For Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER  6TH, 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

17 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   6;59am

   Sunset:  7:53  

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Fight Procrastination Day, we honor those who procrastinate.  Procrastination is the practice of carrying out less urgent tasks in preference to more urgent ones or doing more pleasurable things instead of things in place of less pleasurable ones, thus putting off impending tasks to a later time.  

According to Freud , the pleasure principle may be responsible for procrastination; humans prefer to avoid negative emotions and delay stressful tasks.

Procrastination may result in stress, a sense of guilt and crisis, servere loss of personal productivity, as well as social disapproval for not meeting responsibilities or commitments. These feelings combined may promote further procrastination. While it is regarded as normal for for people to procrastinate to some degree, it becomes a problem when it impedes normal functioning.

More specifically a 1992 study showed 52 percent of surveyed students indicated having a moderate t high need for help concerning procrastination.  It is estimated that 80 to 99 percent of college students encage in procrastination, approximately 75 percent considering themselves procrastinators.  Student syndrome refers to the phenomenon where a student will only begin to fully apply themselves to a task immediately before a deadline.  

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day ofter tomorrow.

Mark Twain

Truthfully, I’d rather read a book than to do any kind of housework.  In that respect, I am a procrastinator, but if there is something I know needs to be done, I try to give myself plenty of time when I know I have a deadline.  It takes longer for me to do anything these days.  

Right now I’m procrastinating over putting my summer clothing away and getting things for fall out.  It’s a big job for me and I’d rather read a book or watch a movie.  

 Little by little it will get done, but I’m not in a hurry.  Same with decorating for fall.  I keep putting that off too.  If I don’t do it soon, I may as well forget it, because the Christmas season will be here before we know it.  

Sometimes I think just how much easier it would be if I forgot about seasonal decorating, but when it’s done, I get so much pleasure with it, I keep on doing the decorating.  

Meanwhile, it’s my day to make up a new menu for next week so I can go shopping for groceries today.  That I don’t procrastinate about because I need to eat.  

On the menu for next week is:

Monday - Slow Cooked Chili

Wednesday -Roasted Autumn Vegetables and Chicken Sausage for Two

Friday - Creamy Fettucine with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms

Weekend - Chicken Mushroom Stew

On the menu for today is:

Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole

Makes 6 servings

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 cup corn kernels 

1/2 cup diced green pepper

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup diced onion

15 oz. pkg. baby spinach

2 12 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 

18 oz pouch red or green enchilada sauce

1 1/4 cups fresh salsa

8, 6inch corn tortillas cut into 1 inch thick strips

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup fresh cilantro 

1/4 cup match stick cut radishes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Heat oil in oven proof skillet such as cast iron.  Add corn, green and red peppers and onion, cook stirring until charred. GraduallY add spinach in batches cook stirring until wilted.

Stir in chicken enchilada sauce, and salsa until well combined.  Stir gently in tortilla strips.  Sprinkle with cheese. Transfer to oven and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Top the casserole with tomatoes, cilantro and radishes. I also like a dollop of sour cream on mine.

We are to be in the 80’s today but rain is coming tonight bringing a cold front, and on Friday we’ll be in the 70’s..  

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

Marthe Troly-Curtin, Phrynette

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

11,628 for plenty of time to do things

11,629 for lots to do, I am never bored

11,630 for a nice sunny day to go shopping 

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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

You may delay, but time will not.

Benjamin Franklin 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma