For Friday, December 21st, 2018

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, DECEMBER 21ST, 2018

4 Days until Christmas

Sunrise: 7:51 am

 Sunset: 5:02 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

  

WELCOME WINTER!

Today is the first Day of Winter which is also known as the Winter Solstice.  Autumn has officially come to an end.  It’s the shortest day and longest night of the year.  

Coincidentally, December’s full Moon, the Full Cold Moon, will also appear on the night of the 21st, though it will not be at its peak until the next day.  They say that the next full Moon to actually peak on the winter solstice won’t be until 2094.

At the winter solstice, the Sun’s path has reached its southernmost position.  The next day the path will advance northward, but the change is so slight that that it seems to stay the same or stand still.  For the next two months temperatures will continue to fall.  Winter includes December, January and February. 

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Celebrate we will, for life is short but sweet for certain.

Dave Matthews

I’m not big on winter, I don’t like to be cold, but after living where I do I have found many ways to keep warm.  I don’t like the short days and sleep much more than I should and always look forward to sunny days.  Yesterday was beautiful and I managed to capture a picture showing the blue skies which is shown in the first picture today.  No snow is in the forecast till probably after Christmas here.

We have some long cold months ahead of us.  BrrrChill!  But no matter the weather, I’ll be making my own sunshine, trying to make the best of what every comes our way.  There is nothing I can do about the weather.  

It’s time to make my winter bucket list…

Drink Hot Chocolate

Read a new book

Make homemade soup

Snuggle in sweaters

Eat a mince pie

Make paper snowflakes

Try a new recipe

Start a new craft project

  

These are just a few, but I’m sure there will be many more things to do. There is never a dull day here.

Today I’m off to get my hair cut.  Now that I’m wearing it shorter, it’s a good feeling for sure. My hair stylist said that hair doesn’t grow as fast in winter, but so far mine hasn’t slowed down at all.  

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

One kind word can warm three winter months.

Old Proverb

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

6631.  for winter, a good time to snuggle in and keep warm

6632. for a hair cut, makes me feel better

6633. for lots to do, no matter the weather

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

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

Victor Hugo

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

 You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought

Matthew 5:5 (MSG)