For Friday, November 24th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 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

27 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

   Sunrise:   7:27 am

   Sunset:    5:02 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is Black Friday which is the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season. If you want to avoid the crowds, begin you holiday shopping from your couch by doing shopping on line.

The name Black Friday comes from the accounting terms, in the red, and in the black.  Retailers hail the day after Thanksgiving as the turning point in the year, when they transition from the red to the black, making a profit.

On this day, many retailers traditionally open their stores early to accommodate all the people that camp out in the parking lot the night before to take advantage of the holiday sales. Although Black Friday is the biggest day for shopping traffic, it is not always the day with the most sales.  That distinction belongs to the last Saturday before Christmas.  66 percent of shoppers say they shop for themselves on Black Friday. 

To celebrate today enjoy some shopping and hopefully find some good sales! 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

A shopping day is always a good day.

Drew Scoot

Today my daughter and I will be doing our traditional black Friday shopping at the  Root Candle Factory.  It’s in a town about 1/2 hour away from where we live. We’ve been going there for quite a few years now.  We’ll be having lunch and meet up with some of the family before shopping.  We used to eat at a restaurant located close to the Candle factory, but last year and this one, we are eating at a place that is on the way there.

I am happy to get to do this one last time before I move. And Im thankful for my daughter who is taking me. 

There is no need for me to cook today, I’ll have leftovers from lunch to eat.It’s to be sunny but a very cold day.  We will not be outside very long. 

I hope you all have

   FANTASTIC Friday! Happy Black Friday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

No wonder they call shopping retail therapy, as any girl will tell you how it just takes away the stress.

Riya Sen 

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

11,831. for a daughter to go shopping with 

11,832. for family traditions 

11,833. for sales that save us money

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

A bargain is something you can’t use at a price you can’t resist.

Franklin Jones

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma