For Sunday, March 17th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY, MARCH 17TH, 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

2 Days Until Spring 

In Ohio

   Sun1rise:  7:36 am

   Sunset :    7:38 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is St. Patricks Day which honors St. Patrick who people have been celebrating for one a thousand years.  He was born and raised in Roman Britain during the fifth century.  At the age of sixteen he was captured and sold as a slave to an Irish sheep farmer, but eventually he was able to escape. He spent several years in a monastery before returning to Ireland as a Christian missionary.  Today he is hailed as the patron saint and national apostle in Ireland.

Over the years this holiday has evolved from a religious observance to a worldwide celebration of the Irish culture.  In Ireland, men wear shamrocks on their jackets and caps and women wear green ribbons in their hair.

Whether or not you have Irish ancestors , wear something green today or share a limerick with a friend in honor of this famous Irish holiday.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

St. Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate our green heritage.  The ancestry of Ireland.  It is a day to celebrate what it means to be Irish and of Irish descent. 

Anthony T. Hicks

.  I’ll be wearing my green today as we go through the second day of the moving sale.  So far, so good.  We had a steady stream of people come to look and buy yesterday but there is still a lot left here.

I was so tired and exhausted last night I went to bed early and I think everyone else helping felt the same.  It was a very long day ending with a my birthday dinner at Red Lobster. I had all I could to stay awake through dinner.

I do have some ancestors that were Irish, but I know nothing about them.  I had my DNA tested and that is how I know exactly where my ancestors came from.  

They say it’s going to be cloudy and colder today with temps in the 40’s. So there may not be many people coming out for the sale.

We’ll see...

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday !

      

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A good friend ia like  four leaf clover,                                                                               hard to find and lucky to have..

Irish Proverb

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

12,165. for good men like St. Patrick 

12,166. for my Irish heritage 

12,167. for so many leprechauns brightening my day, my grand children! !

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

The only sure about luck is that it will change.

Wilson Mizner 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma