ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 9TH, 2009
TODAY'S THOUGHT
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others
JUST FOR TODAY
We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives
Just for today: I will trust God for the answer to my prayer. Although the answer to my prayer may not be apparent right now, my faith assures me that it will become clear to me
TODAY’S QUOTE
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
William Arthur Ward
IT’S THURSDAY !!
I’m happy to say this is the last day of this work week and this evening I’ll be at the camper once more. Short work weeks are wonderful things.
From the weather forecast it looks like we may have a chance of rain on Saturday but the rest of the weekend looks great.
I hope you’ll find some time for some R & R this weekend too. We all need it no matter where we work. At home or on the job it is always good to take some time out.
Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !
TODAY’S PRAYERS
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings, thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising, thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous, thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest, thank you, Lord, for life!
Amen
Prayer by Author Unknown
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
GOD BLESS YOU!
TODAY’S TRIVIA
Today is National Sugar Cookie Day
Today is Diet Coke Day. The soft drink was introduced on this date in 1982
Today is Muffler Appreciation Day, a day to enjoy quiet vehicles
1922 - Johnny Weissmuller became the first to swim the 100-meters freestyle in less than a minute. The future Tarzan set the pace at an event in Alameda, CA
1955: Bill Haley and His Comets hit #1 with Rock Around the Clock, the first #1 rock 'n' roll song
1956: Dick Clark debuted on Philadelphia TV with an afternoon show called Bandstand. He was told about the show that same morning
TODAY’S SMILE
THE DIARY OF A BIBLE
JANUARY 15 - I've been resting quietly for a week. The first few nights after New year's Day my owner read me regularly. But now I guess I've been forgotten.
FEBRUARY 24 - I got out to Sunday School today and my owner used me for family devotions.
APRIL 10 - I was dusted today and put on the center table in the living room. Special company was here, but now I'm back on the shelf again.
MAY 12 - Busy day. My owner had to lead a lesson at church. Had quite a time finding me, and then hunted and hunted to find the texts he needed.
JUNE 5 - I'm in grandma's lap. She's here on a visit. She let a tear fall on Colossians 2:5-7 when Paul praised the believers for living in Jesus.
JUNE 9 - In grandma's lap again. I've been here every day. It is such a comfort to be appreciated and loved.
JUNE 10 - Grandma is gone and I'm back in the same old place. She kissed me before she left.
JULY 4 - Had a couple of 4-leaf clovers stuck in me today.
AUGUST 1 - Packed in a suitcase with clothes. Off on a vacation, I guess.
AUGUST 7 - Still in the suitcase.AUGUST 15 - Home again and on the shelf. Not sure why he took me along.
OCTOBER 18 - Pastor visited today, so I was put on the center table in the living room.
NOVEMBER 10 - Was brought to church today and held up to be counted.
DECEMBER 16 - Dusted off today but not opened. Wish grandma would come and visit again.
DECEMBER 31 - Today I was used at the dinner table. Each member of the family was blindfolded in turn and put a finger on a "good luck" verse for the new year. Everyone was quiet when my owner's finger landed on Hosea 4:6.
TODAY’S REFLECTION
Eye has not seen, nor ear heard . . . the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.
1 Corinthians 2:9
In heaven, there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him (Rev. 22:3). May the prospect of heaven enable us to experience a foretaste of that God-glorifying worship even here and now.
TODAY’S ADVICE
Rambler roses will bloom all summer if the old flower clusters are snipped regularly
75 DAYS TIL FALL!
Delight yourself in the Lord
and He will give you the desires of your Heart
Psalm 37:4
May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!
I Love You All !!!
Be Blessed !!!
MA
1 comment:
The Bible diary made me cry. How sad, but true. Bible reading is one thing I do everyday--but I've been thinking I need to do more. My oldest reads voluntarily almost every day, my youngest during the school year. (Still praying for him to desire the Word.)
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