For Sunday, July 6th 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY, JULY 6TH, 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 Build a Scarecrow Day which celebrates a hay man or decoy that is the shape of a human which is dressed in old clothes and placed in fields to discourage birds such as crows from disturbing and feeding on recently cast seed and growing crops.

Modern scarecrows are decoys that take on human shape.  On California farmland, highly reflective aluminum ribbons tied to plants shimmer from the sunlight.  Another approach is automatic gun’s noise powered by propane gas.

Build a  Scarecrow today and celebrate by putting him in the garden to scare away the birds. 

 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Many people think of scarecrows as a fall decoration, but they are needed in the summer when the  gardens are growing.  I usually put one on the porch to keep my plants safe.  I also use them inside the house for fall decorations.

It is a fun thing to do for the whole family.  I do remember putting aluminum pie pans on a string around my garden trying to scare away unwanted animals and birds. The sunshine on the pie pans did reflect a lot of light. 

Today I’m going to church with DS#5 and family.  They go to the same church as I did when I lived in Ohio. I’m excited to see it again. 

 

Later on we may go to the beach that is not too far away in Lorain, Ohio.

The sand is not as white as the beach was in Texas, but it is a sandy brown color and that is what some of my pictures are of today.

It’s my kind of day with sunny skies, a trip to the beach and also my old home church! A day to relax, renew and refresh! We all need those kind of days as the week ahead will be another busy week.  Just a few days of vacation left.  

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Relax.

Don’t rush.

Don’t force.

Don’t stress, 

Let things happen,

trust the process, and try to enjoy the ride.

Author Unknown

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

13,458 For a visit to my old home church

13,459. for a trip to the beach

13,460. for blue skies and sunshine !

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

Make time to relax, refresh and refocus.

Lialah Gifty Akita

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma