For Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, JULY 22ND, 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:    6:46 am

   Sunset:   8:31  

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Life is a special  

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casion!

Hallmark

 Today is Hammock Day which reminds us to slow down, breath easy and enjoy the beautiful summer months.  It is said that hammocks originated hundreds of years ago in South America.  Allegedly, the journals of Christopher Columbus provided the first documentation of the hammock.  However, some attribute this invention to the ancient Greeks.  One thing is for sure, hammocks have always been a symbol of leisure.

Take a few minutes to sit back and unwind today. There’s no better way to celebrate!  Grab a cool drink and a good book or lie back for a much needed nap.   

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

An optimist is a man who plants two acorns and buys a hammock.

Jean de Lattre de Tassigny

Like many other things, hammocks are a thing of the past for me.  I’m so uncordinated these days,  I’d never get into one, let alone get out of one.  I have a hard enough time just sitting or getting up from a chair.  My knees just are not what they used to be.  

 I’ve never owned one myself but have used and seen other peoples.  They are very comfortable and the perfect place for a nap when it’s under a shade tree.  

When I visited DS#6 recently, I discovered that his wife and daughter both have one.  I didn’t dare try them out, but if I could have, I would have.  

None the less, I don’t have to be reminded to slow down and rest. My body has taken care of that for me.  Truly, I rest a lot and work very little.  

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Naps are nature’s way of reminding you that life is nice, like a beautiful swinging hammock strung between birth and infinity.

Peggy Noonan 

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

13,506. for hammocks which remind us to slow down and relax

13,507. for a shady porch to relax on 

13,508. for ceiling fans to cool us off in the summer.

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

People who work often work too hard… May we honor the hammock,, the siestas, the nap and the pause in all of its forms.

Alice Walker 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma