Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, 2013

10-1-2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[Kitty Mittens]

I Love your Friday Post, Dear Amy and Dear Billie!

(((((Wearing Red, and Sending Hugs to All!)))))

[The Mayor]

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How Long?
October 19, 2013

For 9 long years, Saul hounded David as “one hunts a partridge in the mountains” (1 Sam. 26:20). “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?” David prayed. “How long will You hide Your face from me? . . . How long will my enemy be exalted over me?” (Ps. 13:1-2).

Prolonged affliction often vexes us as well. We want a sudden solution, a quick fix. But some things can’t be fixed. They can only be borne.

But we can complain to God in our troubles. We have a heavenly Father who wants us to engage with Him in our struggles. He understands His children as no one else can.

When we turn to Him with our complaints, we come to our senses. In David’s case, his thoughts went back to life’s certainty: God’s love. David reminded himself: “I have trusted in Your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me” (vv.5-6). Sufferings may persist, but David could sing in the midst of his trials, for he was God’s beloved child. That’s all he needed to know.

A. W. Thorold writes, “The highest pinnacle of the spiritual life is not happy joy in unbroken sunshine, but absolute and undoubting trust in the love of God.”

Even in our troubles, God’s love can be trusted.

O yes, He cares; I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares! —Graeff

God’s love stands when all else fails.

Read: Psalm 13

How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? —Psalm 13:1

Bible in a Year:
Isaiah 56-58; 2 Thessalonians 2

[jaycee]

So adorable, Kitty!

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Kitty.

Love your kitty’s outfit.

Hope your Friday was Fantastic and your Saturday is restful.

[JustAmy]

Rus, thank you for bringing us our Daily lesson.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

[JustAmy]

October 19, 2013





The Kitten and the Falling Leaves

See the Kitten on the wall,
Sporting with the leaves that fall,
Withered leaves - one-two-and three -
From the lofty elder-tree!
Though the calm and frosty air
Of this morning bright and fair,
Eddying round and round they sink
Softly, slowly: one might think,
From the motions that are made,
Every little leaf conveyed
Sylph or Faery hither tending,
To this lower world descending,
Each invisible and mute
In his wavering parachute.

But the Kitten, how she starts,
Crouches, stretches, paws, and darts!
First at one, and then its fellow
Just as light and just as yellow.
There are many now - now one -
Now they stop and there are none:
What intenseness of desire
In her upward eye of fire!
With a tiger-leap half-way
Now she meets the coming prey,
Lets it go as fast, and then
Has it in her power again:
Now she works with three or four,
Like an Indian conjurer;
Quick as he in feats of art,
Far beyond in joy of heart.

Where her antics played in the eye
Of a thousand standers-by,
Clapping hands with shout and stare,
What would little Tabby care
For the plaudits of the crowd?
~ William Wordsworth ~

[DJ MacWoW]

I'm Cute!

So Donate To FR!

[geologist]

About 6 years ago I took in two cats about 6 months apart. They come into the house during the day and sleep, but eat and live in the garage. I had their front claws removed, so I take care they are never outside.

Two nights ago there was a glitch when I was lowering the garage door the couple of inches it was up (because a cold night was predicted) it was midnight. Anyway the door went up instead of down, one of the cats ran out and by the time I made sure she was not still in the garage, ... she was not to be seen nor did she come to my calls. We have alleys. It was my expectation she would come back in the morning and be waiting when I got up. Not so. I walked the block all around and did not find her. The other cat is disturbed she is gone. I have walked and called the whole area. Nothing. My prayer is for her safety.

It made no sense she disappeared so quickly. It scares me for her to know her defense is largely gone. How long before she is found and recovered? Too long already.

[left that other site]

A very happy caturday to you, Amy!

[JustAmy]

Happy Caturday, DJ.

What a sweet Caturday addition. Thank you.

Also helping you ping donors to the FReepathon thread.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, LTOS.

So Far, so good. LOL

[JustAmy]

Can you find today's mystery cat?

I haven't found him, but have been assured that there is a Leopard in this picture!

If you find him,let me know!

OOOPS .... I found him!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Can you find today's mystery cat?

Yep! But I won't give it away. : )

Morning, sweet (((((((Sis))))))))

I'm still working on what we were talking about.

G'nite!

[Kitty Mittens]

I See him, Dear Amy! : )
It Took me Awhile to Find him; he Blends in So Well.
Love your Beautiful #306!

(((((Goodnight to All FRiends, and God Bless)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, my Sweet FRiend!

(((((Hugs)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Sending Heartfelt Prayers, Dear Geologist)))))

[MEG33]

~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~

"For I know the thoughts I think toward you says the Lord, thoughts of peace... to give you a future
and a hope. And you will seek me, and find me, when you search for me with all your heart."
Jeremiah 29: 11-13
~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

[MEG33]

A Belated Happy Birthday

*Mary Lou*
Wishing You A Wonderful Year

[left that other site]

Thank You So Much for your Birthday Greetings, Meg! (I don’t feel any older! :-)

[left that other site]

I love That Scripture passage!

Have a great Sunday, Meg!

((((HUGS))))