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

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

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[The Mayor]

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What’s Love?
July 29, 2013

When asked “What’s love?” children have some great answers. Noelle, age 7, said, “Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.” Rebecca, who is 8, answered, “Since my grandmother got arthritis, she can’t bend over and polish her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even after his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.” Jessica, also 8, concluded, “You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.”

Sometimes we need reminding that God loves us. We focus on the difficulties of life and wonder, Where’s the love? But if we pause and consider all that God has done for us, we remember how much we are loved by God, who is love (1 John 4:8-10).

Psalm 103 lists the “benefits” God showers on us in love: He forgives our sin (v.3), satisfies us with good things (v.5), and executes righteousness and justice (v.6). He is slow to anger and abounds in mercy (v.8). He doesn’t deal with us as our sins deserve (v.10) and has removed our sin as far as the east is from the west (v.12). He has not forgotten us!

What’s love? God is love, and He’s pouring out that love on you and me.

Our God is God—
His truth, His love remains each day the same,
He’s faithful to His matchless name,
For God is God—He does not change. —D. DeHaan

The death of Christ is the measure of God’s love for you.

Read: Psalm 103:1-14

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son. —1 John 4:10

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 49-50; Romans 1

[GailA]

I’m late posting my Sunday music, trying to keep up with news on latest great grandson, he is not doing well and they have moved him to a children’s hospital he has a genetic digestion disorder that does not allow his body to break down fats. Specialist has been called in. He has dropped down to about 4 lbs, that is a 1.5 lb weight loss since birth a couple weeks ago.

Reba, Will there Be any Stars in My Crown
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[geologist]

Great question ... what is love? The children's answers are good, insightful,

Love is the missing factor in politics. MO

America does not deserve God's love at times and this is one of them.

Let us repent and turn to God's Word in sincere truth.

[The Mayor]

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A Person Of Influence
July 30, 2013

If you Google “person of influence,” the search will take you to various lists of “the most influential people in the world.” These lists usually include political leaders; business entrepreneurs and athletes; along with people in science, the arts, and entertainment. You will not find the names of cooks and cleaners who work for them. Yet those in so-called lowly positions often influence the people they serve.

The story of Naaman, a high-ranking military commander, includes two kings and a prophet of God (2 Kings 5:1-15). Yet it was the servants in the background whose words led to Naaman being cured of leprosy, a career-ending, life-changing disease. A young servant girl taken captive from Israel told Naaman’s wife that a prophet in Samaria could heal him (vv.2-3). When Elisha’s instructions to bathe in the Jordan River angered Naaman, his servants urged him to follow the prophet’s orders. The result was Naaman’s restoration to health and his declaration, “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel” (v.15).

What a beautiful picture of our role as followers of Jesus Christ! We are called to be people of influence—the Lord’s servants who point others to the One whose touch can change their lives.

Lord, I would like to live a life of influence like
Naaman’s servant girl—to be brave and bold
to touch the lives of others by pointing them
to You. Fill me, Holy Spirit, with Your power.

Christ sends us out to bring others in.

Read: 2 Kings 5:1-15

She said to her mistress, “If only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy.” —2 Kings 5:3

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 51-53; Romans 2

[Jaidyn]

[The Mayor]

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Your Flight Is Confirmed
July 31, 2013

A heavy thunderstorm delayed our flight to Frankfurt, causing us to miss our connecting flight. We were told that we had been confirmed on another flight the next evening. But when we arrived at the gate, we were told that we were on standby. The flight was full.

When I learned this, I wondered if this was mere miscommunication or if this was how they dealt with missed flights. If passengers had been told up front that they were only on standby, they would have been unhappy. Perhaps they saved the truth until later.

Thankfully, God doesn’t work that way. He clearly tells us everything we need to know to get to heaven. The Bible declares that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). God gave us the full picture of our sin nature from Genesis 3 so that He could give us His full and complete solution.

God’s solution in Romans 3:24 is that we are “justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” God sent His own sinless Son to die for our sins. His sacrifice on the cross provided us forgiveness. All we need to do is receive that free gift through faith. I’m so glad God told us the truth up front! He hasn’t left us to find our own way.

Thank You, Almighty God, that You don’t hide the
truth from us. You showed us how completely sin
has affected our lives in order to reinforce just
how much Jesus Christ has delivered us from.

Christ’s work makes us safe; God’s Word makes us sure.

Read: Romans 3:21-26

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. —1 Corinthians 15:22

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 54-56; Romans 3

[Kitty Mittens]

[The Mayor]

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Snapping, Snarling Thoughts
August 1, 2013

Many years ago, my father and I hiked through Big Bend in Texas. It’s a national park now, but in those days it was rough country.

One night we were rolling out our sleeping bags when a couple with a dog asked if they could camp nearby. We welcomed their company and turned in for the night. They tethered their dog to a stake beside their tent.

Some hours later my father nudged me awake and turned his flashlight into the darkness. Illuminated by the light, we saw pairs of yellow eyes peering out of the shadows. A pack of snapping and snarling coyotes were closing in on the dog. Although we chased them off and our neighbors put the dog in their tent, we slept fitfully.

I think of that night when I read Psalm 59 and David’s twice-repeated imagery: “At evening they return, they growl like a dog” (vv.6,14). David was thinking of Saul’s army that was closing in on him. I think, however, of the thoughts that return to menace us. They come back at nightfall, snapping and snarling: “You’re stupid.” “You’re a failure.” “You’re useless.” “Who needs you?”

When we have such thoughts, we can revel in God’s unconditional, unending love. His steady devotion is our refuge in the dark night of self-doubt and fear (v.16).

Dear Lord, I am so thankful that You love me
unconditionally. Please chase away destructive thoughts
that keep returning to take away my confidence in You
and Your work in me. I want to rest in You and Your love.

Knowing that God loves us can dispel doubt.

Read: Psalm 59

You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. —Psalm 59:16

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 57-59; Romans 4

[jaycee]

Adorable, Kitty!

[jaycee]

Thank you for your faithfulness, Mr. Mayor!

[GailA]

Great news and praise to our good Lord, our new ggson Emory is now home from children’s hospital, turns out his fat digestive disorder was a FALSE positive report! He is still tiny as he had dropped to 4 lbs, they must have got his weight back up to 5 as that is the range they want before they release a newborn.

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!

[The Mayor]

My pleasure Jaycee! Thank you!

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you, Dear FRiend!)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Joining you in Praise and Thanksgiving, Dear Gail)))))

[jaycee]

I didn’t see any posts on Amy’s since Thursday, thought something might be wrong with my computer! Someone, please check in to see if its my ‘puter! See ya’ll later!

[Kitty Mittens]

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