For Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 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;19 am

   Sunset:    6:13   

pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is World Read Aloud Day which celebrates the importance of reading, writing and sharing stories.  Worldwide people will participate to raise awareness for literacy rights. Everyone should have access to the written word.

Nearly 800 million people are still illerate in our world.  This day aims to change that statistic. 

Celebrate today and read aloud to your family. Read your kids favorite books together to educate them on the power of literacy and why it is so very important. 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

Richard Steele

I cannot imagine not being able to read.  Everywhere we go, there is something to read.  From road signs to canned good labels, we need to be able to read.  It is my favorite thing to do.  Although these days I only have my self to read to.  In my day I did a lot of reading aloud to my children.  I’d even take them to the library to hear the story time there.  They would all pick out books to bring home too.  

My youngest son has published his own children’s books and we are so proud of him.  He also illustrates books for other authors. He is a graphic artist and has his own business.  

Yesterday’s Band Concert was very good.  I’m always amazed at how well these young people do.  I’m so thankful for my talented grandchildren and what they do.

So far the days this week have been warm and mostly sunny, but the nights still cool off so that you need a light jacket on or a sweater.  I’m thinking of it as the calm before the storm.  I get plenty of time to rest up before my procedure on Monday of next week.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A book is a gift you can open again and again.

Garrison Keller

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

13,107. for lots of books to read

                         13,108.  for people to read to                       

13,109. for warm mostly sunny days

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

Reading is esential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.

Jim Rohn

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma