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, there is no rain yet, but looks like later on it will be a repeat of yesterday. Actually, this pattern is supposed to hang on most of the week, then a "cold" front will come in. We have the first day of fall today, so the day and night will be the same length.
Although the temps have been down in the fifties in Tenn., my son, Daryl, says that only the maples have begun changing colors in the leaves. I remember going to North Carolina on one of our many trips while the boys were growing up, and always made a point to go to the Great Smokies National park to see all the different colors. Such beauty! Brings back fond memories!
I remember climbing up to the top of Mt. Mitchell many times, each time saying it would be the last, until finally it was. It was fun, even though I had to stop and rest along the way!
Since I did not have to go out yesterday, I stayed home and just let it rain, but I did find what a rainy day is good for...I did my ironing! Yay, me! 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 say 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
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Paul's Final Thoughts
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 days are really getting shorter, because while it is darker in the evening at 7:30, it is also darker later in the morning, Maybe it was the cloudiness, but at 6:30 it was still pretty dark outside. That means fall is coming at last!
The yard crew was here early this morning, trying to make up, I am sure, for the days missed from all the rain.They were gone before 9. There are three of them working now, so they are not here more than five minutes!
There is still water in the gutters from all the rain, and yesterday I looked out the front window and saw the mama duck and her now grown duckling huddled in a clump in the water across the street. She stands guard, still, while they rest. She is really vigilant!
Something unusual happened in church to me yesterday. A lady who was in charge of four small girls sat in my row, and turned to me and said, "you used to work at Berean, didn't you." She did not ask, she just stated it, which was surprising, since I retired 30 years ago! She obviously recognized me, which must mean I have not changed that much over the years. Once you have white hair, it stays pretty much the same, unless it's colored, which I never have. You never know, who is going to recognize you. Beware how you act!
I drove down into the park after church, and saw a gracious white egret standing majestically by the water in front of the weir, and further on.another egret by the canal, which still has higher water from all the rain. Everything is very green, unlike the dryness at the first part of the summer. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 4:4-14
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it
again--rejoice! Let everyone see that you are
considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord
is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about
everything. Tell God what you need, and thank
him for all he has done. If you do this, you will
experience God's peace, which is far more won-
derful than the human mind can understand. His
peace will guard your hearts and minds as you
live in Christ Jesus.
And now , dear brothers and sisters, let me say
one more thing as I close this letter. Fix your
thoughts on what is true and honorable and right.
Think about things that are pure and lovely and
admirable. think about things that are excellent and
worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you
learned from me, and heard from me and saw me doing,
and the God of peace will be with you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
The yard crew was here early this morning, trying to make up, I am sure, for the days missed from all the rain.They were gone before 9. There are three of them working now, so they are not here more than five minutes!
There is still water in the gutters from all the rain, and yesterday I looked out the front window and saw the mama duck and her now grown duckling huddled in a clump in the water across the street. She stands guard, still, while they rest. She is really vigilant!
Something unusual happened in church to me yesterday. A lady who was in charge of four small girls sat in my row, and turned to me and said, "you used to work at Berean, didn't you." She did not ask, she just stated it, which was surprising, since I retired 30 years ago! She obviously recognized me, which must mean I have not changed that much over the years. Once you have white hair, it stays pretty much the same, unless it's colored, which I never have. You never know, who is going to recognize you. Beware how you act!
I drove down into the park after church, and saw a gracious white egret standing majestically by the water in front of the weir, and further on.another egret by the canal, which still has higher water from all the rain. Everything is very green, unlike the dryness at the first part of the summer. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 4:4-14
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it
again--rejoice! Let everyone see that you are
considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord
is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about
everything. Tell God what you need, and thank
him for all he has done. If you do this, you will
experience God's peace, which is far more won-
derful than the human mind can understand. His
peace will guard your hearts and minds as you
live in Christ Jesus.
And now , dear brothers and sisters, let me say
one more thing as I close this letter. Fix your
thoughts on what is true and honorable and right.
Think about things that are pure and lovely and
admirable. think about things that are excellent and
worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you
learned from me, and heard from me and saw me doing,
and the God of peace will be with you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, September 19, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 103
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! Once again it looks like rain and, in fact, the long line of showers is hovering just off shore in the gulf. I am hoping it will stay that way until I get to my doctor's appointment at 1 this afternoon. I, personally, think we have had enough rain for awhile!
I mostly procrastinated yesterday, putting off doing my ironing. I was successful in that, but it still has to be done. It only takes about fifteen minutes, but I need a prod to get going! Sigh. I would rather look out the window at my blooming Bird of Paradise, which has about six flowers on it. My mother gave me the plant many years ago and it just keeps growing...
I was looking through the Vermont Country Store catalog and, if I really wanted to just for the fun of it, could order lots of items that were common when I was a kid, many years ago. Most of them are not available in stores any more. It is really fun to remember when Coke came in a six inch bottle pulled from a cooler filled with ice water. It only cost a nickle and really tasted good with peanuts poured into it. Don't laugh until you have tried it!
I did get to the park yesterday and saw a woodstork resting on the weir, which showed signs of water overflowing it from all the rain. Also the canal was full once more, which meant the egrets would get their legs wet if they tried to stand in the middle. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 103:1-8
Praise the Lord, I tell myself;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, I tell myself;
but never forget the good things he does for me.
He forgives all my sins, and heals all my diseases.
He ransoms me from death and surrounds me with love
and tender mercies.
He fills my life with good things,
My life is renewed like the eagle's!
The Lord gives righteousness and justice to all
who are treated unfairly.
He revealed his character to Moses
and his deeds to the people of Israel.
The Lord is merciful and gracious;
he is slow to get angry and full of unfailing love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
amaryllis
I mostly procrastinated yesterday, putting off doing my ironing. I was successful in that, but it still has to be done. It only takes about fifteen minutes, but I need a prod to get going! Sigh. I would rather look out the window at my blooming Bird of Paradise, which has about six flowers on it. My mother gave me the plant many years ago and it just keeps growing...
I was looking through the Vermont Country Store catalog and, if I really wanted to just for the fun of it, could order lots of items that were common when I was a kid, many years ago. Most of them are not available in stores any more. It is really fun to remember when Coke came in a six inch bottle pulled from a cooler filled with ice water. It only cost a nickle and really tasted good with peanuts poured into it. Don't laugh until you have tried it!
I did get to the park yesterday and saw a woodstork resting on the weir, which showed signs of water overflowing it from all the rain. Also the canal was full once more, which meant the egrets would get their legs wet if they tried to stand in the middle. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 103:1-8
Praise the Lord, I tell myself;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, I tell myself;
but never forget the good things he does for me.
He forgives all my sins, and heals all my diseases.
He ransoms me from death and surrounds me with love
and tender mercies.
He fills my life with good things,
My life is renewed like the eagle's!
The Lord gives righteousness and justice to all
who are treated unfairly.
He revealed his character to Moses
and his deeds to the people of Israel.
The Lord is merciful and gracious;
he is slow to get angry and full of unfailing love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
amaryllis
Thursday, September 18, 2014
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 must say it is good to see the sun after the rainy, gloomy day yesterday! Six inches of rain! That's just in St. Petersburg! Lots of places were flooded around the area, but fortunately, it runs off fast.
I did not go anywhere yesterday, because the rain did not stop until late afternoon, so I did not have a reason to leave the house.
Brian came over on his way home from work and dragged the full dumpster down to the curb. It was stuffed with trimmings from all the work that Rick had done on Monday, so it was really heavy. Brian also attempted a couple other things for me, but he was in his business clothes, so I will try to get someone else to take care of the tasks. I am blessed that he lives so close and is always willing to help me any way he can.
I looked out the front window this morning and saw that my friend and cleaning lady is home from her mini-vacation, and I suspect that she is the one who brought my dumpster back up from the curb. She is a treasure!
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 5:3-12
God blesses those who realize their need for him,"
for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
God blesses those who mourn,
got they will be comforted.
God blesses those who are gentle and lowly,
for the whole earth will belong to them.
God blesses those who are hungry and thirsty for justice,
for they will receive it in full.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
God blesses those who are persecuted
because they live for God,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses you when you are mocked
and persecuted and lied about because
you are my followers. Be happy about it!
Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in
heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets
were persecuted, too."
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I did not go anywhere yesterday, because the rain did not stop until late afternoon, so I did not have a reason to leave the house.
Brian came over on his way home from work and dragged the full dumpster down to the curb. It was stuffed with trimmings from all the work that Rick had done on Monday, so it was really heavy. Brian also attempted a couple other things for me, but he was in his business clothes, so I will try to get someone else to take care of the tasks. I am blessed that he lives so close and is always willing to help me any way he can.
I looked out the front window this morning and saw that my friend and cleaning lady is home from her mini-vacation, and I suspect that she is the one who brought my dumpster back up from the curb. She is a treasure!
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 5:3-12
God blesses those who realize their need for him,"
for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
God blesses those who mourn,
got they will be comforted.
God blesses those who are gentle and lowly,
for the whole earth will belong to them.
God blesses those who are hungry and thirsty for justice,
for they will receive it in full.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
God blesses those who are persecuted
because they live for God,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses you when you are mocked
and persecuted and lied about because
you are my followers. Be happy about it!
Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in
heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets
were persecuted, too."
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, September 17, 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! Rain, rain and more rain. I never expected this for today, but I woke up about 4 and heard the solid sound of a downpour, then caught a flash of lightning, so I rolled over for another couple hours of rest!
My paper was not in the chair today, no surprise, since it must have been pouring when the carrier came. So I waited until after my shower to go fetch it from the driveway. By the way, while I was in the shower, the power went off, so since there was a little daylight coming in the window, I just went on showering until I was finished. The lights came on a few minutes later.
I stripped the bed and got the sheets in the washing machine, and discovered while I was in the garage that I have a water leak down by the overhead door. I cannot figure out where the water is coming from, since it is on the floor against the wall for a short ways. All in all, it has been an interesting morning...Can't wait for the rest of the day!
Yesterday, I drove to the bank and to the Library. One of the newer librarians is young and very thoughtful. She takes the returned books out of my bag, and when I check out, she puts them in the bag for me. In contrast, the rumpled looking guy that works there, puts them to the opposite side when he checks them, instead of putting them on the other side where I could bag them as he checks. Then he has to wait while I put them in my tote.Sigh.But, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 27:1-6
The Lord is my light and my salvation--
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord protects me from danger--
so why should I tremble?
When evil people come to destroy me,
when my enemies and foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
Though a mighty army surrounds me,'
my heart will know no fear,
even if they attack me.
I remain confident.
The one thing I ask of the Lord--
the thing I seek most--
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life .
Delighting in the Lord's perfections and
meditating in his Temple.
For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me.
At his tabernacle I will offer sacrifices
with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the Lord with music.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My paper was not in the chair today, no surprise, since it must have been pouring when the carrier came. So I waited until after my shower to go fetch it from the driveway. By the way, while I was in the shower, the power went off, so since there was a little daylight coming in the window, I just went on showering until I was finished. The lights came on a few minutes later.
I stripped the bed and got the sheets in the washing machine, and discovered while I was in the garage that I have a water leak down by the overhead door. I cannot figure out where the water is coming from, since it is on the floor against the wall for a short ways. All in all, it has been an interesting morning...Can't wait for the rest of the day!
Yesterday, I drove to the bank and to the Library. One of the newer librarians is young and very thoughtful. She takes the returned books out of my bag, and when I check out, she puts them in the bag for me. In contrast, the rumpled looking guy that works there, puts them to the opposite side when he checks them, instead of putting them on the other side where I could bag them as he checks. Then he has to wait while I put them in my tote.Sigh.But, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 27:1-6
The Lord is my light and my salvation--
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord protects me from danger--
so why should I tremble?
When evil people come to destroy me,
when my enemies and foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
Though a mighty army surrounds me,'
my heart will know no fear,
even if they attack me.
I remain confident.
The one thing I ask of the Lord--
the thing I seek most--
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life .
Delighting in the Lord's perfections and
meditating in his Temple.
For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me.
At his tabernacle I will offer sacrifices
with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the Lord with music.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Psoaring thru Psalm 23
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 a bright sunshiny day yesterday, and, which is unusual, a fairly cool breeze. Today is already filled with clouds and rain is north of us, but we might get some drops later this afternoon. Unbelievable, but the weatherman said we are below what we usually get this time of year! Maybe we will make it up before the dry season...
Brian took me to dinner at Trip's Diner Sat. evening, then we took a drive down Central Ave. downtown. What a happening place! For three or four blocks, the street was lined with parked cars, people were walking along the sidewalks, tables were full at the restaurants serving outdoors, shoppers were in and out of the many shops along Beach Drive, and the weather was beautiful! It does my heart good to see all the activity there, because that was the place to be until Tyrone Mall was built, but now the Sundial is coming along and there is lots of entertainment to be found within walking distance if a parking place can be found!
Yesterday my handyman, Rick, came at 9:15 and did a lot of trimming, cleaned the A/C filter and blew off the porch. While he was working, the yard crew came, but decided to skip me and go on down the street to their other jobs. Looks like I will be skipped this week!
After Rick was finished, I made another appointment with him because he wants to clean out my gutters, and I have a doorbell that needs fixing. He is so busy, he is running about 5 days behind, because of all the rain we have had.
Then I went on to the grocery store and picked up some needed items and drove on to the park, I had to drive around an ibis standing in the middle of the street. Usually they move, but this one did not. I saw a couple egrets in the canal and quite a few people enjoying the beautiful day! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as a guest,
anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love
will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Brian took me to dinner at Trip's Diner Sat. evening, then we took a drive down Central Ave. downtown. What a happening place! For three or four blocks, the street was lined with parked cars, people were walking along the sidewalks, tables were full at the restaurants serving outdoors, shoppers were in and out of the many shops along Beach Drive, and the weather was beautiful! It does my heart good to see all the activity there, because that was the place to be until Tyrone Mall was built, but now the Sundial is coming along and there is lots of entertainment to be found within walking distance if a parking place can be found!
Yesterday my handyman, Rick, came at 9:15 and did a lot of trimming, cleaned the A/C filter and blew off the porch. While he was working, the yard crew came, but decided to skip me and go on down the street to their other jobs. Looks like I will be skipped this week!
After Rick was finished, I made another appointment with him because he wants to clean out my gutters, and I have a doorbell that needs fixing. He is so busy, he is running about 5 days behind, because of all the rain we have had.
Then I went on to the grocery store and picked up some needed items and drove on to the park, I had to drive around an ibis standing in the middle of the street. Usually they move, but this one did not. I saw a couple egrets in the canal and quite a few people enjoying the beautiful day! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the dark valley of death,
I will not be afraid
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You welcome me as a guest,
anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love
will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, September 12, 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! After sun and heat all day, true to the prediction, we had a beg thunderstorm last night about 7. Well, I should say someone nearby had a big storm, because while I heard the noise, we got very little rain. I know some fell, because the porch was a little wet in spots and I saw a drip fall from the roof. The same prediction holds true for today, so we will see!
I drove down 34th St. on my way to get a haircut yesterday and noticed gas prices have gone down again. Even since I filled my tank just a few days ago! After I finished with my hair, I stopped at Wendy's for a salad to take home, where laundry was waiting for me to put the load in the dryer. So I did another load..I don't usually do two in one day, but that's just the way it worked out.
I took a trip to the park and everything was peaceful. A great blue heron was standing in the canal, bending his long neck to peer at a fish or something in the water. A flock of ibis was working its way over the berm, but few people were out and about.
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 27:4-6
The one thing I ask of the Lord---
the thing I seek most---
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
delighting in the Lord's perfections
and meditating in his Temple.
For he will conceal me there when troubles come,
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Then I will hold my head high ,
above my enemies who surround me.
At his Tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the Lord with music.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I drove down 34th St. on my way to get a haircut yesterday and noticed gas prices have gone down again. Even since I filled my tank just a few days ago! After I finished with my hair, I stopped at Wendy's for a salad to take home, where laundry was waiting for me to put the load in the dryer. So I did another load..I don't usually do two in one day, but that's just the way it worked out.
I took a trip to the park and everything was peaceful. A great blue heron was standing in the canal, bending his long neck to peer at a fish or something in the water. A flock of ibis was working its way over the berm, but few people were out and about.
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 27:4-6
The one thing I ask of the Lord---
the thing I seek most---
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
delighting in the Lord's perfections
and meditating in his Temple.
For he will conceal me there when troubles come,
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Then I will hold my head high ,
above my enemies who surround me.
At his Tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the Lord with music.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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