Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2022

1-01-2022 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[TheConservativeParty]

Have a good night!
See ya on Warm Fuzzy Wednesday.

💫⭐️🌟✨

[luvie]

it’s really been awful and I’m thankful I didn’t have to get out today. My poor hubby went to the pharmacy for me. Thank goodness for AC!

Glad you got to ride horsie! It always makes your day better. 🐴

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Wednesday,
May 18, 2022

Crave Him

Read: John 6:25–35

Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

Why is it that when we say, “This is the last potato chip I’m going to eat,” five minutes later we’re looking for more? Michael Moss answers that question in his book Salt Sugar Fat. He describes how America’s largest snack producers know how to “help” people crave junk food. In fact, one popular company spent $30 million a year and hired “crave consultants” to determine the bliss point for consumers so it could exploit our food cravings.

Unlike that company, Jesus helps us to long for real food—spiritual food—that brings satisfaction to our souls. He said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:35). By making this claim, He communicated two important things: First, the bread of which He spoke is a person, not a commodity (v. 32). Second, when people put their trust in Jesus for forgiveness of sin, they enter into a right relationship with Him and find fulfillment for every craving of their soul. This Bread is everlasting, spiritual food that leads to satisfaction and life.

When we place our trust in Jesus, the true Bread from heaven, we’ll crave Him, and He’ll strengthen and transform our lives. — Marvin Williams

Why do you think we crave things we know can never satisfy the deepest cravings of our souls? What are some practical practices that will help you crave Jesus more?

Jesus, Bread of Life, may I crave You and find all I need in Your perfect provision.

Bible in a year: 1 Chronicles 4–6; John 6:1–21

[Mr. K]

STOP EATING WHEAT!

You’ll stop being hungry and snacking all the time, and lose weight

[The Mayor]

I DID TWO YEARS AGO!

[luvie]

Have a Warm & Fuzzy
...and Huggable
Wednesday!

[Mr. K]

Did you notice any improvement?

[Mr. K]

geez I didn’t even notice I was replying to you!
How you been?

[left that other site]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

Hope It's Not TOO Warm.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

Doing well, I’m alive by the grace of God.
Back pain was gone for 2 weeks and started coming back yesterday.
It zaps my energy terribly. Warm weather is the key
Time to move

[luvie]

Well, it just reached 100 here, but the AC is running nicely. And our humidity is quite low [5%], so that helps it “feel” like less heat. Somewhat. LOL! Ok...I’ll quit whining now. 😸

[mairdie]

Aaaawwwww

[Mr. K]

I’m doing a contract right now for lockheed martin in Orlando

I like it here but I think I liked Tucson better. Would you ever go back there?

[The Mayor]

I would, Jul won’t. All kids and grand kids here.

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
🐶🐱🐴

Was cool here again, but back up to 85 for Thursday.

cheers

🙂

[luvie]

Great that it’ll be warm enough for you to enjoy being outside.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[Mr. K]

Heck move the whole family... what reason is there to stay in NY

[The Mayor]

You make it sound so easy

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
May 19, 2022

Food from Heaven

Read: Exodus 16:4–5, 13–18

The Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you.” Exodus 16:4

In August 2020, residents of Olten, Switzerland, were startled to find that it was snowing chocolate! A malfunction in the ventilation system of the local chocolate factory had caused chocolate particles to be diffused into the air. As a result, a dusting of edible chocolate flakes covered cars and streets and made the whole town smell like a candy store.

When I think of delicious food “magically” falling from the heavens, I can’t help but think of God’s provision for the people of Israel in Exodus. Following their dramatic escape from Egypt, the people faced significant challenges in the desert, especially a scarcity of food and water. And God, moved by the plight of the people, promised to “rain down bread from heaven” (Exodus 16:4). The next morning, a layer of thin flakes appeared on the desert ground. This daily provision, known as manna, continued for the next forty years.

When Jesus came to earth, people began to believe He was sent from God when He miraculously provided bread for a large crowd (John 6:5–14). But Jesus taught that He Himself was the “bread of life” (v. 35), sent to bring not just temporary nourishment but eternal life (v. 51).

For those of us hungry for spiritual nourishment, Jesus extends the offer of unending life with God. May we believe and trust that He came to satisfy those deepest longings. — Lisa M. Samra

When did you come to realize your need for Jesus? How have you experienced being spiritually satisfied?

Jesus, thank You for choosing to come to earth to offer Your life so that I could enjoy a relationship with God for all eternity.

Learn more about growing spiritually.

Bible in a year: 1 Chronicles 7–9; John 6:22–44