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's kind of a changeable day ...overcast and cool, with a wind blowing and sun sometimes. But later on into next week, we will be in the eighties! From heat to A/C!
The leaves are still falling, but my handy man is coming next week to rake and bag them. The yard man does that once in a while, but mostly blows them up against the house, and into the azaleas, where I don't want any more. Mow, edge, blow and go..that's what the yard man does! I realize he has to get in as many lawns in a day as possible, so he does what is required and off he goes.
I have a doctor's appointment for a checkup this afternoon, so if we are to have rain, I hope it won't be then. The strawberry festival is on its second day, so they probably don't want rain, either. Just thinking of strawberry shortcake makes me hungry. Yum! Guess that's what I will get on my next trip to Publix.
I saw some amaryllis blooming in a neighbors yard near here, but mine are buried too deep to bloom although they have healthy looking leaves. Sigh. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Joshua 1:6
Be strong and courageous, for you will lead
my people to possess all the land I swore to give
their ancestors. Be strong and very courageous. Obey
all the laws Moses gave you. Do not turn away from
them, and you will be successful in everything you do,
Study the book of the law continually. Meditate on it
day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is
written in it. Only then will you succeed. I command you---
be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged.
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
The Hope of the Resurrection
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 has been shining already, with no fog, but right now, it is cloudy and from the looks of the weather map,the cold front is heading this way, but it won't last long. I already received pictures from Daryl of the snow covering all of Cleveland, TN. He made it in to work, but could not get his car all the way into the parking lot. Schools and most businesses are closed. For those of you not familiar with that area, they are two hours north of Atlanta, near Chattanooga. Brrr!
My cleaning lady and friend came and we had a good time chatting while she worked. She was asking me about the Harry Connick, Jr. concert, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and then the conversation covered restaurants, and how we will probably never visit the new ones at Sundial, since we can't afford $105 for a meal!
I saw on the news this morning, an alert about the partial collapse of a building at Central and 6th downtown, due to water erosion. Crews are working carefully to try to fill the hole and stop the water from continuing to form the hole. Many stores are without water now. Stay tuned for further developments...
I drove over to the Park yesterday late afternoon, when the shadows were long. Not many people were in the park, but several were on the bridge overlooking the canal which is still high with water. They were probably watching the tilapia and gar. The azaleas were in full bloom and very pretty. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-
And now, brothers and sisters, I want you to know what
will happen to the Christians who have died so you
will not be full of sorrow like the people who have no
hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised
to life again, we also believe that when Jesus comes,
God will bring back with Jesus all the Christians who have died....
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning lady and friend came and we had a good time chatting while she worked. She was asking me about the Harry Connick, Jr. concert, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and then the conversation covered restaurants, and how we will probably never visit the new ones at Sundial, since we can't afford $105 for a meal!
I saw on the news this morning, an alert about the partial collapse of a building at Central and 6th downtown, due to water erosion. Crews are working carefully to try to fill the hole and stop the water from continuing to form the hole. Many stores are without water now. Stay tuned for further developments...
I drove over to the Park yesterday late afternoon, when the shadows were long. Not many people were in the park, but several were on the bridge overlooking the canal which is still high with water. They were probably watching the tilapia and gar. The azaleas were in full bloom and very pretty. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-
And now, brothers and sisters, I want you to know what
will happen to the Christians who have died so you
will not be full of sorrow like the people who have no
hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised
to life again, we also believe that when Jesus comes,
God will bring back with Jesus all the Christians who have died....
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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 sun is not shining yet, but I think the fog is lifting a bit. It looks like another day of fog, like yesterday, but maybe a bit warmer this afternoon.
I mostly stayed in and just did laundry and stuff around the house. Looked through a few closets and found some more clothes ready for the Salvation Army. Incredible how many things collect over the years!
I have my friend and cleaning lady coming today. She is such a hard worker and even has a part time job with Office Depot in the evening. I had a lot more energy when I was her age (in the fifties).
Well, the squirrels do not mind the fog..they still play and race up the oak trees, out the limbs, onto the roof and into the neighbors yard; pretty much racing across the street and going anywhere they please! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:1-4-9
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I love you and long to see you,
for you are my joy and the reward for my work. So please
stay true to the Lord, my dear friends.
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 wonderful 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
I mostly stayed in and just did laundry and stuff around the house. Looked through a few closets and found some more clothes ready for the Salvation Army. Incredible how many things collect over the years!
I have my friend and cleaning lady coming today. She is such a hard worker and even has a part time job with Office Depot in the evening. I had a lot more energy when I was her age (in the fifties).
Well, the squirrels do not mind the fog..they still play and race up the oak trees, out the limbs, onto the roof and into the neighbors yard; pretty much racing across the street and going anywhere they please! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:1-4-9
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I love you and long to see you,
for you are my joy and the reward for my work. So please
stay true to the Lord, my dear friends.
