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. : )

[luvie]

Sounds like that would be the place to hang out. :)

[TheConservativeParty]

Ah very sneaky, kitty enjoying sun behind a curtain. 🧐

[left that other site]

Indeed. Penny is jealous.

[left that other site]

Been doing so...haven’ run into Tyler yet, but there are autographed pictures on the wall.

[The Mayor]

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December 17

Leave a Little Behind

Bible in a Year:

• Amos 7–9
• Revelation 8

Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you.

Leviticus 23:22 Pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and occasionally a half-dollar. That’s what you’d find on the nightstand beside his bed. He’d empty his pockets each evening and leave the contents there, for he knew eventually they’d come to visit—they being his grandchildren. Over the years the kids learned to visit his nightstand as soon as they arrived. He could have put all that spare change in a coin bank or even stored it away in a savings account. But he didn’t. He delighted in leaving it there for the little ones, the precious guests in his home.

A similar mindset is what’s expressed in Leviticus 23 when it comes to bringing in the harvest from the land. God, via Moses, told the people something quite counterintuitive: not to “reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest” (v. 22). Essentially, He said, “Leave a little behind.” This instruction reminded the people that God was behind the harvest in the first place, and that He used His people to provide for those of little account (the strangers in the land). 

Such thinking is definitely not the norm in our world. But it’s exactly the kind of mindset that will characterize the grateful sons and daughters of God. He delights in a generous heart. And that often comes through you and me.

Reflect & Pray

What’s your first reaction to the thought of “leaving a little behind”? What’s one way you could practice such thankful generosity toward the poor or the strangers in your life?

Loving God, thank You for Your provision in my life. Give me eyes to see ways in which I can share with others, especially those poor and in need.

[luvie]

Thankful for Warm Hearts
And A Warm Hearth.
Happy Thankful Thursday!

[luvie]

She loves sitting in the window...and beating her tail against the glass to aggravate my outside kitties. LOL!

[left that other site]

Ugh.

Spent the better part of the day SHOVELING. Grrrrrrrrr

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Saw the Boston webcams...made me shiver! Chili [or soup] and cuddling with Penny sounds like the best scenario for today.

[left that other site]

I have Chicken & lentil soup in the crock Pot as we speak.

[TheConservativeParty]

Looks like my Moosie! That is a lot of snow!

[left that other site]

Spent the day shoveling!

[TheConservativeParty]

Oh boy. How much snow did you get?

[left that other site]

About 12”, but very wet and heavy.

[TheConservativeParty]

That is a lot! We only got 8 a week ago.

[The Mayor]

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December 18

The Language of the Cross

Bible in a Year:

• Obadiah
• Revelation 9

God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

Pastor Tim Keller said, “Nobody ever learns who they are by being told. They must be shown.” In a sense, it’s one application of the adage, “Actions speak louder than words.” Spouses show their mates that they’re appreciated by listening to them and loving them. Parents show their children they’re valued by lovingly caring for them. Coaches show athletes they have potential by investing in their development. And on it goes. By the same token, a different kind of action can show people painful things that communicate much darker messages.

Of all the action-based messages in the universe, there’s one that matters most. When we want to be shown who we are in God’s eyes, we need look no further than His actions on the cross. In Romans 5:8, Paul wrote, “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” The cross shows us who we are: those whom God so loved that He gave His one and only Son for us (John 3:16).

Against the mixed messages and confusing actions of broken people in a broken culture, the message of God’s heart rings clear. Who are you? You’re the one so loved by God that He gave His Son for Your rescue. Consider the price He paid for you and the wonderful reality that, to Him, you were always worth it. Reflect & Pray

How have you been defining your worth? What false messages might you need to discard or reject in exchange for comprehending the value that God places on you?

Father, I can never understand why You would love me so much or give Your Son for my forgiveness. Your love is unsearchable and Your grace is amazing. Thank You for making me Your child!

See The 4-D Love of God at DiscoverTheWord.org/series/the-4-d-love-of-god.

[luvie]

Gregg Karukas~Girl In The Red Dress

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

Stay Warm!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Good evening FRiends! Home from work, had dinner and caught up on any news I missed. Hope y’all had a nice day!

[luvie]

Mine was great. Enjoy a nice restful evening.