For Tuesday June 27th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, JUNE 27TH, 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:   5:57 am

   Sunset:  9:06   

pm

  

Life is a special    

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Sunglasses Day which are the most important fashion accessory of the summer season.  Humans have been wearing protective eyewear for centuries, but the stylish designs we’re accustomed to today are a much more recent invention.

During the prehistoric era, the Inuit people used walrus ivory to create sun goggles, which blocked out powerful rays of sun that reflected off the ice and snow.  By the 1700s, doctors were regularly proscribing tinted glasses for vision correction, and by the 1930s the Foster Grant company was selling modern day sunglasses on the boardwalk of Atlantic City, New Jersey.  On the eve of WWII, a little company call Ray Ban began producing anti glare sunglasses for pilots. Aviatores became the first commercially successful sunglasses.

To celebrate today pick up a new pair of shades at your local sunglasses store.  I have several pairs of sunglasses that I wear.  The important thing is that you wear them when the sun is out. 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

Sunglasses are like eye shodow.  They make everything look younger and pretty.

Karl Lagerfeld 

Because I couldn’t find my sunglasses, I bought a new pair and then discovered my old ones, so now I have 2 pair. I’m keeping one pair in my purse and 1 pair in the car.  The sun can do a lot of damage to your eyes if you don’t wear them.  I also like to wear a sun hat with a brim so that brim will shade my eyes.  I’ve been blinded by the sunlight in my eyes before and don’t want that to happen again.  

We’ve had several days of rain and I get in the habit of going out without putting my glasses on but if the sun should come out I want to be prepared.  Thank goodness for the sun visors in our cars.  They do a great job of blocking out the worst of the sun glare when we’re driving, but sometimes the sun extends below the visor and that is when the sunglasses really pay off.  For your safety and that of others make sure to wear sunglasses in the summer.  

Today we still are to expect rain but tomorrow the sun should shine! 

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

You know it’s going to be a good day when the sun’s so bright that I have to wear shades.

Author Unknown 

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

11,428. for sunglasses to wear

11,429. for a sunhat with a wide brim to shade our eyes

11,430. for sun visors in cars

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

Putting on a new pair of glasses or sunglasses is a simple way to completely transform your look - just like a new hair style.

Brad Goreski 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma