ON THE BRIGHT SIDEAUGUST 17TH, 2009
TODAY'S THOUGHT
When we lose one blessing, another is often, most unexpectedly,given in its place
C.S. Lewis
JUST FOR TODAY
We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day livesJust for today: I will realize that I am an ambassador of God. Knowing this, I will choose kindness; in my thoughts, acceptance; in my heart, compassion.
TODAY’S QUOTE
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around
Willie Nelson
IT’S MONDAY !!
Another fast weekend is over and now we start a new week. This one will be a short work week as I only work 4 days and have Friday off. The weather really warmed up for us and it was quite hot at the campground. I didn’t mow the grass as it was too warm but it will need it for sure by next weekend.
Sunday we made it up past 90 and today looks like it’ll be close to that too. On my calendar for this week is our monthly Dulcimer get together on Tuesday, but other than that nothing special is going on but the usual work day.
Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !
TODAY’S PRAYERS
Dear God, open our eyes to your presence in places we least expect to see you
Amen
Please pray for God's protection ofour troops and HIS wisdom for theircommanders.
Lord, hold our troops inyour loving hands.Protect them as they protect us.Bless them and their families for theselfless acts they perform for usin our time of need. I ask this in thename of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
GOD BLESS YOU!
TODAY’S TRIVIA
Disneyland Birthday - Founded on this day in 1955
Today is Coonskin Cap Day, always on the birthday of Davy Crockett, born on this date in 1786 on a mountaintop in Hawkins County, Tennessee
Today is #2 Pencil Day
Theatre goers first saw the magical The Wizard of Oz in a gala premiere on this night in 1939.
1885: Statue of Liberty arrived in NYC aboard the French ship `Isere'
1903 - The first Pulitzer Prize was awarded, as Joseph Pulitzer made a million-dollar donation to Columbia University. This provided the funding for the Pulitzer Prize awards to be made in Joseph Pulitzer’s name
Cat Nights Begin
The term Cat Nights harks back to a rather obscure Irish legend concerning witches and the belief that a witch could turn herself into a cat eight times, but on the ninth time, August 17, she couldn't regain her human form. This bit of folklore also led to the idea that a cat has nine lives. Since August is a yowly time for cats, this may have prompted the speculation about witches on the prowl
TODAY’S SMILE
Cell Phone vs. The Bible
I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones.What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we used it to receive messages?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it as we traveled?
What if we used it in case of an emergency?
What if we upgraded it to get the latest version?
Does this make you think, Hmmm. where IS my Bible?
Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phones, we don't ever have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill!
TODAY’S REFLECTION
I have learned whatever state I am in, to be content
Philippians 4:11
In his book Money: A User’s Manual, Bob Russell describes a farmer who once grew discontent with his farm. He griped about the lake on his property always needing to be stocked and managed…And those fat cows lumbered through his pasture. All the fencing and feeding—what a headache!He called a Realtor and made plans to list the farm. A few days later the agent phoned, wanting approval for the advertisement she intended to place in the local paper. She read the ad to the farmer. It described a lovely farm in an ideal location—quiet and peaceful, contoured with rolling hills, carpeted with soft meadows, nourished by a fresh lake, and blessed with well-bred livestock.
The farmer said, Read that ad to me again.
After hearing it a second time, he decided,I’ve changed my mind. I’m not going to sell…I’ve already got just what I’ve been looking for.
1 of 365 devotionals in Grace for the Moment, Vol. 2by Max Lucado
TODAY’S ADVICE
Listen for the sound of the first cicadas. The first frost of the year will occur about three months later
36 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 todayand may you have the EYES to SEE it!
I Love You All !!!
Be Blessed !!!
2 comments:
This entry was put out at 5 this morning and then I had to re do later so it is not the usual format. Hope you can read it ok
It is so annoying when you have to redo something you never get it done the same if you have not saved it as you went. glad the weather stay dry for you at the weekend as you know mine was bad most of the time. That is a bit hot never get it that hot here think we made 80 on day in June. Have a great day and as you say there is another one on the way.Love Joan
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