For Monday, June 26th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, JUNE 26TH, 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

89 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   5:56 am

   Sunset:  9:06   

pm

  

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Forgiveness Day which is a day when troubles and disputes should be ended.  Forgiving is a relieving process  and not only today but everyone should do that from time to time.

This day is easily confused with International Forgiveness Day and Global Forgiveness Day in August.  However, any day that reminds people to forgive makes the world a more peaceful place.  

To celebrate today and truly forgive someone.  

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

We cannot embrace God’s forgiveness if we are so busy clinging to past wounds and nursing old grudges.

T. D. Jakes

I believe that we should forgive others as we would want to be forgiven.  We are not the judge of people and no one is perfect.  We all make mistakes and loose our anger at times. But life is too short to live with anger and hate.  We need to forgive and forget.

If I have offended you in anyway, please forgive me.  I’m sorry.  I apologize. 

Since it’s Monday, I’ll be making something new for dinner. On the menu today is:

Chopped Chicken and Sweet Potato Salad

Makes 1 serving

3 cups chopped escarole or romaine lettuce.

1/3 cup cooked diced sweet potato

3 oz. shredded cooked chicken 

1/4 cup sliced apple 

2 Tbsp. apple cider vinaigrette

1/4 cup chopped avocado 

2 Tbsp. roasted sunflower seeds 

1/2 oz Cheddar cheese

Toss lettuce, sweet potato, chicken and apple with vinaigrette , place on a serving plate and top with sunflower seeds and Cheddar cheese.

To make the vinaigrette, whisk 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar with pepper and whisk in olive oil until blended .  Extra dressing will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days.  Bring to room temperature before using. 

After the rain moved in yesterday evening, it has cooled down some here today.  We were in the mid 80’s but now we are to have mid 70’s and we’re going to have more rain today and tomorrow.  I’m thankful my grandson got my yard mowed yesterday before the rain came.  With warmth and rain it’ll grow fast again. Come Wednesday it’ll clear up and we’ll get warmer again, getting back into the 80’s. 

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

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

It’s one of the greatest gifts you can yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.

Maya Angelou

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

11,425. for forgiveness of yourself and others too

11,426.for  cooler day, no a/c needed  

11,427. for a day to stay in an get housework done

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

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.

Frances of Assisi 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma