For Thursday, April 4th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH, 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

 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

In TEXAS

   Sun1rise:  7:17  am

   Sunset :   7:52 pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Walk Around Things Day which an opportunity to take a walk around anything — a plant in your home, a stone outside, or anything else you can place on the ground.

Really sporty fans of this holiday could walk around the neighborhood or the stadium.  You could also walk around potential problems.  That means this is not a day for confrontation and discussion, but a day to avoid these situations and subtly maneuver around it.

To celebrate today, simply find something to walk around and get on your way! 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.  

Friedrich Niezsche

These days I walk around very slowly using my walker or my cane.  Upon arrival at DD’s home, I discovered she had got a wheel chair for me so that I will be able to keep up with them when they go places.  There is a lot to see or do around here.   They go for walks just about every day which I would never be able to do. So now they will be pushing me on their walks. I’ll still see the neighborhood, but will be able to thanks to their help.

This coming weekend we’re supposed to be going to an outside market place that has everything, once again, they’ll be pushing me.  It’s very thoughtful and kind of them to do this for me.  

My SIL was able to pick up my walker at the airport, so now I have all my luggage.  I can only give him and them a big THANK YOU too.

I need that walker to get around safely.

The pictures today are of my old neighborhood in Ohio, when I actually went for a walk with my walker one Spring day! 

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

But the beauty is in the walking — we are betrayed by destinations.

Gwyn Thomas

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

12,210. for a fast ride when we go some place 

12,211. for lots to see and do 

12,212.  for my family, no one could possibly better to me than they all are!  

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

Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. 

Steven Wright

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma