For Monday, June 24th, 2024

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, JUNE 24TH, 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 FALL

 In TEXAS

Sunrise:     6:33 am

Sunset :     8:36 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!  

Hallmark 

Today is International Fairy Day, which is a day for fairy believers young and old to tell the  stories, magic and history of the Fair Folk. For centuries  fairies have been a part of Celtic culture.  In all the ancient legends, these mythological creature  are described as itelligent, mischievous, and magical.  The cast spells and live in Tis na nog, the land of eternal youth. Some say that humans don’t often see fairies because of the division between the two worlds, but sightings  can oddure at twilight or during, Beltane, MidSummer's Eve or All Hallows Eve.

 In his 1904 play, Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and that was the beginning of fairies. 

Today is the perfect opportunity to relive and celebrate the joy and magic of fairies.  Read a classic fairy tale, build a fairy house, or take a stroll through the woods. You never know when you’ll come across something magical!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

If you see the magic in a fairy tale, you can face the future.

Danielle Steel

I’ve never seen a real fairy but did come across the fairies in today’s  pictures at our local garden center years ago.They also had several fairy homes displayed. They are fun to set up in your flower beds.  

I’m not about to tell you that they aren’t real.  Because I believe that anything is possible in this crazy world we live in. I have read many fairy tales over the years to my children and grandchildren.  They are my favorite stories because fairy tales have happy endings.

When I got up this morning it looked magical outside with the full moon lighting everything up.  It was very bright. I didn’t see any fairies but could hear the coyotes howling at the moon.

It’s very quiet here this morning.  My grandson is at band camp, DSIL went off to work and DD is yet to appear. We have a weather alert this morning because of the temperature and high humidity we could see the heat index rise to over 103 degrees.  

Everyone should keep as cool as possible and avoid the afternoon heat if possible. Drink plenty of liquids and stay hydrated. 

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this  new week!  Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.

Hans Christian Andersen

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

12,443.  for fairy tales to tell and read

12,444. for air conditioning to cool off in

12,445.for a swimming pool to help us cool off too.

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

Things aren’t always the fairy tale that you thought they were.  

Amy Klobuchar 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma