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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... June, 2014
6-1-2014
| JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends
Posted on 05/31/2014 9:32:56 PM PDT by JustAmy
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'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets and those who enjoy poetry. 'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry. Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friends; june2014; poetry
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To: MEG33; Jane Long; potlatch; LUV W; everyone
Thank you for the Pings, Dear FRiends!
((((Goodnight, and God Bless)))))
2,121
posted on
09/25/2014 12:23:13 AM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
The Wise Old Owl
Sept 25, 2014
Read: Proverbs 10:17-21
Years ago an anonymous writer penned a short poem about the merits of measuring our words.
A wise old owl sat in an oak;
The more he saw the less he spoke;
The less he spoke the more he heard;
Why cant we all be like that wise old bird?
There is a connection between wisdom and limiting what we say. Proverbs 10:19 says, In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
We are wise to be careful about what we say or how much we say in certain situations. It makes sense to guard our words when we are angry. James urged his fellow believers, Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath (James 1:19). Restraining our words can also show reverence for God. Solomon said, God is in heaven, and you on earth; therefore let your words be few (Eccl. 5:2). When others are grieving, our silent presence may help more than abundant expressions of sympathy: No one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great (Job 2:13).
Although there is a time to be quiet and a time to speak (Eccl. 3:7), choosing to speak less allows us to hear more.
Dear Lord, please grant me wisdom to
know when to speak and when to listen.
I want to encourage others and to care
for them as You have cared for me.
Let your speech be better than silence; otherwise be silent.
Todays reading focuses on how we use the words we speak. In verse 17, the emphasis is on the instruction and correction we receive; lying lips and slanderous words are the focus of verse 18. The point of verse 19 is that words can be so dangerous that were wiser to not speak than to speak too much, while verse 20 contrasts the speech of those with a right heart (which is like silver) against those whose heart is far from God (worthless). Finally, verse 21 describes how proper speech can be like food to the soul. In all of these sayings, we are challenged to carefully consider how we speak.
2,122
posted on
09/25/2014 6:18:05 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: The Mayor
AMEN!
Thank you, Rus, for Our Daily Bread.
2,123
posted on
09/25/2014 6:28:31 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; potlatch; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; left that other site; Jane Long; ...
A Happy Thankful Thursday To Amy's Place
A Robin came for a drink yesterday on my patio...a rare visitor.
I Am So Thankful For God's Beautiful Creations
I Wish You A Wonderful, Thankful Day
2,124
posted on
09/25/2014 8:26:48 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)
To: MEG33
I love Robins.
I hardly ever see them in FL, but in Boston, they were always the first sign of SPRING!
Happy Thankful Thursday!
((((HUGS))))
2,125
posted on
09/25/2014 9:10:45 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: MEG33
Happy Thankful Thursday, ((Meg)).
Lucky you....to have such a special *visit* ;) One of God’s beautiful creations, indeed.
It’s drizzling here, off and on. So much for washing my car!
Enjoy your day.
2,126
posted on
09/25/2014 9:13:06 AM PDT
by
Jane Long
("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
To: The Mayor
2,127
posted on
09/25/2014 9:13:55 AM PDT
by
Jane Long
("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
To: MEG33; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
 Thankful for hugs On this Thankful Thursday!
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2,128
posted on
09/25/2014 9:40:26 AM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
To: The Mayor; MEG33; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; Diver Dave; Jane Long; lonestar; left that other site; ...

Happy Thankful Thursday, FRiends.
I'm thankful for each of you and ....
I don't take you for granted. I know there are other places you could visit.
Big Hugs.
2,129
posted on
09/25/2014 9:53:39 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Check out Cruz Control!,.I>)
To: LUV W
Those giraffes are adorable!
Happy Thankful Thursday! :-)
2,130
posted on
09/25/2014 10:32:12 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: JustAmy
Good Advice!
((((HUGS))))
And Amen to what you said!
:-)
2,131
posted on
09/25/2014 10:32:54 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Thanks, ML! (((hugs))) to you! :)
2,132
posted on
09/25/2014 10:35:12 AM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
To: left that other site
Thanks, LTOS.
So much to be thankful for.
I’m thankful that Eric Holder is resigning. :)
2,133
posted on
09/25/2014 11:00:56 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Check out Cruz Control!,.I>)
To: JustAmy
Moi Aussi!
But let us pray he is not replaced by Al Sharpton!
2,134
posted on
09/25/2014 11:07:37 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
LOL
Guess I should not take for granted that we would get someone better.
2,135
posted on
09/25/2014 11:19:56 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Check out Cruz Control!,.I>)
To: JustAmy
Check News/Activism...there is already an article about Al “advising” Zero on Holder’s “successor”. EEK!
2,136
posted on
09/25/2014 11:21:21 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: MEG33
I had blue birds at my bird bath yesterday. Don’t get them too much so it is always fun to see them playing in the water.
Happy Thankful Thursday, All!
To: left that other site
I just saw that .... someone mentioned Van Jones. My reactions was “YIKES!!”
These next two years are going to last forever. :(
2,138
posted on
09/25/2014 11:23:09 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Check out Cruz Control!,.I>)
To: JustAmy
2,139
posted on
09/25/2014 11:23:59 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kitty Mittens; MEG33; Jane Long; Everybody
I missed all the pretty ‘good night’ posts last night. Hope everyone is having a good day.
2,140
posted on
09/25/2014 11:58:42 AM PDT
by
potlatch
("Dream as if you'll live forever...Live as if you'll die today")
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