Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September 2020

7-1-2020 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

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[Viking2002]

Howdy howdy...........

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

[luvie]

Happy 4th Of July
...and Happy Summer!
🇺🇸 God Bless America! 🇺🇸

[The Mayor]

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July 1

The Favorite

Bible in a Year:

• Job 20–21
• Acts 10:24–48

As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

John 13:34

My husband’s brother lives about 1,200 miles away in the mountains of Colorado. Despite the distance, Gerrits has always been a beloved family member because of his great sense of humor and kind heart. As long as I can remember, however, his siblings have good-naturedly joked about his favored status in their mother’s eyes. Several years ago, they even presented him with a T-shirt sporting the words, “I’m Mom’s Favorite.” While we all enjoyed the silliness of our siblings, true favoritism is no joking matter.

In Genesis 37, we read about Jacob who gave his son Joseph an ornate coat—an indication to his other children that Joseph was special (v. 3). Without a hint of subtlety, the coat’s message shouted: “Joseph is my favorite son.”

Displaying favoritism can be crippling in a family. Jacob’s mother, Rebekah, had favored him over her son Esau, leading to conflict between the two brothers (25:28). The dysfunction was perpetuated when Jacob favored his wife Rachel (Joseph’s mother) over his wife Leah, creating discord and heartache (29:30–31). No doubt this pattern was the unhealthy basis for Joseph’s brothers to despise their younger brother, even plotting his murder (37:18).

When it comes to our relationships, we may sometimes find it tricky to be objective. But our goal must be to treat everyone without favoritism and to love every person in our life as our Father loves us (John 13:34).

By:  Cindy Hess Kasper Reflect & Pray

When have you struggled with showing favoritism? How is God helping you to treat everyone equally?

Loving God, as I interact with others help me to avoid showing unhealthy preferences. Help me to see others as You do and to treat everyone fairly and without favoritism.

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Happy July!

And Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday to Everybody at Amy's Place!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

~Welcome July~
Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday To Amy's Place

Living The Good Life....Wish I Were There!

Stay Cool And Enjoy Your Day

[MEG33]

Thank You, Amy, For Our Lovely New Thread.!
*HUGS*

[luvie]

Happy
Warm & Fuzzy
Wednesday
Before the 4th of July!

[The Mayor]

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July 2

Talking Bananas

Bible in a Year:

• Job 22–24
• Acts 11

[Barnabas] encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 11:23 Never give up. Be the reason someone smiles. You’re amazing. It isn’t where you came from—it’s where you’re going that counts. Some schoolchildren in Virginia Beach, Virginia, found these messages and more written on bananas in their lunchroom. Cafeteria manager Stacey Truman took the time to write the encouraging notes on the fruit, which the kids dubbed “talking bananas.”

This caring outreach reminds me of Barnabas’ heart for the “spiritual youngsters” in the ancient city of Antioch (Acts 11:22–24). Barnabas was famous for his ability to inspire people. Known as a good man, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, he prompted the new believers to “remain true to the Lord with all their hearts” (v. 23). I imagine he spent time with those he wanted to help, saying things like: Keep praying. Trust the Lord. Stay close to God when life is hard.

New believers, like children, need loads of encouragement. They’re full of potential. They’re discovering what they’re good at. They may not fully realize what God wants to do in and through them, and often the enemy works overtime to prevent their faith from flourishing.

Those of us who’ve walked with Jesus for a while understand how hard living for Jesus can be. May all of us be able to give and receive encouragement as God’s Spirit guides us and reminds us of spiritual truth.

By:  Jennifer Benson Schuldt Reflect & Pray

How has God encouraged you in the past? How might God want to work through you to inspire someone?

Heavenly Father, give me someone to encourage today. Show me what to say and how to meet this person’s needs so that You’ll be glorified.

[MEG33]

Happy Thankful Thursday

Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave
I Am So Thankful For All Who Serve And Have Served
Our Country
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Happy Thankful Thursday!

I'm Thankful For a Nice Summer Day!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

[JustAmy]

Wishing everyone a Thankful Thursday.

[The Mayor]

Amen to that Amy!

[TheConservativeParty]

Thank you for the Thursday posts🙂. Was hot and very humid today. Not great to be outside🔥. Have a good night 🌙⭐️💫😴

[luvie]

Hot and dry here. Not sure which is worse. LOL! It got up to 97. Blech.

[TheConservativeParty]

Was about 90 here and really bad humidity. Looking forward to October. 😅

[luvie]

I’m sure the humidity made it feel like 97 up there!

I’m ready for October too! I’ve decided I don’t like summer any more. The head is depressing and oppresive.