Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2012

7-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

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Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[goat granny]

Hi Meg, I had to chuckle at your lovely picture...if there are 2 Canadian Geese in the photo, there are 100 just outside the range of the camera....GG

[yorkie]

Hi, GG! Hope all is going well with you and yours!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for your Post #288, Dear Jaycee!
Amen to Every Word!

[MEG33]

Good Afternoon

Grin..That is a Stratford, England scene.
I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Wishing you a beautiful Sunday.

[goat granny]

Weellll, we open our eyes in the morning and are still breathing so I guess we are both doing well....:O)

[MEG33]

*Goodnight Dear FRiends*

Prayers for our hurting FRiends
Thank you for coming by today and sharing your comments, personal
stories, lovely music, blessings, scripture and graphics.
May you be blessed with a lovely evening and restful sleep.
May God Keep Safe Those Who Keep Us Safe

[yorkie]

Meg, I just picked this boquet of Sweet Peas for you
To thank you for opening the doors for us,
Every Lord's Day - with beautiful graphics,
Scriptures, blessings and love.

[MEG33]

O My..That is so lovely...Thank you!
It’s my pleasure, dear (((yorkie)))

[Diver Dave]

It’s getting late in the evening around this neighborhood but I must thank you for opening the doors this morning and your great graphics throughout the day.

I’ll say goodnight to all our Amy’s Friends and see y’all in the morning.

[jaycee]

I thought this was the cutest little graphic, yorkie! I didn’t get a chance to get back yesterday.

[jaycee]

Freepmail!

[jaycee]

I love that one, yorkie! I have it but couldn’t use it before the bytes changed. I’m so glad the bytes have changed!

[jaycee]

Loved that, Dave. B.J. does a great job on one of my favorite songs. Thank you!

[jaycee]

That graphic and scripture is just so wonderful, Kitty!
Thank you so much!

[jaycee]

Thank you, dearest Kitty!

[jaycee]

Meg, your floral graphics were so gorgeous today! We thank you so much!

[jaycee]

I may be a little scarce on the thread today as I must get
busy on my bookwork and check writing, etc. I would rather
play BUT.....you know duty calls!

[The Mayor]

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Who’s Behind It?

July 9, 2012

At a cultural show in Bandung, Indonesia, we enjoyed a wonderful orchestra performance. Before the finale, the 200 people in the audience were each handed an angklung, a musical instrument made of bamboo. We were taught how to shake it in rhythm with the conductor’s timing. Soon we thought we were performing like an orchestra; we felt so proud of how well we were doing! Then it dawned on me that we were not the ones who were good; it was the conductor who deserved the credit.

Similarly, when everything is going well in our lives, it’s easy to feel proud. We’re tempted to think that we are good and that it is by our abilities that we’ve achieved success. During such moments, we tend to forget that behind it all is our good God who prompts, prevents, provides, and protects.

David remembered that truth: “Then King David went in and sat before the Lord; and he said: ‘Who am I, O Lord God? And what is my house, that You have brought me this far?’” (1 Chron. 17:16). David’s heart swelled up in appreciation of God’s goodness.

The next time we are tempted to take credit for the blessings we enjoy, let’s pause and remember that it is the Lord who brings blessing.

No strength of our own, nor goodness we claim;
Our trust is all thrown on Jesus’ name:
In this our strong tower for safety we hide;
The Lord is our power, “The Lord will provide.” —Newton

The hand of the Father is behind all good things.

Read: 1 Chronicles 17:16-24

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights. —James 1:17

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 140-144

[Diver Dave]

Another great message from Our Daily Bread.

Thank You for your continuing ministry, Rus.

[Diver Dave]

I thought you’d like that one. Have a great day, jaycee. Prayers continue for you.