For Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 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

75 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   7;32 am

   Sunset:  6:59  

pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is World Mental Health Day which is a day that is all about global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.  It was first celebrated in 1992 in the initiative of the World Foundation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.

Each October thousands of supporters come to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illnesses and its major affects on people’s lives worldwide, in addition this day provides and opportunity for mental health professionals to discuss  and shed light on their work, making mental health a priority world wide. In some countries the day is part of awareness week, such a Mental Health Week in Australia.

This holiday is supported by WHO through raising awareness on mental health issues using the strong relationships with Ministries of health and civil society organizations across the globe.  WHO also supports with technical  and communication material.

On World Mental Health Day in 2019, Prime Minister, Theresa May appointed Jackie Doyle Price as the UK’s first suicide prevention minister.  This occurred while the government hosted the first ever global mental health summit.

Celebrate today and find out how you can support mental health.  Mental health is just as important as physical health is.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

You don’t have to control your thoughts.  You just have to stop letting them control you.

Dan Millman 

I like to think that I’m of a sound mental state.  I have no worries, nor do I have problems I can’t solve.  I am at peace with who and what I am.  

When I used to work with our church youth group, I attended a conference that was all about the increase of suicide in teenagers.  I didn’t realize that this was a problem at all, but many have been affected by someone in their family committing suicide.  

We have a suicide hot line in Ohio that can be reached easily by dialing 988 on our phones.  I give the people that volunteer on the telephone lines, a lot of credit for all the good they do helping others.  If you’re struggling, it’s ok to share your feelings.  To start you could copy one of these pre written messages and send it to a trusted contact person:

When you get the chance, can you contact me? I’m alone and suicidal and could use some support.

Tallking with you may help me feel safe.  Are you free to talk?

This is really hard for me to say, but I’m having painful thoughts and it might help to talk.  Are you free?

We can help prevent suicide.  The 988 lifeline provides 24/7 free confidential  support for people in distress prevention. They give support for anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, domestic violence, sexual abuse and more.

Believe me when I say, I had a nice long talk with my own children when I got home.  I can’t tell you how important it is to keep talking to your children and to listen to what they have to say. It helps, it really does!

I didn’t know what kind of pictures to share today so I decided on these crazy pumpkin faces that some of the grandchildren have created.

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesd

 ay!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t .

John Green

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

11,717.  for our Mental Health help lines

11,718. for someone to talk to if I need help

11,719.for a loving and attentive 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

Your mental health is everything, prioritize it.  Make the time like your life  depends on it, because it does.

Mel Robbins 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma