Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Seems like it is a couple degrees cooler this morning, but still it is in the low seventies and going up again to the eighties again. One meteorologist said he expected this weather to last all the way through Christmas! We will only see a white Christmas if we go way north!
After going to CVS yesterday, and visiting with two friends I came across...seems like God puts people in my path that I know, in unexpected places.. I drove on to the park and, Strangely enough, I did not see a single bird, water fowl, or squirrel! That is a first! However, there were a lot of people enjoying this beautiful weather.
I was given a papaya when I walked into church Sunday, by a friend who has a papaya tree in her yard. She said she planted a seed and it grew and has been quite prolific in bearing fruit! My daddy used to grow papaya trees when I was a kid and I always liked them. I sometimes buy the slices in Publix, when they have them in their fruit salad dept. This one should last quite a while, because it is big! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 25: 6-13
Remember, O Lord, your unfailing love and compassion,
which you have shown from long ages past.
Forgive the rebellious sins of my youth
look instead through the eyes of your unfailing love,
for you are merciful, O Lord.
The Lord is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
He leads the humble in what is right, teaching them his way.
The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness
all those who keep his covenant and obey his decrees.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Psoaring thru Psalm 25
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 hard to believe that this is the first week in December and our temps are going up to the low eighties this afternoon! Yesterday was just beautiful, with lots of sunshine
. After I left church, and had lunch, I went over to the park and expected to see lots of people there, enjoying the day. I was not disappointed, because families were there with children, who were very excited to see all kinds of birds and other wildlife. What I saw were ibis, anhingas and egrets in the canal. The usual squirrels were begging at the picnic tables, which they always do whenever I have a bite to eat there. Well, last week was full of appointments of one kind or another, so far, this week, I only have one scheduled. I don't like to have so many in one week!
When I drove around Lynch Lake on the way to church, once again, ducks were gathered under the only shade, and a wood stork was off by himself, gazing at the water. The lake surface was like a mirror, very still and calm. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 25
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
I trust in you, my God!
Do not let me be disgraced,
or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced.
But disgrace comes to those who try
to deceive others.
Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord.
point out the right road for me to follow.
Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me,
All day long I put my hope in you...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
. After I left church, and had lunch, I went over to the park and expected to see lots of people there, enjoying the day. I was not disappointed, because families were there with children, who were very excited to see all kinds of birds and other wildlife. What I saw were ibis, anhingas and egrets in the canal. The usual squirrels were begging at the picnic tables, which they always do whenever I have a bite to eat there. Well, last week was full of appointments of one kind or another, so far, this week, I only have one scheduled. I don't like to have so many in one week!
When I drove around Lynch Lake on the way to church, once again, ducks were gathered under the only shade, and a wood stork was off by himself, gazing at the water. The lake surface was like a mirror, very still and calm. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 25
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
I trust in you, my God!
Do not let me be disgraced,
or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced.
But disgrace comes to those who try
to deceive others.
Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord.
point out the right road for me to follow.
Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me,
All day long I put my hope in you...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, November 30, 2012
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! Another beautiful, dry day is ahead of us and I have an appointment with my dentist. Not my idea of a good way to spend the morning. Well, it comes around every six months and this is the day.
I hope you all who have had clear skies have been able to see Jupiter beside the full moon night before last. Last night, Jupiter was way off to the right of the moon, but still shining brightly! "The majesty and glory of his name". What a sight!
The icicle lights are up all around the house,thanks to Rick, but nothing much has been done to the inside, yet. Putting up the all the time things and getting out the decorations is the hardest. My friend, Cheryl, from across the street gave me a timer to use for the outside lights, and set it to go on and then off. After a couple glitches, it worked, so I don't have to go in the garage to turn the lights off, when I go to bed. She is always doing things for me. I am blessed to have her.
I ran errands yesterday, including to the cleaners and then went to the park. where I did not see nearly as many birds as I saw around Lynch Lake. Ibis, ducks, wood storks and moor hens, all were gathered around and in the lake yesterday. God is good!
From the NASB
Romans 15:
We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please the neighbor for his good leading to edification.
For even Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, "The approaches of those who reproached You fell on me."...
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I hope you all who have had clear skies have been able to see Jupiter beside the full moon night before last. Last night, Jupiter was way off to the right of the moon, but still shining brightly! "The majesty and glory of his name". What a sight!
The icicle lights are up all around the house,thanks to Rick, but nothing much has been done to the inside, yet. Putting up the all the time things and getting out the decorations is the hardest. My friend, Cheryl, from across the street gave me a timer to use for the outside lights, and set it to go on and then off. After a couple glitches, it worked, so I don't have to go in the garage to turn the lights off, when I go to bed. She is always doing things for me. I am blessed to have her.
I ran errands yesterday, including to the cleaners and then went to the park. where I did not see nearly as many birds as I saw around Lynch Lake. Ibis, ducks, wood storks and moor hens, all were gathered around and in the lake yesterday. God is good!
From the NASB
Romans 15:
We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please the neighbor for his good leading to edification.
For even Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, "The approaches of those who reproached You fell on me."...
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The Advantage of Companionship
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 a lot of fog earlier, but now the sun is shining and it is warming up. Another beautiful day!
Rick, my handy man came early and put up the outside Christmas lights, cleaned out the rain gutter, which was full of leaves and acorns, and changed a bulb in the kitchen. He is a good man, and I am blessed to know someone who can do work for me. He said he is two weeks behind in his work, so I am not the only one who relies on him.
I went to Cartek yesterday when I noticed I had a front tire which looked a little soft, and Ray checked all the tires and said they were a little low on air. Tomorrow I take the car in for service. Ray is a good man, too! After I left the shop, I stopped in at the Park, to check it out and saw three wood storks standing along the bank of the canal, just looking in the water. That's a little unusual,seeing them there, because they usually do not hang out at the park. I also saw the usual anhinga drying wings and a few ibis pecking along. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
I observed yet another example of meaningless in our world.
This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother,
yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can.
But then he asks himself, Who am I working for?
Why am I giving up so much pleasure now? It is all so
meaningless and depressing.
Two people can accomplish more than twice as much
as one; they get a better return for their labor.
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.
But people who are alone when they fall are in real
trouble. And on a cold night, two under the same
blanket can gain warmth from each other. But how
can one be warm alone? A person standing alone
can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand
back- to- back and conquer. Three are even better,
for a triple- braided cord is not easily broken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Rick, my handy man came early and put up the outside Christmas lights, cleaned out the rain gutter, which was full of leaves and acorns, and changed a bulb in the kitchen. He is a good man, and I am blessed to know someone who can do work for me. He said he is two weeks behind in his work, so I am not the only one who relies on him.
I went to Cartek yesterday when I noticed I had a front tire which looked a little soft, and Ray checked all the tires and said they were a little low on air. Tomorrow I take the car in for service. Ray is a good man, too! After I left the shop, I stopped in at the Park, to check it out and saw three wood storks standing along the bank of the canal, just looking in the water. That's a little unusual,seeing them there, because they usually do not hang out at the park. I also saw the usual anhinga drying wings and a few ibis pecking along. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
I observed yet another example of meaningless in our world.
This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother,
yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can.
But then he asks himself, Who am I working for?
Why am I giving up so much pleasure now? It is all so
meaningless and depressing.
Two people can accomplish more than twice as much
as one; they get a better return for their labor.
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.
But people who are alone when they fall are in real
trouble. And on a cold night, two under the same
blanket can gain warmth from each other. But how
can one be warm alone? A person standing alone
can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand
back- to- back and conquer. Three are even better,
for a triple- braided cord is not easily broken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Psoaring thru Psalm 100
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! Cool in the mornings and warmer in the afternoon; that seems to be the weather pattern for the present and immediate future. But I am still happy I put the flannel sheet on yesterday, because I was cozy all night...no icy sheets until I warmed them up!
I heard the yard man before I was even out of the shower this morning, so I had to hurry and get dressed. I never know when he is coming, or what time, so that is always a surprise! But he blew off the acorns and leaves and piled them up in the driveway, then borrowed my rake and piled them in the garbage dumpster. As we were talking , the leaves were falling, so it won't take long until the driveway and porch are covered again.
After I came back inside, I answered a call from my handy man and he will be here tomorrow to put up the outside lights. I will have to be up and dressed before 8:30, so I may be late again typing this.
After being busy all morning, yesterday, I discovered American Pickers was on. Since I was eating lunch, I watched them for awhile. I really like antiques and like to watch them poke around in people's junk, finding treasures.
When I drove to the park yesterday, after running a few errands, I saw the teacher coming from the cage with water bowl and food dish and then saw an egret on the bank of the canal by the entrance bridge. Beauty among the wild trees and shrubs along the canal. A few people were out enjoying the gorgeous weather, just like today!
Well, today I am remembering that I was married to the love of my life for 64 years, should he have lived two more years. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 100
Shout with joy to the Lord, O earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
He made us, and we are his.
We are his people the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
For the Lord is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I heard the yard man before I was even out of the shower this morning, so I had to hurry and get dressed. I never know when he is coming, or what time, so that is always a surprise! But he blew off the acorns and leaves and piled them up in the driveway, then borrowed my rake and piled them in the garbage dumpster. As we were talking , the leaves were falling, so it won't take long until the driveway and porch are covered again.
After I came back inside, I answered a call from my handy man and he will be here tomorrow to put up the outside lights. I will have to be up and dressed before 8:30, so I may be late again typing this.
After being busy all morning, yesterday, I discovered American Pickers was on. Since I was eating lunch, I watched them for awhile. I really like antiques and like to watch them poke around in people's junk, finding treasures.
When I drove to the park yesterday, after running a few errands, I saw the teacher coming from the cage with water bowl and food dish and then saw an egret on the bank of the canal by the entrance bridge. Beauty among the wild trees and shrubs along the canal. A few people were out enjoying the gorgeous weather, just like today!
Well, today I am remembering that I was married to the love of my life for 64 years, should he have lived two more years. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 100
Shout with joy to the Lord, O earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
He made us, and we are his.
We are his people the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
For the Lord is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, November 26, 2012
Ephesians 5
Good Morning, Dear friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! My indoor/outdoor thermometer read 53 for outdoors this morning, and below 70 indoors, so I was chilly. I got up about 2:30 thinking the heat was on, but it wasn't so I set the thermostat to come on and went back to bed before the sheets got too cold!
We had a very nice two day Thanksgiving and I hope everyone else did. Brian and I went to the Hangar on Thursday, and found two friends already there, They invited us to sit with them, which we did, and had a delightful time of chatting and enjoying our meals. Then, Friday, we drove up the Suncoast Parkway, and went to Dunnellon to have another meal with my niece, her two sons and my sister and other niece. It was a beautiful sunshiny day with hardly a cloud in the sky all day. Kim, my niece, had roasted a turkey, so we had stuffing. mashed pots. roasted veggie medley, cranberry relish sauce, and a variety of desserts. It was all delicious!
This has been a busy morning all ready for me. I have my sheets in the washing machine waiting for me to put them in the dryer, which is full of towels, so I have my work cut out for me. I put the flannel sheets on the bed so I don't have to contact the freezing percale, when I climb in!
There was a chili supper at church last night, followed by the decorating for Christmas. I did not go for the first time in ages, because I had an upset in my innards, but I am fine today. I think I will call my handy man to get started on my decorating if he has time, because Brian has an injured shoulder, and should not be lifting or reaching until it heals.
When I drove to the park Saturday, I saw a lot of cars and a great blue heron on one side of the bank by the weir, and an anhinga drying wings on it. And, across the street, the black, shiny gator was in his usual spot catching some rays. Then, driving around Lynch Lake on my way to church, I noticed the water was like a mirror, with one lone moorhen leaving a wake to disturb the glassiness. On the far side, a lone wood stork was standing in the water, and under some trees the ducks were gathered. Very peaceful! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 5:15-20
So be careful how you live, 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
We had a very nice two day Thanksgiving and I hope everyone else did. Brian and I went to the Hangar on Thursday, and found two friends already there, They invited us to sit with them, which we did, and had a delightful time of chatting and enjoying our meals. Then, Friday, we drove up the Suncoast Parkway, and went to Dunnellon to have another meal with my niece, her two sons and my sister and other niece. It was a beautiful sunshiny day with hardly a cloud in the sky all day. Kim, my niece, had roasted a turkey, so we had stuffing. mashed pots. roasted veggie medley, cranberry relish sauce, and a variety of desserts. It was all delicious!
This has been a busy morning all ready for me. I have my sheets in the washing machine waiting for me to put them in the dryer, which is full of towels, so I have my work cut out for me. I put the flannel sheets on the bed so I don't have to contact the freezing percale, when I climb in!
There was a chili supper at church last night, followed by the decorating for Christmas. I did not go for the first time in ages, because I had an upset in my innards, but I am fine today. I think I will call my handy man to get started on my decorating if he has time, because Brian has an injured shoulder, and should not be lifting or reaching until it heals.
When I drove to the park Saturday, I saw a lot of cars and a great blue heron on one side of the bank by the weir, and an anhinga drying wings on it. And, across the street, the black, shiny gator was in his usual spot catching some rays. Then, driving around Lynch Lake on my way to church, I noticed the water was like a mirror, with one lone moorhen leaving a wake to disturb the glassiness. On the far side, a lone wood stork was standing in the water, and under some trees the ducks were gathered. Very peaceful! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 5:15-20
So be careful how you live, 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
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Psoaring thru Psalm 150
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! Another cool, sunshiny day with oak leaves falling and some pollen in the air..just follow my nose with tissues! Actually, this is a great time of the year. If you want to be warm, just go out in the sun and in the shade, you will be much cooler!
After I did my shopping yesterday, I took a trip to Rollin' Oats, which was very busy. I looked around for awhile, since I had not been there since they expanded. I will have to go in for some take out from their cafe one day. They have all organic and natural foods, which many people seem to want. I even saw a whole pumpkin pie go out in a man's hand. I say pumpkin, because that's what it looked like, but it may have been something else.
I had stopped at Steak and Shake for an afternoon strawberry Sundae at half price and took it to the park, where I sat and had a few slurps. Very refreshing! The black, shiny gator was stretched out on the bank of the lake and I stopped and looked at it for a few seconds. Also, the anhinga was perched on the weir, with wings folded. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 150
Praise the Lord in his heavenly dwelling,
praise him in his mighty heaven!
Praise him for his mighty works,
Praise his unequaled greatness!
Praise him with a blast of the trumpet,
praise him with the lyre and harp!
Praise him with the tambourine and dancing:
Praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
Praise him with loud clanging cymbals.
Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
I always give thanks for you remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
(I will be taking the rest of the week off and wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!)
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