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

3-1-09 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[pollywog]

Sending a " good night" from my sister's house. I will be scarce for the next few days. I am staying with my sister who just lost her husband for a day or two, and tomorrow morning we both go to the hospital to be with our other sister who is having her breast cancer surgery tomorrow morning.

I will miss reading the thread but will be BACK ..... Polly

[JustAmy]

Our prayers are with you and your family, Polly.

See you when you come back.

Hugs.

[The Mayor]

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March 31, 2009

Does God Care?

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READ: Mark 14:32-42

[Jesus] began to be troubled and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death.” —Mark 14:33-34

One dreadful year, three of my friends died in quick succession. My experience of the first two deaths did nothing to prepare me for the third. I could do little but cry.

I find it strangely comforting that when Jesus faced pain, He responded much as I do. It comforts me that He cried when His friend Lazarus died (John 11:32-36). That gives a startling clue into how God must have felt about my friends, whom He also loved.

And in the garden the night before His crucifixion, Jesus did not pray, “Oh, Lord, I am so grateful that You have chosen Me to suffer on Your behalf.” No, He experienced sorrow, fear, abandonment, even desperation. Hebrews tells us that Jesus appealed with “vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death” (5:7). But He was not saved from death.

Is it too much to say that Jesus Himself asked the question that haunts us: Does God care? What else can be the meaning of His quotation from that dark psalm: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Ps. 22:1; Mark 15:34).

Jesus endured in His pain because He knew that His Father is a God of love who can be trusted regardless of how things appear to be. He demonstrated faith that the ultimate answer to the question Does God care? is a resounding Yes!

The aching void, the loneliness,
And all the thornclad way,
To Thee I turn with faith undimmed
And ’mid the darkness pray. —O. J. Smith

When we know that God’s hand is in everything, we can leave everything in God’s hand.

Bible in One Year: Judges 11-12; Luke 6:1-26

[jaycee]

~~~Prayers for Three Sisters~~~

[MEG33]

For my Sunday hostessing.
I got here early yesterday and had to leave early
Thank you for the lovely opening graphic, Mama Bear...
I think using old openings is fine...remembered or not!

[MEG33]

ROFLOL!

[MEG33]

;o)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Yorkie
LOL!! That’s very funny :) No bailouts for the birds!!! ;)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Jaycee
I have the baffle about half way down. It’s really nice not having them on the feeder non stop. The fishing line is a great idea!

[GodBlessUSA]

Have a wonderful spring day everyone!

[GodBlessUSA]

Beautiful (((Lady Jag)))
Thank You! :)

[MEG33]

That’s so cute! Good morning..

[jaycee]

What a precious graphic, GeeBee!

[MEG33]

May the Lord be with you and your sisters, and give you
all strength and comfort.
Prayers for a successful surgery.
HUGS

[Billie]

Prayers for you and your sisters and family, Polly. Will be thinking about you today as you wait with one for your other to come out of the surgery and pray for only the best.

[Billie]

March 31, 2009

[yorkie]

[jaycee]

That is very beautiful this morning, Billie. I know every word of that sweet song.....it has just stayed in my memory!
Doris Day was a favorite of mine. When I was young and going to movies with my friends, the movies were such that we came out happier and wanting to learn to sing or dance. I remember that movie! And expect a lot of us on the thread do!!

Thanks, Billie! A sweet combo!

[Billie]

Thanks, Jaycee. I have to confess I didn't even know how or why I had that song on my pc, except that I must have typed a YouTube file name/number wrong when I downloaded it. I was going through my saved videos not long ago and clicked on it because I didn't know what it was, but really liked the music, so I converted it to an mp3.

Doris Day has the clearest, purest voice, and this one does just sort of stay in your head! I think it's beautiful, and wanted to use it today. :)

[JustAmy]

Happy Tuesday, Billie. Welcome home!

Today's Opening is wonderful. Thank you.
I agree with Jaycee; Doris Day was always a favorite.
You could always count on a cute romantic comedy when she appeared at the local theatres.
Her beautiful voice is perfect for "With a Song In My Heart".
* smile * ... can you tell that I enjoyed today's Opener?

Have a Terrific Tuesday, Dear FRiend.