For Thursday, March 21st, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST, 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

91 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

In Ohio

   Sun1rise:  7:29 am

   Sunset :    7:42 pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is World Forestry Day which celebrates the value of forests and forestry to our commmunity.  It is also known as the International Day of Forests, and is a worldwide celebration that anyone can take part in.

The concept of this day originated in 1971, and was declared an annual event by the United National Food and Agriculture Organization. 

Forests are critical for all life on Earth, as they provide shelter, shade, refuge and clean air and water. Forests are considered at risk from increased deforestation as demands for forest products increased. 

Celebrate today and learn more about the worlds forests.  Plant a tree in your backyard, raise awareness, every little bit counts!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

When you plant a tree, you bring nature a step closer to your home.

Michael Bassey Johnson 

I don’t live in a forest, but there are plenty of trees around.  There used to be more, they had to cut down a lot of them .  They were interfering with the sewer pipes.  There is also a patch of land at the entrance to our community that is currently being cleared of all the trees because they want to put more homes in. 

I am thankful for the large tree in my yard as it provides lots of shade in the summer and saves me money on air conditioning.  Reducing the paper products I use, would help and I try to do that by using cloth napkins, real plates, not paper and dish towels instead of paper towels. They can be washed and used over and over again.  

When my children were in grade school, they’d  get a small tree to bring home and plant.  We planted many trees. but not many of them survived.  Sadly some of the got run over by the lawnmower.

Today I’m saying good bye to my car.  It had to be sold along with everything else. DS#5 will be giving me a ride if I need to go any place,  I don’t have any appointments that would take me out, so I should do fine without a car. It is 10 years old so I’m not getting much for it, but it is still in good running order and I will miss the convenience of having a car of my own.  

It’s only 12 more days until I leave and fly to Texas.  Time is flying by!  

I hope you all have a GREAT day.  Happy Thursday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

In the woods we return to reason and faith.

Ralph Waldo Emerson 

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

12,177. for our forests which clean our air

12,178. for the shade my tree provides 

12,179. for the beauty of creation.

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

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma