Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September, 2017

July 1, 2017 | Meg33, The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[MEG33]

Thank you for coming by today and sharing your cute graphics
and comments.
I Wish You A Lovely Evening

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you to Everyone for the Daily Pings & Posts.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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Intimate Details

July 13, 2017

You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. Psalm 139:2

The universe is astonishingly grand. Right now the moon is spinning around us at nearly 2,300 miles an hour. Our Earth is spinning around the sun at 66,000 miles an hour. Our sun is one of 200 billion other stars and trillions more planets in our galaxy, and that galaxy is just one of 100 billion others hurtling through space. Astounding!

In comparison to this vast cosmos, our little Earth is no bigger than a pebble, and our individual lives no greater than a grain of sand. Yet according to Scripture, the God of the galaxies attends to each microscopic one of us in intimate detail. He saw us before we existed (Ps. 139:13–16); He watches us as we go about our days and listens for our every thought (vv. 1–6).

You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. Psalm 139:2

It can be hard to believe this sometimes. This tiny “pebble” has big problems like war and famine, and we can question God’s care in times of personal suffering. But when King David wrote Psalm 139 he was in the midst of crisis himself (vv. 19–20). And when Jesus said God counts each hair on our heads (Matt. 10:30), He was living in an age of crucifixion. Biblical talk of God’s caring attention isn’t a naïve wish. It is real-world truth.

The One who keeps the galaxies spinning knows us intimately. That can help us get through the worst of times.

Father God, Your eye is on me as much as it is on the stars in the sky. Thank You for Your love, Your care, Your attention.

The God of the cosmos cares for us intimately.

[TheConservativeParty]

Oops, now my husband caught my sore throat-cold. He lasted about a week before getting symptoms. I was hoping he would not get ‘it”.

Enjoyed seeing all the photos on FR today of Pres. and Mrs. Trump in Paris. So wonderful to have them as President and First Lady.

[The Mayor]

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Face to Face

July 14, 2017

The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Exodus 33:11

Although the world is connected electronically like never before, nothing beats time together in person. As we share and laugh together, we can often sense—almost unconsciously—the other person’s emotions by watching their facial movements. Those who love each other, whether family or friends, like to share with each other face to face.

We see this face-to-face relationship between the Lord and Moses, the man God chose to lead His people. Moses grew in confidence over the years of following God, and he continued to follow Him despite the people’s rebelliousness and idolatry. After the people worshiped a golden calf instead of the Lord (see Ex. 32), Moses set up a tent outside of the camp in which to meet God, while they had to watch from a distance (33:7–11). As the pillar of cloud signifying God’s presence descended to the tent, Moses spoke on their behalf. The Lord promised that His Presence would go with them (v. 14).

We can speak to the Lord as a friend.

Because of Jesus’s death on the cross and His resurrection, we no longer need someone like Moses to speak with God for us. Instead, just as Jesus offered to His disciples, we can have friendship with God through Christ (John 15:15). We too can meet with Him, with the Lord speaking to us as one speaks to a friend.

Face to face! O blissful moment! Face to face—to see and know; face to face with my Redeemer, Jesus Christ who loves me so! Carrie E. Breck

We can speak to the Lord as a friend.

INSIGHT:

Moses was described as privileged because he spoke with God “face to face” (Ex. 33:11). God affirmed this unique relationship a second time when he reminded Aaron and Miriam that “with [Moses] I speak face to face” (Num. 12:8). Four hundred years earlier, Abraham was called God’s friend (2 Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; James 2:23). Validating His sacrificial love, Jesus says we are His friends (John 15:12–13).

Reflect on what it means to you that we have the privilege of speaking to God through prayer and sharing with Him as we share with a friend—our burdens, cares, and joys. Sim Kay Tee

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

*Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops*

Have A Great Weekend

[luvie]

GREG KARUKAS~GIRL IN THE RED DRESS

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

Patriotic Pooch says, "HI!" ;-)

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

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Are You Being Prepared?

July 15, 2017

The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and . . . the bear will rescue me. 1 Samuel 17:37

I worked at a fast-food restaurant for over two years in high school. Some aspects of the job were difficult. Customers verbalized their anger while I apologized for the unwanted slice of cheese on the sandwich I didn’t make. Soon after I left, I applied for a computer job at my university. The employers were more interested in my fast-food experience than my computer skills. They wanted to know that I knew how to deal with people. My experience in unpleasant circumstances prepared me for a better job!

Young David persevered through an experience we might well call unpleasant. When Israel was challenged to send someone to fight Goliath, no one was brave enough to step up to the task. No one but David. King Saul was reluctant to send him to fight, but David explained that as a shepherd he had fought and killed a lion and a bear for the sake of the sheep (1 Sam. 17:34–36). Confidently he stated, “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and . . . the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine” (v. 37).

God uses present circumstances to prepare us for the future.

Being a shepherd didn’t earn David much respect, but it prepared him to fight Goliath and eventually become Israel’s greatest king. We may be in difficult circumstances, but through them God might be preparing us for something greater!

Lord, help me to hold on during the unpleasant times in my life knowing that You may be preparing me for something greater.

God uses present circumstances to prepare us for the future.

INSIGHT:

When you reflect on experiences in your life, can you identify any that God used to minister to others or to further His kingdom? Are you in a difficult situation right now? Ask God to help you learn from it and to trust Him for your future. J.R. Hudberg

[trisham]

Dog Kisses

Messy dog kisses:
Most likely are full of germs,
But make me happy.

Mark J. Halliday

Happy Caturday, Dogurday and Bunnyday!

[MEG33]

Happy Caturday***Dogurday!

Have A Relaxin' Weekend!
*HUGS*

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY DOGURDAY
TO AMY’S PLACE!



Clan MacNessa Wishes A Happy
Dogurday To All!!!

[luvie]

ROFL! Happy weekend!

[luvie]

Mmmmm-wah!

[luvie]

Iz Saturday...
I iz Saturday-in'
Happy Caturday/Dogurday, y'all! :)

[left that other site]

Surf's Up!

Happy Cat/Dog/Bunny Day!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

LOL!

[MEG33]

;o)

[left that other site]

Today’s ODB lesson reminds me of the time my late husband applied for a job in Customer Service in a big computer company. Although he had lots of technical qualifications and education, the interviewer was more interested in a small job he held while in college...a mental health Worker in a (now defunct) State Mental Institution. They felt it would make him well-suited to dealing with irate and frustrated customers!

Later, when he was “outsourced” he got calls for nearly a year from India, saying that the customer would ONLY talk to “Mr. Mike in Florida”.

[The Mayor]

Wow, now there’s a great testimony for you.