Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November and December 2019

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

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Luv.

[The Mayor]

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December 8

Attitude of Gratitude

Bible in a Year:

• Daniel 8–10
• 3 John

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15

In my state in the US, the winters can be brutal, with sub-zero temperatures and never-ending snow. One bitterly cold day, as I shoveled snow for what seemed like the thousandth time, our postman paused in his rounds to ask how I was doing. I told him that I disliked winter and was weary of all the heavy snow. I then commented that his job must be pretty rough during these extreme weather conditions. He responded, “Yeah, but at least I have a job. A lot of people don’t. I’m thankful to be working.”

I have to admit that I felt quite convicted by his attitude of gratitude. How easily we can lose sight of everything we have to be thankful for when the circumstances of life become unpleasant.

Paul told the followers of Christ at Colossae, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). He wrote to the Thessalonians, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Even in our times of genuine struggle and pain, we can know God’s peace and permit it to rule our hearts. And in that peace, we’ll find reminders of all that we’ve been given in Christ. In that, we can truly be thankful.

By: Bill Crowder

Reflect & Pray

What do you need to stop complaining about? What do you have to thank God for today? 

God, how often I complain about things that are mere inconveniences. Help me never to lose sight of Your goodness. Give me a heart full of gratitude.

[luvie]

Jim Brickman~How Great Thou Art

Daniel O'Donnel~Church In The Wildwood

The Trevecca Madragalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Dallas Christian Sound~My God And I

St. Olaf Choir~Beautiful Savior

Providence~I'm Telling The World About His Love

Vocal Majority~Deep River

Have a blessed Sunday
God bless our troops!

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[MEG33]

~Sunday Blessings To Amy's Place~

High Holy Days

Snow so softly falls silent out of the ebony sky
a blanket of forgetfulness over autumn's litter
and small lights strung challenges the stars above
lighting the season on porch, window, and trees

I smile as I walk tonight, for even sadness flees
for now we will celebrate the Season of His Dove
remembering what he would accept for us so bitter
and in doing so, set even my old sad soul to fly.

by WayzataJOHNN

[left that other site]

I'm Helping!

Gathering Firewood on this Chilly Snowy Day.

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY SUNDAY TO
AMY'S PLACE!



"Abide In Me"
Kings College Choir, Cambridge
(Click)

Clan MacNessa Wishes
A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!

[Silentgypsy]

Hope you all had a blessed Sunday.

[TheConservativeParty]

Getting colder here in Wisconsin this week, 7 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday night.

Watching “Elf” tonight..... I love when he outs Fake Santa....LOL

[Kitty Mittens]

She has become a Beautiful Young Lady, Dear Amy!
I can't believe how Fast the Time has Gone By.

(((((Hugs and Many Blessings!)))))

[left that other site]

Indeed! “Fake Santa” is as bad as “Fake News”!

[The Mayor]

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December 9

Our Guiding Light

Bible in a Year:

• Daniel 11–12
• Jude

You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light. 2 Samuel 22:29

At a museum, I lingered near a display of ancient lamps. A sign revealed they were from Israel. Decorated with carved designs, these oval-shaped clay vessels had two openings—one for fuel, and one for a wick. Although the Israelites commonly used them in wall alcoves, each was small enough to fit in the palm of a person’s hand.

Perhaps a little light like this inspired King David to write a praise song in which he said, “You Lord are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light” (2 Samuel 22:29). David sang these words after God gave him victory in battle. Rivals from both inside and outside his own nation had been stalking him, intending to kill him. Because of his relationship with God, David didn’t cower in the shadows. He moved forward into enemy confrontations with the confidence that comes from God’s presence. With God helping him, he could see things clearly so he could make good decisions for himself, his troops, and his nation.

The darkness David mentioned in his song likely involved fear of weakness, defeat, and death. Many of us live with similar worries, which produce anxiety and stress. When the darkness presses in on us, we can find peace because we know God is with us too. The divine flame of the Holy Spirit lives in us to light our path until we meet Jesus face to face.

By: Jennifer Benson Schuldt

Reflect & Pray

Why can you trust God to help you with your fears? What can you do to seek God’s guidance in your life?

God, please assure me of Your presence when I’m afraid. Help me to remember that You’ve defeated spiritual darkness through Your death and resurrection.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

Happy REALLY Mad
Monday Madness!

[trisham]

I love it! :)

[left that other site]

I wouldn’t do that to a DOG! LOL!

[left that other site]

United We Stand

...In Spite of the Weather! Happy Monday!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

I know huh!? He looks embarrassed. LOL!

[trisham]

Aww...I love puppies! :)

[left that other site]

I do believe dogs are able to experience embarrassment.