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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August 7

Back in the Battle

Bible in a Year : Psalms 72–73; Romans 9:1–15

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

As a child, she had hurled vicious words at her parents. Little did she know that those words would be her last interaction with them. Now, even after years of counseling, she can’t forgive herself. Guilt and regret paralyze her.

We all live with regrets—some of them quite terrible. But the Bible shows us a way through the guilt. Let’s look at one example.

There’s no sugarcoating what King David did. It was the time “when kings go off to war,” but “David remained in Jerusalem” (2 Samuel 11:1). Away from the battle, he stole another man’s wife and tried to cover it up with murder (vv. 2–5, 14–15). God stopped David’s downward plunge (12:1–13), but the king would live the rest of his life with the knowledge of his sins.

While David was rising from the ashes, his general, Joab, was winning the battle David should have been leading (12:26). Joab challenged David, “Now muster the rest of the troops and besiege the city and capture it” (v. 28). David finally got back to his God-appointed place as the leader of his nation and his army (v. 29).

When we permit our past to crush us, in effect we’re telling God His grace isn’t enough. Regardless of what we’ve done, our Father extends His complete forgiveness to us. We can find, as David did, grace enough to get back in the battle.

By Tim Gustafson

Reflect & Pray

What regrets gnaw at your soul? Who in your life might be a safe person to talk to for the reassurance of God’s grace?

Father, may we truly realize Your love defines us.

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"When we permit our past to crush us, in effect we’re telling God His grace isn’t enough. Regardless of what we’ve done, our Father extends His complete forgiveness to us. We can find, as David did, grace enough to get back in the battle."

THIS.

[MEG33]

~A Happy Very Warm Fuzzy Wednesday~
To Amy's Place

~Sitting On A Beach~

Sandy moments on a white ribbon stretching to the horizon
Lapped by salty waters wandering the world dawn to dawn
I walked the strand twixt the sounding sea and the land
Thinking no thoughts at all, just dreaming out of hand
~
Zephyr wind song set to dancing gulls crying their glee
Racing the shifting tides and chasing waves by me
Circling overhead in a ballet between dawn and dusk
as I pause and smell the sea’s own brand of musk
~
Sun drenched shore and glittering sea blending sweet
Sea grasses dance in the shifting airs so soft and fleet
I love this place where the heart and soul can heal
And where the human song can finally freely peal
WayzataJOHNN_2011

[MEG33]

Good morning, Rus. Thank you always for Our Daily Bread.
You Are A Blesssing

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Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

Enjoy This Beautiful Summer Day!

Loved the Poem, Dear MEG!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Happy Warm and Fuzzy
and Cautious
Wednesday!

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[trisham]

We’re having torrential rain here and it’s almost as dark as night.

[luvie]

Yikes! I hope it doesn’t get too violent. Rain would be nice, though.

[trisham]

We’re still getting thunder, but the rain is lessening and the sun seems to be showing its face.

[luvie]

That will refresh everything.

[The Mayor]

Always good to see you Meg and Thank you

[TheConservativeParty]

Don’t let ‘em in Kitty!
LOL

[luvie]

I don’t think they have that warrant. LOL!

[TheConservativeParty]

Hope you had a great day!

I went to a butterfly show at a local botanical garden that also has a big greenhouse dome. They hatch out butterflies in the dome and you walk through the dome while they fly around to flowers. My friend had not been to the annual show before. It’s really a fun event.

Cheers

[The Mayor]

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August 8

A Legacy of Faith

Bible in a Year : Psalms 74–76; Romans 9:16–33

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice. 2 Timothy 1:5

Long before the decisive moment when Billy Graham came to faith in Christ at age sixteen, his parents’ devotion to Jesus was evident. They’d both come to faith while growing up within a family of believers. After their marriage, Billy’s parents continued that legacy by lovingly nurturing their children, including praying and reading Scripture and attending church faithfully with them. The solid foundation Graham’s parents laid for Billy was part of the soil God used to bring him to faith and, eventually, to his calling as a bold evangelist.

The apostle Paul’s young protégé Timothy also benefited from a strong spiritual foundation. Paul wrote, “Your sincere faith . . . first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice” (2 Timothy 1:5). This legacy helped prepare and steer Timothy’s heart toward faith in Christ.

Now Paul urged Timothy to carry on this faith tradition (v. 5), to “fan into flame the gift of God” within him through the Holy Spirit, who “gives us power” (vv. 6–7). Because of the power of the Spirit, Timothy could fearlessly live for the gospel (v. 8). A strong spiritual legacy doesn’t guarantee we’ll come to faith, but the example and mentoring of others can help prepare the way. And after we receive Jesus as Savior, the Spirit will guide us in service, in living for Him, and even in nurturing the faith of others.

By Alyson Kieda

Reflect & Pray

Who or what did God use to help to lay the foundation for your faith? How can you help to do this in someone’s life today?

God, thank You for the believers who helped shape my faith. Help me to rely on Christ’s Spirit for the strength to boldly witness for You. 

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Butterfly World in Coconut Creek FL is also a wonderful Butterfly exhibit. I loved it there.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

Thankful for beauty
in stickery places.
Happy Thankful Thursday!

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Happy Thursday!

Approach Every Day With An Attitude of Gratitude.

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS