Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... February, 2009

2-1-09 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
~ Isaiah 41:10


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[JustAmy]

[MEG33]

Beautiful beginning for February, Amy and Mama Bear.
I love these scriptures and the opening.
Have a Wonderful Sunday

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning To Amy's Place

Wishing You A Blessed Lord's Day

[MEG33]

Thank you for this beautiful
Sunday post on the other thread
I love this scripture, Gee Bee.

[The Mayor]

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February 1, 2009

God Is At Work

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READ: Philippians 2:12-18

It is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. —Philippians 2:13

We always crave change in a new year. This is why on January 1 we start diets, exercise programs, and new hobbies. Of course, a month later we’re usually back to our old bad habits. Maybe that’s because we crave too big a change and do not have enough power and will to make the changes.

I wonder how many Jesus-followers have made commitments to change and grow spiritually but are experiencing frustration because they don’t have the will and power to carry out those steps.

Paul addresses this issue in his letter to the Philippians. As he encouraged them to work out their salvation with fear and trembling (2:12), Paul said they would not be on their own. God Himself would energize them to grow and carry out His tasks. The first area affected would be their desires. God was at work in them, giving them the desire to change and grow. He was also working to give them the power to make the actual changes (v.13).

God has not left us alone in our struggles to attain spiritual growth. He helps us want to obey Him, and then He gives us the power to do what He wants. Ask Him to help you want to do His will.

Every day more like my Savior,
Every day my will resign,
Until at last Christ reigns supremely
In this grateful heart of mine. —Brandt

The power that compels us comes from the Spirit who indwells us.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 27-28; Matthew 21:1-22

[MEG33]

Morning, Mayor..
Great reminder not to depend only on our own will.
Thank you for another wonderful devotion.
Happy Lord's Day

[pollywog]

Good Sunday Morning!!

Oh what a beautiful way to start February! With my favorite Scripture and that gorgeous graphic, Amy!!

Polly

[pollywog]

Meg,

I loved this poem! As I read it the tears began to flow again but with gratitude to God that He Cares.

Polly

[MEG33]

I rejoice with you in this knowledge He cares.
(((HUGS)))

[MEG33]

Thank you, jaycee, for this
beautiful Sunday post and scripture
on the other thread
Happy Lord's Day

[MEG33]

#12..OOPS
;o)

[pollywog]

[yorkie]

Beautiful music and pictures: Cherokee Morning Song (A beautiful Native American song), with pictures from many tribes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VqoxOcEqpk

Good Morning everyone!

[yorkie]

I dedicate this song to JC, beautiful sound for a beautiful Sunday Morning.

Elvis Presley, Amazing Grace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3XdXEJEI4E

[jaycee]

LOL! I had seen Amy’s opening and left to do something, came back, saw G.B.’s lovely post and just posted next. Thought I was on the new thread....oops for me too!

Lovely picture from you...#12.

I may be straightened out by 2:00 pm......!

[MEG33]

Amen, polly. So sweet. Thank you..So many comforting and strengthening words this morning!

[jaycee]

I love Elvis singing gospel songs. He was so good at it and they say it was his favorite kind of music. I have his gospel tape, unless my son borrowed and didn’t bring it back...LOL!

Thank you, yorkie!

[MEG33]

Thank you for posting this beautiful, peaceful song and
wonderful pictures, yorkie
Happy Lord's Day!