ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Thursday, August 4th, 2022

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Thursday, August 4, 2022

For Thursday, August 4th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2022

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.

51 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:26 am

Sunset: 8:42
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Coast Guard Day which honors the military branch that protects our waters and shorelines.

The term Coast Guard wasn’t used until 1915. This military branch originated August 4th, 1790 and was originally referred as the Revenue Cutter Service. More than two hundred years later, we celebrate all that the Coast Guard has done to protect our country.

Grand Haven, Michigan is known as Coast Guard City, USA. Historically this town’s celebration has been famous for it’s large celebration and commemoration of the Coast Guard.

To celebrate today, make sure to take a moment to commemorate the Coast Guard. Show how much you appreciate the men and women of the Coast Guard!

If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The Coast Guard has long been known as the armed service that gets more done for less.

Howard Coble

As I happen to live close to the shores of Lake Erie, we hear a lot about our Coast Guard rescuing people that have boat problems out on the lake.

I’ve visited the Coast Guard station and admire all the work they do. Saving lives and also catching drug dealers trying to bring drugs to our shore.

Yesterday we were in the 90’s but today we’re back in the 80’s which is much more comfortable. Many are enjoying their swimming pools as a way of keeping cool. But I’m enjoying being lazy and sit on my porch with the fan on or in the house with air conditioning.

More and more just staying at home is where I’m comfortable. And I’m all about comfort these days.

I hope you all have a GREAT day! Happy Thursday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Thank God we’re going to try to continue and effectively defend our frontiers with the Border Patrol, with the Customs Department, with the Coast Guard and the Armed Forces.

Barry McCaffrey

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

10,489. For our Coast Guard, saving lives and protecting our shores

10,490. for fans and air conditioning

10,491. for home sweet home

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 EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

The U.S. Coast Guard is a shinning example of how well a Federal agency can preform with its flexibility and expertise.

Russ Carnahan

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: I'm thankful for our Coast Guard, protecting our shores and saving lives.; August 4, 2022 at 9:51 AM
Buttercup said...: Very thankful to the Coast Guard. We're up to 89 degrees already and it looks hot and rainy for the weekend. I'm going to stay in and be thankful for air conditioning.; August 4, 2022 at 11:03 AM
Mevely317 said...: What a shame the Coast Guard doesn't get more recognition. Maybe because I've always lived in land-locked areas of the US, we didn't hear much about their accomplishments. They all deserve our respect and gratitude!; August 4, 2022 at 11:31 AM

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