Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We had quite a shower yesterday after lunch, which lasted for about thirty minutes, and I guess the same thing will happen today. But right now the sun is shining and the humidity is rising!
After the rain, I went shopping for a bit, and then took a trip to the park. More people were there, but with puddles all around, it was a bit too humid for my taste. The rain cools while it is coming down, but when the sun comes out, it steams!
I am fascinated by the yellow and black butterflies that keep flying by my window. They must be visiting the beauty berry bush in the back yard. I don't know any but the swallowtail, but they are so beautiful! And yesterday, I saw the black snake that hangs around, slithering toward the neighbor's yard. Even though the yard men had already been working, it didn't bother him! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 46:1-3
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 waves
surge....
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, July 22, 2014
Monday, July 21, 2014
The Final Judgment
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will be glad and rejoice in it! We had a nice, hot dry weekend and today looks like the same. Even though showers are predicted for each day, they are usually scattered, which means parts of the area are never wet.
There was a large number of people at church yesterday, and among them, was Pastor Jeff Burton! I was so glad to see him and honored that he chose to sit beside me. We had the opportunity to chat a little bit and catch up, marveling at the number of young people who have grown up and become parents, while the parents have become grandparents! I remarked about this and he said, he used to be the Youth Pastor for some! That made us both feel old!
Saturday, Brian came over and cleared up my checkbook and visited for awhile and then we had lunch at Earl of Sandwich. First time for me, and the food is pretty good. It was really crowded, but we managed to find a table and enjoyed our time people watching!
After church I stopped for my dinner at Boston Market and then visited the Park, which was fairly crowded. I saw a very large wood stork in the middle of the water in the canal. I think it is the first time I have seen one there. Also, a large flock of ibis, and an anhinga. People strolling and dog walkers with their pooches; all enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of God's beauty. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 25:31-40
But when the Son of Man comes in his glory,
and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon
his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered
in his presence, and he will separate them as a shepherd
separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the
sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left.. Then
the King will say to those on the right, "Come, you who
are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared
for you from the foundation of the world. For I was
hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me
a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your
home. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and
you visited me."
Then these righteous ones will reply, "Lord, when did we ever
see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something
to drink? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we
ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?" And the King
will tell them, "I assure you, when you did it to one of the
least of these my brothers and sisters," you were doing it to me!"
I always give thanks to you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
There was a large number of people at church yesterday, and among them, was Pastor Jeff Burton! I was so glad to see him and honored that he chose to sit beside me. We had the opportunity to chat a little bit and catch up, marveling at the number of young people who have grown up and become parents, while the parents have become grandparents! I remarked about this and he said, he used to be the Youth Pastor for some! That made us both feel old!
Saturday, Brian came over and cleared up my checkbook and visited for awhile and then we had lunch at Earl of Sandwich. First time for me, and the food is pretty good. It was really crowded, but we managed to find a table and enjoyed our time people watching!
After church I stopped for my dinner at Boston Market and then visited the Park, which was fairly crowded. I saw a very large wood stork in the middle of the water in the canal. I think it is the first time I have seen one there. Also, a large flock of ibis, and an anhinga. People strolling and dog walkers with their pooches; all enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of God's beauty. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 25:31-40
But when the Son of Man comes in his glory,
and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon
his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered
in his presence, and he will separate them as a shepherd
separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the
sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left.. Then
the King will say to those on the right, "Come, you who
are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared
for you from the foundation of the world. For I was
hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me
a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your
home. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and
you visited me."
Then these righteous ones will reply, "Lord, when did we ever
see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something
to drink? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we
ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?" And the King
will tell them, "I assure you, when you did it to one of the
least of these my brothers and sisters," you were doing it to me!"
I always give thanks to you, remembering you in my prayers with
thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, July 18, 2014
A Prayer of Praise
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 are starting the day with sunshine and probably no rain. Last evening I saw on TV that so far this July we have had over 12 inches of rain, which has set a record. If we have no more for the rest of the month, we will still be at the norm for July!
I think the bunny likes the wet grass, because I saw him once again in the side yard munching on the wet grass or weeds. and the mockingbirds are loving the berries on the podacarpus hedge. Either the same ones are flying in and grabbing a berry or several different ones are plucking them off. They must have a nest nearby and open beaks to stuff full.
Well, my neighbors took off for a vacation in north Ga. this morning. They are my cleaning ladies, so they bumped me up, with my permission, to clean on Tues. instead of Wed. this week. They will be gone a week, and I am sure they need the rest...One husband, two sisters, and Cheryl and lots of luggage were waiting for the Super Shuttle around 7 AM. I hope they have a good time! Cheryl had called last night to ask me to keep an eye on things for them, which I will try to do.
I enjoyed a quiet day yesterday thinking about a great-niece undergoing basic training at Lackland AFB and a great- nephew facing rehab in the northeast. They are about the same age, and the choices they make affect the rest of their lives. I pray for both that they will become very wise and for their salvation, because God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude 24-25
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, now and
forevermore. Amen.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I think the bunny likes the wet grass, because I saw him once again in the side yard munching on the wet grass or weeds. and the mockingbirds are loving the berries on the podacarpus hedge. Either the same ones are flying in and grabbing a berry or several different ones are plucking them off. They must have a nest nearby and open beaks to stuff full.
Well, my neighbors took off for a vacation in north Ga. this morning. They are my cleaning ladies, so they bumped me up, with my permission, to clean on Tues. instead of Wed. this week. They will be gone a week, and I am sure they need the rest...One husband, two sisters, and Cheryl and lots of luggage were waiting for the Super Shuttle around 7 AM. I hope they have a good time! Cheryl had called last night to ask me to keep an eye on things for them, which I will try to do.
I enjoyed a quiet day yesterday thinking about a great-niece undergoing basic training at Lackland AFB and a great- nephew facing rehab in the northeast. They are about the same age, and the choices they make affect the rest of their lives. I pray for both that they will become very wise and for their salvation, because God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Jude 24-25
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, now and
forevermore. Amen.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Teaching about Prayer
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! Water is still dripping off the roof, but the sun is shining, and big, puffy white clouds are slowly moving across the sky. We had nearly an all day rain yesterday, with breaks here and there.
During one of the breaks, I went shopping again, for milk, etc. some things I was low on.
I had washed sheets early and got them taken care of, and just enjoyed the lazy reading day. While I was in the garage, I glanced out the window, and saw the brown bunny hopping across the yard, heading for the next door backyard. Cute! I had several phone calls and a visit from a man wanting to schedule an energy audit, which I do not need. He was so warm, he had sweat pouring down his face, and stood right under the porch gutter, so he got dripped on. Well, at least, he got cooled down.
I drove over to the wet, park after I finished shopping, even though it was late. But I saw a beautiful great blue heron in the canal. I haven't seen one of those in a long time! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 6:7-13
When you pray, don't babble on and on as people
of other religions do. They think their prayers are
answered only by repeating their words again and again.
Don't be like them, because your Father knows exactly
what you need even before you ask him!
Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
may your name be honored.
May your Kingdom come soon.
May your will be done here on earth,
just as it is in heaven.
Give us our food for today,
And forgive us our sins,
just as we have forgiven those who
have sinned against us.
And don't let us yield to temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
During one of the breaks, I went shopping again, for milk, etc. some things I was low on.
I had washed sheets early and got them taken care of, and just enjoyed the lazy reading day. While I was in the garage, I glanced out the window, and saw the brown bunny hopping across the yard, heading for the next door backyard. Cute! I had several phone calls and a visit from a man wanting to schedule an energy audit, which I do not need. He was so warm, he had sweat pouring down his face, and stood right under the porch gutter, so he got dripped on. Well, at least, he got cooled down.
I drove over to the wet, park after I finished shopping, even though it was late. But I saw a beautiful great blue heron in the canal. I haven't seen one of those in a long time! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 6:7-13
When you pray, don't babble on and on as people
of other religions do. They think their prayers are
answered only by repeating their words again and again.
Don't be like them, because your Father knows exactly
what you need even before you ask him!
Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
may your name be honored.
May your Kingdom come soon.
May your will be done here on earth,
just as it is in heaven.
Give us our food for today,
And forgive us our sins,
just as we have forgiven those who
have sinned against us.
And don't let us yield to temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalms
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 went to sleep last night with the sound of thunder in my ears and this morning already, I hear more thunder. But the sun is shining, also, so this is typical Florida summer weather!
