Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2022

1-01-2022 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[left that other site]

Thanks! :-)

[luvie]

Vaaaaa-ROOOOOM!

[luvie]

I hope to get to watch the re-run later tonight.

[TheConservativeParty]

Trump is still talking! 😁 Love to hear him talk.

[TheConservativeParty]

Trump is still talking! 😁 Love to hear him talk.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the
Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Providence~Thomas's Song

Providence~Farther Along

Providence~He'll Understand And Say Well Done

Providence~I'm Telling The World About His Love

Providence~Sweet Beulah Land

Providence~Mansion, Robe and Crown

HAVE A BLESSED LORD'S DAY!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Sunday,
September 18, 2022

Learning and Loving

Read: Mark 10:13–16

He took the children in his arms . . . and blessed them. Mark 10:16

At a primary school in Greenock, Scotland, three teachers on maternity leave brought their babies to school every two weeks to interact with schoolchildren. Playtime with babies teaches children empathy, or care and feeling for others. Often, the most receptive are the students who are “a little challenging,” as one teacher put it. “It’s often [schoolchildren] who interact more on a one-to-one level.” They learn “how much hard work it is to take care of a child,” and “more about each other’s feelings as well.”

Learning from an infant to care about others isn’t a new idea to believers in Jesus. We know the One who came as the baby Jesus. His birth changed everything we understand about caring relationships. The first to learn of Christ’s birth were shepherds, a humble profession involving care of weak and vulnerable sheep. Later, when children were brought to Jesus, He corrected disciples who thought children unworthy. “Let the little children come to me,” he said, “and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14).

Jesus “took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them” (v. 16). In our own lives, as His sometimes “challenging” children, we could be considered unworthy too. Instead, as the One who came as a child, Christ accepts us with His love—thereby teaching us the caring power of loving babies and all people. — Patricia Raybon

What do you enjoy about spending time with children? What is Jesus teaching you today about how to love and care for others?

Our caring God, when I forget to show empathy for others, help me to care as You would.

Bible in a year: Proverbs 30–31; 2 Corinthians 11:1–15

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Monday,
September 19, 2022

Imaginative Faith

Read: Isaiah 55:6–13

The mountains and hills will burst into song before you. Isaiah 55:12

“Look, Papa! Those trees are waving at God!” As we watched young birches bending in the wind before an oncoming storm, my grandson’s excited observation made me smile. It also made me ask myself, Do I have that kind of imaginative faith?

Reflecting on the story of Moses and the burning bush, the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote that “Earth’s crammed with heaven, / And every common bush afire with God; / But only he who sees, takes off his shoes.” God’s handiwork is evident all around us in the wonders of what He has made, and one day, when the earth is made new, we’ll see it like never before.

God tells us about this day when He proclaims through the prophet Isaiah, “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands” (Isaiah 55:12). Singing mountains? Clapping trees? Why not? Paul noted that “the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God” (Romans 8:21).

Jesus once spoke of stones crying out (Luke 19:40), and His words echo Isaiah’s prophecy about what lies ahead for those who come to Him for salvation. When we look to Him with faith that imagines what only God can do, we’ll see His wonders continue forever! — James Banks

What do you imagine the new earth will be like in God’s forever kingdom? How will you serve Him with imagination today?

Loving God, I praise You that no one is more creative than You are! I look forward to seeing the wonder of all that You are and all that You can do!

For further study, read All Creation Sings.

Bible in a year: Ecclesiastes 1–3; 2 Corinthians 11:16–33

[luvie]

Happy Monday Madness! 😻

[left that other site]

Happy Monday Madness!

Have A Not-Too-Mad Day!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

LOL! He looks like he’s having a good time.

[left that other site]

Happy Happy Pup! :-)

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Monday!
Was kind of busy today, glad to be home now.
Hope y’all had a nice day!
🌞

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Tuesday,
September 20, 2022

Reckless Decisions

Read: Numbers 20:1–12

Because you did not trust in me . . . , you will not bring this community into the land. Numbers 20:12

As a teen, I was driving way too fast trying to follow my friend to his home after a high school basketball practice. It was raining hard, and I was having a hard time keeping up with his car. Suddenly, my wipers cleared the watery windshield only to reveal my friend’s sedan stopped in front of me! I slammed on the brakes, slid off the street, and struck a large tree. My car was destroyed. Later I awoke in the comatose ward of a local hospital. While by God’s grace I survived, my reckless ways had proved to be very costly.

Moses made a reckless decision that cost him greatly. His poor choice, however, involved a lack of water—not too much of it (as in my case). The Israelites were without water in the Desert of Zin, and “the people gathered in opposition to Moses” (Numbers 20:2). God told the frazzled leader to speak to a rock and it would “pour out its water” (v. 8). Instead, he “struck the rock twice” (v. 11). God said, “Because you did not trust in me . . . , you will not [enter the promised land]” (v. 12).

When we make reckless decisions, we pay the consequences. “Desire without knowledge is not good—how much more will hasty feet miss the way!” (Proverbs 19:2). May we prayerfully, carefully seek God’s wisdom and guidance in the choices and decisions we make today. — 冯得恩

What regrettable decisions have you made based on impulse? Why is it vital to slow down and prayerfully seek God’s wisdom before reacting?

Jesus, please help me to follow Your wise instruction as Your Spirit leads me.

For further study, read Making Decisions God’s Way.

Bible in a year: Ecclesiastes 4–6; 2 Corinthians 12

[luvie]

What fall is like in most of the US

What fall is like in TEXAS

But we ARE grateful!
Happy GratiTuesday!

[left that other site]

Happy Gratituesday!

I Am Grateful For Autumn, Wherever You Are. :-)

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Yes! Summer has been waaaaaaaay too long!

[pollywog]

My most favorite season of the year!!!!!!!! Love these photos.

[pollywog]

I LOVED the rally on Saturday. It seemed extra special to me.