For Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH, 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

71 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

In TEXAS

   Sun1rise:  7:10 am

   Sunset :   7:56 pm

Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Siblings Day which celebrates our brothers and sisters, including those that acted as siblings over the years.

This holiday has been recognized as an annual event for thousands of years in other nations, including Northern India and several South Asian countries.  

In the U.S. it became an official holiday in 2008 from the efforts of the Siblings Day Foundation,  Claudia Evart, founder of the foundation , created the holiday after both her siblings passed away early in life. Today, the foundation hopes to grow this holiday as large as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as all of these people are very important in our lives!  A sibling relationship is often one of the longest in a person’s life. 

Celebrate today and let your siblings know how much they mean to you.  Show how much you appreciate them by sending a gift or give them a call on the phone!  

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Our brothers and sisters are there with us from the dawn of our personal stories to the inevitable dusk.

Susan Scarf Merrell

I only have one sibling left and she is a sister.  Sadly another sister died now a few years ago.  When you lose someone you love, others become more dear to you.  My sister is four years younger than I am.  My departed sister was two years younger than I am.  

She used to live next door to me and we did everything together, she is dearly missed.  Now I’m hundreds of miles away from my remaining sister, but I talked to her just yesterday.  We too, have done a lot together and have remained close over the years.   She is very kind and caring to me and has a birthday coming up on the 19th of this month.  

April is a busy month for family birthdays. I got to pick up some cards yesterday when I was out shopping. One of my long time friends birthday is today so I’ll be sending her belated birthday card soon. 

It rained overnight and all the porch furniture got wet, so I’m sitting on a towel this morning.  The skies are clear out and it’s a little cooler this morning but it’s supposed to warm up in the mid 70’s today.

DD has an appointment for a hair cut today. She is going to see if  she can get an appointment for me too.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

You don’t choose your family.  They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.

Desmond Tutu

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

12,228. for my sister who lives in Ohio

12,229. for my family and their families who have siblings too

12,230. for my daughter who is also my best friend.

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

A sibling represents a person’s past, present, and future.

John Corey Whally

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma