Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, November and December 2020

10-01-2020 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[The Mayor]

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November 7

Leave the Results to God

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 40–42
• Hebrews 4

Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Luke 10:20

Years ago, I was invited to speak to the residents of a university’s fraternity house. They had a reputation for rowdiness so I brought along a friend for support. They were in a celebratory mood, having just won a football championship. At dinner, chaos reigned! Eventually, the president of the house announced: “There are two guys here that want to talk about God.” 

I rose on rubbery legs and began to tell them of God’s love, and the room grew still. There was rapt attention. A vigorous and honest Q & A followed. Later, we started a Bible study there, and in subsequent years many received salvation in Jesus.

I recall many days like that when I “saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven” (Luke 10:18), but there were other days when it was I who fell—flat on my face. 

Luke 10 tells of Jesus’ disciples returning from a mission to report great success. Many had been brought into the kingdom, demons were put to flight, and people were healed. The disciples were pumped! Jesus replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” But then He issued a caveat: “Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven” (v. 20).

We delight in success. But we may despair when we seem to fail. Keep doing what God has called you to do—and leave the results to Him. He has your name in His book!

By:  David H. Roper Reflect & Pray

Picture your name written on God’s heart. How does that encourage you to carry on when things go well? And when things go wrong?

Thank You, God, when You grant me victory over my enemies, but also help me to be strong when I fail. I’m grateful to be in Your family.

[luvie]

What a cutie! LOL!

[luvie]

.....I'm not really.
But we'll be OK 🇺🇸
Happy Caturday!

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY DOGURDAY
TO AMY’S PLACE!



Rocky MacNessa And The MacNessa Clan Wish A Happy
Dogurday To Amy's Place!!!

[The Mayor]

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November 8

People Forget

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 43–45
• Hebrews 5

Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way.

Deuteronomy 8:2 A woman complained to her pastor that she’d noticed a lot of repetition in his sermons. “Why do you do that?” she queried. The preacher replied, “People forget.”

There are lots of reasons we forget—the passage of time, growing older, or just being too busy. We forget passwords, names of people, or even where we parked our car. My husband says, “There’s only so much I can fit in my brain. I have to delete something before I can remember something new.”

The preacher was right. People forget. So we often need reminders to help us remember what God has done for us. The Israelites had a similar tendency. Even with the many miracles they’d seen, they still needed to be reminded of His care for them. In Deuteronomy 8, God reminded the Israelites that He’d allowed them to experience hunger in the wilderness, but then provided an amazing superfood for them every day—manna. He supplied clothing that never wore out. He led them through a wilderness of snakes and scorpions and provided water from a rock. They’d learned humility, as they realized how totally dependent they were on God’s care and provision (vv. 2–4, 15–18).

God’s faithfulness “continues through all generations” (Psalm 100:5). Whenever we find ourselves forgetting, we can think about the ways He’s answered our prayers, and that reminds us of His goodness and faithful promises.

By:  Cindy Hess Kasper

Reflect & Pray

In what areas do you struggle to trust God? What Bible verses help you to remember how much He cares for you?

Dear Father, thank You for always being faithful. Help me to trust You in whatever I face today.

[luvie]

St. Olaf Choir~When Peace Like A River

Aron Wright~Surrender

Providence~Sweet Beulah Land

Casting Crowns~Thrive

Glen Campbell~Amazing Grace [Live & Playing Bagpipes]

Passion~In Christ Alone

Newsboys~We Believe

God Bless You All....

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Have a Blessed Sunday!

Don't Give Up!

"He was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:25)

God Bless America!

Blessings To All.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Thanks for the “don’t give up!”. I am avoiding all fake news and that includes Fox. Only News Max and One America’s Voice.

Onward, Christian Soldiers!

[TheConservativeParty]

The Glen Campbell song is wonderful, I remember it well.

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Amen.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY SUNDAY TO
AMY'S PLACE!



"Abide In Me"
Kings College Choir, Cambridge
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Clan MacNessa Wishes
A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!

[The Mayor]

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November 9

Doing Our Role

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 46–47
• Hebrews 6

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.

1 Peter 4:10 When two of my grandchildren tried out for the musical Alice in Wonderland Jr., their hearts were set on getting leading roles. Maggie wanted to be young Alice, and Katie thought Mathilda would be a good role. But they were chosen to be flowers. Not exactly a ticket to Broadway.

Yet my daughter said the girls were “excited for their friends who got the [leading roles]. Their joy seemed greater cheering for their friends and sharing in their excitement.”

What a picture of how our interactions with each other in the body of Christ should look! Every local church has what might be considered key roles. But it also needs the flowers—the ones who do vital but not-so-high-profile work. If others get roles we desire, may we choose to encourage them even as we passionately fulfill the roles God has given us.

In fact, helping and encouraging others is a way to show love for Him. Hebrews 6:10 says, “[God] will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people.” And no gift from His hand is unimportant: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace” (1 Peter 4:10).

Imagine a church of encouragers diligently using their God-given gifts to His honor (Hebrews 6:10). That makes for joy!

Reflect & Pray

Do you know someone who received a position, task, or role you wanted, yet could use your encouragement? Why is it good to thank God for the tasks He’s given you in serving others?

Sovereign God, help me not to focus on the roles of other, but to serve You in the sacred calling You’ve given me. Enable me to help others by a word of encouragement for what they do for You.

[luvie]

Happy Monday Madness!

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Happy Monday

You'll Never Walk Alone.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

U gotta warrant? LOL! Good night! I'm up way too late again. 😴

[TheConservativeParty]

It's SuperDog! Hope you had a good Monday. Good night! 😴

[The Mayor]

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November 10

The Triumph of Forgiveness

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 48–49
• Hebrews 7

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Psalm 32:1

Mack, having struggled with drug abuse and sexual sin, was desperate. Relationships he valued were in disarray, and his conscience was beating him up. In his misery, he found himself unannounced at a church asking to speak with a pastor. There he found relief in sharing his complicated story and in hearing about God’s mercy and forgiveness.

Psalm 32 is believed to have been composed by David after his sexual sin. He compounded his wrongdoing by devising a sinister strategy that resulted in the death of the woman’s husband (see 2 Samuel 11–12). While these ugly incidents were behind him, the effects of his actions remained. Psalm 32:3–4 describes the deep struggles he experienced before he acknowledged the ugliness of his deeds; the gnawing effects of unconfessed sin were undeniable. What brought relief? Relief began with confession to God and accepting the forgiveness He offers (v. 5).

What a great place for us to start—at the place of God’s mercy—when we say or do things that cause hurt and harm to ourselves and others. The guilt of our sin need not be permanent. There’s One whose arms are open wide to receive us when we acknowledge our wrongs and seek His forgiveness. We can join the chorus of those who sing, “Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered” (v. 1). Reflect & Pray

Where do you run when you find yourself burdened by something you’ve done or said? When someone comes to you who’s struggling with guilt, how do you advise them?

Father, forgive me for the times when temptation has won in my life. Help me always to run to You for forgiveness and to seek the forgiveness of others when needed.

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Good Morning! :-)

[TheConservativeParty]

Good morning! Watching War Room on Real America’s Voice.My favorite show! Woot!

[luvie]

Happiness is a Warm Kitteh
Happy GratiTuesday!