For Monday, September 22nd, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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:    7;20 am

   Sunset:  7:28   

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is the Fall Equinox which is the first full day of the Fall Season, so get ready for changing leaves, cooler weather, and all things autumn. Meterologically speaking, fall began on September 1sst but the fall equinox makes the astronomical start of the season.

The term equinox refers to the time or date at which the sun crosses the celestial  equator, making day and night equal length.  There are two equinoxes a year, on September 22nd or 23rd and March 20th or 21st.

Once the fall equinox begins, daylight in the Northern Hemisphere gradually diminishes until the winter solstice.  The opposite occurs in the Southern Hemisphere, where daylight continues to grow longer.

Celebrate today with a favorite fall activity.  Take a drive to view fall foliage, get out into nature, or simply take a neighborhood walk to enjoy the crisp air. Happy Fall Y’All ! 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

Albert Camus

As of today, we have no cooler temps or fall foliage here in Texas. The days are getting shorter in length which doesn’t make me a happy camper.  I like it when our days are longer and nights shorter. 

It is still very much like summertime here.  We are in the 90’s and high 80’s for the foreseeable future. I’d rather it stayed this way, but eventually we will cool off but it will be closer to wintertime. 

DSIL made Sunday dinner yesterday.  He made empanadillas , not sure of the spelling on that, and red rice and beans.  It’s traditionally a Puerto Rican dish that one of his friends taught him how to make and they are delicious. It is specialty of his and he does a great job!   DS#2 and his wife came over to eat with us and visit for a while. 

I’m hoping there is at least one leftover for my lunch today!  They are just like a meat and cheese pie! 

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week!  Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Autumn… the year’s last, loveliest smile.

William Cullen Bryant

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

13,680. for the equinox that brings the season of fall and spring,

13,681.  for summerlike temps

13,682.  for a delicious dinner prepared by my SIL

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

Lifes starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma