For Friday, November 10th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1OTH, 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

41 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

   Sunrise:   7:10  am

   Sunset:   5:13 pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is Forget Me Not Day which is a day to remember family and friends.  You can use it as a chance to get in touch with anyone you haven’t seen in a while.  It feels good finding out that there is someone out there who remembers us.  The Forget Me Not is a beautiful blooming flower which is often used as a symbol for remememberance.  You can always give them to let someone  know you will remember them . In Australia and other countries it is associated with the Alzheimer’s Association and they organize a fund raiser.

Today, give someone a call or write a letter to someone in your past you will never forget. 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget me nots have withered.  Carve your name on hearts.not on marble.

Charles Surgeon

I have many people in my life I won’t forget and I try to keep in touch with them by sending them my post everyday.   I let them know how much I care for and appreciate them.

I hope you all know I will never forget you. 

Today, I’m especially thankful for warmth.  The warm rays of the sun shinning on me, help to warm me up and make me feel good.  It’s the same with hugs, I can never seem to get enough of them, they are warm and loving.

I hope you all have

  a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Silently, one by one, the infinite meadows of heaven, Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget me nots of the angels.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 

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

11,792. for many people to remember and care for in my life 

11,793. for a large family 

11,794. for the smiles and hugs I get back every 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

People will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma