For Wednesday, March 20h, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20TH, 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

92 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

In Ohio

   Sun1rise:  7:31 am

   Sunset :    7:41 pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is the International Day of Happiness,2024 which recognizes the relevance of happiness and well being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings.

Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.  Happiness is a fuzzy concept and can mean many things to many people.  

Part of the challenge of a science of happiness is to identify different concepts of happines, and where applicable to split them into their components.

To celebrate today, simply be happy and spread your joy around to others!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Folks are usually about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Abraham Lincoln

 

I consider myself a happy person.  I’m content to be who I am, where I am,  with what I have.  Things are always changing and I try to go with the flow and not get upset about it.  I remember who is in charge and it certainly isn’t me. The good Lord is in charge of what happens, so it’s all going to be all right !

It seems very strange not to be making a menu and a shopping list.  I don’t need much and am living out of what I have on hand here which is still more than I’ll need until I move.

DS#5 who’s taken over responsibility for my move, will have to clear the refrigerator and cupboards after I leave.  

He arranged for the DAV to come and pick up all the things that didn’t sell at the moving sale.  He will need help getting it out to the curb by the street.  They won’t come inside to get it.  Just take away what we leave out.  They will be here on the 29th, then I will truly be living in an empty house.

One  good thing about that is that I’ll be happy to move.  

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.

John Lennon 

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

12,174. for living a contented life 

12,175. for the happy smiles and love shown  in the pictures today 

12,176. for a happy family 

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

For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.

Ralph Waldo Emerson 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma