Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September 2020

7-1-2020 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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[luvie]

I’m trying! It’s 102 out, but thank goodness for A/C inside!

[TheConservativeParty]

102 has rarely been seen here in Wisconsin. Many years ago we had 104. That was weird. 🔥

[The Mayor]

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July 16

Costly Joy

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 16–17
• Acts 20:1–16

When a man found it, he . . . went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Matthew 13:44

At the sound of the digital melody, all six of us sprang into action. Some slipped shoes on, others simply bolted for the door barefoot. Within seconds we were all sprinting down the driveway chasing the ice cream truck. It was the first warm day of summer, and there was no better way to celebrate than with a cold, sweet treat! There are things we do simply because of the joy it brings us, not out of discipline or obligation.

In the pair of parables found in Matthew 13:44–46, the emphasis is selling everything to gain something else. We might think the stories are about sacrifice. But that’s not the point. In fact, the first story declares it was “joy” that led the man to sell everything and buy the field. Joy drives change—not guilt or duty.

Jesus isn’t one segment of our lives; His claims on us are total. Both men in the stories “sold all” (v. 44). But here’s the best part: the result of this selling of everything is actually gain. We may not have guessed that. Isn’t life in Christ about taking up your cross? Yes. It is. But when we die, we live; when we lose our life, we find it. When we “sell all,” we gain the greatest treasure: Jesus! Joy is the reason; surrender is the response. The treasure of knowing Jesus is the reward.

By:  Glenn Packiam Reflect & Pray

How have you experienced joy in your relationship with Jesus? What is He inviting you to surrender to Him?

Dear Jesus, open my eyes to see the treasure that You are! Direct my heart to You as the source of true and unfailing joy, and let me ever be fixed on You. Grant me the grace to surrender all to You.

[luvie]

Gooood mornin', Early Birds!
Wow, the weekend is nearly here!
Has it been a fast week
...or is it just me?
Hope all of you have a GRRREAT day!
Stay cool!
((((hugs))))

[luvie]

Oops....wrong post on wrong forum. LOL!

[luvie]

Thankful for this leader!
Happy Thankful Thursday!

[left that other site]

SMILE!

And Always Be Thankful.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[JustAmy]

Wishing everyone a Thankful Thursday.

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Thankful Thursday! 😄 🌺🌸🌼

[The Mayor]

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July 17

Light in the Dark

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 18–19
• Acts 20:17–38

You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.

Psalm 18:28 A severe thunderstorm passed through our new town, leaving high humidity and dark skies in its wake. I took our dog, Callie, for an evening stroll. The mounting challenges of my family’s cross-country move grew heavier on my mind. Frustrated by the countless ways things had strayed so far from our high hopes and expectations, I slowed to let Callie sniff the grass. I listened to the creek that runs beside our house. Tiny lights flashed on and off while hovering over the patches of wildflowers climbing up the creek’s bank. Fireflies.

The Lord wrapped me in peace as I watched the blinking lights cutting through the darkness. I thought of the psalmist David singing, “You, Lord, keep my lamp burning” (Psalm 18:28). Proclaiming that God turns his darkness into light, David demonstrated confident faith in the Lord’s provision and protection (vv. 29–30). With God’s strength, he could handle anything that came his way (vv. 32–35). Trusting the living Lord to be with him through all circumstances, David promised to praise Him among the nations and sing the praises of His name (vv. 36–49).

Whether we’re enduring the unpredictable storms in life or enjoying the stillness after the rains have passed, the peace of God’s constant presence lights our way through the darkness. Our living God will always be our strength, our refuge, our sustainer, and our deliverer.

By:  Xochitl Dixon Reflect & Pray

What verses help you trust God’s constant presence? How can relying on God’s sovereign goodness help you walk through storms with confident faith?

Father, please help me trust Your goodness and love even when I sometimes can’t see You in the dark circumstances in life.

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~Lady In Red

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

[left that other site]

Land Of The Free...

Because Of The Brave.

God Bless America!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

tomorrow I’m filling in on The Financial Guys radio show.
My guest is Roger Stone with Carl Paladino from 1-2. On WBEN, WHAM in Rochester and WFTL in Southern Florida also listen live on Radio.com. I hope to add this show to our podcast list too.

Roger has been our friend for over a decade

[luvie]

That’ll be great! It sounds like a great line-up!

[The Mayor]

Yes, looking forward to it

[JustAmy]

Wishing everyone a cool Friday.

Stay safe.

[TheConservativeParty]

Thanks for the lovely Friday posts! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[luvie]

Have a great weekend!

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.