Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. June 25-26-27, 2004

6-25-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear and Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

Posted for Mama_Bear by JustAmy

[Diva Betsy Ross]

That is beautiful. Who wrote it? Is this person a freeper?And the graphic is perfect for this poem. Thanks. This made my day. I hope you all have a great day too!

[The Mayor]

Be steadfast . . . in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain. —1 Corinthians 15:58

Failure is not defeat unless you stop trying.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Billie and T'wit!

[The Mayor]

June 25, 2004

Never A Quitter

Read: Galatians 6:6-10

Be steadfast . . . in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain. —1 Corinthians 15:58

Bible In One Year: Job 3-4; Acts 7:44-60

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A preacher who was growing weary in the ministry had a dream. He saw himself pounding away at a huge chunk of granite with a pick-axe. It was his job to break it into small pieces. But hard as he tried, he couldn't chip off even a tiny piece. At last, tired and disappointed, he decided to give up.

Just then a stranger appeared and said, "Weren't you given orders to do that work? Your duty is to give your best regardless of what happens." The preacher, with a renewed determination, lifted the pick-axe high in the air and gave the granite a crushing blow. It broke into a thousand pieces. He had almost quit—one blow too soon.

The Lord wants us to keep working at our God-given task no matter how difficult it might be. Even when success seems remote or impossible, we are to remain steadfast, assured that there will be an ample reward for those who persevere.

Have you grown tired in your service for God? Have you become so discouraged that you're tempted to "throw in the towel"? Remember that preacher's dream. Better still, remember God's promise spoken by Paul: "Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" (Galatians 6:9). —Richard De Haan

The service that we give to Christ,
If steadfast we will be,
Is sure to reap a rich reward
That someday we will see. —Sper

Failure is not defeat unless you stop trying.

[The Mayor]

T'wit

Billie

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Oh there you are! I love your poems. Today's is beautiful! Thanks!

[PGalt]

Your constant reminders of this wondrous life are amazing.

What a talent!

[OESY]

Here's a deal you can't refuse: Have a Great Birthday!

[OESY]

Now, the gift:

[OESY]

YOU KNOW YOU'RE GETTING OLD WHEN ...


"Getting a little action" means you don't need to take a laxative.

Adult diapers are actually kind of convenient.

All of your favorite movies are now re-released in color.

At cafeterias, you complain that the gelatin is too tough.

Conversations with people your own age often turn into "dueling ailments."

Everything hurts and what doesn't hurt, doesn't work.

In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.

It takes a couple of tries to get over a speed bump.

It takes longer to rest than it did to get tired.

It takes twice as long to look half as good.

It's harder and harder for sexual harassment charges to stick.

Many of your co-workers were born the same year that you got your last promotion.

No one expects you to run into a burning building.

People call at 9 p.m. and ask, "Did I wake you?"

People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

[Terabitten]

Breakfast looks yummy :)

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh. Your ISP is via Satellite ?? I've heard of it, but didn't know anyone that used that.

Are downloads fast enough for you ???

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, sweet (((Sis)))

We cooked a fine breakfast, eh? Well, I DID pour the juice. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi'ya Meekie! Enjoy the day!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hope your day is very special, doll. : )

[MeekOneGOP]

Howdy ! You have a great day, too, Louie ! :^D

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, T'wit! Enjoy your day!

[OESY]

This is not a time for pessimism and rage.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thanks, big O! Have bookmarked it and will check it later.