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, very little breeze is moving the branches on the podacarpus and it is very warm! It was warm and humid at 7:30 and will not get any cooler today.
We did not have any rain yesterday, not that we needed any, so that did not cool the air down any. One of my cleaning ladies keeps saying that this will be a bad year for major hurricanes. I hope she is wrong!
I drove out to Walmart to gas up the van yesterday and when I got there, most of the pumps were open, but before I finished filling up, cars were lines up, waiting. Guess I brought business! After stopping at the Park, I headed for home and did not go down 62nd Ave. because the cones were out and it was still down to one lane.
My ladies came to clean a day early, and I was telling them about a book I had just finished." You Before Me" which was made into a movie. I have not seen the movie and probably will not, but the book was so fascinating, I had to force myself to put it down. So, Kim took it home with her to read. After that, I will donate it to the Library.There is a sequel coming out and I want to read that, also. I am currently reading a novel about an Amish family, which starts out in Pinecrest and Sarasota. Since that religion is part of my heritage, I am always interested in learning more about it.
The butterflies are back zooming back and forth to the Beauty Berry bush. I wish I knew all the names of the different colored butterflies. Most of them have yellow somewhere on their wings, but no matter what color they are, I always enjoy them. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been made right in God's
sight by faith, we have peace with God because of
what Jesus Christ, our Lord has done for us. Because
of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of
highest privilege where we now stand, and we confidently
and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory.
We can rejoice , too, when we run into problems and
trials , for we know that they are good for us---they help
us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength
in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation
of salvation. and this expectation will not disappoint us.
For you know how dearly God Loves us, because he has
given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Tuesday, June 14, 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 have our usual sunshine and clouds with a very warm breeze stirring the leaves. Humid, sticky, juicy, is the way the weatherman describes the conditions today.
We did not have any rain yesterday, though, so I was able to run some errands, and, just as I pulled out of the garage, my lawn crew came, so they got the grass mowed, edged and blown off while I was gone. Then, after I got back, my handy man showed up and got the roof repaired, (again!) cleaned out the gutter which was packed, and trimmed up the Podacarpus. Big jobs, but it did not take him long. He is worth his weight in gold!
As I was driving around Lynch Lake, I noticed the lack of ducks and seagulls. I saw only one great blue heron. That is very unusual. ( I am reminded of a silly joke on FB the other day; If a seagull flies over the bay, should he be called a Bagel? Sorry.
The intersection of 62nd and 16th St. was all coned off yesterday while the road guys repaired the sections of street that had not been repaved yet, although all of 62nd is finished. While traffic was backed up in a long line, it seemed like people were being patient. 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 psalms
and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves
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
We did not have any rain yesterday, though, so I was able to run some errands, and, just as I pulled out of the garage, my lawn crew came, so they got the grass mowed, edged and blown off while I was gone. Then, after I got back, my handy man showed up and got the roof repaired, (again!) cleaned out the gutter which was packed, and trimmed up the Podacarpus. Big jobs, but it did not take him long. He is worth his weight in gold!
As I was driving around Lynch Lake, I noticed the lack of ducks and seagulls. I saw only one great blue heron. That is very unusual. ( I am reminded of a silly joke on FB the other day; If a seagull flies over the bay, should he be called a Bagel? Sorry.
The intersection of 62nd and 16th St. was all coned off yesterday while the road guys repaired the sections of street that had not been repaved yet, although all of 62nd is finished. While traffic was backed up in a long line, it seemed like people were being patient. 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 psalms
and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves
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
Monday, June 13, 2016
Paul's Prayer
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 know there is no rejoicing in Orlando because of the horrible terrorist attack. I did not have the TV on before I left for church, therefore, did not know anything about it until Pastor Kevin prayed for the situation and all those affected. It is a sad, situation. Many people still do not know whether their loved ones are alive or not. My heartfelt prayers are with them.
On another note; we had a large group of young people, plus the pastor and his wife, and Youth pastor and wife go off to Detroit today to minister to the people in the inner city. This is an annual event and hopefully, many souls will be saved after hearing about Jesus.
The gathering room at the church is finished and furnished, as is the sitting, reading, browsing room. Many from first service were enjoying coffee and treats at the small tables, and others were browsing through the new books displayed on the new bookshelves. The new carpeting is down and my walker bumps over the unusual pattern. We had a lot of people in attendance at second service, which is good! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-23
When I think of the wisdom and scope of God"s
plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,
the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources.
he will give you mighty, inner strength through his
Holy Spirit. And I pray that Christ will be more and
more at home in your hearts as you trust in him.
May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's
marvelous love. And may you have the power to
understand, as all God's people should, how wide,
how long,and how deep his love really is. May you
experience the love of Christ , though it is so great
you will never fully understand it. Then you will
be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes
from God.
Now Glory to God! By his mighty power at work within
us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we
could ever dare to hope. May he be given glory in the
church and in Christ Jesus through endless ages. Amen
I always give thanks for you , remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
On another note; we had a large group of young people, plus the pastor and his wife, and Youth pastor and wife go off to Detroit today to minister to the people in the inner city. This is an annual event and hopefully, many souls will be saved after hearing about Jesus.
The gathering room at the church is finished and furnished, as is the sitting, reading, browsing room. Many from first service were enjoying coffee and treats at the small tables, and others were browsing through the new books displayed on the new bookshelves. The new carpeting is down and my walker bumps over the unusual pattern. We had a lot of people in attendance at second service, which is good! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ephesians 3:14-23
When I think of the wisdom and scope of God"s
plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,
the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources.
he will give you mighty, inner strength through his
Holy Spirit. And I pray that Christ will be more and
more at home in your hearts as you trust in him.
May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's
marvelous love. And may you have the power to
understand, as all God's people should, how wide,
how long,and how deep his love really is. May you
experience the love of Christ , though it is so great
you will never fully understand it. Then you will
be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes
from God.
Now Glory to God! By his mighty power at work within
us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we
could ever dare to hope. May he be given glory in the
church and in Christ Jesus through endless ages. Amen
I always give thanks for you , remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, June 10, 2016
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 !We have lots of sunshine right now, although it rained earlier. And the prediction is for a strong thundershower later this afternoon.
The yard crew came after I finished sending this blog yesterday, so the yard got picked up and looks neat once again. I took a load of books back to the Library and checked out more, hoping I could make it before a black cloud dropped its load.
Well, I almost made it. It started raining as I checked out, but people were still coming in, so I hurried to the van as fast as I could and was able to get the books and walker in without getting too damp!
Then I went home and changed to a cane, instead of the walker and headed to CVS to pick up a scrip and a few other things. I had three coupons with me and saved $17 dollars! They were all CVS coupons! It pays to shop there!
I decided to drive over to the Park before going home, since the rain had stopped, but it started again before I got there. However, I kept on, and much to my surprise, saw David, the Ranger I had not seen for over a year! We had been really good friends for several years, and then he got transferred to another park and we did not keep in touch. He is back at Sawgrass permanently now, so I will be seeing him again. Meanwhile, while we were talking in the sprinkles, a kite flew over. It was the first one I had ever seen. They are a large bird with a split tail. David said he has been hanging around the park for quiet a while and the Audubon people want to come and band it, but that will be difficult if they can't catch him! I was so excited! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 20
In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry.
May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
May he grant your heart's desire
and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy when we hear of
your victory, flying banners to honor our God.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed King.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
Some nations boast of their armies and weapons
but we boast in the Lord our God.
Those nations will fall down and collapse,
but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord!
Respond to our cry for help.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
The yard crew came after I finished sending this blog yesterday, so the yard got picked up and looks neat once again. I took a load of books back to the Library and checked out more, hoping I could make it before a black cloud dropped its load.
Well, I almost made it. It started raining as I checked out, but people were still coming in, so I hurried to the van as fast as I could and was able to get the books and walker in without getting too damp!
Then I went home and changed to a cane, instead of the walker and headed to CVS to pick up a scrip and a few other things. I had three coupons with me and saved $17 dollars! They were all CVS coupons! It pays to shop there!
I decided to drive over to the Park before going home, since the rain had stopped, but it started again before I got there. However, I kept on, and much to my surprise, saw David, the Ranger I had not seen for over a year! We had been really good friends for several years, and then he got transferred to another park and we did not keep in touch. He is back at Sawgrass permanently now, so I will be seeing him again. Meanwhile, while we were talking in the sprinkles, a kite flew over. It was the first one I had ever seen. They are a large bird with a split tail. David said he has been hanging around the park for quiet a while and the Audubon people want to come and band it, but that will be difficult if they can't catch him! I was so excited! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 20
In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry.
May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
May he grant your heart's desire
and fulfill all your plans.
May we shout for joy when we hear of
your victory, flying banners to honor our God.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed King.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
Some nations boast of their armies and weapons
but we boast in the Lord our God.
Those nations will fall down and collapse,
but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O Lord!
Respond to our cry for help.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, June 9, 2016
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!We have lots of sun this morning, but thundershowers are expected sometime during the day. It is Hot and humid!
I made it out to the dentist yesterday without any rain, although a dark cloud was hanging over my neighborhood. But when I drove out to the Tyrone area, it was sunshiny. By the time I came out an hour later, the dark clouds had moved over the northwest area, so, instead of shopping as I had planned, I decided to head for home. I ran into rain halfway here, but it was not heavy, so I was able to make it without any difficulty. Not too sure about my tooth, however. It is still sensitive.
Well, my yard is still a mess, with branches and twigs scattered over the sidewalk and yard. My yard crew may not come this week, since they skip once in a while, but my handy man will be here tomorrow and maybe he will have time to work on it a bit. The main thing is to get the flat roof fixed so it does not leak any more!
I saw three squirrels scampering up my big oak, when I stepped out to survey the mess, and now the birds are singing, so most everything is back to normal. As I drove around Lynch Lake I saw a graceful white egret and a couple ducks. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 57:7-13
My heart is confident in you, O God.
no wonder I can sing your praises!
Wake up my soul!
Wake up, O harp and lyre!
I will waken the dawn with my song.
I will thank you, Lord, in front of all the people.
I will sing your praises among the nations.
For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens.
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens.
May your glory shine over all the earth.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Paul's Thorn In the Flesh
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! So far no rain, but all at once the sun has disappeared. Hopefully, that does not mean more rain, because my flat roof is just drying out inside, and my handy man has truck issues. Meanwhile, the front yard is still a mess, so if the yard crew is able to get out today, maybe they will pick up all the trash.
Since I had cancelled an appointment for yesterday afternoon, I did some chores in the house...my ironing, (yay!) and finished my last library book. I now have to return five and collect some more.I once read about a man who upon retirement vowed to read every book in his Library. Since new books are published nearly every day, I would say he has a never ending job!
Uh, oh, it is raining again! Not good for my roof! I did not see that on the forecast, but maybe I missed it. Sigh.
I am thankful for my higher elevation, though, because no streets around this area flood and I have a way to leave should it be necessary. I was looking at the aftermath of the floods on TV this morning, and saw that some people are slowly returning to their flooded homes. So Sad.
We had sunshine for a while yesterday and this morning , so God is good! But the rain causes strange things to happen...a couple manatees were nibbling on a ladies'a yard when the water overflowed the seawall, and a gopher tortoise came visiting another person's house. Worse of all, a gator was spotted with a human body in its mouth! That is still a mystery.We should hear more about that today...
from the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 12:6-10
I have plenty to boast about and would
be no fool in doing it . I am going to boast
only about my weaknesses.
because I would be telling the truth. But
I won't do it . I don't want anyone to think
more highly of me, than what they can see, even
though I have received wonderful revelations
from God. But to keep me from getting puffed up
I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger
from Satan to torment me and keep me from getting
proud.
Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away.
Each time he said, "My gracious favor is all you need.
My power works best in your weakness. So now I am
glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power
of Christ may work through me. Since I know it is all
for Christ's good, I am quite content with my weaknesses
and with insults, hardships, persecutions and calamities.
For when I am weak, then I am strong.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Since I had cancelled an appointment for yesterday afternoon, I did some chores in the house...my ironing, (yay!) and finished my last library book. I now have to return five and collect some more.I once read about a man who upon retirement vowed to read every book in his Library. Since new books are published nearly every day, I would say he has a never ending job!
Uh, oh, it is raining again! Not good for my roof! I did not see that on the forecast, but maybe I missed it. Sigh.
I am thankful for my higher elevation, though, because no streets around this area flood and I have a way to leave should it be necessary. I was looking at the aftermath of the floods on TV this morning, and saw that some people are slowly returning to their flooded homes. So Sad.
We had sunshine for a while yesterday and this morning , so God is good! But the rain causes strange things to happen...a couple manatees were nibbling on a ladies'a yard when the water overflowed the seawall, and a gopher tortoise came visiting another person's house. Worse of all, a gator was spotted with a human body in its mouth! That is still a mystery.We should hear more about that today...
from the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Corinthians 12:6-10
I have plenty to boast about and would
be no fool in doing it . I am going to boast
only about my weaknesses.
because I would be telling the truth. But
I won't do it . I don't want anyone to think
more highly of me, than what they can see, even
though I have received wonderful revelations
from God. But to keep me from getting puffed up
I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger
from Satan to torment me and keep me from getting
proud.
Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away.
Each time he said, "My gracious favor is all you need.
My power works best in your weakness. So now I am
glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power
of Christ may work through me. Since I know it is all
for Christ's good, I am quite content with my weaknesses
and with insults, hardships, persecutions and calamities.
For when I am weak, then I am strong.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Roamin' thru Romans( the sun has just peeked out!)
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 little tougher to rejoice when my flat roof is leaking again, and the yard is full of trash from the oaks, but all those things will gradually be taken care of in due time. I am just rejoicing that I have power and the rest of the house is dry and comfortable!
The rain has stopped right at this minute but the clouds are still heavy and reporters are standing outside in the midst of flooded streets, where they should not be. But TV news has to go on!
We had some strong wind gusts last night after I went to bed and I'm sure that's what made the trees shed so many twigs and branches. My yard men will come whenever the weather clears and they will pick up a lot of stuff.My paper was thrown in front of the front door this morning, so I am blessed that the delivery person tossed it that far!
I wonder where the birds and squirrels and butterflies have gone during the storm. I have not seen or heard any in a couple days. The squirrels probably hole up in trees, but I don't know where the birds go. I think God may take care of his critters! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 15:3-5
May God, who gives this patience and
encouragement, help you live in complete
harmony with each other-- each with the
attitude of Christ Jesus toward each other.
Then all of you can join together with one
voice , giving praise and glory to God, the
Father 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
The rain has stopped right at this minute but the clouds are still heavy and reporters are standing outside in the midst of flooded streets, where they should not be. But TV news has to go on!
We had some strong wind gusts last night after I went to bed and I'm sure that's what made the trees shed so many twigs and branches. My yard men will come whenever the weather clears and they will pick up a lot of stuff.My paper was thrown in front of the front door this morning, so I am blessed that the delivery person tossed it that far!
I wonder where the birds and squirrels and butterflies have gone during the storm. I have not seen or heard any in a couple days. The squirrels probably hole up in trees, but I don't know where the birds go. I think God may take care of his critters! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 15:3-5
May God, who gives this patience and
encouragement, help you live in complete
harmony with each other-- each with the
attitude of Christ Jesus toward each other.
Then all of you can join together with one
voice , giving praise and glory to God, the
Father 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
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