I went shopping yesterday afternoon, after putting it off as long as I could, but I have been gradually cleaning out a closet and needed to replace some T-shirts. I took a 10 dollar off coupon from the paper, got senior 15% off, so I found what I wanted, and saved a bundle! Oh, and everything was on sale, so I actually did not pay full price for anything! My kind of shopping!
After I finished shopping, I drove to Chick-f.a. and bought a salad to have for supper, since it was almost 4:30. I also visited the park on the way, and saw an anhinga with tail drooping on the weir. An egret was flying down the canal, and I saw the splash of another one catching a fish from the sparse water in the canal. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-6
O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my every thought when far away.
You chart the path ahead of me
and tell me where to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
You know what I am going to say
even before I know it, Lord.
You both precede and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.
Too great for me to know.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I went shopping yesterday afternoon, after putting it off as long as I could, but I have been gradually cleaning out a closet and needed to replace some T-shirts. I took a 10 dollar off coupon from the paper, got senior 15% off, so I found what I wanted, and saved a bundle! Oh, and everything was on sale, so I actually did not pay full price for anything! My kind of shopping!
After I finished shopping, I drove to Chick-f.a. and bought a salad to have for supper, since it was almost 4:30. I also visited the park on the way, and saw an anhinga with tail drooping on the weir. An egret was flying down the canal, and I saw the splash of another one catching a fish from the sparse water in the canal. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:1-6
O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my every thought when far away.
You chart the path ahead of me
and tell me where to stop and rest.
Every moment you know where I am.
You know what I am going to say
even before I know it, Lord.
You both precede and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.
Too great for me to know.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, July 14, 2014
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! The bright sun coming up in the east was reflecting on a towering white cloud in the west earlier and it was almost sunglasses brilliant even in the house! We had no rain yesterday, although I heard rumbles very close by. I heard just a few sprinkles falling , but not much.
My yard crew has already come and gone. they don't waste any time with mowing, edging and blowing. It only takes them about fifteen minutes and then they are gone on down the street where they have at least three more yards to do.It is hot, sweaty, work this time of year, but must be what they want to do.
I had a nice quiet day yesterday, with a visit from Brian in the evening, and my usual phone call to Daryl, plus some texts about the ball game. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 14:17-19
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what
we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness
and peace and by joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve
Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and
other people will approve of you, too. So, then,
let us aim for harmony in the church and try to
build each other up.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My yard crew has already come and gone. they don't waste any time with mowing, edging and blowing. It only takes them about fifteen minutes and then they are gone on down the street where they have at least three more yards to do.It is hot, sweaty, work this time of year, but must be what they want to do.
I had a nice quiet day yesterday, with a visit from Brian in the evening, and my usual phone call to Daryl, plus some texts about the ball game. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 14:17-19
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what
we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness
and peace and by joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve
Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and
other people will approve of you, too. So, then,
let us aim for harmony in the church and try to
build each other up.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, July 11, 2014
Wisdom from Hebrews
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, we have sunshine this morning, instead of dark clouds and rain! The porch is still wet from last night's downpour, but if the wind keeps blowing and the sun lasts for a while that will soon dry up. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
I mostly stayed home yesterday, doing a few chores around the house and working now and then on cleaning out one closet. I have a big bag ready to go to the Salvation Army. If I keep this up a little at a time, it might get done this year. :o)
If the sky is clear tomorrow evening, I might be able to see the Super Moon come up, but if it is cloudy, I am sure I will see photos on Facebook from someone or several someones posting. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is full of living power.
It is sharper than the sharpest knife,
cutting deep into our innermost thoughts
and desires. It exposes us for what we
really are. Nothing in all creation can hide
from him. Everything is naked and exposed
before his eyes. This is the God to whom we
must explain all that we have done.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I mostly stayed home yesterday, doing a few chores around the house and working now and then on cleaning out one closet. I have a big bag ready to go to the Salvation Army. If I keep this up a little at a time, it might get done this year. :o)
If the sky is clear tomorrow evening, I might be able to see the Super Moon come up, but if it is cloudy, I am sure I will see photos on Facebook from someone or several someones posting. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is full of living power.
It is sharper than the sharpest knife,
cutting deep into our innermost thoughts
and desires. It exposes us for what we
really are. Nothing in all creation can hide
from him. Everything is naked and exposed
before his eyes. This is the God to whom we
must explain all that we have done.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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