for Thursday, November 30th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 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

23 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

   Sunrise:   7:33 am

   Sunset:    5:00 pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

GOOD BYE NOVEMBER !

Today is the Beginning of Meterological Winter, 2023 in the Northern Hemisphere. The meteorological seasons are divided according to the calendar months.  Winter is often defined by meteorologists to be the three calendar months  with the lowest temperature. This corresponds to the months of December, January, and February for us.

Nighttime predominates the winter season, and in some regions it has the highest rate of precipitation as well as prolonged dampness because of the permanent snow cover or high precipitation coupled with low temperature, precluding evaporation.

Blizzards often develop and cause many transportation issues.  

To celebrate this first day of winter, you could make your home cozy and warm and cook up some good hot soup to eat.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields that it kisses them so gently?  And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a quilt of white and it says, Go to sleep darlings, till the summer comes again.

Lewis Carroll

I keep trying to find ways to like winter, but I don’t like being cold and I miss the daylight hours, it gets dark so early.  I feel like going to bed, even though it is only 5:00 in the evening.

I think I could sleep the whole winter through.  I’m just like a bear that hibernates all winter.  Somedays are so dark and dreary, it’s hardly worth getting out of bed. The only thing that I like is that Christmas is in December, and that is a favorite time of year for me.  It means I’ll be seeing family soon!  

My doctor appointment yesterday, seemed to go pretty well.  All the lab work was fine. Matter of fact he said there was great improvement. 

Today we’re to be mostly cloudy and we’ll be in the upper 40’s.  Above freezing, so no more snow. 

I hope you all have a GREAT day!  Happy Thurs

day!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.

John Steinbeck

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

11,849. For Christmas to celebrate in December. 

11,850 for temps above freezing 

11,851. for a nice comfy throw to cuddle up with, keeping me warm when I take my long winter naps.

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

To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.

Aristotle

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma