For Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 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:   5:50    

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Bubble Bath Day which honors a bath full of bubbles. People have been enjoying warm baths for thousands of years.  In Ancient Rome, bathing at a public facility was part of the daily routine for most citizens.  A trip to the Roman baths might include a dip in a hot tub. a brief break in the sauna, and a refreshing swim in a cold pool.

Up until the 1940’s the average American bathed once a week for personal hygiene.  Today, a daily shower is standard,  but it’s important to indulge in a luxurious soak every once in a while.  A bubble bath can help open your pores,  cleanse your skin, and relax muscles.  

Celebrate today and pick up your favorite bubble bath product and fill your tub.  Create a calming spa atmosphere with background music, candles and a towel to cushion your neck!  Enjoy ! 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Believe in the magic of bubble baths.

I used to enjoy bubble baths quite often, but now I can’t get up and down so easily, so it’s showers for me these days.  But I do miss them, they are certainly relaxing and do ease stiff muscles.  

When the babes were little, bath time meant play time for them.  They loved the bubbles and would get their favorite floatie toys to play with.  Some had boats, others had rubber ducks. They never wanted to get out of the tub.

I do remember the days of Saturday night baths when I was a young child.  We would also wash our hair and set it in pin curls so we’d look good for church on Sunday mornings.  Otherwise we’d have a wash at the sink during the week.

Times have changed a lot since then, but I still only shower every other day, otherwise my skin dries out too much, especially in the wintertime.

Enjoy a bubble bath today if you can!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Happiness is a long hot bubble bath.

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

  13.026.  for a relaxing soak in a tub of bubbles

 13,027. for hot water readily available

13,028. for clean running water in the house to use.

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

Life is better with bubbles.

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma