Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March 2015

January 1, 2015 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[MEG33]

I was disappointed that my opening did not get a response.

[MEG33]

~Happy Monday Everyone~

Thank you always for Our Daily Bread, Rus.
Busy Day...*HUGS*

[MEG33]

I checked and have the latest version...Hmmm no update seemed available.

[left that other site]

Happy Monday!

Stay Warm and Safe, Everybody!

ML/LTOS

[moose07]

There is all sorts of chatter on the thread.
I think the up date is available but best to check.
I’ ve off-lined my windows laptops, for the time being ,because I’m just fed up with all the nonsense.

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you, Dear Meg!)))))
I Love your Beautiful Snowy Sunday Graphics, and Wonderful Quote in your #445.
You Bring the Most Beautiful Blessings!

(((((Sending Hugs to All FRiends)))))
Sweet Dreams, and God Bless.

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((I Love your Cute Sunday and Monday Kitty Pics, Dear Mary!)))))

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

The Hand Of God

January 27, 2015

Read: Psalm 63:1-8 | Bible in a Year: Exodus 16-18; Matthew 18:1-20

When NASA began using a new kind of space telescope to capture different spectrums of light, researchers were surprised at one of the photos. It shows what looks like fingers, a thumb, and an open palm showered with spectacular colors of blue, purple, green, and gold. Some have called it “The Hand of God.”

The idea of God reaching out His hand to help us in our time of need is a central theme of Scripture. In Psalm 63 we read: “Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me” (vv.7-8). The psalmist felt God’s divine help like a hand of support. Some Bible teachers believe that King David wrote this psalm in the wilderness of Judah during the terrible time of his son Absalom’s rebellion. Absalom had conspired to dethrone his father, and David fled to the wilderness (2 Sam. 15–16). Even during this difficult time, God was present and David trusted in Him. He said, “Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You” (Ps. 63:3).

Life can be painful at times, yet God offers His comforting hand in the midst of it. We are not beyond His reach.

Beneath His watchful eye
His saints securely dwell;
That hand which bears all nature up
Shall guard His children well. —Doddridge

God bears the world’s weight on His shoulder, yet holds His children in the palm of His hand.

INSIGHT: The superscription to this psalm indicates that David was a refugee in the wilderness when he wrote it, either at the time when he was fleeing from Saul (1 Sam. 23:14-15; 24:1) or fleeing from his own son Absalom (2 Sam. 15:14,23,28). Because David addresses himself as “king” (Ps. 63:11), some Bible teachers believe that he was fleeing from his son. His life in danger (vv.9-10), David sought out and trusted God for protection and safety (vv.1-2). Instead of allowing his troubles to overwhelm him, David sang of God’s lovingkindness (v.3), meditated on His presence (v.6), and rejoiced in His deliverance (vv.9-11).

[left that other site]

Thank you, Sweetheart!

((((HUGS))))

[MEG33]

Thank you for your sweet words and encouragement,
Kitty.
*HUGS* and Blessings to you.

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

Happy Grati-Tuesday, Friends.

I'm grateful for you for your help in keeping Amy's Place on-line.
Thank you!
Sorry that am not here as often as I should be.

[JustAmy]

Thank you Dear Meg for continuing to carry the baton. You are truly appreciated.

(((((((((( Meg ))))))))))

[MEG33]

~Good Morning To Amy's Place~
Thank you for the beautiful opening, Amy

It's a beautiful springlike day here.
I have much to be grateful for.
Praying safety and warmth for those affected by the storm.
I Wish You A Happy GratiTuesday

[MEG33]

(((HUGS)))
I appreciate your kind words.
Hope you feel better soon, dear Amy.

[trisham]

First Snow

Snow makes whiteness where it falls
The bushes look like popcorn balls
And places where I always play
Look like somewhere else today

Beautiful feathery flakes of snow
Over the woodland and field they go
Making a blanket so warm and deep
Over the flowers that lie asleep

Mary Louise Allen

A Happy GratiTuesday to everyone here at Amy's Place!

[MEG33]

So pretty, trisham...Lovely poem.
How is this storm treating you? I am glad you have electricity!

[trisham]

Thanks, MEG.

We have 25+ inches, and it’s still snowing. :) We have power! We’re very lucky, because at least 25,000 households do not. The entire island of Nantucket is without power. This is the worst blizzard since 1978.

[JustAmy]

Thank you.

I love those beautiful flowers, Meg. I should know what they are but my mind isn’t working this morning.

My cold is better but am still congested and wanting to sleep. I need to stay active instead of heading back to bed.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Trish.

Your poem and graphic are wonderful. We don’t get snow here but I love all the snow graphics. :)

[trisham]

Thanks, Amy. :)