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! Rain, and more rain! We are having a "frog-strangler"! The wet has been falling for about thirty minutes. From the looks of radar, there will be no let up any time soon. Fortunately, any chores I had to do can wait.
I had a lazy day yesterday...just stuck around the house and watched the Rays win a double header over the Red Sox..Yay!, read and dozed in the afternoon, so whenever the rain moves on, I will have to go out today. But I did enjoy the butterflies flitting by the window. I think they were headed for my Beauty bush. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 20
In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry.
May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory.
flying banners to honor our God.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed king.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
Some nations boast of their armies and weapons,
but we boast in the Lord our God.
Those nations will fall down and collapse;
but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord!
Respond to our cry for help.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, May 2, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Happy May Day!
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 a thunderstorm predicted for this afternoon and already the clouds are moving in, so maybe we will get a storm. Nothing like the Panhandle, I hope!
My ladies were here to clean yesterday, and it is always good to have them around discussing what is going on in the neighborhood and the local news. Kim has had family here for the past week and they were all going to The Hangar for 5 dollar burgers last evening. It was their first time and they really enjoyed it because the grandboys got to look down at all the airplanes. They ate outside. That is still one of my favorite places to eat!
I drove to Chick-fil-A for my salad supper. Traffic was heavy and fast, but the construction had stopped for the day, so no delays because of that! I am really impressed by the attitudes of the workers at Chick-fil-a. It is not usually the case with fast food workers to be so polite and happy to serve you.
Good training is the key!
I saw wood storks and ibis and ducks hanging around Lynch Lake on my way out, and then ibis, squirrels and the small gopher tortoise at the park later on. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 63:1-5
O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you:
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.'
I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
Your unfailing love is better to me tha life itself;
How I praise you!
I will honor you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
You satisfy me more than the richest of foods.
I will praise you with songs of joy.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My ladies were here to clean yesterday, and it is always good to have them around discussing what is going on in the neighborhood and the local news. Kim has had family here for the past week and they were all going to The Hangar for 5 dollar burgers last evening. It was their first time and they really enjoyed it because the grandboys got to look down at all the airplanes. They ate outside. That is still one of my favorite places to eat!
I drove to Chick-fil-A for my salad supper. Traffic was heavy and fast, but the construction had stopped for the day, so no delays because of that! I am really impressed by the attitudes of the workers at Chick-fil-a. It is not usually the case with fast food workers to be so polite and happy to serve you.
Good training is the key!
I saw wood storks and ibis and ducks hanging around Lynch Lake on my way out, and then ibis, squirrels and the small gopher tortoise at the park later on. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 63:1-5
O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you:
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.'
I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
Your unfailing love is better to me tha life itself;
How I praise you!
I will honor you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
You satisfy me more than the richest of foods.
I will praise you with songs of joy.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
1 Timothy
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Well, the people in the Panhandle counties are not rejoicing,.
I was looking at the weather maps on TV on the news...20 inches in 24 hours has resulted in roads washed out, houses flooded, lots of cars lost due to washed out roads and a state of emergency has been declared by the governor, for Pensacola and surrounding counties. Tallahassee has also been getting heavy rain. Looks like it is heading east so, hopefully, we will escape.
I see another eating place has closed. I drove by Jack's English pub yesterday, and saw that the windows had brown paper covering them. That place in the converted Pizza Hut building did not last long! It is really tough for a restaurant to keep going, unless it is really good.
I made a trip to the library and noticed some more homeless men hanging around. They like to go there for the shade and to rest, and use the facilities. One was on the bench in front and the other was on the bench right beside where I parked. A security guard was posted inside at one point, but apparently these men mean no harm. I'm sure each one has an interesting life story. It would be good to hear from some of them...
I went on to the Park and watched the dog walkers and ibis and egrets walking in the water on a very warm day. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Paul's Final Instructions
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to
trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust
should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our
enjoyment . Tell them to use their money to do good. They should
be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need,
always being ready to share with others whatever God has given
them. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a
good foundation for the future so that they may take hold of real life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
P.S. I was mistaken about Jack's Pub being closed. They are very much open. It is the building next door that is closed with paper over the windows1 Sorry for the mistake!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was looking at the weather maps on TV on the news...20 inches in 24 hours has resulted in roads washed out, houses flooded, lots of cars lost due to washed out roads and a state of emergency has been declared by the governor, for Pensacola and surrounding counties. Tallahassee has also been getting heavy rain. Looks like it is heading east so, hopefully, we will escape.
I see another eating place has closed. I drove by Jack's English pub yesterday, and saw that the windows had brown paper covering them. That place in the converted Pizza Hut building did not last long! It is really tough for a restaurant to keep going, unless it is really good.
I made a trip to the library and noticed some more homeless men hanging around. They like to go there for the shade and to rest, and use the facilities. One was on the bench in front and the other was on the bench right beside where I parked. A security guard was posted inside at one point, but apparently these men mean no harm. I'm sure each one has an interesting life story. It would be good to hear from some of them...
I went on to the Park and watched the dog walkers and ibis and egrets walking in the water on a very warm day. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Paul's Final Instructions
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to
trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust
should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our
enjoyment . Tell them to use their money to do good. They should
be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need,
always being ready to share with others whatever God has given
them. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a
good foundation for the future so that they may take hold of real life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
P.S. I was mistaken about Jack's Pub being closed. They are very much open. It is the building next door that is closed with paper over the windows1 Sorry for the mistake!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Roamin' thru Romans 8
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! Sounds like a broken record, but once again, we have sun, wind and very warm weather. I received several text messages from Daryl last night about the tornado warnings they had received. The bad weather was headed for Chattanooga, which is just a few miles from Cleveland, TN. Thank God, they were spared. I prayed for God to change the direction of the storm. No damage to Daryl's house! Looks like more bad weather is forecast for the central states today. So strange...
My yard men came yesterday and blew off the porch, but already the wind has deposited dry leaves on it. Sigh. Can't win. I got one thing accomplished yesterday that I had been putting off. One was doing my ironing, which only took about fifteen minutes, but since it is one of my least favorite things to do, I keep putting it off. I also returned six books to the library, and finished reading another, so I have to return it today and load up again. I never get tired of reading!
I also stopped in at the park and noticed very few people there. It was pretty warm, and even though there is a lot of shade, it is hot to walk. On my way out, I saw a very large, wet turtle that had just climbed out of the water on the bank by the weir. Guess he wanted to dry off! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:35-38
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?
Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have
trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or are
hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with
death?( Even the scriptures say, "For your sake,
we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered
like sheep.") No, despite all these things , over
whelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us
from his love. Death can't and life can't. The angels
can't and the demons can't. Our fears for today , our
worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell
can't keep God's love away. Whether we are high above
the sky or in the deepest ocean , nothing in all creation
will ever be able to separate us from the love of God,
that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard men came yesterday and blew off the porch, but already the wind has deposited dry leaves on it. Sigh. Can't win. I got one thing accomplished yesterday that I had been putting off. One was doing my ironing, which only took about fifteen minutes, but since it is one of my least favorite things to do, I keep putting it off. I also returned six books to the library, and finished reading another, so I have to return it today and load up again. I never get tired of reading!
I also stopped in at the park and noticed very few people there. It was pretty warm, and even though there is a lot of shade, it is hot to walk. On my way out, I saw a very large, wet turtle that had just climbed out of the water on the bank by the weir. Guess he wanted to dry off! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:35-38
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?
Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have
trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or are
hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with
death?( Even the scriptures say, "For your sake,
we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered
like sheep.") No, despite all these things , over
whelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us
from his love. Death can't and life can't. The angels
can't and the demons can't. Our fears for today , our
worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell
can't keep God's love away. Whether we are high above
the sky or in the deepest ocean , nothing in all creation
will ever be able to separate us from the love of God,
that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, April 28, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 92
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! Windy and sunny and very warm is the weather for today. I still have not turned off the A/C, although it doesn't cycle on until afternoon. I use the ceiling fans when I need to feel moving air...
My yard men are working right now, and mowing, but since it has been so dry, the grass has not grown very much. Dry leaves are being blown off the trees and look crispy. But I am sure we will get rain when God decides we need it!
After church yesterday, I ate my Boston Market dinner, watched the Rays lose again, and sorta went into a sitting up coma, for about an hour. It was a weird nap, but refreshing. After that, I drove to the library to return some books to the book drop and then went on to the Park. Lots of people were enjoying the exercise and beautiful weather. I saw some ibis and egrets standing in the middle of the canal, where the water is so low. Although there is a lot of mud, there is a lot of green, too, so the white birds make a nice contrast in colors. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 92:1-4
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to the most High.
It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,
your faithfulness in the evening,
accompanied by the harp and lute
and the harmony of the lyre.
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!
I sing for joy because of what you have done!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard men are working right now, and mowing, but since it has been so dry, the grass has not grown very much. Dry leaves are being blown off the trees and look crispy. But I am sure we will get rain when God decides we need it!
After church yesterday, I ate my Boston Market dinner, watched the Rays lose again, and sorta went into a sitting up coma, for about an hour. It was a weird nap, but refreshing. After that, I drove to the library to return some books to the book drop and then went on to the Park. Lots of people were enjoying the exercise and beautiful weather. I saw some ibis and egrets standing in the middle of the canal, where the water is so low. Although there is a lot of mud, there is a lot of green, too, so the white birds make a nice contrast in colors. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 92:1-4
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to the most High.
It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,
your faithfulness in the evening,
accompanied by the harp and lute
and the harmony of the lyre.
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!
I sing for joy because of what you have done!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, April 25, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 147
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 warmer today, so the A/C is ready to go! I actually turned it on yesterday because the air was so humid, but it did not cycle during the night. Ah, summer is here!
I am a little later today because my handy man called a lot earlier than I had expected; while I was eating breakfast, in fact. Said he was in the neighborhood and wanted to know if he could come and install my new shower head and clean the A/C filter. I said sure, so now everything is done and he is gone. He is so busy, I give him notice ahead of time when I want something done. He said he is working 7 days a week, 8 and 12 hours a day! His rates are so reasonable, and his work isso good , he has a long list of people who need his services. I know I am really glad to have him! While I was in the garage watching him work, I saw a nice, long black racer snake wiggle across the driveway and disappear in the shrubs. Very sleek and pretty!
Yesterday, I drove out to Walmart to get gas in the van, and my goodness, the prices have really gone up! I only fill up about once a month, so it doesn't bother me so much, but for people who have to commute long distances or be on the roads, it hurts!
I took a side trip to the park and saw a lady walking all the way down the sidewalk pushing her walker. Good for her!! I have seen her before, so she is determined. Her walker has a seat on it so she can rest when she wants to. That's probably what I will need next! But God is good!
BTW, I received an invitation in the mail yesterday to attend the "Last Hurrah" reunion for our SPHS class of "44. Guess there are so few of us left, that this will be the last one. Sigh.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 147:10,11
Praise the Lord!
The strength of a horse does not impress him,
how puny in his sight is the strength of a man.
Rather, the Lord's delight is in those who honor him,
those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am a little later today because my handy man called a lot earlier than I had expected; while I was eating breakfast, in fact. Said he was in the neighborhood and wanted to know if he could come and install my new shower head and clean the A/C filter. I said sure, so now everything is done and he is gone. He is so busy, I give him notice ahead of time when I want something done. He said he is working 7 days a week, 8 and 12 hours a day! His rates are so reasonable, and his work isso good , he has a long list of people who need his services. I know I am really glad to have him! While I was in the garage watching him work, I saw a nice, long black racer snake wiggle across the driveway and disappear in the shrubs. Very sleek and pretty!
Yesterday, I drove out to Walmart to get gas in the van, and my goodness, the prices have really gone up! I only fill up about once a month, so it doesn't bother me so much, but for people who have to commute long distances or be on the roads, it hurts!
I took a side trip to the park and saw a lady walking all the way down the sidewalk pushing her walker. Good for her!! I have seen her before, so she is determined. Her walker has a seat on it so she can rest when she wants to. That's probably what I will need next! But God is good!
BTW, I received an invitation in the mail yesterday to attend the "Last Hurrah" reunion for our SPHS class of "44. Guess there are so few of us left, that this will be the last one. Sigh.
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 147:10,11
Praise the Lord!
The strength of a horse does not impress him,
how puny in his sight is the strength of a man.
Rather, the Lord's delight is in those who honor him,
those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Know Your Objective
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 sunshiny day which started out with fog, but is now clear and bright! We are headed up to the eighties today, but yesterday was just perfect with the low seventies and lots of sun. Great time of the year!
I am seeing lots of beautiful jacaranda trees in full bloom, everywhere I go. I expect the people who have the blooms dropping all over their yards and cars are not too happy with them, but what a gorgeous display they put on every spring! After they get through, the Royal Poinciana trees will be blooming, but there are not nearly as many of them as the jacarandas. Speaking of trees, my small crape myrtle, which I thought was dead after the cold spell we had, Is now growing by leaps and bounds! The rain really brought it back and I have a feeling it will have very pretty flowers later on.
My cleaning ladies were here yesterday, after being delayed by a terrible wreck on their way here. The street they were traveling on, was totally blocked by the police and first responders, so they had to take a long detour. You can't be too careful these days!
I had gone to the super market before they came, and got almost everything on my short list. I get a little annoyed when the cashier and stock person bagging carry on a conversation instead of paying attention to me, the customer, while ringing up my groceries. Sigh. Just me being cranky.
I got over to the park later in the afternoon and enjoyed the peace and seeing the usual ibis and egrets in the middle of the canal. It is so low that they hardly get their feet wet as they walk and dig for grubs. But, as always, God is good!
From Quiet Moments with God:
The man who plants and the man who harvests
have one purpose, and each will be rewarded
according to his own labor.
1 Corinthians 3:8
A quote from one of the devotionals....
Christians are frequently admonished to value one another's work
and to work in a spirit of cooperation. This is easier when every
member of the team clearly understands the objective. When the
objective if finally attained, each is able to share in the satisfaction
of seeing his or her contribution to the overall success.
Focus on the objectives you are working toward, and make certain
the whole team has a clear understanding of the goals that have
been set.
More men fail through lack of purpose
than through lack of talent.
Billy Sunday
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am seeing lots of beautiful jacaranda trees in full bloom, everywhere I go. I expect the people who have the blooms dropping all over their yards and cars are not too happy with them, but what a gorgeous display they put on every spring! After they get through, the Royal Poinciana trees will be blooming, but there are not nearly as many of them as the jacarandas. Speaking of trees, my small crape myrtle, which I thought was dead after the cold spell we had, Is now growing by leaps and bounds! The rain really brought it back and I have a feeling it will have very pretty flowers later on.
My cleaning ladies were here yesterday, after being delayed by a terrible wreck on their way here. The street they were traveling on, was totally blocked by the police and first responders, so they had to take a long detour. You can't be too careful these days!
I had gone to the super market before they came, and got almost everything on my short list. I get a little annoyed when the cashier and stock person bagging carry on a conversation instead of paying attention to me, the customer, while ringing up my groceries. Sigh. Just me being cranky.
I got over to the park later in the afternoon and enjoyed the peace and seeing the usual ibis and egrets in the middle of the canal. It is so low that they hardly get their feet wet as they walk and dig for grubs. But, as always, God is good!
From Quiet Moments with God:
The man who plants and the man who harvests
have one purpose, and each will be rewarded
according to his own labor.
1 Corinthians 3:8
A quote from one of the devotionals....
Christians are frequently admonished to value one another's work
and to work in a spirit of cooperation. This is easier when every
member of the team clearly understands the objective. When the
objective if finally attained, each is able to share in the satisfaction
of seeing his or her contribution to the overall success.
Focus on the objectives you are working toward, and make certain
the whole team has a clear understanding of the goals that have
been set.
More men fail through lack of purpose
than through lack of talent.
Billy Sunday
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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