ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Saturday, April 6th, 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

Saturday, April 6, 2024

For Saturday, April 6th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH, 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

75 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

In TEXAS

Sun1rise: 7:16 am

Sunset : 7:53 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2024, which was created by the United Nations and leads back to the opening of the first modern time Summer Olympics in 1896. Values of sports like tolerance, fairness, teamwork and mutual respect support a peaceful living together in solidarity.

Sports are all kinds of physical game, moving and competition . This holiday focuses on the aspects of sports that would have a positive influence on the healthy developement of the individual. Doing sports is not only good for the body but it also can support teamwork skills, increase power to motivate oneself and make fun.

To celebrate today, participate in a sport or even watch some on TV and you will soon learn what it means to be a good sport.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Sports of any kind have never been my thing. I was always interested in what went on inside the house.

Many of my children and grandchildren have been involved in sports and I admire their ability.

Having a large family, it did take a lot of teamwork to get everything done. I really appreciated the fact that they all chipped in with the chores.

Today we went to a large outdoor Market place where they are supposed to have everything. My family will have to do some teamwork to push me all around it. They will have to take turns.

We had to leave here early in the morning so we could attend a special band thing for our Xfactor. He preformed both in a group and a solo too. The kids were all judged and my grandson got top rating in his performances all around. I was happy I got to see him preform. Then we were off to the market place.

It’s been a cloudy day here but still in the low 80’s so it was good for shopping. We may get some rain overnight, and we really need the rain, so that is a good thing.

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Sport is a preserver of health.

Hippocrates

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

12,216. I'm thankful for good sportsmanship

12,217. for team players making everything easier

12,218. for a nice day to go out and about, there is never a dull moment here.

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

Winning isn’t everything— but wanting to win is.

Vince Lombardi

a smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Good sportsmanship and teamwork are something to celebrate !; April 6, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Mevely317 said...: Congratulations to your Xfactor! I'm typing on my cell phone while watching Alabama play UConn in the Final Four. Nervous, and I'm not even a basketball fan!; April 6, 2024 at 9:22 PM
jack69 said...: I am not much of a sports enthusiastic person but always was then kids or grands were involved. Most parents and grandparents are too.
I B wore out tonight. but enjoyed the post.
Love you lady!; April 6, 2024 at 10:10 PM

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