For Saturday, May 20th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, MAY 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

31 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   6:05 am

   Sunset:  8:45  

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Be a Millionaire Day which is the perfect day to dream about what it would be like to be a Millionaire. While a million dollars isn’t what it used to be, seeing a seven figure number in your bank account is still considered a major financial milestone.

The first millionaire in the United States was John Jacob Astor.  Astor established the first trust in American history.  His great grandson, John Jacob Astor IV, was the wealthiest person aboard the Titanic.

To celebrate today you could challenge your family to name as many millionaires as you can, or make a special Millionaire recipe like a Millionaire’s Shortbread 

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it in your back pocket.

Will Rogers 

I’m not a millionaire but consider myself a wealthy person in all the things that money cannot buy. I have what I need and have lots of family and friends.  I have known a great love and have a lot of love to share with family and friends.  Not all wealth is something that adds up to money.

I have made lots of millionaire's recipes but on the menu today is :

Spring Thyme Chicken Stew

Makes 4 servings

1 lb. small red potatoes, halved

1 onion, finely chopped

3/4 cup shredded carrots 

3 Tbsp flour

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp.grated lemon zest

2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs , halved

2 cups chicken broth

2 bay leaves 

2 Tbsp. minced parsley 

Place potatoes, onion and carrots in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with flour garlic, lemon zest and pepper; toss to coat.  Place chicken over top.  Add broth and bay leaves. 

Cook covered 8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender.  Remove bay leaves. Sprinkle servings with parsley.

This recipe has everything in it I need for a complete meal.  The only side dish will be a dish of applesauce. 

It’s to be a cloudy warm day here with temps in the 60’s.  It may be a good day to take a nap out on the sunporch. I’m staying in.  I have no place I need to go and very little to do today!

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Every day is a bank account, and time our currency.  No one is rich, no one is poor, we’ve got 24 hours each.

Christopher Rice

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

11,317.  for wealth in the things money cannot buy

11,318. for a weekend recipe that will make for leftovers tomorrow.  

11,319. for a lazy day !

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

It’s good to have money and things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in awhile and make sure you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.

George Lorimer 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma