[JustAmy]

5-23-05

Graphic by MamaBear

GRAYWOLF

Mystic gray wolf
Calls to me
The sounds of north
Of snow clad tree
Of something moving
With a rush
Gray streaks within
The underbrush
A pale moon shines
Over mountain's thighs
Reflecting from
Deep yellow eyes
That grab your spirit
Bind your soul
Into my dreams
The gray wolf stole.

Fish Hawk
© 5/14/05

[The Mayor]

May 23, 2005

"I Will Be Good"

Read:
1 Samuel 15:10-23

Why then did you not obey the voice of the Lord? -1 Samuel 15:19

Bible In One Year: Psalm 127-129

When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn't realize that she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn't motivate her. She just didn't take her studies seriously. Finally, her teachers decided to tell her that one day she would become the queen of England. Upon hearing this, Victoria quietly said, "Then I will be good." The realization that she had inherited this high calling gave her a sense of responsibility that profoundly affected her conduct from that day forward.

Our Scripture reading for today tells how Saul had been chosen from among the people of Israel as their anointed king (1 Samuel 15:17). Almighty God had honored him greatly in giving him this position as leader of His special nation. But Saul didn't think about the kind of attitude that should accompany his high calling. If he had, he would not have pounced on the loot of battle as if he were the leader of an outlaw band (v.19).

As believers, we are children of God and joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:16-17). We have a noble calling. Let's always keep in mind who we are. This will help us to say, as young Victoria said, "I will be good." -Herb Vander Lugt

O Lord, you see what's in my heart,
There's nothing hid from You;
So help me live the kind of life
That's honest, good, and true. -D. De Haan

A child of the King will want to display the manners of the court.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Do You Live The Christian Life?

[DollyCali]

wow, you are up early pretty lady! Sorry for the weird post last night. I was responding to someone on another thread & apparently hit the wrong locale for "reply" link.. ugh.

Sat night I got in VERY late. (4 AM).. quick sleep getting up at 7. after church had 3 hours HEAVY DUTY hike with Oliver & then came home & made a couple boca burgers. Was tired so lay down for a "little nap". woke up 6 hours later, having missed an evening date.. who left a note on front door, wondering where I was.

woke up with inspiration for Power point for Memorial day/church that I have been dead in water with for 2 weeks. worked all night on it, Finding pix from my stash of FR/Internet pix (yes, OF COURSE, Cigar guy); my personal pix from DC war memorials over past couple years & other misc. including pix of church people who are vets. ( I am one also but feel weird including myself./ Many slides have many pix plus words & so each is complex)

I want this to be something of relevance, beauty & patriotism that will touch hearts. I am thinking of battle hymn of republic for music but might need another addition. Will check around. any suggestions?

oh BTW... GOOD MORNING!

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Fish Hawk.

Thank you for "GRAYWOLF".
It is a wonderful poem and I appreciate your sharing it with us.

Amy's Place wishes you a beautiful Monday.

Considering you location, how could it be anything else? :)

[Darksheare]

I'll be 'in the laboratory' for a bit.
But I'll be here.

[OESY]

1.) Proverb: "The turtle lays thousands of eggs without anyone knowing, but when the hen lays
an egg, the whole country is informed." --This may not be true anymore.--ed. note

2.) New proverb: "Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out."

[JustAmy]

Good morning, MamaBear.
Thank you for today's Welcome Graphic
as well as the many others that you have contributed.
We appreciated the beauty that you bring to Amy's Place.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank y'all so much for the precious poem and graphic!

[international american]

good show!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi everybody.

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, everybody ! Happy Monday!

91 degrees right now, headin' for 97 today.

[tuliptree76]

Hi Everyone! Happy World Turtle Day and Victoria Day today! Here are the rest of the holidays:

May 24
Night Baseball Day

May 26
Bob Day