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

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

[GailA]

If you have teens especially boys with cars or friends with cars it is now time to talk to them about CAR SURFING and it’s tragic results. It is the new U Tube craze and shows like Jack A..

It is getting our teens killed.

It is called Car Surfing, I just lost a 18 year old nephew in Benton, KY to this stupidity Tuesday evening. It has left his family devastated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOwrdaLMHvo

[left that other site]

Oct. 17.

My sister is visiting now
I didn’t want to make a big deal of it because it is a hugh and series bday

[The Mayor]

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What Has God Done For Me Lately?
October 18, 2012

I met a man who was absolutely convinced that God couldn’t forgive him for the things he’d done. An older man took him under his wing, and a year later, I was delighted that the younger man had not only accepted Jesus as his Savior but was also consuming Scripture ravenously. Three years later, though, when I talked with him, I noticed that his enthusiasm had been replaced by grumbling: “I just don’t understand how God can let evil people prosper while so many of His children (including himself, he might have added) are struggling to make ends meet.” The grumbling ate at the joy of his faith.

Like so many of us, he had forgotten how much he had needed Christ’s grace. The gratitude he had felt when he first received the Lord was now lost. This reminds us of the vineyard workers in Jesus’ parable (Matt. 20:1-16). Their focus shifted to what was happening to and for other people (vv.10-12).

While God owes us nothing, He freely gives us the salvation He promises when we accept Christ. He then adds to His generosity by sending His Spirit to help us in this life as we prepare for the joy of eternity with Him. The seeming unfairness of life demands that we keep our eyes on Him and His Word—not on others.

Lord, I admit that my focus at times gets drawn
to others and what they have. Forgive me and
help me to stop grumbling. You are good to me
and provide what I need. Thank You. Amen.

All you need to know to be content is this: God is good.

Read: Matthew 20:1-16

Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things? —Matthew 20:15

Bible in a Year:
Matthew 20-22

[yorkie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, M-L!!!

[TheConservativeParty]

Thank you!
Very timely Daily Bread today. Very moving.

[left that other site]

Thank you for that Gorgeous Birthday Card with Linda-The-Dog prancing on it!

WOO HOO!

[Kitty Mittens]

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Hugs!)))))

[left that other site]

Thank You Dear Kitty!
(((HUGS)))

[oldteen]

I don’t have a young son but I do have a 16y/o grandson who has been talked to about this. Hopefully, he is smart enough to understand the consequences.

He doesn’t live here anymore so hoping the talk before he started driving sunk in.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY THURSDAY
TO AMY’S PLACE!

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St. Finbar's Oratory, Gougane Barra Lake, County Cork, Ireland

AN IRISH BLESSING
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May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Birthday, ML! May you have Many Happy Returns of this day!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[left that other site]

Thank You, dear ConorMacNessa!

[Kitty Mittens]

I'm Sorry to Hear that, Dear Gail!

(((((Prayers for All who Loved him)))))

[GailA]

thank you

And oldteen you never know, it might help. But peer pressure and booze still rule male teens lives. For our generation it was drag racing. Now they have so many new and stupid ways to do themselves damage.

[The Mayor]

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Unused Gears
October 19, 2012

My first bike had one gear. Whether I was going fast or slow, uphill or downhill, that gear did everything. My next bike had three gears: one for level surfaces, one for going uphill, and one for going downhill. My third bike had ten gears, allowing me an even broader range of choices. Even though my last bike had several gears to choose from, I didn’t use all of them every time I rode. Some were best suited for starting and climbing, others were reserved for gaining speed, and others were best for a leisurely pace. But the thing about gears is this: Even though I wasn’t using all of them at the time, it didn’t mean I would never need them.

The same can be true in regard to our spiritual gifts and abilities. During times when I feel I am not being used to do certain things I once did, instead of feeling useless and unappreciated I thank God for the “gear” I’m currently able to use. Just because a skill is not needed right now doesn’t mean it never will be.

Our spiritual gifts are needed in different ways at different times. Needs and circumstances change in unforeseeable and unpredictable ways. The apostle Paul reminded Titus, “Be ready for every good work” (Titus 3:1). May that be true of us as well.

Heavenly Father, I need to remember that
what I do is up to You, but how I do it is up
to me. Whether I am busy or still, may I be
peaceable, gentle, humble, kind, and loving.

Keep your tools ready—God will find work for you.

Read: Titus 3:1-8

Be ready for every good work. —Titus 3:1

Bible in a Year:
Matthew 23-25

[MEG33]

Happy Belated Birthday

*Mary Lou*
Hope Your Day Was Wonderful

[MEG33]

Wearing Red To Support Our Troops

Happy Friday To Amy's Place
I'm still ailing from allergies and bronchitis..
*Hugs*

[The Mayor]

It has been a nasty month or so for sinuses and allergy issues. Here’s hoping and praying for your better health Meg!