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

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

[JustAmy]

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[The Mayor]

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From A Distance
October 28, 2012

A popular song from years ago titled “From a Distance” envisions a world of harmony and peace. It says, “God is watching us from a distance.” Indeed God is watching us, but not from a distance. He is present, in the room with you, right in front of you, gazing at you with unbounded love in His eyes.

I think of the example of Brother Lawrence, who spent long years working in a kitchen washing pots and pans and repairing the sandals of other monks. He wrote: “As often as I could, I placed myself as a worshiper before Him, fixing my mind upon His holy presence.”

That is our task as well. But we forget and sometimes need reminders of His presence. I have driven an old handmade nail into the shelf over my desk to remind me that the crucified and resurrected Jesus is always present. Our task is to remember to “set the Lord always before [us]” (Ps. 16:8)—to know that He is with us to “the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20) and that “He is not far from each one of us” (Acts 17:27).

Remembering may be as simple as calling to mind that the Lord has promised to be with you all through the day and saying to Him, “Good morning,” or “Thank You,” or “Help!” or “I love You.”

So near, so very near to God—
I cannot nearer be;
Yet in the person of His Son,
I am as near as He. —Paget

No one can come so near that God is not nearer still.

Read: Acts 17:22-31

Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it. —Genesis 28:16

Bible in a Year:
Luke 7-9

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

I'm happy it is yours, too..Thank you
Have a wonderful Lord's Day

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

"So near, so very near to God—
I cannot nearer be;
Yet in the person of His Son,
I am as near as He. —Paget"

Thank you, Rus, for starting our day off right today and every day.
Have a wonderful Lord's Day

[MEG33]

*It's Time For Lunch*

A nap will surely follow
I wish you a beautiful Sunday afternoon

[yorkie]

"MY Scripture of the Day..."

It is a powerful verse, ML and Meg.

It doesn't say guess, nor does it say hope. It doesn't say wish, or imagine..........it says

KNOW that I am God

And, I am so thankful that He IS!

[yorkie]

Have a Blessed Sunday, everyone!

[left that other site]

Yep..it’s MINE. YOU GAVE it to me! LOL!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Afternoon

Amen to your wonderful words..
Thank you for the gorgeous fall scene , yorkie.
Have a wonderful Lord's Day

[luvie]

Providence~Mansion Robe and Crown.wma

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Cathedrals~Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Glad~Arise My Soul, Arise

Gaither Homecoming~Heaven's Joy Awaits.wma

Tad Robinson~No More Night

The Imperials~Sweet, Sweet Spirit

Have a blessed Sunday

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Afternoon

Thank you, LUV, for this gorgeous graphic and lovely music.
Have a wonderful Lord's Day

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

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Amazing Grace
(Click)
By John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

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]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



Cdr. John J. O'Connor, CHC USN, Distributing Communion to Marines of the 1st Marine Division – Danang, RVN - 24Mar1965

The Lord’s Prayer
Andrea Bocelli
(Click)

DEAR LORD, who suffered torment, agony, and death upon the Cross to free our souls from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend our troops. Guide them in the performance of their duties. Strengthen them to endure hardship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghanistan from the chains of terror and slavery, foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all to a greater share in Your Mercy.

Amen.

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]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

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THE NAVY HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save
(Click)



The Marine Corps Verse:

Eternal Father, grant we pray
To all Marines both night and day,
The Courage, Honor, Strength and Skill
Their Land to serve, Thy Law Fulfill.
Be Thou the Shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps!

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This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24(KJV)

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A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!

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)

[oldteen]

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Teenie! A Blessed Lord's Day to you!



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)

[The Mayor]

It’s always my pleasure Meg!
Thank you for being here with us everyday.

[oldteen]

Thank you, Conor, and to you and the family as well!

[oldteen]

BTW....is Sandy causing any problems to your neck of the woods (yet)?

[ConorMacNessa]

Haven't been hit with the direct effects at this juncture. Mrs. MacNessa is watching the news - the waves are already threatening the Boardwalk at Ocean City, Maryland.

All the schools have already closed for tomorrow - I'm concerned that I may not be able to get into work tomorrow. I'm emailing the office tonight to verify that we'll be open.

I can't believe it - the subway system in New York City is already shut down.

Not to sound conspiratorial, but I hope this storm doesn't impact Election Day. I wouldn't put it past the Kenyan-in-Chief to try to delay the Election if he thought it would be to his advantage. I voted last week by absentee ballot. The early voting stations in Maryland opened yesterday - they were packed.

Prayers going up for our Beloved Nation in this dire moment!



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)

[pollywog]

Meg,
This verse is so meaningful and the graphic is lovely.
I’m here at the end of the day, rather than the start.
I’ll catch up soon! lol