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, it is still morning for another hour, anyway. I am late because I went to the lab to have blood work done, and should have made an appointment. I had no idea there would be so many people waiting! I arrived at 7:40 and did not get called in until 8:30. By that time, I was really hungry and thirsty! So. I went on over and got an unhealthy breakfast at McDonald's. I can count on the fingers of one hand how many times I have eaten breakfast from there. Oh, well, I was hungry!
I added orange juice and tea, so it wasn't too bad! I got to watch the shopping center wake up. It was surprising how many people were dancing at the Arthur Murray studios right next door. Since dancing is such good exercise, that's a good way to start the day!
I saw my first roseate spoonbill in a long time yesterday, standing at a retention pond. they are so pretty! One of my favorite birds! I was on my way to the park and in the park I saw the usual ibis and egrets...always pretty and outstanding in their white beauty! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:17-
Now that we are saved, we eagerly look forward to this freedom. 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 believers in
harmony with God's own will. And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good for 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
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 28
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 overcast day and I thought I heard a few drops of rain just a while ago, but nothing now. It is still in the seventies and very nice, so no heat, no air needed. Perfect!
I had another busy day yesterday, got some things done that needed doing, including washing sheets and making the bed, but that didn't get done until I got back from my hair appointment about 4. It is always an interesting time at Mari's. While some "beauty parlors" are known as gossips pits, Mari's salon is full of interesting conversations about cruises, clothes, home improvements, charities, etc. Yesterday, our handy man, Rick, stopped in as she was finishing up with me, so the discussion turned to yard improvement and then Kris stopped in, so it was a lot of laughter and fun before I left. Also, a treat of home made chocolates she brought back from her trip to CO. recently. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 28:6-7
Praise the Lord!
For he has heard my cry for mercy.
The Lord is my strength, my shield from every danger.
I trust in him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out with songs of thanksgiving.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had another busy day yesterday, got some things done that needed doing, including washing sheets and making the bed, but that didn't get done until I got back from my hair appointment about 4. It is always an interesting time at Mari's. While some "beauty parlors" are known as gossips pits, Mari's salon is full of interesting conversations about cruises, clothes, home improvements, charities, etc. Yesterday, our handy man, Rick, stopped in as she was finishing up with me, so the discussion turned to yard improvement and then Kris stopped in, so it was a lot of laughter and fun before I left. Also, a treat of home made chocolates she brought back from her trip to CO. recently. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 28:6-7
Praise the Lord!
For he has heard my cry for mercy.
The Lord is my strength, my shield from every danger.
I trust in him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out with songs of thanksgiving.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Isaiah
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 has been overcast except for a brief few moments of sun, but the weather is still very warm, so my A/C has been on to get the humidity out of the house.
Well, the only one who did not come yesterday was the pest control man and he is coming today. Otherwise, I was able to get to the doc's appointment on time and got called in after only a five minute wait! I always enjoy talking to my doctor. He takes time to find out my interests, how I am able to do what around the house, and we even talked about John Grisham's latest book, which he is now reading. Sycamore Row sounds like one I should read. I think through conversation, he is able to diagnose a lot about the mind and body. Since insurance requires it, I will be going through a lot of tests in the near future. Sigh.
After I left him, I did some shopping before going home and loaded up on things I need. I still have to go to the grocery store before long, but went over to the park, and was surprised at the number of people visiting. I saw a van load of Amish visitors getting ready to go for a walk. They were outstanding in their dress and easy to spot.
I noticed two ibis perched in an oak tree hanging over the water and a black, wet turtle on the bank of the weir. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 40:28-31
Have you never heard or understood? Don't you know
that the Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth?
He never grows faint or weary. No one can measure the
depths of his understanding. He gives power to those who
are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak.
Even youths will become exhausted and young men will
give up. But those who wait on the Lord will find new
strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They
will run and not grow weary. They will run and not faint.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, the only one who did not come yesterday was the pest control man and he is coming today. Otherwise, I was able to get to the doc's appointment on time and got called in after only a five minute wait! I always enjoy talking to my doctor. He takes time to find out my interests, how I am able to do what around the house, and we even talked about John Grisham's latest book, which he is now reading. Sycamore Row sounds like one I should read. I think through conversation, he is able to diagnose a lot about the mind and body. Since insurance requires it, I will be going through a lot of tests in the near future. Sigh.
After I left him, I did some shopping before going home and loaded up on things I need. I still have to go to the grocery store before long, but went over to the park, and was surprised at the number of people visiting. I saw a van load of Amish visitors getting ready to go for a walk. They were outstanding in their dress and easy to spot.
I noticed two ibis perched in an oak tree hanging over the water and a black, wet turtle on the bank of the weir. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 40:28-31
Have you never heard or understood? Don't you know
that the Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth?
He never grows faint or weary. No one can measure the
depths of his understanding. He gives power to those who
are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak.
