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

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

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

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It sure does!

[The Mayor]

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November 26

Giving Thanks Always

Bible in a Year:

• Ezekiel 27–29
• 1 Peter 3

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

Isaiah 12:4 In the seventeenth century, Martin Rinkart served as a clergyman in Saxony, Germany, for more than thirty years during times of war and plague. One year he conducted more than 4,000 funerals, including his wife’s, and at times food was so scarce that his family went hungry. Although he could have despaired, his faith in God remained strong and he gave thanks continually. In fact, he poured his gratitude into “Nun danket alle Gott,” the song that became the well-loved English hymn, “Now Thank We All Our God.”

Rinkart followed the example of the prophet Isaiah, who instructed God’s people to give thanks at all times, including when they’d disappointed God (Isaiah 12:1) or when enemies oppressed them. Even then they were to exalt God’s name, making “known among the nations what he has done” (v. 4).

We might give thanks easily during harvest celebrations such as Thanksgiving, when we’re enjoying an abundant feast with friends and family. But can we express our gratitude to God in difficult times, such as when we’re missing someone from our table or when we’re struggling with our finances or when we’re locked in conflict with one close to us?

Let’s echo Pastor Rinkart, joining hearts and voices as we give praise and thanks to “the eternal God, whom earth and Heaven adore.” We can “sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things” (v. 5).

Reflect & Pray

In times of hardship, how do you turn to thanksgiving and praise? What role does God through His Holy Spirit play in this?

Father God, I thank You for Your amazing work in my life. You love me unendingly, more than I can even express.

[luvie]

Dave Koz~Far From Home

Gregg Karukas~My Favorite Season

Michael Lington~Roadtrip

Oleta Adams~Get Here

Pat Metheny Group~Last Train Home

Paul Hardcastle~Warm Glow

Sade~Cherry Pie

Steve Cole~Thursday

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Blessings To All!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

They'd better be keeping and eye on that turkey or it's gonna "fly" away. 🦃

[mylife]

Damn Bumpus's!!!!

[ConorMacNessa]

The First Thanksgiving

"Come Ye Thankful People Come"
Cathedral Choral Society
Washington D.C.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
TO AMY'S PLACE!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Thanksgiving!
My turkey is one hour from being “done”!
We’re gettin’ hungry!

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LOL!

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Just did the rounds!

Visited or called all my many siblings and friends.

Now I shall retire with gratitude in my heart.

Happy Thanksgiving.

[luvie]

LOL!

[mylife]

I never get tired of that movie!

[luvie]

Me either. It is soooo like my childhood, except it was my brother who wanted a BB gun and my mom would freak out. LOL!

[The Mayor]

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November 27

Facing the Battle

Bible in a Year:

• Ezekiel 30–32
• 1 Peter 4

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.

1 Chronicles 16:11 Not long ago I met up with a group of friends. As I listened to the conversation, it seemed like everyone in the room was facing some significant battle. Two of us had parents fighting cancer, one had a child with an eating disorder, another friend was experiencing chronic pain, and another was facing major surgery. It seemed a lot for a bunch of people in their thirties and forties.

First Chronicles 16 recounts a key moment in Israel’s history when the ark of the covenant was brought into the City of David (Jerusalem). Samuel tells us it happened in a moment of peace between battles (2 Samuel 7:1). When the ark was in place, symbolizing God’s presence, David led the people in a song of praise (1 Chronicles 16:8–36). Together the nation sang of God’s wonder-working power, His promise-keeping ways, and His past protection (vv. 12–22). “Look to the Lord and his strength,” they cried out; “seek his face always” (v. 11). They’d need to, because more battles were coming.

Look to the Lord and His strength. Seek His face. That’s not bad advice to follow when illness, family concerns, and other battles confront us, because we haven’t been left to fight in our own waning energies. God is present; God is strong; He’s looked after us in the past and will do so again.

Our God will get us through. Reflect & Pray

What battle do you need God’s power to face right now? How can you hand your struggle to Him?

Wonder-working God, I hand over this battle to You. I trust in Your strength and Your promises.

[luvie]

I hope you and the ones who celebrated with you had a lovely day yesterday!

[luvie]

WEARING RED ON FRIDAY
FOR OUR HEROES!




Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

🇺🇸 O, say, can you see
By the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed
At the twilight's last gleaming?.... 🇺🇸

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Happy Day After Thanksgiving!

Time For A Nap! Happy RED FRIDAY!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Hope you had a lovely day and got to spend time with at least a part of family. Have a great weekend!

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Had a nice day with the folks, though I was the one who did the visiting and calling. I got every one in though! :-)

[luvie]

Good for you! I guess someone has to be that person who reaches out. LOL