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

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

[left that other site]

You’ll have to take all three. They are inseperable! LOL

[TheConservativeParty]

Well OK!
😅

[luvie]

The oil delivery guy is your new hero! :)

[left that other site]

he is.

(((And Good-Looking too!)))

[The Mayor]

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Wednesday,
January 19, 2022

Stay Awake!

Read: Matthew 26:36–46

Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41

A German bank employee was in the middle of transferring 62.40 euros from a customer’s bank account when he accidentally took a power nap at his desk. He dozed off while his finger was on the “2” key, resulting in a 222 million euro (300 million dollar) transfer into the customer’s account. The fallout from the mistake included the firing of the employee’s colleague who verified the transfer. Although the mistake was caught and corrected, because he hadn’t been watchful, the sleepy employee’s lapse almost became a nightmare for the bank.

Jesus warned His disciples that if they didn’t remain alert, they too would make a costly mistake. He took them to a place called Gethsemane to spend some time in prayer. As He prayed, Jesus experienced a grief and sadness such as He’d never known in His earthly life. He asked Peter, James, and John to stay awake to pray and “keep watch” with Him (Matthew 26:38), but they fell asleep (vv. 40–41). Their failure to watch and pray would leave them defenseless when the real temptation of denying Him came calling. In the hour of Christ’s greatest need, the disciples lacked spiritual vigilance.

May we heed Jesus’ words to remain spiritually awake by being more devoted to spending time with Him in prayer. As we do, He’ll strengthen us to resist all kinds of temptations and avoid the costly mistake of denying Jesus. — Marvin Williams

What part of your prayer life needs to be more devoted and disciplined? How can you intentionally spend more time alone with God this week? 

Jesus, because I’ve been spiritually sleeping, I haven’t been praying. And because I haven’t been praying, I haven’t depended on You. I’m sorry. Please help me to spend more time with You.

Bible in a year: Genesis 46–48; Matthew 13:1–30

[luvie]

Peaches' Self-Heating Pad
Keeps Him Elegantly Warm & Fuzzy
This Wednesday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi Peaches!
Cold and sunny here.
12 degrees
🥶

[left that other site]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

NOW. Go Back To Sleep.

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Yikes! That’s COLD! Guess it’s not a good time to tell you that it’s 63 and windy here. I think it’s supposed to get cold tomorrow [high of 36] but right now I’m sweatin’ in my sweats. LOL!

[luvie]

Good idea!! :)

[TheConservativeParty]

I am considering taking a walk.
Cabin fever.

[TheConservativeParty]

Well the sun was nice, but the north wind, not so nice. Walked fast for 15 minutes.
Then filled the bird feeders and went into my tiny greenhouse where it was around 60.

Got my Dr.Z supplement today. Will take it for a week to chase the rest of the WuFlu away.

Cheers
😅

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you. :)

[The Mayor]

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Thursday,
January 20, 2022

Love of Learning

Read: Proverbs 1:1–7

Let the wise listen and add to their learning. Proverbs 1:5

When asked how he became a journalist, a man shared the story of his mother’s dedication to his pursuit of education. While traveling on the subway each day, she collected newspapers left behind on seats and gave them to him. While he especially enjoyed reading about sports, the papers also introduced him to knowledge about the world, which ultimately opened his mind to a vast range of interests. 

Children are wired with natural curiosity and a love for learning, so introducing them to the Scriptures at an early age is of great value. They become intrigued by God’s extraordinary promises and exciting stories of biblical heroes. As their knowledge deepens, they can begin to comprehend the consequences of sin, their need of repentance, and the joy found in trusting God. The first chapter of Proverbs, for instance, is a great introduction to the benefits of wisdom (Proverbs 1:1–7). Nuggets of wisdom found here shine a light of understanding on real-life situations.

Developing a love of learning—especially about spiritual truths—helps us to grow stronger in our faith. And those who have walked in faith for decades can continue to pursue knowledge of God throughout their life. Proverbs 1:5 advises, “Let the wise listen and add to their learning.” God will never stop teaching us if we’re willing to open our heart and mind to His guidance and instruction. — Cindy Hess Kasper

What fresh truth of Scripture have you added to your knowledge recently? How can you continually pursue a deeper understanding of God’s truth?

Father, please continue to open my mind and heart to grow in knowledge and wisdom as I read from the Scriptures.

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Bible in a year: Genesis 49–50; Matthew 13:31–58

[luvie]

Thankful There Is Beauty Everywhere
Even Frost-Covered Leaves
Happy Thankful Thursday!

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Beauty Everywhere.

Yes Indeed. Happy Thankful Thursday!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

...especially when big white fluffeh doggies are part of the beauty! ♡

[left that other site]

Indeed!

[TheConservativeParty]

Hello there! Hope everyone is having a good day!

We are patiently waiting for the rest of our symptoms to go away. 😑
Some bad cabin fever....and grumpy sick people. Will be nice to have hubby go back to work, maybe next week?

For a change of pace from the house, there is the beautiful outdoors, 9 degrees and sunny.🥶

I dared to walk to the mailbox this morning. Walked very fast. So I would get back before I froze. Wisconsin winter is so much fun!

Ha ha!

[luvie]

Hope you’re both better soon. I do remember the house seeming very small when there are two sick people occupying it. LOL! It sounds brutal up there, weather wise.