Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... June & July, 2013

June 1, 2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[Diver Dave]

Thank you Mayor for that wonderful message from ODB and the picture you provided.

Thank You for your continuing ministry providing ODB every day

[jaycee]

You are most welcome, my friend.

Have a lovely day, yorkie.

[The Mayor]

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Read Backwards
July 15, 2013

I confess that I sometimes read the end of a book before I read the beginning. Doing so allows me to know which characters live and which characters don’t. When I know how it will turn out, I’m able to relax and thoroughly appreciate and enjoy the story and the characters.

In a similar way, reading the final book of the Bible, the book of Revelation, can be an encouragement and comfort for the followers of Jesus. Time and again, Christians are called to be overcomers (1 John 4:4; 5:4; Rev. 2:7,11,17,26; 3:5,12,21). We can be overcomers now and will be for all eternity.

As the apostle John talks about the revealing of the new heaven and the new earth in Revelation (21:1), he describes what the final victory will look like for those who have received Jesus as Savior. At that time, we will see the end of death, tears, sorrow, and pain (v.4). The Lord declares: “He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son” (v.7). He will dwell with us (v.3), and He will “make all things new” (v.5).

When the trials of today seem more daunting than your strength, let the Lord show you the end of the story when you will be in His presence forever!

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle—the next the victor’s song.
To him that overcometh a crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory shall reign eternally. —Duffield

For hope today, remember the end of the story— eternity with God.

Read: Revelation 21:1-7

He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. —Revelation 21:7

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 13-15; Acts 19:21-41

[MEG33]

I’m a nightowl and a fast reader but sometimes I really need to be up early so I read the end of the book so I will go to sleep! Never has kept me from going back to read the rest later.

What an encouraging word from Revelation...and great old hymn..Thank you, Rus.

[The Mayor]

I’ve done that too, in the Bible we know who wins!

[oldteen]

~Military Monday...Honor It~

[oldteen]

For hope today, remember the end of the story— eternity with God.

Amen!

[MEG33]

*We Honor All Who Serve And Have Served*

*Happy Military Monday To Amy's Place*

[Jane Austen]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[The Mayor]

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Hard Way To Strength
July 16, 2013

Diamonds are beautiful and valuable gemstones, but their beginning is common carbon—black, dirty, and combustible. Through years of intense heat and high pressure, they become pure and strong. This makes them a good metaphor for spiritual strength; God uses intense outside forces to rid us of impurities and to perfect His strength in us.

God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness, says the apostle Paul (2 Cor. 12:9). I wish this were not true because I hate being weak. Chemotherapy and radiation treatments taught me more than I ever wanted to know about physical weakness. Then a minor event plunged me into a state of emotional weakness that caught me off guard. After losing 3 feet of hair and being bald for nearly a year, one bad haircut should not have been a big deal. But it was, and I felt silly for being so weak. Some of us are able to create an illusion of strength and self-sufficiency. But sudden loss of health, employment, or a treasured relationship is a startling reminder of our total dependence on God.

When we experience the fiery furnace of suffering—whether physical or emotional, whether persecution from without or humiliation from within—God’s loving purpose is to make us pure and strong.

God uses testing in our lives
To rid us of impurity
And teach us that our strength’s in Him
And not in self-sufficiency. —Sper

Suffering is the fire that God uses to purify and strengthen us.

Read: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

My strength is made perfect in weakness. —2 Corinthians 12:9

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 16-17; Acts 20:1-16

[MEG33]

*Good Morning To Amy's Place*

The Lord has blessed us with 4.65 inches of rain for our thirsty ground.
I Am So Grateful!
I Wish You A Good GratiTuesday

[MEG33]

Thank you so much, Jane.

[MEG33]

FR IS HAVING PROBLEMS..GO TO ACCOUNT PREFENCES AND PUT THE NUMBERS ON TWENTY.

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[GailA]

we got a sprinkle not enough to help, sure looked like bad storm was brewing from the clouds yesterday, but only had to turn the wind wipers on a intermin, a couple of times and the rain was gone. This is not good for my tiny garden, and watering is expensive, so I do it sparingly.

[oldteen]

*Enjoy Your Day*

[oldteen]

Another OOPS...755 was to everyone. Sorry!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear Meg, I just Set it to 20,
And it has Enabled me to View More Posts.

We had a Wonderful Rain Here, and I'm So Thankful.
I Love your Beautiful #751.

(((((Hugs to All)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear Teenie!

(((((Have a Beautiful Day)))))

[MEG33]

We are having a drought in Texas..so this rain is such a blessing.

[MEG33]

Love this, teenie..I have slept the afternoon away..This is great napping weather!

(((HUGS)))