For Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, MAY 23RD, 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

30 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

 In TEXAS

Sunrise:     6:35 am

Sunset :     8:23 pm

Once again I can find no pictures in my archives to share and I can't upload any new ones. Sorry no pictures today !

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is World Turtle Day which celebrates turtles that have been around for more than 200 million years.  These ancient creatures evolved before mammals, birds, snakes or lizards.  Biologists believe that turtles have managed to outlive many other species due to the unique protection provided by their shells.

Turtles come in all different sizes and shapes and can be found on every continent except Anartica.  The smallest is the bog Turtle, which usually measures just over 4 inches in length, and the largest is the Leathery Turtle which can weigh up to 1,500 pounds.

Celebrate today and donate to your favorite save the turtles organization.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Learn from the patience of a turtle; slow progress is still progress.

Author Unknown 

I’ve always thought of myself as a turtle.  I am slow but sure !

One of my nieces has a pet turtle and she has had it for a long long time.  It lives a good life and they take good care of it, so it should live a long time yet.

I only found two pictures of turtles to share today.  They were taken when we went on a trip through the Florida everglades. The rest of the pictures are of more of that trip. It was truly something to see!

We continue to be very hot, close to 100 degrees here.  But we usually have a wonderful breeze to enjoy that makes it bearable.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Turtles remind us that the way to heaven is through the earth.  In Mother Earth is all that we need.  She will care for us, protect us, and nurture us, as long as we do the same for her.  For that to happen we must see the connection to all things.  Just as a turtle cannot separate itself from its shell, neither can we several ourselves from what we do to the Earth.

Ted Andrews

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

12,356. for turtles that carry their protection around with them

12,357. for a lovely breeze to enjoy

12,358. for a visit to the Florida everglades 

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

Try to be like the turtle - at ease in your own shell.

Bill Copeland 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma