For President's Day, Monday, February 20th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 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

30 DAYS UNTIL SPRING 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:  7:16 am

 Sunset:   6:08 

pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is President’s Day which was known as Washington’s Birthday.  Through the 1960’s, Americans celebrated both Washington’s and Lincoln’s Birthday month in February.  Then in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill, which moved Washington’s Birthday to the third Monday of February.  The original plan was to combine it with Lincoln’s Birthday and rename it President’s Day, but that part of the bill never passed.

Today is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the American Presidents and pay tribute to the contributions they have made to this country.  The official roles of the President include: Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Chief Administrator, Commander in Chief, Chief Legistlator, and Head of the Party.

To celebrate today, take a moment to learn something new about one of our presidents.  

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Believe you can and you’re halfway there.

Theodore Roosevelt 

Our Presidents are so important to our Nation as they lead and guide us through difficult times.  I can’t imagine the knowledge they have to have in order to do that.  

My favorite president would have to be Abraham Lincoln.  He was such a great man and was able to abolish slavery.  He was called the great Emancipator. 

For years my daughter and I would go shopping on President’s Day.  We would go to our favorite outlet mall which wasn’t very far away.  Sadly it is now closed so we don’t do that anymore.  One by one the stores closed until there wasn’t anymore to go shopping at. 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

John Quincy Adams 

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

11,070. for our Presidents 

11,071. for some great memories 

11,072. for a dry day to get out and visit my sister 

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.

Abraham Lincoln 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma

 

 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)