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 wonderful 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
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Love for Enemies
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 more fog today and so far, the sun has not made an appearance. When the fog leaves, we will have temps close to the eighties!
It got up to 80 yesterday, just like a spring day!
My yard man came about 1 PM yesterday, just as I was dragging the dumpster back up the driveway. I had given up on him, and needed to go shopping, so I wanted to move the garbage can back up where it belonged. The helper said he would put it up, so I let him. It is heavy and I have a difficult time dragging it, while using my cane for balance, so I am glad for help!
I did some shopping at the Dollar General, and then took a trip to the Park, The water is still high in the canal, so the ibis and herons do not have the mud to peck in any more. But the azaleas are still blooming, although mine are fading away, after being so pretty for a week. I have seen some tourist cars lately from far away places; for instance, one from Alaska and a day or two later, one from Hawaii. Now, how did that one get here? Shipping must be expensive! The usual Ohio, Ontario, and Michigan cars are usually at the Park, along with many local cars. But God is so good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 7:27-31
But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your
enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Pray
for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on
one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone demands
your coat, offer your shirt also. Give what you have to
anyone who asks you for it, and when things are taken
away from you, don't try to get them back. Do for
others as you would like them to do for you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
It got up to 80 yesterday, just like a spring day!
My yard man came about 1 PM yesterday, just as I was dragging the dumpster back up the driveway. I had given up on him, and needed to go shopping, so I wanted to move the garbage can back up where it belonged. The helper said he would put it up, so I let him. It is heavy and I have a difficult time dragging it, while using my cane for balance, so I am glad for help!
I did some shopping at the Dollar General, and then took a trip to the Park, The water is still high in the canal, so the ibis and herons do not have the mud to peck in any more. But the azaleas are still blooming, although mine are fading away, after being so pretty for a week. I have seen some tourist cars lately from far away places; for instance, one from Alaska and a day or two later, one from Hawaii. Now, how did that one get here? Shipping must be expensive! The usual Ohio, Ontario, and Michigan cars are usually at the Park, along with many local cars. But God is so good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 7:27-31
But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your
enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Pray
for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on
one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone demands
your coat, offer your shirt also. Give what you have to
anyone who asks you for it, and when things are taken
away from you, don't try to get them back. Do for
others as you would like them to do for you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, February 23, 2015
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! The fog has mostly burned off and now the sun is shining once in a while. But it is still warm and for the first time in weeks, I have a short sleeved shirt on. Last night I started out without my heavy blanket, but soon pulled it up. It warmed up so much yesterday, I considered turning on the A/C! According to the weather man, it is too soon to be over winter, so we will still have sweater weather before spring.
On my way to church yesterday, I drove by Lynch Lake Park and saw a flock of ibis, several wood storks, Muscovy ducks and lots of seagulls! They were all segregated by sticking with their own kind... kind of reminded me of humans. Why don't we mix together more? Outside our comfort zone, maybe. There is a lesson in that, I am sure.
It was a powerful sermon given by Pastor Kevin, and I was happy I got to speak to him afterwards to tell him a couple of incidents I remembered from something he mentioned in his sermon. He said he appreciated the encouragement.
I guess my yard men are not coming today, since they are usually here by now, but this is the end of Feb. already, so they will be here for sure next week! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 65:1-5
What mighty praise, O God,
belongs to you in Zion.
We will fulfill our vows to you,
for you answer our prayers,
and to you all people will come.
Though our hearts are filled with sins,
you forgive them all.
What joy for those you choose to bring near,
those who live in your holy courts.
What joys await us inside your holy Temple.
You faithfully answer oiur prayers with
awesome deeds,
O God our Savior.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
On my way to church yesterday, I drove by Lynch Lake Park and saw a flock of ibis, several wood storks, Muscovy ducks and lots of seagulls! They were all segregated by sticking with their own kind... kind of reminded me of humans. Why don't we mix together more? Outside our comfort zone, maybe. There is a lesson in that, I am sure.
It was a powerful sermon given by Pastor Kevin, and I was happy I got to speak to him afterwards to tell him a couple of incidents I remembered from something he mentioned in his sermon. He said he appreciated the encouragement.
I guess my yard men are not coming today, since they are usually here by now, but this is the end of Feb. already, so they will be here for sure next week! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 65:1-5
What mighty praise, O God,
belongs to you in Zion.
We will fulfill our vows to you,
for you answer our prayers,
and to you all people will come.
Though our hearts are filled with sins,
you forgive them all.
What joy for those you choose to bring near,
those who live in your holy courts.
What joys await us inside your holy Temple.
You faithfully answer oiur prayers with
awesome deeds,
O God our Savior.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, February 20, 2015
Paul's Final Greetings
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! Brrr! It has warmed up to 45 outdoors, but the wind is blowing and that makes the wind chill a lot colder. I stayed home yesterday and just took it easy and read, but today I have to go out and run errands. Oh, well, I will be in a warm car and only have to be in the chill for a few minutes. I am a wimp when it comes to cold weather!
I am having trouble with my kitchen faucets. The water is coming out in just a trickle, so I have called my handyman and he will come and see what the problem is..probably a stopped up filter. Sigh. Something always needs fixing... even me! But my nose is improving and that is a good thing1 God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 5:23-
Now may the God of peace make you holy in
every way, and may your whole spirit and soul
and body be kept blameless until that day when
our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
God, who calls you, is faithful; he will do this...
And may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
with all of you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I am having trouble with my kitchen faucets. The water is coming out in just a trickle, so I have called my handyman and he will come and see what the problem is..probably a stopped up filter. Sigh. Something always needs fixing... even me! But my nose is improving and that is a good thing1 God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 5:23-
Now may the God of peace make you holy in
every way, and may your whole spirit and soul
and body be kept blameless until that day when
our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
God, who calls you, is faithful; he will do this...
And may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
with all of you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Paul's Final Advice
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the chilly day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Try to stay warm everybody! The sun is shining but that cold, north wind is blowing, making the air very cold.
However, just received texting from Daryl in TN, that the temp is so cold that if hot water is tossed into the air, it vaporizes before it hits the ground. The temp up there is 9.
Well, I drove out to the doctor's by myself yesterday, and found a parking space just across from the entrance! Amazingly, I was called back just about 5 minutes after I signed in! Of course that doesn't mean that you get in to see the doc right away, but it is the first step. The male nurse who takes all the prelim. info, kept his hand on me all the way to his office, and was very kind as always. Then he led me back to the exam rooms where I thought I would have to sit and wait for a room to open up, but instead, he put me right into a room, where I waited only about ten minutes before Dr. Proper, himself, came in. He actually spent about five minutes with me! He took a picture of my nose, as usual, as did the nurse. He thinks it is healing well, but is taking longer than he thought and wants to see me in two weeks. I was glad to get out of there so soon!
Traffic was heavy and it was time for schools to let out, so I had to drive slowly through several school zones. However, I still got to the appointment on time. I stopped at Winn Dixie before going home, to pick up a few things I was out of, and when I was back in the car, Cheryl, my friend and cleaning lady, came up to me to chat. A man missing a leg came up to us in a wheelchair, and gave a story about needing $18 for a room for the night. He couldn't get into "tent city" because of not being a user,etc. Anyway, Cheryl, being kind- hearted, gave him some money, which he thanked her for, She said it was "Pay it forward" day, and then we saw him giving the same spiel to someone else. Oh, well, she did a good deed. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:14-22
Dear Brothers and Sisters, honor those who are your leaders
in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and warn you
against all that is wrong. Think highly of them and give them
your wholehearted love because of their work. And remember
to live peaceably with each other.
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy.
Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who
are weak. Be patient with everyone.
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good
to each other and to everyone else.
Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be
thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
So not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but test every
thing that is said. Hold on to what is good. Keep away from every kind of evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
However, just received texting from Daryl in TN, that the temp is so cold that if hot water is tossed into the air, it vaporizes before it hits the ground. The temp up there is 9.
Well, I drove out to the doctor's by myself yesterday, and found a parking space just across from the entrance! Amazingly, I was called back just about 5 minutes after I signed in! Of course that doesn't mean that you get in to see the doc right away, but it is the first step. The male nurse who takes all the prelim. info, kept his hand on me all the way to his office, and was very kind as always. Then he led me back to the exam rooms where I thought I would have to sit and wait for a room to open up, but instead, he put me right into a room, where I waited only about ten minutes before Dr. Proper, himself, came in. He actually spent about five minutes with me! He took a picture of my nose, as usual, as did the nurse. He thinks it is healing well, but is taking longer than he thought and wants to see me in two weeks. I was glad to get out of there so soon!
Traffic was heavy and it was time for schools to let out, so I had to drive slowly through several school zones. However, I still got to the appointment on time. I stopped at Winn Dixie before going home, to pick up a few things I was out of, and when I was back in the car, Cheryl, my friend and cleaning lady, came up to me to chat. A man missing a leg came up to us in a wheelchair, and gave a story about needing $18 for a room for the night. He couldn't get into "tent city" because of not being a user,etc. Anyway, Cheryl, being kind- hearted, gave him some money, which he thanked her for, She said it was "Pay it forward" day, and then we saw him giving the same spiel to someone else. Oh, well, she did a good deed. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:14-22
Dear Brothers and Sisters, honor those who are your leaders
in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and warn you
against all that is wrong. Think highly of them and give them
your wholehearted love because of their work. And remember
to live peaceably with each other.
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy.
Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who
are weak. Be patient with everyone.
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good
to each other and to everyone else.
Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be
thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
So not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but test every
thing that is said. Hold on to what is good. Keep away from every kind of evil.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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