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 lot of overcast skies and bright sunshine yesterday, today, so far, is sunny and breezy.
Well, what a game!! I watched the Rays pull off a win. after a nail biting tie with the Red Sox. It takes a while for me to settle down after a walk off ending like that! I hope they can win again tonight!
I drove to the library yesterday and talked to the male librarian about the race his son-in-law won two weeks ago, then I went on to Audibel to make an appointment for a check up for my aids, and after a trip to the park, to check things out, I headed for the Romance Jewelers for a watch battery and new wristband for another watch. I like to chat with Roger, the co-owner, about his daughter with the heart problem, who has been repaired, comparing notes with my son, who has also had his heart repaired. Thank God for doctors and research on these problems!
There wasn't much going on at the park. A few people walking , but no feathered friends were in sight. As I was driving out, I spotted a gopher tortoise across the canal near the weir, just ambling along on the road the employees use. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Colossians 1:9-14
So we have continued praying for you ever since
we first heard about you.
We ask God to give you a complete understanding of what
he wants to do in your lives , and we ask him to make you
wise with spiritual wisdom. Then the way you live
will always honor and please the Lord, and you
will continually do good, kind things for others.
All the while , you will learn to know God better and
better.
We also pray that you will be strengthened with his
glorious power so that you will have all the patience
and endurance you need. May you be filled with joy,
always thanking the Father, who has enabled you
to share the inheritance that belongs to God's holy
people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us
from the one who rules in the kingdom of darkness
and he has brought us into the Kingdom of his dear
Son. God has purchased our freedom with his blood
and has forgiven all our sins.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 121
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 was surprised when I arose and discovered darkness and rain! I had no idea it had rained during the night, but when I turned on the weather, I heard that this is from "Karen", which is breaking up in the gulf.
Then, another surprise, when my yard men came! I did not expect them to come in the sprinkles, but I think they have to come on schedule, in order to keep up. He was nice enough to bring my dumpster back up, which kept me from walking in the wet grass!
Yesterday, after church, Brian came over and put a new bulb in my overhead door light, which had been burned out for a couple weeks! Good job, and I was glad it was so easy! After that, we had a good visit, than he left to go grab a nap.
I saw egrets, ibises,and a couple anhingas at Lynch Lake, as I was on my way to the Park, in the afternoon. Then when I got to the park, all I saw were people and cars. But over in the circle, a long row of tables had been set up with white tablecloths, for food following a wedding. It was a beautiful afternoon for a wedding, even if a little warm for gals wearing long dresses and guys wearing suits! Pretty setting for a wedding! And perfect weather! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 121
I look up to the mountains---
does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made the heavens and the earth.
He will not let you stumble and fall,
the one who watches over you will not sleep.
Indeed, the one who watches over Israel
never tires and never sleeps.
The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as Your
protective shade.
The sun will not hurt you by day,
nor the moon at night.
The Lord preserves you from all evil
and preserves your life.
The Lord keeps watch over you as you
come and go both now and forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Then, another surprise, when my yard men came! I did not expect them to come in the sprinkles, but I think they have to come on schedule, in order to keep up. He was nice enough to bring my dumpster back up, which kept me from walking in the wet grass!
Yesterday, after church, Brian came over and put a new bulb in my overhead door light, which had been burned out for a couple weeks! Good job, and I was glad it was so easy! After that, we had a good visit, than he left to go grab a nap.
I saw egrets, ibises,and a couple anhingas at Lynch Lake, as I was on my way to the Park, in the afternoon. Then when I got to the park, all I saw were people and cars. But over in the circle, a long row of tables had been set up with white tablecloths, for food following a wedding. It was a beautiful afternoon for a wedding, even if a little warm for gals wearing long dresses and guys wearing suits! Pretty setting for a wedding! And perfect weather! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 121
I look up to the mountains---
does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made the heavens and the earth.
He will not let you stumble and fall,
the one who watches over you will not sleep.
Indeed, the one who watches over Israel
never tires and never sleeps.
The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as Your
protective shade.
The sun will not hurt you by day,
nor the moon at night.
The Lord preserves you from all evil
and preserves your life.
The Lord keeps watch over you as you
come and go both now and forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 4, 2013
An Encounter
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 noticed high, flat clouds today, I think from the disturbance down south, but then, again, that is too far off , I think. Anyway, they are different from the puffy ones we usually have. It is still very warm!
