Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... February, 2013

2-1-2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


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and those who enjoy poetry.
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Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
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Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[yorkie]

I am so glad you are feeling better, ML! Prayers will continue......((((HUGS))))

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Afternoon

jaycee:Thank you for the wonderful scripture, sweet graphic and comment.
Lori: Beautiful graphic, scripture and music. Thank you!
Orange marmalade..YUM!
LUVW:Thank you for the lovely scripture, graphic and music.
Left that other site;Healing prayers for you.
Diver Dave:Thank you, Dave. I have no team today...May the best
team win.
The Conseervative Party;Good to see you, Amen.
Yorkie:Thank (((you)))

I Wish You A Blessed Sunday Evening.

[left that other site]

Thanks, Sweet FRiend.

I slept a lot his afternoon. That seemed to help.

[MEG33]

#142..Prayers and Feel Better wishes.

[left that other site]

Thank You, Meg. I appreciate that! :-)

[MEG33]

(((HUGS))) I goofed left you off the ping.
Not my first nor last mistake.
;o)

[luvie]

I’m so glad you like their music! They are favorites of mine, too. With voices like that who needs instruments! :)

[goat granny]

mama bear does great graphics......sent that one along to my kids and grandkids......GG

[The Mayor]

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Just Enough
February 4, 2013

I love writing for Our Daily Bread. I confess, however, that sometimes I whine to my friends about how difficult it is to communicate everything I would like to say in a short devotional. If only I could use more than 220 words.

This year when I came to the book of Matthew in my Bible-reading schedule, I noticed something for the first time. As I was reading about the temptation of Christ (Matt. 4:1-11), I noticed how short it was. Matthew used fewer than 250 words to write his account of one of the most pivotal events in all of Scripture. Then I thought of other short yet powerful passages: the 23rd Psalm (117 words) and the Lord’s prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 (66 words).

Clearly, I don’t need more words, I just need to use them well. This also applies to other areas of life—time, money, space. Scripture affirms that God meets the needs of those who seek His kingdom and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33). The psalmist David encourages us, “Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing” (Ps. 34:10).

If today you’re thinking, “I need just a little bit more” of something, consider instead the possibility that God has given you “just enough.”

I would be quiet, Lord, and rest content,
By grace I would not pine or fret;
With You to guide and care, my joy be this:
Not one small need of mine will You forget! —Bosch

He is rich who is satisfied with what he has.

Read: Matthew 6:25-34

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. —Matthew 6:33

Bible in a Year:
Exodus 34-35; Matthew 22:23-46

[jaycee]

I have to start my monthly bookwork today so I won't be around probably. Not sure about tomorrow.

A lot of snow has melted and its not as cold so I'll have a chance to run a few errands and pick up some stamps at the post office.

I would rather be playing here at Amy's but there is work to be done. During the last few days, I've sorta neglected everything.....just wasn't in the mood!!


Have a wonderful day, dear FRiends! ((((HUGS))))


~~To My Amy Place FRiends~~

[geologist]

Human nature is such as one not being satisfied and grateful for all it is a person has, is, achieved, seemingly never satisfied. This leads to discontent, submitting to temptations, and being deceived by the fiery darts of Satan.

Genuine repentance, sincerely turning to God and asking for forgiveness, and being contrite turning away from our sins, and being obedient to the Word/Scriptures/commands of God, is the answer. This is a choice for life, blessings, the eternal life with the LORD of all, in Jesus name, amen.

[geologist]

“The spiritual banquet God has prepared for us in His Word is a cause for great joy. It is worth taking time to savor.

Lord, give us a hunger and a thirst to know You more
that can be satisfied only by time spent with You in Your
Word. Help us to savor that time and, as we do,
to grow more in love with You each day.
Christ the Living Bread satisfies our spiritual hunger through the Living Word.”
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Praise the LORD for the grace, love, goodness, mercy, loving kindness, righteousness, and truth, given to those that seek Him and love Him and obey Him, in Jesus name amen.

[MEG33]

Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country

Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave
Happy Military Monday To Amy's Place

[MEG33]

Lovely graphic, jaycee
I am behind on my chores, too!
We need a staff.

[jaycee]

How adorable, Meg! Well, I didn't do my bookwork. I decided to get out of the house since I had been locked in so long. Went to Walgreen's and strolled around. Picked up some snacks and goodies, ran into a girlfriend from high school and we chatted a while. When I came home, I fixed a sandwich and ate some candy, then took a long nap. So tomorrow I will have to do my bookwork. Woe is me....LOL! It was nice getting out even though its chilly. I wasn't in the cold very much.

[Kitty Mittens]

Dear Meg, I Love your Beautiful Sunday Post!
(((((Thank you for the Blessing)))))

Thank you to All FRiends for the Wonderful Pings and Posts.
(((((Goodnight, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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The Lesson
February 5, 2013

One summer I was at a gathering of old high school acquaintances when someone behind me tapped me on my shoulder. As my eyes drifted over the woman’s name tag, my mind drifted back in time. I remembered a tightly folded note that had been shoved through the slot on my locker. It had contained cruel words of rejection that had shamed me and crushed my spirit. I remember thinking, Somebody needs to teach you a lesson on how to treat people! Although I felt as if I were reliving my adolescent pain, I mustered up my best fake smile; and insincere words began coming out of my mouth.

We began to converse. A sad story of a difficult upbringing and of an unhappy marriage began to pour out of her. As it did, the words “root of bitterness” from Hebrews 12:15 popped into my head. That’s what I’m feeling, I thought. After all these years, I still had a deep root of bitterness hidden within me, twisting around and strangling my heart.

Then these words came to my mind: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Rom. 12:21).

We talked. We even shared some tears. Neither of us mentioned the long-ago incident. God taught someone a lesson that afternoon—a lesson of forgiveness and of letting go of bitterness. He taught it to me.

Dear Lord, please help me not to harbor resentment
and bitterness in my heart. Through the power
of the Holy Spirit, enable me to let go of my
bitterness and forgive those who have hurt me.

Revenge imprisons us; forgiveness sets us free.

Read: Romans 12:14-21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. —Romans 12:21

Bible in a Year:
Exodus 36-38; Matthew 23:1-22

[GailA]

Sorry I’ve not been by in a few days, the pain in my back just won’t let up and is getting worse, see the third new back doc Wed. If they would ever FIX something I might get relief, all they want to do is push pills I can’t take or send me to PT who does MORE damage to my back.

THE LITTLE WHITE CHURCH BY DOYLE LAWSON & QUICK SILVER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nna3It-0aJw

[jaycee]

So cute! Oh, to be so relaxed and limber would be heavenly!! It makes me want a cat almost!

[jaycee]

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