For Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 2ND, 2013

77 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

It's  WEDNESDAY

NATIONAL MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION DAY

Little did I know that a resolution for National Motivation & Inspiration Day© was passed by The United States Congress on 12/18/2001 after the tragic events of 9-11-01.  H. Res 308 is the resolution that was passed declaring January 2nd National Motivation & Inspiration Day.  

It's not about making lists of things to do for the year, but reminding yourself with what motivates you during each and every day. 

Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes.  

Author Unknown

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Love is a constant source of inspiration, surprise, and wonderment.

Gloria Estefan

For those of you that know me, you probably have guessed that my family is my greatest motivator and inspiration too.  There have been days that I wouldn't do much of any thing at all if it weren't for them.

My faith also inspires me in so many ways.  Family and Faith are truly what keeps me going.

I'll find myself wondering some days about what I want to do.  When I look at the calendar full of holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries though, I remember that there is truly lots to be done. Getting started isn't always easy, but when you know that you have much to do, it does motivate you to get things done.

A family to motivate and the Scriptures to inspire, what more could I want.  The pictures today are of what I painted for my family for Christmas this year.  I also put in a picture of the book that I used for the pattern.

But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.

2nd Chronicles 15;7

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap.

Luke 6:38

I am trying to count at least 3 things I'm thankful for each day and then in 1 year's time I'll have counted 1000 gifts.

I’ll be sharing them and giving thanks to God for these gifts each day,

137. for lots of crafting supplies to make gifts with

138. for a sewing machine 

139. for hands that can still do things

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

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.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU !

To be truly motivated, one must make personal commitments. 

William G. Dyer

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma