ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Christmas Day, December 25th, 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

Sunday, December 25, 2022

For Christmas Day, December 25th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, 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

83 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:52 am

Sunset: 5:04 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Christmas which marks the birth of Jesus, a joyous occasion celebrated with loved ones near and far. Traditionally festivities often include a Christmas feast, gift exchanges, church celebrations, a visit from Santa Claus and holiday parties.

From 1641 to 1660 Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas carols and parties in England. He thought Christmas should be a solemn occasion and the only celebrations should be church services. This law obviously didn’t last.

To celebrate today, hang up a Christmas wreath, enjoy some delicious cookies at home, kiss a loved one under the mistletoe and make sure to wish your friends and family a Merry Christmas!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Christmas my child, is love in action. Every we love , every time we give, it’s Christmas.

Dale Evans

Today will be my usual quiet relaxing day here. Although I will probably have dinner with DS#5 and his family, I celebrated with my family already and went to church services last night. The week ahead is going to be a busy one for me, so I need to rest up.

Besides being so cold and has made me behind here as far as trip preparations go. I need to finish packing for my trip. Tuesday I have a doctor check up with my primary care doctor and Wednesday I leave for the trip to Florida.

I can’t begin to say enough thanks to my family for the wonderful Christmas gift of a ticket to Florida. I so need the warmth and sunshine there. I only wish I could take you all along with me,

Hopefully today I’m finally warming up a little bit here. The winter storm has passed and I survived. We may have a few snow flurries but the good news is that by Wednesday we’ll be in the 40’s . We may even be in the 50’s by next weekend.

Merry Christmas to you all !

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is really great, if it is given with affection.

Pindar

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

10,908. for Christmas Day and the birth of our King!

10,909. for a trip to warmer climes

10,910. for my family they are a gift

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

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.

Roy L. Smith

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

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)

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: May you all have a Merry Christmas celebrating the birth of our Lord, and filled with the peace on earth that Jesus can bring !; December 25, 2022 at 6:50 AM
Changes in the wind said...: Merry Christmas Ma; December 25, 2022 at 9:08 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Merry Christmas to you! Stay warm.; December 25, 2022 at 12:45 PM
Mevely317 said...: Yes, your family sounds pretty amazing. I hope DD's son is all better now.
Merry Christmas!; December 25, 2022 at 12:51 PM

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