for Thursday, September 12th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 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     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10 DAYS UNTIL FALL

  In TEXAS

Sunrise:     7:15 am

Sunset :    7:40 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!  

Hallmark 

Today is National Day of Encouragement  which is the perfect opportunity to take a moment to uplift those around you!

 This holiday was initiated by the Encouragement Foundation at the Herding University in Searcy. Arkansas. The foundation for a lack of encouragement at school, at home and in the media was a major obstacle that young people faced. The date was chosen  to honor the spirit of support and love shown following September 11, 2001 terroist attacks.  The first official Day of Encouragement was proclaimed on September 12, 2007.  Celebrate today and share a few kind words to loved ones that could use a little sunshine in thier life. 

To see the bright side, polish the dull side

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Believe you can and you’re halfway there. 

Theodore Roosevelt

I know for a fact what it feels like to never get any encouagement.  I had parents that criticized everything I did. They taught me that I never wanted to be like them.  Nothing was ever good enough for them, so I got lots of criticism instead,  The only time I bloomed was when I had a teacher who would give me a bit of encouragement and that made a big difference. We should remember to give lots of praise to our children for doing something right.  It’s the same as when you are working and your boss givses a kind word or a smile for what you do.  You always want to do something better for them and work a little harder to get your work done.

 

I’m an encourager and if you need someone to cheer you on, just let me know. I’ve had years of experience encouraging my children who have always excelled in what they do.  It’s another beautiful morning with mostly sunny skies and sunshine.  Right now it feels really good to be outside, but it’s to heat up into the 100’s today so it will be a day to take breaks inside to cool off.  Don’t forget to give someone a bit of encouagement today. 

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

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

12,671.for the people that have encouraged me and for being encouraging to someone else.  

12,672. for air conditioning to cool off in

12,673. for a shady porch that has a ceiling fan

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

You don’t have to see the whole staircase at once, just take the first step.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma