Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, November and December, 2015

October 1, 2015 | JustAmy; Meg33, The Mayor; Trisham; St.Louie1, Friends, MamaBear

[JustAmy]

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[The Mayor]

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Hidden in My Heart

Oct 26, 2015

I have hidden your word in my heart. Psalm 119:11

I’m getting used to reading digital magazines, and I feel good that I’m saving trees. Plus, I don’t have to wait for the magazines to come in the mail. I do, however, miss the print editions because I like to run my fingers through the glossy pages and cut out my favorite recipes.

I also have a digital edition of the Bible on my reading device. But I still have my favorite printed Bible—the one I have underlined and read many times. We don’t know the future of the printed page, but one thing we do know: The best place for God’s Word is not on our cell phones, electronic reading devices, or bedside table.

In Psalm 119 we read about treasuring the Scriptures in our hearts: “I have hidden your word in my heart” (v. 11). Nothing compares to pondering God’s Word, learning more of Him, and putting it into practice in our daily lives. The best place for His Word lies deep in our souls.

We may have many excuses for not reading, meditating, or memorizing, but we need God’s Word. I pray that God will help us store His Word in the best place possible—our hearts.

Lord, give me the desire to read Your Word. Then implant it in my heart and thoughts and help me live it out.

The best place for God’s Word is our hearts.

Insight:

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, celebrating God’s law and its importance. Today’s passage is one of the most well known in Scripture. Verse 11 is often quoted and memorized and spells out the outcome of knowing the Bible: “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Having knowledge about God is not enough. Knowing and meditating on God’s law is what leads to changed behavior. J.R. Hudberg

[Jane Long]

Amen. Thank you, dear Mayor, for the blessing of today’s DB ;-)

[TheOldLady]

Amen. God Bless you, dear Mayor, and thank you for
cheering us with this, our Daily Bread and wise Insight.

[The Mayor]

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You Missed the Chance

Oct 27, 2015

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:2

I heard the saddest words today. Two believers in Christ were discussing an issue about which they had differing opinions. The older of the two seemed smug as he wielded Scripture like a weapon, chopping away at the things he saw as wrong in the other’s life. The younger man just seemed weary of the lecture, weary of the other person, and discouraged.

As the exchange drew to a close, the older man commented on the other’s apparent disinterest. “You used to be eager,” he started, and then abruptly quit. “I don’t know what it is you want.”

Don't miss your chance to show the world Jesus' #love.

“You missed the chance to love me,” the young man said. “In all the time you’ve known me, what has seemed to matter most to you is pointing out what you think is wrong about me. What do I want? I want to see Jesus—in you and through you.”

Had this been said to me, I thought, I would have been devastated. In that moment I knew the Holy Spirit was telling me there had been people I had missed the chance to love. And I knew there were people who couldn’t see Jesus in me either.

The apostle Paul tells us that love must be the underlying motive in anything we do; in everything we do (1 Cor. 13:1-4). Let’s not miss the next chance to show love.

Ask the Holy Spirit to show you today who it is you’ve missed the chance to love. Then ask Him to give you another opportunity. Start your conversation with these words: “I’m sorry . . .”

Love beats lectures every time.

Insight:

First Corinthians 13 is often referred to as “the love chapter.” Jesus said that love would be the distinguishing characteristic of a Christian. Hours before He went to the cross He said: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:34-35). Sim Kay Tee

[MEG33]

Good GratiTuesday To Amy's Place

I'm So Grateful To God For These Beautiful Days
We have sunshine !

I Wish You A Blessed Grateful Day

[MEG33]

Thank you for this powerful lesson, Rus.
Amen

[trisham]

“Messy Room”

Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
His underwear is hanging on the lamp.
His raincoat is there in the overstuffed chair,
And the chair is becoming quite mucky and damp.
His workbook is wedged in the window,
His sweater's been thrown on the floor.
His scarf and one ski are beneath the TV,
And his pants have been carelessly hung on the door.
His books are all jammed in the closet,
His vest has been left in the hall.
A lizard named Ed is asleep in his bed,
And his smelly old sock has been stuck to the wall.
Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
Donald or Robert or Willie or--
Huh? You say it's mine? Oh, dear,
I knew it looked familiar!

Shel Silverstein

A Happy GratiTuesday to you MEG,
and to everyone here at Amy's Place.

[The Mayor]

I agree Meg, should make us all think.

[TheConservativeParty]

Hope you all had a nice Tuesday!

We had 2 couples show up for our Open House on Sunday. That was better than none. Zero would have been rather disappointing.

I listed at 2 additional online places today, both horse farm specific sites. One was a free site and the better site (allowed for 30 pictures!) was only 59 dollars for a 4 month ad. That listing turned out way better than the one I paid 500 dollars to a flat fee place to list with the MLS system (although their price did include our yard sign).

