Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2012

7-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

July 1, 2012



Graphic by MamaBear

Summer Sun
Robert Louis Stevenson

THE summer sun shone round me,
The folded valley lay
In a stream of sun and odour,
That sultry summer day.

The tall trees stood in the sunlight
As still as still could be,
But the deep grass sighed and rustled
And bowed and beckoned me.

The deep grass moved and whispered
And bowed and brushed my face.
It whispered in the sunshine:
"The winter comes apace."

[Diver Dave]

Evenin’ Amy.

July brings patriotism around the 4th, flags flying from homes and fireworks blasting away.

Our dogs are not happy with the fireworks which are already sounding in our neighborhood. And of course it’s the illegal ones making all the noise.

Wishing you a Happy Fourth of July.

[JustAmy]

Thanks, DD. The fireworks do not seem to bother Daisy and Max.

When Millie was alive, we put a radio outside and turned the volume LOUD.

Hope you are doing good.

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

[GailA]

going to be a scorcher again today, so stay inside, stay cool, hydrated and have some fun.

[The Mayor]

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The Offering Plate
July 1, 2012

Ed Dobson, my former pastor, often said that he disliked preaching about financial giving to the church. He said his previous job required fundraising, so he didn’t like putting any unnecessary pressure on people. But when he was teaching through 2 Corinthians, and he came to chapters 8 and 9, he couldn’t avoid the topic of giving. What I remember most about his sermon was the illustration he used. He placed an offering plate on the floor, stepped into it, and stood there as he talked about the importance of giving our whole selves to the Lord, not just our wallets.

Those two chapters in Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians give us a number of attitudes and actions that we are to display in our giving to the Lord:

• Give yourself to the Lord first (8:5).

• Give, remembering the example of the Lord Jesus (8:9).

• Give according to your means (8:11-12).

• Give enthusiastically because of God’s love (9:2).

• Give generously, not grudgingly or because of outside pressure (9:5-7).

Next time the offering plate comes around at church, imagine yourself stepping into it. It will help you to excel in the grace of giving (8:7).

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for giving Yourself for me on
the cross. Because of Your love, I give all of me—
my heart, my time, my funds, my will—to You.
I love You.

When we give ourselves completely to the Lord, all lesser giving becomes easier.

Read: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

See that you abound in this grace also. —2 Corinthians 8:7

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 112-114

[LUV W]

Thanks for a lovely lesson in God’s Word, Rus. Have a blessed Sunday for sure!

[MEG33]

~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~

Zion National Park

1. I love you, O Lord, my strength.
2. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 18:1,2

~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Western Tanager

Thank you ,Amy and Mama Bear, for opening the doors to July with this sunny
graphic and poem.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Cedar Waxwing

"Thank You, Lord Jesus, for giving Yourself for me on
the cross. Because of Your love, I give all of me—
my heart, my time, my funds, my will—to You.
I love You."

Thank you, Rus for this beautiful devotion.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Lazuli Bunting

How cute, Gail. Thank you. I'll be hanging out with my kitties and
my A/C.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[yorkie]

Have a Blessed Sunday,
And Patriotic Month of July!

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Hi Yorkie!

Great Graphic!
(((HUGS)))

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Stellers Jay

Wow..What a great eagle photo! Thank you, yorkie.
Happy Patriotic July
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[yorkie]

Thank you, gals!
This graphic touched my heart!

CHERISH THE SIMPLE THINGS

[MEG33]

Aw...She is precious as are the sentiments..Thank you, (((yorkie)))

[yorkie]

And, thank YOU, Meg
For bringing us such beautiful graphics
(with perfectly matched frames!)

Have a Blessed Lord's Day
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Country

[MEG33]

I LOVE this..beautiful!
You’re welcome.

[Diver Dave]

Mornin’ yorkie.

Fantastic graphic of the American Eagle and our beloved flag.

May God continue to Bless America.

[The Mayor]

Good afternoon ladies! Thank you for being here everyday.
Beautiful day here a tad on the warm side, but I’m not complaining.

[MEG33]

Thank YOU!
I am not complaining..It’s a cool 86 right now..practically a cold wave..LOL

[MEG33]

It's Time For Lunch And A Nap

I Wish You A Lovely Sunday Afternoon

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

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Amazing Grace
(Click)
By John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[yorkie]

Hi, Conor! Praying that you still have power, where you live!

I love your Amazing Grace on the bag-pipes!

Here is a little 7 year old girl singing it (and she’s very good!)

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

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



The Lord’s Prayer
Andrea Bocelli
(Click)

DEAR GOD, who suffered torment, agony,
and death upon the Cross to free our souls
from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend
our troops. Guide them in the performance of
their duties. Strengthen them to endure hard-
ship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let
their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghan-
istan from the chains of terror and slavery,
foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all
to a greater share in Your Mercy.
Amen.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Afternoon

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Thank you, Conor, for the lovely music and tribute to our troops.
Amen to your prayer.
I pray you are feeling better and that you have power.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

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THE NAVY HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save
(Click)

The Marine Corps Verse:

Eternal Father, grant we pray
To all Marines both night and day,
The Courage, Honor, Strength and Skill
Their Land to serve, Thy Law Fulfill.
Be Thou the Shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps!

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This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24(KJV)

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A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi, Yorkie! A Blessed Lord's Day to you!

We've had power the whole time, but people very close to us have been out now since Friday night. Very bad situation. I hope everything is going well for you. I've been sick since Wednesday - on a ten-day course of antibiotics. They don't seem to have taken hold yet.

I'm staying indoors - the heat here is still brutal - 96F right now. Thank the Lord we have A/C!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi, Meg! A beautiful Graphic!

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours! Unfortunately, I'm still sick - in the fourth day of a ten-day course of antibiotics. Feeling puny today and staying inside. Our power stayed on for the duration - we're very lucky - many households have lost power and it will several days before the power is restored.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[MEG33]

Thank you, Conor..I am so sorry you aren’t well and so happy you have power.

[jaycee]

We are fighting to save you,
Our Beloved America!

[jaycee]

I loved all of your beautiful graphics today, Yorkie!
Thank you much!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Afternoon

Blue Headed Vireo

AMEN and AMEN
We will fight to keep her free.Thank you, jaycee.
Healing prayers for you.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[jaycee]

Beautiful opening today, Meg, and lovely Psalm! Thank
you. Your bird replies are gorgeous today, as usual! Have a wonderful Sunday! I am just now getting my shower and myself cleaned up. Its too hot outside to breathe.

My power was out Friday night for about an hour and a half. Long enough that the house was getting too warm. I felt very uneasy. But I feel for those who still have no power. We have had a tremendous heat wave here. Its unusual when we hit the 100’s in Tennessee. We only have 94 at this moment....a real cool spell! LOL! I feel so bad for all the folks in Colorado who lost their homes to fire. The last I heard it was close to 400 homes gone. It is so tragic. I cannot imagine their feelings but my prayers are with them.

[The Mayor]

That’s our high... : )

[yorkie]

Thank you, JC!
Glad your power is back on!
Millions are suffering without power,
In triple didget temps!

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GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[MEG33]

Thank you, jaycee...You know I love “bird” day..They are all Utah birds.

I can deal better with power outages when it’s cold ..not hot! I feel for all those without power in the heat wave..
It’s only 90 here..a cold wave compared to our 105 and 106..

Loss of a home is just devastating..I feel so sorry for those who have lost everything in the fires.

[ConorMacNessa]

Amen to that, Jaycee, and a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours! I hope your recovery is proceeding apace!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[yorkie]

Oh, Meg - I honestly did not know that you had a designated “bird day”. I apologize for posting all that other stuff! I’ll look for a Utah bird......

[MEG33]

You’re braggin’..I’ll be backatcha next winter..LOL

[MEG33]

You misunderstood..I just designate for my responses..Never for others, yorkie!!
I love doing birds.

[yorkie]

Snowy Egret
Marysvale, Utah

[yorkie]

Snowy Egret
Marysvale, Utah

[MEG33]

Lovely Egret, Yorkie!

[yorkie]

Thank you for explaining, Meg. I like birds, too, and LOVE the ones you posted today! (I was surprised to see that the Snowy Egret lives in Utah.)

[MEG33]

Indeed.. Utah is wealthy in birds.

[MEG33]

I failed to thank you for the nice compliments..The FReepathon has started and I was distracted..Had to get my Evict Obama post up..LOL
My nap doesn’t look like a sure thing today.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

The King’s Singers

William Byrd – Haec Dies
(Click)

William Byrd – Beata Viscera Mariae Virginis
(Click)

William Byrd – Ave Verum Corpus
(Click)

Please let me know by Freepmail if you want to get on or off my music pinglist

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[left that other site]

AMEN!