ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Monday, December 9th, 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

Monday, December 9, 2024

For Monday, December 9th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 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

12 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

In TEXAS

Sunrise: 7;16 am

Sunset: 5:33
pm

Sorry I cannot find any pictures to share today !

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Brownies Day which celebrates chocolate baked squares or bars developed in the U.S. at the end of the 19th century. The brownie is a cross between a cake and a cookie in texture.

Brownies do come in a variety of forms. They are either fudgey or cakey depending on their density, and they may include nuts, frosting, chocolate chips or other ingredients. A variation made with brown sugar and no chocolate is called a blondie. My mom used to make those a lot.

Brownies are common lunchbox fare, typically eaten with milk or coffee. They are sometimes served warm with ice cream and whipped cream on top. They are popular in restaurants where they are served with whip cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar. They are often found on dessert menus.

Celebrate today and enjoy a batch of brownies of your own!

If cannot see the bright side,

polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Feeling downie, bake a brownie!

After a busy weekend, my goal today is to make a big dent in my Christmas cards. I also have some packages to wrap for Gifts that I must get in the mail. It’s going to be busy so I doubt I’ll make brownies, but I do have some Christmas chocolate candy here to enjoy. That will have to make do for now.

The pictures today are of brownies I have enjoyed before. We had a great time yesterday when both of my Texas families got together.

Today we are supposed to warmup into the 80’s. I’m so thankful for that. I spend a lot of time on the porch and it’s going to feel heavenly.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

One bite and you’ll be in chocolate heaven.

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

12,938. for delicious brownies to enjoy!

12,939. for a fun day with family yesterday.

12,940. for a warmer day today!

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

GOD BLESS YOU!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

All you need is love… and lots of brownies.

Anonymous

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

5 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; December 9, 2024 at 9:55 AM
I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Bake some brownies to enjoy today and celebrate!; December 9, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Chatty Crone said...: I LOVE BROWNIES~ the funny thing is - I will make them, and they are good, but kind of flat. When others make them, they seem thicker - not sure what I am doing - but I love brownie!; December 9, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Mevely317 said...: What memories this evokes from my grade-school days of visiting Mrs. Hill's bakery after school. One brownie, one Mountain Dew, please! My BF could eat two and still stay thin as a rail. Disgusting, lol.
My DIL makes the best mint brownies, but I don't know if they'll be on the menu this year with a houseful of company and new baby on the way.; December 9, 2024 at 6:26 PM
jack69 said...: Sherry has ruined our grand kids with her "Disappearing Marshmallow Brownies." They are famous within her spoiling circle. LOL she will love this.
Take care of yourself. Things are hectic around here for me and this computer and my odd jobs. LOL Love you lady enjoy yourself as the real big Holiday approaches.; December 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM

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