For Friday, July 4th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, JULY 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 Ohio

 Sunrise:    6:06 am

   Sunset:   9:12  

pm

Life is a special   

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ccasion!

Hallmark

Today is Independence Day, the 4th of July 2025, which is the day Americans celebrate their history and their country’s Independence.

It has been a federal holiday since 1941 and commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 which was responsible for the independence from the United Kingdom of 

Great Britain.

Independence Day is a huge celebration all over the country, including fireworks, concerts, parades, picnics, baseball games, barbeques, carnivals , fairs, political speeches and various public and private events.

The 4th of July celebrates the history, government and traditions of the United States and is a holiday for almost everyonew.   All non essential federal institutions are closed as in 1938 the US Congress  changed the day to be a paid federal holiday.  Popular songs are often played during the fireworks displays like the Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful and God Bless America.  Many people travel to Manhattan in New York  to look at the huge display with fireworks and star performances .  Other places to be on the 4th are Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and Washington D.C.  On July 4th, 56 delegates finally adopted the Declaration of Independence and 13 colonies , Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, New Hamshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, South Carolina and Virginia, became the United States of America. 

Celebrate today and fly your flag to show how proud you are to be in the United States of America!  Wear red, white and blue to show your colors!

 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

July is filled with the charm of long days and short nights and in between  nothing.

I am very proud to live in the U.S.A. and  wave the flag  for all to see.  I am wearing my red white and blue clothing and am a patriotic person,  I believe in what we stand for, liberty and justice for all.  We have all the things needed to make us happy.  Our rights as and American to the pusuit of happiness.  

I’m getting 2 chances to view the fireworks here this year,  First with DS#6 and again with DS#5.  My ancestors came from across the sea to live a better life here.  I was born here and don’t plan to leave.  There is truly no place better in our world to live.  

Today we are going to Amish Country down by Berlin, Ohio.  There is always lots to see, eat and do there!

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Everything good, every thing magical happens between the month of June and August.

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

13,452. for our Independence from the British 

13,453. for our country, home of the brave and the land of the free

13,454. for our flag, symbol of our nation

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

America is the only place where miracles not only happen, but where they happen all the time.

Thomas Wolfe

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma