For Tuesday,. January 7th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2025

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

In TEXAS

 Sunrise:    7;28  am

   Sunset:   5:49    

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is I’m Not Going to Take It Anymore Day which is a day to stand up for what you think is right.

The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on our lives and decide what we want to change about them. This is a day to stand up for yourself.  A day to take control.   It aims to inspire you to start the year with a new attitude that combines both being strong and being honest.  You don’t have to be angry to participate, you just have to be true to yourself and know when you’ve had enough.

Screen your calls and use caller ID.  If you don’t feel like picking up a call, then don’t.  Pick up only those you want to talk to or none at all.

Feel yours emotions  and let every one know about it through your facial expressions, words, or lack thereof.

If you’re tired of work or life, take a break and do whatever you want to do.  You’re bound to come back refreshed.

This day allows us to acknowledge and honor what we are feeling.

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Life is a one time offer, use it well.

Author Unknown

Being true to ourselves is very important.  Each one of us is an unique individual and we need to let others know what we are feeling.  We can’t expect them to read our minds.  

Although I usually try to go with the flow of things, there are a few things I just won’t do at all.  I don’t believe we should always go with the crowd, but be our own individual selves.

 

It’s been a cold week here and my porch sitting time has had to cut back,  I’m not happy about that but am thankful for a warm house and clothing.  I don’t have to be cold unless I choose to do so.  I’d rather be outside, but if I want to stay warm, I need to stay inside.  There is nothing I can do to change the weather.  We went down below freezing during the night and all the plants had to be put inside to prevent them from freezing and dying.  DD had some on the porch and some on the deck by the pool.  We have actual flowers blooming on some of them.  

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Be grateful for all you do already have.  But never settle for less than you can be. 

Author Unknown 

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

                13.023. for a day to stand up for what you believe                                                        13,024. for lots of warm clothing.

13,025. for flowers in January 

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 ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

It is never too late to be what you might have been,

George Eliot 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma