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, yesterday I was wearing summer clothes and today I have winter wear on again.Just as the prediction said, after the rain came the cold wave, so it was 51 when I got up and won't warm up to much above 60 later on.
Yesterday was the opening of the State Fair in Tampa and the rain did not do them any favors, but even though it is chilly today and the rest of the week, it is still beautiful with blue skies and sunshine. It goes on for ten days, so they will probably still draw a crowd. The only thing I would like from there is a corn dog. I haven't had a fair corn dog for years, so if anyone is going, have a corn dog for me!
Well, I watched American Idol last night and was wondering where John Wayne Schultz was. Apparently, he was eliminated one time when I wasn't watching, so I Googled him and saw his background and that he tried out back in 2011, just before his mom died of breast cancer. He doesn't have an outstanding voice, but it was pleasant, and I was hoping he would be selected for the final 24. Guess it was not meant to be...
I then watched Tim Tebow do a lip sync as a Rocky Balboa impersonator. He was pretty funny and a good sport. He also had some pretty good dance moves. Maybe he could be on Dancing With The Stars...just sayin'. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:8,9
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, February 5, 2016
Thursday, February 4, 2016
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! We had sunshine an hour or so ago, but now the clouds are coming in ahead of the rain, so it is mostly overcast. The rain is supposed to be starting in about an hour. Then the cold will follow.
Yesterday, I turned the A/C on in the afternoon. The house was stuffy and my cleaning ladies were complaining about the hot weather, although to me, 78 is not really hot. However, a record was set for the day when we reached 84!
I gave my ladies their early Valentine's gifts when they were ready to go..just small boxes of Whitman's chocolates all wrapped up. Kim could not wait, so she tore open her box right away to get at the chocolates!
Well, I am not happy about speed bumps going in on the main street out of this neighborhood. I see signs up for three of them, which will affect the time an emergency vehicle takes to get to an address. Bummer!
Later in the afternoon, I took a trip to the Park and almost missed a great blue heron, hidden in a clump of undergrowth by the weir. I thought I saw a gator, but it turned out to be a small group of water lilies. The park was full of cars and I saw a group of people reading the signs about the work going on in the lake, which has been underway for over a year.. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-7
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. ..
I Always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, I turned the A/C on in the afternoon. The house was stuffy and my cleaning ladies were complaining about the hot weather, although to me, 78 is not really hot. However, a record was set for the day when we reached 84!
I gave my ladies their early Valentine's gifts when they were ready to go..just small boxes of Whitman's chocolates all wrapped up. Kim could not wait, so she tore open her box right away to get at the chocolates!
Well, I am not happy about speed bumps going in on the main street out of this neighborhood. I see signs up for three of them, which will affect the time an emergency vehicle takes to get to an address. Bummer!
Later in the afternoon, I took a trip to the Park and almost missed a great blue heron, hidden in a clump of undergrowth by the weir. I thought I saw a gator, but it turned out to be a small group of water lilies. The park was full of cars and I saw a group of people reading the signs about the work going on in the lake, which has been underway for over a year.. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Philippians 4:4-7
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. ..
I Always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
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! Sunny, windy and warm is the forecast for today and I see lots of leaves blowing , some of them caught in the leaves of the hedge next door. The front porch is already full and it was completely clean Monday after the blowing. Until the oak trees are through shedding, there will be falling leaves.
I noticed a couple days ago, that we are finally seeing fall colors in the trees. The maples are now red and yellow, so soon those leaves will be gone and it will look like winter. This will be the last dry day this week, because rain is coming tomorrow.
I noticed a sparrow flying by in the back yard a few minutes ago. I have not seen one for awhile...just bluejays and mockingbirds. And for some reason, no robins, yet. Maybe they are going some place else for their winter home. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:35-
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?
Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have
trouble or calamity or are persecuted , or are hungry
or cold or in danger or threatened with death? Even
the Scriptures say ,( "For your sake, we are killed every
day: we are being slaughtered like sheep.) No, despite
all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through
Christ, who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us
from his love. Death can't and life can't. The angels can't
and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about
tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's
love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the
deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to
separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I noticed a couple days ago, that we are finally seeing fall colors in the trees. The maples are now red and yellow, so soon those leaves will be gone and it will look like winter. This will be the last dry day this week, because rain is coming tomorrow.
I noticed a sparrow flying by in the back yard a few minutes ago. I have not seen one for awhile...just bluejays and mockingbirds. And for some reason, no robins, yet. Maybe they are going some place else for their winter home. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:35-
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?
Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have
trouble or calamity or are persecuted , or are hungry
or cold or in danger or threatened with death? Even
the Scriptures say ,( "For your sake, we are killed every
day: we are being slaughtered like sheep.) No, despite
all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through
Christ, who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us
from his love. Death can't and life can't. The angels can't
and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about
tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's
love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the
deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to
separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Jesus, the True Vine
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! When I got out of bed and opened the drapes in the living room, I could hardly see across the street, the fog was so thick! But an hour later the sun was shining and there was not a trace of fog left. I saw the weather prediction before I toddled off to bed and the weather map showed a line of fog hovering just off shore, so, sure enough, it rolled through.
I took the van to the car wash yesterday, and could not believe how hot the weather was! Also, the humidity was much lower, so the van was dry by the time I came home. Today promises to be the same with the temp already near seventy.
I got ambitious and stripped the bed to put sheets in the washer, so the bed has not been made, yet, but nobody will see it but me, so that's okay..Well, the wind has picked up, so I see leaves drifting down . Reminds me of my birthday balloon which is running out of gas and drifting down from the ceiling. The others are still flying high! Thanks, Mari!
I drove through the Park on my way back from the car wash and lots of cars were parked, so many people were enjoying the warm weather and beauties of nature. I saw an osprey nest on top of a credit union sign on my way home from church Sunday and the owner of the nest was standing proudly just watching all the cars go by. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:5-8
Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.
Those who remain in me, and I in them. will
produce much fruit. For apart from me you
can do nothing. Anyone who parts from me
is thrown away like a useless branch and withers.
Such branches are gathered into a pile to be
burned. But if you stay joined to me and my words
remain in you, you may ask any request you like,
and it will be granted! My true disciples produce
much fruit. This brings great glory to my Father.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I took the van to the car wash yesterday, and could not believe how hot the weather was! Also, the humidity was much lower, so the van was dry by the time I came home. Today promises to be the same with the temp already near seventy.
I got ambitious and stripped the bed to put sheets in the washer, so the bed has not been made, yet, but nobody will see it but me, so that's okay..Well, the wind has picked up, so I see leaves drifting down . Reminds me of my birthday balloon which is running out of gas and drifting down from the ceiling. The others are still flying high! Thanks, Mari!
I drove through the Park on my way back from the car wash and lots of cars were parked, so many people were enjoying the warm weather and beauties of nature. I saw an osprey nest on top of a credit union sign on my way home from church Sunday and the owner of the nest was standing proudly just watching all the cars go by. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
John 15:5-8
Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.
Those who remain in me, and I in them. will
produce much fruit. For apart from me you
can do nothing. Anyone who parts from me
is thrown away like a useless branch and withers.
Such branches are gathered into a pile to be
burned. But if you stay joined to me and my words
remain in you, you may ask any request you like,
and it will be granted! My true disciples produce
much fruit. This brings great glory to my Father.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, February 1, 2016
Living by the Spirit's Power
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 an overcast day Sunday, but today the sun has been shining, and the puffy white clouds are giving it some competition. It is still a bit chilly to me, but the heat is not on, so I just dress warmly in the house.
The yard crew has been and gone, and they enjoy the cool weather. I noticed they were wearing shorts today and long sleeves, so while the legs must stay warm, the arms need cover. The front porch was covered with leaves, which are really falling now, so for a little while, at least, it will be free from leaves...five minutes, maybe?
On my way back from church yesterday, I drove by Lynch Lake and saw a huge flock of ibis with one lone wood stork in the crowd, all crowding around one lady tossing out bread crumbs. I think the wood stork likes the company of the ibises, because I have seen him with them on the ground pecking around. While the ibis look very graceful when flying, the wood stork looks awkward with his long legs and long beak. Guess God made him that way for a purpose!
I drove to the Park after church and it had quite a few people out enjoying the overcast, but pleasant day. Lots of cars were parked, but not many people in sight, so they must have been on the boardwalk.God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Galatians 5:22,23
But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives,
he will produce this kind of fruit in us ; love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Here there is no conflict with the law.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,joy and love!
Love and hugs
Amaryllis
The yard crew has been and gone, and they enjoy the cool weather. I noticed they were wearing shorts today and long sleeves, so while the legs must stay warm, the arms need cover. The front porch was covered with leaves, which are really falling now, so for a little while, at least, it will be free from leaves...five minutes, maybe?
On my way back from church yesterday, I drove by Lynch Lake and saw a huge flock of ibis with one lone wood stork in the crowd, all crowding around one lady tossing out bread crumbs. I think the wood stork likes the company of the ibises, because I have seen him with them on the ground pecking around. While the ibis look very graceful when flying, the wood stork looks awkward with his long legs and long beak. Guess God made him that way for a purpose!
I drove to the Park after church and it had quite a few people out enjoying the overcast, but pleasant day. Lots of cars were parked, but not many people in sight, so they must have been on the boardwalk.God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Galatians 5:22,23
But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives,
he will produce this kind of fruit in us ; love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Here there is no conflict with the law.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving,joy and love!
Love and hugs
Amaryllis
Friday, January 29, 2016
Loving One Another
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 shining and the air is very cool, so we are back to normal! Yay! It was 53 when I crawled out of bed, but warmer than that in the house, I am happy to say. Anyway, I turned on the heat until the house warmed up. In a couple days we are supposed to warm up in the high seventies...crazy weather!
Well, the computer man is coming at noon. so I have to get things ready for him. Maybe he can clear up all the issues I have with all the pop ups and stuff that keeps showing up as I use the PC.
I knocked my favorite little juice glass off the counter this morning, and had a lot of pieces to sweep up. It was really an old jelly glass, but had bright red apples and other fruit painted on it and I liked it. I had had it for many years, and now it's gone. Sniff. I have another glass same size, but it is not cheerful. (Also a jelly glass.)
I have already seen a bluejay hopping through the hedge next door, so the birds are out and about, probably happy that the rain has gone, as we all are. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 John 4:16-21
We know how much God loves us, and we have put
our trust is him.
God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and
God lives in them. Ans as we live in God, our love grows
more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of
judgement, but we can face him with confidence because
we are like Christ here in this world.
Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all
fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear in judgment, and this
shows that his love has not been perfected in us. We love
each other as a result of his loving us first.
If someone says, "I love God," but hates a Christian brother
or sister, that person is a liar; for if we don't love people
we can see, how can we love God whom we have not seen?
And God himself has commanded that we must love not
only him but our Christian brothers and sisters, too.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, the computer man is coming at noon. so I have to get things ready for him. Maybe he can clear up all the issues I have with all the pop ups and stuff that keeps showing up as I use the PC.
I knocked my favorite little juice glass off the counter this morning, and had a lot of pieces to sweep up. It was really an old jelly glass, but had bright red apples and other fruit painted on it and I liked it. I had had it for many years, and now it's gone. Sniff. I have another glass same size, but it is not cheerful. (Also a jelly glass.)
I have already seen a bluejay hopping through the hedge next door, so the birds are out and about, probably happy that the rain has gone, as we all are. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 John 4:16-21
We know how much God loves us, and we have put
our trust is him.
God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and
God lives in them. Ans as we live in God, our love grows
more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of
judgement, but we can face him with confidence because
we are like Christ here in this world.
Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all
fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear in judgment, and this
shows that his love has not been perfected in us. We love
each other as a result of his loving us first.
If someone says, "I love God," but hates a Christian brother
or sister, that person is a liar; for if we don't love people
we can see, how can we love God whom we have not seen?
And God himself has commanded that we must love not
only him but our Christian brothers and sisters, too.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, January 28, 2016
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! Rain is dripping off the roof and it is overcast and gloomy, just like yesterday. But, the good news is, the weather will be great for this weekend for the Gasparilla parade and festivities. I have never been to that parade and have no desire to go. Too much noise from the pirate's guns and cannons from the ship! Let Tampa have it!
Yesterday my PC was not working. I could not connect to the internet, so that's why the blog did not get sent. I kept fooling around and finally found the problem and got connected again, However, I have left a message for my computer man and I will have him go over it to fix any issues.
I had gone to the Publix to stock up on groceries because of the expected rain, and got everything on my list except paper goods that I needed. I make a list and then don't read it. Sigh.
After the groceries were put away, I went over to the Library, and returned some books and checked out some more. The walker I am using is great for storing stuff in the bag that is attached, so I had no problem with carrying the books to the car, and loading and unloading the walker which folds and fits right behind the front seats. Then I drove to the park on a warm, lazy afternoon. The sun was hot and a few people were out enjoying the exercise and beauties of nature. I saw a very large great blue heron on the banks near the weir. 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
Yesterday my PC was not working. I could not connect to the internet, so that's why the blog did not get sent. I kept fooling around and finally found the problem and got connected again, However, I have left a message for my computer man and I will have him go over it to fix any issues.
I had gone to the Publix to stock up on groceries because of the expected rain, and got everything on my list except paper goods that I needed. I make a list and then don't read it. Sigh.
After the groceries were put away, I went over to the Library, and returned some books and checked out some more. The walker I am using is great for storing stuff in the bag that is attached, so I had no problem with carrying the books to the car, and loading and unloading the walker which folds and fits right behind the front seats. Then I drove to the park on a warm, lazy afternoon. The sun was hot and a few people were out enjoying the exercise and beauties of nature. I saw a very large great blue heron on the banks near the weir. 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
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