ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Friday July 5th, 2024

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Friday, July 5, 2024

For Friday July 5th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY, JULY 5TH, 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

80 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In TEXAS

Sunrise: 6:37 am

Sunset : 8:36 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Workaholics Day which is dedicated to a person or person addicted to work. Today is an opportunity to take a nap, read a book, or spend a few hours watching videos on You Tube. You’ll have plenty of time to finish your work tomorrow.

Celebrate today and recognize the workaholics in your life for all they have accomplished.

To see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.

Rumi

My dad was a workaholic. He didn’t do anything for fun, he worked all the time. Sometimes it was in an office and sometimes he was at home. He was one that liked to keep busy and was always thinking up new projects to start. He didn’t have any hobbies to interest him or give him a break from work.

When he got older he would complain about how bored he was because he was no longer able to do the work he once did. I think it’s important to keep an interest in lots of things. That way life never becomes boring.

We had a great time watching fireworks yesterday evening. Several people had great displays and it was a beautiful sight. It was just as good as going to a professional fireworks show, there was such a good variety of them. Our neighborhood really got into the spirit of Independence Day! They went on and on for hours and I finally had to give up the ship and go to bed before they were done. I had no problem sleeping through the noise.

I discovered a long time ago that I was no good for anyone if I didn’t get proper rest and take care of my self, so I’m a fan of afternoon naps.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday and have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness.

John Dewey

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

12,473. for work to do that gives me something to do.

12,474. for all my hobbies that keep me entertained, especially reading
12,475 for beautiful fireworks to enjoy !

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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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Nothing will work unless you do.

Maya Angelou

a smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,
ma

5 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: All work and no play makes for a very dull life.; July 5, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Glad you had a nice fourth!
I am a workaholic - but I do like to play too!; July 5, 2024 at 11:16 AM
jack69 said...: definitely associate with your dad. Love from Florida...; July 5, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Linda said...: I used to be a workaholic - not so much these days!; July 5, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Mevely317 said...: My father sounds a lot like yours. I wonder if they didn't consider that a point of pride; something to aspire to.; July 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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