For Friday, August 4th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 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

55 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   6;26 am

   Sunset: 8:42  

pm

  

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Coast Guard Day that honors the military branch that protects our waters and shorelines.  

This term wasn’t used until 1915.  This was originally referred to as the Revenue Cutter Service.  More than two hundred years later, we celebrate all that the Coast Guard has done to protect our country.

Grand Haven, Michigan is known as Coast Guard City, USA.  Historically, this town’s annual celebration has been famous for its large celebration and Comemoration of the Coast Guard.

To celebrate today, make sure to take a moment to commemorate the Coast Guard.  Show how much you appreciate the men and women of the Coast Guard and decorate your windows, front door, or porch with patriotic colors. 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

Regulations say we have to go out.  They say nothing about coming back.

Coast Guard Saying 

In our part of the country, the Coast Guard is often in the news.  They are always rescuing people on their boats in Lake Erie.  I have mentioned that the beach is not far from where I live and we have a Coast Guard Station located there.  It’s about 1/2 hour away from my house and I don’t get there often, but I have been there to see the Coast Guard Station.

I do appreciate all they and other branches do to help our country.

Today is my day to Cook here and on the menu is:

One Pot Garlicky Shrimp and Broccoli

Makes 4 servings

3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

6 cloves garlic, sliced and divided

4 cups broccoli florets 

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 

1/4 tsp. ground pepper, divided

1 lb. peeled and deveined raw shrimp, 20 to 30 count

2 tsp. lemon juice plus more to taste 

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium heat.  Add half the garlic and cook until it begins to brown.  Add broccoli, bell pepper and 1/4 tsp pepper.  Cover and cook, stirring once or twice and adding 1 Tbsp. water if the pot is too dry, until the vegetables are tender.  Transfer to a bowl and keep warm. 

Increase heat to medium high and add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to the pot.  Add the remaining garlic and cook until it starts to brown. Add shrimp  and remaining pepper. Cook, stirring until they are cooked through, about 5 minutes.  Return the broccoli mixture to the pot with lemon juice and stir to combine. 

I’ll be serving this on some brown rice. 

l hope you have a FANTASTIC Friday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

The Coast Guard has long been known as the armed service that gets more done for less.

Howard Coble

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

11,539. for all our military men and women and what they do

11,540 for a lake close by 

11,541. for the beach my favorite place to be. 

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

America’s finest - our men and women in uniform, are a force for good throughout the world, and that is nothing to apologize for.

Sarah Palin 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma