Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... August and September, 2012

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

[MEG33]

Good Afternoon

Thank you, Conor, for honoring our troops and founding fathers..
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day.

[yorkie]

"I like to think we are all like that."

We are, Dave.
We are ALL under HIS wings,
Gently protected, nurtured and LOVED

[ConorMacNessa]

You're quite welcome, Meg! A Blessed Lord's Day to you!



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)

[ConorMacNessa]

Thank you for the beautiful post, Yorkie! A Blessed Lord's Day to you!



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)

[MEG33]

We are all under His wing.

Protected, nurtured and loved
Thank you, yorkie.. . for these assuring words.

[MEG33]

Signing Off Early Dear FRiends

Healing prayers for our hurting FRiends
Thank you for coming by today and sharing your lovely comments, blessings, scripture,
graphics, prayers, tributes,and music.
May you be blessed with a good evening and restful sleep.
May God Keep Safe Those Who Keep Us Safe

[The Mayor]

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Unrewarded
August 20, 2012

Most of us look to friends and colleagues for rewards: a slap on the back, a hero’s medal, applause, a sincere compliment. But according to Jesus, the more important rewards await us after death. It’s possible that the most significant human acts of all are carried out in secret, seen by no one but God. In a nutshell, the message of the kingdom is this: Live for God and not other people.

As Jesus explained it, we are accumulating a kind of savings account, storing up “treasures in heaven” (Matt. 6:20) rather than on earth—treasures so great that they will compensate for any amount of suffering. The Old Testament has dropped a few scant hints about an afterlife, but Jesus spoke plainly about a place where “the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father” (Matt. 13:43).

In their quest for a kingdom, the Jews of Jesus’ day had been looking for signs of God’s approval in this life, primarily through prosperity and political power. Beginning with this speech, Jesus changed the focus to the life to come (ch.6). He discounted success in this visible world. Invest in the future life, He cautioned. After all, rust, a thief, or a lowly insect can destroy all else that we accumulate (v.20).

Lord, help us not to seek the applause of our friends
and colleagues, but rather to look to You for approval.
Teach us to put into practice the principles of the
Sermon on the Mount. Amen.

Reward in eternity does not depend upon recognition in life.

Read: Matthew 6:1-4,19-21

Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. —Matthew 6:18

Bible in a Year:
Jeremiah 6-8

[Diver Dave]

Another wonderful message from Our Daily Bread.

Thank You, Mayor.

[The Mayor]

Amen Dave! Thank you for being here.

[geologist]

“Prayer is the soil in which hope grows best.”
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Let us carry the attitude of prayer. Does it occur to us that our every thought is a type of prayer? Pay attention to the direction of our thoughts, and what our desires are.
“Pray without ceasing”

Let us “love one another”. God bless this day, praise the LORD.

[oldteen]

~Wishing You A Wonderful Day~

[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)

[luvie]

To the best military in the world!
They always do the right thing! :)

[left that other site]

Awww.

[GailA]

For my hubby Ret. Senior Chief

[The Mayor]

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Sharpening One Another
August 21, 2012

Social networks on the Internet are on the rise. Even when separated by great distance, people are still able to gain insights and a listening ear from peers on-line. Blogs, Twitter, e-mail, and Web links add to the ways we can receive and give spiritual guidance.

But it’s also valuable to meet face to face with mature believers for mentoring. “Elisha . . . followed Elijah” (1 Kings 19:21), and Paul mentored Timothy as “a true son in the faith” (1 Tim. 1:2). He even admonished Timothy to set up a chain of mentoring which would multiply spiritual growth (2 Tim. 2:2). Moses exhorted parents to teach their children throughout their day: “when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up” (Deut. 6:7). The Master Teacher, Christ Himself, illustrated how to mentor: “He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out” (Mark 3:14).

From these passages we see the value of meeting face to face in a variety of settings so that we can sharpen one another spiritually (Prov. 27:17). Along life’s journey, there are times when we can benefit from a wise guide or provide this same service to one who wants to follow.

Lord, who could be my mentor? And is there a
younger person in the faith I could help?
Please lead me so that I might grow stronger
spiritually and help others as well.

We need each other to get where God wants us to go.

Read: 1 Kings 19:19-21

As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. —Proverbs 27:17

Bible in a Year:
Jeremiah 9-12

[MEG33]

~Happy GratiTuesday To Amy's Place~

May you have a beautiful day

[left that other site]

Thank You for that Gorgeous Picture, Meg! :-)

[Kitty Mittens]

Beautiful Post, Dear Meg! (((((Thank you)))))

A Wonderful GratiTuesday to Amy's Place

[luvie]

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
~Colossians 3:17~