For Saturday, July 5th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, JULY 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 Ohio

 Sunrise:    6:01 am

   Sunset:   9:04  

pm

Life is a special  

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ccasion!

Hallmark

Today is Workaholics Day which is defined as a person addicted to their work.  While dedication is a healthy work life trait, balance is also important.

Workaholics of the world, today is the day to step back and take it easy.  If you fall into this category, take an afternoon nap, read a book, or spend a few hours watching videos on You Tube.  You’ll have plenty of time to finish your work tomorrow.

For everyone else, today is the perfect time to celebrate the Workaholics in your life and recognize all they accomplish and tackle a project that you’ve been avoiding.  Good Luck !

 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

;

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time.

Thomas Edison 

My Dad was a workaholic.  He wasn’t happy if he couldn’t work.  When He was older, he hated it that he could no longer do what he used to do.  He didn’t know what to do with himself if he wasn’t working.  He had no hobbies or things to do outside  of work.  

I on the other hand, am happy with lots to do that isn’t work.  I like two read, sew, and paint.  But most of all, I read.  

We had a busy day yesterday  and today I’m not up to doing much at all so, I’m happy to sit out in my rocking chair with another book to read.  We were redirected around a town because of their 4th of July parade and had to take some  scenic back roads we’d never been to before.  Our usual cheese store was closed for the holiday and so were places to eat.  We went into several antique stores and a market place that seemed to have a  little bit of everything.  We had lunch in the grocery store there.  They had a place to sit and eat and had lots of sandwiches to choose from.    On the way home, we went to Sugar Creek and saw the largest Cuckoo Clock in the world.  It was something to see and we found an ice cream shop that was open and I finally got to have my first Root Beer Float of the Summer.  Mmmm Good!

They say it’s to get hot here today, in the 90’s but so far it has been much cooler here  than Texas in the summer. 

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.  

Banksy 

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

13,461. for a trip to Berlin, Ohio yesterday

13,462. for family to enjoy the holiday with 

13,460. for fireworks at night 

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 does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

Confucious 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma