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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September 2020
7-1-2020 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

Posted on 06/30/2020 11:45:23 PM PDT by JustAmy




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To: JustAmy; Billie; Mama_Bear; everyone; FRiends; All; amysplace
I Love the Sweet Poem and Graphic, and Beautiful Pledge, Dear Amy! (((((Hugs!)))))

Thank you to Everyone for the Beautiful Daily Pings.
(((((Love, and God Bless)))))


21 posted on 07/03/2020 12:13:24 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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July 3

Just a Spark

Bible in a Year:

The tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.

James 3:5

“We’re in the library, and we can see the flames right outside!” She was scared. We could hear it in her voice. We know her voice—the voice of our daughter. At the same time we knew her college campus was the safest place for her and her almost 3,000 fellow students. The 2018 Woolsey Fire spread more quickly than anyone anticipated—most of all fire personnel. The record heat and dry conditions in the California canyon, along with the legendary Santa Ana winds, were all the rather small sparks needed to ultimately burn 97,000 acres, destroy more than 1,600 structures, and kill three people. In the photos taken after the fire was contained, the usual lush coastline resembled the barren surface of the moon.         

In the book of James, the author names some small but powerful things: “bits [in] the mouths of horses” and the rudders of ships (3:3–4). And while familiar, these examples are somewhat removed from us. But then he names something a little closer to home, something small that every human being possesses—a tongue. And while this chapter is first directed specifically to teachers (v. 1), the application quickly spreads to each of us. The tongue, small as it is, can lead to disastrous results.

Our small tongues are powerful, but our big God is more powerful. His help on a daily basis provides the strength to rein in and guide our words.

By:  John Blase Reflect & Pray

When was the last time your tongue got away from you? What will help you keep a tight rein on your words in God’s strength?

Jesus, I’ve been on the receiving end of words that burn. And my words have hurt others. Help me to keep a tight rein on my tongue.

To learn more about the book of James, visit christianuniversity.org/nt336.


22 posted on 07/03/2020 5:34:50 AM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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CHRIS BOTTI~THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER



HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

23 posted on 07/03/2020 9:48:03 AM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
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Good Afternoon To Amy's Place


I Wish You A Wonderful July 4th Weekend
*Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave*

24 posted on 07/03/2020 11:54:32 AM PDT by MEG33 (Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
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To: The Mayor

Wishing you a safe weekend.

Saw pictures on FB. You and Jul are in my prayers.


25 posted on 07/03/2020 1:36:38 PM PDT by JustAmy (Just Because!)
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July 4

The Kindness Man

Bible in a Year:

When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her.

Luke 7:13

Disillusioned and wanting a more meaningful life, Leon quit his job in finance. Then one day he saw a homeless man holding up this sign at a street corner: KINDNESS IS THE BEST MEDICINE. Leon says, “Those words rammed straight into me. It was an epiphany.” 

Leon decided to begin his new life by creating an international organization to promote kindness. He travels around the world, relying on strangers to provide him with food, gas, and a place to stay. Then he rewards them, through his organization, with good deeds such as feeding orphans or building on to a school for underprivileged children. He says, “It’s sometimes seen as being soft. But kindness is a profound strength.” 

Christ’s very essence as God is goodness, so kindness naturally flowed from Him. I love the story of what Jesus did when He came upon the funeral procession of a widow’s only son (Luke 7:11–17). The grieving woman most likely was dependent on her son for financial support. We don’t read in the story that anyone asked Jesus to intervene. Purely from the goodness of His nature (v. 13), He was concerned and brought her son back to life. The people said of Christ, “God has come to help his people” (v. 16).

By:  Anne Cetas Reflect & Pray

What kindnesses does Jesus pour out on you? List them and thank Him.

You, God, are always showering me with Your gifts of love. I praise You for caring for me.


26 posted on 07/04/2020 6:16:51 AM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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...everyone!
God bless America!
God bless our troops!




27 posted on 07/04/2020 11:09:42 AM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
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Happy Independence Day Everyone


God Bless America***Land That I Love

*Celebrate Our Freedoms*

28 posted on 07/04/2020 11:09:45 AM PDT by MEG33 (Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
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Happy Independence Day! God Bless America and President Trump 🇺🇸
29 posted on 07/04/2020 7:34:56 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty (WWG1WGA)
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July 5

Renewed Strength

Bible in a Year:

Praise the Lord . . . who satisfies your desires with good things.

Psalm 103:1, 5

Psychiatrist Robert Coles once noticed a pattern in those who burn out while serving others. The first warning sign is weariness. Next comes cynicism about things ever improving, then bitterness, despair, depression, and finally burnout.

After writing a book about recovering from broken dreams, I once entered a busy season of conference speaking. Helping people find hope after disappointment was richly rewarding, but came at a cost. One day, about to step on stage, I thought I was going to faint. I hadn’t slept well, a vacation hadn’t fixed my weariness, and the thought of hearing another person’s problems afterward filled me with dread. I was following Coles’ pattern.

Scripture gives two strategies for beating burnout. In Isaiah 40, the weary soul is renewed when it hopes in the Lord (vv. 29–31). I needed to rest in God, trusting Him to work, rather than pushing on in my own dwindling strength. And Psalm 103 says God renews us by satisfying our desires with good things (v. 5). While this includes forgiveness and redemption (vv. 3–4), provisions of joy and play come from Him too. When I reworked my schedule to include more prayer, rest, and hobbies like photography, I began to feel healthy again.

Burnout begins with weariness. Let’s stop it from going further. We serve others best when our lives include both worship and rest.

By:  Sheridan Voysey Reflect & Pray

What burdens do you need to offload to God right now? How are you renewing your strength through prayer, Scripture, and healthy play?

Loving God, I want to rise in strength like the eagle today. I trust You to work in my exhausting situation, and receive Your soul-filling gifts with gladness.


30 posted on 07/05/2020 5:38:41 AM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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Amen!


31 posted on 07/05/2020 6:09:31 AM PDT by left that other site (If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
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St. Olaf Choir~When Peace Like A River

Aron Wright~Surrender

Providence~Sweet Beulah Land

Casting Crowns~Thrive

Glen Campbell~Amazing Grace [Live & Playing Bagpipes]

Passion~In Christ Alone

Newsboys~We Believe

God Bless You All....

32 posted on 07/05/2020 9:51:19 AM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
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~Sunday Blessings To Amy's Place~

Click Here***Historic Christ Church*** Philadelphia

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.


33 posted on 07/05/2020 10:17:20 AM PDT by MEG33 (Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
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To: MEG33; All
MY TRUCK!


34 posted on 07/05/2020 10:24:32 AM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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To: The Mayor

Oh my goodness, Rus! I am so sorry! Thankful you are not hurt!


35 posted on 07/05/2020 10:30:35 AM PDT by MEG33 (Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
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Me too, truck is gone totally now.


36 posted on 07/05/2020 10:35:20 AM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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Have a Blessed Sunday






And May God Bless and Save America.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

37 posted on 07/05/2020 10:37:22 AM PDT by left that other site (If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
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A Prayer for Charity
Keep me, O God, from pettiness; let me be large in thought, in word, in deed. Let me be done with fault-finding and self-seeking. May I put away all pretense and meet everyone face to face without self-pity and without prejudice.

May I never be hasty in judgment and always generous. Let me take time for all things. Make me grow calm, serene and gentle. Teach me to put into action my better impulses, straightforward and unafraid. Grant that I may realize it is the little things of life that create differences and that in the big things of life we are one.

And, O Lord God, let me not forget to be kind!
Amen.

From: Our Catholic Prayers



A Happy and Blessed Sunday here at Amy's Place, all!


38 posted on 07/05/2020 2:59:17 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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July 6

A Flourishing Tree

Bible in a Year:

Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.

Proverbs 11:28 I’ve always had a collector’s heart. As a kid, I collected stamps. Baseball cards. Comics. Now, as a parent, I see the same impulse in my kids. Sometimes I wonder, Do you really need another teddy bear? 

Of course, it’s not about need. It’s about the allure of something new. Or sometimes the tantalizing draw of something old, something rare. Whatever captivates our imagination, we’re tempted to believe that if we only had “X,” our lives would be better. We’d be happy. Content. 

Except those things never deliver the goods. Why? Because God created us to be filled by Him, not by the things that the world around us often insists will satisfy our longing hearts.   

This tension is hardly new. Proverbs contrasts two ways of life: a life spent pursuing riches versus a life grounded in loving God and giving generously. In The Message, Eugene Peterson paraphrases Proverbs 11:28 like this: “A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.” 

What a picture! Two ways of life: one flourishing and fruitful, one hollow and barren. The world insists that material abundance equals “the good life.” In contrast, God invites us to be rooted in Him, to experience His goodness, and to flourish fruitfully. And as we’re shaped by our relationship with Him, God reshapes our hearts and desires, transforming us from the inside out.

By:  Adam R. Holz Reflect & Pray

When has an undue focus on material things become a major spiritual struggle for you? What helps you keep your desires in proper perspective?

Father, thank You for the good gifts You give. Help me to keep putting my trust in You rather than the stuff of this world.


39 posted on 07/06/2020 6:39:38 AM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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Yes, it IS this hot!
Happy Madness Monday!

40 posted on 07/06/2020 9:34:04 AM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
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