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! Today is starting out just like yesterday, except for the breeze. Everything is very still, which means the sun is really bearing down right now. But that's summertime in Florida!
We had thunder and lightning, but no rain, just the threat of it, but it was really pouring some place! However re really did not need it, but it does serve to cool the temps down a bit.
I had a quiet day yesterday, Did not do much besides read, laundry, and look at the blooms on the plants. I have another bird of paradise flower, but it is in the backyard so no one except me can see it. That is also where the crape myrtle is, and it is also in full bloom! God has made some beautiful colors for us to enjoy. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 119:1-8
Happy are people of integrity,
who follow the law of the Lord.
Happy are those who obey his decrees
and search for him with all their hearts.
They do not compromise with evil,
and they walk only in his paths.
You have charged us to keep your
commandments carefully.
Oh, that my actions would consistently
reflect your principles!
Then I will not be disgraced when I compare
my life with your commands.
When I learn your righteous laws,
I will thank you for living as I should!
I will obey your principles.
Please don't give up on me!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
amaryllis
Friday, June 26, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Psoaring thru Psalms
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, humidity, breezes..just another day in Florida!
We had our rainstorm in the middle of the day, yesterday. It started just as my cleaning team came and rained pretty hard for about thirty minutes. which cooled the temp. down quite a bit. But, as usual, afterwards, when the sun came back, it was hot!
After the girls were finished, I went to CVS to pick up a Prescrip. that was ready, and then went on to the Park. Trees were still dripping and puddles were everywhere, but it looked good to see the park freshly mowed, and the canal clean. Trash from the back of the houses usually washes down into the canal in front of the weir, but it was not there this time. I saw a very large egret sitting on a rail, and the brown gopher tortoise just out of his burrow. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 20
In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry.
May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy when we hear of your
victory, flying banners to honor our God.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed king.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
Some nations boast of their armies and
weapons, but we boast in the Lord our God.
those nations will fall down and
collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord!
Respond to our cry for help.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
We had our rainstorm in the middle of the day, yesterday. It started just as my cleaning team came and rained pretty hard for about thirty minutes. which cooled the temp. down quite a bit. But, as usual, afterwards, when the sun came back, it was hot!
After the girls were finished, I went to CVS to pick up a Prescrip. that was ready, and then went on to the Park. Trees were still dripping and puddles were everywhere, but it looked good to see the park freshly mowed, and the canal clean. Trash from the back of the houses usually washes down into the canal in front of the weir, but it was not there this time. I saw a very large egret sitting on a rail, and the brown gopher tortoise just out of his burrow. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 20
In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry.
May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy when we hear of your
victory, flying banners to honor our God.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed king.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
Some nations boast of their armies and
weapons, but we boast in the Lord our God.
those nations will fall down and
collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord!
Respond to our cry for help.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Double Blessings
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 lots of sunshine and humid breezes , clouds and the promise of rain sometime today. Last night about 6:30, it suddenly turned as dark as 10:00 o'clock or so. and after a lot of rumbling and lightning, the rain came and lasted quite a while. But that was okay, because I was watching the Rays game, which they won, and was not going anywhere.
Brian loaded up the back of the van with a couple bags of clothes I cleaned out of my closets, and I am working on another bag, so am not finished yet, with my contribution to the Salvation Army. What an accumulation of stuff!
I drove over to the Park, and all was quiet. It was quite hot, up in the nineties, but the shade from the big oak trees kept it much cooler. Not many people were out, so even though school is out, those with jobs still have to work, and a lot of families are on vacation now.
I did see a graceful egret, in the lake, and a squirrel hiding in the fork of a maple tree. God is good!
From the devotional book, Quiet Moments with God:
In your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.
2 Peter 1:7 NASB
British statesman and financier Cecil Rhodes, whose fortune acquired from
diamond mining in Africa endowed the world famous Rhodes Scholarships
was known as a stickler for correct dress--but not at the expense of someone
else's feelings.
Once it was told that Rhodes invited a young man to an elegant dinner
at his home. The guest had to travel a great distance by train and arrived in town
only in time to go directly to Rhodes home in his travel stained clothes. Once
there, he was distressed to find that dinner was ready to begin and the other
guests were gathered in their finest evening clothes. But Rhodes was nowhere
to be seen . Moments later, he appeared in a shabby old blue suit. The young
man later learned that his host has been dressed in evening clothes but put on
the old suit when he heard of his guest's embarrassment.
Rabbi Samuel Holdenson captured the spirit behind Rhode's gesture, saying:
Kindness is the inability to remain at ease in the presence
of another person who is ill at ease, the inability ro remain
comfortable in the presence of another who is uncomfortable,
the inability to have peace of mind when one's neighbor is
troubled.
The simplest act of kindness not only affects the receiver in profound ways, but .
brings blessings to the giver as well. It makes us feel good to make others feel
good. So do something nice for yourself today---commit a random act of kindness!
You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Brian loaded up the back of the van with a couple bags of clothes I cleaned out of my closets, and I am working on another bag, so am not finished yet, with my contribution to the Salvation Army. What an accumulation of stuff!
I drove over to the Park, and all was quiet. It was quite hot, up in the nineties, but the shade from the big oak trees kept it much cooler. Not many people were out, so even though school is out, those with jobs still have to work, and a lot of families are on vacation now.
I did see a graceful egret, in the lake, and a squirrel hiding in the fork of a maple tree. God is good!
From the devotional book, Quiet Moments with God:
In your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.
2 Peter 1:7 NASB
British statesman and financier Cecil Rhodes, whose fortune acquired from
diamond mining in Africa endowed the world famous Rhodes Scholarships
was known as a stickler for correct dress--but not at the expense of someone
else's feelings.
Once it was told that Rhodes invited a young man to an elegant dinner
at his home. The guest had to travel a great distance by train and arrived in town
only in time to go directly to Rhodes home in his travel stained clothes. Once
there, he was distressed to find that dinner was ready to begin and the other
guests were gathered in their finest evening clothes. But Rhodes was nowhere
to be seen . Moments later, he appeared in a shabby old blue suit. The young
man later learned that his host has been dressed in evening clothes but put on
the old suit when he heard of his guest's embarrassment.
Rabbi Samuel Holdenson captured the spirit behind Rhode's gesture, saying:
Kindness is the inability to remain at ease in the presence
of another person who is ill at ease, the inability ro remain
comfortable in the presence of another who is uncomfortable,
the inability to have peace of mind when one's neighbor is
troubled.
The simplest act of kindness not only affects the receiver in profound ways, but .
brings blessings to the giver as well. It makes us feel good to make others feel
good. So do something nice for yourself today---commit a random act of kindness!
You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
We Reap what We Sow
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! In contrast to yesterday, we have lots of sunshine and lots of puffy white clouds, unlike Monday's gray skies and rain.
The yard crew has already come and gone, catching up on the work they could not do because of the rain. I will have to call my handy man to come do all the trim work on the shrubs. He does an excellent job and pays attention to details..
Well, after the rain, I drove over to Publix, thinking it would not be so crowded on Monday, but there were quite a few people with the same idea I had. I got all but two items on my list, so I am now loaded with fresh veggies and fruit. Since the handicap police guy was not cruising around the parking area, shopping was a pleasure, but I was glad to get it over with!
I was noticing the crape myrtles of different colors this year, blooming beautifully all over the area! There are lavender ones at church, I have the dark pink,; there is a beautiful large white one a few blocks away...(it looks like snow on top) . They are so pretty. It must be all the rain we have had that makes them so gorgeous! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Galatians 6:1-10
Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian
is overcome by some sin, you who are godly
should gently and humbly help that person
back on the right path. And be careful not to fall
into the same temptation yourself. Share each
others troubles and problems, and in this way
obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too
important to help someone in need, you are only
fooling yourself. Your are really a nobody.
Be sure to do what you should, for then you will
enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your
work well, and you won't need to compare yourself
to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our
own conduct.
Those who are taught the word of God should help
their teachers by paying them.
Don't be misled. Remember that you can't ignore God
and get away with it. You will always reap what your sow!
Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful desires
will harvest the consequences of decay and death. But
those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting
life from the Spirit. So don't get tired of doing what is good.
Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a
harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. Whenever we
have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone,
especially to our Christian brothers and sisters.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
The yard crew has already come and gone, catching up on the work they could not do because of the rain. I will have to call my handy man to come do all the trim work on the shrubs. He does an excellent job and pays attention to details..
Well, after the rain, I drove over to Publix, thinking it would not be so crowded on Monday, but there were quite a few people with the same idea I had. I got all but two items on my list, so I am now loaded with fresh veggies and fruit. Since the handicap police guy was not cruising around the parking area, shopping was a pleasure, but I was glad to get it over with!
I was noticing the crape myrtles of different colors this year, blooming beautifully all over the area! There are lavender ones at church, I have the dark pink,; there is a beautiful large white one a few blocks away...(it looks like snow on top) . They are so pretty. It must be all the rain we have had that makes them so gorgeous! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Galatians 6:1-10
Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian
is overcome by some sin, you who are godly
should gently and humbly help that person
back on the right path. And be careful not to fall
into the same temptation yourself. Share each
others troubles and problems, and in this way
obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too
important to help someone in need, you are only
fooling yourself. Your are really a nobody.
Be sure to do what you should, for then you will
enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your
work well, and you won't need to compare yourself
to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our
own conduct.
Those who are taught the word of God should help
their teachers by paying them.
Don't be misled. Remember that you can't ignore God
and get away with it. You will always reap what your sow!
Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful desires
will harvest the consequences of decay and death. But
those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting
life from the Spirit. So don't get tired of doing what is good.
Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a
harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. Whenever we
have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone,
especially to our Christian brothers and sisters.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, June 22, 2015
Paul's letter
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, the Lord decided to start this day off with a loud thunderstorm and lots of rain, so I delayed my shower and using anything electric until after the heavenly fireworks moved away.
According to the weatherman, we had 31/2 to 4 inches of rain in a short time. Hopefully, there weren't too many accidents due to the wet streets and highways.I am hoping to make a trip to the Publix sometime today. I am not expecting my yard crew, since rain always delays him and messes up his schedule.
Brian invited me out to dinner Sat. night, and we visited Mama's Restaurant again. This was where he took me for Mother's day lunch. I decided on the Chicken Souvalki (sp) which was delicious, and was such a large portion, I had to bring half of it home and had it for lunch after church.
Speaking of church, I saw some dads there who don't usually come, so I guess as a favor to families, they came on Father's day. It was good to see some of whom I had not seen for a long while.
The couple times I visited the Park over the weekend, there were not many people, but plenty of squirrels and I saw a beautiful, graceful white egret standing in the midst of the canal which had lots of greenery growing in the water at the spot. It looks so typically Florida! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-9
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 have 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
According to the weatherman, we had 31/2 to 4 inches of rain in a short time. Hopefully, there weren't too many accidents due to the wet streets and highways.I am hoping to make a trip to the Publix sometime today. I am not expecting my yard crew, since rain always delays him and messes up his schedule.
Brian invited me out to dinner Sat. night, and we visited Mama's Restaurant again. This was where he took me for Mother's day lunch. I decided on the Chicken Souvalki (sp) which was delicious, and was such a large portion, I had to bring half of it home and had it for lunch after church.
Speaking of church, I saw some dads there who don't usually come, so I guess as a favor to families, they came on Father's day. It was good to see some of whom I had not seen for a long while.
The couple times I visited the Park over the weekend, there were not many people, but plenty of squirrels and I saw a beautiful, graceful white egret standing in the midst of the canal which had lots of greenery growing in the water at the spot. It looks so typically Florida! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-9
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 have 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
Friday, June 19, 2015
Psoaring thru Psalms
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 a lot of clouds already, but blue skies in between and it will be another hot day, until the afternoon thundershowers come.
I had a chiropractor appointment yesterday and there was a dark cloud hanging overhead as I went in, so I expected rain at any moment. Well, just as I came out to the van, the big drops started to fall, so I quickly got in. I decided to take a little ride to the park, since it is only less than a mile away, and even though, the sprinkle was getting a little more, people were still venturing out on the boardwalk. The rain does not seem to bother the squirrels or the birds, however. They were really chirping, and the squirrels were their usual scampering , climbing selves.
I took a ride to the bank, but the ATM lane was closed, so I came on home to a dry street. I hear thunder now, so we may have a morning shower, as well as afternoon. I have seen such beautiful butterflies flutter by my window the past two days...a large yellow one was followed by a yellow one with black edging on the wings. They must be going to the beauty berry bush in the backyard. Birds love it and I guess butterflies do, too.All you Dads out there, Have a Happy Father's Day! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 57:7-11
My heart is confident in you, O God,
no wonder I can sing your praises!
Wake up, my soul!
Wake up, O harp and Lyre!
I will waken the dawn with my song.
I will thank you, Lord, in front of all the people.
I will sing your song of praises among the nations.
For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens.
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens.
May your glory shine over all the earth.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had a chiropractor appointment yesterday and there was a dark cloud hanging overhead as I went in, so I expected rain at any moment. Well, just as I came out to the van, the big drops started to fall, so I quickly got in. I decided to take a little ride to the park, since it is only less than a mile away, and even though, the sprinkle was getting a little more, people were still venturing out on the boardwalk. The rain does not seem to bother the squirrels or the birds, however. They were really chirping, and the squirrels were their usual scampering , climbing selves.
I took a ride to the bank, but the ATM lane was closed, so I came on home to a dry street. I hear thunder now, so we may have a morning shower, as well as afternoon. I have seen such beautiful butterflies flutter by my window the past two days...a large yellow one was followed by a yellow one with black edging on the wings. They must be going to the beauty berry bush in the backyard. Birds love it and I guess butterflies do, too.All you Dads out there, Have a Happy Father's Day! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 57:7-11
My heart is confident in you, O God,
no wonder I can sing your praises!
Wake up, my soul!
Wake up, O harp and Lyre!
I will waken the dawn with my song.
I will thank you, Lord, in front of all the people.
I will sing your song of praises among the nations.
For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens.
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens.
May your glory shine over all the earth.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Teaching About Money and Possessions
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 did not get the rain predicted yesterday evening, but I could hear the thunder from far off, so someone got wet.When I stepped out to get the paper, it was already very warm, so this will be another nineties day.
The closet is nearly cleaned out of shoes, now, and I found some I don't even remember buying. Some barely worn. But only one pair that is still wearable as far as feeling comfy on my feet.Cheryl looked them over and discovered she could wear three pairs of flip-flops, which she always prefers, so I told her to take them. I was glad for her to have them.
I made a quick trip to Wendy's for a small salad, after Cheryl had called to say they were running about an hour late in cleaning, and had a little fun with the cashier. He always tries to anticipate what someone will give him in cash and likes to have the correct change waiting. I like to fool him, and he gave me a dollar change before he quickly snatched it back realizing I only needed a few cents back.
After the girls left, I went over to the Park where I saw three little flags stuck up by the gopher hole and Mr. gopher tortoise was within the flagged area,, either coming or going. I also saw an egret with long neck gracefully bent toward the water as he intently looked at his lunch in the lake. Typical Florida scenery! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 12:27-31
Look at the lilies and how they grow.
They don't work or make their clothing,
yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed
as beautifully as they are. And if God cares
so wonderfully for flowers that are here today
and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely
care for you? You have so little faith! And don't
worry about food---what to eat and drink. Don't
worry whether God will provide it for you. These
things dominate the thoughts of most people,
but your Father already knows your needs. He will give
you all you need from day to day if you make
the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
The closet is nearly cleaned out of shoes, now, and I found some I don't even remember buying. Some barely worn. But only one pair that is still wearable as far as feeling comfy on my feet.Cheryl looked them over and discovered she could wear three pairs of flip-flops, which she always prefers, so I told her to take them. I was glad for her to have them.
I made a quick trip to Wendy's for a small salad, after Cheryl had called to say they were running about an hour late in cleaning, and had a little fun with the cashier. He always tries to anticipate what someone will give him in cash and likes to have the correct change waiting. I like to fool him, and he gave me a dollar change before he quickly snatched it back realizing I only needed a few cents back.
After the girls left, I went over to the Park where I saw three little flags stuck up by the gopher hole and Mr. gopher tortoise was within the flagged area,, either coming or going. I also saw an egret with long neck gracefully bent toward the water as he intently looked at his lunch in the lake. Typical Florida scenery! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 12:27-31
Look at the lilies and how they grow.
They don't work or make their clothing,
yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed
as beautifully as they are. And if God cares
so wonderfully for flowers that are here today
and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely
care for you? You have so little faith! And don't
worry about food---what to eat and drink. Don't
worry whether God will provide it for you. These
things dominate the thoughts of most people,
but your Father already knows your needs. He will give
you all you need from day to day if you make
the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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