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

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

[luvie]

Thankful for my spring blooms
Happy Thankful Thursday!

[left that other site]

I Am Thankful...

...For The Little Miracles as Well as The Big Ones.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

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March 27

Precious Departure

Bible in a Year:

• Judges 1–3
• Luke 4:1–30

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.

Psalm 116:15 Sculptor Liz Shepherd’s 2018 exhibition The Wait was described by a Boston Globe correspondent as “evok[ing] the precious, exposed, and transcendent in life.” Inspired by the time Shepherd spent at her dying father’s bedside, the exhibition attempts to convey yearning, the emptiness of loss, and the fragile sense that loved ones are just out of reach.

The idea that death is precious might seem counterintuitive; however, the psalmist declares, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants” (Psalm 116:15). God treasures the death of His people, for in their passing He welcomes them home.

Who are these faithful servants (“saints” nkjv) of God? According to the psalmist, they are those who serve God in gratitude for His deliverance, who call on His name, and who honor the words they speak before Him (Psalm 116:16–18). Such actions represent deliberate choices to walk with God, accept the freedom He offers, and cultivate a relationship with Him.

In so doing, we find ourselves in the company of Jesus, who is “chosen by God and precious to him . . . . For in Scripture it says: ‘See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame’ ” (1 Peter 2:4–6). When our trust is in God, our departure from this life is precious in His sight.

By:  Remi Oyedele

Reflect & Pray

How does your perception of death compare with God’s view of the passing of His people? To what extent is your perception influenced by what the Bible says about death?

Dear God, help me to trust You even in the challenges and losses of life.

[luvie]

WEARING RED ON FRIDAY
FOR OUR HEROES!




Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

The red of courage
The crimson of blood
Are the colors I wear
To honor the heroes
Who possess the one
And spill the other
For all of us

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Happy Red Friday!

Have a Blessed Day!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[MEG33]

"Good Afternoon To Amy's Place*

USNS Comfort (T-AH-20)

Serving Our Military And Bringing Humanitarian and Disaster Relief To
Other Countries

Deployed To New York City To Provide Beds And Care
For Non Virus Infected Hospital Patients.
God Bless All Who Serve Our Country

[luvie]

Prayers that all those aboard that ship stay healthy and safe from harm. They are doing the Lord’s work.

[The Mayor]

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March 28

The Would-Be Woodcutter

Bible in a Year:

• Judges 4–6
• Luke 4:31–44

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 One year when I was in college, I cut, stacked, sold, and delivered firewood. It was a hard job, so I have empathy for the hapless logger in the 2 Kings 6 story.

Elisha’s school for prophets had prospered, and their meeting place had become too small. Someone suggested they go into the woods, cut logs, and enlarge their facilities. Elisha agreed and accompanied the workers. Things were going remarkably well until someone’s axhead fell into the water (v. 5).

Some have suggested that Elisha simply probed in the water with his stick until he located the axhead and dragged it into sight. That would hardly be worth mentioning, however. No, it was a miracle: The axhead was set in motion by God’s hand and began to float so the man could retrieve it (vv. 6–7).

The simple miracle enshrines a profound truth: God cares about the small stuff of life—lost axheads, lost keys, lost glasses, lost phones—the little things that cause us to fret. He doesn’t always restore what’s lost, but He understands and comforts us in our distress.

Next to the assurance of our salvation, the assurance of God’s care is essential. Without it we would feel alone in the world, exposed to innumerable worries. It’s good to know He cares and is moved by our losses—small as they may be. Our concerns are His concerns.

By:  David H. Roper

Reflect & Pray

What “little” things are troubling you that you can cast on God right now? How does it encourage you to know that you can be assured of His daily care for you?

Loving God, here are my concerns. Please take them, provide as You see best, and give me Your peace.

[MEG33]

Happy Caturday To Amy's Place

"Exploring Spring"

Wishing you a beautiful weekend.

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Happy Dog/Caturday!

Stay Safe, Happy, and Healthy.

God Bless America!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Ginger and Yellow Roses
Happy Caturday!

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Well I spent the afternoon raking the dead leaves in my garden, and was surprised by hundreds of bulbs all coming up at the same time! It’s going to be a beautiful spring, even if i can’t go anywhere.

[Silentgypsy]

Ha.ppy Caturday, y’all

[luvie]

That’s great!! You don’t WANT to go anywhere around the Boston area. There are a LOT of cases of virus there. Stay well and enjoy your lovely flowers.

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You can bet I won’t be going into Boston!

I don’t like going into town even when it isn’t under quarantine. I used to LOVE going downtown, and worked there for years. Now....meh.

[luvie]

Nathaniel Ladies Ensemble~Thanks To God

Statler Brothers~Sweet Beulah Land

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Bill Gaither/Velstal Goodman~The Lighthouse

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Jeff Beck~Amazing Grace

Have a blessed Sunday

[The Mayor]

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March 29

Fruit Juice

Bible in a Year:

• Judges 7–8
• Luke 5:1–16

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.

John 15:5

A thrift-store bargain, the lamp seemed perfect for my home office—the right color, size, and price. Back at home, however, when I plugged in the cord, nothing happened. No light. No power. No juice.

No problem, my husband assured me. “I can fix that. Easy.” As he took the lamp apart, he saw the trouble immediately. The plug wasn’t connected to anything. Without wiring to a source of power, the “perfect” pretty lamp was useless.

The same is true for us. Jesus told His disciples, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” But then he added this reminder: “Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

This teaching was given in a grape-growing region, so His disciples readily understood it. Grapevines are hardy plants, and their branches tolerate vigorous pruning. Cut off from their life source, however, the branches are worthless deadwood. So it is with us.

As we remain in Jesus and let His words dwell in us, we’re wired to our life source—Christ Himself. “This is to my Father’s glory,” said Jesus, “that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples” (v. 8). Such a fruitful outcome needs daily nourishment, however. Freely, God provides it through the Scriptures and His love. So plug in and let the juice flow!

By:  Patricia Raybon

Reflect & Pray

What does it mean for you to remain in Jesus? How has He equipped you to bear fruit for Him?

All-powerful God, empower me to remain in You and allow Your loving Word to yield good fruit in me.

To learn more about growing spiritually, visit christianuniversity.org/SF104.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[MEG33]

~Good Sunday To Amy's Place~

Bluebonnet Time

Matthew 6:28-30 (NKJV)
28. “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow:.....
they neither toil nor spin;
29. and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

30. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into
the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

~May God Bless And Keep You In His Care~