Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... April, 2010

April 1, 2010 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[left that other site]

Special Psalm For April 1st!

Psalm 14
King James Bible

1 The fool hath said in his heart,
There is no God.
They are corrupt,
they have done abominable works,
there is none that doeth good.

2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men,
to see if there were any that did understand,
and seek God.

3 They are all gone aside,
they are all together become filthy:
there is none that doeth good,
no, not one.

4 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge?
who eat up my people as they eat bread,
and call not upon the LORD.

5 There were they in great fear:
for God is in the generation of the righteous.

6 Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor,
because the LORD is his refuge.

7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion!
when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people,
Jacob shall rejoice,
and Israel shall be glad.

[tiapam]

Sorry your hip is hurting!

[jaycee]

Oh that is so sweet, tiapam. I’ve been on Facebook gathering a lot of birthday wishes. This is fun! Is is over at midnight???? LOL! I think I will have birthdays twice a year...teehee.

[jaycee]

Sarah Palin has a special on now on Fox. I just turned it on. I had forgotten she was on tonight. Its a different kind of Sarah.

[DollyCali]

Happy Birthday Sunshine!!!!

May you have a marvelous year ahead & look forward to many good things. God Bless you dear friend!

[Seadog Bytes]

[jaycee]

Thank you so much Dolly! You are very thoughtful and I am so glad to call you friend. Thanks again, dear! (((Hugs))))

[jaycee]

And so are you, Seadog! Thanks for that cute Easter greeting.

[potlatch]

Lol, the day's almost over and I'm just getting here. Thanks for pinging tiapam!! Hope your day was "fool proof"!!

[potlatch]

Lol, love your "Opus" yorkie! Hope you had a good day.

[Seadog Bytes]

LOL! ...GREAT Jester, Potlatch!

One might say, you have a great way, with anime.

[Kitty Mittens]

I'm Glad you Liked it, Dear Jaycee! Hugs!
Sorry your Hip is Hurting Again. :(

(((((((Bedtime Prayers Ascending Soon)))))))

[Seadog Bytes]

Credit: Potlatch was the inspiration for that one.

[potlatch]

I didn't make that one, found it and it is really cute. Planned to put it on all my posts today but just got on the forum awhile ago. Save it to use.

[Kitty Mittens]

Meg, that is the Most Adorable Bunny!!

[Kitty Mittens]

That is the Sweetest Pic, Yorkie! : )
Amy and Billie, I Love your Pledge Graphic.

(((((Sending "Thank You's" to All FRiends for the Neat Pings and Posts)))))
Goodnight, and our Lord Grant us All a Peaceful and Restful Night.

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Friday to Amy’s Place!

---

Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world!

[jaycee]

Thanks to the two of you!! *Grin* Potlatch is great with graphics and animations!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

April 2, 2010

Like A Lamb

Listen Now |  Play MP3 (Mobile)
READ: John 15:9-17

He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth. —Isaiah 53:7

In 1602, Italian artist Caravaggio produced a painting called The Taking of Christ. This work, an early example of the Baroque style, is compelling. Created in dark hues, it allows the viewer to contemplate Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. Two main elements of the scene depicted in the painting demand the observer’s attention. The first is Judas as he delivers the traitor’s kiss. Immediately, however, the viewer’s focus is drawn toward Jesus’ hands, which are passively clasped together to show that He offered no resistance to this injustice. Although He possessed the power to create a universe, Christ gave Himself up voluntarily to His captors and to the waiting cross.

Long before this scene took place, Jesus told His listeners that no one could take His life from Him—He would lay it down willingly (John 10:18). This heart of voluntary surrender was prophesied by Isaiah, who wrote, “He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth” (Isa. 53:7).

Christ’s lamblike self-sacrifice is a grand indicator of His powerful love. “Greater love has no one than this,” He explained, “than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13). Think of it. Jesus loved you that much!

Love sent the Savior to die in my stead.
Why should He love me so?
Meekly to Calvary’s cross He was led.
Why should He love me so? —Harkness

The nail-pierced hands of Jesus reveal the love-filled heart of God.

Bible in One Year: Judges 16-18; Luke 7:1-30

[pollywog]

Shallie is 7 1/2 years old. She is a gentle protector.