Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September 2019

July 1, 2019 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[luvie]

Cats do teach us patience but with the reward of a loving friend. :)

[TheConservativeParty]

I’d love to earn Tiger’s trust and take care of him.

: )

[The Mayor]

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

July 13

Beautiful to God

Bible in a Year : Psalms 7–9; Acts 18

What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? Psalm 8:4

When Denise began dating her boyfriend, she attempted to maintain a slim figure and dress stylishly, believing she would be more attractive to him in that way. After all, it was what all the women’s magazines advised. It was only much later that she discovered what he really thought: “I liked you just as much when you were heavier and didn’t worry about what you wore.”

Denise realized then how subjective “beauty” was. Our view of beauty is so easily influenced by others. It’s often focused on the external, forgetting the value of inner beauty. But God sees us in only one way—as His beautiful, beloved children. I’d like to think that when God created the world, He left the best for last—us! Everything He created was good, but we’re extra special because we’re made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27).

God considers us beautiful! No wonder the psalmist was filled with awe as he compared the greatness of nature with humans. “What is mankind,” he asked, “that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” (Psalm 8:4). Yet God chose to give mortals a glory and honor that nothing else had (v. 5).

This truth gives us an assurance and reason to praise Him (v. 9). No matter what others think of us—or what we think of ourselves—know this: We are beautiful to God. 

By Leslie Koh

Reflect & Pray

How do you see yourself? How do you think God sees you?

Father, You know how insecure we can feel about ourselves. Thank You for the assurance that You love us!

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[MEG33]

~Happy Caturday-Dogurday To Amy's Place~

"Mine...No Mine...NO OURS"
Wishing You A Beautiful Summer Day

[The Mayor]

I get them here https://odb.org/

[Silentgypsy]

It’s now on my bookmarks toolbar—many thanks!

[Silentgypsy]

Thanks!

[luvie]

David Benoit~Cat On A Windowsill
Happy Caturday!

[left that other site]

Happy Hot Dogurday!

It sure is a hot one!

((((Sweaty Hugs))))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

Sure thing!

[TheConservativeParty]

Hot and humid here in WI today.
Watered garden twice.

Have a great weekend

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Caturday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Cool dogs!

[luvie]

Blessed Union Of Souls~I Believe

Dallas Christian Choir~How Beautiful

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Glen Campbell~The Savior I Sing Of Today

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Jeff Beck~Amazing Grace

Have a blessed Sunday

[The Mayor]

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

July 14

In Living Color

Bible in a Year : Psalms 10–12; Acts 19:1–20

The one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. Revelation 4:3

When Xavier McCoury put on the glasses Aunt Celena sent for his tenth birthday, he burst into tears. Born colorblind, Xavier had only ever seen the world in shades of gray, white, and black. With his new EnChroma glasses, however, Xavier saw color for the first time. His euphoria at witnessing the beauty around him made his family feel like they’d beheld a miracle.

Witnessing God’s colorfully radiant brilliance also evoked a powerful reaction in the apostle John (Revelation 1:17). After encountering the full glory of the resurrected Christ, John glimpsed “a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. . . . From the throne came flashes of lightning” (Revelation 4:2–5).

In a different time, Ezekiel had a similar vision, seeing “what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli,” with a figure above the throne who “looked like glowing metal, as if full of fire” (Ezekiel 1:26–27). This magnificent figure was surrounded with rainbow-like radiance (v. 28).

One day we will meet Christ face-to-face. These visions give us just a hint of the magnificence that awaits us. As we celebrate the beauty of God’s creation here and now, may we live in anticipation of the glory yet to be revealed.

By Remi Oyedele

Reflect & Pray

What response does the color and beauty of creation evoke in you? How can you express your gratitude to God for His wonderful gift?

Father, words fail us when we try to imagine what we will experience when we meet You face-to-face. Thank You for the small hints of Your beauty You have placed in our world.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[MEG33]

~Happy Sunday To Amy's Place~

***
Lord, in the hush of early dawn, when all the world lies sleeping,

I place my life and all I love into Thy gracious keeping. —White

~I Wish You A Blessed Lord's Day~

[Silentgypsy]

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to y’all, too.

[left that other site]

Happy Summer Sunday

May Your Day Be Blessed.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS