ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades. May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2018
Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 8:06 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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Today is Friday the 13th which is supposed to be an unlucky day, a day when bad things can happen. We are told to never walk under a ladder or not to let a black cat cross our path on this day. Throughout history the number 13 and been seen as an unlucky number.
Interesting enough, there is a sizable number of optimist people who embrace Friday the 13th and the number 13 . They shrug off the superstition and go by lottery tickets with the number 13 in it.
Like any other day, we are encouraged to fully embrace the day and enjoy it. Don’t live in fear because you might miss all the fun and excitement.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Smile because it’s Friday !
I’m not superstitious and am optimistic. I think that all Fridays are fantastic days ! Fridays have always been the best day of the week for me. I think it’s due to anticipation of the weekend. When I worked, Fridays were usually quieter days and everyone seemed to be happier and more relaxed. Now I’m retired I still look forward to them.
It’s to be in the 70’s here today and I’m excited about getting outside to finally do some yard work. It’s to be a windy day though, so I may have to hang on to my hat while I’m out there. As always I work a little and rest a lot. There is lots of sticks and branches in the yard that need to be picked up which is somewhat back breaking for me. So I know it’s going to be slow work. Still doing a little is still better than doing nothing.
Slowly but surely the grass here is starting to green up and cleaning up the the yard is a job that has to be done before I need to mow the yard. I had hoped to also clear the remainder of leaves that continue to blow around here, but with the wind that may be one job that will have to wait…we’ll see.
I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
5884. for a day to finally get outside
5885. for leaves, sticks and branches to clear, they mean I have trees for summer shade
5886. for green grass, Spring has finally sprung
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.
Almighty and eternal God,
Protect our military
as they discharge their duties
with the shield of your strength,
may the power of your love
enable them to return home in safety
that with all who love them
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT’s
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Superstition is foolish, childish, primitive and irrational — but how much does it cost you to knock on wood?
Judith Viorst
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
I totally forgot this was Friday the 13th! Used to be I shied from #13 ... but having counted souls in the iconic Last Supper, now I embrace it.
Random factoid: After reading somewhere that #7 was Adolph Hitler's favorite number, I'm a bit superstitious about it!
So happy you are getting nicer weather and can finally get out and enjoy the garden! Like you, I am not superstitious and embrace 13! Thanks so much for being a ray of sunshine in all that you share with us! Xo
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