Even youths will become exhausted and young men will
give up. But those who wait on the Lord will find new
strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They
will run and not grow weary. They will run and not faint.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, November 18, 2013
Psoaring thru Psalm 91
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! So, we have temps in the seventies and lots of sun and a good start to the day.
Knowing I had a busy morning scheduled, I looked at my clock before rolling out of bed, and went into the bathroom, washed my face, brushed my teeth and started making the bed, then happened to look at the clock again, and it was only 5:35!! I thought it said 6:35! Well, I unmade the bed, turned out the light, and crawled back in bed for another twenty winks!
I am expecting my yard man, then pest control man, and have a doctor's appointment at 11:15., so it is a busy morning!
We had a good enthusiastic sermon about vision yesterday with Pastor Mike leading us, after some good singing and worship music. Then came the surprising, (to me, at least,) announcement from Pastor Jim that he and Laurie are leaving in December for cold Minn., having been called some time ago to be co-pastor of a small church of 21 people with about 100 some attending on Sundays. They (the new church) have decided not to own a building, but raised enough for a salary for Pastor Jim in just two weeks! They certainly have a challenge waiting for them! I wish them well!
So--first we had three pastors, shortly we will have none! But, I have seen many changes through the years and FCC will survive and so will we! God will provide and He is good!!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 91:14-15
The Lord says, "I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
When they call on me, I will answer.
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue them and honor them.
I will satisfy them with a long life and give
them my salvation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Knowing I had a busy morning scheduled, I looked at my clock before rolling out of bed, and went into the bathroom, washed my face, brushed my teeth and started making the bed, then happened to look at the clock again, and it was only 5:35!! I thought it said 6:35! Well, I unmade the bed, turned out the light, and crawled back in bed for another twenty winks!
I am expecting my yard man, then pest control man, and have a doctor's appointment at 11:15., so it is a busy morning!
We had a good enthusiastic sermon about vision yesterday with Pastor Mike leading us, after some good singing and worship music. Then came the surprising, (to me, at least,) announcement from Pastor Jim that he and Laurie are leaving in December for cold Minn., having been called some time ago to be co-pastor of a small church of 21 people with about 100 some attending on Sundays. They (the new church) have decided not to own a building, but raised enough for a salary for Pastor Jim in just two weeks! They certainly have a challenge waiting for them! I wish them well!
So--first we had three pastors, shortly we will have none! But, I have seen many changes through the years and FCC will survive and so will we! God will provide and He is good!!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 91:14-15
The Lord says, "I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
When they call on me, I will answer.
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue them and honor them.
I will satisfy them with a long life and give
them my salvation.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, November 15, 2013
Make the Most of the Time you've Been Given
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! Not much sunshine today, because the sky is overcast and rain is predicted some time or other. We need the rain, for sure, but the weather has warmed up and it is already 70 plus and climbing. I kept the warm blanket on the bed last night and was glad I did. It felt good!
After doing a few chores around the house I drove over to the park and took a short walk on the sidewalk. The air had warmed up and I did not need a sweater, even though it was a bit cooler because of the breeze and many trees over there. I saw a very white ibis silhouetted against the heavy shrubs and trees across the water, looking very Floridaish and some very wet turtles sunning themselves on the banks of the weir. God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Make the Most of the Time You have Been Given
Hard work means prosperity, only fools idle away their time.
Proverbs 17:11 NLT
Time is a nonrenewable gift from God. But sometimes, we
treat our time here on earth as if it were not a gift at all. We may
be tempted to invest our time in trivial pursuits and mindless
diversions. But our Father in heaven wants us to do more...
much more.
Are you one of those people who puts things off until the last
minute? Do you waste time doing things that don't matter
very much while putting off the important things until its
too late to do the job right?If so, it's now time to start making
better choices.
It may seem like you've got all the time in the world to do the
things you need to do , but time is shorter than you think. Time
here on earth is limited...is it or lose it!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
After doing a few chores around the house I drove over to the park and took a short walk on the sidewalk. The air had warmed up and I did not need a sweater, even though it was a bit cooler because of the breeze and many trees over there. I saw a very white ibis silhouetted against the heavy shrubs and trees across the water, looking very Floridaish and some very wet turtles sunning themselves on the banks of the weir. God is good!
From the little devotional book Knowing God:
Make the Most of the Time You have Been Given
Hard work means prosperity, only fools idle away their time.
Proverbs 17:11 NLT
Time is a nonrenewable gift from God. But sometimes, we
treat our time here on earth as if it were not a gift at all. We may
be tempted to invest our time in trivial pursuits and mindless
diversions. But our Father in heaven wants us to do more...
much more.
Are you one of those people who puts things off until the last
minute? Do you waste time doing things that don't matter
very much while putting off the important things until its
too late to do the job right?If so, it's now time to start making
better choices.
It may seem like you've got all the time in the world to do the
things you need to do , but time is shorter than you think. Time
here on earth is limited...is it or lose it!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, November 14, 2013
I am Significant
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 and the temp is slowly climbing, but I put an extra blanket on the bed last night and pulled it up sometime during the night.l It felt good! I actually had the heat on this morning for the first time this fall!
My cleaning ladies were over yesterday and , of course, Cheryl had her windows open. She loves cold weather! Seems like the older I get, the more my bones like warm weather. I guess my circulation slows down.
Well, I did a little shopping at Dollar General in the afternoon and saw extra help bringing out loads of boxes and others busy putting up stock on the shelves, which are loaded with Christmas stuff. They have a mini grocery store...no fresh produce, of course, but most everything else someone could want. I think they must do a good business from the residents of Town Apts. next to that shopping center.
I took a trip to the Park and saw the squirrels busy racing across the street. If the oak trees there are shedding acorns like they are in my front yard, the little critters have plenty to eat! God is good!
I Am Significant..
Matt. 5:13,14 I am the salt and light of the earth.
John 15:1,8 I am a branch of the true vine, a channel of His life.
John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear bear fruit.
Acts 1:8 I am a personal witness of Christ's.
1 Cor. 3:16 I am God's temple.
2 Cor.5:17 I am a minister of reconciliation for God.
2 Cor. 6:1 I am God's co-worker (2 Cor. 3:9)
Eph. 2:6 I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm.
Eph. 2:10 I am God's workmanship.
Eph. 3:12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence
Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning ladies were over yesterday and , of course, Cheryl had her windows open. She loves cold weather! Seems like the older I get, the more my bones like warm weather. I guess my circulation slows down.
Well, I did a little shopping at Dollar General in the afternoon and saw extra help bringing out loads of boxes and others busy putting up stock on the shelves, which are loaded with Christmas stuff. They have a mini grocery store...no fresh produce, of course, but most everything else someone could want. I think they must do a good business from the residents of Town Apts. next to that shopping center.
I took a trip to the Park and saw the squirrels busy racing across the street. If the oak trees there are shedding acorns like they are in my front yard, the little critters have plenty to eat! God is good!
I Am Significant..
Matt. 5:13,14 I am the salt and light of the earth.
John 15:1,8 I am a branch of the true vine, a channel of His life.
John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear bear fruit.
Acts 1:8 I am a personal witness of Christ's.
1 Cor. 3:16 I am God's temple.
2 Cor.5:17 I am a minister of reconciliation for God.
2 Cor. 6:1 I am God's co-worker (2 Cor. 3:9)
Eph. 2:6 I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm.
Eph. 2:10 I am God's workmanship.
Eph. 3:12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence
Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
I Am Secure
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the brisk, cool day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! The wind has picked up as predicted and so the air feels much cooler, but the sun is shining, and always feels warm when one is sheltered .
I did not do much yesterday..just took a walk around the yard, and noticed that the new shoots are growing out from the crape myrtle that was trimmed way back last month. I did not know whether that would kill it or not, but it had never been cut back, so it was time. I know one down the street was always cut back drastically each year, and is now a huge tree. I don't want a huge tree, but just pretty blooms in the spring!
Well, I noticed the front porch is getting full of acorns again, but no point is sweeping while the wind is blowing so strongly, but God is good!
Who Am I? (con't.)
I Am Secure
Romans 8:1,2 I am free forever from condemnation.
Romans 8:29 I am assured that all things work together for good.
Romans 8:31 I am free from any condemning charges against me.
Romans 8:35 I cannot be separated from the love of God.
2 Cor. 1:21,22 I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God.
Col. 3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God.
Phil. 1:6 I am confident that the good work that God has begun in me will be perfected.
Phil.3:20 I am a citizen of heaven.
2 Tim. 1:7 I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.
Heb. 4:18 I can find grace and mercy in time of need.
1 John 5:18 I am born of God, and the evil one cannot touch me.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not do much yesterday..just took a walk around the yard, and noticed that the new shoots are growing out from the crape myrtle that was trimmed way back last month. I did not know whether that would kill it or not, but it had never been cut back, so it was time. I know one down the street was always cut back drastically each year, and is now a huge tree. I don't want a huge tree, but just pretty blooms in the spring!
Well, I noticed the front porch is getting full of acorns again, but no point is sweeping while the wind is blowing so strongly, but God is good!
Who Am I? (con't.)
I Am Secure
Romans 8:1,2 I am free forever from condemnation.
Romans 8:29 I am assured that all things work together for good.
Romans 8:31 I am free from any condemning charges against me.
Romans 8:35 I cannot be separated from the love of God.
2 Cor. 1:21,22 I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God.
Col. 3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God.
Phil. 1:6 I am confident that the good work that God has begun in me will be perfected.
Phil.3:20 I am a citizen of heaven.
2 Tim. 1:7 I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.
Heb. 4:18 I can find grace and mercy in time of need.
1 John 5:18 I am born of God, and the evil one cannot touch me.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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