For Saturday, July 18th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, JULY 18TH, 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:    6:44 am

   Sunset:   8:33  

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Life is a special  

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 Today is Nelson Mandela International Day also known as Mandela Day.  It is celebrated on his birthday which was July 18th, 1918.

It is not a public holiday, but meant to be a day to honor his legacy. He was South Africa’s former President, and today we celebrate his values through volunteering and community service.  Today is a global day that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, the ability to make an impact.

Mandela died in 2013, and was a South African anti apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.  He was their first black cheif executive. He was first elected in a fully representative and democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling an institutionalised racism, poverty and inequality and fostering racial reconciliation. 

Material from Wikipedia

Celebrate today and remember Nelson Mandela and his government .  He was a very wise man. 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.  The brave man is not he does not feel afraid , but he who conquers that fear.

Nelson Mandela

I’ve seen and used many Nelson Mandela quotes in my posts, he was indeed a brave and wise man.  We need people like him in our world to foster justice and equality.  

We, in the U.S.,  are blessed to live in a country that fosters justice and equality for all, but many don’t. It took our own country many years to come to where we are and some cases we are still a work in progress.

We were all created in the image of God and I have always been taught that we should never think of ourself as better than anyone else.  The good Lord made us all to be equal no matter the color of our skin.  We are all unique and beautiful creations and should work together to make our world a better place. We should love one another. 

It’s a beautiful morning here, with blue skies and a few white puffy clouds.  It’s been and will continue to be a hot week close to 100 degrees.  97 but feeling hotter.  My SIL had go add water to the pool as it has evaporated so much due to the heat.  

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.

Nelson Mandela

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

13,494. for wise and brave men like Nelson Mandelas 

13,495. for justice and equality for all

13,496. for our country that believes in equal rights 

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 always seems impossible until it’s done.

Nelson Mandela

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma