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

12-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear Meg!

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[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Sweet Nan!

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[The Mayor]

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Unlikely Encouragement
December 6, 2012

Are you looking for encouragement? Do you need a little boost today amid all the bad news coming your way? The psalmist David can lift your spirit in an unexpected way through some words we often think of as negative.

When we read Psalm 19, we discover a short listing of ways that the Lord’s clearly defined “law,” or standards for living, can bring positive results. This is unlikely encouragement, for some see God’s standards as restrictive and as robbing us of happiness.

Here are some words the psalmist used for God’s standards: “law of the Lord” (v.7), “testimony” (v.7), “statutes” (v.8), “commandments” (v.8), “fear of the Lord” (v.9), and “judgments” (v.9). These words have an ominous sound that causes many people to want to avoid or reject them.

But notice what these things bring to the believing, obedient heart: conversion of the soul, wisdom, rejoicing of the heart, purity of life, enlightenment of the eyes, endurance, truth, and righteousness (vv.7-9). That’s great encouragement! No wonder David said about God’s law that He’s given to us, “More to be desired are they than gold . . . sweeter also than honey” (v.10).

Lord, we love You and Your Word. We delight in
reading it, learning about You, and following what
You teach us. Thank You for all the blessings that come
from our relationship with You. Amen.

Obedience to God’s Word is the Christian’s greatest freedom.

Read: Psalm 19:7-11

More to be desired are [God’s laws] than gold. —Psalm 19:10

Bible in a Year:
Colossians 1-4

[lonestar]

Do you have "Santa Paws s Coming to Town?"

Weinie

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

Oh My
I'm not quite ready yet to deck the halls.
Have a wonderful Thursday

[MEG33]

Weinie..Have you been naughty or nice?

[lonestar]

I stand on the 5th.

Weinie

[MEG33]

Good idea! LOL

[left that other site]

I put a wreath on the door of my apartment.

*<||;-{)>

(Winking Santa)

[MEG33]

Good for you!
Cute santa.

[left that other site]

Thank You! </:-)

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi Teenie!

*HUGS*

In hospital since Tuesday - pneumonia - condition improving - should be discharged tomorrow. Hope everyone is doing okay.

[MEG33]

Missing You

Prayers of Healing and Comfort for Hurting Hearts and Bodies

[MEG33]

#193 applies to you , too!
Healing prayers..I am so sorry you are ill. I am happy you are better but do take care..Pneumonia isn’t cured so soon..

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Meg!

[MEG33]

Take good care!

[oldteen]

PLEASE take care of yourself and
GET WELL SOON!

[GailA]

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Amy Grant "Breath of Heaven" LINK

[Diver Dave]

Prayers offered up to Our Great Physician on your behalf, Conor.

[oldteen]

*Have A Wonderful Thursday*