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

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

[JustAmy]

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Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
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[The Mayor]

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Saturday,
December 18, 2021

Well Done!

Read: 2 Timothy 4:1–8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

The school where my son Brian coaches football lost the state title game in a hard-fought battle. Their opponent was undefeated over the past two years. I sent Brian a text to commiserate with him and received a terse reply: “Kids battled!”

No coach shamed the players after the game. No one shouted at them for their mishaps or bad decisions along the way. No, the coaches showered the young players with praise for what could be praised.

Along the same vein, it’s good to know that believers in Jesus will not hear harsh words of condemnation from Him. When Christ comes and we stand before Him, He won’t shame us. He’ll see what we’ve done as we’ve followed Him (2 Corinthians 5:10; Ephesians 6:8). I think He’ll say something like, “You battled! Well done!” The apostle Paul testified that he had “fought the good fight” and looked forward to being welcomed by God (2 Timothy 4:7–8).

Life is a relentless struggle with a fierce, unyielding foe devoted to our destruction. He will resist every effort we make to be like Jesus and to love others. There’ll be a few good wins and some heartbreaking losses—God knows—but there will be no eternal condemnation for those in Jesus (Romans 8:1). If we stand before Him in the merits of God’s Son, each one will “receive [his] praise” from God (1 Corinthians 4:5). — David H. Roper

Does the thought of standing before God fill you with dread or delight? What would make the difference?

Thank You, God, for the promise that because I have Jesus as my Savior, I’ll never be condemned.

Bible in a year: Obadiah; Revelation 9

[luvie]

Happy Catsmas...and...
Happy Caturday!

[left that other site]

Most Dogs Like Snow.

Most Cats Don't!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

LOL! I'm with the cats!
I think Penny is too. :)

[left that other site]

You know us so well!

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Wonderful Daily Pings, Dearest FRiends.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night FRiends

😴⭐️💫🌙✨

[luvie]

Nighty-night, Kitty! (((hugs)))

[The Mayor]

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[The Mayor]

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Sunday,
December 19, 2021

Remembered in Prayer

Read: Genesis 30:1–2, 22–24

Then God remembered Rachel; he listened to her. Genesis 30:22

In the large African church, the pastor fell to his knees, praying to God. “Remember us!” As the pastor pleaded, the crowd responded, crying, “Remember us, Lord!” Watching this moment on YouTube, I was surprised that I shed tears too. The prayer was recorded months earlier. Yet it recalled childhood times when I heard our family’s pastor make the same plea to God. “Remember us, Lord!”

Hearing that prayer as a child, I’d wrongly assumed that God sometimes forgets about us. But God is all-knowing (Psalm 147:5; 1 John 3:20), He always sees us (Psalm 33:13–15), and He loves us beyond measure (Ephesians 3:17–19).

Even more, as we see in the Hebrew word zakar, meaning “remember,” when God “remembers” us, He acts for us. Zakar also means to act on a person’s behalf. Thus, when God “remembered” Noah and “all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark,” He then “sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded” (Genesis 8:1). When God “remembered” barren Rachel, He “listened to her and enabled her to conceive. She became pregnant and gave birth to a son” (30:22–23).

What a great plea of trust to ask God in prayer to remember us! He’ll decide how He answers. We can pray knowing, however, that our humble request asks God to move. — Patricia Raybon

In what area of your life do you need God to remember you? How willing are you to pray with such intent and purpose?

Dear heavenly Father, grow my understanding of Your remembrance of me. Then, where I need You to act, please remember me.

Bible in a year: Jonah 1–4; Revelation 10

[luvie]

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Jim Brickman~O Holy Night

Ambrosian Men's Choir~Wonderful Councelor

Celine Dion~Ave Maria

Trans-Siberian Orchestra~Silent Night

Mannheim Steamroller~Joy To The World

Folk Angel~O Come Emmanuel

Pentatonix~Mary Did You Know

BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!

[The Mayor]

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Monday,
December 20, 2021

Fear Not

Read: Luke 2:8–14

Do not be afraid . . . a Savior has been born to you. Luke 2:10–11

Linus, in the Peanuts comic strip, is best known for his blue security blanket. He carries it everywhere and isn’t embarrassed at needing it for comfort. His sister Lucy especially dislikes the blanket and often tries to get rid of it. She buries it, makes it into a kite, and uses it for a science fair project. Linus too knows he should be less dependent on his blanket and lets it go from time to time, always to take it back.

In the movie A Charlie Brown Christmas, when a frustrated Charlie Brown asks, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Linus, with his security blanket in hand, steps center stage and quotes Luke 2:8–14. In the middle of his recitation, as he says, “Fear not,” he drops his blanket—the thing he clung to when afraid.

What is it about Christmas that reminds us we don’t need to fear? The angels that appeared to the shepherds said, “Do not be afraid . . . a Savior has been born to you” (Luke 2:10–11).

Jesus is “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). We have His very presence through His Holy Spirit, the true Comforter (John 14:16), so we don’t need to fear. We can let go of our “security blankets” and trust in Him. — Anne Cetas

What are you afraid of? How can the Holy Spirit’s presence help you with what troubles you?

I’m still learning, God, that You’re the greatest Comforter. Help me to let go of the things that give me false security, and please guide me to cling to You.

Bible in a year: Micah 1–3; Revelation 11

[luvie]

Happy Christmas Monday Madness!

[left that other site]

I LOVE You, Mommy!

See, I Even Brought You This Pretty Stick! Now Let's PLAY!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Ruh-roh!

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night FRiends
🌙⭐️💫🌟😴

[The Mayor]

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Tuesday,
December 21, 2021

God’s Compass

Read: Psalm 119:105–112

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105

During World War II, Waldemar Semenov was serving as a junior engineer aboard the SS Alcoa Guide when—nearly three hundred miles off the coast of North Carolina—a German submarine surfaced and opened fire on the ship. The ship was hit, caught fire, and began to sink. Semenov and his crew lowered a lifeboat into the water and used the vessel’s compass to sail toward the shipping lanes. After three days, a patrol plane spotted their lifeboat and the USS Broome rescued the men the next day. Thanks to that compass, Semenov and twenty-six other crewmembers were saved.

The psalmist reminded God’s people that they were equipped with a compass for life—the Bible. He compared Scripture to “a lamp” (Psalm 119:105) that provides light to illuminate the path of life for those pursuing God. When the psalmist was adrift in the chaotic waters of life, he knew God could use Scripture to provide spiritual longitude and latitude and help him survive. Thus, he prayed that God would send out His light to direct him in life and bring him safely to the port of His holy presence (43:3).

As believers in Jesus, when we lose our way, God can guide us by the Holy Spirit and by the direction found in the Scriptures. May God transform our hearts and minds as we read the Bible, study it, and follow its wisdom.  — Marvin Williams

How have you experienced a particular verse or passage as a compass for your life in recent days? When are you tempted not to follow the directions the compass of Scripture gives?

Jesus, thank You that when I’m tempted to drift away, the wisdom of Scripture helps bring me back.

Bible in a year: Micah 4–5; Revelation 12

[luvie]

Grateful for Winter Sunshine!
Happy GratiTuesday!

[TheConservativeParty]

We had sunshine earlier today. Now it’s windy and cloudy. The snow will stay well north of us. 😅