For Thursday, September 17th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey

Babs Hoffman


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will take a few moments to rest in the awareness of the Spirit of Christ within me that encourages and strengthens.




TODAY’S QUOTE

The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway

Henry Boye


IT’S THURSDAY !!

AND

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR ‘LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE’ BOY!

May the dear Lord bless you today and always.

On the way to work yesterday morning I was greeted by a beautiful sight in the sky. The sky itself was a deep midnight blue (its dark when I leave for work) and very clear. What I saw was the bright sliver of a moon in the eastern sky which had a very bright star to the left of it. Together they were just stunning!

Maybe that star was a planet, I’m not sure. I’ll have to check it out but it sure was pretty. I also discovered that my little creature from the other morning had met up with someone or something as there was a very strong smell in the air just about the same spot that I’d seen him. The skunk had made his presence known but thankfully I did not see him.

I was surprised to see a weather alert on for our county when I checked the weather on line yesterday evening. It’s been a little breezy out but temp wise mild and very few clouds in the sky. Here’s what I found when I clicked on it

…Risk of High Rip Tides along the Erie shoreline.

I live near the lake but not by it so it really didn’t concern me; I just thought it unusual as we had no storms.

This evening I may go to Bible Study as our Pastor is starting it again after the summer break. I like to go but also have some things that need to be finished before the weekend so we’ll see…

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, help us to read the Bible daily, discovering food for our soul and guidance for our journey
Amen


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.



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is M*A*S*H Day, marking the TV shows premier on this date in 1972

Today is Citizenship Day, begun in 1787, and the beginning of Constitution Week

Today is NFL Day, marking formation of the National Football League on this date in 1920 in Canton, Ohio. Canton is now the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Today is National Apple Dumpling Day

1787 - The Constitution of the United States of America was signed by delegates from twelve states at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The U.S. Constitution is the world’s oldest working Constitution


1931: RCA Records introduced the 33-and-a-third long-play record in England



TODAY’S SMILE

Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.

One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young.

Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable



TODAY’S REFLECTION

We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you did not weep.

Luke 7:32

Jesus spoke of God’s mercy, and also warned of his judgment—yet they still found excuses not to follow him. They called John the Baptist possessed and labeled Jesus a hypocrite

You may know someone who is resisting God’s love. Any mention of the gospel seems to irritate them. Maybe something in their past has caused them to become cynical about faith. Perhaps you’ve already concluded that they will never come around. But if Jesus gave his last breath for them, then we should have hope for them too! No one is beyond the reach of his mercy

TODAY’S ADVICE

Swallows fly high: clear blue sky;
Swallows fly low: rain we shall know


5 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