For Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH, 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:    6:51 am

   Sunset:   8:26  

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

 Today is International Day of Friendship which is a day to truly appreciate the friends in your life.  Tell them how much you care.  Never forget that the friendships you have made throughout your life have had an impact on who you are today.

This holiday was created by the UN General lAssembly to foster the idea that friendships can inspire peace efforts and bring communities together.  These friendships can be between individuals, countries, cultures and beyond.

Celebrate today and remember the best way to make a friend is to be a friend!  Don’t ever take your friendships for granted.

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

A friend is the one who knows you and loves you just the same.

Elbert Hubbard

I’ve had many friends in my life, but only a few of them have lasted over many years.  I’ve had work friends, school friends, church friends, internet friends and neighbors that were friends.  Some friends are like family and some family are my friends too.  I really agree that each one had a hand in shaping who I’ve become.  It seems  they were only meant to be in my life for a reason and then moved on. 

Thankfully I’ve still got a few that have been around over 30 years and they still remain my friends.  They have supported me through some tough times and celebrated with me in happy times.  I’m thankful for them and want to say thank you, if you’re a friend of mine. I do appreciate you and hope I’ve been a good friend to you too!

One day seems to blending right into the next for me, I’ve had nothing but ordinary days lately and believe me when I say, I love ordinary days!  They mean all is well in my life and everything is going ok!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Marcel Proust

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

13,530. for the many friendships I’ve had and still do have

13,531.for ordinary days 

13,532. for sunshine and blue skies!

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

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

Walter Winchell

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma