Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... June, 2012

6-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
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[oldteen]

~To ALL the Dads at Amy's Place~

[oldteen]

Hope Yours Has Been Wonderful!

[MEG33]

~Good Evening~

Thank you for the beautiful Father's Day and
Sunday graphic, teenie.
Hope your Sunday has been blessed.

[MEG33]

Goodnight Dear FRiends

Thank you for coming by today with your comments, lovely blessings,
Father's Day greetings, poetry, and graphics .
Wishing you a pleasant evening and sweet dreams..God Bless.
Prayers for all our hurting FRiends

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Father's Day Posts are Wonderful, Dear Meg!
Thank you for the Sweet Blessings.

Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Beautiful Father's Day Posts and Cute Caturday Posts.

(((((Goodnight, and God Bless)))))

[MEG33]

Dear Kitty..I appreciatr your kind words.
Sweet Dreams

[The Mayor]

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Hidden Away
June 18, 2012

By the time I was born, my great- grandfather, Abram Z. Hess, had already lost his sight. He was known for the beautiful wooden objects he had carved on a lathe—and also as someone who could quote many verses of Scripture. He and his friend Eli would often share Scripture verses back and forth. A bit of a competitive spirit resulted in their admission that Eli could cite more references while my grandfather could recite more verses.

Today, the family often remembers Abram as “Blind Grandpa.” His practice of memorizing Scripture became a lifeline for him when he lost his physical sight. But why is it important that we memorize the Word of God?

Psalm 119 gives us instruction on how to follow God by hiding His Word in our hearts. First, in this way, we arm ourselves when temptation comes (v.11; Eph. 6:17). Then, as we meditate on His Word, we come to know Him better. Finally, when we have His words etched in our minds, we are better able to hear His voice when He instructs and guides us. We use those phrases of Scripture as we talk with Him, worship Him, and teach or witness to others (Col. 3:16).

The Word of God is “living and powerful” (Heb. 4:12). Hide its precious words away “in [your] heart” (Ps. 119:11)where they will always be with you.

Lord, Your Word is a treasure—priceless and beyond
compare. I’m not the best at memorizing but
I do want Your words to saturate my mind and heart.
Please use Your Word in obvious ways in my life today.

When God’s Word is hidden in our heart, His ways will become our ways.

Read: Psalm 119:9-16

Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. —Psalm 119:11

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 73-75

[MEG33]

~Happy Monday To Amy's Place~

Early Morning Song...By Rachel Lyman Field

Nothing fairer than the light
On petals opening, gold and white,
To the morning, to the blue,
In a world of song and dew.

Nothing fairer than two eyes
That behold with shy surprise
The miracle that no man can stay ---
Darkness turning into day.

~I Wish You A Good Week~

[oldteen]

~Wishing All A Beautiful Monday~

Please Enjoy It!

[geologist]

Our Heavenly Father cares for us, He watches over us, He leads us on a narrow path, and calls us back from going astray, We are to listen, learn, keep our eyes on Him, and tell our friends and acquaintances to come with us and how wonderful our Father is. He is eternal and saves us to have a life with Him where He is. Come with us. We play a part in this world, a charge given to us by God's Word. We praise Thee Father, we love Thee, in Jesus name, amen.

[yorkie]

Black pansies! I have NEVER seen them before! So beautiful, Teenie!

Here is a sweet poem by James Whitcomb Riley about pansies:

Pansies

Pansies! Pansies! How I love you, pansies!
Jaunty-faced, laughing-lipped and dewy-eyed with glee;
Would my song might blossom out in little five-leaved stanzas

As delicate in fancies
As your beauty is to me!

But my eyes shall smile on you, and my hands enfold you,
Pet, caress, and lift you to the lips that love you so,
That, shut ever in the years that may mildew or mold you,
My fancy shall behold you
Fair as in the long ago.

[geologist]

“Lord, Your Word is a treasure—priceless and beyond
compare. I’m not the best at memorizing but
I do want Your words to saturate my mind and heart.
Please use Your Word in obvious ways in my life today.
When God’s Word is hidden in our heart, His ways will become our ways.”
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We often attempt to hide our physical imperfections in several ways, plastic surgery, covering clothing, low lighting, etc. We will do best when we spend time in the Word of God. It will change us within, which creates a beautiful spirit, and this trans forms ones appearance. Radiance from within is a beautiful thing.

Father God we bow before thee in praise, worship, love, and Joy, humbly desiring to honor, Thee from our heart. Forgive us LORD, show mercy, and compassion on thy children, in Jesus name, amen.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for your Sweet Graphic Last Night, Dear Meg!

(((((Hugs!)))))

A Beautiful Monday to Amy's Place

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you All for the Wonderful Monday Posts)))))

[MEG33]

Thank you for the pretty cosmos!
(((HUGS)))

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((You're Welcome, my Sweet FRiend)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

We Miss you, Dearest Jaycee!!

(((((Loving Hugs and Prayers)))))

[The Mayor]

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Judge Rightly
June 19, 2012

After a national news magazine posted an online story listing my community as one of the top-10 dying cities in the nation, local citizens were outraged. They registered their indignation, pointing out evidence to the contrary. One resident went to great lengths to disprove the harsh judgment. He recruited local citizens to show up downtown and appear in a video that showcased the vibrancy of our community. The video received international attention, and the news magazine admitted it was wrong. But the organization that had done the “research” stood by the conclusion, even though it was based on limited criteria.

Their self-defense surprised me because their careless conclusion seemed indefensible. But then I thought of how common it is to make faulty judgments based on minimal information. One of the classic biblical examples is that of Job’s friends. They wrongly concluded that because a series of tragedies happened to him, Job had sinned.

In the end, God defended Job and offered a startling conclusion. He didn’t rebuke his friends for judging Job but for speaking falsely about Himself (Job 42:7). This is a humbling reminder that when we make careless judgments about others, we are sinning against God.

Lord, please restrain my lips when I’m tempted to say
what I shouldn’t say about people made in
Your image. Use my words to bless and not harm.
May I reflect Your heart.

If you are a Christian, remember that people judge your Lord by you.

Read: Job 42:1-8

You have not spoken of Me what is right. —Job 42:7

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 76-78

[MEG33]

Happy GratiTuesday To Amy's Place

A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A
complaining soul complains even if he lives in paradise.
Baha'u'llah

Hope Your Day Goes Well