Anyway, I wish I’d looked into horse property for sale sites more seriously back in early September, but better late than never!

Cheers to ALL!

[MEG33]

I’m happy you had some open house visits...

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the GratiTuesday Pings & Posts, Dear FRiends!
(((((Goodnight, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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Where Is My Focus?

Oct 28, 2015

You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. Hebrews 10:34

Early in September 2011, a raging wildfire destroyed 600 homes in and around the city of Bastrop in central Texas. A few weeks later an article in the Austin American-Statesman newspaper carried this headline: “People who lost the most, focus on what wasn’t lost.” The article described the community’s outpouring of generosity and the realization of those who received help that neighbors, friends, and community were worth far more than anything they lost.

The writer of Hebrews reminded first-century followers of Jesus to recall how they had bravely endured persecution early in their life of faith. They stood their ground in the face of insults and oppression, standing side by side with other believers (Heb. 10:32-33). “You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions” (v. 34). Their focus was not on what they had lost but on eternal things that could not be taken from them.

Jesus told His followers, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6:21). As we focus on the Lord and all that we have in Him, even our most precious possessions can be held lightly.

Lord, open our eyes to see You and to embrace what is most important each day. 

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Where is your focus today?

Insight:

The letter to the Hebrews has one dominant theme—the superiority of Christ over everything. This theme is developed as He is described as the ultimate revelation the Father has given of Himself (1:1-3). He is superior to the angels (1:4-14) and He is superior to Moses (3:1-16). Jesus is also portrayed as giving a better rest (ch. 4) and serving as a better high priest (4:14-15). Christ came to be the superior, once-for-all sacrifice for our sin (9:11–10:18). This was an important reminder for the Jewish recipients of this letter, who were apparently in danger of drifting away from the truth of the sufficiency of Christ. Bill Crowder

[MEG33]

Good Morning

Amen
Thank you, Rus, for starting our day off right every day.
You are a blessing.

[MEG33]

*WELCOME TO WARM FUZZY WEDNESDAY*
AT AMY'S PLACE

"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird
I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
- George Eliot
*I WISH YOU A BEAUTIFUL FALL DAY*

[trisham]

Squatter's Rights

Listen, kitten,
Get this clear,
This is my chair.
I sit here.

Okay, kitty,
We can share;
When I'm not home,
It's your chair.

Listen cat
How about
If I use it
When you're out?

Richard Shaw

Happy Wednesday, all!

[TheConservativeParty]

Love the kitty poem!

Have a Warm Fuzzy Wednesday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Thanks Meg! Had there been no visitors, it would have been a huge let-down. We have one more month to sell, by Nov.30, after that the deal with the house we want to move to is off. I was spoiled by the 11 day sale of our first house 20 years ago. Thought this place would go within 3 months. Hope springs eternal, we still have about 30 more days!

Cheers

[MEG33]

Love your darllng poem and kitty graphic, trish.

[trisham]

Thank you, MEG!

[The Mayor]

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Don’t Touch the Fence!

Oct 29, 2015

The Lord . . . sent word to them . . . again and again, because he had pity on his people. 2 Chronicles 36:15

As a young girl I went with my parents to visit my great-grandmother, who lived near a farm. Her yard was enclosed by an electric fence, which prevented cows from grazing on her grass. When I asked my parents if I could play outside, they consented, but explained that touching the fence would result in an electric shock.

Unfortunately I ignored their warning, put a finger to the barbed wire, and was zapped by an electrical current strong enough to teach a cow a lesson. I knew then that my parents had warned me because they loved me and didn’t want me to get hurt.

God's warnings are proof of His #compassion for us.

When God saw the ancient Israelites in Jerusalem crafting and worshiping idols, He “sent word to them . . . again and again, because he had pity on his people” (2 Chron. 36:15). God spoke through the prophet Jeremiah, but the people said, “We will continue with our own plans” (Jer. 18:12). Because of this, God allowed Nebuchadnezzar to destroy Jerusalem and capture most of its inhabitants.

Maybe God is warning you today about some sin in your life. If so, be encouraged. That is proof of His compassion for us (Heb. 12:5-6). He sees what’s ahead and wants us to avoid the problems that will come.

Lord, give me the ability to hear not just Your words but also Your heart. Help me to learn from the mistakes of those whose stories You have given us. Help me to honor You with my life.

God’s warnings are to protect us, not to punish us.

Insight:

We sometimes wonder whether God can change His mind. Today’s passage in the book of Jeremiah helps us answer this question. God tells Jeremiah that sometimes His actions are affected by our actions. God has decided to act in certain ways depending on how we act. This is God’s freedom. He is not changing His mind; He has simply determined how He will respond to our stubbornness or our repentance. We don’t determine what God will do; in His goodness He has told us how He will respond to us. J.R. Hudberg