Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, November and December 2016

October 1, 2016 | JustAmy; Meg33, The Mayor; Trisham;

[JustAmy]

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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
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[MEG33]

Thank you for coming by today.
*HUGS* and Blessings

[The Mayor]

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Stage by Stage

October 27, 2016

At the Lord's command Moses recorded the stages in their journey. Numbers 33:2

Numbers 33 is a chapter in the Bible we might pass by without reflection. It appears to be nothing more than a long list of places tracing Israel's pilgrimage from Rameses in Egypt to their arrival in the plains of Moab. But it must be important because it’s the only section in Numbers that follows with the words: “At the Lord’s command Moses recorded . . .” (v. 2).

Why keep a record of this? Could it be that this list provides a framework upon which the Israelites emerging from the wilderness could retrace that forty-year journey in their thoughts and recall God's faithfulness at each location?

Remember all the ways God has shown you His faithful, covenant love.

I envision an Israelite father, sitting near a campfire, reminiscing with his son: “I will never forget Rephidim! I was dying of thirst, nothing but sand and sage for hundreds of miles. Then God directed Moses to take his staff and strike a rock—actually a hard slab of flint. I thought, What a futile gesture; he’ll never get anything out of that stone. But to my amazement water gushed out of that rock! A generous flow that satisfied the thirst of the thousands of Israelites. I’ll never forget that day!” (see Ps. 114:8; Num. 20:8–13; 33:14).

So why not give it a try? Reflect on your life—stage by stage—and remember all the ways God has shown you His faithful, covenant love.

Count your many blessings, name them one by one. Johnson Oatman Jr.

For reflection on the faithfulness of God, listen to this Discover the Word program: discovertheword.org/faithfulness.

God’s faithfulness extends to all generations.

INSIGHT:

Stage by stage God leads His dear children along. Sometimes (as in Israel’s case), God’s leading in our lives may seem quite mystifying; we may feel we are traveling in circles. Nevertheless, when we trust in the Lord, He will direct us (Prov. 3:5–6). God is faithful to all who put their trust in Him. 

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Thankful Thursday
To Amy's Place!



"Into The West"
Annie Lennox
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[luvie]

So Thankful This Thursday
For FRiends! :)

[luvie]

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Thankful Thursday!

I am grateful for the North Woods of Maine in Autumn.

(Not So Much in Winter, though!)

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[trisham]

To Be Resolute

The little plans I tried to carry
Have failed
O' Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.

Amen.

Anushree Karnani

Have a wonderful thankful Thursday, everyone!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Beautiful Daily Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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Learning to Count

October 28, 2016

How precious to me are your thoughts, God! Psalm 139:17

My son is learning to count from one to ten. He counts everything from toys to trees. He counts things I tend to overlook, like the wildflowers on his way to school or the toes on my feet.

My son is also teaching me to count again. Often I become so immersed in things I haven’t finished or things I don’t have that I fail to see all the good things around me. I have forgotten to count the new friends made this year and the answered prayers received, the tears of joy shed and the times of laughter with good friends.

Lord, Your works are so many and good I can’t count them all.

My ten fingers are not enough to count all that God gives me day by day. “Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare” (Ps. 40:5). How can we even begin to count all the blessings of salvation, reconciliation, and eternal life?

Let us join David as he praises God for all His precious thoughts about us and all He has done for us, when he says, “How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand” (139:17–18).

Let’s learn to count again!

Lord, Your works are so many and good I can’t count them all. But I thank You for each one.

Let’s thank God for His countless blessings.

INSIGHT:

Psalm 139:15 is one of the most well-known and beloved verses in all of Scripture. Because it is difficult to translate, it might have a broader and fuller meaning than the English represents. The Hebrew could also be rendered, “My bones were not crushed because of You, when I was secretly made.” Not only does this verse tell us that God knew us before we were born, but it also tells us that He was actively protecting and sustaining us as we were being formed in the secret place of our mother’s womb. 

[MEG33]

Love this, Rus.
Amen

[MEG33]

*GOOD MORNING TO AMY'S PLACE*

We Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops

*Wishing You A Great Weekend*

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Happy Red Friday!

Wishing you a beautiful day, and an AWESOME WEEKEND!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY FRIDAY TO
AMY'S PLACE!


Baroness Margaret Thatcher

Happy Friday From The
Entire MacNessa Clan!

Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world!

[luvie]

Gooood Friday mornin', Early Birds!
Are ya ready for some weekend?
Wellll....it's herrrrre!
Got plans? I do!
NOTHING! LOL!
Man! I'm lovin' me some retirement!
Hope all of you have a Fabulous Friday!
....and a Wonderful Weekend!
((((hugs))))

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

[The Mayor]

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Desert Solitaire

October 29, 2016

And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:12

Desert Solitaire is Edward Abbey’s personal history of his summers as a park ranger in what is now called Arches National Park in Utah. The book is worth reading if only for Abbey’s bright language and vivid descriptions of the US Southwest.

But Abbey, for all his artistry, was an atheist who could see nothing beyond the surface of the beauty he enjoyed. How sad! He lived his entire life in praise of beauty and missed the point of it all.

Loving Father, we praise You because You are good.

Most ancient peoples had theories of origins enshrouded in legend, myth, and song. But Israel’s story of creation was unique: It told of a God who created beauty for our enjoyment and childlike delight. God thought up the cosmos, spoke it into being and pronounced it “beautiful.” (The Hebrew word for good also signifies beauty.) Then, having created a paradise, God in love spoke us into being, placed us in Eden, and told us, “Enjoy!”

Some see and enjoy the beauty of the Creator’s good gifts all around them, but don’t “worship him as God or even give him thanks.” They “think up foolish ideas of what God [is] like. As a result, their minds become dark and confused”  (Rom. 1:21 nlt).

Others see beauty, say “Thank You, God,” and step into His light.

Loving Father, we praise You because You are good. Thank You for infusing Your creation with beauty and purpose and for placing us here to enjoy it as we discover You. Your love endures forever!

All of creation reflects the beauty of God.

INSIGHT:

This psalm of worship praises the wonders of God’s creation and God’s providential intervention for His people. The repeating refrain is, “His love endures forever.” Key concepts in this psalm are God’s creation (see Isa. 40), the love of God (see Pss. 5–7), and the miracles of God (see Ex. 6–7). The list of items for which to thank God, our Creator, are vast and extensive: God is good (v. 1); He is over all other “gods” (v. 2); God is the Lord of lords (v. 3); He alone does great wonders (v. 4); God by His understanding made the heavens (v. 5); He placed the earth on the waters (v. 6); God made the great lights (v. 7); He made the sun to govern the day (v. 8); and God made the moon and stars to govern the night (v. 9).

[MEG33]

Amen

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

*She's All Dressed Up To Celebrate National Cat Day*
"If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our
favorite cat, they, too, would purr." — Martin Buxbaum
Happy Caturday***Dogurday To All

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National Cat Day

That's OK. We STILL have 364 National Dog Days per Year!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

LOL!