THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 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
Life is a special occasion!
Today is National Happiness Happens Day which was created in 1999, the Secret Society of Happy People created Admit You’re Happy Day. It eventually evolved into Happiness Happens Day, It celebrates the expression of happiness. August 8 was chosen as it is the anniversary of the first membership in 1998.
The Secret Society of Happy People is an organization founded in August 1998 and it was formed to celebrate the expression of happiness. The society encourages members recognize their happy moments and think about happiness in their daily life. They have two mottos which include, Happiness Happens and, Don’t Even Think of Raining on my Parade. Their purpose is to stimulate peoples right to express their happiness.
To celebrate today, think about happiness and when you are happy let people know about it. Happiness does happen!
Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.
Abraham Lincoln
To see the bright side, polish the dull side
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
Oscar Wilde
I thinks happiness is something we can all have. It depends on our attitude toward life. I’m happy to wake up each day and find I’m still alive and can get out of bed. I’m happy that the sun is shinning again today and the skies are blue. I’m happy with who I am, where I am and with what I have. I’m happy that most of my dreams came true. I was married to a great man, I had a big family and was able to give them what they needed.
I try never to get frustrated with old age. I can’t get around like I used to, but thankfully, I’m alive and moving slowly. Anytime I start to feel down, I simply count all my many blessings and that restores my happiness.
They are saying we may break a record today and will be 108 degrees. Right now it’s 79 and it feels great to be outside.
The pool water was at 90 degrees yesterday, but it was still able to cool us off. When I get too warm, I go in the house and cool off too. And I drink lots of water even though some of it is in the form of coffee.
I hope you all have GREAT day! Happy Thursday!
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned , earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.
Denis Waitley
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
12,572. for sunshine and blue skies
12,573. for plenty of water to drink
12,574. for ways to cool off
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
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.
Denis Waitley
a smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
2 comments:
Count your blessings and not your problems and you will be happy!
Great reminder, Ma.
I remember Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins singing, "Put on a happy face." When we stop focusing on all that's wrong and start counting our blessings how much better we'll feel!
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