ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, February 25th, 2024

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Sunday, February 25, 2024

For Sunday, February 25th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 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

23 Days Until Spring

In Ohio

Sun1rise: 7:09 am

Sunset : 6:14 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day which have been a staple of humans for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Romans were fond of the walnut, Native Americans enjoyed pecans, and the Chinese believed that chocolate had divine properties.

The Aztecs and Mayans prepared chocolate for all their sacred rituals. In the 17th century chocolate became a fashionable drink throughout Europe and people soon learned that everything tastes better when it’s covered in chocolate. By the middle of the 19th century, it was a common practice to dip items like pretzels, nuts and fruits into melted chocolate.

Celebrate today and enjoy some of your favorite chocolate and nut combinations!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Chocolate covered peanuts, covered raisins, chocolate covered pretzels…Chocolate. So afraid to be alone.

Dana Gould

I can enjoy sugar free chocolate and nuts and have some often. Chocolate and nuts are both good for us as well as tasting good.

We always used to get a jar of them for the holidays and special occasions, but I have also made my own. I am one who agrees that anything covered in chocolate is good.

Today we are warming up again and our temps will be about 20 degrees warmer than yesterday. Thankfully that cold spell didn’t last very long at all. My sinus have been going crazy with all the roller coster weather we are having.

No doubt I’ll really enjoy the Texas weather which is much warmer than we are and it is sunnier too.

My daughter has let me know they were in the 80’s the past couple of days. They cool down, but only to the 50’s and 60’s . How wonderful for the winter time.

I’ll be staying in and resting up for the busy week ahead.

We had a great time at the birthday party yesterday, but I’m very tired today. That traveling and partying wore me out.

When you are used to staying at home, any activity tends wear me out. Yes, it’s true, I’m getting old and showing my age too.

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Books and chocolate makes life bearable.

Author Unknown

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

12,101. for a fun birthday party to attend

12,102.for home, sweet home where I can rest.

12,103.for leftovers to eat from yesterday.

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

Anything is good if it’s made of chocolate.

Jo Brand

a smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Chocolate and nuts are both good for us as well as tasting good!; February 25, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Chatty Crone said...: I love chocolate - but not so much nuts. I do like raisins though. Happy Sunday.; February 25, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Mevely317 said...: I'm right there with you, Ma. Anytime we go/do something out of the ordinary and the next day I know it. Whew!
I don't crave chocolate, but neither can I resist if someone brings out a plate of that deliciousness ... especially if it's white chocolate.; February 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM
jack69 said...: I am a nutty guy, covered or not. I enjoy the brief historical facts youalways add.
Love sent from NC; February 25, 2024 at 7:05 PM

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