For Monday, January 16th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, JANUARY 16TH , 2023

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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62 DAYS UNTIL SPRING 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:  7:51 am

 Sunset:   5:24 

pm

Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day which celebrates the life and legacy of the man who devoted his life to the pursuit of justice and equality for all. 

President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law on November 2, 1983, fifteen years after the assignation of the civil rights leader.  A congressman from Michigan, introduced the legislation just a few months after Dr. King’s death in 1968, but it too years of petitions, politics and personal appeals from Coretta Scott King to get it passed.

This holiday is celebrated every year on the third Monday in January.  There are only two other federal holidays that honor individuals, Washington’s birthday and Columbus Day.

To celebrate today take a moment to honor Dr. King’s work and reflect on his dream for America. Find out how you can participate in the national day of service in his honor.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The time is always right to do what is right.

Martin Luther King Jr.

This is a man I truly honor. He was a man with a dream and had the courage to pursue it. I believe in justice and equality for all.  We are all equal in God’s  eye, no matter what color we are.  I was taught that as a child and still believe it today.

My mom used to tell me not to think anyone was better than I was and I was no better than anyone else.  We are all equal.  We are unique and different, deeply loved and  special individuals and we were created to be equals.  

My first full day back home and I’m dealing with a lot to catch up on.  I’ve got a mess here that I left behind when I went on vacation. I’ve got mail to go through and groceries to get.  So much expired while I was gone.  And besides everything else, my car didn’t  start again.  DS#5 jumped it for me when I got home and we’ll see now if it held the charge overnight.

He was starting the car and letting it run while I was gone, but still the battery went dead.  The car needs to be driven and it’s not been out of the driveway.  Today,  I’m going to take it for a long drive somewhere. What a bother. Thankfully, there is very little snow here and today we should be getting some rain.  For this week, anyway, we won’t go below freezing here. 

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week!  Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase 

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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

10,971. for Martin Luther King Jr, a mon to truly honor

 10,972.  for road service two start my car

10,973. For DS#5 for giving me a ride 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

Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma