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 is good to see the sunshine and know that the chance of showers is low today. Once again, I was prevented from attending church because of the rain yesterday. Pastor Kevin is preaching an excellent series on "Love Illuminated".
I did not go out until later in the afternoon after watching the Packers win! Go Packers! Then I returned a book to the drop box at the library, and saw Sonnie and Christa walking toward me on the other side of the street, looking like newlyweds, instead of the parents of five children, two almost adults! Well, I guess Sam is an adult. Anyway, I waved at them and continued on as the light changed and drove on to the park. I saw only one egret beside the canal, which was full from the morning rain, but coming by Lynch Lake, I saw a flock of ibis, an anhinga with wings outspread, an egret and once again the all white duck. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 3:1-6
Are we beginning again to tell you how good we are?
Some people need to bring letters of recommendation
with them or ask you to write letters of recommendation
for them. But the only letter of recommendation we need
is you yourselves! Your lives are a letter written in our hearts.
and everyone can read it and recognize our good work
among you. Clearly, you are a letter from Christ prepared
by us. It is written not with pen and ink, but with the Spirit
of the living God. It is carved not on stone, but on human
hearts.
We are confident of all this, because of our great trust in
God through Christ. It is not that we think that we can do
anything of lasting value by ourselves. Our only power and
success come from God. He is the one who has enabled us
to represent his new covenant. This is a covenant, not of
written laws, but of the Spirit. The old way ends in death; in
the new way, the Holy Spirit gives life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, September 14, 2015
Friday, September 11, 2015
Strength
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it!
I put the flag out this morning as my small way of remembering what happened 14 years ago today. I know exactly where I was and what I was doing at that time and watching for hours the horrible scenes from New York, Pennsylvania and Wash. DC. I also saw some of the ceremonies this morning on TV. I will never forget!
My handy man was due at 9:30 but called to ask if it would be ok if he didn't come until noon, since he had some equipment he had to drop off for repairs. That is perfectly all right with me, because it us just yard work that needs to be done. He always does a good job, no matter what it is!
I saw flocks of ibis and ducks at Lynch Lake, as I drove to the library to pick up a book I had ordered. I still watch for the roseate spoonbills to come back, because they seem unaware how pretty they are in their pinkness! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Nehemiah 8:10
Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast
of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food
with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred
day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the
joy of the Lord is your strength,"
Strength starts in the heart, long before it is exerted in other
aspects of life. the joy of the Lord gives us strength to obey,
to endure, and to triumph in all circumstances.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I put the flag out this morning as my small way of remembering what happened 14 years ago today. I know exactly where I was and what I was doing at that time and watching for hours the horrible scenes from New York, Pennsylvania and Wash. DC. I also saw some of the ceremonies this morning on TV. I will never forget!
My handy man was due at 9:30 but called to ask if it would be ok if he didn't come until noon, since he had some equipment he had to drop off for repairs. That is perfectly all right with me, because it us just yard work that needs to be done. He always does a good job, no matter what it is!
I saw flocks of ibis and ducks at Lynch Lake, as I drove to the library to pick up a book I had ordered. I still watch for the roseate spoonbills to come back, because they seem unaware how pretty they are in their pinkness! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Nehemiah 8:10
Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast
of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food
with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred
day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the
joy of the Lord is your strength,"
Strength starts in the heart, long before it is exerted in other
aspects of life. the joy of the Lord gives us strength to obey,
to endure, and to triumph in all circumstances.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Paul's 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! Sunshine, clouds, pretty sunrises and gorgeous sunsets, and a shower here and there! Who could ask for anything more? And we may feel a touch of fall this weekend...we will wait and see.
I took the van to Walmart yesterday to gas up and was pleased to see that gas is now below 2.00 a gal. It suits me if it stays that way for a long time! With my card, I get another 5 cents off. Sweet!
Well, I noticed that my fence is now sagging toward my yard, since the post has totally collapsed. I have not heard from my friend from church, whose group was planning to fix it, so I will have to get in touch with him and see if they are still planning, or do I have to call a fence company. It is good to have friends volunteer, but I know they are all busy, so getting free time for them is the problem.
I saw the large brown gopher tortoise munching on some weeds at the park yesterday, but did not see any other wildlife. There are always ducks and ibis and seagulls around Lynch Lake, and lately I have seen what looks like a white swan, but since there is no long, graceful neck, I think it must be a rare white duck. Anyway, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-21
When I think of the wisdom and scope of
God's plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the
Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and
on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited
resources he will give you mighty inner strength
through his Holy Spirit. and I pray that Christ will
be more and more at home in your hearts as you
trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the
soil of God's marvelous love. And may you have the
power to understand, as all God's people should,
how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his
love really is, May you experience the love of Christ
though it is so great you will never fully understand it.
Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and
power that comes from God.
Now Glory be to God! By his mighty power at work
within us, he is able to accomplish more than we would
ever dare to ask or hope. May he be given glory in the
church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through
endless ages. Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I took the van to Walmart yesterday to gas up and was pleased to see that gas is now below 2.00 a gal. It suits me if it stays that way for a long time! With my card, I get another 5 cents off. Sweet!
Well, I noticed that my fence is now sagging toward my yard, since the post has totally collapsed. I have not heard from my friend from church, whose group was planning to fix it, so I will have to get in touch with him and see if they are still planning, or do I have to call a fence company. It is good to have friends volunteer, but I know they are all busy, so getting free time for them is the problem.
I saw the large brown gopher tortoise munching on some weeds at the park yesterday, but did not see any other wildlife. There are always ducks and ibis and seagulls around Lynch Lake, and lately I have seen what looks like a white swan, but since there is no long, graceful neck, I think it must be a rare white duck. Anyway, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-21
When I think of the wisdom and scope of
God's plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the
Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and
on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited
resources he will give you mighty inner strength
through his Holy Spirit. and I pray that Christ will
be more and more at home in your hearts as you
trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the
soil of God's marvelous love. And may you have the
power to understand, as all God's people should,
how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his
love really is, May you experience the love of Christ
though it is so great you will never fully understand it.
Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and
power that comes from God.
Now Glory be to God! By his mighty power at work
within us, he is able to accomplish more than we would
ever dare to ask or hope. May he be given glory in the
church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through
endless ages. Amen
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The Shepherd's Psalm
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! So far, we have sunshine and humidity, but, of course, showers are called for at some point during the day. However, this could be spotty... rain at one house and none across the street. That's the way it goes locally.
One of my recently found second or third cousins, posted photos of a reunion they had which took place at Lake Tahoe in Nev. I remember being there when I was 14 and it was beautiful and pristine. Now, it appears to have a lot of lodges and other buildings, and the lake is very low from the drought they have had in that area. But still, the setting is gorgeous with the mountains surrounding the lake, I remember going in for a swim and the water was icy! That was the year we also visited the Grand Canyon. What memories!
Well, I have a hearing aid in for repairs. It has to be sent back to the factory and the repair is pricey. I have no idea why hearing aids are so expensive. Even with computer technology inside them, still regular computers are not that unreasonable. Sigh. It's just like a car, I guess. All repairs are expensive.
I had to make a trip to the CVS yesterday, and did not find a cart, so I went inside and stood waiting. The manager happened to come by at that moment so I asked him for a cart, and he went and rescued one from the parking lot and said he would have to get his truck and do a condo run. to pick up what the people across the street carry off..This is a constant problem for them. I also noticed a big puddle of water in their parking lot, and the retention pond between them and Steak and Shake was overflowing. It had rained shortly before I went shopping after my podiatrist visit and that was the result. We are wet!
As I was in the Park recently, I saw the two brown gopher tortoises having a face to face conversation or maybe it was a stand off. Anyway, they were about three feet apart and looking at each other. It was funny. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
head leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as a guest,
anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and uinfailing love
will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
One of my recently found second or third cousins, posted photos of a reunion they had which took place at Lake Tahoe in Nev. I remember being there when I was 14 and it was beautiful and pristine. Now, it appears to have a lot of lodges and other buildings, and the lake is very low from the drought they have had in that area. But still, the setting is gorgeous with the mountains surrounding the lake, I remember going in for a swim and the water was icy! That was the year we also visited the Grand Canyon. What memories!
Well, I have a hearing aid in for repairs. It has to be sent back to the factory and the repair is pricey. I have no idea why hearing aids are so expensive. Even with computer technology inside them, still regular computers are not that unreasonable. Sigh. It's just like a car, I guess. All repairs are expensive.
I had to make a trip to the CVS yesterday, and did not find a cart, so I went inside and stood waiting. The manager happened to come by at that moment so I asked him for a cart, and he went and rescued one from the parking lot and said he would have to get his truck and do a condo run. to pick up what the people across the street carry off..This is a constant problem for them. I also noticed a big puddle of water in their parking lot, and the retention pond between them and Steak and Shake was overflowing. It had rained shortly before I went shopping after my podiatrist visit and that was the result. We are wet!
As I was in the Park recently, I saw the two brown gopher tortoises having a face to face conversation or maybe it was a stand off. Anyway, they were about three feet apart and looking at each other. It was funny. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
head leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as a guest,
anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and uinfailing love
will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Colossians
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 a rainy Labor Day, I woke up to a sunshiny day after, but now rain is dripping off the roof. So, according to the weather report these showers will not last a long time, but just move on, more or less all day.
Due to the rain I did not go any place yesterday, but did some chores around the house and watched the Rays lose again in the afternoon. I think they can forget being in the play-offs.
Meanwhile, Brian arrived safely from his weekend trip to TN to be with Daryl and Matthew. Even though he came down with a cold just before he left, he still had a good time riding and sight seeing in the mountains. They went into NC for a ways, also, and the weather was really nice for them.
Matthew started his new job today. He is working and learning with a mechanic, which is what he thinks he wants to make his career at this point. I hope he succeeds because that seems to be a good field to get into.
I watched the squirrels zooming up and down the oak trees after the yard men left, and yes, they found a window during which the rain stopped for awhile, and took advantage of it to try to catch up with the lawns they needed to do. This was about noon, so God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 3:22-25
Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do , as
though you were working for the Lord, rather than
for people. Remember that the Lord will give you
an inheritance as your reward, and the Master you
are serving is Christ. But if you do what is wrong, you
will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For
God has no favorites who can get away with evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Due to the rain I did not go any place yesterday, but did some chores around the house and watched the Rays lose again in the afternoon. I think they can forget being in the play-offs.
Meanwhile, Brian arrived safely from his weekend trip to TN to be with Daryl and Matthew. Even though he came down with a cold just before he left, he still had a good time riding and sight seeing in the mountains. They went into NC for a ways, also, and the weather was really nice for them.
Matthew started his new job today. He is working and learning with a mechanic, which is what he thinks he wants to make his career at this point. I hope he succeeds because that seems to be a good field to get into.
I watched the squirrels zooming up and down the oak trees after the yard men left, and yes, they found a window during which the rain stopped for awhile, and took advantage of it to try to catch up with the lawns they needed to do. This was about noon, so God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 3:22-25
Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do , as
though you were working for the Lord, rather than
for people. Remember that the Lord will give you
an inheritance as your reward, and the Master you
are serving is Christ. But if you do what is wrong, you
will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For
God has no favorites who can get away with evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, September 4, 2015
Easin' thru Ephesians
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, this is a good start weather wise to the Labor Day weekend. Not much rain is predicted around here, but I don't know about the other parts of the country.
Brian has already left to spend the weekend with Daryl and Matthew. His plane should be arriving right about now. Unfortunately, he was coming down with a cold, and since he has looked forward to this "get-a-way" for a while, I hope he feels good enough to enjoy. So, that leaves me on my own, but my men will be in touch by text and calls.
I ran a few errands yesterday, after doing laundry, and on my way around Lynch Lake, I saw a large flock of ibis, an egret, and several ducks. That is a busy lake!
The egret reminds me of the one that hangs out at Boston Market. Sunday when I went there, he was hanging right outside the window where a couple were having their lunch. I don't know if I would be comfortable eating with those accusing eyes on me! :o) He is pretty smart, because he usually hangs out at the door, but he knew where the food was! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 5:15-20
So be careful how you love, not as fools but as
those who are wise. Make the most of every
opportunity for doing good in these evil days.
Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand
what the Lord wants you to do. Don't be drunk
with wine because that will ruin your life. Instead,
let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Then you
will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
among yourselves, making music to the Lord in
your hearts. And you will always give thanks for
everything to God the Father in the name of the
Lord Jesus Christ.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy
and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Brian has already left to spend the weekend with Daryl and Matthew. His plane should be arriving right about now. Unfortunately, he was coming down with a cold, and since he has looked forward to this "get-a-way" for a while, I hope he feels good enough to enjoy. So, that leaves me on my own, but my men will be in touch by text and calls.
I ran a few errands yesterday, after doing laundry, and on my way around Lynch Lake, I saw a large flock of ibis, an egret, and several ducks. That is a busy lake!
The egret reminds me of the one that hangs out at Boston Market. Sunday when I went there, he was hanging right outside the window where a couple were having their lunch. I don't know if I would be comfortable eating with those accusing eyes on me! :o) He is pretty smart, because he usually hangs out at the door, but he knew where the food was! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 5:15-20
So be careful how you love, not as fools but as
those who are wise. Make the most of every
opportunity for doing good in these evil days.
Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand
what the Lord wants you to do. Don't be drunk
with wine because that will ruin your life. Instead,
let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Then you
will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
among yourselves, making music to the Lord in
your hearts. And you will always give thanks for
everything to God the Father in the name of the
Lord Jesus Christ.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy
and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, September 3, 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! Puffy clouds and blue skies greet us today and we had no rain yesterday, so things should be drying up soon.
My cleaning friends came yesterday, full of excitement about their upcoming trip to Rainbow River. They are taking off next Wednesday for a girl's weekend in a lodge they have rented.18 of them will be playing games, eating, and floating down the river on inner tubes. It sounds like a lot of fun! They warned me, because they will skip my house cleaning since Wed. is my day. I told them I would try not to be too messy, and they said for me not to throw any wild parties!
I did not stay up long enough to watch the Rays lose last night, but got to bed earlier than I have been, and had a good night's sleep. I hope they do better against the Yankees starting Friday...
My hanging basket on the front porch is growing so fast That I keep trimming it, but I noticed that once more the vines are hanging down to the floor again. I think it likes all the rain we have been having. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 145:8-16
The Lord is kind and merciful,
slow to get angry, full of unfailing love.
The Lord is good to everyone.
He showers compassion on all his creation.
All your works will thank you, Lord,
and your faithful followers will bless you.
They will talk together about the glory of your kingdom;
they will celebrate examples of your power.
They will tell about your mighty deeds and about
the majesty and glory of your reign.
For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
You rule generation after generation.
The Lord is faithful in all he says.
He is gracious in 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
My cleaning friends came yesterday, full of excitement about their upcoming trip to Rainbow River. They are taking off next Wednesday for a girl's weekend in a lodge they have rented.18 of them will be playing games, eating, and floating down the river on inner tubes. It sounds like a lot of fun! They warned me, because they will skip my house cleaning since Wed. is my day. I told them I would try not to be too messy, and they said for me not to throw any wild parties!
I did not stay up long enough to watch the Rays lose last night, but got to bed earlier than I have been, and had a good night's sleep. I hope they do better against the Yankees starting Friday...
My hanging basket on the front porch is growing so fast That I keep trimming it, but I noticed that once more the vines are hanging down to the floor again. I think it likes all the rain we have been having. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 145:8-16
The Lord is kind and merciful,
slow to get angry, full of unfailing love.
The Lord is good to everyone.
He showers compassion on all his creation.
All your works will thank you, Lord,
and your faithful followers will bless you.
They will talk together about the glory of your kingdom;
they will celebrate examples of your power.
They will tell about your mighty deeds and about
the majesty and glory of your reign.
For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
You rule generation after generation.
The Lord is faithful in all he says.
He is gracious in 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
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