For Wednesday, September 10, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 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;13 am

   Sunset:   7:43  

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day which is an awareness day observed every year in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.  The observance is endorsed by the Intenational Association for Suicide Prevention and was founded in 2003.

Suicide is often the result of despair, or mental disorder which includes depression, bipolar disorder, schzophrenia, alcoholism and drug abuse. Pressure of misfortune such as financial difficulties may play a significant role.  

Over one million people die of sucide each year.  The WHO estimates that it is the thirteenth leading cause of death worldwide and the National Safety council rates it sixth in the U.S.  It is a stress leading cause of death among teenagers and adults under 35.  The rate of suicide is higher in men than in women.  There are an estimated 10 to 20 million non fatal attempted suicides every year worldwide.  

Celebrate today and support the Safety Council in preventing suicide.

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.

Emily Dickinson

I never knew that suicide was a teen age problem until one year, I attended a seminar for people working with youth.  We were told too be aware of the mental attitude of the youth we were in touch with.  To let them know they were cared about and would be available to talk when they had problems or to point them to someone who could help them. 

Sadly, bullying causes a lot of teens to feel unworthy to live.  It’s a terrible thing that needs to be stopped.

I never had that problem in our family, thankfully.  I only heard about happening to others.  Take steps now to prevent another teen from dying.  Get help for them when needed.

Such efforts include preventative and proactive measures within the realms of medicine and mental health as well as public health and other fields. Suicide prevention interventions fall into two broad categories targeted to the individual  and prevention targeted at the level of population. 

Celebrate today and do what you can to provide help that prevents suicide from ever happening. 

 I hope you all have a WONDERFULL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 any time in the US and Canada.  In the UK, you can calll 111.

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

13,647. for suicide awareness 

13,648.for doctors and people helping to prevent suicide 

13,649. for our mental health which is just as important as physical health.  

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

Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise. 

Victor Hugo

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma