Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... September, 2008

September 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[DollyCali]

Have a great
LORD'S DAY
Everyone!

[MEG33]

Happy Sunday, Spook Brat.

[MEG33]

Thank you for your lovely scene and message, Dolly..
Did you get raspberries on your outing?

[MEG33]

Today Is

Gold Star Mother's Day

President's Proclamation

[MEG33]

Today We Celebrate

Day

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

September 28, 2008

Showing Up

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READ: Psalm 116

Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live. —Psalm 116:2

Leonardo da Vinci spent 10 years drawing ears, elbows, hands, and other parts of the body in many different aspects. Then one day he set aside the exercises and painted what he saw. Likewise, athletes and musicians never become great without regular practice.

For years I resisted a regular routine of prayer, believing that communication with God should be spontaneous and free. But I found that I needed the discipline of regularity to make possible those exceptional times of free communication with God. Eventually I learned that spontaneity often flows from discipline.

The writer Nancy Mairs says she attends church in the same spirit she goes to her desk every morning to write, so that if an idea comes she’ll be there to receive it. I approach prayer the same way. I keep on whether it feels like I am profiting or not. I show up in hopes of getting to know God better, perhaps hearing from Him in ways accessible only through solitude.

The English word meditate derives from a Latin word that means “to rehearse.” Often my prayers seem like a kind of rehearsal. I go over basic notes (the Lord’s Prayer), practice familiar pieces (the Psalms), and try out a few new tunes. Mainly, I show up.

Prayer is the simplest form of speech
That infant’s lips can try;
Prayer the sublimest strains that reach
The Majesty on high. —Montgomery

Prayer is an intimate conversation with our God.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 114–116

[MEG33]

Beautiful devotional, Rus.
Thank You Always For Your Daily Bread

[The Mayor]

Amen Meg..... Off to Church, catch you later on.

[Kitty Mittens]

HOW MAJESTIC IS THY NAME

~Flower on the King's Ranch~

The Lord hath Done Great Things for us,
Whereof we Rejoice!
(Ps.126:3)

A Beautiful Lord's Day to Amy's Place

[MEG33]

What a gorgeous flower and frame!
I loved the Psalm presentation.

Have a wonderful Lord's Day, Kitty!

[MEG33]

Charming, snugs.

[yorkie]

Oh PLAYMATE,
come out and play with me
And bring your dollies three.
Climb up my apple tree,
Look down my rain barrel
Slide down my cellar door
And we'll be jolly friends forever more.

Music to the Playmate Song

[MEG33]

So cute!
I loved this song when I was a child..
Have A Wonderful Day, yorkie

[Lady Jag]

My bil's cancer has taken a turn for the worse
and he may be leaving his wife and three daughters.
Your prayers would be appreciated.

[yorkie]

Thank you, Meg. It just keeps playing over and over - so cute! (And, sorry - I meant to ping everyone!)

[MEG33]

                           Prayers Going Up
                            For Your

                                  Brother In Law

I am so sorry for this sad news.
May God's healing hands be upon him and may his
family and you be strengthened and comforted.

[MEG33]

I did the same yesterday..Forgot to ping!
I just realized I am singing the song silently..
;o).

[yorkie]

I was thinking the same thing as Meg was posting it;
I am praying for His healing hands on your brother-in-law

[ConorMacNessa]

Prayers going up!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

Jim Brickman~How Great Thou Art