For Monday, August 7th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 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

53 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   6;29 am

   Sunset: 8;38  

pm

  

  

Life is a special    

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Lighthouse Day which celebrates the day in 1789, the United States Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys and public peers.  This piece of legislation commissioned the first Federal lighthouse, which was constructed at the entrance of Cheasapeake Bay.  Two hundred years later, Congress designated August 7th as National Lighthouse Day to commemorate this important moment in history and to celebrate these beautiful structures.

For centuries, lighthouse have served as beacons of light guiding ships safely to harbor through the storms, fog or dark of night.

To celebrate today, take a drive by any local lighthouses near you or donate to a lighthouse preservation society.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

I can think of no other edifice constructed by man as altruistic as a lighthouse.  They were built only to serve.

George Bernard Shaw 

We have a light house nearby and it’s found near the beach I go to on the shores of Lake Erie, but the pictures shown today were taken of a lighthouse further away.  My DDSister and I took a drive to visit this one a couple hours away. It’s located in a  National Park, so we took a lunch with us to enjoy.  This is the first time I’d seen one up close.  Sorry to say  I haven’t visited the one nearby, but they do give lighthouse tours there.

As usual on a Monday, I’ll be cooking something new today and on the menu is:

Quacamole Chopped Salad

Makes 4 servings

2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

2 Tbsp. lime juice 

1 clove garlic grated

1/4 tsp pepper 

4 cups chapped romaine lettuce

2 ripe avocados, diced 

1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered

1/4 cup slivered red onion

1 Tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeño Pepper

Whisk oil, lime juice, garlic and pepper in a large bowl.  Add romaine, avocado, tomatoes and Jalapeño, toss gently to coat.

You could also add boiled eggs, shrimp or chicken to make this a more satisfying meal. I used some olive oil and some shredded cooked chicken in mine. As usual I skipped the jalapeño pepper and added some chopped banana pepper instead.

It’s a delicious dinner for what is going to be another rainy day here. 

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

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Lighthouses don’t go out running over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shinning.

Anne Lamott 

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

11,548. for lighthouses everywhere

11,549 for a guiding light in the storms 

11,550. for a refreshing salad on a summer day

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

We are told to let our light shine, and if it does we won’t need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don’t fire cannons to call attention to their shining - they just shine.

Dwight L. Moody

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma