Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March, 2020

January 1, 2020 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there!

Hi little puppy, you’re a good doggie!

[luvie]

Enjoy the rally. I’m probably going to watch it, too. Hope he DOES win there again...bigly! LOL!

[TheConservativeParty]

Trump is doing great as always!
Must See TV.

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

January 15

Walking with the Spirit

Bible in a Year:

• Genesis 36–38
• Matthew 10:21–42

Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Galatians 5:16 Ten thousand hours. That’s how long author Malcolm Gladwell suggests it takes to become skillful at any craft. Even for the greatest artists and musicians of all time, their tremendous inborn talent wasn’t enough to achieve the level of expertise that they would eventually attain. They needed to immerse themselves in their craft every single day.

As strange as it might seem, we need a similar mentality when it comes to learning to live in the power of the Holy Spirit. In Galatians, Paul encourages the church to be set apart for God. But Paul explained that this couldn’t be achieved through merely obeying a set of rules. Instead we’re called to walk with the Holy Spirit. The Greek word that Paul uses for “walk” in Galatians 5:16 literally means to walk around and around something, or to journey (peripateo). So for Paul, walking with the Spirit meant journeying with the Spirit each day—it’s not just a one-time experience of His power.

May we pray to be filled with the Spirit daily—to yield to the Spirit’s work as He counsels, guides, comforts, and is simply there with us. And as we’re “led by the Spirit” in this way (v. 18), we become better and better at hearing His voice and following His leading. Holy Spirit, may I walk with You today, and every day!

By: Chin Peter w.

Reflect & Pray

While being indwelt by the Holy Spirit when we receive salvation is a one-time event, how does this differ from being filled or walking with the Spirit? How have you been exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit?

Father, help me to experience the presence and leading of the Holy Spirit today, so that I might walk with You and live in a way that pleases You.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

Enjoying President Trump’s remarks at the signing ceremony.

[luvie]

Awesome. Did you enjoy the rally? I didn’t get to watch it but plan to watch the re-play on YouTube!

[TheConservativeParty]

Trump was magnificent! He had fun with 2 or 3 weak protester interruptions. He turned their shenanigans into Trump talking points!
He was hilarious throughout the speech, for over an hour, maybe hour and a half.

[luvie]

Happy
Warm and Feathery
Wednesday!

[luvie]

I look forward to watching it. :) He never fails to entertain.

[TheConservativeParty]

There are lots of great things in that rally speech.
Maybe I’d even watch it again!

[luvie]

You should. Bet you’ll see things you missed the first time ‘round!

[TheConservativeParty]

He called Salami a bad name. Hee Hee. Want to see/hear that again.

[TheConservativeParty]

Cute little birds, canaries or budgies?

My wild birds are having fun at the feeders today.
Those red cardinals are really really red.

[luvie]

They are parakeets...or budgies I think is the alternate name. They are cute little birds and come in several different colors.

[left that other site]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

Yep...It's still Wednesday Here! :-)

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

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January 16

Bring What You Have

Bible in a Year:

• Genesis 39–40
• Matthew 11

“Bring them here to me,” [Jesus] said.

Matthew 14:18

“Stone Soup,” an old tale with many versions, tells of a starving man who comes to a village, but no one there can spare a crumb of food for him. He puts a stone and water in a pot over a fire. Intrigued, the villagers watch him as he begins to stir his “soup.” Eventually, one brings a couple of potatoes to add to the mix; another has a few carrots. One person adds an onion, another a handful of barley. A farmer donates some milk. Eventually, the “stone soup” becomes a tasty chowder.

That tale illustrates the value of sharing, but it also reminds us to bring what we have, even when it seems to be insignificant. In John 6:1–14 we read of a boy who appears to be the only person in a huge crowd who thought about bringing some food. Christ’s disciples had little use for the boy’s sparse lunch of five loaves and two fishes. But when it was surrendered, Jesus increased it and fed thousands of hungry people!

I once heard someone say, “You don’t have to feed the five thousand. You just have to bring your loaves and fishes.” Just as Jesus took one person’s meal and multiplied it far beyond anyone’s expectations or imagination (v. 11), He’ll accept our surrendered efforts, talents, and service. He just wants us to be willing to bring what we have to Him. 

By: Cindy Hess Kasper

Reflect & Pray

What have you been holding back from God? Why is it difficult to bring that area of your life to Him?

Jesus, help me to surrender whatever I have to You, knowing You can multiply a little into a lot.

[TheConservativeParty]

Sunny and very cold in Wisconsin today. Eight inches of snow on the way!
Oh noes!

Heading to work now, see ya all later!

[luvie]

It rained...
...we're thankful for it!
Happy Thankful Thursday!

[left that other site]

Sunny and Cold (and Windy!) here too!

Brrrrrrr