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April 1, 2018
| Meg33, The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy
Posted on 03/31/2018 9:56:39 PM PDT by JustAmy
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry
KEYWORDS: amysplace; april2018; frienship; poetry
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To: LUV W
421
posted on
05/29/2018 9:10:25 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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When Words Fail
May 30, 2018
May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
Psalm 33:22
Not long ago I sent my wife, Cari, a text message using only voice prompts. I was on my way out the door to give her a ride home from work and intended to send the words, Where would you like me to pick you up, old gal?
Cari doesnt mind my calling her old galits one of the affectionate nicknames we use around the house. But my cell phone didnt understand the phrase, and sent the words old cow instead.
Fortunately for me, Cari immediately understood what had happened and found it funny. She later posted my text message on social media and asked, Should I be offended? We were both able to laugh about it.
My wifes loving response to my awkward words that day makes me think about Gods loving understanding of our prayers. We may not know what to say when we pray or even what to ask for, but when we belong to Christ, His Spirit within intercedes for us through wordless groans (Romans 8:26) and lovingly helps us articulate our deepest needs before Him.
Our heavenly Father doesnt stand at a distance waiting for us to get our words right. We can come to Him with every need, assured that He understands and receives us with love.
Abba, Father, thank You that I can come to You without fear of having to get my words just right. Help me to keep company with You today.
Some of the New Testaments most important teaching on the Holy Spirit is found in Romans 8. The Spirit is mentioned 21 times in the first 27 verses, with activities ranging from indwelling the lives of followers of Jesus (v. 9), giving us assurance of our relationship with the Father (v. 16), and helping us as we pray (as seen in todays devotional; vv. 2627). What a rich and wonderful gift we have received in the Holy Spirit! May we, as Paul says, not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit (v. 4).
422
posted on
05/30/2018 5:09:15 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: FRiends; trisham; The Mayor; JustAmy; left that other site; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; ...
~Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday~
To Amy's Place
If you can look at a dog and not feel vicarious excitement and
affection, you must be a cat. ~Author Unknown
~I Wish You A Warm Fuzzy Day!~
423
posted on
05/30/2018 7:31:52 AM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
It's Wednesday!
It's Warm!
It's Fuzzy!
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
424
posted on
05/30/2018 7:55:29 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: left that other site; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; ...
Getting ready to go out for lunch! Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday!
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425
posted on
05/30/2018 9:14:15 AM PDT
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: MEG33; JustAmy; left that other site; The Mayor; LUV W; trisham; ConorMacNessa; ...
Thank you for the Beautiful Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Love to Everyone, and God Bless)))))
426
posted on
05/30/2018 11:13:15 PM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: Kitty Mittens
Nighty-night, Kitty...
427
posted on
05/30/2018 11:54:01 PM PDT
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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Interrupted Fellowship
May 31, 2018
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Matthew 27:46
The loud, sorrowful cry pierced the dark afternoon air. I imagine it drowning out the sound of mourning from friends and loved ones gathered at Jesuss feet. It must have overwhelmed the moans of the dying criminals who flanked Jesus on both sides. And surely startled all who heard it.
Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani? Jesus cried out in agony and in utter despondency as He hung on that cross of shame on Golgotha (Matthew 27:4546).
My God, He said, my God, why have you forsaken me?
I cannot think of more heart-wrenching words. Since eternity, Jesus had been in perfect fellowship with God the Father. Together they had created the universe, had fashioned mankind in their image, and planned salvation. Never in the eons past had they not been in total fellowship with each other.
And now, as the anguish of the cross continued to bring devastating pain on JesusHe for the first time lost the awareness of Gods presence as He carried the burden of the sins of the world.
It was the only way. Only through this time of interrupted fellowship could our salvation be provided for. And it was only because Jesus was willing to experience this sense of being forsaken on the cross that we humans can gain fellowship with God.
Thank You, Jesus, for experiencing such pain so we could be forgiven.
The cross reveals Gods heart for the lost.
428
posted on
05/31/2018 4:23:04 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kitty Mittens
429
posted on
05/31/2018 7:24:12 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: MEG33; left that other site; JustAmy; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; Jane Long; TheConservativeParty; ...
I have learned that the point of life's walk is not
where or how far I move my feet but how I am moved in my heart. Anasazi Foundation
The Seven Paths: Changing One's Way of Walking in the World
Have a wonderful thankful Thursday, everyone!
430
posted on
05/31/2018 7:28:00 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
Thankful for God's small world. Happy Thankful Thursday!
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431
posted on
05/31/2018 9:44:29 AM PDT
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; trisham; The Mayor; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; left that other site; ...
Thanking God For Beautiful Flowers, Family And FRiends
A Happy Thankful Thursday To Amy's Place
432
posted on
05/31/2018 2:02:31 PM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: trisham; MEG33
Hello there, Missed most of Thursday at Amy’s but thanks for the posts and have a great Friday.
We are readying the house for another “open house” this Sunday. Need to sell this little farm so we can move to the other place which is nearer to my family and hometown.
I am praying the buyers (who ever they might be) who will love our place, will by a miracle, be here at the open house on Sunday. Our closing on the other house is August first and I am trying (and learning) to trust God and not get too anxious about selling our place.
I will be glad when we are all moved and relaxing in the new house.
Take care and have a nice evening.
Cheers
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Thankful Thursday
May You Always Be Blessed!
((((HUGS))))
ML/LTOS
434
posted on
05/31/2018 5:54:35 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: LUV W
Thank you, Dear LUV W!
(((((Hugs!)))))
435
posted on
05/31/2018 10:22:18 PM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: trisham
Thank you, Dear Trisham!
(((((Hugs!)))))
436
posted on
05/31/2018 10:26:53 PM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: MEG33; The Mayor; left that other site; everyone; FRiends; All; amysplace
Thank you for the Beautiful Daily Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))
437
posted on
05/31/2018 10:35:34 PM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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Stop
June 1, 2018
Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
My friend and I sat in the sand, near the ever-rhythmic ocean. As the sun sank in the distance, wave after wave curled, paused and then rippled toward our extended toes, stopping just short each time. I love the ocean, she smiled. It moves so I dont have to.
What a thought! So many of us struggle to stop. We do, do, do and go, go, go, somehow afraid that if we cease our efforts we will cease to be. Or that by stopping we will expose ourselves to the ever-present realities we work to keep at bay.
In Psalm 46:89, God flexes His omnipotent muscles, putting His power on display. Come and see what the Lord has done . . . . He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. God is a busy God, who works to create calm within the chaos of our days.
And then in verse 10 we read, Be still, and know that I am God.
Of course its possible to know God while running here and there. But the psalmists invitation to cease striving beckons us into a different kind of knowing. A knowing that we can stopand still bebecause God never stops. A knowing that it is Gods power that gives us ultimate value, protection, and peace.
Dear God, help me to find my rest in You.
We rest well when were in the loving arms and perfect will of God.
Psalm 46 has been a source of encouragement to many over the yearsincluding reformer Martin Luther. In fact, he based the classic hymn A Mighty Fortress Is Our God on this psalm. During times of struggle when terribly discouraged, he would turn to his co-worker, Philipp Melanchthon, and say, Come, Philipp, let us sing the forty-sixth Psalm (Ligonier Ministries, Luther and the Psalms: His Solace and Strength).
This mighty fortress describes the God of strength who is our refuge. And He is also the God who calls us to find our rest in Him. In the New Testament, Jesus personalized that rest when He said, Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). In the midst of the cares and despairs of life, we can stop, be still, and find refuge in God.
438
posted on
06/01/2018 4:54:44 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; trisham; The Mayor; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; left that other site; ...
I Wish You A Wonderful Weekend
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439
posted on
06/01/2018 6:15:55 AM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: All
Good morning all
440
posted on
06/01/2018 7:07:07 AM PDT
by
snugs
((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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