blooming, although mine are fading away, after being so pretty for a week. I have seen some tourist cars lately from far away places; for instance, one from Alaska and a day or two later, one from Hawaii. Now, how did that one get here? Shipping must be expensive! The usual Ohio, Ontario, and Michigan cars are usually at the Park, along with many local cars. But God is so good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 7:27-31
But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your
enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Pray
for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on
one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone demands
your coat, offer your shirt also. Give what you have to
anyone who asks you for it, and when things are taken
away from you, don't try to get them back. Do for
others as you would like them to do for you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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