For Friday, February 2nd, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2024

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

47 Days Until Spring 

In Ohio

   Sun1rise:  7:39 am

   Sunset :   5:45 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

 Today is Groundhog Day which is a day which has been celebrated in some form for centuries.  According to folklore, if the Groundhog emerges from hibernation and does not see his shadow, he will leave his burrow.  This signifies that the end of winter is near.  On the other hand if he doesn’t see his shadow, he will go back into his burrow and winter will continue for another 6 weeks.

Groundhog Day is rooted in weather lore, February 2nd is one of the four cross quarter days, the midpoints between solstices and equinoxes.  It is all known as Imbolc or Candlemas, and is exactly halfway between winter solstice and the Spring equinox.  One of the earliest references to predict the weather on this day can be found in an old English song:  If Candlemas be fair and bright. Come, Winter, have another flight. If Candlemass brings clouds and rain. Go Winter and not come again.

Celebrate today and know that Spring will come once again! 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The groundhog is like most other prophets; it delivers the its prediction and then disappears.

Bill Vaughn

 From past experience, I have found it is always 6 more weeks until Spring comes.  It’s supposed to be cloudy with a chance of rain here today and it’s back in the mid 30’s again.  

So Spring should be arriving early.  We can hope, but surely it won’t be here until March 19th this year. That will be the first official day of Spring. 

I had some news yesterday that my granddaughter, our Sweetheart, was admitted to the hospital with the flu.  It is going around and she got a bad case of it. She had a restless night at the hospital and her mom stayed with her.  Please join me in prayer for a speedy recovery for her and for the health of my DDIL#1 that is caring for her.  We don’t want her getting sick too.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

When the groundhog casts his shadow And the small birds sing And the pussy willows happen  And when the sun shines warm And when the Peepers peep. Then it is Spring

Margaret Wise Brown

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

12,035,  for Spring my favorite season

12,036.for hospitals, doctors and nurses taking care of our loved ones

12,037.for prayers, they do make a difference! 

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

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you

Charlotte Whitton

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma