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

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

[luvie]

We had a high of 53 here which while not cold, felt chilly to us who aren’t used to it yet. LOL!

[luvie]

Providence~Lord Feed Your Children

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Cathedrals~Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Glad~Be Ye Glad

Gaither Homecoming~Heaven's Joy Awaits

Ray Walker~Master The Tempest Is Raging

Vocal Majority~Deep River

Have a blessed Sunday
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Sunday,
November 13, 2022

Small Kindnesses

Read: Colossians 3:12–17

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12

Amanda works as a visiting nurse who rotates among several nursing homes—often bringing her eleven-year-old daughter Ruby to work. For something to do, Ruby began asking residents, “If you could have any three things, what would you want?” and recording their answers in her notebook. Surprisingly, many of their wishes were for little things—Vienna sausages, chocolate pie, cheese, avocados. So Ruby set up a GoFundMe to help her provide for their simple wishes. And when she delivers the goodies, she doles out hugs. She says, “It lifts you. It really does.” 

When we show compassion and kindness like Ruby’s, we reflect our God who “is gracious and compassionate . . . and rich in love” (Psalm 145:8). That’s why the apostle Paul urged us, as God’s people, to “clothe [our]selves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12). Because God has shown great compassion to us, we naturally long to share His compassion with others. And as we do so intentionally, we “clothe” ourselves in it.

Paul goes on to tell us: “over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity” (v. 14). And he reminds us that we are to “do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (v. 17), remembering that all good things come from God. When we’re kind to others, our spirits are lifted. — Alyson Kieda

When have you been the benefactor of someone’s kindness? How can you show kindness to another?

Jesus, thank You for showing me overflowing, unlimited kindness. Help me to find joy in doing kind acts for others.

Bible in a year: Lamentations 1–2; Hebrews 10:1–18

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Monday,
November 14, 2022

The Love of God

Read: Psalm 57

Great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Psalm 57:10

In 1917, Frederick Lehman, a California businessman beset by financial setbacks, wrote the lyrics to the hymn, “The Love of God.” His inspiration led him quickly to pen the first two stanzas, but he got stuck on the third. He recalled a poem that had been discovered years earlier, written on the walls of a prison. A prisoner had scratched it there into the stone, expressing a deep awareness of God’s love. The poem happened to be in the same meter as Lehman’s hymn. He made it his third stanza.  

There are times when we face difficult setbacks as did Lehman and the poet in the prison cell. In times of despair, we do well to echo the psalmist David’s words and “take refuge in the shadow of [God’s] wings” (Psalm 57:1). It’s okay to “cry out to God” with our troubles (v. 2), to speak to Him of our current ordeal and the fears we have when “in the midst of lions” (v. 4). We’re soon reminded of the reality of God’s provision in times past, and join David who says, “I will sing and make music. . . . I will awaken the dawn” (vv. 7–8).

“The love of God is greater far,” this hymn proclaims, adding “it goes beyond the highest star.” It’s precisely in our time of greatest need when we’re to embrace how great God’s love really is—indeed “reaching to the heavens” (v. 10). — Kenneth Petersen

What are the difficulties you face today? How has God provided for you in times past?

Loving God, I am facing difficult matters, but I am reminded of Your love for me and Your provision throughout my life. Thank You.

Bible in a year: Lamentations 3–5; Hebrews 10:19–39

[luvie]

Happy Monday Madness!

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Happy Monday!

It's Almost Over.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Monday Madness!
Expecting snow on Tuesday.
🙄

Have a good evening!

🙃

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Thanks.

You Too. :-)

[luvie]

LOL! Thank goodness. At this point, I’ve quit caring. Ugh!

[luvie]

Snow! That would sure make me mad...if I had to get out in it. My kitties wouldn’t be happy either. It gets too messy for a kitty. :)

Stay warm and dry. Hope you and Moose can stay home together and cuddle by the fire!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Tuesday,
November 15, 2022

Using Your Voice

Read: Exodus 4:10–17

I will help you speak and will teach you what to say. Exodus 4:12

Since age eight, Lisa had struggled with a stammer and became afraid of social situations that required her to talk with people. But later in life, after speech therapy helped her overcome her challenge, Lisa decided to use her voice to help others. She began volunteering as a counselor for an emotional distress telephone hotline.

Moses had to face his concerns about speaking to help lead the Israelites out of captivity. God asked him to communicate with Pharaoh, but Moses protested because he didn’t feel confident in his speaking ability (Exodus 4:10). God challenged him, “Who gave human beings their mouths?” Then He reassured Moses saying, “I will help you speak and will teach you what to say” (vv. 11–12).

God’s response reminds us that He can work powerfully through us even in our limitations. But even when we know this in our hearts, it can be hard to live it out. Moses continued to struggle and begged God to send someone else (v. 13). So God allowed Moses’ brother Aaron to accompany him (v. 14).

Each of us has a voice that can help others. We may be afraid. We may not feel capable. We may feel we don’t have the right words.

God knows how we feel. He can provide the words and all we need to serve others and accomplish His work. — Jennifer Benson Schuldt

How might God want to use your words to help others? How does it encourage you to know that He works through us even in our fear and weaknesses?

Dear God, please show me how I can serve You with my voice today. 

Bible in a year: Ezekiel 1–2; Hebrews 11:1–19

[luvie]

Happy GratiTuesday!

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Happy Gratituesday!

You BET I'm Grateful! :-)

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[pollywog]

Happy GratiTuesday to you dear luvie and all!!
Decided I needed a stroll down Amy'sPlace lane today.
It's been 15 months since I lost my dear husband and I am finally going through his clothes, etc.
..so needed a quiet stroll here. Love fall and the comfort of the seasons.
Polly

[pollywog]

Good morning Mayor... a great word today about overcomers!!

[pollywog]

oh oh!!! LOLOLOLOL....

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[luvie]

Ruh-roh! LOL!

[luvie]

It’s always a pleasure to see you strolling through here and saying hi. (((hugs)))

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:-)