Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February, March and April 2021

1/01/2021 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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[TheConservativeParty]

Wow, we had it way better at 30 degrees and snowy. Got about 3 inches.
Filled the bird feeder/suet feeders when I got home from work. The snow covered up the natural food they get in the woods. Bird picnic started as soon as I went inside. 🐤🐦🐤

[left that other site]

It’s still freezing and windy out there!

[TheConservativeParty]

Stay warm!
Have a good night.
🌙⭐️😴

[luvie]

Me too! That’s why I don’t buy them! LOL!

[The Mayor]

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March 16

A Strong Heart

Bible in a Year:

• Deuteronomy 28–29
• Mark 14:54–72

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm 73:26 In his book Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, co-authored with Philip Yancey, Dr. Paul Brand observed, “A hummingbird heart weighs a fraction of an ounce and beats eight hundred times a minute; a blue whale’s heart weighs half a ton, beats only ten times per minute, and can be heard two miles away. In contrast to either, the human heart seems dully functional, yet it does its job, beating 100,000 times a day [65–70 times a minute] with no time off for rest, to get most of us through seventy years or more.”

The amazing heart so thoroughly powers us through life that it has become a metaphor for our overall inner well-being. Yet, both our literal and metaphorical hearts are prone to failure. What can we do?

The psalmist Asaph, a worship leader of Israel, acknowledged in Psalm 73 that true strength comes from somewhere—Someone—else. He wrote, “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (v. 26). Asaph was right. The living God is our ultimate and eternal strength. As the Maker of heaven and earth, He knows no such limitations to His perfect power.

In our times of difficulty and challenge, may we discover what Asaph learned through his own struggles: God is the true strength of our hearts. We can rest in that strength every day.

Reflect & Pray

How is your metaphorical heart like your spiritual heart? When you feel like you’re “losing heart,” how can you find strength in your loving, caring Father?

Heavenly Father, I thank You that when I’m weak, You’re strong. That when I’m overwhelmed, You’re enough. That when I’m confused, You have perfect clarity.

[luvie]

"Start each day with a positive thought
and a grateful heart.” ― Roy T. Bennett
Happy GratiTuesday!

[left that other site]

Happy Gratituesday!

Even Though It Is A Windy 20 Degrees Outside, I'm Still Grateful That It Is ALMOST Spring!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Yes, a girl can dream, huh. I wish I could share my 72° with you.

[left that other site]

I would be happy with just 25 degrees more.

[luvie]

I hope it warms up soon. Having winter in spring is just as bad as having summer in winter. To me both are depressing!

[left that other site]

I am itching to RIDE.

[TheConservativeParty]

What beautiful blue lobelias!
The dog is adorable.

Our new snow is hanging in there on the grass but roads are melted.

Looks very wintery out there.

[left that other site]

We are supposed to get snow Friday.

Sigh...It’s SO cold around here right now.

[The Mayor]

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March 17

It’s Jesus!

Bible in a Year:

• Deuteronomy 30–31
• Mark 15:1–25

God has chosen to make known . . . the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Colossians 1:27 During an episode of the popular US television talent competition America’s Got Talent, a five-year-old girl sang with such exuberance that a judge compared her to a famous child singer and dancer in the 1930s. He remarked, “I think Shirley Temple is living somewhere inside of you.” Her unexpected response: “Not Shirley Temple. Jesus!”

I marveled at the young girl’s deep awareness that her joy came from Jesus living in her. Scripture assures us of the amazing reality that all who trust in Him not only receive the promise of eternal life with God but also Jesus’ presence living in them through His Spirit—our hearts become Jesus’ home (Colossians 1:27; Ephesians 3:17).

Jesus’ presence in our hearts fills us with countless reasons for gratitude (Colossians 2:6–7). He brings the ability to live with purpose and energy (1:28–29). He cultivates joy in our hearts in the midst of all circumstances, in both times of celebration and times of struggle (Philippians 4:12–13). Christ’s Spirit provides hope to our hearts that God is working all things together for good, even when we can’t see it (Romans 8:28). And the Spirit gives a peace that persists regardless of the chaos swirling around us (Colossians 3:15).

With the confidence that comes from Jesus living in our hearts, we can allow His presence to shine through so that others can’t help but notice.

Reflect & Pray

What blessing of Jesus’ presence in your life encourages you today? How might you share Him as the reason for your hope and joy?

Jesus, thank You for making my heart Your home. Please help my life to reflect Your presence.

To learn more about Jesus and who He is, visit ChristianUniversity.org/NT111.

[luvie]

Hey! Come On Out!
The Weather's Fine!
Happy Warm & Fuzzy
Wednesday!
~Peaches~

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi Peaches! Our snow is not gone yet, but some grass is showing now. OK for a walk. Will pretend it’s sunny and warm. 😅

[luvie]

I hope it works because getting out is no doubt a very good idea! Enjoy your day!

[TheConservativeParty]

Yes, not very spring like at all. Had to use my winter coat and a hat on our dog walk today. This evening it is raining. I don’t remember any sunshine since last Friday. 🙄

[left that other site]

Well, it started out cold this morning, but the afternoon was sunny, and 50 degrees.

I felt like I was in the Tropics!

[TheConservativeParty]

I’d be happy with sunshine and 50 at this point. 😅