Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September, 2018

July 1, 2018 | Meg33, The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[The Mayor]

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A Fitting Time

September 19, 2018

He has made everything beautiful in its time. Ecclesiastes 3:11

Yesterday I purchased an airline ticket to send my firstborn child to college. I’m surprised the keyboard on my computer still functions, given the waterworks my eyes unleashed on it during the flight selection process. I have so enjoyed my eighteen years of daily life with her that I am saddened by the prospect of her departure. Yet I wouldn’t rob her of the opportunity that lies ahead simply because I’ll miss her. At this juncture in her life, it is fitting for her to embark on a new journey to discover adulthood and explore another part of the country.

As this season of my parenting draws to a close, another one begins. It will undoubtedly bring both new challenges and new delights. Solomon, Israel’s third king, wrote that God appoints “a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). We humans have little control over the events of our lives—whether we view those events as favorable or not. But God, in His mighty power, makes “everything beautiful in its time” (v. 11).

In seasons of heartache, we can trust God to bring something good from them in time. Our comforts and joys may come and go, but God’s works “will endure forever” (v. 14). We may not relish every season—some are quite painful—yet He can bring beauty to them all. 

Father, You have permitted this season in my life. Help me to be content in the midst of it, and to recognize Your power and might are at work.

God brings beauty from all seasons.

INSIGHT

For further study on the book of Ecclesiastes, check out this free online course at christianuniversity.org/OT224.

[MEG33]

Welcome To Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
At Amy's Place

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What we have here is a swelling "Cuddle Puddle" that is quickly overflowing
With a plethora of sleepy Kittens who have no way of knowing
How "cute" they look when quietly seeking an edge or upper hand

Because, when "Nap Time" comes, even "The Rules of Courtesy" are banned
It's "Each Kitten for Themselves!" when seeking a furry Blanket or Mattress
Even if that puts the warm and cozy Kittens near the bottom in distress
Their soft and gentle Fur and even softer melodic Purrs will become a Lullaby

For those all around who haven't a conscious thought of "How?" or "Why?"
It's what Kittens do to charge their Batteries for adventures later in the day
And tomorrow, those on top may be on the bottom, prior to a Night's Foray!


Jack Deth ~ 09/15/14.
Hope You All Have A Lovely Day

[MEG33]

Good morning, Rus. Thank you always for Our Daily Bread.
You Are A Blessing

[luvie]

Adorable! Soooo good to hear from the CatMan again! Your poems always make me smile. :)

[luvie]

Happy Warm and Fuzzy
Wednesday
From My Hidey-Hole!
Love....Grey...

[left that other site]

Happy Wednesday!

May It Be Warm and Fuzzy!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

The cute factor is huge with the basket of kitties!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Meg! I’ve been so busy haven’t spent a whole bunch of time anywhere but work.

[The Mayor]

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Where to Find Hope

September 20, 2018

And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5

Elizabeth struggled for a long time with drug addiction, and when she recovered wanted to help others in return. So she started writing notes and anonymously placing them throughout her city. Elizabeth tucks these notes under car windshield wipers and tacks them on poles in parks. She used to look for signs of hope; now she leaves them for others to find. One of her notes concluded with these words: “Much love. Hope sent.”

Hope with love—that’s what Jesus gives. He brings us His love with each new day and strengthens us with that hope. His love is not rationed out to us drop by drop but flows out of His heart freely and is poured lavishly into ours: “We know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love” (Romans 5:5 nlt). He desires to use the hard times to develop perseverance and character and bring us a satisfying, hope-filled life (vv. 3–4). And even when we’re far from Him, He still loves us (vv. 6–8).

Are you looking for signs of hope? The Lord gives hope with love through inviting us to grow in a relationship with Him. Our hope for a fulfilling life is anchored in His unfailing love. 

I’m grateful, God, for the love You lavishly pour on me. Please bring me contentment in You and confidence in what You are doing in me.

Read Hope: Choosing Faith Instead of Fear at discoveryseries.org/q0733.

Hope is the anchor of the soul.

 

INSIGHT

Sometimes the truth of the gospel—that Jesus offers a new, guilt-free life for all who believe (Romans 8:1)—might feel a bit too good to be true. If all we’ve ever known is emptiness, hatred, and despair, how is it even possible to learn to live with love and hope?

It’s possible because it doesn’t depend on us. God’s love reaches deeper than our brokenness, loving us completely even when we’re far from Him (5:8). As we surrender to Him, we can experience His love and hope as the Spirit transforms every aspect of our life (vv. 3–5).

[luvie]

Thankful for breathtaking
Autumn colors!
Happy Thankful Thursday!

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Just Popping In...

...To Say, "Happy Thankful Thursday!"

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

Good Afternoon FRiends



For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Have A Lovely Thankful Evening

[MEG33]

I am so thankful you are there with your family!
It’s still summer in Texas!

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there! Have a nice night. Here comes Friday already!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Beautiful Daily Pings.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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Unexpected Ways

September 21, 2018

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. John 14:9

In 1986, five-year-old Levan Merritt fell twenty feet into the gorilla enclosure of England’s Jersey zoo. As parents and onlookers cried out for help, a full-grown male silverback, named Jambo, placed himself between the motionless boy and several other gorillas. Then he began to gently stroke the child’s back. When Levan began to cry, Jambo led the other gorillas into their own enclosure as zoo-keepers and an ambulance driver came to the rescue. More than thirty years later Levan still talks about Jambo the gentle giant—his guardian angel who had acted in a shockingly unexpected way, changing his perception of gorillas forever.

Elijah may have expected God to act in certain ways, but the God of gods used a rock-shattering wind, a powerful earthquake, and raging fire to show His prophet how not to think of Him. Then He used a gentle whisper to show His heart and to express His presence (1 Kings 19:11–12).

Elijah had seen God’s power before (18:38–39). But he didn’t fully understand the One who wants to be known as more than the greatest and most fearsome of gods (19:10, 14).

Eventually, that quiet whisper found fullness of meaning in the powerful gentleness of Jesus, who said, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). Then He quietly allowed Himself to be nailed to a tree—an unexpected, compassionate act by the great God who loves us.

Father in heaven, please help us to find courage in Your whisper—and in the ways of Your Son. Have mercy on us for not seeing beyond Your power to a love we’ve barely begun to know.

God won’t shout if we only need a whisper.

[trisham]

Oh, Lord, I thank you for the privilege and gift of living in a world filled with beauty and excitement and variety.

I thank you for the gift of loving and being loved, for the friendliness and understanding and beauty of the animals on the farm and in the forest and marshes, for the green of the trees, the sound of the waterfall, the darting beauty of the trout in the brook.

I thank you for the delights of music and children, of other people's thoughts and conversation and their books to read by the fireside or in bed with the rain falling on the roof or the snow blowing past outside the window

Louis Bromfield

Have a wonderful thankful Thursday, everyone!

[MEG33]

PomPom Dahlias

Happy Red Friday To Amy's Place
Have A Wonderful Weekend
We Love Our Troops

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Yep...It's Today.

Happy "Last Day of Summer", FRiends!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

Nope...Officially, Autumn starts the 23rd!
;o)