Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2023

The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!



Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[TheConservativeParty]

It’s a deal!
🙂

[JustAmy]

Thank you for being here every day, Luv.
You are appreciated!

[JustAmy]

Thank you for coming by and visiting.

[luvie]

I’m so glad to get to help. Thank you for providing a quiet, peaceful place for all of us. (((hugs)))

[The Mayor]

Thank you for the thread Amy, I appreciate you too.
It’s been years that I have been posting too
Same with you, im on my 23rd year.

[Kitty Mittens]

New Year Blessings, Dearest Amy!
(((((Love, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Wednesday,
January 4, 2023

New Vision

Read: Isaiah 43:18–21

I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19

Wearing my new eyeglasses as I stepped into the sanctuary, I sat down and spotted a friend sitting directly across the aisle on the other side of the church. As I waved at her, she looked so near and clear. It felt like I could reach out and touch her even though she was several yards away. Later, as we talked following the service, I realized she was in the same seat she always sat in. I simply could see her better because of an upgraded prescription in my new spectacles.

God, speaking through the prophet Isaiah, knew that the Israelites stuck in Babylonian captivity would need a new prescription—a new view. He told them. “I am doing a new thing! . . . I am making a way in the wilderness” (Isaiah 43:19). And His message of hope included the reminders that He had “created” them, “redeemed” them, and would be with them. “You are mine,” He encouraged them (v. 1).

In whatever you’re facing today, the Holy Spirit can provide better vision for you to put the old behind you and look for the new. By God’s love (v. 4), it’s popping up all around you. Can you see what He’s doing in the midst of your pain and bondage? Let’s put on our new spiritual glasses to see the new that God is doing even in our wilderness moments.  — Katara Patton

What new things do you see cropping up even in your wilderness? How can adjusting your vision help you focus on the new rather than the past?

God of new beginnings, thank You for all Your promises. Help me to see the new that You bring about even in my wilderness moments.

For further study, read When God Says No—Broken Dreams to New Beginnings.

Bible in a year: Genesis 10–12; Matthew 4

[luvie]

Shadow Enjoys An Autumn Morning.
Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

[left that other site]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

I'm So Warm & Fuzzy, I Don't Even Need a Jacket!!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Very true, because YOU have a coat! But your mommy does need one! LOL!

[left that other site]

She has two coats. Boith of which she will shed in the spring.

[luvie]

Oh, that must be fun for the vacuum cleaner. LOL!

[TheConservativeParty]

Thanks for your posts today, always like the pictures of the cats and dogs.
We had another dark, misty day.
Wisconsin can get this way in winter, many days without sun. 🙄
I made home-made chicken vegetable soup for dinner. Very good.
Then whipped up a batch of 5 Star Chocolate Chip Cookies.
So, the day wasn’t a total waste!
🙃

[left that other site]

Thank Goodness it’s ony once a year.

[luvie]

Yum! Sometimes it’s a good thing to stay home! Those kinds of days just make me sleepy!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
January 5, 2023

A Nesting Place

Read: John 14:1–4

I am going there to prepare a place for you. John 14:2

Sand martins—small birds related to swallows—dig their nests into riverbanks. Land development in South East England reduced their habitat, and the birds had fewer and fewer places to nest when they returned from their winter migration each year. Local conservationists sprang into action and built an enormous artificial sandbank to house them. With the help of a sand-sculpting firm, they molded sand to create a space for the birds to take up residence for years to come.

This gracious act of compassion vividly depicts the words Jesus used to console His disciples. After telling them He’d be leaving and that they wouldn’t be able to go with Him until later (John 13:36), He offered them the assurance that He’d “prepare a place for [them]” in heaven (14:2). Though they were rightly saddened that Jesus said He would leave them soon and that they could not follow Him, He encouraged them to look on this holy errand as part of His preparation to receive them—and us.

Without Jesus’ sacrificial work on the cross, the “many rooms” of the Father’s house wouldn’t be able to receive us (v. 2). Having gone before us in preparation, Christ assures us He’ll return and take those who trust in His sacrifice to be with Him. There we’ll take up residence with Him in a joyous eternity. — Kirsten Holmberg

When have you felt you weren’t “at home” in this life? What do you most look forward to about heaven?

Thank You, Jesus, for preparing a place for me in heaven with You.

Bible in a year: Genesis 13–15; Matthew 5:1–26

[luvie]

Happy Thankful Thursday...

[left that other site]

I Am Thankful

That This Isn't Snow.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Totally! Leaves are not freezing cold and are good mulch for the lawn! :)

[TheConservativeParty]

We had light snow and light rain today.
No sun again.
Might need to drive to Florida.
🙄