Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... April, 2009

4-1-2009 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[MEG33]

We are in another tornado watch...I am hoping for rain, too..no tornadoes They had 4 inches of rain in a two hour period south of me in Austin during the night..My patio did not get a good wet down.!

[The Mayor]

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April 27, 2009

First Things First

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READ: Matthew 6:25-34

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. —Matthew 6:33

A seminar leader wanted to make an important point, so he took a wide-mouth jar and filled it with rocks. “Is the jar full?” he asked. “Yes,” came a reply. “Oh, really?” he said. Then he poured smaller pebbles into the jar to fill the spaces between the rocks. “Is it full now?” “Yes,” said someone else. “Oh, really?” He then filled the remaining spaces between the rocks and stones with sand. “Is it full now?” he asked. “Probably not,” said another, to the amusement of the audience. Then he took a pitcher of water and poured it into the jar.

“What’s the lesson we learn from this?” he asked. An eager participant spoke up, “No matter how full the jar is, there’s always room for more.” “Not quite,” said the leader. “The lesson is: to get everything in the jar, you must always put the big things in first.”

Jesus proclaimed a similar principle in the Sermon on the Mount. He knew that we waste our time worrying about the little things that seem so urgent but crowd out the big things of eternal value. “Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things,” Jesus reminded His hearers. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matt. 6:32-33).

What are you putting first in your life?

Make It Practical
• Always pray before planning.
• Always love people more than things.
• Do all things to please God.

Those who lay up treasures in heaven are the richest people on earth.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 1-2; Luke 19:28-48

[JustAmy]

April 27, 2009


Graphic by Billie

[Quix]

I can believe that.

It seems to me that Sycamore canyon is behind that ridge.

That’s the canyon with all manner of rumors about secret strange goings on.

Blessing and safety to you.

[jaycee]

Thank you for such a pretty and cheery Monday morning opening, Amy! Darling little girls in the daisy field! Oh, to be a kid again!

I will be busy some today, will check in when i can...!

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, Billie.
Thank you for today's adorable Opening Graphic.

I hope your Monday is bright and cheery.

[JustAmy]

Yesterday's Opening and Scripture were absolutely beautiful, Meg.
Thank you.

The Sunday Threads are always special.
You do an outstanding job of hostessing.

Thank you for all you do.

[SnarlinCubBear]

You 2 just continue to amaze and astound with gorgeous graphics. LOVE the bird Amy...what is it?

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, Doli.
Sorry to hear about all the illness and
death in your circle of friends and loved ones.
Prayers being offered for the families of those who have died
and for the ones that are suffering.

Take care of yourself.

Hope things are looking better today.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Yorkie.
Praying to hear good news from you today.

Praying that your DIL gets to the doctor today and
the test results are negative for the 'swine flu'.

Also, the forest fire looks scary.
Praying that they get it controlled this morning.
Stay safe, my friend.

Have a Blessed Monday.

[geologist]

” At the back of the wall of the world stands God with His arms outstretched, and every man driven there is driven into the arms of God. The cross of Jesus is the supreme evidence of the love of God.””
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Amen.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, SnarlinCubBear. The bird is a Hoopoe.
Here is the Wikipedia link.

When I found that bird picture, I had to save it.
I have never seen a bird quite like that one.

Hope you will stop by and visit again soon and often.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Jaycee.
Hope you are having a bright and cheery Monday.

See you when you return.

[Lady Jag]

Walk On Smooth Roads

I wish may you walk on smooth life's road which is filled with joy and an easy load And may life's tumbling block of mourn Be transformed for you into a stepping stone I wish you joyful shinning sky where everything is flying high where no clouds of doubt or fear Comes in the way to snatch your cheer so always in your life you can live And brighter touch to others you give And be for others the shinning star That twinkles to give others light from far. Seema Chowdhury

[Billie]

Good morning! What wonderful posts from everyone over the weekend! Thanks to all of you for the pings and the beautiful graphics you shared. The Sunday offerings are always especially wonderful, with special thanks to Meg for starting the day off each week with a quiet reverence, and followed with even more beauty in a different theme each week in the responses to all! Love it!

Let's have a great week!

[Lady Jag]

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Happy Monday.

Thank you for another ODB this morning.
I look forward to seeing these everyday.

Wishing you a beautiful week.

[Billie]

I just read about your dil, yorkie, I'm so sorry she's feeling so ill and hope that the doctors find whatever is causing it and get her some relief soon. Know you're worried - prayers going up for her.

And that fire! I know it may be pretty far away, but very scary when you can see such massive smoke (and it looks like flames, too?)! We'll be watching for updates from you, and hopefully they can contain the fire before homes and lives are lost. (ARE there homes already in immediate danger? I'm sorry, I haven't read or watched this on the news)

[JustAmy]

Dittos, LadyJag. LOL

Happy Monday. Wishing you a beautiful week.

[JustAmy]

LadyJ, thank you for sharing that wonderful poem.
Your graphic is perfect.

Wishing you Smooth Roads today and always.
Have a lovely day.