Good Morning,Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We have a duplicate of Wednesday's weather, with another record set for heat at this time of year. Humid and hot! I will probably be complaining about being cold when we finally do get cooler weather!
Before my cleaning ladies came, I drove to Subway and ordered a chicken teriyaki sandwich for lunch. It comes with a honey sauce and that is my favorite sandwich! I ordered all the veggies except hot peppers and green peppers! The veggies were crunchy and fresh and the bread was fresh. I enjoyed!
When the girls came, they were stuffed from eating at Mia Italia where they often go to have sandwiches. They have lunch at a lot of different places, so they have a nice break in their work day. Cheryl also works part time at Office Depot, which is being bought by Staples, so she is a little concerned about the future. That won't take place for awhile, though.
I drove through the park and all was quiet and shady...a welcome coolness from the heat.Just a few cars were parked, including a mailman who was having his lunch. When I used to walk early in the morning, I would see lots of wild animals and birds just waking up, but all was still yesterday. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 5:15-20
So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those
who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity
for doing good in these evil days. Don't act thoughtlessly,
but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do.
Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life.
Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. then you
will sing songs and hymns and spiritual songs among your
selves, making music to the Lord in your hearts. And you will
always give thanks for everything to God the Father in
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
What Can I do with the problems that worry me?
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 weather is a carbon copy of yesterdays and will be the same for the rest of the week. In fact, yesterday set a record for the warmest night and daytime temps! No cool down in sight, yet!
I had my two months check up with my doctor and other than a few complaints, I am doing well. I see articles about people my age or older who are still very active, and think I should be more active, but I used to walk a mile early in the morning, and then was energetic all day, back a few years ago, so circumstances take their toll. I am thankful I still live alone, and not in a nursing home, and am able to drive and shop on my own. I am blessed!
After I stopped at CVS and did some shopping, I went on to the park after a brief stop at the library to return a couple books. All was pretty quiet, the canal was full, a family was picnicking under a shady tree, and I saw a very wet, large snapping turtle sunning on top of the weir. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 55:22
Give your burdens to the Lord and he will take
care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Philippians 4:6
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.
1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about
what happens to you.
Prayer and a godly perspective drive worry from our minds and hearts
Peace comes when we pray, release all our cares to the Lord, and
focus our minds on the promises of God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had my two months check up with my doctor and other than a few complaints, I am doing well. I see articles about people my age or older who are still very active, and think I should be more active, but I used to walk a mile early in the morning, and then was energetic all day, back a few years ago, so circumstances take their toll. I am thankful I still live alone, and not in a nursing home, and am able to drive and shop on my own. I am blessed!
After I stopped at CVS and did some shopping, I went on to the park after a brief stop at the library to return a couple books. All was pretty quiet, the canal was full, a family was picnicking under a shady tree, and I saw a very wet, large snapping turtle sunning on top of the weir. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 55:22
Give your burdens to the Lord and he will take
care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Philippians 4:6
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.
1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about
what happens to you.
Prayer and a godly perspective drive worry from our minds and hearts
Peace comes when we pray, release all our cares to the Lord, and
focus our minds on the promises of God.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, November 3, 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! As I said yesterday, we are having very warm days and high humidity and there is even a thunderstorm predicted for today. However, there is bright sunshine right now with a breeze gently blowing acorns everywhere.
Since the yard crew came early and just blew off all the acorns, so far, not as many have fallen on the porch and driveway. But I am sure it won't take long for them to be everywhere. In fact, as I sit and read in the evening, even with the TV on, I can hear them falling .
I have a doctor's appointment right after lunch, so I guess I will get my flu shot when I go. I am late this year, because I got it in Sept. last year. I don't think it will protect me too much, because the pneumonia shots did not mean much. I had one, plus the booster and still wound up in the hospital in January with pneumonia. I was in there on my birthday. I remember several years ago, I was sitting in the ER with Louis while he was examined, and it was also my birthday! Not my idea of fun!
But then, I also remember all the surprise parties pulled off successfully by my friend Mari, for my birthday and what fun they were! I really appreciate her!
Well, I was driving by one of our drainage ditches a couple days ago, and saw a couple ibis pecking away along with a couple roseate spoonbills! My favorite water fowl! Yesterday I drove through the park and saw the large brown gopher tortoise ambling along the grass. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 63:1-5
O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.
I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself;
how I praise you!
I will honor you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
You satisfy me more than the richest of foods.
I will praise you with songs of joy.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Since the yard crew came early and just blew off all the acorns, so far, not as many have fallen on the porch and driveway. But I am sure it won't take long for them to be everywhere. In fact, as I sit and read in the evening, even with the TV on, I can hear them falling .
I have a doctor's appointment right after lunch, so I guess I will get my flu shot when I go. I am late this year, because I got it in Sept. last year. I don't think it will protect me too much, because the pneumonia shots did not mean much. I had one, plus the booster and still wound up in the hospital in January with pneumonia. I was in there on my birthday. I remember several years ago, I was sitting in the ER with Louis while he was examined, and it was also my birthday! Not my idea of fun!
But then, I also remember all the surprise parties pulled off successfully by my friend Mari, for my birthday and what fun they were! I really appreciate her!
Well, I was driving by one of our drainage ditches a couple days ago, and saw a couple ibis pecking away along with a couple roseate spoonbills! My favorite water fowl! Yesterday I drove through the park and saw the large brown gopher tortoise ambling along the grass. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 63:1-5
O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.
I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself;
how I praise you!
I will honor you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
You satisfy me more than the richest of foods.
I will praise you with songs of joy.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, November 2, 2015
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! According to the weatherman, the Temp at 7 AM was 81.The record for this date, is 89 and we may come close this afternoon. Isn't this November? And no rain in sight!
Well, it was quite a weekend, what with the big concert in Tampa and all the trick or treaters roaming the streets Sat. evening. I always leave my light off, since I live alone, as does the single lady across the street, so I was not approached by anyone. However, Brian came over to fix my iphone which had messed up, and he said the streets were crowded with kids. There are probably a lot of half price candy sales right now!
I was disappointed by the Packers loss yesterday, but very happy that the Gators won Saturday, and the Royals won the World Series! Since the Rays traded Ben Zobrist and he was later traded to the Royals, I was happy that he was on the winning team. It would have been nice if they could have won in KC, though.
I went to the Library Saturday, and turned in six books and checked out more. I usually step outside and put them on top of the trash container which has a small table top. I did that and when I got home could not find my glasses. After searching all over, I thought I must have left them at the library, so I called and sure enough, someone had found them on top of the trash container where I had switched to sunglasses. Whew, what a relief! I have a new pair, but they don't fit right and I don't like them, so I was glad to get my old ones back. Note to self; change glasses inside from now on.
Yesterday, I spilled my orange juice at breakfast, and after cleaning up that sticky mess, had no more mishaps, so went to church and heard a good, powerful message from Pastor Kevin, along with good worshipful singing, and communion. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 14:8-9
Love Fulfills God's Requirements
Pay all your debts, except the debt of love for
others. You can never finish paying that! If you
love your neighbor, you will fulfill all the requirements
of God's law. For the commandments against adultery
and murder and stealing and coveting---and any other
commandment__are all summoned up in this one
commandment:
"Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no wrong
to anyone, so love satisfies all of God's requirements.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, it was quite a weekend, what with the big concert in Tampa and all the trick or treaters roaming the streets Sat. evening. I always leave my light off, since I live alone, as does the single lady across the street, so I was not approached by anyone. However, Brian came over to fix my iphone which had messed up, and he said the streets were crowded with kids. There are probably a lot of half price candy sales right now!
I was disappointed by the Packers loss yesterday, but very happy that the Gators won Saturday, and the Royals won the World Series! Since the Rays traded Ben Zobrist and he was later traded to the Royals, I was happy that he was on the winning team. It would have been nice if they could have won in KC, though.
I went to the Library Saturday, and turned in six books and checked out more. I usually step outside and put them on top of the trash container which has a small table top. I did that and when I got home could not find my glasses. After searching all over, I thought I must have left them at the library, so I called and sure enough, someone had found them on top of the trash container where I had switched to sunglasses. Whew, what a relief! I have a new pair, but they don't fit right and I don't like them, so I was glad to get my old ones back. Note to self; change glasses inside from now on.
Yesterday, I spilled my orange juice at breakfast, and after cleaning up that sticky mess, had no more mishaps, so went to church and heard a good, powerful message from Pastor Kevin, along with good worshipful singing, and communion. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 14:8-9
Love Fulfills God's Requirements
Pay all your debts, except the debt of love for
others. You can never finish paying that! If you
love your neighbor, you will fulfill all the requirements
of God's law. For the commandments against adultery
and murder and stealing and coveting---and any other
commandment__are all summoned up in this one
commandment:
"Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no wrong
to anyone, so love satisfies all of God's requirements.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, October 30, 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 a gorgeous day with lower humidity and temps will go up into the low 80's today Lots of puffy, white clouds with lots of blue sky in between!
Well, it seems that those people who are not excited about Halloween, will be excited about Taylor Swift at RJ stadium tomorrow night. The crowd is already expected to exceed 53,000, but that will not include me. I may be an old fuddy duddy, but I don't think I have ever heard her sing.
I was able to get a few things done around the house and then decided to go to Wendy's for my supper...a chicken sandwich and iced tea. I even treated myself to fries, which I hardly ever order. I just felt like something different. BTW, I saw a survey on FB that listed the worst and best fast food places. McDonald's was worst and CFA the best. No surprise there!
I watched part of the debate a couple nights ago, and was pleased with some responses and amazed at some of the "double speak" at others. It takes a politician to reply to a question and not answer it in fifty words or less. I still like Dr. Carson, personally.
Well, the porch is waiting for a broom today, so I have to do that sweep up job before long. It is just covered! I found out it hurts when one of the acorn missiles falls on my head! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 133
How wonderful it is, how pleasant,
when brothers live together in harmony!
For harmony is as precious as the fragrant
anointing oil
that was poured over Aaron's head,
that ran down his beard
and onto the border of his robe.
Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from
Mount Hermon
that falls on the mountains of Zion.
and the Lord has pronounced his
blessing, even life forevermore.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, it seems that those people who are not excited about Halloween, will be excited about Taylor Swift at RJ stadium tomorrow night. The crowd is already expected to exceed 53,000, but that will not include me. I may be an old fuddy duddy, but I don't think I have ever heard her sing.
I was able to get a few things done around the house and then decided to go to Wendy's for my supper...a chicken sandwich and iced tea. I even treated myself to fries, which I hardly ever order. I just felt like something different. BTW, I saw a survey on FB that listed the worst and best fast food places. McDonald's was worst and CFA the best. No surprise there!
I watched part of the debate a couple nights ago, and was pleased with some responses and amazed at some of the "double speak" at others. It takes a politician to reply to a question and not answer it in fifty words or less. I still like Dr. Carson, personally.
Well, the porch is waiting for a broom today, so I have to do that sweep up job before long. It is just covered! I found out it hurts when one of the acorn missiles falls on my head! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 133
How wonderful it is, how pleasant,
when brothers live together in harmony!
For harmony is as precious as the fragrant
anointing oil
that was poured over Aaron's head,
that ran down his beard
and onto the border of his robe.
Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from
Mount Hermon
that falls on the mountains of Zion.
and the Lord has pronounced his
blessing, even life forevermore.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Isaiah
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 lots of sun this morning, since it came out yesterday afternoon and will be with us for the rest of the week, Also, the temps will be in the eighties for a while. So the beautiful weather continues.
My cleaning ladies came yesterday, and caught me up on the neighborhood news. The couple that are hoarders, cleaned out their car that was stuffed with bags of who knows what and put it all into a self-store rental van. Then, a truck with a trailer came from a junk yard and hauled it off. What a shame to see a once nice car go to a junk yard. Sigh. Oh, well, different strokes for different folks.
I swept a path clear of acorns for a few minutes, so Kim and Cheryl could come in without crushing dozens of acorns under foot. Before they left the house, more had fallen, and are still falling.The rain gutter is probably full by now! This will be the pattern for a couple more months yet!
I drove to CVS to pick up a few things later in the afternoon and on the way out, was ahead of an older (maybe fifties or sixties) man who said "Ladies first" and then went on to add something about" lovely ladies with hair all gussied up." I took that as a compliment, but replied that at least it was combed! That gave me a chuckle!
I went on to the Park and noticed that the canal and lakes were quite full from what must have been a heavy rain Tuesday night. I was not aware that it had rained that hard, but did see that a flash flood had washed a car into a canal here locally. Fortunately, the driver escaped unharmed. So, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 1:18-20
"Come now, let us argue this out," says the Lord.
"No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can
remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen
snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I
can make you as white as wool. If you will only obey
me and let me help you, then you will have plenty to
eat. But if you keep turning away and refusing to
listen, you will be destroyed by your enemies. I, the Lord, have spoken!"
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning ladies came yesterday, and caught me up on the neighborhood news. The couple that are hoarders, cleaned out their car that was stuffed with bags of who knows what and put it all into a self-store rental van. Then, a truck with a trailer came from a junk yard and hauled it off. What a shame to see a once nice car go to a junk yard. Sigh. Oh, well, different strokes for different folks.
I swept a path clear of acorns for a few minutes, so Kim and Cheryl could come in without crushing dozens of acorns under foot. Before they left the house, more had fallen, and are still falling.The rain gutter is probably full by now! This will be the pattern for a couple more months yet!
I drove to CVS to pick up a few things later in the afternoon and on the way out, was ahead of an older (maybe fifties or sixties) man who said "Ladies first" and then went on to add something about" lovely ladies with hair all gussied up." I took that as a compliment, but replied that at least it was combed! That gave me a chuckle!
I went on to the Park and noticed that the canal and lakes were quite full from what must have been a heavy rain Tuesday night. I was not aware that it had rained that hard, but did see that a flash flood had washed a car into a canal here locally. Fortunately, the driver escaped unharmed. So, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Isaiah 1:18-20
"Come now, let us argue this out," says the Lord.
"No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can
remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen
snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I
can make you as white as wool. If you will only obey
me and let me help you, then you will have plenty to
eat. But if you keep turning away and refusing to
listen, you will be destroyed by your enemies. I, the Lord, have spoken!"
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,
joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Advice from Paul
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 overcast skies and drizzles nearly all day yesterday, so I canceled my doctor's app't. since it is no pleasure to drive in the rain, and hard to hold an umbrella and walk with a cane at the same time. But, I have to go next week. Sigh. This is my dermatologist.
So, today is starting out the same as yesterday. Apparently, it rained last night because the puddles were on the porch and rain is dripping off the roof. Maybe it will clear up this afternoon and turn a little cooler.
Well, I watched part of the World Series last night, but logged on this morning to see the final score, since the game lasted 14 innings! I am rooting for the Royals, because Ben Zobrist was traded to them and he was one of my favorites when he was with the Rays.
I had a wonderful conversation on the phone with my 100 year old friend, Phyllis. Her mind is still very active and she is still a fervent prayer warrior. We spent many years every Monday in prayer at church for many requests that were written for us to pray over. I really appreciate all her prayers for me and my family.
Well, the ibis certainly do not mind the rain. I saw a flock of them flowing from yard to yard yesterday, with heads down and beaks probing in the ground as they moved along.
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:14-19
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
be 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.
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but
test everything 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
So, today is starting out the same as yesterday. Apparently, it rained last night because the puddles were on the porch and rain is dripping off the roof. Maybe it will clear up this afternoon and turn a little cooler.
Well, I watched part of the World Series last night, but logged on this morning to see the final score, since the game lasted 14 innings! I am rooting for the Royals, because Ben Zobrist was traded to them and he was one of my favorites when he was with the Rays.
I had a wonderful conversation on the phone with my 100 year old friend, Phyllis. Her mind is still very active and she is still a fervent prayer warrior. We spent many years every Monday in prayer at church for many requests that were written for us to pray over. I really appreciate all her prayers for me and my family.
Well, the ibis certainly do not mind the rain. I saw a flock of them flowing from yard to yard yesterday, with heads down and beaks probing in the ground as they moved along.
God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Thessalonians 4:14-19
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
be 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.
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but
test everything 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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