ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, July 30th, 2023

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Sunday, July 30, 2023

For Sunday, July 30th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, JULY 30TH, 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

60 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

Sunrise: 6;20 am

Sunset: 8:48
pm

Life is a special occasion

Hallmark!

Today is International Day of Friendship, which is the day to take time today to truly appreciate the friends in your life, and tell them how much you care. Never forget that the friendships you have made throughout your life have had a great impact on who you are today!

This holiday was created in 2011 by the UN General Assembly to foster the idea that friendships can inspire peace efforts and bring communities together. The friendships can be between individuals, countries, cultures and beyond.

The UN traditionally encourages community groups and government organizations to hold public events and activities that promote this sense of friendship and understanding.

To celebrate today, connect with friends to catch up.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A true friend is for ever a friend.

George MacDonald

I have a lot of friends, some are like family and some are family who are also friends. Some have known me for a long time and some are new. I like to meet my friends and go to lunch so we can talk face to face. Two of my oldest friends are meeting me this week to go to lunch and enjoy the pleasant summer weather we are having. We used to meet once a month but not so much any more. We are getting older and the days fly by before we know it.

We are meeting at a park not far away and they have a small restaurant there and we always find a lot to look at there. They have a butterfly garden that we hope will be open. They are a beautiful sight!

We love nature and are trying to take in what these summer days have to offer.

Today I’m going to my granddaughters birthday party a couple of hours from here. DS#5 is going to drive and that should provide some time to catch up with them too. I made some Spanish Rice to take to share. My granddaughter wanted Tacos for dinner and it will be a good dish to serve with them.

It should be a wonderful day to catch up with family. The weather will be in the 80’s and partly cloudy, they say. They have a pool and the kids are excited to go swimming together. I’ll just stay in the shade and relax.

The pictures today are from 2020 when we enjoyed relaxing summer day in their yard.

I hope you all have a have a RELAXING Sunday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

True friends are great riches.

Author Unknown

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

11,524. for friends, new and old

11,525 for a party to go to

11,526.for a ride there with my son and his family

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

Never leave a friend behind.

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

2 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: True friends are friends for ever!; July 30, 2023 at 7:19 AM
Mevely317 said...: Aren't friends/family members who drive a blessing?!
My church ladies are having another 'recess' between studies tomorrow; instead of everyone bringing a dish to pass, we elected to just brown-bag it. Before retiring and coming here, I never enjoyed friendship and camaraderie like this with ladies about my own age.

I hope y'all have a blast at your grand-girl's party!; July 30, 2023 at 10:45 AM

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