[JustAmy]

12-6-04
Graphic by Billie

Fog Flowers

I like to call them Fog Flowers, those tiny crystals of rain.
They carpet the world in silence, they glorify dirt in the lane.
There seems all a hush to their presence, the softest tinkle of sound,
And even the animals quiet, as a blanket descends on the town.

Some look upon it as frigid, but warming and soft is the throw,
The flowers asleep in the garden, will snuggle and smile under snow.
“But it makes the road too slippery!” I hear the complaints starting now.
As it furrows and windblows and softens, the marks that were left by the plow.

You seem to not understand it, this miracle silently wrought.
For where will you go now to find it, when this is what you have sought?
A promise of hope from your Father, a gentle reminder of love,
Each entity fallen from Heaven, is getting a kiss from above.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 5, 2004
© 2004

[SpookBrat]

I'm going to try to get in here and play some Christmas music for us. Right now I have to work on times tables with a little uncooperative boy.

Blessings to all....BBL, Lord willing.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

HI AMY and CREW! I hope you are all enjoying your holiday season so far! May God bless you all with a peaceful season and time to reflect upon your blessings. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday!

Have a cup while you Freep !

[The Mayor]

December 6, 2004

It's The Knees

Read: James 5:13-18

Continue earnestly in prayer. —Colossians 4:2

Bible In One Year: Daniel 3-4; 1 John 5

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Both of my knees were hurting, and I could not figure out why. I hadn't done anything to damage them or put undo pressure on them.

Or had I? I recalled that over the previous few days I had been working on the walls in our house, scrubbing them and getting them ready for painting. And then I had painted them. All the while, as I stood on the short ladder to reach the top, I had been pressing my knees against the ladder for balance. I was, in effect, being supported by my knees.

Then a new thought came to mind: When was the last time my knees hurt because I was on them praying? It had been a while.

Although it's true that people pray all the time without kneeling, the question I asked myself is a convicting one. Whether we are on our knees, standing up, or seated, how often do we use prayer to support ourselves? We can find help from many sources—friends, counselors, books—but there's nothing better than the support and strength we get from God when we pray.

"The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much" (James 5:16). Prayer has power. We are to "continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant" (Colossians 4:2).

How are your knees? —Dave Branon

When I kneel before my Master,
I can feel His presence there,
And the load of care and sorrow
Seems much easier to bear. —Anon.

Prayer does not require eloquence but earnestness.

[international american]

BRAVO!!

[Alamo-Girl]

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

[JustAmy]

Thank y'all for the lovely Welcome Graphic and the beautiful poem.

Have a magnificent Monday and a wonderful week.

[tuliptree76]

Good morning, everyone. Here are the holidays we will be celebrating today and tomorrow.

Monday, Dec. 6:
St. Nicholas Day
Give A Secret Gift Day
Microwave Oven Day
International Bad Hair Day

Tuesday, Dec. 7:
Hang A Wreath Day
Cotton Candy Day
Teacher Appreciation Day
Letter Writing Day
Pearl Harbor Day
Mitten Day
International Civil Aviation Day

[tuliptree76]

I like that poem and graphic. :-)

[silverleaf]

Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things,
but just look what they can do when they stick together.
Vista M. Kelly

[Jen]

Hello FRiends! I'm in Indianapolis with Missy. Will be here until next Monday. She does not have Internet access set up yet (GRRRrrrrr!!!) so we are at the library checking our email and I'm sneaking in a "little" FReeping. Y'all probably won't hear from me until next week. Prayers appreciated for me to avoid (any more...)emotional "meltdowns". Weddings are stressful!