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

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

[luvie]

Yes. Actually, for me too, especially this early in the year. It doesn’t bode well for summer.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
March 24, 2022

And Seven Others

Read: James 2:1–4

Believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. James 2:1

Tragedy struck near Los Angeles in January 2020 when nine people died in a helicopter crash. Most news stories began something like this, “NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna (“Gigi”), and seven others lost their lives in the accident.”

It’s natural and understandable to focus on the well-known people involved in a horrible situation like this—and the deaths of Kobe and his precious teenager Gigi are heartbreaking beyond description. But we must keep in mind that in life’s big picture there’s no dividing line that makes the “seven others” (Payton, Sarah, Christina, Alyssa, John, Keri, and Ara) any less significant.

Sometimes we need to be reminded that each human is important in God’s eyes. Society shines bright lights on the rich and famous. Yet fame doesn’t make a person any more important than your next-door neighbor, the noisy kids who play in your street, the down-on-his-luck guy at the city mission, or you.

Every person on earth is created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), whether rich or poor (Proverbs 22:2). No one is favored more than another in His eyes (Romans 2:11), and each is in need of a Savior (3:23).

We glorify our great God when we refuse to show favoritism—whether in the church (James 2:1–4) or in society at large. — Dave Branon

What can you do to show love for all mankind—rich or poor, famous or obscure? How did Jesus reveal this kind of love?

Heavenly Father, help me to show love and kindness to all, regardless of their station in life.

Bible in a year: Joshua 16–18; Luke 2:1–24

[luvie]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

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Happy Thankful Thursday!

I Am Thankful It Isn't SNOW!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

That IS something to be thankful for!

[left that other site]

Amen!

[mairdie]

Oh, well done! Really fine. Border is perfect.

[The Mayor]

Thank you Luvie!

[luvie]

You’re welcome!

[TheConservativeParty]

We had rain all day again and a few unexpected snow blobs late this afternoon. 😅

Been raining since Tuesday. Not heavy rain though.

Have a good night.

☺️ 🌙💫⭐️🌟✨

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night FRiends

Maybe 🎶 The Sun 🌞 Will Come Out Tomorrow 🎶 and chase away our rain. 💦💦💦

Cheers

[luvie]

Good night! Sleep well. 🛌 I hope you get s☀️nshine and I get 💦💦 :)

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Eyew.. “Unexpected Snow Blobs”.

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Morning!

Checked our forecast...windy, cold and rainy with possible flurries this afternoon. 🙄

Heading to work in a while. Would rather stay home with Moose. 🐶

Have a good day!

😊

[left that other site]

Sounds like our forecast here in New England.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
March 25, 2022

Where’s God?

Read: Jeremiah 29:4–7, 10–14

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

In Martin Handford’s Where’s Waldo? books, a series of children’s puzzle books first created in 1987, the elusive character wears a red and white striped shirt and socks with a matching hat, blue jeans, brown boots, and glasses. Handford has cleverly hidden Waldo in plain sight within the busy illustrations filled with crowds of characters at various locations around the world. Waldo isn’t always easy to see, but the creator promises readers will always be able to find him. Though looking for God isn’t really like looking for Waldo in a puzzle book, our Creator promises we can find Him, too.

Through the prophet Jeremiah, God instructed His people on how to live as foreigners in exile (Jeremiah 29:4–9). He promised to protect them until He restored them according to His perfect plan (vv. 10–11). God assured the Israelites that the fulfillment of His promise would deepen their commitment to call on Him in prayer (v. 12).

Today, even though God has revealed Himself in the story and Spirit of Jesus, it can be easy to get distracted by the busyness of this world. We may even be tempted to ask, “Where’s God?” However, the Creator and Sustainer of all things declares that those who belong to Him will always find Him if they seek Him with all their hearts (vv. 13–14). — Xochitl Dixon

What distractions prevent you from spending time seeking God through Bible reading and prayer? How has God helped you focus on Him when busyness tugs you away from Him?

Loving Creator and Sustainer of all, please help me seek You daily with all my heart and trust You will keep the promises You’ve made.

Bible in a year: Joshua 19–21; Luke 2:25–52

[luvie]

Thank you! They are fun to put together.

[luvie]

WEARING RED ON FRIDAY
FOR OUR HEROES!




Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

🇺🇸 O, say, can you see
By the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed
At the twilight's last gleaming?.... 🇺🇸

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Happy Red Friday!

Have a Beautiful, Blessed, Spring Day!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

You too! it’s 79 degrees here. LOL! I have the doors open to get lots of fresh air into this house. 🦋