Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... Jan - Dec 2021

5-01-2021 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




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[luvie]

WooHoo! That is very good news!!

[TheConservativeParty]

Very relieved. The wind is still bad but will improve Thursday, probably by noon.

good night
😴💫⭐️🌟🌙

[luvie]

I hope you sleep well and peacefully. 🛌💤

[left that other site]

Yikes! Prayers up!

[The Mayor]

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Thursday,
December 16, 2021

What Are You?

Read: Galatians 3:26–4:7

In Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. Galatians 3:26

When I walked into the ice cream shop with my five-year-old biracial son, the man behind the counter glanced at me and stared at my child. “What are you?”

His question and harsh tone triggered the all-too-familiar anger and heartache I’d experienced growing up as a Mexican-American who didn’t fit stereotypes. Pulling Xavier closer, I turned toward my Black husband as he entered the store. With eyes narrowed, the store clerk completed our order in silence.

I prayed silently for the man as my son listed the flavors of ice cream he wanted to try. Repenting of my bitterness, I asked God to give me a spirit of forgiveness. With my light-but-not-white complexion, I’d been the target of similar glares accompanying that same question over the years. I’d struggled with insecurities and feelings of worthlessness until I began learning how to embrace my identity as God’s beloved daughter.

The apostle Paul declares that believers in Jesus are “all children of God through faith,” equally valued and beautifully diverse. We’re intimately connected and intentionally designed to work together (Galatians 3:26–29). When God sent His Son to redeem us, we became family through His blood shed on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins (4:4–7). As God’s image-bearers, our worth cannot be determined by the opinions, expectations, or biases of others.

What are we? We’re children of God. — Xochitl Dixon

When have you doubted your value as a person due to the opinions, expectations, or biases of others? How does knowing all God’s children are His image-bearers help you love those who are different from you?

Father God, please help me to see myself and others through Your eyes. Help me love with Your heart as I come into contact with people who are different from me.

Bible in a year: Amos 4–6; Revelation 7

[luvie]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

I am Thankful For Friendship!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Hello there! Rough night Wednesday. Wind howled all night, still brisk out there now. Only some branches down, only one big one. The lack of sleep was the worst part. 🥱

Sun is out now. Wind is not giving up yet. We are lucky the power didn’t go out.

cheers for no damage and for power working
🥳

[left that other site]

Praise the lord!

You are alright. Still praying for our fellow Americans in the path of storms.

[TheConservativeParty]

The wind finally stopped. I hope to get a good night’s sleep tonight.
😅

[The Mayor]

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Friday,
December 17, 2021

Beautifully Broken

Read: Psalm 31:12–24

I am forgotten as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery. Psalm 31:12

Our bus finally arrived at our much-anticipated destination—an archaeological dig in Israel where we would actually do some excavation work of our own. The site’s director explained that anything we might unearth had been untouched for thousands of years. Digging up broken shards of pottery, we felt as though we were touching history. After an extended time, we were led to a workstation where those broken pieces—from huge vases shattered long, long ago—were being put back together.    

The picture was crystal clear. Those artisans reconstructing centuries-old broken pottery were a beautiful representation of the God who loves to fix broken things. In Psalm 31:12, David wrote, “I am forgotten as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery.” Though no occasion is given for the writing of this psalm, David’s life difficulties often found voice in his laments—just like this one. The song describes him as being broken down by danger, enemies, and despair.

So, where did he turn for help? In verse 16, David cries out to God, “Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.”

The God who was the object of David’s trust is the same One who still fixes broken things today. All He asks is that we call out to Him and trust in His unfailing love. — Bill Crowder

What areas of brokenness have you experienced? How has God helped you through those difficult times?

God of my help, I thank You for all the times I’ve fallen and been broken—times when You’ve put me back together.

For further study, read Understanding the Bible: The Wisdom Books.

Bible in a year: Amos 7–9; Revelation 8

[luvie]

Gregg Karukas~Girl In The Red Dress

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

May You Be Blessed!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

What a little sweetheart! I miss having a poodle around.

[left that other site]

AND...he’s wearing red! :-)

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there! Hope you are having a great day. I am glad we have no wind today. Cloudy and about 32, not bad for December.

My aunt in Colorado Springs was out if power for 2 days due to the 90-100mph wind on Wednesday. She said a spruce tree in the back yard was ripped out of the ground. I checked out online news from the Springs and saw the widespread damage there.

Stay warm and cozy!
😊

[luvie]

AND he’s looking awfully Christmassy! :)

[left that other site]

We had another sunny day in the 50’s. And now there is a full moon. I wish all Decembers could be like this.

[left that other site]

yes. Yes he is. <||:-)E

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night FRiends
😴💫⭐️🌙🌟