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! More sunshine with the promise of maybe a thunderstorm coming.
The weather could not be better!
It was a quiet Saturday and a busy Sunday for me. After church, where I was sandwiched between two godly men, both came after I was already seated, I stayed and visited awhile, then went home to eat and back at church to celebrate a fortieth wedding anniversary with friends and family of the couple.
Congratulations, Ray and Marilou!
I came home in time to see the end of the Rays game, with the Rays winning again! Yay! Then I drove to the park and after coming home again, gathered up all my library books and returned them in the drop off containers. It saves me having to tote all the heavy books back in by hand. Yes, I am a bit lazy! But God loves me anyway, and He 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 by 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
Monday, May 20, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Faith brings Joy
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! More sunshine, cool breezes. Who could ask for more?
Yesterday, as I was going around Lynch Lake, I saw an osprey land on a very tall pole and after a minute, it spied lunch and made a swift dive into the water and came up with a fish clutched in its claws! Wow! All this while I was circling the lake! Birds have eagle eyes!
After I was through with my doctor's appointment and shopping at Sweetbay, I drove to the park and noticed the workmen were installing another metal roof on top of the environmental bldg. The old tin roof was very rusty and really looked bad. I really like the looks of the new roofs and I am sure they are good for a lifetime.
Well, last night I heard a loud explosion and an hour or so later another loud one. Sounded like either a large tire blowing or a huge firecracker under a tin can, but then I saw a Duke Energy truck driving down the street, so a transformer must have blown, but I did not lose my power. Cheryl called me because she saw me and Kim go out to look around. However, the power went off sometime during the night, because all the digitals were blinking this morning. Had to set the clocks, but no harm done.
And the breaking news here is that a bear is sitting up in a tree over in Tampa, so people are trying to get someone to tranquilize and get it down. Always something going on! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 5:5
We can rejoice, too when we run into problems and
trials, for we know that they are good for us--they help
us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of
character in us and character strengthens our confident
expectation of salvation. And this expectation will not
disappoint us. For we know how dearly God loves us,
because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts
with His love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, as I was going around Lynch Lake, I saw an osprey land on a very tall pole and after a minute, it spied lunch and made a swift dive into the water and came up with a fish clutched in its claws! Wow! All this while I was circling the lake! Birds have eagle eyes!
After I was through with my doctor's appointment and shopping at Sweetbay, I drove to the park and noticed the workmen were installing another metal roof on top of the environmental bldg. The old tin roof was very rusty and really looked bad. I really like the looks of the new roofs and I am sure they are good for a lifetime.
Well, last night I heard a loud explosion and an hour or so later another loud one. Sounded like either a large tire blowing or a huge firecracker under a tin can, but then I saw a Duke Energy truck driving down the street, so a transformer must have blown, but I did not lose my power. Cheryl called me because she saw me and Kim go out to look around. However, the power went off sometime during the night, because all the digitals were blinking this morning. Had to set the clocks, but no harm done.
And the breaking news here is that a bear is sitting up in a tree over in Tampa, so people are trying to get someone to tranquilize and get it down. Always something going on! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 5:5
We can rejoice, too when we run into problems and
trials, for we know that they are good for us--they help
us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of
character in us and character strengthens our confident
expectation of salvation. And this expectation will not
disappoint us. For we know how dearly God loves us,
because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts
with His love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Colossians 3
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 in a string of beautiful days is here, although the air is growing warmer, and more humid. Can't complain with all this sunshine!
I think I know why all the butterflies have been flitting by the window. My beauty berry bush is all bloomed out and they love the flowers, so I really do have a butterfly garden, or, at least, a bush!
I picked up my maple syrup from Lake Beauty, MN, yesterday, so I had to have waffles this morning to use some of it. Yum! It is light and delicate in taste. What a treat! I noticed that it is already turning to sugar around the lid, so guess I should refrigerate the open pint jar. I think the people at Lake Beauty Bible Camp made 128 pints after boiling down the sap. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 3:23,24
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.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I think I know why all the butterflies have been flitting by the window. My beauty berry bush is all bloomed out and they love the flowers, so I really do have a butterfly garden, or, at least, a bush!
I picked up my maple syrup from Lake Beauty, MN, yesterday, so I had to have waffles this morning to use some of it. Yum! It is light and delicate in taste. What a treat! I noticed that it is already turning to sugar around the lid, so guess I should refrigerate the open pint jar. I think the people at Lake Beauty Bible Camp made 128 pints after boiling down the sap. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 3:23,24
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.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 46
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 had such a string of beautiful weather it seems as if it could go on forever, but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and we will soon be having high humidity and high temps soon! But, we enjoy this perfection while we can!
I mentioned butterflies yesterday, and I am just so enthralled watching them flit by. Seems like there are more than usual in my yard, and they are so beautiful! God has made things beautiful in His time.
Well, I noticed the driveway is covered in green leaves and twigs once again. A squirrel must be building his nest right above and is not too neat about it! Jason, the yard man, just cleaned up the mess from a few days ago, and now it is messed up again. Tsk!
I don't know if they are that messy in the park, but I drove through yesterday, and saw a baby chasing after its mother. Speaking of babies, I noticed a mama duck and about twelve babies at the end of my street. There is no water near, so they must have come a long way, just out and about. They are so cute, but turn into nuisances when they get older. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
A river brings joy to the city of our God,
the sacred home of the Most High.
God himself lives in that city, it cannot be destroyed.
God will protect it at the break of day.
The nations are in an uproar,
and kingdoms crumble!
God thunders and the earth melts!
The Lord Almighty is here among us,
the God of Israel is our fortress.
Come see the glorious works of the Lord.
See how he brings destruction upon the world
and causes wars to end throughout the earth.
He breaks the bow and snaps the spear in two.
He burns the shields with fire.
Be silent, and know that I am God.
I will be honored by every nation,
I will be honored throughout the world"
The Lord Almighty is here among us
the God of Israel is our fortress.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I mentioned butterflies yesterday, and I am just so enthralled watching them flit by. Seems like there are more than usual in my yard, and they are so beautiful! God has made things beautiful in His time.
Well, I noticed the driveway is covered in green leaves and twigs once again. A squirrel must be building his nest right above and is not too neat about it! Jason, the yard man, just cleaned up the mess from a few days ago, and now it is messed up again. Tsk!
I don't know if they are that messy in the park, but I drove through yesterday, and saw a baby chasing after its mother. Speaking of babies, I noticed a mama duck and about twelve babies at the end of my street. There is no water near, so they must have come a long way, just out and about. They are so cute, but turn into nuisances when they get older. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
A river brings joy to the city of our God,
the sacred home of the Most High.
God himself lives in that city, it cannot be destroyed.
God will protect it at the break of day.
The nations are in an uproar,
and kingdoms crumble!
God thunders and the earth melts!
The Lord Almighty is here among us,
the God of Israel is our fortress.
Come see the glorious works of the Lord.
See how he brings destruction upon the world
and causes wars to end throughout the earth.
He breaks the bow and snaps the spear in two.
He burns the shields with fire.
Be silent, and know that I am God.
I will be honored by every nation,
I will be honored throughout the world"
The Lord Almighty is here among us
the God of Israel is our fortress.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
1 John A new Commandment
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 quite a bit cooler this morning, which really feels good! I heard it was 39 in Tallahassee, so I am happy we are a good thirty plus degrees warmer here! But we have sunshine and that makes everything good.
I worked around the house yesterday, and then went out to run some errands, stopping in at the park, which was quiet and peaceful, with only a few people enjoying the natural beauties.
There is a butterfly garden in back of the building. and while I do not have a garden for them, still I see many different kinds in the afternoon, flitting back and forth along the hedge. I looked at the different varieties on the internet, but could not find the yellow and black striped one that I saw the other day. However, a swallowtail flew by yesterday, along with some smaller yellow ones, which I believe are called sulfurs.
My yard man was here this morning, and while we were talking, Victoria egret came strolling up almost to us, and slowly, but gracefully, meandered on across the yard, after stopping to stare at the oak tree for a few minutes. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 John 2:9
If anyone says, "I am living in the light," but hates a Christian
brother or sister," that person is still living in darkness. Anyone
who loves other Christians is living in the light and does not
cause anyone to stumble. Anyone who hates a Christian brother
or sister is living and walking in darkness. Such a person is lost,
having been blinded by the darkness.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I worked around the house yesterday, and then went out to run some errands, stopping in at the park, which was quiet and peaceful, with only a few people enjoying the natural beauties.
There is a butterfly garden in back of the building. and while I do not have a garden for them, still I see many different kinds in the afternoon, flitting back and forth along the hedge. I looked at the different varieties on the internet, but could not find the yellow and black striped one that I saw the other day. However, a swallowtail flew by yesterday, along with some smaller yellow ones, which I believe are called sulfurs.
My yard man was here this morning, and while we were talking, Victoria egret came strolling up almost to us, and slowly, but gracefully, meandered on across the yard, after stopping to stare at the oak tree for a few minutes. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 John 2:9
If anyone says, "I am living in the light," but hates a Christian
brother or sister," that person is still living in darkness. Anyone
who loves other Christians is living in the light and does not
cause anyone to stumble. Anyone who hates a Christian brother
or sister is living and walking in darkness. Such a person is lost,
having been blinded by the darkness.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, May 13, 2013
Print it 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! When I left for church yesterday, I noticed water in the gutters, so we must have had rain during the night, and then when I was coming home, I saw tiny drops on the windshield. Now, today, it is overcast, so maybe we are in for some rain.
I had a wonderful day yesterday. I had two early phone calls; one from my nephew in GA and one from Daryl in TN. Both wished me a Happy Mother's Day. That was so thoughtful! Then, I listened to some interesting testimonies and life stories in SS, and then a good sermon with lots of singing.
After Church, Brian came from his church and took me to the Columbia at the Pier! What a great place for food and view! Our table overlooked the water, the downtown 'burg, and we watched boats and people on the Spa beach, enjoying the beautiful weather. I am so sad that the Pier will soon be gone for good...what a loss! I should be having lunch there every day until the closing, but I know I won't. By the time we finished, lots of people were milling around and the valets were busy running for cars, and parking cars. We watched lots of pelicans and blackbirds fly and land in the water. (The pelicans, not the blackbirds!) We took some pics with our phones and a waitress accommodated us with a photo of the two of us. It was an unforgettable day! God is good!
From the devotional book Quiet Moments with God:
2. Another important factor is focus. A picture can be
razor sharp, or if Jones prefers, just the subject in the
foreground will be clearly in focus.
3. We sometimes become so focused on one aspect of a
problem, we lose sight of the big picture--of other circum-
stances influencing the situation or how the problem is
going to affect others if it isn't resolved properly. Look at
the big picture, then consider all individuals involved. Jones
allows his creative instincts to drive him to find more than
one "right" way to shoot a photo. He uses about 400 roles
of film per article--and each published article uses approx-
imately fifty photos.
4. Don't be afraid of experimenting with new ideas and
methods. Ask God to show you great and mighty things that
you haven't known before. (See Jeremiah 33:3). When Dewitt
Jones empties his camera at the end of a shoot, he knows
he's given it his best shot. He's looked at the subject he's
photographing in as many different ways that he can think of.
If we've found the fight perspective, stayed focused on what's
truly important; been willing to try something different , and
refused to let fear of failure paralyze us; we, too, can look
back at our day and say, "Print it!"
No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.
Harry Emerson Fosdick
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had a wonderful day yesterday. I had two early phone calls; one from my nephew in GA and one from Daryl in TN. Both wished me a Happy Mother's Day. That was so thoughtful! Then, I listened to some interesting testimonies and life stories in SS, and then a good sermon with lots of singing.
After Church, Brian came from his church and took me to the Columbia at the Pier! What a great place for food and view! Our table overlooked the water, the downtown 'burg, and we watched boats and people on the Spa beach, enjoying the beautiful weather. I am so sad that the Pier will soon be gone for good...what a loss! I should be having lunch there every day until the closing, but I know I won't. By the time we finished, lots of people were milling around and the valets were busy running for cars, and parking cars. We watched lots of pelicans and blackbirds fly and land in the water. (The pelicans, not the blackbirds!) We took some pics with our phones and a waitress accommodated us with a photo of the two of us. It was an unforgettable day! God is good!
From the devotional book Quiet Moments with God:
2. Another important factor is focus. A picture can be
razor sharp, or if Jones prefers, just the subject in the
foreground will be clearly in focus.
3. We sometimes become so focused on one aspect of a
problem, we lose sight of the big picture--of other circum-
stances influencing the situation or how the problem is
going to affect others if it isn't resolved properly. Look at
the big picture, then consider all individuals involved. Jones
allows his creative instincts to drive him to find more than
one "right" way to shoot a photo. He uses about 400 roles
of film per article--and each published article uses approx-
imately fifty photos.
4. Don't be afraid of experimenting with new ideas and
methods. Ask God to show you great and mighty things that
you haven't known before. (See Jeremiah 33:3). When Dewitt
Jones empties his camera at the end of a shoot, he knows
he's given it his best shot. He's looked at the subject he's
photographing in as many different ways that he can think of.
If we've found the fight perspective, stayed focused on what's
truly important; been willing to try something different , and
refused to let fear of failure paralyze us; we, too, can look
back at our day and say, "Print it!"
No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.
Harry Emerson Fosdick
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, May 10, 2013
Print it!
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! Our humidity is on the rise, so our week or so of low humidity and pleasant temps. will soon be over. However, I can't complain about the sun and cool breezes!
I did not sleep well last night; in fact, I did not sleep! After tossing and turning until about 3 AM, I finally got up and went to the kitchen to get some warm milk and crackers. Then I sat and read until 4:15, when I went back to bed and slept for maybe an hour! Hopefully, I will do better tonight and maybe doze a little today.
Seems like colds are going around, still. My pest control man was sniffling, but he said it was allergies. However, it sounded more like a cold. I don't think he passed it on to me.
I received a pleasant surprise yesterday afternoon! When I opened the front door after a knock , I accepted a beautiful basket of lavender and purple daisy like flowers from my sons and grandson. They are just beautiful! I am blessed! The older delivery man had an impressive handlebar mustache which was waxed!
I drove to the park and saw a limpkin walking slowly around just pecking once in a while at different delicious items . God is good!
Be very careful, then how you live-not as unwise, but as wise,
making the most of every opportunity.
Ephesians 5:15-14
From the devotional book, Quiet Moments with God:
When we come to the end of the day and wonder why
things went wrong, we usually don't have to look very
far to discover the answer. Somehow, we lost our sense of
direction and couldn't seem to get back on track. To
ensure this doesn't happen again, or at least, not as often,
we can take some advice from National Geographic
photographer Dewitt Jones:
1. If there's a problem at work that has you stymied,
try looking at it from different points of view. Pray
for the eyes of your understanding to be enlightened.
Before he goes out to a shoot, Jones knows he has to
have a good camera with the right lens. Different lenses
give different perspectives. Jones experiments until he
finds the right one.
(con't next week)
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love! And Happy Mothers's Day
to all the women...those who are mothers and those who have mothers!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not sleep well last night; in fact, I did not sleep! After tossing and turning until about 3 AM, I finally got up and went to the kitchen to get some warm milk and crackers. Then I sat and read until 4:15, when I went back to bed and slept for maybe an hour! Hopefully, I will do better tonight and maybe doze a little today.
Seems like colds are going around, still. My pest control man was sniffling, but he said it was allergies. However, it sounded more like a cold. I don't think he passed it on to me.
I received a pleasant surprise yesterday afternoon! When I opened the front door after a knock , I accepted a beautiful basket of lavender and purple daisy like flowers from my sons and grandson. They are just beautiful! I am blessed! The older delivery man had an impressive handlebar mustache which was waxed!
I drove to the park and saw a limpkin walking slowly around just pecking once in a while at different delicious items . God is good!
Be very careful, then how you live-not as unwise, but as wise,
making the most of every opportunity.
Ephesians 5:15-14
From the devotional book, Quiet Moments with God:
When we come to the end of the day and wonder why
things went wrong, we usually don't have to look very
far to discover the answer. Somehow, we lost our sense of
direction and couldn't seem to get back on track. To
ensure this doesn't happen again, or at least, not as often,
we can take some advice from National Geographic
photographer Dewitt Jones:
1. If there's a problem at work that has you stymied,
try looking at it from different points of view. Pray
for the eyes of your understanding to be enlightened.
Before he goes out to a shoot, Jones knows he has to
have a good camera with the right lens. Different lenses
give different perspectives. Jones experiments until he
finds the right one.
(con't next week)
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love! And Happy Mothers's Day
to all the women...those who are mothers and those who have mothers!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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