Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. November 19-20-21, 2004

11-19-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

11-19-04
Graphic by Billie

Leisure

A boulevard of graceful trees,
A life of leisure, if you please,
Why do we think of long ago,
When into kitchens you might go,

Or into pantries, and the hall,
Whose closets -- We have filled them all!
With magic things, machines and such,
Mylady may need only touch,

A button here, a lever there,
And quickly from the merest air,
A demon vaults to do what’s bid,
Which moments ere was safely hid.

And to her bidding doth he spring,
In midst of which, the phone may ring.
The work delayed, all is not lost,
The time we saved is worth the cost.

So we have more of it right now,
We’ll find a way to spend somehow.
We’ll chatter endlessly anon,
And soon enough, the day is gone.

We have so much, we choose to waste,
Our lives in ever growing haste.
The drive-thru near the mall is slow,
So quiet meals we must forego.

The labor-saving that we do,
Was meant to trim an hour or two,
Instead of time in which we thrive,
We spend it in the “Rush Hour” drive.

NicknamedBob . . . . November 17, 2004
© 2004

[Darkchylde]

Hi. How's your morning been?

[The Mayor]

November 19, 2004

Joyful Trials

Read: James 1:1-12

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials. —James 1:2

Bible In One Year: Ezekiel 11-13; James 1

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The Bible tells us to respond to difficult circumstances in a way that is directly opposed to our natural tendency. One of the most challenging of those commands is this: "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials" (James 1:2).

Other translations speak of viewing our difficulties with pure joy, considering ourselves happy—not resisting trials and temptations as intruders but welcoming them as friends. I don't know about you, but that's not the first thing that pops into my mind.

This outlook would seem absurd and unattainable if not for the reason behind it: "knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience" (v.3). An attitude of joy is not based on what we feel but on what we know of God and His work in our lives. Therefore, a painful process that yields a desired goal can be welcomed as a friend.

It's not the testing of our strength but the trying of our faith in Almighty God that develops our endurance. Through it all, the Lord promises wisdom for today (v.5) and a crown of life for those who persevere (v.12).

My natural response to difficult circumstances is "Oh, no!" The Lord wants me to see what He can accomplish through them and say, "Oh, yes!" —David McCasland

The deeper meaning of my trials
O Lord, You've kept from me;
But some small part of Your great plan
I pray, Lord, help me see. —D. De Haan

Joy in trials comes from knowing that the outcome will be good.

[international american]

Good morning you two. I am beginning to think NnB may indeed have some talent:)

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Darkchylde.
My day is starting okay, sure hope it continues this way.
There is no fog and it is almost 7:00. Good sign.

I hope you are having a beautiful day.

[JustAmy]

"Joy in trials comes from knowing that the outcome will be good."

Thank you, Mayor, for this beautiful message.

Wishing you a joyous Friday.

[Darkchylde]

Well, I'm finally going for a state ID...
after the little curfuffle with voting.
I think that's a good thing. Have some
family visiting. My oldest brother with
my sister-in-law & niece. Boy, is she loud.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Excellent. Would love to chat. Got to run! ; )

[OESY]

Good morning! Here's the Weekend Roundup:



Friday, November 19

US Marine Corps Day (Wow! Another)
Pencil Day (Did you hear about the mathematician?)
Start A Rumor Day (Did you hear the one about Amy?)



Saturday, November 20

Peanut Butter Fudge Day
Moms And Dads Day (Nice)
Traffic Light Day (Not so nice)
Absurdity Day (like it should be everyday)
Christmas Tree Lighting And Holiday Parade (Kansas)



Sunday, November 21

International Pickle Festival (New York) (Wee're always in a pickle)
Ratification Day (North Carolina)
Doo Dah Parade (California)
World Television Day

[OESY]

Let's start a rumor: Is it Art or Crap?

[Darkchylde]

Ooohhhh! Absurdity day! My brother & I can handle that.

[Darksheare]

Absurdity day?
Hmm..
Sounds very tempting.

[Darkchylde]

Well.... it IS this saturday. We COULD
go to the mall & out freak the freaks... but
that wouldn't be a good idea, would it?

[Darksheare]

Probably NOT an inspired idea.
No.
But it would be fun.

[Jen]

Dang, I don't know art from crap! I got 5 of 16 right. :(

[JustAmy]

Good morning, International American.
Don't say that too loud;
I'm trying to convince him that he needs more practice. :)

Have a great Friday and a relaxing weekend.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday! TGIF!!

Have a cup while you Freep !

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank y'all so much for the precious poem and graphic!

[MeekOneGOP]

Yesterday, they had the grand opening of the clintoon library and massage parlor!