For Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 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.

Slightly adapted from one of my morning devotionals

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23 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

 Sunrise:  7:33 am

 Sunset:   5:00 

pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is Giving Tuesday which is an opportunity to step back from the chaos of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and embrace the best part of the holidays — the season of giving.

Find a way to give back to your community or support the causes that mean the most to you!  The tradition of charitable giving during the holidays began thousands of years ago.  The Wise men took gifts to the Christ Child in the stable.   Today, it continues to be an important part of many cultures and religions around the world.  During the Hindu festival of Diwali for example dena, charitable giving, and seva, selfless service, are two key components of the holiday.

To celebrate today, donate to your favorite nonprofit, drop off some canned goods at your food bank pantry, or organize a neighborhood coat drive.  

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.

H. Jackson Brown 

I try to always give when and where I can.  This time of year we see the Salvation Army bell ringers outside of stores.  I put what I can in their bucket.  My favorite charity is the Helping Hands organization at our church.  They helped me out many years ago and now I feel I can give back to them in order to help others.  

There are so many ways to give money or our time, that the ways are endless.  I used volunteer a lot. But these days I’m pretty much limited to baby sitting my grandchildren.  I have plenty of time, and although I’m willing, the body is not.  I’m slow and unsteady on my feet, so I cannot stand for any length of time.  The old gray mare just isn’t what she used to be. Still I can read books to the kids, and make popcorn for them.  They are all of an age now that they can pretty much take care of themselves, so they are never a problem. There are no more diapers to change, they are growing up quickly.

We’re still in the 40’s today, but no more rain, just mostly a cloudy day so I’ll probably get out to do my shopping, tomorrow it’s suppose to rain again.  

Today I’m thankful for the lights that are beginning to appear in my town.  Christmas decorations are popping up everywhere.  I dislike these long nights we have this time of year, but the good thing is that once winter comes, the days will begin to get longer minute by minute.  

I hope you all have  a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

For it is in giving that we receive.

Francis of Assisi

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

 

10,836.  for the opportunity to give to others

10,837. for the lights decorating our town 

10,838. for all the organizations that help others 

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

Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice.  Optimism is a choice.

Kindness is a choice.  Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice.  Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.

Roy T.Bennett

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma