For Friday, April 4th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY,APRIL 4TH, 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:    7:17 am

   Sunset:   7:52 

pm

Life is a special  

o

ccasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Walking Day which encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get thier heart pumping,  The American Heart Association started this holiday in 2007, and sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk.  Wear your sneakers or take them with you to work and at some point in the day take a 30 minute walk.

Wear comfortable shoes and take a walk with friends to pass the time. Make sure to stretch those muscles and drink plenty of water.  Move your arms too.

You can visit a local park or walk on a treadmill.  Take your canine friends with you too.  The cardiovascular workout is good for them too.

Celebrate today and go for a walk!  Your heart will thank you!

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Remember: Always walk in the light. And if you feel like you’re not walking in it, go find it.  Love the light,

Roberta Flack 

Walking is very good for your heart and I’ve been walking down our street.  So far I’ve only been able to go for about 20 minutes.  When that gets easier, I’ll go further than the end of the street.  I have a whole neighborhood to walk in,  The pictures today are from a walk I did back in Ohio,  I do have to use my walker but at least I can still do it.

I’ve always done a lot of walking in the past.  When I was younger,  I’d often go for walks with one of my friends, We lived several streets away from each other and we’d meet somewhere in the middle and walk for about an hour.  We lived in a nice neighborhood and liked looking at all the beautiful homes. 

Now I’m walking alone for the most part. My daughter walks but she and her dog are much faster than I am.  Not only is it good for your heart, it is good for the mind too.  It relieves stress better than anything I’ve ever done.

It’s supposed to be in the 80’s today, but tomorrow it’d supposed to rain , looks like  it’ll be Sunday before I can get outside again,  

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.

Henry David Thoreau

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

13,275.for long walks that are very good for you

13,276.for badly needed rain

13,277.for a roof over my head to keep me dry

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

In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.

John Muir

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma