For Friday, May 31st, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, MAY 31ST, 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

23 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

 In TEXAS

Sunrise:     6:32 am

Sunset :     8:28 pm

Life is a special    

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Smile day which was founded by dentists, Tim Stirnenan and Jim  Wojdyla  of Compasionate Dental Care in Lake in the Hills, Illinois.  This day is meant to, Show the world what the power of what  a healthy smile an do  This day heralds the beginning of Smile month. 

The history of the smile can be traced back to monkeys and apes.  These animals bare their teeth in a facsimile of a smile to show dominance or warn off predators.

The theory is that humans copied this behavior and over time, the smile evolved to show amusement and enjoyment.  

It’s a fact that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile.

Babies smile 400 times a day, while on average  adults only smile about 20 times.

Smiles make you feel good, and create a temporary bond  between the people sharing a smile.  Data shows that over time, smiles can increase productivity and creativity in workers  and make people seem more competent and trust worthy.

The more we smile the healthier our brains become.  This is because smiles make us happy, thus reducing stress.  Smiles are also known to reduce our blood pressure, heart rate and pain.  Smiles can increase endurance, strengthen the immune system and even keep the cells in our bodies healthy. 

The best way to celebrate today is to spread some good cheer and grace another person with your smile.  Or do one thing to bring a smile to someone else’s face. Start by telling them a joke  or go to a children’s home.  Whatever you choose , keep bringing smiles to everyone you meet.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The world always looks brighter from behind a smile.  

Author Unknown

Smiling truly does make you feel better. try it for yourself and you’ll see what I mean.  I try to always share a smile with someone I meet, letting them know I’m friendly. 

Thankfully I have lots of grandchildren who love to smile and their parents send me pictures regularly. They always brighten my days.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Gratitude paints little smiley faces on everything it touches.

Richelle E. Goodrich

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

12,380. for a smile which makes me feel better 

12,381. for all the smiling faces of my family

12,382. for a rainy day helping things to grow

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

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Just for today, smile a little more. 

James A. Murphy 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma