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

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

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Great Expectations
January 29, 2014

Read: Philippians 1:12-21

According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified. —Philippians 1:20

Bible in a Year:
Exodus 21-22; Matthew 19

I once asked a counselor what the major issues were that brought people to him. Without hesitation he said, “The root of many problems is broken expectations; if not dealt with, they mature into anger and bitterness.”

In our best moments, it’s easy to expect that we will find ourselves in a good place surrounded by good people who like and affirm us. But life has a way of breaking those expectations. What then?

Stuck in jail and beset by fellow believers in Rome who didn’t like him (Phil. 1:15-16), Paul remained surprisingly upbeat. As he saw it, God had given him a new mission field. While under house arrest, he witnessed to the guards about Christ, which sent the gospel into Caesar’s house. And even though those opposing him were preaching the gospel from wrong motives, Christ was being preached, so Paul rejoiced (v.18).

Paul never expected to be in a great place or to be well liked. His only expectation was that “Christ will be magnified” through him (v.20). He wasn’t disappointed.

If our expectation is to make Christ visible to those around us regardless of where we are or who we are with, we will find those expectations met and even exceeded. Christ will be magnified.

Lord, forgive me for making my life all about what
I expect and not about glorifying You regardless
of my circumstances. May Your love, mercy,
and justice be magnified through me today.

Make it your only expectation to magnify Christ wherever you are and whoever you are with.

[MEG33]

Good Morning, Rus..Great message...Thank you for starting the day off right every day.

[MEG33]

-A Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday-
To Amy's Place

Flowers From The Garden
There is a window in your heart, that opens on a garden,
A place you can retreat to when you need to ask for pardon,
For having been abusive, to the child that lives in you,
By simply asking way too much, for any child to do.
Don’t ask for the surrender, of childhood dreams so gay,
That they could always bring a smile, despite a rainy day.
The toys we had as children, were of the simplest sort,
A cardboard tube became a sword, a cardboard box a fort.
Children can be happy, they’ve learned the art of play,
Try not to lose that talent as you go about your day.
With all the noise and bustle that distracts you from that art,
Take time to smell the flowers from the garden in your heart.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . © 2004

[MEG33]

This poem warmed my heart and made me smile ...It was a nice “cheer-up” to read during our frigid winter weather.
Thank you for sharing your lovely gift with us at Amy’s Place.

[left that other site]

happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday, MEG!

((((HUGS))))

[NicknamedBob]

I was trying to smell those flowers from my heart and I realized ...

I need a shower.

.

Morning, Meg!

[MEG33]

LOL..Morning, Bob.

[MEG33]

((((HUGS))))

[luvie]

Lovely combination of beautiful words and gorgeous graphic to match! Thank you for brightening the day! :)

[MEG33]

Thank you, LUV..I thought it a good warmer upper for this latest cold blast.
My pleasure.

[trisham]

Happy Wednesday, MEG!

[MEG33]

Good Morning, trish.

[Jane Long]

Beautiful poem and scene for this warmer-than-yesterday Wednesday. Thanks! Have a great day...taking time to smell the flowers from the gardens in our hearts ;-)

[MEG33]

The sun shines and it will be warmer today!
Happy you enjoyed the opening, Jane.
;o)

[NicknamedBob]

Children Are Flowers

Children are flowers.
That you didn’t know?
Why else would the dirt be,
A place that they grow?

They glory in showers,
Of rain that may fall,
And wave in the breezes,
That Spring brings to call.

Their laughter and smiling,
Are perfumes of mind.
Yes, children are flowers,
My favorite kind.

NicknamedBob . . . . . May 4, 2008

[MEG33]

"Children Are Flowers"

"They glory in showers,
Of rain that may fall,"

Love this, Bob...Thank you!

[geologist]

Thank you for the poetry ...

It speaks to the heart ...

When we stop to consider the beauty of each day
we see a vision of hope, peace, love, blessings, ... choosing for them to stay,
All from our LORD surrounding us
with His presence; Come what may,

Keep these gifts of our heart,

right where Thou art ... from the start.

Praise Him.

[MEG33]

I was so happy to post Bob’s lovely poem..Amen, geologist.
Praise Him

[MEG33]

Time for lunch and a nap.
Wishing You A Beautiful Afternoon

[trisham]

Have a lovely nap, MEG!