I am looking forward to watching the Rays beat the Red Sox this afternoon! One More Game, and will be glad to have them back in town once again. Not half as glad as they will be , though! I read that they only packed clothes for three days and they have been on the road a lot longer than that! Sam Fuld still has not seen his newborn son!
I had to go shopping for groceries yesterday, so went over to Sweetbay, and as I was checking out, using the card swipe, I was having a little difficulty reading it, because the light was shining on it. The woman in line behind me, cupped her hand over it, after she had told the cashier how pretty she looked. I thanked her and then, as I started pushing the cart out, she walked with me and told me how much she would love to help me get the groceries in my car. She chatted all the way, wanting to know what I thought of the present condition of things and how the shut down is affecting the work force. She insisted on walking with me to the van and then put my groceries in, meanwhile telling me that she worked at Village Inn, and how much she made an hour, how her father's work has been affected, and that she also cleans up at the stadium for so much an hour. She made a few other flattering remarks...guessed my age at about thirty years younger than I am, and then after I had thanked her and hugged her, she said "God bless you" and I returned the blessing, and we said our goodbyes. I don't even know her name, but that was definitely a God encounter!! She spreads sunshine everywhere she goes. What an attitude! She is a blessing. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude 20-25
But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives
on the foundation of your holy faith. And continue to
pray as you are directed by the Holy Spirit. Live in such
a way that God can bless you as you wait for the Eternal
Life that our Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy is going to
give you. Show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.
Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of
judgment. There are still others to whom you need to show mercy,
but be careful that you aren't contaminated by their sins.
A Prayer of Praise
And now, all glory to God, who is able to keep you from
stumbling, and who will bring you into his glorious
presence, innocent of sin and with great joy. All glory
to him, who alone is God our Savior, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Yes, glory, majesty, power, and authority
belong to him in the beginning, and forevermore.
Amen
I always give thanks for you remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, love and joy!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am looking forward to watching the Rays beat the Red Sox this afternoon! One More Game, and will be glad to have them back in town once again. Not half as glad as they will be , though! I read that they only packed clothes for three days and they have been on the road a lot longer than that! Sam Fuld still has not seen his newborn son!
I had to go shopping for groceries yesterday, so went over to Sweetbay, and as I was checking out, using the card swipe, I was having a little difficulty reading it, because the light was shining on it. The woman in line behind me, cupped her hand over it, after she had told the cashier how pretty she looked. I thanked her and then, as I started pushing the cart out, she walked with me and told me how much she would love to help me get the groceries in my car. She chatted all the way, wanting to know what I thought of the present condition of things and how the shut down is affecting the work force. She insisted on walking with me to the van and then put my groceries in, meanwhile telling me that she worked at Village Inn, and how much she made an hour, how her father's work has been affected, and that she also cleans up at the stadium for so much an hour. She made a few other flattering remarks...guessed my age at about thirty years younger than I am, and then after I had thanked her and hugged her, she said "God bless you" and I returned the blessing, and we said our goodbyes. I don't even know her name, but that was definitely a God encounter!! She spreads sunshine everywhere she goes. What an attitude! She is a blessing. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude 20-25
But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives
on the foundation of your holy faith. And continue to
pray as you are directed by the Holy Spirit. Live in such
a way that God can bless you as you wait for the Eternal
Life that our Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy is going to
give you. Show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.
Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of
judgment. There are still others to whom you need to show mercy,
but be careful that you aren't contaminated by their sins.
A Prayer of Praise
And now, all glory to God, who is able to keep you from
stumbling, and who will bring you into his glorious
presence, innocent of sin and with great joy. All glory
to him, who alone is God our Savior, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Yes, glory, majesty, power, and authority
belong to him in the beginning, and forevermore.
Amen
I always give thanks for you remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, love and joy!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 47
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! This is another day like yesterday and the day before that...lots of sun and a slight breeze. However, the wind may pick up because of the disturbance in the Caribbean, which may be heading for the panhandle. Time will tell.
My cleaning ladies came yesterday and told me about another restaurant I had not known about. They always have lunch some place in the area, as they are going from one house to another. After they left, I got in the van and left for some shopping I had to do.
Today I have to go grocery shopping, maybe before I have a podiatrist appointment. I drove to the park after my errand running yesterday, and noticed the peace and dark shadows in the shade and brilliant sunshine in spots. There were quite a few vehicles parked , but not a big crowd. Some people just bring chairs and soak in the sun, while others wax their cars and still others sit and read. A nice getaway! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 47:1-4
Come, everyone, and clap your hands for joy!
Shout to God with joyful praise!
For the Lord most High is awesome,
He is the great King of all the earth.
He subdues the nation before us,
putting our enemies beneath our feet.
He chose the Promised Land as our inheritance,
the proud possession of Jacob's
descendants, whom he loves.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis ( Go Rays!)
My cleaning ladies came yesterday and told me about another restaurant I had not known about. They always have lunch some place in the area, as they are going from one house to another. After they left, I got in the van and left for some shopping I had to do.
Today I have to go grocery shopping, maybe before I have a podiatrist appointment. I drove to the park after my errand running yesterday, and noticed the peace and dark shadows in the shade and brilliant sunshine in spots. There were quite a few vehicles parked , but not a big crowd. Some people just bring chairs and soak in the sun, while others wax their cars and still others sit and read. A nice getaway! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 47:1-4
Come, everyone, and clap your hands for joy!
Shout to God with joyful praise!
For the Lord most High is awesome,
He is the great King of all the earth.
He subdues the nation before us,
putting our enemies beneath our feet.
He chose the Promised Land as our inheritance,
the proud possession of Jacob's
descendants, whom he loves.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis ( Go Rays!)
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
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! We have lots of sun and no rain, although it is called for later on. As I told you yesterday, the yard men came and I noticed their wheels were wet as they mowed in front. Water is still draining from the grass into the street gutter, so we are still saturated.
My amaryllis lilies have long, green leaves and look healthy from all the rain, after being eaten off earlier in the summer by grasshoppers. I think they are planted too deeply to have any flowers, but barring any more predatory critters, maybe I will be surprised. I hope so, because they have not flowered much for a couple years.
When I was in the library Monday, the male librarian checked me out, and I was chatting with him about his race cars. He owns a couple stock cars which his daughters drive at the Showtime Speedway. Now, both daughters are married, and one son-in-law and daughter will be racing against each other, which means lots of audience excitement! I have to wonder why a man would choose to be a student of library science, but, God leads in different ways .
I have a bird-of-paradise bloom on my large bush in the back yard. It used to have many at the same time, but the bush is so large, it needs to be cleaned out, and maybe more blooms would be encouraged. But, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:25-28
...For if you already have something, you don't need
to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we
don't have yet, we must wait patiently and confidently.
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we don't
even know what we should pray for nor how we should
pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings
that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who
knows all hearts knows what the spirit is saying, for the
Spirit pleads for us in harmony with God's own will. And
we know that God causes everything to work together
for the good of those who love God and are called
according to his purpose for them...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My amaryllis lilies have long, green leaves and look healthy from all the rain, after being eaten off earlier in the summer by grasshoppers. I think they are planted too deeply to have any flowers, but barring any more predatory critters, maybe I will be surprised. I hope so, because they have not flowered much for a couple years.
When I was in the library Monday, the male librarian checked me out, and I was chatting with him about his race cars. He owns a couple stock cars which his daughters drive at the Showtime Speedway. Now, both daughters are married, and one son-in-law and daughter will be racing against each other, which means lots of audience excitement! I have to wonder why a man would choose to be a student of library science, but, God leads in different ways .
I have a bird-of-paradise bloom on my large bush in the back yard. It used to have many at the same time, but the bush is so large, it needs to be cleaned out, and maybe more blooms would be encouraged. But, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:25-28
...For if you already have something, you don't need
to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we
don't have yet, we must wait patiently and confidently.
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we don't
even know what we should pray for nor how we should
pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings
that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who
knows all hearts knows what the spirit is saying, for the
Spirit pleads for us in harmony with God's own will. And
we know that God causes everything to work together
for the good of those who love God and are called
according to his purpose for them...
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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! Lots of sun and a few puffy clouds this morning, just like yesterday. Although, in the late afternoon I saw the massive piling up of the storm clouds, but nothing happened around here. Cloud formations are so interesting and vary so much, I enjoy looking at them.
Well, along with many others, I stayed up until I was part of the celebration of the Rays victory over the Rangers! What a game! and then, the celebration with the champagne and beer flowing in the clubhouse! Glad I don't have to clean that mess up! Even Todd Kallas got drenched! Now, on to the Indians!
I am expecting my new yard man this morning since he did not come yesterday. He said they fell behind because of the rain last week. So, he is here now, and I just gave him his check. Now, I have to call a tree trimmer because the oaks have grown so much this year, some of the branches are hanging down too far. Always something going on in the yard...sigh.
I drove to the park yesterday, and saw a few more people there. out enjoying the sun and animals. A few ibis were pecking around and a white egret was silhouetted against the dark green foliage. looking like a painting. 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 and will advise you and watch over you."
Psalm 138:8 The Lord will work out his plans for my life--for your
faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me,
for you made me.
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, love and joy!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, along with many others, I stayed up until I was part of the celebration of the Rays victory over the Rangers! What a game! and then, the celebration with the champagne and beer flowing in the clubhouse! Glad I don't have to clean that mess up! Even Todd Kallas got drenched! Now, on to the Indians!
I am expecting my new yard man this morning since he did not come yesterday. He said they fell behind because of the rain last week. So, he is here now, and I just gave him his check. Now, I have to call a tree trimmer because the oaks have grown so much this year, some of the branches are hanging down too far. Always something going on in the yard...sigh.
I drove to the park yesterday, and saw a few more people there. out enjoying the sun and animals. A few ibis were pecking around and a white egret was silhouetted against the dark green foliage. looking like a painting. 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 and will advise you and watch over you."
Psalm 138:8 The Lord will work out his plans for my life--for your
faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me,
for you made me.
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, love and joy!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, September 30, 2013
Paul's Final Advice
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 can definitely feet a touch of fall in the air the past couple mornings. Even though it gets hot still in the afternoons, there is a lowering of temps and cooler breezes in the early mornings. We have lots of sun this morning and I am waiting for the yard men to come. The ground is still very wet from all the rain, so it will take a while for it to dry out.
Well, what a weekend! The Rays just about gave me a heart attack and definitely raised my blood pressure from watching them play yesterday, and finally winning so they could have one more game tonight! I won't mention the Bucs. Maybe they will get their act together soon.
Speaking of acts, I watched the multi-talented Curt Cloninger at church last night with his Witnesses performance. He is amazing! We got to meet him up close and personal at our table before his show. Almost had me in tears with the part of watching Jesus being nailed to the cross.
I went to the Park a couple times and while the water is still high, some cleaning has been done in the canal in front of the weir and it looks better. I saw an anhinga stretching out on the weir, and an egret across the street. Just as I drove in, a hawk took off right in front of the car, and flew all the way down the street, before disappearing into the trees. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-23
Always be joyful. Keep on praying .
No matter what happens, always be thankful,
for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.
Do not scoff at prophecies, but test
everything that is said. Hold on to what
is good. Keep away from every kind of evil.
Now may the God of peace make you holy
in every way, and may your whole spirit and
soul and body be kept blameless until that
day when our Lord Jesus comes again.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, what a weekend! The Rays just about gave me a heart attack and definitely raised my blood pressure from watching them play yesterday, and finally winning so they could have one more game tonight! I won't mention the Bucs. Maybe they will get their act together soon.
Speaking of acts, I watched the multi-talented Curt Cloninger at church last night with his Witnesses performance. He is amazing! We got to meet him up close and personal at our table before his show. Almost had me in tears with the part of watching Jesus being nailed to the cross.
I went to the Park a couple times and while the water is still high, some cleaning has been done in the canal in front of the weir and it looks better. I saw an anhinga stretching out on the weir, and an egret across the street. Just as I drove in, a hawk took off right in front of the car, and flew all the way down the street, before disappearing into the trees. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-23
Always be joyful. Keep on praying .
No matter what happens, always be thankful,
for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.
Do not scoff at prophecies, but test
everything that is said. Hold on to what
is good. Keep away from every kind of evil.
Now may the God of peace make you holy
in every way, and may your whole spirit and
soul and body be kept blameless until that
day when our Lord Jesus comes again.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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