Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February, 2014

12-31-2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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What a lovely picture, MEG!

((((HUGS))))

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The weather today was so nice it made me remember why I moved to Florida!

[MEG33]

Thank you, ML..Hope all is well with you.
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[NicknamedBob]

"The weather today was so nice it made me remember why I moved to Florida!"

The weather here was sufficient to make me remember why you moved to Florida!

[JustAmy]

LOL

Thanks for the smiles, Bob.

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Hnaging In There, FRiend! :-)

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LOL! :-)

[The Mayor]

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Better Than Planned
January 28, 2014

Read: Ephesians 5:15-21

Giving thanks always for all things. —Ephesians 5:20

Bible in a Year:
Exodus 19-20; Matthew 18:21-35

Interruptions are nothing new. Rarely does a day go by as planned.

Life is filled with inconveniences. Our plans are constantly thwarted by forces beyond our control. The list is long and ever-changing: Sickness. Conflict. Traffic jams. Forgetfulness. Appliance malfunctions. Rudeness. Laziness. Impatience. Incompetence.

What we cannot see, however, is the other side of inconvenience. We think it has no purpose other than to discourage us, make life more difficult, and thwart our plans. However, inconvenience could be God’s way of protecting us from some unseen danger, or it could be an opportunity to demonstrate God’s grace and forgiveness. It might be the start of something even better than we had planned. Or it could be a test to see how we respond to adversity. Whatever it is, even though we may not know God’s reason, we can be assured of His motive—to make us more like Jesus and to further His kingdom on earth.

To say that God’s followers throughout history have been “inconvenienced” would be an understatement. But God had a purpose. Knowing this, we can thank Him, being confident that He is giving us an opportunity to redeem the time (Eph. 5:16,20).

Lord, so often it’s the little things in life that get
to me, and there seem to be so many of them.
Whenever I’m tempted to lose my temper, blame
someone, or just give up, help me see You.

What happens to us is not nearly as important as what God does in us and through us.

[geologist]

Great poem. Very true, ... very touching. Keep up the good work. Can it be six years ago you wrote this poem? Did you submit it anywhere?

Fish Hawk and you are truly talented.

It has been awhile since I have seen you here on Free Republic. Be well, be happy, it is a choice.

[JustAmy]

Happy Tuesday, Rus.

Thank you for today’s lesson.

This is so true ... “Interruptions are nothing new. Rarely does a day go by as planned.” We need to remember that these interruptions could be the ‘start of something even better than we had planned.’ Even tho it is difficult, we must remember that God has a plan.

[JustAmy]

January 28, 2014



Graphic by MamaBear

[The Mayor]

Right you are. I try to remember that He may have a different plan or I am being delayed for a reason. It’s in the Lords hands not ours.

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Good Morning Amy!

((((HUGS))))
I am off to work now...see you later tonight. :-)

[JustAmy]

Good morning, LTOS

Have a great day; see you tonight.

[MEG33]

Happy Tuesday Everyone

Such a sweet poem and graphic, Amy and Lori. Thank you.
Have A Lovely Evening And Stay Warm

[trisham]

A happy Tuesday to you, MEG! The poor birds and other animals in this weather.

[MEG33]

Indeed!
We got no sleet or snow last night so no ice on the roads near me ...I am grateful.

[trisham]

The weather this winter has been brutal, other than our brief “January thaw”.

[luvie]

Happy Tuesday to you! :)

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Hi LUV W!

((((HUGS))))

Happy Tuesday.