Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2023

The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





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Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[luvie]

Happy GratiTuesday! 🙏

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Happy Gratituesday!

I Am Always Grateful For My Good Friends!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there! Late to GratiTuesday. Hope you had a great day. Decent weather today, even some sunshine. Saw horsie this afternoon and she was a mud ball ! Well, one one side anyway. Took a while to curry off the dried mud. She enjoyed the nice itchy-scratchy feeling of the curry. She is starting to shed her winter coat, so spring really is near.

☺️

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Sounds like you had a great day! :-)

[luvie]

So glad you got to see horsie today, muddy or not. I expect she did enjoy having that icky stuff brushed off her. Hope it was a fun ride…if you did get to ride. Also happy for you for the sunshine! 🌞🌻

[The Mayor]

March 1

Finding Rest in Jesus

Bible in a Year:

• Numbers 23–25
• Mark 7:14–37

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28 The restless soul is never satisfied with wealth and success. A deceased country music icon could testify to this truth. He had nearly forty of his albums appear on Billboard's country music top-ten charts and just as many number one singles. But he also had multiple marriages and spent time in prison. Even with all his achievements, he once lamented: “There’s a restlessness in my soul that I’ve never conquered, not with motion, marriages or meaning. . . . It’s still there to a degree. And it will be till the day I die.” Sadly, he could have found rest in his soul before his life ended.

Jesus invites all those, like this musician, who have become weary from toiling in sin and its consequences to come to Him personally: “Come to me,” He says. When we receive salvation in Jesus, He will take the burdens from us and “give [us] rest” (Matthew 11:28). The only requirements are to believe in Him and then to learn from Him how to live the abundant life He provides (John 10:10). Taking on the yoke of Jesus’ discipleship results in our finding “rest for [our] souls” (Matthew 11:29).

When we come to Jesus, He doesn’t abbreviate our accountability to God. He gives peace to our restless souls by providing us a new and less burdensome way to live in Him. He gives us true rest..

Reflect & Pray

In what ways do you feel weary and burdened right now? What’s it like to experience the promised “rest” Jesus offers?

Jesus, let my restless soul find peace and rest in You alone.

For further study, read The Compassion of Jesus.

[luvie]

Such focus...

[luvie]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy
...and Cuddly...
Wednesday!

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Happy Wednesday!

May It Be Warm And Fuzzy To The Max.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

That’s the real warm & fuzzy!

[TheConservativeParty]

Was 50 here today. Sunshine now. Lovely. Heard there is snow coming on Friday.
😁

[The Mayor]

March 2

A Refreshing Oasis

Bible in a Year:

• Numbers 26–27
• Mark 8:1–21

Blessed is the one . . . who meditates on his law day and night.

Psalm 1:1–2

When Andrew and his family went on safari in Kenya, they had the pleasure of watching a variety of animals frequenting a small lake that appeared in the scrabbly landscape. Giraffes, wildebeests, hippopotamuses, and waterfowl all traveled to this life-giving source of water. As Andrew observed their comings and goings, he thought how the “Bible is like a divine watering hole”—not only is it a source of guidance and wisdom but it’s a refreshing oasis where people from all walks of life can quench their thirst.

Andrew’s observation echoed the psalmist who called people “blessed” when they delight in and meditate on God’s law, a term used in the Old Testament to describe His instruction and commandments. Those who meditate on the Scriptures are “like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season” (Psalm 1:3). Just as a tree’s roots reach down into the soil to find the source of refreshment, people who truly believe in and love God will root themselves deeply in Scripture and find the strength they need.

Submitting ourselves to His wisdom will keep our foundations embedded in Him; we won’t be “like chaff that the wind blows away” (v. 4). When we ponder what God has given to us in the Bible, we gain nourishment that can lead to our bearing fruit that lasts.

Reflect & Pray

How does the Bible provide a foundation for the way you live? What can help you meditate on Scripture throughout the day?

Loving God, You’ve given me the gift of Your words in the Bible. Help me to treasure them with gratitude and wonder.

[luvie]

Thankful for quiet times with FRiends
Happy Thankful Thursday!

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Happy Thankful Thursday!

I'll See Your Owl, and Raise You One.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Aw! Must be one of doggie’s favorite toys.
😄

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Thankful Thursday!
Saw a couple dozen Robins this morning. Must have had good stuff to eat on the lawn, earthworms probably.

😁

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Until it’s shredded to nothingness, yes. :-)

[TheConservativeParty]

I think Moose would chew up soft toys, so although there are really cute toys out there, I stick to tougher chewy toys. But there are so many tempting stuffed toys at the stores. I do buy those rope chewy toys, they last a long time. He likes tennis balls the best.

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Some toys are made from firehose material, and Tippy shreds even THOSE. LOL.

[TheConservativeParty]

Yeah, even those tough fabrics are no match for a dog. 🙃