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

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

[luvie]

Good luck to your grandson in his wrestling tournament!

I'll be glad when our hummingbirds come back. We don't
get many, but I really enjoy them when they're here!

[MEG33]

~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~

From your heart give God your praise
For His blessings all your days;
Lift your voice to God above—
God of mercy, God of love. —Hess


~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

[The Mayor]

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

Gifted To Serve
February 17, 2013

It occurred to me one day that my right foot does all the pedal work when I’m driving my automatic transmission car. It alone works the accelerator and the brake. The left foot is idle. What happens if I decide that to be equitable, my left foot ought to replace my right foot half the time when I am driving? If you have never done so, please don’t try it!

If we don’t require such equality of the members of our own body, why is it that we sometimes expect it of people in the church? That seems to be an issue that the first-century church at Rome faced. Some were thinking more highly of themselves than they ought (Rom. 12:3) just because they were doing some things others were not doing. But Paul reminds us that “all members do not have the same function” (v.4). We’ve been gifted according to God’s grace (v.6). He gave us those gifts to serve others, not ourselves (vv.6-13). Our service is to be marked by diligence and fervor, for we are serving the Lord, not man (v.11).

So, let’s not look over our shoulders to see what others are doing or not doing. Look at how God may be able to use you in His kingdom today. He has gifted you just as He has pleased (v.3).

Lord, lead me today as You see best. Use the gifts You
have given me to encourage others on their journey.
Help me not to compare myself with others
but to be content with who You have made me to be.

We can’t all play the same part in God’s band of service, but we should all play in harmony.

Read: Romans 12:3-13

There are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. —1 Corinthians 12:6

Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 21-22; Matthew 28

[MEG33]

Beautiful, jaycee!

[MEG33]

I had to look twice at this!
;o)

[yorkie]

That is just LOVELY, Meg! Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!

(((HUGS)))

[yorkie]

Have a RELAXING Sunday, everyone!

[jaycee]

Have a Blessed Sunday

[jaycee]

You promise and I accept. I can’t wait! I will start feeling better on the first spring-like day! The little robin is so sweet!

[jaycee]

That is gorgeous, Meg. Love the pink in the sky and the snow softly falling but I would still prefer Spring....LOL!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Afternoon

The Mayor:Thank you, Rus, for blessing us with this wonderful Daily Bread.
I appreciate you.
Yorkie:I love this precious spring graphic..You find the most wonderful things to post!
Thank you for the sweet comments.
Jaycee:Your sweet graphic and Psalm are lovely Thank you so much for your
sweet comments..Hurry Spring!

I Wish Everyone A Blessed Lord's Day.

[luvie]

Providence~Amazing Grace.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

[The Mayor]

Thank you Meg and for your wonderful posts with such great graphics!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Afternoon

LUVW:Your graphic, scripture and music are so lovely.
Thank you!
The Mayor:It's my pleasure. I appreciate your kind comments.
Teenie: You are in my thoughts and prayers.
*HUGS*

I Wish You All A Blessed Lord's Day And Evening
God Bless Our Troops

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear Meg, for the Beautiful Sunday Blessings!
Thank you to Everyone for the Beautiful Pings and Posts.

(((((Goodnight, and God Bless)))))

~Sweet Dreams~

[jaycee]

GReepmail!

[jaycee]

Ooops....spelling was off in that post. Sorry! I think you probably know I meant FReepmail.

[The Mayor]

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

The Power Of Demonstration
February 18, 2013

For 2 decades, ecologist Mike Hands has worked to help farmers in Central America adopt more effective methods of growing their crops. It’s difficult, however, for them to abandon their long tradition of “slash and burn” agriculture, even though they know it destroys the soil and pollutes the air.

So instead of merely talking to them, Mike shows them a better way. In the documentary film Up in Smoke, he says: “It has to be demonstrated. You cannot preach it. You can’t describe it. People have got to be able to get their hands on it and see it.”

Paul took a similar approach to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. He wrote to the believers in Corinth, “My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God” (1 Cor. 2:4-5). Later in his letter, Paul told them again, “The kingdom of God is not in word but in power” (4:20).

As you live each day, ask God to help you accompany your words with actions. When we allow God to show Himself through us, it’s a powerful demonstration of His grace and love.

Allow us, Lord, to demonstrate
Our faith by what we do,
So that the gospel can be seen
By those who seek for You. —Sper

Our words need actions behind them.

Read: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

The kingdom of God is not in word but in power. —1 Corinthians 4:20

Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 23-24; Mark 1:1-22

[MEG33]

My pleasure, sweet Kitty.
*HUGS*
Your goodnight is so dear! Thank you.

[MEG33]

Good Monday Morning To Amy's Place

Breakfast is served!
;o)
Wishing You A Beautiful Week