For Thursday, July 20th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, JULY 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

68 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   6;11 am

   Sunset:  8:58   

pm

  

Today is National Lollipop Day which celebrates lollipops that come in a variety of different shapes and sizes and flavors.  

You can make hard candy lollipops with just for simple ingredients, sugar, water, corn syrup and the flavoring of your choice.

Culinary historians believe that the lollipops or at least some form of it has been around since the prehistoric era.  It is assumed that humans often enjoyed honey on a stick as a delicious treat.  No one knows with certainty how the modern day lollipop was invented, however we do know how lollipops got its name.  George Smith, the owner of a small American candy store, came up with the sweets name in the early 1900’s.  He coined the sweet confection a lollipop after his favorite racehorse, Lolly Pop.

To celebrate today check our your local candy store and grab a lollipop to enjoy!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

The happiness of life is discovered in small moments, of which lollipop is one.

Author Unknown 

 Lollipops are one thing I’ve never tried to make, they are easy to buy and there seem to be thousands of flavors. One of my sons found some apple candy ones that were delicious.  They tasted like a caramel apple and were delicious.  I think I’ll have to look for some at the store.  

When my kids were little, they always liked the doctor we had for them because he would give them a sucker if there were good at their appointment.   We called them suckers more that we used the word lollipop.  

They are an easy way to eat hard candy because it’s on a stick.  If you want to put it down for a while, you can go back to it another time.  But you have to be careful where you put it, because it’s very sticky. Use wax paper or plastic wrap to keep them covered.  

We’re to have a chance of thunderstorms today, but they will clear out overnight.  Then the sunshine will return again. For a change we’ll be having a sunny weekend to enjoy! The rain won’t return again until Monday morning. 

Rainy days always give me a chance to get housework done!

I hope you all have a have a GREAT day!  Happy Thursday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

A smile can straighten many things and only a lollipop can bring a smile even when there is nothing right.

Author Unknown

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

11,494.for lollipops a sweet treat on a stick 

11,495.for a day to get the housework done 

11,496. for the promise of a sunny weekend

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

Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, everything that’s wonderful, is sure to come your way

Lesley Gore 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma