Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... June, 2014

6-1-2014 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[potlatch]

Thanks Meg. When I get the gumption up I need to send you a FReepletter. I worry about all those who are not posting now, etc.

In my 13 years here, I have never been much of a freepmail writer and now I don’t even send out email unless it’s important!

I think writing letters has forged closer friendships among many people though, and I’ve probably missed out on that and may seem unfriendly. Who knows? But I’m not big into gossip, hate fighting on the threads and dislike seeing people zotted. It gives me no pleasure unless it’s REALLY deserved.

Lol, should have probably put this in freepmail instead of on the thread......

Thank you for all you do!

[MEG33]

(((((HUGS))))
Check your mail.

[The Mayor]

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

Lesson From A Toothache
June 8, 2014

Read: Hebrews 12:3-11

If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons. —Hebrews 12:7

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 30-31; John 18:1-18

“When I was a child I often had a toothache,” wrote C. S. Lewis in his classic book Mere Christianity. He continued, “and I knew that if I went to my mother she would give me something that would deaden the pain for that night and let me get to sleep. But I did not go to my mother—at least not till the pain became very bad. . . . I knew she would take me to the dentist the next morning. . . .  I wanted immediate relief from pain, but I could not get it without having my teeth set permanently right.”

Similarly, we might not always want to go to God right away when we have a problem or are struggling in a certain area. We know that He could provide immediate relief from our pain, but He is more concerned with dealing with the root of the problem. We may be afraid that He will reveal issues that we are unprepared or unwilling to deal with.

In times like these, it is helpful to remind ourselves that the Lord “deals with [us] as with sons” (Heb. 12:7). His discipline, though perhaps painful, is wise, and His touch is loving. He loves us too much to let us remain as we are; He wants to conform us to the likeness of His Son, Jesus (Rom. 8:29). God’s purposes of love can be trusted more than any of our emotions of fear.

Thank You, Lord, for showing me my hidden
faults, for You treat me as Your dear child.
Help me surrender to Your cleansing work
till the beauty of Jesus be seen in me.

God’s hand of discipline is a hand of love.

Insight

A constant refrain in Scripture is that God chastens and that such discipline is evidence of His love and a prerequisite of our sonship (Deut. 8:5; 2 Sam. 7:14; Job 5:17-18; Ps. 89:30-33; Prov. 3:12; Heb. 12:5-8). But God’s discipline is much more than just rebuke and punishment. It includes nurture, instruction, and training in holiness and righteousness (12:10-11).

[MEG33]

Amen. Thank you, Rus, for starting oour day off right every day.
I Am So Grateful To You For Our Daily Bread

[MEG33]

~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~

Oh, render thanks to God above,
The Fountain of eternal love,
Whose mercy firm through ages past
Has stood, and shall forever last.
—Anon

~Sunday Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

[MEG33]

Time For Lunch And A Nap

We just had a very nice needed rain here.
Wishing You All A Blessed Lord's Day

[left that other site]

Have a beautiful, Restful Sunday, MEG!

((((((HUGS))))))

[potlatch]

Thank you for both of your lovely posts Meg. Sending HUGS to everyone.

 

[MEG33]

Thank you, ML.
(((HUGS)))

[MEG33]

Awwww..That’s so sweet, potlatch. Thank you and Amen.

[The Mayor]

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

Generous God
June 9, 2014

Read: Ephesians 3:14-21

[God] is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. —Ephesians 3:20

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 32-33; John 18:19-40

When our family lived in Chicago several years ago, we enjoyed many benefits. Near the top of my list were the amazing restaurants that seemed to try to outdo each other, not only in great cuisine but also in portion sizes. At one Italian eatery, my wife and I would order a half portion of our favorite pasta dish and still have enough to bring home for dinner the next night! The generous portions made us feel like we were at Grandma’s house when she poured on the love through her cooking.

I also feel an outpouring of love when I read that my heavenly Father has lavished on us the riches of His grace (Eph. 1:7-8) and that He is able to do “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” (3:20). I’m so grateful that our God is not a stingy God who begrudgingly dishes out His blessings in small portions. Rather, He is the God who pours out forgiveness for the prodigal (Luke 15), and He daily crowns us “with lovingkindness and tender mercies” (Ps. 103:4).

At times we think God hasn’t provided for us as we would like. But if He never did anything more than forgive our sins and guarantee heaven for us, He has already been abundantly generous! So today, let’s rejoice in our generous God.

Lord, remind me often that You have been
exceedingly generous to me. Help me to extend that
generosity of spirit toward those around me, so that
they may know who You are and rejoice in You.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Insight

Today’s reading addresses the wellspring of spiritual power in the Christian life. Certainly, human willpower or adopting a positive mental attitude is not the source of this spiritual power. Instead, the apostle Paul points us to the reality of the indwelling Christ. But the indwelling of the Spirit of Christ alone does not change the believer’s life. Choosing to yield to the Spirit’s promptings and meditating on God’s Word give the believer power for living. An attitude of faith and expectation in prayer access vast resources available in God, “who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Eph. 3:20).

[geologist]

Thank the LORD! Our every breath is a gift. We are in Thy hand all the days of our life. Let us follow the Lord Jesus and become every more in His image.

This world is intended for the faithful, Godly believers that look to thee in All we do. Come and live in us via Thy Holy Spirit. Thank Thee for Thy Grace and blessings. Forgive us LORD, we ask for forgiveness. Thank Thee for answered prayer, life, and eternal life with Thee, Amen.

[JustAmy]

June 9, 2014



Graphic by Billie

[left that other site]

Hi Amy!

that is a very sweet poem.

I hope you have a wonderful day! :-)

(((((HUGS)))))

[trisham]

That’s beautiful, Amy!

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, FRiends.

I’m almost back. After graduation activities, I spent two days vegetating and/or did a lot of sleeping. The temps have been so hot and with all the activity, I felt SPENT!!

Thank you for keeping Amy’s open. I will try to get all of the pings answered later today and tomorrow. Today, I have to make runs to the PO, the bank and the office supply store. It is going to be another very hot day. Temp of 108 is the forecast for today.

Meg, I loved your horse/pony thread. Thank you.

[trisham]

108 degrees! That’s awfully hot. I can understand why it’s making you tired. I hope that you get some cooler weather soon!

[JustAmy]

Thank you, LTOS.

I’m not looking forward to another trip to Fresno; the forecast is for a high of 108 today. Oh well, I won’t melt. I’ll just feel like it.

Wishing you a lovely cooler Monday.

[left that other site]

108????? That is really hot.

Wow. And I thought Florida was sometimes extreme.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Trish.

Today’s Opening Graphic is over 4 years old but still wonderful. I’m thankful for the beautiful Openings I have stored from earlier threads.

Have a lovely Monday.