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 am later than I wanted to be because of a stubborn PC. Anyway, here I am, staying tuned to the weather while they all try to figure out when and where this tropical disturbance will be hitting us. We have puffy clouds and blue skies at this moment, but heavy rains are predicted to start later on.
Brian brought my groceries Sat. evening, so, as long as the power stays on, I will be okay. Unlike my niece and nephew in Louisiana, who not only have a gutted home, but Doug's Mother, Ms. Pearl, passed away from a heart attack at 1:30 this morning. They still have positive attitudes in the face of all they are going through. God is watching over them and all the others still trying to dig out of flooded belongings!
I was able to get to the book drop at the library before the raindrops got too heavy yesterday. I returned 3 and then was headed to the bank when it started raining harder, so I thought I had better get home. If I had started sooner, I would not have run into the rain..
I drove by a flock of ibis around Lynch Lake Park. They always seem to stay together in large flocks! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 7:27-32
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
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Monday, August 29, 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! All is still and quiet and sunshiny right now, but we have been watching the latest weather reports on TD 9 and its erratic course. No one seems to know how much we will be affected later on this week, but most agree that we will have heavy rain and possible flooding around Thurs. or Friday.
Meanwhile, my niece and all the others in La. who were flooded are so tired from cleaning up and ripping out wet stuff, trying to get ahead of the mold and mildew, and now are thinking about the storm maybe bringing more rain to their area. But, people that need help themselves, are still helping others while trying to get to their jobs so they can pay their bills which keep coming. They need much prayer and financial help.
Well, I had an unusual happening Sat. morning. Shortly after I got up the power suddenly went off. It was daylight, but not too light in the house, so I took my shower, (I have a gas water heater) so no worries about water cooling off, and then got a light so I could find Duke Energy's customer service number. Everything is computerized now, so I did not have to wait long and the voice told me that 97 outages were reported due to damaged equipment. I never found out what the damage was, but was told that I should have power by 9:30, and they were right! The power came back on just before 9:30. I had planned everything for my breakfast that I would have to get from the fridge, so as not to open it too much, so I got my milk for the cold cereal, O.J., and water, and just as I finished, the power came back on and I was able to make my cup of tea!
I could not have gone out for breakfast, because I was not sure how to open the electric door. I think there must be a rope I can pull to disconnect it, but I should find out.
We had a powerful, passionate sermon about giving, based on Ecclesiastes 5 yesterday, and there was applause at the end. I think it was one of the best I have ever heard. Pastor Kevin was just about in tears when he finished. We have a lot of new people and I wonder if any of them have ever heard about tithing. I have heard of the old saying, "I don't go to church because all they talk about is money."..Not true in our case. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 13:8-10
Pay all your debts, except the debt of love
for others. You can never finish paying for 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
summed 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
Meanwhile, my niece and all the others in La. who were flooded are so tired from cleaning up and ripping out wet stuff, trying to get ahead of the mold and mildew, and now are thinking about the storm maybe bringing more rain to their area. But, people that need help themselves, are still helping others while trying to get to their jobs so they can pay their bills which keep coming. They need much prayer and financial help.
Well, I had an unusual happening Sat. morning. Shortly after I got up the power suddenly went off. It was daylight, but not too light in the house, so I took my shower, (I have a gas water heater) so no worries about water cooling off, and then got a light so I could find Duke Energy's customer service number. Everything is computerized now, so I did not have to wait long and the voice told me that 97 outages were reported due to damaged equipment. I never found out what the damage was, but was told that I should have power by 9:30, and they were right! The power came back on just before 9:30. I had planned everything for my breakfast that I would have to get from the fridge, so as not to open it too much, so I got my milk for the cold cereal, O.J., and water, and just as I finished, the power came back on and I was able to make my cup of tea!
I could not have gone out for breakfast, because I was not sure how to open the electric door. I think there must be a rope I can pull to disconnect it, but I should find out.
We had a powerful, passionate sermon about giving, based on Ecclesiastes 5 yesterday, and there was applause at the end. I think it was one of the best I have ever heard. Pastor Kevin was just about in tears when he finished. We have a lot of new people and I wonder if any of them have ever heard about tithing. I have heard of the old saying, "I don't go to church because all they talk about is money."..Not true in our case. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 13:8-10
Pay all your debts, except the debt of love
for others. You can never finish paying for 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
summed 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, August 26, 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! Yesterday was beautiful , hot and dry and today is starting out the same. the weather people are still doing their best to keep track of the disturbances in the tropics, but one called it "Pathetic" and no threat. However, it does look like we will be getting rain Monday and Tuesday. We will just have to wait and see.
I took a day off from writing this blog so I could do some shopping in the morning when it is slightly cooler. Well, it didn't happen. I did get as far as CVS, because i had two calls saying ai had a scrip ready, so I needed to go pick that up. After that, I zipped over to S&S to get a half price milk shake. Then I drove to the park, which was almost deserted, and had a slurp or two. Um, um, good!
Then, back home to unload the van. I was able to get home before school let out, which always means a traffic jam when St. Pete Christian lets out. The Rays played in the afternoon, which I forgot, so I did not get to watch them, but they won! God is good!
'
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:23,24
Search me, O God,and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting
life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I took a day off from writing this blog so I could do some shopping in the morning when it is slightly cooler. Well, it didn't happen. I did get as far as CVS, because i had two calls saying ai had a scrip ready, so I needed to go pick that up. After that, I zipped over to S&S to get a half price milk shake. Then I drove to the park, which was almost deserted, and had a slurp or two. Um, um, good!
Then, back home to unload the van. I was able to get home before school let out, which always means a traffic jam when St. Pete Christian lets out. The Rays played in the afternoon, which I forgot, so I did not get to watch them, but they won! God is good!
'
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:23,24
Search me, O God,and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting
life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, August 24, 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 sun and clouds today and very warm temps! Our rain chances are picking up, because of the tropical disturbances in the Atlantic, which is heading our way according to some of the "spaghetti" models from various sources. Possible rain is up to 60% for Sunday! I sure hope that is wrong, because Pastor Kevin is preaching such a good series on Ecclesiastes that I hate to miss. I will just have to wait and see.
Yesterday was so hot! I parked in the shade at the Library, but walked a short distance through the sun to get in the door and I could feel my arms cooking! I heard the temp was up over a hundred in several cities inland. But I got a severe weather warning on my iphone about 5:30 or 6, and sure enough, we had thunder, lightning, and pouring rain for about thirty minutes!
My yard crew had come in the morning and the past two weeks, just the helpers have been doing the yards. I think maybe Jim, the owner, is on vacation. But I must say, the guys have set the mower blades lower and the yard looks really good when they get through! the two or three other yards they do down the street look good, too!
I drove on to the park while I was out, and while there were more cars Parked, I did not see many people. They really have to endure to walk the boardwalk in all the heat, because most of it is not shaded. The water in the canal is really high and I noticed one of the poles mounted on the side of the weir is leaning and almost broken from all the debris piled up against it. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 138:1-3,8
I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart.
I will sing your praises before the gods.
I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
I will give thanks to your name
for your unfailing love and faithfulness.
Because your promises are backed
by all the honor of your name.
When I pray, you answer me.
You encourage me by giving me the
strength I need.
The Lord will work out his plans for my
life---
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures
forever.
Don't abandon me, for you made me.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy, and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday was so hot! I parked in the shade at the Library, but walked a short distance through the sun to get in the door and I could feel my arms cooking! I heard the temp was up over a hundred in several cities inland. But I got a severe weather warning on my iphone about 5:30 or 6, and sure enough, we had thunder, lightning, and pouring rain for about thirty minutes!
My yard crew had come in the morning and the past two weeks, just the helpers have been doing the yards. I think maybe Jim, the owner, is on vacation. But I must say, the guys have set the mower blades lower and the yard looks really good when they get through! the two or three other yards they do down the street look good, too!
I drove on to the park while I was out, and while there were more cars Parked, I did not see many people. They really have to endure to walk the boardwalk in all the heat, because most of it is not shaded. The water in the canal is really high and I noticed one of the poles mounted on the side of the weir is leaning and almost broken from all the debris piled up against it. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 138:1-3,8
I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart.
I will sing your praises before the gods.
I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
I will give thanks to your name
for your unfailing love and faithfulness.
Because your promises are backed
by all the honor of your name.
When I pray, you answer me.
You encourage me by giving me the
strength I need.
The Lord will work out his plans for my
life---
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures
forever.
Don't abandon me, for you made me.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy, and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Prowling thru Proverbs
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 can hardly keep my eyes open on this sunny day. I had a sleepless night for some reason. This happens once in a while, so I see a nap in my future.
So, I just got up to see who was at the door and it takes me so long to get there, that the JW's had already started down the driveway. That's okay, because I would not have opened the door, anyway! This was two older men, which is kind of unusual.
Well, I finished my last book yesterday, so I have to make a trip to the library today and load up again. I am currently reading a fiction series, where the ending leaves you hanging, so I have to get the next in sequence, just to see what happens. Bummer, because sometimes the next is not available for a while! But there is always something else to read! I saw on TV or FB where a woman had vowed to read fifty books this year. I read about six books every two weeks, so I haven't figured it out yet, but I think I won't have any trouble reaching that goal!
The mockingbirds and bluejays are zooming in and out of the hedge next door and butterflies are floating by the window. After visiting Audibel yesterday, I went on to the Park and did not see very many people there. School was not out and I guess everyone was busy, but the butterflies and ibises were there, very busy grubbing! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 10:9-11
People with integrity have firm footing,
but those who follow crooked paths will
slip and fall.
People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
but a bold reproof promotes peace.
The words of the godly lead to life; evil
people cover up their harmful intentions.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs.
Amaryllis
So, I just got up to see who was at the door and it takes me so long to get there, that the JW's had already started down the driveway. That's okay, because I would not have opened the door, anyway! This was two older men, which is kind of unusual.
Well, I finished my last book yesterday, so I have to make a trip to the library today and load up again. I am currently reading a fiction series, where the ending leaves you hanging, so I have to get the next in sequence, just to see what happens. Bummer, because sometimes the next is not available for a while! But there is always something else to read! I saw on TV or FB where a woman had vowed to read fifty books this year. I read about six books every two weeks, so I haven't figured it out yet, but I think I won't have any trouble reaching that goal!
The mockingbirds and bluejays are zooming in and out of the hedge next door and butterflies are floating by the window. After visiting Audibel yesterday, I went on to the Park and did not see very many people there. School was not out and I guess everyone was busy, but the butterflies and ibises were there, very busy grubbing! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 10:9-11
People with integrity have firm footing,
but those who follow crooked paths will
slip and fall.
People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
but a bold reproof promotes peace.
The words of the godly lead to life; evil
people cover up their harmful intentions.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs.
Amaryllis
Monday, August 22, 2016
Eccleaistes
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 clouds and heat and humidity, but the days are about thirty minutes shorter, so fall will soon be upon us. Thunderstorms pop up most any time; for instance, I was in the salon getting my hair done Sat. and all at once it started pouring, which did not bother me since I wasn't going out for awhile. Meantime, my van got washed!
I went to PDQ afterwards and some kids had a real car wash going, but I did not pull in for them. I like the zucchini fries when they are not too greasy.At PDQ and I also got the chicken tenders.
Brian came over later in the afternoon and we were discussing my niece, Donna, Louis' late sister's daughter, in Walker La, and the disaster they are coping with . Donna and Doug's house was flooded and photos were shown on FB of the damage just in their home...everything thrown out, drywall ripped out up to the high water mark, furniture, beds, everything! They are salvaging what they can, and the friends they are staying with are being very kind. Chris, Donna's son, has installed the washer and dryer on the patio and they wash, dry, and fold and then repeat as all the wet clothes are saved. But there is not one word of complaint from Donna; instead, she has praise and thanks for all the people who have pitched in to help. Even those who have damages themselves are helping in any way they can. She has a mighty God to rely on and strong faith.. I continue to pray for all those who have lost their homes.
Church is getting crowded again. Seems like the people who attend first service do not want to leave right away, so the parking lot is full when I get there and that includes all the handicapped spaces. Yesterday, I parked further away under the trees and had a longer walk into the building, but I made it, and then discovered I left my glasses in the car! My sweet friend, Rita, volunteered to get them for me and I am so happy she did! What a blessing!
We had a baby dedication for little Caleb, just a couple weeks old. I think that was the first one Pastor Kevin has had since he came, but three babies have been born in the last month! I see more old members returning to Faith after having been gone for a long while.
Well, I have never left. It is God's church and no matter who the preacher is, He is still in control, and all things will work for good to those who love the Lord! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 12:11-13
A wise teacher's words spur students to
action and emphasize important truths.
The collected sayings of the wise are like
guidance from a shepherd.
But, my child, be warned: "There is no end
of opinions ready to be expressed. Studying
them can go on forever and become very exhausting!
Here is my final conclusion: fear God and obey
his commands for this is the duty of every person.
God will judge us for everything we do, including
every secret thing, whether good or bad.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I went to PDQ afterwards and some kids had a real car wash going, but I did not pull in for them. I like the zucchini fries when they are not too greasy.At PDQ and I also got the chicken tenders.
Brian came over later in the afternoon and we were discussing my niece, Donna, Louis' late sister's daughter, in Walker La, and the disaster they are coping with . Donna and Doug's house was flooded and photos were shown on FB of the damage just in their home...everything thrown out, drywall ripped out up to the high water mark, furniture, beds, everything! They are salvaging what they can, and the friends they are staying with are being very kind. Chris, Donna's son, has installed the washer and dryer on the patio and they wash, dry, and fold and then repeat as all the wet clothes are saved. But there is not one word of complaint from Donna; instead, she has praise and thanks for all the people who have pitched in to help. Even those who have damages themselves are helping in any way they can. She has a mighty God to rely on and strong faith.. I continue to pray for all those who have lost their homes.
Church is getting crowded again. Seems like the people who attend first service do not want to leave right away, so the parking lot is full when I get there and that includes all the handicapped spaces. Yesterday, I parked further away under the trees and had a longer walk into the building, but I made it, and then discovered I left my glasses in the car! My sweet friend, Rita, volunteered to get them for me and I am so happy she did! What a blessing!
We had a baby dedication for little Caleb, just a couple weeks old. I think that was the first one Pastor Kevin has had since he came, but three babies have been born in the last month! I see more old members returning to Faith after having been gone for a long while.
Well, I have never left. It is God's church and no matter who the preacher is, He is still in control, and all things will work for good to those who love the Lord! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 12:11-13
A wise teacher's words spur students to
action and emphasize important truths.
The collected sayings of the wise are like
guidance from a shepherd.
But, my child, be warned: "There is no end
of opinions ready to be expressed. Studying
them can go on forever and become very exhausting!
Here is my final conclusion: fear God and obey
his commands for this is the duty of every person.
God will judge us for everything we do, including
every secret thing, whether good or bad.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, August 19, 2016
Wisdom from Proverbs
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! Yes, it is still morning for another hour. I am doing things backward today, so I got a late start.
I had to go out to retrieve the paper, so I called Pam at the Times who told me to call her if I had any more problems. I thought I was all finished with that stuff, because the Times has been in the chair for several days. Oh, well, We will see what happens.
So, yesterday I went to CVS to get some things I needed, and when I got to check out I discovered I did not have my debit card and the case I carry it in. So I asked the cashier if I could leave my purchases there while I went home to search for it. After I did that, and did not find it in the house, I started remembering where I had last used it, and a light bulb came on! It must be in the car! Sure enough, there it was. Instead of putting it in the pocket in the purse I carry, it had slipped into a basket i have on the floor.
So..back I went to the store and got a couple more things and then checked out. Sure enough, everything was on the counter just where I had left it!
Well, after that little adventure, I went on to the Park to calm down and enjoy the heat and humidity and then went home to relax. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 16:3,9
Commit your work to the Lord,
and then your plans will succeed.
We can make our plans, but the Lord
determines our steps.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I had to go out to retrieve the paper, so I called Pam at the Times who told me to call her if I had any more problems. I thought I was all finished with that stuff, because the Times has been in the chair for several days. Oh, well, We will see what happens.
So, yesterday I went to CVS to get some things I needed, and when I got to check out I discovered I did not have my debit card and the case I carry it in. So I asked the cashier if I could leave my purchases there while I went home to search for it. After I did that, and did not find it in the house, I started remembering where I had last used it, and a light bulb came on! It must be in the car! Sure enough, there it was. Instead of putting it in the pocket in the purse I carry, it had slipped into a basket i have on the floor.
So..back I went to the store and got a couple more things and then checked out. Sure enough, everything was on the counter just where I had left it!
Well, after that little adventure, I went on to the Park to calm down and enjoy the heat and humidity and then went home to relax. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 16:3,9
Commit your work to the Lord,
and then your plans will succeed.
We can make our plans, but the Lord
determines our steps.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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