Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September 2019

July 1, 2019 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[The Mayor]

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July 18

Wise Aid

Bible in a Year : Psalms 20–22; Acts 21:1–17

Encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 As I stopped my car at a red light, I saw the same man standing beside the road again. He held a cardboard sign: Need money for food. Anything helps. I looked away and sighed. Was I the kind of person who ignored the needy?

Some people pretend to have needs but are actually con artists. Others have legitimate needs but face difficulties overcoming destructive habits. Social workers tell us it’s better to give money to the aid ministries in our city. I swallowed hard and drove past. I felt bad, but I may have acted wisely.

God commands us to “warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak” (1 Thessalonians 5:14). To do this well we must know who belongs in which category. If we warn a weak or disheartened person, we may break her spirit; if we help an idle person, we may encourage laziness. Consequently, we help best from up close, when we know the person well enough to know what he needs.

Has God burdened your heart to help someone? Great! Now the work begins. Don’t assume you know what that person needs. Ask her to share her story, and listen. Prayerfully give as seems wise and not merely to feel better. When we truly aim “to do what is good for each other,” we will more readily “be patient with everyone,” even when they stumble (vv. 14–15).

By Mike Wittmer

Reflect & Pray

When have others most helped you? What did you learn about how best to help others?

Father, help me to help wisely, and often.

[MEG33]

Happy Thankful Thursday To Amy's PlaceI'm so thankful for God's beautiful creations.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

Thankful for the little things.
🌼 Happy Thankful Thursday! 🌼

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Happy Thankful Thursday!

As Always, I Am Thankful For My FRiends!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

And we are thankful for you!

[TheConservativeParty]

Pretty butterflies!
Hope you both had a good day!

[TheConservativeParty]

The dog is having fun posing, the cat is less thrilled.

: )

We got significant rainfall this morning, much needed.

Cheers

[left that other site]

LOL...I think you are right about the cat.

[luvie]

Mine was excellent! Hope you finally cooled off a bit! And got some rain!

[TheConservativeParty]

The rain made it not get as hot as predicted. Friday will be 95 and humid though. Was a good soaking rain. Will be nice by Sunday, only 80.

Have a good night

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Beautiful Pics & Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Love, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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July 19

Who Is He?

Bible in a Year : Psalms 23–25; Acts 21:18–40

Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty—he is the King of glory. Psalm 24:10

On our way home from our honeymoon, my husband and I waited to check in our luggage at the airport. I nudged him and pointed to a man standing a few feet away.

My spouse squinted. “Who is he?”

I excitedly rattled off the actor’s most notable roles, then walked up and asked him to take a photo with us. Twenty-four years later, I still enjoy sharing the story of the day I met a movie star.

Recognizing a famous actor is one thing, but there’s Someone more important I’m thankful to know personally. “Who is this King of glory?” (Psalm 24:8). The psalmist David points to the Lord Almighty as Creator, Sustainer, and Ruler of all. He sings, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters” (vv. 1–2). In awestruck wonder, David proclaims God is above all, yet intimately approachable (vv. 3–4). We can know Him, be empowered by Him, and trust Him to fight on our behalf, as we live for Him (v. 8).

God provides opportunities for us to declare Him as the only Famous One truly worth sharing with others. As we reflect His character, those who don’t recognize Him can have more reasons to ask, “Who is He?” Like David, we can point to the Lord with awestruck wonder and tell His story!

By Xochitl Dixon

Reflect & Pray

What has the Lord shown you about Himself? How might you share that with someone?

Lord, thanks for blessing us with the pleasure and privilege of seeking You and giving us opportunities to share You with others every day.

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

We Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops
I Wish You A Happy Weekend

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Happy Red Friday!

We LOVE Our Troops and First Responders!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Good morning All!

Our last hot day of this heat wave.

Looks like it rained overnight and it’s still cloudy.

Might be able to skip watering the flowers for the second day in a row.

Have a great day!

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Today is a bit cooler here too. Stay Cool, my FRiend! :-)

[luvie]

WEARING RED ON FRIDAY
FOR OUR HEROES!




Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

🇺🇸 O, say, can you see
By the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed
At the twilight's last gleaming?.... 🇺🇸

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[Jane Austen]

And our troops have sacrificed so much for us.