Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the sunshiny day that the Lord has made and we will be glad and rejoice in it! Once again it is a beautiful day with no rain in sight as was yesterday.
I was able to get out to do some shopping and from the traffic, that was the idea of a lot of other people. I had made a list of my goals for the day and got most of them accomplished before I ran out of "get up and go". It was interesting ...I went to the library and the parking lot was full, so I expected a crowd. It was fairly quiet, though, because nearly all of the many computers were busy. That's where the crowd was. I say "fairly quiet" because libraries aren't necessarily quiet places any more. There is a large children's section with computers for them, and, of course, children are not very quiet. Adults talk loudly to each other, and so the shushing and quiet down signals I used to get in the library, don't apply any more. It is still much calmer than dept. stores, however.
Much water is still evident in retention ponds, and as I visited the park with my half price shake from Steak and Shake, the canal was way up, and I noticed a tree had fallen over into the canal near the entrance. There is a very swampy area all along the roadway where the canal has overflowed, but all the trees and shrubs are welcoming the wetness! It is good to see the birds, squirrels and butterflies back after not seeing them because of all the rain. 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,
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, August 5, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 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! It is so good to see the sun today, even though it will be hot and humid! Puddles are everywhere, and my yard is soggy in the side and back. God's timing was perfect, because Monday was Ray's day off and I am so blessed that he was able to come out and get the tarp, working in the rain, to cover the roof.
Ray got a tarp and covered my leading flat roof, but very little rain is expected for the next few days, so that will give it time to dry out. Meantime, I need to find a wallpaper person to see if the covering over the drywall can be saved, because of the leak. Brian came by after work to poke holes in it and press the water out that was being held in. I turned the ceiling fan on so it could run all night, but unless the wallpaper is removed, the air will not hit the drywall. Sigh. It could be much worse.
At least, I did not have to evacuate like a lot of people. When I called my handy man, he said he had three buckets catching water from the leaks in his roof, and he was getting a tummy ache from thinking of the expense to fix it. So, like I said, mine could be worse!
But God is in control and God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 106:1-3
Give thanks to the Lord,for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord?
Who can ever praise him half enough?
Happy are those who deal justly with others
and always do what is right.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Ray got a tarp and covered my leading flat roof, but very little rain is expected for the next few days, so that will give it time to dry out. Meantime, I need to find a wallpaper person to see if the covering over the drywall can be saved, because of the leak. Brian came by after work to poke holes in it and press the water out that was being held in. I turned the ceiling fan on so it could run all night, but unless the wallpaper is removed, the air will not hit the drywall. Sigh. It could be much worse.
At least, I did not have to evacuate like a lot of people. When I called my handy man, he said he had three buckets catching water from the leaks in his roof, and he was getting a tummy ache from thinking of the expense to fix it. So, like I said, mine could be worse!
But God is in control and God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 106:1-3
Give thanks to the Lord,for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord?
Who can ever praise him half enough?
Happy are those who deal justly with others
and always do what is right.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, July 31, 2015
Letting Go
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 did not sleep well last night and was up at 3:30 because I heard rain, and it has been raining off and on since then. My handy man was scheduled to come for outdoor work, but I cancelled last night and that was a smart move.
I wish the sky would be clear tonight, though, because this will be the "blue moon" which only happens when there are two full moons in the same month. This is why we have the saying "once in a blue moon." It won't happen again until 2018. Doesn't look too promising. though.
The code inspector came next door yesterday, just as I was getting ready to leave for the library, so I circled around and came back to talk to him. He is not allowed to go into back yards, so I told him he could go in mine and assess the problem. He said my name would have to go on the complaint, and that is okay with me. I tried to call Jeremy, my neighbor, but don't know if the phone is a working one or not. He and his girlfriend may be on vacation.
As I came around Lynch Lake, a large flock of ibis took off right in front of the car, and landed gracefully on the other side of the street. Then I went on to the Park and saw a black, shiny wet turtle at the weir, and a very dry, brown tortoise. further along. God is good!
From the Devotional book Quiet Moments with God:
"Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those
things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus.'
Philippians 3:13-14 KJV
The spider monkey is a tiny animal native to South and Central
America. Quick as lightning, it is a very difficult animal to capture
in the wild. For years, people attempted to shoot spider monkeys
with tranquilizer guns or capture them with nets, but they discovered
the monkeys were nearly always faster than their fastest draw or
quickest trap.
Then somebody discovered the best method for capturing this elusive
creature. They found that if you take a clear narrow-mouth glass bottle,
put one peanut inside it, and wait, you can catch a spider monkey.
What happens? the spider monkey reaches into the bottle to get the peanut,
and it can't get its hand out of the bottle as long as it is clenching the
peanut. The bottle is so heavy in proposition to its size, it can't drag it along--and the spider is too persistent to let go of a peanut once it has grasped it. In
fact , you can dump a wheelbarrow full of peanuts or bananas right next to it, and it still won't let go of that one peanut.
How many of us are like that--unwilling to change a habit, be a little flexible,
try a new method, or give up something we know is bringing destruction
to our lives?
We stubbornly cling to our way, even if it brings pain and suffering.
Today, don't cling to a negative situation that may be draining you of your
full vitality, energy, creativity, and enthusiasm for living, as the well-known
phrase advises, "Let go, and let God!"
Trust the Lord to lead you to the wise counsel and new opportunities He has
for you. Have faith in Him to provide what you truly need to live a peaceful,
balanced, and fulfilling life. You may never lose your taste for peanuts, but
with the Lord's help, you can discern when they are trapped in a glass bottle!
I asked God for all things so I
could enjoy life. He gave me life
so I could enjoy all things.
Unknown
I give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love,
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I wish the sky would be clear tonight, though, because this will be the "blue moon" which only happens when there are two full moons in the same month. This is why we have the saying "once in a blue moon." It won't happen again until 2018. Doesn't look too promising. though.
The code inspector came next door yesterday, just as I was getting ready to leave for the library, so I circled around and came back to talk to him. He is not allowed to go into back yards, so I told him he could go in mine and assess the problem. He said my name would have to go on the complaint, and that is okay with me. I tried to call Jeremy, my neighbor, but don't know if the phone is a working one or not. He and his girlfriend may be on vacation.
As I came around Lynch Lake, a large flock of ibis took off right in front of the car, and landed gracefully on the other side of the street. Then I went on to the Park and saw a black, shiny wet turtle at the weir, and a very dry, brown tortoise. further along. God is good!
From the Devotional book Quiet Moments with God:
"Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those
things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus.'
Philippians 3:13-14 KJV
The spider monkey is a tiny animal native to South and Central
America. Quick as lightning, it is a very difficult animal to capture
in the wild. For years, people attempted to shoot spider monkeys
with tranquilizer guns or capture them with nets, but they discovered
the monkeys were nearly always faster than their fastest draw or
quickest trap.
Then somebody discovered the best method for capturing this elusive
creature. They found that if you take a clear narrow-mouth glass bottle,
put one peanut inside it, and wait, you can catch a spider monkey.
What happens? the spider monkey reaches into the bottle to get the peanut,
and it can't get its hand out of the bottle as long as it is clenching the
peanut. The bottle is so heavy in proposition to its size, it can't drag it along--and the spider is too persistent to let go of a peanut once it has grasped it. In
fact , you can dump a wheelbarrow full of peanuts or bananas right next to it, and it still won't let go of that one peanut.
How many of us are like that--unwilling to change a habit, be a little flexible,
try a new method, or give up something we know is bringing destruction
to our lives?
We stubbornly cling to our way, even if it brings pain and suffering.
Today, don't cling to a negative situation that may be draining you of your
full vitality, energy, creativity, and enthusiasm for living, as the well-known
phrase advises, "Let go, and let God!"
Trust the Lord to lead you to the wise counsel and new opportunities He has
for you. Have faith in Him to provide what you truly need to live a peaceful,
balanced, and fulfilling life. You may never lose your taste for peanuts, but
with the Lord's help, you can discern when they are trapped in a glass bottle!
I asked God for all things so I
could enjoy life. He gave me life
so I could enjoy all things.
Unknown
I give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love,
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, July 30, 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 sunshine and warm breezes so far, but like yesterday,when the storms came in at noon, the same thing may happen today.
When the cleaning friends came in the early afternoon, it had just finished coming down hard, and they had already been soaked. But,. it was a good day for staying home, which I did. I was hoping to watch a pitching duel between the Rays Archer and the Tigers Verlander, but it was not on Sun Sports, so I listened through the static on the radio, and found out later from a friend that the game was on the cable channel. Too late! I was disappointed.
My Bird-of-Paradise plant really likes the rain. It has at least three brilliant blooms on it, now. I don't think the birds like it, because they don't seem to go near it.But they have plenty of seeds to eat from the podacarpus hedge.
Well, I called the codes Dept. of the city about the wasp nest next door and the codes inspector should be out in 3-5 days. Hopefully, they will be eradicated, so it will be safe to go back to the fence soon. I have never done that before, (called the code dept.) so I will see how it works.
Cheryl found a baby gecko while she was cleaning yesterday, but it was too fast for her to catch, so I have another one in the house some place. Sigh. But God is 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 the happiness of those who curse 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
When the cleaning friends came in the early afternoon, it had just finished coming down hard, and they had already been soaked. But,. it was a good day for staying home, which I did. I was hoping to watch a pitching duel between the Rays Archer and the Tigers Verlander, but it was not on Sun Sports, so I listened through the static on the radio, and found out later from a friend that the game was on the cable channel. Too late! I was disappointed.
My Bird-of-Paradise plant really likes the rain. It has at least three brilliant blooms on it, now. I don't think the birds like it, because they don't seem to go near it.But they have plenty of seeds to eat from the podacarpus hedge.
Well, I called the codes Dept. of the city about the wasp nest next door and the codes inspector should be out in 3-5 days. Hopefully, they will be eradicated, so it will be safe to go back to the fence soon. I have never done that before, (called the code dept.) so I will see how it works.
Cheryl found a baby gecko while she was cleaning yesterday, but it was too fast for her to catch, so I have another one in the house some place. Sigh. But God is 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 the happiness of those who curse 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
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The Beatitudes
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! And we are rejoicing this morning, because the sun is shining. Even though the gutters are still full of water rushing down the street from the rain late last night, we are dry so far today and that is good!
Yesterday, in the blog that went no where, I wrote about the tiny, black frogs that have hatched out all over. They are in my side yard, just hopping all around, and once again, I saw large fairy rings, which is what we called the toadstools that pop up all over from the damp ground, when I was growing up,. We have had over 12 inches of rain so far this month!
I drove out to Walmart to gas up the van yesterday, and was pleased to see the price has gone down once again. With my card, I paid 2.30 per gal. Every little bit helps!
On the way out there, I stopped off at the park and saw that everything was quiet and looking good with the freshly mown grass. I saw one ibis flying overhead, but otherwise, nothing. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 5:1-12
One day as the crowds were gathering, Jesus
went up the mountainside with his disciples and
sat down to teach them.
The Beatitudes
This is what he taught them:
God blesses those who realize their need
for him,"
for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
God blesses those who mourn,
for 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 who are merciful
for they will be shown mercy.
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 your 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
Yesterday, in the blog that went no where, I wrote about the tiny, black frogs that have hatched out all over. They are in my side yard, just hopping all around, and once again, I saw large fairy rings, which is what we called the toadstools that pop up all over from the damp ground, when I was growing up,. We have had over 12 inches of rain so far this month!
I drove out to Walmart to gas up the van yesterday, and was pleased to see the price has gone down once again. With my card, I paid 2.30 per gal. Every little bit helps!
On the way out there, I stopped off at the park and saw that everything was quiet and looking good with the freshly mown grass. I saw one ibis flying overhead, but otherwise, nothing. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 5:1-12
One day as the crowds were gathering, Jesus
went up the mountainside with his disciples and
sat down to teach them.
The Beatitudes
This is what he taught them:
God blesses those who realize their need
for him,"
for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
God blesses those who mourn,
for 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 who are merciful
for they will be shown mercy.
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 your 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
Monday, July 27, 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! Well, more rain and the earth is saturated. But yesterday was sunny and very warm, so I was able to attend church and not worry about getting wet.
I know a couple hundred people have been evacuated in Pasco Co. because of flooding. Lakes and rivers are overflowing, and retention ponds are full. But God is in control and He controls the rain and sun.
I have written about my back fence sagging and the help coming from the men who attend the Bible study early Thurs. mornings; well, yesterday while I was at church the man(?) who lives in back of me, apparently fixed the gate. It was in place when I got home. I have never seen whoever lives there and don't know them, but Ray said he would come over and check it out and see if the "fix" is permanent or not. A couple other men, including the pastor, told me they would be over to work on it. I am so blessed!
Speaking of church, I saw three ladies for the first time in about five or ten years, yesterday. They were active back in the first days of FCC. Seems like old time members are always coming back home to Faith. It is always good to see old familiar faces.
Well, I have not seen any birds or butterflies yet today, although I did see some yesterday at the Park, and around Lynch Lake, which is full.
The canal at the Park has plenty of water, also! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 84:10-13
A single day in your courts is better
than a thousand anywhere else!
I would rather be a gatekeeper in the
house of my God
than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.
For the Lord God is our light and protector.
He gives us grace and glory.
No good thing will the Lord withhold
from those who do what is right.
O Lord Almighty,
Happy are those who trust in you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I know a couple hundred people have been evacuated in Pasco Co. because of flooding. Lakes and rivers are overflowing, and retention ponds are full. But God is in control and He controls the rain and sun.
I have written about my back fence sagging and the help coming from the men who attend the Bible study early Thurs. mornings; well, yesterday while I was at church the man(?) who lives in back of me, apparently fixed the gate. It was in place when I got home. I have never seen whoever lives there and don't know them, but Ray said he would come over and check it out and see if the "fix" is permanent or not. A couple other men, including the pastor, told me they would be over to work on it. I am so blessed!
Speaking of church, I saw three ladies for the first time in about five or ten years, yesterday. They were active back in the first days of FCC. Seems like old time members are always coming back home to Faith. It is always good to see old familiar faces.
Well, I have not seen any birds or butterflies yet today, although I did see some yesterday at the Park, and around Lynch Lake, which is full.
The canal at the Park has plenty of water, also! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 84:10-13
A single day in your courts is better
than a thousand anywhere else!
I would rather be a gatekeeper in the
house of my God
than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.
For the Lord God is our light and protector.
He gives us grace and glory.
No good thing will the Lord withhold
from those who do what is right.
O Lord Almighty,
Happy are those who trust in you.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, July 24, 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! I just called my sister to wish her a happy birthday, and she said it wasn't a very good day because it is so dark and gloomy. It is overcast and the prediction is for heavy rains all weekend. I know it rained last night, because I was still up reading when I heard the sound of the rain coming down. Nice and cozy...
Well, it looks like I will get some help with my fence from a group from church. A men's group has been looking for a service project so a couple of them, separately, came to look over the sagging gate and take pictures. Saturday they will come to determine what they need to get it done! I am blessed!
I made it to Publix yesterday afternoon when Ray brought my van back from the shop, and I got what I had on my list, but my, the heat was brutal! By the time I got the groceries unloaded at home and put away, I was frazzled!
But I did take time to visit the Park and enjoy the quiet and peace of the shade trees, a couple of ibis and an egret and a squirrel who gave me the evil eye for some reason as I passed by. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 65:1-8
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 sin,
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 our prayers with awesome deeds,
O God, our savior.
You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who
sail on distant seas. You formed the mountains by your
power and armed yourself with mighty strength.
You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves
and silenced the shouting of the nations...
You take care of the earth and water it,
making it rich and fertile..
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs
Amaryllis.
Well, it looks like I will get some help with my fence from a group from church. A men's group has been looking for a service project so a couple of them, separately, came to look over the sagging gate and take pictures. Saturday they will come to determine what they need to get it done! I am blessed!
I made it to Publix yesterday afternoon when Ray brought my van back from the shop, and I got what I had on my list, but my, the heat was brutal! By the time I got the groceries unloaded at home and put away, I was frazzled!
But I did take time to visit the Park and enjoy the quiet and peace of the shade trees, a couple of ibis and an egret and a squirrel who gave me the evil eye for some reason as I passed by. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 65:1-8
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 sin,
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 our prayers with awesome deeds,
O God, our savior.
You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who
sail on distant seas. You formed the mountains by your
power and armed yourself with mighty strength.
You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves
and silenced the shouting of the nations...
You take care of the earth and water it,
making it rich and fertile..
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs
Amaryllis.
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