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

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

[luvie]

Days Like These
Are Best Spent Cuddling
Happy Warm & Fuzzy
Wednesday!

[The Mayor]

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December 12

Overcoming Fear

Bible in a Year:

• Hosea 9–11
• Revelation 3

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7

Fear ruled a man’s life for thirty-two years. Afraid of being caught for his crimes, he hid at his sister’s farmhouse, going nowhere and visiting no one, even missing his mother’s funeral. When he was sixty-four, he learned that no charges had ever been filed against him. The man was free to resume a normal life. Yes, the threat of punishment was real, but he allowed the fear of it to control him.

Likewise, fear ruled the Israelites when the Philistines challenged them at the Valley of Elah. The threat was real. Their enemy Goliath was 9 feet 9 inches tall and his body armor alone weighed 125 pounds (1 Samuel 17:4–5). For forty days, every morning and evening, Goliath challenged the Israelite army to fight him. But no one dared come forward. No one until David visited the battle lines. He heard and saw the taunting, and volunteered to fight Goliath.

While everyone in the Israelite army thought Goliath was too big to fight, David the shepherd boy knew he wasn’t too big for God. He said, “the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s” (v. 47).

When we’re gripped by fear, let’s follow David’s example and fix our eyes on God to gain a right perspective of the problem. The threat may be real, but the One who is with us and for us is bigger than that which is against us.

By: Albert Lee

Reflect & Pray

What giant battle are you facing that’s crippling you in fear? How can you intentionally fix your eyes on the living God?

Thank You, God, that You’re bigger than any other giant in my life. I trust You.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

Thank you God
for Your forgiveness,
for Your unconditional love
for Your blessings.
Happy Thankful Thursday

[trisham]

Beautiful, LUV W!

[luvie]

Thank you! I have to “pretend” it’s snowing since it’s actually bright and sunny here. LOL!

[trisham]

It’s sunny here, too! We got some snow yesterday, though.

[trisham]

Refuge

Find your home in my heart,

As I have found it in yours.

Christina Larmon

Have a wonderful thankful Thursday, everyone!

[luvie]

A lovely place to be when it’s snowy outside! The doggies are smart!

[trisham]

They love it!

[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

To all my Fine Freeper FRiends!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[trisham]

“I am thankful for red cardinals and red berries that “decorate” my view
to the woods.”

Me, too!
Hope your back is better soon!

[MEG33]

~Happy Thankful Thursday~
To Amy's Place

I am thankful for red cardinals and red berries that "decorate" my view
to the woods.
I am thankful I have mostly finished Christmas decorating as
my back is now in tantrum mode!
I Wish You A Wonderful Thankful Day

[MEG33]

I asked for my original post to be deleted...Now Amy’s Place looks better!

Thank you, trish. I am going to get off the computer and get an ice pack on the back...I so hope this isn’t a siege!

[trisham]

I hear you, MEG!

[The Mayor]

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December 13

Asking God

Bible in a Year:

• Hosea 12–14
• Revelation 4

The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. Psalm 6:9

When my husband, Dan, was diagnosed with cancer, I couldn’t find the “right” way to ask God to heal him. In my limited view, other people in the world had such serious problems—war, famine, poverty, natural disasters. Then one day, during our morning prayer time, I heard my husband humbly ask, “Dear Lord, please heal my disease.” 

It was such a simple but heartfelt plea that it reminded me to stop complicating every prayer request, because God perfectly hears our righteous cries for help. As David simply asked, “Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love” (Psalm 6:4).

That’s what David declared during a time of spiritual confusion and despair. His exact situation isn’t explained in this psalm. His honest pleas, however, show deep desire for godly help and restoration. “I am worn out from my groaning,” he wrote (v. 6).

Yet, David didn’t let his own limits, including sin, stop him from going to God with his need. Thus, even before God answered, David was able to rejoice, “the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer” (vv. 8–9).

Despite our own confusion and uncertainty, God hears and accepts the honest pleas of His children. He’s ready to hear us, especially when we need Him most.

By: Patricia Raybon

Reflect & Pray

What’s stopping you from asking God for His help? What help will you seek from Him today?

Dear God, as you cleanse our hearts, grant us courage to ask for Your divine help, believing that You hear us and will answer.

[MEG33]

*Good Morning FRiends*

Amy's Place Wears Red On Friday To Show Support
For Our Troops
*Christmas Blessings To All*

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

Have a Beautiful Day.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

Precious!