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

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

[mairdie]

Love all the quilts and the contented kitty.

[Silentgypsy]

Peaches’ tail would also be a respectable bottle brush!

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[TheConservativeParty]

Oh my, cuteness overload! 🐶🥰

[left that other site]

}:-)

[luvie]

It sure would...if he’d only cooperate. LOL!

[TheConservativeParty]

Hey we need kitty cat foot warmers here, will be 13 degrees tonight.
🐯🦁🐱

[luvie]

Brrrrr! That’s way too cold for my thin blood. LOL! Hope your heater is working well.

Guess you’ll have to make-do with Moose. :)

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Beautiful Daily Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Hugs to Everyone, and God Bless)))))

[luvie]

Sweet dreams to you, Kitty!

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night Kitty!
🌙💫⭐️🌟✨

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
March 10, 2022

Revelation and Reassurance

Read: Philippians 4:1–7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

Baby-gender reveals in 2019 were dramatic. In July, a video showed a car emitting blue smoke to indicate, “It’s a boy!” In September, a crop-duster plane in Texas dumped hundreds of gallons of pink water to announce, “It’s a girl!” There was another “reveal,” though, that uncovered significant things about the world these children will grow up in. At the conclusion of 2019, YouVersion revealed that the most shared, highlighted, and bookmarked verse of the year on its online and mobile Bible app was Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

That’s quite the revelation. People are anxious about many things these days—from the needs of our sons and daughters, to the myriad ways family and friends are divided, to natural catastrophes and wars. But in the middle of all these worries, the good news is that many people cling to a verse that says, “Do not be anxious about anything.” Furthermore, those same people encourage others as well as themselves to present every request to God “in every situation.” The mindset that doesn’t ignore but faces life’s anxieties is one of “thanksgiving.”

The verse that didn’t make “verse of the year” but follows it is—“And the peace of God . . . will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (v. 7). That’s quite the reassurance! — John Blase

What are two or three situations you’re worried about? How might reflecting on the ways God’s peace has carried you in the past be helpful?   

Jesus, some days and weeks and years feel overwhelming. Thank You for Your peace, which guards me yesterday, today, and forever.

Bible in a year: Deuteronomy 11–13; Mark 12:1–27

[luvie]

Happy
Thankful-For-The-Troops
Thursday!

[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

I Am Thankful That It Is Almost Springtime.

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

We’re gettin’ there!

[left that other site]

Well, it snowed last night, and this morning everything was encased in ice, but by 10:00AM, it had all melted in the bright sunshine.

[luvie]

Hoorahhh for sunshine!

[left that other site]

Love it.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
March 11, 2022

Tackling Indecision

Read: Proverbs 3:5–8

In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6

We live in a world that offers a wide range of choices—from paper towels to life insurance. In 2004, psychologist Barry Schwartz wrote a book titled The Paradox of Choice in which he argued that while freedom of choice is important to our well-being, too many choices can lead to overload and indecision. While the stakes are certainly lower when deciding on which paper towel to buy, indecision can become debilitating when making major decisions that impact the course of our lives. So how can we overcome indecision and move forward confidently in living for Jesus?

As believers in Christ, seeking God’s wisdom helps us as we face difficult decisions. When we’re deciding on anything in life, large or small, the Scriptures instruct us to “trust in the Lord with all [our] heart and lean not on [our] own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). When we rely on our own judgment, we can become confused and worry about missing an important detail or making the wrong choice. When we look to God for the answers, however, He’ll “make [our] paths straight” (v. 6). He’ll give us clarity and peace as we make decisions in our day-to-day lives.

God doesn’t want us to be paralyzed or overwhelmed by the weight of our decisions. We can find peace in the wisdom and direction He provides when we bring our concerns to Him in prayer. — Kimya Loder

What major decisions have you been considering lately? How will you seek God’s wisdom in prayer, the Scriptures, and the godly counsel of other believers?

Heavenly Father, I know You hold the answers to all the choices I face. As I seek Your wisdom, please give me clarity and the strength to boldly move forward with You.

Bible in a year: Deuteronomy 14–16; Mark 12:28–44

[luvie]

Gregg Karukas~Girl In The Red Dress

God Bless Our Troops!
God Bless America!