Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2024

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[The Mayor]

May 23

Look to the Skies

Bible in a Year :

• 1 Chronicles 19-21
• John 8:1-27

The heavens declare the glory of God.

Psalm 19:1

Alex Smalley wants everyone to wake up earlier—or perhaps pause more at day’s end. Why? To gaze at sunrises and sunsets. Those fleeting moments are the most beautiful, awe-inspiring times of the day, according to Smalley, the lead researcher of a British study on awe-inducing weather effects. Even more than blue skies or glittering nightscapes, a stunning sunrise or sunset can improve mood, increase positive emotions, and decrease stress. Smalley says, “When you see something vast and overwhelming or something that produces this feeling of awe, your own problems can feel diminished and so you don’t worry so much about them.”

His findings on wonder echo those of the prophet Jeremiah: “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you” (Jeremiah 32:17).

King David also beheld God’s creation, declaring, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge” (Psalm 19:1-2). As for the sun, “It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth” (v. 6). God’s glorious creation reflects the all-powerful Creator. Why not take time today to look to the skies and marvel in Him!

Reflect & Pray

Where is your favorite place to view a sunrise or sunset? When you behold the heavens, what do you discover about God?

In Your glorious heavens, Father, You show me the wonder of Your power.

[luvie]

WooooHooooo!!!!

[luvie]

Thankful for spring gardens.
Happy Thankful Thursday!

[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday.

Thankful For The Rain...Really.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

I would be, too. Enjoy!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Thamkful Thursday!
Just got back from dog training class.
Henry is very interested in the other doggos and loves his teacher.
Was hot here today, middle 80s.
Got a whole flower garden planted this morning.
Woo hoo!

😅

[The Mayor]

May 24

Correction with a Kiss

Bible in a Year :

• 1 Chronicles 22-24
• John 8:28-59

God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.

Hebrews 12:10 In his parable The Wise Woman, George MacDonald tells the story of two girls, whose selfishness brings misery to all, including themselves, until a wise woman puts them through a series of tests to help them become “lovely” again.

After the girls fail each test and suffer shame and isolation, one of them, Rosamond, finally realizes she can’t change herself. “Couldn’t you help me?” she asks the wise woman. “Perhaps I could,” the woman replied, “now that you ask me.” And with the divine help symbolized by the wise woman, Rosamond begins to change. She then asks if the woman would forgive all the trouble she’s caused. “If I had not forgiven you,” the woman says, “I would never have taken the trouble to punish you.”

There are times when God disciplines us. It’s important to understand why. His correction isn’t driven by retribution but by a fatherly concern for our welfare (Hebrews 12:6). He also desires that we may “share in his holiness,” enjoying a harvest of “righteousness and peace” (vv. 10-11). Selfishness brings misery, but holiness makes us whole, joyful, and “lovely” like Him.

Rosamond asks the wise woman how she can love a selfish girl like her. Stooping to kiss her, the woman replies, “I saw what you were going to be.” God’s correction too comes with love and a desire to make us who we’re meant to be.

Reflect & Pray

How have you understood God’s discipline in the past? How might He have disciplined you recently in order to make you more lovely?

Father God, thank You for Your correction, as painful as it can be. You bring it for my good.

[luvie]

Lookit you...getting stuff done. I’m glad that Henry is loving his training class. I hope he’ll continue to enjoy it. And you, too!

[luvie]

U S Military Academy~Mansions Of The Lord

Mansions Of The Lord
Ronan Tynan

To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord

No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
To the Mansions of the Lord.

Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
Through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord.

NEVER FORGET THEM!
ON THEIR BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

[luvie]

MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES
Kate Smith~God Bless America

Remember The Fallen
They Died For Our Freedom!

[luvie]

U S Military Academy~Mansions Of The Lord

Mansions Of The Lord
Ronan Tynan

To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord

No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
In the Mansions of the Lord.

Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We shall stand and guard though the angels sleep
All through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord.

Ray Charles~America The Beautiful
FourHymn~In Flanders Fields
Jo Stafford~I'll Be Seeing You
Lee Greenwood~My Country Tis Of Thee
Waylon Jennings~America
Taps

NEVER FORGET THEM!

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Memorial Day

Gratitude and Honor To Those Who Gave All For Our Freedom.

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

We take this time on Memorial Day to salute our Fallen Heroes who through the history of our country have fought and died for all of us. THANK YOU!!

Aaron Tippen~The Stars And Stripes And
The Eagle Flies

John Williams~Hymn To The Fallen

Remember our Fallen this
Memorial Day Weekend!

[luvie]

Grateful for naps with buddies.
Happy GratiTuesday!

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Happy Gratituesday!

Everybody Into The Pool!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

It’s a great nap day here...thunderstorms rolling through. Been raining every couple of days here.

☔️

[luvie]

The rain sounds really nice. It’s like a lullaby.

[luvie]

Happy Warm and Fuzzy
...and Bloom-y...
Wednesday!

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Summertime...

And The Livin' Is Easy On My Deck!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

I have been pretty damn sick for days,
stayed on the couch sleeping foe the entire holiday weekend.
I was able to talk to my specialty doctor Tuesday morning
he sent me two scripts and my wife picked them up.
Strong medicine but we both knew exactly what I needed.

After two days of doses I’m back my computer