Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2012

7-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[Diver Dave]

Thank You, lonestar for that beautiful arrangement of The Battle Hymn Of The Republic.

A number of years ago we did a musical at church and that arrangement was one of songs we performed.

Again, Thank You! I saved it to my favorites.

[Diver Dave]

What A Wonderful World indeed.

I had to grab a couple of Bounty towels to wipe away the tears of both songs.

[MEG33]

Lovely spirit lifter..God bless and heal you, yorkie.

[jaycee]

I don’t know why but I couldn’t get any sound on the video. I checked all I know to check and it wouldn’t work. Maybe tomorrow my son can give me a clue. I know it was beautiful and thank you!

[MEG33]

*Goodnight Dear FRiends*

Prayers for our hurting FRiends
Thank you for coming by today and sharing your comments, personal
stories, lovely music, blessings, scripture, prayers and graphics.
May you be blessed with a lovely evening and restful sleep.
May God Keep Safe Those Who Keep Us Safe

[jaycee]

Thank you so much, Meg. You’re such a sweetheart!!

Goodnight and sweet, sweet dreams!

[yorkie]

Yes, JC! Meg IS ‘such a sweetheart!’

And so are YOU! ((((hugs))))

PS - I loved your patriotic graphic today! Gave me goose-bumps!

[MEG33]

Aww..Thank you, (((jaycee)))
Sweet Dreams

[MEG33]

Thank you, (((yorkie))) and thank you for all your wonderful contributions to our Sunday thread.

[yorkie]

(((((HUGS)))))

THANK YOU, Meg!

[Kitty Mittens]

Goodnight, Dear Meg and All FRiends.

(((((God Bless!)))))

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

A New Day
July 2, 2012

In a morning meeting I recently attended, the person who opened the gathering began by praying, “Lord, thanks for today. It is the beginning of a new day we have never seen before.” Although the idea seemed obvious, that prayer got me thinking about a couple of different things. First, because each day is a new opportunity, it will be filled with things we cannot anticipate or even prepare for. Therefore, it’s important that we recognize our limitations and lean heavily on God—intentionally choosing to live in His grace and strength rather than relying on our own resources.

The second thing that occurred to me is that the newness of each day is a gift worth celebrating. Perhaps this concept was what prompted the psalmist to declare, “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Ps. 118:24).

Of course, we face many unknowns today—and some could be difficult. But the treasure of each brand-new day is so special that Moses was led to write, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (90:12). Every new day is a precious gift. May we thankfully embrace each one with confident trust and humble celebration.

He whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best—
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest. —Berg

Each new day gives us new reasons to praise the Lord.

Read: Psalm 118:19-29

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 115-118

[geologist]

The reality is ... we are as, the prow of a sailing ship, moment to moment, facing the unknown; plunging through the waters of time ... Life is like that, we do not know the future.

We do know the end, but not the process. Trust in the LORD God, and knowing the assurance of His WORD keeps us on course. For many years now when wishing someone Happy Birthday! (Whatever age they are) It is a wonderful age to be and a day not lived before. Full of opportunities and grace. Surrendering our life to God and liveing by his instructions is the way to go.

[Kitty Mittens]

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Hugs, Dear Amy!)))))

[lonestar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=ab9i0s4WEY0&feature=related

[MEG33]

Now that was VERY well done...and fun to watch!
Thanks!

[MEG33]

Thank you for your pretty wishes, Kitty
Busy day for all of us!
Sweet Dreams Everyone

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Goodnight, Dear Meg and All FRiends, and God Bless!)))))

[MEG33]

Awwwww
You do the cutest goodnights, Kitty