Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March, 2020

January 1, 2020 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[left that other site]

What a Beauty! :-)

[luvie]

I think they’re neck-n-neck, don’t you?

[TheConservativeParty]

Yep. Looks pretty close!

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Hugs!)))))

[The Mayor]

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January 7

Secret Delivery

Bible in a Year:

• Genesis 18–19
• Matthew 6:1–18

When you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.

Matthew 6:3

A clear, glass vase with bell-shaped lilies of the valley, pink tulips, and yellow daffodils greeted Kim at her front door. For seven months, an anonymous believer in Jesus sent Kim beautiful bouquets from a local flower shop. Each monthly gift arrived with a note filled with scriptural encouragement and signed: “Love, Jesus.”

Kim shared photos of these secret deliveries on Facebook. The flowers gave her opportunity to celebrate an individual’s kindness and to acknowledge the way God expressed His love to her through His people. As she trusted Him through her battle with a terminal disease, every colorful blossom and handwritten note affirmed God’s loving compassion for her.

The sender’s anonymity reflects the heart motive Jesus encourages His people to adopt when giving. He warns against practicing righteous acts “to be seen” by others (Matthew 6:1). Good deeds are intended to be expressions of worship overflowing from hearts grateful for all God’s done for us. Highlighting our own generosity with the hope or expectation of being honored can take the focus off the Giver of all good things—Jesus.

God knows when we give with good intentions (v. 4). He simply wants our generosity motivated by love as we give Him the glory, the honor, and the praise.

By: Xochitl Dixon

Reflect & Pray

How can you place the spotlight on Jesus by giving to someone in secret this week? How can you give God credit while still accepting appreciation?

Jesus, thank You for reminding us that giving to others is a privilege and a wonderful way to thank You for all You’ve given us.

[JustAmy]

Thank you,Dear Kitty.

Hugs back atcha

[JustAmy]

Mayor, thank you again for being here every morning.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

Grateful for the moments
Happy GratiTuesday!

[The Mayor]

Your very welcome, it’s been my daily routine for what, 15 years? Thanks for having me here for so long

[TheConservativeParty]

Hello to Amy’s Place

Pretty nice in WI for January. Will be cold tonight, 8 degrees, but otherwise it has been warm, even sunny today.

Looking forward to Thursday Trump rally!

Have a great day

[left that other site]

Love that winter sunshine! :-)

[luvie]

8 degrees! Brrrrrr!

It's nearly 60 here. Too warm for winter, IMO.
Are you going to the rally?

[TheConservativeParty]

I wish!
I just watch all the rallies on CSPAN.

[The Mayor]

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January 8

A Hundred Years from Now

Bible in a Year:

• Genesis 20–22
• Matthew 6:19–34

I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.

Job 19:25 “I just want people to remember me a hundred years from now,” said screenwriter Rod Serling in 1975. Creator of the TV series The Twilight Zone, Serling wanted people to say of him, “He was a writer.” Most of us can identify with Serling’s desire to leave a legacy—something to give our lives a sense of meaning and permanence.

The story of Job shows us a man struggling with meaning amid life’s fleeting days. In a moment, not just his possessions but those most precious to him, his children, were taken. Then his friends accused him of deserving this fate. Job cried out: “Oh, that my words were recorded, that they were written on a scroll, that they were inscribed with an iron tool on lead, or engraved in rock forever!” (Job 19:23–24).

Job’s words have been “engraved in rock forever.” We have them in the Bible. Yet Job needed even more meaning in his life than the legacy he’d leave behind. He discovered it in the character of God. “I know that my redeemer lives,” Job declared, “and that in the end he will stand on the earth” (19:25). This knowledge gave him the right longing. “I myself will see him,” Job said. “How my heart yearns within me!” (v. 27).

In the end, Job didn’t find what he expected. He found much more—the Source of all meaning and permanence (42:1–6). 

By: Tim Gustafson

Reflect & Pray

Why do you think Job wanted his words preserved forever? How do you want people to remember you one hundred years from now?

God, everything is fleeting except for You. We praise You for Your unshakable character. Show us what is truly important.

[luvie]

Happy
Miracles-Do-Happen
Warm and Fuzzy
Wednesday!

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Need Someone Warm & Fuzzy?

You Came to The Right Place!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

Hugs from a Husky can’t help but warm. :)

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

Snowflakes are kisses from heaven
~Author Unknown

When snow falls, nature listens.
~Antoinette van Kleeff

Where does the white go when the snow melts?
~Author Unknown

A snowflake is one of God's most fragile creations,
but look what they can do when they stick together!
~Author Unknown

Snowmen fall from heaven... unassembled
~Author Unknown

There's one good thing about snow, it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbor's.
~Clyde Moore