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.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2018
Sunrise: 7:50 am
Sunset: 5:01 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Go Caroling Day which celebrates a great holiday tradition that was very popular in the past, and still is a great way for family, friends and groups to celebrate the holiday season.
A Christmas carol is a song whose words are on the theme of Christmas or the winter season in general, and which is sung during the period immediately surrounding the holiday. It’s all about going door to door singing. If you want to brighten someone’s day, go caroling. Many people including Scout groups often visit nursing homes and senior centers to spread some cheer.
The point of Go Caroling Day is to get out and share the spirit of the season, however you celebrate it, with everyone.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Caroling, caroling now we go
Christmas bells are ringing
Caroling, caroling through the snow
Christmas bells are ringing...
I love Christmas songs and sing them often this time of year, but I haven’t gone caroling in a long time. When my boys were in scouts we did go to nursing homes to sing. It was a very happy and rewarding occasion for all and certainly brings back some good memories for me.
It’s always good to spread some cheer, no matter what time of year. We can all do a bit of that simply by sharing a smile or two. Remember, the best way we can cheer ourselves up, is to cheer up someone else.
Here’s a ***BIG SMILE*** from me to you!
I hope you all have a GREAT day. Happy Thursday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Music is one of the fairest and most glorious gifts of God.
Martin Luther
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
6628. for cheer filled Christmas carols
6629. for smiles, they brighten any day
6630. for kindness, it always works
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
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
The best way to spread some Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
Buddy the Elf
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
6 comments:
With a song in our heart, Christmas cheer will spread to all !
I am smiling right back at you!!
I haven’t been caroling in ever so long! But I do keep Christmas music on from the time I get up to the time I close the house down at night!
Merry Thursday before Christmas!
What a wonderful post, as always! I love To sing Christmas carols and I even like the silly Christmas songs like from the chipmunks! But then, I am a kid from the 60's. In my 60,s now! ☺
Got to hear a lot of carols over the past few days when we were gone. It was nice to be out and about at restaurants or other places and to hear Christmas music, especially songs like O Holy Night. Caroling is such a fun activity to do this time of year!
betty
Caroling is a delight for the singers and the listeners. I miss it.
I've never been caroling! Yet, I can imagine the delight on the faces of those residents when your scouts visited. Small acts of kindness can reap such heart-felt rewards!
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