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

5-1-2009 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[JustAmy]

Well that solves that problem.

Funny Cows; Cute sheep. :^ )

[DollyCali]

My NC trip pix of son & grandkids

[luvie]

Great pictures, Dolly! You have a very handsome family! I know you are proud of them! Glad you got to make that visit!

[yorkie]

Dolly, those freckles on Jayce’s face, are ADORABLE!!! What a handsome family, your son Jeff, his beautiful daughter, Summer, and son, Jayce!

Thank you for sharing!!

[MEG33]

This is so cute! After several days absence, the raccoons came begging after I awoke this early morning..
Amy..I really enjoy your thank yous..

[MEG33]

So beautiful, yorkie!

[MEG33]

Thanks for your lovely Texas wildflowers, jaycee!

[MEG33]

Take pictures!

[MEG33]

Great pictures..beautiful family.

[The Mayor]

OTT

[The Mayor]

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May 7, 2009

The Difference Prayer Makes

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READ: Revelation 8:1-5

The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God. —Revelation 8:4

Does prayer have any real impact on our world? Or is it merely a private conversation with God?

When a New Jersey couple learned that a man had been released from prison and had moved into their area, they started praying for him. Then they paid him a visit and opened their home to a weekly breakfast for ex-offenders like him. Now, 22 years later, the area’s most despised men have one place to go where they are welcomed and treated respectfully.

What would happen if we followed literally Jesus’ command to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us? What if we became known for approaching heaven on behalf of outcasts and disagreeable people?

In a scene recorded in the book of Revelation, the apostle John foresees a direct linkage between the visible and invisible worlds. At a climactic moment in history, heaven is quiet. Seven angels stand with seven trumpets, waiting. Silence reigns, as if all heaven is listening on tiptoe. Then an angel collects the prayers of God’s people on earth—all the accumulated prayers of praise, lament, abandonment, despair, petition—mixes them with incense, and presents them before the throne of God (8:1-4). The silence finally breaks when the fragrant prayers are hurled down to earth: setting off a storm of “thunderings, lightnings, and an earthquake” (v.5).

The message is clear. The prayers are essential agents in the final victory over evil, suffering, and death.

 

God’s work is done by those who pray.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 1-3; Luke 24:1-35

[jaycee]

Loved your pictures, Dolly! You have a fine, good-looking family and I know you had fun with them! That little boy is a real doll! And the granddaughter is such a pretty redhead!
And as I told you already your son is very good looking! So glad you had your visit!

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

Wishing you a great Thursday.

[jaycee]

Thank you for our Daily Bread blessing this morning, Mr. Mayor! Prayers always help in my opinion. Have a wonderful day!

[pollywog]

Powerful, convicting words this morning , Mayor!
Today, May 7th, is our National Day Of Prayer. Sadly our White House has decided to ignore it! God help us...

Polly

[pollywog]

Good Morning Meg! Lookie at that beautiful , wooded scene!
A refreshing way to start my day!

[jaycee]

What was this White House thinking? Did they not give one thought to this horrific day? It makes me sick. I had to mention.

God Bless Our Country

[jaycee]

Just a note to let everyone know that I don’t mean to bring anyone down....BUT we must tell it like it is.

To this White House that horrendous event may be just a tiny
distant thought but to me it seems like only yesterday. And I am sure you all feel the same.

And now HE must pray in private. No event for National Prayer Day....I wonder why? WHY? After he spent 20 years listening to THAT PREACHER, he knows no other way, I guess.

[pollywog]

Jaycee, you are SO RIGHT...our WH doesn’t even think , that is the problem. Their thoughts are only selfish, and inward. GOD HELP OUR LAND!!!!

[jaycee]

Meg, your flowers are just so pretty! I was going to add to your flowers and then did something else....LOL!

Later today, I may post some pretty flowers as they are very cheery! ~~smile~~