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! Thankfully, the wind has died down and all is still so far. The cold front passed and right now the temp is not any lower than it has been, but according to the forecast, it will be getting close to forty and maybe the thirties inland. My azaleas don't seem to know that it is still winter, because there is a lot of new growth and they are blooming!
Well, this computer just blanked out, so I had to turn it off and restart it! Wish I knew more about these things!
Anyway, as I was saying,; in spite of the wind, I took my books back to the Library and checked out with six more, one of which is a 14 day, so I have already started on it. The others I can take my time with. After that I drove over to the Winn Dixie, but while there were a couple of handicapped spaces in front of the entrance, there were no carts handy. I had the three wheeled walker in back and not my cane, so I left there and went on to CVS and got most of what was on my list. CVS has stocked a lot of light groceries which is very convenient. The reason I wanted to go into the WD was to get some of their deli potato salad, which is almost like what I make. Publix Pot. salad is too creamy and already in containers. They dish up as much as you want at WD.
So, after I left CVS, I went on to the windblown Park and in spite of the windy conditions there were quite a few people out and about. On the way home I went by Lynch Lake and saw that even the flocks of seagulls and ibis were grounded. Flying conditions were not too good! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 3:21-26
My child, don't lose sight of good planning and insight.
Hang on to them, for they fill you with life and bring you
honor and respect. They keep you safe on your way and
keep your feet from stumbling. You can lie down without
fear and enjoy pleasant dreams. You need not be afraid of
disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for
the Lord is your security. He will keep your feet from being
caught in a trap.
Wisdom produces honor in our lives and protects us from trouble.
Wise people know the difference between right and wrong and choose
to do what's right. More than that, wisdom is choosing to apply God's
truth and principles to our daily relationships and situations.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and Love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Will of God
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 prediction that strong winds would be moving through last night proved to be premature. Everything was quiet , but I see the trees and shrubs moving now, and the last I heard, was that the wind would pick up today, and then it would really turn cold. I am definitely not looking forward to it!
I think the oak trees have just about finished shedding their leaves. I don't see any drifting past my window, but quite a few are stuck in the needle leaves of the podacarpus hedge which the neighbors planted many years ago.I think it is about time for them to be raked up; the leaves, that is.
I finished a book yesterday and need to make another trip to the Library. I also did laundry yesterday which accumulates pretty fast, even though I am only one person. I watched a flock of redwing blackbirds pecking around the neighbor's yard and then they all flew off. I had not seen a flock of them in a couple years. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Does God really have a plan for my life?
Psalm 139:3
You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
Psalm 32:8
The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway
for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
God has a plan for our lives. It is not an unthinking, automated
script that we must follow. It is a journey with various destinations
and appointments and a great deal of freedom as to the pace and
scope of the travel. God's plan for us will always have a sense of
mystery, but we can be certain that he will guide us as long as we
rely on his leading.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I think the oak trees have just about finished shedding their leaves. I don't see any drifting past my window, but quite a few are stuck in the needle leaves of the podacarpus hedge which the neighbors planted many years ago.I think it is about time for them to be raked up; the leaves, that is.
I finished a book yesterday and need to make another trip to the Library. I also did laundry yesterday which accumulates pretty fast, even though I am only one person. I watched a flock of redwing blackbirds pecking around the neighbor's yard and then they all flew off. I had not seen a flock of them in a couple years. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Does God really have a plan for my life?
Psalm 139:3
You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
Psalm 32:8
The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway
for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
God has a plan for our lives. It is not an unthinking, automated
script that we must follow. It is a journey with various destinations
and appointments and a great deal of freedom as to the pace and
scope of the travel. God's plan for us will always have a sense of
mystery, but we can be certain that he will guide us as long as we
rely on his leading.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, February 8, 2016
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! The sun is shining but the air is chilly. However, the temp has climbed up to 58 already, so it is really beautiful with only one or two clouds dotting the sky.
My yard crew is at work after I thought they weren't coming because this is late for them. The front porch was piled high with leaves, so their visit is timely! They are wearing jackets, so I know it is cold. Even my PC was balky, which is why this email is late today.
We had a long service yesterday, but a good one with our loose change offering for the Covenant World Relief water issue...making clean water available for those people who don't have it. It was an impressive (and noisy) time of filling up to overflowing, a large can in front of the lectern. Then came the sermon about the Living Water.
I waited about twenty minutes for a space to open up in the parking lot for the second service and we did not get out until 12:30.
Well, I watched the Super Bowl sporadically last night. Meaning I turned to other programs for short times, since I did not care who won. Neither team was my favorite. My only comment is that I don't know how the Panthers had an almost unbeaten record, because they certainly did not play like they were that good!
I drove around Lynch Lake on the way to church, and the lake had ripples on it from the strong wind. The ducks were huddled in a group against the bank with one lone wood stork keeping them company. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 37:1-
Don't worry about the wicked.
Don't envy those who do wrong
for like grass, they soon fade away.
Like springtime flowers, they soon
fade away.
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 heart's 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 as
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.
Stop your anger!
Turn from your rage!
Do not envy others---
it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the Lord
will possess the land.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard crew is at work after I thought they weren't coming because this is late for them. The front porch was piled high with leaves, so their visit is timely! They are wearing jackets, so I know it is cold. Even my PC was balky, which is why this email is late today.
We had a long service yesterday, but a good one with our loose change offering for the Covenant World Relief water issue...making clean water available for those people who don't have it. It was an impressive (and noisy) time of filling up to overflowing, a large can in front of the lectern. Then came the sermon about the Living Water.
I waited about twenty minutes for a space to open up in the parking lot for the second service and we did not get out until 12:30.
Well, I watched the Super Bowl sporadically last night. Meaning I turned to other programs for short times, since I did not care who won. Neither team was my favorite. My only comment is that I don't know how the Panthers had an almost unbeaten record, because they certainly did not play like they were that good!
I drove around Lynch Lake on the way to church, and the lake had ripples on it from the strong wind. The ducks were huddled in a group against the bank with one lone wood stork keeping them company. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 37:1-
Don't worry about the wicked.
Don't envy those who do wrong
for like grass, they soon fade away.
Like springtime flowers, they soon
fade away.
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 heart's 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 as
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.
Stop your anger!
Turn from your rage!
Do not envy others---
it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the Lord
will possess the land.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, February 5, 2016
Paul's Final Words con't.
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, yesterday I was wearing summer clothes and today I have winter wear on again.Just as the prediction said, after the rain came the cold wave, so it was 51 when I got up and won't warm up to much above 60 later on.
Yesterday was the opening of the State Fair in Tampa and the rain did not do them any favors, but even though it is chilly today and the rest of the week, it is still beautiful with blue skies and sunshine. It goes on for ten days, so they will probably still draw a crowd. The only thing I would like from there is a corn dog. I haven't had a fair corn dog for years, so if anyone is going, have a corn dog for me!
Well, I watched American Idol last night and was wondering where John Wayne Schultz was. Apparently, he was eliminated one time when I wasn't watching, so I Googled him and saw his background and that he tried out back in 2011, just before his mom died of breast cancer. He doesn't have an outstanding voice, but it was pleasant, and I was hoping he would be selected for the final 24. Guess it was not meant to be...
I then watched Tim Tebow do a lip sync as a Rocky Balboa impersonator. He was pretty funny and a good sport. He also had some pretty good dance moves. Maybe he could be on Dancing With The Stars...just sayin'. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:8,9
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
Yesterday was the opening of the State Fair in Tampa and the rain did not do them any favors, but even though it is chilly today and the rest of the week, it is still beautiful with blue skies and sunshine. It goes on for ten days, so they will probably still draw a crowd. The only thing I would like from there is a corn dog. I haven't had a fair corn dog for years, so if anyone is going, have a corn dog for me!
Well, I watched American Idol last night and was wondering where John Wayne Schultz was. Apparently, he was eliminated one time when I wasn't watching, so I Googled him and saw his background and that he tried out back in 2011, just before his mom died of breast cancer. He doesn't have an outstanding voice, but it was pleasant, and I was hoping he would be selected for the final 24. Guess it was not meant to be...
I then watched Tim Tebow do a lip sync as a Rocky Balboa impersonator. He was pretty funny and a good sport. He also had some pretty good dance moves. Maybe he could be on Dancing With The Stars...just sayin'. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:8,9
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
Thursday, February 4, 2016
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! We had sunshine an hour or so ago, but now the clouds are coming in ahead of the rain, so it is mostly overcast. The rain is supposed to be starting in about an hour. Then the cold will follow.
Yesterday, I turned the A/C on in the afternoon. The house was stuffy and my cleaning ladies were complaining about the hot weather, although to me, 78 is not really hot. However, a record was set for the day when we reached 84!
I gave my ladies their early Valentine's gifts when they were ready to go..just small boxes of Whitman's chocolates all wrapped up. Kim could not wait, so she tore open her box right away to get at the chocolates!
Well, I am not happy about speed bumps going in on the main street out of this neighborhood. I see signs up for three of them, which will affect the time an emergency vehicle takes to get to an address. Bummer!
Later in the afternoon, I took a trip to the Park and almost missed a great blue heron, hidden in a clump of undergrowth by the weir. I thought I saw a gator, but it turned out to be a small group of water lilies. The park was full of cars and I saw a group of people reading the signs about the work going on in the lake, which has been underway for over a year.. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-7
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. ..
I Always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, I turned the A/C on in the afternoon. The house was stuffy and my cleaning ladies were complaining about the hot weather, although to me, 78 is not really hot. However, a record was set for the day when we reached 84!
I gave my ladies their early Valentine's gifts when they were ready to go..just small boxes of Whitman's chocolates all wrapped up. Kim could not wait, so she tore open her box right away to get at the chocolates!
Well, I am not happy about speed bumps going in on the main street out of this neighborhood. I see signs up for three of them, which will affect the time an emergency vehicle takes to get to an address. Bummer!
Later in the afternoon, I took a trip to the Park and almost missed a great blue heron, hidden in a clump of undergrowth by the weir. I thought I saw a gator, but it turned out to be a small group of water lilies. The park was full of cars and I saw a group of people reading the signs about the work going on in the lake, which has been underway for over a year.. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-7
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. ..
I Always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
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! Sunny, windy and warm is the forecast for today and I see lots of leaves blowing , some of them caught in the leaves of the hedge next door. The front porch is already full and it was completely clean Monday after the blowing. Until the oak trees are through shedding, there will be falling leaves.
I noticed a couple days ago, that we are finally seeing fall colors in the trees. The maples are now red and yellow, so soon those leaves will be gone and it will look like winter. This will be the last dry day this week, because rain is coming tomorrow.
I noticed a sparrow flying by in the back yard a few minutes ago. I have not seen one for awhile...just bluejays and mockingbirds. And for some reason, no robins, yet. Maybe they are going some place else for their winter home. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:35-
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?
Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have
trouble or calamity or are persecuted , or are hungry
or cold or in danger or threatened with death? Even
the Scriptures say ,( "For your sake, we are killed every
day: we are being slaughtered like sheep.) No, despite
all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through
Christ, who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us
from his love. Death can't and life can't. The angels can't
and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about
tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's
love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the
deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to
separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I noticed a couple days ago, that we are finally seeing fall colors in the trees. The maples are now red and yellow, so soon those leaves will be gone and it will look like winter. This will be the last dry day this week, because rain is coming tomorrow.
I noticed a sparrow flying by in the back yard a few minutes ago. I have not seen one for awhile...just bluejays and mockingbirds. And for some reason, no robins, yet. Maybe they are going some place else for their winter home. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:35-
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?
Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have
trouble or calamity or are persecuted , or are hungry
or cold or in danger or threatened with death? Even
the Scriptures say ,( "For your sake, we are killed every
day: we are being slaughtered like sheep.) No, despite
all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through
Christ, who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us
from his love. Death can't and life can't. The angels can't
and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about
tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's
love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the
deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to
separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Jesus, the True Vine
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! When I got out of bed and opened the drapes in the living room, I could hardly see across the street, the fog was so thick! But an hour later the sun was shining and there was not a trace of fog left. I saw the weather prediction before I toddled off to bed and the weather map showed a line of fog hovering just off shore, so, sure enough, it rolled through.
I took the van to the car wash yesterday, and could not believe how hot the weather was! Also, the humidity was much lower, so the van was dry by the time I came home. Today promises to be the same with the temp already near seventy.
I got ambitious and stripped the bed to put sheets in the washer, so the bed has not been made, yet, but nobody will see it but me, so that's okay..Well, the wind has picked up, so I see leaves drifting down . Reminds me of my birthday balloon which is running out of gas and drifting down from the ceiling. The others are still flying high! Thanks, Mari!
I drove through the Park on my way back from the car wash and lots of cars were parked, so many people were enjoying the warm weather and beauties of nature. I saw an osprey nest on top of a credit union sign on my way home from church Sunday and the owner of the nest was standing proudly just watching all the cars go by. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:5-8
Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.
Those who remain in me, and I in them. will
produce much fruit. For apart from me you
can do nothing. Anyone who parts from me
is thrown away like a useless branch and withers.
Such branches are gathered into a pile to be
burned. But if you stay joined to me and my words
remain in you, you may ask any request you like,
and it will be granted! My true disciples produce
much fruit. This brings great glory to my Father.
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 the car wash yesterday, and could not believe how hot the weather was! Also, the humidity was much lower, so the van was dry by the time I came home. Today promises to be the same with the temp already near seventy.
I got ambitious and stripped the bed to put sheets in the washer, so the bed has not been made, yet, but nobody will see it but me, so that's okay..Well, the wind has picked up, so I see leaves drifting down . Reminds me of my birthday balloon which is running out of gas and drifting down from the ceiling. The others are still flying high! Thanks, Mari!
I drove through the Park on my way back from the car wash and lots of cars were parked, so many people were enjoying the warm weather and beauties of nature. I saw an osprey nest on top of a credit union sign on my way home from church Sunday and the owner of the nest was standing proudly just watching all the cars go by. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:5-8
Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.
Those who remain in me, and I in them. will
produce much fruit. For apart from me you
can do nothing. Anyone who parts from me
is thrown away like a useless branch and withers.
Such branches are gathered into a pile to be
burned. But if you stay joined to me and my words
remain in you, you may ask any request you like,
and it will be granted! My true disciples produce
much fruit. This brings great glory to my Father.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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